"Hey who is that?" I say pointing over their shoulder . . .
. . . so when they turn around you can be gone . . .

ummmmm . . . wow . . . let me check my calendar . . .
. . . delays saying no in person . . .

. . . no, I can't . . .
. . . saying no is very hard for me to do . . . but . . . "no" said in kindness is still the best way to say "no" . . .