CharlieSheenWinning is back >.<

After a long absence, CharlieSheenWinning is back in town. I haven't had the misfortune to run into him since I broke things off nearly 7 months ago. Went to the local pub last evening and he walked in with WinningWife. Was it my imagination or did WinningWife look rather worn and stressed? She certainly didn't give off a happy and relaxed vibe. She looked kind of sour.

I know he saw me because he walked in all cock-of-the-walk -- just like he'd do when he'd bring other women around when I was still involved with him. At that time, I would have been devastated. Absolutely gutted.

But this time things were different. This time I was there with my new boyfriend, Nebraska. I don't know whether it was because I was with him -- okay, yeah it *was* because I was with him -- but I didn't feel bad about seeing CharlieSheenWinning.

In fact, I had a HUGE what-the-F-was-I-thinking? moment. He looked different to me -- more like the surly, prickly being I knew him as before I got all wrapped up in his b.s. and pseudo-charm. CSW sat with his back to me the entire time, but in plain view.

The nice part was, right after they walked in, not even knowing the situation, Nebraska said to me, "I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm so glad you're coming with me." We're going away tomorrow (which is now today) to his family's summer home. He wants to check on it since it's vacant for the winter. I was thrilled when he said earlier in the week that he wanted to take me there.

Nebraska and I had one beer, then we left CSW and WW (aka Human ATM Machine because she's loaded and he's using her for her $$) and came back to my apartment for a nice dinner. As Nebraska hugged me tight after we walked in my door I kept wanting to say, "Thankyouthankyouthankyouthankyou! Thank you for being YOU and not HIM!"

There is life after after being narc-ed. I mean it. Even if I didn't have Nebraska, I'd still be saying it. F*** CSW and his human ATM machine for a wife. Today I feel better for having seen him. It's like a spell is broken.

And now, I look forward to sitting in front of a fire with Nebraska on a chilly autumn night. And I'll wake up in the morning smiling instead of stressed.