What would be the best way to handle this situation?

[Poodie]

Oh, F.F.S. Why can't you just say, "No"? Why does he have your phone number anyway? You are making this way more complicated than it needs to be.

Him: "Let's hang out without Nicole sometime"

You: "No, I don't think so. Thanks for the offer though."

Him: "Why not?"

You: "I''m not interested. I also don't think we should text anymore. Please delete my number."

Him: "Why?"

You: " "

Block his number, and do not take his calls. If you don't, you are going to hitch yourself to a runaway train that your friend is already conductor of, and it's going to crash.