The restaurant was dimly lit with an exotic air about it. The furniture was quaint and looked very cozy, floor to ceiling windows allowed a beautiful view of the National mosque all lit up by the night lights, Faint r and b music floated across the room, it was boys to men.. Hmmm, Impressive, this place was even better than I had imagined, nice. Couples engrossed in conversation, dinner or themselves were loosely scattered across the room.
I looked at my wristwatch, oh snap it's 830 I was already an hour late damn! Lateness wasn't in my DNA but my boss decided we were working late today of all days!! Today when my homie from way back, Tubosun had convinced me to go on a blind date with his childhood friend who was new in town and was looking for good company. "So I'm good company" I snorted "hmph indeed! oh well, there's nothing to lose and I'm bored anyway", "Bored? more like boy friend-less" he said laughing "oh, whatever" I shook my head and laughed. I had never been on a blind date before but I agreed to give this one a try. Tubosun had refused to tell me what he looked like so I was expecting anything from King Kong to Ramsey Nouah (if I'm lucky!). I told him if his mystery friend was a King Kong, our speaking days are over after I'm done wringing his neck! As usual he responded with his lazy drawl," what's the point of it being a BLIND date if I tell you what he looks like? be optimistic my dear..iv given him you're number and he will call you tonight or tomorrow morning. "
Well, here I was, my optimistic self standing at the door of this fancy restaurant looking for my mystery blind date... He had called me earlier today, introduced himself as Tega and we had set up a date for 7:30 tonight at Abuja's high end spot, "CasaBlanca". I had heard of this place but had never been here, it was much fancier than I had expected.
I squinted my eyes to scan the room for a singular male specie (well I'm guessing he would be sitting alone isn't it) Hmm...., I couldn't see any male specie sitting alone or could it be possible that he wasn't here yet. my brain does a mock gasp, the nerve of that!! That will be a zero for first impressions, while I was busy engaging my mental nuances, the restaurant maitre d' walked up to me, "Hello, ma'am are you looking for someone?" I smiled "Oh yes I'm supposed to meet someone here actually, his name is Tega". He smiles "ahh Mr Osaka, yes he is expecting you, let me take you to meet him". Hmmmm... he must be a regular here my mind volunteers, I thought Tubosun said he is new in town, how come they know him here, Okay now this is getting more interesting, He led me upstairs to an even more beautiful place, there were fewer people there and it was more intimate. We got to the door and he pointed him out, "that's him over there mam" and he turned and walked away, leaving me alone to walk up to him.
Oh wow! I did a double take, That's him?!
Now I wished I hadn't rushed out of the office so quickly, OH EMM GEE!!
He was sitting at the far end corner of the room, next to massive window overlooking a fantastic view of the city, he was reading a book. A lone chandelier made for a spotlight over his head. He looked dapper in a navy blue shirt, black pants and a reflector blue tie. His golden brown skin glowed and his full head of well groomed hair was neatly in place, he had strong brows and a well chiseled oval face...his features were impeccable, Ramsey who, Ramsey what?? This dude was fine! was it the lighting....? okay..wow!
I stood rooted to the spot thinking I could make a quick dash to the rest room and fix my make up since he seemed so engrossed in what he was reading, I was about to turn around and creep to the restroom when as if on cue he looked up, straight at me and our eyes met. He stared for a split second then figuring out it was me,he waved me over.
I walked forward to meet him, as I approached, he stood up to greet me, "hello" he said with a baritone voice laced with a thick British accent, "I almost didn't recognize you, Tubosun did no justice to your looks," I shook his outstretched hand. I was tongue tied for a second drinking in his over six foot, lean muscular physique. I smiled to mask my speechlessness.. "You're flattering me so soon" I finally said smiling. He smiled back "far from it". "I'm Tega... once again, nice to meet you in person", "same here" I reply, "I'm Shubu", he smiles "Shubu? never heard that before" "Yeah, my real name is actually Shade but everyone calls me Shubu".
He smiles pulling out a chair for me to sit down "okay Shubu, I'm mighty glad to meet you...."
To be continued...
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