6 Hangout

It's 4:30pm and Dele is still not here. Didn't he say we should meet by 4pm at caption cook? This is a complete embrassment. How can he dare to keep me standing on a first date? Or, whatever the fuck we doing here. Never will I try this again, never!

I kept on checking through the glass wall if Dele was coming, I could not see even his shadows approaching. The waiter on the other hand continued to plaster me, asking when I was going to take my orders.

"Okay, now I am fed up, I am heading home."

I stepped outside of the captain cook when I sighted Dele parking his car just outside of captian cook. Not that I love the fact that I saw him driving a car but wow, he owns a car. I kept waving at him as he kept smiling back at me.

He parked his car so well and walked right straight to me. He looked so mature and handsome in his vintage shirt, blue jean trouser and black Pam slippers. He seemed surprised meeting me standing at the front of captian cook.

"Have you been waiting here all day?" he asked

"Nah, I was just about to go pee." I said smiling with my hands playing around my hair.

"I am sorry I came this late. I had an issue with the car so, I quickly went to fix it. But here is something to make you forgive me." -he said as he brought out a necklace and perfect wore it around my neck.

"Honestly, you didn't have to buy this but thank you, it looks so beautiful." I said with my face wearing a gigantic smile.

He held my hands as we walked in, right straight to a corner where we sat. I could notice some eyes on us.

"Yeah, I know I am beautiful. They were probably checking me out."

He beckoned on the waiter and ordered for some rice and chicken and two juice. I loved the way he gestured with his hands and how comfortable he speaks. He was trying to adjust the table when I popped the question.

"Didn't know you drive, is that your car parked outside?" I asked gently.

"Yes, that my small ride." he answered as he gave a short laugh.

"I love guys who drive," I winked and continued by saying:

"So, would you like to know about me?"

I could tell he looked taken aback if not entirely but a little by my question. I realised from that point I could have been too fast forward. Maybe I should just let him do the talking and I should only respond to whatever he ask.

The waiter already came with our orders, I wondered what people derived from eating in restaurants. How can a plate have just a small quantity of rice that cannot even satisfy an infant baby plus a large meat which can feed a whole nation. Dele had already began slicing his meat and taking it pieces to his mouth.

But is this guy okay sha? You no even dey shy for my face? [What's with him? Is he not shy?]

"Okay, tell me about you" he said with a low voice as he mumbled.

So, you self wan know about me, why you come dey form before? You see fine girl, you dey form porsche, Tah! [ Why is it hard for you to admit you want to know about me too?]

"So, I am Cynthia Coker by name as you may already know. I think I am loving and great as a person. I hate to gossip, and I hate people who lies. I think I am great a singer, I love music so much, I can listen to music forever. I am a cheerful giver, I give without hesitation. What else? Why not tell me about you too?" I asked giving a small smile.

He quickly swallowed a piece of meat and sip his juice before he could talk.

"Well... I am Dele Akintayo, I am this quiet but stubborn guy. I am so much in love with music as well. Wizkid and Burna boy has been my favorite artist. I hate to play football, it sounds funny but it's true. Sometimes I wonder why guys are so intoxicated with football. Or maybe I am another specie in the body of a dead guy." he chuckled but if he expected I chuckle, he was disappointed.

He cleared his throat and ask why I haven't touched my food nor drank my juice. He looked concern if I didn't like what he ordered.

"Oh! I am fine" I quickly answered.

"I can take it home if you insist," I quickly added.

"Oh! yes, that will be very much okay." he said as he beckoned on the waiter to pack my food in a takeaway for me.

It wasn't long to this time, Dele completely crunch the bones of the whole meat. I cannot help but to wonder. I was surprised he could not even try to compose himself well enough.

"How can you eat so freely around a beautiful girl like me. A goddess is right in your presence and you are failing to worship her feet. Who kind of a guy is this? Not only did you finish the whole meat, you even broke the bones...." I was still talking to myself when he interrupted.

"I think we are done here. Let's head home now."

He beckoned on the waiter and hurriedly pay for the meal. We stood up and walked straight down to his car. I loved the way he drived slowly to drop me off at my hostel. Perhaps he is an angel sent from above. No one is perfect though, maybe I should give him time around me, maybe he will do the needful and just worship my feet.

It was already 6:30pm and I could still hear the voice of Joshua and Shade laughing so hard like a seal. I walked closer to the door and listened secretly to their private conversation.

"But why is your friend always quiet when I am with you?" he asked.

"Trust me, my friend is friendly, she has her past, yes, everyone have their own past. When you get to know her, she is a very wonderful person." she said.

"What's her past?" he asked.

"I can't discuss my friend with you, you should know that" she responded.

"Is this what's making them laugh like crazy persons?" I thought as I barge into the room