Black Luv

1.

I just don't understand girl how it's like over a trillion men in this world and I can't find one who has a decent job, who isn't married, who has a car and not multiple baby mamas." I said to my friend Monique as we sat outside of our normal cafe for brunch.

"Nicole I really think you should lighten up. I don't think any men can hold up to your standards. You're 36 ! Not 25 ! What man do you know your age or older who doesn't have kids? Which might mean they will have multiple baby mamas. What you should be focusing on is cleaning up those cobwebs down there up. When was the last time you had sex? Like a year ago?" Monique said while taking a sip of her mimosa.

"Hush Monique! My standards aren't too high , their reasonable. I still have hope. He can have kids I just don't want him to have over 5 at least, and who wants baby mama drama." I said while looking over the menu.

"All I'm saying is if you want somebody to turn that thang out besides your rose toy or those double A batteries, take my advice." She said starting to look over the menu as well.

We were both into observing scenery and our menus until the waiter came over to take our order.

"Hi, my name is Keith I will be your server for today. Do you guys need more time or are y'all ready to order?" He said smiling ear to ear.

I caught myself noticing how his beard complimented his smile. He had dimples too. How cute, I couldn't believe I was checking this man out. Maybe it has been awhile.

I looked at his ring finger to see if he was married and he wasn't wearing one. Good, because I was about to go in for the kill.

"I'll take the shrimp and grits along with the 8oz steak please." Monique said while closing her menu and handing it to him.

"I'll take the Caesar salad with salmon since I'm watching my figure." I said smiling and handing him over my menu.

"It looks perfectly fine to me. I'll be right back with your food." He said winking at me before walking off.

"Girl if I didn't know any better I would say that Mr. Keith wants you hunny. "

"I think so too , he wasn't that bad looking either,  you know I checked his ring finger and he wasn't wearing a ring." I said

"Okay he's coming back with the food. Shoot your shot! Or I will do it for you." Monique said rolling her eyes and started strolling on Facebook.

" Alright I have the Grilled Salmon and Caesar Salad for you and I have the Shrimp and Grits and Steak for you. If y'all need any refills on your drinks let me know. "

Monique stepped on my feet under the table and started fake coughing.

" Actually Keith , I wanted to know if you would like to go out some time ?" I asked sitting up and crossing my leg so my tattoo showed.

"I'll take a look in my schedule and let you know." He said walking off smiling.

"I know that nigga didn't just curve me." I said shocked looking at Monique then stabbing my fork into my salad and taking a bite.

"Yes he did, I heard him girl. The nerve of him." Monique said looking at me nodding with a mouth full of food.

"That's the exact reason right there I don't want to lower my standards. I tried to have a little leeway and look at him. A waiter curved me ? He must not know who I am?" I said rolling my head and hand in motion.

"Period. Tell him sis ! But what he can do is get me another refill." Monique said scrapping the sides of her glass. "Waiter! Waiter!" She said waving him over and holding up her glass.