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Meeting him

     If you're brown, you already know that the minute you turn 22-23, the aunties are going to start bringing photos of boys or girls you should consider marrying. So, thanks to the aunties and emotional blackmail from mom today I was going to meet the handsome, charming software developer that they have found for me. Apparently he is my sister in law's cousin brother and the family is good. And since I don't the guts to tell say no, I'm going on the date.

    I was however surprised when he suggested meeting at a bar instead of your typical dinner place. Donned in a simple low-cut black dress paired with thigh-high boots, I casually strolled into a dimly lit bar. The venue was a two-story establishment, boasting a spacious dance floor and a bar area on the bottom floor, while the top floor was adorned with red booths. Making my way to the second floor, I walked towards the end where he was patiently waiting for me.

     Wearing grunge jeans and snug polo shirt, he looked quite handsome and attractive. "Hi I'm Ryan!" he said extending his hand, as I approached the booth. "Hi!  I'm Anya" I replied accepting his extended hand. "I hope you don't mind that I invited you to a bar, I just thinks it helps break the ice and let go of the formality." I heard him say as I was sitting down. "No, I like it, it's quite relaxed and charming actually." I replied checking out the bar. 

"What can I get you to drink? they have a pretty exquisite menu here" Ryan asked as he fidgeted with his hair. "A long island ice tea sounds good, thank you!" I shyly replied. "Coming right up" he said giving me a charming smile before walking away. Darting my eyes towards the dance floor,  I spotted a couple practically groping each other as they made out on the dance floor. He was squeezing her ass while she had her hands inside his back pockets as they continued to make out. That looked hot but with all these people around I would never have the guts to do anything like it. 

"Here you go madam" Ryan said from my right as he put the drinks down and slid into the booth. Murmuring a "thank you" I turned my attention back to my date. 

"So, how long have you been living in the city?" he asked, as he took a sip of his drink. 

"ummmm almost 2 years now, what about you?" I replied. 

"Almost 6 years now, I moved here for college and loved it so much that I never went back." he replied.

We just sat there drinking and asking each other about our likes, dislikes, interest and hobbies for almost an hour. 

"Are you a virgin?" he asked. 

My cheeks turned red. Not knowing how to answer that question, I just grabbed my drink and started drinking. 

"I'm talking to you" he said looking at me with such intensity that I almost melted right there. 

"Are you a virgin?" He repeated again. 

"I-I...umn" 

"Come on speak up, I won't bite unless you want me to" he said winking. Why was this man making me feel this way. 

"I..umnnn" I sipped my drink "No, I am not." 

"We need to cheers to that, shots?" He asked jumping out of his seat and offering me his hand. 

"Sure" I answered grabbing his hand. 

"Is tequila fine with you?" he asked as we walked toward the bar. 

"mhmmm" 

"Two shots of Don Julio and put it on the tab please" he gestured to the bartender before turning his attention back to me. 

Just him looking at me was making me feel warm and tingly inside. 

"Here you guys are." interrupted the bartender as he slid 2 glasses of shots towards us.