Finesser

Two

Valentina

"Ma, I told you I would be going to go see a movie or something alone tonight" this is so damn irritating, she acts like I will never find a man.

I mean okay, I know thatI'm twenty-four and my last boyfriend was when I was eighteen but I been getting my shit together. How many African American brothers you know got a degree, a pretty decent job, no kids, a car, and their OWN house. Not many I'll tell you that.

"Val, stop being so stubborn this young man is only going to take you on a nice date and then home. If your lucky he may just be the one" my mother said flat ironing her hair. "It would not even matter if he is the one because I'm not looking. Can't you just tell your old friend to tell his son don't bother showing up"

My mother closed the bathroom door on my face, so I knew our conversation was over. It was already about four o clock so I decided to take a nap until later on.

Safari

"Yeah, so I apologize Kapri my father brought some things up" I said standing in Kapri's doorway handing her a bouquet of roses. "Safari you didn't have to bring me these, a simple phone call would have been okay" she said setting the flowers on the table. "Just make sure that next time you make it up to me okay"

Safari had to give Kapri a once over because she looked damn good in her shorts and tank top. "Alright then I'll see you Sunday" he said giving her a hug and returning to his car.

It took him all fifteen minutes to get to the mystery girls house his dad set him up with. Safari got out the car and walked up to the beautiful ranch styled house, he knocked on the door patiently waiting for someone to open it.

A beautiful looking dark brown skinned women came and opened the door. She was about five foot one but her knee high black suede heels made her five foot six. Normally Safari didnt care for girls darker than his light brown complexion but he had to make an exception for this one. She resembled Miracle Watts body type and face wise. Her short black shorts showed off her strong toned legs and the leather jacket she work made her look like a biker chick.

On any other occasion he would never date a woman who wore a lot of make up but this one knew how to do everything right.

"Hi, I'm Valentine" she said closing the door behind her. Safari took a step back and shook her hand "Safari" he said with chest poked out.

They both walked to his car and headed to downtown. "How are you Valentine?"
"I'm good. A little disappointed that I'm on this date because I don't need any help finding a man. And even if I did need help than I would not have went to my mother for it" Valentine said ranting and totally forgetting Safari was even in the car.

"Trust me sweetheart I know you don't need any help finding a man. Now keeping one is another story" Safari said jokingly.

Valentine was taken back by his comment but brushed it off. "What is that supposed to mean?" she asked with an attitude. 

Safari being the player he is knew to just ignore her attitude. He dealt with worse women than a Valentine's insecure ass. "Listen in no shape or form am I trying to offend you. It was joke, what you got no sense of humor?" he asked stepping out the car to open the door for her. 

"Sorry I'm just used to dealing with assholes and ain't shit niggas. So when I meet one my defense meter just instantly kicks in" she said walking into Tom's Oyster Bar nonchalantly.

At this point Safari didn't know if he was pissed or felt offended or turned off all at the time. He casually followed after Valentine to claim their reservations.