The Affair

Clarence

She wanted to meet me. I mean I thought I was going to have to make the first move but she did.

I jumped up from bed and danced my way to the shower. Now I really believed in fate, I mean what else could it have been
I picked out my clothes. Black Trousers, Black Shoes and a White shirt. You can't go wrong with that. I sprayed my cheap cologne all over me , picked up my car keys and walked out my apartment

The sky was smiling and the sun was shining in through its lips. The branches swayed from side to side in harmonious symphony. This was my day. Little children hurried down the streets with their parents, Their tops stained with ice cream and sand eager to play more. I smiled at them. Unusual. I never smile at children. I never understood why children were so full of energy because at five I remember sitting in a corner of my room trying to read my alphabets. I'm dyslexic. My twin was reading newspapers while I still couldn't write my own name. Instead of recognising my learning disability, my Macanese parents thought I was cursed and locked me in our library until I learnt to spell.

Sssskkkkkkrrrr. The car halted to a pause. I was so lost in thought that I almost passed the cafe. I parked my car then got out. Straightening my shirt I made my way inside. I spotted her immediately. Even though I was tipsy last night. She was too much of a beauty to forget. I could feel my legs trembling. Why was I so scared. Fate had already decided we would be together so nothing bad could happen. I tried telling myself that but I knew that a lot could go wrong. My life had a not so funny way of turning sour in seconds

I made my way over to the table by the window where she sat. "Hi. Nakida?"
She was startled. I clearly caught her by surprise. "Erm yh I'm Nakida. Nakida Bouwa". And your are Clarence. Can I call you Clarence" She stuttered as she stood up to shake my hand.
"Clarence Xlang, but please call me Clarence"I said as I sat down.

The waiter came over to serve us. "I just want water. Thank-you" She requested
"I'll have the same". I said, returning the menu
The waiter left.

Nakida fidgeted in her seat, looking down at her lap. I could tell she was uncomfortable. I was too.
"Erm so yh, could you tell me what you mean by make a man feel good" She reluctantly asked.

I smiled. "Well. This might come as a shock to you" I looked around to make sure no one was listening, moved my head closer then whispered "We had sex"

Hey guys. Thanks for reading so far. I have so much in store for y'all. Really tryna keep the suspense up. You finally get to see how Clarence looks. So comment what you already envision him as and imma try implement it. Thanks❤️