Perfect SCARS

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I couldn't find myself a dress so I slide into one of my tight jeans, matched it with a polo and sneakers

Simon was in another car today patiently waiting for me.... He was wearing a polo too

Haa fuck... Now we look like a couple

"You look beautiful babe "

He said as I hopped into the car... Am seriously beginning to have second thoughts about going but i really don't want to end up alone in that apartment when I just made the house owner leave her apartment angry

He played basically anything that was loud and meaningless...

I couldn't help it, it was adding to my headache

"Simon... Can you please turn off the music "

"Sure.... Would you like to listen to Reggae... A Bob Marley or something "

"No thanks "

"Ohhh You must be a blues lover
. I think I still have a Celine Dion track here "

He bent his head to check his cassettes completely taking his eyes off the road

"Don't worry about it.... Simon can you stop looking for whatever it is you are looking for and concentrate on the road "

"Ohhh sorry... I just really wanted to play something that helps with your mood "

"What's wrong with my mood "

"You are a bit down... "

"Am not... Am just.... I just have a lot on my mind that's it"

"Do You want to talk about it "

With you.... No thanks

"No am good.... "

"You sure... Coz you know I'm always here to listen... And a problem shared is half solved "

"I know but it just the basic stuff nothing serious "

"You sure you don't wanna share "

"Am sure "

"Coz You know... "

Geez dude can you shut up already
First the crazy music now you... Do you want to squeeze air out of my lungs with your endlessly talking

I hope he gets it coz I basically zoomed out of the car and find myself in another setting

Then he pulled up at a garden like setting.... It looked top notch and I didn't even picture anywhere in my head so I was kinda surprised

It was beautiful...
An open space in a garden where beer was served chilled
At one corner... A barbeque stand...by the other end  Another stand  I think they called it 'Suya'
And a life band somewhere ahead

It was heated and cool at the same time... I followed him as we moved to a table were 6 other people were sitted... Two guys and four girls.

The table was packed with all sorts.. Bowl of pepper soup, grinned fish, Suya everything spicy.. And beer of all kinds

We had the most awkward introduction and I could immediately sense beefing in the air from the other ladies who were obviously friends

I really don't care about them.. I came here for a sole purpose and the.. Purpose is not forthcoming

I sipped my malt slowly and nod to everything Simon says when he tries to involve me in a conversation

I keep checking to see if he's coming.. I want him here.. No matter how sick that sounds..... I really want to see him

I was looking endlessly at the entrance when Simon touched me softly to bring me back to the table and everyone was staring at me

"What... What's going on"

"Babe....... Are you OK... "

"Yeah "

"Sharon has been asking you a question since... It's like you are not here "

"Ohh she's not here "
The Sharon girl in pink chipped in

"Excuse me"

"Babe.. You weren't listening "

"ok... So what was the question "

"She was... "

"I can speak for myself.... Simon thank you... So Genesis right!  What do you do for a living "

"I do what I do.... How did that become the topic of the day "

I snapped angrily... I don't need this silly girl,, drama.. I have enough on my plate already

"We re just trying to know you "

"Well I don't want to know you so I'd keep my personal life to myself "

"Babe.. They don't mean it in a bad way "

"Neither do I... "
I smiled and sipped my malt

"Am gonna go get some air "
I stood up

"Ohh OK do you want me to come with you "

"No Simon ....  am fine "

I made sure to rub my palm on his shoulder before leaving... The last thing I want is him strolling behind me...

I walked out of the crowdy section to the car park..

The air felt nice... The music was not as loud...
I should just order Uber
Have had enough of this
I don't blame Me... I'm not use to stuff like this .

And I cant pretend especially with this kind of people.
I don't care whatever impression I made
Tonight was such a waste

I raised my head up from my phone and turn to my side

And froze at the sight of him
. it took two whole minutes to get myself

"What is wrong... Are you OK "

I smiled as I began to regain my senses

"am fine Philip...You just startled me "

"Am sorry about that I thought you ve seen me "

"No i  didn't see you " my throat got itchy

"Well I have been here for quite a while "

"ohh really..".

"Yeah.... After your little scene with Sharon and her crew I just had to give it to you  "

"Wait.. How did you know about that, were you there the whole time "

"Yeah by the bar.. Just right beside you guys"

"Right beside US "
And I was busy looking for you the whole time

He pulled out his cigarette 🚬 and lit it

"You still smoke "

I don't know how I manage to let that slip...

"Have You seen me smoke before "

"No I meant..... Are you still going to smoke... Coz I don't like it  "

That's so dumb... I couldn't think of anything

"Well am sorry about that "

But he didn't quench the flame instead he drew in more

"Never mind.. I am leaving now "

He nods and I walked away even though I didn't want to... I really want this conversation to continue.

I just had a conversation with him
And that wasn't bad at all.
Aside that I ruined it myself