“Why not? I think that guy over there has an interest in you.” Jennifer pointed discretely.
Gladys looked and shook her head. “Actually, there‘s another guy I‘m interested in.”
Both girls were all ears and pulled closer to her. “Tell us all.”
Gladys laughed, “There‘s nothing much to say. I met the guy at a party I attended with my aunt a week ago and he wanted my number. His name is Edward…”
“What exactly happened at the party?” Jennifer dragged her chair closer.
“It was a short party so we didn‘t spend a lot of time together. We danced together for a while then he gave me his card and said he would love to see me again.”
“Wow, he sure goes straight to the point.” Ayo leaned back.
Jennifer nodded. “That‘s my kind of guy. I guess he‘s a bit older than our group here?”
“Maybe a bit, he‘s in his mid-thirties.” Most of the people in the youth group were in their twenties and the few she had spoken within the last two months seemed more interested in having fun than settling down. A few had paired up but were still commitment-shy. “And to tell the truth, we‘d met before the party.”
“That would explain it. Did you guys meet at work?”
“We met in January, the day I arrived here in Lagos. Mind you, nothing happened then but I can‘t help thinking that‘s why we clicked so well at the party.”
“That‘s so sweet, he gave you his card. Did you call him?”
“I texted him and he called. We‘ve spoken a few times since.”
“You‘ve been hiding this from us all…” Jennifer began.
“What does he look like?” Ayo interrupted.
“He‘s good looking, a lot taller than me.”
“Give me a taller guy any day.” Ayo was a very tall girl herself.
“Are you guys in a relationship then?
“He hasn‘t said anything but I‘m already conflicted. I don‘t know whether to pull out because he is out of my league. I think he may just want to toy with me.”
“What do you mean?”
“He‘s a big shot managing director.” Gladys brought out his card and passed it around.