Status Quo

I was in my two weeks recovery of a heartbreak from my two and a half years realtionship. Lets say I was willing to hold on to her for as long as I could, but it seems not all things glitter that are gold. Remember Jane, the lady I helped overcome suicide when she was almost giving up? She called me on that Thursday afternoon. She wanted us to meet that evening. She said "Can I take you out for dinner tonight". At this time, all I wanted was some alone time, alot of alone time, but since it was Jane and she was very persistent, I fell for it.
I left work fifteen minutes early to try and escape the evening traffic to town. Im sitted at the backbench of this mat scrolling my gallery. Damn! dont I have alot of pics on this gadget. Screenshots to be precise. What's all these that has been catching my attention that I have to have a record of it. The moment I realised my neck is becoming stiff I'm already in town. I thought I was escaping the traffic. Did everybody read my mind today that they did the same too. The trip from work to here seemed too long. Within minutes we were with Jane & we were off for dinner.
After some few talks, we were to leave until she received a call. People you should know by now not everything is eavesdropping. I mean, you cant have a conversation next to me & expect me not to pick up some things you say. Ears are not eyes that I can close as I wish. So I picked some few lines on Janes call. If I'm not wrong someone is asking her out, tonight, but I have to play dumb like I didnt hear anything.
"So my girls are going out tonight and they asked me to tag along"
"Good for you, go have fun"
"I want you to come too"
"But its a girl's night"
"C'mon, come with us, enjoy the night with us"
"You know I dont club"
"Atleast be there for me please?"
"okay, okay you've pleaded too much"
Thank God humans dont have puppy eyes
Its 8 o' clock as we head in. The bouncer at the door does nit even ask for identification. I guess he got used to it too much.

*Will you take me back,

In your life,

I'll never cheat again*

That was the song behind the deck on our way in. Okay Christopher Martin, you have a nice song, but did the dj have to play the song at that moment. Two glasses and Jane is already drank. She is screaming all over & claiming how she loves her friends. Mehn,, these emotional people can have memories. She is hugging everybody in the club. Now there is this lady sitted opposite me. I can see the way she whispers to her friend looking at me. I swear she winked at me. After some blues the dj decides to play dance hall. Some of the ladies head to the dance hall. I still could hear Jane screaming. Three songs and half of the group is back. Jane is not one of them. Talk of dance all night and sleep all day, definition of Jane. So this lady comes sits next to me. I'm busy on my phone
"How do you afford to chat in a club"
"Well, I dont feel like dancing"
"With such a dj & the songs,?"
"Lets say I'm not in the mood"
"Seems you had a bad day"
"You could say so"
"Lighten up, we are in a club"
"Okay!! if you say so"
"By the way I'm Alicia"
"Pleasure I'm..."
"I already know you, Jane has mentioned you before"

*Lord I dont wanna cheat

on my boyfriend

But as far as I can see he's

cheating on me*

I know I complained about Chris' song, but whats the issue with this dj. Chill out bana. There is some fracas in the dancehall. I can see the bouncer lifting some guys out of the club. "Wait, where is Jane". I stand and try to look around. Phweks!! she got passed out on the couch. Seems people are getting old. I'm on my fifth glass & I'm only feeling dizzy. I wanted to feel myself so high by now. Alicia stares direct into my eyes. Now I'm feeling a little tiny bit shy. She has no words just a stare. Then,
"You are handsome" This is alcohol speaking now.
"heeeh! so do you" blushing.
"What?"
"You are... oh!! wait!! sorry about that... eeh! You are are pretty"
When did ladies start flirting, in clubs. But not to worry this is just the alcohol talking. I excuse myself to visit the washroom. I sprinkle my face with cold water, twist my head right to left, back & forth. As long as I'm not staggering I'm okay. I make my way back. Why did we sit that far. Is there a way that I can avoid the dance floor and make it back to my sit? Ypu know what, "fuck it!!" I squeeze myself in the midst of the crowd. Just as I come up to the table, Alicia is on her way out. She holds my hand and pulls me away from the tablr.
"Sorry you got the wrong person. You mistook my hand for her's"
"Really?" she pretends to be checking back at the table.
"Yeah"
"Since you are here, we can as well dance"
"I told you I'm not in the mood"
"Lighten up, you've been on that seat for hours, jump a little"
Why do I have a feeling that her holding my hand was not a mistake? This was intentional. I try to move up and down. "Damn!! my body is stiff". I cant even finish onr style without a flaw. Alicia must have been practising before she came here. The way she moves, every man on the floor got her eye on her. What I'm I doing? A lady is trying to lighten up my life & I'm busy mourning my ex who cheated on me. Damn Nigga!! Open your eyes. After a few songs we are back on our seats. Its 3:00 am, and still on. Alicia looks tired from dancing. After looking whether the whol gang is okay. She faces me.
"Can we go home now"
"Yeah sure, actually tomorrow I'm supposed to be in the office by 8 O' clock"
"Don't you mean today"
"Oh yeah yeah, you know what I mean"
"Where do you live?"
"Thika"
"Thats way too far. Will you even get a vehicle"
"I'll just call an uber to come pick me up"
"Whaaaat!! thats expensive"
" What else can I do"
"Okay, tell you what just come sleep at my house, wake up tomorrow call in at the office and maybe, say you are sick you will report in late, how is that"
"You want me to lie to my boss"
"No, I want you to be economical"
"Welllll....."
"I'm not taking no for an answer.... so deal?" Now I see where Jane gets her attitude from.
"Okay, if you say so"
We pick the rest of her friends up pay the bill and head off.

*So Can I take you home tonight,

Can I take you home tonight,

I'm coming on strong boy,

I hope you dont mind,

Cant help myself,

cause you looking so fine*

Really, like seriously. Whats wrong with this guy. Third song this night. What did I do to you. I know I complained and Chris but I think you overdid there with Cecile. I look back and drop some curses on my way out.




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