I have always been a guy, who wants the best he can get in the opposite sex. Back in the university, in my final year( anatomy), I came across a girl who was in her 200l medical year. Everything about her was flawless, from her very pretty face, pointed noise, Egyptian eyes & coke bottle shaped figure. I was left speechless. It felt as if I literarily came across an angel. She is everything a guy will dream of. She was complete.
But the only problem was……. I was intimidated by her beauty. Any time I came closer, the right words couldn’t just come out. I felt stupid at times that the only thing I could do was stalk her. I became a helpless romantic. Funny enough, I know she never recognized me.
Days turned to months, months to a year, and that was it. I graduated from the prestigious university, without saying a word, not even “hi” to her. After a while, I forgot about her. And my emotional life went on pretty well.
Not until my clearance for NYSC. Coming back to the university (2years+), I was heading back from seeing a friend off campus when my eyes caught something… was I dreaming? Who was I seeing walking up close to me. It was as if the cardiac muscles surrounding my heart got injected with adrenaline,. ……….It skipped a beat……… I was as a small child, caught in a naughty act, and yet smiling sheepeshly. I was anxious and nervous, yet in those split seconds I had to brace up as a Spartan warrior going for war, because I knew : THIS WAS MY LAST CHANCE to get my dream girl. I encouraged myself….and acted with the confidence of Denzel Washington.
I waved to get her attention. She stopped..
Me: Hi
She; hello
Me: Im chris. A graduate of anatomy. I remember Seeing you back when I was in school. You look prettier than I met you. I have always been an admirer.
She; ( looking startled and shy) thank you!, im jasmine.
Me; ( feeling the Denzell’s charisma in me) so where are you heading to?
She; to see a friend
Me; ok then. Lemme not disturb you. But errm…… I will like to still talk with you, cos I will be leaving in 2 days time. Could I have your number?
She: ( looking surprised , like to say just like that ???, but definitely feeling the boy) ermm…..
Me; I will be ok if you say no… im not forcing you tho..
She ; sure… ok. ( brings out her phone) . Recites it: 0705789……..
Me: (in jazzys voice). Oshee!.. Il send u a WhatsApp message, once I get to my apartment.
She; (with smiles on her face).. COOL!!!.
But the only problem was……. I was intimidated by her beauty. Any time I came closer, the right words couldn’t just come out. I felt stupid at times that the only thing I could do was stalk her. I became a helpless romantic. Funny enough, I know she never recognized me.
Days turned to months, months to a year, and that was it. I graduated from the prestigious university, without saying a word, not even “hi” to her. After a while, I forgot about her. And my emotional life went on pretty well.
Not until my clearance for NYSC. Coming back to the university (2years+), I was heading back from seeing a friend off campus when my eyes caught something… was I dreaming? Who was I seeing walking up close to me. It was as if the cardiac muscles surrounding my heart got injected with adrenaline,. ……….It skipped a beat……… I was as a small child, caught in a naughty act, and yet smiling sheepeshly. I was anxious and nervous, yet in those split seconds I had to brace up as a Spartan warrior going for war, because I knew : THIS WAS MY LAST CHANCE to get my dream girl. I encouraged myself….and acted with the confidence of Denzel Washington.
I waved to get her attention. She stopped..
Me: Hi
She; hello
Me: Im chris. A graduate of anatomy. I remember Seeing you back when I was in school. You look prettier than I met you. I have always been an admirer.
She; ( looking startled and shy) thank you!, im jasmine.
Me; ( feeling the Denzell’s charisma in me) so where are you heading to?
She; to see a friend
Me; ok then. Lemme not disturb you. But errm…… I will like to still talk with you, cos I will be leaving in 2 days time. Could I have your number?
She: ( looking surprised , like to say just like that ???, but definitely feeling the boy) ermm…..
Me; I will be ok if you say no… im not forcing you tho..
She ; sure… ok. ( brings out her phone) . Recites it: 0705789……..
Me: (in jazzys voice). Oshee!.. Il send u a WhatsApp message, once I get to my apartment.
She; (with smiles on her face).. COOL!!!.
Getting back to my lodge. I couldn’t but smile. What a fruitful attempt… Yes!!! .. I did it. Yes! Spoke face to face with her. I felt like Moses.. Or better still, I felt like a man who couldn’t manage a previous 3-square meals who just won a jackpot of 10million naira. I was lost for words. Reminiscing on her beauty, eloquent spoken English, curly hair and fairness, I whispered a prayer….” Lord, let this be the one”.. Then I opened my Whatsapp, searched for her name, saw her pretty DP, immediately saved it, and then started chatting with her….
Me: Hey dear
it’s chris
She; oh cool
Me: I dunno how you do it tho, but you are prettier than when I last saw you & younger.
She: Awww… lol.. What can I say? It’s God
Me; I have always wanted to tell you this.
She; since when?
Me: ’14. My finals
She: Wow. Thanks
Me: Are you based in Lagos?
She; no.. Benin
She; what happened that you graduated since, and you are just coming to clear?,
Me: I had some issues, + work….
She; what kind of work will you be doing without a certificate?
Me; I know right? Well, I told my boss everything, and he’s quite understanding…
Me; jasmine, could we discuss this over lunch/dinner tomorrow? I will like to see you once more before I leave…(hoping for the best, but expecting the worst reply)……..
She; ok… dinner would be good.
Me: (feeling so fly)…. Amazing.. So where would you prefer?…
She; ermm, somewhere in town,cant think of a place now tho, but not somewhere busy. A quiet place.
Me; Great!, but dear, town seems far from here, you know I didn’t drive to Benin…
She; ok. The restaurant at precious palm royal hotel. It’s not far from here. Any taxi driver knows the place.
Me: Ok dear. Time?
She; 5/6pm..
Me; you are amazing… thanks
She; am I???
Me : Aren’t you?
She; lol.. Thank you!.
Me: Hey dear
it’s chris
She; oh cool
Me: I dunno how you do it tho, but you are prettier than when I last saw you & younger.
She: Awww… lol.. What can I say? It’s God
Me; I have always wanted to tell you this.
She; since when?
Me: ’14. My finals
She: Wow. Thanks
Me: Are you based in Lagos?
She; no.. Benin
She; what happened that you graduated since, and you are just coming to clear?,
Me: I had some issues, + work….
She; what kind of work will you be doing without a certificate?
Me; I know right? Well, I told my boss everything, and he’s quite understanding…
Me; jasmine, could we discuss this over lunch/dinner tomorrow? I will like to see you once more before I leave…(hoping for the best, but expecting the worst reply)……..
She; ok… dinner would be good.
Me: (feeling so fly)…. Amazing.. So where would you prefer?…
She; ermm, somewhere in town,cant think of a place now tho, but not somewhere busy. A quiet place.
Me; Great!, but dear, town seems far from here, you know I didn’t drive to Benin…
She; ok. The restaurant at precious palm royal hotel. It’s not far from here. Any taxi driver knows the place.
Me: Ok dear. Time?
She; 5/6pm..
Me; you are amazing… thanks
She; am I???
Me : Aren’t you?
She; lol.. Thank you!.
Gbam!!! Just like that! … I asked her out….. On a date!! And she agreed! I could hear the angels giving me a round of Applause!!!..So many thoughts racing through my mind all in my excited state.. Thoughts like; would I get a kiss from her, or does she want us to lodge afterward in the hotel? ….NO… she’s not a lossse girl.. She’s God fearing….. So I thought… well, I was so eager. Couldn’t wait for the next 24hours before I see her…. Thoughts were still racing through my head…”What will I wear?.. What gift should I come along with?…etc.. All I said to myself at the end was>>>> CHILL! Whatever will be would be…..
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