By Victor Kwame Sampong
Wednesday was memorable. It’s not every time that I get to experience two episode-worthy events in one day, but this time around.
I was at St. John’s Bus Stop, Iwofe when I got another order from Hobnob. I called the client and we both were smiling afterwards based on how the negotiations for the trip went. In no time, my guy was out. We were to pick up his babe at Oge Suites, around the Rivers State University axis, to move to his hotel.
He called the girl and she told him she was ready. Na him dey even delay her. He told me to be fast sef because he was already intoxicated and needed to get to the hotel on time.
When we got to Agip Junction, I told him to call the girl, which he did. She assured him that she was indeed ready.
We took the Liberty Hotel road and turned left facing her lodge. We got there and he called again, but this time, no response. He called several times again, but nothing. We waited for ten more minutes, and nothing came out of it. My guy was furious and said we should leave. I was happy to oblige.
He said I should take him where he would pick some ‘software’ for the night. I asked him what his budget was and he mentioned Fifty Thousand Naira (N50,000). I shout inside my head! I set out to convince him to send me the money instead so I could arrange the ‘software’ for him. I explained that the place is rough and it won’t be ideal for him to be seen doing negotiations with the ‘Ladies of the Night’. Moreover, if they see him, they might be tempted to go overboard with their prices. Therefore, he should leave that aspect to someone like me who speaks and understands their language. My guy gree for me. Within minutes, na so 50k land for my Aza.
As we got to Casablanca Junction, na that time him babe for Oge Suites begin call am back. He showed me and I tell am sey the ship has already sailed. Besides, that neighborhood (Oge Suites area) no too dey safe for night (na Lamba na lol).
Despite all her pleas, my man refused to back down. She said she was in the bathroom when the calls came. The same person wey tell us sey she was all dressed and ready to step out Oo. Hehehehe!
Anyways, we were at this time, parked by Evo Road Junction, observing the software on display. I told him to make his choice and I’ll take it from there.
He pointed at the first girl, I beckoned for her to come. As she was coming, I locked the car, put the AC on for him and stepped outside to meet her by my door. Negotiations broke down due to her excessive demands.
I asked him to make another pick and it seems he got better with his choice this time. Once again, I proceeded to bargain for a fair price. She was reasonable enough as I told her the hardship was hitting us all. Eventually, we settled for N15,000. She rushed to get her stuff nearby and returned almost immediately. I told her again that my friend in the car was suffering from heartbreak. And I’m trying to make him forget his babe. However, if she can blow his brains out, I’m adding an extra N5,000 to the agreed sum. The babe say that one na less. I asked for her account details and sent her the N20,000. I could see the joy on her face.
We both got back into the car and I introduced both of them as we drove off. Heliconia Hotel at Eastern Bypass was where he lodged. When we got there, he asked how much for my services. I told him not to worry, as whatever extra I got from the money he sent me, was enough to cover for the ride. He was shocked. Before I knew it, an extra N10,000 dropped as they were stepping out. He told me to come pick him up first thing in the morning to the airport. This was around 11 pm or thereabouts. This signifies an early night for me.
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I wanted one more ride to take me closer to my house. So I went back online again. Immediately, someone from the Marine Base booked me to Choba. I called her to ask about the price, she told me N6,000. I negotiated for an extra N3,000 to make it N9,000. She requested for a few minutes to speak with her boyfriend in Choba so that he too would be aware of the bill. She called back to tell me to head her way for pickup. These conversations happened via the app call. So, I told her to send me her number so I can use it when I get to the pickup point. She did and I moved.
When I dialled the number upon getting there, a familiar name showed up…Shuga. She was on her way out already. While waiting, I searched her name on WhatsApp and boom…truly, we’ve crossed paths before, but not in person.
We’ve been talking for over a month now and the conversations were very smooth and friendly.
Shuga was looking all nice and sexy as she got into the car. We were both grooving to my playlist on YouTube Music. I refused to reveal I was the same person she had been talking to for over a month. Girl can hold a nice convo.
But along the way, I spilled the beans. I told her who I was. The moment I sent her hi on WhatsApp, we both screamed and started laughing. I explained to her that i used a different number for work. We got even more comfortable than before.
We were now at Rumuosi Junction, so I told her to call her guy. She did WhatsApp call but there was no response. I offered to call him with my phone on a normal call, but that too proved unsuccessful. She started getting worried.
We don reach Uniport gate by this time, directly opposite Dominos. I parked and we both tried to reach him again but nigga wasn’t responding.
She con ask me wetin to do.
As a good friend, I laid down the options available to her.
* To call someone to sort the bill and still think of how to get back home?
* Take the risk and stay there and hope he reaches out to her in due time before bad boys.
* The third option involved me but I didn’t want her to consider it, even if she was leaning in that direction.
By the time her phone went dead, her list of viable options narrowed out. Beside, it was already midnight as well.
She eventually, picked one, but this is already getting too lengthy sef.
So we’ll have to wait for the next episode to find out which option Shuga chose and how we concluded the business that night.
