The Final Chapter

Part 8

I didn’t reply at that moment. There was a lot going on in my mind so Adriana’s message was something of great concern.

Wayne planned a night out with his friends, so he let the hotel with his friends.

I took a quick shower and prepared myself for bed. I was tipsy and tired so it didn’t take time for me to sleep. As I just closed my eyes, my phone rang and to be honest  felt lazy to answer so I switched off the phone and went to sleep.

 Woke up the next morning feeling week and hungry. Obvious symptoms of a person who had an interesting night. I remembered to switch on my phone while I prepared for breakfast. When I have a hangover, my reactions and movements are slower and I am not as responsive. In simple terms I become lazy.

I then received a phone call from Adriana 5 minutes after I switched on my phone.

“Hello?!”, I answered

“Hey Nash. WTF, you ignored my calls last night” she said angrily

“WOW, good morning to you too Adriana. How did you sleep?” I replied calmly

“Whatever! There is a BBQ today. I want you there, so I will be at your hotel in an hour. Be ready”

Adriana had this habit of commanding people when she was stressed or had a lot on her mind. I didn’t want to piss her off or add the stress.

So I gave a simple reply,

“Ok. An hour.”

Of course this meant I wasn’t going to have breakfast. I took a bath and went downstairs to get some coffee. As I waited for my coffee Adraiana then walked in, she was properly dressed for a summer BBQ. A short blue short,a simple pink top and she wore big stunners. This meant she wasn’t in a good mood.

She walked towards me, gave me a hug but she didn’t let go of me. She then moved back her head in a kissing position and I quickly turned my head so that she kissed my cheek as I kissed hers as well.

“Hey Adriana! How you feeling love?” I asked politely

“Not so great Nash. I don’t wanna talk about it. By the way, I am not alone. I am with 4 other girls so we going to use your car.”

I was shocked. I wasn’t dressed for company, late alone 4 other girls in the car. I couldn’t suggest to go change because of Adriana’s mood. So I just had to tough it out. I took my coffee and walked nervously to meet the girls outside. The situation got worse because the ladies outside wear so pretty and well dressed. Very presentable and then I was looking as if I was walking around in my PJ's.

As I stepped outside, the 4 girls started giving me judgmental looks. The greetings were cold and awkward so I didn’t waste anytime. I asked the ladies to stay by the hotel entrance while I went to collect the car.

As I left, I heard one of the girls ask, “Adriana, so where is the guy with the car?”

“That is him!”, Adriana replied

To be honest, I didn’t like any of the girls and Adriana was in a bad mood so that meant the drive was going to be awkward. I started the car, bought on some upbeat hip hop music that would help keep me awake during the drive.

As I pulled up by the entrance to scoop up the girls, I saw they faces changing. They didn’t expect me to be driving a nice car so the faces changed from being disappointed to impressed and in love. I stepped out, and opened the front passenger door for Adriana and opened the back door for the other girls.

As the ladies entered the car, they all said thank you and giggled. I hate girls like that.

Best believe I ignored the girls during the drive. Although they made several attempts to get me talking, I was just as called as they were when I meant them at the hotel. I gave Adriana a close watch, but she did nothing but look at her phone and gaze out of the window.

We finally got to the BBQ. I parked the car, and opened my door. As I was about to step out, Adriana stopped me. She didn’t look at me neither did she say anything, she simply put her on my shoulder indicating I should stay in the car.

The other girls left me and Adriana in the car and there was a minute of silence in the car.

“So do you like any of them?” she asked

My heart stopped for a bit, I thought Adriana knew about my love life already. I kept quite as if I was processing what she had asked.

“It is ok if you like any of them. I can hook you up!” she added

I laughed and said, “Stop being like that Adriana. You know that I am not in their league. They wouldn’t like me.”

For the first time that day Adriana smiled and removed her stunners.

“Ok. Nash, what do you take me for? We kissed a few days ago and now you act like nothing happened. I tried kissing you today and you give me your cheek!? What is that?”

This was a first for me. I have always known Adriana of being honest and never playing mind games but today she was so honest and serious. There was tension in the car and I was sweating. Just as I was about to speak, Tashy knocked on the window and waved. For the first time I was happy to see her.

Adriana took a deep sigh opened the door and left. I went outside, and greeted Tashy while Adriana walked away. Tashy sensed something was wrong so she ran off to find Adriana. I was now alone at this BBQ, Adriana pissed at me, Tashy a non-starter and Wayne wasn’t around.

This was a bad time for me.  I was hungry ,stressed and on the verge of boredom. I was at the BBQ already so why not try to have fun. After I had some meat and a salad, it was time to DRINK!

I went to the and bought one full bottle of vodka and some lemonade to dilute my mixture (I was driving, no strong stuff).

As I wanted for my items, Jenny then came by the  counter.

“WOW isn’t this a pleasant surprise. I gave you my number and you don’t call and now we at the same BBQ. Someone out there wants us to be together!”, Jenny said jokingly

“I wouldn’t blame that person. We both attractive and single. So why not?”, I replied smiling

Jenny smiled and looked down blushing. As she looked down, I then saw Adriana looking at me….. NO, NO, STARING AT ME! She literally wiped the smile of my face.

I saw Adriana walking over to where I was. She smiled and gave me a deep, long and passionate kiss. I couldn’t pull off because to be honest I loved Adriana’s kisses. She then stopped, smiled, turned around to look at Jenny and then walked off.

“Single huh??” Jenny asked disappointed.

“Jenny wait….. Adri…… aaaahhhh!!!”

I was at a BBQ for less than an hour and I was already in drama. Now I planned on getting crazy wasted. I took my drinks and made my way to the car. Once at the car, I quickly made my first dilution, drunk it quickly, the second dilution and drunk it again.

Then suddenly,

“NASH!!!??”, Wayne shouted out in his friends car.

“Hey bro. I didn’t know you was coming here. Don’t leave me ok. Give me a few hours and I will come back”, Wayne continued as car drove away.

He didn’t even stop to hear what my situation was, but I had no option but to wait for him. This day was just getting worse by the day. From a distance I could see and Adriana and her friends looking at me from a distance. Judging by the way the girls looked at me, the girls weren’t happy. This quickly became an awkward environment for me.

I called Wayne to tell him I can’t stay. Wayne was drunk so he didn’t answer his phone so I decided to leave..

I started the car and just as I was to reverse Adriana came by the window, leaned towards me as if she was about to kiss me. She then stopped, looked down, laughed and moved back.

“Next time say Good Bye Nash. Call me!”

The drive back to the hotel was long and confusing. I didn’t know what had just happened. So when I got to the hotel, I went to my bed and just slept.

Up to now, I can’t explain what happened to me at that BBQ.I couldn’t call any of the girls I know, Adriana, Jenny, Tashy or any other girl.

I spent my last few days in Zimbabwe in a confused state. I left Zimbabwe and I can tell you up to this day, everything hasn’t been well with either Adriana, Jenny or Tashy. It feels awkward talking to them. There is so much tension, unexplainable tension!

The End

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