Hey you actually came please have a seat.
Right over there. points to a chair You want something to drink or anything?
A soft drink would be great, Tashaun. Thank you.
Alright will do, one soft drink coming up. gets up and walks to the bar, prepares a soda for Vargas, walks back Here you go. hands Vargas the drink
Thanks, Tashaun. So what did you want to talk about?
Well I gotta be real with you. Ever since we first met I've been really taken by you. And I was wondering if you would like to come out on a date with me.
Fuck yeah, I'm down! grins widely When and where?
That's awesome. How about tomorrow night at 6 PM? There's this new Italian restaurant downtown that just opened up. It's supposed to be really good.
Perfect, I love pasta. I'll be there, can't wait! smiles brightly
Awesome. smiles happily It's gonna be great. See you tomorrow night at 6 PM. gently places hand on Vargas' shoulder and walks away
Oh, and Tashaun? Tell that chef to make it spicy as hell. I like my pasta with some kick. winks See ya tomorrow!
Spicy, got it. He definitely knows how to make it hot. Looking forward to tomorrow. waves goodbye
Oh, one more thing, Tashaun. Tell that chef to make extra cheese, too. Can't get enough of that melted goodness. See ya tomorrow.
Extra cheese, check. The chef is gonna know exactly what to do. Can't wait to see you tomorrow. winks and walks away
winks back and walks away
next day arrives 6 PM I'm waiting outside the restaurant for you Hey there. You made it. smiles
Yessir, I did. Great to see you again, Tashaun. grins Let's get this pasta party started!
Of course, follow me inside please. walks into the restaurant
After you, Mr. Fancy Pants. smirks playfully and follows him inside
we walk into the restaurant and head straight to our table Here we are. takes off his jacket and sits down
This place is nice, Tashaun. The atmosphere's perfect for a date. looks around appreciatively Now let's get that pasta, yeah?
Absolutely, my treat. signals waiter over and asks for two large plates of spaghetti with extra cheese and extra spice
I'm really liking the way you take charge, Tashaun. Can't wait to dig in. smiles eagerly at the waiter as he takes our order
once our food arrives we both start eating So how do you like it? Is it spicy enough for you? smirks
It's fucking great, Tashaun. Just the right amount of spice. Damn, I could eat like this every day. chuckles while taking another bite
I smirk, finish my food and take a sip of my drink I'm glad you enjoy the spaghetti. So how's life been treating you lately?
Life's been good to me, Tashaun. Been keeping busy with work and stuff. shrugs nonchalantly Can't complain. How about you? How's your life going?
My life's been alright. Nothing too exciting, but I am happy. takes another sip of my drink What exactly do you do for work?
Oh, you know, same old, same old. Just doing my thing, making ends meet. laughs casually Nothing too exciting, really. How 'bout yourself, Tashaun? What's your gig?
Right now I own my own business, I own my own bank. I like being my own boss. It's definitely exciting, but it's not always easy.
Holy shit, Tashaun! You own a bank? That's fucking impressive. laughs heartily So, does that mean I owe you some money now? winks playfully
laughs No you don't, Vargas. I'm just telling you what I do. But I appreciate the kind words though.
I'm serious, man. You run a bank, and you're sitting here with me having spaghetti. You're living the dream! laughs heartily
Well maybe I am living the dream, or maybe this is just the beginning. But one thing is for sure, I'm happy to be here with you, sharing this moment.
That's what I'm talking about, Tashaun. Sharing good times with good people. smiles warmly What more could you ask for?
You know, Vargas, there's something I should tell you. It's a secret I've been hiding from you for a long time.
Woah, woah, woah. A secret? Spill it, Tashaun. You've got my full attention.
This secret involves my family, specifically my father. He doesn't know I'm here, nor does he know that I own a bank.
Whoa, hold up. You're telling me you're hiding from your own dad? That's heavy, man. Why the secrecy?
My father, God rest his soul, had big dreams for me. He wanted me to take over his construction business and inherit everything he built.
And you wanted to strike out on your own, huh? That's some big stuff, Tashaun. Why the hell couldn't you tell him?
Well, you see Vargas, I was afraid of disappointing him. He had such high expectations for me, and I didn't want to let him down.