Aisha and Alex spent the day exploring Lagos, taking pictures and laughing together. It was effortless, and Aisha felt like she'd known him forever. But as the day drew to a close, Aisha started to feel the pressure. Alex was dropping hints about seeing her again, and Aisha was torn.
She liked him, but she wasn't sure if she was ready for a real relationship.
As they sat in a trendy cafe, sipping coffee, Alex turned to her and said, "I've really enjoyed today.
Want to do it again sometime?" Aisha hesitated, unsure of what to say. She didn't want to lead him on, but she also didn't want to lose the attention and validation she got from him. "I'd love to," she said, trying to sound genuine.
Alex smiled, and Aisha felt a pang of guilt. She was playing with fire, and she knew it. She couldn't keep up this act forever. But for now, she was willing to pretend.