My Mystery Man

Meeting TED

Apparently, I was supposed to link up with a man named NIck, who is to drive me to TEDs apartment upon my arrival... according to Teds instructions.. 

TED walked through the logistics with me before I boarded the aircraft.. he was supposedly going in for a business meeting shortly after i board the plane and won’t be available to come get me himself so he made arrangements for Nick, his  chauffeur to come get me instead.. 

“Nick will bring you to the house.. and I’ll join you once I’m finished with my meeting.. the maids will make you comfortable and help you with anything you might need okay” TED goes over the logistics with me again for the tenth time maybe? 

“Okay.. got it!! See you soon!” I say in response 

“I can’t wait to be with you” he whispers. 

“Me too”... I say feeling the vibe of our reality..

Okay this is it.. I mutter to myself as I settle into my seat and adjust my belts.. 

This is really happening.. it’s all real now.. I’m meeting TED today.. 

I take out my phone and take series of photos, messaging some of them to Freeda who replies me immediately with dancing emojis and excitements.. 

When I got off the plane, and put my phone off flight mode, I received a call from Nick almost immediately explaining that he was already at the airport to pick me up.. I make my way out after picking up my luggage.. meeting with Nick after scouting through the crowd.. 

He greets me respectfully and pleasantly opened the door for me before loading my suitcase into the trunk and driving off .. 

After driving for almost an hour, We approach a huge house with giant gates and my jaw dropped upon arrival.. a security personnel opens up the huge gate.. two maids dressed in well tailored uniform come running out to receive me.. 

The exterior of this house was supper! And it oozed of opulence and class.. 

Overwhelmed with the view and wondering what was going on.. TED never gave me the impression that he was living like this at all.. 

According to all he told me over the months.. he was a just a small scale Business man and CEO to his striving Oil Company.. 

As a matter of fact, I came here with the narrative of meeting a middle aged bachelor/entrepreneur in a moderate apartment.. I didn’t expect all of these luxurious lifestyle.. 

Anyway, I went with the flow so as not to embarrass myself.. making a mental note to get some explanations from TED.  

Like a real life princess, I was ushered into the duplex and brought upstairs to TEDs private living room where I could relax and wait for him.. On his orders.. 

The maid already lodged my suitcase in the master bedroom and I just looked at her with obvious confusion in my eyes as she gracefully carried my bags in immediately

After Leaving me to myself, .. I call Ted severally to inform him that I was around.. but he didn’t pick up.. so I messaged him instead.. 

About 40mins later he called me Back.. thrilled to have me in his home already.. he asked about my flight then said he just got off his meeting and would be with me shortly.. 

“Do you need me to get you anything?” He asked me pleasingly.. 

“Oh no.. I’m perfectly okay” I decline.. 

I just want to see you TED.. that’s all I want right now.. can you come right away? Please? I  beg.. 

He blew me a kiss over the phone and promised to be with me in 15 mins 

After hanging up.. a maid approached me informing me that the dinning was set but I politely told her I would come down when I’m ready.. she asked if I needed anything to make me more comfortable but I told her I was fine with a pleasant thank you! 

I looked around at the sparking living room.. every furniture looked plush... the table in front of me looked like it cost more than my 6 months salary put together .. everything was in place and sportlessly clean.. 

After a short while I hear car sounds driving in so I jump to my feet and rushed to the window to have a look but unfortunately the windows weren’t positioned towards the garage and I couldn’t see.. 

anything. 

Few minutes later I hear voices downstairs and my heart began to race the moment I recognized the voice to be TEDS.. I pace back and forth looking perplexed.. my anxiety level rose up! 

I was eager to see him.. 

Moments after, I hear footsteps climbing up the stairs and finally opening the door to the living room where I was.. at this point my palms were sweaty.. and I was feeling breathless.. even with all the air conditioning around.. I swallow hard and look up just as he turns the knob, pushing in and walking through.