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Men who would forcefully draw my hands so I could sit on their laps. Men who would touch my breast and run away, after paying me for the drinks they had drank. Some even attempted to kiss me with their smelling breath that stunk like that of a dogs poo.

Eventually, I felt like a bad person when I said no to him on so many occasions, and listening as he claimed he was going to watch over me and protect me should anything bad arise. Alex made me feel safe in his hands. I immediately placed a call to Temi to inform her of my outing with Alex. When I announced to her that I was visiting the club with Alex, Temi screamed,"My babe don fall in love o"(My babe has finally fallen in love). So! your bestie like me no fit carry you commot, na Alex finally win (So! I, your bestie couldn't take you to the club, but Alex finally won). Weldone you hear. She spoke rather jealously. We both laughed over it before I ended the call. Even though Temi had known of my relationship with Alex, Temi had never met Alex before. This was because I refused to introduce Alex to Temi. I did not want to introduce a man that I knew will not last with me - a man I was just trying to study and build trust with. I wanted to get to a certain point in our relationship when I would boldly introduce Alex to Temi and my family members too. I didn't want my relationship to be rushed like that of Dayo and I. Few weeks after meeting Dayo, the love I felt for him led me into Introducing him to all my friends and family. They saw us like future couples. I flaunted his picture on Social media, and made everyone know I was in a relationship. I did this without Dayo even proposing to me or putting a ring on my finger. Only for Dayo to break up with me years later. I felt so stupid. I still remember how I had to find an excuse to tell those who knew the relationship Dayo and I had. To some, I had to tell a lie because I was too ashamed to tell them the truth. To others, I simply faced my fears and shame, and told them the truth. My relationship with Dayo was an eye opener. It made me realise that dating Alex doesn't really mean I was going to end up with him. So it was best to keep my relationship secret until I see signs of a future together. We finally got to the club that evening, and Alex led me to the VIP lounge. It was a very beautiful place, filled with colourful bulbs and expensive drinks, which were neatly arranged in a small mini bar. On a soft cushion which was just a few steps from Alex and me, I sighted a small girl whose head was placed on the chest of a white bearded man, with a big stomach which was the size of a drum. This man was over seventy years old. I turned to look at the skinny girl whose skirt looked like a mini pant, and whose crop top looked like a G-string. This lady was in her early teenage years or probably in her early twenties. "Is this where you visit always?" I asked as my eyes walked round the room like a police officer carrying out an investigation."Yes babe. I come here once a while. But I have other clubs I visit. This is just one of my best spots for me." Alex replied. "What usually brings you to the club. What fun do you derive from clubbing? Alex didn't really seem disturbed with my question.