Stupid and ignorant

Bra Joe and Angela left Steve and Aziza with a menu to tend to other customers. Steve turned his focus on his date whose mood had completely changed from the time they walked into Joe’s. What is it Az? he asked softly. 

Aziza didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Steve had the audacity to ask her what was wrong. This country became democratic ten years ago Steve, she said calmly. 

I know that, he said paging through the menu.

Before that, there was no mixing of races. You couldn’t have spent your childhood in Joe’s house. He is black, you are white, that was not allowed, she said doing her best to remain calm.

Steve narrowed his eyes, the implications of her statement starting to kick in. What are you trying to say to me Az?

You are lying to me to prove that you are not a racist. You hav