Coastal-Inn

"So, what do you think?" Rosie asked her Tessa, showing off the lovely dress she was able to purchase for her date with Owen.

"It's beautiful," she replied turning the dress. "This must have cost you a reasonable sum. I wonder why you bother anyway. It's not like he's ever going to notice."

"Tess, seriously?" Rosie asked making a serious face.

True to Tessa's words, the dress was quite pricey. Rosie had bought it in order to have Owen's attention all to herself during their date. But she felt so bad hearing what might pass out as the bitter truth from Tessa. Owen might rarely notice her. He's always been like that no matter what she puts on. Overtime, she had tried using clothes, hair, shoes, jewelry, perfumes and even bags. Yet, nothing.

"Ah, I was just joking." Tessa nudged her, smiling.

"But that's not fair. You know he was distracted the other day. Hence his reason for not noticing my hair and that's why he wants to make up for it with this date."

"Alright." Tessa said as she checked the gown. "This is very beautiful. I love it and I know he's gonna love it too."

"Thanks B, I love you girl." Rosie replied taking back the gown.

"I love you too darl. So, when is he coming to pick you up?" She asked.

"Ugh, I really don't know. I'll just have to call him to find out." Rosie replied dialing Owen's number while taking a seat beside Tess.

"Hello." Came Owen's voice.

"Hello Baby. What time are you coming to pick me up, I'm almost ready."

"Ahh, about that." Owen began. "Rosie, I don't think I'll be able to make it down."

"I don't understand, what's going on? She asked confused.

"Well, I have to stop at Festers to pick up a package. I have another stop at Coastal-Inn, that's for work though."

"Owen!" She exclaimed to cut him short.

"Alright... alright, let's look for a common ground here. Why don't we meet at the Coastal-Inn, we can go together from there." Owen said.

"But babe, this was not the plan, you were meant to come get me from the house." She said calmly

"Rosie, please, I have a lot on my mind right now. Just stop whining for gods sake, I already told you this was important. I'll send you the address. Take a taxi to the address, I'll pay for it." Owen hung up.

Rosie's heart felt so heavy that she thought it would explode. This man keeps treating her like a 3rd option or something. Makes her feel like she doesn't deserve to be treated well.

"Gosh, I'm so angry right now." Rosie said with a sad face.

"What's wrong? He's not coming to pick you up right?" Tessa asked.

"I guess I'll just take a cab." She replied feeling so down.

"That's okay baby. Go freshen up and get ready. I'll call you a cab."

"Thank you so much Tess. Thank you." Rosie said trying so hard to control her anger. She stood up and left for the bathroom.

*******

"Good afternoon Ma'am, welcome to Coastal-Inn. This way please." The waiter led Rosie inside and directed her to a seat.

"Good afternoon, thank you so much." She said walking to an empty table

She picked up her phone and placed a call to owen.

"Baby, are you almost here, I'm at the Coastal-Inn already."

"Oh, that's great. I'm on the way now, I'm headed to the Coastal-Inn. Just left Festers. I should be there, say give or take in the next 45 minutes or less." Owen said.

"You're still so far away. Gosh, Owen! You should have told me you'll be running late. That way I can come much later. Why make me come this early?" She complained.

"No now, Rosie not now. What's your problem. I'm being held up here and I'm stressed out. Just order anything and eat. I'll be there shortly." Owen said.

"Owen, I can't afford to pay for anything in this place. This place look extremely expensive and sophisticated. I can't afford anything here please." She said to have him burst into laughter.

"And I'm sure you're dressed up so pretty and cute and you can't afford your meal. Not even a glass of wine?"

"You can laugh some more." She told him when he stopped laughing.

"I'm sorry. But that was funny. Just eat, I'll pay." He finally said.

Rosie sighed in frustration. She was getting fed up of her boyfriend's behavior and she was certain that if he continued that way, they might just break soon. She carefully signaled the waiter and within seconds, the young man stepped up to her table.

"Yes ma'am."

"I'd like to see your menu please.

The young waiter pulled out the menu and handed it over to her. "Here you go ma'am. Kindly let me know when you're ready to order." He said and carefully placed the menu on the table.

Rosie opened the menu and true to her thoughts. Every single thing on the menu was extremely pricey. She could only afford water which by the way was so expensive.

She decided to settle for a glass of water, as any extra expenses will result to her trekking home if Owen decides to ghost her..

****

"Hello Daddy." Angelina said on phone immediately her father picked up.

"Hello Baby, I thought you'd be here by now. Don't tell me you changed your mind because I had to cancel lots of activities today for us." Gregory told his daughter hoping she didn't call to cancel as he was already in his car and was about leaving for the coastal-Inn.

"I've not Daddy. It's just that I'm running a bit late. I wanted to let you know so you would relax your mind and not get too worked up. I'll be there in an hour time at most." Angie said.

"Okay, that's fine. I'm in the car already. We're about leaving. I'll just wait for you then. Besides I need to meet up with some Guy from the ZED Agency to sign some contracts. That will buy me some time. He replied.

"Don't forget Gloria is coming. I gave her the details. She'll be there before me, the both of you can have some catching up. She's wearing a black dress, fair, beautiful, with a short hair."

"Baby, do I really need to meet this Gloria lady?"

"You do sir, you need someone in your life. Everybody need someone in their life and you're not an exception." Angie said smiling.

He heaved a sigh. "Well, as long as you're coming and you don't plan on setting me up with her and ghosting us."

Angie chuckled. "I won't ghost you Daddy. I'm on the way already. There's a bit a of traffic over here, that's all."

All right, come soon."

"I will."

Gregory turned to his driver. "Let's go Dean."

"Yes Boss."