Since y’all internet bullied me into paying for 15yo’s date, I gave him $60 to take his good morning text sweetie out for burgers. They’re on the date now, and I’m reporting every single one of you to Jack for hooliganism and thuggery.
I’m being very brave here not falling apart completely, but y’all, it’s my baby’s FIRST date😭😭😭😭 I didn’t wanna make a big deal, but where did the time fly????? How is my firstborn child already old enough to take a sweetheart out to dinner???😭😭😭 ImageImageImageImage
He texted me from the bus on the way home. Stay cool, everyone. Calm and collected. We’ll act like this is no big deal 👀👀👀
The boy is playing with my fragile emotions. Image
Home safe. And he brought me and his sister leftovers. He also tried to give me change, but I told him keep it. ImageImage
Clarification! The suya and akara on the table were part of delivery dinner I ordered earlier for me and his sister. He brought home the bag in his hand with bbq chicken and fries.
Here’s the story of the date. Burger place was closed, so they walked around. It was cold, and he took her to a cafe for hot cocoa and a snack. After, they found a little sit down restaurant for dinner. He said he told jokes the whole time, and she couldn’t stop laughing.
They had a nice meal, he got an extra takeaway of chicken and fries for us at home, they walked around a bit more, then each went on their bus home. Later at home, he texted to see if she got back safe, she said yes and asked if he did too.
Finally, he told her he enjoyed himself and asked if she had fun. She said yes, “a lot.” He also asked if he could take her out again sometime. She said “of course.”

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