A friend was in town for business. We met a few years back when he married a friend of mine.
It was Friday night and he sent me a text message around 9 pm, asking if I was up for dinner and drinks. Before receiving that text I thought I would turn in early cuz I’ve been out wining and dining almost every night for days now.
On a second thought I remember how hospitable he was when I visited him and his wife last year. So I decided to be a Good Samaritan and told him that I would pick him up from the hotel to go out for dinner & drinks.
My Friday night was supposed to be low-key and quiet but it turned out to be surprisingly fun – oysters on half shells, chilled white wine, and cigar & the finest Japanese whiskey plus endless laughter. All in all it was a great night!
He said he hasn’t stayed up this late in a long time. It was 3 am when we called it a night. He asked me if I had any plans the next day. In fact I had some work lined up during the day. But I’d be going to a housewarming party in the evening and told him that he’s more than welcome to join me.
It was 5 pm on Saturday. I sent him a text message, asking if he’s ready to be picked up. His reply said, “Come by the hotel first and we’ll have drinks at the bar.
So that’s what we did. We ordered a few drinks and my chef friend who worked at the hotel even brought us some oysters and roast beef sandwiches to go with our drinks.
By 8 pm I asked him if he’s ready to head to the house party. He then told me that last night before I replied to his text message he planned to hit a nearly jazz club for some live jazz music but couldn’t find it. He would like to go for some live music tonight if possible.
I couldn’t think of any live music houses on top of my head. I was gonna go to the hotel concierge for information when he suggested that we could go to his room and look it up on his laptop. And so that’s what we did!
As soon as we stepped out the elevator I received a surprising Email from his wife, thanking me for taking her husband out for dinner & drinks last night. She even made a comment about the whiskey bar tab being too expensive. I thought to myself, “If I ever become a housewife, I don’t ever want to become a wifey who’s always counting the penny.”
What happened next is either coincidental or just simply psychic power at work. But I like to think that it’s the latter. It’s the kind of psychic power that most wives have when their husband is on a business trip, probably thousands of miles away from their family.
The minute we walked into the room the landline was ringing off the hook. He picked it up and as soon as the word, “Love” came out I knew it was his wife on the phone.
After getting the information we needed we took a short taxi ride to the jazz club. The dinner was very bland but the conversations were pleasant. When the singer came on stage I was thrilled. That’s my friend on stage – now that’s a true jazz diva for you! Her voice is so empowering that I fall in love with the music instantly. Her stage presence is incredibly lively that you feel like you’re at a concert, not just a jazz club.
We sang along, clapped to the beats and really enjoyed the music. Before break after the first set the jazz diva asked everyone to stick around for more great music. Then she pointed directly at us and said, “There’s something about you two. I’m coming to talk to you! Stay right there!”
Sure enough she walked over to our table and that’s how she and I re-acquainted with each other. We used to work for the same radio station back in the good old days.
I never made it to the housewarming party. By the time the jazz diva finished performing all three sets for the night it was already 1:30 am. Once again it was a great night. Even though I missed out on R & W’s housewarming but it was awesome to run into an old friend as if it’s meant to be. She asked what we’re doing the next day and wanted to know if we will meet her for drinks since tomorrow is her day off. So we parted ways with a promise to meet up for drinks on Sunday night.
By the time I finished work on Sunday I sent him a text message to let him know that we’re on the way.
Me: Ready for drinks? Jazz diva and I will meet you there at 6 pm.
He: I’ll catch up with you guys later.
We ladies chatted and hung out at the bar til almost 8:30 pm. He was a no-show. We proceeded to have dinner and it was 10 pm when I received a text message from him.
He: Where are you at?
Me: Having dinner. You?
He: I’m back at hotel.
Me: What you wanna do? We are about to finish dinner.
I think up until now there’s nothing out of the ordinary. But then the tone of the text messages took a twist and I can’t help but wonder about what goes on in the mind of a married man.
He: I think I’m going to enjoy the extraordinary bed that this hotel is best known for.
Me: Fine. Enjoy your exceptional beds by yourself.
He: You’re welcome to join me.
By now I’m just in awe. So I decided not to reply to his text message. But then before we left the restaurant he sent me another one.
He: The bed is a bit cold.
As much as I would like to give him the benefits of the doubt I do think that the message is quite clear and straight to the point. But then I didn’t want to be rude. Therefore I replied cordially.
Me: We wanted to call it a night. You should have called before 8 pm when we’re still at the hotel bar.
I was naïve enough to think that my last text message would put all to rest but NO, it just ain’t over yet.
He: You’re not far.
True. I don’t live too far from his hotel. But what does that have anything to do with calling it a night early?
Me: I’m almost home. I need to take a hot bath. It’s freezing cold tonight. Besides, I’ll have to prep for work tomorrow.
He: Okay. Have a good night. Although you could have a bubble bath here.
Wow. I think the last text message is quite self-explanatory.
I would watch out for someone like me if I were to be a housewife. I can’t help but wonder why married men are so oddly drawn to me. Perhaps only those who have been through marriage would truly understand what a great catch I am! LOL.
Mister, you waited too long to call. We’re expecting you like 5 hours ago! And I’m going home to have a bubble bath in the privacy of my own home! No worry, your secret is safe with me. Good night!
