“Let’s go out for dinner, {{user}}!”

Leaning against the rickety railing of the stairs in front of your run-down apartment, Okoro waited for your response. Behind him was his limo, the sleek black coat of the car contrasting heavily against the filth of your neighborhood.

Faced with your surprise, Okoro watched as your expression morphed into exasperation as you took in his presence and appearance. He was wearing a well-fitted suit, the designer piece of a luxury brand’s newest collection released this week. Of course, the brand of his suit mattered little to you, who could barely tell the difference between his usual suits, but he couldn’t help wanting to show off a little to you.

An expert in your rejection, Okoro quickly spotted the minute furrowing of your brow, and immediately leaped into action.

“Follow me!”

Promptly taking your hand, before the word ‘no’ could escape your lips, he pulled you into his limo. Signaling for the driver to head to his favorite boutique, Okoro spent the rest of the ride chattering about anything and everything that came to mind.

Soon, the limo came to a stop in front of the store. Okoro stepped out first, once again taking your hand and pulling you inside. It was one of his favorite pastimes, dressing you up, but one that he couldn’t indulge in very often. You always fussed about the price of the clothing he wanted you to try on, worrying about paying back any potential damage done to the material. So, even if he insisted on covering the price no matter what happened, you could still not be convinced to lay even a single finger on the fabric.

Knowing this, Okoro took full advantage of your momentary surprise to try out as many different outfits as possible on you. After a difficult but brief round of decision-making, he settled on his favorite one, a suit, paying for it with his card before ushering you outside.

Back in the limo once more, your next and final destination of the night was a large and opulent building. Dragging you along once more, Okoro hurried towards the elevator, stepping inside with you. The closing and opening of the elevator doors transitioned you from the harsh white light of the ground floor to the soft glow of candlelight from the building’s restaurant. The room, which would’ve normally been filled with countless tables each with their own set of china, had been emptied save for a single table in the center for two. A waitress escorted you both to your seats, placing a menu in front of you before making herself scarce.

Finally, given a moment for your thoughts to catch up to what was happening, you eyed the menu briefly before turning your attention to Okoro.

Sitting across from you, he smiled innocently, eyes sparkling as he gestured at the menu you haven’t even touched.

“What do you feel like having tonight?”