Page 145 of 12 Years
I looked at Tania, absolutely gobsmacked. Even as my brain scrambled to find something to say, the waiter arrived with our order, two beautiful orange-coloured cocktails.
‘What do you think?’ Tania said, picking up her glass and taking a sip.
‘You want me to be in a relationship with youandyour cousin?’
‘Okay, she’s not really my cousin. We grew up in the same village. That’s what we call each other there. Don’t worry, we’re not actually related.’
‘That’s not the point. You’re okay with me having two girlfriends?’
‘One of them is me, right? Plus, I’m older and I was here before her. So, I’ll be the main girl.’
‘Main girl?’
‘You haven’t heard of this concept? Main girl, side girl?’
‘No.’What was even going on in this world?
‘Anyway, doesn’t matter. You don’t have to give her an apartment. She can live with me. Just give her an allowance. A bit of shopping now and then, like you do for me. It would mean a lot.’
Nothing in life had prepared me for this situation. I remained silent, confused about what to say next.
‘Would you like to see her picture?’ Tania said.
‘Well, it’s not about that …’ I said. Before I could finish my sentence, Tania turned her phone screen towards me. A beautiful young brunette sat on a beach, wearing a red bikini.
‘Trust me, you’ll love her,’ Tania said.
Is it wrong to have two girlfriends? What if it’s the first girlfriend who encourages you to get a second girlfriend? Or wait, were they even my girlfriends?
I took a sip of my drink.
‘I don’t know what to say, Tania. I’ve never done this before. Date two people at the same time.’
‘It won’t be the two of us together. Some days you see me, other days you see her. That’s it.’
‘It’s not about the scheduling.’
‘Or if you want, on some days, we can both come over and the three of us can have fun together.’
‘What?’
‘I don’t mind it, baby. Paulina won’t either. Would you like that? The three of us together?’
I burst out laughing.
‘What?’ Tania said. ‘I’m serious.’
‘Tania, babe, I’m extremely busy at work right now. Lots of things need my attention. I have some big investors visiting us next week. I really can’t decide if I want another girlfriend, apart from the gorgeous one I already have.’
‘Every man enjoys multiple girls.’
‘Is it?’
‘Threesome is every man’s fantasy.’
‘Yeah, but it’s a fantasy. I never thought I’ll ever have the option to make it real.’
‘You do now. Think about it.’
