A romantic evening that had been carefully planned by a Thika-based mason reportedly ended in drama after a woman he had been courting online failed to show up, despite receiving transport money in advance.
Fred, whose construction work had earned him contracts in several towns, had been looking forward to meeting Tash in person after three weeks of regular conversations on social media. The two had apparently grown close and agreed to take their online relationship to the next level with a face-to-face date.
Determined to make the evening memorable, Fred prepared his self-contained room and went shopping for the occasion. He bought maize flour, half a kienyeji chicken, two avocados and drinks, while also making arrangements for music to create a romantic atmosphere.
His excitement appeared to grow when Tash contacted him at around 3pm requesting transport money. Fred reportedly sent her KSh1,500, only for her to call again shortly afterwards, saying she was still stranded after using Fuliza.
He allegedly sent more money, hoping the additional fare would finally get her on the road.
However, as the afternoon turned into evening, Tash continued assuring him that she was on her way. By 6pm, she was yet to arrive. Another hour passed, followed by more messages and calls, but Fred remained hopeful that the long-awaited meeting would still happen.
By 9pm, the mason had reportedly made numerous calls and sent several messages, receiving repeated assurances that Tash was coming. His prepared meal had already been reheated, while the romantic playlist gradually gave way to older songs as the evening dragged on.
The situation reportedly took a different turn when Tash's WhatsApp profile picture disappeared, leaving Fred suspecting that he had been blocked.
The account claims Fred then decided to visit the Makongeni location that Tash had previously shared with him. He travelled to the estate and attempted to explain the situation to the security guard, hoping to be allowed inside.
The watchman reportedly refused, but the disagreement escalated, with Fred allegedly forcing his way into the building and damaging an apartment door.
His search for Tash reportedly ended in an unexpected encounter. Instead of finding her alone, he came face-to-face with another man, while Tash was said to be standing behind him.
The discovery that the woman he had been courting was reportedly married turned the already tense situation into a confrontation. Fred allegedly fled as the woman's husband charged towards him, attracting the attention of neighbours.
What had begun as an attempt to turn an online romance into a real-life relationship ended in a chaotic scene, with a damaged door, an unfinished dinner and an expensive lesson about online dating.
