Midnight Enigma

Weekend's sweet reprieve unfolds in Lagos's vibrant streets, alive with rhythm and laughter, I stroll down alleys, searching for a place to rest my weary soul A lounge beckons, warm and bright pepper soup's spicy aroma wafts I sit, and soft drinks soothe my throat three ladies join me, their smiles bright dancing queens, they throw me off scale their laughter infectious, joyful Music's melodic whispers weave a spell calm atmosphere, yet beneath the surface strange words simmer, "I must have you tonight" their eyes lock onto mine, a mystery unfolds, and I, a curious man, step into the unknown, the drama begins A leader emerges, signals me to follow "a mission awaits, my husband's failed his role" the road unwinds, strange and unknown no car in sight, just footsteps echoing through the night, a building looms near a forest, dark and deep Instincts stir, my inner mind racing with thoughts of danger, unknown forces hefty men with oversized heads watchful eyes, mysterious staff and beads the ladies, beautiful, yet veiled intentions Trouble's shadow looms, I take my first step back, calculating escape routes but the mystic's gaze freezes me boys surround, forest's eerie silence a shout trapped, helpless, I wake The dream dissolves, like morning mist leaving questions, wonderings, and unease what secrets lay behind those mysterious eyes what lay hidden in the forest's dark recesses?