He’s not bad to look at – I tried to laugh off his dodgy joke

RELATIONSHIP HISTORY?

I’ve had one serious relationship, which lasted for four years. It was a roller coaster and I needed some breathing space after it ended.

I don’t even try to find people online as I’m too scared, so I’ve never been on a date. my last relationship was with a family friend.

PRE-DATE NERVES?

EVEN though I’m an actress, I can be shy at first. I was nervous and didn’t sleep a wink the night before. For the date I did something I never do — I put on a pair of heels. I wore a nice dress, too, to make myself feel confident.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS?

he’s not my usual type — I normally go for taller guys — but he’s not bad to look at and knows how to present himself well. when we were first seated by the bar, he took charge and found us a more comfortable place to eat. I liked that.

EASY TO TALK TO?

I CAN feel uncomfortable when meeting new people, but Kayode made it easy. he asked me about my family and work, so I relaxed and asked him about his life, too.

when he said he was vegan, I told him I was trying to be vegan too, but then ordered the shepherd’s pie. I felt a bit bad about it. he gave me a look, but I kept my head down. I then forgot myself enough to offer him a bite later, which we laughed at.

Apart from us both liking the gym and being healthy, we didn’t have much else in common.

EMBARRASSING MOMENTS?

IT TOOK me a moment to catch what he said at one point and he asked me, ‘Are you slow?’, which startled me. I did feel a little insulted but he said he was joking, so I just laughed it off as I’m sure he didn’t mean any harm.

DID SPARKS FLY?

NOT really. I think we both felt the same way. we hugged before leaving, but no contacts were exchanged — he did ask for my snapchat details but I don’t give them out, so that was awkward. he made me feel so relaxed, which is great because it’s given me the confidence to go on more dates.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET AGAIN?

PROBABLY not. Though if I saw him out and about, I’d talk to him.

WHAT DO YOU THINK HE THOUGHT OF YOU?

I HAVE no idea. he was hard to read. he mentioned my eyes, but I felt there was no romance in it.

WOULD YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS LIKE HIM?

I THINK so, although my family are protective of me.