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They had somehow managed to find silence beneath the noise in the restaurant. Their hands were clasped together and time appeared to pause a bit for them. Her palm was sweaty and when he pulled his hand away, she felt embarrassed. She put them safely behind her back and stared broodingly at the floor.

“Quite the lovely name” he looked at her curiously, “where are you from?”

“Benue, Idoma,” She replied nervously.

“I’m from Kaduna. Jaba” He paused to get her attention. “I’m actually on my way back there from a wedding somewhere at Alheri. You know the place?” She nodded.

“My boss just got married,” he chattered on.

You work?” She asked, surprised.

“Yes. I’m a nurse, not so privileged now am I?” he promptly returned.

“Not bad,” she said nonchalantly.

“Thanks. I’m glad you approve,” he said, sounding sarcastic.

“What about you? Are you still in school or you’re done?” he asked.

“I’m in my third year at the university. Political Science,” she replied.

“Impressive,” said he, nodding.

“For a waitress?” and they both burst out laughing.[/quote\]
while a female is called a nurse, a male is referred to as a murse