09/08/2023
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Let's say the roses and chocolates did the trick. I forgave Ndumiso for going AWOL on me. Perhaps this is time wherein he lets me into his world. Is he dating? Is he married? Is his mom scouting another wife for him? Maybe she's another Kago she isn't falling pregnant with the Dlamini heir. I called him and told him I received his cute gesture and I liked it, dude went ahead and asked me out for late dinner date. There's no way I was gonna say no, I'm tired of dining alone in a hotel room, ending up in tears so maybe this would help me forget about my problems for a while and have a friend to chat a storm with.
As I've been struggling pairing an outfit, not that I don't have clothes but I didn't wanna be overdressed or underdressed. I don't even know where we headed to begin with...
After what seemed to be forever, I found a sexy black dress, paired it up with rose gold heels and a blazer in case it gets chilly out there. I went for a natural look, I didn't wanna look too dolled up. But I must admit, I looked tons and tons of gorgeous. My hair was a neat freezed simple bun, accessorised with diamond earrings just to give my face life. As soon as I was busy wearing my watch I received a text from Ndu, his downstairs at the parking lot waiting for me. I wrapped up, took my bag and blazer then locked up my room. As I was looking around for his car, didn't see any. I called to ask him where he is cause I'm not seeing his car.
Ndu: "Hey gorgeous"
Me: "Stop kidding hle Ndumiso. I'm in the parking lot, I don't see you nor your car. If this is a prank, I'm not in the mood"
Ndu: "(he chuckled) Calm down before you collapse of a heart attack. You're standing in front of my car"
Me: "What car Ndumiso?"
Ndumiso: "The coupe Porsche you're standing next to madam"
Me: "(annoyed now) Hahaha very funny Ndumiso"
He hungs up. As I was about to get worked up, the Porsche driver's door swings open, and turns out to be Ndu the driver. My Lord, why didn't I believe him when he said he was the driver? Now I'm embarrassed.
Ndumiso: "(he's smiling) You believe me now? Come on, hop in let's get going before we become late for our reservations"
Reservation what? Hayi ke! Dude never ceases to amaze me, he went as far as making reservations for our dinner? I thought it was just a casual date between two friends. Anyhow, I got into the car and I must say n***a cleans up too well. He looked dapper in his black formal pants, crisp white shirt, and oh he had a jacket in the backseat in case it gets cold too. I was too embarrassed to say a word, I buckled up and just listened to the music he played. We are listening to Michelle Gayle's 'I'll find you' . I like the song too, must have heard it on the late Eddie Zondi's radio show on Sundays.
Ndumiso: " You must be into soul music"
I nod. He smiles and nods back. Well, dude drives towards Midrand/Johannesburg. Well we passed Centurion. The next track to play on the radio is Whitney Houston's 'All at once'. I know the jam from my sister, she sang it everyday after her breakup with her baby daddy. I started jamming to it.
Me: " All at once, I'm drifting on a lonely sea, wishing you'd come back to me and that's all that matters now. All at once, I'm drifting on a lonely sea, holding on to memories and it hurts me more than you know, so much more than it shows"
He is impressed. He hums while I sing with Whitney. It's such a joy ride and I'm already enjoying myself. We arrive at Solo. That famous restaurant that has plenty wine bottles cave like that people tend to stand by and shoot pictures. He gets off and comes help me out, he holds my hand and leads me into the place. It's cute, such a nice setup. It's my first time here by the way. Ndumiso let's the waiter know that he made reservations for us, then the waiter leads us there. There's a huge bunch of white roses there by our table.
Ndumiso: "You must be wondering what's going on with me and roses"
Me: "(I smile) Well, apart from diamonds, roses are a girl's best friend"
Ndumiso: "If only all women were like you. I ordered a bottle of wine for us, I hope you don't mind"
Me: "Oh no, I love me a fine bottle of wine. Also Mr Dlamini, this is a very serious setup for friends, you must have emptied your pockets in order to achieve this"
Ndumiso: "Hell no, besides I'd do anything for a good woman like you"
Me: "(I blushed, I'm smitten) A good woman you say, but you don't know me that well"
Ndumiso: "One of the reasons why I organised this dinner for us. I want to get to know you better Kago, apart from you being my mom's favourite doctor and now my friend"
I smiled, it's as if he knew I had a number of questions to ask him. Dude seemed too good to be true. Although I liked his company, his character, I needed to know more about him.
Me: " I see. But what is it that you want to know about me bhutiza?"
He laughed, our wine came accompanied by some seafood starter. Our waiter served us before excusing himself. Ndumiso asked me a couple of questions as we indulged of the starters and wine. And now it was my turn...
Me: "Who's Ndumiso Dlamini? What do you do for a living, are you in any committed relationship or married?"
Firstly, he started off by laughing at me before saying his piece.
Ndumiso: "It's as if you were rehearsing the questions ma'am. Anyhow, I'm Ndumiso Fezokuhle Dlamini of Dlamini Logistics and Dlams Law firms. I have a fleet of trucks, taxis and buses, my dad had started the business with only taxis and when he passed on I knew I had to step in and take the business into greater heights and now here we are. As for Dlams law firms, I'm an attorney by profession. I did my law degree at UKZN back in the days, it's my first love. I'm the only son currently, my twin sister passed on when we were younger, she had a lot to drink and was going through a breakup. She jumped into the pool and drowned. Leaving behind her cute princess, Lwandle. She's now mine to raise, alongside my son Khanya. No, I've never been married before and I'm not married currently. I was in a relationship with my baby mama but s**t happened and we had to go our separate ways, I still take care of her and Khanya though. There's absolutely nothing I wouldn't do for my son to live comfortably"
I'm speechless, that's just a lot to take in. "Oh!" That's all I managed to say at this point.
Ndumiso: "(chuckling) Come on, it's not that deep. Coming to you, my mom always told me about you. She kept letting me know how much you take care of her, allows her to be her too much self to you and you'd still give her the same smile as you did when you started treating her. I knew then, that I had to meet this amazing woman. After seeing you, it was love at first glance but I couldn't say it there. I found myself tagging you to the boys' night out, for no reason. You have this beautiful smile Kago, it always makes me forget my problems, it instantly brightens up my day. I've always wanted to be with someone who'd sit in my head all day everyday and not once move. You're all I think of these days. If I'm being honest, I need you to help me raise these little Dlaminis, I know it's too cheesy but believe me when I say this is reality"
He looks so sincere. I wanna believe him but I'm scared, I mean my tertiary lover broke my heart as soon as he found out I'm in capable of giving him babies.
Me: "(I'm emotional) I want to believe you so much Ndu but I'm scared. I'm scared of putting my heart on the line for love again, the last time I did I got burnt"
Ndumiso: " I've noticed you even have your marital ring out. I don't wanna know why but just know I'm happy you did. It's a perfect time for me to declare my love to you Kago. Woman I love you"
As I was trying to digest everything, I heard a šŗ playing from a distant but approaching. Then there's a sweet voice singing, if you're a fan of Presss you'd know that it's him.
".... I can't imagine life without you bakampa bare ong jisitse...." No way, that's my jam. How did he know I love me some Presss? That's ke rata wena playing! I couldn't believe I'm seeing him live in a restaurant. He's approaching our table as he sings with the trumpet backing him up. Everybody has their phones out recording this moment, I can't help myself but do it too. Next thing you know, our waiter hands Presss a plate of something. Once he finishes singing he hands it over to me, I'm trembling so terribly. Did Press just come to me specially? Like he handed me his dish?
"Will you please be Ndumiso's fine lady?" He says before handing me the plate. I'm too shocked to say a word, as I scan the plate it's a chocolate cake slice with chocolate sauce written "Will you please be my girlfriend?"
Everybody in the room screams "please say yes". Ndumiso is seated across the table with puppy eyes, he looks cute. I can't help but say yes. Everybody cheers, Presss and his trumpet guy hugs me before handshaking Ndu and leave.
Ndumiso: "Are you for real?
I laugh and nod.
Me: "I'm your married girlfriend. How cute is that?"
We share a laugh, he hugs me as the crowd cheers for us. "I don't care about all of that as long as you're mine".
Officially off the market as a married girlfriend. I wonder how this would work out. Ndumiso's Mrs Ndlovu, weird right?
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