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It was during big days when I met my lady. I will never forget that day

I was with my brother-in-law at a mcimbi. We had just arrived. It was his family, so we were VVIP. They quickly organised us fresh meat and a bottle of Johnny Black

I had my okapi with, it's compulsory that arrangment in December

I was phakathi inside the fresh lamb when I got a call inviting me to a lunch at Salt on Stanley Street by a friend

I told my brother-in-law I was leaving. He said he would chill a bit and meet me later. Because I still smelled like smoke of mcimbi, i had to go home and take a shower before I go to the lunch

Those afternoon showers during December slap different when you know you are heading out. I was in the shower singing a gwijo "Guerilla nqanda le midlwembe!! Dubula Dubula Dubula!!!!"

I put on lotion and Phfa phfa'd my summer cologne: Davidoff Cool Water

put on my LA Snapback cap, nice v-neck Woolies tee, my timepiece, Jeans, sneakers and headed out. There were no apps back then but I knew ndi warm financially

Arrive at the spot and see my friend. There was quite a big group. Close to 10. They had put tables together to accomadate. I greeted everyone, some I knew from around. Some I didn't. Waitress came, i ordered a Heineken

So chatting away with those I know. They had been there for a minute. people order Jagermeisters and we all have. Laughs all around. It's a great vibe. They were eating but I was still full from mcimbi vibes

So I ask the waitress "Another Heineken please" it was an elite beer at the time. Back then, I only drank Hennessy on special occasions and I had budgetary constraints so no Henny

Every time a lady stands up or comes to sit down, i stand up. This cutey next to me (My future lover) asks "Why do you do that? Stand up whenever someone gets up?" I respond "It's gentleman code to stand when a lady sits or gets up"

she looked impressed

Her younger sister was sitting opposite me and I was talking about a book I was reading called "The Birth order book" by Dr Kevin Leman. "It explains how people are based on their birth order" i said. I googled and showed her the book. She said she would check it out

We were chatting away with future bae. Her younger sister complemented my cap. I took it off and said "In African culture, when someone compliments something of yours, you are obliged to give it to them" I gave it to her. She refused it

I said "also in African culture. It's rude not to accept a gift" reluctantly she took it. I looked next door and saw future bae smiling. Yeeeeebo!!! Strike 1. I'm counting

I had asked for a separate bill because yeey it was a big crowd, i had a budget and I don't like those group calculations come home time. So everytime I went to the bathroom, i asked the waitress where I was? "R170" Hayi noko. R400 is still far

I got a call from my bro-in-law "Mfondini. Uphi? Ulapho?" I responded "ewe grootman. Uyeza?" He said yes and I was releaved because I knew this budget of mine may be depleted and my bro would cover me. I was flowing nice there by pretty lady

Yangena ibhudda yam

we met at the bar, he's a comrade so he needed a brief as to the dynamics. So I ordered 2 Heinekens and two Tequilas. We toasted and went back to the table

We were chatting away when grootman got up and said he was going to the bathroom. On his way, he winked at me" sun had set and everyone was within Vibes now. Some who were working said they were going to leave soon

So grootman got back and sat down, enjoying his Heineken. Someone asked for the bill and the waitress responded " The bill has been settled already" Haibo. "By whom?" Everyone asked. I smiled alone because I knew my grootman walked so I could fly

I looked at future bae and thought "Yaaaa strike 2"

everyone waa up in arms "Bhuti. Can we please have your number. So we can e-wallet you" grootman responded "No guys. You've been here with my brother. If you want to give anything to anyone. Give him" what a guy

Future bae said "That's so nice man. Thank you. Can we repay you?" I said, knowing full well that the bill was probably substantial, "its cool man. Its only money" I knew right then that this fixture was mine to lose

strike 3!!!!!

I could see she was readying herself to leave. So I shot my shot: listen, "i know you won't believe me. My phone is off. Please send me a text. I will do the rest" Xhosa queen responded "Haibo. Off njani but you showed me something on Google?"

I pulled it out and showed her. She shook her head and said "Oh okay". She asked "What's your name again?" I said "You don't even know my name but we been chilling?" We laughed

what a smile she has. Me: Sivu. 078........" She said "okay sent" and put her iPhone away

I had to make a choice: Do I ask "No man don't leave. We are going to a chill at my bro-in-law's place" or just be cool? I found out years later that if I had asked, she wouldn't have anyways. So I chilled. She got up and hugged me and left

Grootman and I stayed behind. I thanked him for his man of the match performance and he responded "Uyi laytie yam. You are my wife's younger brother and my daughters' only uncle"

we chilled abit and went to his place and had a young braai

We got to his place, had drinks and a young braai. Got proper turnt watching Bob Marley Live DVD with him and my big sis. I put my phone on charge and went to sleep

Woke up early to see if future bae had responded. I switched off alarm and went to the bar area to switch on my phone that I had left charging. In came an sms "Sibulele". I punched the air in excitement

I called in my Barry White voice "Hi. Ndim uSivu from last night" We had a biiig chat. And that was that

4 years and 6 months later. She's still laughing at my jokes

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