S’bu arrived accompanied with Menzi and they received the warmest welcome from Thandi’s family. Everyone was fussing over them, even neighbours came to introduce themselves. Thandi avoided everyone and stayed in her room but was soon dragged out by one of her Aunts who insisted she must come and sit with S’bu and have lunch with him.
When Thandi walked into the lounge, she saw S’bu first and their eyes met. MaDlamini, he greeted her lovingly. Thandi blushed. No matter how angry she was with S’bu, he still made her blush when he addressed her like that. First Lady, Menzi greeted her bowing down. Please don’t do that, Thandi said embarrassed. You will get used to it since all Jobe men will greet you like that from now on, Menzi told her. Thandi looked at S’bu for explanation but he only smiled at her. After lunch Thandi left with S’bu and Menzi. LeaviDuring the weekend Thandi and Mandy went to visit uncle Zake who had invited them. They were received with warm hands by Zake and his wife. Zake apologised to Thandi for insinuating that she was after S’bu’s money and for the aphrodisiac. Thandi realised that Zake was a smooth talker like S’bu and Menzi. By the time the weekend was over, they were all getting along very well.Back in the university, the sports teams were preparing for inter-varsity tournaments. Universities around the country would be meeting in Johannesburg to compete against each other in all sports fields.Thandi was in her university netball team squad and very excited to be part of the team. She thought she could spend the rest of the weekend with S’bu since the tournament was on Friday but S’bu was visiting Menzi in Durban that weekend.That Friday Thandi joined her team mates and all players from other sports departments in front of the cafeteria and were taken to Johannesburg by th
Thandi still could not put her foot down, Tsepo carried to her room and suggested she goes to the hospital to have it checked but Thandi thought it was a sprain that would get better with painkillers and rest.In her room she turned and twisted in bed, the pain was just getting worse despite the painkillers and her ankle was getting more swollen. She took a pillow and put it under her ankle trying to elevate it,hoping to alleviate the swelling and pain. She took more painkillers and tried sleeping.In Duma’s flat S’bu was in a foul mood because Thandi would not talk to him and decided to leave with Tsepo, her ex boyfriend. He tried to forget by flirting with Wendy but could not.Why does she have so much power over you? Wendy asked getting annoyed. She was more beautiful than Thandi but S’bu was not even paying attention to her.She’s the love of my life, S’bu told her.Wendy wanted to ask more questions but S’bu was taken away by Duma wh
S’bu and Tsepo were all of a sudden chatting like old friends ignoring Mandy. By the time they got in to see Thandi they had exchanged phone numbers and made plans to meet.Thandi was happy to see them but was puzzled by the dramatic change in S’bu and Tsepo’s relationship.Mandy and Tsepo left before visiting hours were over to give S’bu and Thandi some privacy.MaDlamini, he called her lovingly.Thandi blushed.You have no idea how terrified I was when you were in theatre, he said holding her hand.Thandi smiled remembering how S’bu bombarded the Orthopaedic surgeon and Anaesthetist with questions about their techniques and failure rates. The nurses also to
The Jobe household was buzzing with excitement. S’bu had completed his bachelor of commerce degree and graduated. He had the biggest graduation party to celebrate his achievement. In the party Mr J announced that he will be handing over JJL to his son and stay on as a board member. S’bu became more popular and more women wanted him increasing Thandi’s enemies dramatically.The exorbitant graduation party was still fresh in everyone’s mind when invitations came out forMenzi’s older brother Ben’s wedding. All Jobe relatives were back in town to attend the wedding.Zake, S’bu, Menzi and TT were well know for their good looks and charms, girls were going crazy seeing all of them in one place.&nbs
Thandi saw S’bu coming towards her and could tell that he was not pleased with her. His eyes were so cold that she started shivering.You flirting with another man right in front of my gate? Are you trying to embarrass me to my whole family? he asked holding her wrist tight.I...I.... Thandi stuttered, she had never seen S’bu this angry before.To S’bu Thandi looked guilty,making him angrier and held her wrist tighter.You hurting me, Thandi screamed in pain. Her fingers were becoming numb.Are you trying to embarrass me to my whole family? he asked again not letting go of her wrist.If you don’t trust me, why don’t you let me go? Thandi snapped also getting angry.Is that what you want? he asked sneering.Yes,she said stubbornly.S’bu was the one flirting with girls all the time and she was the one faced by the abuse from those girls but he was angry with her for talking to her friend. She was tired of it.Okay
In the emergency room, Thandi was filling in S’bu’s details on the forms when Menzi and his other cousins arrived to make sure that S’bu was fine. When Thandi was about to hand over the form to the receptionist, Menzi took it from her.You do realise that only married couples know this much detail about each other? Menzi asked looking at the form. Some of our family members don’t even know this much about S’bu and you filled this form all on your own without asking him, he added.Thandi blushed and looked down not willing to talk about the marriage topic anymore.That’s because she is my wife even though she’s in denial, S’bu responded looking at Thandi.She sighed when S’bu was called in to have his wound cleaned and stitched.When S’bu came out, Thandi told him that she will be going home but he just ignored her and opened the car door for her to get in but Thandi looked at him refusing to go in.Please go in, he pleaded.
Today was the first day S’bu had not gone to the office since he took over JJL two months ago. He spent the whole day with Thandi. They watched a movie and had a picnic at the park. S’bu felt refreshed being outside, he had hardly seen sunlight these days. Always getting to the office early and staying until very late.I know you don’t get enough rest, do you even eat on time? Thandi asked concerned.This is all temporary, once I have proper plans for the company I will be fine, he said not answering her question.When do you think you will have the proper plans? she asked.Two months, he said.Okay, Thandi said already making her own plans.Marry me, S’bu said looking at her lovingly.You hardly have time and I’m not done with my studies. Once I’m done, I need to do something’s at home. Only then can we get married, she said.Your studies will be done in a year, how long will you need after that to sort the stu
S’bu hardly slept and was the first one at the office. He was going through his presentation one last time before his meeting with the board members.Thandi, Mandy and Menzi called to wish him luck and a lot of his friends sent messages wishing him luck.The time for truth had finally come. S’bu walked into the boardroom followed by Charlie. The members were already seated anticipating his arrival. S’bu greeted and took a seat that use to be reserved for his father and Charlie sat next to him.He looked through the room and saw his father sitting next to the door smiling at him, familiar faces of man and women who had been in the board for some time now. Some probably knew more about JJL than him. He took a deep breath and started his presentation.Ladies and Gentlem