It must be fate

Today they were solving old Mathematics question papers. Mandy, Pretty,Cindy and Mandy were sitting around a circle solving the problems.

There was one particular equation they had been working on for sometime and could not come up with an answer. They were tired and were taking a break, except for Thandi who could not stop until it was solved. This was an obsession of hers. A problem must be solved, no matter how long it takes.

The door suddenly opened and S’bu walked in carrying a tray. On it was juice and biscuits.

Beautiful Ladies, I thought I should bring you refreshments since you working so hard, he said with a breathtaking smile.

They looked up at him. Mandy was furious, Pretty and Cindy were blushing. S’bu was handsome and his physique drove girls crazy and today he was wearing a tight vest that was showing his physique.

He actually brought them refreshments, smiled at them and called them beautiful. Pretty and Cindy could not believe it and could not stop blushing. S’bu scanned girls in the study and put the tray on the table. Before he turned to leave he was stopped by Pretty who asked him with puppy eyes if he could help them solve the problem they were struggling with. Normally he would not miss the opportunity to flirt especially when a girl started it but this time someone had caught his eye.

Mandy was helpless, this was deja vu. Pretty was flirting with her brother like many of friends had done in the past. Cindy looked like she was under a spell and Thandi was in her own world and not helping her at all.

Thandi was so focused on solving the equation in front of her that she did not even see S’bu come in nor did she hear the conversation in the room.

I got it, I got it, Thandi shouted as she  got up and jumped with joy. Unfortunately she landed on Cindy’s school bag that was on the floor and stumbled. Before she fell on the ground she was caught by S’bu with one arm. They stood facing each other with S’bu’s arm around her waist. He was taller than her so her feet did not touch the ground. The scene looked intimate. She lifted her eyes and thanked him. However S’bu did not put her down, he looked at her in the eyes and said” Hi. I’m S’busiso (which means blessing). You can call me S’bu” and still did not put her down.

I’m Thandi, she said avoiding eye contact and tried removing his arm around her, signalling him to put her down.

Nice to meet you Thandi, S’bu said with a dazzling smile as he put her down.

Get out S’bu,  Mandy said angrily glaring at her brother.

He gave Mandy a smile and left the study. He closed the door and stopped. Something was wrong. He’s done this multiple times and very good at it but why was his heart pounding?

Inside the study the atmosphere was awkward. Mandy was still angry, Pretty and Cindy were bubbling about how handsome S’bu was. Thandi was still excited about her calculations and wanted everyone to snap out of it.

When they were leaving Mrs J called Thandi back, she had some documents for Noli. Unfortunately when Thandi was about to leave Amahle, Mandy’s  3 year old niece had woken up from her afternoon nap. Amahle was very fond of her and would refuse to let her go. Thandi had to hide or run fast  when leaving Mandy’s home. It was a routine that both Mandy and Mrs J had gotten used to.

Thandi did not expect to meet anyone on the driveway, Amahle was coming her way so she ran out fast but staggered on S’bu. They both almost tumbled down. Their eyes met again. Thandi’s heart was racing and she was breathing fast from running but to Mandy and Menzi who were spectators they looked very intimate.

Twice in one day, it must be fate. S’bu said smiling at her. He was so close to her she could feel his breath. She blushed, stood up fast and pushed him away then she met Mandy’s gaze.

Don’t worry Mandy, I don’t want Gebbie or Gibberish, she said and ran home. 

Mandy understood what she meant, she looked her brothers and laughed so hard they remained amazed and confused.