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
Charlie still could not believe that S’bu would have so much confidence in him that he would make him one of SJC managers. Unsure that he was up to the job and fearing disappointing his boss, he tried to convince him to reconsider and give someone with experience the job but S’bu told him to do his best and ask for help when he needs it. SJC branch is for youth and you are youth, S’bu told him.Charlie vowed to do his best to never let his boss down.Tsepo was also shocked to find out that S’bu had so much confidence in him. He also vowed never to let him down. Within a three months he had recruited fifteen highly talented sportsman and women and working hard at promoting and selling their brands. He also enjoyed going to disadvantaged communities and promoting sports. He would make a note of places that had no safe sports grounds to be considered in the community uplifting
Doctor Menzi Jobe, distinction in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Family medicine. A round of applause, ululating and whistles were heard from the audience as Menzi walked on the stage to collect his certificate. He had finally graduated, making him the first Jobe doctor. His parents and the whole Jobe family were very proud of him. S’bu was the proudest of them all, he told everyone he met, spoke about him in board meetings and posted about his doctor brother on social media. He had more posts on Menzi’s graduation than Menzi himself. Menzi was going to start his internship but everyone was already telling him their medical problems and checking with him if the medication they were taking was correct. The Jobe’s had a huge extravagant graduation party for him.You must stop telling people about me now, I’m getting consultations from people I don’t even know, Menzi told his brother.
After the party when very few guests were left, Thandi finally got a chance to speak to her friend. I just saw my stupid cousin leaving with a huge grin on his face, Thandi said looking at Mandy suspiciously.Don’t call him stupid, Mandy said casting her eyes down.You’ve already forgiven him, so soon! Thandi exclaimed.He is just so handsome and charming. I never really got over him, Mandy confessed.If he hurts you, I will kill him, Thandi said. Mandy laughed. Now you know how I feel every time you go back to S’bu even after he hurt you, she said.Thandi was speechless. Mandy was right. Thandi and S’bu fought a lot in the past, Mandy always stood by her side and even told her not to give her brother a chance ag