This place looks really amazing. Sange decided that we must do the party in gran’s backyard. They hired a frame tent and the décor looks amazing. She told Silu that the rehearsal dinner will be at his home and he agreed. The guests have arrived, also Silu’s family. They are all in the ten. The people who are still in the house are Sange, Clara, Silu and myself. Well the other two are in the lounge and I am in my room with Sange who is fixing me. She bought me silver stylish gloves which are really beautiful and are a wonderful cover for the bandage.
We head downstairs and Silu smiles like an idiot when his eyes land on me. He comes to hug me and plants a soft kiss on my lips. He takes my hand and leads me to the backyard. We get to the tent and people scream, ululate and cheer as soon as they see us. He is wearing a navy slim fit suit with a black shirt and black loafers, he is not wearing a tie and is wearing grey cufflinks. We head to our designated chairs and take a seat.
Simlethelwe is the master of the ceremony. He is dressed smart in a dark gray suit with navy shirt and navy dress shoes. I have never seen him in a suit before and he actually looks cute. He takes the mic and he winks to some lady in the audience who smiles in return.
“Evening everyone. The handsome man standing in front of you is Simlethelwe Ndaba who is going to be the master of this ceremony. We are gathered here today to celebrate the engagement of the two most awesome people in my life, Miss Adriane Thompson and Mr. Silungile Ndaba. There isn’t much of a program meaning some of you will have an opportunity to pass wonderful messages to our couple. But first I’d like to call Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Ndaba and Mrs. Chiliza to come and give out congratulations.” People clap and Simi goes to sit down. Gran stands and comes to the stage.
“I greet you all and I welcome you all in my lovely home. Watching her grow, I never thought Adriane would find love and actually settle down. She was always hanging out with her grandpa and most of the time they spoke about business. I thought she would be that goal driven business woman who is all about business. But she proved me wrong. Congratulations my babies and I wish you all the best.” She goes to sit down and Silu’s mom comes to the stage.
“I am very happy to gain a second daughter in you MaMdunge. Because of you, I now get to brag that I have an Italian daughter-in-law.” We all laugh. She got bragging rights now. “I am happy for the both of you guys and I wish you all the best. I won’t talk much because I don’t wanna deplete my wedding speech.” We laugh again. She goes to sit down and mother takes the stage.
“I have wronged you my child and abandoned you for years. I am very happy that you have forgiven me and gave me a second chance. I didn’t deserve it but you opened up your heart and proved that you are not as stubborn as I am. I am very happy for you both and I wish you can have as many children as you wish. Congratulations to you both.” She goes to sit down and Sange rushes to the stage.
“Let me just start by saying you guys look gorgeous, especially Adriane.” I chuckle shaking my head. Salizwa and Seipati also join her on the stage. “I was actually worried about your dress but when you said a model is helping you to choose it, I relaxed.” Okay I think I must get ready for some roast. “I didn’t think that Adriane would fall in love. Phela this woman is cold-hearted and is very picky so I don’t know how she chose you Silu while you are this ugly.” Silu bursts out laughing and I also laugh. Salizwa takes the mic.
“I was actually there when they first met. Silu came out of the restaurant and Adriane and I were going in. he bumped into her, causing her to drop her phone. Adriane is not a loud person but that day yoh, she turned into an angry colored woman and started swearing at him in Italian. She attracted attention to herself and people stopped to look at her but her guard scared them off. The only reason why she cursed at him is because she bought the phone the previous day and she actually loved it.” Seipati takes the mic.
“Actually grandpa Ty bought the phone for her. She didn’t even give him a chance to apologize, not that he could say anything because he was in awe. When she was done swearing at him, he just said ‘you look beautiful, can I please have your number?’ yoh that made her lose her appetite because she didn’t even enter the restaurant anymore, she just marched to her car. I am happy that I was there at the beginning of your love story and I am also here now. We wish you guys all the best and we are expecting many nephews and less nieces because we don’t a stubborn mini you boss.” I just laugh shaking my head. They go to sit down and Simi comes to the stage again.
“Well an event isn’t an event without a little entertainment. So ladies and gentlemen put your hands together and help me welcome the amazing, the beautiful and talented Naima Kay.”
Everyone stands up and cheers for her as she makes her way to the stage. She takes the stage and start performing her famous ‘Shayizandla’ song. Silu asks me to dance with him and I just laugh because he is making fun of me. I finally give in and we head to the dance floor. Our guests scream when they see us. We start dancing, actually we are not dancing, and we are just moving slowly. He keeps making funny faces and I am just giggling.
We go back to our seats when the song comes to an end. Naima Kay continues performing 2 other songs and people also stand to dance. When she is done, she leaves and Simi takes the stage again. Starters are served and the speeches continue. Dinner is served. The toasting comes and Clara comes to the front.
“I have known my twin for only two weeks but it feels like I have known her my whole life. I love you babes and I wish you all the best. Now can everyone stand up with your glasses and some with the champagnes? Mr. Ndaba you will help with holding both our glasses.” We all stand up, we are holding glasses because Clara is the one who is going to pour for us.
“Now shake and pop.” Clara shakes and opens the champagne, she pour for herself, Simi, Silu and I. “Now pour but don’t drink yet. Hold your glasses up high.” We do so. “Now let’s toast, to everlasting love, happiness, joy and many kids.” We all toast and then drink. Damn it’s been so long since I have tasted alcohol, I already know that this champagne is going to throw me off.
Desert is served and then people start taking pictures. Sange comes to our table and asks us aside. She leads us to the private place where we start taking pictures. Well taking pictures is another thing that I hardly do. I don’t know how to pose so I am just going with the flow. Sange also shows me some of the poses and I do as she says.
We head back to the tent and dance with the people in the dance floor. This has been a very successful and peaceful event. I hope my wedding will also be like this. Tyrone comes to where I am dancing with Silu and asks Silu if he can dance with me. Silu goes to dance with mother and Tyrone takes me into his arms. He has this crazy smirk that is plastered on his face.
“You are always chasing after trouble just like him.” he says and I just look at him with a frown. “I know that something happened to your hand and it isn’t just you cutting yourself while cooking.” I chuckle.
“Well he lives inside me so it shouldn’t be a surprise that I am trouble and always looking for trouble like him.”
“Just don’t bring danger to your fiancé’s life. He looks like a good young man. It would be a shame if his life ends up in danger because of you.”
“Relax grandpa. He is always safe. He is the most watched person in this country, well after the president.” He stops dancing and looks at me.
“You’re a gang queen, it doesn’t feel right when you call me grandpa. How about you call me Rone?” I laugh and he also laughs.
“To you I am just Adriane Thompson, your granddaughter. I don’t let power get in my head and make me forget the role family plays in my life.”
“Spoken like a true leader. I am sure he is proud of you wherever he is. But I am pretty sure he is in hell.” I just laugh again shaking my head.
“What’s up with you and gran? Why are you always fighting?”
“She is attracted to me, she resorts to hating me so that she doesn’t have to face her feelings.” I raise my eyebrow.
“Really?”
“Yes. I mean have you seen me?” I laugh again. This guy is very funny.
“You are right. You have that thing mann.” I indicate with my hands. He frowns.
“What is that thing?” I chuckle when I remember this man is not from here.
“It’s that thing mann, that effect that makes ladies’ legs shake or go wobbly when you appear, you know.” He smiles.
“Okay I get it now.” We stop dancing when Ana calls him aside.
The people continue the party and they are even given alcohol. I change into a navy knee length bodycon dress with silver flat sandals. I pack my overnight bag and head out to look for Silu. I find him with some of his colleagues who are already leaving. They say their goodbyes and leave. He turns and frowns when he looks at me.
“And the bag?”
“I was hoping we ditch our own party and go make a private party for two?” his frown is quickly replaced with a silly smile.
“You want me all to yourself Miss Chiliza?”
“Yes Mr. Ndaba.”
“Okay. Let’s go say goodbye to our guests and then we can leave.”
“We can just tell them that I have a headache and I wanna rest. They can continue with the party. Your brothers and my friends will take care of them.”
“Sounds like a plan.”
We head to the backyard and Silu informs Simi that we are leaving. Sange laughs and tells us straight that we are ditching them for sex. I just laugh at her comment. Silu and I get to his car and drive to his apartment. He said we are going to buy a car when we get married and I have no problem with that. We get to his apartment and sex each other in every party of the house.
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