Zinhle: Happily ever after?

chapter 23

I woke up in bed but i dont even remember how i got here or even when i fell asleep. I think I'm woken up by the amazing aroma, it smells like bacon and sausages. I got out of bed, wore my robe and walked downstairs.

I am met by a shirtless greek God working his way around my kitchen, i stand by the door and admire the sight in front of me, he turns back then notices me standing there, he walks over to me with a smile and embraces me in his bare arms "maMvuleni, sawubona(good morning)" he tries to kiss me but i move back, he gives me a concerned look.

"Morning breath, i havent brushed me teeth" i try to get out of his grib but he tightens it a bit "princess, soon enough when you're Mrs Mabaso you'll wake up to my morning breath everyday,so better get used to this" then he plants a wet kiss on my lips, I expected more but he moves back to his pots, i guess he wants me to beg.

"So what's for breakfast?" I'm now sitting on the high chair admiring him as he moves around the kitchen. "Wait and see, My lady"

A few minutes later he places a plate in front of me it has eggs(sunny side up),bacon, sausages, baked beans, toast, grated cheese and fish fingers. This is all too much for me "you know if i didnt know better I'd think you're on a mission to make me gain more weight than i already have" he chuckles as he hands me a glass of cold orange juice.

"I plan on doing so, but not through food babe, there are other ways" he winks then we start eating. After breakfast we washed the dishes together, i didnt want this to end, i wanted to call in sick at work but Nhlaka wasnt having it, he straight up told me we cant skip work we can always see each other later.

He showered downstairs as i was upstairs preparing. I'm dressed in a tight fitting nude dress, with nude and see through pencil heels and i tied my hair into a bun then laid my edges. I walked down to find him sitting there waiting for me with a lunchbox in his hand.

"This is for you" Nhlaka hands me the lunchbox. How thoughtful, i think I'm going to enjoy having him around "thank you so much" i smile at him. We walk to the parking lot together, Nhlaka drives a golf 7 GTI which is red in colour, I'm sure girls go crazy over him. I feel a flush of jealousy.

He walks me to my car "enjoy your day at work princess, i love you" he kisses my forehead,opens my door for me then waits until i drive off.

Nhlaka and i agreed to give us a chance and take things slow until i am fully healed. I'm happy but part of me is still a bit afraid of heartbreak.

Work was okay, nothing much to be done really, i spoke to Nhlaka during lunchtime and when i knocked off.

*a week later*
I passed! I have obtained my honours specialising in Taxation, I've never been so proud. I've achieved so much in such a short space of time. Graduation is on March 15th. Now i can finally start planning for that day. My dad is most excited about the news,my sisters cannot wait until i get home so we can celebrate, I'm going home by the end of this week.

Nhlaka and i have been inseparable, if we are not together then we're texting and video calling each other non-stop, i honestly love and appreciate the attention I'm getting. Today is wednesday and I'm already back from work, i need to start packing I'll leave on friday evening.

I changed into tights and a baggy T shirt with slippers, then got started with packing. While busy arranging my shoes a text comes through "what's for dinner babe?" One thing about Nhlaka is that he never waits for an invite, he shows up whenever and one of my favourite things is that he always comes bearing gifts.

"I'm feeling like pizza and wings" he responds with heart emojis, he's probably on his way here so i go downstairs, tidy up, mop the floor and hang my laundry outside. Theres a knock, I'm so excited but i dont even understand why because i saw this person just yesterday. As soon as i open the door i jump into his arms, he smells amazing, he looks great too, looks like he went to the salon, his beard is freshly trimmed and his bald head is well... bald as usual.

"Looks like somebody missed me" he walks in and places the food on the kitchen counter. As i am dishing up he comes up behind me and stands rather too close. He holds my waist and starts kissing my neck, his hands move inside my baggy t shirt all the way to my bare breasts, he moves his finger in circular motion around my nipple, this feel so good i involuntarily let out a moan, he turns me around and kisses me like life depended on it, his hands move down to my butt and he squeezes it while pulling me closer to him. I feel his shaft poking me so i pull back.

He smiles, his eyes have gotten smaller "hey Princess" he perks my lips before letting go of me, the way my body feels right now is all foreign to me. "maMvuleni letha ukudla phela(bring the food)" i guess he noticed that i kind of froze on the spot that he left me in.

I serve him the food, "uhm,I'm gonna go and take a quick shower, I'll be right down" he chuckles and nodds. I feel so sticky between my thighs, this is all foreign,i dont understand what happens to my body whenever Nhlaka touches me. After the shower i get dressed in a below the knee dress and flip flops.

I remember that i have to tell Nhlaka that I'm leaving this friday. "Mtungwa(clan name)" he smiles, this is the widest smile I've seen on his face "yebo maMvuleni" i sit next to him "ngiyahamba(I'm leaving)" well his face immediately changes "ngiya ekhaya(I'm going home) on friday for the december holidays"

He keeps quiet and continues watching tv like i didnt just tell him something important "mbulazi(clan names) please say something" i see that this is softening him up a bit. "Babe kanti ubungasho ngani sonke les'khathi(why didnt you tell me sooner)"

"I'm sorry, it slipped my mind" i say looking down "no Zinhle, you knew that whether you told me or not there was nothing i can do about it because your mind is made up angithi?" I keep quiet. "communication is important Zinhle and if you cannot communicate withme about smalls things how will you be able to tell me about more important things?" Well he has a point there.

"Ngiyaxolisa Mntungwa ka Mbulazi(I'm sorry)" he grabs his car keys, "send me your flight details I'll drive you to the airport"he kisses my forehead then walks out just like that....