Love, Nozwi.

They/Them

They stroll through the serene beautiful park side by side, hold handing despite the heat and stiffness in the palms of their hands from the sweat caused by both the heat and nerves they have whenever their hands come in contact. And yet not one of them thinks of letting go, handholding being their favorite act of physical closeness.

"Baby?" Asiphile looks at her and Yoliswa looks up at her.

"I don't know... But I was thinking that what if..." She smiles at her.

"What if what?" Her girlfriend smiles back at her.

"Would you like to come over at my place sometime?" She nervously asks.

"Just to have a private space where we can be together in our own personal space... We have never really had that... We are always in a public meeting space... I don't know... I feel like it would be nice..." Asiphile nervously goes on talking.

Yoliswa smiles at her. "Yes, I would love to..."

"Okay... Nice..." Yoliswa's woman looks up at the sky trying to hide her smile as they continue strolling in the park.

The following Saturday, she nervously drives in Asiphile's home for the first time. Her nerves increasing as she spots her girlfriend waiting for her inside her yard. She looks more relaxed and beautiful in her casual clothes.

She parks her car infront of her house and gets out, taking the bottle of wine and dessert she brought.

Asiphile walks up to her and they blush seeing each other. They embrace each other in a soft and warm hug before letting go and softly pecking each other's lips.

"Hi mami..." Asiphile greets her in true stud culture making Yoliswa's insides melt.

"Hiii..." She breathes smiling and blushing.

"I brought some wine... I hope you like it ..."

Asiphile looks at the bottle, it's a special collection, but she's not really a wine person.

"Thank you baby..." She takes her hand and the butterflies swarm in YV's belly as they walk inside the house.

It's a beautiful well maintained  house. Three bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, double garage and a servant's quarter. Judging by the largeness of the house, it's obvious Asiphile's position in the mining company is well respected and valued.

The house is wooden themed with a bit of green here and there. Simple, but very beautiful. She gives her a tour of the house and yard.

"The floor is a bit cold here, please wear these," she hands her her house slippers a size bit big for her, Asiphile finds it cute how her feet fit inside her shoes.

"Thank you"

The only thing standing out for YV is how the place smells just like Asiphile. The cleanliness. The place is calm and feels safe just like her girlfriend. She loves it.

"I love your place. It feels just like you. And thank you for inviting me... I know our homes are our safe space and sanctuary of peace... Thank you for letting me in..."

Asiphile smiles. YV was such an emotional and person with so much depth.

"You are welcome and thank you for coming." Asiphile caresses her hand that's in hers as they settle down on the couch.

The silence and awkwardness creeps in being in such a private space like this for the first time together. They focus on the television infront of them. A soccer channel is on. YV doesn't watch soccer, but in this moment it is the most interesting show she's ever seen.