Back to the richest fine land of Cape Town, the mansion of the Baghat family were having a brunch party. Members from the family clan of Mr and Mrs Baghat were present. It was a wonderful day where by this brunch was held outside their beautiful gardan. The little kids were swimming and running around. The teenagers were taking nice pictures for content whereas the adults were meeting and greeting each other.
Zain was wearing a modern traditional outfit in honor of his step father's culture. His mother however wore a beautiful designed Zulu dress for the occasion. Omer was simply dressed up in similar to Zain's attire. This blended family was known to be powerful and well mannered so everything was simply luxurious.
Zain's mother managed to approach her biological son and they quietly excused themselves to have a private chat. "It's been a long time since I've seen my handsome son." Zain's mom cheerfully hugs him. "I'm pleased to be here with you mother." Zain said in receiving the hug warmly.
"I'm impressed with the outfit. I thought you wouldn't wear Idris's traditional clothing." His mother replied feeling proud of her son.
"Indian fashion is interesting. Plus, I love the texture of their clothing together with the design for men." Zain cheerfully expresses his satisfaction to his mother.
They both joyfully laughed and carried on drinking champagne. "Mother there's something I need to tell you." Zain notified his mother which made her to pay attention to him.
"I've been seeing someone for a while."
"Who is the special lady that you speak of?" his mother asked. "Her name is Larona Kent." Zain carefully responded while checking how his mother react from this topic.
"Okay, well please tell me more about her?" His mother asked with a smile.
"For starters, she's an educator. She is from a different culture, meaning her mother tongue is Northern Sotho. We've been in a relationship for some time and I want to secretly inform you that she's pregnant." Zain explained to his mother.
His mother was delighted to hear the news from him. She gave him another hug to congratulate him for becoming a father soon. They joyfully toasted their glasses in cheering and then she said to him, "I take it that you want to take the next step."
Zain agreed in understanding what she meant and then his mother said, "I'll tell your step father to lead the formality of this situation. All I need from you is her physical address of her family's house and then slowly we'll prepare ourselves for the proposal."
"Thank you Mma." Zain humbly shows gratitude for his mother's support.
"Son, I need to ask you this question before I begin playing my part to this situation. Why are you choosing her to be your wife apart from impregnating her?" his mother strictly asked.
"All I can say to you mother is that she is a kind hearted woman regardless of the different lifestyle we're both living." Zain answered.
"I'm happy for you my baby. I can tell by your growth that you are more than ready to lead a family as a loving husband in future. You certainly have my blessings for your marriage proposal to prosper." His mother emotionally notifies him and they concluded their conversation with a celebratory mood.
Everyone else in the family were dining and enjoying the sunshine. Zain's mother discreetly shares the news with her husband which made the perfect time for her husband to call all the elders of the family to follow him inside the mansion. The men in custom made suits gathered to a nice cozy place and were seated.
Mr Idris welcomed them to his home once again and formally opens the moment of this meeting. "Dear brothers and uncles, it is a pleasure to announce that my son Zain will be a father." All the men cheered to the news and waited to hear more. "Zain please come forward and stand next to me." Mr Idris gave an instruction.
Zain stands up from his seat and stood next to his step father respectively. "My son will need our support for a preparation of a dowry to the Lady's Family. I am aware that this will cause confusion due to cultural differences when it comes to the meaning of a dowry however gentlemen, allow me to explain this."
"The special lady is raised in a Northern Sotho family. Elders of the man's family will be required to send a formal letter to her family in recognition to ask for a hand in marriage and pay damages. There will be a time where by the uncles from this family will come back to officially dicuss the amount of money to settle the proposal that will be announced by the lady's father together with the oldest uncle from their family. Lastly, when the dowry is settled this will mean that Zain's woman will officially be acknowledged as the bride of our family. She will be blessed with the name of Mrs. Radebe when she is formally welcomed by us."
From hearing Mr Baghat's explanation to show support in leading the news to the rest of the men in the family.. They united in agreement with understanding. Zain was feeling overwhelmed by the love his step father on willing to take this matter seriously even though it is a new experience for him due to cultural differences. He shows his gratitude for his step father by hugging and shaking hands with him
"Thank you so much for this father." Zain said. "You are my son no matter what. I'll be there for you even if we have different beliefs. Allah is Love. Marriage is a covenant to Our Creator. All I can do as a father, is to support what needs to be respected for your blessing to prosper." Mr Baghat said.
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RomanceLarona is on her path to figure out how her personal life was meant to lead her to her destiny but along the way she came across two men who gave her different views about love and pain.
