The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 7

SASA POV_

The next day I woke up early as I usually did. Last night started off a little tense but as the evening progressed, I got a little more out of Nkosinhle. He was generally a quiet man. And ridiculously handsome too. I tidied up my side of the room. My roommate was sleeping so I tried to be quiet. My classes were only starting on Monday. I couldn't go back to sleep and so I put on my beige leggings, a t-shirt and sneakers. I walked out with my phone and earphones, I'd just sit outside and soak in the sun for a short bit. Once I reached the lobby area I decided to call Zimmy. Maybe she was still awake.

Me: "Babe."

Zimmy: "Hey you. What's up?"

Me: "You haven't slept, have you?"

Zimmy: "Nope. Come to my room, we're chilling here." She was in the same res building but a little further from me. I went to her room, she opened for me.

Me: "Good morning."

Zimmy: "Hey love. This is Petunia, that's Fikile. Girls, this is Thembisa. Do you want something to drink babe?"

Me: "Coffee if you have. Hello everyone." They greeted me back. I sat on Zimmy's bed as she made me coffee.

Petu: "Are you also living in this residence?"

Me: "Yeah, Block A."

Zimmy: "How's your roommate?"

Me: "She's okay. I didn't get to talk to her much. She arrived while I was unpacking, then left her stuff. I went out to dinner when I came back she was sleeping."

Zimmy: "Dinner? With who because Khaya was with me. Oh my God, is that why he was angry after he called?"

Me: "Angry for what? Someone invited me to dinner and I accepted. Khaya doesn't know what he wants."

Zimmy: "Just give him time. Who's this guy who took you out?" She handed me coffee.

Me: "Who said it's a guy?"

Zimmy: "Please, who is it?"

Me: "I can't say yet." I giggled, taking a sip.

Zimmy: "You were in eMthinomkhulu for two months. Where would this mysterious man come from?"

Me: "Around. Tell me about your night." I laughed.

Zimmy: "I wonder who this mystery guy is. Anyway, we went to this other chisanyama in eMoyeni. We had some meat and drinks but you know Khaya, he gets uncomfortable in the hood so we came back. We went to club Phoenix and giiiirrrrl." They laughed. My phone beeped and I checked the message. "Good morning Thembisa. I had a lovely dinner with you last night. I have something for you to show my appreciation for gifting me your company. When can I have it delivered?" I smiled trying to keep my composure.

Zimmy: "And then?"

Me: "Nothing." I typed: "Good morning. You know you don't have to, right? I'll be at res all morning. I too enjoyed my evening with you." Sent. Zimmy was reading the messages until I caught her.

Zimmy: "Who is this?" I had saved his number as Inhle just in case I lose my phone and someone gets hold of it. I finally understand why he didn't just text me his name and rather told me face to face.

Me: "Just a friend I met yesterday."

Zimmy: "Inhle? I've never heard of an Inhle. What does she study?"

Me: "Haibo. Why the investigation?" New message: "Delivery will be made before 9am. I'm looking forward to knowing more about you."

Zimmy: "This is a man. This is a man!! Unless you're lesbian my friend. Tell the truth."