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Zee:

“I’m done…” I said walking down the stairs towards the kitchen were mom was sitting. Her:” Honey…Wow!!! You look amazing!!!” Her face lit up. Me:” You think?” I said turning around so that she can get a proper look. Her:” You’re perfect dear, just the way you wanted it. Goodness my daughter has grown.” She smiled. Me:” I’m still as young as I could be mom. I’ll always be your baby girl.” I smiled. (Knock on the door) Her:” That must be your date. Let me get it.” She stood up and went to the door. I was so nervous, what if Amo does not like my dress? It’s the way I wanted it, open back, round neck, long with a slit up to my thigh. It was black with a touch of gold. I had on black stiletto heels with red bottom, I did my hair in an up-do messy bun and of course I did my own make-up. I looked ravishing. Mom:” Young man, welcome.” Amo:” Thank you Mrs Fonté.” He smiled. Mom:” Please do come in, follow me.” They walked into the kitchen and I was standing by the fridge. Amo stopped on his path when he saw me and our eyes locked. He looked handsome as always, he had on a navy blue suit, with a white shirt and a black skinny tie. The blazer had a black collar with a gold pocket square. We are surely going to turn heads tonight. Mom:” Are you guys going to stand there and look at each other the whole night without saying anything?” Amo:” (Clears throat) Uhm… Honestly, I don’t know what to say Zee. Not that I don’t have anything to say but the words that are going to come out of my mouth right now are going to be so inappropriate considering that your mom is here. So if you don’t mind me asking, can I reserve my compliments for later?” He scratched his head. Me:” (Laughs) Of course, we wouldn’t want mom to be uncomfortable now would we?” I blushed. Mom:” Arg you two I can handle it.” We all laughed, it was great seeing mom laugh like that. It’s been a while. Me:” Can we go?” Amo:” Of course my lady.” He led the way to the door and opened for me. Mom:” Now you teenagers be on your best behaviour okay?” Us:” Yes mom…” Mom:” I’ll see you tomorrow honey.” Me:” Tomorrow?” I raised my brow. Mom:” Yes, I figured you going to want to spend time with your handsome boyfriend over here and I’m guessing that the night is not going to be enough so yes, I’ll see you tomorrow. But please, promise me that you’re going to be responsible?” Me:” Mom… (Laughs) firstly his not my boyfriend and I don’t have to stay out tonight. Who is going to keep you company?” Mom:” Baby girl I’m old enough to keep myself company and besides by the time you get back I’ll be fast asleep so it’s no use coming home when you could be having fun. I trust you Zara, don’t make misguided choices okay?” Me:” (Teary) Wow… Thank you mom. I promise to be responsible and besides I’m still a virgin so there’s really nothing to worry about because I plan on keeping it that way.” Mom:” Wipe those tears before you ruin your make-up. I love you. Amogelang..?” Amo:” Yes ma’am…” Mom:” Please take care of my daughter, I leave her safety in your hands. If anything happens to her then I’ll have you to blame. She’s the only one I have so please do me that favour?” Amo:” I’ll take good care of her and I’ll have her home first thing in the morning.” Mom:” (Laughs) please, it’s no rush but you two better not take advantage of my kindness. Enjoy your night.”

Mom waved us goodnight, she really surprised me there but hey, I might as well enjoy it while it lasts. Amo escorted me to the car, he was driving a black Golf 6 R32. He opened the door for me then went to his side and drove off. The Valentine’s Ball was being held at our school hall. All the learners were invited except that grade 8s would be waitressing the entire night, poor kids. At least they get to have fun. Amo:” So…” (Clears throat). Me:” So what?” I smiled. Amo:” But why you doing this to me ye?” Me:” Doing what Amo? Like what am I doing to you?” Amo:” How many times did you look at yourself in the mirror before walking out of your room?” Me:” Quite a few times actually. What’s that got to do with anything?” Amo:” Zara you look beautiful, like really, really beautiful. Fuck Zee why ye?” Me:” (Laughs) you can’t be serious right now. Am I supposed to answer that?” I blushed. Amo:” You’re fucken sexy do you know that? Like that dress is hugging all the right places. I love me a girl with meat on her bones.” He bit his lip. Me:” (Blushes) Amo stop it, like really? Is this how the night is going to be?” Amo:” Brace yourself you sexy thing, the night is still young and I have you to myself up until tomorrow.” He smirk. Me: “(laughs) I think I’m going to regret this…” The drive to school was fun. The stipulated time of arrival at the Ball was 19:00 but because we wanted to cause stares, we purposely arrived at 20:00, an hour later but we were not bothered. Amo:” Are you ready for all eyes to be on you?” Me:” On us you mean?” Amo:” Whatever you call it babe, so long I have you walking with me down the red and white carpet.” Me:” Then let’s make our grand entrance mister. They must know…”

I laughed so hard, as he took my arm into his and made our way to the red and white carpet. There were people standing outside, the moment they saw us approaching they shouted, cheering us on. I was blushing and Amo was just being Amo. I mean, he didn’t have to do anything. People were shouting Amo’s name, especially the girls. For a moment there I had forgotten that I was walking with Mr President himself, no wonder they were cheering us on like that. Amo:” Now the fun part is over time to enter the actual hall.” He smiled. “Now arriving is Mr President Amogelang Qubeka and his date Zara Fonté.” Everyone turned and looked at us as we stood by the photo boot to get our entrance photos taken. We were all over the screens that were put up. My goodness, I looked ravishing. The school hall was transformed, it looked like a true Ball. There were round tables, red and white helium inflated balloons, red and white draping. It was stunning indeed. After the photo shoot, we made our way to our table. To my surprise, we were seating with the girls and their dates. Each table accommodated 10 people. Me:” Good Evening guys. Sorry we’re late.” I smiled. This is going to be an awkward night. Them:” Hello, hey, hi.” Lindo:” Babe you look beautiful… Wow!” She smiled. Me:” Thank you babe, you look amazing too.” Lindo:” I try.” She winked. She turned to look at Sands who was busy eyeing me and to make things worse they were sitting opposite Amo and I.