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(The Capital Menlyn Maine)

I took a moment in the bathroom before going back, a part of me wanted another round but another part of me just thought of uLindo. I should just leave, Kea got what she wanted and it should end here. I need to get my shit and leave. It was now 03:15 am and I can’t believe I’m wide awake.

Going back to the room I found Kea fast asleep, I didn’t want to wake her up so I just took what’s mine, got dressed and left. I need to rest nyana before I take my girl out for lunch later today. I really hope I will not guilt trip myself into telling her what went down between Kea and I. Got to get my head in the game or else someone is gon’ get hurt. * * * Zee: I woke up in Amo's bed, I assume and I was in my underwear (lingerie). I don’t remember how I got to bed or who brought me here but I’m convinced it was Amo since he was fast asleep on the couch that was in the room, a beautiful room it was. I wrapped a throw around my body and tip toed to the bathroom. I did my morning ritual and cleaned up. I took a gown that was hanging behind the door, wore it and headed back to the room. I know you probably thinking something happened between Amo and I but no, he was a total gentlemen. When we got here last night his parents were already asleep, he offered me something to eat which he prepared for me from scratch then we sat in the lounge and spoke about silly things until I dosed off I guess, I was really tired.

Amo:” I was starting to think you ran off or something…” He said getting up from the couch. Me:” Morning to you to.” I smiled. Amo:” What time did you get up?” Me:” About 30 minutes ago. Is there a spare toothbrush I can use?” Amo:” Sure, I’ll go get it for you.” Me:” Thanks.” He left the room, I made the bed and sat on the couch waiting for him. Amo:” Here…” Me:” Thanks.” I smiled. Amo:” You know, you’re wearing my sister’s gown…” Me:” O! My no… Are you serious?” I held my mouth. Amo:” Yes and she’s losing her mind looking for it.” He laughed. Me:” Amo please be serious…” Amo:” But I am though.” He laughed once more. (Knock) Voice:” Amogelang I need to look for my gown please.” Amo:” You see…” I sat on the couch and covered my face. Amo:” Big sis, please come in…” Bontle:” Are you sure you didn’t see it? I swear it was behind the bathroom door… even mom doesn’t know where it is.” Amo:” (Laughs) well I’m certain that it Is not behind the bathroom door…” Bontle:" Where is it then?" Amo kept on laughing... Bontle:" AMOGELANG!!!" She shouted. Amo:" What???" He kept on laughing.

It’s obvious that she didn’t see me, the couch was facing the other way anyway. I stood up so that she could see me. Me:” Uhm… hey… I’m sorry, I’m the one who took your gown.” My eyes wondered around. Bontle:” (Smile) you brought a girl home?” She said grinning at Amo. Amo:” Yeah, so? Zee meet my big sister Bontle, sis this is Zee, a friend of me.” Bontle:” Hello Zee, it’s nice to meet you.” She smiled. Me:” Nice to meet you too, sorry about your gown I had nothing to wear except what I wore at the Ball last night.” Bontle:” It’s no problem dear, don’t sweat it. I’ll use one of my other gowns.” Amo:” So what was the rave about then?” Bontle:” I just love this one Zee is wearing. Anyhow, Zee please join me and my parents for breakfast. The Qubeka’s always eat together.” Me:” Yeah, sure.” I faked a smile. With that said she left. She is quite a bubbly person and loud too. She’s really beautiful. Me:” So why didn’t you tell me that you have a big sister?” Amo:” You didn’t ask, come let’s go have breakfast before my mom comes budging in here thinking I’m still asleep.” Me:” No Amo I can’t…” Amo:” Because?” Me:” I’m wearing your sister’s gown and lingerie underneath.” Amo:” So?” Me:” I don’t want to be disrespectful. This is your parents’ house after all.” Amo:” Come on… They won’t bite.” He stretched out his hand to me and we walked to the kitchen together hand-in-hand. I was so nervous, what if I make a bad impression? I mean, Amo didn’t sneak me in or anything like that but I did spend the night in his room in my underwear. I know nothing happened but they could still judge me on that.

Amo:” Family…” They all turned and looked at us as we walked into the kitchen, it was his dad, mom and Bontle who couldn’t stop smiling. Me:” Good morning everyone.” I looked down. Mrs Qubeka:” Morning kids, Amo who is this beautiful young lady?” She smiled. Amo:” This is Zara Fonté, Zara these are my parents and of course you’ve already met my beautiful sister Bontle.” Me:” Nice to meet you Mr and Mrs Qubeka.” I faked a smile. Mrs Qubeka:” Likewise, please… come join us.” She pulled out a chair for me next to her and Amo went and sat next to his dad. Everyone was dressed but me, and I felt so out of place. I probably came off disrespectful and that’s the last thing I wanted. Mr Qubeka:” So Zara, how did my boy treat you last night? I hope he was a gentlemen?” Me:” (Clears throat) uhm… well he was beyond being a gentlemen sir, quite surprising because I know how he gets when we’re at school but all in all he treated me like the princess that I am.” I smiled. Mr Qubeka:” That’s good to hear. I guess my teachings did not fall on deaf ears.” Me:” Not at all sir.” Mr Qubeka:” I have to get going, it was nice meeting you Zara. Honey please walk me out.” Mrs Qubeka:” Yebo baba, I’ll be right back.” Mr and Mrs Qubeka walked out, Amo and his sister burst out in laughter. Bontle:” Zee, relax please… woo you should see yourself right now all formal saying abo sir, like really?” She laughed. Me:” Guys please. This is really embarrassing. Amo you should take me home.” Amo:” Why are you in such a hurry?” Bontle” Ja vele, why?” Me:” Because you guys… I didn’t come with changing clothes and I can’t really wear last night’s dress, it’s too formal.” Bontle:” Then I’ll borrow you something to wear bese we can go to the mall.” Me:” Thanks Bontle but no thanks, Amo please take me home?” Mrs Q:” Going home already?” Me:” Uhm… I’m sorry ma’am but I didn’t come with changing clothes and I can’t really spend the day in Bontle’s gown. My mom would kill me if she were to see me eating breakfast wearing a gown.” Mrs Q:” I see. Well if it’s any consolation, I don’t have a problem with you wearing that gown Zara. If anything, I’d love for you to stay for lunch and my husband will definitely love to have you around. You can wear Bontle's clothes.” Bontle:" Of course..." Me:” Thanks ma’am but I think it’s best if I leave.” Mrs Q:” Okay, I won’t force you but please do come back and visit we’ll have the spare room ready for you that way my son doesn’t have to sleep on the couch.” Me:” My goodness I didn’t mean for him to sleep on the couch.” Mrs Q:” It’s okay, I walked into Amo’s room this morning without knocking, a habit I should change and saw that he spent the night on the couch and offered you the bed. It was a proud moment for me as his mom.” Me:” O-kay… I’ll come visit some other time.” Bontle:” Please do, it’s not every day we get to meet Amo’s female friends.” She winked. I just smiled and went to change into the dress I was wearing yesterday. Amo didn’t want me to leave so did his mom and Bontle but I was not having it, I missed my mom so dearly and I bet she misses me too. I bid Mrs Q and Bontle goodbye after they were done complimenting my dress and how good it looked on me. I got into the car and Amo drove off.