We walked down the street, Naboth wanted to shop since it was the last day of 2017. We went to Choppies. He asked me what I wanted as he took a case of Castle Lite. I took fruits, a large Cadbury chocolate, milk, ice cream, vegetables and also some spice for a braai later.

“You like fancy things,” he whispered.

“That’s what I want, you asked me what I wanted, didn’t you?” I chuckled.

“It’s OK, babes, was just making conservation,” he brushed my cheek with his hand.

“What is in your bag? I realised it was heavy,” he smiled.

“I am a woman, so I should be prepared for anything, so I carry everything,” I laughed.

“Yeah, women are too much…” he said, looking at the other side.

I slapped his back and he laughed. He then paid for our stuff and we made our way to the taxi rank. The streets were full since it was New Year’s Eve. I was watching him, checking if he looked at other skirts while I was with him. He didn’t even look at the prettiest woman, he just looked at where he was going until he stopped.

“Why are you walking behind me?” he asked, standing still.

“Didn’t you see the streets are full?” I said sincerely.

“Natty, come on let’s walk together,” he said, pulling me. I chuckled.

We decided to take a walk down Berea. We entered a flat in the middle of another building. He greeted everyone in isiZulu. He smiled and I copied him. Finally we entered his room on the third floor. A strong aroma came from the passage. I was welcomed by a fragrance. It couldn’t be a woman cleaning his room, but I had to ignore it. I didn’t want to spoil the last day of 2017. I relaxed by the bed while he made some juice.

“You have to cook,” he said.

“You’re already hungry?” I asked.

“Yes, you know I haven’t eaten today,” he said.

“Let me bath first,” I said, sipping the last drop.

I prepared something to eat and he enjoyed the meal. He wiped the plate clean. I saw he loved my chicken stew, to which I had added sweet chilli and rosemary spice. We spent the night having sex; it was romantic. I guess the first time is always awesome.

Three days passed and I had to return to work because the holidays were over. I kept remembering everything that happened when we were together. January came and went. It was the month of February and I wanted to be with him.

One day he spoke as if he was in pain, but he said he was sleeping. I didn’t indulge him more because I thought he was telling me the truth.

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