This is how I met you

I have been indifferent to relationships. I had fun, I cried, I wasted time, and I did not even think that someone like you would come into my life and change the way I felt about relationships. It takes a moment to find someone like you, Dear, and it has been so long that I have not seen you.

People like you are very rare and few these days, and I remember that, by the time we met on June 4, 2015, you were a very stunning young lady, and you were passionate about what you did. Even though in life we face challenges, hardships, and obstacles, you keep on working hard, and your life shall proclaim after your actions.

What is life? Life is the period between birth and death. In life, you have to know that not everyone will love you, and not everyone will not love you. Even if you want to please them, they do not appreciate it. So, keep your enemies close so that you can be aware of their next move towards you.

Parents and elders are there to guide us, but you are the one that I can say I have learned a lot from as a female, Dear. Where have you been all the time I was struggling to find the inner part of mine that belongs to you? Every day we met, we used to have arguments, even if I tried by all means to accept that I was wrong. But I am a human being and it is normal for us to make mistakes and be able to rectify and learn from them.

As a young man, I was very passionate about life and I was very serious about life. I first gave you a call so that we could meet somewhere around our hometown. You answered my call and said “What do you want from me, because I told you to stay away from me”. It was just a misunderstanding between my sister and you, because while I communicated with you, the sound of your voices were similar.

Suddenly, I was a stranger to you, or you were just a player in the field of GIFT, but you were gifted as you were. But, I was capable of facing it with full enthusiastic actions.

That was the beginning of my experience and happiness, now here is my journey of love back in the days in 2015, when I saw a very stunning lady cross by my brother’s mini stall as a street vendor.

“Hey brother, I need a piece of advice about this beautiful lady before I approach her,” I said.

“Gift, firstly, let me tell you about her,” my brother said. “Her name is Amogelang, and she is a very serious young lady who knows what is good and bad about being a lady. She is not only beautiful, but she is kind, caring, and loving. So when you approach her, you must be sure about your story, because she is a very quiet and focused girl. She is not easily dated by anyone who is useless, and she wants a guy who is very serious about life, just like you.”

After a few minutes, there was a young boy playing soccer, and I called him. “Hey boy, please come over here. Can you call that lady for me?”

“Brother,” the boy said. “Oh you mean sister Amogelang?”

“Yes boy, please do that for me,” I said.

“Cool, I will do so,” the boy responded.

The two then came to me, and my heart started beating fast. I was feeling very anxious because I had it in his mind that she would not come to me, and that maybe her attitude was bad towards boys who were useless in life.

When the two were a few steps in front of me, we greeted each other.

“Hey brother,” Amogelang said.

“Hey dear, and how are you doing dear?” I responded.

“I am great thanks, and you brother?” Amogelang said.

“I am also great,” I responded.

“So brother, you called me here, so how can I help you?” Amogelang asked.

“Firstly, my name is Gift Nkaxa Nyoni, and my biggest concern is that I would like to get to know you better and better,” I responded. “My request is not out of disrespect or taking advantage of you, so please, even if I get only just 2 minutes of your time, just to hear me out, with all due respect.”

“Okay cool, I have no problem with that,” she said. “Let me give you my cell phone numbers, and I will also save yours on my phone. I will call you later so we can meet again and talk.”

“Oh wow,” I said with a cheerful face. “Thanks, dear, and it means a lot to me. It is a blessing to meet someone like you dear.”

I will never forget that day, June 4, 2015, because that was when my experience and happiness started. After a few months, while I was at school, I met with Teacher Masondo, and I asked for advice because the previous day I was with a young lady I admired in life.

“What’s so special about this lady, young man,” Teacher Masondo asked.

“Firstly,” I responded. “I want to become clear and honest with you, Sir. Amogelang is not just an easy girl that anyone can just jump to like no one’s business, but meeting her was an honour because I learned a lot from her.”

“My son, let me give you some pieces of advice about life,” Teacher Masondosaid. “As a young man, you must be able to manage all your challenges and welcome your manhood, and I think that you are old enough to date Amogelang. It is your time son, it is your time.”

“Yeah, one step at a time,” Phindane Maluleka said. “And as time goes on, you will be learning a lot as a parent, and you will be full of joy and grace in your relationship, and be prepared for any action towards other relationship affecting yours. You need to know that everything happens for a reason, and remember that friends are there to advise and guide one another in life.”

“Thanks teacher and my friend Phindane,” I said. “I am very blessed to have people like you who always show me how to choose the correct path and are full of support. I am very blessed to know people like you who are trustworthy and caring, also dynamic and loving.”

Then came the awesome month of February: a month of lovers and peace, and a sign of love. Sometimes it takes time to understand various situations in life and to analyse many problems and sufferings. The moment I took the time to pick up a cell phone and call Amogelang, she answered her phone.

“Hey Gift,” she said. “Oh after a long time. I just had it in my mind that maybe you are no longer interested in me.”

“Hey dear, it’s not like that,” I responded. “The thing is, some other days I face challenges, like I lack the cash to buy airtime so that I can call you. Anyway, I am very pleased to hear that you are still doing great, and you are as strong and healthy as usual. So, how about we meet this coming weekend on Saturday?”

“Gift, to be honest, I am not sure that I will be able to meet with you,” Amogelang responded. “I did something wrong with my mother, and I don’t know how I am going to approach her.”

“Dear, please be honest and free, and always know that I am free to help you,” I said. “Now, tell me what have you done at home?”

“Gift, a few weeks ago my mom gave me money R300 bucks, and I lost that money on my way to buy her new weave at the mall,” Amogelang responded.

“I will speak with my mom and come back to you,” I said. “And one thing for sure is that we will help you, dear.”

“Oh really,” Amogelang said. “It is a pleasure to know someone like you, dear, and I am very blessed to know someone like you.”

“My dear, guess what?” I asked with a cheerful face.

“What?” she asked.

“I spoke with my mom, and she told me that she will deposit R200 for me tomorrow, and we can meet on Saturday and I will give you that cash,” I said.

“Thanks darling,” Amogelang said. “And I appreciate what you are doing for me. Please may GOD bless you.”

“Dankie-dankie dear,” I said.

THIS IS HOW I MET YOU

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