It’s Monday morning and Unathi and Dineo are standing in reception when Ashwyn pulls up

in his Mustang. He gets out of the car and walks Tanya in.

 

ASHWYN:        Good morning ladies. (He smiles broadly at Dineo)

 

UNATHI:         Morning Mr. September. (With emphasis on the “Mr.”)

 

TANYA:           Morning ladies! (Smiling broadly) Have you guys actually met my hubby? Babe, this is Unathi, and I think you’ve met Dineo?

 

ASHWYN:           Unathi (He shakes her hand and smiles) And Dineo. Yes, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting Dineo. (He looks directly into her eyes and shakes her hand)

 

DINEO:           Morning. (She tries to quickly pull her hand away, but he holds on and tickles the inside of her palm with his forefinger)

 

TANYA:           Anyway, babe, you better get going before you’re late again. (She turns to hug Ashwyn)

 

(Ashwyn winks at Dineo over Tanya’s shoulder)

 

ASHWYN:       (Kisses Tanya on the cheek) Bye ladies!

 

                       (The three woman watch him walk out of reception and into the parking lot)

 

UNATHI:         That was a bit unusual.

 

TANYA:           What? (Turns to face Unathi)

 

UNATHI:         Well, Mr. September doesn’t always walk you into the building in the mornings. Is everything okay? (She glances at Dineo)

 

TANYA:           Okay?! Girl! That man took me out for a romantic picnic just yesterday morning, fruit salad, roses and all! Things are more than okay. My husband is a gem!

 

DINEO:           (Rolls her eyes) Chat later guys. I have a status report to prepare before our meeting.

 

TANYA:           ‘Nathi, is she okay? (Stares at Dineo as she disappears around the corner)

 

DINEO:           I’m not sure.

 

Tell us: What do you think of Ashwyn’s behaviour so far? Is he guilty of something?