The valedictory indicated that the examination period was close by. Christopher went to the library to do a quick revision before heading home. He could not believe his eyes, as he was walking into the library, he saw Naledi sitting at one of the study tables with her books open in front of her. The Lord heard my prayers, he said, as he headed straight to her.

“Sorry young man, you have to sign in” the security guard quickly stopped him.

“Askies bhuti wam, I am in a bit of a hurry. Where do I sign?” Christopher asked. He finished signing and continued with his journey. When he arrived in front of her he ran out of words and stuttered all of a sudden.

“Hey, ahhm, it’s me again.” Nothing makes a guy’s knees weak like staring into the eyes of a beautiful African-Queen.

“Oh hey, I am sorry but I did not get your name earlier” Naledi said.

“Christopher, Christopher is my name. I couldn’t stop thinking about you after the chitchat we had. I am sorry to disturb you while on your studying time, can I perhaps get your number, I would really like to get to know you a bit more” he said, looking nervous like he just seen a ghost.

Most guys understand this next part really well and if you are soft and can’t take a no for an answer you will end up looking like a loser, so the best you can do for yourself is accept the situation and move on or try next time with a solid approach.

Sadly Naledi refused pointing out that they both need to focus on their studies.

He took the rejection well and walked away but promising her that he would not give up on her as she was destined to be part of his life. To avoid being in an awkward situation, he left the scene.

Buhle decided to go home as Naledi was no where to be found. On her way to the gate she ran into Christopher.

“Haybo wena, I thought you said you’ll be at the library, what happened? And did you end up finding Naledi?” She went on like they were playing 20 questions.

“You ask too many questions and yes I did find her, she’s in the library, please, don’t go there and disturb her” Christopher responded.

“Why do you care so much? Don’t tell me you like her that way, you know she does not date losers like you, right?” Her words did not seem to scare him off at all but give him a brilliant idea.

“You are her friend, right? I think you are the solution to my problem.” He said as the idea to ask Buhle to become his wingman suddenly struck him.

“No, I will not do your dirty work for you, unless, unless you pay me for it.”

He burst out a sarcastic laughter and knew he was being played. “Okay fine, I will do whatever, because I really like this girl.”

“We are having a study session later today at my place, you are good with mathematics, maybe you should pull through, Naledi will be there as well. After the session we will figure out a way to get you guys together.” This was exactly what Christopher wanted to hear, he agreed without no hesitations.

Although Naledi rejected this stranger’s affection for her, she could not stop thinking about how humble and gentle he is. She wondered what would life and their relationship be like. Only if she knew where her thoughts would lead to, she would have never gone into that rabbit hole, but she continued regardless.