13 Chapter Thirteen

I was in for a surprise when I arrived home, Mom and Enhle were buzzing around the house like mad women. I was happy that mom and Enhle were getting along very well, I’m not sure about my Aunt though since she and her boyfriend were not around. I think she didn't take it well that her daughter had suddenly taken interest in befriending me and being close to my mother. Mom was in tears when I told her that I would be working as a personal assistant, she wanted to thank Nick 's father by knitting him something in return since she was good with her hands, but I assured her that all that wouldn't be necessary, knowing that his wife wouldn't take that well. After all the jumping all squealing was done regarding my new job mom ushered me to her bedroom, my clothes were laid in her bed as if someone had been picking them up specifically. I tried asking them what was happening but Enhle came in with a bath with hot water and told me to jump in freshen up quickly, when I was done and dressed in my skinny jeans and a peach shirt I didn’t know, Enhle did my hair and my face. All this was done without me knowing what was happening.

"Are we going out or something Enhle because I'm really tired and was hoping to get some rest”. I asked but Enhle just gestured with her hands sealing her mouth a sign telling me to zip it.

"Humph”. I grumbled in return.

‘’Now you look gorgeous and ready, what do you think Ma?’’ Enhle asked my mother, I really didn't know what they were up to, but I was really hoping they wouldn't delay my plans with Nick because I really wanted to spend some time with him. This was my first time getting angry at Nick for weeks, I really missed him and wanted us to fix things since he said he wasn't working, but he had also spoken about a surprise and now Enhle was disturbing me.

"Enhle I really don’t mean to be rude, but Nick promised to see me today, I hope you not taking me far… besides why are you not dressed then?”. She just rolled her eyes at me while Ma was smiling at the far side of the bed as if I weren’t supposed to be in on the joke.

"We're done Zizwe, and now you’re good to go".

"What do you mean I’m good to g...". There was knocking at the door and Enhle told me to stand still while she left me standing there like an idiot, mom just shrugged her shoulders at me and told me to relax.

"Don't worry about it, I had fun dressing her up anyway. You know how stubborn she gets sometimes but she's all ready now”.

What the hell, I thought. Did mom and Enhle set me up to go with someone else? Who the hell was that and why couldn't I hear their voice? I was killing Enhle now, Nick wouldn't be happy about this at all unless....

Unless it was Natasha taking me out, argh how did I forget about her. That oaf was full of surprises as usual. I spoke to her in the morning before I went to the interview, she had sent me cash via e wallet so I could go to Rosebank since I'm always broke, but Natasha told me that she was working today so what would she be doing here this time. I was cut off from my reverie when Enhle called me from the kitchen and told to bring my clutch along. The small bag was stuffed with lip balms and make up I didn’t even know how to use; I really didn't need that as far as I was concerned but I took it anyway and gave my mom a brief goodbye kiss telling her I would see her when I got back.

"Hello love… I heard that you gave Enhle quite some tough time when she tried dressing you up.'' Nick ’s handsome form was standing at my kitchen with his hands folded at his chest as if he were the man of the house, the arrogant imp I thought.

Well, I wasn't expecting him, not that I didn't want to go with him, but I just wasn't expecting that I was being dressed up for Nick. They could have just told me from the beginning that Nick was fetching me. He was dressed in a white shirt and black skinny jeans. He looked so handsome even though he was dressed all simple, his lean muscular body was on display due to the shirt he was wearing, I found myself blushing by just looking at him.

"Please thank Ma for me Enhle and tell her I’ll bring Zizwe back all in one piece...come now babe time for you and me to have a little adventure”. Nick grabbed my hand and led me outside towards his white Mercedes, that meant we were going somewhere because we lived on the same street so why would he bring his car, he’d better not take me to his house I though because that was the last place I wanted to be including seeing his mother.

"Are. We. There. Yet." I said for the hundredth time probably with a sigh.

"Ah come now Zizwe don't be a party popper, we’ve only been driving for like forty-five minutes. Go back to sleep love I’ll wake you up when we get there okay". He said brushing his thumb on my chin while his other hand rested on the driving wheel.

"I can't go back to sleep again Nick besides I'm hungry now".

"Forgive me baby for my lack of planning, I was just so excited so see you and have you all to myself, I even forgot to get some snacks for the road, but I assure you we're almost there, why don't you take a look at your surroundings".

We were far away from home that I could tell, and it was starting to get dark outside, I was greeted by tall, magnificent buildings when I glanced out the window. This place looked exactly like the place I had been earlier on, what on earth were we doing here this time.

"Where are we Nick?".

"Why, we’re in Sandton now babe. You like what you see?”

"It’s beautiful, but why are we in Sandton so late babe. Is this part of the surprise?"

"Of course, it’s part of the surprise love and you’re about to see it now, please just have a little bit of patience for me okay I swear it will be worth it."

I was about to complain again when Nick made a sharp turn and switched off the car in front of a tall building, this was different from what I had seen Rosebank earlier on, but the elegance was all the same. I really didn't want to leave the car in the state I was in. My attire was just horrible for such a place, I doubt they would allow me to get inside. Nick stood there beaming at me like a kid that had got his favourite toy delivered by Santa. He came to open the door for me, but I wouldn't budge, I was not going in there in my current clothes. Never.

"Baby don't do this to me now, please you'll love it in there I promise.’’ His eyes were pleading with me.

"You know I don't approve of you taking me to such places, but worst of all, why did you bring me here dressed like this. You could have at least warned me." I whined.

"Well, if it makes you feel better love, take a look at me." I did.

"Come on Zizwe…. let’s go, I really wanted to celebrate with you today please don't make me cancel all this. Besides everything has been booked we can't go back now. You wouldn't want all the money I spent going to waste now, would you?". That made me feel bad and I got out of the car with Nick holding my hand to assist me. I admit he went all out for me, the least I could do was to agree to being spoiled for once. We made our way towards the glass doors awaiting us and had to climb stairs that seemed to go on forever. My feet were killing me by the time the doors came to our vision and I was panting, blame it on my lack of exercise and laziness.

"Welcome to Sandton Sun love”.

The moment Nick uttered those words, double doors In front of us swung open revealing the most splendid and lavish place I had ever set my eyes on. My whole day consisted of WOWS and I couldn't stop smiling when I glanced around since this was one place I had always wanted to visit my entire life. Nick took hold of my hand and led us inside the glorious building where we were greeted by a gentleman wearing a sophisticated green and gold attire almost the same as the one I had seen earlier on in Rosebank but this man was young with a cheerful personality. Nick said something to the man before he handed him his car keys and led me towards the reception area, all along I was gawking at everything I saw like an idiot, this place was beautiful I just couldn’t believe that I was really standing here with Nick, to be frank I was afraid I was going to embarrass the both of us and ruin everything. I spent my teen years wishing to visit this hotel as I often heard Natasha and Nick describe how wonderful it looked and that they would show me pictures whenever they came but never in my life did I ever imagine myself setting foot here, all of this was just overwhelming for me and I just didn’t know how to thank Nick for this. I stood beside Nick in the reception area and listened to him while he spoke to the lady concerning our staying, I heard her confirming that everything had already been booked before she handed Nick a set of keys.

Another lady appeared beside us and told us she would lead us to our room and help carry our luggage but Nick told her that everything had already been sorted out, with a nod the lady ushered us to follow her to the large stairway that seemed as if it led to heaven in my eyes, I wondered what Nick had been referring to when he said that everything had been sorted out because I don’t remember us coming here with any bags except the small clutch in my hands but decided to ask questions later on. Nick entwined our hands as we preceded to follow the lady to our room, once we reached our room the service lady asked for our keys and opened the door for us while we waited in anticipation. I wondered if he’d told my mother about his plans because I have never slept out all this time and it was clear that we were not going anywhere since we had a room booked for us.

The room was dimly lit, and I couldn’t really assess the place, all I could see was a huge four poster carved mahogany bed in the centre with expensive looking royal blue and white fabrics, my eyes were wide. I couldn’t imagine how much Nick had spent on this room, let alone this hotel in particular, surely it had cost him a fortune and I was sure that his mother would murder me if she ever found out about this. I heard Nick talking to the lady but wasn’t really paying attention to what they were saying as I was busy gawking at the place. On the far side of the room was a white couch with gold carvings on the edges, it was situated close to the window that had curtains the same colour as the bedding. My eyes were not really trained on the couch, I was captivated by the view that was outside the window, I could see tall buildings with lights on making the whole view look magical. Now that it was getting dark the place really looked amazing, I noticed that we were close to Sandton city since I could also see it in my line of vision and that got me squealing to myself since I had always wanted to see it. Nick came behind me and wrapped his arms around me before inhaling in a sharp breath.

‘’Do you like the view babe, are you happy to be here?’’

I doubt any words I said could fully express how I felt right now. I turned around and wrapped my tiny hands around his neck standing on my tip toes to kiss him, he reacted by clutching me tight to his body and intensifying our kiss, it seemed like we couldn’t get enough of each other as we both clung to each other until it was time to catch our breaths. Our foreheads rested together as if we were making a silent conversation.

‘’Thank you, I… I don’t even know how to thank you for all of this but you’ve me the happiest girl on earth today babe, you know you shouldn’t have done all of this, but I don’t want to sound ungrateful so thank you…for everything’’. I gestured with my hands pointing at the entire room.

‘’Zizwe I did this to show you how sorry I am for what happened at my house and I don’t want to ever hear you thanking me ever again for making you happy, seeing you smile makes me happy baby. I know I messed up big time and my…well my mother keeps meddling in our relationship and trying to break us apart, but I won’t let that happen Zizwe, please just tell me that you forgive me, and I swear I will make things right.’’

I stared at him for a while not knowing how to respond, I had forgiven him a while back but hearing him talking about his mother brought back bad memories to me. I really didn’t want us to spoil our day by talking about the past because to me it’s a waste of time especially when we can’t turn back the time and fix the events of that day. I love Nick and he’s the only man I know and always pictured us to growing old together, but I also know that as long his mother lives, we will never be happy together since she’s made it her career to turn my life upside down.

‘’I love you too babe and I forgave you the moment I left your house, you don’t have to worry about that thought I don’t think I’ll ever set foot in your house again and next time please don’t act like a caveman in front of me, I don’t think I ever want to see the fighting Nick again, it doesn’t suit you.’’ I told him in a serious tone.

‘’Thank you Zizwe, I promise to behave myself from now on and I’ll try to tuck my jealously in my pockets, but I can’t promise that I won’t react when another man tries to steal you away from me okay, you’re mine Zizwe and I won’t give you up to anyone.’’

I was pulled against him in a bone crushing hug before our lips attached, the kiss was very raw and heated as I kissed him back with the same passion. For the first time in my life, I felt his tongue forcing its way in my mouth. Slow strokes of his tongue licking my lips and biting at the same time he was urging me to open up to him and I did just that. I gave in to him and allowed him to do what he’d always wanted to do. He worked his lips all the way down to my neck with his tongue darting out to taste my skin, nipping and sucking slowly. He was just driving me crazy, I realised that today I was throwing my virginity status out the window.