Les ignored what she saw in Teboho's eyes. First they went to the dressmaker who took her measurements, then they left for Mountain Hotel. A five star hotel in town. The town was buzzing with life as people went on with their schedules. However, this town was a bit peaceful.
People seemed acquainted and almost everyone greeted each other. Les saw a different aspect of town life. Here the rich seemed to have no line drawn between other classes. Even the District Administrator was walking on foot !!
Life in the mountaneous areas was more blissful.
"Seems like we are early. Your cousin will be here in half an hour," Teboho informed her after making a call; "...How about we get to know each other?"
"Come on, there is nothing to know. you are on the verge of becoming my brother in law! No time to waste. Lets make a surprise for the bride to be; surely she is nervous enough." Les gave no heed to his lamentation that came right after.
Teboho had no choice but to tag along her idea. "I heard you are well known here right? "
"Yes; its my hotel. a partnership I must say!" Teboho said this hoping Les would be intigued.
Instead she shouted , " Hurry up then. prepare a venue and a DJ."
Teboho hurriedly assigned workers to help with Leseli's idea. He was worried it couldnt work, and also worried that he would never get the chance to tell her how he feels!!
Stebo, no time to slack; you have to find a fine DJ...
As Teboho exited the lobby and headed towards the reception he met a familiar face.
on the other hand; Les was really busy, "Are there any costumes here?" She asked going through a lot of boxes.
"Yes, we have masks madam." A woman in black and white answered politely.
Les smiled at her, "Wonderful. we have no time; hurry, get these to people in the hall."
Later the woman came back, "Madam, we have the snack and drinks well prepared."
"Super!Now the DJ."
"Uh, Mr Mohlomi already got that ready."
"Mr who now?"
"Oh, Mr Teboho. Mohlomi is his surname."
"Uh...ohk. Forgive my ignorance. he is still new to the family." Les winked at the woman.
An hour later Nthabi arrived at the hotel. She was furious at her driver. He seemed to be a talkertive that day, stopping to marvel at sheep....even dogs along the way!!
She felt her head was hot! If she confronted him she would be a bad boss? He never slacks! Thats why she had to turn a blind eye to this foreign behaviour.
There was nothing strange at the reception. A man in black came to escort her, "Miss, Mr Mohlomi is waiting in the hall of events."
Nthabi frowned. why hall of events?
But she decided to say nothing. She was usually less of a talker. A shy woman who often kept to herself.
Before entering, she felt the hall was way to silent... upon entering things got even worse!the curtains were heavily drawn. The darkness was so heavy! She could hear the beat of her heart within her chest:
Badump.. Badump.. Badump
Nthabi felt scared! She turned around to leave buy suddenly the lights were turned on and she was welcomed with a thunder of applause. She smiled when she saw Teboho on the front, he extendended his hands towards her....
She felt like royalty; walking among people she hardly knew towards her man! Everything was soo surreal.
She gave him a hug and a brief kiss. Leaning against him, she sat beside him.
Since the guest of honour had arrived the party started. It was exciting and mysterious because everyone was wearing a mask, the man who gave an opening speech explained:
"For Nthabi and Teboho this symbolises the way the two of you should view each other! From now neither of you should recognise any of us as more important than the other; Cheers!"
The wine and snacks were served and the DJ did his tricks.
Les was dancing with others on the floor...to her this was a real celebration! She found out that Teboho wasnt her mystery man. Although she had little idea of him, she missed him so bad. She gave a huge sigh and left the dance floor, she had lost all the interest. She was about to take a seat when she looked at the DJ... It was brief but those eyes!!!
She felt a familiar chill down her spine. wait! It was..... him!!
The DJ had been playing heartedly untill he saw a silhoutte exiting the floor... suddenly he felt an urge to wrap his arms around her...he lost a note but recoverd before anyone could her.
She turned around and looked at him. Good heavens!! It was her!! The woman he had followed home, the one who had been monopolizing his dreams!