"Oh my bad, i didn't mean to frightenen you" Thendo said in very calm voice that instantly sent goosebumps and shivers all through my body. "Ohh... It's okay, i could use some company anyway" i responded in a quite shaky voice. "I'm Roni by the way, short for Ronewa" i said as i held my hand out for a formal handshake. " I'm Thendo, short for.... well.... Thendo" and he shrugged his shoulders and i couldn't help but let out a little giggle. We then sat next to the river bank and chatted for hours as if we had known each other for ages. He wasn't like the other Royals, he was different. It's as if he had been poor in his past lifetime. He understood my struggle and not very lavish lifestyle, he didn't judge me because of my family's financial status and boy was he funny. He had me laughing till my sides began aching. He also talked about his father and how proud he wants to make him and i could relate to him. As the sun began to set he stood up and helped me up, we walked over to the bridge and watched the sun go down. Hand in hand with my head resting on his shoulder. We've only been talking for few hours but he felt like the peace i didn't even know i needed. I was at peace for the first time in my entire existence. I forgot about all my present life and i could see the reflection of my future in his eyes. It was getting very late now. " I really enjoyed spending time with you Thendo, you made me feel like the luckiest girl in the whole of Limpopo[ inside chuckle], you made me believe that there's more to me than making fires and fetching wood. But we both know royalty and commoners cannot engage, if anyone finds out about our altercation me and my family will have to pay the price." tears were beginning to form in my eyes as i said this." I know our backgrounds don't allow us to spend any time together but i really hope we can do this again, you're the only person who looked beyond my "typical rich boy" front and saw me for me. You're a very special young woman Roni, not only are you wholesome and wise but your beauty is impeccable. Your beauty brings the beautiful golden sun that rises in Thoyandou to shame." as he said this he grabbed my waist and advanced for a kiss, he put his warm soft lips on mine and we embraced each other. In those short moments nothing else mattered, our souls became one and then i slowly pulled away." I have to go, I'm late.... " i whispered in his ear. He looked at me in utter confusion and asked " late for what?. "Reality...." i shouted back as i began running back to the ceremony before they send out a search party for me.