The first lady

S’bu’s flat was in an upmarket place not very far from his university. It was on the second floor of the building and had two bedrooms, a combined bathroom with a shower and toilet, an open plan kitchen and lounge. The linen and curtains were in cream and brown, all his furniture was mahogany wood.

“I can’t believe your flat is this clean!” exclaimed Mandy. She knew her brother hated cleaning and was expecting to find a mess.

“I will take that as a complement” S’bu responded. He had hired someone to clean his flat thoroughly, stocked up his cupboards and fridge with everything he thought they would need.

“Freshen up if you need to, we going to take walk to the university so I can show you around and get the application forms I promised your school mates. My friends will come around in the afternoon to welcome you and have a braai” S’bu informed them. Also known as a barbecue in other parts of the world, a braai is the most enjoyed get together meal in South Africa. It’s less formal and good to connect and make you friends.

The girls took a shower and went to one of the bedrooms to change. Thandi came out first and joined S’bu at the lounge. She was wearing blue jeans, pink t-shirt and black pumps. She had no makeup and her hair was tied into a ponytail. To S’bu she was simple beautiful. He checked that the other girls are still in the bedroom changing, without a word he pulled Thandi into his arms and kissed her passionately. Thandi kissed him back and soon they were both breathing fast, their hearts beating fast and S’bu was trying very hard to suppress the heat that was starting to rise from his belly. Realising that he was loosing control he broke the kiss off.

“You are gonna have to refrain from kissing me like that if you still want to be a virgin” he warned her still breathless.

“S’busiso!” Thandi exclaimed pushing him away.

“It’s true, my control disappears when you are around me” he confessed then went into the bathroom, stood under the cold shower until cooled down.

When he got out, the girls were ready wearing jeans and comfortable shoes except for Pretty who was still getting dressed. He went to the second bedroom and changed. When he got out he saw Pretty who was wearing a tight short red sexy dress and high heels. She had light makeup and red lipstick on. She looked really sexy like she was going to a club or a date.

“Wow Pretty, you look beautiful” Mandy and Cindy said in unison.

Thandi thought Pretty looked amazing compared to her who looked very simple. She subconsciously looked at S’bu, she was not stupid, she knew that Pretty dressed like that for him.

“We are going to walk around the university, I’m not sure that you’ll manage with those shoes” S’bu said pointing at Pretty’s shoes.

Pretty did not want to spoil her outfit by wearing flat shoes and insisted on keeping her high heels.

S’bu showed them around the university showing them different faculties, residences and sport centre. Along the way they many male students they passed looked lustfully at Pretty in her sexy red dress. Some would even whistle when she passed them. S’bu ignored Pretty’s admirers and continued showing them around. They went to the admissions building and collected application forms and walked to the cafeteria. They had walked a long distance and Pretty was starting to feel the strain on her legs and feet. She now needed to walk very slow and S’bu had to give her a hand in order to keep steady. The three girls walked a bit faster leaving S’bu and Pretty behind walking slow and holding hands like lovers until the got to the cafeteria and sat down the round table. The cafeteria was packed with students who paid a lot of interest at them. Some stared, some were pointing at them and a lot who were friendly with S’bu came to greet them. Every time someone came to greet, S’bu would introduce them by their names. They would look at Thandi then at Pretty with confusion and walk away. Next three very noisy handsome guys came into the cafeteria. They were shouting something about “the DOCS” are in the house. S’bu called them and when they got to their table, they stood in front of the girls and started circling around looking at them from head to toe. They all stopped in in front of Thandi bowed and said “First lady” in unison like they had rehearsed for a long time. Thandi looked at them confused and before she could react she heard S’bu laugh clapping his hands.

“Ladies these are my friends, Duma, Omesh and Clarence. When you add me we become the DOCS”.

“You must be Mandy the Jobe Princess” Clarence said bowing and kissing Mandy’s hand.

“Watch it!” S’bu warned him.

“I’m just paying my respect to your sister” Clarence said acting wronged.

“Pay them from afar” S’bu said looking at him sharply.

“Ok, ok” Clarence said lifting his hands as if surrendering.

Thandi was amused at how protective S’bu was of Mandy. Like most siblings, they fought often but actually cared a lot about each other.

“This is Cindy and that is Pretty” S’bu said.

The three looked at each other and back at S’bu before saying “nice to meet you ladies.”

We will be joining you for the braai” Duma said.

They all walked back to S’bu’s flat. Pretty was still struggling with her shoes but S’bu had no intention of helping her this time so he asked Clarence to help her.

“Ask Duma, I’m going to show Mandy around” Clarence suggested.

“Clarence, you are banned from talking or walking with my sister. If you even smile at her, I will kill you”S’bu threatened.

“Ok, I will walk with Pretty”Clarence said sulking.

S’bu walked to Thandi, took her hand, kissed it and walked with his arm around her waist.

“We are in public” Thandi complained blushing.

“Our love is already more public than you think” S’bu responded keeping his arm around her waist.

“Why did your friends greet me like that?”Thandi asked looking at him.

S’bu looked at her and smiled, that’s because you are “My First Lady and they respect you.”

Thandi blushed and looked away.

Pretty and Clarence who were walking slow behind them had to witness this public display of affection but Pretty’s feet hurt so much she could not walk fast no matter how much she tried.

When they got to S’bu’s flat, the ‘DOCS’ made fire and started making the barbecue on the balcony. The girls were in the kitchen, Mandy was making the salad, Thandi was cooking the stiff-pap and Cindy was preparing the plates and cutlery. Pretty was sitting on the sofa nursing her painful feet, regretting wearing those heels. When she started feeling better she joined the guys outside and started flirting with S’bu who was trying his best to give her a cold shoulder. The guys exchanged looks wondering how S’bu was going to handle the situation. S’bu finally snapped, pulled her to the side and said ”listen here, I know that you are aware that I’m with Thandi. I spent a lot of time trying to make sure this weekend is perfect for her. You are only here because you invited yourself and insisted you are her friend. You should know that friends don’t behave like this nor does anyone with dignity. If you don’t stop, I’m going to call a taxi to take you back to the BnB. Are we’re clear?”

Pretty nodded fast, she had never seen S’bu like this and did not want to be sent back to the BnB. She went back inside to join the girls embarrassed.