Our Love Story
Dearest Gentle Reader
This is the love story about a boy and a girl who met in the spring of September 2017. They were mutually introduced by the girl’s cousin, who provided the boy, with the number of her smart, funny, witty, and extremely pretty cousin’s number. Did we mention she is modest, too? Yes, the girl is also very modest.
Intrigued, even though hesitant, the boy felt a thrill of possibility tremble within him when he made the first contact on WhatsApp.
Their banter soon developed over text messages, each one laced with humor and anticipation for when they would finally meet in person.
The moment arrived, and the duo agreed on a breakfast date, for nine o’clock at Tasha’s in Sandton. Now… for those of you who do not know the girl too well, mornings know her even less, but nevertheless, the date was set.
On the morning of this much anticipated first date, the girl, realising her limitations, informed the boy at 8 o’clock, that she will not be able to make their 9 o’clock arrangement, and asked if they could rather meet between 10:30 to 11:00.
Unbeknown to her, the boy, a gentleman who was raised to be meticulously punctual, was already in Sandton, brewing with
excitement for their first encounter… Enthusiastic, and without giving away his location, the boy agreed.
Breakfast or rather brunch started at Tasha’s but not wanting to end this magical meeting, it flowed into promenading around the mall. Time melted away, and after six fleeting hours and an awkward exchange of hugs, the flame was lit.
The two young souls found themselves intertwined in the magic of each other’s company, scheduling meet-ups that flourished into nearly every day of the week events. Their evenings became a patchwork of enchanting dinners after work, coffee rendezvous, and spontaneous lunchtime milkshake dates between the bustling streets of Centurion and Fourways.
Unbeknown to her, the boy, a gentleman who was raised to be meticulously punctual, was already in Sandton, brewing with
excitement for their first encounter… Enthusiastic, and without giving away his location, the boy agreed.
Breakfast or rather brunch started at Tasha’s but not wanting to end this magical meeting, it flowed into promenading around the mall. Time melted away, and after six fleeting hours and an awkward exchange of hugs, the flame was lit.
The two young souls found themselves intertwined in the magic of each other’s company, scheduling meet-ups that flourished into nearly every day of the week events. Their evenings became a patchwork of enchanting dinners after work, coffee rendezvous, and spontaneous lunchtime milkshake dates between the bustling streets of Centurion and Fourways.
And although their talks grew stronger and their hugs, no longer awkward and much much longer, the boy, who tends to be a bit more old school in nature, remained coy and wanted his intention for a lasting relationship with the girl to be confirmed, before he sealed the deal with a kiss.
Alas, in a moment reminiscent of a cinematic climax, be it the final dance of “Dirty Dancing” or the exuberance of a “Rocky Horror” time warp— depending on who tells the story, they exchanged their true loves first kiss. It was *magic* —the kind that stirred the very air around them and ignited the promise of endless tomorrows.
With each passing day, they became more entrenched in each other’s lives. Their daily dates continued at the girl’s place of residence. The boy embraced the chaos she surrounded herself with and cherished every commotion despite his yearning for quietude. A pivotal moment arose when he decided to trade his serene nest in Centurion for a closer abode, asking the girl to co-reside with him.
After a long and big move, the pair finally set up their nesting.
Two months into living together, their home was transformed to a refuge of isolation and uncertainty. Yes, COVID happened…three weeks, became three months, became almost a year of mostly just interacting with each other. However, they survived the pandemic, stronger than ever.
When the masks and sanitisers started to fade, the boy asked the girl if she was ready to commit to him forever and get married, only to discover what the girl had envisioned as her forever… from kids to school fees to retirement and everything in between. Her eventual reply was: “So, are you ready for all that?”
One late afternoon, the topic of marriage was brought up again. This time the girl expressed her willingness to devote herself to him forever, it did not matter what the future holds… he just needed to wait for her to finish her degree…which he did and then unexpectedly and unplanned, they also decided to buy a house together, before the big golden question was popped, officially…
Through countless trials and tribulations, studies late into the night, completing qualifications, moving, navigating home renovations, many and various hardships, there is always laughter, love, support, and encouragement. They discovered the ties that bind. Faith, family, friends, and fun. Praying and dreaming together, slow dances in the kitchen, Christmas and Easter brunches with family, safari trips, and sunsets. Many successes and even more dance parties.
And now, dear Reader, as they are ready to lock-in forever and seal their commitment in divine unity, they invite you to witness, celebrate and remember their most beautiful, cherished and expensive memory, when their love transform into an eternal promise and…
Where boy and girl,
become husband and wife.