Rob & Di

PART 11

At Moonlight Resort….

….As Di and her father approached the table,Rob felt sweat on his forehead, his heart was pounding.Di’s cape seemed to glide with her every movement, it was an amazing sight for him, she looked so angelic, ‘how can a woman look this beautiful,’ he wondered. This is the bride in his mind, the one he has seen and wished to hold several times in his dreams. Her smile still made him wanna dance. There was something about her, something he was unable to explain, something that drew him to her and only her so intensely.

Di & DaddyDi arrived at the table, it seemed so much like he was walking her to the altar, He shook Rob’s hand, he realized Rob’s hand was clammy, anxiety. The old man smiled and cleared his throat at the thought of that. Nothing more at that point affirmed to him that this young man held his daughter in high regard. Surely he can’t be relaxed when she shows up like that.DaddyDi went to sit next to his wife beaming.

It had been a while since Di & Rob laid eyes unto each other, the last time they did they were blurred by tears and anger. Right that moment it felt surreal, they stood in front of each other with smiles, in silence declared their love.
Rob held her hands and gently pulled her over for a hug, she didn’t resist, effortlessly she wrapped her arms around him as he enveloped her into a cozy embrace. She closed her eyes and had her head against his chest, it has been forever since she could feel this, since she could hear his heart beat.She got overwhelmed, this is where she wanted to be, where her home is. She is in the arms of the man she loved.

Rob could tell she is crying, “I love you” he whispered to her and held her tighter. Rob doesn’t understand,when she thought he was gone, he was looking to get her back in his arms,that was deep. After a while they let go of the hug and just held hands.

He could not help rubbing the tears off her cheeks with his thumb and baby kissed her, “You will look like a scary doll if you don’t stop crying babe.” She chuckled and squeezed his hand as they let go of each other. This is so Rob, throwing in jokes in the weirdest of situations. He pulled a chair for her to sit and sat right next to her.

The MC showed up on the podium, she requested an opening prayer. MmaDi prayed. Rob had hired a well known MC to host the event, Di always talked about this particular MC, she was enchanted with her. The proceedings went on well.
Di’s parents gave a long speech about their daughter, their only daughter and child. They narrated her childhood stories, talking about the funniest moments and significant milestones in her life- they were undoubtedly loving parents, the room was filled with laughter and admiration for Di, it was surely a celebration of life. After the speech, dinner was served. Variety of meals enough for everyone.

For dessert, A team of waitresses came in wheeling in a beautiful personalized cake and singing a happy birthday song, everyone stood up and joined in. Di was blushing through whole song, Rob pulled her closer to his side and maintained his hand on her waist. It was all heartwarming.

The MC called her over to the podium to cut the cake. The DJ played ‘Rejection’ by Han C as she stood up, to everyone’s surprise she turned around and put on a show for Rob, dancing is her thing after all,why not put him on the spot. She lured him with her dance as he looked at her mesmerized, it was so sneaky of her to work him up like that and draw attention to him but Di enjoyed it, it got the audience cheering and the celebration mood sky rocketing . Rob laughed and clapped watching her moves, one moment he would hold his head awestruck the next touch his forehead in defeat, she disarmed him.

The song ended and everyone clapped hands for Di as she cat walked to the podium laughing and fanning herself with hands, there was palpable excitement in that room. She cut the cake as ordered and left the waitresses to serve the audience.

The MC indicated they were nearing the end of the birthday celebration and there was just one last thing to seal the day…

Rob excused himself as the MC was talking, he maintained his gaze down as he made an exit to avoid people’s stares. Di’s eyes followed him until he disappeared beyond the door.
Beauty rushed to sit beside Di, “Girl, what’s going on?”
Di: Wena couzy you cant ask me what is going on when you were part of this secret mission. Ga ke itse mma. You tell me what’s going on. I hope le bookile Ambulance ka gore you are all tricky le ka utswa le oxygen yame.
Beauty laughed louder, “wa re oxygen, relax, you are in good hands. Nna I was invited just like you and told to shut up. Details I really don’t know about mzala.”
As they continued chatting the DJ changed the genre of songs to RnB he played “All of Me” by John Legend, it grabbed Di’s attention because that was Rob’s favourite song for her. The noise in the room died down as everyone shifted their eyes to the door.
Rob walked back in followed by Di’s parents, Rob’s mother and sister, each pair holding a gift, they moved towards her table, she started getting uneasy, “wa bona akere wena Beauty, they are starting with their stunts.”
“Relax couz,” Beauty said brushing her shoulder. “Recieve and absorb this love and attention, it’s your day Ms lucky princess.”

Her parents handed over a gift to her. She smiled looking at them suspiciously, she then shook the box ,it was so light, she sighed and opened it, inside there was a white envelope, she pulled out a game store voucher from it , her mother leaned over and whispered “ please buy a vacuum cleaner, your house ngwanaka- let it be clean,” Di laughed loud. She stood and hugged her parents. “We love you Princess, happy birthday,” her father said as they left her table.
Rob’s mother and sister followed and handed her their gift. It was lighter too like the first gift, she shook it and smiled as she started opening it. Inside there she found a vacation pamphlet , in between were air tickets and a note, ‘He really loves you, we saw it for ourselves. Please take him along and and catch up, happy birthday’. Love Nelly & Ma.
She looked at them teary and hugged them. “Thank you,” she said to each of them. They left the table leaving Rob standing there..
She looked up to face him. He smiled. His hands in his pockets. “Thank you,” she whispered to him. He had done a lot for her day.
“We are not done yet love” he said as he knelt on one knee infront of her. “What are you doing?” she said in shock unaware she said it so loud.
He smiled, took out a small jewelry box and opened it. There was a ring, the diamond on it reflected rainbow colors unto the box lid.
“Nooo Rob!” Di said as she took steps backwards covering her eyes with her hands, she turned around facing away from him crying yet again.
Beauty hugged her in comfort and ushered her back to stand infront of Rob.
He addressed her, “Di More, I choose to kneel infront of you because in this way I affirm my humble plea and the respect I carry for you. Allow me to be your husband, I am asking you to be my wife, please marry me.”
Di continued rubbing her tears looking at him. Beauty took a tissue and pat Di’s face dry.
Di smiled amidst the sniffles and said to Rob, “I will marry you on one more special condition”
Rob looked at her puzzled. People around were staring holding their breath. You could see a tinge of fear of rejection in his eyes.
“My lady, Your wish is my command” Rob said his voice breaking.
She smiled, leaned over and whispered in his ear.
He smiled back and said “consider it done babe. Now, would you please make me the happiest man and be wife?”
She let out her shaky hand to him,”yes! I will marry you”. His grin could touch his ears.
He slid the ring on her finger and she excitedly looked at it. The ring she has always been crazy about. Wow! Finally! It happened, The right moment,the right time, He really is his Prince Charming.The audience clapped and ululated.
The engaged couple hugged and kissed.

The music added flavor to the scene “Ndikuthandile” by Vusi Nova played, the couple danced together, Di in his arms, the sparks of love between them were undeniable. She got much closer to him and muttered “Tonight you are going to explain in detail how this ring got into your hands babe.” That sounded enticing for him than a threat at all. He laughed as he led her to their parents. “It is my pleasure to present to you my fiancée, the future Mrs Mothibi,” Rob said as he showed off Di. They congratulated them and talked about how challenging it was to make this day happen. Di laughed at how everyone walked on egg shells around her in the past week.
Around the room people were busy dancing the night away but it all had to end and it did end.
Di felt a bit exhausted. What an evening it has been, what a day it has been, what a week it has been. All in the name of love by the man she utmostly loved. He went all out she couldn’t ask for more.
“May I invite you to my luxurious room Mr Mothibi, we have a lot to talk about,” she said as she handed Rob her stilletos to carry.
“With pleasure Mrs Rob Mothibi,” he said admiring his fiancée. “Say that again please,” Di giggled leading him through the hallway
“Mrs Rob Mothibi!”he said it louder. “I can’t wait,” she said unlocking the room, as soon as the door opened he lifted her and spun around. Di broke into laughter, he let her back on her feet and they passionately kissed. For a long while they just hugged in silence. Di pulled off the hug, “ I need a shower, help me out of this dress.” Rob silently unbuttoned her cape and dress.
She took his robe out from her bag and put it on. Rob laughed “ oh, babe you did keep it.” He stared at her suprised. “You don’t understand a lot of things mothowame,” she replied as she stepped into the shower.

He let her turn on the shower, It was his chance to serenade her. He took out his phone and connected it to the Bluetooth speaker he had requested to be placed in her room, he played the only song that he knew made her weak at the knees in their intimate moments ‘I ll make love to you’ by Boyz II Men. She smiled inside the shower. He increased the volume and prepared to join her. he peeped into the glass shower wall, “may I join you?” He asked with a grin. “Get in mothowame, you know you want to,” Di responded alluringly. She had already picked the seduction cue from the dining area, he was not going to let their night together be ordinary either. That’s her Rob, romantic was his middle name.

What a beautiful night it turned out to be for the love birds, love does win, they reunited. Di however has no idea her fiancé has more in store, they are not picking up from where they left off, they are starting afresh.

*Fiction
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