Chapter 7

After hours of driving, John finally made it to the School. He did not take long in the principals office as everyone knew who he was. On the way to his destination, he passed through the mall and purchased some groceries as well as takeout and beverages.

Immediately Meshach saw the black SUV, he couldn't stop the smile that was tugging at his lips as his eyes lit up. Unfortunately, Zuba and their parents had gone to the fields leaving Taonga and Meshach the only ones at home.

"Good morning" he greeted with a wide smile earning him smiles in return and replies to his greeting.

Taonga helped him remove all the groceries before going to the vast field to meet the others. A sweet angelic voice could be heard singing from miles away making John's tummy to be filled with butterflies and his heartbeat increase rapidly. The family kept chatting to themselves unbeknownst to them that there were others in their presence at that moment. Rays of the sun hit Zuba at a perfect angle making her dark chocolate skin glow beautifully. Only a crown was missing on her head because she looked like a queen heck she was Aphrodite not to start with her kissable pouty lips. John could not take his eyes off her beautiful face especially with her beautiful dazzling smile that always drew him in each and every single time.

Finally, after what felt like eternity, Joshua saw John and happily acknowledged his presence causing Zuba to turn abruptly and almost have a whiplash. After all the greetings, Zuba decided to take in his appearance which consisted of him wearing a grey sweatpant, sneakers and a grey t-shirt.

He moved towards her swiftly not wasting his precious time before placing a soft wet kiss on her forehead as his calloused fingers brushed through her hair causing her to hide her face shyly on his chest. They excused themselves and went to a segregated area of the field. Immediately they were out of view, he placed his lips on her savouring her sweet lips and devouring them.

" I missed your sweet lips." He whispered with his lips still on hers.

Countless times had they both imagined this moment and yearned for each other's touch. The long distance seperating them was so unbearable. In each other's presence did they find solace and peace. They were each others solitude and it was undeniable.

" Did you miss me?" He asked her before leaning his forehead on hers detaching his lips from hers.

"Yes" she whispered quietly with a small smile forming on her soft lucious lips. He hugged her tightly like she would disappear any second from then and she returned the hug. Their proximity wasn't helping at all, there was tension in the air and it could be felt as strong as it was.

"Come on, I need to tell your parents about something."

With that been said, they made it back to where everyone else was while holding hands. John cleared his throat preparing for what he had to say.

" Taonga will be going to a boarding school " he suddenly announced causing everyone to look at him like he had grown two heads.

"How? We don't have enough money to do that, so how is that possible?" Joshua asked with worry.

" I've taken care of that already, I'll also provide for everything she'll need as well as Meshach's necessities." He answered with so much enthusiasm.

Zuba teared at the news and could not help but hug him while everyone else thanked him especially Joshua and Monde.

" Thank you so much." Taonga said with so much gratitude and tears in her eyes causing John to hug her.

" You are welcome." He replied while rubbing her back in a comforting way.

" John can we talk privately?" Joshua asked.

"Yes of course" he replied and they walked away.

" I want to thank you for everything you have done for us, I don't know how to thank you." He said to John

" You do not have to thank me, I did what I had to and because I am capable of helping out ." He replied with a smile .

After what felt like hours of talking and praising John, he decided to leave not before asking for Zuba to accompany him to the city.