* Eight *

                                                                Skylar

I think Rose and I have a good thing going on, the chemistry we share together is unquestionable. I have always run from responsibilities and commitment but I think it is different with Rose. She is different although her sister, Kate was my true first love. Maybe it was never meant to be. Maybe I was just chasing dreams. I do not want to ruin a good thing with me and Rose. I think that it is high time I move forward and face reality. I think it is high time I quit chasing straight girls and start dating girls in the LGBTQ+ community.

Lindiwe: So how was the interview did you ace it?

I was so deep in my thoughts, I could barely process everything she just said.

Sam: She did and she was fantastic. Although she needs to learn how to control her vocals...

Lindiwe: That is great isn't it Sky?

Skylar: Pardon? (What are they talking about?) Of course what you said.

Lindiwe: Were you even paying attention? 

Skylar: Yes I was, again it is not she. I am non-binary. My pronouns are they and them

Sam: Oh my bad I am sorry.

Skylar: It is alright sir, it's partly my fault too. I didn't inform you, so I apologize. 

                                                           Lindiwe

This is fantastic, non-binary she said. That means she is part of the LGBTQ+ community. 

Sam: It is all good then.

Lindiwe: So Sky...

Sam: You know what, let me leave you two girls alone, and sugarpie please share with Sky the practice schedule and show her how things are done around here. Bye girls.

Lindiwe: Yes Sam. Bye.

Skylar: Goodbye sir... Wow.

Lindiwe: Wow, what? 

Skylar: It could never be me, that's all. Calling my parents with their first name is like a suicide mission.

we both giggled...

Lindiwe: So Sky, what are you doing later on?

Skylar: I'm going skating with a friend of mine. Nothing much, why?

I am not a label person, I am not even sure if Rose is more than a sneaky link or more. Otherwise, we have got a good thing going on and I do not want to ruin it by adding boundaries and labels that's more of a hetero stereo-type relationship if you are feeling me.

Lindiwe: Cool, mind if I join?

Well, she sort of did me a solid by convincing her dad to let me audition.

Skylar: Yeah sure. Meet us at the netball court at six pm sharp. Not African time. CAT time.

She chuckled.

Lindiwe: You are funny, African time huh. You are a clown. Okay, fine Sky, I'll be there at six pm sharp and that too CAT time. So let me introduce you to the other official band members. Right, this way.

Woah, we walked into the multi-purpose hall, and beneath the stands was a room. Well, it was not exactly what I expected. It reminded me of the studio in life in a year. It was small but yet had cool instruments and everything about that place was amazing.

Skylar: This is real nice, wow and the studio looks cool. What does this button do?

Lindiwe: Thanks, my Dad and other members of staff donated the equipment and made the studio what it is today. You should see the before pictures, a total disaster. Oh and that button over there is just there for decoration it actually has no purpose. As I was saying, let me introduce you to the band. That's James on the drums, Katlego on the keys, Lizzy on the vocals and the others are not around so I will introduce them to you once we meet again. Oh, I almost forgot, guys this is Skylar. Their pronouns are they/them, they are non-binary. They will be joining Lizzy on the vocals. So now it is Lizzy, Skylar, and me on the vocals. 

Skylar: Hello guys, I'm Skylar as she said but you can call me Sky for short. It is such an honor to join you guys. I hope our experience with one another would be spectacular? 

Lindiwe: Lastly Sky, practice is on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday at two pm weekly. In our band the rules are. One, no late coming. Two, no bringing none band members, and lastly no skipping practice. Abiding by the rules would make your experience much more fun. That's all. Understood?

Skylar: Yes mam...

                                                   Skylar

Rose: You what? No! She can't. This was supposed to be our time like I don't want a third wheel. I was planning a romantic picnic.

Skylar: Oh snap, I am dope, I should have known that you wanted us to. Again Lindi is my friend I lowkey owe her because if it wasn't for her I wouldn't have made it in the band. Besides your sister would still be on her date and we will have the whole crib to ourselves and you and I would get nasty. Mmh, I might even let you use the strap on me. How do you like the sound of that? Babe.

Rose: Might? And babe?

Skylar: What, you don't like it? I thought since we are you know, what we are. You wouldn't...

Rose stole a kiss.

Rose: Please don't stop, I like it. I think Babe's cute. 

She kissed me again.

Skylar: So is that a Yes? No...? 

Rose: Okay fine I'll let it slide this once. But next time you invite somebody to our hang-out sessions without my concern. Bye Felicia. Okay, cutie pie.

Skylar: Aye aye Captain. 

Rose: Lol, you play way too much.

Skylar: I know, that's why you love me. Lol.

I kissed her, I couldn't resist. Who wouldn't? Her cherry red lips are as juicy as a grape. I bit her lower lips and sucked them...

                                                          Cappello 

                                                          Kate

Thabo: Do you love it? I decided to rent out the whole place, to make it extra special. I just want tonight to be special. It's our night. Just the two of us.

Thabo really went out of his way, the place was decorated with flowers and romantic candles. He even hired a band. Thabo clapped his hands and the band played The instrumental of just the two of us by Bill Withers. It was Beautiful.

                                                         Music plays

Thabo: (He knelt down on both knees and reached out for his side pocket.) Kate?

I was beginning to feel nervous and uncomfortable. Is he trying to propose? Personally, I'm not ready for marriage.

Kate: Will you please excuse me, I promise it won't take long. It's an emergency.

I grabbed my phone and went to the ladies' room.

Kate: Come on Dani, pick up the damn phone

                                                              The subscriber...

At this point, I'm panicking, what to do? Let me try again. 

Kate: Please Dani, pick up. Urgh!

Daniella: Hey, sup?

Kate: Oh my gosh Dani, finally why weren't you picking up? Do you know how long I have been trying to reach out to you?

Daniella: I am sorry bestie. I was busy. Do you know you aren't the only one getting dick appointments you know? 

Kate: What? When? Who? Anyways, let's save the chit-chat for later. That's not why I called. I called because I think Thabo is going to propose.

Daniella: Oh my gosh, bish. Are you for real? What did you say?

Kate:  About that, I kind of left him at the table.

Daniella: Girl bye. Did you dip on him? 

Kate: I got nervous. 

                                                   Thabo

Unknown caller: So did you finally grow the balls to face your family and talk about us? What about your miss-perfect girlfriend?

Thabo: Hey, come on now. Don't drag her into this. She has nothing to do with this.

Unknown: Do you love her?

Thabo: No don't be ridiculous.

Unknown: Then prove it, I'm giving you a month to fix this mess and get your shit together.

Thabo: Babe...

                                                           call ended...

Did he drop the call?

I'm Mr hot guy, Perfect son a.k.a Mr. President. But no one really cares about who the real Thabo is. I grew up with two brothers both of them are married successful ministers of God. It was my father's dream for me to become a minister of God just like my brothers. My dad has gotten a plan for my life. I'm am not in control of my life. Nobody ever asked me what I wanted. Growing up as a kid I was always into female-dominated sports like ice skating but my dad made me do hockey. He said I just confused the both. But truth be told I knew what I wanted. Not all boys want to be princes.

                                                          Kate

Kate: Thanks a lot friend.

                                                      Call ended...

Kate: Sorry, I took longer than expected.

Thabo: It's okay. AS I wanted to say. Here is a necklace, I got it for you because I saw the way you looked at it the other day when we were at the mall.

Kate: OMG Thabo. That's so sweet of you.

So he wasn't proposing?