Story By Tshireletso Gaboinewe
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Tshireletso Gaboinewe

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True relationship are build not rushed
Updated at Aug 12, 2026, 16:37
*Scene 1: The coffee shop, Germiston*Olivia counted the R40 in her wallet for the third time. Two taxis and a bunny chow. That was it till Friday. Then he walked in. Same hoodie as last week. Same quiet smile. Thabo from her econ class. The guy who always offered to share notes, who never asked her to "spot him" R50 like the others did."Hey Liv. You good?" he asked, sliding into the seat across from her.She nodded, stirring her black coffee. No sugar. Sugar costs extra. In her head: _He's probably just being nice now. In two weeks he'll ask for a loan. They all do._He pushed a paper bag across the table. "Got you an extra scone. They were gonna toss it."Olivia stared at the scone. Free. No strings. Her stomach said yes. Her brain said _trap_. "Thanks," she said, and didn't touch it
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