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They say dating is like playing with fire,

and that's the honest truth.

Since the olden days, we are still seeing flames.

It makes no difference, whether you date in church or slide in the DMs.

Or in clubs, like the 2000s do.

Listen to me. It makes no difference.

Dating can be heaven or it can be hell.

As you can see, dating is showing all of us flames. It has us in a choke hold.

We are seeing Flames, flames, flames

This is Lethu.

This is Lucky, her soul mate.

Lethu and Lucky are inseparable.

Do you see this?

...to try to keep a relationship when we think it's the right one.

You're yet to see.

My child, you must listen

Open your ears and listen

You must listen, my child

Eish.

Friend, I forgot. But I'm here, taking pictures for marketing.

So, can't you call one of the girls?

What? There's no reception there!

You know what? Leave it to me.

Come! Come!

Baby, is lunch still on track?

Relax, my love. The aunties are still preparing it.

Wait, are you running?

It's Amanda. She's done it again.

Calm down.

It is perfect, my love.

The Jamas are hard to please

but I'm sure they'll use you for their wedding.

Don't jinx it.

Greetings. Please follow me. I'll show you to your seats.

This way.

Come here.

Look at me. Please look at me.

Do you need water?

Please calm down.

Thank you.

You always amaze me, my love.

- Really? - You're incredible. This is incredible.

I am proud of you, you hear me?

I love you.

I love you too.

I told Sizwe that once you use the services of my Lethukhanya,

he wouldn't want to use anyone else's services for his wedding.

This is an extraordinary event.

Well, your sister's umemulo is one thing,

but a wedding is something else.

Especially a Jama wedding.

I think Lethu has more than proven herself today, Ma.

I won't disappoint you, Mrs. Jama.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Get ready to start working.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

- Hallelujah, ladies. Hallelujah, brethren. - Hallelujah.

Since she has risen to the ranks of married women,

we are giving her the uniform.

Now, a relationship, like everything else in this world...

Right at the top of the food chain is the married woman.

Respected and revered.

But one thing about relationships...

Increase my faith

And accept me as I am

And accept me as I am With everything I have

- You know what, my love? - Yes, my love?

I've never seen a coming of age ceremony that beautiful.

You're just saying that.

You're good at your work!

Thank you.

But none of that would've been possible without your help.

You know that, right?

Really?

My love. Come here.

There's something on my mind.

Yes.

You would do an even better job without Amanda.

No!

Lucky. Don't start, Lucky.

- No. - Please leave my friend alone.

No, my love. On top that, she doesn't do much.

Themba! Themba!

MaBrr.

My God!

Yes, my darling.

- Themba! - My darling?

I'll ask once and only once!

Please don't lie to me.

Whose panties are these?

Whose are they?

- They aren't yours? - Do these look like mine?

- Baby, please calm down. - I must calm down?

Tell me how a pair of panties that don't belong to me

made their way into our dirty laundry.

- I don't know. - You don't know?

I don't know, baby. Maybe they blew off the neighbor's line.

Could they be MaNgcobo's?

Themba. Themba!

Themba!

You have slept with MaNgcobo?

- No, I didn't. - You know what her panties look like.

- Baby, calm down. - Do you know what your problem is?

You do not respect me! You don't, Themba!

But, baby, how can you say that?

You're even holding it! Do you like it, Themba?

Stand right here. Do not go anywhere.

I want you to stand here. Today you'll know who I am.

Baby, come back so that we can talk. MaBrr.

- Yes. You were saying? - Bridget, what are you doing?

- I'm sorry. - Themba!

- You're sorry? Themba! - Stop it! I'm sorry.

- Calm down! - Don't you dare tell me to calm down!

I'm really sorry, baby!

Never set foot in my house again. Do you hear me?

- Ever! - MaBrr, I'm sorry!

Ew.

- Brother. - Hey, brother.

Please come talk to Bridget on my behalf. She only listens to you.

I'm in trouble. Please, dude.

Sure, we're coming.

No. And as for you... You're very lucky!

I'll chop your dick off.

He's sorry. He's so sorry.

I don't deserve this.

Of course not. You're very pretty.

You don't deserve any of this. I agree with you.

Why can't he be more like you?

How's that so hard?

I'm begging you. Please give me the machete.

- No. - You'll end up hurting each other.

Obviously I want to hurt him.

I can't afford to lose MaBrr.

We have a good thing going on.

Okay, then. Take it.

Thank you, thank you, MaBrr.

Go and talk to him.

There he comes.

- Do you see what you've put us through? - Brother.

Here's the machete.

She says you can come back.

Thanks, brother.

The problem is that you're thanking me now,

but you're still going to do it again.

No, brother. I won't, brother.

- Okay, see you then. - Sharp, brother.

How long do you think before you get another call?

We should be able to make it home at least... I think.

You think?

- That's good to hear. - Why?

Because I've been thinking about getting you home all day.

- Who? Me? - Yes, you.

Let's go.

What are you doing?

Come inside.

- Thank you, my love. - Ah, stop it.

- I love you. - Ah, stop it.

- I love you, my love. - No!

I love you so much.

- I love you too. - You love me?

I love you.

I love you.

Wait, baby. Where are you going?

Amanda?

I'm sorry, guys.

- What are you doing? - What's going on?

Guys, I'm sorry to wake you.

Amanda, what are you doing?

Friend, I'm sorry.

Wait, how did you get in?

Friend, I fucked up.

I forgot to place the order for the Kunene baby shower.

- The cake? - And the bakery can't do it.

But how did you get inside our house?

I called everyone.

So, I thought I'd make it myself but my oven hasn't worked since I moved in.

- How did she get in? - You promised that you can handle this.

- I know, friend. - I'm gonna go bathe.

That's why I was trying to bake it.

- You don't bake! - I know.

Okay, wait.

Let me think.

You gave her a key to our house!

I told you to fire her.

She's my best friend.

She means well, my love.

Okay, the baby shower is this afternoon. What am I going to do?

- You know? - What?

Rather than buying a full cake,

it's better to buy cupcakes that spell her name.

And take our key back!

We can't go on like this.

Friend, I'm sorry.

Let me take you out for a few drinks.

I don't know about that.

I think I'm going to head straight home.

Lucky said he has a surprise for me.

No, friend. Come on.

- What's the matter now? - Don't let Lucky come between us.

This has nothing to do with him.

I heard what he said this morning.

Okay. Please, let's leave this conversation.

I know he says I'm a bad influence,

but girl... He slows you down. I'm really worried about you.

There's no need to worry.

He won't even let you go out with your friends.

Amanda.

I like to go straight home.

I like hanging out with my man.

It's not a punishment.

Let me go check on the client.

Greetings.

My love, please make me a man among men,

and agree to marry me.

I don't think I've met any woman

in my life that matches Lethukhanya.

She can take a house and change it into a home.

When I'm with you, my love,

I feel a comforting warmth...

I feel your love and I see it, my love.

I don't see my future without Lethukhanya.

Every day I spend on this earth is dedicated to making you happy

and loving you, my love.

Do you hear me?

I do.

Thank you very much that you were able to make it

to our engagement celebration.

And I'd like to thank you, my love...

- I love you, my love. - I love you too.

Your brother.

Let me go have a word with him.

Psst! Come, come, come here.

Oh, my God.

- He has a keen eye. - Discerning.

Thank you on his behalf.

Just wait until I show off at the high school reunion.

As you should.

You get my point. Admire this!

- Congratulations. - Thank you, my friend.

Themba! Themba!

- Hey, MaBrr. - Where is he?

Where is he?

Do you know how you drive me wild?

And I've been watching you.

I am joking. Let's do this.

Enter your number here, so I can show you how serious I am.

I'm delighted... to see you.

- Delighted to see me? You? - Yeah.

Lucky?

Y'all are having a party. Yet, you didn't invite me?

Us? No way. How could I throw such a big party and not invite you?

Maybe Themba forgot to tell you.

Themba forgot to tell me?

- Where is he? - MaBrr.

Themba? Your wife is here and she's looking for you.

Eish. Eish, eish, eish.

Let's stop here for now, we'll resume later.

Where's my wife?

She's downstairs.

Eish.

Thanks for looking out for me, my sister.

Themba.

Eish. Eish, eish, eish.

Before I forget. Welcome to our family. Sharp.

Themba! No!

Themba, you're so evil.

Themba!

You're hiding in a fish tank?

Themba! Them...

You were trying to get my attention.

Well it worked.

No, I want to check the calls I missed. When did you call me?

- No, but there is no need. - No, I want to see them.

If my man was calling me, I need to check what is going on.

My love, leave it. I'm just glad you're here. Lethu and Lucky were boring me.

They're so boring, my love.

But now that you're here, the party begins.

Hey, you!

I even looked for you in the fish tank.

No ways! Fish tank?

My love.

My love.

- Yes, my love. - Is everything okay?

I'm relieved now.

I'm so happy that you're nothing like your brother.

Babes, not to disturb. Anyway...

So, the girls are thinking of going to a salsa social just to party a little.

I think I'm going to go home with my man.

It's for the last time.

Next time, friend. I promise you.

I suppose if I had a man, I'd be going home with him too.

- Bye, guys. Behave yourselves. - Sharp.

Go well.

Can I also have my share?

You want...

So, tell me, friend. Are you really doing this, marrying Lucky?

I don't need your negativity today.

Can we focus on the Jama wedding, please?

I do not want any slipups, Amanda.

Nothing, just a UTI. I'm going to the gynae today.

Then when I come back, we'll go see the first venue.

If we get this right, we can make this. I'm already imagining it.

When they talk about the boss, they'll be talking about you, my friend.

You are best at what you do.

Thank you.

How are things?

All is well.

And something else happened.

Lethu.

He proposed.

Shame, my Lucky. My love.

I wish you every happiness.

Thank you. Thank you, Doctor.

You were worried that you may have a UTI.

And I have your results here.

When we analyzed them, we found that you do not have it.

Then what is it?

There's no need to be overly concerned,

but it can be dealt with very easily and cleared in a few days.

But your results show that you have chlamydia.

What?

Yes.

I will prescribe antibiotics.

Chlamydia is an STI.

Yes, it is.

But it's nothing to be embarrassed about.

It's common in women too.

Is there any other way to get it?

Other than sex? No, there isn't.

I'll write you a prescription for antibiotics,

to be taken over the next seven days...

I have chlamydia.

...so that you can start your marriage on a healthy note.

But men. That's why they disgust me.

...all is in order,

a man will find a way to ruin things.

Look how hurt she is.

You can see that men are against our peace.

Eish, men!

Come here.

Lethu? Why are you hitting me?

Just tell me who.

I have chlamydia, Lucky!

I already have it.

I haven't been with anyone but you

since we started dating three years ago.

Please.

Just be honest with me.

I deserve that much.

Please.

Okay.

Okay, my love. It happened once.

But it was just once.

Who?

- You don't know her. - Who?

Lethu, I swear you don't know her.

I didn't mean to hurt you.

Don't lie to me.

I swear, it was just once, one stupid time...

You had sex with her without a condom?

We had been drinking, I wasn't thinking. I am sorry.

Lucky, I have chlamydia.

In other words, it's all been a lie?

- I've just been fooling myself? - No.

No, my love, of course not. I was the fool.

Please, don't ever say that again. You hear me?

I can't believe you did this.

To me, to us.

I'm sorry, baby.

- I'm very sorry. - Please don't touch me.

Lethu, please... Please listen to me, my love.

What is wrong now, baby?

Who's Mbali? Pinky? Lindi? Sne?

Anele? Portia? Thembi?

It's too late for that, Lucky!

Please give me a chance to explain.

There is nothing to explain.

You said it was one mistake once.

- So, who are all these women? - A mistake...

You are disgusting!

Ew.

- What is going on now? - Hey! Get out, Lucky!

I am not playing!

I said, get out!

Get out! Fuck off!

Stop that man!

Come here!

Come here!

Stop him!

Fuck off!

- Fuck you! - Stop him!

- Fuck you! - Stop him!

- Fuck you! - Stop him!

- Stop him! - We will get you!

Leave him!

Oh God!

Leave him!

Guys, I tell you every day.

No matter how fast you run! Just look at Themba now!

Themba, your shenanigans!

How can I help you, sister?

We are seeing shocking things. Here you go.

Time is slipping away.

Why are we here?

Please allow me to go and call Lethu.

Lethu.

Maybe the taxis are running slow or she is stuck in traffic.

But don't be hard on the poor girl.

I'm sure she has an explanation.

I don't like excuses.

Mrs. Nkosi.

Ma, calm down a bit. I'm sure Lethu is on the way.

- Right? Lethu is on the way. - Yes.

And don't forget. This may be your marriage...

No, girl! No!

What's your problem?

I stopped them at the door as they were leaving.

They were already leaving.

- How do I look? Am I all right? - You're fine, friend, let's go!

Oh, my dear.

Themba, please tell me, my love.

Your dignity, Themba?

Let's forget about me,

because I understand that you don't care about me.

But what about you? Baby?

Your dignity, the family's dignity, Themba.

- Please bring me more ice. - Never.

I won't be bringing you ice. Don't ask that of me.

Imagine being beaten up by schoolboys, Themba.

Please, Bridget, just give me some space.

No! I won't be giving you any space, my dear.

Listen, I'm not done with you yet!

Don't you ever get tired of your disgusting behavior?

With you being bruised and beaten up like this.

Aren't you ashamed, Themba?

Well done! Themba, from kwaMashu.

You never stop shocking me. You hear me?

My love from kwaMashu, who got beaten up by kids.

Poor thing.

Let me get the door for you.

That could've gone better.

I'm not feeling well.

I feel sick.

At least they didn't fire us, friend.

Friend, I don't think I can do this.

What do you mean? We still have the gig of the century.

You know what? Fuck Lucky! He almost cost us this job.

Guess what I planned?

- What? - You and I are going out tonight.

- We are going to party. - No, no ways, Amanda.

- I don't know. - Just loosen up,

relax a bit and party tonight.

I should have hidden my phone.

As for you...

All these years you were scolding me.

Meanwhile, you were up to the same shit.

Your situation is different from mine.

- It is different. - How is it different?

I still have my dignity.

But not your woman.

I can't lose her.

I can't imagine my life without Lethu.

I'm nothing without her.

I've never met anyone like her.

I have to get her back.

I need to find a way to win her back.

I've never seen her look at me like that. I need to change.

For real, this time.

Unbelievable.

That's what happens, I'm telling you.

Don't you dare say that, Lucky. You hear me?

Of course I'm ignoring your calls.

I mean, how dare you add me to a broadcast list of your bitches? Me?

Are you a cheater?

Do you cheat?

Do you have a girlfriend?

Because if you do have a girlfriend,

you would have to tell her, because it is rough out here.

You know what?

My friend's life right now is great without you.

She is doing fine without you.

She has moved on, I suggest you do the same.

You know, I did everything accordingly.

But maybe you and I could...

Hey! No! Amanda!

No, no, no.

You said we were going out to drink, have fun, "fuck him, fuck him."

But now you are on your phone?

- Yes. - All night?

I'm sorry, friend. It's just...

It's just what?

I'm back.

Shots?

Let's go.

No, I'm joking.

Does your girlfriend know that you are here?

Fortunately, I don't have a girlfriend.

Since we are getting to know each other,

I should let you know that I have chlamydia,

the STD.

Now, if you slip up and choose to trust men,

chances are you'll get chlamydia too.

Vuyo?

Be careful, brother. You might also have it.

Amanda, did you check for chlamydia?

I am trying to help you.

I am telling you. Watch out.

Let's go, friend.

We do not want to sleep at home

What are you doing here?

Can we talk please, Lethu?

You are not serious.

Fine. She is all yours.

Friend, here are your keys.

You will be fine.

My bag?

You will get it tomorrow.

Baby, I can't stand this anymore.

I miss you, my love.

Do you hear me?

To deliver us

Eternal life

Maybe, as we are here, beloved. Someone is enslaved.

Someone is bound by the chains of sin.

Jesus says we must bring everything to Him.

Brethren.

I am struggling with a spirit of fornication.

Ah.

Come, my son.

I can't stop it.

- Come, my child. - I can't keep it in my pants.

I want to change.

Let me invite you, brethren.

Come, let's pray for this young man.

Kneel, my child. Come, son.

Let's hand it over to God.

Jesus, the Son of God, says,

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest."

Depart, spirit of fornication!

- Spirit of cheating... - Depart!

- Depart! Depart! - Brethren,

- let's pray for this child. - Depart! Depart!

I curse you, malevolent spirit.

- Depart! Depart! Depart! - Depart!

- Depart! - Leave this child alone!

Depart, bad spirit!

Depart! Depart!

Depart!

Set me free, Lord!

Set me free, Lord! Set me free.

Lucky, at this point we're just going around in circles.

That's why I continue to apologize.

Sleeping with one girl...

Two, three maybe.

But 17?

Seventeen girls in the last six months.

That's not a mistake. That's a problem.

Lethu. I know that.

And this act of pretending to be sad, please stop it!

Be honest.

I love you.

Please listen to me.

Okay?

I love you, Lethu. More than I have ever loved anyone.

But my love, I just...

The thought of only having sex with you for the rest of my life...

What do you mean?

I mean, I don't think I'm cut out for monogamy

for the rest of my life.

I love you, Lethukhanya, and I want to have a future with you.

Have kids with you, my love.

But?

But to only sleep with you for the rest of my life for that to happen?

Think about it, my love.

So, what? You're a polygamist?

No, my love. I don't want polygamy.

I don't want many wives. I don't even want other girlfriends.

I only want you.

I just need to be able to have sex with other people now and again too.

And come back home, and still have us be okay.

I can't.

Please listen to me.

There is no one I have loved more than you in my life.

All those other women are just...

They are just warm bodies to scratch an itch. Okay?

You're the one who wanted the truth, and that's what I'm giving you.

Please say something, baby.

I have to go.

I can't think right now.

Lethu, listen.

My child.

Hey.

It's okay. You're home now.

Let's go inside.

- Themba. - Yes?

Did you mean what you said at church today?

Which is?

That you're really going to change.

The way you were hitting me...

If you didn't beat sense into me then, nothing ever will.

- I'm serious, Themba. - So am I, my love.

I will change.

For real.

I promise.

Geez.

- I am sorry, Gogo. - My child...

what is wrong?

Gogo, I am thinking about this situation with Lucky.

- Goodness. - I would've understood if it was one girl.

But there are about twenty.

My child.

How can I be with someone who needs to be with other people?

I can't.

It's going to be okay, my child.

I don't think so, Gogo.

You know what, please eat.

I made it just the way you like it.

Please eat, my child.

Thank you.

Have some sugar.

I made a mess of things.

I really messed up.

You know, my brother,

let me be honest with you.

Honesty is never the way to go.

What do you mean now?

Deny, deny, deny. It's the only way your relationship can survive.

No, that's not right.

The only thing I need to do is to be better, Themba.

It's not that easy. It's hard.

Take me for instance. I am living proof.

- Now you are lying to me. - No, I am being honest, bro.

I'm done with all that nonsense, and I don't miss the stress.

Hi, more refill?

Hey.

I arrived right on time.

Let me take your empty bottles.

There's the apple of my eye.

Ah, stop it.

Sure, Lucky.

And then? What's wrong?

Still no word?

Yes.

Nothing.

She'll come around.

And she will forgive you. I know.

Be strong.

And what about you, baby?

Any plans today?

What's happening?

None. Just hanging out with my family.

That is my brother...

and my sweetheart.

All right then, boys. Take care.

Sharp, MaBrr.

You are so good, God

Tell me, bro.

You're serious about this change?

I told you, bro.

I saw the light.

Hello, Lethu.

Hello.

Hello.

- How are you, my child? - I'm well. How are you?

We are well too.

Your granny told us you were visiting.

We are so happy to see you.

Just look at her, MaCele.

She is such a beauty.

Thank you.

So, tell us,

where is that handsome man of yours?

I heard he got you a ring, one that is refined.

But listen here, my child, you must tell him...

that is not the right way of doing things.

What he must do is send his uncles

to bring lobola cows here.

Not what you guys are doing.

Of course.

With all that being said, MaCele, we are very proud of you, Lethu.

We are all so proud of you.

And what makes us even more happy, is that soon you will be someone's wife.

Even those who were after you, have lost.

You are getting married.

Lethu, my child, let's not disturb you. Where is your granny?

She is inside.

- Thank you. Good. - Let's go in and see her.

- Thank you. - Carry on with your chores.

Yes.

Tell me, how would you tell those old grannies

that your prize gave you chlamydia?

Chlamydia? Wow.

Please, Lethu...

I know that, right now, you don't want to speak to me.

You want nothing to do with me, but...

I just wanted to make sure that you are okay.

So, please text me or send me an e-mail, my love.

So that I know that you are okay.

Okay.

You look terrible.

Not to worry.

I'm here to make you feel better.

Please stop it.

Have you heard from Lethu?

I am sure she is okay where she is.

I don't want us to talk about her right now.

No, please stop.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, I can't.

What's wrong with you?

I'm heartbroken, Amanda. What do you think?

Why are you even here?

I don't understand. What is the big deal here?

It's not like we've never done this before while you were still with her.

Why stop now that she is gone?

Because I don't want to, Amanda.

I don't want to.

- Please... - I miss Lethu.

I want her.

Why wasn't it me?

What does she have that I don't?

Stop it. You know it's not like that.

How is it then?

You are marrying her now?

I feel comfortable when I'm with Lethu.

A warm home. Who wouldn't want that?

And what am I, Lucky?

What am I?

A habit you never quite kicked?

I thought this is what you wanted.

I want you.

That's why I am still here.

Whoa, whoa, stop.

- Please, baby. - Amanda, get off!

Get off, bro.

What is wrong with you?

Please leave.

- But, Lucky, I have stopped. - Get out, Amanda.

Please leave. I want to be alone.

Please leave.

You know what, Lucky?

I should have left you the day you gave me chlamydia.

Do you love Lucky?

Yes, Gogo. I do.

Do you think he would be a great father?

I think so.

Does he make you happy?

He does.

He did.

It's just that I cannot imagine my life without him.

I don't know.

You know, my child,

if you leave your man because he cheats, you are no different from a person

who migrates from their country because it rains and seeks refuge elsewhere.

It rains everywhere, my child.

Men cheat, Lethu.

They fornicate.

Don't cheat yourself because of it.

I hope you understand me, my child.

Yes, Gogo, I do.

You see, my child, I love it when you visit.

But this is not a place to hide.

Let me help you, Gogo.

- No. - Are you going to manage?

- It is dry. It's not too heavy. - Okay.

Lethu.

I wasn't expecting you...

How is everything? Are you okay?

Lucky, I don't want to throw away what we spent so long building.

Me neither.

I agree with you, my love. I don't want that to happen.

You hurt me, Lucky.

I know. I'm sorry.

It hurt to hear you say those things.

But I asked you to be honest...

and I can't hold your honesty against you.

If you need to sleep with other women, okay then.

I must have misheard. What did you say, baby?

It's clearly something you need.

My love...

I don't deserve you, baby.

I don't deserve you, my love.

So...

We can open the relationship.

We can see other people, but casually.

Okay, let's take a step back.

What do you mean, "we"?

By "we" do you mean you would be seeing other people too?

Yes, if we are open.

Can I ask you something, Lethu?

Why? Don't I make you happy?

Are you not happy?

Why would you want to see other people?

In other words, it is fine for you to be out in the streets...

but I should what?

Sit at home, waiting for you to return from all your women?

- No, that's not what I am saying. - Then what?

The thought of you, Lethu, with another man on top of you!

Now you know how I feel.

I'm sorry.

Okay?

I'm sorry.

Of course if I am going to see other people,

you are also allowed to see other people.

I was an idiot.

Please forgive me.

So, no dating or sleeping with anyone either of us knows.

And we keep it respectful.

At all times.

Yes. Of course. I'm sorry.

Okay?

Say it.

We respect each other.

We are honest at all times.

And we do not have sex with anyone either of us knows.

I love you.

I love you too.

Come here.

Come here.

No way, friend.

But, guys, what did I expect from a guy from Jo'burg?

It serves you right.

Yeah.

What were you expecting?

Stop it, you guys.

I am sorry to interrupt you, ladies.

- My love... - Yes, love.

A moment, please.

Excuse me, ladies, but continue with the conversation.

Don't worry.

What's wrong?

I just wanted to check how long your friends are going to be here.

Excuse me?

No, I don't have a problem.

It's just that I thought we could watch the game together.

Man. Why don't you watch it at the tavern?

My love, you heard what the pastor said:

If you don't want to be tempted, do not go seeking out temptation.

Right.

Okay, then.

Listen, baby, go to the bedroom and watch it on the phone

- and I will join you shortly. - Eish, my love...

I don't have data.

Come on, Themba.

Okay, baby, don't worry about me. Go and enjoy yourself with your friends.

I'll be right here when you are done. I'll put it on the radio.

Okay, baby, you do that.

Themba! In front of people!

However, can a leopard truly change its spots?

We don't know.

We will see.

Must be nice to be in love.

Please, stop it.

Come on, Bridget.

I remember when Themba was always on the move. Impossible to pin down.

But now, he can't stand being away from you.

Unbelievable.

Please help me. Let us in on your secret.

- He is yours. - Goodness!

I'm dying.

- Guys, I'm dying. - How?

Listen, he is always around now. He hardly goes anywhere anymore.

- I hate it! I never thought I'd say it... - No way.

...but I miss the old Themba.

- What do you mean? - I miss him. You don't understand.

Guys, listen, ever since he was beat up by those kids, he turned over a new leaf.

I am telling you. He is a new person. He is always here.

I want to kill him now.

I'm suffocating. It's like he's my shadow now.

No, no...

It's unbelievable. People would be shocked to hear this.

Your relationship is beautiful.

Listen, friend, I guess they aren't lying when they say,

"Cheating builds one's home."

No!

There you go!

You are too forward.

It does, my sister.

Unbelievable.

No, that's nonsense.

I am actually shocked by you. I certainly couldn't do it.

Okay, ladies, I know it's unconventional, but it's working for us.

I think.

I think you are doing too much.

What if he finds a cake he likes more than yours?

Girl, there are too many problems in this world.

But my cake is not one of them.

And I know how to serve it.

But you don't know what other women out there are doing.

If my man told me he wanted to fuck other people,

I'd wish the earth would swallow me whole and let me die.

Okay, before all of that happens, get a man first.

Friend. You can see that this is nonsense.

Hang on.

What if you find someone who lays it down better than Lucky ever could.

I don't think that will happen.

We love each other.

But on a serious note...

That's where the difference is. We are in love.

Plus, the man...

Can we drop the subject?

Bye with your jealousy.

Okay, can I make a toast.

Yes.

The problem is that you went to a private school.

What you are telling me right now is not helping either of us.

I'm serious. Befriending whites ruined you.

What was wrong with getting what you need the way we all do?

Quietly and on the side?

No.

No, I tried it, and I got caught, remember?

We get caught. We apologize. Say it won't happen again and then be more careful.

Wait.

MaBrr told me that you always follow her.

You are always by her side. So, when do you get time to cheat?

There is more than enough time in the day, bro.

Where there's a will, there's a way. And now she doesn't suspect a thing.

No, that's depressing, bro.

What's depressing is this weird shit you've got going on.

Which is?

Telling your woman you are sleeping with other women.

Yes, it works for us.

And she sleeps with other men?

Of course not.

I can't believe she's okay with it.

Some of us are dating modern women.

You hear me?

And it doesn't bother you?

What?

That she doesn't care that you're screwing around.

No.

No, bro.

When a woman doesn't even care who you are sleeping with,

it sounds like she doesn't love you anymore.

But we all know that Lethu loves me, and she cares about me.

Lethu has all the power. That's why we have to cheat on them.

Just to make sure they still love you, that they still care.

Nope. That's not it, bro.

You! Don't say I didn't warn you.

You'll remember my words.

You will. You will call me.

You will call me, bro. You will call me.

But, friend, I thought everything was going well.

I know it's what we agreed to, but I'm not coping.

Is there something wrong with me?

I just want to be with him alone, Amanda.

Why doesn't he want to be with just me?

Friend, is it really worth it to be in this relationship

if this is the price you're gonna be paying?

As much as this hurts, it would hurt more to be...

without my Lucky.

Forget about Lucky.

Isn't this your open relationship too?

Go out and meet people.

Instead of letting your life come to a standstill,

waiting for Lucky to come home.

Who knows who you might meet out there?

I don't want to lie to you. I saw flames.

I was really seeing flames, but...

I don't know, I am fine now.

I had a word with Amanda, and she gave me some great advice,

and opened my eyes to see past my insecurities.

There is no need for me

to keep waiting for Lucky at home while he is busy with his whores.

I, too, can go out and live my life.

So, I am dancing again.

I am going on dates, doing the things I enjoy.

I get to reveal who I truly am.

My true self.

Please stay a bit.

Spend time with me.

Please, baby. Please stay a bit.

I hope you haven't forgotten, Amanda, what this is.

I thought you were in an open relationship now.

Yes, but not between you and me.

My agreement with Lethu was that we won't sleep with people we know.

Are you not Lethu's friend?

Are you not her fiancé?

I thought we are past that.

Hence why I don't think it's a good idea.

You'll bend over backwards to keep Lethu.

But I ask for a tiny bit of consideration,

for you to just hang out and spend time with me,

and now this is a bad idea?

Come on, Lucky, it's been years that we've been doing this.

Don't I deserve more?

I think it's best that I go.

Okay?

Baby, baby, please.

Please don't leave.

We had an agreement, Amanda.

But clearly, you fail to stick to it.

My focus right now is to make things work with Lethu.

Lucky, where are you going? I am still talking to you.

Lucky, where are you going? I am talking to you.

Fuck off!

- Thank you. Go well. - All right.

- Sure. - Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

I wasn't expecting you home so soon.

Must be nice.

Did you have sex with him?

What happened to what we agreed on?

That we will respect each other?

What?

There is nothing that you want to say now?

All this time I thought I was the problem. It's Lucky who is problematic.

Only to find that you were waiting for an opportunity

to spread your legs for all of Durban.

Why are you talking to me like this?

Have you lost your mind?

Maybe I have.

Thinking I can spend the rest of my life dating a whore.

Look.

How do you think these crates got up here?

So you mean you two aren't...

You think I'm a whore, Lucky?

No, no. No, my love...

No, Lucky.

This was your idea.

Now you talk to me in any way you want? Goodness!

Goodness!

Wait. I am sorry, okay?

- You said I was a whore. - I know.

I wasn't thinking, my love.

Put yourself in my shoes. What would you think?

Let's forget about this, please. I am sorry, my love.

Okay?

So, you're really going on this date?

We're in an open relationship, Lucky.

Yes, but...

I just want to check that we're good.

Okay?

You're not doing this because you're still mad at me?

Lucky, we're fine.

I'm doing what people in an open relationship do.

This is what you wanted, right?

- Yes, I just... - So, then I don't think

there's a need for us to keep talking about it.

I'll see you later then.

What's going on with you?

You are in an open relationship.

This is part of it.

Okay, you get along, he is cute, you like him...

Let's go.

Never mind the fact you haven't seen another man's dick in three years.

We got this.

Let's go.

Back so soon?

I missed you.

- Missed who? - You.

Come.

Come dance with me.

I'm sorry about earlier.

I know.

I can't wait to make you my wife.

Start a family with you.

Begin the rest of our life.

- Really? - Really.

Baby? What's wrong?

Are you okay?

You okay?

No, I'm fine.

I am just thinking about the wedding.

What wedding?

Our wedding?

No, the Jamas'.

Are you sure you are fine?

Yes, I'm good.

Yes.

Come here.

Themba!

Themba!

Stop ignoring me, Themba!

Goodness!

Hey.

Hey.

Who the hell are you?

What are you doing at my house? And what is my husband's name doing in your mouth?

His name is not the only thing that's been in my mouth.

What?

Hey! Don't test me. I don't play with children.

- Tell her, Themba! - My love, let's go back inside.

Inside for what?

My goodness. You, talk.

Why haven't you answered my calls?

Why haven't you been answering my calls?

Hey! Themba?

Who is this bitch? And what is she doing yelling outside my house?

I don't know her, baby.

- You don't? - I don't.

You don't know me? Last night you did.

What did you just say?

- Themba! - Why did you come here?

- Themba! - Why did you come here?

- Themba! - Why did you come here?

- Themba! - Hit her, baby! Hit her!

- Themba! - Why did you come here?

- Themba! - Hit her, baby!

- Themba! - Why did you come here?

You are letting her hit me?

Why did you come here?

You! What is your problem, Themba? What is your problem?

- I don't know that person. - You don't know her?

- Leave me alone. - I am sorry, MaBrr, please don't leave me.

I'm not going anywhere. You think I'd let that whore win?

She and all other whores would be happy. I will not do that, do you hear me?

What are you looking at?

Hey, what are you doing?

Don't you dare do that.

Don't let me start telling you your business one by one.

And what you, you idiot, are up to.

Stand up, my husband.

Don't look at my husband.

Let go of me!

I am sorry.

I will never do it again.

I will never do it again. I am really sorry, MaBrr.

- You are full of nonsense! - I'm sorry!

My brother, please take this chair.

Please add more flowers over there.

Yes?

Okay, champagne is that side. Please get rid of this.

Cutlery. Fork on the left and knife on the right, please.

Can one of you please unpack the chairs.

Please clean the glasses. Okay?

Is everything okay?

It's all so beautiful.

I'm not asking about the wedding, Mayi.

I'm asking about you.

I'm fine.

Bride jitters are completely normal.

Relax.

You are beautiful.

How do you know

if you're making the right choice?

You have to let your heart guide you.

Ask yourself...

I think this day makes everyone happy.

We thank God for this wonderful ceremony.

I just can't stay away from you.

That's because no one knows how to do the things the way I do.

My love.

Lethu, can I...

Can I explain?

It's not what you are thinking, baby.

Lethu, friend, I am sorry, but...

but you were bound to find out.

Please...

I need you to listen very carefully,

because I don't have much time.

We are done.

You are exactly like your brother.

No, you are worse.

Themba knows what he is and he doesn't hide it.

You are a snake.

You acted like you wanted boundaries so you could protect our relationship,

but you only wanted to know where the boundary was so you could break it.

You don't need to sleep with other women.

You need to cheat because you are a cheater.

I am done.

I am done shrinking myself, making myself small...

I still have a lot to live for.

A bright life. And big.

You are not welcome anywhere near it.

- Lethu... - And you are fired.

Not only are you a terrible assistant...

You two deserve each other.

Shame, congratulations.

You deserve each other.

- Can we talk? - No.

Yes?

I'm on the move.

Meet me at the bar so that we can get things rolling for the cocktail hour.

- Cocktails? - Yes.

Please don't do this. Lethu?

Baby, please let's talk.

Why do you keep following her? I'm right here!

Chile.

I couldn't hold back when I saw things I'd never imagined.

But what can we say? It felt like stepping into a whirlwind.

But still, man, some things never change.

No. One thing about relationships:

Listen, I know that growing up, we were taught about endurance.

But you can't withstand everything.

It's just letting go.

Sometimes, you have to put yourself first.

No, man. Put yourself first.