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Now here is Thoko Duma.

An overachiever from a very young age.

Beauty-queen extraordinaire.

There is no title
that Thoko hasn't achieved.

Big or small, she always comes out on top.

A proud UKZN graduate,

and the reigning queer Miss South Africa.

But one thing about Thoko, man,
she doesn't know how to take an "L."

Be it loss or love, she can't handle it.

Welcome, all,
to the hottest city in South Africa,

the city of Durban.

The city that never sleeps.

Oh, man, the warmest place to be.

What a beautiful song by Trompies

welcoming you to the Felix Hlophe Show.

I'll introduce our guest
and highlight the theme for today.

And this special guest
has been pushing a passion.

A beauty queen that we love.

Thoko Duma. Miss South Africa.
Our favorite one.

A warm welcome to our show.

Thank you, Felix.

You're also our first
openly lesbian Miss South Africa.

- Yes.
- So you're a first.

An actual pioneer right now.

I mean, you were a clear favorite.

We all thought you were going
to win the crown

- at the big international Miss Universe.
- Yeah.

Next thing… What happened?

Felix, are you saying you did not
get a chance to watch the show, hey?

It's not the same. I watched it.

But, hey, I was viewing from the outside.
You were in it.

So you were privy to things we are not.
We are not backstage.

So I want the juicy bits, you know.

The things that they don't show.

I mean, there you were next to Miss Kenya.

We thought that you were going to win.
Then, boom! Number two.

Miss Universe is Kenya!

How did that make you feel?
Tell us about that, please.

I mean, I was disappointed, for sure.

So, in other words, you're saying,

actually it's you
who should've been Miss Universe?

Yeah. Yeah, Felix,
that's exactly what I'm saying.

'Cause the crown that day
should've been me.

- Okay, go on.
- I was so far ahead of the competition,

but we know that means nothing.

You know there's many reasons why
the best candidate won't win the crown.

But now, what do you mean, Thoko?

What I mean is I wasn't willing
to open my legs to win the crown.

A bomb just dropped.

Are you saying that to get the crown,
Miss Kenya did the deed?

- With a judge, Felix.
- No way.

They flipped her over
like a piece of chicken from Nando's,

and then they gave her my crown.

Actually, she stole it.

Well, there you have it.
You heard it first right here on the show.

Stay with us. Don't go away.

We're going to turn the heat up a notch
when we return.

Make sure you stay tuned.

You're in the mix.

T, you can't make an accusation like that.

I mean, really.

- Thoko!
- How bad is it?

- It's not good.
- Miss South Africa, Thoko. How are you?

- A comment for my YouTube channel, please?
- We're fine, thank you.

- I'm asking. Please?
- Please, no comment.

- Please, Thoko, you look so beautiful.
- Get in the car, T.

Okay, can I ask? Did they also offer
for you to sleep with the judge?

Hey, lady, no comment, okay?

Please tell me what happened.

- Just some details.
- Can I close the door?

- Just-- You're hurting me.
- Okay, I'm closing the door.

Why are you like this?

Hey, my word.
How rude is Miss South Africa?

You see, this is exactly what happens

when you start flying
too close to the sun.

Life will find a way to humble you.

And let me tell you, my friend,
the timeline, it never forgets.

I studied…

I'm born and raised here.

So, what's your hustle?

- I write.
- What do you write?

Novels.

They say that's an industry dying
little by little.

- Yeah, but--
- Why don't you try writing a movie?

- Well, I mean--
- With a movie, it just takes two hours

for you to get all the plot in.

But with a book, it takes forever
to read that thing.

Hey, listen, I've got a course
you can take on YouTube.

Thirteen-hour master class, see?
Over five weeks.

You'll be able to write an amazing
blockbuster to take you to fame.

I'll tell about it, okay?

But for now…

let me rush to the bathroom. I'll be back.

The course is amazing.

No ways, Mom. Never.

I know I'm not exactly Miss Congeniality,
but that guy!

Why? He's such a loser!

I don't think
you should be calling names right now.

You are in no position to say "loser"--

Mom, he wouldn't even let me
say a single word.

- He just ignored me.
- Are you sure that could he even hear you?

- Wow.
- Because you're always whispering.

Everything you say is always low.

- Just like this.
- Ma!

Just trying to assist.

You know, like,
the thing I don't understand, right,

is that, like, you just saw that guy,
then you decide on the spot,

"This young man here
would be very fitting for my child."

Why?

So, have you dated?

Do you even know what dating is,

or the type of person
that you want to date?

How should I know what your type is?

- "That's my type. No, that's not"--
- Yeah, Mom, but it's not my type!

My girl.

I just don't want you
to die alone one day, my darling.

I can figure it out myself.

How's the book coming along, baby?

Oh, my word.

No. My problems are a million and one.

It's not.

Usually, all the words
just pop out easily,

like, pouring from me,

but right now, I've just, like…
I've hit a block.

You don't think it's because you're
writing about something you haven't seen?

You don't know how it feels
or what happens in it,

but you just keep on
bashing out the words.

I'm a writer. That's kind of the point.

I don't need to live the story
in order to know what to write, no.

- And that's why you need Jason.
- What?

I've heard he's even got
a YouTube channel online

- where he teaches people how to--
- Absolutely not.

Absolutely not.

Welcome to Durban,
known as the hottest city.

We've got another soulful Amapiano track
just before the 04:00 p.m. news.

Gosh, I'm coming.

You all right?

Yeah, but that's not okay.

I mean, to strip you of your title
and to take away your home.

Hey, no. When have you ever seen that?

Well,

apparently, I broke the code of the
South African Beauty Pageants Association.

So tell me,
what am I going to do now, my friend?

Something better.

It's okay.

We'll be able to figure something out
together, you'll see.

Yeah, well.

I'm grateful for you allowing me
to take the big room

- and you moving into the small room.
- Not at all.

- Listen. Really. Mi casa, su casa.
- Thank you.

- Got you.
- Breaking news.

Miss South Africa gets stripped
of her title…

- What are they saying now?
- Wait.

The crown that day should've been me.

They flipped her over
like a piece of chicken from Nando's,

and then they gave her my crown.

Actually, she stole it.

I made one mistake.
How long will I be punished, Buhle?

It will pass, okay?

All of this will pass.

- Buhle.
- It's fine.

Well, as I said to you just now,

I'm just a simple guy, you know,

who likes to take pleasure
in the simple things too.

I hear you. I hear you, Lucky.

So…

what is the attraction about?

To you?

You want me to explain
what attracted me to you?

When you laugh like that now,

it's like nothing matters at all.

I feel like disappearing.

That's beautiful.

So…

When was your last relationship?

Relationship?

I'm still in one at the moment.

- I…
- Hey.

Don't be too concerned here.

My partner knows, you see.
And she won't disturb you and me now.

You know, right now
we just have to enjoy each other

then you and I…
we can go our separate ways.

Lucky, thank you,

but I don't think it's gonna work.

Wait, Nana.

I know this can be a lot to take in,
you know, and you haven't done it before.

But I know that we can do this.
It can work out great.

- What do you say?
- No, Lucky.

Thank you for your time.

You're leaving?
Nana, we haven't even eaten yet.

You okay?

- We need a win, B.
- We'll get it.

Uh-uh, we need to make one. As in, now.

What though? What are you thinking?

- Reality show.
- Oh, my God, Tho--

No, B, but listen. On a reality show,
we control the narrative.

- Okay.
- You know?

I mean, that will be tough.

Because you've also thrown in the towel?

Nah, it's just…

It's one thing to shop around
for a reality show

for Miss South Africa
during the year of her reign.

But we don't have that anymore.
So what's your selling point?

You! You're my manager, B!

I'm your manager, T, not a miracle worker.

Okay, so now
you're not throwing in the towel,

- but you've lost belief in me.
- No.

I'm just saying we'll figure it out, okay?

Okay.

- Where to?
- I'll show you.

Thank you.

So when you said, "I'll show you,"
you meant, "I'll show you a bookshop"?

No, I heard
that one of your favorite writers

- will be signing books here today.
- No!

- Yep.
- Liana?

She literally never makes any appearances.

For you, the whole world.

Look.

One of my faves.

- Lethu!
- Hi!

- You good?
- I'm good.

Hey, okay, so just listen.

I've warmed up the crowd.
The vibe is vibing.

And they're feeling ready
for the grand entrance

of the great Liana Ndlovu.

So, my friend, let's go.

But if I go down there, I'll drop dead.
I promise.

The people down there
want to see Liana Ndlovu.

A confident, sexy,
award-winning romance novelist.

What will they say when they see me?

A socially awkward, gawky, sweaty wreck.

Nana, people love Liana Ndlovu.

- They love her.
- Only when I write, Zweli!

Without my pen, I'm just poor Nana.

- I'm sorry, Zweli.
- Hey, it's okay. Come on.

- I can't.
- It's fine.

Jesus…

I got this.

Hey, I'm going to need you, man.

Ladies and gentlemen.

If I can please just have your attention?

Thank you.

So there's a bit of bad news.

So, Liana Ndlovu is, unfortunately,
not feeling well.

So she won't be able to make it.

But she would have really loved
to be here.

With that, unfortunately,
what that means is that

the book signing is… has been canceled.

I'm so sorry, but you know what?

You can stay. Let's all stay.
Enjoy the books.

We'll give out free coffee
from Black Books.

Sir, ma'am, please. Ma'am…

Quickly, get the coffee, guys.

Personally, I'm not surprised.

Liana, she's a true artist, okay?
She doesn't do this for fame or anything.

Why announce that you'll be
signing books today and then not show up?

- Let's go.
- I need to use the bathroom.

Toilet, okay?

Hi.

Hey.

You okay?

No.

What's wrong?

You're upset 'cause Liana didn't pitch?

Yeah, actually.

And you?

Nah, not really.

- Didn't you come here to see her, though?
- Yes, I came to see her, sure.

But to be honest, I think
it's a bit badass she didn't arrive.

Badass?

I mean, she failed, you know?

You've all come this way
and put in effort,

and she doesn't even have the decency
to show up.

Look, I think, for me, personally,

it's enough that Liana keeps writing
and producing books.

Also, fame,

it's not as easy as we think it is.

So I don't blame her for hiding.

Don't be so hard on her.

Okay?

Hang in there.

Hey…

I'm grateful.

I'm grateful to you for this moment.

I'm grateful too. You're a gem.

Bye.

- Hi. Sorry. Come.
- One second.

- So, I've had a spark of genius.
- Okay.

If we can't pull together a reality show
to tell my story, I'm gonna write a book.

Oh, my gosh. Do you even write?

Buhle, well, do you think every famous
person with a book wrote it themselves?

What are you talking about?
Like a ghostwriter?

Liana Ndlovu.

- What?
- Uh-huh.

Nobody knows who she is.
How are you going to find her?

Yeah, but you are my manager.

You're the one
who's going to make it happen.

I feel like we need
to renegotiate these terms, yeah?

Zweli.

Where did Miss South Africa
get my e-mail address from?

What?

- Miss South Africa has your e-mail?
- Yes.

Put it up. No?

You don't want to know what I had to do
in order for me to get it.

You probably asked
that guy from the bookshop. Didn't you?

Yes, I asked the guy from the bookshop.

She wants me to ghostwrite.

Apparently she's, like,
a Liana Ndlovu fan.

That is an amazing opportunity, right?

That's great. And your reply?

She said no.

Have I ever written a biography?

You're writing nothing, Nana.

You have not been writing.

You've been working
on the same thing for months,

and you need the money.

Okay. Listen.

A book about Thoko Duma is mega.

And it's a bestseller. I predict that.

I mean, Thoko was Miss South Africa.

And then she entered Miss Universe,
but at Miss Universe, she didn't win.

When she came back, they stripped her
of her Miss South Africa title.

You see how it's tragic.

- What?
- You didn't know that?

No, it's the first time
I'm hearing it at all.

Listen to me, Nana.

This is a great opportunity.
This could be an amazing thing.

Okay, fine.

But, what if…

What if she tells people that I'm Liana?

NDA, right?

Make her sign an NDA,
and she won't tell anyone. Problem solved.

Come on.

She said yes! Buhle.

- She agreed to write my book!
- Thoko, volume.

I'm so sorry. I'ma look away.

Okay, wait, what to wear?

I'm thinking the look should be
a blazer and sneakers.

So she can see that I'm serious,
but not too serious. You know?

Or a dress maybe,
like a floral, flowy dress.

Liana Ndlovu, Buhle.

Zweli, no. You're always pressuring me
to do things I don't want to do.

You do it all the time.

Who said you can go ahead
and give her my e-mail address, man?

Dude, you done with this?

Thanks, man.

Just go out, meet her,
and see what happens.

There's nothing to lose.
Nothing bad will happen.

But then what if she's disappointed
that I'm Liana, you know?

Disappointed? What do you mean?

You are amazing. You are incredible.

You are magnificent.

Yeah, but, friend, of course you'll say
things like that because you're my pal.

- And you have to say things like that.
- Not necessarily. I don't--

- Hi!
- Hey.

Hi.

Hi!

- It's me, you met in the bathroom.
- Yes.

It was such a brief meeting. It's okay.

No, I remember.

So, what brings you back here?

No, I don't mean like,
"What are you doing here?"

I just mean, like, of course, you can come
to a bookshop if you want to.

- Obviously.
- Hey, it's okay.

My name is Thoko Duma.

Don't leave me hanging, girl.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- You're here for Liana, right?
- Yes, I'm so nervous.

- Where is she?
- No…

Me… My name is Nana.

- Okay.
- I'm Liana Ndlovu's…

I'm her assistant, yes.

She couldn't make it today,
you understand.

Yeah, of course. No. It's okay.

I don't know why I thought
she'd show up for our first meeting ever.

So silly of me.

But that explains why you're here
and you were here the other day.

And here I am rambling.
That's because I'm so nervous.

That's okay.

It's just that…

she was needed overseas.

Yeah, so she had to
get out the country really quickly.

Yeah. So, it's me.
I'll be handling today's meeting. Yeah.

Okay.

Do you wanna grab a seat?

- Yes, sure…
- Yeah.

Thanks. Thank you so much.

Would you like some coffee?

- Listen, I would love a cup.
- Yeah. Okay.

Look. Nana, don't worry.

I'll make you chamomile to relax
so you can calm down.

And give her this butterscotch cake.

She'll love it. Please give her this cake.

Yeah, you're good.
So, so good. You're good.

Do you mind a little gossip?

So you're telling me that every day,
every day, you're hanging with Liana.

What's that like?
I'm sure she's absolutely amazing.

I hardly see her, though, you see.

She hardly has time for anything
besides her writing.

Don't you have, like, a picture of her
on your phone or something?

I did sign the NDA.
I'm not gonna say anything.

She doesn't take photos.

Yeah, I'm sure she doe…

Look, Nana, I'm sorry.
I'm fangirling so hard.

I absolutely love her.

That's fine.

- Can we get back to the book soon, though?
- Of course.

So what I was saying earlier is that
it's really, really important for her

to write from the place of Liana
and not try to sound like me, you know?

Because I think her writing style is
absolutely amazing.

Nana?

- Are you even writing any of this down?
- Yes, of course I am.

Yeah, and I mean, I've just…
I've always known what I like,

and it works.

- You have…
- What?

- Let me get that for you.
- Thanks.

I'm grateful for your time, ma'am.

And I'm grateful
that you gave in to this process.

And thank you for letting me in.

You're a beautiful spirit.

I just came to say I'm on my way.

Hey, okay!

- Are we sure that this is still work?
- What do you mean, Buhle?

Well, it's just that you've been spending
a lot of time with your researcher.

And you've been blowing me off for weeks.

- The drama right now. If you must know…
- Yeah.

…I've been telling her my whole life story
starting from A, okay, all the way to Z.

So I'm gonna spend time with her,
if that's okay with you.

Yeah, of course.
With a full face of makeup, it seems.

- Leave me.
- Look at you.

All glowing.

- Cutie. You look good though.
- Wow.

Okay?

Go ahead with your fine self.

Sometimes, you know…

you see, I dream about a life for me
that's away from the attention.

Out of the focus of the limelight.

Well then, you're saying
you don't like your life?

No, don't get me wrong.

I love what I do.

I enjoy getting to be me.
I love the life I've built for myself.

You see, it's just that sometimes
I fear that the truth is I'm not me.

I'm hiding behind this persona
so that people don't see the real me.

So it's refreshing
to be able to talk to someone.

Honestly.

So candidly.

Thoko, I…

What's up?

Oh, my gosh.

We've been sitting here
for a whole five hours.

Five hours?

It literally feels like two minutes.
That's crazy.

Okay, I think that--

Ladies, would you like me
to bring you anything else?

We're done working, I'd say. Right?

Can we get a drink?

On me, Nana.

Okay, fine.

Yes.

Can I please have a glass of house white?

I'd like the same, please.

Thank you.

You look so beautiful.

Stop. So do you.

Ladies and gentlemen,

can I have your attention, please?

Now tonight,
we have karaoke for the couples.

Are you guys ready?

Right. Can I please have some numbers?

I'm gonna choose just one table
that will come up and perform for us.

- No.
- No. It's fine.

- The lucky table to come and sing is…
- Thoko, I won't do that.

…table number…

I have to go home
and mail those notes to Liana.

- Live a little, okay?
- Table number three!

Please give it up
for table number three. Come on, guys.

- Come.
- There you go.

Thank you.

I love this song.

Suited for each other
Suited for each other

Don't try to move me from my lover

Yeah

Suited for each other
Suited for each other

Tailor made
I'm glued up on my lover

I'll never lose him to another, yeah

When we talked on the phone
And you said that you love me

Did you say that just for show? Yeah

I wanna scream
From the top of the rooftop

Till you hear my love for you
I keep on rewind

I struggle to find

New words to define

What a love, what a love, yeah

What a love, what a love, yeah

What a love

What a love, what a love, yeah

What a love

Hi!

- For Ms. Thoko Duma.
- That's me.

This is for you.

Can I ask you to sign this for me, please?

- Okay. No problem.
- Here. Thank you.

This pen is not working.
Let me get another one.

- All right. Okay.
- Okay, yeah. I'll be right back.

Aw, man, guys.

A singer once said to me,

"There's something about the buds of love.

They blossom before they bloom."

You know that sweet possibility.

I don't know, man.
Could there be something bubbling up?

Something is happening here, man.

I'm not sure, or am I the only one?

Like what? Something is happening,
but I won't say too much.

I'll be…

- Okay.
- And for that form…

- Thanks, man.
- Thank you, my sister.

All right. Have a great day.

- You too, my sister. Thank you.
- Bye.

Thanks.

Hi.

- Oops.
- And now?

- Well, I won it at karaoke.
- You?

- Yes.
- Never.

Suited for each other
Suited for each other

Cute.

You know,

Thoko, I haven't seen you this happy
in a long time, shame.

You know what, Buhle?
Things are starting to look up a little.

Okay, so that means tonight
we're going to that party, right, buddy?

- You mean today?
- Yeah.

I don't know.

You haven't done a single public event,
you know, since that…

And, you know,

this could be an opportunity
for a soft launch.

You know, private-party vibes,
celebrities will be there.

- Networking. Come on, T.
- Buhle, I hear you, right,

but my problem is,

been planning a…

- research meeting.
- Oh, my gosh.

Just tell that researcher of yours
to come along then.

All right? Because it seems like that's
the only way we're going to see you.

Buhle, you know what?

Buhle, please eat your food.

No, parties are not my thing at all.

No, not for work. It's just to hang out.

And also, it would be nice for you
to be answering questions for a change.

- No. I don't know. I… No.
- Just think, Nana.

I promise you,
it's going to be so much fun.

- Come on.
- Okay, fine.

Yes!

- I'm so excited. A little bit.
- Hey.

Yes!

There's a lot of celebrities
who've shown up.

Easy there, you're also a celebrity.
I'll see you now.

- Hey, sweetie.
- Hey.

It's been a while.

It's really her! Yeah. Wow.

Hi.

This is dope.

Yeah, and guess who the entertainment
is for these guests today.

Small minds take pleasure in gossip.

Ignore them.

Yeah. Buhle, I'm gonna leave.

- I can't do this at the moment.
- T, look.

At some point, you're going to
have to start living your life.

This thing of being a recluse,
it's not your game.

Okay? So let's just get a drink.

- Okay?
- Okay. Grab a drink.

I'll come when I'm ready.

- Yeah. Yeah.
- Sure.

What's up with you, sweetheart?

- Nana.
- Sorry, what's that? Come again?

My name is Nana, not "sweetheart."

Relax.

- I'm only greeting you. What's up?
- Nana.

You finally came.

Nana, Nana.

So you're the mysterious
researcher who stole my friend from me.

No, I didn't steal her.

I'm kidding.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I'm glad to meet you as well.

I've been hearing so much about you.

Only good things, I hope.

Buhle, researchers never tell.

I guess I'll find out in the book.

Can I steal you just for a sec?
Just to make a quick intro.

- You don't mind, right?
- I… No. I've got… I don't have a problem.

- I'll be right back, okay?
- Okay.

Hey, yo, Nana.

Babe, what's it now?

Nana, right? Not sweetheart.

Hi.

Mandla's my name.

- Hi there, Mandla.
- You having a good time?

I mean…

licorice is pretty good.

And you know what you're eating?
Those are edibles.

How many have you had?

I wasn't counting.

Then let's put them down.

Oh, my God.

I've never had any drugs
in my life before!

- You'll be fine. Just breathe.
- Okay.

Hey.

I tell you, I can't believe

that I'm in this beautiful home
of Sindi Sodi.

It's such an honor.

Wow. The honor's all mine.

Hey, you know,
Buhle didn't even mention it to me.

Okay, surprise.

- Yeah.
- I'm gonna get us more drinks.

- Okay, cool. Thank you.
- Please do.

You know,
Zawadi Yamungu is about to perform.

- Love her!
- Do you want to follow me?

Yes, please.

Okay.

When you see my hair, compliment it

Because it's beautiful

When you see my hair, compliment it

Because it's beautiful

When you see my complexion
Compliment it

Because it's beautiful

My complexion

- Is beautiful
- Is beautiful

My breasts are beautiful

My flat buttocks

How is it?

Are beautiful

I'm beautiful
I'm beautiful

I'm beautiful with my hair

Even if I don't wear a frontal weave

I'm beautiful

Hey!

And I can't believe that I'm here.

I'm just such a big fan of yours.

Well, the feeling is mutual.

- Sindi, stop that.
- I'm serious.

There's no need to say it
just because I did.

I'm serious. I'm also going,

"Wow, I can't believe I'm sitting with
Miss South Africa in my own home."

Former Miss South Africa.

Well, to me,
you'll always be Miss South Africa, so…

You have the most beautiful smile.

- Sindi Sodi.
- What?

Why does it feel like
you are low-key trying to seduce me?

And tell me, is it working?

Wow.

Sorry, Thoko, I think you need to
check up on your friend.

- Now. Follow me.
- Gosh.

My Thoko is beautiful

Her eyes are beautiful

Her legs

Are beautiful

Nana.

- Okay--
- Thoko! Hey.

Hey. Let's have that.

Acquaintances.

I am in love with Thoko Duma.

And I have been since the very first day
I met her in my bookshop.

Come. Come and tell her
face to face, baby girl.

Okay. You know, Buhle,

my mom always says,
"You have to be brave for love."

- Period.
- Yeah.

- Come.
- My shoes.

Uh-huh, shoes.

Show is over.

Continue, guys.

Nana.

- She lives, guys.
- Thank you, Lord.

Are you all right?

I've got just the thing for that.

I'll be back.

So then,

what happened last night?

You really don't want to know.

Oh, God.

- Thoko, I'm so sorry.
- No. Please. Don't say sorry.

I was munching on licorice.
Man, I had no clue they were edibles.

I'm just so embarrassed.

Don't worry about it. And, like,
it happens to the best of us, right?

She would know that.

Here's a little something
to deal with the hangover

and embarrassment as well.

I'm grateful, Chef.

And I'm sorry for the--

No, girl, there's no need to apologize.
You actually livened the party.

It's not a party until somebody
climbs on the table and dances

and declares their undying love.

Okay.

Almost there. Yay!

You're gonna see,
you'll be all right, my angel.

- Okay.
- Guys.

I'm grateful to you all,
but I'm going to have to leave.

Okay, so please let me know
when you arrive…

when you get home safely.

I will.

Nana…

Yeah…

Yesterday…

did you really mean what you said?

I said?

You said…

you love me.

God, no. I…

- No, it's okay.
- Drugs.

- Yeah.
- I wouldn't… I don't…

No, Nana.

It was stupid of me
to ask that from you. It's okay.

I have to get back.

Yeah.

And then?
Why are you looking at me like that?

So, there's something I need to ask.

So, my guest for today
just canceled on me.

Called me out of the blue
and said she can't come.

And I only have two hours
until it's time for me to shoot.

This is perfect, T.

I mean, who better to team up with
than Sindi your first TV experience?

Exactly.

Buhle, see, I'm just not ready.

I'm begging you.

I'll be in your debt forever.
Please help a sister out.

- Sister, help her out. Please.
- Please.

Who leaves edibles out like that

just for anyone to come
and help themselves? My goodness!

Without giving even a warning
or a sign that says,

"Warning, edibles."

We now have to put warning signs
on edibles?

The question we should be asking is,

"Who? Who on earth would just
go ahead like that and eat edibles?"

And people
who don't help themselves to licorice,

those people have problems
just like you, so…

Zweli.

The crazy things you do.

But besides all of that, like…

at least you told about her how you feel

and came out of hiding.

So, how'd it go, then?

What?

So, she asked me if I meant it,
and I panicked.

Why? You said you like her
so much though. You said you--

Yeah, but I embarrassed her.

And on top of that,
I know she doesn't feel the same way.

- And where exactly did you get that?
- Because I can read people.

And in any case,
whoa, like, Miss South Africa.

Former Miss South Africa.

And I can't even tell her that I'm Liana,

I've never gone partying,
I'm not groovy, I'm bookish,

and I've never even kissed anybody.
Not even once.

- We're worlds apart, Zweli.
- Look,

I just want you to know that
I am immensely proud of you right now.

Understand?

And if you're right,
and she doesn't want you, it's her loss.

I guess.

So, Nana,

have you never really been kissed before?

Can I have some coffee, please, Zweli?
A strong one.

Would you like some licorice with that?

As you can see,

I don't like using the brush.

I prefer using my hands like this, see?

Because I prefer
when I'm connecting with my work.

You know, I feel like

the brush,

I don't know,
it's a bit impersonal for me. So--

- I see.
- Yeah. See?

This is why I use my hands.
Do you wanna try?

- Yes.
- Of course, yeah. I can tell.

- Okay.
- Yes. Let's see. Both hands.

- Yeah?
- Don't be so rough all the time.

Better slowly. Gently.

- Okay. Yes.
- Gentle. Right.

You must take your time with it.

- Okay.
- The thigh as well?

And then massage the thigh right up.

- Okay. Yes.
- Yeah.

Just massage it in like that.

Nicely.

That was so good.

It's my pleasure.

It's so good,
I may ask you for a little takeaway.

- I'll put one together. No worries at all.
- Thank you.

Now tell us, our dearest,
lovely, Miss South Africa.

- What happened during Miss Universe?
- Here we go.

I knew you wouldn't wrap this up
without bringing that up.

No, I want to know,
and the people also want to know.

Well, do you still stand by
the words that you said?

Come on.

Okay. Right,

I think there's a lot that we need
to unpack about that night.

And we don't have enough time
to dive into the topic today.

You know, it's a tricky one, I must admit.

I am, however, writing a tell-all book
that will be out soon.

But, in the time being,
I do want to say this.

I want to apologize
to the whole of South Africa

for how I handled myself.

I'm sorry to Miss Kenya,

and I'm also sorry
to all the kids that look up to me.

I do know that my behavior
was not good at all.

So, you were
actually into this girl, then?

Don't say that, Buhle.

No, I just mean I think, you know,
she wasn't your type.

Well, yes,
she is a little anxious, I won't lie,

but, yet, she can also be so calm.

I feel so comfortable when I'm with her.

I felt like Thoko, you know?
Thoko, the real me.

Nana doesn't care at all about celebrity.

She stays at home and reads her books.

So why would she go out with me?

Come on. It's her loss. You're a catch.

And Sindi is smart
because she matches that in you.

Yeah, I was so surprised
when she asked me on a date. I was like…

She's a good person.

And I can tell
you guys are gonna get along.

Yeah, maybe.

Don't be scared, Thoko! Come! I'm here!

Do you know that people actually

- really loved that episode of yours?
- Well, those people

- are just hungry for drama.
- I'm serious. People love you. Really.

I don't believe you. No way.

- You don't believe me?
- No, I don't.

But look at the comments.

- Read them.
- Okay.

I'll see what they've been saying.

"Say what you want to say about Thoko,
but she's the prettiest Miss SA."

You see?
And you thought I was lying to you, girl.

- Uh-uh.
- Uh-huh.

Next one.

"The sight of Thoko
was a breath of fresh air,

but I wouldn't leave her alone
in the kitchen."

Yeah. I don't know about that one…

- Wow.
- …but, you know, also,

that episode of yours had the most views.

- Really?
- For real. I'm serious.

People really love you, my babe.

Hectic. Wow. That's crazy.

I want to get to know you, Thoko.

That is very direct.

I mean, isn't that always the best option?

Fair.

But then, though,

what happens if I already have someone
in the picture already?

And how do you know there isn't anyone?

Okay. Is there someone, then?

No.

So meaning you won't have a problem
with me posting these vids from today?

Post, yeah!

Wow, Chef Sindi and Miss SA

make such a cute couple.

We're having the best time…

- Hey.
- …at the water park.

Listen, Nana.

Don't jump to conclusions
when you look at those posts.

Journalists will write
anything to sell papers.

Zweli, just go to band practice.

Okay.

I think that the biggest influence
on me has been my mom.

You know, like my go-getting spirit,
my sense of style. I got it all from her.

Yeah.

So you've never
spoken about your love life.

For the book, you know.

Well…

I've been single for years now,
not dating.

My focus has been mainly,
you know, pageants. Really, only those.

So, currently, you're not seeing anyone
at the moment?

Not really, no.

Sindi?

Chef Sindi, I think

we've just been getting
to know each other.

For some reason, people are
interested in our relationship, I guess.

Plus, it works for both our brands.

And she's a nice person.

I just thought now.

Actually, this weekend, there's an event,

and I would love it if you came with me.

Okay, it's fine if you can't come.

- I understa--
- Okay.

I'll come.

Cheers to that.

I know I said that… I had said to you

that it was the edibles
that made me dance on top of the roof,

but I really like you. I do.
I really, really love you.

Nana Liana Ndlovu!

You, my girl, are a badass!

You've won the awards,
and now it's time to win the girl.

I mean, of course,
she must be in love with you also.

Otherwise, she wouldn't
have asked you, right?

Thank you.

Hi.

- I'm outside.
- Yeah?

By the carpet. Where are you?

Oh, my God.

Thoko, I'm going to faint!

Nana, is that you?

You look amazing.

You look beautiful.

Please turn around
so I can see you properly.

Like, do one turn so I…

Oh, my God.

- You like making me feel shy.
- Thoko.

- I've been looking for you.
- I came to fetch our Nana.

Nana, this is Sindi. Sindi, Nana.

Sindi is a renowned chef.

And Nana is the great Liana Ndlovu's
research assistant.

I remember her.
She made quite the impression.

I'm so sorry about that again.

There's no need to apologize at all.

Thoko, we have to do
the red carpet together.

Yeah.

So, please
would you just hold this for us?

- Just five minutes.
- Yeah.

All right. Come on. Let's go, then.

Okay.

Well,
SA wants to know, are you two dating?

Yes, we are.

No, Sindi,

what I really do not understand
is you lying out in public.

What do you mean?
Have we not been spending time together?

I thought we liked each other, Thoko.

Going on a few dates
means we're in a relationship now?

- Wow. Okay. All right.
- Good grief!

Sure, all right.

Maybe I got a bit ahead of myself there
and said something.

But would it be so bad
if we actually were dating?

Then you should have asked me, Sindi.

You don't just tell the whole world
that we're dating.

- My--
- Hey. Guys, guys, guys, guys!

What's going on?

Thoko,

I saw an opportunity and I took it, okay?

Our kiss is trending
all over social media.

I don't understand why you can't see

that this is working
for us right now, my angel.

- What's the problem?
- That is my problem.

I'm going to write a public statement
and tell everyone that you're a liar!

- No, you can't do that.
- Buhle, this is none of your business!

- T, listen to me.
- Oh, God.

Elite Properties wants
to give you an endorsement deal.

A penthouse, fully furnished.

Monthly stipend, two cars,
two vacations each year. Guys, come on.

The company wants to show that
young couples can also buy property.

But the only reason that you guys
have this deal is because you're official.

- This is amazing.
- I know.

T, it can help you
pay for your book release.

Think about it.

Nana, it's Zweli. Please open the door.

Nana?

Nana?

Please open the door, my friend.

- Nana.
- Go away, Zweli.

Please, my friend.
Just please open the door.

Let's talk about it. Talk to me.
What's going on? Please, Nana.

All right, guys, this is your new place.

So awesome!

Yeah, that's beautiful.

Hold on.

Yes.

It doesn't mean you're happy
if you're posting long paragraphs.

The longer the post,
the harder the relationship.

All these, "Love lives here,"
nice content, lovely?

It's not the truth, my love.

You'll get burned out there.
Dating is not for the fainthearted.

Ha!

The number you
have dialed is not available at present.

Please leave a message and then hang up.

Hey.

It's been so many weeks now,
and I don't even know what I did.

I miss you.

Can you please just back to me?

Hi, Thoko. I hope all is well on your end.

I'm sending this to let you know

that I've handed
all research material to Liana.

If she has any questions,
she'll contact you directly.

My part in this process is done.

A hard copy of the manuscript
will be sent to you once it's ready.

Regards, Nana.

So, I just figured it's best
to cut all ties with her.

No contact at all from now on.
Just like that.

So, what about the book?

To be candid with you, I got
what I needed a long time ago.

I just really enjoyed
hanging out with her.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

I've cried.

I've grieved her.

And now I'm over it.

So sweet.

Follow the clues,

and come meet me.

Please, dress to the nines.

Then solve the riddle
to which your chariot awaits.

I run on my two feet
and also my two wheels.

A run and a jump.

A sure way for a cool ride
in the summer heat.

Hi.

Sindi.

What is all of this?

You're so lovely.

No. You did not answer me.

What's all this?

Thoko,

I've been going about this all wrong.

I've been so focused on

what people think about us,

what our relationship looks like
on the outside.

And I've neglected
what you feel like on the inside.

You deserve so much more than that.

You are the most amazing person
I've ever met.

And there's no one else
who has a heart like yours.

Please, would you give me another chance?

So I can do better, you know?

Step back from the cameras,

social media, and make it about us.

Not about our brands.

Who we are to each other.

And how well we treat each other.

And please, Thoko,
I promise you that I'll work harder

to be a better partner to you, okay?

Okay, I'm willing to try.

- Really?
- Yeah.

Yeah?

- Hey, so what's all this?
- Who knows?

I saw it and thought
it might be romantic. Atmospheric.

We'll see what happens.
Let's go in the water.

Don't fall. Okay.

Wow.

I say that's enough now, my girl.

I'm working here.

Uh-uh. You're not working.

You're avoiding the world,
hiding from people,

so you're going to get up
and get back out there right now.

I can't, Ma. I cannot go back out there.
It's a mess out there.

But this is all my fault, my girl.

I protected you too much as a child.

I was just so scared
at the thought of losing you.

That was the biggest mistake
I've ever made.

Don't let my mistake
be the one that guides your life.

You just go for it.

You know…

I was thinking about it
the other day, you see.

Like, among people,
you get main characters, right?

Like,

some beautiful people,

who are funny too,

that are sexy

and loved by everyone.

And then become Miss South Africa.

And then end up dating, you know,
Miss South Africa.

And then there are people like us.

Like, extras.

Forgettable faces in people's lives.

- Okay.
- No, no offense.

I thought we were here chilling, enjoying,
we are having a good time.

But actually, now you say this?

Yeah, well, you also thought
that crypto is not a scam.

I don't think you can judge your judgment.

I'm sorry. I'm sorry.

Listen. Crypto is legit.
I'm being serious here.

Okay, excuse me. I'm going to the toilet.

Please don't go anywhere. Please.

I won't do that to you again.

I'll be back.

Coming.

- How are you?
- Hello, ma'am, how are you?

- I'm good.
- I'm well, ma'am.

Sorry to bother.
I have a parcel for Miss Duma.

- That's me.
- That's you?

- Here's your package.
- Right.

- Have a great day, ma'am.
- Same to you.

- Thank you.
- Bye.

No way.

There you go.

- Thank you, my Zwe.
- Enjoy.

A painful end of a chapter.

Painful end, that's for sure,
but it's a relief.

Yeah.

Look, I know it still hurts a lot.

Hey.

Maybe…

Maybe my next book down the line
will be a heartbreak trilogy.

Yeah.

Zweli, thank you.

Hey.

Hey.

Are you all right?

- Yeah.
- Yeah?

I just finished reading
the manuscript of my book.

- It's so beautiful.
- Yeah?

- Please read it.
- Okay.

Wait.

Hello?

Yeah.

I'll read it.

Yeah, sure, we can talk.
I'm not that busy.

I'm not here.

I'm not here.

- Hi.
- Hey.

- How are you?
- I'm okay, thanks. How are you?

I'm good.

You seen Nana?

Okay…

Can I have a cappuccino?

- Yeah.
- Cappuccino. Coming right up.

Please, grab a seat.

The number you have dialed
is not available at present.

Please leave a message and then hang up.

- All right.
- One cappuccino.

Thank you.

Is there anything else I can get for you?

No.

Do you know, perhaps,
what time she'll be back? Nana?

No.

'Kay.

So, this is where you've been hiding?

Nana,

tell me what's up.

What should I say?

You just disappeared.

I've tried phoning, sent SMSes, emails.
Nothing.

All my work with you was over.

Nana,

you speak as if
there was just work between us.

Come on now.

But what else was there
besides the work between us two?

I mean…

- Okay then.
- No, Nana.

Please tell me what it is I did.

Well, actually, Thoko,
what do you want here?

Well,

I got the manuscript, and I wanted
to come and find you to celebrate.

Why?

Why don't you go celebrate
with your girl now?

Nana, I--

No, Thoko.

I know who I am in this story.

I'm the girl who ends up alone,

while you, Miss Beauty Queen,
get everything you want.

Nana--

You invited me, that one moment,
out on a date,

only to ignore me the entire night

and have me holding the bags
for the two of you.

I boldly asked you, I asked you,
if you were seeing anyone then.

So then you flat-out lied.

- You humiliated me.
- No, but I didn't know. I d--

I loved you.

- And you knew that.
- Nana, that's not fair.

I asked you if you loved me,
and you said no.

I was mortified then.

I was as high as a kite.

That's not how I wanted to tell you
I was in love with you.

I was willing to come clean.

And maybe I was ready to tell you…

The reason why you haven't met Liana is…

'cause, you see, I'm Liana.

I was willing to trust you
with that secret, Thoko.

Wait now.

Wait, you are Liana?

I really did feel bad about lying to you.

But not anymore, because clearly, you see,

between us,
I was not the only one making things up.

Nana.

Thoko, you've got your manuscript in hand.

So, let's…

let's just leave it here.

- Yeah, you see, this side.
- Yeah.

- The whole angle. Yeah.
- I want to see the colors of the…

I think that's okay.

T! Hey, T. We're here.

Here she comes.

What's going on?

- Should I tell her, or will you?
- Okay.

You're about to love me a whole lot more.

Now then, the two of you
are going to get your very own

reality show!

- Our very own reality show.
- We did it, T.

Can you believe it?

I thought you'd be excited.

Buhle,

I'm grateful, really, for what you did
to make this happen.

However, that's enough.

- What are you saying, T?
- Thoko?

This relationship.

I don't know
if you've ever felt anything, Sindi,

or if you feel anything now,

or if it's always just been
business for you, but I can't.

- Thoko, just listen. Couldn't I just--
- I'm sick of pretending!

T, didn't you say
you wanted a reality show?

Yes, Buhle, I said I wanted
a reality show, but not this way.

'Cause love is supposed to be
a real thing, not a gimmick.

Fuck.

Fuck.

Shit.

Well.

- Back here again.
- Yeah.

No, seriously, you're the bomb, Buhle.

It's okay. What are friends for?

Plus, anyway, as your manager,

you know it wouldn't be a good look for me
if you were homeless.

- Well, now, we couldn't do that.
- No.

No, seriously though.

I know how hard you worked for me
for the reality show.

I'm so sorry.

You have to just follow
what's right for you, you know?

And I can't be mad at that.

And also now we've spent
a lot of money on this book, T.

- You have to start earning.
- I agree.

Yeah?

So, what do you think?

Well, Ma asked if you would be the MC
at the wedding for Sizwe.

Look, it's not a reality show,

but the media's gonna be there.

PR anyway. Can leverage it. We got it.

No, I hear you.

But knowing your mother,
she'll make me wear a tiara.

Of course.

One hundred percent.

- Hey, T, listen.
- Yeah.

- It'll all work out.
- No, thank you.

- So we'll find a way.
- Thank you.

What a love, what a love, yeah

I am in love with Thoko Duma.

I'm grateful to you for this moment.

I'm grateful to you. You're a gem.

What a love, what a love, yeah

What a love

Okay, so we have a little problem.

One of our band members is running
a little bit late.

However, we were able to get
a replacement in a rush.

He's on the way.

There will be many important people here.

- Yeah.
- So don't embarrass me.

That won't happen.

Well then, Ms. Best Man?

- Yeah.
- Are you good?

Yeah. No need to stress here.
The rings are with me.

- And…
- Okay.

…let me find him. I'll be back in two.

- All right.
- You're doing good.

You too. Yeah. Thank you so much.

- Hey, Lethu. Hi.
- Thoko.

- All right?
- Hi. I'm okay. How are you?

I'm happy you made it on time.

- Right. Here's the program.
- Okay.

So, we'll call you ten minutes
before you're needed.

Copy. No problem.

I'm going to sit in the car, okay?

- Okay.
- Practicing all these names.

You'll be fine, relax.

- I'm sure of it.
- Okay.

Okay.

Nana?

Hi.

Hello, Thoko.

I didn't think you knew the Jamas.

No, I don't know them.

I only brought Zweli.

It is good to see you.

I have to go. Excuse me.

I can't stop thinking, Nana.

I can't stop thinking about you.

I'm sorry for the way I treated you.

The truth is, me and Sindi
were never really a thing

when you and I were… working.

- That's none of my business though.
- It was for publicity.

It worked for the brands
for the both of us, but now…

even that's not going on now.

It's been over for weeks, completely.

Why are you telling me this?

Well?

I think you and I might…
We should give us a chance.

You and me?

No. Thoko, no.

Uh-uh. No.

So, since you're now done using Sindi,
now you want to play with me?

- Nah. Nana, no.
- No.

Thoko, you made your choice now.

Back when I was the awkward--

That is… That's not fair. It's not fair.

But now that you know that I'm…
you see, I'm Liana Ndlovu,

an award-winning romance novelist,
you want to give us a try?

This has nothing to do with Liana.

I'm not playing games.

That's hard to believe.

Nana, was it Liana I ran into
at Black Books, in the bathroom?

Was it Liana who I spent
all those hours talking peacefully to?

Was it Liana who I sang karaoke with?

It most certainly was not Liana who showed
me a different side to love and closeness.

Thoko, you had the chance
to tell me all of this before, you know.

I know. I was stupid.

Nana, I'm used to getting what I want.

I'm also used to people wanting me too.

I couldn't bring myself to take the risk
to tell you how I felt for you,

only for me to lose again.

But do you know
what's even worse, you know?

It's lying in bed, hour for hour,
pondering "what if" at home alone.

Nana, I don't want to be
what people think I should be anymore.

I don't want to be a pageant queen.
I don't want to be a reality star.

Honestly, that all means nothing

if I'm going to miss my chance
at love with you.

I can't bear it.

'Kay, why didn't you just say that
from the very start?

Nana, could you please do me the honor

of being my partner today?

I think you want my soul.
What else do you want from me?

I mean, first you wanted me
to be your coauthor.

Meanwhile, you have feelings for me.

Now you want me to join you
at a wedding of people I don't know.

Don't leave me, okay?

Promise.

Come.

- My keys. My--
- Goodness, Nana.

We're hanging with the Jamas.

No one is going to steal your car. Okay?

- Are you sure?
- Yes. Give me your hand.

You know you are a handful, hey?

- But you missed me, right?
- Well…

My dear friends, dating stings.

Just like the truth.

Whether you love it or you hate it,

we cannot live without it.

Guys, in fact, dating makes
the world go around.

It's just that simple.

Whether it gives or it takes,

we all want to live to date another day.