On the 17th of December 2017, Lebo was heading out for a quick grocery run to prep Sunday lunch, and Sao—fresh from a wild night out—was struggling to open the gate to the complex.Fate stepped in. Lebo offered a helping hand, and Sao seized the moment… to get her number. Destiny doesn’t knock—it fumbles with a gate.
For three months, their love bloomed quietly on a humble bench in the communal area of their complex. That’s where Sao, in all his charming boldness, asked if he could kiss Lebo on the cheek. He followed it up with the most iconic line: “I don’t need your love—my love will carry us until you fall in love with me.” Spoiler alert: it worked.
There was no dramatic scene or public proposal—just intention, love, and action. Sao went home to his family, told his parents he was ready to marry the love of his life, and asked for their blessing.When he came back, he looked Lebo in the eyes and said: “We’re getting married on the 29th of November.” And just like that, their forever had a date.
In the early days, whenever Sao came back from a night out, he’d knock on Lebo’s window just to say goodnight—usually in the morning. Now that they live together, she wakes her up to warm his food and he will begin to tell her all about his adventures. It’s become their own quirky version of “pillow talk.”Through laughter, late-night window taps, and kisses on park benches, they’ve become best friends, partners, and soon—husband and wife.