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### **Chapter 9: Church Bells and Bombshells**

The following Sunday, Thandeka was bracing herself for church. She’d been dodging curious glances and whispers all week, thanks to the infamous “Wedding Reveal Dinner.” Siphiwe, however, seemed unfazed, strolling confidently beside her in a crisp suit, grinning like he was the star of a movie.

As they entered, every head turned. The chatter stopped for a brief second as everyone stared at the unexpected couple—Thandeka and her *mystery husband*. Thandeka tried to hide her face, but Siphiwe, ever the showman, took her hand, giving it a reassuring squeeze.

“Relax,” he whispered. “If you look nervous, they’ll think something’s wrong.”