How we met... I first physically nyatso met Chichi at a tribe Sadza social at little mereki, Harare showgrounds. She was stuck like glue to this girl called Tanya until chief Haggai split them and she came to sit opposite me. __________________________ First impression... I thought this girl is very quiet and reserved. She also seemed like she is super intelligent (which is true) but I felt there was something peculiar about her, something to be discovered. __________________________ What she was wearing... His answer: Hehehehe a white polo neck and she had a bob weave/wig if I am not mistaken with jeans. Verdict: He got the outfit right but the hair is very wrong, Chiedza had long locs on the day. __________________________ Who was interested first... I was. We had a WhatsApp group with our friends and we used to do "hot seat" sessions, where people would be asked different questions about themselves. I was asked who I would want to spend 5mins with from the group and I said "Chiedza"

How we met... Hear me out, this is in two parts! My first encounter was virtual, in our tribe leadership WhatsApp group. We are both in the same tribe in CrossCulture (young adults group at church). Then firtst time physically was at a tribe social hangout. I’m clearly a church girl. __________________________ First impression... This boy is a social butterfly - he was so talkative and was talking to everyone there. __________________________ What was he wearing (without looking for pics) ... Her answer: A purple jacket and jeans Verdict: She got it right! __________________________ Who was interested first? Uhmm… my wildest guess would be - Tafadzwa.

Q: How did you become a couple? Taf: We were friends and our friendship was so easy, we got along and were so open with each other. It was nice, and then our eyes opened and we realized we could be more. I asked her to go on a journey of courtship which would end with her becoming my wife. This was in Nyanga under the trees with the wind blowing and the birds chirping lol. It was a difficult thing to ask and she kept saying stop going round and round, say your nyaya. After I finally asked directly I said to her she can think about it then she said yes immediately. She has been saying yes ever since. Chiedza: After a few months of “very long late night calls” and early “good morning texts” he eventually asked me for a courtship relationship at Troutbeck Inn in Nyanga. We had gone with our Crossculture tribe, Vibe and on Sunday morning, while him and I were taking a casual stroll in nature, over looking a mountainous view with a river flowing nearby he asked. Everything was perfect, I could only say - YES! __________________________ Q: Who said "I love you" first? Taf: I said it first, yes I am sure I said it first because my wife is shy. It can only be me please! Chiedza: Obviously - Tafadzwa did! __________________________ Q: What has this relationship taught you? Taf: Love gives, love is kind, love shows up on the good days and on the bad days, love is 24/7, love doesn't quit and take the easy way out, above all love is Godly. Chiedza: The 1 Corinthians 13 love. Tafadzwa is patient, he is kind, he is not proud, he does not dishonour others, he is not self-seeking, is not easily angered and keeps no record of wrongdoing. He protects, he hopes, he perseveres! This relationship has also taught me that God hears our prayers, the desires of our hearts to the last-minute detail (Psalms 37:4-5). Lastly (for now), it has taught me that love is intentional. __________________________ Q: What is one thing your partner has made you do that is out of your comfort zone that you now enjoy? Taf: Lol eating candy (although she doesn't want competition on this hehe). But she taught me to be punctual, I am better at keeping time now. Chiedza: PDA (Public Display of Affection) lol! I used to tease him about why we should always be holding hands haha. BUT now, I am the one that reaches out for his hand! __________________________ Q: Describe your relationship using one word Taf: LOVE Chiedza: Intentional

Tafadzwa's POV of the engagement She said to me it would really bless her heart for her community to visit her sometime. I had initially planned to have the engagement here in Harare then after she said this I pivoted and declared I was going to propose in Masvingo. A lot of people worked hard to make this day a success and I am truly grateful. The planning and putting together process was very interesting, booking, coordinating, calling people, people travelling, then staying in Masvingo for a whole day without being noticed lol __________________________ Chiedza's POV of the engagement One weekend, after a long draining week I decided I was not doing anything beside relaxing. On Saturday I got my nails done and my sister, Tendo coerced me to also get my hair done while at it. When we got home, mom said she had seen a dress in town, thought of me and bought it. “Try it on and let’s see if it fits” she said. When I did, she then said “why don’t you wear it tomorrow at church?”. “Okay”, I relented after a while. Sunday morning, Tendo’s best friend Dorothy asked if I could go with her and Tendo for lunch to meet her boyfriend who was ‘trying to get marks’. I am very close with these girls so it wasn’t an odd request. After church, Tendo insisted she had to go home first to change because her schoolmates had seen photos of her in the outfit she was wearing. At this point I was so annoyed PLUS hungry. I then texted Taf whining about it and the good man was even comforting me lol. We drove to the lodge that Dorothy’s boyfriend was supposed to be at and there stood the love of my life – who was supposed to be 300km away - holding flowers and playing one of our favourite songs! At first, I thought it was a surprise visit since it was the week of our 2nd year anniversary. He started saying a lot of words then to my surprise, got down on one knee and took out a black velvet box and asked me to spend forever with him. It was very beautiful. After he stood up, a whole bunch of our people, who all stay in Harare, came out. This man! Not only had he done this beautiful thing for me, he had brought most of our friends with him – together with my siblings! All the way to Masvingo. I sobbed like a child. (Oh, and they were all wearing what my sister had insisted on going home to change into and my dress had been bought for this).