Love Saved Me

TWENTY TWO

3 Months Later.

LANGALETHU.
Things between Menzi and I changed to worse. It all started when he allowed his mother to come between us, dictate our relationship. Menzi forced me to go and visit his parents with him. I wasn't looking forward to,his mom suddenly changed the way she behaves around me doesn't sit well with me. The drive to his house was quiet,only music playing. After a while we arrived. As expected his mother only greeted and hugged him, passing me like she didn't even see that I was also there. His father tried making me feel welcomed in the house. My so called boyfriend decided to act like he doesn't see what was happening around.
Menzi's mom :" my son, I want grandchildren now. I'm not getting younger"
Menzi :" you should tell Langa that"
Menzi's mom :" she should make it clear if she isn't ready, I know someone who is ready and perfect to carry my grandchildren"
Menzi's dad :" you can't be talking like that, you need to respect Langalethu, she's the one with Menzi"
Menzi's mom :" and what if she's barren? I'll die without grandchildren"
Menzi's father excused himself and Menzi joined him, leaving me with his mother.Great !
Menzi's mother :" you heard what I just said right?"
I ignored her and focused on the tv I was watching,she turned it off, I then decided to excuse myself too because I wasn't up to whatever she was trying to do.
Her :" and you don't even respect me, You're walking away while I'm still talking to you"
I ignored her and continued walking to Menzi's room and threw myself on the bed.

I was waken up by someone roughly shaking me.
Me :" ouch!"
Him :" what the hell is wrong with you?"
Me :" what is wrong with me?" I asked rubbing my eyes.
Him :" stop acting smart with me Langalethu, why the hell would you back chat my mother?"
Me :" oh, wow Menzi! You won't ask me what happened?"
Him :" I asked you a question!"
Me :" stop shouting at me you're not my father, please drive me home atleast"
Him :" we both came here,you ain't going anywhere"
Me :" oh,watch me"
I took my phone and dialled my uncle's number and it rang,right when he answered this Idiot decided to snatch my phone away and dropped it.Well that wasn't a good move because he'll be worried that I called him and didn't say anything,he might even drive here.
Him :" I'm your man, you need to start respecting me"
Me :" firstly, respect is earned. Secondly, you're my boyfriend and I won't tolerate you shouting at me like some mad man. Thirdly, I can't stand coming here to be disrespected by your mother"
Him :" my mom was right, your head is filled up with your "little education" you can't even respect your elders. I even regret dating you"
Me :" I also regret dating a spoiled brat!! Look at you busy hiding behind your mother's skirts. Always waiting for her to make decisions for you,why don't date that girl she has chosen for you and leave me alone, you're even disgusting me"

I really don't know what's happening between us because since we started dating we haven't fought like this. When things got heated he left me alone in the room, I stayed like that thinking about what just happened. I knelt down and prayed.

My uncle got in and found me sitting on the floor, I finished praying and sat there.
"Langalethu"
Me :" I didn't mean to worry you uncle"
Him :" it's okay, come home with me"
Tears started flowing down from my eyes, my uncle's presence has that "it's okay you can let it all out". It all came back, what Menzi and his mother said.
My uncle held me tight until I felt like I've cried enough,he then grabbed my bag and we left. We passed Menzi and his mother eating,we pretended like we didn't see them until Menzi's mother decided she was not appreciating us leaving her house in peace.
Menzi's mother :" please teach that little slut respect"
Uncle Pat put my bag down and turned back.
Him :" listen here, you won't ever call Langalethu like that again. Look at that brat you raised,what does he know? Besides hiding behind your skirts,what else does he know? Nxx!"

The whole house went quiet, I won't lie, I felt like laughing loud but then I've never seen my uncle this angry.I took my bag and walked out with my uncle following me.

THEMBEKA

Today I woke up missing my mother so much, I took her picture and looked at it. Something tells me that her soul is not resting in peace. Well that is expected regarding the way she died,being burnt with your house and your ash being left like that. Even though I hate what she's been up to but she's still my mother and I need to ask dad that we do things the right way for my mother.

SABELO

Since that day I never saw Langalethu again and that breaks my heart. I wouldn't have known her name if it wasn't for the newspaper which she was on it's cover page when she rescued a man who was declared dead by other doctors. I've tried searching her on social media platforms with no luck. Even when I decide to go around town hoping to bump to her but still no luck.

MENZI

Mom :" why did you bring her here in the first place"
Me :" I also don't know, I guess I was scared to leave her alone not knowing what she would be up to"
Mom :" that girl doesn't respect me,she doesn't even know who I am"
Me :" I remember when I met her when she had nothing,she was so humble"
Mom :" I'm glad you also see that she has changed"
Dad walked in while we were still talking.
Him :" you both make me sick, you're so disgusting! If there's someone who has changed here, it's both of you,nx!!"
He said walking away.
Mom :" Nomalungelo once said this girl is a curse,look now your father is turning against us, choosing her" she said pointing where my father disappeared to.

To be continued ♥️