Rose Colored Glasses

Chapter 16

*THABO*

“I had an interesting visitor today” Asante says and I look at her “Athule came over today during lunch time to apply for the receptionist post” she says and I smile, at least she’s doing something with the information I told her
“I thought you’d be more happy” she says, we waiting for her husband
“I’m happy she did, she and I are not in good terms at the moment that’s all” I say to her and she raises an eyebrow “I’m not discussing my person affairs with you so that you can go all psychologist on me” I say and she laughs
“Wow! you think so little of me” she teases and we both laugh, just then Aaron walks in and kisses his wife’s cheek before sitting down
“have you ordered?” he asks and we nod
“The traffic was insane! So what did I miss?” he asks
“nothing either than the fact that I finally met Thabo’s Athule” Asante says and I roll my eyes
“She’s not mine” I say defensively
“but you guys are fucking” Aaron says
“This is why I never come over to your house. You two are annoying” I say and they both laugh
“You like her, she seems to enjoy your sex. What's the problem?” Aaron asks
“They scared to put their feelings on the line” Asante says
“Guys can we please just discuss the restaurant” I say and they laugh
“Women are generally a headache” Aaron starts off and Asante shoots him a glare making me laugh, he takes her hand and he caresses it “You know what I mean. Asante made me work so much that I ended up moving away to the states, for us to get back together I had to force her into a relationship and not take no, stand firm and make my intentions clear from the get go. Maybe if you had made your intentions clear from the get go then she wouldn’t have slept with someone else. I mean you guys were in an open relationship after all and technically you have no reason to sulk or be mad” Aaron says
I let out a sigh “She slept with this person to get back at me, how is that ok? In what universe does that make sense? I didn’t even kiss Nkuli back” I say defensively
“But she walked in on her sitting ontop of your lap with her tongue down your throat after you told her you were in a meeting” Asante says
“I understand how it may have looked through rose colored glasses but nothing happened between Nkuli and I” I say
“And if Asante hadn’t walked in, would you have pushed her off you before it went any further?” Aaron asks and I shrug
“I would have stopped it” I say
“Eventually? That pause says a lot, the fact that you had to think about your answer says a lot Thabo. You and Athule both hurt each other equally” she says and I shoot her a look “Think about it, had you and her made your intentions for each other clear from the very beginning then things wouldn’t be as they are now. Fix things before it's too late” Asante says
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IMITHANDAZO

I am back at work and I must say,I really needed the few days off break. I might really consider Musa's holiday offer. My body is tired and I keep on yawning.

"here's the schedule you asked for" one of the journalist says placing the file on my desk. "Thank you,I will get on it immediately". I take a look at it and stop when I see that she's still standing here looking at me. " What?" I ask in a grown
"Nothing,I am just admiring you" she says smiling.i place the file down and look at her
" You are sounding weird now Lizzy"
"Oh no I'm sorry,I didn't mean to. It's just that,I don't know marn you are glowing. Did you change your skin lotion or?"

I smile looking at my smooth skin,I've noticed too but didn't pay much attention.
"Well I would give you my secret but then it's my husband so I can't"

We burst out laughing " whooa TMI,speak of the devil,I gotta go"
" Ladies" my man's voice greets us and Lizzy respond walking out
"Hey, aren't you supposed to be at work?"
" Hawu madoda,are you not happy to see me?"
" Don't be silly,of cause I am just that you are dodging a lot lately makes me wonder who's taking care of the patients".

He hands me the flowers and some food before sitting down
"The patients can wait, I just wanted to spend some time with my wife and mother to my kids".
I swear I am not blushing right now.
" Your results are back"
He says after some time of me not responding but eating the food " oh that was fast, what's bothering me?" He smiles and get up coming to my side. He place his hand on my stomach
"Looks like our boy revealed his presence so soon" I frown " your boy?" He smirks
" We are pregnant wifey". Urhm what? I do the calculation and all the signs were there..
" Musa!" I say attacking him with a huge tears streaming down my face
" I told you that it will happen in time..thank you MaNdlovu, words can never describe how happy I am. From now on I will correct my ways and work on being a perfect husband and a father,not because you are pregnant but because you deserve it"

Suddenly I am mute,I don't know what to say except blushing and shedding tears.
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*ATHULE*

Earlier on I received a text from Thabo asking me to come over to his place. That’s a start right? I can't help the excitement as I prepare to go to his place. Mimi walks in and she smiles
“And then?” she asks
“Thabo called me today and he asked me to come over” I say excitedly
“I’m happy for you but my friend this very same person was angry at you about 2 days ago, do you think he’s calm now?” she asks and I shrug
“Mimi I don’t want to be worrying about that. Thabo seems like a genuine person and besides, he helped me get a job with Asante” I say
“I’m not trying to put you off or whatever but just leave a little room for disappointment ok? I don’t want you to get hurt in whatever this is” She says with sincerity, I smile
“Thank you Mimi but he’s good people” I assure confidently and she nods
“I guess I should help you pick out something sexy then because when you and him link up there's bound to be steamy sex” she says and I laugh
“Wow Imibongo! Do your parents know the kind of mouth you have?” I say and she shrugs
“They enter no where in what we are discussing. Wear this, he hasn’t seen you in or without it” she teases handing me one of my many black lace g-string together with it's lace brallete
“I really hope tonight goes well” I say squealing with excitement, my friend squeals with me. Trust Mimi to be as excited
“Have you seen Hayley?” She asks
“It's been a while since I last saw her let alone spoke to her” I say
“I’m worried, she never goes this long without coming over. I should call her and check up on her” she says taking her phone
“Keep me posted ok?” I say as she walks out making the call.
I wear my underwear and admire myself on the mirror and then I slip on a black body hugging dress that goes below my knees. I’m trying to go for a little ‘miss serious and ready to be your girlfriend’ kind of look. I wear my black open toe heel and then fix up my hair and make my way to the lounge while texting him that I’m done
‘An uber is coming’ – he texts and I don’t respond.
I sit on the couch and wait for him to text me with the uber details and before I know it he’s calling me
“Hey” I answer
“Hey, he’s outside” he says
“Coming” I respond and getting up from the couch and ending the call.
“MIMI I’M GONE”
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To Be Continued