Rose Colored Glasses

Chapter 30

3 MONTHS LATER

*IMITHANDAZO*

"Musa! Babe!" I shouted from the bathroom after hearing Junior crying from our bedroom. Its been a week since I've given birth and wow, honestly I never thought having a baby is such a lot of work.

The birthing process alone takes a lot from you, emotionally and psychological. I am thankful that my husband is here,he took paternity leave two weeks before and he never left my side until Mmangaliso Ndlovu arrived.

My precious gift from God. He showed me flames that baby but I'm glad he's here, I love him so much although he's a spitting image of Musa. My mother is coming to see us in few days and I can't wait.

"I got it" he shouts back and I hear Junior calming down. I relax my body inside the water. Speaking about bodies neh, mine has changed drastically and I don't like it at all. My stomach still look like there's another baby that's going to pop out I'm so hurt.

I can't wait to start tying it up and going to gym, wanted to yesterday but Musa said I haven't healed properly,I need to rest and stop hurting my body.

I swear to God this is the last time I am having a baby, as much as I had an awesome pregnancy but wow I'm not doing this again. After all, the kids are here,girl and boy. Puzzle is complete.

*MUSA*

*Hey wena Gatsheni,boya benyathi,buyasonga buyasombuluka, hey daddy's prince,the heir of my businesses,the love of my life. Let's change this diaper now shall we? Urhm,mom is relaxing so I'm going to do that,be a good boy. That's right"

I smile and change his diaper as he looks at me. My boy is such a copy of me I'm proud. Actually I have strong genes because even Nosi looks like me.

Speaking about her, I was supposed to send Ayanda some money for her but it slipped my mind. I quickly grab my phone and make the transfer. I call her after getting Junior on my arms to the kitchen.

" Musa" she answers from the side..
" Hi, did you get the money?" I take out the bottle of milk from the warmer.
"Yes I did,thank you"
" No problem,please pass my greetings to my daughter"
" I'll,how's Imi and the baby?" She asks and I sit down feeding Mmangaliso his bottle

" They are good, I'm actually feeding him"
" That's nice, so sweet you are hands on. Every woman need that after birth"

I roll my eyes, I hope she's not about to tell me how I wasn't always there because it's a different situation. Imi is my wife I have to be here

" I was just confirming if you received the money. I gotta go"
" Urhm Musa, will it be okay if I come see Imi and the baby. I know we aren't friends but she's my daughter's stepmom,a good one at that so I thought.."

" You are right,my wife and you aren't friends. Remember that always. And besides,it's way too soon for my baby to be seen. Maybe after 3 months. Goodbye Ayanda"

I hung up and pick the champ up rocking his back so that he can burp.

" Uphoxa bani ekuseni so?" Imi asks walking in smelling all fresh
" Argh, Nosi's mother. She wanted to come see you and the baby I said it's too soon"
" Okay, I think he must sleep now"
" You can hold him while I make you breakfast, how would you like it today ma'am?"

She smiles and that warms my heart,I steal a kiss
"I love you, thank you for loving and accepting me MaNdlovu"

*ATHULE*

"Hey mom" I answer my phone
"How are you?" She asks
"I'm good thank you ma and how are you?" I respond
"I'm good. Is there something you would like to tell us maybe?" She asks
"None that I know off, why?" I ask her
"Thabo just left. He was here asking for your hand in marriage Athule. Again I ask, is there something you not telling us?" Mom asks and pinch my nose bridge. Thabo cannot be doing this to me
"He did what?" I ask
"Athule you only doing your second year, you only turning 25 this year. Marriage should be he last thing on your mind!" She yells and i keep quiet and swallow my words and the anger in me only increases. Thabo has gone too far
"Mom I dont know what you talking about honestly. Thabo never asked for my hand in marriage and I'm really confused by what you telling me right now" I say and she let's out a breath
"Are things between you and him serious?" She asks
"We broke up months ago. I dont know what game he's playing at mom I swear" I explain
"Then why was he here asking for your hand in marriage if you guys are broken up? Athule what's going on there? Maybe you should come home this coming weekend" she suggests and I do a few breathing exercises "it's not a request. Come home" she adds and I let out a sigh.
"Yes mom I'll be home friday" i say
"Good. Bye Athule" she says
"Bye Mah" i say and end the call.

Asante walks into the tea room
"Everything ok?" She asks and I shake my head no
"Thabo is just ruining my life by any means possible!" I say and she sits down opposite me "I'm sorry for springing my problems onto you" I say
"Did you take that pregnancy test?" She asks and I shake my head no
"No I didn't, it slipped my mind" I admit honestly
"A lot has been slipping your mind Athule. You should really take the test and go to the doctor to confirm" she says
"I'm not pregnant. I'm just stressed with books and all" I say
"Or you're afraid of knowing the truth. The longer you prolong this, the more you put this baby at risk. Take the test and take the rest of the afternoon off. I rather have my receptionist fully ok than this" she says and I look at her "go, I'll manage. Sienna is on her way here anyway" she adds
I smile "thank you boss. I cant wait to rub it in your face!" I say and she laughs
"And if you are pregnant then you need to bring yourself to talk to him" she says and I roll my eyes
"Bye doc" I say getting up, we hug briefly and then I go back to my desk and pack my things. Just then Sienna walks in
"Hello" she greets
"Hey you" I respond, we catch up a little before I leave. I drive past the pharmacy and get 2 pregnancy tests and then head home.
I quickly take one test and then wait, I pace up and down my room waiting for the alarm to ring. Longest 5 minutes of my life.
My alarm finally rings and I walk over to pick up the test and its positive. I look at it and my heart refuses to accept that I am possibly pregnant. I reread the instructions and it says for better results I should take the test in the morning before I eat anything. Theres still a chance I might not be pregnant. I wrap the stick with a tissue and then hide it under my mattress and hide he rest of the tests in my closet before ordering in something to eat.

I'm woken up by Mimi patting me.
"You've been asleep for too long" she says
"Really, what time is it?" I ask her
"Its around 7, you ok?" She asks and I nod "Thabo is here and you know he wont leave until he sees you" she says and shes right.
It's become a thing, he gave me space for a month before he started pestering me again.
He comes over everyday around this time, just to see me and make sure I'm still ok and that i havent moved on. As if i could move on with him always on my case. He and Mimi have grown really close, he even makes excuses as if hes here to see her when hes actually here for me. Hes really annoying but I've gotten used to it. After that night, we never slept together again. I just kept my distance from him. I only ever see Musa when I visit Edith and he happens to be working a shift at the institution but either than that we good with each other.

"Let's talk in my room" I say to him and he follows me to my room
"Did I do something wrong? You have that serious face" he points out. I close the door behind me and shove him, he stumbles back a little
"What did I do now?" He asks
"Asking for my hand in marriage? Really Thabo? Are you that desperate?" I say shoving him again
"I understand you might be pissed but Athule I'm only doing what's right" he says
"No! You did it for your own selfish reasons. You know my parents like you and you knew that they would accept the proposal on my behalf. Why cant you just leave me alone huh? Why cant you leave me in peace!" I tell and tears roll down my cheeks as I start to hyperventilate
"They said no, they said you werent ready" he says and I look at him doing breathing exercises "they said they wouldnt accept any proposal without speaking to you. I didnt do this for me but for our child" he says and I freeze "Imi told me you've been sick lately and I put one and two together"
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To Be Continued