Random encounters

4. Remember me

(UNEDITED)

I allowed Candy to leave because if I convinced her to stay, I would be more selfish. I know I've been selfish but it's been three weeks and I'm lonely. I'm tired of crying and feeling bad about everything happening in my life. All I wanted was a simple love story, the one where a guy fights for me. I know Candy said Thiko loves me but that's what she thinks, he said I was a moment. Obviously I wasn't going to stop his wedding after what she said.
I'm six months pregnant, staying at home doing nothing is not fun anymore. Going shopping is a luxury for me since I have to think about my baby. So today I decided to go to the park, alone. My phone vibrates on my desk, it's Thiko. I ignore it and continue with my hair, i am done now it's time to go. My phone vibrates again, I reject the call, put the phone in my bag and head to the door. I open the door and lock it from outside, I turn to see his face.
"Hi" Thiko says
"Goodbye" I try to make way but he blocks me
"I just want to talk" he says
"I don't want to talk, plus I was going out" we have a staring contest but as always he wins
"Does Karen know you are here?" I ask
"Is this us talking?" He's acting dumb
What kind of question is that?
"Yes" I answer
"Where are you going?" Thiko asks
"That's none of your business" I say
"Well it's my business if you are dressed like that" he wants to smile
Is he serious? "What? you are getting married next week" I state
"Can we please get inside?" He pleads
I fold my arms
"Please" he continues
I don't want to be nice but he's not making it any easier, I open the door and get in. He doesn't sit down but stand against the door looking at me.
"You look beautiful" Thiko says
What? "Thiko..." I didn't let him in for this
He scratches his head "I don't know what I'm doing here, I shouldn't be here but I'm about to marry Karen in a week..." he exhales
"I have no idea how I ended up here, I want to be with you and be a part of this child's life. I know you hate me and I deserve that but give me a chance" Thiko
"You want a reason to stop the wedding, end your career and break Karen's hearts. I am not going to give you that, I won't let you hurt anyone the way you hurt me. You hurt me enough without saying or doing anything. Karen is a good person, she deserves to be happy with you..." I look up to stop myself from crying but it doesn't work
"So pick her, marry her. We'll co-parent whatever, I know we'll make it work. Just marry her" I say with tears pouring on my face
"I love you Wanga" he says
My heart stopped for a second. I wipe my face and put a hand on my belly, yes the golden baby kicked. I walk to him, our eyes stuck on each others. I take his hand and place it on my belly, the baby kicks again and he laughs still in disbelief.
"She kicks when you are around, I concluded that now" I explain
He looks elated "It's a girl" he says fascinated
I nod "Yes" he puts his hand on my face looking in my eyes
"I won't fight you, you and Karen will be in her life..."
His lips carelessly caressed mine, it's slow but the kind that takes your breath away. I don't want him to stop, I want him to pick me not Karen. I love this guy with everything in me, my lips found home in his, I'll think about my breath later. He stops, why did he stop?
"I have to go" he lets go of me
"Okay" I say disappointed
"I will be back, I promise" he says as he opens the door and leaves
What just happened?

I didn't go to the park but cooked, a lot more for week. I'm stressed out and confused. I asked Thiko to marry Karen, he said he loves me and kissed me. I asked him to co-parent, of all things I convinced him to co-parent? My phone vibrates again only this time I am keen to see if it's him, no it's Sipho.
"Come back" That's him
I can't help but laugh "I'm good thanks and how are you?" I say
"Come back Wanga, you know I hate you but please come back. I can't take another day without you" he Complains
"Yes I'll marry you too" I say
"Oh God don't overdo it" sizwe laughs
"I always overdo it" we both laugh at the accuracy of that statement
A knock on my door.
"I'll come and see you tomorrow but I have to go now there's someone at the door. I switch off the oven and walk to the door...he's back.
I rush to him and wrap my arms around him, he keeps kissing my head.
He goes down on my neck back to my lips, his hand grabbing my ass. I put my hands on his face, in a millisecond my dress is pulled up, now down on the floor. He takes off his shirt and then I remember him, I walk to my room with his hand in mine. I remember everything, how wet he made me that I almost begged, how hungry he was for me that each stroke was louder and deep. I know I'm stupid but I'm inlove with this man.