Soulties

chapter 13

#Zola’s pov

I’ve been trying to get a hold of Eva for almost a week now and she’s not returning my calls or texts, I don’t know if she’s okay or not. I’m preparing lunch in the kitchen and chatting away with my favorite cousin when a notification tone from my phone comes through. I quickly jump to it with excitement thinking it’s Eva. But to my disappointment it’s her guy best friend, Sam but what business does he have with me

I open the text message and it reads “Hey Zola, Sam here I’m just passing a message from Eva

She’s at the hospital she got injured but she’s going to be okay and she said she will call you soon.” My heart dropped to the floor, it makes sense why she hasn’t got back to me, I was busy thinking she forgot about me but she’s injured. Oh lord.

My cousin came and comforted me then took over the cooking because my mind was not there any more.

A week later I was coming back to the city and I couldn’t wait to see my baby so I can take care of her.

#Eva’s pov

My mom is signing my discharge papers while I change into my home clothes. I’ve been in this hospital for a week now and I was really fed up. Thing is I got caught in the cross fire, Sam got himself involved with some dangerous people and me being the good friend I tried to protect him but this mother fucker stabbed me on my abdomen and I had to be rushed to the hospital. My parents don’t know this story they just know some thugs tried to rob me and I was trying to fight them then they stabbed me.

I didn’t want to tell Zola about my incident because she would get worried just like my parents have fussing over me like I’m a baby. She’s coming back in a few days and I don’t know if I’m ready to face her, guilt has been hovering me.

It’s Thursday mid day, 3 days after coming back from the hospital. Sam came over and said he wants us to go have lunch at McDonald’s. I don’t know what’s wrong with him but he’s being too romantic now, since when do we go on dates, I think he forgot I play for the other team and I have a girlfriend

I’m seated on the McDonald’s corner couches waiting for Sam to bring our food, he comes holding a tray with our food then a waiter comes behind him holding another tray of food as if we’re waiting for a third person

I look at Sam “and then?” I ask confused.

Sam: incase I don’t get full

Me: but since when do you order twice and eat so much

He doesn’t answer me but types something on his phone and smiles as if he just did something mischievous. I don’t him and indulge in my food

#Zola’s pov

It’s Thursday mid day and I’m waiting for a text from Sam to tell when I can come through to see Eva. I arrived in the city last night and I couldn’t sleep, tossing and turning thinking of her

I’m meeting them at McDonald’s, Sam texts me “we’re seated at a corner couch, hurry”. My heart starts racing as the taxi drops me off outside. I do a few breathing exercises before I gain the strength to walk in, I spot Sam, he’s facing me and Eva’s back is facing me. He locks his eyes with mine and nods then I walk towards their table.

Me: oh Eva how are you, I’ve been worried sick are you feeling better omggg how did this happen

I speak too fast and realize I haven’t taken a moment to breathe

Eva: jeez one question at a time please

Sam: and hello to you too Zola

He says with a smirk on his face

Me: oh shut up

I say playfully hitting his arm

Eva: how did you know we’re here Zola and when did you come back, in fact why didn’t you tell me you’re back

Zola: oh look who’s asking the million questions now

The day went on and we just chilled and talked about everything in the world but more than anything I was laughing at Sam’s jokes the whole time, he’s the funniest character ever and he does it without even trying. Sam decided to leave and attend to his girlfriend.

Eva and I decided to take a walk in this beautiful neighbourhood but I could tell something was bothering her, she wasn’t herself but I didn’t want to push it, she would tell me at her own time

She was holding on to me as we walked because she was limping, I loved this moment, just the 2 of us, no distractions no people just us and this beautiful nature we walking past

“so.. did you miss me?” I say turning my head up to look at her

“yeah I guess so” she replies trying hard not to look in my eyes

Ouch…

I decide to keep quiet and embrace the. silence, suddenly she stops and tries to bend down and pick up a sunflower and she plucks it in my hair.

“I’m sorry sunshine, I missed you more than you will ever know” she says and plants a kiss on my forehead, I’m a blushing mess right now

We continue walking and talking, making plans and all till it gets late and I go home.

A week later*

Things between Eva and I were going just fine. It’s a Saturday today and I’m so glad because I get to rest. I’m busy chatting to Mandisa on the phone she’s telling me about her Saint pastor in the making boyfriend. Honestly I don’t know what my friend saw in that guy but he’s really not attractive at all but then they say love is blind.

Late at night a text from Eva comes through.. “before I say this, Zola please know that I love you very much with all my heart and soul but sometimes you’re a bit difficult but that’s no excuse for what I am about to tell you. Basically.. I cheated on you” tf!!!