The Break Trough

Part 59

Part 59

[Mpume ]

It was Tuesday few days my big day which was on Saturday, I was in my room with two girls my age that I participate in the reed dance, Onoyi and
Sne that had to stay by my side at all time, I had no communication with the outside world, nobody was supposed to see me, I was cover in red clay, and covered in blanket “ GONQILE “, the girls kept on singing “ amahubo asemhlangeni “ song of that we sing in the reed ceremony, I was excited about
this I can not believe the day is finally near. I just want everything to go perfect

I had footsteps, and shouting, I lifted my heard and blanket over my head, what going on that was the question ringing in my head, my door swung open and it was an angry  full figure woman, she spoke in  deep Zulu and looked very angry
Women: “ are you Nompumelo “

I just nodded and she looked at me,
Women : “ hawu knosi yami, Zodwa ( my mother's name ) yini ukuba nenhliziyo embi, ingane kabhuti le “
I looked at her could this be my Aunt from my father side,

Mom: “ Does she even look like ubhuti wakho, lalela Sisi ngcela uphume endlini Yami, “
Yoo mom was angry and wanted to show this women flames,
Women: “ if I don’t leave what are going to do???? kill me like you killed my brother “ I was beyond shock what just happened,
Women: “ you can not hide forever you know, I will show all the people in this place exactly who you are, good for nothing piece of shit “

Zoe Aunt came in, with other two women, from church
Zoe aunt: “ sekwanele sisi, you upsetting the child, these ceremony does not need this noise you causing, if you have something to say, please say it in a civilized manner “

Women eyed Zoes Aunt up and down clicked her tongue and stepped out, Zoa Aunt looked at me,
“ sorry sisi” she smiled and walked away. I looked at mom who was about to walk out, she was teary I guess this bought back memories of my abusive father,  I guess anger runs in the family Judging from my so cold aunt
Me:sisi, may I please speak to you “

She looked at the girls and they excused themself, mom closed the door and looked at me
Mom: “ Sorry sweaty, about this commotion “
Me: “ who is she, is she my aunt? “
Mom sigh and looked at me she was lost in words,
Mom: “it's not the right time sisi for me to tell you the truth, “
Me: “ why so many secrete moms, when are you going to tell me about my father, my other family “
Mom: “ baby this is not the time or place for this conversation, I will tell you everything wants your ceremony is over “
Me: “ but mom, I’m old enough to take the truth “
Mom: “ I know baby and just know that I love you, now hush let me handle this insane woman please “
Me: “ but, mom !! “
Mom place figure on her mouth as a sign that I must keep quiet, she arched down and kissed me on my forehead, “ I love you sisi, and I promise I will tell you everything after the ceremony “ she smiled at me, breath in, and out and walked
out, Sindy came in after mom walked out

Sindy: “ and then what’s up with the fat village women “
Me: “ I think she my aunt, and I’m afraid to know the real  truth about my identity “
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[Portia ]

I was in my room at ress packing my bag, final exams were over and I was heading back home for mid-term holidays, Nkonzo offered to pick me up, which was a relief because I was tired. I wish I knew how I feel about him, I’m just
taking things one step at a time, we meet at church when I visited mpume church after the disaster break up with Zweli, Mpume told me that they have an amazing
worship and praise service that will lift my spirit, and no doubt my spirit was lifted by this guy who sang and played the piano so beautifully, and it was even a bonus when Mpume introduced him to me, to be honest Mpume and Pam have been
there for me since the breakup, and I was grateful that they had my back.
As a person who grew up with boys my social life only revolved around family and when Zweli came into the picture, I became obsessed with him and he was my only friend and lover, but when I was introduced to the girl's thanks to him, my
insanity came back, I realized that I can not love a man who loves himself more than anything in this world, It was a breakthrough for me and I was free of the drama and my life is just stress-free, I’m thinking of pursuing my relationship with
Nkonzo he is so different infect too different from Zweli, he spends most of his time listening to me and he never makes the first move his gentlemen and well mannered, educated and knows how to make me happy, I like him a lot, he makes an effort to wake me up and keep me up all night on a call, but I guess
what makes me like him the most is how my family feels about him, Mpilo even hinted that I must bring Nkonzo for dinner soon, but naaaa too soon, I just want to see where this thing is going between up