Cursed - My Name Is Karma

CHAPTER 18

Just as I am driving my car out with Sibabalwe, I spot that boy I sent to Mama Lana just outside my gate. Seems like he has been waiting for me. I park the car on the side of the road and climb off. I walk to him.

Me: “and then?”
Boy: “I have a date with her tonight at the hotel. She is very dangerous. Don’t you have something that might protect me from her?” I chuckle and step closer to him. I hold his palm and site a spell. I then let go of him.

Me: “see you when you have the amulet.” I go to my car and drive. I turn to look at Sibabalwe. “So have you ever been on a flight before?” it feels weird to be riding with someone. I am used to being by myself. I don’t think I will adjust to being with someone 24/7.

Sibabalwe: “no.” I hand her my iPad.
Me: “book two business class tickets to George Airport for this evening preferably, 6pm latest. And return tickets for tomorrow morning. 7am latest.”
Sibabalwe: “we are going to George?” she asks in an excited voice.

Me: “if you don’t book now, we might end up not going. Book at Fly Safair.” She nods and starts tapping on the iPad.
Sibabalwe: “won’t I be needing your card?”
Me: “everything is synced in there. You just pay for the flights nje and book us into a hotel that is close to the airport. Also hire a rental from Thrifty. Try booking a C Class.”

Sibabalwe: “I have started working, right?” I laugh and focus on the road.
Me: “yeah. I will have Zulu draw up your contract. You also need to turn one of my buildings to offices where you will be working at. There is this one in Northcliff. It has about 8 floors and a big basement. I wanna use that one for when I wanna extend KN Clothing which will be happening soon. You can use the one Randburg to turn into offices fit for the foundation. Contact Zanele from DCC so that you can talk about renovating and stuff.”

Sibabalwe: “you are talking too much. I haven’t even finished booking the flights.” I laugh.
Me: “this car can do playbacks. I talk to myself sometimes. So in order to revisit a conversation I had with myself, I play the recordings from it. I will hand today’s recordings to you. Next time always have an iPad or notebook in your hand so that you can jot down everything I am saying. Do you have your ID with you?” she nods. I drive us to the mall. We get there and climb off. We walk to iStore. An assistant walks to us.

Assistant: “good morning and welcome to iStore. How can I be of service to you?”
Me: “show me your catalogue.” She smiles and walks away. She comes back after a few moments with two catalogues in her hand. She hands them to us.
Assistant: “you can sit over there while you go through all our available gadgets. If you need any assistance or have queries, don’t be afraid to shout.” We go and sit at the couches. I page the catalogue.

Me: “so what do you think of the iPhone 12 Pro?”
Sibabalwe: “it is heaven. Sbwl I camera nje yakhona.” I chuckle and continue browsing through the catalogue.
Me: “and do you also think the MacBook Pro is heaven?” she laughs and nods. “I think the watch series 6 looks good.”

Sibabalwe: “everything in this catalogue is to die for. When I get my first paycheck, I am definitely buying an iPhone.” I chuckle again. I indicate that the shop assistant must come back. She walks to us with a smile.
Assistant: “have you decided on anything?”
Me: “I would like the iPhone 12 Pro, MacBook Pro, watch series 6 and the iPad Pro.” Her eyes pop out.

Assistant: “on credit?”
Me: “no. I would like to pay for them all now.” She swallows hard.
Sibabalwe: “OMG! You are about to purchase goods worth more than 80k in one day? I Stan you.” I laugh. I hand her my bank card.

Me: “register them with your ID. I am not about to show people how I looked in the past.” She giggles and goes to the counter with the assistant. I take out my phone and search Andiswa’s contact details on the net. When I find them I dial her personal number. She answers.
Andiswa: “Andiswa speaking.”
Me: “Zulu you gave someone my address. I should be firing you right now.” She laughs.

Andiswa: “we both know no other lawyer can handle your stiff ass. You would scare them away. I am the only one who can bear working for you.” I roll my eyes.
Me: “anyways have you found more of the required staff?”
Andiswa: “yes. Where should they report for duty?”

Me: “I am with Sibabalwe. We are going to look at a building and then we will see when we are going to start operating in it. It is in a good shape. It just need some renovations here and there which may last for 3 weeks or so. Just some installation of proper office equipment and buying some office furniture.”

Andiswa: “okay. I will forward Sibabalwe’s number to the other staff members so that they can communicate with her.”
Me: “and people ask why I like working with you.” she laughs.
Andiswa: “just so you know, I am charging this as a consultation.”

Me: “gosh you lawyers love money so much. Anyways this is my cellphone number. Don’t call me when you are bored. Call when you have an emergency or an update.” She laughs again. “Bye Zulu.” Sibabalwe comes back with gift bags. She hands them to me. “No. keep them. They are yours.” Her eyes pop out.

Sibabalwe: “say what?” I chuckle and take my card from her.
Me: “let’s bounce.” I walk out and she quickly follows me.
Sibabalwe: “are you foreal?”
Me: “I have an iPad, a notebook, a cellphone. Why would I need those?”
Sibabalwe: “OMG! I don’t know how to repay you.”

Me: “excel in your work. That’s all I am asking for. And don’t bring friends over to my house.”
Sibabalwe: “noted. Wow I can’t wait to upload pictures on Instagram. Will you be my photographer?”
Me: “now you’re taking it too far child.” She laughs.
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