Scarlett Ngcobo

Chapter 27

“Mhm your phone is annoying me Khanyi.” Indigo said as she turned facing the other way. I was super tired. I felt like I didn't get enough rest. I picked up my phone and it was a reminder. We had a sunrise drive to get ready for. And breakfast. I shook Indigo to get her to wake up.
“What now?”
“Get up bitch. We have to get ready for our sunrise drive and breakfast.”
“No.”
I looked at her. “What do you mean by no?”
“Exactly that. Does it have to be so early?”
“Indigo Genesis Smit, what does sunrise mean?”
“Fuck you Scarlett. Why not sunset?”
“Get up. I'm going to those drunkards to wake them up.” I left her in bed.
It was a struggle to get Kele and Rendani up but I managed. If I return to find them still sleeping, I'm leaving them behind! I went back to our room and freshened up. It was still early and chilly. I wore military green leggings, white t-shirt with a cardigan on top and black converse shoes. I went to the opposite rooms and Rendani was still sleeping. I shook my head and laughed. At least Kele was up. She's used to drinking. “Indigo is sulking that side. Let's go. It will be up to them if they join us or not.”

There were three safari cars waiting for us and other guests outside. “Ladies I'll be the one driving you to the Wild life park.” I nodded. I caught Kele winking at our driver as we got in. I elbowed her.
“Ouch Khanyi!”
I looked outside the car.
“I was told there would be four ladies but there's only two?”
“They are still drunk from last night. I don't think they will join us.”
He chuckled. “We still have time. I'll wait a few more minutes for them before we leave.”
Just as we were about to leave. They rushed to us.
“Were you really going to leave without us?” Rendani.
“If it wasn't for him.” I pointed to TJ our driver, ranger and guide all in one. “We would have left.”
“Okay ladies let's go.”
As we left the guesthouse heading to the Wild life park. It looked like we were in the wild. It looked peaceful, especially with the sun rising. It started getting too hot. The further we drove in. TJ kept on telling us about the trees and shrubs, how long they've been there. Kele on the other hand was flirting with TJ. He stopped and told us that we're about to see their rare white lions. “I didn't even know we had white lions.” Rendani said.
“Trust me, we do. They're rare or nonexistent in other wild life safaris.”
I looked at him. “TJ those rare white lions won't eat us for breakfast now right?”
He laughed first. That's a bad sign. Why is he laughing? “Nothing of that matter has happened here.” I was not convinced. The mere fact that I'm sitting on the left side of this car. I can already see the headlines;
“Khanyisile, the daughter of famous interior designer, Angelique Ngcobo and business owner Gatsha Ngcobo,was eaten by white lions at the Wild life park.”
“For someone who was in a rush to get here, you look spooked.” Indigo.
I just ignored her. We finally heard the roars. They sounded very nearby. I'm frightened but I had my phone out. Ready to capture this beautiful crazy moment. “Wow!” we all said. I didn't expect that. The lions looked gorgeous. As gorgeous lions could look.
“Beautiful right?” TJ asked looking at us.
We nodded.
He drove some more and we saw elephants and rhinos. It was an experience. He mentioned that we could step out of the vehicle and take pictures standing next to the elephants. They looked at me and Indigo. “What?” we asked them.
“White people are not afraid of anything. You guys can go first.”
“Actually I'm not white. Remember my dad is a Zulu man. So Indigo can do the honours.”
She looked at me. “Unbelievable. My own cousin would feed me to the elephants.” she mumbled getting out.
The sun was fully out and shining bright like a diamond. It made her skin look clear. She stood next to the elephants and we took pictures. We all took pictures.
Lastly ladies. The waterfall. We could hear the water sounds, but seeing it was even more awesome. It looked more amazing than in the pictures. Nature is absolutely gorgeous.
“Now this is beautiful TJ.” he smiled.
We took out our picnic basket and headed to the picnic spot. You could choose if you wanted the table picnic setting or the old blanket setting. We went old school.
“Thanks for this Khanyi. This is everything and more.” she gave me a side hug.
“Anything for you babe.”

After our picnic we drove back to the guesthouse. This place is really breathtaking. How come we didn't know about it?" Kele.
“It really is. It's suitable for any type of vacation." I said to them.
We went horse riding after taking a mini break. We fed the horses and ponies. I was enjoying my time when my phone vibrated in my sports bra. I took it out and it was that unknown number again. I looked at the picture closely, trying to see who it was. I heard someone calling me but I was so glued to my phone. I fell into a little pond. The girls had a laughing spree at my expense. Kele helped me up.
“Didn't you hear us telling you to watch out?”
“If I did, I wouldn't have fell in this stupid pond.” I rolled my eyes.
“Serves you right! What's so important on your phone?” Indigo.
“I was editing our pictures before posting them.”
We were heading to were they milked their cows. They made their own cheese as well. “I'll catch up with you. I have to take this.”
“Baby.”
“Hey. Are you having fun there?”
“Yes. Next time we're coming here. This place is gorgeous.”
“We will. I miss you though.”
A smile formed on my face. “I miss you too. I'll be home soon.”
“I just wanted to hear your voice. We'll talk later okay.”

We were getting ready to go out and have dinner. No one is driving today so I'm drinking like I have no future tonight! I was wearing a grey mini skirt, a black lace crop top and strappy heels. I did my makeup and did a high sleek bun. Indigo came in from the bathroom and whistled. “Girl you look ready to dance on a pole.”
“I have to represent the Ngcobo’s.” we laughed.
Kele and Rendani walked into our room. Me and Indigo whistled. “Yeses! Look at you two looking like money.”
“We try.” Rendani said, catwalking towards us. I took a video of her. “Bitch turn around and shake that ass.” The jumpsuit looked amazing on her. She had an ass and curves. It hugged her body like a glove. Not mentioning that she went for a caramel colour. If you looked at her in a hurry you would think she's naked. Kieran is going to drool over this video girl. She just looked amazing.
“I want you to send it to Kieran on WhatsApp and make sure you won't be online anytime soon.”
“Haah Rendani.” I said in between laughter.
“Mngani wami!” I went to Kele. “Haah, you look great.”
She turned into a model. Poses left right and center.
“If you're not careful she's taking your job Ms Indigo.”
“She can try. I'm the best. The queen!”
I sent the video to Kieran and switched my data off. We drove to the restaurant.
After our dinner we drove to club “Dominantz”. Weird name but it was amazing. We ordered bottles of their locally made gins. More popular. I've never seen a club that spacious and now I knew why. They had your normal club vibes on the ground level and on your left there was your strip club. Two of them! “Ladies house and gentlemen's dream.”
When you went up the stairs, on your right they had bathrooms. The further you went up the stairs. They had rooms. Apparently you could book a room, to do whatever it is that you wanted to do. They first test how much alcohol you had in your system. If it showed a dark purple line, they won't let you in. You're too drunk.
“This place is a dream!” Kele shouted over the music.
We all smiled looking at one another. “Before I get drunk, I'm getting myself a nice looking guy. Who is going to make me scream like I have no morals.”
“Khuzeka Kele. What the hell!”
“Last time I checked, I'm not in a relationship. I can do whatever I want. The bonus is, no one knows me this side.”
She was serious.
“Before you turn into a hoe. Please show us the guy, and tell us the room number.” Indigo said.
We had shots on top of shots. Well except my pregnant cousin. I felt sorry for her. She was sipping her virgin cocktails.
“I'll be drinking for the both of us okay.” I winked at her.

After an hour we decided to go and check out the strip club. You had to pay an entrance fee than they gave you a wrist band. I thought it would be like the normal strip clubs. I've never been to one. “This should have been a ‘live porn club’ instead!” Rendani shouted.
I was just looking around trying to make sense of what was going on.
There was a strip pole were someone could do their seducing on. There were male strippers, stripping. On the other side, it was a live porn session. Two women making out.
“Maybe you should go there, get some tips you know.” Rendani said in a joking manner.
The girls laughed. “I might just do that.”
There was another porn session going on. This time around it was a three-some. Two females and a male. Now I couldn't help but wonder what was happening in the “gentlemen's dream”.
“Maybe this was a bad idea guys. My fiancé is way too far, for me to be watching live porn!” Indigo sulked.
“I agree.”
We went back to the club area.