Nomzamo
You know that feeling that you get that tells you to pray, well i was experiencing that i dont know but i was feeling uneasy like something bad was about to happen i got down to my knees and prayed for the people i love and most importantly i prayed for my baby to come into this world safely and healthy. After my prayer i decided to go out for some shopping since dad wasn't allowing me to work. It was a week since i saw Menzi he would call and we would be civil to each other and he even asked to be with me on my next visit, i agreed the poor guy deserved to see his baby growing inside me. Things with Sihle were still good i didnt tell him that Menzi and i were on good terms i just wasn't ready to explain and all the judgement that would follow. I went to go shower and came back lotioned up took out my maxi dress and sandals i needed something loose fitting. Honestly i didn't even buy any maternity wear so this would be the perfect time to shop for a few items but first i needed to get some fresh fruits at food lovers market i saw a great dessert recipe i want to make for my dad. I got dressed and i was off.
Menzi
I was slowly picking the pieces of my heart back together because it seemed obvious uNomzamo doesn't want me anymore no matter what i say or do she's just keeping me at a distance. Damn you Zoe!!! I finally finished my business plan with some help from people i know who owned successful business. Honestly when i drew up this business plan i had Nomzamo in mind i wanted to open a restaurant for her to run. I loved how passionate she was about cooking and baking one of the things i miss about her the most was when i would sit with her while she cooked, her face lit up everytime she spoke of a new recipe she was going to try. I had so many plans for our future and now all that is shattered i thought maybe when i told her where why i was acting the way i was acting she would come back to me. I guess i hurt her more than i can ever imagine and i guess i deserve to also feel this pain of knowing another man is loving her holding her kissing her touching her when it should be me. Damn Menzi get a grip how can one woman drive me so crazy shit! I decided to take my car keys and go get the groceries Nelly asked me to get at least that would get my mind off things and who knows i might meet a future Mrs Ngema ngikhohlwe uNomzamo( and forget Nomzamo). I grabbed my keys and left. I went to the nearby food lovers market good place to meet woman right i mean they love food and stuff. I laughed at myself at how ridiculous i was sounding but a part of me was wishing i would actually meet that woman who would fill this void i was feeling. I got there parked my car and went it. Nelly knows never to write these complicated things if she wants me to do groceries because for the life of me i dont know most of the things these women cook i just appreciate that it tastes good. I was looking for some fancy cheese written down i couldnt even pronounce Nelly uyangijwayela kodwa. I called her. It rang for a while and then she picked up.
Nelly: hi bhuti I'll be going into theatre in a few, whats up?
Me: uthi whats up?? Nelly yini lezinto ozibhale la( what are these things you've written here ) didn't i tell you to keep the list simple how will i buy something i cant even pronounce. I was really frustrated." Nelly i cant even ask these people where to find things i cant pronounce i will look like a fool." i heard someone giggling behind me and turned to look and the she was a picture of beauty. Her skin was glowing and radiant her cleavage was fuller her hips were showing so well in that maxi dress and her belly complimented it all, her smile oh God such beauty bekungathi ngiqala ukumbona( it was like i was seeing her for the first time) i just fell for her all over again i mean who was i kidding there was no woman who could take her place in my heart. I picked up my jaw from the ground and smiled, i even forgot i was talking to Nelly." Nelly its fine forget it I'll figure it out" i said trying to sound all confident in front of Nomzamo who hadnt stopped giggling by the way.
Me: Hi Zamo why are you laughing so much? I said shyly i knew she was laughing at me.
Nomzamo: Hi Menzi sorry hey i just turned into this aisle and saw you talking on the phone looking so frustrated so i guess i was eavesdropping but you sounded so funny.
Me: its not funny Zamo i really don't want to be looking like a fool.
Nomzamo: ok bring it here let me help. I smiled and handed to her she made what seemed to be mission impossible run so smoothly i didnt even have to say a word i just watched her face as she looked for each ingredient and how she would put her hand on her back and rub her belly with the other while staring at which was the better brand to choose. I never realised how much i missed even doing the tiniest things with her like grocery shopping.
Nomzamo: aibo Menzi where did you drift of too?
Me: huh? Oh sorry no bengicabanga nje( i was just thinking)
Nomzamo: about what exactly?
Me: if you must know i was thinking about you. She smiled and looked down.
Me: Nomzamo you're the mother of my unborn baby and i love you so much please sthandwa give me another chance.
Nomzamo: heres your basket Menzi i really dont need this complication in my life today is about destressing and retail therapy. I laughed, my baby and shopping though.
Me: ok im sorry for bringing that up but please can i spend the day with you?
Nomzamo: no talks about love and second chances?
Me: no i promise.
Nomzamo: ok lets go pay ive already gotten what i came for and your items ziphelele(are all there). We went to go pay and went out to put the bags in the car.
Me: so where to next?
Nomzamo: i just need a few maternity wear clothes im getting bigger and rounder cant even wear jeans anymore. I laughed she looked upset and honestly i didnt see all these things in a bad light i mean everything about her was fuller did i mention the twins?? Made a man wonder what else was fuller underneath that dress. "Menzi!" Nomzamo said snapping me back to reality.
Nomzamo: you have that look your nose is even sweating, she chuckled.
Menzi: what look Zamo?
Nomzamo: come Menzi have you forgotten i know you? Well you better stop those silly thoughts befor you need a cold shower ntanga. She walked away from me strutting her stuff on purpose i know, i just smiled to myself and followed. She went to one of the clothes store the part i dreaded the most woman can shop all day but to my surprise she didnt stay too long she grabbed a few tights or leggings whaterver she called them and a few tops.
Me: aibo who are you and what have you done to Nomzamo? I teased and laughed uNomzamo wavele wakhala( she just cried)did i say something wrong? I went over to her and hugged her i kept quiet i mean ive heard pregnancy makes a woman moody and emotional.
Nomzamo: im sorry i dont know what came over me.
Me: no babe dont apologise its ok babe maybe you are just hungry. She broke the hug and gave me a nasty look.
Nomzamo: do i look hungry to you Menzi?!
Me: no what i meant was... "masambe Menzi" she snapped. Heee i was confused what just happened? She payed and i followed her to her car for a pregnant woman she was moving pretty fast i had to run to catch up. "Zamo? " she turned around.
Me: im sorry i upset you babe its just i dont know what to say.
Nonzamo: lets go home im so exhausted.
Me: are you okay?
Nomzamo: yes i will be. She put in her shopping bags and got in her car.
Mei: I'll follow you home just to make sure you arrive okay is that cool?
Nomzamo: okay thank you. I went to my car and drove after her. She safely reached her house and parked her car and signalled for me to come park mine and i did. I went in and helped her with her bags.
Nomzamo: I'll make us something to eat.
Me: no baby lets order in please go and lie mommy and baby must rest now. She smiled and nodded.
Nomzamo: ok ungvuse makfika ukudla( wake me when the food arrives). She went to her room. I just went to the living room took out my phone and dialled for a pizza i mean i didnt even ask what she felt like eating so i figured pizza would be good. While i waited for the delivery i sat around not knowing what to do with myself just admiring the beauty of the house. I decided to go check on Zamo. I looked around and found her room and got in, her room was freezing cold i went over to cover her up but her skin was warm she didnt look cold at all. I decided to get in under the covers and just cuddle with her and our baby even if its for a few minutes. I must have dosed off i just felt really cold and opened my eyes. I nearly jumped out of bed when i saw a woman seating at the edge of the bed. She was smiling at Nomzamo then she looked at me i was scared as hell but something was warm and familiar about her. " Hi Menzi, " she spoke and i felt my throat go dry she knew my name how? " Im Rose " suddenly i knew why she seemed familiar.
Rose: dont be scared im not here to hurt you.
Me: err thats a relief because this shit is scary no offence. She laughed none taken.
Rose: Menzi i need you to stay close to Nomzamo her life is in danger and she doesnt even realise it.
Me: in danger? How and from who?
Rose : im not allowed to say but the weeks leading up to the birth of her baby are very crucial you look out for her without causing alarm and please dont tell her any of this. She must remain calm through all this. The child she's carrying will be the only thing that can set me free so i can cross over.
Me: how do i protect her from something i dont know Rose?
Rose: trust me if you look closely you will know who and what to protect her from you are a resourceful man i know you will protect your family. All i can do is watch this time i cant intervene.
Me: whoa ya this is... Yoh but I'll do anything for my Zamo and thanks for the heads up. She smiled.
Rose: i knew i could trust you with my flower. Just like that she disappeared, Nomzamo woke up and turned to look at me.
Nomzamo: Menzi who are you talking to? She asked sleepily.
Me: your gaurdian angel. She smiled and i also smiled and she went back to sleep and this time she lay her head on my chest. God knows how i love this woman.
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