- 'There is an If in Life.' ~unknown
It has been ten months of peace in UMlazi , sis'Hlengiwe sends me R2500 a month plus my small spaza makes quite an income cause it has been keeping me going and helping a lot. I gave birth three months ago to a wonderful baby girl who I named Nonkazimulo Isipho Mbanjwa , okay we named cause uWandi came with the zulu name. I wanted her to have a zulu and xhosa name just like me. Wandi has been a good friend , she promoted herself to be Nkazi's father , I know it's crazy but she sure helps me , she buys Nkazi everything every month-end. Oh and bhut'Bhekani has also been a good big brother , I'm just happy to say my baby doesn't lack anything even though I have nothing. Bhut'Bhekani is a regular here now and I think he has the hots for Wandi but he always excuses it for seeing his niece.
Wandi : "Can we go please?!" We were going out. We got in the uber and it drives away , we finally get to the Pav. This is one big ass mall man and it's beautiful. Our first stop was Clicks , to stock up some medication for me and Nkazi since it's almost winter ; then we proceed to do some grocery shopping.
Me : "Why Woolworths though Wandi?"
Wandi : "Because Hlonela , we can mntase." The she walks in with Nkazi in her arms.
Wandi : "Don't forget the trolley." I huff and follow her behind. After sometime we walk out of the store.
Me : "I'm hungry now , I'm sure even my baby is."
Wandi : "Whatever and it's OUR baby. Say it after me , O-U-R"
Me : "Geez okay. Our baby." She nods. We settle for Wimpy. A waiter brings drinks for us.
Me : "we haven't ordered nje."
Waiter : "There's a gentleman who said I must give them to you and he says Hi."
Me : "where is he?" The waiter turns
Waiter : "He was there but I think he left cause I can't see him anymore."
Me : "No than-" Wandi cuts me off.
Wandi : "Thank you boo." She says already sipping on her glass of wine. I look at her in disbelief and she ignores me. We order our food and it comes a few minutes later.
Wandi : "I think we should go clubbing tonight." I choke on my food.
Me : "You tryna kill me? And no I'm not going clubbing , my baby is too small for that."
Wandi : "Oh come on , let loose a bit and just let your guard down for a little while , it won't hurt I promise you."
Me : "You know I can't help it Wandi , I've been hurt a lot especially by the people I thought should be my safe and loving space so please." She huffs and rolls her eyes.
Wandi : "Mom is willing to babysit , she's been on my neck wanting to meet my favorite people which is you and our baby." She says that playing with Nkazi.
Me : "Fine , we'll go." She squeals attracting a few eyes.
Wandi : "You won't regret it lover." I roll my eyes.
Me : "mxm." She laughs at me.
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FantasíaFind ecstasy in life ; the mere sense of living is joy enough. ~Emily Dickinson.