Maid For Marriage

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After Gogo spoke to me I was a bit shocked but also kind of flattered. If she didn't warn me I would know she didn't like me but it sort of feels like the stamp of approval from her.

"Oh here she is. Madame! The dishes from lunch are waiting for you sweetheart!" The main one who always spoke said sarcastically. "We've even prepared your water for you ma'am. Enjoy." She left and they all followed her out. I didn't complain. I just got to working.

When I finished they stormed back in and started dinner. Once again I was put on chopping duty. I didn't mind the cooking and the cleaning. I needed the distraction. Also chores helped me calm down. Almost like colouring or painting would do for other people.

When I was done I waited around for them to give me something else to do but they didn't say anything so I went back to the house and cleaned up. "Mamakhe. I want to speak to you." It was Senzo and I wasn't too enthusiastic about speaking after what happened with his grandmother.

"Okay, but can we sit outside so the others can see me. I don't want to be accused of hiding." He chuckled and we went to sit outside. "I have realized that we still have a lot of logistics to work out when it comes to home life and since I'm stuck here for a week we might as well talk about it."

I didn't even know what he was talking about. "Usually with my wives I give them an allowance every month as well as money for household expenses. The other day Ma went grocery shopping and I didn't like that. I want ma to relax and not worry about anything but I realized that I was supposed to tell you this especially since you're running the household now and ma is handing over the reigns."

Oh! Money! I like this conversation.

"Also, when it comes to money please don't be scared to ask. Also don't be scared to spoil yourself with your allowance. The old ladies here might force you to be dressed a certain way but I fell in love with you just the way you are. Even though you make that pinafore look good I don't want you in rags. Also, I'm a traditional man. You know this. So no pants. In fact we'll throw all your pants away when we get home."

None of these rules were news to me. I just chuckled. "Yebo, baba." I agreed. "We'll have a stricter schedule once all the wives are back in their place but for now I'll go between you and MaKhumalo as I please. The plans for the houses I'm planning to build have also been approved. So I'll build MaMlambo and MaGumede's houses on the same land as MaCele's house. When we get back you need to start driving lessons so you can run errands efficiently because I won't always be available to drive you. I also don't want you to be relying on taxis."

We were interrupted by one of the aunt's again. "Sorry to disturb but MaBhengu needs to come make tea." She said and just walked off. They were probably sent by their leader. "Okay, maybe you should go because they've been watching us for a while."  I didn't even know they were watching us because I had my back turned. I went to make the tea and then helped dish up dinner.

We ate and I was left alone to clean up. When I was done I made myself a cup of tea and went to the house. Senzo wasn't there so I got ready for bed. "Your mother-in-law is driving your sister wife crazy. They've been on the road since this afternoon. She acts crazy when it comes to you." I laughed a little.

"Why is it my mother-in-law and sister wife and not your mother and your wife?" I joked with him. "No, I only claim them when they're drama free. She was supposed to let MaKhumalo sleep because she just got off a plane. Then they were supposed to drive out tomorrow morning. They're going to get here so late and the kids are in the car. I know I was joking about the situation but sometimes my mother doesn't think straight."

"Now that you mention it Baba I don't think they should be driving and it's too dangerous for them to stop in the middle of nowhere for MaKhumalo to take a nap. How far are they?" MaRadebe was a lot sometimes. "They're three hours out but I made MaKhumalo promise not to speed. They'll get here at about one in the morning." My eyes went wide.