Heart Misplaced

Chapter 34

Motheo had kept his distance from Tshiamo and had been working on getting his life back in order. He was making sure that he spend as much time by Tshidi’s side as possible and seeing that she is due soon, he wanted to make sure that he stood by her side even through the birth of their second child. For once he was being responsible and at some point Tshidi was feeling like maybe he'd actually be a good family man, if he wanted to of course. 2 weeks of preparing for the birth of the baby, everything was ready for the arrival of their new born. Tshidi was going in for a scheduled c-section. 

They got to the hospital and she was checked in. The doctor was notified and after 20 minutes she was prepared to go to theatre. Motheo waited the whole time. He was told that everything went very well and that the baby is a healthy and handsome boy. He was very much excited, he made it a point to ensure that he’s there at all times.

After a few days she was discharged from the hospital and things were going smoothly as Motheo was there to help. They were getting close again.

"How are you feeling?" He asked Tshidi as they sat in the main bedroom. Motheo and put baby Molemo's cot together by himself and he was proud. He felt good about doing good and for the first time, he had hope for a good life with his family.

"I'm alright, still a little sore but I'm getting there". She looked at him and they smiled at each other. "Well, at least there's progress right?...let me go check on Tshego. Let me know if you need anything okay?.He kissed her forehead and then went to the the baby and gave him a kiss" Goodnight champ". He smiled and went out.

The next morning he prepared Tshego just as Tshidi had showed him. He took Tshego to school and made sure that he was always there to pick her up after. This was what he had been up to since he moved in with them after the divorce.

On his way home, as he'd been working from home. Wanting to be around if anything should happen or if Tshidi needs some sort of help or just to keep an eye on all of them. He loved having a new child. He didn't know how this feels because he wasn't there for Tshego's birth but with Molemo, it was as if God had given him a chance to fix things and he was going to begin with the love of his life.

He mind ran away with him and ke started thinking about how his life was growing up, how he messed things up with Tiego, how he has hurt his mother for years while chasing a ghost. He felt bad because none of the people he hurt deserved it, most importantly none of them did anything to hurt him. Prior and even after the truth was out.

He was the only one out for blood, innocent blood and he just made a vow right there, that he would never go back to his old ways. He wanted to prove it, not only to himself but also to Tshidi that he can be a good man, the man she deserves and much better father to his kids than the one he had. I can't believe I yearned to have a father that much... To a point of actually almost ruining the lives of those who care for me. What kind of person Am I? He sighed as he thought to himself.

He got home and started working. When he got there, Tshidi and Molemo were asleep so he didn't disturb her.

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Tiego and Tshiamo on the other side of the country were having a good time. They were enjoying each other. Spending nights together, a few nights at Tshiamo's place and a few nights at Tiego's. They were basically living together and Teigo was almost tired of the back and forth. His ranch was a lot bigger than Tshiamo's place and even if it was closer to work, he wanted them to pick a place and stick to it.

He was used to stability. He liked being comfortable and moving from his place to hers was just throwing him off his schedule, he couldn't get a working routine and it was just a mess from his side. However, Tshiamo didn't mind. She thought it was fun, change of scenery but she also had to admit that it was taking a toll on her some days.