Thandolwethu's pov:
"Firstly I would like to say I'm sorry for the way I spoke to both of you guys at the wedding. It really wasn't my intention to burst out like that,I just felt this sudden anger and you will soon know why" Siyamthanda's mother says. We're at her house and it's the day after the awards. She just decided to call Siyamu and request an urgent meeting with her and I regarding our 'situation' "Thandolwethu I can tell that your intentions are pure and I hope to God that they are because I see some potential in you. I see that your parents instilled manners in you,you have not even once looked me in the eye while talking to me or even slightly raised your voice. For that I give you my blessing to start a family with my daughter" to say I'm relieved is an understatement
"Siyabonga ma" Siyamu says
"Now let me call this rubbish child so you can see her for yourself" her mom says
"Mom don't call your child rubbish" Siyamu defends. She may not have the best relationship with her little sister but that's still her sister
"Thando!" she shouts and I hear a door opening. The TV has been switched off since we walked in so that's why my hearing ability is so sharp. Thando drags her feet towards us. Oh holly molly,God of Nazareth! Siyamu drops the cup she was holding while her mouth hangs open. I grab the tissues that are on the coffee table because she wet her dress but luckily the glass is plastic so it didn't break
"Don't be surprised my child,she called this upon herself. I'm done talking to her. Maybe you can get through to her. This is why I was mad but then I realized that I'm mad at the wrong person,you're over 25,working and you have your own place but to top it all up,your baby daddy is even here to help you. This one is the problem" Siyamu's mother continues as a pregnant looking,teenage Thando sits down
"Mom you don't have to embarrass me like that" Thando says. I shake my head sideways not believing what I'm seeing. I close Siyamthanda's mouth because I fly can fly in there "but look at Siyamthanda ma,she's also pregnant so what's wrong with me being pregnant?" she asks. Wow,she can still be disrespectful even after the disappointment she has brought her family?
"Look at me baby girl and look at yourself. Don't compare things that are not the same. I work and you go to school. Mom is taking your phone away because I know you'll go and tweet nonsense about this. Mom will show you how to take care of the baby but she won't have sleepless nights because you fail to wake up to feed your baby. These,my girl,are the consequences of getting pregnant at a young age. I don't care if you miss out at school but you will look after this baby. You open your legs,right?deal with it. Where is the baby's father?" Siyamu says a mouthful
"He's coming,he said he wants to pay for the damages" she responds
"You're crazy" her mother says "crazy here" she says pointing at her head. Thando's phone rings in her hands and she smiles. She stands up to do god knows what.
"Mom please take away her phone" Siyamu begs and her mother nods. Thando comes back with a man who is money from top to bottom but him?ahy he's someone's father
"What is this?" Siyamthanda's mother asks. They sit down next to each other on the double couch
"Sanibhonini mama ka Thindo" he says. Weeh kanti ikula?
"iSgaxa se Ndaba" Siyamu says clapping her hands once
"My name is Abdul Aziz. I am from Dubai but I ventured to Durban to look for my wife" he says. He's even married?
"You have no shame Thando,you hear me?you have no shame" her mother exclaims
"You might have gotten that wrong ma,his ex wife. Baby tell them what happened" Thando comments. Wait haven't I heard his name before?Siyamu looks at me as if she's realising something
"Well my ex wife and I used to live in Dubai. I wanted children but little did I know that she didn't. She kept aborting my kids without telling me until my doctor even asked me about it. I was so livid that I immediately got my lawyer to draft divorce papers. She refused to walk away with nothing so she wouldn't sign. Right now she robbed me of 30 million in Rand's. My source tells me she is here,in Durban" what the fuck?is he talking about Londi?
"We don't care about that,how old are you?" Siyamu asks
"I'm 49,I know I look young" he says smiling and I chuckle. He looks at me,as if he's asking himself who the hell I am
"You have a nerve old man. Out of all the women out here you choose an innocent 17 year old girl to knock over?did you know that in this country it's illegal and regarded as statutory rape to be an old man like you and have sexual orientation or even touch a girl as young as her?" I ask looking him in the eye
"Please no bhuti!I love him" Thando comments
"You love him or you love how deep his pockets are?by trapping him with a baby you know he's never going to stop providing for you because a child is all he's ever wanted?" Siyamthanda asks and I've got to give it to her. Those self defense lessons really helped,who knew she would be able to stand up for herself one day. Thando sniffs and her man rubs her thigh. What kind of sick world do we live in? We leave after Siyamu and her mom deciding a lot about Thando's situation.
I was supposed to drop Siyamu off at her apartment since we were travelling with my car but I ended up staying there. She apologized for what she said and I apologized for not standing up for her against my baby mama. All is good now
"When are you going to go?" she asks
"In like 30 minutes cause I'm not done at the studio" I think I saw her roll her eyes when I said that "you want me to stay longer?"
"You know I would love that but I know you work hard, besides I've also got a gig in like 2 hours" she says while playing with the cover of my phone. She's upset
"Baby I'll make time for you next weekend,I promise you" I tell her
"Okay let's play a game,an hour of truth. We ask each other questions we've had but scared to ask ever since we met each other" she says smiling. Nobody can say no to that smile. I see where she wants to take things though
"Okay I'll start. Will you ever come live with me?" I ask and she gasps
"Definitely,when we get married. In 6 years time" she says giggling and I chuckle. What is up with this girl and not wanting to merry me "okay this is a personal one but I'm just going to shoot. Will you ever leave the life of guns?like start a family and be a normal person?" I told you guys I know where this is going
"Since my dad and I fought, obviously I'm not doing it at the moment. There's no leaving this thing behind because my father is still in it and they might see me as a potential target because they think my father cares for me. You could decrease your involvement but truth is you will always be part of it. Once you enter the game,there's no going back" I tell her and she looks really concerned "baby don't worry, I'll protect you till the day I die. Even if things don't work out between us,which I don't see happening, I will always love you" she sighs and takes my hands into hers. She kisses my knuckles
"I don't see myself without you, please don't make me leave you" she says putting my left hand on her chest area
"You won't regret it" I tell her and she smiles,my hand gently squeezes her boobies that are full by the way. The best part of this pregnancy
"Aren't you supposed to go in 20 minutes time?" she asks taking off her bra,teasing me
"A quickie takes 10 minutes ntokazi" I shut her up with a kiss. I can't wait till we get married and live together.
