To Love Or Not To Love

Chapter 16

NKANYEZI

"Yeah mfana! Z'khiphani? Sesifikile yini istuff sami na? (Yeah boy. What's up? Has my stuff arrived yet?)

"Sho sho bozza. Ah lutho yazi, since silinde from ek'seni. Dololo. ( Sure sure boss. No, not yet we have been waiting for it since this morning but nothing.)"

"Yeah this is going to cause me problems now. I can't seem incompetent in front of those people.  I'll look like a fool and lose my business on top of that. Tell Ambani to get on it and track down the people shipping these containers here." I say to Thulani, one of the coordinators who I work with a lot here at the depot.

"I'm on it bozza.  Is there anything else you want from me?" He asks.

I tell him no and he's gone in a blink of an eye. Working in logistics is not easy and it requires one to have patience and a high tolerance for stress. There are a number of containers that needed to have arrived early this morning so that the items inside can be transported to where they need to be.

Packaging of goods is a very delicate and important part of this business and that's why we like taking our time in making sure everything goes as planned. Now this delay could cost us a fortune and I'm just hoping that the coordinator for this branch is able to handle the situation.

My phone rings and I take a look at who it might be. Mnotho.  I wonder what he has to say today.

"Hey man, whats up?" I say.

"Don't hey man me. I've been trying to get ahold of you and this is when you decide to pick up!?" He retorts.

Ah...I see why he's being dramatic. I missed his call yesterday night because I had already dozed off. I was tired and I can't really apologize for that.

"Sorry about that man. So what is happening?" I say hoping he gets to the point already.

"Well I just wanted to let you know I finally made Ziyanda my girlfriend. It's official now and I'm feeling great."

"Ey man congratulations that is amazing! I'm glad you finally got rid of igwababa (your fear)."

We chat for a few more minutes then hang up. I'm really glad bro finally had the guts to approach his lady. I could tell from when we were at Famrer's market that he's really smitten by her and this just confirmed it. I hope they last.

Today I decided to touch base and not go to Ezizweni and just try and let them do what they think is best for me. I trust that they have everything under control and that they'll know what is best for my company. I can't always hover around them because that will eventually hinder the progress of events.

I ring the intercom and it gets attended to right away, "Nkwenkwezi, would you please bring me some donuts and a cup of black coffee on your way here please?"

"Right on it boss!" She answers.

I have a couple of files I need to sort out since I've been away for so long. I need to make sure I at least get to balance out my work between here and getting this marketing project where it needs to be. In fifteen minutes my PA is back and she tells me of all the meetings I have this entire week.

"Okay thanks Nkwenkwezi, that will be all for now." I dismiss her.

"Okay boss, I'll be on standby." She says and leaves.

Once the door is shut, I get to finally exhale and get lost in my thoughts. Ever since I spoke to Zimbini, she's constantly invading my thoughts. I really love it when  a woman speaks her mind and isn't afraid to say what she feels exactly. That is Zim for me.