Amahle's Diary 1

Chapter 21

The morning sun kissed the horizon, gently waking me up at 5 am. Bae and I went through our daily routine, but my mind was already preoccupied with the day ahead. After a quick shower, I joined Mom; we were heading to church. Tomorrow, Mom would be leaving for EL around midday. The day promised a mix of emotions.

The church service was uplifting, casting a warm glow on the day. Post-service, we found ourselves at Aya's crib for lunch, sharing stories and laughter. Aya and I cleared the table after lunch, and with a silent understanding, we retreated to her room, closing the door behind us.

"Mom knows about Lihle," Aya dropped the bombshell.

"What? How?" I exclaimed, caught off guard.

"I was hoping you could tell me," she responded with a skeptical face.

"Wait, hold up. What? You don't think I told her, right?" I protested.

"You're against my relationship with him; it would only make sense," Aya accused.

"Ayanda, I may be against the relationship, but I wouldn't dare spill the beans about the stuff you do behind her back," I defended.

"Then how the hell does my mother know about Lihle?" she pondered.

"Hayake. Ungabuzi yena nje (Why not ask her)?"

"Mxm," Aya sighed.

"Haike, believe what you want to believe, ke. What did she even say?" I inquired.

"She said I should end things ASAP, or else she's going to tell Dad," Aya shared the ultimatum.

"So, what are you going to do?" I asked.

"Be more careful. 'Cause I will not break up with Lihle," Aya declared.

"Whoa! I give up," I threw my hands in the air.

"What's that supposed to mean?" Aya challenged.

"Whatever you think it means," I shrugged.

"Mxm," Aya sighed in frustration.

"Ayanda, your father will kill Lihle. You do realize that, right?" I warned.

"He would dare," Aya asserted.

"And you're gonna stop him how?" I questioned.

"If he harms Lihle, he will lose his daughter," Aya declared with determination.

"So you're willing to lose your family because of a man that does not love you at all? Wow," I shook my head.

"He loves me, Amahle," Aya insisted.

"You are dumber than I thought. I am out of here," I decided.

"Haibo, Amahle," Aya called after me.

"I'm done with this, Ayanda. As a matter of fact, I think this friendship on its own is over," I declared.

"What?" Aya exclaimed.

"You heard me. Have a nice life."

Leaving Aya behind, I joined the family downstairs. They were engrossed in lively conversations. I texted Mom, telling her I wasn't feeling well and that I was going home. I walked into the lounge to bid my farewell.

"Sis'Tee, haibo ntombi, why you leaving so soon?" she asked.

"I'm just not feeling okay. Must be a stomach bug or something. Besides, the girls are coming to my house to practice maths," I explained.

"Okay ke, baby girl," Sis'Tee acknowledged.

"Should I take you home, or?" Mom offered.

"No, Mom, it's fine. I'll walk," I declined.