Olivia Yamkela Jakkals
Once I reach my new apartment, I park my car and take a moment to pray and thank God for a safe trip as well as inform my family about my arrival.I take a deep breath and slowly open my car door and take out the few things I brought with me. I walk to my door and stand there for a while. I then unlock the door and open it with my heart beating out of my chest.
I take the first few steps into the house and look around. Everything looks the way it was when I first came to view it with my parents.
Its a white dominated apartment with brown wooden details, filled with mini trees, flowers and different types of plants.
I slowly make my way out to the balcony while running my hands softly along the furniture.
I open my balcony sliding door and step out as the cold wind immediately hits my skin. I don't focus on the cold but rather the breathtaking view in front of me.
This was one of the major reasons I chose this apartment because of the view of the beautiful ocean before me. I take a deep breathe and inhale the fresh air as I watch and listen to the infinite waves.
I will definitely be spending most of my time out here. I'll just have to get used to this weather cause I know that it's really windy this side for obvious reasons.I hear a knock on my door. That's odd, maybe it's security.
I cautiously make my way to the door and open only to find my aunt standing there.Yammy: Am I dreaming?
MaVilakazi: No my child, aren't you going to let me in? Its really chilly out here.
I step away from the door, with a confused expression on my face.
MaVilakazi: Don't just stand there, come.
I walk up to her and sit next to her.
She looks at me with a heart warming smile.
I walk up to my room and grab a blanket since everything is already here.
I walk back downstairs and cuddle next to her, with her holding me in her arms with my head layed on her chest.MaVilakazi: How was your trip nana?
Yammy: It was...interesting.
MaVilakazi: Oh really? tell me about it.
Yammy: Well at first, It was okay but along the way, I had anxiety so I started stress eating, which led to me throwing up a lot. I just kept buying food then...
What she says next catches me completely and utterly off-guard.
MaVilakazi: When last did you have your period?
Tf?
Yammy: I...don't remember. They are irregular.
She places her hands onto my belly and gives me a weak smile.
I jump up.
Yammy: No! I'm on the 3 year injection!
I take deep breathes, I feel like I'm suffocating.
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The Eyes Hold The Keys To The Soul
General FictionAn interesting take on the life of a South African young woman who is constantly surrounded by genuine and supportive friends and family. The book explores different cultures and ways of living in South Africa from her eyes along with a Fantasy/Supe...