KEPT

48. SHE LEFT

KHANYISA

Packing for a last minute trip is exhausting, but it's even more exciting. There's just this thrill that comes with "On the spot" decision making and right now as I pack my clothes and get ready to leave for a couple of days, I feel it rush through me.

I found a spot for Nandi and I in Mpumalanga and once checking if she is okay with it, I secured a suite with two bedrooms, lounge, dining area and of course my favourite, a private pool. Because it's all rushed, we couldn't find a place that has catering as part of the package so we are going to have to make a stop and buy groceries for the duration of our stay, something Nandi is thrilled about because she loves cooking and so she has promised to prepare the both of us the best meals

I'm still not taking Nkosi's calls. He tried talking to me through Lwazi's phone but I didn't take it. He cannot act wild in front of me and then want to talk things out over the phone, no, I refuse, he must face me the same way he did before leaving

"Khanyi, are you finished up?" I hear Nandi calling out from outside my room

"Almost done"

"Okay, breakfast is ready, hurry before it gets cold"

"Okay, thanks sweets" I respond and zip my suitcase then I drag it out with me

I leave it in the lounge and proceed to the kitchen where everyone is at

"Zwe, you'll clean up when you guys are done, right?" She asks and he gives her a look

"haibo, what's the rush? It's still early" he asks and Nandi looks at me, I specifically asked that we leave early for one simple reason. I don't want Nkosi to find me here, The thing is I'm between moods. Last night I was emotional and missing him, this morning I'm back to feeling like he can still go screw himself. So that's that.

The brothers catch on to the reason for our early departure and they share a sneaky smile

"Sisi, Ubumtshelile umyeni wakho ukuthi uyaphi?" [Had you told your husband where you're going?]

"No, if Nkosiyabo has questions then he can direct them to Fana" I say sincerely, they are not at fault here, their brother is

Lwazi tries hard not to laugh at my statement but he fails dismally, Bangizwe just straight out laughs then says "Angifisi ukuba lapha uma efika" [I don't wish to be here when he arrives]

"Ngizomlinda mina" [I'll wait for him] Lwazi says, it's refreshing to see how much Lwazi is similar to Nkosi in terms of never cowering and being all boss like

"Well, we will see you guys in a couple of days. Enjoy" I say taking my plate to the sink at the same time as Nandi

She goes to hug and kiss him goodbye then we roll our suitcases out after snapping a selfie together

"Here's to a fun trip!"Nandi yells

" I'm here for it" I get my traveling mood on

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NKOSIYABO

I'm up and ready to go before everyone else wakes up. The purpose if this weekend has been concluded and so there won't be any need for me to still be around when they all wake up, I want to be out of here as soon as I can

I've stopped calling Khanyisa, I need to speak to her in person, at this point, I'll do whatever it takes to make us okay again. I pull my suitcase out and go to check out then I walk to where the cars are parked, just my bad luck, I meet with Nobuhle again

"You're leaving early too?"

"Don't start with the small talk, I believe I told you to leave me alone yesterday"