Inhliziyo Yami Yopha: My Heart Bleeds

Chapter 43

NOMBUSO

This morning has been quite stressful if I'm being honest. Bonga came back in the early hours of the morning looking like hell and barely said anything to me. He did not look like a sane person but more of a zombie.

That is why when he finished taking a shower and came into bed, I decided not to ask him anything. He didn't go straight to sleep but he first wanted us to make love and like the caring partner that I am, I didn't deny his request. That was by far the most passionate sex we've ever had and it's worrying me because this could mean he's cheating on me.

I could have stopped him before going any further but he just has me hypnotized and under his spell. Small dirty talk from him and I'm a mess that only he can take care of. But I've had time to think about why he'd come that late and take a shower first before getting into bed with me.

At the same time, these are just assumptions and I definitely wouldn't want to ruin our relationship over baseless accusations. Some people don't take kindly to people who question their characters and by some people, I'm referring to my man being a part of them.

I believe this is a tricky situation to be in because I really want to be there for him as he looked down. But on the other hand, I also don't want to be the fool that comforted a mam that may have slept with someone else and is now being eaten up by guilt.

God knows how much I love this man and I'd do almost anything for him but if infidelity is a part of this relationship, then I will have to take myself out of the equation. That is the more rational part of me speaking but, the crazy and in love part me would make him regret cheating on me but still go back to him.

Now about the morning I'm having, besides the fact that Bonga came in the wee hours of the morning, Kedi needs me to come into work early today. Apparently a group of women who are in a society booked out the entire place and she needs all hands on deck.

They requested that both Kedi and I be there as we are the co-owners to ensure that everything goes accordingly. It is something they felt like they would be comfortable with as we'll both be around to sort out any problems that may arise with the staff or food.

Now I'm busy rushing and trying to get ready as I woke up a bit late knowing very well how much my partner hates someone who is never on time. I think she lives on a MOJO that speaks of how being punctual helps make you even more successful.

I mean it's not far off from the truth but I swear Kedi breathes fire even when you're one minute late. As she's the partner that's always holding down the fort, I'm hoping that they have all gotten used to the kind of person that she is. She has a beautiful heart but also doesn't take anyone's bullshit.

The fact that she calls people out on their shit makes some people dislike her more and only a few actually get to understand her as well as like her for it. Oh and my friend is definitely not worried about who likes her or not, she really doesn't care. As long as she gets to pay her bills and takr care of her daughter and mother, she's good and doesn't care about anything else.

"Baby, where are you going? Isn't it Saturday?", Bonga speaks in his groggy voice.

I can tell that he's still tired from yesterday and this early morning's events. But because my fiancé is so stubborn he still forces to sit on his arse and watch me while I run around the room like a headless chicken looking for my things.

"I'm going to work - the café. Kedi said I'm needed and that today's event is more of a all hands-on-deck kind of situation. So I guess I'll see you later.", I finally find the watch I was looking for.

Bonga and I have been living together ever since I got out from the hospital and I am loving every moment of it. Inkinga yami kodwa ukuthi sengivele ngayenza ivat-en-sit nje kanjalo. (My problem with that is that I am now in a cohabitation with him just like that.)

I mean i don't know much about the bible but I know that it's wrong according to the big guy. Now I'm in a position where I love living under one roof with him but I can't help but feel guilty at the same time. But anyway, this is definitely not the time for me to be entertaining these thoughts as I am already behind.

"Oh but I really thought we'd spend today together, indoors cuddling and maybe sharing smooches here and there.", he sulks.

"Smooches!? Well you thought wrong then because I'm going. I hipe you can entertain yourself though.", I pack the last of the items I need  in my bag and sit on the bed to put my shoes on.

"Kodwa MaNdlandla, angeke usakhona noku thatha nje usuku uzohlala nami? Ngikukhumbule kabi phela mina. (But MaNdlandla, can't you at least take a day off and spend the day with me? I mean I miss you so much.)"

"Cha Bonga. Izolo uhambile waze wabuya ntathakusa, nakhona angazi kuthi ubuyephi. Ubuyephi vele? (No Bonga. Yesterday you left and came back early this morning, and I don't even know where you went. Where exactly did you go to?)", I stop what I'm doing and turn to face him.

"Eish my love, I'd rather explain everything to you when you get back home later on. I'll cook us some dinner and we'll have a conversation over some good food and red wine. How does that sound?", his lips curve into a beautiful smile that lights up his whole face.

I let out a sigh, "Okay then but I'm only agreeing because I'm already late. Extremely late I might add. Goodbye I'll see you later.", I grab my things ans I'm already on my way out.

"Not even one kiss my love?", he laughs as I'm already on my way downstairs.

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"So friend, what do you mean weird things keep happening?", I ask Kedi as we make sure everything is in place.

"I mean that this morning I got a bouquet of roses from a secret admirer. Who the hell could that be because I'm always working and not on anyone's case.", she places every pastry in its place.

"Yeah my question exactly. So this means it's someone you might know or have been in close proximity with. Maybe someone you've served before?", I say to her after closing the cash register.

We are about to open soon and I'm glad I was able to get here on time as there was no traffic on my way. The fact that it's Saturday probably contributed a lot for that and I cannot thank God enough for making me get here safely.

"Yeah true. I guess only time will tell as this is not the only thing I've got from this person. I'm hoping that they'll get enough courage to approach me so I can shut them down nice and easy.", she says so seriously.

I burst out into laughter as what she said really tickled me." Friend, you already know you are going to reject the person without seeing them. What happens when you actually take a chance?"

" I'll-", she gets interrupted by one of the waitresses saying that two of the women of the society have arrived.

"We'll continue this conversation later. Let me quickly go and welcome these ladies before they conplain about not getting the service they deserve for the expensive amount of money they paid.", she says as she goes out front leaving me dead with laughter.

Whoever is after Kedi better make sure he'll be able to keep up with the kind of woman she is. Beside the fact that she can get a little crazy sometimes but, she is actually a sweetheart who has had her fair share of heartbreaks. I can only hope that this one will be different.

Sigh.

Let me get back to work before I start lazing around. I think it's time I leave Brandon's company and focus more on our business. It's not fair that she does most of the work when I'm also in an equal partnership with her. This is wrong and I believe it's time I nake it right.

I'm finally saying goodbye to Samodien&Co.