Inhliziyo Yami Yopha: My Heart Bleeds

Chapter 46

KEDIBONE

"I feel like those of us that knew Nkunzi on a person level knew that he was not a man of many words. He believed that saying less spoke volumes and that's why I feel like today, we have already said too much concerning him. He'd want us to just celebrate his life.", Thamsanqa says.

" So with all that said, I just want to say something to Nkunzi on the other realm. We love you brother and we will continue to honor your memory for as long as we live. And your family will always be well taken care off. Goodnight brother, see you on the other side.", Zanothando toasts.

We all toast to that and the lunch carries on with a less somber mood. I must say that today was a very emotional time for all of us. I could tell that Thamsanqa and his froends wanted to cry at some point at the cemetery but I guess they didn't want to show that vulnerable side of them. Which is okay, I mean I get it but it tends to get destructive at some point when one withholds their emotions.

Maybe they'll cry in the comfort of their bedrooms? Ugh, it's none of my business any way and I am just happy to have been there and be there for my friend. I mean Nombuso invited me saying she'd appreciate it of I was there with her and so I complied.

I had planned on coming once they arrived here at Zanothando's place but Nombuso insisted that I leave with her and Thamsanqa in the morning and then they'll drop me off at home later on. So once they offered I couldn't exactly turn them down and so I agreed and here we are.

I don't know when they had the chance to prepare this food but I must say that it everything on the table is amazing. Well everything that I've had that is. We had stuffed peppers for starters and I really enjoyed them. I have never eaten peppers in that way before so it was an amazing experience for my taste buds and I.

And I am now half way done with my creamy samp and beef stew plate. I am loving the taste of the stew mostly as I can taste that it's a bit spicy. To be honest, I am a sucker for super spicy food so I embrace each and every chance I get to eat food with chillies.

The only problem with eating a lot of spicy food is that you have a runny tummy after that. Ugh, that is definitely the worst thing about this but I still don't mind enjoying my favorites. As soon as I finish eating, I attempt to clear up the table but I'm ordered to just relax and allow myself to be treated as a guest.

People are chatting all around the table and I can tell that everyone is in better spirits than earlier on. Now that I've finished my plate, I feel extremely full. Bloated, is the word. I've been rubbing my stomach for a while now and nothing seems to be happening. I hate when this happens.

The speed I had when eating is the same speed I had when I got up from the table and excused myself. I go out to the patio and just stand there hoping some fresh air will do me some good.

"Hey, are you okay?", Nombuso's worried voice sounds from behind me.

I turn to look at her and I wish I was in a state where I could compliment her endlessly. But I feel like it would be best if I just made my way home because I know I won't be able to enjoy anything once I'm like this.

"No friend, not really. I think I ate way too much or too fast but I'm feeling bloated now.", I let out a sigh.

"Oh my love, I'm so sorry. Can I get you anything that might help?", she says moving closer to me.

"Uhm no thanks B. I'd rather just go home and rest hey. But thank you for inviting me lala.", I turn and hug her.

She pulls out of the hug and I can tell she still looks worried. "Well let me tell Bonga so we can go then."

"Don't do that B. I will call an uber and before you say anything, I really want to go. It doesn't mean you have to end your fun for me. I'll be okay I promise and I will call you when I get home."