True To Life

23. Last chance

Ndinae didn't just reject me and my brother but walked back to her life with her diamonds. She made it clear to me that she is okay with how things are, and have no mind of trying to make it different. I had to explain to my brother who kept nagging about seeing his mom, that his mom wanted nothing to do with him. After saying that I regretted it after seeing the look on his face, but luckily Masindi was there to embrace and make him feel like he doesn't need to feel alone because she is there and she will always be there for him but as for I will remain cold as ice in winter waiting for my spring to come.

Days passed like I didn't just experience the shift, days turned to weeks and weeks to a month. And just like that the first week of registration was here and I was not ready to face anything. 

I got accepted at Wits for Medicine, Masindi and Thabang were the ones more happier than me. I have no idea what is going on between the two of them, but what I know id that Ndinae's presence did cause a rift between them. Thabang however his feelings for Masindi are still as strong as ever, he cannot hide them no matter how much she resist him.

Last night however, I heard something I shouldn't have heard. I am planning on changing my last name, to something that has to do with undercover whatever. But, Masindi was on a call and she sounded very angry. She kept on saying, "don't hurt him". I am yet to know which him she was referring to but it better not be me, Oluga or Thabang. Not that I can do anything about it now, especially considering the fact that I am officially leaving home in two days.

"Ndavhe wait, you need to start parking your clothes before going to Vusi..." Masindi calling from behind

I am exhausted mentally, the thought of leaving Oluga with two people I don't trust is giving me restless nights. When I told Vusi about it, he laughed and said Masindi cant hurt a fly, nonetheless Oluga. Well, he is the one to talk considering the fact that he is still dealing with a psycho sister. 

"Masindi, can I do it when I come back?" I ask politely

"I would have done it for you, but you are the one who said no." She adds

Yes, I can do a lot of things for myself. I just feel like she is trying so hard to destroy some invincible wall between us. Trying to do motherly duties for  me, don't get me wrong, I am okay with her doing that with Oluga. I had a mother whom I had good memories of, and no matter how poor we were she was a mother. I don't need another one. 

"I will do it when I get, I promise." I smile then walk out.

Or maybe Ndinae's rejection still haunts me.

I went to Johannesburg with Thabang few days ago for registrations, everything was sorted fast and we came back the same day. I can say he is more of a my way kind of guy, but I like the fact that he gets things done. 

"So, you are ready for varsity life?" he asks as we drive back

I have no idea if I a m ready or not, I am scared.

"I don't know, after everything that unfolded, I am bit skeptical of why you helped me. Did you know?" I ask

He exhales then take his time before answering me.

"No." he answers

The answer is followed by an awkward silence.

"Ndinae is a mess, I of all people know that. I fell for that woman like a child, and that was how she played me. All because she wanted to get those diamonds. I had no idea she was pregnant when she left, or should i say when i shot her?" he looks at me, then I shrug.

"She went to the Maganu family, there are one of the most powerful families in South Africa and they control the Mafia community. She fell for the Don himself and ran away with his legacy, the diamonds. Faking her death and killing her sister, that is the kind of mess she would commit, and I guess your father was there to  help her clean up. All I know is that he loved her too." Thabang explains