OTHER HALF.

chapter 2.

OTHER HALF.

Behind the big drum, Barona took off his shirt then folded it before wrapping it around his leg and tying a knot.The sound of the police got closer and clearer, he looked at the thick bushes near him but he wasn't about to risk getting bitten by a snake.

He took a stick that was there then started digging, he dug until he was satisfied then took out a few hundred from the bag before putting it inside then covered.

"Let's keep on going guys,they won't get far gape one of them is shot, "one police man said.

"Ahh jamani there is nothing here, we should just go home and sleep. its clear that these guys planned this, they probably had a car.We are late." the other one said and the others nodded their heads in agreement.

Jamani sighed then stopped as he heard sounds from the drum.He slowly walked over.his phone rang stopping him, he looked at his wife calling then answered still looking at the drum.

Jamani: Hello.
Khangelwa: I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl(crying)she made it baby.
Jamani:(excited) Are you serious? I'm coming, what should I bring for you?
Khangelwa: They discharged me after checking us, they are short of beds. I'm at my mother's house.
Jamani: Why didn't you call me? I'm so excited I can't believe that finally our dream came true.Let me fix something here then come and take you guys.
Khangelwa: Please come tomorrow, my mom is excited about having her first grandchild, and besides it's too late for you to drive.
Jamani: Wow, i don't think I will make it through the night without getting in the car and driving over to your mother's house.
Khangelwa:(laughed) Bye, I'm so tired.I want to sleep.
Jamani:Okay baby goodnight, wait did you make the certificates?.
Kgangelwa:(cleared her throat) I...they said I should come back after three days.
Jamani: Okay good night, i can't wait to see you guys tomorrow, kiss my princess for me.
Kgangelwa: Okay, i love you.
Jamani: I love you more.

He hung up and then punched the air excited, he was a father, finally.He turned to join the guys.Minutes later they went back to their cars and drove off.

Barona sighed in relief then placed a big rock on top of where he buried the money. he sat there until the next morning then went home to take a bath.

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The following morning, Onthatile dialed Barona's number but it seemed like his phone was off. her baby moved waking up, she picked her from the baby's bed before taking out her breast and feeding her.
A nurse walked in holding a file and a pile of papers.

Nurse: Morning mommy, how did we sleep?
Onthatile: Hey.
Nurse: I need your information, your name, surname, baby daddy's names if you are married, and the child's name for her birth certificate.
Onthatile:I'm not married.
Nurse: Okay then. I will use your information. Have you decided on the name of the baby?
Onthatile:No, I'm still waiting for my baby daddy, he will come today.
Nurse: Okay but I need to submit the information for her certification before the end of today.
Onthatile: Okay, when are you going to discharge me, i want to lay my baby to rest so I can heal and move on.
Nurse:I'm sorry for your loss again. I'm still waiting for the doctor to come and examine you. We offer counselling for people who are going through the situation you are in. If you need one please tell us and we will get you guys in contact.
Onthatile: Okay.

The nurse walked out. Bumping into Barona. She stepped aside so he could pass then walked away giving them space. Barona looked at Onthatile then their baby baby then walked over with a smile on his face.

Barona: Hey.
Onthatile: Hi. What happened to your leg?
Barona:ahh nothing much(lifted his baby)thank you...She is so tiny.
Onthatile:
Barona: You don't look happy.
Onthatile: I lost the other baby.
Barona: another baby?.
Onthatile: I was carrying twins but didn't know, I lost the other one.

She said as tears rolled down her face. Barona put the baby down then hugged her as he felt his heart break.

Onthatile:(crying) It's all my fault.
Barona: It's not your fault.

He hugged her again comforting her. She cried until she had no tears left. Only hiccups. She smiled sadly then looked at her daughter.

Onthatile:I'm naming her, Tshegofatso.
Barona: I like it.

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Khangelwa took pictures of her baby. Her mom walked in holding a big bowl of soft porridge. She placed the tray on the side of the bed then took the baby from Khangelwa.

Khangelwa: Thank you.
Mom: She doesn't look like either of you.
Khangelwa:(smiled) She is still young.
Mom:mhm mhm, she should've at least taken something from you or her dad.
Khangelwa:
Mom: She has her own genes.
Khangelwa: I can't believe I'm a mom.

She said changing the topic.

Mom: You are blessed, i told you God's timing is the best.
Khangelwa: It is indeed.
Mom: Finish up so you can bathe her before her father gets here.
Khangelwa: Okay.

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Sticks and tiger screamed excited looking at all the money that filled the whole single bed.

Sticks: We are rich.
Tiger: We have moola.

Sticks took a video of the money then posted it on WhatsApp and immediately he received replies.

Sticks:(laughing) These bi*ches now want to meet up.
Tiger: Go and eat some meat.
Sticks:let's go and buy a fresh one at the hostel.
Tiger: After you my boy.

They both laughed out loud.

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"Koko" Jamani said as he stepped inside the room. Khangelwa looked at him then smiled handing him their daughter. Jamani smiled looking at her.

Jamani: Hello little one, daddy here(to Khangelwa)hey.
Khangelwa: Hey.
Jamani: I bought some meat from KFC, i know you like it.
Khangelwa:(smiled) Thank you.
Jamani: What are we naming her?.
Khangelwa: Relebohile, i thank God every minute for blessing me with her.
Jamani:relobohile blessing Danki.I love it.
Khangelwa: We should get going, I hope you cleaned.
Jamani: Don't worry, my mom will help you with the baby.
Khangelwa: Okay.

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