Life Under The Rainbow

Chapter Twenty-Seven

Apologize to your body, maybe thats where the healing begins

Mom came here first thing in the morning. I woke up to her already preparing my things for a shower. I was overjoyed when I saw her, I felt like a child all over again. She helped me shower, insisted that she will dress me and got me back in bed. She is now feeding me, she acts as though I am disabled, but Im not complaining, I love the attention.

Where is Mvelwenhle? I wont say Im surprised he hasnt come to visit, especially after what happened, but even the news of my condition was not enough for him to let it go?

Dont worry yourself about grown ass men, focus on getting better. She shut me up with another spoonful of food.

Dad was here last night. He said he would come with you again today, he was acting weird. I said while chewing.

I left him because he was sleeping, he said hell come later. And what do you mean he was acting weird? she asked creasing her forehead.

He said: I love you son, is that not weird? she laughed.

Hes your father, he does love you.

But its weird coming from him. You I understand, you say it all the time, but not my father. His way of showing us love is tapping our shoulder and those soft eyes. Thats it. She cracked up.

And how do you feel now that hes said it?

I feel good. I feel accepted. She gave me a small smile and continued to help me eat. I want to know when this issue of the event will be addressed, will I even get a chance to explain myself. I hope so.

Ill call the doctor. I want you discharged and home today. She said standing up with the empty bowl.

Is it not too soon mom? I asked.

No, I can take care of you at home. These people will keep you here even when you are better, just because you can pay thousands. No, I will not have that. You need to go home. Ill take care of you there. Thats Mrs. Zuzile Mfusi for you. I dont know which home she is talking about though, I hope my house, just for the sake of peace.

She walked out leaving me twiddling my thumbs. Ive only been here for three days, been awake for one and Im already missing my place. I wouldnt mind going back home, but I honestly dont want to leave here just as yet. I feel like Im safer here than in any other place. I dont know what awaits me in the outside world, especially now that our photos were leaked on social media. I havent given it much thought because of everything going on but reality is, I am a Mfusi man, and we are known to spark controversy in the business world. My coming out will surely lead the journalists to have a field day, bringing me into the limelight, something I have tried my best to avoid.

Mr Mfusi, may I come in? that soft knock and soft voice disturbed me from my train of thought. I know it all too well.

Come in. Im shocked to say the least, but our relationship is a very strange one, I should be used to anything by now. She had a small bunch of flowers for me.

Im glad you didnt die. At least I can love you from a far. I chuckled as she placed the flowers on the pedestal. She has a very dark sense of humor.

Miss Moore last time we talked you seemed to hate me and didnt even want to see me.

I may not want to see you, but my heart yearns for you, and when I heard you had almost lost your life, I knew I had to move past everything, or at least some things. I shook my head in disbelief.

I felt my womb being cut in half when I received that phone call, trust me Junior, I never want to feel that feeling again. It reminds me of that day. Her eyes were tearing up.