THE MEMORY

Chapter 4

Good day Wattys. Another good day or night to read. Again thank you for the support and please feel free to share, comment and like any part of the chapter. As always, let's get lost in our imagination.

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It is morning for this boy. Andy had a wonderful night in bed and he did dream but has seemed to have forgotten what he was dreaming about. It honestly makes an individual angry to forget such important things.

Nonetheless he wakes up and prepares to go to school. He comes down the stairs and there is a feast in the house. There are different voices chattering in the dining table. Of course that is his parents and sisters.

However, there was another voice inside. It was uncle Benjamin. He had come to visit them and he said he would be staying for the weekend to attend a relatives funeral.

Typical occurrence of this country South Africa. Once it is seen that relatives are in the building. It is either lunch, weddings or funerals that are going to happen when they are around.

Despite the sad news of Great-Aunt Rose passing away, Andy appreciated all she had done for him because she was part of the people that supported his financial matters. He owed his education to her.

REST IN PEACE MY HERO IN EDUCATION!

"I am sorry I cannot join you for breakfast but I am late for school."

Dad interjects. "No stay, we will take you to school. Dont you worry about that Rea Vaya. Those buses can be far later themselves, you know."

"How do you know that?"

"My boy come here." Andy approaches. "Look I have been around for a long time and I know. I used to take a bus to work at some point. My nine to five jobs here and there."

"Wow so that is the reason why you know about these systems. I see an inspiration in you Dad."

Dad tried to run away from the comment. "AH yes yes I love you too son."

(Silence)

Do you know that silence after something awkward just happened. Yep that is exactly what happened. It is very difficult for fathers to show their affection towards their sons because they have never been taught to do so. Segregation is to blame because people of colour did not know how to love their sons properly. However, studies have shown that fathers are becoming more involved in childrens lives. It's honestly very cool.

"Ok dad can we go now, enough with the back in my days stories. My days have just begun."

"Yes, let us go."

The two got in the car and they took a ride and passed by the University of Johannesburg. They spot the Ellis Park stadium where the mighty springboks train. They won the 2019 world cup by the way. If you did not know, now you do.

The trip was a blast but it was time to get to school.

They arrived at school and waiting at the gate was Mike and Kayla. The only friends that Andy has in college. We only hope that they are going to be more. However, there is doubt about it because of his shy behaviour. Nonetheless, so the saying goes, Once the egg is ready, it will reveal itself to the world and receive all the attention. Wise words from a wise woman. Who? Nobody knows.

Andy got out of the car and said his goodbyes. His dad drives off into the distance. Andy is met by his friends. "Morning guys, what is going on?"

Kayla responds. "Things are going great, you know but I have a feeling that today is not going to be an easy day."