Family Ties

Happy Life 1

"Baby, please go check if Sandile is done." Khanyi says. We were both in our room now getting ready for our flight back to South Africa with our children.

Now alot has happened since the wedding day, but Khanyi and I have been happy. I actually woke up in hospital with some broken ribs, lemme do a quick flashback for you.

Flashback to five years ago...

I opened my eyes and tried to sit up, but was in a bit of pain. "Relax." I heard a voice and I looked to my side and saw Khanyi. "Fuck happened?" I ask trying to sit up again. She came to stand next to me. I looked around for a second and realised where I was. "Your father almost killed you, but-" I stop her. "Wait, backtrack a bit there. What?" I ask. "I told him about us, then he got-" I stop her. "Fuck man Khanyi. What the fuck?" I say then she holds my hand. I face up and close my eyes in frustration. "I'm sorry. But I could go through with it. I owe myself that much." She says. "I want to be happy with you. I know you also want to try a life with me. Come on Sims." She says then I shake my head. "Man you fucked me over for real." I say lowly. I can't even be mad cause I brought this on myself, but damn man. I didn't think she was this determined.

"Can I just ask one thing?" She says after some time of silence. I look at her waiting for her to speak. "Do you actually want a relationship?" She asks then I laugh. "So you didn't think of that before you decided to fuck up my life?" I ask then she looks down. I shake my head and click my tongue. "Let me ask you something." I say then she looks at me. "Did you think about the consequences of your actions?" I ask. "Sims, if you want this, then it will work. You just have to trust me." She says. "Enlighten me." I say. "Your father cannot stay mad at you forever. Yes, he feels betrayed right now, but overtime he will come around. Andiswa on the other hand- she needs me. Again, over time she'll come around. They both just need time." She says then I remember something. "Bayanda- where is she?" I ask then she looks at me with confusion. "She's still on your mind?" She asks. "She's my girlfriend, in case you are unaware." I say.

"She left. Andiswa told her everything." She says. "What is everything Khanyi. This person doesn't know I cheated on her. She can't be that mad cause I was having an affair with my father's girlfriend before I dated her." I say then she looks to the side. I just sigh after that reaction. "Nah, you don't love me. Like you don't care about anybody but yourself for real." I say shaking my head. "Sims come on." She says holding my hand. I pull my hand away. "Don't touch me." I say. "How much do they know?" I ask after calming myself down. "Just the night of the engagement party." She says. "That's it?" I ask. "Yes. I couldn't tell them about the night of the wedding. I do actually care about you." She says.

I clench my jaw. "Say I'm down for this. What will happen?" I ask then she looks at me smiling. "You'll decide. I am aware that your varsity fees are paid for the year, so you can live with me till you finish. In terms of getting a job- well I do also know that the company is yours. Your mother made sure that in the event that you and your father have a fallout, you still get the company. The house is also yours. Sims you're a literal billionaire." She says then I shrug my shoulders. "I know that. But my relationship with Andiswa man. I'm not happy with you right now." I say looking at her. "I know. But she'll come around." She says then I sigh.

"Fine. But I need to speak to her." I say. She gets my phone and gives it to me. I dial her number. She answers after a few rings sounding sad. "Andiswa I need us to speak." I say. "I have nothing to say to you." She says. "Then you'll listen. You don't have to say shit." I say. I hear her sigh on the other line. "Fine. I don't want to see my mother, so she must be gone when I get there." She says. "Done." I say then she hangs up. "You need to leave." I say. "You'll call me when you are done." She says. I nod my head then she leaves. "Ey." I call her before she gets out of the door. "Kiss bro. How the hell will I get better?" I ask then she laughs. She comes back and pecks my lips. "So weird seeing you so scarred." She says using her thumb to rub the side of my lip. "All this is you." I say then she smiles. "Call me." She says. "Okay." I say then she kisses me one last time before leaving.