I'm Gonna Be Ready

Vusi. smh.

Vuyo
“Yes, I did, I haven’t withdrawn it, I figured it was a mistake.” I walk towards the door, her words though stop me.
“Sir, it’s not a mistake. I was paying you for the items at the liquor store.”
“Ore, please take it back. It’s my gift for being kind to me.”
“No, the last time. Please keep it sir. Bye.” She quickly hangs up the phone. I try calling her back, her phone is off. I run into the house and almost bump into Jr. I ask him to borrow me his phone.
“I was coming to you, we need ice and more meat. Your brother is brought people.”Jr sounding annoyed.
“Sure, phone please.” He gives me his phone after unlocking it. He leads us to the car, I dial Ore’s number.
“You blocked me.” I say as soon as she answers.
“I was done talking.” She cheekily says.
“I was not, were you able to reverse the money?”
“You think you can charm me with your blocked nose English, fire satan.” Ore. Jr bursts into laughter, the phone is connected to the Bluetooth.
“You put me on speaker?” she sounds shocked.
“I am driving, please reverse the money or I will send more. Please unblock me.”
“It’s illegal to be on the phone while driving.” Ore.
“Friend what’s the connecting beard saying?” Someone in the background in IsiZulu.
“Shhh. I will reverse its drive safe.” She quickly hangs up.
“Girlfriend?” Jr asks . I smile shaking my head.
“Why do you allow Vusi to disrespect your house?”
“He is our brother, we have to be patient with him.” Jr.
“Im done with that.” I switch off the car then lock it. We buy more meat and ice, I drive is home. “Reversal successful” I laugh at the screenshot I received and I call her.
“Thank you for listening.” I say after she greets.
“You are still driving, call me when you are not doing illegal things.” She hangs up, Jr and I laugh.
“You sure she’s not your girlfriend?” Jr
“I would tell you. I met her this morning.”
“I see, thanks for the ride. I will be in the back.” Jr says getting out of the car, leaving me to my call.
“Vuyo, have you reached your destination?”
“Hey Ore, yes I am parked in the garage, can I switch the call to video?”
“Sure.” She responds, I hear shuffling. Then I switch the call.
“You look very beautiful, are you going out?” I ask.
“Yes, we are going to Triple L, my friend is visiting from Durban and wants a good time.” She turns the screen to her friend, I greet him.
“Are you driving?”
“No, we are taking a ride.” She assures.
“Let me not keep you, if you need a ride or get bored call me. I will come fetch you. I am near Triple L.”
“Thanks for the offer.” There’s a knock on the window  it’s  Jr’s daughter. I open for her.
“What’s your name?” She asks on my phone. Ore and I laugh, she answers all her questions, Ore’s friend tells her that they are late. She promises to text me later. I don’t hold my breath, Bubu and I go to the backyard to join her dad.
“What are you drinking man?” Vusi asks snatching my flat from me.
“That is very rude.” I take it back.
“Guys this is my little brother, from the States.” Vusi.
His friends sing their greeting. I nod my head in response. Jr asks that I help him with the meat. An hour later, we are all eating. I pack some for later, I laugh at the thought of dishing up for Ore and her friend, as if they will come. I fill my flask with cold water to sober up, the conversation is flowing and so are the drinks. Vusi starts with his irritating behaviour, and fights with one of his friends, Jr and ai pull them apart. I drag him to the house, he tries fighting me and I punch his nose.
“Yes.” I answer my phone with the other hand.