When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 5

I heard the sound of birds chirping, light in the room. Morning had come. I got out of bed and starting picking up my clothes. Mr Man wasn't in bed. I don't know where the hell he was and I was glad because I wanted to be gone by the time he comes back. I put on my clothes, the ones I came wearing. He could keep the ones he bought. What was missing was my car keys. I don't remember where I put them and what frustrated me was that this house is empty so they should be bloody visible! I went through the kitchen, the bedroom. Everywhere. No where to find Piglet keys. "Good morning baby. What are you doing?" he appeared at the door way. Me: "Leaving." Lakhe: "Without saying goodbye? I thought I'd feed the ducks while you were asleep, do you want to say hi? Zanno is giving me problems today, she refuses to eat. I'll make breakfast." I ignored him and looked through the bags of clothing until I found them. Lakhe: "Spho." I looked at him. Lakhe: "What's happening now? Why am I being ignored?" Me: "Look, I was stupid to let you in. Letting you convince me you were different. Last night you showed me your true character. To speak like that to me after being concerned for the both of us, I won't be in your life any longer. Don't call me. Don't text me. You can go back to your stupid friend and tell him you fucked me. I don't care. Just get out of my life." Lakhe: "Spho. Wait. Baby you don't unders-" Me: "Get out of my way, Masilakhe!" Lakhe: "Wait!! Spho, can you just listen to me!" he held my arms and I bit him. Lakhe: "Ouch!!!" he let go. Lakhe: "Sphosenkosi!!" I ran out the door to my car and drove away. I was a coin away from breaking down. I couldn't do this here. I put on some radio and listened to Metro before I got to the hotel my phone rang. Me: "hello." H: "please tell me you're coming in today-" Me: "I'm on my way H, just give me 45 minutes." H: "okay. We'll talk when you're here." I got to my room and showered quickly getting dressed. I tied my hair up. Slapping a little make up on and I went to the office. Just as I parked, there was a crowd of people. Carrying cameras and recorders. What was happening? I hurried inside to Harold's office. H: "Finally. How are you today?" Me: "I'm fine. What's happening outside?" H: "I don't know. Our PR just upped and left. A lot of people are quitting Spho. I feel like I'm sinking." Me: "Why are they quitting?" H: "They're afraid they will lose their jobs. When people hear mergers they think retrenchment. Which is probably true but not in this case. Please hun. Call them, hold a meeting and explain what is happening. The new CEO wants to meet me in an hour. Our CFO is also nowhere to be found and I can't begin to explain what that is doing to the rest of our accounts." Me: "I'll sort it out." I went to my office and started on a job that wasn't even mine. With the list I was given by Harold, I tracked down my colleagues and then went out to meet with four of them. By the time I was back in the office it was after lunch time. My landline rang. I answered. Me: "Good day, you're calling Spho at G-com, how can i-" Zingi: "Start by explaining where've you disappeared to and why your phone is off! We thought you were dead! Simphiwe Uhleli ne nkazana esileyo endlinakho!! Where are you?" (Simphiwe is staying with a woman in your house.) Me: "My phone probably died, but I'm alive and I broke up with him." my focus was simply on my work today, I couldn't think about my love life at all because it simply did not exist. I instantly had flashbacks of last night. That man's sex was oxygen. Spho, Focus. Zingi: "oh sweetie. Kwathini ungatsho? Uphi kengoku? Uhlala phi?" (Why didn't you say so? Where are you? Where do you live?) Me: "I'm at a hotel. Looking into a new place." Zingi: "Come to us. We have plenty of room." Me: "No babe. I'm good." Zingi: "No man Spho!" Me: "Please don't insist. I'm not in the mood to be around anyone. So please." Zingi: "oh ok." Me: "I have to go. I'm a bit busy. I'm having a hectic day at work." Zingi: "Alright. Goodbye then." I hung up. ..........

It was only after 6 when I finished my work. I got up and left the office, driving back to the hotel. I just wanted to sleep. The minute I got to my room I took off everything and snuck into my bed and I dozed off. It felt like a few minutes later when I was woken up by a knock on my door. Nobody bloody knew where I was so who was it? I looked through the small peep hole. Room service. I opened. Me: "Yes?" the lady rolled the tray in. Me: "I didn't order anything." she smiled. Lady: "One of my bosses insisted." and she walked out. I went back to bed and slept. Days later, it was Sunday morning I woke up and packed all my belongings. I'd found a flat on Friday and was moving in today. It was in Humewood and far from all I knew. All I had was my bags anyway. I bought a bed which was already delivered and had to buy a sheet and duvet. Now, I was running low on funds. I couldn't spend anymore on luxury, I had to be basic for a few more days and lay off the alcohol, which was probably a good idea, given that I was to meet my new boss and have to put up a front of good work for him. It was almost month end anyway I'd survive till then. After I'd moved everything of mine in I sat in my new living room. Only Zingi and Dumi knew where I live. And as if on cue, I heard a knock on my door. I opened for them, they entered with a green bean bag and flopped it on my floor. Zingi: "At least you have something to sit on." I smiled. Me: "This is so cute. Thank you." Zingi: "So how are you feeling?" Me: "One puzzle at a time. I'm happy I finally got a place. Now I just need to focus back on work. I missed too much this week. My new boss is starting tomorrow." I did not dare tell them about the Lakhe saga. I didn't feel like any more pity. Already they babied me. Being called every day to make sure I didn't commit suicide. It was bad enough. Zingi: "Did you google him?" Me: "Why would I want to do that?" I picked at the packet of chips in my hand and chewed. Dumi: "As we speak." he clicked on his Note 5. Me: "Why? I'll see him tomorrow." Zingi: "Aren't you curious? I am. Did you find anything babe?" Dumi: "Nope. Not even Google knows. Just covers the merger. No new bosses appointed." Zingi: "What if its still Harold? Maybe they changed their minds!" I started to get excited again. Is this why Harold's been in a lovely mood lately? Me: "I hope and pray its him! We worked so well this week together, it would be a great business relationship." Dumi: "Okay. We have lunch reservations my ladies, if you may ..." he opened the door for us and we walked out. On our way to the car I bumped my breast with my wrist while trying to reach for my hair. My nipple almost stung. Me: "My boob is sore." Zingi: "It is? Periods?" Me: "They're due some time this week. But why am I so sensitive?" Zingi: "it happens sometimes. Its not like you have sex anymore." Me: "I trust you to keep pointing that out." she giggled. We drove to our spot for lunch, we ate and had a few drinks. I went home around 5. Feeling a bit crampy on the tummy. I started at the toilet to pee. My period had started just two drops though which is odd. Also almost a week early. I looked for my tampons putting one in and going to bed. I was up by 4am. I started reading the news on the net then went on Facebook. I hadn't been online for a while. In my newsfeed, while scrolling, I stumbled upon Simphiwe's latest picture. The caption: "She said Yes! My wife to be.. Thank you God." it was a picture of the mother of his child and him. Her left hand visible with the ring on it. I felt my heartbreak start all over again. It clearly didn't matter to him everything I did for him. Why should it matter to me. I did it out of love at the end of the day and he chose another woman to be his wife. I was drowning in heartache as if salt was being poured in an open wound. I got up taking my shower and looked for clothing afterwards. I found a red tight fitting dress that was long sleeve and had a tiny turtle neck. I wore my Christian Louboutin nude heels. Pushed back my hair and wore make up. I made my bed then went to fetch my bag leaving my place by 6:30am. I drove to work, going inside my office and setting up my desk. At 7:30 Harold arrived. And the rest of the staff. I was in a foul mood but I need to put on big girl panties and work. H: "Spho." I looked up at the door. H: "Your new boss is here." I smiled at him. Me: "Cut the act Harold." H: "I'm serious." he laughed. H: "Come meet him. He's in my office. You look absolutely stunning by the way, is that a new perfume?" Me: "You're annoying, Yes. It is." I chuckled. H: "smells like heaven." I got up and followed him. I know he was pulling my leg. He wasn't going anywhere. He said he wouldn't be here but he was here. Me: "H, stop playing." I smiled. He stood at the door of his office. H: "Introducing Mr Sobekwa." I went inside the office. When I saw him I almost choked on saliva. I couldn't breath. Did my prayers not reach heaven gates? Is this a joke? What date is it today? It had to be April fools. H: "Spho?" he sat me down. H: "Oh God, what's happening now?" he waved a file at my face for air. Me: "I'm fine.." H: "Oh...good. Woooh, that was close. Anyway, Mr S, this is our favorite lady. Our new Managing Director." Lakhe: "lovely to meet you Miss." I stared at his extended hand. As if it didn't get any worse.....