When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 39

SPHO**

Lakhe came home when it just started getting dark. Me: "Where is Sibu ?" Lakhe: "He said he'd be back soon. He went to fetch something. How's everything?" he kissed me. Me: "Everything is fine. Where did you go?" Lakhe: "Just to check on something. Did Balo annoy you again?" Me: "No, he stayed away. Or else we'd be at the police station now and I'd be behind bars." he laughed. Lakhe: "It's time they all leave now. I want my wife alone.." Me: "Chase them out then." Lakhe: "You're scarier than I am." I chuckled left for the bedroom, honestly I needed some quiet time. Lakhe went to his friends while I got into bed. In a few minutes he came in. With the face. Me: "No." Lakhe: "I didn't say anything." Me: "I did, I said no." Lakhe: "But why?" Me: "Because you have the asking look on your face." Lakhe: "I'm not asking for anything. Sibu is home." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "Babe?" Me: "Yeah.." he hopped into bed next to me. Lakhe: "I know I haven't been around lately, emotionally and physically. I've been absorbed in work and friends. I'm sorry about that. Thank you for being strong and waiting for me." Me: "Am I gonna have to do it again?" Lakhe: "No baby, I prefer my time with you." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "What exactly did he say? I know you didn't tell me everything because your dad was there." Me: "He said he would tear my ass up every night." Lakhe: "That's all?" Me: "What do you mean is that all?" Lakhe: "I mean I need to know if he said anything else because what I do next will not be reversed." Me: "That's all." he got up walking out, I followed him. Me: "Lakhe don't make a scene. My parents are here." Lakhe: "Stand there." I stood in the lounge and he walked out straight to Babalo. Skhumbuzo stood with his brother trying to calm Lakhe. I wish I could hear what Lakhe said because Babalo stepped back before they walked out of the house. Sandile spoke to Lakhe for a few minutes, joined by Sibu. A little caucus meeting. Khaya: "My child." Me: "Yes tata." Khaya: "We're on our way now. We had a lovely time with you." Me: "I enjoyed it too tata." Mama: "I hope you're coming to church with me tomorrow." Me: "Yes mama." Khaya: "Let me speak to Lakhe." he went to Lakhe and left me with mom. Ma: "My love. Have you decided on a date." Me: "We are still discussing it mama. Lakhe wanted to do it overseas. Then have our honeymoon there with the family." Ma: "Its a nice idea. It could work, but I think you should start with a traditional wedding. Then a few months down the line, the white one." I kept getting re-confused by which wedding first but I was going to take my husband's advice and just do what we feel is best for us. Me: "Okay mama." Khaya: "We're on our way." Me: "Bye tata." I walked them to the car. Khaya: "I miss you." Finally. Me: "I'll come see this week tata." Khaya: "Good. Stay well my princess." Me: "Drive safely. Love you." Ma: "We love you too mntanam." they got in their car and left. I went back to the house.

Lakhe was sitting in the lounge with Sibu and Sands. Sibu: "he didn't hear anything." Me: "Who didn't hear anything?" they all looked at me. Sands: "Balo. He didn't want to listen when I told him he wasn't welcome here. Until Lakhe said it with that bear voice of his. What did you say to him brother? Do the voice like you have a cold." we laughed. Lakhe: "You love making a show. Help me clean up. Where is Dumi?" Dumi: "Right here. Thanks for forgetting me outside.....Again." Sandile chuckled. Lakhe: "I'm sorry." he helped him in. The kids followed with Rebecca. Dumi: "Spho, will you be taking them home?" Me: "Uhm...I could." Dumi: "Thank you." Me: "You're not coming?" Dumi: "No." he fixed his son's shirt. Dumi: "Be a good boy okay? Take care of your little sister. I love you." Lulo: "I love you too dad." Zimi: "love you toooo." she pouted her lips. Dumi picked her up and sat her on his lap. Dumi: "I love you my baby. Mwaah." Lakhe: "baby, please take the Audi." Me: "Okay." I had to go get the car seat and place it in the car. When they were done with their goodbyes I took them home. When I arrived at Zingi's, there was a white C220 Benz parked outside. I took Zimi out her seat Lulo took her bag and we went to knock on the door. The door opened. A tall white man stood in front of me. He melted into a sweet smile. Me: "Hi." was in the right house? Man: "Hello. How are you?" So he knows me? Me: "I'm looking for Zingi." she appeared behind him. Zingi: "Hey peto. Do you remember Peter?" Why would I remember him? I have no memory. Me: "uh-uh." Zingi: "Peter, Spho, was in an accident a couple of months ago. She lost her memory." Peter: "Oh? How come Dumi never told me?" Zingi: "I'm not sure." Me: "Were you crying?" I walked into the house. Peter: "Should I come back another time?" Zingi: "No Pete, its okay." who was Peter and why is he not leaving? I'm sure Zingi saw my confusion. Peter was in the kitchen cooking. Me: "Friend, what is going on?" the kids ran to the bedroom. Me: "Who is this peter?" Zingi: "One of the lawyers at the firm." Me: "Oh?" Zingi: "Dumi is asking for divorce." Me: "What?" Zingi: "Yeah." Me: "He didn't mention this." Zingi: "You've seen him?" oh shit... Me: "Uhm yeah. Lakhe kind of....brought him to the house." Zingi: "Brought him to the house how? Like he's living with you?" Me: "For a temporary while." Zingi: "Oh..." Me: "I thought you knew." Zingi: "how could I know Sphosenkosi?" Okay that one's on me. Me: "Then what is Peter doing here?" I whispered. Zingi: "Peter is going to represent me in court." Me: "Wait, so Peter who is in Dumi's practice is representing you in court? Going against his employer? Do you think that's wise for his career? Or there's something happening between you?" Zingi: "There's nothing happening between us Spho. Peter is a good friend. He's what I can afford." Me: "I don't think its a good idea Zingi. This isn't going to help your case at all. Also, it's a conflict of interest." Peter: "its what I've been telling her." he brought the tray with tea. So he's very helpful. Peter: "I love you my friend. But....its difficult hey. Maybe I can find you someone good that can do this for you and charge you my account." Zingi: "I don't know anymore Pete. I just don't....I'm so numb." Peter: "It can't be easy at all. Have you tried talking to him?" Zingi: "No, he lives with Spho now." That sounded accusatory. Peter: "Maybe Spho can talk to him then." Me: "I did. He refuses to talk about it. He's having a really difficult time too." Peter: "Well then..." he leaned back on the couch. Peter: "Drink your chamomile tea ladies. I have to go home now. I'll call you when I'm home angel okay?" Zingi: "Alright. Thanks Pete." Peter: "Bye Spho. It was lovely seeing you again honey." Me: "Bye Peter. And thank you." he walked out the car and I heard his car roar and speed off. Me: "Friend." Zingi: "Yeah?" she took her tea. Me: "Please tell me the truth. What was Pete doing here?" Zingi: "he just came to offer his support and like I said, I'd asked him to represent me, are you guys an item?" Zingi: "Spho....Peter is gay." Me: "Oh." relief and embarrassment. Rembarasment. Me: "I'm sorry....I didn't imply that you're-" Zingi: "A whore? Spho, you're supposed to trust me. I'm your friend. I'd never lie to you. I could've easily twisted the truth about everything I told you but I didn't. Because I know you're the one person that won't judge me, no matter what...." But I did judge her a bit. Although I would never say it out loud. Me: "You're right. I'm sorry. Pete seems like a sweet and he adviced you well. Is he single? Asking for Fez." we chuckled. Zingi: "His boyfriend is a contemporary dancer. Into arts and stuff." Me: "That's nice for him..." Zingi: "I feel like my life is spiraling down a drain. I guess I deserve it." Me: "You don't... Both you and Dumi are guilty and suppose you both sit down and talk things through. The thing is, we can't force that on him. Or you. And we can't do it for the both of you, we can only offer support." Zingi: "I understand tshomi shame. I wouldn't put you in an awkward position." Me: "Is the baby okay..." Zingi: "Yep... The little warrior survived." Me: "Does that mean you're keeping him?" Zingi: "Yeah... If I wasn't supposed to have him, God could've just taken him back but he didn't." Me: "I'm happy for you babe. Uhm....I should get going, Lakhe is going to start panicking, I'm not really used to driving in the dark. We'll have the tea another day vha?" Zingi: "That's okay babe. You're right, you just got back on the road.." I hugged her goodbye and went to my car. I drove back home.