Mom :Vuka !vuka ! Tyhini!
Me : Just 5 more minutes mama,please
I say turning around in my bed,making sure to tuck my head under the pillow.This woman literally pulls the blankets to the floor and starts tickling my feet.
Me :(giggling)mama!ma!yima !stopp!stop!okay I'm wa..ki..ng up ke .
Mom:(smirking)good.Quickly make your bed and get ready for school while I make breakfast.
I yawn and start making my bed,I open my curtains and then go to the bathroom.I look at myself in the mirror while brushing my teeth.Oh Shoot !Why didn't you guys say anything about me introducing myself?
My name is Amahle Samukelisiwe Jabavu.I'm 17 years of age. I'm the daughter of Yandiswa Scarlett Jabavu,I don't really know my dad.The only thing I think I know of him is that he's Zulu,which is why I have a Zulu middle name.That was the only thing my mom was willing to tell my siblings and I. I was raised by a single mom to 5 kids.I have 4 older brothers who are in fact quadruplets.They are only three years older than me but they are stricter than my mom,you'd swear I'm their daughter with the way they act especially with me! Sigh
There is :
(1)Lubabalo Bhekumbuso Jabavu
(2)Luzuko Bonginkosi Jabavu
(3)Lonwabo Bhekizizwe Jabavu
(4)Lulamile Bangizwe Jabavu
I love them to bits even though they can be too much sometimes with their big heads.They left for varsity 3 years ago leaving me and my mamzo in peace.Luba and Wabo went to UCT,Lami went to UP and Zuko went to Harvard.Mom forbade anyone from going to UKZN saying that she had her own reasons to do so.So they obeyed and chose other universities of their choice.I school at Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) and heck it's not nice there.Good thing I'm leaving this hell hole in a few months,though I'm sad I'll be leaving my mom all alone.
That woman downstairs is my rock,my everything literally.She's always there in good and bad days.She's just so understanding and also a good listener.She got an attitude for days and fiesty ...like everything about her screams elegant.The morals and values she taught my siblings and I are forever engraved on us.She carved and shaped us into the people we are today.I honestly want to be like her.My mom is a owner of a boutique shop and was also a senior nurse at Frere Hospital before she retired 3 years ago.We used to live in East London but then moved to Queens Town after my brothers left.
I'm 5'1 -really short,I'm a size 38 ,I'm dark skinned,blessed with a smooth skin,my boobies are medium in size, I got a really big bum, I got curves for days ,I've got dimples that are not too deep, I wear glasses and I have my precious tummy that I love so much.I've also got asthma and arachnophobia which is a fear of spiders.My brothers are all tall, a shade lighter than me and also have dimples.Our mom is light skinned,really short and doesn't have dimples.So maybe our dad is a tall,dark man with dimples.You know, I sometimes wonder who my dad is beca...
I'm interrupted from my thoughts by my mom who's shouting from the top of her lungs from downstairs
Mom:Breakfast is ready!
Kanti what did I tell her about shouting while she's sick.You know...black people...I quickly get in the bathtub and bath as fast as I can. I wear this stupid green and brown uniform and head downstairs while combing my afro, I guess today is one of those days where it's stubborn ngoba even this afro comb is stuck on my hair. I ask my mom to help remove the comb and my mbokodo does so effortlessly kesana.
Mom:Yitya before isidudu sibande
I hum as I say a short prayer before eating.As I'm eating I feel eyes on me and when I look up I see my mom who's starring at me with tears in her eyes.I call out to her but she doesn't respond. I guess I took this zoning out thing from her. I stand up and go and wash the bowl.When I get back she's still standing in that same position.Worriedly I tap her and she slightly jumps,obviously shocked.
Me :Mama what's wrong?
Mom:(smiles sadly)nothing why?
Me :Mama you literally have tears in your eyes.If you blink they'll literally roll down your pretty face.
Mom:Don't worry about me my baby.Are you done eating your food?
Me:(frowning) I even washed the dish...
Mom:oh...uhm...take your bag and head to school.You sure don't want to run late again
Me :okay I'll take my leave but when I come back you'll tell me what's wrong right?
She slightly nods while flashing me her smile that looks like it's hiding a lot behind it. I take my bag and hug her
Mom: I love you okay my baby?
Me:(smiling)I love you too.
I head out and rush to the rank.You're probably wondering why I use a public transport to get to school.Well my mom is in no condition to drive because of her age and health and I also don't have a license just yet.
Anyways I get to school and the day goes on with me worrying about my mom.I just wonder...During break I go to the tuck shop and stand in line.As I was about to go forward so I can buy Phindile and her minions push in front of me.
Phindile:(smirking)Oops too slow fatty!
They all laugh and one of the minions says
Lukho:Of course she's slow I mean have you ever seen someone as fat as her being quick in anything ?
They burst out laughing but are soon silenced when one of the minions gets slapped across her face by a girl I've never seen before.She looks so tiny what the hell,lol
Girl:Yeah that's something to laugh about,now laugh you sick bitches.
They just stare at her with their mouths wide open.She gets annoyed by that and drags Phindile with her weave ,leaving it on the floor.She then klaaps Lukho across her face while the other minion tries to fight her.Oh so Phindile and her crew can speak but cannot fight.Hayini ! Things never seize to amaze me.The girl turns my way and says
Girl:Don't be obtuse and come fight your battle wena.
Me :(shaking my head)No,just stop okay?You can get into trouble for viola...
Girl:If I ever see you bully her or say mean things to her again ke tla le bonts'a mangole a mangole a lona nxx stupid weak asses
I look up only to see almost the whole school looking at the scene with their eyes wide open.Some teachers are here but are not even questioning what just transpired...
Phindile:Do you know who I am?
Girl:Do I look like I give a fuck about what rat you are?
That makes me giggle,this tiny girl is not only a fighter but also a comedian.Oooh I like her !
Girl:Are you just going to stand here and stare at me or are you going to show me the way to the bathroom ?
Me :Oh...uh...sure
I quickly walk with her to the bathroom while people are still looking at her or me or both of us ,I don't know...sigh
Girl:(smiling)I'm Lereko Mokwena by the way and you can call me Rex
Me :I'm Amahle Jabavu and you can call me anything you like.
Girl:(amused)even sdudla?
Me :(scrunching my nose)No!
Rex:Mahlez it is
Me:(smiling)oh wow
We walk out after she washes her hands and she says something that shocks me
Rex:Oh by the way...we are friends now.
Me :(excitedly)I guess
We head to our class,surprisingly she almost chose the same subjects I also chose.I chose Life Sciences,Physics,Accounting and Pure Mathematics.While she chose Life Sciences,Business Studies,Pure Mathematics and IT.
I guess now I have a desk partner!We get to know each other more and the day comes to an end. I rush home after saying goodbye to my now friend.
When I get home I put my bag away,freshen up and then make myself something to eat before going to my mom's room.Oh she's busy on her phone.It's actually so rare to find my mom on her phone.I stare at her,not believing that this beautiful woman in front of me is actually my mom.
Me :Hi mom !
I manage to say as I swallow the last bite of my sandwich.My mom looks up at me and smiles before taking off her glasses and putting her phone away.Yho she looks so tired.
Mom:Hi my baby,come give your mom some cuddles.
I squeal while doing a mini dance.I quickly go put my plate and glass in the sink then head up to her room again. I get in the covers and we cuddle.
Me :So mom tell me what was wrong?
She sighs while rubbing my scalp ever so softly,if I didn't know better I'd say she wants to make me fall asleep and avoid this talk.
Mom:I will only tell you this when your brothers are back...in two weeks.
Me:(scowling)but mom!
Mom:(smiling)what honey?
Me :You're not fair
I turn to face her giving her puppy eyes as an attempt to get her to speak.
Mom:No young lady I'm immune to those.
As I'm about to fall into a slumber, I remember something.
Me :(excitedly) Mama I got a friend today!
Mom:(screaming happily)Wow my baby!I was starting to get worried about you,so who is she ,how does she look,what's her character,what does sh...
I interrupted her rumbling by saying
Me :Hayi mama ,one question at a time
Mom:okay so?
Me :She is really tiny,caramel in skin,short hair,pretty,she's so funny,she calls me Mahlez...oh and she's a real fighter that girl!
Mom:Why ?
I narrate to her what actually happened today and the way she laughed after I was done heee
Mom:Yho mntwana wam !
I laugh with her until we finally calm down
Mom:So when am I meeting this girl? I love her already
Me:(shocked)Hay mama I only met her today!
Mom:So what's your point stufuza samamakhe?
I keep quiet and get swamped into my head.What if I invite her and then she feels like I have overwhelmed her?I don't want to end this friendship kodwa it just started.Is she actually willing to be my friend ?What if I get to school tomorrow and she acts like she doesn't know m...
Mom:(tapping me)No Amahle,I know you're overthinking when you're this quiet
Me:Sorry ke,I'll stop doing it
Mom:(rolling her eyes)Uthetha ubuxoki kengoku,we both know zoning out is part of your personality.
We both laugh cause I know she's right.She then asks something I was dreading
Mom:Do you have a date for your matric dance that's in a month's time?
Me :(sighing)No mom.No one has asked me out yet ...not that there would be anyone who'd want to go with a fatty like me.I might not even go there,I might just lock myself in my room and read my novels while listening to music.
Mom:(smiling sadly)Please don't look down at yourself just because you're thick boned my child.You are beautiful and segsy the way you are.Guys are idiots to have not asked you out by now.Plus it's not like I was going to allow you to lock yourself up here...YOU ARE GOING THERE!
Me:(groaning)Mama andinayo nelokhwe...
Mom:Leave the dress and the shoes to me
Me :Let me just leave, I need to do my homework and study.I can't lose my A's
Mom:That's the spirit my baby!
I leave her room then go to the kitchen to wash those dishes I left there. I then head to my room and start hitting my books.
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Little Miss Successful
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