When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 88

SPHO**

I woke up on Sunday morning to the smell of breakfast. My mouth began watering immediately. I opened my eyes and saw Lakhe setting the table. Yesterday, we had left the house and took a drive but we didn't leave the city. Me: "Hi." Lakhe: "Good morning my love." his voice a little hoarse. Me: "You couldn't wait could you?" Lakhe: "Not being able to talk was slowly driving me crazy." Me: "You were already crazy before you stopped talking." he climbed on the bed. Me: "Where's Chris?" Lakhe: "He said he's getting you a flower." Me: "I thought you said we were taking a road trip. We didn't even leave Port Elizabeth." I stretched my body. Lakhe: "I got this place a few weeks ago when we started living in a circus. I thought this could be our little hide out for some time." Me: "Is this where you bring all your girlfriends?" Lakhe: "Only the ones I like, yes." Me: "I thought we agreed this wasn't serious. It seems you are going a little too fast Mr Sobz." Lakhe: "I remember our agreement. Just tired of hiding out in hotels all the time. My wife is already suspicious." Me: "And you think a private townhouse in your name isn't suspicious." Lakhe: "Would be if it was in my name, but my wife doesn't know yours." he kissed my lips. Chris: "Euw." he stood by the door. Lakhe: "Forgot he's even here." he whispered. Me: "Hey you. How did you sleep?" Chris: "Great. I love my room." he walked in carrying two flowers. Chris: "Here you go. Morning sunshine." Me: "Awww this is so sweet. Thank you so much Chris. Morning my angel." Lakhe: "Breakfast is served." Chris: "You can talk?" Lakhe: "Yes. My throat is fine now. You're a smart little fella, aren't you." Chris: "I guess. Can I watch TV while I eat?" Lakhe: "Mama?" he looked at me. Me: "Yes, as long as you finish your food." Chris: "Thank you." he took his plate and went to the lounge. Lakhe: "What are we going to do about him?" I heard a giggle in the lounge. Lakhe: "What is he watching?" I listened to the sound the TV was making. Me: "Mickey Mouse clubhouse." Lakhe: "Okay. So, do we keep him?" Me: "How do we just keep him? If we keep him, then that means we're supporting what my dad did." Lakhe: "Well, my father says its legal. He looked at the papers so did Dumi. The only creepy part is why Mr Rednom was still there when he had a flight to catch and why was he so willing to sign the child over." Me: "What if the child is related to him in some way?" Lakhe: "But why would he want to give him away then? I'll have to get someone to look into this guy." Me: "You didn't want me to snoop." Lakhe: "Yes because I don't want to put you in any danger. I'll get a lawyer and a social worker. Hopefully, Chris will belong to us by the end of the month, I want to enroll him at day care too." Me: "You already thought that far?" Lakhe: "Of Course. I want to make sure he's in a perfect school. With lots of activities and a great education system. He's a smart kid." Me: "Lulo's school is amazing." Lakhe: "Well....." Me: "What?" Lakhe: "Lulo's dad is a lawyer and mom is a salon owner." Me: "And?" Lakhe: "Chris' parents are CEO and MD of one of the largest companies in the country. Have shares in the biggest hotels. Worth millions. There's the difference." Me: "You're already in competition? We haven't even signed the papers." Lakhe: "I just want what's best for him." Me: "What's best for him is a comfortable learning space. Our net worth has nothing to do with it." Lakhe: "It has everything to do with it. I don't want him to be left out of things just because he has wealthy parents. I don't want him to feel uncomfortable because of other people's situations." Me: "Oh My God. You're fixing your life through him." Lakhe: "I'm not-" Me: "You are! That's why you want to adopt him. So that he has the most perfect life possible. You felt uncomfortable because your parents were rich? Be honest." Lakhe: "Yes I did. When Rob adopted me, I wasn't used to expensive things, not even normal things. I'd come from a poor home. Then lived in an orphanage and was picked on a lot there. So, when I moved into this huge house with him and Stella. I was an only child and very overwhelmed. Part of the reason why I never spoke. At school, he'd take me with that big car and everyone would stare at me like I'm an alien. I got friends but they too only liked me because of my family wealth. My dad being the superstar he was as well. It was only when Sandile came along I felt more comfortable because I had someone to share this with." Me: "I'm sorry about your nice life experience but Chris is fine. He is a happy child. You need to trust that he will be okay. If not, we will find a way to make it right." Lakhe: "Okay." Me: "Good, so I'll register him at Lulo's school. We'll need a heads up from the social worker though." Lakhe: "Fine." Me: "Don't sulk. This school is amazing. Lulo plays rugby and Zimi does ballet. Chris might find something he likes too. Like a musical instrument. That would be lovely." Lakhe: "I'm crossing fingers for piano." Okay, helicopter dad. We ate our breakfast. Lakhe: "So the day after you left, the lawyers came and told me there is someone who confessed to killing Dez." Me: "What!! And you didn't think of telling me?" Lakhe: "You were gone baby, and when you came back I couldn't talk. Anyway, Quincy is trying to figure out who the guy is. My question is, what made him confess? I was the only suspect. He literally would have gotten away with it." Me: "Well we just need to thank God. No matter what the reason of this person's confession." Chris came in the room again holding his plate. Chris: "Finished eating." Me: "Good boy. Are you full?" he shook his head. Lakhe: "Let's get you some more then." they went to the kitchen....