When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 95

SPHO**

Thursday started on a busy note. I was up by 6 in the morning, getting ready. I looked through my closet. Me: "man, I'm going to need new clothes." I didn't want to buy many maternity dresses because I obviously wasn't going to be pregnant for years. So there was only 5 dresses, 5 tops and 5 maxi's. Finally done getting dressed I looked for Chris' outfit for the day. I picked his clothes and they were on the table ready for him when he was up and bathed. For now I had to make his lunch and breakfast. While making his porridge, also I had to make the call for the chefs. After those, I had to book performers, this meant a band and finding an opera singer. My phone rang. Me: "Hello?" I answered. Olwethu: "Hey, I didn't think you were up. Anyway, I have two samples I want you to look at." Me: "Already? That was quick. Send them through." Olwethu: "I've left out the performance info,have you found a singer to perform?" Me: "I have found a band, its the opera singer I'm still searching for. Believe it or not, they're incredibly scarce." Olwethu: "I know a girl but she lives in East London. Zandile Pheko. Do you want her number?" Me: "Can I first see her work? Does she have a platform where she showcases her talent." he gave me her details. Olwethu: "Once you've checked her out, call her." Me: "I will. Email the invites for now." Olwethu: "Sure thing." we hung up. After making porridge and letting Chris' bowl cool off, I finished his lunch then went to wake him up and get him ready. Lakhe woke up when Chris was dressed and singing. Lakhe: "Hey..." Chris: "Hello uncle, are you coming with us to school?" Lakhe: "Not today. I have a meeting but I'll come fetch you later okay?" Chris: "Okay. Bye then." Lakhe: "You guys leaving already?" Me: "Yes. I have to meet with Sandile in 20 minutes." Lakhe: "Has it occured to you that A) you LIVE with Sandile. B) he doesn't wake up before 8 unless he wants to annoy me." Me: "I don't talk business at home. If he wants to be successful he needs to understand that waking up on time and showing up for appointments is important." Lakhe: "You're taking this very seriously." Me: "I am. Let's go Chris." we went to eat breakfast and left for school. Chris: "Are you going to take me in? I want to show you my desk." Me: "Of course. I'd love to see it." I parked at his school. We went inside together. His teacher, Stacy was greeting them at the door. Stacy: "Chris." Chris: "Stacy." I couldn't help but notice the cold looks they gave each other. Me: "Hi Stacy." Stacy: "Hi Chris' mom. Can I talk to you for a second." Me: "Sure." Chris stood next to me. Stacy: "Chris, how about you go to the breakfast mat for now? Tucker is by himself." Chris: "I wanted to show her my desk first." Stacy: "You will once I'm finished talking to her." he turned on his heel and went to the mat. Stacy: "So, Chris is a very different child. He's well informed, very well spoken and super smart. He learns quickly, his memory is astonishing." Me: "So what's the problem?" Stacy: "The problem is I'd like for you to take him to a child psychologist. I have a feeling his IQ is advanced for his age and as his teacher, I'm required by the school principal to request a psychologist evaluation." Me: "Just because he's smart? He's not harming anyone." Stacy: "Except me. He questions every activity I give them. He corrects me. This disrupts the class because he has an opinion for everything." Me: "I hear you. I'll speak to my husband and get back to you." Stacy: "Thank you." I went to Chris. Me: "Sweetie where's your desk?" he jumped up and pulled my hand to his desk. Their desks had pictures of their drawings on A5 paper and a glass over it not to damage it probably. There was our house. Me and Lakhe on the grass. Something that either looked like a car or a box and Chris as well. It was so sweet. Me: "This is so beautiful honey!! I love it." Chris: "I keep it here so that I remember you when you're not around." Me: "I love it. Let me take a picture to show uncle." I took a picture of the desk. Me: "I have to go now, but promise me you're going to behave and listen to Stacy." he shot a sting eye in her direction. Chris: "I promise." I hugged him. Me: "Enjoy your day sweetie." I left the day care for my meeting.

narrated**

Lakhe was dressed and ready for work, knocking on Sandile's door. Rob: "You just missed him." Lakhe: "Where did he go?" Rob: "Meeting with Spho." Lakhe: "Where are you going?" he looked at him from head to toe. Rob: "Golf." Lakhe: "Do you ever work?" Rob: "In which universe does a billionaire ever work? Don't be silly." Lakhe: "In the universe that I pay an entire mansion's maintenance. Electricity and Water. Internet bill, security and groceries tata. Do you know how much I spend on this house's expenses every month? I'm much poorer than you are. That is not fair." Rob: "You can afford it. I'll see you later. Stop frowning." he walked to his car. Lakhe: "This is some type of hell." he went to his own car driving to work. The minute he stepped in. His PA rushed to him. Lakhe: "I'm barely inside the door, Nwabisa. What do you want?" Nwabi: "Mr Gerard is waiting for you in boardroom A. He doesn't look happy at all. Rave has called twice already, they say they can't get hold of Harold. Where's Mrs Sobz?" Lakhe: "She's resigned." Nwabi: "That's not going to work bhuti-" Lakhe: "And you think I don't know that?" Nwabi: "Why don't you hire a new MD?" Lakhe: "Don't have time. Besides, my wife will never forgive me for replacing her." he opened his office and went to his desk. Nwabi: "Why? She quit. She shouldn't care." Lakhe: "Once you get married, you'll understand. Yes she's resigned. However, replacing her will make her feel as though I've beeeen waiting to do it. I have to beg and suffer first. Besides, I really do miss her work. Look at all this shit I have to deal with now?" Nwabi: "Yeah she made things really easy for you. But, I have the perfect person who can fill in temporarily. He doesn't cost that much, please consider." Lakhe: "I have to get through this first. I'll think about it." Nwabi: "Okay." Lakhe: "Come, I need to lock here." he locked his office on their way out. In the boardroom Gerard Ku'che waited impatiently. Gerard: "Finally. I've been waiting here for 30 minutes!" Lakhe: "I didn't know we had a meeting. What's the problem?" Gerard: "I am your client. You work for me. I don't need an appointment! Where's Spho?" Lakhe: "Spho no longer works here." Gerard: "Where does she work?" Lakhe: "She's at home resting." Gerard stared at him. Gerard: "You were threatened by her. Is that why you fired her?" Lakhe: "I know you're her biggest fan, but no I wasn't and still not threatened. Spho is my wife. I support her at all times. She was just overwhelmed. Pregnancy is not child's play." Gerard: "I want to know what's going to happen to my company now that she's not taking care of it. What do I do now?" Lakhe: "The team that was working with Spho-" Gerard: "Is completely useless. Masilakhe I want Spho back. If you can't get me Spho, I'm taking my business elsewhere. I'm giving you 48 hours." he got up and left. Lakhe: "Who's my next meeting?" Nwabi: "Mr Ferreria. Then you have to call Rave. They're sending their reps here in two days." Lakhe: "Seems like my ass is on the line for two days." Nwabi: "We could call Mpumelelo. He's the best in the business." Lakhe: "Never heard of him." Nwabi: "I could set up a meeting." Lakhe: "Why are you so eager for this guy to get on board?" she looked away. Lakhe: "Tell me." Nwabi: "Its just that we've been friends since high school and ..... I wanted to do something nice for him. He recently got retrenched." Lakhe: "You have a crush on him?" Nwabi: "No!" she blushed. Lakhe: "I hope you know my company does not allow fornication." Nwabi: "But you married Mrs Sobz." Lakhe: "Did I meet her here?" Nwabi: "No." Lakhe: "Keep that in mind. Organize this meeting, what's his full name?" Nwabi: "Mpumelelo Bandlana." Lakhe: "I need him here before 12." he walked out typing the name in a message.