When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 113

narrated**

Sunday morning. 07:55am.

Zama: "Doctor, Spho has been unconscious since we left the house. What's wrong?" Doc: "We've checked everything ma'am. She's stable only really tired. Its outstanding how she could deliver a baby on her own considering the fatigue she's suffering. Your child is really strong. She'll be awake when she has enough strength." Zama: "She has to." Doc: "My shift is over in 30 minutes, Dr Kusile will be taking over from me and she's familiar with him." Zama: "Yes we know him. Thank you doc." the doctor walked off. Komander came in the hospital standing with Zama in the passage. Kom: "She's going to be fine." Zama: "What the hell are you doing here?" Kom: "Are you still angry at me?" Zama: "Sir, I told you the only thing involving you and I is our business contract. I've asked you kindly to stay away. Instead, you chose to ruin her marriage and family in a record space of time. What the hell do you want?" Zama walked into the hospital room again. Zama: "Sweetie." Kom: "Zama.." Zama: "What's wrong with you? My husband is in a coma for saving your life. Its been almost a month now. My child is now in a coma too and had you not come close to my family this would never have happened!! Why do you hate me so much? What did I ever do to you? Was trying to love you so wrong that you had to ruin my entire life?" she sobbed. Kom: "I don't hate you. Please stop crying." Zama: "Leave me and my child. Alone. You have done enough!" Kom: "She's my child too." Zama: "When it suits you! Please get out." Kom: "I have a right to be here." she sat on the lone chair and cried in her hands. Kom: "Komodity is awake." Zama: "Stop lying!" Kom: "Have you checked your phone?" Zama: "When would I have gotten the chance when my child gave birth and fell into a coma?" Kom: "He woke up at midnight. When King was born, when he cried." Zama: "How do you know that?" she stood up. Kom: "I see everything. His cries have a healing somehow. What was Spho doing when she was giving birth to him?" Zama: "She was praying." Kom: "That makes sense." Zama: "He's awake? As in eyes open and responding?" Kom: "Yes." she stared at her daughter. Kom: "She'll be awake by the time you come back. Did you call Masilakhe?" Zama: "Yes, I left him a message when we left the house. His phone was off." Kom: "Tell him to come and name his child." he sat down. Zama: "Yes sir." she walked out then ran down the passage out of the maternity ward to the ICU. His doctor bumped into her. Doc: "Mrs Ngudla. I've been trying to call you all morning." Zama: "Is it true? Is he awake?" Doc: "Yes, we've even moved him out of ICU. We're awaiting test results from the lab." he led her to the new room. Zama: "Khaya!" he looked up at her and smiled. Zama: "Baby. You're awake!!" Khaya: "It took you this long?" Zama: "Spho gave birth." Khaya: "Really? When?" Zama: "At midnight." he stopped smiling. Khaya: "Has the child been named?" Zama: "Not yet. We're waiting for Masilakhe. Spho is still unconscious." Khaya: "The King..." Zama: "What?" Khaya: "Nothing. Get me up. Take the wheel chair." Zama: "Where are you going?" Khaya: "To see Spho." Zama: "You'll see her later. You need to rest. You had a serious brain injury baby. We need to take it slow." Khaya: "Where is he?" Zama: "Who? Sir? He's with her." Khaya: "Give me some space." Zama: "No baby-" he stared at her coldly. Zama: "What happened to you?" he stared without response. She took her bag and walked out.

SPHO**

I woke up to a brightly lit room. Definitely not my room. I looked around and saw Sandile sitting on the chair. Sands: "You're awake." Me: "Hey." my body was in agony. Sands: "Your mother called me when she couldn't get hold of Lakhe." how did I get to hospital? Sands: "Why didn't you tell me Spho? You were in labor throughout the day. If you'd stayed another hour at the event you would've given birth on stage." Me: "Would have been the event of the year." I chuckled. Sands: "That's not funny. I was worried about you." Me: "I'm fine Sandile. Where's my baby?" Sands: "In the nursery. The doctor says he's perfect. Let me check if you can hold him." he walked out. I wonder where my phone was. I needed to let Lakhe know, that the baby is born and we're in hospital. Sandile came back almost immediately with a sour look on his face. Me: "What? Where is my baby?" Sands: "Lakhe's with him." Me: "Oh. At least he knows. We need to name the baby, perhaps he has changed his mind on the original name he picked. So I need to know." Sands: "Why don't you name him?" Me: "Not now Sandile." Sands: "Fine. Anyway...." he picked a big box up from the floor. Sands: "This is to say, I am proud of you mommy. Childbirth is no child's play. That was superhero strong of you. I have gained more respect for you. I am elated to have you as a sister. You badass you." I laughed. Me: "Thank you Sandile." I hugged him and opened the box. Inside there was a whole pack of goodies. Just about everything. A blue fluffy sweater with the words 'I'm a super mom to a prince' written on it. There was an excellent-smelling bath and body kit I couldn't wait to use. A daily planner with my name and 'little prince' written on it. This would make my life easier planning the baby's routine. There was also a Lifeproof Nuud and Alpha Glass iPhone case. Sands: "in case the prince decides to throw it at the wall. Or spits on it. That thing is indestructible." I laughed. Me: "Smart." my next gift was a NuRoo nursing scarf. It transforms into full coverage nursing poncho as well. There was also a post partum health shakes and a waist trainer. Sands: "I don't want you to look at yourself and hate your body. Always remember that it produced a whole blessing but if you want to change it, here are the tools. I've researched the company and these products, they're especially made for breastfeeding moms." I was near tears honestly. Me: "This is so sweet. I thought this would be baby stuff only but instead it was for me." Sands: "Of course its for you. I love you, you're my sister and I want you to know that I've always got your back. Little prince has his own care package at home. I'm even baby proofing my penthouse suite tomorrow." Me: "Thank you for this and everything else you've done for me. You really are the best brother ever." my mother came in the room. I thought she'd be more excited to see me awake. Me: "Is everything okay mama?" I packed my items into the box and put it aside. Zama: "I'm okay sweetheart. I'm just glad you're awake." Me: "Mama, please talk to me." Zama: "I promise you. I'm okay. Your father is awake too by the way. How are you feeling?" Me: "Really? That's great mama! Why aren't you happy?" Zama: "I am. Its been a long night. Did the doctor say when he's discharging you?" Me: "I haven't seen the docto-" Siyanda walked in. Siya: "Before you scream at me, this is my job, Paul, your primary obstetrician is off and I'm your secondary. I am not stalking you." Me: "I didn't even say anything. I know this is your job." I chuckled. Siya: "Good, I don't want you to feel I'm always in your space. If you want someone else, I'll call them all so you can choose." Me: "Not necessary." Siya: "Fine." he asked me a few medical questions and ticked off his file. Siya: "we're bringing the baby in two minutes for his feeding. Have you chosen a name yet?" Me: "I'm waiting for Lakhe." Just then, he walks in. My heart stopped and started. I was not expecting to see him so soon. He stood at the door, just looking at me. Zama: "Sandile please show me where to get snacks." Sands: "Yes mama." he followed her out side eyeing Lakhe. Me: "Siya, please give us a moment." Siya: "Sure." he walked out. Lakhe walked in the room. Lakhe: "Hi." Me: "Hi." Lakhe: "How are you feeling?" Me: "Let's see. I almost died while giving birth and I just woke up from a coma. My body feels like I was ran over by a truck." and my heart is aching because I hate how much I love you. Lakhe: "I'm sorry." he sighed. Lakhe: "You did a great job. He's perfect." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "Have you decided on name?" Me: "I thought we did, together." Lakhe: "I thought maybe you might want to change it." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "Do you uhm... need anything?" Me: "Nope. I have my family to take care of me." he looked at his hands. Lakhe: "That's good. Let me know if you need anything." Me: "Sure." he stepped back and walked out.