Little Miss Successful

Part 12

Amahle's POV
I stare at my phone that has been ringing for a while now.I take it and drop the call before shutting it off. I contemplate whether I should clean my room or should I let it be as it has been for the past few weeks.I decide on cleaning it.
I start off by opening the curtains and then the windows.I collect all the junk papers I have been eating and put them in the bin.I remove all my bedding,pillowcases and sheets from the bed so I can put them in the washing machine.
Im sure everyone has left so I tiptoe downstairs and take the broom,the mop,bucket with water and all the other cleaning supplies.I walk back to my room and start cleaning.It is so dirty like myself ngoba I haven't been washing for like a week now.

After an hour of cleaning my room I'm already tired and sweaty.I proceed to the other rooms in this house and clean them.Sies...I find used condoms in Zuko's room.
I take a break and make myself breakfast which is waffles and coffee on the side.I eat at a fast pace so I can finish up cleaning this whole house.I collect all the garbage and put it in one big black bag and then take it out.When I get back the house is spotless and smells fresh.I go to my fish tank and carefully clean it thoroughly before putting the fish back in.I feed my five fish and then head up to my room and charge my phone,headphones and IPad.
I strip naked and walk towards the bathroom.I decide on bathing because of what my mom taught me.She once said,"Bathing cleans your body thoroughly more than showering.When you're showering you just enjoy the feeling of warm water flowing down on you.Wena nana since umkhulu kufuneka uzivocavoce kwi bafu,so you don't have a bad odor.People with big bums and thick boned like yourself,quickly smell because of their body rubbing against each other causing them to sweat."
I relax in the tub before closing my eyes. I think about how my life has changed in such a short amount of time. I start scrubbing myself and then rinse. I dry my towel and start drying my body. I then head to my room after clearing the bathroom. I quickly lotion,dress and comb my hair.I'm going to the salon.
When I get there I take a seat deciding on which hairstyle I should do.I go for the up style. I stand up and ask for the best hairstylist to do my hair.
Lady:Our best one hasn't arrived yet,I will pull your fiber in the meantime while you wait for her.
I smile before thanking her.I sit back down and play candy crush on my phone.As I'm waiting ,a call comes through.It's my dad.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Dad :Thank goodness you answered! Molo princess
Me:Hello tata
Dad:Kuyaphileka kodwa?
Me:Ewe tata kuwe?
Dad:I'm good now that I know my only daughter is okay.
Me:Awww that's so sweet.
Dad:Mnxm,uyekile uzisika?
Me:Yes I've stopped that.
Dad:That's good to hear.You need to come home
Me:Which home?
Dad:KuGatyane...Your brothers are already here.A ceremony will be done for them in two days.
Me:(shocked)What!? Why did no one say anything to me?
Dad:(chuckling)How,when you were ignoring everyone including me ?
Me:I'm sorry dad.
Dad:No it's fine,we all tend to want to be off the grid sometimes.Anyways I'll be sending you money to buy necessities and I'll send the address.Don't get on a plane,just drive because the weather is not good.
I hear a sweet voice in the background saying dad should tell me to buy two bags of potatoes and a few more vegetables.
Dad:Your mom said you should bu...
Me:(interrupting)I heard dad.
The voice giggles.
Dad:Mmmm okay kaloku
Me:Can I bring my friends with ?
Dad:(sigh)Yes you can
Me:(squealing)That's good
Dad:Byeee my princess
Me:Bye dad.
I drop the call and look up.Only to see a bunch of eyes looking at me while giggling.I forgot I'm in the salon.
Lady: I can tell you are a  daddy's princess ngeke.
They giggle.
Lady2:Did you hear how she squealed,she was like a kid given candy.
They all laugh so hard.I look down embarrassed, I genuinely forgot that I was in a salon full of people.
Me:I'm sorry
Lady:No no it's okay beautiful lady.
Voice :Who's the beautiful lady you guys are talking about?
My heart drops to my stomach upon hearing a voice I thought I'd never hear again.I turn around and see a heavily pregnant Phindile who's changing into the salon uniform. I can feel myself starting to get dizzy as she makes her way to the hair desks.
Lady:This is our best hairstylist,the one I was telling you about.You can go and sit where she is standing so she can do your hair.
Lady3:Chomi ubeauty here ufuna i-up style.
Lady2:I've already pulled the fiber.
Phindile turns to look at me and her eyes widen.
Phindile:It's you!
Me:Uh...uhm...I ...sho...should take my leave.
Phindile:No no sit down,I'll do your hair right now.
Me:No it's okay.
Phindile:I promise I won't do anything bad to you, I know I've hurt you before but I won't now.I have matured
She says while smiling nervously.I don't know if I should trust her or what?A leopard never changes its spots so...
Lady2:What's going on?
Phindile:We used to school together.I used to bully her and body shame her in front of the whole school.I remember calling her the worst things like sdudla mafehlefehle,fatty,ugly .Which was a lie because she is very pretty and smart.My ex friends and I were so jealous of her,yes I was more popular but I couldn't compare to her beauty and brains combo.
I look at her with tears flowing freely down my face.
Phindile:I owe you a big apology for making your high school experience hell.
Everyone including her coworkers are giving her the stink eye.Some are shaking their heads looking at her with disgust.
Client:See where life brought you because of the things you used to do?
Phindile literally doesn't look like she's in a good condition.She has always been petite yes but now she's skinnier than ever.She has got side burns,her lips are busted and unamatshanda.
Phindile sighs at what the client has just said.She signals me to take a seat so she can do my hair.I cautiously sit down while everything in me tells not to.After an hour I look at myself in the mirror and I must say bazalwane, I look amazing.
Me:Thank you.
Phindile:My pleasure
I give her the two hundred as she writes my name down on the book.
Me:Bye everyone!
Them:Byee babe/ntombi/beauty.
Phindile:Can I walk you out?
To say I'm shocked would be an understatement,Kanti what really changed with her?
Me:sure
Phindile: I just wanted to apologize...I know that no amount of sorry's could amount to make everything I did to you better.I can't find words to express how much I regret what my ex friends and I did to you.
Me:Where are you ex friends as you say?
Phindile:(sigh)Somewhere in the world living life.
Me:(scoff)While you're here?
She nods.
Phindile: I was also on top of the world living life to the fullest.I had sugar daddies who gave me a comfortable life.
Me:Wait before you continue telling me your story let's get to my car ,it's raining out here.
We run to the car and I get in while she stands awkwardly,probably not knowing where to sit.
Me:Sit kule passengers seat.
She gets in and immediately looks around the car.
Phindile:You have a really nice car.
Me:Thanks.
I switch on the heater and take out a towel and give it to her so she can wipe herself.
Phindile:So as I was saying,I had sugar daddies who catered to my needs.One day I fought with one of them and I decided to go to a bar for a drink.I got carried away and ended up in bed with someone I knew nothing of.2 weeks later I found out I was pregnant and my sugar daddies made sure to cut me off,take everything they bought me including the apartment.I had nowhere to go and going back to ezilalini was not an option.I lived in the streets for a while until I found an abandoned shack.I went to look for a job and after a few rejections I finally found work here.Now here I am 8 and a half months later.
I sigh.Wow this is a lot to take in.
Me:Kengoku baphi abazali bakho?
Phindile:My dad died when I was 13 leaving me with my stepmom.That woman abused me hey.She would beat me or shout at me for the tinniest things.I don't think I would have been able to get a proper education if my dad hadn't paid all my school fees for the next high school years.He also left me a trust fund for varsity but as you can see I didn't use it wisely .No one in high school would have ever thought that I was being abused behind closed doors.I don't know the woman who gave birth to me.
Me:Hay shame...
I squeeze her hand as she sobs silently.After a few minutes she jerks up.I look at her
Phindile:(frowning)My water...
Me:Where is it I'll go fetch it?
Phindile:(breathing heavily)my water just broke.
Me:What are you saying?
Phindile:(screaming )My baby is c...coming.
My eyes widen at the sudden realization.Shoot! She's not about to give birth to my car,she just can't.I look at her wet dress.I pull her seat down so she can relax
Me:Uh...uhmm...who should I call?
Phindile :(In pain)Just ...ta...take me to...the h...hospital...please.
Me:okay breathe
I start the car and start driving as fast as I can.
Phindile:Drive fast...fasterr yho...modimo waka
I drive faster.
Me:Where is the baby bag?
Phindile:There is no baby bag. I wa...was still saving up ...for it.I only got a pair of rompers for the baby.I was only supposed to give birth in 2 weeks.
I sigh disappointed.We finally reach the hospital.She looks out the window as her eyes widen...
Phindile:No !I can't afford...thi...this hospital,take me to a clinic.
And risk you giving birth in my car no thanks .I run inside and shout for the nurse.
Me:Nurse!Nurse!Doc!
They come rushing.
Me:She's giving birth,please help her!
They go fetch the stretcher and other things and then run to her.I close the car looking at the wet seat...Oh my days.I get inside the hospital.
Nurse:Could you please sign this for me.
Me:Why?
Nurse:For some details since you brought your friend here
My friend!?Oh heck no.Hell would freeze before I become friends with Phindile.I just nod my head while grabbing the pen.I have to pay 15k ngoku so she can give birth and get good care.sigh
Nurse:Alright thank you very much.
My phone pings indicating the payment I just did.
I head out to my car while video calling my friends.Rex is has muted her camera so we can't see her.I'm driving to the mall so I can buy things for Phindile and her baby.Also the vegetables that were requested.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Me:Hi guys
They remain silent
Me:Haybo molweni
They still keep quiet with their arms folded. I stare right back at them.
Nathi:Six weeks later uthi...
Them:(sarcastically)hi guys?
Me:I'm sorry guys I needed time to myself.The quiet time allowed me to focus on my own thoughts and feelings.
Kamva:So we are too loud for you?
Me:(sighing)This is not about you Kamva ,it's about me.
Kamwa:mmmk
Rex:So how are you now?
Me:I'm better I guess...I really needed to be off the grid I guess.
Siba:(sympathetically)Oh friend
We stay silent for a while.
Me:On the brighter sideeeee...
Them:Thetha bitch!
Me:I'm coming to fetch you guys,we are going to uGatyane...My brothers are having a ceremony on Thursday.
They all scream excitedly.Sbahle stands up and starts looking for her suitcase.
Siba:Where is my suitcase?
Kamva:(excitedly)we are finally seeing the brothers.Yum
I giggle ngoba he knows how straight my brothers are.
Nathi:Yesss wena girl.
Siba:What time are you fetching us?
Me:21:00
Nathi:So late?
Me:Yeah we are in no rush.Futhi guys don't pack a lot of stuff we are only staying there for a week.
Kamva:Kk bye let me start packing.
Me:Bye guysss.
Them:byee /mncwaa
I drop the call.I can't help but feel like Rex is not okay.She's been quiet way too much for my liking. I decide to call her privately.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Me:Hey
Rex:Hi
Me:How are you?
Rex:(sigh)I'm okay wena oshap?
Me:Yes.
Rex:So what's up?
Me:Are you okay friend?
Rex:Yes.Why do you ask?
Me:I'm concerned about you.You're distant and really quiet.Between the two of us you've always been the loudest.
Rex:(sigh)I've got something to tell you.Promise me you won't be mad?
Me:Depends.
Rex:Please promise me
Me:(rolling my eyes)Okay fine,I promise.
Rex:S...so...so I'm kinda expecting.
Me:Expecting intoni?
Rex:(sigh)I'm pregnant Amahle.Ke moimana motsoalle
My mind immediately goes blank.She always wanted kids after marriage kodwa ngoku sekunje.I can hear her silent sniffs.Wait! If she is pregnant then that means I'm going to be an aunt,like I'll be having a niece or nephew! Ngoba kaloku she's been engaged to my brother for 4 years now.If she's pregnant that means she's no longer a virgin...OMG!I'm left alone in the Virgin Mar...
Rex:(interrupting)Are you still there?
Me:Y...yes.uhm...how are you feeling ?
Rex:I'm okay I guess.I've accepted the idea of being a mom.
Me:Then why don't you sound excited?
Rex:(sigh)I haven't told your brother about the pregnancy.He has been telling me that he has been dreaming about two little beasts that kept on following him around.He even asked me if I was pregnant and me being me,I told him no.I moved away and stayed with Kamva because I was running away from you guys...I didn't want you guys to find out.I haven't even told my parents or family about my pregnancy .They've been pestering me about visiting them but I kept on coming up with excuses.Just last week I went for a check up and I was told that I'm pregnant with twins.
By the time she finishes speaking,she's sobbing...I can hear Kamva in the background comforting her.I'm sure this is weighing heavily on her.
Me:It's okay Rex.Don't cry you'll upset my niece and nephew.
Rex:What if your brother doesn't want kids?
Me:He does trust me
I say as I think about all those times I caught my brother watching videos of kids playing around with their parents.He would always smile like a creepo every single time.
Rex:(sighing)Okay then
Me:Take everything one step at a time.Tell my brother when we get there tomorrow.Tell your parents about the pregnancy before they hear it from other people.
Rex:I get it, I will do so.
We keep quiet a bit and then I break the silence by saying
Me:I got something to tell you.
Rex:Mhmm?
Me:I met Phindile
She remains silent and I hear her curse underneath her breath.
Rex:The bully?
Me:Yep...
I update her about everything.Her sound effects after everything I say are just too funny.
Rex:Why did you take her to the hospital?
Me:What should I have done ke?
Rex:Dump her on the road and leave like nothing happened
Me:Okay no!That wouldn't sit well with me
Rex:(sarcastically)Like how it didn't sit well with you every fucken time she bullied you?
Me:Please.Let's not go down that lane again.
Rex:(crying)Did I hurt your feelings by saying that?
Okay!What the heck?Her hormones are on another level kesana.How did she switch from being really pissed to crying?!
Me:(giggling)No you didn't.
Rex:Mmk I'm sorry okay?
Me:Okay Rexi.Have you packed yet?
Rex:(silently)No
Soon after her response I hear sniffs.Haibo kanti uyaphinda uyakhala?
Me:What's wrong now?
Rex:(sniffing)I don't have anything nice to wear.Ill be only ugly one amongst you guys.My nose is even big I can smell things that are 7 km away.
Haibo!How did we get there?
Me:(sigh)It's okay Rex.Ask Kamva to help you out.
Rex:Okay bye
Me:Byeee
Rex:I lov...
I cut the call as she's speaking shame and I'm too lazy to call her back.I park the car and head out.I grab a trolley and head straight to Ackermans and buy like 20 baby outfits with warm jerseys,socks and hats included.I then go to Jet and also Cotton On and end up buying Phindile 6 outfits.I go to this baby store called Baby Fever and buy a few toys, teddies,blankets,wipes,napkins,baby creams, towels ,flasks,a hot water bottle and also a baby bag .I go to Woolworths and buy the vegetables that were needed,a whole load of snacks and drinks for the road,baby food like yogurts,purity,formula milk powder and soft fruits and also a few groceries so I don't go home empty handed.
I then head to Clicks and buy baby medicine,towels,some painkillers and toiletries for Phindile.I go to the butcher shop and buy 2 big packets of biltong. I head to my boutique.
Asaze:Hello boss lady
Me:Hiii babe.
Michelle:Hey what do you need?
Me:I need a big bouquet of pink roses.Also another big bouquet that has red roses in it.Make sure they both have notes attached to them that are written New Mommy in Italics.
Asaze:Haw for Ini?
Me:(smiling)Haybo uyazithanda iindaba thyini.
She laughs.They get the bouquets for me,I pay then leave.I head to Proudly African and buy a traditional Xhosa dress and matching shoes for my new mom.I buy a few beads then head to Old Kaki.I buy 2 outfits for my half brothers and a watch for my dad.I then head to Sportscene and buy 6 pairs of running shoes for all my brothers.Lastly I go to Lovisa and buy each of my girls necklaces and earrings.After all this shopping I'm kak tired ,I'm sure even my money in my account is also tired.
Anyways I head to my car and offload the plastics into the boot.It was a struggle fitting all those things in but you know as they say "Hulle boer maak'n plan".I put the bouquets and eggs in the front and drive to Mugg &Bean and get myself those blueberry muffins and a cup of strong coffee.I go to Burger King which is just across the street and buy Phindile the Texas Burger 3.0 combo.I also buy her seafood from Ocean Basket because I read somewhere that new mothers usually crave seafood after giving birth. I drive to the hospital.I pack the baby essentials in the baby bag, I grab one of Phindile's warm outfits,I take her food and then grab the pink bouquet of roses.I shouldn't even be doing this for her but ke asikho lapho.
I walk to her room and I see her wide awake ,breastfeeding the baby.
Me:(smiling)Hi
Phindile:Hey how are you?
Me:I should be asking you that
Phindile:I'm okay I'm just in pain.
Me:Is the baby a boy or a girl?
Phindile :(smiling proudly)He's a boy
I attempt to ululate but I sound like a dying chicken ,earning myself a laugh from Phindile.
Me:Suhleka nje,can I please hold him.
Phindile:Yes of course.
She wipes the baby and tucks her breast back in.I put the things down before giving her the bouquet and the food.Her eyes immediately become glassy as she swallows hard.I see tears flowing down her face before she tries covering them with her hands.
Phindile:(sobbing)W...wo...wow. I d...d...
Me :No calm down...just eat your food in the meantime.
I stare down at the baby and wow he is so adorable.I can't help but notice that he shares a few similar features with my brothers.What if...No let me just remove those thoughts out of my head. I stare at the little guy who's now holding my index finger tightly.Gods creation kodwa!I wish he doesn't grow so he doesn't get to experience how evil the world can get.He has eyes closed all this time and his left eye keeps on twitching like how Luzuko's eyes do at times.Kanti why am I comparing this child to my brothers?
He slowly but surely dozes off as the minutes pass.I put him in the hospital cot and sit back on my chair.
Me:So what's your next step after you get released from hospital?
Phindile:(sighs)I don't know like genuinely.Where I live is not in a good condition for a baby.The doctor said I can go home anytime because everything went smoothly. I just need to be careful and rest.How ,if I have no one to help take care of my baby?Im very worried and the worst part is I don't know the father of this baby,maybe he would've helped out or something.
Me:Yho shame...Don't you want to go to kuGatyane with my friends and I? We'll be there for a week max.
Phindile:What for if I may ask?
Me:Well my brothers are having a ceremony so everyone needs to be there.
Phindile:I hate crowded places yho.
Haybo!She really changed ngoba she used to always go out and party and have large friend groups.
Me:Same but Oh well.So will you go?
Phindile:(sighs)Even if I wanted to go what would I wear?What would my baby wear?
Me:Don't worry about that,it's already sorted out.What's his name?
Phindile:Luviwe Uthando
Me:Nice names kesana.
Phindile:Thank you
Me:So uhamba nathi mos?
Phindile:Yes
Me:Alright I gotta leave now,I'll be back later to fetch you guys.
Phindile:okay bye
I stand up as I walk to the door Phindile calls out my name.I turn to look at her...
Phindile:Thank you!Thank you so so much for everything you have done.If it wasn't for you maybe I would've lost my son.You are a very kind hearted being ngoba you don't do things for the sake of doing them but you do them coming from your heart.I genuinely appreciate you and I will work my days,months or even years proving to you how much I am sorry for what I did to you in the past,You're a good person Amahle and we need more people like you in this world.
She says this with tears running down her face.I can feel tears coming so I look up.
Me:Thank you.It's no biggie at all.
I go to her and hug her then leave. I bump into one of the nurses and ask them to help Phindile and her baby with dressing and packing up.
I go to my car and head home.I offload the things into the boot of my other baby.My storm grey Mercedes Benz GLS which has seven passenger seats.I pull the trailer that's in the garage and connect it with my car ngoba we will need space for the suitcases. I get inside the house and switch on the alarm.I make some tacos and pizzas and put them in a big tupperware container for the road.
I then go freshen up before joining a zoom study lesson with my school group.After 3 hours of studying I look at the time and realize that it's already 19:23 pm. I warm up the food and pour some warm water into the flask for the baby's formula.I also pour hot water into the hot water bottle for Phindile so she can be comfortable in the road. I grab my suitcase from upstairs and put it in the trailer and cover it up.
I grab a few throw over blankets and pillows so people can be comfortable in the car ngoba we'll be in the road for like 6+ hours.
I make sure the stoves are off,the windows are closed,the doors are locked and the cctv footage is working perfectly before jumping into the car.Now it's 20:01pm so I drive to the hospital and sign a few papers before heading to Phindile's room.
I see her already seated with her baby in her arms ...she's staring into space.I clear my throat startling her.
Me:Are you ready?
Her:Yes...
Me:I'll hold the baby while you hold the bag ke.
She chuckles but nods either way. I quickly hold Viwe into my arms planting a soft kiss on his forehead.Akasemhle yho! We walk to my car and I help her in her seat. I give her the hot water bottle and she places it on her torso and puts a pillow behind her back.I give her Luviwe who I just wrapped into his baby blanket and then I throw a blanket over her so she can be warm.
Phindile:(smiling)Thank you.
Me:It's my pleasure.
I go to the drivers seat and drive to the girls.They are all in Kamva's house.When I get there I hoot and the gate opens.They all come dragging their suitcases including Rex who looks pregnant like for real.I wonder how far along she is.I step out the car and dramatically greet them.
Me:Molweni !Molweni! Molweni!
Them :Hey!Hey!Hey!
They all dramatically greet back besides Rex who is looking at me like she wants to kill me...okayyy,what have I done?
Rex:(angrily)Why did you cut the call while I was telling you I love you...
Ehh what is she on about?The light bulb switches on in my brain...Oh shit she is not over that?I hear sniffs and I look at her
Rex:(sniffing)You don't love me neh?
Me:W...w...what are you on ab...
Rex:(interrupting)I see how it is...two can play this game bruh.
She says this as she drags her suitcase back into the house.Oh my flipping goodness,she can't be doing this right now!
Me:Guys please load your suitcases into the trailer,we'll be back right now.
They nod while laughing their heads off.Mnxm they aren't even helping!I run after Rex and I see her lying on the tiled floor with her back and barefoot while humming a song.Haibo le ntombi?!
Me:Let's go
Rex:Ha ke ye kae kapa kae.
I sigh while sitting on the floor beside her.Her hormones are driving me insane worse I didn't get her pregnant ngubhuti.
Me:Rex please ndiyakucela torho we will be late
Rex:I'm not going anywhere nna
Me:I'll do anything please
Rex:Anything ?
Me:(smiling)Anything
Rex:Leave me alone
Me:What?
Rex:You said anything so leave me alone,that's what you should do.
Haybo!
Me:I'll buy you your favorite
Rex:Rum and Raisin ice cream?
Me :Yesss
Rex:Okay!
We walk out after locking the door and she frowns upon seeing who's in the car.
Rex:(angrily)Why is she here?
I narrate to her what happened and she's already sobbing.
Rex:Oh shame she'll be fine man.This is life.
Me:Yep
Rex:But I still don't like her,period!
Me:That's okay.
I pack her suitcase in the trailer and jump in...I see they are all so comfortable and the conversation is heated.
KuGatyane here we go!

Nkosinaye's POV
It has been 2 full weeks since I have been a father and I must say that it is the best thing ever.A ceremony was done for Hlelonkosi and she way introduced to the royal ancestors the right way.She is now a proud Zulu princess.Everyone in the palace loves her,I mean who wouldn't ngoba she is a breath of fresh air.She's not your typical phone teenager but a more physically involved,intelligent,confident and outspoken person. I have gone through the legal process of adopting her and yesterday my wish was granted.Her uncle? Well let's just say usephenduke umlando,zinyathela phezulu kwak...
Hlelo:(interrupting)Daddy?
Me:Yes my princess
Hlelo:When are you finding my mom?
Me:Soon,soon ndodakazi yam
Hlelo:Well hurry up ke.The devil's agents are getting closer and closer to her.
Me:(sigh)Okay.
Hlelo:Anyways baba I'm going to the library I'll be back after 2 hours
Me:Stay safe please.
Hlelo :Okay baba.
We are actually in Johannesburg. I found her a new school.I decided to turn one of my guest rooms into a bedroom for her.She wanted to decorate it herself and there's something that she wrote on the wall near the window,it says.
"Runako rwechokwadi rwuri kuuya kwatiri .Runako runoita kuti mvura yerombo nekutenda inaye. Uipi hwose huchaparara. Tarisa pamusoro pemwedzi uye ongorora nyeredzi, ari kuuya! "
She always says it every night before she sleeps and also during full moon at 12.I kept on asking her what it meant but she would refuse to tell me.
I continue with my paper work ,catching up with all that I may have missed when I was away.

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