Little Miss Successful

Part 18

Amahle's POV
It's been an hour since I have woken up and started packing and cleaning around the house.I decide to take a break and call my dad so I can inform him about my trip.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Me:Hello tata
Dad:Molo mntwana wam unjani?
Me:I'm fine tata wena?
Dad:I'm also good
Me:How are my brothers doing?
Dad:Hayi benza kakuhle marn ,noGogo uthi ixesha labo selicuthekile.
Me:Oh that's good to hear
Dad:I'm a proud dad mna.
I hear some shuffling before mom's voice comes to life.
Mom:Mna kuqala,ndiyi proud mom.
Dad:Kodwa Noluntu akuthethwa nawe ngoku
Mom:Mnxm,yazi awundiboni takaLulonke.
Dad:You should've let me have my moment kodwa mkam.
Mom:Moment yantoni?
I giggle at their interaction.These two are always at it like they are siblings. I don't know how my younger brothers coped with such parents for so many years,boyi 2 bane drama.
Me:Good thing you're also here mama,there's something I need to tell you guys.
Dad:Thetha mntwana wam
Mom:Simamele.
I explain to them the whole situation.How I met Nkosinaye to how I have to now go to his kingdom for certain purposes and reasons.After I'm done explaining,their silence is rather too loud.The way they are so quiet worries me but I keep my cool.
Mom:Yehlisa umoya ntliziyo yam.
She says in the background to dad who is breathing heavily.He eventually calms down and says...
Dad:I knew this day would come soon,the moment I did that ceremony for you.I don't like this but I can't stop you from doing what you were born to do.You need to serve your purpose mntwana wam and find love so I guess I'm blessing your trip as long as you will keep yourself safe.I don't want you coming back pregnant Amahle,you're more than that.Yes I do want to have grandchildren but I still need to watch you grow and become the person you wish to be without having to worry about being stuck with a kid.Also tell your chosen one to not enter ubuhlanti bam without approaching your mom and I first,we know he has pure intentions but still.
Side eye.
Mom:Your dad has pretty much said everything I would have said.Mntwana kamamakhe you are our only princess in this family.When you get there please don't be out of character and treat people with disrespect whether they are younger,older or under privileged..You're representing us as the Dlaminis from the Xhosa kingdom and you have to win over people's hearts by showing them kindness and respect. I know you're a good young lady and you won't disappoint us so I'm not even worried.Also don't shy away from who you are just because you want to impress someone,impress my lazy left butt cheek.If someone serves you shit there,you better serve it back 16 times worse.

Okay so how did we get there?
Dad:Hayi marn,was there a need for the last two sentences you said mkam?
Mom:Bendingathethi nawe bhuti.
Dad releases a sigh of defeat and I feel for him shame.
Me:I heard you guys well and I'll be sure to not disappoint you and forget your words.
Mom:That's what I wanted to hear my baby!
I smile at how proud she sounds.
Mom:(teasingly)Hopefully my son in law is good looking,we can't be having more people who look like your dad,ndingafa fi!
I laugh so hard ,this woman has serious beef with my dad asoze!
Dad:Hayi bye bye mntwana wam,I love you so much okay?
Me:(still laughing)I lo...love you to...too dad.
Mom:Ndiyakuthanda my baby
Me:I love you too mom.
Mom:Byeee
Me:Byee
I drop the call while shaking my head with a smile on my face.Guys,please appreciate your parents.Those people are just the best and they have the ability to show and give you love,make you laugh,advise you,support you and bring you joy whenever you're down.I genuinely love and appreciate them so so much.
My phone rings and it's mom.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Mom:My baby ,don't forget to pray.There will be forces and people who will challenge you both physically and spiritually,and sometimes the only way you can defeat them is by praying.Confide in God my child and thank him for his blessings that he passed down unto you.Make him your best friend or diary that knows you at your highest and lowest points in life.Pray ndiyakucela.Please don't eat everything they give you,not everyone is happy for you,trust your instincts.
Me:I will do so mom, I promise.
Mom:Bye ke,that's all I wanted to say.
She drops the call...see what I just said about caring parents?