Bound by Greed: A Love Story Against All Odds

chapter 3: no choice

Chapter 3

Boipelo Modise

Its a day before the lobola ceremony takes place and i have decided to run away from this madness. I waited till aus lucy left and my parents to go to sleep then I spent the night packing and planning. I glanced at the watch and saw it was 3:32 am and i need to leave by 4:am. I changed into a black cotton 2 piece tracksuit and wore my maxed black takkies so i could run if the need arises. I got my bag, phone and ordered a uber.

I slowly walked downstairs and stopped by the kitchen to get some water. As i was in the kitchen the light switched on and i dropped my bag and kicked it to the side of the island so i could hide it.

Ma: and then wena where are you going ~... you..~

Boipelo: No i just came back from a jog to clear my mind

I said trying not to be suspicious. She looked at me with squinted eyes like she knew i was lying then said...

Ma: ok, then go to sleep tomorrow is a big day we need to be up early

Boipelo: Ok goodnight ma

Ma: Good night baby, stay safe

With that she left and left me wondering, what does she mean by "stay safe". Does she know ugh i'm thinking to much into it 

I grabbed my bag and sneaked out the house and got in my uber. I ubered to my besties house. a few minutes later the uber dropped me off and i went up to her level. The security didn't have me sign in because he already knew me. Ohh btw i didn't mention i used to live here with Karabo.

I got to her door and knocked and a few seconds later she opened for me and let me in

Karabo: Pelo what are you doing here so early in the morning 

she looked at me with sleepy eyes

Boipleo: I need to hide here for a few days 

Karabo: why, what's going on friend

I told her about the whole wedding thing and what happened at the house and how i have no choice but to run if i didn't want this 

Karabo: ohh friend, why didn't you call me sooner

Boipelo: I'm sorry friend i was just goisharing and i was not thinking straight ~... going through a lot...~

Karabo: Ok friend you can stay here, anyway  I'm going back to sleep you know your way around

Boipelo: Ok chomie, love you and thank you

Karabo: Love you too and your welcome

She left and went to her room and i went to my old room or should i say guest room since i don't live here anymore. I got inside wore my pajamas and went to sleep.

I woke up to my phone going of and filled with missed call's and as i was about to put my phone down my mom called and i decided to answer

'Mommy dearest'

Ma: Boipelo

Boipelo: Ma

Ma: Boipelo, move from there he knows your there and he is coming, run 

Boipelo: Ma what are you...

as i was about to say she cut me off

Ma: and next time you run away switch off your location better yet leave your phone here. Now leave that apartment and go somewhere far 

With that i took my bag and quickly changed back into my tracksuit and shoes. i then sent Karabo a text that i am leaving and left and got in my uber. I stopped by the mall and withdrew R5000 then had the uber stop by a guestroom nearby and booked a room for today.