Love on the brain

Wake up call

Week later, Saturday morning
Kedi's birthday

I waddled my way to Lwandle's room and I knocked on the door. "Come in" she sang and I opened and got in. She looked at me like I'm dying and I laughed softly as I sat in a weird position on her bed. "You look like you're in pain." She said and I shook my head. "You don't have a clue. I called Jermaine like 5 times this morning and he isn't answering the phone. I'm worried because he isn't even home. I'm in pain, I need to go to the doctor. Since Kabelo is going to Kedi's birthday braai, I asked him to take me to the doctor also so I can break the news to him." I said and she shook her head.

It's been a week since I've been back home. Everything has been okay, my dad left for China yesterday and I'm supposed to go to Jermaine's house after the braai. "Do what you gotta do girl" she said as she carried on being on her phone. I sat for a bit before getting up and getting ready.

I packed my bags for a week since my dad wasn't home, it means I'm sleeping over at my man's house and I'm excited. He isn't home because he went to his mother's house so I'll use the spare key I got, as his baby's mama, his girlfriend and I'll chill until he comes back later. I wore my short white summer dress and accessorised my outfit just like the lady on TikTok who's trying to hide her belly said. I put on my gold wedges that were pretty high for a pregnant woman and put on my curly wig. I put my bags downstairs as I waited for Kabelo to come fetch me. I made my way to the kitchen and made myself Rice Krispies and sprite on the side because how can I start my day without a dose of sprite?

"I'm outside" I read and I took my time to unlock the door because I know Kabelo and saying his here without actually being here. I opened the door and he was standing outside his car ready to get my stuff. He looked like he just saw a goddess, looked at me closely without saying a word and smiled a bit. "Hi Brat!" He said as I came with my bag. "I'm telling your dad you keep running away from home when he's not around. Can't even pay a nigga a visit anymore." He said playfully before I dapped him up. "The only time you wanna see me is if I need to take you somewhere, I feel used!" He playfully cried and I laughed at him.

"Jermaine is really keeping you fresh" he said as almost lit his blunt and I shook my head before grabbing the blunt. "You can't smoke around me" I said meaninglessly, I didn't think he'd catch on to what I'm saying and why I'm saying it. "The only person I can't smoke around is Zandi cause she's..." he said and immediately connected the dots and scrunched his face as he stopped on the side of the road. "Tell me something different" he demanded with a concerned look on his face. "What are you talking about?" I asked and he looked deep into my eyes. "Don't act dumb" he said, in a very calm voice. "Are you pregnant?" He asked me and I nervously laughed as I covered my mouth.

After sitting in silence for 5 minutes, I decided to break it. "Kabelo, I was afraid to tell you. I felt like I was being a hypocrite, and how I reacted to you telling me about Zandi. Not only that, I felt ashamed for a while and I didn't want you to look at me any lesser than you do" I said as I looked down and I felt his fingertips hold my chin up to him. "I understand Brat, I just wish you told me before. Does Jermaine know? Is he present? How does he treat you? Did he pay damages?" He asked with a firm voice and I chuckled. "He did" I said and he slowly nodded as he put back the blunt and started driving again.

"Am I okay with the fact that you're not carrying my baby? Not at all. Will I love this baby like it's my own because he's my own? Abso-fucking-lutely" he said without looking at me and I smiled, trying not to blush. "Thank you" I said to him as we got to the doctor. "I'll wait for you here" he said, meaning in the car, trying to give me my privacy. "Please come with me" I begged and he agreed. I texted Jermaine about what I'm doing but he hasn't answered any of my texts or returned any calls, this isn't like him.

"Good morning Naledi, how are you feeling?" Dr Moyo asked me with a warm smile. "I'm fine, I'm just experiencing alot of discomfort by my pelvic area, it's crazy" I softly speak as i physically show her. "Okay let's take a look" Doctor said as she reviewed my charts.

"Is everything okay?" I said with a lot of concern on my face. Dr Moyo looked over to me with a warm smile. "No, no, it's nothing to worry about. You've just experienced a mild cervical strain due to possible deep penetration during intercourse" and I looked away embarrassed, "oh?"

"It's more common than you think, especially for pregnant woman. The cervix is more sensitive and vulnerable at a time like this." She said and I nodded softly. I couldn't shake the thought of being here alone without Jermaine. It felt a bit sad, I felt alone and I don't like that. "It's essential to take precaution while intercourse and communicate any discomfort.i know us woman may like it a bit but it's crucial for our bodies and our babies" she said and we both giggled.

She prescribed me with medication and she gave me tips on how to get better. "You'll be fine Naledi, just prioritise comfort and well-being" she reassured me and I smiled as I left her office seeing Kabelo sitting there quietly as he was occupied on his phone. "We can go now" I asked and he quickly stood up. "Is the baby fine?" He asked and I smiled. "Yeah" I simply said and I remember him referring to my baby as a boy. "Why do you call my baby a him?" I asked and he laughed. "What else could it be than a him?" He asked me and I scrunched my face before laughing. "A her!" I said and he shook his head as he got in the car.

"Brat, we all know our babies are gonna be boys, I'm not raising a girl" he said as he started the car and the BMW M2 engine just went crazy. "Whatever you say Kabelo" I said as I checked my phone for messages and there wasn't anything. "Can we pass by Jermaine's house? I need to drop off my bags, since it's around the corner" I said and he nodded.

We drove around the corner onto the street where the estate is. The security guards opened for me since they knew me and I had access. Jermaine's car was parked and I got worried. What could be happening in his apartment? So many things could be happening, death, a robbery, he could be hurt. Something isn't adding up for someone who communicates better than me to be not communicating.

"Brat, calm down" Kabelo said as he parked and I tried to open the door but it couldn't open. "Im fine" I said with a shaky voice. "Call him again, see what happens" he said and I shook my head. I got out the car and walked up the stairs, my stomach was rumbling, my palms were sweating, my legs were shaking and I couldn't think properly. As I approached the door I heard loud PNB music pounding through the door and my eyes grew larger as I took out the keys for the door, what the fuck is this man doing in there?