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After along days work at my 9 to 5 job, I decide to go to Kyalami corner to the Woolworths to buy something for supper because I refuse to cook after working for my bread. When I enter Woolworths, I realise how full it is today. Then I remember that its month end and people are buying their monthly groceries, I'll probably buy mine next because I'm so tired. Anyways I take what I need for tonight because I'm planning on making chicken wings and pizza because it's the weekend so ill have a cheat meal. As I'm about to take the frozen pizza from the freezer my phone falls from my bag and hits the ground. I really hope its not broken because this is the third phone I've broken this year and I know dad won't be happy about having to replace another phone of mine. As I was about to pick up my phone manly hands get to my phone first, "I think this is yours." he says in a deep baritone voice. I look up I see a dark tall muscular man. He had a tattoo that covers his entire arm. He has a fade and a well-groomed beard I must say he looks good hey. "Um hello", he snaps me back into reality with a smirk. "Oh yeah, thank you. I hope its not broken", I say to try and break the awkwardness. "I'm Khathutshelo, whats your name beautiful lady?", he says giving my phone back. "I'm Zinhle, Khathu-"I tried pronouncing his name but fail miserably "just call me Khathu. Your name suits you because you're so beautiful." He speaks. I internally roll my eyes because they all say the same things. "Thanks, Khathu, but I really have to get home it was nice meeting you." I say with a smile. "likewise, Zinhle I'll let you go for now. But I have feeling I'll be seeing you soon." He says then walks away leaving me shocked. I check the time then I realize how late it is. I take everything I need pay and leave.
When I got to my apartment and started packing my bags because tomorrow, I'm going go waterfall to my parent's house because they want a family meeting so boring. Anyways my name is Zinhle Cele I'm 26years old, I'm a data analyst. I'm so single it's sad. My last relationship was when I was 23 and that guy made my life a living hell. But I left him. I'm also an aspiring youtuber so subscribe to my channel guys. I am my mom's first daughter. I have 4 siblings. I have an older brother his 31 years old and married with 2 kids we came from the same father but our dad died when we were young, so mom remarried my stepfather. So I have 2 younger sisters (20 and18) and a brother (16) from my stepfather. He raised us all equally with the same love which I really appreciate. I see him as my biological father I love him so much. But I miss my dad so much.
I woke up on Saturday, early I made myself oats, I took a long shower because this week almost took me out. When I got out did my skincare and styled my braids in a bun and I wore a simple outfit. I wore jeans with a white tee with white crocs. When I was happy with my fit, I took my vanilla scent and sprayed the entire bottle. then took my bags and went to my car and drove to waterfall where my parents live.
When I got home, I saw that my brother is also here, and my sister is here too. I go in the house making noise "FAMILY I HAVE ARRIVED!" I say making my grand entrance. "yho the noisemaker is back." My sister Amahle (20 year old) says I roll my eyes and give her a hug "I know that you missed me" "sure girlie". I walk into the living room I find my dear daddy dearest watching TV with his grandkids "BABA!" I say excitedly to think I just saw him last week. I gave him a hug and he kissed my cheek "Hello my baby. Unjani ?" "ngiyaphila baba unjani?" I say picking up my niece she's so cute. "ngiyaphila nam".(im good too) "Yazi kulamalanga awusangithandi yazi?"(these days you don't love me)he says crossing his arms."usho ngani baba?"(what do you mean dad) I ask confused. Before he answers my older brother (Scelo) walks in with his wife in hand(Ayanda). "is dad going to give you the same you don't love me line again because we forgot to call him this week?" he say laughing. Dad looks hurt lol. " yes" I answer while giving his wife a hug then hug my dear brother. "anyways uphi uma?"(where is mom) I ask because I haven't seen her yet. "she's in the kitchen with Hlehle and Ntombi" my brother answers. Ntombi is my younger sister she's doing matric currently. I walk to the kitchen I hug my mom happily and help where I'm needed. My sister-in-law joins us as well. We finish up lunch and I set the table with Ntombi, and I ask her about school. " how's matric baby sis" I ask , " its not nice but what can I say." I laugh at her and continue setting the table.
Once everything is done, we call everyone. I finally see my younger brother Siya and we greet each other and when everyone is settled we pray over our food and start munching away, with light banter here and there and giving each other life updates and stuff.
Then dad clears his throat demanding our attention now I know something is up because he cleared his throat then looked at me meaning his going to address me about something important. "My child you know how much mina no MaCele love you my baby. You have been nothing but the best daughter a father could ever ask for. You make me proud every. But you know how my business has been losing a lot of money my baby. So we found an investor who is willing to help my company but he had a condition, and that condition was that my eldest daughter marries his oldest son. So please my baby please do this for our family. Please my baby." He says with sadness in his tone. I'm just sitting there shook. "Baba how could you?" my brother spits with anger.
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