I'm Gonna Be Ready

New Year

Vuyo

It’s new year’s day and we are all gathered at Mawe’s house. We had a braai last night and welcomed the year together after a prayer. Vusi being himself, was arrested last night for public drinking and driving. His mother asked Jr and I to talk to our friends and help Vusi out.  There is nothing we can do for him, he will get bail on the 3rd, I am hoping this wakes him up.
“Are you expecting a call?” Jr.
“Yes, from Ore.” He nods his head and sits next to me on the wall. Ore Video calls me.
“Happy new year.” Jr.
“Same to you Jr, may it be all things good for you.” Ore
“You look gorgeous as always.” I compliment.
“Its a Lewatle exclusive, you know she thinks I’m her doll.” She laughs, she is wearing a bright red top and matching shorts, with blue flowers.
“Hi little sister, you look beautiful. Where is sis Lewatle?” Nombuso joins the call and takes my phone. Ore calls her sister.
“Happieee!” she greets, Nombuso and Jr match her energy.
“Sisi, when are you making me nice clothes?” Nombuso.
“Send me your size, Ore will come with something for you. Or you can fly down and pick from the store. Plus papa wants to meet  your brother.” Lewatle.
“Send something, we will definitely come, I’m sleeping in your room.” Nombuso
“Okay, can I talk to my person now?” Ore.
“Wooo, sorry bye guys. Bubu I’m on the app.” Sis Lewatle. I take the phone and ask  her why she is down.
“I will call you later to explain. Where’s my best friend?” Ore.
“She is drinking tea, she asked about you earlier.”
“Next Friday, I will come visit her.”
“Here she comes, hold on.” I give Mawe the phone.
“Lerato laka, happy new year. How are you?” Ore.
“I’m good Sisi, how are you? How is the family?” Mawe.
“Family is good, I am coming on Friday, you must get our material and bean dish ready.” Ore.
“You must bring me sweets and cookies.” Mawe.
“Alright Mah, take care of yourself.”
“You to Sisi, here’s your boyfriend.” Ore laughs and greets Mawe. We talk for another 30 minutes until her mother calls her. Our lunch is peaceful , I think Vusi’s mother must stop being invited to our family lunches.
Jr and I wash the dishes, Matshepo  packs her fancy dishes and glasses. The family leaves, only Mawe and I stay. Matshepo  said she is going to see a friend and we shouldn’t wait for her.
“Vuyo.” Mawe.
“Mawe, you okay?”
“Yes, I heard you and Bubu talk about going to Sesi’ home. You know a boyfriend can’t enter another man’s house?” Mawe.
“I know, Bubu and Jr are going with me. We will meet him in a restaurant and not at his house.”
“You will be respectful, this will help you when you go back for marriage.” Mawe.
“Yes Mawe, I hear you.”
“Okay, good night.” She leaves for her room and I connect the game to the tv. Ore calls me an hour later.

Lesedi le Kganya.