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Chapter 4

After my conversation with Sbu last night decided to have take a little nap because I was emotional.  I guess I needed the rest because it already morning now. I must slept throughout  the night. It's just a little  after 8 am and I just laying here thinking about the conversation with Sbu. Guys I love my uncle Sibusiso to bits. That guy is my best friend, he is my lifeline and I repeat I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for him. He was my ray of sunshine in the darkness that surrounded me in KZN and not only that he remains one even now. He somehow always know when to give this pep talks of his and motivate me. He is the only person that pour in my empty cup and for that I am going to make him proud.

I get out of bed and get on with the usual routine then lazy around reading some fictions. I get a WhatsApp  notification from an unknown number
Good morning beautiful. It reads
I cannot see the profile because this person is not on my contact
Who is this. I reply
Oh my bad it's Keofentse, forgot I didn't give you my numbers as well. He says
Oh hey. I text
I hope I am not being forward but I  have fresh croissants and I make a mean coffee care to join me for breakfast or I can just bring it to you if you dont mind.He text
Thinking about what Sbu said last I end up agreeing  to have breakfast with.
Good thing I am done bathing so I just put on my tracksuit  and sleepers and head to out to his apartment.
I am on his door step and a nervous wreck. I decide to text him to open up instead of knocking.
He open and welcomes me in.
His place is really nice and very neat for a guy's  apartment. My eyes are scanning the place I don't even hear half of what he is saying.
Great I am so glad you made it the water is ready so how do you take your coffee. He says as I snap out of my trance.
I sit on his ottoman couch that's facing a big screen on the wall. I must say his apartment  doesn't look like a student apartment you'd  swear it's that of a working class. He has a double double door fridge, a huge screen TV, a couch a and there's  a blender nested next to his microwave on top on the cabinet. It is fully furnished.
He comes back with a tray our coffee and croissants, and  butter and Jam on the side as well.

So um....we say at the same time and we look at each other and laugh a little.
Laddies first. he says
Thank you for breakfast invite but why did you invite me. I ask
You seem like a good person Zee and I like your energy. Don't read much into I just want to get to know you.
Mmmm...know me as what exactly. I ask
Just friends I promise I have no sinister intentions towards you.
Ok so tell me more about yourself. I ask
He smile showing all teeth... oh my this guy is beautiful and when he smile he literally looks unreal like an Angel of some sort. I am just at awe of his gorgeousness.
Well I am Keofetse Daniel Moeketsi from Pimville Soweto. I am the 3rd of 5 children. I have two older brothers and the youngest is the only princess of the  family. I am 22 and I am currently doing my  Bcom Honours  in Business Studies at Wits. I am a lover of life and good times and I get a little rowdy sometimes but either than that you in safe hands I am no serial killer... he add as joke
So what about  you
Wow so he is a Postgraduate  already nice.
There isn't much to tell about me really I am Senzozakhe Mbatha the only child from my mother and was raised by my grandmother in KZN and that's it. You already know that I am first year at Wits. I say. Truly speaking I rather listen to him talk and watch him smile the entire day because I really don't know what to say.
Sweet...he says and we stay for few minutes in awkward silence. I am glad he is not asking more questions... maybe he can read the situation and that I don't really want to talk about me.
Eh the coffee  is nice. I say trying to break the silence.
Oh wait  until you have my water and  juice they are the best. He says and we bust out laughing.
Shem... he is not bad with his dumb jokes. But they lighten the mood.
I cannot wait for the water because joburg water taste horrible. I say
Well it's because  you haven't had my water as yet you will literally never drink anything else except it.
I cannot wait for that and thank for breakfast it was really nice.
It's a pleasure. I hope it was a bribe enough to get you to come to my housewarming tomorrow I promise you won't regret plus it won't be rowdy just few friends and good company that's all.
Um... I can't  promise anything I have this math text early Monday that I have to prepare for I really cannot afford to slip up on that. I lie. I don't want to blantly refuse.
It's ok hope I will be seeing more of you and maybe I you can join sometime for movie night or lunch I have Uber eats and Mr D on speed dial.
We laugh and  I thank him for the breakfast and the company and he walks me to the door and he stand there and watches as I enter my apartment.

I get to my apartment and it feels a little naked and almost empty with not much furniture. I make a note to get myself a double bed and a couch and maybe few accessories  to make it homey as soon as I get thr money from my bursary. I hop on my bed and check my WhatsApp.
Thank you so much for joining me. I swear the coffee tasted sweater and the croissants  were even fresher just because of you. Keofetse
I react with a laughing emoji.
Haha I doubt it was me but thank you for feeding me I am so full I think I might just need a nap.
He respond immediately.
I don't mind coming to nap with you, but I wouldn't  want to scare you away so maybe I can feed you again later how does pizza sound? He ask
Thank for the offer but I really need catch up with my studies so raincheck.
I hope you like Debonnaires creamy chicken. Laters enjoy nap ;).
Did he just dismiss  me wow.

I actually decide to take a nap and I sleep the day away. See why I need a job. I literally have nothing either than academics going for me. So I sleep alot if I am not on internet of reading facebook blogs. I am up from my nap in no time and decide to start preparing for the coming semester. So I am actually studying by the time Keofentse  knocks on my door. I go open and he has a box of pizza and a 2l of orange Krush juice with.
Hey neighbour  I brought you some food. I did promise to feed you earlier so here is you late lunch or early supper I guess because it already late.  He says holding them up to me.
Um thanks there was really no need and I am actually still studying.
No worry I am not staying and I won't disturb just your food. I will check on you tomorrow  ciao. He says leave me there with my mouth almost on the floor.
I may be lazy to cook but I was going to make something to eat in a few. I guess now there's no need. I open the box as soon as I close the door and the smell hits my nostrils and my tummy grumbles in anticipation. I take a plate out and put on who slice of the triple decker with extra cheese and pour a glass of juice and head back to my study desk.
I clear the desk a bit and put the food on the table. I decide to take a picture and make a not to send it to Keofetse in about 30minutes or so. I cannot send it now.. he literally just left the food so I don't want to seem hungry or over excited.
I enjoy my meal and get to my books soon after. Almost and hour later I remember to forward the picture.
Me: Thank you for feeding me I am about to enjoy my meal. I send the caption together with the photo.
Keofentse: Pleasure is all mine pretty lady. Do enjoy :)
Me: I hope it won't be a habit though as much as I appreciate.
Keofentse: noted... no deliveries  just invites.
Me: hahaha you never serious let me get back to books.
Keofentse: The way you so dedicated if they give you a distinction  for test on Monday I am going to have a word with your lecture.
Me: That I permit.
Keofentse: finally on the same page.
Me: Goodnight
Keofentse: Can I call you later let's say in a hour or so?
Me: Uhhh... just check if I am still up first though.
Keofentse: Awesome bye for now.
Me: Night
I don't know what is with Keofentse  but for me it is truly platonic hence I am uncomfortable with all this efforts. He is gorgeous and all but guys I can never date a guy that beautiful. I am already insecure and not confident enough He would literally break me and that's not a chance I would ever risk.  Not to mention I am not ready for relationship so nje.