JOYS OF LIFE -2 [NOT EDITED]

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SWELIHLE MAJOLA

I was currently washing dishes outside while Junior and Xoli were cleaning the house. We were finally in Richards Bay with Gogoh, well she dragged us, the kids, here including Iyana. Mom and dad were away on some vacation, bhuti Sqalo is swamped with work and bhut Fana is with his woman.

Gogoh: "Swelihle, finish up lapho. I need you to go to the supermarket with Xoli." this is another reason why I don't like coming here. Gogoh always makes sure to give us endless chores.

Me: "Hawu Gogoh, can't Xoli go with Junior?"

Gogoh: "Are you going to cook?"

Me: "Yes!"

Gogoh: "I'm not playing with you, finish up and go with Xoli." she says sternly and walks away. I quickly finish up these dishes before taking them inside. I then go shower in Gogo's bathroom since Xoli and Junior are using the other two bathrooms.

Gogo: "Here, I got this for you." she says as soon as I get back in her room. She hands me a paperbag, I open it and it's a white short sundress. It's also a halt neck, and backless.

Me: "Thank you Gogo, I love it!" I say hugging her.

Gogo: "Hayi wena! Get dressed!" she says frowning making me laugh. I decide to just use her cosmetics since my room seems so far all of a sudden.

Gogo: "You look good baby. Go wear a tight underneath." I nod fixing my hair. I quickly dash to my room, I find Xoli stealing my cologne.

Me: "Ouhh! We look like twins!" I say twirling when I see that Xoli also has the same dress but hers is black in color.

Xoli: "Gogoh has style!"

Me: "Yes! Let's go now!"

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The uber drops us in front of the shopping centre. We thank him and begin with our journey. Xoli grabs a trolley as soon as we reach FoodLovers. I stop and stare at her when she starts adding her favourite fruits and snacks.

Me: "Have you forgotten that we were sent to get vegetables?!"

Xoli: "Oh i haven't. I will pay for these myself." she says showing me mom's card. I squeal hugging her.

Xoli: "Excuse me?! Mah gave me this card for me and you guys weren't supposed to know about it!"

Me: "Hha! Why?!"

Xoli: "She said just because I'm the baby." she says blushing. I nudge her with my shoulder, wiggling my eyebrows at her.

Guy: "Sanibona. Naze nabahle."

Us: "Siyabonga."

Guy: "Can I please give you guys something small to get lunch or ice cream?"

Xoli: "Sure." she replies fast before I can protest.

Guy: "Phone number?" Xoli immediately calls out her phone number. I'm just silently watching her amused.

Guy: "Ok. Got it?"

Xoli: "Yes! Thank you so much!" she smiles at him. I peek at her phone to see how much this guy sent.

Guy: "No problem. Be safe and niziphathe kahle." he says smiling and walks away.

Me: "Yeah no, abantu banemali yokuganga ngaphandle!"

Xoli: "It's called 'Pretty Privilege' babes." I shake my head and start getting everything on the long list Gogo made for us.

Lady: "Excuse me?" she taps my shoulder, very harshly might I add.

Me: "Uh hi?" I frown. She sizes me up and down before clicking her tongue and mumbles something.

Lady: "You are Swelihle Thandolwethu Majola, right?" My frown deepens.

Me: "What's it to you?!"

Lady: "You don't get to ask me that sh*t when you are busy sleeping with my husband. Didn't your parents teach you to respect people's marriages and households?! Why are you breaking my marriage?! Stay away from Devone! He is a husband and a father!" she says the last warning poking my forehead.

Mahle: "Yewena!" Where did she come from? I can't seem to get any words out right now. I'm brought back by Mahle slapping this woman.

Mahle: "Who do you think you are, doung that to my sister?! Kona where do you even get the audacity to even talk to her like that when your man is the one busy running after her like some thirsty dog. The person you should be worried about is definitely your husband because it shows that he is a pathetic liar and cheat! And didn't your mother teach you about self-worth?! Awuyilweli indoda eyisf*be!" she says poking her chest.

Lady: "Nxn!" she stomps off.

Me: "Please continue with the shopping, you will find me at Steers!" I don't wait for their responses as I shove the list to Mahle and leave the trolley like that.