Chapter 12

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The door was pulled open as MaShenge looked at her daughter so surprised. She Was asking herself on what does she want? Isn't she supposed to be at school? But she opened for her. Hlobisile looked at her mother and she could see the questions flowing through her taken by the expression written on her face. She made her way in as she sat down looking down.

MaShenge: Hlobisile My daughter what happened? Ain't you supposed to be at school?
Hlobisile:(shakes her head)Mom the bursary cut me off so I can't go to school
MaShenge: What do you mean by that Hlobisile?They can't just cut you off
Hlobisile:(lower tone) Mother I'm pregnant
MaShenge: What?Uthini WeHlobisile?Umithi? [What Hlobisile? You pregnant]
Hlobisile: Mother it was an accident
MaShenge:So you're telling me that you were running as you collide with this boy and Wena you tripped and fell on his Dick?
Hlobisile:Mama no,I.. I was drunk (with tears)It really happened unexpectedly
MaShenge:(stood up so angry) Oh no Hlobisile,look how that girl has caused
Hlobisile:Mama It's my fault you don't have to blame Zandile for this
MaShenge: She's the one who forced you to the party right?
Hlobisile:It was my decision (sniffs)Mom I'm scared of Dad, he'll be so disappointed
MaShenge:I know he's going to be sad but there's nothing to do since the damage has already been made
Hlobisile:(places her hands on her face)Oh God,My life is over Mommy.
MaShenge:Oh Lord,so the bursary cut you off?Oh Nkosiyami.
Hlobisile:(Wiping off her tears)Yeah this is it.
MaShenge:(so sighed)We will talk about this just go and sleep. I'm Sure you're tired,I will wake up up in dinner time
Hlobisile:Ohk Mom

Hlobisile sighed as she walked over to her room. MaShenge was really frustrated since she felt like she has failed her daughter. She sighed defeated as she walked over to start with Dinner.
Few Minutes went by as the door was pushed open then came in Mr Buthelezi.

Mr Buthelezi:Good Evening My wife
MaShenge:(smiles)Good Evening Buthelezi,how was your day?
Mr Buthelezi:Very Good, I've been working so hard,I hope my boss will give me extra money
MaShenge:I was thinking about work,that I must also look for something so I could help out
Mr Buthelezi:No, I'm the head of the family so I will work Wena just look after the house
MaShenge:Kodwa Baba- [But My husband]
Mr Buthelezi:No you're not going to look for anything,I will work for our family
MaShenge:Ohk fine
Mr Buthelezi:Good,let me go and change this Overalls
MaShenge: Dinner will be ready in few minutes
Mr Buthelezi:(pecked her lips)Ohk I'm coming back.

He says walking over to his bedroom to their bedroom. MaShenge continued with her pots as she was little bit scared about the issue of Hlobisile. In few minutes Mr Buthelezi made his way to the living room as he sat down while MaShenge was fixing the table.
Hlobisile was still in her room as she just woke up. She rinsed her face as her eyes were on the mirror. Questions were flowing through her mind as she kept on asking herself on how did things get here. She shifted from the mirror walking over to the living room. She stopped on her tracks when her eyes Landed on her father.

Hlobisile:Baba[Father]
Mr Buthelezi:(standing up) Hlobisile what are you doing here!? Ain't you supposed to be at school?
Hlobisile: Father can we please talk... I... I was.. I was...
Mr Buthelezi:What Hlobisile!? You're supposed to be at school and here you are busy galvanizing around here
Hlobisile:(a tear escaped from her eye)Baba can I please explain please
Mr Buthelezi:Start explaining then
Hlobisile:(snort)I'm. I'm pregnant and th-
Mr Buthelezi:Uthini?Uthi Umithi Hlobisile?Wazini Ngabafana [What?Are you saying you're pregnant Hlobisile what do you know about boys]
Hlobisile:Baba It was a mistake (tears fell) It was a terrible Mistake
Mr Buthelezi:Uyalalana Hlobisile, that's not a mistake
Hlobisile:It was a mistake I swear
Mr Buthelezi:(scoffs)I will let you see a mistake then

He says walking to hs room. Hlobisile looked up to her mom as tears were flowing through her cheeks. MaShenge pulled her daughter to her embrace allowing her to cry. Mr Buthelezi walked in carrying a belt as he swung the belt across her back

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