The Wife

Chapter Three

He got out of the bathroom as I moved the pillows off the bed. I sighed when I realized he was brushing his teeth, foam showing through his opened mouth  He chuckled.
Me: I had such a great supper Ndabezitha.
Ndaba: I know.

He winked and went back to the bathroom. What was the purpose for coming out in the first place? Trust him to provoke me. I took my meds and got in bed. He came out looking beautiful as always.
Ndaba: Now I'm all ears to hear about your day. Mine was spent in the office making everyone's life hell.
He got in bed and brought me into his chest. Who is proud of making people's lives hell?
Me: Well mine was fine. I had winegums at Naomis and drank wine and ate creamycheddar Simbas.
Ndaba: No one got under your skin?
Me: Not really. Kabelo and her lady would've but I didn't let it happen.
Ndaba: I spoke to him, he promised to never bring her anywhere close to us ever again.
Me: Well he better. She called Naomi a selfish rich person. She's too judgemental. She said she doesn't drink because alcohol is for men.
Ndaba: Wow. If she's gonna spend her life with KB she will learn that alcohol is for her too...
He paused. "That is weird for a slay queen like her" he added.
Me: She probably said that to spite us. She's looks like an every Friday outer. There's no way she doesn't drink.
Ndaba: Yeah.

He squeezed me and kissed the side of my head.
Ndaba: Next week is week 3 of the month.
I hate week 3. I wish he never found that second job. It pays well but I hate it because he leaves me here all by myself for his friends to take turns in looking after me, sleeping in my house and fussing over me.

When I came out of the psychiatric hospital things were good and then a years later things weren't looking so good for us, he was in debt, the side hustle wasn't doing very good so he found this job. Every 3rd week of the month he goes there to work, it must be something really dodgy. I can never know where it is or what he does and frankly, I really don't mind.
Me: I will take your suits to the dry cleaner tomorrow morning.
Ndaba: Thank you.

I brushed his hand.
Me: I'm feeling sleepy.
Ndaba: Wine
I chuckled and switched off my side lamp.

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He left without goodbye today. I rolled out of bed and headed to the bathroom to urinate. I got up and went to the hand basin to wash my hands.

YOU'RE AWAKE. GOOD MORNING :)

A note pinned on the mirror read. I smiled, I washed my hands and peeled it off. I put it on the cabinet and took out my toothbrush and toothpaste. I love watching myself brush my teeth. It is not as disgusting as it is on others.

"Ma'am I brought you breakfast" he must be kidding me!

I rinsed my mouth and stormed out. He was not there anymore. I put on my robe and walked out. He had reached the bottom of the stairs.
Me: You're forbidden to enter my bedroom Tebogo!
Tebogo: It was an order. Given by your husband. I'm sorry!
Me: Next time he orders you to get into our bedroom tell him you're not allowed anywhere near our bedroom.
Tebogo: Yes ma'am. Going anywhere today?
Me: No!

I stormed back into the bedroom. This man is getting out of hand. What if I was naked again?

I took my phone and called Ndaba. He didn't pick up. I called his office.
Amanda: Mr Mbatha's office good morning.
Me: Amanda its me Bianca. I would like to speak to my husband.
Amanda: Mrs Mbatha, good morning. Unfortunately he's out.
Me: Please tell him to get back to me when he comes back.
Amanda: I will do. Have a nice day.

I hung up and did breathing exercises. I got up and cleaned after I've calmed down. I bathed and packed his suits on the luggage and drove to the dry cleaner. I left them there and drove to Pina's to get brunch. I go there every Wednesdays. My phone rang. It was him.
Me: Hi.
Ndaba: I just got Amanda's message. I'm sorry. Is everything okay?
Me: Yeah everything is fine. I couldn't find the blue trouser but I found it.
Ndaba: Okay. Where are you now?
Me: At the dry cleaner.
Ndaba: Where's Tebogo?
Me: He went to get us drinks.
Ndaba: Okay I'll call you later.