I got off the taxi and walked up the street not quite sure if I was going the right way. I would have taken an Uber or something but it was going to be too much money I can’t afford. I finally reached a corner then turned right just a few more houses and I was finally there. I looked at the yard in front of me then back at my phone to make sure I got the right address. I took a deep breath in. I had never done this before. I text her “please come outside” I was worried for a while thinking she might not want to or she might not even be at home because I came so unannounced. Shortly after a while I hear shuffling then feet dragging towards the gate. It’s a black metal gate therefore you can’t see someone from inside or outside the gate. The closer the person gets the faster my heart beats. I start heavy breathing and hyperventilating.. It’s hard I’m going to faint. She opens the door and freezes, I look up at her and our eyes lock. No words said.. It’s been 3 months since we last talked but we see each other every week day and it still hurts to see her with someone else
Me: won’t you let me in?
Her: what are you doing here
She says looking shocked. I get dumbstruck I don’t get why because I practiced everything I was going to say to her. I feel a huge lump in my throat and my eyes get glossy. I feel her thumb wiping my tears. I look up to try stop the tears from falling but it’s like the more I breathe is the more tears I invite in. She pulls me into a warm hug and I inhale her mesmerizing scent, she has my favorite perfume on. Eventually I calm down
Me:I’m sorry
She keeps quiet, I can’t exactly read her mind
Her:how did you find my house
I didn’t really think I’d have to do this outside but then I guess I have to
Me: I have my ways
She signs heavily, annoyed but I don’t care about that I’m not leaving without what I came here to do
Her: what do you want Zola
Me: I couldn’t exactly leave without saying goodbye
Her: leave?
Me: yes, I’m moving to eastern cape permanently
Her: oh
Me: yeah… Uhm…
Her: well safe travels then
Me:oh uhm.. I got you this by the way
I say taking out her favorite chocolate. I continue “I could’ve ordered you McDonald’s but my card says I’m under 18 so I can’t make online purchases”
Her:mmm thanks
She says taking the chocolate from my hand. I felt my heart fall from chest.
Me: okay then I guess I’ll leave
I turn and look at the road before me and exhale deeply then I attempt to leave.
“Zola” I turn back in seconds
“yes.. “
“come in”
I smile faintly, she opens the way for me and I walk in. She directs me to the living room
Her: something to eat, drink?
Me:water please or juice
She nods and dissappeares in the house, I take out my phone and scroll through it just to calm my nerves down she comes back with 2 glasses of juice and a chocolate muffin placed in a saucer
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Soulties
FanfictionEva and Zola are two girls who come from different worlds but find love in each other regardless of their backgrounds. take this leap of faith and join them as they embark on their journey fighting the battles of love and overcoming their tremendous...
