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ANDANI
I’ve never felt so scared in
my entire life…as if that’s not enough, I couldn’t believe what Eugene said to
me. There was no emotion in his voice, it was as if I was talking to a
stranger. Hearing him give out the order for me to get killed hit me so damn
hard, I was not expecting that from him, I expected him to plead with the man
to let me go. Eugene was my one and only hope. I felt hopeless, like the only
thing left for me was to die. I held my stomach and just sobbed. The man who
was on the phone with Eugene looked at me. His name was Gola, he introduced
himself to me last night when I was brought to this old abandoned building.
Gola:” I guess I will have to
send him a video of me doing things to you”
I cringed at the thought of
him doing anything to me. He was ugly and big…lord please help me. I felt
hopeless and scared but mostly I hated Eugene for bringing all this into my
life and for abandoning me like that. It was useless for me to bottle up my
anger for him though, it’s not like he still cared and it’s not like I was
still going to see him again. He made it clear that I was nothing to him. I
thought of my son and knew that giving up on saving myself meant that Omphulusa
gets to grow up without any parent. I couldn’t rely on Eugene anymore; if I was
to survive then I had to do it myself.
Me:” please don’t hurt
me…please” I pleaded. He looked at me and smiled
Gola:” that’s sweet, very
sweet…I have some errands to run for few minutes…when I come back the camera
should be ready…don’t touch her as yet, I should be the first one to do it….he
will hand over Brazil to me”
I closed my eyes and played
out on my mind how I would strangle Eugene for making me go through such a
traumatic events, for abandoning his child like this. It served me right for
ever thinking that a damaged soul like him could love me more than his
business…obviously I didn’t mean that much. One test from his rivals and he
gave up on me. I was not even sure what was in Brazil but whatever it was, it
was worth much more than me and his baby. I couldn’t stop crying shame and it
hurts so bad. Ever been so heartbroken so much so that you can physically feel
your heart breaking? As scared as I was of dying…the thing that I was feeling
the most was the pain of being heartbroken…I was still battling to accept that
Eugene did this to me.
Gola left the room and left me
with five guys who all just stared at me like I was a piece of meat. I was only
looking at them through the corner of my eye, I was not brave enough to look
them straight in the eyes, I couldn’t do it.
EUGENE
Sizwe:” he is not in PE…he is
in Cape Flats”
Me:” s*** so he might be
working with some township gangster there?”
Dendron:” possibly”
Me:” let’s get ready” I walked
to the double doors that were closed and opened them. I looked at Lusani who
looked back at me. The doors I just opened led to the gun store room. We had
all sorts of machines in there. Each of us took two guns….one mini-uzi and one-colt
each
Sizwe:” I am using his phone
to track him”
Me:” stay here then, just
contact us if he moves”
Sizwe:” sure” I left the house
with Lusani and Dendron, I also alerted all of our guys about what was to take
place. I was going in there with just Lusani and Dendron, the rest of the guys
where just going to be on standby in case things gets ugly. We drove in one vehicle
to the provided address.
Lusani:” so the baby thing…was
that to scare him so that he don’t hurt her?”
Me:” no it’s true” Lusani
almost choked
Lusani:” it’s true she is
pregnant?”
Me:” yeah” I was feeling more
and more worried, talking about my baby made me more scared of losing him/her
Lusani:” s*** dude I can’t
even begin to imagine how you must be feeling, I am so sorry…and congrats by
the way”
Me:” there is no need to be
sorry…she has to be fine when we get there…she has to because…” I looked out
the window
Me:” I can’t even imagine what
could happen…but one thing for sure, I would live with the guilt for the rest
of my pathetic life” if I lose this baby it was going to be one more nightmare
to add to my list. I shook my head and looked ahead. Lusani was driving with me
at the front whereas Dendron was sitting at the back.
We got to the given address
and parked the car from a distance. The house was some old building that looked
abandoned; it was a bit far from the human settlements.
Me:” do or die boys” I looked
at the mirror and saw an Audi parked at the back…that was one of my guys so we
had back up. The best thing about this whole thing was that Gola was not
expecting to see us at all so we were going to just give him a surprise of his
life.
Me:” Lusani you are driving
the car to that building and just park at the front…Dendron and I will get out
of the car as quickly as we can…don’t switch it off, we don’t plan on spending
2 minutes in there. We get there, take her and then take Gola and come back to
the car…I really hope she is in there, Dendron you’re ready?” he nodded
Dendron:” let’s do this”
We got out of the car with
guns on our waists. We got to the house and tried to open but it was locked…we
shot the lock and it opened immediately…we had silencer on the guns so that we
don’t cause unnecessary attention. I looked around the room as soon as we walked
in. I fired six shots and Dendron also fired few. All the guys fell to the
floor…I hoped that Gola was only shot on the foot and was still alive because I
couldn’t afford to have him die on me, I wanted him to at least live. There
were about five guys in there plus Andani. She was sitting on floor looking
like a damn struggle…she looked bad, I looked around for the man that resembled
the man I saw on the picture but he wasn’t there…the hell could he be?
Me:”s*** Gola is not here”
I took Andani and we quickly
walked to the car. Shorts were fired as we got inside the car and they got
Dendron on the hand…I don’t know where the shots were coming from, all we saw
were bullets flying to us. We didn’t have time to wait and examine Dendron so
Lusani started the car immediately and left. Andani was busy crying by now.
Me:” shhhhhh cupcake I am
here” she was shaking. I was sitting on the back seat with her…she laid her
head on my lap and I was brushing her hair with my hand.
Me:” I am so sorry Andi” she
didn’t reply but instead she just kept on sobbing.
Lusani:” Sizwe gave me a call
with Gola’s new whereabouts”
Me:” take me home with my wife
and then you guys can follow him up…Get Dendron the help he needs and get
someone to tag along with you…I need him alive”
Lusani:”sure”
Dendron:” they are following
us” he was looking at the back. I looked back and I saw a black car following
us.
Me:” Lusani we have to lose
them”
Lusani:” not to worry”
ANDANI
We got to his business house
in Monte Vista and I got out with him. Lusani drove away with that other boy.
When did Lusani come back? I thought he was abroad…anyway that was the least of
my worry. Eugene carried me to the house and all the way to the bedroom. I
didn’t like this house, the memories I had here were not pleasant. I was
reminded of the day I found him here cutting that poor man. He put me down and
held me so tight
Eugene:” I still can’t believe
you are here” he squeezed me tight and sobbed….really? He gave out an order to
have me killed, why was he crying? He broke the hug and went down on his knees
and held up my shirt and put both his hands on my tummy
Eugene:” my baby…oww my
baby…are you ok? Ow my munchies, daddy is soo sorry, I will take you to the
doctor ok?” yohh hai shame this was getting to me…I was losing my cool. I was
safe now and didn’t have to worry about my safety anymore so I was back to my
senses. I removed his hands from my tummy and moved away from him. He got up
and looked at me
Eugene:” babe I was worried
sick…I am so sorry about what happened ok?”
Me:” you were ready to have me
killed” I was pacing up and down…I couldn’t help the tears, I was so damn
emotional…imagine if that Gola guy was stone headed and then decided to kill
me?
Eugene:” nooo babe I knew he
wasn’t g-“ I stated punching him as I cry
Me:” stop lying to me Eugene,
you didn’t know s***, you were willing to have me killed for whatever it is in
Brazil…is this the reality now? Business first and your family comes second?”
I said wiping the tears with
the back of my left hand and then continued hitting him. I hated him for
this…for making me go through such a traumatic experience while I was pregnant,
for risking our baby’s safety, for not being careful with his dealings, I never
wanted to be part of the bargaining chip, I never wanted to be part of this. It
hurt so bad…the fact that I almost died today because of him or that my baby
could be in danger hurt. He just stood there and let me hit him…he didn’t try
to stop me or say anything…he just stood there staring into space as his tears
fall. When I was tired I stopped and just sobbed
Eugene:” cupcake please I just
want you to be in my arms right now…please that’s what I need” he wiped off the
tears
Me:” how about you hug Brazil?
For all we know I could have been killed…do you know the panic and the fear I
faced when you said ‘kill her’? Eugene you are heartless”
Eugene:” babe I am tired, all
I want is you in my arms…can we do that and then you can shout at me later? Or
even hit me some more, Please I am begging you…I am still shaken up at the
thought that I almost lost you, I can’t even talk for myself right now”
Me:” good because what I want
is you out of my way” I said walking towards the door and he grabbed my hand
Eugene:” and where do you
think you are going?”
Me:”I don’t know” I said that
and just cried remembering that I could be taken again…so leaving was no
option, I was so shaken up, so angry and
still so scared.
Eugene:” you can’t go
anywhere, I can’t risk anything happening to you or my baby again”
Me:” when you ordered for me
to get killed did you forgot you had a baby?”
Eugene:” Andani don’t do
that…please just sit down, I don’t want you to stress anymore”
Me:” because of the baby
right? I don’t even matter at all…I guess if it wasn’t for the baby you were
not going to even go on this rescue mission…I just wish I wasn’t pregnant”
Eugene put his hands on his face.
Me:” I was scared Eugene, I
was scared for me and I was scared for my baby. I don’t want another
miscarriage…I can’t handle that pain. I tried my level best not to panic and
worry but it was difficult…Eugene I promise you, if I lose this baby it’s gonna
be on you. We are not even sure why I lost the first ones and here you are,
getting me kidnapped because of your dealings” I was shouting at him. He looked
at me
Eugene:” that shouting is also
not good for the baby”
Me:” the f*****g baby? I wish
I had lost this baby while I was in that shack and then we would see what you’d
be fussing over” I shouted at him. Oww my God I didn’t mean that, I really didn’t
mean that…my anger said that not me. He grabbed my hands and his eyes pierced
through my soul…believe me they did
Eugene:” you are never ever
going to say anything like that ever again do you understand me? I am sorry I
got you and our baby in danger, I am sorry Andani I really am. Do you think I
was rejoicing? Cupcake I was going insane. So please go and sit over there, we
will visit a Doctor a bit later ok? I will make you some food and you’ll have
to take some shower as well…I am sorry” I walked to the bed and sat on it
Me:” sorry is not gonna cut
it…I could have died today, all for a business deal” he sat on the chest drawer
and looked at me…I looked back at him. I don’t understand why I signed up for
all this. I was 27 old, I had money and had a degree and work experience….i
could have gotten a job and live a normal life but no….i followed my damn stupid
heart and this is where it led me. I mean I thought I could be the light of his
life, I thought I could be his redemption, I thought I could save him but
instead of doing that…he was pulling me further and further away from my old
self…he was taking me to the darkness with him and I was following him…first it
was me using the gun and now this? What was coming next? Running a brothel with
him? Selling people? I could have walked away when I found out about who he
really was…I did stay away but I went back…I should have been strong enough to
leave him for good.
Eugene:” that look is kinda
scary” I didn’t even blink, I just continued to look at him
Eugene:” ok let’s get you to
the shower, I am not leaving your site”
Me:” you don’t get to tell me
what to do and what not to do…as far as I am concerned, I am dead to you and
you can embrace having your precious Brazil” he looked at me and ran his hands
through his head and then blew out some air
Eugene:” I am sorry” he
shouted in frustration
Me:” I am sorry for being
pregnant at the wrong time too…and maybe you were right, you are bad for this
baby so I am going back home Eugene, I can’t stay here anymore” he closed his
eyes and looked on the ceiling trying to calm himself down. He then opened them
after a while and looked at me.
Eugene:” cupcake I am sorry”
Me:” it doesn’t matter
anymore”
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Eugene:” babe it matters to
me” I shrugged my shoulders and walked to the bathroom and he followed me
Me:” can I have a moment alone
please?” he looked at me and blinked
Eugene:” uhm ok I will be in
the bedroom…ehhh you should be hungry what can I get you?” he wanted to leave
me alone again?
Me:” uhm I don’t want to be
alone please” he smiled
Me:” you don’t get to smile
Eugene” I had my serious face on…he immediately pulled his straight face
Eugene:” the hormone neh?” I
raised an eyebrow
Eugene:” never mind…anything
you wanna eat?”
Me:” no I will be fine” he
rolled his eyes
Eugene:” my sweetheart please
you need to eat” I rolled my eyes
Me:” ok get me everything I
wanted yesterday....and to top it off also add some ice cream and a yoghurt” he
frowned
Me:” what? You still remember
what I wanted yesterday mus?”
Eugene:” yeah I do…I did buy
the stuff remember? I will just go to the mall quickly again”
Me:” I thought you are not
leaving me alone”
Eugene:” I will get someone to
go on my behalf don’t worry”
I took a sigh of relief. I
walked to the bathroom and took a long shower. I was tired from all the crying
and stressing…also because I spent the whole night on the floor, can you
imagine? When I was done with the shower I walked to the bedroom and
helloooooooowwwww Andani….there was a table in the middle of the room…I don’t
know where he got it but this guy literally had everything I asked him on the
table. Everything was there…from the prawns to the yoghurt. I stood at the door
and looked at the table
Eugene:” I was not sure which
ones you wanted to eat now so I didn’t want to make you angry again” he smiled.
I wanted to smile so bad but I decided not to because I was supposed to be
angry, well I was still angry so I had to keep my straight face
Me:” thanks” I went to the
closet and took out my tracksuits and wore them. I wore socks and didn’t wear
any shoes. As for my hair, I didn’t even comb them, I was soo hungry and all I
wanted to do was eat shame. I sat on the chair close to the table. Eugene just
sat on the bed and looked at me
Me:” so I was serious about
going to Venda” I said taking the chocolate muffin and dipping it in the
yoghurt…hey hey I was pregnant and I was allowed to just eat anything I wanted
Eugene:” I am not missing out
on our pregnancy so no you are not going anywhere” I didn’t want to fight with
him
Me:” I don’t want to fight
with you Eugene I really don’t”
Eugene:” then why are you
fighting me?”
Me:” I love you…I still love you
so much Eugene and I am not going to leave so you don’t have to worry about
that…I just want to protect the baby from all this, I will come back as soon as
I give birth, you’ll come visit regularly…I am still yours although you almost
got me killed”
Eugene:” about that, can I
explain?” I nodded because my mouth was full
Eugene:” when you were taken I
was f****d up Andi…I cried like a baby, I don’t even remember crying like that
but I did. Anyway I was scared that I’d lose you forev-“
Me:” but you d-“
Eugene:” shhhhh I am explain
remember?”
Me:” oww yah” I drank a glass
of my juice
Eugene:” so when Gola asked me
to give him Brazil…and by the way he wanted my business pipeline in Brazil, it
entails drugs and everything else in between…it’s the biggest I have Andi…not
really biggest but it makes most profit, which doesn’t really matter because I
have cash…anyway Rod worked so hard to own that entire pipeline…people died for
that pipeline so I wasn’t just going to give it away on a silver platter. If I
was sure that he’d be the only one to blackmail me I would have given it to him
in order to keep you safe but the thing about the blackmail is that it never
ends. He was going to come back for me Andi, maybe not him but someone else was
going to take you again and demand something from me…it was going to be a
routine thing, everyone who wanted something from me was simply going to take
you and give me demands…is that what you would have wanted? Going through what
you just went through on a regular basis? I had to appear heartless in order
for it to work, I had to appear as if I don’t care” ok it made perfect sense
Me:” but what if he killed
me?” I said calmly
Eugene:” I knew that he wasn’t
going to, he had nothing to gain by killing you, killing you wasn’t going to
give him Brazil and I was going to come to him with everything I got so he
wasn’t going to be that stupid” I breathed
Me:” Eugene this was a
gamble…I really thought you didn’t care”
Eugene:” why would you think
that? Andani you need to learn to accept that I am not going anywhere,
understand the fact that I will never leave your side or abandon you, please
understand the fact that you are like the air that I breathe now…I only started
living when I met you so I will never ever abandon you like that….i just had to
be smart so that I don’t lose you and so that we don’t go through another
experience like that again” I found myself smiling
Me:” I was so scared Eugene, I
thought I was never going to see you again, or Omphu” he smiled
Eugene:” not anytime soon….i
will always have your back….and I repeat, I am sorry for making you go through
that kidnapping, for now I have to make sure that it never happens again”
Me:” and how are we doing
that?” he smiled
Eugene:” well I have to teach
Gola a lesson he will never forget…I need to remind everyone what happens to
someone who messes with me”
Me:” I wish I could disagree
with you but you need to do what needs to be done…as long as I don’t get
kidnapped again then I am good” I was taking a spoonful of ice cream…lord it
tasted so heavenly. I closed my eyes and just enjoyed the taste…when I opened
my eyes Eugene was smiling at me
Eugene:” it’s going to be a
long nine months huh?” I smiled
Me:” don’t start with me
Eugene” I smiled
Eugene:” so don’t leave
please”
Me:” will I be safe here? I
don’t want to lose this baby, after everything I’ve been through it would kill
me”
Eugene:” and after everything
I’ve been through do you think it wouldn’t kill me? I don’t want to lose this
baby as much as you and I will do anything in my power to keep us safe….give me
few hours with Gola today and no one will dare think of messing with me”
Me:” so I guess I can stay
then” he got up and walked to me quickly
Eugene:” thank you cupcake” he
kissed me
Eugene:” all I want is to
experience every step of this pregnancy, including your funny eating…I wanna
watch it all cupcake…It’s all new to me and I am soo looking forward to making
it the best months of your life” I smiled…even with everything that’s been
happening, the undeniable truth was that I was completely loved here
Me:” mhmm are you sure about
that?” he smiled
Eugene:” I know sometimes the
hormones make women do crazy things but I will try my best” I smiled
Me:” I wanna see you t-“ his
phone rang
Eugene:” sorry babe I have to
take this ok?” I nodded, he took out his phone and answered it
Eugene:” Luu…you did?...that’s
my boy, thank you…uhm I am with madam here so we can’t have him in this
house…how does your apartment look?”
Me:” yeah drop him there and
make sure that he is tied up and won’t be able to escape….ok” he dropped the
call and looked at me
Eugene:” so where were we?”
Me:” what do you wanna do to
him?”
Eugene:” we are not discussing
that, I can’t handle another fight” I rolled my eyes
Me:” like I can handle another
fight” we looked at each other and smiled.
Me:” I see Lusani is back”
Eugene:” you knew he was
gone?”
Me:” he called me apologising
and begging me to take you back before he left”
Eugene:” ow he did?” he was
now sitting on the bed again. I was done eating so I went and sat next to him
Me:”yeah”
Eugene:” would you mind having
him here while I run some errands? I can’t leave you here by yourself babe…if
it makes you better he won’t be alone”
Me:” just talk to him Eugene,
I don’t want to deal with him, especially not today please” he smiled
Eugene:” consider it done, I
don’t think he’d do it again though”
Me:” you’ll be surprised” he
smiled and gave me a soft brief kiss
Me:” I love you”
Eugene:” I love you too” he
squeezed me tight. We were still on each other’s embrace when his phone
rang...he checked the phone
Eugene:” it’s Lusani, I am
sure he is here…please babe be fine ok? Eat as much as you want and if you need
anything else let Lusani know” I shook my head
Me:” I still don’t like him”
he smiled
Eugene:” I know cupcake, I
feel better knowing that you don’t like him…I am the only man you are allowed
to like…even that Jake character, I am putting a stop to whatever you were
having with him…we are having a baby so no more male friends”
Me:” but b-“
Eugene:” not open for
discussion, you are not gonna win it” I couldn’t help but laugh, was that
jealousy? He kissed me and then walked to the door.
Me:” Eugene” he turned around
and looked at me”
Me:” I know he wronged you
but….don’t lose yourself trying to teach him a lesson” I honestly didn’t want
him to be worse…I didn’t want him to ruin everything because of this Gola guy
Eugene:” he didn’t just wrong
me Andi…he almost took everything away from me….i will teach him a lesson and
don’t worry about it, I won’t take it to the heart so it’s only going to be
today” yeah yeah right, like one glass of Champaign for an alcoholic is enough
huh? He will surely want more
Me:” be careful”
Eugene:” you have nothing to
worry about” he walked out of the door. I sat on the bed holding my tummy.
After few minutes someone
knocked at the door…ok that wasn’t Eugene because he wouldn’t knock. I walked
to the door and opened…Lusani was standing there…great, just great
Lusani:”hi”
Me:” I thought you were gone”
I couldn’t even pretend to like him
Lusani:” he asked me to come
back when you were taken”
Me:” and you jumped at the
chance”
Lusani:” he is my boss”
Me:” so how can I help you?”
Lusani:” it’s more of how can
I help you?” I raised an eyebrow
Lusani:” I just want to make
sure that you are fine that’s all….i am gonna be sitting here at the passage
with the boys, maybe play some cards in the process”
Me:” suite yourselves I am
fine” I tried to close the door but he blocked it with his hand
Me:” why am I not surprised”
Lusani:” I meant it when I
said I am sorry about last time. Can we just start over? Please” I looked away
Lusani:” my name is Lusani but
you can call me Luu and I work for your fiancée” he extended his hand to shake
mine. I had nothing to lose right?
Me:” I am Andani, nice to meet
you too Lusani. Can I go back to my room now?” he let go of my hand and smiled
Lusani:” how is the baby?” I
looked at my flat stomach
Me:” fine I guess, we are
going to the Doctor later on today” he looked at me and nodded
Lusani:” I am sorry about what
happened, just remember that Eugene really loves you….he was scared hey, you
should have seen him when he ordered for them to kill you…he cried Andi…I
thought I knew how much you mean to him but woman Eugene never ever show his
emotions in front of his boys so you are one of a kind…you are loved”
Me:” and since when are you
team Eugandi?” he laughed
Lusani:” Eugandi? Anyway since
I realised that my brother who is also my mentor need you way more than
anything else in this world”
Me:” ow…can I have my alone
time now?”
Lusani:” be my guest” he
walked away and I closed the door and locked…I still couldn’t trust that boy
Lusani:” go back to whatever
you were busy with…I will be out here if you need anything ok?” I just nodded.
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EUGENE
I drove to Lusani’s apartment
as quickly as I could. I was insanely excited…well maybe that’s not even the
right word to use for what I was feeling. I was so eager to look at Gola and
make him beg me to stop…I was eager to have control over his life, to decide
whether he dies or lives. As soon as I parked the car at the parking I ran to
the building and all the way to Lusani’s apartment. I felt my heart beating
fast as I was unlocking the door. This was it…this was that moment. I opened
the door and walked in. I looked around and then locked. I had my tool bag with
me. I walked to the bathroom and opened the door…I stood at the door and gave
him my smile. You know that feeling you get when you are seriously hungry? I
mean like seriously starving and then someone serves you your most favourite
meal? Do you know that mouth-watering feeling you get? The “I can’t wait to
start eating” feeling? that’s kinda how this was…damn the joy and excitement I
felt when I saw this man was out of this world…I knew for a fact that I was
going to enjoy this. At that moment I couldn’t think of anything else other
than the victim in front of me.
Me:” Gola” I said and slowly
walked inside. I put the tool bag on the floor and stood in the middle of the
room and looked at him. His mouth was taped and he was tied to the chair
Me:” so you are the man who
thought he can blackmail me and live to tell the tale huh?” he tried to talk
but obviously it wasn’t possible
Me:” when I am done with you
you’ll be calling me ‘sir’”
I looked at him and anger
crept in…I thought about almost losing my child and the pain that I felt
because of this animal…I knew I had to make him suffer. I walked out of the bathroom and went to the
lounge where I started playing some loud music…yep I had to make sure that no
one hears anything. I walked to the bathroom and found him trying to untie
himself. I took out one knife and looked at him….i wasn’t going to use a
grinder for this one…he started shaking his head as I walked to him. I didn’t
even waste time…I stabbed him on his thigh and made sure that the knife penetrated
deep inside the flash…he tried to scream but no voice could come out because of
the tape. I wanted to hear him scream and hear him beg but I couldn’t risk
neighbours asking questions so I had to settle for no sound although it was not
so ideal for me. I moved the knife in circles looking straight into his eyes…he
cried…I don’t know man, to see someone who thought was on my level crying like
this because of just one stab was disappointing I tell you…I expected some kind
of resistant from him. I removed the knife and let the blood gush out.
Me:” we are just warming up
Gola” he started moving and crying as tears fell from his face. I removed the
tape from his mouth
Gola:” Please Gee let’s not do
this please I am begging you”
Me:” you scared my wife, you
scared me and you got us worried about our baby…do you think sorry is gonna cut
it?”
Gola:” I underestimated you my
man I am sorry”
Me:” you sure did and I am
about to change that”
I taped his mouth again and
gave him one fine punch on the face and you’d swear his jaws dropped. I went to
my bag and took out one plier…yeah yeah right, this dude right here needed to
go home looking like a real struggle…I was about to rearrange his body, he was
going to be a good example of what happens when you messes with me. I took off
his shoes and then clipped his one toe with the plier…dammit this was the
ultimate one, I could only imagine the pain he was feeling. He tried his level
best to scream but he couldn’t. I looked at him as the plier cut deep and deep
into his toe until it was cut out. He went crazy after that…he started jumping
with the chair…right there at that moment I could feel it in my brain, in my
ears, in my veins and in my flesh that I missed doing this…I really missed
taking revenge on those who deserved it…I missed causing so much pain on
someone. I looked at him for a while as he jumped and cried and as tears fell
down and I just let it all in….i just looked at him and just enjoyed the
moment. I can’t even explain how it was like but it was a sense of
satisfaction, a satisfaction like no other….i was completely happy….here with
this man is where I wanted to be. I swallowed hard because I knew what it
meant…I knew what I was feeling and this was me wanting my life back…I wanted
this back….i know I had Andani and a baby on the way but I could also do this,
I could still do this right? It’s not like I hurt innocent people…I only hurt
those who deserves it.
I went to him and grabbed him
by his neck
Me:” who is the boss now? Huh?
I can’t hear youuuuuu” obviously he was unable to talk. I took a knife and cut
open his t shirt
Me:” one big pack huh….so tell
me…who are you working with?” I stepped back and looked at him…I walked to him
andr emoved the tape from his mouth…he coughed
Me:” I am waiting”
Gola:” no one” he said crying
Me:” wrong answer” I bent his
head to me and hit it with my knee
Me:” for the last time…who are
you working with and how did you know about me being in love with Andani”
Gola:” I am working with my
brother…we…w…we did a research…I’ve been in the country or a while now….we just
thought you were too young to run such a big operation” I raised an eyebrow
Me:” and you thought you’d be
perfect?”
Gola:” I am sorry”
Me:” do you know that I can
stop doing this to you and do it to your brother and your whole family as you
watch?”
Gola:” please Gee don’t hurt
them please” I smiled
Eugene:” pretty little
helpless you…I am still going to enjoy this, aren’t I”
ANDANI
It was still early when Eugene
left the house. I stayed in my bedroom the whole afternoon. I ate the food
provided and slept and then woke up again and ate and then took another nap. My
phone woke me up this time around
Me:” hello” I answered without
checking the caller ID
Vhusani:” Andani where the
hell are you? I am in the house and it seems like no one is here” owww crap!
Me:” uhm Vhusi I am sorry
love…Eugene kinda took me out” yep I had to lie
Vhusani:” owww that’s great I
should have called before driving all the way here…are you fine though? I mean
sometimes people get some weird pain and maybe headaches after the accident”
iyohh was she still on the accident issue? That was old news…we’ve already
moved on to being kidnapped wethu, that accident was the last thing on my mind
Me:” Vhusani you worry too
much…I am cool”
Vhusani:” dude I ought to
worry, you are like my only friend” I laughed at that…it was good to be normal
again, to talk about normal stuff again
Me:” don’t worry, I am not
dying anytime soon ok?”
Vhusani:” you better not…can
you please come by my place tomorrow…when last did you even visit me?”
Me:” wow I am so ashamed
friend, I don’t know when last I visited you at your place….i am definitely
coming tomorrow…I will ask Eugene to drive me, I wanna stay out of the wheel
for a week at least”
Vhusani:” I wouldn’t mind if
you do it for good, I don’t want you to die on me”
Me:” don’t worry about that”
we laughed
Vhusani:” ok friend, let me
drive back to my place, see you tomorrow neh?”
Me:” tomorrow”
After that call I looked
around the room and felt that I missed him. I suddenly felt a bit shaken…what
if something happens to him out there? I got out of bed and started
pacing…please Eugene come back…I whispered to myself…after a bit of pacing up
and down…I walked to the door and unlocked and then opened…Lusani was sitting
at the passage with two guys
Lusani:” hey” he smiled as
soon as he saw me
Me:” uhm…can I have a word
with you?”
Lusani:” sure” he got up and
walked to me.
Me:” uhm Eugene…uhm is he
safe? I am worried about him” Lusani looked at me and laughed
Lusani:” believe me when I
tell you that he is fine”
Me:” are you sure?”
Lusani:” yep trust me”
Me:” trust you? Really?”
Lusani:” I thought we started
over”
Me:” I can’t deal with you
right now ok?” I walked back inside the bedroom and closed…I didn’t lock the
door this time around. Eugene should just come back already so that we can go
home…being in this house felt weird, it really didn’t feel like home.
I was taking another nap when
a door opened. I looked and saw my Eugene walking in….i immediately smiled…he
was back
Me:” hey” I said getting up
and walking to him. He was wearing a different outfit…so he changed?
Eugene:” hey” he grabbed me as
soon as I got to him and he quickly started kissing me so hard…more like he was
hungry…or angry….or scared….or just happy? Well I don’t know which one was
correct but something was up. He carried me and walked with me to the bed. He
stopped kissing me and looked into my eyes…I could feel my mouth hurting
Eugene:” I love you” he said
through greeted teeth, his eyes were red….people what was happening with my
cupcake? I was even scared to ask
Me:” love you too” I whispered
looking at him like I was looking at a ghost. He started kissing me
again…harder this time and I felt like he was sucking the life out of me…he
fondled my breasts still so hard that they hurt…jeez I wanted to do this but I
couldn’t
Me:” Eugene stop!” my voice
was powerful…I honestly wanted him to stop…if something was wrong then he
needed to talk to me. He immediately stopped and looked at me
Me:” you are scaring me,
what’s wrong? You are sucking the life out of me here, touching my breasts like
they did something wrong to you…it hurt but that’s not why I stopped you…I
wanna know what’s wrong” he got off me and laid on his back by my side. He
looked at me and then at the ceiling
Me:” are you going to talk to
me?”
Eugene:” no” no? He expects me
to accept that?
Me:” Eugene something is wrong
here” he looked at me and faked a smile….i could see that the smile was fake
Eugene:” there is nothing
wrong cupcake…I almost lost you and that’s why I am like this” I was not
convinced
Me:” Is that it?” he nodded
Eugene:” yes…now can we make
love please?” I swallowed, I don’t think I was ready for that yet, not after
everything that’s happened
Me:” Eugene I was in a car
accident like two days ago and then got kidnapped after that…all I need right
now is a cuddle, I just want to be close to you but I don’t think I am ready to
be having sex yet Eugene…not after all the trauma” he couldn’t even hide the
disappointment on his face shame. He didn’t say a word but he just slowly got
out of bed and then walked to the door….what the hell? I got out of bed and ran
to him
Me:” the f*** is this?”
Eugene:” I just need some air”
Me:” I waited for you the
whole afternoon and just because I said I am not ready for sex you wanna leave
me alone?” he just looked at me and not say a word
Me:” I don’t know what is
going on with you Eugene but I want us to cuddle at least…just feel close to
each other…if you want the same please come back to bed” I walked back to bed
and hoped that he would walk after me. After a while he walked to bed and got
inside the blankets and held me tight
Eugene:” I am scared” he
whispered in my ears…Eugene scared? That scared me too
Me:” what hap-“
Eugene:” shhhhhh no talking,
just cuddle”
Life as we know it
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We stayed in bed and cuddled
for a while.
Me:” I want us to go back
home, I don’t like staying in this house” he looked at me
Eugene:” uhm ok…do you want us
to do it now?”
Me:” yeah…we can grab some
take away on the way as well”
Eugene:” uhm ok let’s get
going…we can go to the Doctor for a check-up tomorrow”
Me:” ok, I feel fine though”
Eugene:” we are still going”
he looked better than he was when he walked in earlier on
Me:” you look better” he
smiled
Eugene:” I was never sick” I
smiled back at him
Me:” I love you ok? And I am
happy to be here with you” I said as we got out of bed
Eugene:” thank you for this
beautiful experience”
We left the house and left
Lusani there with some guys…It looked like they were spending the night. Do you
see why I didn’t want to stay in that house? It was a business house and
therefore Lusani and those guys would just come and leave as they please…but
with our home I knew it was our personal space where it would just be me and
him. We got home and got out of the car
Eugene:” I want to make a
quick phone call do you mind?”
Me:” actually I do” he raised
an eyebrow
Me:” jeez loosen up I am
kidding…make your phone call” I stood on my toes and kissed him and then walked
inside the house. I have no idea what he wanted to talk about on the phone and
to who but whatever it was…he didn’t want me to hear it and I wasn’t going to
stress about it…I mean I had learnt that the less I know the better. I stood at
the door as soon as I entered and remembered that the last time I was in this
house I was taken against my own will. The things I had to go through though.
Eugene walked in at that moment, so his phone call must have been brief
Eugene:” you’re hungry?”
Me:” very” he was holding our
takeaways. We walked to the living room where we started eating right away. I
was honestly hungry
Me:” uhm so tomorrow I am
going to see Vhusani….i haven’t been to her place in like forever…I hope you
don’t mind”
Eugene:” not at all babe…I
actually think it’s a great idea…you need some time with friends”
Me:” oww really now? And what
will you be doing while I am having some time with friends?”
Eugene:” working” he was
smiling
Me:” you better be working
Gee”
Eugene:” ow madam what are you
saying exactly?”
Me:” just saying”
Eugene:” what are you just
saying?” he giggled
Me:” that I shouldn’t hear
anything about you and some fe…female person” he laughed out loud shame…this
wasn’t even funny
Eugene:” owk I will pretend
like the hormones are making you say that, that’s why I am laughing” I laughed,
so I could just get away with anything now? Can this pregnancy last for 2
years?
Me:” let’s see how long you
can keep that going” he leaned on to me and kissed me
Eugene:” 9 months baby…9
months” after eating we went to bed.
EUGENE
I hardly slept the whole
night…Andani seemed to be fast asleep, she looked beautiful and peaceful as
always. As for me…i couldn’t sleep, not even for a second, I kept on seeing
Gola and how I felt when I was busy with him…I kept on thinking about what more
I could do to him. I knew that keeping him alive like that was dangerous but I
couldn’t help myself. I took my phone and checked the time…it was past 4 in the
morning. I got out of bed slowly making sure that I don’t wake Andi. I wore my
jeans and then took a book from the drawer and wrote her a note. I then took a
shirt and my shoes and walked out. I wore the shoes as soon as I walked out of
the room and then wore the shirt while I was walking towards the door.
There were guys watching the
house so Andani was safe. I drove to Lusani’s apartment. Lusani wasn’t there
and was spending the night in my house at Monte Vista, i told him that he could
come back as soon as I was done with Gola. I walked inside the apartment and
then all the way to the bathroom. I left Gola in the bathroom tied down to the
chair…I managed to bandage him so that he don’t bleed to death…I had things to
do to him before he dies. He was sleeping when I walked in…you’d wonder how a
person falls asleep while tied own to a chair…well it happens. I looked at him
and then opened my tool bag.
ANDANI
The following morning I woke
up and Eugene wasn’t in bed with me. I looked on his side and found a note on the
bed. I huffed as I took it…where the hell did he go now? The note only meant
that he wasn’t in the house…I started reading it
“Hey cupcake…I have some
errands to run so I will be back shortly…make yourself something to eat and
prep yourself to go to the Doctor...i made an appointment for 10:00. About the
security, don’t worry about that, it’s being handled, I am also about to up the
security of the house…love you”
I kissed the note and got out
of bed…I was feeling happy and I couldn’t wait to go to Vhusani’s…maybe i will
go after the appointment with the doctor. I got out of the bed and walked to
the kitchen…I was hungry... I opened the fridge and there was nothing I wanted
there…I had to go to the mall to get myself some breakfast. I took the car keys
and walked to the car…I was still wearing my PJs and I didn’t care…all I needed
was food and then I could have some peace. I drove out of the gate and there
was a car there.
Me:” just heading to the mall”
I said that because as soon as I pulled up at the gate some guy got out of the
car and walked towards me
Guy:” send me instead”
Me:” but I-“
Guy:” it’s either that or
nothing” ok it’s not like I had much of a choice here… I wanted to be stubborn
and got to the mall myself but I couldn’t risk anything happening to
me…especially with little Gee inside me…losing this baby could literally kill
him so even though the situation was not ideal, I had to try and meet him half
way. I got out of the car and gave the guy the key
Me:’ get me some pears,
chocolate muffin, Spur Ribs…uhm chocolate too and then uhm waffles” the guy
looked at me and frowned
Me:’ something wrong?”
Guy:” I thought you wanted
breakfast”
Me:” that’s my
breakfast…what’s your name by the way…I saw you back in the house last night
with Luu”’
Guy:” Dendron….my name is
Dendron”
Me:” ok Dendron please just
get me everything I asked you ok?” he laughed
Dendron:” If this is how it
goes then I don’t think I wanna get anyone pregnant” I laughed
Me:” mhm try not to please”
Dendron:” so you say its Simba
chips...i will take all the flavours, Spur ribs, waffles and what else?”
Me:” pears, chocolate muffin
and cud berry mint chocolate”
Dendron:” that’s a funny
breakfast…I will be back in a few” we laughed and he got in the car.
I walked back to the house and
decided to take a quick shower so long. When I was done I got dressed in an
Orange floral dress…it was just about knee-high…I also wore some pumps…I
quickly combed my hair and didn’t apply any make-up. I then walked out of the
bedroom and then all the way out of the house…my car was back at drive way…so
Dendron didn’t take that long huh? I opened the front seat and took the plastic
bags he brought. I laughed looking at all the Simba chips he bought me…this
Dendron boy. I shook my head and walked to the house. I was feeling happy all
of a sudden…I don’t know why but I just felt so excited. I got to the living
room and connected my phone to the sound system and put ‘Sia-I love cheap
thrills’ on repeat.
“Come on, come on, turn your
radio on. Its Friday night and it won’t be long. Gotta do my hair, put my
make-up on, its Friday night and it won’t be long til i….hit the dance floor,
hit the dance floor I got all I need, No I aint got cash, I aint got cash but I
got you baby”
I sang along and took a packet
of Simba chips and opened it and started dancing as I eat them. I don’t know
man I was just in love with the song. I found myself laughing and dancing
alone. I was busy singing and dancing when I turned around and found Eugene
looking at me with the cutest smile ever…he was standing leaning against the
wall with his one hand on his chin and then a killer smile. I immediately
stopped when I saw him
Eugene:” don’t stop on my
account” he really was amused…damn that smile?
Me:” how long have you been
standing there?”
Eugene:” enough to understand
that my fiancée and the little me are happy” he was giggling. He walked over to
me
Eugene:” I love those dance
moves” he cupped my face and kissed me
Me:” you were not supposed to
see them”
Eugene:” well I did and I
loved them” he kissed me again…damn everybody I was in love…
Me: “we have to go to the
Doctor in less than an hour”
Eugene:” give me five minutes
to hop into the shower quickly ok?”
Me:”ok”
Eugene:” can you dance for me
just once before I go?” I laughed
Me:” if you dance with me” he
looked at me and laughed
Eugene:” not happening” he
walked away but then turned around
Eugene:” if you really want to
see daddy dancing…put on some serious hiphop numbers” he turned around with a
smile and walked to the bedroom. I giggled alone and sat on the couch and
started with the muffins.
Within 15 minutes Eugene was
back
Me:” wow done already?”
Eugene:” I am a man love….5
minutes in the shower is all I need” I laughed
Me:’ you’re tryna defend
yourself I see” he carried me
Eugene:” let’s just go
already” he took me outside and all the way to…uhm what the hell was this? I
turned around and looked at him
Me:” Eugene?” people I
couldn’t even breathe
Eugene:’ yes” he put me on the
floor
Me:” owwww noooo damn good God
nooooooo” I covered my mouth with my hands and giggled
Eugene:” owwwww yea good God
yessss”
Me:” Eugene is this…owwww my
God I want to cry” I said already crying
Eugene:” you are already
crying baby” I walked to him and gave him a very tight hug…this was huge...i
quickly broke the hug and looked at the car. Mercedes Benz SLS Amg Red in
colour…it was staring back at me with my name personalised on the number plate.
I knew Eugene was rich and all but this???? i never thought he could do this
Eugene:” you were fond of my
Ferrari…well that was before you smashed it so I thought that maybe I should
get you your own little baby” I looked at him and then at the car and just
giggled
Me:” uhm wowwww…I don’t even
know what to say”
Eugene:” say you love me”
Me:” of course I love you” I
punched him playfully. Ok people this life was not all rosy and cute sometimes
but hey…I was enjoying being loved. I come from a rich family, yes and I never
needed Eugene’s money but helllloooooowwww even my dad was not driving this
kind of car…only multi-millionaires can afford this and still be able to
provide for their families
Eugene:” we don’t wanna miss
the appointment now do we?” he held out a key
Me:” but I am scared to
drive…I don’t wanna smash this baby Eugene” he smiled
Eugene:” worry not my love…I
am happy to drive you”
Me:” seriously now babe…thank
you so much…this is…wow” he opened the passenger door for me and like a queen I
got inside. The car was red with red and black leather seats…it had a beautiful
scent inside…the smell of a new car…not just a new car…an AMG. Eugene got in on
the driver’s seat…I looked at him and just giggled, I was over excited
Me:” I wish I could be the one
driving this” I was touching the steering wheel
Eugene:” don’t worry about it
babe…you’ll be ready soon and this baby is not going anywhere” Eugene started
the car and we drove it. hauwa shame that Ferrari had nothing on this…this was
a real machine wethu
Life as we know it
Insert 135
We got to the surgery and
parked the car at the parking lot. Jesus! Am I ever going to get used to this
car? The wing doors swung open and I looked up at the sky still wondering if
this was really me…I felt like I was dreaming.
Me:” this still feels like a
dream” I couldn’t help but giggle
Eugene:” well more is yet to
come Andi…I want to make you so happy you’d wish you’ve met me all those years
back” I smiled feeling utterly excited…this was love at its best and I was
enjoying it
Me:” shall we go in?”
Eugene:” of course” we got out
of the car and walked to the surgery. We got there just on time and we were
then told to proceed to the consultation room
Me:” hi” I said waving my hand
at the Doctor as soon as we walk in
Doc:” hello”
Eugene:” hi” he nodded at
Eugene with a smile.
Doc:” you are Mr Eugene
Sobukwe right?”
Eugene:” yep”
Doc:” I am Doctor Mkhize and I
am guessing that this is the fiancée you told us about…Miss Andani?”
Me:” that’s me”
Doc:” how can I help you
guys?” he was holding a file and writing something down…so Eugene gave the
Doctor or the receptionist all the info about us when he booked the appointment
huh?
Me:” I am pregnant…five weeks
pregnant and we are just here for a check-up”
Doc:”ow let’s see what we have
here…lay here on the bed and pull your dress up please” I laid on the bed and
as I was pulling my dress up Eugene eyed me and then the Doctor and I saw lines
forming on his forehead…what the hell was wrong with him? I wanted to laugh at
him shame…he was way too jealous it’s not even funny…we were at the Doctor and
this had to be done, he can’t start sulking because the Doctor is going to see
my belly and my panty’s, he was a Doctor for fuck’s sake. I took his hand to
mine
Me:” we just want to see the
baby ok?”
Eugene:” I didn’t say
anything” he sulked…ok I failed to hold my laugh back shame so I burst out
laughing…Eugene can act like a baby sometimes…the Doctor looked at me wondering
why I was laughing…the poor man didn’t even see what was going on under his
nose
Doc:” care to share the joke
Andani?”
Me:” ahg I am just remembering
something, you probably won’t even find it funny”
Doc:” oww” he wasn’t even
looking at me but was rather connecting the sonar machine thingy. when he was
done he came and smeared the gel on my tummy...when he was done he put the
sonar machine thingy on my tummy and started moving it in slow circles…he was
doing that while looking at the screen and Eugene and I did the same. Looking
at that screen reminded me of the fact that just few months ago I looked at the
same kind of screen and was told that I was having twins. I suddenly felt sad…what
if I lose this one too? What if something is already wrong?
Doc:”
ncoooo! There” he smiled
Eugene:” uhm is the baby ok?”
he couldn’t hide the enthusiasm on his voice…I guess the fact that I was almost
naked in this room with another male didn’t bother him anymore…all he cared
about at that moment was the baby and I loved that
Doc:” looks perfectly well…the
heart beat is very normal…you have a healthy baby in there…I am not seeing
anything I am not supposed to see”
Eugene:” yeyyy that’s my
baby…cupcake did you hear that?” I snapped out of my thoughts and looked at him
Eugene:” babe is something
wrong? The doctor just confirmed that the baby is fine” I wiped the tears
Me:” I am scared…last time I
went through the same thing and the babies were ok and next thing I know I am
lying in a hospital bed with my babies gone…I can’t go through that again” I
said the last part looking from Eugene to the Doc as if pleading with them to
make sure that it doesn’t happen again
Doc:” I am sorry about that
Andani but as long as you take good care of yourself and stressless then
everything is going to be fine ok? Do you guys have other kids?”
Eugene: “one”
Doc:” see? You are capable of
carrying a baby full term ma’am…all you got to do is take care of yourself… I
fully understand your fears I do…but you need to stop worrying for the sake of
this baby”
Eugene:” see? My love you
don’t have to stress, everything is going to be fine plus I will always be here
for both you and the baby ok?” I nodded
Me:” thank you” I looked from
Eugene to the Doctor
Doctor:” you will be fine,
stop worrying”
Eugene:” not to worry
Doctor...i will ensure that she is happy at all times”
Doc:” great…uhm is there
anything else?”
Eugene:” can we get a picture
of the baby”
Doc:” yeah of course…anything
else?”
Me:” uhm nothing…if you say
the baby is fine then we are good”
Doc:” ok cool…I know that the
cravings can be strong at times but try eat healthy food and avoid too much
sugar and try to exercise a bit”
Eugene:” so dancing count as
exercising?”
Doc:” definitely” Eugene
smiled
Eugene:” see? You gonna have
to do a lot of dancing and imma be watching” we giggled along with the Doctor
Doc:” I like the way you
support her Mr Sobukwe…this is exactly what a pregnant woman need…now if this
is all then take this file to the reception where you will get your
vitamins…you will be given instructions on how many times to take them per day”
Me:” thank you Doctor” he
wiped the gel on my tummy and I got out of the bed
Eugene:” thank you
Doctor...see you next time”
Doc:” keep well and take care
of her”
Eugene:” sure case”
After getting the vitamins we
walked to the car. As soon as I saw the view of my car I melted into a smile. I
couldn’t believe that I was actually owning this car, it felt like a dream…gosh
I could only imagine the look on Vhusani’s face when she sees the car. Eugene
opened the doors and they swung open, I smiled and got inside, Eugene got in at
the driver’s side
Me:” just how rich are you
Eugene?” I asked him as soon as we got inside the car, I was just curious to
know, I was not sure how much the car costs but it sure as hell didn’t come
cheap
Eugene:” the way you love to
call me by my own name neh?” he said shaking his head…I looked at him and I
couldn’t make out if it pleases him or if he despised it
Me:” how do you want me to
call you?”
Eugene:” anything is cool
babe” he started the car
Me:” so about your wealth…how
rich are you? You have three houses maybe you have more but I only know three
and these are not just houses…these are houses situated in expensive suburbs.
And then you have two cars, at least that’s all I know but I heard you the
other day talking about having more than two cars so maybe you have more…for
now you have one that I know about because I kinda smashed the Ferrari…and now
we are driving in this cute baby…not everyone can drive this Eugene…is your
cash even legal? And if it’s not how do you go about spending it like this? Are
you not afraid you’d get investigated? I mean I don’t wanna lose you” he looked
at me and back at the road because he was driving and then he smiled
Eugene:” so many questions
huh?”
Me:” ok let’s start with the
first one…your wealth” he chuckled
Eugene:” well I have the
illegal cash I agree, I obviously get it from drug lines and the related
businesses…it’s the cash I use to pay all my shady employees and all my shady
deals…it’s the cash I carry around and use for small things like grocery
shopping, clothes furnisher and petrol and all the other small expenses. And
then I have my legal cash which is obviously being kept in the bank…as you know
I have a business…a construction business but beside that I also have shares in
few companies so this is where I get the money to buy big things…big expenses
comes from my legal money so it’s not about to end soon so you can relax. Rod
wasn’t stupid…I inherited all this from him. I am sharing the cash with his
parents but they are old so they don’t demand much”
Me:” yohh owk let me not ask
anything else, I don’t want to ruin the moment” he laughed
Eugene:” and oww there is
Isabella, Rod’s daughter…she also gets a share from the illegal cash, although
she knows nothing about it, I give her adoptive parents a large sum of money on
a monthly basis, they used to refuse at first but I persuaded them to take it
saying that it’s what her dad would have wanted” I was curious to know about
this Bella kid
Me:” this Bella kid…do you see
her often?”
Eugene:” not often but I do
see her…she knows I am her dad’s friend and that’s all. I didn’t want to tell
her that her parents were like my parents because when she grows she was going
to start wondering why I had to take her away from me if I was like a brother
to her…as long as she is safe then I am c-“
Me:” owww uhm we are turning
left” I said pointing with my hand as if he doesn’t understand where our left
is
Eugene:” ow where are we
going?”
Me:” Vhusani, I told you last
night”
Eugene:” oww yah sorry I
forgot”
Me:” we should just drive by
the mall, I should buy something for us to eat during the day”
We got to Vhusani’s place and
parked the car at the driveway. I called her to come outside. She immediately
walked outside to the drive way
Vhusani:” O.M.G” She breathed
each later while holding her chest
Me:” oww yes” I got out of the
car with a smile. Honestly though, driving in this car makes you feel
different, it makes you feel important, like you are worth way more than you
actually do…I was feeling like a queen.
Vhusani:” owwww no…Andani what
the hell is this…owww my word girl!” she ran to me and hugged me and them
immediately broke the hug and walked to the car. She got in at the passenger
seat and looked at me. Eugene was standing outside smiling.
Vhusani:” Andani how the hell
did this happen?” she shouted looking inside the car…she was seriously happy
Me:” he happened” I pointed at
Eugene, she gasped covering her mouth. She got out of the car and looked at
Eugene
Vhusani:” Eugene you did
this?” she asked him with her eyes popped out. Eugene just smiled shyly
Vhusani:” Andani my F if you
do anything to hurt this guy neh? I will kill you myself…dammit this is some
serious wheels over here yohhh” she giggled
Me:’ I know right”
Eugene:” ladies I think this
is my queue…babe call me when I have to come pick you up and Vhusani…take care
of my woman please”
Vhusani:” I definitely will…thank
you for loving her Eugene…honestly after the hell she’s been through, she
deserves something real”
Eugene:’ she is one of a
kind…she deserves only the best” he blew me a kiss and got inside the car and
drove off. Vhusani looked at the car until it disappears
Vhusani:” I am serious Andani
if you ruin this I am no longer your friend…this guy truly and whole heartedly
love you…he bought you that? He even put your name on it”
Me:” he has the money Vhusi…I
am sure to him it’s not a big deal”
I didn’t want to boast about
how Eugene loved me in front of Vhusani, last time I checked her relationship
wasn’t going too well so I didn’t want to make her feel worse about her
situation or give her more pressure or make her feel that just because Lalamani
was not buying her certain things then he doesn’t love her. This is the mistake
that most women do…we tend to measure our love by what our friend’s husband or
boyfriend do for her…we want our partners to do the same but we forget that
people don’t have the same amount of cash or show love the same way so it’s
better to appreciate your person. I know that’s not how Vhusani was but she had
been under a lot of stress lately and I didn’t want to make it any worse
Vhusani:” I am not just
talking about the car…everything in general, you are happy with him so don’t
ruin it…he might not be as forgiving next time”
I know she was referring to
the time I cheated on him…well I was never going to do that again…with
everything that’s been going on and how attached he was with me now…I think he
was capable of killing me and the bustard I would try to mess around with so
that was out of the question. Thinking about all that actually reminded me of
Jake…I shook my head thinking that he was just another pervert wanting to be in
my pants. My heart ached for that though, Jake was my friend…at least that’s
what I thought, he was the person who was there for me during Ria time…he saw
me at my worst so the thought that he actually wanted to force himself on me
was heart-breaking.
Vhusani:” so you are saying
that you are letting her stay in the house? Why though?” we were now chilling
at Vhusani’s patio…we were sitting on the floor with snacks and drinks there. I
told her about Karabo staying in Ria’s house, she was shocked
Me:” look at it this way…it’s
not like I wanna use the house, I will never stay there and I am not going to
sell it…my son will decide that one day but what do I do with it in the mean
time? I can rent it out but how is that different from Letting Karabo stay
there? It’s not like I need the rental money plus that girl really need a place
to stay” Vhusani gave me a loud sigh and took a sip of her wine…I was obviously
drinking juice
Vhusani:” you are way too good
for my liking, I hope this never backfires…I really hope so”
Me:” my lawyers are setting up
a contract and if she tries to act funny then she is out”
Vhusani:” ok I see”
Me:” I want to tell you
something” I wanted to tell her about the baby but I was nervous about it…I
didn’t want to upset my friend I mean she’s been wanting a baby lately and her
boyfriend was not budging…so imagine me announcing my pregnancy to her
Vhusani:” what’s happening?”
Me:” I am pregnant” she melted
into a smile immediately and hugged me
Vhusani:” wow Andi that’s
great news…I really trust Eugene to be a good dad…congrats friend this is
really great news”
Me:” I am sorry” she looked at
me with a confused look
Vhusani:” for what? You don’t
even look happy what’s wrong? Eugene don’t want a baby?”
Me:” no...It’s you… I know how
much you wanted a baby, maybe more than me but look at how things are now” she
rolled her eyes
Vhusani:” may you stop? You
know that I am not one of those jealous friends and I am not going to start now
so can we celebrate the fact that we are having a second born in peace? And
what’s that bulls*** about me not having kids…are you forgetting that your kids
are mine? I literally took Omphu as my own when you were busy being heartbroken
so this little Eugene you have in there is my baby too…you are pregnant for
both of us” I couldn’t help but laugh…Vhusani was truly a real friend
Me:” you are one of a kind”
Vhusani:” after the hell that
Rialivhuwa put you through you deserve this…love you are a true definition of
“there is light at the end of the tunnel” you went through some serious heart-breaking
s*** but look at you now? Maybe things are not rosy between me and Lala but I
will give it my best and hope for the best. What I am going through is nothing
compared to what you went through Andi…I will survive” I couldn’t help but
smile…do we still have friends like her out there?
Me:” I love you so much and
sooner or later Lala is gonna have to wake up and realise what a good woman he
has or someone like Eugene will come and snatch you away”
Vhusani:” I wouldn’t mind
being snatched hey” he were in stitches of laughter
Vhusani:” so…how far are we?”
she said as soon as we calmed down
Me:” 5 weeks”
Vhusani:” ncoooo I am so happy
Andi…Eugene is perfect for you”
Me: “I am scared though. I
lost the twins an-“
Vhusani:” stop it…enjoy this
pregnancy…look at Omphu, did you lose him? No so what happened with the twins
was just an accident ok?”
Me:” and then Eugene scares me
too”
Vhusani:” how so?”
Me:” he loves me way too much…it’s
scary Vhusani. The things he do for me…yohh I am indebted to that guy for
good…if things changes then I wouldn’t be able to leave, he wouldn’t let me”
Vhusani looked at me like I was going insane
Vhusani:” are you serious
right now? Your problem is the fact that he loves you too much? God good take
me now because I am unable to can here…how has that ever become a problem? Some
of us are complaining about not being loved enough and wena you are complaining
about being loved too much? Yohhh Andani give him to me shame, I could do with too
much love” I looked at her and laughed
Vhusani:” serious I have told
you this before…he is not Rialivhuwa and he won’t change on you…please God talk
to this child yohhh I am defeated here”
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