The atmosphere had changed. Zwane stood up going outside,Dumi followed him.
"You are so hot headed all my life my son has never said no to whatever I say . What did you feed him? I know how you so called Christians are."
"Ma we are leaving today I will go and pack our things now" she laughed bitterly
"Wonders shall never end,go and do what you have to do MaNdaba"
Crying was the last thing I was ever going to do in front of her.She wanted me to be angry but I wasn't going to give her that satisfaction.
After an hour Dumi walked in angry,he gave me a warning look I am sure he was reprimanding me . Well too bad asking him anything was the last thing I was going to do.
"Zwane go and bath we are leaving soon"
"Ok you may go and take Siya from mom"
with that said he walked out. He wasn't himself. Everything was now in order
"Ma may you please give me Siya I want to bath him"
"I will do it,you may go and bath. Leave his clothes on top of the bed or bring them to me"
I gave her Siya's things and went to the bathroom
"I will join you and I'm not taking no as an answer" he looked at me licking his lower lip
"Gugu my parents are here we are not going to do anything"
"Well I am here to bath,I never said we will do anything"
When we were done with everything Senzo came to pick us up.
"Go well MaNdaba take care of my grandson" Zwane said it smiling he was down to earth
"Thank you Baba"
"You may go well and don't forget to send us money Dumi these days we don't see anything from you. You should come one of the good days so that you can vomit and clean your stomach not forgetting those evil spirits you eat unknowingly"
Who eats evil spirit this woman was clearly testing me. Dumi went and hugged his mother and took Siya .
He opened the door for me I got inside the car angry
"Makoti are you ok?"
"I am ok Senzo what do you want?"
"Don't bite my head off I'm not Dumi"
"Good so don't ask me anything that doesn't concern you" Dumi was outside speaking to his parents. He was taking long,which was now irritating me.
He opened the door and handed Siya to me. My son was very bubbly and loveable. He wasn't scared of people but he loved being carried.
The drive to Johannesburg was very long and boring everyone was quiet.
We got home around 10pm. I carried my son who was sleeping. We went to bed we were both exhausted.
Siya cried it was already morning Dumi never came to bed maybe he was angry with me.
They came out of the room around 12
"Good morning "
Senzo responded
"Morning MaNdaba"
"Gugu where is my son?"
"He is sleeping"
Senzo ate his breakfast very fast and left.
"Dumi what's wrong with you?"
"What do you mean makaSiya?"
"You are avoiding me"
"You shouldn't have spoken to my mother in that manner.I feel like I am not a man enough. Gugu you do realise that I am the only one who is working here.How was I going to raise money for lobolo?"
"I am so sorry Mangethe but your mother hates me"
"I spoke to her, if she disrespects you again she will lose me for good"
"I love you Zwane"
"You are everything that I think about. Nothing makes me happy than the fact that I was your first and I promise to keep you happy until the end of time" tears were slowly coming out of my eyes.
"How do you make me so weak effortlessly? You are the only thing that matters in my life. You and Siya give me a reason to look forward for tomorrow. Thank you for standing up for me in front of your mom" he kissed my forehead
"I would do anything to make you happy Gugu (Holding her hand close to his chest) it only beats for you. You make me sane" I giggled
"So do you my love, I don't regret getting pregnant with Siya although you tricked me" He laughed
"No I didn't my seeds are powerful,they cross all the barriers. Talking about that it reminds me that you need to use contraceptives"
"I am using them that is why I am allowing you to do whatever you want to do with my cookie"
"I hope they will work as a man who drinks imbiza I trust my sperms to get you pregnant anytime from now" he carried me to the bedroom
"Stop Dumi I don't want to get pregnant" he chuckled sinking in my neck.
"I love how you widen your eyes when I am about to make love to you"
"Stop it Dumi" he laughed
"It's been long now baby,I am taking our sex life to the next level. As your teacher I can assure you that you passed level 1"
"You are crazy (Laughing)I am not listening to anything that you are saying" he squeezed my breasts
"I want to suck them so bad but I can't since my boy took over. Is that milk nice?"
"How am I supposed know since I can't suck my own breasts" he took out my breast and started sucking it. He got off the bed rushing to the toilet. He found me laughing at him
"Is it nice baby? " he took a towel wiping his tongue
"I respect Siya he is the man, who drinks that uh? I respect my boy"
We spent the whole day in bed. He took out papers underneath the wardrobe
"This is my business plan. I want to go into transportation and property. We have to start with transportation first it is the easiest one. If I save enough money I will buy two big cars" I went through the paper the whole idea was appealing to me
"Explain this transportation thing for me"
"We will take people from the airport and deliver them to their hotels. The other car will travel to long distances like taking and delivering people from Johannesburg to East London or Durban"
"I love it Mangethe I will support whatever you do my love" he kissed my hand
"Pray to your God for me"
"I will definitely do that. I saw our church near the rank . I will starting going there from Sunday"
"Please don't sing "
"I will sing when the time is right"
"When that happens I will go with you to church phela I have to mark my territory. Stop laughing at me Gugu"
"I am not"
Dumi woke me up the next morning he wanted me to make breakfast for him. I went to the bathroom to get a quick shower.
"What do you want to eat baby?"
"Corn flakes honey"
"Comeon Dumi you woke me up for cornflakes?are you seriously kidding me?" He smiled
"I wanted to see you before leaving" he kissed me gently rubbing my ass
"I love you, don't worry I will make your breakfast"
I gave him his lunchbox and kissed him one last time.
After cleaning the house I bathed Siya and fed him. Aunty walked in around 11
"Mawe how are you? "
"I am good you sisi? Siya how are you my boy?"
"Go to Mawe my boy. I have been waiting for you since forever. I respect your nine o'clock" she laughed
"I knew you were going to say that. Nonetheless I am here. Is everything alright?"
"No Dumisani's mom disrespected me so bad. I can't believe it" I told her everything that happened in Durban
"I love the fact that Dumi stood by you. I hope you will never disrespect his mother again. You should never speak bad about his mother. Loving and respecting his mother will work for your own advantage. If you want make a man happy respect his mother,call his mother and laugh with her. If the mother gets to love you. They are high chances that she will never accept another woman that Dumi brings home excluding you"
"I didn't know that Mawe"
"What you did was wrong, why did you visit them when you know that they paid nothing for you?"
"I am sorry Mawe" she clicked her tongue
"You love making decisions without asking me or thinking them through"
"From today I will ask you Mawe"
"Ok MaNdaba"
"Did you see the money that I sent you? "
"Yes my angel that was a lot thank Dumi for me"
"I will"
The truth is Dumi knew nothing about the money I had sent.
"You should send money to his family too. They should get what I get Gugu,love his parents as you love me"
"I am not married to him"
"You got yourself married,so do what is right"
"Thank you for everything Mawe,you always guide me and give me knowledge "
"It's my duty to guide you. Don't thank me"
It was now a month before Siya turned one I called Makheswa
"How are you ma?"
"I am good who am I talking to? "
"You are talking to Gugu"
"Ow"
"Yes ma first I would like to apologise for my behaviour. I wasn't taught to disrespect I allowed my feelings to take over. Please forgive me ma" she sighed
"We all make mistakes MaNdaba"
"Ma Siya is turning one next month may you please come and celebrate with us. Your presence will be highly appreciated"
"Oh really that is good my daughter. I miss uNdaba,I will talk to Zwane"
The Ndaba came out in a sarcastic manner this woman was a toe of Satan.
"Thank you ma have a great day ahead"
"You too MaNdaba"
I sent her money it was a lot of it. That day Dumi came home happy
"You didn't tell me that you and mom are now friends" he grabbed my ass
"Why should I tell you everything my crazy man?"
"I love it when my two favourite women are getting along"
"Mhmm your son is breaking things go and check him out".
Dumisani's parents came two days before the party I took care of them. Makheswa was a wise woman. Behind that devil's mask there was a woman with wisdom.
"MaNdaba you are great cook" I smiled
"Thank you ma"
"I can't wait to see the woman who raised you"
"She will come today to help us with cooking"
Aunty came around 5 they were chatting with Makheswa as if they were best friends. Busi and her family came the following day,Zinzi was going to come late her husband had other commitments in the morning.
The day for the party came Dumi was very happy
Siya was wearing a suit,my son looked handsome.
The Mc stood up "Good day my people I can't believe that this small boy made us to come here. What do I expect? Tell black people about free food they come in multitudes" everyone laughed he continued
"Jokes aside we will pray before we proceed" Mawe stood up and prayed .
We played house music which was voted by many people Siya was jumping up and down. Everyone danced Zwane was laughing he was drinking Brandy.
The MC stood up "now that you have eaten and you are full let's give our boy presents"
People stood up handing the MC presents.
Dumi went to get a microphone to thank the people
"Thank you for joining us today. My son is officially one I would like to thank his mother who gave life to him. I love you MaNdaba . I greatly acknowledge the presence of our parents and also those who are our friends not forgetting my colleagues. Last but not least thank you MC and those who were not invited thank you for finishing our beers" people laughed
It was now my turn to talk
"I am a shy person please don't mind me(Laughing), I would like to thank you for gracing us with your presence to celebrate my son's birthday . I will sing one song"
The song I sang left people with their mouths hanging. Dumi was hugging my crying self.
Dumisani's parents left the following day I packed some groceries for them his mother couldn't stop talking about my voice .
I couldn't wait to see the birthday pictures.
It was now one week after the party Dumi didn't wake me up for the very first time I got grumpy. Siya was in the kitchen he had broken my favourite cup I screamed
"Siya" he jumped crying
"Sorry my boy,mom is sorry do not cry" my phone rang, I didn't recognise the number I answered the phone
"What. . No.." I crumbled on the floor crying
"No Dumi no"..
Hurt Hopelessness Pain yes it was painful tears descended from my eyeballs. My feet couldn't carry me anymore, I crumbled on the ground everything happened so fast my heartbeat increased Siya was crying wiping my tears. My hands couldn't envelope him. His cries were not deafening, he kept on wiping my tears he was in shock. He started rolling on the ground seeking for my attention but my mind was far away. Zoning out was something I was familiar with it only happened when I was shocked .
"MaNdaba! MaNdaba" he walked out calling his wife.
"Gugu look at Siya (shaking her) look at him he is traumatised" Vumani spoke with a commanding voice words failed me they couldn't come out
"Siya ... Dumi. .no" I was running out of words
"MakaZuzi put Siya down let's carry her to the bathroom I am sure she's having a panic attack"
"Ok Baba, Siya my boy go and sit there" Siya sat on the couch.
Vumani and his wife carried me to the bathroom. They poured cold water on me,MakaZuzi laid me on her lap
"Calm down Gugu breath in and breath out. You have to be strong,what is Siya going to do if you are doing this. Vumani go to the kitchen and take care of Siya I will be right back"
Vumani nodded and walked out he was the first born of Makheswa he looked like Zwane but he was the most humblest person ever who feared God.
MakaZuzi opened hot water on the bathtub helping me get out of the shower. The water was warm and soothing
"Gugu the devil comes in many ways to distract peace. You need to understand that all things work together for our good. God remains faithful in your tests and problems. You need to have faith that is small as the mustard seed" she rubbed my back
"He said he is dead,how will I move on Thembi?" She lightly chuckled
"He is not dead whoever told you that gave you the wrong information. He's in the hospital I am not sure if going with you today is going to be a good idea" Thembi spoke lightly
"I need to see him MakaZuzi" she rubbed my shoulders
"We will go tomorrow,let me go and make you coffee" I looked at her smiling
"Thank you MakaZuzi" she patted my shoulders
"We are a family do not thank me Gugu. Get out of the water before you get sick" I smiled
"Yes ma'am" she smiled walking out
We spent the whole day praying for Dumi. I was praying for his revival and for his healing. MakaZuzi cooked lunch,she was a prayer warrior I was under her wing. She loved me, I often sang when I was in their church. They left my house around 6.
It was now seven O'clock the time that Dumi often comes home.
I looked outside the window as usual but tonight was a different night ,he wasn't coming home,no he wasn't I broke down. Siya was sleeping sucking his thumb.
"Dear God please protect Dumi. Save him for me I love him. Siya and I still need him. You are the Lord that heals,that saves and restores life. All things are done through you Amen" I kept on tossing and tossing I only slept after midnight.
I was woken up by my phone ringing it was Makheswa
"MaNdaba I know you are not alright my daughter. Vumani will come and fetch you now. I am sorry I couldn't call you yesterday I was in shock" this woman was talkative
"Ok ma let me get ready"
"Pray to your God for my son to get healed, I will speak to his ancestors so that they can intervene too and heal my son"
"I hear you ma I will pray for him".
I sent Mawe a message she immediately called
"Be strong and courageous God has our back. When you get to the hospital please update me"
"I will do that Mawe" we spoke for few minutes.
Siya hated to be woken up, getting him ready was a struggle. I bathed fast, and made breakfast for my son I couldn't eat. The truth is when one faces challenges praying and eating becomes hard. My stomach was twisting and cringing,it often happened when I was nervous.
Vumani came and took Siya's bag which had his food and pampers.
We got inside his huge car
"MakaSiya did you eat anything in the morning?"
"Yes BabakaZuzi"
"I don't trust you" we passed by Mcdonald he bought me a hot chocolate and a burger. I finished the food within a blink of an eye he looked at me through the mirror and smiled. I had not realised that I was hungry.
We finally reached the Sunninghill hospital, luckily Dumi and I had medical aid. I was panicking Vumani patted my back
"Do not be scared he needs you more than ever now"
Tears were slowly building up
"What happened Bhuti? I forgot to ask you"
"He was in a car accident" he wanted to continue but he stopped himself.
When we reached his room his parents came to me
"MaNdaba how are you?" Zwane asked taking Siya from me
"I don't know Baba but I know I will be strong for Siya"
"Do that my daughter" he left me with Makheswa
"Oh Gugu my son is so helpless" she cried hugging me. His brothers were standing outside his room Muzi looked at me with eyes full of sympathy .
I walked inside his room my man was there looking lifeless he was connected to the machines . I sat next to him holding his hand
"Zwane Mangethe please wake up for me, open your eyes please baby. Siya is waiting for you. Come back home baba" my head was on top of him. He was my home, the man I loved.
Makheswa patted my back she was no longer that evil woman but the broken woman.
Dumi was in Coma the reports came back saying his brain was still responding but they didn't know how long he was going to stay in that situation and they didn't know if he was ever going to wake up .They were avoiding to give us false hope.
I called Mawe and informed her about the tragedy that fell over my family.
I was unemployed and I had nothing to back me up. If only I had listened to Mawe but my stubbornness always won.
Vumani drove us home, he shook me
"MaNdaba we are already here are you sure you are ok? Do you want to sleep in our house?"
"No bhuti Mawe is coming"
I carried Siya to the house who was already sleeping.
Mawe came around six
"Hey MaNdaba how are you?"
"I am not ok Mawe" I cried while she was comforting me
"Now you have to be strong,what are you going to do now?"
"I don't know Mawe I am confused"
"I'm sorry my angel but I told you to find a job you came with excuses. What are you going to do now my Kept wife" I rubbed my teary eyes
"Mawe why are we talking about the past? You are mocking me in my misery. Anyway don't worry about me I will make a plan"
" Do not play the victim card sisi. Go and find a job sisi do what you have to do".
To be continued..
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