As I was chilling at home and I was going to spend maybe something to a week alone I don’t wanna lie that I wasn’t ready to be left alone in the big house with many things to maintain like my garden and the livestock. Anyway I as bad as it was looking because I managed to pull the whole week and that’s when I realised that I was indeed a grown young man even my grandfather when he returns he congratulated me with the good work of an important task of managing the whole house and the yard alone for a week. Definitely it was a good start for me I guess I needed the big chance to prove myself that I am capable of doing something unexpected from me at that age. As my grandfather left me to guide the house I remember I had challenges as a young man some of them I couldn’t handle myself like when it was antibiotics to fight off the diseases so I would ask my uncle to help me out and he was handling the situation better and easier than me.
Besides somethings don’t need a one hand to pull up as they say “nobody is an island” so my uncle was there all the way. It was peace of some stage anyway I like spending my time alone with no interruptions and it works for me all the time. Everything was busy as usual as I was busy school at the same time managing my work. And Siphokuhle was always coming to keep me company as always sometimes I would ask her sometimes she would come herself I don’t know tell lies or what but she was so good to me. I don’t remember us fighting or arguing about anything she respected me as I respected her she was family to me because she was the only friend that made sure that I smile everyday at school or anywhere as long as she is there with me I know it’s obvious that I will smile immediately when I see her face and she will do the same time our friendship was something else so strong.
Days went by and it was Thursday afternoon coming from as usual I met Luxolo on my way to home and I was so tired so I was walking slowly like a tortoise I remember Siphokuhle behind because she was waiting for her roomie Sisanda to finish up locking our classroom so I never wanted to wait because I was in hurry home because that day Thursday afternoon my uncle was going come by at my grandfather’s house to help me out with treating the livestock with something with remove the ticks so that they don’t have diseases and other things that needed our attention. Anyway I like being around my uncle because he was the only person who understood me so well by that I mean emotional and physical anyway my uncle was my favourite person ever in whole family and sometimes he would tell me all the good things that will make be successful in life I like the motivation and inspiration from him.
Of course my uncle didn’t have much but I knew one thing for sure he was always pushing until he pulled it through. I would say my uncle was my guardian angel for the week I was alone at home because every morning before I go to school he was there to check me and later when I came from school. Most of time he was around with him teaching me how to be my own man anyway I learnt and it was all worth it. Anyway I was going to spend a day with Zusiphe the next following day and I wasn’t sure that I was ready for that because I think of that I remember I was just going nervous and excited at the same time I guess it sit well on me. Besides I was craving to be with her and spend at least a day with her anyway sometimes love is not about sex or what so I wasn’t planning to have sex with her not unless she insisted to have some. Luckily we were done doing whatever we were doing.
So I told myself that I’m taking a break and he said “no problem we done already” what I did I went to the water tank to wash my hands. Since now we in the generation of Coronavirus so we need to be hygiene clean. However, I went to the house to chill a bit and a day went so well. And my uncle was on his way to his house I guess we were done for the day but there was more left with me to do and I was up for the challenge anyway I didn’t believe that I can handle such big decision. By the way I did was meant to be done for the day like my home works and other things at home that needed me. An hour later I went to lock the gate so whatever I see in the yard must deal with it I was worried about the thieves only anyway the rest I was going solve it so fast. I remember the Thursday night was so windy and scary I was so paranoid I was like I’m losing my mind every shadow inside the house I just thinking about paranormal activities.
The dog was barking there something outside everything was so scary even going to the kitchen to drink water anyway I pulled up the night and I slept so well there was nothing to be scared of from the start. The next day after school went straight home and it was the D-day the big moment I guess as for I was going spend quality times you know they say when you spend time with your partner I don’t know if I was feeling happy or what but the feeling was mutual. At the same time, I was craving and waiting for her call telling me she is coming over luckily she was going to spend a weekend with her big sister Zoey in my hometown in Idutywa. I don’t know about that but that wasn’t important at all I guess what was on my mind seemed to be very important to me so as I was looking at my phone like a hawk I swear you would say I was up for it. I don’t know where did I get the enthusiastic vibe along if you know what I’m saying. The time and timing wasn’t on my side but I was there at home waiting patiently trying to convince myself that she is coming. Luckily she phoned me telling me that she is coming I think it was around 14:15 in the afternoon and I knew the neighbours will be talking if they saw us together getting in the house so what I did soon as she dropped the I called Siphokuhle and Luxolo as planned and Sisanda came along too by that all my tracks were covered.
Anyway I told Zusiphe to take the first stop which is Sofute right next to my village so I walked to fetched her and I met Luxolo, Siphokuhle and Sisanda at the stop there waiting for me so I asked them to walk us home Zusiphe and I of course in that case nobody will suspect what is going on and besides as a priest grandson I was forbidden to come with girls at the house I was more like taboo. If you are raised by Christians, I dare you would not know what talking anyway we walked together and Zusiphe was shocked about what was going on but I told myself she will understand and I don’t just respect my grandfather only I had no choice to respect the whole village just because my grandfather is a priest and he taught me how to respect people luckily he never gave me conditions to respect and terms to practice what I preach or what was preach to do. When we arrived at my home we chilled and chat on the other side Zusiphe was enjoying herself I wanted time alone with her but the timing wasn’t on my side so when I was going to ask Luxolo something I don’t remember well but it was something about taking the home I think I kinda needed my privacy but that was pointless because one of the neighbours who was close to my grandfather and the lady was a police she came to threaten us that she will tell my grandfather that I was with girls at his house. I don’t wanna lie I freaked out a bit and immediately I just became swallow my happiness a bit until I was never interested in continuing with the chill out with the guys and my girlfriend Zusiphe. Anyway I pursuit her and we ended up agreeing to each other she won’t tell my grandfather. I remember was freaking out also we both know consequences because we were once caught by my grandfather one-day chilling with girls before I met Zusiphe and didn’t end well the last time.
After Siphokuhle got a call from their landlord she went with her roommate immediately and I was left with Luxolo, myself and my girlfriend Zusiphe. I looked at Zusiphe and she looked at me back smiling when I was looking Luxolo he winked then he looked at the door immediately I knew that he was signing for him to leave so I knew within no time I was going to be alone with Zusiphe. I remember I texted a Luxolo while he was inside the house leave us for a moment and come back later luckily he agreed. So before he left us he pretended as if his mother was calling him home I knew I will have left with Zusiphe but was that my grandfather always tells some of the neighbours to watch over too just in case something so urgent happened maybe like when I’m in danger of something like just in case the house burn or thieves when they come to steal the sheeps at night. Anyway you never know what could happen when you’re not looking so I was trying to handle the situation in different ways but at the end of the day if something happened like the neighbours tell him what was happening I know my uncle will be there as my lawyer and together we always winning such cases.
So Luxolo and I was left alone with Zusiphe finally anyway I needed a quiet moment with her I mean my girlfriend of course. I remember she was shy at the first but as soon as she was comfortable I’m telling you she was calling the shots herself since I like naughty girls she was the kind of very naughty I ended up keep saying to myself “wow this is it”. And she was still calling the shots and I realized that the chemistry between us was super macondovious every time I was with her my blood was getting so hot I didn’t know the meaning but she was fire I was burning. However, we chilled and nothing happened I guess the reason she told me that she wasn’t ready for interaction as much as I wished as that moment to bite her forbidden fruit sometimes I don’t know something so nice called “a forbidden fruit” anyway time will tell I guess so we watched movies for the first time together and I don’t wanna lie it was so nice and comfortable as well as the moment.
While we were watching movies and laughing Zusiphe’s big sister called her and I believe the mater was urgent because after the call she asked to take to taxis that are going to Idutywa to attend the matter anyway I didn’t worry too much I knew for a fact that she was going to come back again so I take on my tekkies and I accompanied her the bus stop I wasn’t really ready for her to leave I guess I was getting so used to her slowly perhaps I was a good thing but still it was too soon. Her sister sounded so serious on the phone and immediately she took the matter in consideration so I heard no final say on the matter and all I had to do was to accompany Zusiphe and kiss her goodbye until the time she come over. I wished you would have seen her look at the moment and her face was so long I guess she didn’t want to leave but I watching her going as she was going with the taxi to Idutywa. I remember I was waving and smiling anyway I was smiling because I had a great moment with her and I noticed that I am in love with her.
I went home as I was walking home I remember guys that were in the local tarven a place called Engubo who saluting left tight and centre as if I was dating with Zusiphe for her but anyway you know as guys we have a special way of congratulating each other and sometimes I would say we’re kinda exaggerating but that’s how we roll I guess. However anyway I was going home so I waved and continue with my walk patiently and I was smiling slowly I guess my heart was slowly melting for her and she finally managed to bring the soft side of me but she wasn’t dating me to take advantage and I wasn’t too so I think that was the only thing that made us loving each other so much by the way to be honest nobody was pushing a personal agenda and the only thing that mattered we were in love with each other. I think that is an important role in the relationship to focus on each other than an individual matter besides relationships are meant to be a duet thing you know when two musicians sing better together than one musician.
I’m saying this for the fact that I know we are strong together and if one is not strong enough that may affect the other one. Anyway I arrived home and luckily none of the neighbours asked me about anything I enter the house just before I sat on the coach and continue watching movies I remember I told myself when I was coming the bus stop that when I get home I will just continue with the movies. I knocked on the door on the door I thought maybe it’s that police lady from the next door so I didn’t answer the door and the knock kept going for a moment it was quiet then the knock started from the start again and I heard Luxolo
“Bro it’s me but I will come later if you busy” said Luxolo.
“Come in the door is open” I said.
“What’s up? What took you so long?” Luxolo asked.
“I thought the lady next door you know she can be a pain in the arse sometimes” I said.
“Don’t mention it. Do you remember when she caught us the other day?” Luxolo asked.
“I can’t forget the day it was hell I guess and I was surprised why today she didn’t talk much earlier” I said.
“Anyway I guess she is starting to realise that you are growing up and either way she was going to be down with you” said Luxolo.
“Perhaps I guess” I said
“Trust me I know bro” said Luxolo.
“I get you bro” I said.
“So where is the lady of the day?” Luxolo asked.
“You mean Zusiphe?” I said.
“Yeah bro I mean her” said Luxolo.
“Her sister phoned her about something and it sounded so urgent so she left” I said.
Luxolo stood a sit and we watched movies together also the day just well as planned thou how it was planned exactly. Anyway I was satisfied with the results thou I spend time with her for a short moment but it was really with it and at least I was happy with her even if it was for few hours. Few moments later after an hour Luxolo arrived at my home Zusiphe phoned me telling me that she is with her sister at her sister’s place where her sister was renting the funny part she told me that she loves me and I knew that I was supposed to tell her I love her too or else she won’t be dropping the phone until I say so and on the other side Luxolo was watching movies as if he was alone in the house so quiet. I remember I whispered telling her that I love her too and she told me she doesn’t hear me so I must raise the voice and I did after that she dropped her telling me that she will call me later she was busy at the moment as I’m guy who understands people and I’m also patient with people I believed her.
“She must be so in love with you” said Luxolo.
“Of course” I said.
“So do you really think she is the one?” Luxolo asked.
“Absolutely” I said.
“Anyway I can see that” said Luxolo.
“Of course bro” I said.
“All I can say is that bro take care od that girl she really loves you” said Luxolo.
“I know bro” I said.
“Anyway enough about you guys let’s go on with movies” said Luxolo
“That’s the only option we have bro” I said.
“And besides indeed that’s true” said Luxolo.
I think the time was about past 6 in the afternoon luckily it was summer time and outside it was starting to be dark slowly so as Luxolo was about to leave and I had to make sure all the livestock is at the kraal. Just as I was thinking that my uncle arrived in the yard exact time when I was done locking the kraal so that the livestock won’t roam about the yard at the night and it might be easy for the thieves to take advantage and I was so very careful with the livestock as always. My uncle towards me to check if everything is in order and luckily there was no problem at all.
“My nephew” said my uncle.
“Good day uncle” I said.
“I can see that you are managing son” said my uncle.
“I had no choice uncle and besides I’m the only man in the house” I said.
“You have grown up my son I can see” said my uncle.
“I know uncle I’m just happy that I’m useful” I said.
“Of course son anyway we are very useful” said my uncle.
“I’m just happy you are able to see that too” I said.
“Father will be happy when he comes back I know that there is always complain about you when he is out of the town but he won’t mind it at all” said my uncle.
“If you say so then” I said.
“Trust me I know these things I’m old enough to know and you too must know that” said my uncle.
“Okay I will keep that in mind” I said.
“You better do that” said my uncle.
“Anyway I’m doing exceptionally well” I said.
“And keep up the good work. Look I’m going to my house I will see you in the morning” said my uncle.
” Okay uncle see you tomorrow morning then” I said
“Okay then my nephew” said my uncle and he left to his house.


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