I thought she called to tell me when are going to meet again but as long as I heard her and besides she kept the promise of calling me at night. So I carried on with whatever I was busy with then I hanged my uniform anyway I switched off the lights then to my bedroom and I remember I asked myself did she not telling me when will I meet her again. Perhaps she wanted me to decide about so I went back to sleep again.
Of course I never forget of praying to the most-high for keeping me well and safe the whole Sunday day besides I was so grateful mostly about Zusiphe. I had a best night of my life and was so peaceful and calm as the waters. Next morning, I was getting for school as usual and after the long week I can’t forget the great away game from Ngcobo I remember I went to school so early because I guess I was missing my friend Siphokuhle and her forward roommate Sisanda.my two favourite friends from school but I was missing the funny moments of Siphokuhle and I. Sometimes I laughed and ask myself did I really got over that.
However, we catch up the good news from the weekend and Siphokuhle was curious about my girlfriend Zusiphe I told her that I rather not talking about her or us. Luckily my friend was understanding so she asked about me and all I said to her was that my weekend was super cool I didn’t go in details on purpose because I was avoiding many questions from her but fortunately she didn’t ask much. I remember many students in my class were not at school and the principal was fed up he promised to punish those that were not at school and it was going to hell from at school the following day. I felt sorry for Luxolo because he wasn’t at school on that day anyway he knew that he was playing with fire and people who play with fire get burnt. Anyway my Monday at the school was so beautiful and I ended sharing a sit with Siphokuhle and Sisanda the whole day I remember they were talking about guys the whole day honestly they wanted to drag in their conversation but I wasn’t really into it. What I enjoyed listening to them while talking besides school wasn’t busy that day and he had the first three class for free.
As I was laughing at their conversation Siphokuhle told me that she had a surprise for me and I was waiting for the surprise like a hungry lion waiting for its prey. Besides the surprise Siphokuhle was telling about it I was chilling with thinking my own problems and I remember I was thinking that if there is a future between me and Zusiphe since I seemed to be so in love with her. Anyway I had hope that she was going to be with me for long as we want because I used to feel the chemistry between us when I am with her that is super macondovious, well I never know what the word means but I was sure it meant well. So we went to break and finally Siphokuhle shown me the surprise she was talking about and it was the lunch she bought for me from her pocket.
“What is this for?” I said.
“I felt like doing something special for my best friend” said Siphokuhle.
“Oh wow. Thank you so much my friend” I said.
“You are welcome” said Siphokuhle.
“Thank you” I said.
“So things between you and Zusiphe?” Siphokuhle asked.
“What do you mean?” I asked.
“I mean are you guys alright” said Siphokuhle.
“Oh okay we are alright” I said.
“When did you last saw her?” Siphokuhle asked.
“Last weekend” I said.
“So when do I meet her as my chomi?”
“I don’t know anyway why are we talking about this” I said
“Curiosity killed a cat my friend” said Siphokuhle.
“Just don’t be that cat my friend” I said.
“Very funny” said Siphokuhle.
We laughed at he jokes and besides I enjoyed the lunch at school with her. However, I guess maybe I enjoyed the break just because she bought me something then I guess I don’t know. So we went to after the break and English was always one of my favourite languages in high school. I remember when we came back to classes Siphokuhle asked me to continue sit with them all day long anyway Luxolo wasn’t at school and I was going to be lonely on my sit alone. I don’t wanna lie I agreed right away I guess because I had no choice but to agree. I know many people would say I was cornered anyway as we were attending English class I remember we were doing poetry and drama one of my favourite lessons in high school. On the other hand, I always was thinking about her all times and besides I had no reason not to think about her. Zusiphe taken my heart I was losing it slowly and slowly.

Siphokuhle was good to me as a friend and a sister. Sometimes I used to catch myself feel and know how grateful I am to have her my best friend. Somehow Siphokuhle made my day a wonderful one. I remember correctly after school there was a show in the opening space next to our school and I never thought of going home because it was fire and there were local artists from Idutywa town and few praise poets I think their job was to praise the Xhosa chief from Willovale. The mood was super awesome and good because it was heart-warming and I remember Dr Zweli Mkhize was there to attend the event and he promised students were got A's a full scholarship of free education in any university in South Africa.
I knew somehow that my grandfather was panicking at home asking himself why am I not back yet from school. What he didn’t know I was at the event and besides our principal didn’t let us go home yet because he wanted us to hear on what Dr Mkhize was going to tell us and advice us to do as young promising people of the future. I remember he said “Education is like an investment in the bank because it takes a lifetime”. For me at that point I wasn’t sure about what he was talking about but what I was sure is that you reap what you sow. I remember there were groups who were singing and dancing like siyokhana traditional dancing group.
The event was about career opportunities and choices I remember there were motivational speakers who were there to motivate us and they were there to tell the rights and wrongs of life I guess their aim was to take us away from the bad choices of life. One of the motivators told us how life can be so deceiving and tempting at the same time I was amaze by that but as the time went by I finally understood what he was trying to say. You know as the young of today all we care about is drug, alcohol, money and girls which is exactly the devil’s work but anyway nobody can blame us because some of us inherited that from the society and from people who are around us people who suppose to protect us.
However, I don’t wanna lie everything was perfect and calm I remember Siphokuhle was really enjoying herself singing and dancing like she was having the best time of her life. Everybody was focused and determined to all the speeches done on the event. Starting from Dr Mkhize and other speakers were appointed at the event anyway others were thirsty for knowledge and words of wisdom while other students were not keeping none of that in their minds and besides you can’t even force a horse to drink at the river if not the horse will walk on the water until they are dirty enough not to be drank. By the way the purpose was to give the good path of the future.
After the event 3 hours later I went to home and I was walking with Siphokuhle as usual I didn’t enter yard where she was renting because it was already late and at the same time I had missed call from my grandfather so I have time for anything all I want was to go home. Luckily when I arrived at home there was nobody and I saw a note on the coffee table at the lounge and I red it. On the note my grandfather was telling me that they went to the wedding where he was going to held the ceremony and I knew that I was going to be home alone for the next 6 days starting from the next day which was Tuesday. I thought of calling Zusiphe ask her maybe ask her that she come on Friday but it was going be an issue because there were eyes and ears of him as he was not at home. Whatever I did he was going to hear from the neighbours so what I did I planned it so very well that when she come over there was be other students like from my class so the neighbours would think that I was studying while I was having the time of my life. I told Luxolo about the plan and immediately he asked to cover me so I asked my friend Siphokuhle to come also.
Anyway all that was about if she agreed to come over and I doubt she was going to refuse because as much I wanted to be with her. She wanted to be with me as well so as I was coming from school and hungry I made something to eat and I remember I went to garden to pick up a bowl of fruits then I enjoyed myself. While I closed the door as I was chilling in lounge watching my favourite cartoons Tom & Jerry. I was laughing all afternoon nonstop like a madman anyway I was happy I guess because I was watching my favourite cartoons. Anyway while I was there at home laughing I had a call from Zusiphe and I knew immediately that I got to ask her but I wasn’t sure how to start but I was sure that was the right time and moment to do it.
However, I was concerned about her answer and I was doubting myself too much but to swallow my pride I asked her she finally agreed but then there were conditions that she was come and go later. As much as she wanted the whole day until Saturday morning but we had no choice but to play by the rules as long as we’ll be able to break them I didn’t care more but less. She called me because she missed me and I was so much happy when she called. I remember we talked about 30 minutes on the phone and when she was dropping the phone she said she love me and I replied by saying I love you too. So I continue with the cartoons anyway my day was going the way I wanted and more importantly I was myself and enjoying myself but I heard a knock coming from the door.
“Come in” I said.
“Hey friend” said Siphokuhle.
“I know that you are coming Friday but you luckily nobody is in the house” I said.
“Was it going to be a problem?” Siphokuhle asked.
“Of course” I said.
“I am sorry” said Siphokuhle.
“It's fine anyway why you call and tell me that you are coming?” I asked.
“I wanted to surprise my friend” said Siphokuhle.
“Oh really?” I asked.
“Yeah chomi but you seem as they guy who like surprises” said Siphokuhle.
“I do a lot” I said.
“So what are you doing here?”
“I’m just watching cartoons. Come on sit with me chomi” I said.
However, Siphokuhle sat and we watched cartoons what I noticed is that she likes cartoons also and so as always we talked about life, love and humanity. Anyway Siphokuhle is the reason why I always have long lasting relationships because sometimes she is my love adviser besides she advice me about everything and I always go the good way with her advices. In other words, she was my guardian angel because she always made sure that I’m well and if something is bothering me she will be the first person to notice that I’m not myself. Anyway she was the I never had a sister I never had so I was keeping it real to us always. Anyway Siphokuhle as she arrived at my home I didn’t wanted to be rude or what so I made her feel comfortable at my home and I treated well as my guest. Unfortunately, she wasn’t there to stay after 2 hours accompany her home and I went back home to enjoy being home alone.

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