Episode 4

Sydwell Mthombeni



It was around 18:00 when Thandi's parents started to get worried because their daughter has been away for the whole day. They knew that she use to spend time with Joe. Her mom drove off to Joe's house to fetch her if she be there, of which it was, she was there with Joe's mother seated quietly.

There was a knock on the door. Thandi went and open, it was her mom, she came in and join them. She could tell that something was wrong.



Thandi


With a tender voice looking down as if she was shamed

"Mom, mom, I... "

She started sobbing

Her mom and Joe's mom both gave her hugs and comforted her

Thandi's mom (Jane)

" It is OK dear, it is all right all will be well... "

Thandi

She interrupted her mom

"... But mom when, why me... What have I to deserve this? Joe can't do this to me..."

Joe's mom

" do not worry my daughter, I will speak with Joe when he returns home... It is just he is... "

Thandi

She stood up and hold her mom's hand. Her mom was wiping tears off her face.

" mom lets go home it is getting late, Mama Joe, I believe in you, I love Joe and you know that very well. Please talk with him, I will come again to hear from you in the Morrow. "



They hugged each other and bid goodbye. When Thandi opens a door, Joe was standing there. Tears flowing from his cheeks when he sees Thandi's mom. He respected her and he never wanted to see her saddened more especially because she was a well-known councilor and always a happy soul.

Joe entered in and sat without saying a word. Thandi and her mom wanted to leave but as soon as they close the door. Joe called then to come back in.



To be continued...



What is Joe going to say to them? Where was Mary at that time? We will here from the next episode.
© H. Sydwell Mthombeni