NARRATED
TWO DAYS LATER
***Well Masai got discharged and she’s now back at the apartment….As for Hills ever since they left her house she hasn’t been herself and Doris suggested that she leaves with her to keep a close eye on her until she’s sure she’s back to her usual self again….They are all worried about her and the fact that she has closed everyone out isn’t helping….Anyway Masai and Moera walked inside Doris’s bedroom and they find her repacking her clothes nicely inside her traveling bag...she’s neat like that***
Doris: keng ( what)
Moera: ummm ma...there’s something we….i mean Masai wants to talk to you about
***Doris frowned while Masai swallowed hard***
Doris: I hope you’re not pregnant again Masai
Masai: bathong mama no im not
Doris: good now keng ( what is it)
***Masai sighed and looked down biting her lower lip***
Moera: she found her baby daddy
***she said quickly and Masai gave her the “wtf” look and Moera just shrugged***
Doris: found him where
***Masai breathed out loud….it was now or never***
Masai: we bumped into him at the grocery store and Khai cried for him
***Doris put her scarf down with a confused frown on her face***
Doris: explain further cause im confused
Moera: ke Ngaka mama ( he’s a Traditional Healer mama) and I dont know how but Khai recognized him….he cried for him
Doris: Modimo wa kgotso ...Ngaka Masai ( Lord or mercy….a Traditional Healer Masai)
Masai: I didnt know he was one mama
***she said looking scared***
Moera: he doesn’t look like one mama
Doris: you know what I dont care if he’s a sangoma, moloi or mmamogashwa ( a traditional healer, witch or even a water spirit)….tell him that he needs to be here within an hour or I’ll go find him myself and rip his balls off with my own two hands for what he did to my daughter
***the girls swallowed hard***
Moera: thats not all mama
Doris: what is it now
Masai: he’s Stevens elder brother….well half brother
Doris: yho Amen!!!...go and call him….now!
***Masai sighed and walked out then Moera bit her lower lip***
Moera: dont be too harsh on him mama….remember he didn’t abandon or reject the pregnancy
Doris: what did I say about getting involved in things that doesn’t concern you
Moera: she’s my twin mama
Doris: do you two share kuku ( a pussy) and a womb
Moera: bathong mama
Doris: did this boy f#ck you too and get you pregnant
***Moera raised her hands in defeat***
Moera: yho mama I was just saying
Doris: what I want to hear from you is you telling me when you’re leaving that useless job of yours then I’ll listen
Moera: in two months time mama….renovations at my company will be done by then
Doris: now you’re talking…..and di clients
Moera: I got it under control don’t worry
Doris: good now go and check on Shalate….i dont want her being left alone for a long time….she’s on a suicide stage and im not taking any chances
Moera: bathong mama
Doris: I was once there so I know what im talking about girly
***Moera walked out shaking her head***
Moera: did you call him
***Masai shook her head no***
Masai: im scared...you know mama Mo….yho she’s gonna grill the poor guy
Moera: you have no choice...let me go check on Hills
***she walked way leaving Masai busy contemplating on whether to call Alphalette or not***
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AT ALPHALETTE’S HOUSE
Alpha: how’s your stomach
Mpande: much better but its still feels funny
***he said rubbing it***
Mpande: nginenkinga nomsuzo nje (im having trouble with intense farting )
***Alpha laughed***
Mpande: angisuzi angisuzi ngiyenza umrivithi bafo ( I cant stop farting bro)
***more laughter from Alphalettte***
Alpha: wooh ok
***Mpande whistled dramatically shaking his head***
Mpande: if I fart now you’ll faint bafo im telling you
Alpha: the farting will stop don’t worry
Mpande: eh I hope so cause yeer the smell is horrible
***Alphalette just shook his head***
Alpha: I want to do a welcoming ceremony for Junior and to also introduce him to my ancestors
Mpande: that’s good...that’s good
***he said nodding with a serious look n his face***
Alpha: yeah its time but before that I have to pay for damages and make things right with Masai and her family
Mapande: yeah and try and ask if he can use your surname
***Alpha sighed brushing his head***
Alpha: yeah...ive been thinking about that a lot lately….i just hope they’ll agree
Mpande: if they love the boy they will...you’re not just like any ordinary man Alpha…. And your ancestors are savage and stubborn
***Alpha sighed***
Alpha: I just wish Gazankulu was here with us….eish I dont know what to do anymore mfowethu….i’ve tried everything and the results are the same….he’ll come back
***he shook his head***
Mpande: eish yah neh...but kuzolunga have faith ( all will be well have faith)
***Tshepo walked to them….he’s the boy Alphalette took in and took care of***
Tshepo: Uncle
***he said as they did their weird handshake***
Mpande: aow boyza….how was nyuvesi (university)
***Tshepo laughed***
Tshepo: it was ok...baba unjani ( how are you baba)
Alpha: boyza
***he sat down***
Alpha: you look sad….whats wrong
***Tshepo sighed***
Tshepo: nyaopes have taken over ma’s yard baba
***Alpha sighed***
Mpande: ai those addicted leeches nxa...dont worry we will take care of it ok
***he nodded***
Alpha: talk...i can see you want to say something
***he brushed his head looking down***
Mpande: umithisile mfana ( did you impregnate someone boy)
Tshepo: huh….ummm no ofcourse not uncle
Mpande: then what is it
***Tshepo sighed***
Tshepo: I was thinking
Mpande: hai ucabanga ka khulu these days neh ( you think a lot these days neh)
Tshepo: uncle…
Mpande: sorry ngiyadlala...khuluma ke ( sorry im kidding...talk then)
***Tshepo sighed***
Tshepo: ive been saving up some money from my allowance to erect a tombstone for ma
Alpha: ok….thats good my boy...thats good
Tshepo: umm I saw a cheaper one for like R5000
Alpha: ok I know a place where they sell nice ones and they are cheap as well so we will go tomorrow after your classes how’s that
*** Tshepo smiled widely***
Tshepo: ok...thank you baba
Alpha: now go and eat then rest
Tshepo: ok
***he got up and walked away smiling...this meant a lot for him***
Mpande: he’s a good boy with a good head on his shoulders
***Alpha sighed***
Alpha: I already bought her a good tombstone the only thing thats left is for it to be erected….i want to see his face when he sees it
***Mpande smiled***
Mpande: ncooh you have a good heart shems
Alpha: tsek
***Mpande laughed***
Mpande: so how much did the tombstone cost
Alpha: 40 grand
***Mpande whistled***
Mpande: yah neh some dead people are lucky shem
Alpha: mxm
Mpande: its the truth...i mean you’re not even related to her or her son but you’re spending 40 grand for her tombstone
Alpha: blood makes you related Mpande but loyalty makes you family...that should be your motto in life more especially cause you’re in the taxi industry….it should be loyalty or nothing….this boy ever since I took him in has been nothing but loyal to me….he has had my back even though he shouldn’t…. He sees a father in me and that’s what I intend to be to him
Mpande: ok I understand but be careful bafo….as for me even if you’re loyal to me I wont trust you….i’ve been betrayed a lot of times before so trust to me expensive
Alpha: and I understand
***Alpha’s phone rang and it was Masai...his heart skipped a beat then he cleared his throat and he answered***
Alpha: mama
***Mpande wiggled his eyebrows smiling at him***
Masai: hey Phalette
Alpha: are you ok
Masai: yeah umm I told mama about you….that you’re AJ’s father and stuff
Alpha: ok...how did she take the news
Masai: lets just say you have about an hour to make it here….she wants to see you as in now
***Alphalette breathed out***
Alpha: ok im not my way
Masai: and Phalette???
Alpha: yeah
Masai: be prepared for anything….she’s crazy
***he chuckled***
Alpha: thanks for the heads up
Masai: ok shap
Alpha: shap
***they ended the call and Alphalette rubbed his face***
Mpande: what
Alpha: mother in law wants to see me
***Mpande laughed***
Mpande: ayeye
Alpha: Masai says she’s crazy
Mpande: can I come with….i need to see Moera
Alpha: really Mpande
Mpande: what
Alpha: mxm
***he got up and walked away***
Mpande: you cant got there alone what if she attacks you...you need my protection and plus I need to see Moera man
***he said also getting up and following him to the house***
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NARRATED
TSHIMOLOGO
*** She closed the door and locked it and automatically opened her gate rushing to the garage….she’s late ...she slept late last night binge watching a series on Netflix and now the repercussions are gonna get her a warning at work….As soon as she walks past the gate rushing to open the garage door something outside the gate catches her eye….she stops on her tracks and moves towards the gate and yep its that hobo guy laying on the pavement***
Tshimo: no...no ….no
***she said shaking her head***
Tshimo: hello…..hellooo
***the guy doesnt move then her heart starts beating fast….what if he’s dead “she thought”***
Tshimo: abuti….hello
***she said moving closer to him and still the guy doesnt move ….she reaches for her cellphone inside her bag and quickly looked up when she heard a voice of a woman speaking in front of her***
Woman: please save him….im begging you please save my son
***it was a woman begged crying…..she looked sad….you could see hurt all over her face***
Woman: please don’t call an ambulance….he wont make it if they inject him with their medicine….please save him….heal him my daughter and his ancestors and myself we will bless you….please my daughter….he doesnt have much time….nako kombela ( im begging you)
***she pleaded with Tshimo getting on her knees and Tshimo swallowed hard….she looked around and for some odd reason the were no people on the street….its just too quiet for her liking***
Tshimo: im not a nurse….yes I work at the hospital but im not a nurse mama
Woman: please help him my daughter….im begging you he doesn’t have much time
Tshimo: don’t do it Tshimo….please don’t do it….
***she said to herself***
Tshimo: AAARGGG….F#CK!!!…..i don’t know why this is happening to me but you have some explaining to do my ancestors….i cant take this anymore
***She then rushed to the guy and the smell coming from him was horrible….she closed her eyes and held her breath and put her two fingers on the side of his neck to feel his pulse and luckily its there***
Tshimo: pheeewww
***she said as she moved back to catch her breath***
Tshimo: how the hell am I gonna help him….how am I gonna drag him inside….he’s a giant bathong
***she said to herself feeling frustrated….she looked at the woman but she was just looking at her son crying***
Tshimo: think Tshimo...think….ummm right….ok I hope it works
*** She turns him around and grabs him under his armpits and dragged him inside the yard***
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MASAI
*** There’s a knock on the door and my heart starts beating fast cause that might be Alphalette….Moera gets up and goes to check who it is….after a few seconds she walked in with him….damn he looks hot….gosh stop it Masa...stop it***
Moera: are you ready baby daddy
***she whispered to him***
Me: Mo
Moera: keng ( what)
***i gave the “wtf” look and she just shrugged***
Moera: Ma Khai’s dad is here!!!
***she shouted ***
Me: you biatch!!!
***i whispered to her giving her a mean look***
Moera: s#ck my d#ck biatch
*** she stuck her tongue out at me and laughed walking away...nxa….Alpha sat down….gosh I didnt even offer him a seat...yho Masai***
Alpha: why didnt you tell me you were discharged
Me: umm there’s a lot going on….my sister Hills is not ok so everything just happened so fast and we were all worried about her that it slipped my mind
***gosh why am I rumbling like this***
Alpha: did something happen to her
Me: ummm problems in her marriage
***i hope he gets its cause thats all I can share***
Alpha: ooh I get it….dont worry with time she’ll be fine
***i just nodded and mama graced us with her presence holding Khai in her arms and as soon as this betrayer sees his father he screamed and wiggled out of ma’s hold and rushed to him….Alphalette picks him up and hugs him smiling widely….ncooh this is cute but that look on ma’s face is deadly***
Alpha: Mrs Rapu…
Me: Mrs Johnson…
***i corrected him quickly***
Alpha: right...Mrs Johnson its nice to finally meet you
Doris: mmmh I hope you didn’t use witchcraft on my grandson
Me: mama
Doris: keng wena ( what)
***yho I kept quiet...God please take control I’m begging you***
Doris: I mean he’s known you for like two seconds and already he’s screaming papa as if ne o mo tiisa phuwana when Masa I was still pregnant ( as if you were sleeping with Masai when she was still pregnant )
***Gosh let me die this instance….please...let me...yho this woman…. Alphalette just cleared his throat I’m sure he doesn’t even know how to respond to that***
Doris: bana ba di one night stand tsa go tlhoka condom….bona o tshwana byang le wena e kare ne o gana molato ( one night stand babies without a condom….look at how he looks like you as if you denied him)
Me: mama
Doris: keng Masai ( what Masai)
Me: please don’t…
Doris: don’t what
***i just kept quiet embarrassed to the core….Alphalette cleared his throat...you can now see he’s uncomfortable***
Alpha: ummm firstly I would like to apologize for how I treated your daughter Mrs Johnson….i wish I did things differently and I humbly apologize
Doris: what I want to know is why
***yho***
NARRATED
Alpha: the truth is I found out that my brother slept with my then fiance and got her pregnant so I went to Cape town to unwind and offload….
***he looked at Masai who was looking down***
Alpha: the truth is I was looking for slay queens to have fun with but I got hooked to Masai...i could see she’s innocent and not the kind of woman I should do what I want to do with but I couldn’t help myself….i got dragged to her and her personality….i regretted what I did to her but my mistake was my reaction…..i should’ve been nicer but I panicked and kicked her out which I’ll forever regret
Doris: mmmh
Alpha: the thing is im willing to wait for her to heal ma….from what I did to her and what my brother did to her….i wanna make her mine and by that I mean my wife
***Masai’s eyes popped out and Doris raised an eyebrow looking at him***
Alpha: I dont care what my family will say or what people will say since she was engaged to Stevens….i saw her first and this time around im not letting her go
***Moera is eavesdropping smiling….she fans herself blushing taken by Alpha’s words***
Doris: mmmh
***she got up***
Doris: come here Masai
****Masai got up slowly and went closer to her mother and Doris balanced with her and got on top of the couch and stood there***
Masai: mama what are you doing
Doris: shhhh...don’t move
***Alphalette is confused***
Doris: etla mo ( come here)
***Alphalette got up and went closer to Doris looking freaked out a bit***
Doris: closer boy
***Alphalette got closer….Doris was a bit taller than him now that she was standing on top of the couch….she’s a short woman by nature...not too short but short***
Doris: look me in the eyes….ditaba di matlhong boy
***Alpha did while Masai wished for the ground to open and she just dives in and hide forever….Doris looked at her with a scary look on her face***
Doris: if you hurt my daughter and precious grandson I will put a bullet between your eyes looking at you like this until you take your last breath….
***she said pointing at her area between her eyes with her index finder looking scary***
Masai: oooh GOD take me now
***she said to herself looking down ready to die from embarrassment ***
Alpha: ye...yes mam
Doris: I dont care if your father is Mamogashwa ( a water spirit) and you got initiated for 12 years under water, you hurt my babies I’ll come after you guns blazing ok
***Alpha swallowed***
Alpha: yes mam
Doris: no witchcraft on my babies boy
Alpha: yes mam
Doris: and I know relationships will have ups and downs and fights and so forth...im not talking about that….im sure you know what im talking about right boy
Alpha: yes mam I know what you’re talking about
Doris: good glad we on the same page….help me down from here
***Alphalette helped her down and she smiled looking at him***
Doris: I like you...take care of my babies ok
Alpha: I will I promise
Doris: good….Masai give him something to drink
***Masai held her head feeling dizzy all of a sudden and she threw herself on the couch...Alpha rushed to her***
Alpha: are you ok mama
Doris: Miss LuLu???
Masai: mama
***she said trying to calm herself down***
Doris: im done threatening your man now calm down haw….Moera!!!
Moera: mama
Doris: bring Masai’s medication
***She looked at Masai***
Doris: o jola le ngaka bo weak a bo fele my skat….go moerskond nou….o futhisa byang dikulane le go di peita o tatazela so ( you’re dating a traditional healer now so being weak must end my love….things are no longer the same….how are you gonna help his patients when you’re this weak)…..no man hold the bull by its horns and show this Lupus masepa( sh!t)
***Alphalette wanted to laugh so bad but he held himself…..Anyway Masai drank her medication and they left them alone….Alpha shook his head not believing what just happened….a laugh escaped his mouth as he shook his head….Masai ended up joining him and they laughed together***
Alpha: yho
***he said wiping his tears off***
Alpha: yho ku famba yi ku vona straight ( seeing is believing straight)
Masai: im sorry about all that….i did tell you she’s crazy
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TO BE CONTINUED….
#TO-DARE-IS-TO-DO
