Life Under The Rainbow

Chapter Twenty-Nine

With this goat, we appease to you to welcome this soul, for it not to wander, for it to be part of the Mfusi ancestors, as it should. We have decided to name him dad looked at me for confirmation.

Siphesihle. I said lowly.

Siphesihle Mfusi, for being a wonderful gift from the ancestors, from you boMfusi. I held Jordis hand and she squeezed it.

When dad finished speaking, they held the goat and slaughtered it and it cried out, like its supposed to, and it was confirmation that the ceremony was a success. I leave Mvelo and dad to the rest and I left with the woman. Im bougee like that.

I think youve been too active today Ntsakisi, you are technically still on bedrest. You too Christine. Go rest. Mom ordered as soon as we got to the kitchen.

Ma is right, Ill bring you two something to eat. Jordi said as she made her way to the sink. Shes been here for almost two days, shes more comfortable than she was when she first arrived.

Come, lets go Ntsakisi, they are kicking us out. She gripped my other arm and we walked to the lounge. The pregnant lady and the disabled one.

Are you ever going to tell me what happened with you and Jordi? she laid her head on my shoulder.

She was a mistake I dont regret. I love her, but not in that way. Shes the love of my life, well if I was into women. She chuckled.

And you and your man? I always forget his name. she said as we sat down.

Mthonga I reminded her.

Yes, Mthonga. Are you happy with him? she gave me soft eyes.

Im happier than I have ever been in my life. especially after today, now I feel like my life with him can begin, without having to hide our love and how we feel for each other. She held my hand.

Thats all we deserve, to love our loved ones without being judged or hiding. I for one know how draining it is to love someone in secret.

I told mom that we had plans to go to court. We were supposed to go today, but this ceremony obviously had to happen first, but on Monday, we are getting married.

I heard something falling and smashing behind me. I turned only to find Jordi standing there, looking like her whole world just came crashing down like the glass on the floor. I stood up.

Im so sorry. Sit down, Ill clean this up. She said bending down to pick up the pieces of the broken glass.

Dont! youll hurt yours- I was too late, she was already bleeding from the cut.

Christine got up from the couch and rushed to the kitchen.

Sit down Jordi. I instructed and sat next to her, inspecting the cut on her palm.

What were you thinking. I asked trying to put pressure on the wound.

I wasnt thinking. Im sorry. I sighed.

Christine walked in with the first aid kit and handed it to me. I only have one working hand; I dont know how Im going to do this.

Congratulations, Im happy for you. She said looking down.

I didnt want you to hear it like this. Thank you, Jordi. She smiled and helped me put the plaster on her palm.

I was supposed to give you your pills, but I dropped your water. Im sorry, Ill go get another glass. Why couldnt she have walked in when I was telling Christine that shes the love of my life.

I didnt stop her from going to get me another glass of water, my arm was strained, I was in pain, and I needed the pills.

Christmas is fast approaching; we havent made any plans. Chris, what are we doing this year? Dad got some of the construction workers from work to come and have the traditional beer and meat. I wanted to go join them outside but mom blatantly said no. now Im stuck listening to women discussing Christmas plans.

Lets go to Joburg, that will be fun.

Youll be highly pregnant then; you definitely cant host. We havent been out the country as a family in a while. Mom said.

But I cant travel. Chrissy said lowly.

Oh yes. I dont know.

I dont know if Im being forward, but Id love to host you on Christmas. I havent had a family Christmas in a while and although what brought us together isnt ideally what youd call family ties, but Id appreciate having you around, especially during that time of year. Jordi chimed in from the kitchen. She was fixing us something to eat.

No, you arent being forward. Wed love to come to your place. And you are like family, even though I didnt like the thought of you at the beginning. Mom said, ever so blatantly. Jordi laughed it off, but you can see the hint of pain in her eyes. Shes so sensitive.

Thank you Ma. Ill start preparing the menus she didnt finish her sentence.

Hey, Mthonga. I had my back facing away from the door and when I turned, he was standing there, and Zobuhle was with him. Mom is so forward. Since when does she love my boyfriend so much.

Sanibona Ma. He said stealing a glance at me.

Come in, and who is this pretty lady. Shes going to welcome them by the door and is hooked by Zobuhle.

Im Zobuhle Manqele, his sister. Oh my gosh you are so beautiful and I cant believe Im in your house. You look even better than your pictures and those are perfect. Shes speaking so fast she has to stop and catch her breath. Mom and the other ladies laugh. Thats Zobuhle for you..

Okay baby slow down, why do you speak so fast.

Its just that Ive always dreamed of meeting you and now you are here I just dont know what to do with myself. I need to stop talking. Mthonga held her back and mom laughed.

Mrs Mfusi this is my sister, forgive her, she forward. Mom grabbed her hand.

Nonsense, I love you already. Come lets go. Shes freaking out!

Mthonga greets everyone in the room. He gives Christine a hug then waves at Jordi who is standing in the kitchen. He comes to give me a hug.

I didnt think you would come. I whispered.

I wouldnt miss something this important to you babe.

Lets go to the bedroom. We excused ourselves.

He closed the door behind him and leaned against it. Im happy that hes here.

I didnt think youd come. I said looking at him. He smiled.

I wouldnt miss this for the world. His support means the world to me. I leaned closer to him and gave him a kiss.

Miss Moore doesnt look happy about me being here though. I dont think thats the case.

Why do you care is shes bothered by your presence? he really looks concerned.

After today shes going to be a part of you for the rest of your life and I love you and if I love you, I have to love with all parts of you Ntsakisi. I cant love you if parts of you dont love me back, it will be hard. So in order for me to love you, she has to love me too, shes a part of you. I nodded because I understand what he means. More than anything, hes a spiritual person and if it matters to him, than he should go ahead.

Then you and Miss Moore can sort that out. All I know is, I dont want to have a cast and sling in my wedding pictures. He laughed and kissed my cheek.

Okay sthandwa sami, anything that you want. I found him in a good mood.

I feel special.

You should. Thats Mthonga for you.

I love you sthandwa sami. I said.

I love you too mfo. I rolled my eyes. How unromantic of him.

I love him anyway.