Sephiri’s dad left suddenly when she was five; her mom won’t explain why. And nor has she introduced Sephiri to her boyfriend, whom Sephiri resents. All Sephiri wants is to be a normal teen in a relationship (preferably with gorgeous Thabo) and about to finish school. But when her father unexpectedly returns shocking family secrets are revealed and her life is thrown into turmoil.

This is available in isiZulu: Ulwandle Lwezimfihlo.
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This story forms part of a special project – Mentoring our Future Writers – sponsored by the National Arts Council.