“I really hate my mom for what she just did, it’s hurtful and harsh!” Mbali said, consoling Greg.

“My darling, love your parents because the world is cruel!” Greg said. “I’m talking from experience!”

“Ngik’thanda kakhulu, kodwa soze ngik’thathele isigqibo ubomi bakho buphile ngokwakho. I love you but I can’t make a decision on your behalf. If you’re willing to leave us for peace sake, just walk away,” Mbali said. “My dear, just listen to your heart … the answer is in your heart.”

“It means that he was never meant for you,” Mbali’s mother said. “The wrong one will find you in peace and leave you in broken pieces, but the right one will find you in pieces and keep you in peace.”

“People tell me I deserve better, but dear, I don’t need better. I only need you! When you stood in front of me for the first time, I saw a decent man in you,” said Mbali, with eyes turning red. Greg also expressed his love for her and they embraced.

“My dear, pregnancy is hard. Giving birth is hard. Putting yourself last is hard. Not having any time for yourself is hard. Trying to fulfil everyone’s expectations is hard. Be patient darling …” Mbali’s dad said, brushing Mbali’s shoulder. Mbali ran to her room and shut the door, she looked very cross.

“Mbal’enhle!” Mbali’s mom shouted. “Okay, run then! It’s the only thing that your sick head knows!”

When Mbali got to her room, she prayed. “Dear Lord, if today I lose hope, please remind me that your plans are better than my expectations.”

“Mntwana wam,” Mbali’s father said while standing by the door. “Don’t worry, the pain will end. The tears will stop, and doors will open. All will happen because we serve a living God!”

“How long have you been standing here?” Mbali asked.

“Long enough to hear your cries!” Mbali’s dad said, smiling.

“I’m thinking of aborting this baby …” Mbali said, crying.

“They will judge you for being a mother at an early age while they are busy doing abortions. They will judge you for working as a cleaner or a cashier while they are busy sleeping with men for money. Mbali my dear, just ignore them and focus on living your life!”

“Baba, I’m a laughingstock out there!” Mbali said.

“No matter how hard life gets, never ever regret having a baby. A baby is a blessing from God,” Mbali’s father assured.

“Sometimes I run out of words to describe my happiness,” Mbali said. “I know you’re a blessing in my life, you’re the best thing that ever happened to me, and I love you king. I never doubted your love, and I would never regret being with you, thanks for loving me this much.”

“Let me confess. The day that we first met, I was on the verge of mugging you, but your precious inner spirit held me. Your beauty didn’t play a role, but your kindness did,” Greg said

“Let me confess too!” Mbali said with a smile. “I also fell for you at the first sight! Foolish me! I often pretended to be looking around, but deep down, I knew that I was usually looking for you.”

“You said you had a dream about the future, but I don’t really think it meant you and I,” Greg wondered.

“No babe, I want nobody else but you, you’re my world, my rhythm and blues!” Mbali said, smiling. She blushed and brushed the compliments aside.

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