Their relationship was virtually discrete though most learners were beginning to get suspicious because they were seen together most of the time both at school and outside. However, when Thabo invited Onele to his place she would make excuses. Nevertheless, Thabo believed she would come around, she just needed time.
“I have never felt this way before. Baby, promise me you will never hurt me,” Onele said during one of their after school walks home.
“Trust me Nana, I love you too much to hurt myself.”
“I didn’t get that,” she said widening her eyes.
He halted, held both her tender hands, causing her to stop and face him.
“If I hurt you sweetheart, you would be heart-broken and seeing you like that would be too much pain for me to bear.”
“Ncooh baby, I love you.” She said looking deep in his eyes.
“Mhhh, really?” He teased her.
“Haven’t I proved myself yet?” She pouted.
“Let me think, my darling says she loves me but she makes excuses when I want her to meet my best friend. So, no honey you haven’t.”
“Ha ana baby, don’t lie, you never asked me.”
“I did. I had to make excuses for you to my bed. That guy supports me at night when I am alone. So baby, would you please come and meet him later today?”
“Wow, you got me there, I wasn’t expecting that. To be honest I still need time baby. I’ve never visited such best friends,” she said sheepishly.
“Really? I don’t mind waiting hon,” he kissed her forehead.
“We got to be going now baby, it’s getting late,” Onele’s eyes were on Thabo’s wristwatch.
Thabo sat on his bed, fished his cell phone out of his trousers. He paged it up and gave it to me to read a text.
Thabo there is something I want to tell you. There was someone in my life before you came. I loved him dearly but in return he shattered my heart into pieces. Because of him I told myself no one would hurt me again. I swore never to give my whole heart to a guy. When you told me how you felt about me I didn’t really believe you, I thought you were out to play me like other guys before you. I told myself I won’t let past repeat itself. The following week I met another guy at my friend’s party. The next thing, I woke up next to him. I am sorry for my naivety and selfishness. This morning I was told at the clinic that I am three weeks pregnant. You are a good guy Thabo, you will find someone who won’t be afraid to love you. Please forgive me.
“You are still too young bro to be stressing over this chick. I agree with her when she says you will find someone worth loving. She sounds so confident that she broke your heart, take those credits back from her dude. Act like you didn’t care much, at least she also gave you some right?” I handed Thabo his phone back.
“Gave me what dude? That chick took me for a ride. Damn I was a fool, she doesn’t even have the audacity to tell me this in person.” Thabo buried his face in his hands.
“Don’t beat yourself up dude, be a man. Let’s go to the front, I am hungry and Aunt told me there’s bread and eggs.” We went out, Thabo pulled the door shut.
On the train to my way home I replied to a text on WhatsApp.
Onele there is no us. I did not know you were dating my cousin. As for the baby, I am not sure anymore if it’s truly mine. Don’t try to contact me anymore.
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