My name is Matlou Tlou. Many say my parents were lazy to think of a name, which is why they gave me a name similar to my surname, but that’s a big lie. The reason behind it was because I was born after six unexpected deaths of my older siblings. May their souls rest in peace. Most call me by name, but close friends call me “Tlou.”

I am a 19-year-old girl who’s currently still in her parents’ three-bedroom house with no plan whatsoever. My rants have no issue; I’m their only child anyway, so they can’t kick me out. Do not get it all confused when I say “rants”; my mum plays both roles while my sperm donor is nowhere to be found. But I still received the love I needed and got everything I ever desired, that’s how spoilt I was.

Ohhh, but there was a day I first got a “no” from mum when I asked for THE BTS LIGHTSTICK. African parents and not understanding K-pop culture—the struggle is real. But I don’t blame them. We live in a place where we should stick to our stereotypes. As long as, at the end of the day, I get my monthly allowance, then I can make a plan to buy what I want. Whoosh, too much talking. I’m going to miss the live if I keep talking.

I quickly ran to my iPad and joined the live. Today it took longer than expected; usually, it lasts for 2 minutes or less. Today it was 3, which made the views even more. That’s how impactful he is. Let me introduce you to my future husband, Kim Taehyung, a member of the most famous K-pop group called BTS. They are loved globally. He’s a few years older than me, but age doesn’t matter, right? My beautiful imagination is disturbed by my ringtone. I check the caller ID, and it’s Lerato.

“Hello, mmata,” I said as soon as the call connected.

“Aowa, mmata, why didn’t you tell me my husband will be doing a live?” Since when did she get upgraded to being his wife?

“That’s what you get for betraying his wife.” I don’t forgive and forget that easily.

“Hebanna, you are still not over that, mmata?” Hebanna, you are still asking, mmata.