“Hey, mama. How was your day?” Like greeted as she got inside their shack seeing her mother lying on the bed. “Hey dear, my day was normal, how was yours?” her mother generally greeted back. “Mine was tiring. You know how matric is.” Lihle said, dramatically. “Hang in there. A few more months.” Her mother encouraged.
“Yeah anyway I’ll go and visit Amanda for a weekend, it’s been a while.” Lihle announced.
“No problem, just tell me if you need anything.” Her mother told her.
“Will do so” Lihle assured her mother.
She prepared for her journey to Houghton and packed just some necessities because she had many clothes at Amanda’s place. After a long 30 minutes ride, she arrived there. She walked to Amanda’s apartment. On the way to the apartment she met with Akhona.
“You, again” Lihle lightly chuckled.
“Maybe we were destined to meet, you know” Akhona said being a little bit serious.
“I’m Lihle, Mr destined.” Lihle then introduced herself.
“And she tells me her name.” Akhona said with sarcasm. Lihle just looked at him, faking an annoyed face.
“I’ve got to get bouncing mister.” she said, slowly walking away.
“No BBM contact or anything?” He asked. Lihle gave him her BBM contacts and walked away. She buzzed herself in when she arrived at Amanda’s apartment. She knocked and Amanda opened for her.
“Hey cuz, it’s been a while man.” Amanda got her into an embrace.
“Lihle!” Amanda’s son screamed in excitement.
“Hey” Lihle picked Avuya up. They went to chill in the patio and chatted about random things.
“Your mom’s house is almost done. You will probably move in next week.” Amanda told her.
“Thanks for everything you have done for us, as well as your mom.” Lihle thanked.
“No man, we are family. Our moms are sisters. Don’t make it a big deal.” Amanda said.
“That doesn’t make us less grateful.” Lihle said
“Lihle I want a sweet.” Avuya said, in a pleading manner.
“Go and take them from my bag.” Lihle said
“Thank you.” Avuya ran off to Lihle’s bedroom. “You’ve raised him to be a wonderful soul.” Lihle told Amanda.
“I try” Amanda said, taking a deep breath. “Where is Luvuyo, by the way?” Lihle asked.
“Probably preparing for his ‘perfect wedding’”Amanda said looking on the floor.
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