Finally the bell rang signaling end of school I can’t wait to get home and pack my things it’s been a while since I got out of that enormous house anyways, I find Nyiko in the corridors and we chat about theb fun that we are going to have whilst walking to the gate I take cabs to school as I protested against being dropped off and picked up like a primary learner by my parents. She waits with me as I’m waiting for the cab because she lives near the school so she walks finally the cab arrives and we bid each other farewell.

Since Kefiloe is going to her friend’s house for the weekend I’m planning a little romantic dinner just for the both of us, I’m making his favourite dish steamed bread with lamb stew and coleslaw on the side for dessert I baked chocolate muffins with whipped cream on top to go with a hot steamy cup of hot chocolate later at night. The door opens and Kefi emerges “Wow just because I’m not going to be here for supper you cooked up a storm?” She asks pretending to be heartbroken, “Is it wrong to cook for my husband now? I ask her laughing. “Whatever I’m out of here” she says going to her room.

I mostly pack basic things because it’s hot and we are going to be indoors except for Saturday afternoon we are going to grab pizza at the mall so I pack two sweatpants, two t-shirts, a dress, sweater, jean jacket, pyjamas and underwear. I settle for three pairs of shoes slides, sleepers and sneakers finally I pack cosmetics for the facials and nails so I’m good to go not forgetting toiletries. I request an uber to Nyiko’s place time to get fresh air away from these two.

Khensani is helping me to cook supper since her favourite person is coming, mom is preparing for work and Rixile is busy with some sciences project that is due on monday we are making pap, wors, chakalaka and potato salad and vanilla ice cream for dessert. We are just finishing off when we hear a knock Khensani sprints to open up and hugs Kefiloe to tight “Ok that’s enough” I say folding my arms “Good afternoon everyone I hope you’re good she fishes out two parcels and gives Rixile and Khensani each”, “Thanks” they say simultaneously. “Where’s mine?” I say folding my arms and pouting.

“Stop being a cry baby you’ll get yours next time” Khensani says laughing, they unwrap their presents Khensani got a doll with make-up kit for kids and Rixile got the latest PlayStation didn’t they make noise? “Well seems like Christmas came early this year” my mom says smiling. “Thobela mama aka go tshwarela selo mara ketlo go tlela next time” Kefiloe said extending her hand to greet my mom, “Ke thabela go go bona kgale osa re etele have fun but tomorrow you are all helping me to prepare food and to sell at the stall bye” she said dashing out.

“We better make the evening worthwhile” I said taking out the plates to dish up we dish up and eat watching tv all chatting loudly, “I can’t remember the last time I had pap” Kefiloe said with a mouthful of food in her mouth. “Kana wena obolaya kedi cheesy macaroni ledi spaghetti and meatballs” I said and we all cracked out laughing.

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