It’s 05:00am in the morning , Nosiphiwo ,her aunt’s, and MaGumede are doing touch ups.
MaGumede : Nosiphiwo mntanami Hamba uyogeza I’m sure abakhongi basendleleni eza la manjerh.
Auntie 1:angikholwa ukuthi uNosiphiwo useyajola and indoda yakhe isifuna ukumshada Early so… what’s the rush Vele??
MaGumede:Ai” uThando” lwalezingane luyavutha bhe.who am I to say No. uMfana efuna ukumthatha khona esafunda.
Auntie 2:Aybo MaGumede ,can you even hear yourself speaking. uNosiphiwo is still young ukuba uMakoti right now she should be focusing on finishing school. You’re confusing ingane.
MaGumede: that’s pour jealous from you.
Auntie 2:anginamona Mina I’m just stating facts.
MaGumede: Mxm Facts my foot ,ngiyabuya ngisayolanda indwangu yetafula. I don’t have time for this.
(Auntie 1 whispering to Auntie 2)
Auntie 1: Mhlampe Nosiphiwo is pregnant they’re hiding isisu sakhe.
Auntie 2:Hawu, Kwameke we all know Nosiphiwo is a decent young girl.
Auntie 1: Aybo munu , Even the decent ones get pregnant .awumboni uCc uyaglower lately.
MaGumede:Kaze , what are you two whispering (As she makes her way to the table to set it)
Auntie 1:Ai,siyancoma ukuthi amalungiselelo mahle.
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The Time is now 06:00 am , Nosiphiwo and her sisters are sitting quietly.they suddenly hear sounds coming from the gates . they all rush to peek on the Window.
(Praises)”Siyakhuleka ekhaya,ko Gumede,Mnguni,Phakathwayo,Khuzwayo, Siyakhuleka koYeye”.
Sister 1: you’re so lucky bra.you’re smart, awunangane and now look you’re getting married.awufani nathi sesamitha singashadile , izingane zethu azihlawuli and obaba bazo basishiya.
Nosiphiwo:(Guilty)but I’m not perfect sthandwa.always be proud of who you’re dear.
Sister 2: Mina njerh you’re my role model SisuPhiwo. noMa always say uyuyisibonelo esihle.andToday is proof.
Nosiphiwo:(politely ) Thank you guys
Sister 1:Now cheer up !!!Makoti . we’re proud of you.
What makes Nosiphiwo say she’s neither perfect??