Melusi



Even after spending the day with Melokuhle, thoughts of Zandile from the previous night consumed my mind. I desperately wanted to forget her, but my efforts were in vain.

The memory of our almost-kiss played over and over in my head, but I knew I should be focusing on my wife and our honeymoon. I had worked hard to be with Melokuhle, and I couldn’t risk losing her.

No matter how much I tried to push Zandile out of my thoughts, she clung even tighter. The more I tried to forget her, the more she occupied my mind, refusing to fade away.

“I had a great time today,” I said to Melokuhle, despite the guilt eating away at me. We sat outside, enjoying the colorful sunset.

Melokuhle smiled and relaxed in her chair. She seemed at ease, without the worries or jealousy she had shown the day before.

“I love you,” I blurted out, unsure why I said it. Maybe it was an attempt to alleviate my guilt.

Melokuhle looked at me, surprise evident on her face as she lifted her sunglasses, trying to understand where I was coming from with this. But then a smile appeared, and she put her sunglasses back on, settling back into her chair.

“I love you too,” she replied, her words comforting me. I tried to let myself relax and enjoy the moment, to embrace the warm atmosphere. But no matter how hard I tried, Zandile remained in my thoughts, refusing to let go.