I woke up at 4:30am,I have so catering to do for a wedding. I have to walk three kilometers. I was used to it but today . The streets were quiet and human less. A dog barking echoed in my ears and then I saw a shadow . it looked like someone in black ,their face were covered .I wrapped myself with my arms. Its freezing though I had a jersey and jacket on top. I should have wore my gloves. I assumes the shadow was wrapped in a svaft until I drew closer. Its a balaclava.
He had seen me. My heart pounded and I was trembling but I had to fight. I had no pepper spray ,I had to do physical defense. I learnt it when I knew South Africa was not a safe place,especially for woman.
This was my first time to see thief though.I had seen that he was trying to hide then attack me. I brace myself and walked faster . I curled my hands into fist. When he grabbed me at grip,I shoved him on the ground with my fist. I jumped over him as he groan in pain. His back had been hurt . I wanted to punch him but instead I removed his balaclava. I wanted to know who it was. Most of thieves here were youngsters in my area who stay at corners smoking nyaope and cannabis. I looked at him inquisitively.
” Laz?” I murmured. He looked worn out and ashamed. He looked remorsefully n,I don’t know maybe it was my imagination. Because every woman want their lover to return . Sounds romantic to me.
What was going on? I dusted myself off,my handbag had been shove near his head. I grabbed it quickly, clutching it tight in my hands. If he was a thief then he would steal anything.
” Look ,they stole for me and ….” I interrupted him and smack his head.
” You thought you could steal from me too?” I shouted. I assumed he wanted to revenge because they stole from him.
He gestured to me to keep my voice down. He scatter his sight around and back at me.
“I won’t keep quiet,i need to call police,” i shouted wihout emotions. Irummaged through my bag but he grabbed it. I sighed dreamly. Something was amusing crawling up his face.
” I was about to go home. They robbed me everything,” he spoke gently and I gave him my ears.
” They dumped me here,” he added and rubbed his back once again. There was a scratch on his elbow,it looked sever but I had no sympathy . He broke my heart, I was still healing . I couldn’t remove him from my thoughts. Then he was here ! The song of Beyonce,’ I was here’ played in my mind. Suddenly I saw a wallet on ground.
I quickly grabbed it and saw money. Didn’t he say they stole everything? Even his passport was there. My anger boiled hotter,I couldn’t hold myself. He was dusting mud from his clothes.
” So they stole everything?” I asked pretending to be calm. I was frustrated from the devastation I had. My anger was hot coals,I wanted to burn him. His phone was vibrating in his pockets.
” Look,babe. They stole it from when I was going to the bus. They drove to this place to dump me and ……,” he reassured me looking very sincere and took a deep breath. He laughed nervously ,it made me worry if he was honest at all.
” I stole it back before they dump me here. I was lucky to be dumped in my babe’_s home right ,” he added. He broke in a sick smile. I felt sick with nerves and flash my anger of my anger drove me to shove him aside roughly
He was wearing a balaclava and got dumped where I was ? This was unbelievable . They stole from him and he stole it back. Why don’t I believe him?
” Now leave and never return or i will call police,” I mustered my courage and warned him and walked away. I didn’t look back but I felt he watched me walk away. He murmured inaudible words but still I was confident I was over him. I don’t need to get back with a former lover, a x ! Really?
As I was far that I looked back he was covered with the way which was rollercoaster way. The sun was up ,everything was clear in my eyes. There was straight resemblance of few pass by in the street . There was a little hesitant heat that sais the sun was drowsy from shortnsummer.I heard chirping sounds nearly. It looked like a tone on a phone but I didn’t set my phone in that tone. I checked in my bag ,I saw his phone. My thoughts jumped up and down. What was the meaning of this?
” Laz? You put this phone?” I muttered to myself. My face was in a scowl.
I wondered why he did that. I hold and let the phone ring. I was tempted to answer but finally gave in.
” Hello,” she spoke in a low tune.
” Laz ,where are you? I been trying to hold you,” a masculine voice answered. I was scared .
” Ummm, he is not here,” I finally find the confidence. There was silence ,I thought they had dropped a call but heard a echo of their breath.
” Can I ask ?” I asked calmly.
” Was Laz going home?” I asked curiously.
My suspicion was cleared. He was right but the story of being robbed didn’t add up. I suspected maybe he came for me but what do the balaclava explain.
Something was fishy. I instructed the person to call later.
Something was fishy. I instructed the person to call later.
I finally did my work,I had to go and look for him. I hope he wasn’t gone. What if his phone dropped by mistake and he doesn’t k ow I had it. My stomach clenched tight and blood rushed in my body. I felt I was going to explode.
Laz was sitting on the rock, feeling the warmth of the sun with his head bowed. He was still on same place I left him. He smiled when he noticedni was back.
” I knew you did come back…. I still love you,”he spoke gently. It was as if he was sensing my depression thoughts and wanted to charm me. I smiled but inside was being twisted .
He took my hand and knelt down,” I ‘m sorry” his voice wentvupna notch.
” Fiiiii,wake up ,Fiiiii ,” a voice said and felt hands on my bed patting .
I open my eyes and yawned. I was dreaming. I can’t believe this. Only if it was true,I only wanted Laz to love me but he won’t be back . Would he? I wish I never waken up from my dream.
” Dress up,we need to go,” Placadia said. I remembered we had to go cook for the wedding.
Laz would be always in my mind . But our match was made in hell. He had crooked whole my heart . I was shattered !
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