Kgomotso: Just kidding, what’s your name though?

Me: Mvelo.

Kgomotso: Cute come sit with my friends for lunch.

I know someone had already invited me but Kgomotso was much prettier and well…with more vibe than Karen. And the last thing I wanted was a bad reputation so I went anyway. Kgomotso was the most glamorous person I have ever met. All the boys where head over high heels for her, she had an amazing social life and the perfect body.

By the end of the day I had already had 3 friends. Asanda, Lerato, and Kgomotso. Asanda seemed like the kind of girl you’d never mess with or even trust. She knew each and every ones secret in the school. And she knew everyone and she is the minister of Finance’s daughter so she had connections and was super rich.

Lerato was the kind of girl who is most likely to date 50 guys at the same time! She dated almost every one in the school and some celebrities like Ch”cco, Focalistic and more. I loved hanging out with them but it almost felt too good to be true.

-Afterschool-

I was chilling with Kgomotso outside waiting for Nkazimulo from soccer practice.

Kgomotso: Guys let’s go hang out at my house.

Me: Sorry, I can’t . I have to go to McDonald’s with my brother.

Kgomotso: It was not an ask. You really need a makeover chommie!

Auntie was gonna kill me but..if I was gonna date Phenyo I had to look my best. We took her Mercedes to her big house and after they were done with me …honey you wouldn’t even recognize me! I looked really pretty. She stapled my skirt, did my edges and gave me some makeup and perfume. But it felt a bit embarrassing. I was using a hand me down Mobicel and they were using latest Samsungs and IPhones.

After the makeover we sat on the couch watching Netflix chilling when they started talking about boys. I’ve never had a boyfriend before so I just kept quiet and tried hard for them not to notice.

Kgomotso: So whose your boyfriend,Mvelo?

Me:I…don’t have one. I’ve never had one before.

All of them laughed so hard they almost fell.

Kgomotso:Don’t you worry darling I will hook you up with my hot cousin Tebogo.

Lerato:Haibo Tebogo though? He’s a player mos.

Kgomotso: Argh whatever lerato, it’s a boyfriend.

I checked the time on my phone and knew I was in deep kak! It was 8h12. She dropped me home and when I walked in everyone just looked at me.(They were eating dinner)

Auntie: Haibo why did you come so late! We were worried sick about you.

Me: um..sorry I had to stay because my teacher was helping me catch up then after that my friend offered me a lift since it was late.

Auntie:Okay, but please call nextime okay?

Me:yes Auntie.

Thando: ma you believe that story?!

Auntie: Haibo. I know Mvelo wouldn’t do anything stupid like you. How I wish to have a daughter like her. What’s with the makeup by the way?

Me: oh I was just having fun.

Auntie: I’m glad you made friends. Now go upstairs to change. I’ll dish up for you.

I felt really guilty and I knew Thando knew something was up so I just went upstairs, changed into my pj’s and went back downstairs. After dinner I was cleaning up at the kitchen when Thando waltzed in just like that.

Thando:Mvelo stay away from Kgomotso. She will embarrassing you like nothing then throw you out like trash.

Me: How would you know? You’ve been nothing but mean to me and Kgomotso is trying to be nice.

Thando:Please just listen Mvelo. I’ve been there. Me and Kgomotso used to be besties last year and she…she posted something embarrassing about me.

me: oh whatever maybe you were mean to her like you are mean to me. Please leave me alone Thando.