Me: Yes it’s me.

Zamo: What are you doing here at this hour Mvelo? Come! I’m taking you home so your aunt can see this nxx.

Me: Please don’t tell her Zamo.

Zamo: I said let’s go to my car Mvelo!!

I quietly followed her to her car. I had never been in this much trouble in my life!! My heart was pounding really fast. Ma was gonna have a heart attack after hearing this. I had a silent prayer before we went inside the house.

When we got in Auntie was there watching tv(it was her day off) .

Auntie: Hey chommie…how are you doing??

Zamo: Sisi you won’t believe the nonsense I’m seeing here. I found Mvelo at the tavern at 09h55 reaking of alcohol at this hour. Isn’t she supposed to be at school?

Me: I can explain.

Auntie:Explain what exactly?? How you have disappointed me. Mvelo I trusted you.

Me:I’m so sorry Auntie…please don’t tell Ma.

A familiar voice at the back of me said,”she doesn’t have to” . There was Ma standing there in a disgusted look on her face.

Me:M-ma??