Today is the day Xolwa leaves. I can’t go to the airport to see him leave.All that is left is memories we had together. We didn’t spend too much time together. Only 3 months and he’s leaving. Why do I sound like he’s dead?Because I know him leaving means he’s dead in my life.
I am watching television when I hear a knock at the door. Who could it be?Maybe it’s Xolwa he’s no more leaving. I suddenly get excited.
I go to open the door, it’s a delivery man.
“I am looking for Reneilwe”He says.
“I am Reneilwe”I respond.
“Okay please sign this “The man says and gives me a pen and a paper to sign.
He gives me a bouquet of flowers and a box wrapped up in a good looking cover.
I smell the flowers they are really smelling good and attractive. I read the letter from the flowers.
Dear Reneilwe
I know that we never spent too much time together,but I knew you are the one. I hope you stay well and you can move on with your life without me.
Love Xo
How can he say that. How can I move on without him.I take the box and flowers to my bedroom and I cry myself to sleep.
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A Week passes by and I haven’t opened the box Xolwa gave me.
At school I am doing well but there is Mihlali who always wants to be at the top of me especially with academics.I guess she’s now my rival.
I am on my way to meet Tiisetso to tell him about the pregnancy.
“Just tell me what you want to tell me and leave “Tiisetso hisses when I arrive at his home.
“Tiisetso I am pregnant “I say.
“So?”He says ignoring me.
“This baby I am carrying is yours”I get straight to the point.
“You are joking right. Well the rubbish you are carrying in your womb is not mine. Understood?”Tiisetso says.
I leave crying. What am I going to do?
I walk to my home on the way I meet a poster it reads as follows.
ABORTION!
If you are less than 5 months pregnant and want to have an abortion. Come to MaWinky. It is safe. Call 099 345 2333.
God might have answered my prayer.