My dad and her daughter left Mamkhize came and helped me to upply so ointment on my red cheek and the Saturday turned out to be a bad day.

I changed all my plans of going to library with my friends.

Late before the sun set off I went to the river with Zodwa busy making jokes on our way I had a 25 litter and she had a 5 litter bucket I couldn’t go with other girls on my village because they were going to ask me so many questions.

This is my first time going to the river at this time. I was busy laughing I eventually forgot about what happened.

On our way it was difficulty for Zodwa to Walk carrying a bucket on her. she isn’t used to this I have to help taking turns.

Eventually a stranger which I never saw before decided to join us” Sanibona mantombazane (hello girls)” giving me a nasty look which most of guys in my village give me.

I never looked at boys direction but this guy is handsome I don’t want to lie “sawubona bhuti ( hello brother in a way that was referring to a stranger boy) “.

“Can I please help” he looked at me.

“No we are okay” looking at Zodwa she gave me a wild look the guy looked down scratching he head in disappointment.

” No don’t say we are fine say you are fine okay sis” she opened her eyes wider asking me. The guy smiled looking at the short Zodwa.

Since Zodwa said she was not fine the guy helped her he carried her little bucket I would say my sister is to lazy even dore she is a slender.

The guy cleared his throat making Zodwa and I to turn to his direction as if he want to say something ” I am Nkosinathi most people call me Nathi” as we started walking.

” I am Ntombizodwa but call me Zodwa and” pointing at me ” she is my sister Leleti call her leti” Zodwa said smiling at Nathi. Zodwa is too forward what if he is a thief or kidnapper or abductor today it will be the end of me.

” I’m nice to meet you guys ” he said with a smile ohh my gosh this guy is handsome.

” Nice to meet you too” I finally said when I realized Zodwa was about to answer him.

He did all the talks with Zodwa all the way.

They where walking to slow I thought about hurrying up. I was about to hurry up and leave Zodwa behind but I thought what if he steals Zodwa.

We arrived at the gate he gave Zodwa her bucket and waved good bye to each when his smile. I would steal peaks on him.