I walk home tired, the scorching sun piercing through the umbrella I have.
“Can I walk with you?” Ofentse slips under my umbrella.
I smile and let her walk under the shade of the umbrella.
“Don’t mind Thabiso and his crew.” She tells me.
“Its okay.” I shrug
“Its not okay, you should tell Mr Manzini.” She advises
“That would only make it worse.” I answer.
“I guess.” She sighs.
“You’re the only learner in our class, who speaks to me. Thanks Ofentse.” I say
“Hey! I’m a nice girl. Besides, I think you’re cute.” She looks up at me.
I stop walking and look down at her. My mother always said I have my father’s eyes. My dad’s eyes are brown and gentle.
“You have nice eyes.” She compliments
Is she flirting?
“Tha..thanks. you’re beautiful.” I stutter.
She smiles then walks again.
“I’m home.” She says, stopping in front of a double storey house.
“This is..your home?” I look up at the house.
“Yup.” She smiles.
“Yoh.”
I see a car coming down the street, a silver grey BMW.
“That’s my dad.” She says.
I quickly shuffle away, not before looking back, and seeing Sir Manzini step out of the luxurious car and Ofentse opening the gate.
So, that’s her father?!