At around 12hoo, my mother and I are done cleaning and she’s checking for any dirty spots. 

“Ma, it’s clean.” I say, dragging myself to the bathroom.

“Go bath! Our guests will be here in an hour.” Mom responds, dusting the sofas once more.

**

I sit in front of my mirror, swiping some mascara on my eyes to make them stand out more. Thulani always said the mascara, brought out the shine in my eyes. 

I tie my hair into two ponytails, they just made me look 12 years old. I smile at my reflection. I’m still in just my underwear. 

“You’re not dressed, yet! They’re here. I’m going to the taxis, to fetch them.” My mom bursts through the door, then quickly walks out.

My heart beats fast. I’m getting nervous. Please God, don’t let this girl be bitchy. Please God. Please. I whisper to myself.

I grab my summer dress and pull it on, I stand in front of the mirror and finally decide on pink lipstick. I smudge it, just a bit. You’d have to squint to actually see that im wearing lipstick.

I pout and blow a kiss, yes, I’m sexy and I know it! 

I take a deep breath and walk to the lounge and sit down, then scroll through the channels, settling on watching a movie. 

I’m not even focused on it, I’m staring at the curtain. Finally, I see my mom walking in, followed by a woman, then somehow, I think I see a boy! A boy? Wasn’t this supposed to be a meeting with my ex girl best friend?