Caroline



I have been thinking really hard about the decision I was about to do if whether I should even do it. My whole life has been safe, I listened to what my parents said, I never disobeyed.

If I had to to do ballet that’s what I did just like how my mother made me study for accounting even though all I wanted was to do was become a pastry chef, and just like the last time she chose Jason for me having sold the idea that he was perfect for me.

I wish I had more power to stand up for myself just like Rose, she didn’t let my parents bully her into being a person she was not.

“Jason.” My dad spoke out as he put a mouthful of salmon in his mouth “Do you see a future with my daughter?”

I sighed, if he said yes then that will mean that Jason and his family will invest even more into the businesses.

Jason looked at me and smiled, he was good looking if I said so myself but there was no love, all he knows is to be in his office and do whatever keeping him there. I can count in one hand the last time he took me out and even so it was not voluntary so, I had to force him.

“It is too early to say, but I must say your daughter makes me happy.” He says putting his hand ontop of my chair.

I remember what Rose said a couple of weeks ago, I should make me happy and she was right. I have been putting my parents needs first what about what I want?

For goodness sake I am 24 years of age, I should know what is best for me and what is not.

“Care,” My dad said, “Huh?” I asked lifting my head “When are you guys moving in together, you know. So that you can get to know each other more.”

This is it, if I don’t put my foot down my parents will decide everything for me and I will not be happy. I stood up, everyone looked at me like I was crazy, what was I even doing I never once in my life disrespected my parents.

I took my bag that was on the floor and looked at my parents “I hope someday you guys will understand, but I don’t love Jason. I have spent 2 years of my life with a guy I don’t love, who barely acknowledges that I am there.”

I stormed out, I have completely forgot that I came here with Jason meaning that I am stranded. I walked out the gate and took out my phone and dialed Rose’s number she’ll know what to do.

“Hey what’s wrong?”

I didn’t even realise that I was crying, I told her everything “Now I can’t get back home.”

“Don’t worry, I’ll tell Senzo to send someone.”

I was glad I did that, I was now relieved that I would no longer have to lie and pretend to love someone.

A car pulled in front of me in less than 15 minutes, I got inside the car and was surprised to see Katlego, his face looked tough. “Why are you crying?” He asked, he looked mad as he watched me wiping my face with the tissue he gave me.

“I am crying because I am happy I finally stood up for myself.”

His face relaxed a little bit as he started to drive “So you ended things with your boyfriend? ” He asked in a curious way.

I nodded “I wouldn’t call him my boyfriend but yeah I did and I am glad that I did.”