Chapter 01

“HIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART”

CHAPTER : 01

INTRODUCTION .

“Kagoentle come on ! We're late ! Ontshiametse lets go ! I swear you're gonna start taking ubers because you guys are delaying me” I say shouting from downstairs .

They run downstairs with their shoes ..

“i remember waking you up early for this ” I say heaving a sigh glancing at them sit down and putting on their shoes .

“We're sorry mama , i had to help Kagoentle clean up his room ” Ontshiametse says standing up straight and brushing her silky hair .

“yes mom , do forgive us , we're almost done” Kagoentle says tying his shoe laces and standing up.

“lets go , the church service starts in 15 minutes and I'm driving for 30 minutes ” I say grabbing my handbag and walking out . I jump in the car and start the engine as I wait for them to walk out , these kids .

I press the hooter and they come out running , they jump in the car and I drive off .

“seatbelts .” they put their seatbelts on as I continue driving . Sundays are for church akere ? Even though it's not every Sunday , I always find the time to take my kids to church and just let them sit and listen to the word of God . It's my way of teaching them that God is the answer to everything , fortunately so .

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— Church , Soweto .

We attend the church in Soweto because that's the church my mother loved to attend when she was still alive so I somehow get ahold of her in a way when I'm at this church . We jump off the car and I fix my long white dress and glance at my heels .

“are these heels fine ?” I say asking both of them .

“they're fine mama” Kagoentle says .

“they're fine and they match the dress” I nod .

“okay lets go ”

We walk inside , mind you .. I have these black shades on . Some of the people in there glance at us , we sit at the three available chairs at the front .

“your lipgloss ?” I say asking Ontshiametse .

“in the car ...” she responds .

“my lips are so dry .”

“obatla vicks ?” Kagoentle says and I shake my head .

“I'm not used to it .”

He nods and places it back in his nike side bag , I move my attention to the pastor ..

1. "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

2 . "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." - 1 Corinthians 13:13 (NIV)

3 . "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)

Those are the most beautiful verses I've heard today , my heart is at peace because I felt the presence of the lord in this church . Here they are , preparing the choir so they'd sing . One man sits at the piano but wait .. that's not the same man that plays the piano . Who's this one ?

“do you know who that is ?” I say asking the both of them .

“they removed buti Lwazi because he did something . I saw it on the page , he's the new singer and pianist i think .” Ontshiametse responds .

“oh okay , he better be good then because Lwazi was damn good .” I say glancing at him , I can't see his face because he's facing the other way . I only see his fresh haircut , brown skin and beautiful body structure .

The piano slowly starts playing as my heart skips a beat , the minute I hear his voice , I zone out because it's too much . His voice is soulful and I feel like he's delivering a heartfelt delivery pouring his emotions into the lyrics .

The choir follows , creating a sweet melody . I close my eyes listening to his voice , I feel like listening to it over and over again . He sings so beautifully .. he presses the piano slowly turning his head ..

“he's such a good singer bathong” Ontshiametse says standing up and taking a video .

“he really is” I say heaving a sigh ..

He stands up and I just lose it , I'm literally crying right now , he stands infront of the choir singing using his hands moving them around . Jesu ??? am I in heaven ? This feels heavenly .

“mama are you crying ?” Ontshiametse says glancing at me .

“I'm not” I say sniffing and they laugh ..

“he is a good singer yena shame” She says glancing back at him .

I lift my head up and wipe off my tears , wait a minute .. is he looking towards this direction ? he's looking at me ?

He smiles and looks down still singing , now why did he smile ?

“he's looking at you mom” Kagoentle says

“no he's not” I say looking away but I'm unable to because he's still looking at me . The song finishes and my heart sinks , why did it have to end ?

Pastor : what a beautiful song , thank you buti Lwandile .

hmm ... the name is Lwandile ?

Lwandile is a great singer ...

he's very good looking too , such a decent man .

Once the church service is over , I stand up with my kids and we walk out .

“i make you cry when i sing ?” my heart stops , he's infront of me .

“I'm sorry ?” I say looking down .

“you were crying ..”

His voice .. his voice is beautiful on its own , God what kind of test is this ?

“I'm Lwandile” he says extending his hand for a handshake .

“Rorisang , i don't shake hands”

“do you perhaps give hugs ? ” he says opening his arms , I badly want to go in but no ..

“No”

“are these your kids ? ” he says glancing at Kago and Ontshiametse .

“oh Mr Lwandile , we're not kids . I'm 12 and my brother is 15 .” Ontshiametse says correcting him .

“oh askis keh , you're not kids ” he glances back at me .

“they're beautiful ” I nod .

“thank you , we have to go” I say .

“okay ..”

We walk away from him as I let out a sigh in relief , how do I describe him to you ? you won't understand ! His facial features are .. no never mind , I can't speak of another man like that . I'm 30 and miserable , I'm only holding it in for my babies or else .. I'd be working as a stripper right now because I just need to get .. well you know .. laid .

“such a handsome with a beautiful voice” Ontshiametse says glancing at him from inside the car as he's standing with a girl that looks a bit older than Ontshiametse .

“he was trying to shela mom , didn't you see” Kagoentle says a bit irritated .

“no he wasn't Kago” I respond .

“mom ..”

“he was just being kind and being polite . He saw me crying in the church and came to check on me . Its not a big deal .”

I say starting the car and driving off .. yes you heard right , Kagoentle is 15 and Ontshiametse is 12 .. it's a very long story , I don't think you'd like to know right now neh ? there's still time for that . My son is in 9th grade while my baby girl is in 6th grade . Two different personalities they carry , Kagoentle is messy and Ontshiametse is the cleanest you'll ever see .

I work as a CEO at my very own company that my dad built for me , he's still alive .. chill . I hire and fire , that's the best part . Living in Rosebank isn't a dream because I want to live in Sandhurst but as long as my babies have a roof under their heads then I'm sorted out . After all , being a mother is gift and I don't want to take it for granted .

That's why I always make sure that I bring men that are positively motivated to work and that my kids will see as some type of role model .. not what their father has turned himself into .

(Sighs) im talking a lot am I ? sorry !

Welcome !