Chapter 5

“HIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART ”
CHAPTER : 05 .

LWANDILE HLONGWANE .

I don't know how to describe how I feel right now , I actually don't know how to express myself . I have a job , I have a job and I'm starting soon . I'm gonna have my own office and it's just .. it's a dream come true , I know my mother is going to be delighted to hear these news , also .. I think I'm gonna love my boss .. not that exact love but love as in like appreciate .

I'm in the uber right now , I'm gonna be home in a few minutes . I know exactly what I'm gonna do wirh my first paycheck , I'm gonna take my two queens out on a family dinner and treat them to something nice , they're the reason I keep working hard and working towards my dream . The uber drops me off and I walk inside .

“hey dearest mother ..” I say kissing her cheek and hugging her .
“why are you this happy ?”she says smiling .
“you're looking at the official accountant of Martins Holdings”

She screams a little stepping back covering her mouth .

“Lwandile what are you telling me ?” I nod happily .
“i got the job .”
“oh jesuu , oh my son !! I'm so so happy for you boy boy !” she says happily .
“i finally have the job , eh i was scared .”
“wasn't your boss rude ?”

I smile sitting down .

“my boss is actually Rorisang” She widens her eyes and sits down also .
“Rorisang is your boss ??”
“i was just as surprised as you but i didn't try to show it .” I heave a sigh .
“God , was she surprised too ?”
“she was , but she kept it professional . ”
“you're going to work for her now ?” I nod .
“i guess so .”
“how does that make you feel ?”
“i can't say i feel bad because there's really nothing to feel bad about . I don't feel any different knowing that she's wealthier and richer than me , she has a higher status than me and she's older than me .. i actually don't feel any different .” she nods .
“good , I'm proud that you're not letting this get in the way of your feelings ”
“yeah .. let me just change and finish the painting . I want to let off some steam and write music too .”
“for who ? for Rorisang ?”

I smile and shake my head standing up ..

“I'm never gonna hear the end of it”
“so once you're finished with the painting , will you give it to her ?”
“hai , what am i gonna use as an excuse of painting her face ? Ma please ”
“you can just tell her that because you're inlove with her , you decided to do this .”
“I'm not sure if I'm inlove with her , the woman is older than me , she has children also ”
“so ? is there a problem with that ? ” she says as I sigh .
“lets not discuss this , i don't want to talk about her right now”

I say walking to my room and closing the door , I open the curtains and reposition my painting .. I place it on the stand as I stare at her face sitting down .. I clear my throat continuing to paint ..

“In a crowded room, I saw you shine
A radiant smile, that caught my eye and mind
Your beauty's more than skin-deep, it's a light
That guides me through, the darkest night

Sawubona, Rorisang, I see you
A gem in the rough, a heart so true
Sawubona, my eyes are open wide
Drinking in the beauty, that you can't hide

Your laughter's contagious, it spreads like a flame
Warming my heart, and lighting up the space
Your spirit's fierce, your soul's on fire
I'm drawn to your passion, my heart's desire

Sawubona, Rorisang, I see you
A gem in the rough, a heart so true
Sawubona, my eyes are open wide
Drinking in the beauty, that you can't hide”

That's when I realized , why am I singing romantic love song for her ? what the hell ? what if she's 40 ? But she doesn't look 40 .. fuck , what's happening to me ? why am I even singing ? Why am I painting this ? Let me call her .. but she's my boss and she clearly wrote on the business card that she doesn't take calls when she's home but let me try .
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RORISANG MARTINS .

I drop my bag on the floor and throw myself on the couch .

“tired ?” Kago asks bending down and taking off my shoes for me .
“you have no idea” I say heaving a sigh .
“you're overworking yourself .”
“i think I'm not gonna do that anymore , I've hired an accountant who's going to manage the company's finances .”
“oh ???” he says .
“yeah , you see the guy who was singing and playing the piano yesterday ?” I glance at him and he eventually nods .
“Buti Lwandile , the one who replaced Buti Lwazi .”
“yes that one , he's the one i hired . Isn't that a coincidence ?”
“yeah its weird , its like you were meant to meet again .”

I make a face , what is he talking about ?

“what are you saying ?”
“no nothing mom , I'm just saying nothing .”
“hmm , where's your sister ?”
“she's upstairs washing her socks .” I nod .
“did you wash yours ?” he scratches his hair avoiding my eyes .
“lazy boy ..”
“ah mama ?”
“but you're my lazy boy ” he smiles .
“i know that ..”
“I'm sorry you won't be able to go to the father's day event baby ”

He sighs .

“its okay mom , its really fine”
“I'll talk to your dad and see if he won't agree .”
“not my dad but Siyabonga , remember ”
“okay okay ..”
“hmm , are you hungry ?”
“not really but a glass of water would be perfect .”
“okay .. can we eat waffles and ice cream today for dinner ? We're not craving for any kind of meal .”
“no problem ..”

My phone rings and he reaches out for it .

“who's number is this ?”
“let me see”

I grab the phone and glance at the unknown number , I hope it's not a business call because I'm gonna flip . Besides they should call Jane if they wanted anything .

“Rorisang Martins hello ?” I say heaving a sigh .
“h..hey” I quickly sit up and Kago glances at me weirdly .
“Lwandile ?” I ask , h..he called me ??
“yeah , its me .” he says .
“uhm , can i help you with anything ?” I don't know why Kagoentle keeps making faces , it's not funny .. my heart is beating out of my chest . I didn't think he'd call me .
“i just wanted to thank you for giving me the job , namanje .. i can't believe”
“its a pleasure , i did what i thought was right and besides , you met the requirements .”

He heaves a sigh .

“is it weird that you're my boss and you hired me ?”
“weird ? how weird ? There's nothing happening between the two of us apart from having a work-relationship .”
“no i didn't mean that , of course there's nothing happening between us . ”
“exactly ..” I say chuckling awkwardly .

Although , I don't know why it feels weird that I'm actually older than him by a year , I have a much higher status than him .. I don't normally click with people like that but I just keep getting closer and closer to him .