Chapter 32

“HIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART”

CHAPTER : 32 .

RORISANG .

My tears always find a way to come out , at such moments ? I've never had a man doing something like this for me . He stands up after singing that beautiful song as he wraps his arms around me .

“i love you and this is my way of apologizing for not appreciating you enough .” God .. why did I fuck this up ? 

“i love you Lwandile , i love you so much .” I'm so hurt , for everything hurtful I've done to you . I feel so bad . 

“so am i fully forgiven ?” he asks .

“of course , this is beyond beautiful .” I say with a broken heart .

“i love you Rori .” he says kissing my forehead . 

“I don't even know what to say ..” I say pulling out of the hug and glancing at the portrait . 

“this is me .. my gorgeous self .” I say as they laugh . 

“you really are a beautiful piece of art shame .” Thando says . 

“lets go home , you guys take the portrait .” 

“okay dad ..” Kagoentle says picking up the portrait and walking off the stage . Lwandile hoods my hand as we walk off the stage as well . 

His mother is looking at us as we walk towards them , oh mama if only you knew how much I hurt Lwandile . 

“you two becoming the reason i smile .” she says . 

“did i try ?” Lwandile asks .

“that was beautiful” she says , I glance at Londiwe who's sweating , shame sweerie jealously yao nyesa ?

“now we can go home and eat as a family .” Thando says excitedly . 

“cela ungiphe ama flowers wakho ?” this child is adorable no! 

“uyawa funa ?” I say , I'm nailing this zulu or Xhosa language .

“ngiyawa cela ..” i smile and hand him the boque of flowers , the roses must stay with me please . As for the portrait , It's going straight to the lounge wall .

We walk out , there's one thing I didn't think of .. where are they gonna sit ? This is a 6 seater Mercedes Benz  . Arg what am I even saying ? we're gonna fit . Someone will just have to carry Lelo ..

We jump in the car and I start the engine ..

“the smell of perfume in here is blocking my nose .” Londiwe says . 

“Sis Rorisang uses Chanel , Dior and other international perfumes so their smell is bound to last .” ohh Thando baby why war ? But I was gonna reply just like that shame . She must know ..

“I said its blocking my nose , i didn't ask what brand it is .” 

“its probably blocking your news because you're not used to the smell of these types of perfumes .” Thando says again as I chuckle , what the fuck ?

I drive off …

“Rorisang did you say your mother used to live here in Soweto ?” Mama asks .

“yes ma , i think she didn't live very far from her .” I say . 

“oh wow ..” 

I drive for a good 10 minutes till we reach her house , I drive in and park the car . We jump off and walk inside .. 

“babe ... can you give me your slides . These heels are really hurting my feet . I think they're becoming small now .” I say . 

“let me get them ..” 

“Sis Rorisang can you give me these heels if they're small on you ? I really love them .” Thando says.  

“you can take them but I'm gonna buy you another pair . I've had these heels for 8 months now ..” I say and she nods . 

“thank you ..”

I glance at my phone that's ringing on the table and quickly grab it . It's Oratile .. I decline the call and turn my phone off . I know what she wants to ask me and I'm not in the mood . 

“Rori my baby , can you please take this seasoned meat and place it in the oven for me ? I'm still chopping the pumpkin .” I nod . 

“okay ma ..” I take the pan and go to place it in the oven , I then turn the oven on ..

Lwandile walks towards me with his slides , he vents over helping me take my heels off . 

“so .. you can't bend now ?” 

“my dear , i only bend when me and Lwandile are doing doggy .” his mother will have to forgive me , Londiwe is getting on my nerves . I glance at Thando who's laughing .

“uhleka amasimba wena .” Lwandile says as I laugh too .

“I'm sorry but Sis Rorisang is making me laugh” she says .

“i didn't do anything Thando ..” I say .

“Londiwe how's house hunting going ?” Mama asks as Londiwe keeps quiet . 

“I'm still looking ..” she finally says . 

“hmm ..” 

Lwandile takes the heels ..

“you can take them to my room , they're officially mine .” Thando says . 

“hmm , work so you can buy your own now ..” he says . 

“its fine Lwandile ..” he nods and walks off , Ontshiametse walks in with Lelo who's talking non-stop .

“can we go to the shop ? Lelo wants a lollipop now ..” she asks . 

“you check in the car , i might have some notes in there .” I say . 

“if i find a R200 can i take it ?” she says , this girl and money . 

“yes Ontshiametse it's fine ..” she walks out with Lelo..

“Lelo is getting used to his brother and sister now.” Mama says . 

“i didn't know Lwandile had 3 kids ..” Londiwe says . 

“oh he does , we had Kago when Lwandile was just 14 , imagine !” I say . 

“and then Ontshiametse when he was just 17 , cabanga !” Thando says , my partner in crime this one . 

Kagoentle emerges with Lwandile ..

“We're going to explore the township , see you !” he says running out with Lwandile , and I ruined all of this , fuck Rorisang Martins !