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FOURTEEN

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**PULANE**

A FEW DAYS LATER

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Christmas was approaching and Bokang was still in hospital. He had not yet waken up even after the surgery and I was getting more worried by the day. Gigi was staying with us and she used every opportunity to make me uncomfortable and I guess I was partly to blame for letting her get under my skin. Ma was cooking and I was helping her by chopping the vegetables while Gigi just sat there playing with her long nails.

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Gigi: When are we going to the hospital?

Ma: I'm emotionally drained so I'm not going today

Gigi: It's okay I'll go

Ma: Take Pulane with you

Me: No I'll take Uber

Gigi: At least you can think

Ma: Stop it, Gigi

Me: It's so strange without him around

Ma: It is. I really miss him

Gigi: I woke up feeling sick today. Who's going to feed my cravings now that Bokang isn't here

Ma: He will live

Gigi: Yeah he has to because the baby needs him

Me: The police aren't even doing their job I mean shouldn't the perpetrators be in prison by now?

Ma: It won't be easy to find them since you said they wore gloves and balaclavas

Me: The only thing I remember is their voices

Ma: But why didn't they take the car if it was a hijacking?

Me: Maybe because it all went south

Ma: As much as I hate to think about it, John could be responsible

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Gigi chocked on her drink after hearing those words

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Gigi: Don't mention that man's name

Ma: I can't help it

Gigi: But he's not in the country

Ma: We can't be sure

Gigi: Bokang doesn't deserve any of this

Ma: Plus they were fighting before he flee

Me: I should go get ready

Ma: Aren't you going to eat first?

Me: My stomach is in knots. I'll eat when I come back

Gigi: The drama, queen Pulane

Me: What is it that you want from me?

Gigi: I want my man back

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I ignored her and went to change then requested an Uber to the hospital. He was still sleeping when I got there and all I could do was sit next to him and hold his hand.

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Me: Oh B, come back to me baby. I miss you so much and Gigi is all over your house acting like a queen. I need you to fight this, please. What would I be without you by my side, B?

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I rested my head on the bed while still holding his hand. I must have dozed off from the crying exhaustion and I was woken up by a sensation on my hand. I quickly lifted up my head and I couldn't believe it. Bokang was awake and moving his hand. I jumped off the chair and called out the nurse. They came and asked me to wait outside while they checked him and I bumped into Gigi on my way out

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Gigi: What's going on? Is Bokang okay?

Me: He's woken up

Gigi: Really? Oh thank God for this

Me: I really hope he recovers

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We patiently waited outside and it took a while before the doctor came to let us know that we can go in. He was indeed awake and the first thing I did was kiss him. He still couldn't speak but the most important thing was him being alive. Gigi and I stayed there for a while until they kicked us out saying the visiting hours were long over. Still, we went home separately and she got there first and obviously broke the good news. At least I was less stressed as days went by and finally, he was discharged. Of course I didn't have a car so Gigi insisted on fetching him at the hospital with Ma and I remained behind cooking his favorite food. They arrived about 2 hours later and I had already finished everything. When he walked in the door I rushed into his arms forgetting that he was still in pain and Gigi pulled me back

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Gigi: Are you crazy? Can't you see he's in pain?

Me: Welcome home my love

BK: I missed you, sweetheart

Me: I missed you more

Gigi: Not more than the baby and I

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She forced Bokang's hand to her stomach and he didn't look interested one bit

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Me: Come baby I cooked your favorite food

BK: I'm sorry Pulane but I just want my bed

Me: Okay I understand. Let's go then

Gigi: Be careful with him

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We got to our bedroom and he lied down while I sat next to him

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Me: You have no idea how happy I am

BK: Why did you allow Gigi into our home?

Me: Our home?

BK: Yes our home, Pulane.

Me: She said she's pregnant and your mom insisted she stays until you're okay

BK: I'm okay now she has to go

Me: You'll have to tell her because she doesn't take me serious

BK: How do you feel about all this?

Me: My focus is on you.

BK: I'm sorry

Me: For what?

BK: For bringing this mess into your life

Me: All I care about is that you're alive

BK: I love you so much

Me: I love you too

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We lay on the bed until we both fell asleep. I woke up a few hours later feeling hungry so I went to the kitchen where Ma and Gigi were

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Ma: How is he?

Me: He'll be fine

Gigi: Please pass me the cup, Ma

Me: What the hell is that smell?

Ma: Gigi made soup

Me: What kind of soup smells this bad?

Ma: Bad? Maybe it's your nose that has a problem

Me: I think I'm going to throw up

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I ran upstairs but I threw up before I could get there