Chapter 00

WRITTEN IN THE STARS: SEASON 2 PROLOGUE

I glare through the file that consists of pictures of the house my team is supposed to build from scratch and also design. I wish I can design but the only thing I can do as of now is just give ideas and create designs. They implicate the work, pregnancy hasn't made anything easy for me. I've limited the things I do because I simply cannot do most of them.

Let's talk about my swollen feet, I can't even put on heels or any high shoe because they hurt. I'm always in sleepers, slides or sandals. God when is this phase ending? I've had it. The past 6 months haven't been easy on me pregnancy wise, I'm about to be a first time mom and nerves are devouring me. Its only a few weeks left till I can finally meet my daughter, yea..the gender is that of a girl and I'm very anxious because what if she's as sensitive and easily angry like me? I will make sure that it doesn't happen like that though.

I'm 8 months, 3 weeks pregnant and I'm shaking because my due date is nearing each day that passes by. I'm entirely grateful for my mother and my mother in law? Can I call her that? I'm not sure but either way, they've emotionally prepared me for this journey and I hope I'm gonna do well.

“Hello mommy dearest!” Luyanda says entering my office with a box of pizza and some juice. It's as if she knew I was starving..

“I'm starving..” I say closing my laptop as she sits down and places the box on the table. I open it and the smell immediately hits my nostrils.

“It smells so good!” I say grabbing a slice and eating right away, I don't know how much weight I've gained but..I've gained and alot.

“Before you eat this entire box of pizza, I got baby girl some cute stuff in here.” She says handing me a paper bag.

“Hmm? more stuff? she's not going to lack anything mos.” I say, she laughs and nods.

“That's what rich aunties are for angithi..” She says.

“I'll check them out later, right now I want to eat. I left without eating this morning and Nkanyezi couldn't come because he was on a business trip.” I say.

“When is he returning?” She asks

“Tonight..” I say.

“Atleast he'll be returning soon, tell me.. which hospital are you going to give birth in?” She asks, I shrug.

“I'll hear from my baby daddy, we discuss such things together.” I say, she nods.

“It's been long over due, everything's ready. She must just come out right now, I need to gush over her like she's my own.” She says.

“Yeah right, tell me.. do you intend on giving Nkanyiso the cold shoulder forever?” I ask her, she rolls her eyes.

“Not that again, I thought I told you guys that there is no way I'm dating Nkanyiso. He's Lincoln's son and I don't think I want to be that close to Lincoln's blood.” She says.

“He's always talking about you yo, you've done a number on him.” I say, she chuckles.

“I think he should just let this go because me and him will never happen.” She says, I shrug. I don't want to get in between of their little issue. It doesn't involve me, I wipe my mouth after eating and drink some juice.

“Oh I'm about to feel bloated right now. I ate a lot..” I say pushing my chair back and sitting back.

“I wonder how huge she is if your belly is this big, she better not have a big head.” She says.

“How can she have a huge head when none of her parents have huge heads? awkahle wena.” I say, she laughs.

“I know she's going to be mad cute though..” She says, I sigh and nod. I just can't imagine how she's going to look, is she gonna like me or Christopher? is it going to be a mixture of our features? ah I always think of these stuff.

My phone rings and I smile at the caller ID, I've gotten so used to my baby daddy calling me at a specific time or coming to see me randomly. He's been gone for 2 weeks and I've been feeling sick.

“Is it him?” She asks, I nod answering the call and placing the phone over my ear.

“Yeah Nkanyezi..” I say, he chuckles softly.

“Hi how are you?” He asks.

“Good, tired though.” I say.

“I'm on the way, so I was asking if it's possible for you to go by my house and I'll meet you there? I'm thinking of the distance that I'll have to drive to Centurion and I'm honestly tired.” He says.

“That's not an issue, you'll meet me there. I just have to knock off and go to my place to pack up some stuff.” I say.

“No I don't want you to drive, I'll ask Nkanyiso to come and pick you up. Driving is crazy these days and accidents happen.” He says, what does this man think I came to work with?

“Haa Nkanyezi..” I say.

“Sandhurst is very far for you to drive there. I'm not taking any chances, Nkanyiso will pick you up.” He says, I sigh. He got a brand new house that side, probably 2 hours away from me.

“Fine...” I say.

“That's why you're the best baby mama in this world.” He says, mxm.

“Bye baby daddy, you're disturbing me during my work hours.” I say.

“Aren't you the boss? you can do anything you want to do and no one will tell you off.” He says.

“Whatever, I'll see you tonight then and please.. bring something to eat, you know that...” Before I even end my sentence.

“Cooking is not your cup of tea that's okay, I don't want any takeaways today so when I get there, I'll rest for a while and then cook. Don't worry..” He says.

“Okay, thank you bye..” I say.

“Bye Sbani..” He says, I hang up and heave a sigh. I find Luyanda looking at me like I'm crazy.

“What?” I ask her, she shakes her head.

“You're talking as if you're in a relationship, why don't you just be in a relationship once and stop acting like you're blind.” She says, I shake my head.

“So speaking to my baby daddy politely means we're in a relationship? oh please Luyanda.” I say rubbing my gigantic belly.

“Even a blind person can see that you two are..are a match made in heaven. You still love each other and you obviously want to give each other another chance but what's stopping you? you're basically expecting a baby together.” She says, I sigh.

“We still love each other, yes and we're expecting a baby together. Everything else you're talking about, I don't know.” I say, she shakes her head.

“I wish I can slap you so you can snap out of your dizziness, maybe slap him as well so he can realize that you belong together.” She says, I chuckle.

“Unfortunately not.” I say. . . It's finally time to knock off and I'm exhausted, I just can't wait to relax and sleep. She'll be the death of me. Luyanda left a while back because she had a meeting to get to so now I'm driving to my apartment. I think Nkanyiso is there already because he's sending me multiple texts saying he's waiting and he doesn't have bloody patience.

After a while of driving safely, I get to my apartment and drive in. I park my car and jump off. He walks towards me looking very annoyed, if he was more serious and more Muscular. He'd look like Nkanyezi..

“You owe me..” He says, I roll my eyes.

“Whatever, I'm just going inside to pack some stuff and then we can go.” I say side hugging him.

“Were you with Luyanda?” He asks, I glare at him and laugh as we walk inside.

“Yes I was with her.” I say.

“Did she say something about me, were you guys talking about me?” He asks, i shake my head.

“No Nkanyiso we weren't talking about you. Relax haa..” I say, he sighs and helps me unlock the door. We walk inside and he opens my fridge..

“I'm grabbing some of your meat, I'm starving.” He says.

“Warm it up before you eat because it's actually cold.” I say walking to my bedroom and taking off my shoes. I open my closet and take out some overnight clothes. I don't know when I'll return, my baby daddy likes my company...so yeah.

I also grab an overnight bag and pack my clothes along with my pregnancy pillow,coconut oil and bath soak. Once I'm done, I change into some comfy clothes and walk out with the bag.

“Are you going to be there for a year?” He asks standing up and taking the bag from me..

“Don't start with me..” I say grabbing the door keys, we walk out and I lock..

“So crazy how you guys bought everything else but not the crib. You're not scared of danger.” He says.

“I'll talk to your brother..” I say, we walk to the car and we jump in. I'm deciding to sit in the backseat because I need all the space. He starts engine and drives off..

“I was told to drive slowly so bear with me, it's gonna take a while.” He says, I chuckle.

“My baby daddy cares okay, no big deal.” I say.

“That's not your baby daddy but your man, stop saying that. I also told him that he shouldn't call you his baby mama, you're his woman.” He says.

“I need you and Luyanda to stop being crazy..” I say.

“We're not crazy, we're just crazy about each other but the fact is that, Nkanyezi loves you and you love him. There's no co-parenting shìt here..” He says, I shake my head. Hopeless romantics sahna..

My phone beeps indicating a notification, I swipe to unlock it. Nkanyezi sent me something, I quickly click on it and smile..

“This is so cuteee..” I say glaring at the picture of the cute baby bathtub, grey and cream white are those colours. I reply telling him I love it, so far.. Nkanyezi and myself have been good, I guess. We just decided that we're going to focus on our daughter and nothing more.

“What is cute?” Nkanyiso asks snapping me out of my thoughts.

“Just something he sent me..” I say.

“I know a sangoma that can bring you two together, very strong.” He says, I roll my eyes again. Lord save me from Nkanyiso please!

“It's not funny..” I say.

“It's also not funny watching you guys play dummy dummy with each other.” He says, I'll slap this one.