Twenty seven I had a nap for an hour or two. Woke up, had a bath and wore my uniform. I had no emotions at all. I was used to being sidelined in my life that when ever bad things happen in my life, I didnt feel a thing. I had created a wall. I grew up alone and being discriminated against. My dad woke up early and didnt say anything except for a greeting. He had to go early to fetch some patients for the day as he was the driver. One of the sponsors had bought a toyota bakkie. So whoever couldnt walk to the centre, my dad would pick up. My grand mother also arrived from her house before my school transport came. I did the usual tea and heard my transport hoot. I went to school. I happened to bump into Babalwa before assembly and I told her I was with Kenny and we have done the unexplainable during the last two nights. She wasnt happy because she started telling me about Nozipho. She was the fiance to Kenny. Babalwas family was friends with both Nozipho and Kenny. She began to tell me that Kenny abused her physically and as a result she lost her one eye. Wow... Why didnt she tell me all this sooner. It explains his mood swings. She told me that whatever I was sharing with him must come to an end because her mother would be disappointed to hear that I am being shagged by an old woman beater. I was so upset with her because she came by my house and didnt tell me all this. Mxm so much for a friend. I was so disappointed shame, not hurt. Dont get those two emotions confused. But what the hell, I have to end it. School went by and it was almost the time to write our matric prelims. So I had to pull up my socks now. Catch up with my essays and assignments as well. The day went well and home was home. I saw Bobo and I felt so bad hey. Shame. We walked hand in hand and we were catching up. I just couldnt do two men. I felt so guilty. On this day Bobo and I stayed until late. I am sure Kenny came by and he didnt find me at home. I couldnt care less. It was after 10pm when Bobo walked me home. I walked in and my dad was still up. Where are you from I was with Lerato papa I said. We lost track of time. Wow that was the first. I guess he is getting annoyed with the late nights now. I mean I just turned 18 now. Did some school work and I went to sleep. Did the usual in the morning and boom. My grandmother was in middle of the passage. Screaming and shouting. When I was inquiring what was going on. She just started hitting me with a sjambok. No girl as young as you comes so late at night, we sent you here so that you can behave yourself and you still dont want to starighten up your act she kept shouting. It took me a while for my head to register what my grandmother was on about. I wasnt expecting it I guess. I managed to snuck in and ran through the passage to the lounge so that I can run outside. Lol my dad though. I stood outside while she was raving and ramping at me. Transport came and I ran inside to fetch my school bag. She just gave me a dirty look.
Posted on: Sat, 19 Jul 2014 11:03:23 +0000
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