TWENTY FOUR
[ AT THE HOSPITAL ]
Lesley and Busi arrive , like they had told Percy they would . They stood at the reception as they told the receptionist they're here to see Percy Dlomo.
Receptionist: Percy Dlomo you say ?
Busi : Yes her
She chews on her gum checking her book and she gasps holding her waist
Busi : And then yin manje wamangala ?
Receptionist: Haibo don't tell me you guys didn't watch the news .
Lesley : Busi what is she talking about ....
She shrugges confused .
Busi : Angaz mina shame buza yena ... khuluma nawe phela .
The receptionist chewed on her gum roughly also using her finger to stretch it trust me this very unethical and unprofessional .
Receptionist : Okay , okay so this Percy you looking for is the very same Percy that has loose screws I her head-
Busi grabs her by the collar .
Busi : You could've just closed your mouth if you knew you're going to insult her .
Receptionist : Hey mo'girl l haven't finished what l want to say ntlogele .
Lesley : She'll let you go but for now talk already !
Receptionist : hmm Percy jumped off the hospital rooftop yesterday night .
Them: WHAT!!
Receptionist : Yeah she was found dead and lm sure it's all over news by now because the journalists where around the body like swarms .
Busi : You are kidding right ...
Receptionist : Mxm you think l have time to make up stories wena , infact leave me hawu .
Busi slowly moves back .
Lesley : Is she okay , she is okay right .
the receptionist lets out a loud laugh clapping once .
Receptionist : Akere you want to be Thomas jump off the roof and see if you will be okay .
Lesley : Can we please see her ...
she says with a low voice , Busi is still dumbstruck .
Receptionist : Her doctor will have to take you to the morgue because that's where she is .
speaking of Percy's doctor he comes their way .
Doctor : Ah ladies ...
Busi : Doctor where's Percy we want to see her .
Doctor : lm afraid she's in a very bad condition are you sure you want to see her .
Lesley: please we want to .
The doctor sighs .
Doctor: Okay can you please follow me .
Receptionist: Ay kganti why do they admit crazy people in this hospital as if it's a mental asylum last time it was that crazy short woman running out of the hospital now this .
She says to her self as soon as they turned and continues to chew on her gum
They arrive at the morgue and as they stood outside the doctor looked at them with worry .
Doctor: Are you ready to go in
Busi : Yes l know whoever is in there is not Percy .
Lesley shook her her not wanting to say anything more .The doctor opens the door and the on enter .
A white sheet covers a body and the doctor removes the sheet on the face , a disoriented face her nose broken along with the teeth and the brains out but you could still tell it's Percy .Busi wails crying she just couldn't stay in there any longer she ran out . The doctor places his hand on Lesley's shoulder .
Doctor : lm sorry for your loss .
A tear drops on her face she didn't even realize it .
Lesley : Can- l have some space .
she says with a breaking voice and the doctor sighs leaving her to be .
Lesley : Do you just decided to let go huuh , what about Ceasor ?you know what l'll make him pay for whatever he did to you l promise .
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Samkelo had gone back to his house and Kumkani and Anashe were just watching TV when Anashe threw a pillow on Kumkani's face .
Kumkani : Why do that ?
Anashe: I'm bored can we play hide and seek .
Kumkani (chuckling) : Now l see you never got to play during your childhood .
Anashe: No offence taken at all , now are you going to play with me or what .
Kumkani : Ungenza ingan yaz wena .
Anashe : Please Kumkani .
He chuckles again not believing his even considering it .
Kumkani : okay then Hamba uyocasha keh .
She giggles running upstairs after a minute Kumkani stood .
Kumkani (chuckles) : Things we do for women, yha neh.
he walks upstairs search in all the rooms he regrets having all these five rooms upstairs .
Kumkani : Ashanti ukuphi kanti , phuma phela .
He walks into the last room he hasn't checked and slowly walks into the toilet and Anashe was indeed there holding her laughter looking at Kumkani .
Kumkani : I'm not playing this game ever again .
Anashe : You need to loosen up and have fun for once.
Kumkani: is it ?
He reaches out and gently brushes her chin, his fingers grazing her skin, sending shivers down her spine. She looks up at him, her eyes locking onto his, the chemistry between them palpable.
Without a word, he leans in, his lips meeting hers in a tender yet passionate kiss. The cold tile walls and sterile surroundings fade away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the moment.
They pull back, gasping for air not knowing what to say to each other.
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