Chapter 11

“HIS BEAUTIFUL PIECE OF ART”
CHAPTER : 11 .

LWANDILE HLONGWANE .

I'm sitting in my room , glaring at her beautiful face . The lyrics just keep coming , you know art ? If you know art then you know what I'm talking about . Rori is art .

“how was it ?” I turn and glance at her as she's standing by the door . I heave sigh ..
“you're right , i love her .” she smiles and walks in . She closes the door and sits on the bed .
“you do ?” she says .
“i love her , i just .. i just love her .” I say sighing , I do love her .
“did you tell her ?” I shake my head .
“I'm below her standards , i can't tell her .”
“nonsense Lwandile , what if she also feels the same and she's just waiting for you to tell her ?”
“Rori lives this high expensive life and I'm just here counting every cent i have left .”
“you know , love is not about money and all that .” I heave a sigh .
“she's 30 and I'm 29 .”
“love isn't about age also , its not about age .” she says .
“i have alot to think about ..” I say .
“i know , take your time . Spend time with her and you know what spending with her means right ??” she asks and i nod .
“i have to put up with her kids as well .” she nods .
“exactly ..”
“the son is cool , we've talked and it seems as if he also has the same expectations as i do . That me and her mother get into a relationship .” I say .
“oh is it ?” I nod .
“yeah ..”
“spend time with her , get to know her and when the time is finally right , you're gonna tell her .”

I nod , I don't even know where I'll start . I can't even behave normally around her . I'm always tatazeling , the fuck is wrong with me ?

“goodnight keh ..” I smile and nod .
“goodnight mother .” she stands up and walks around . Her beautiful image can't get out of my mind , the way she smiles .. the way she walks .. the way she laughs .. the way she talks .. her body shape . Everything about Rori is beautiful and I don't think I want to love anyone else .
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RORISANG MARTINS .

I'm in my bathroom , glancing at myself in the mirror . I left my daddy's house like 3 hours back , I don't like when my kids are left alone in the house . They're old enough but I still don't feel comfortable leaving them alone in the house .

I cleanse my face and walk out ..

“hey mommy , food just got here .” I glance at her .
“I'm coming now now , let me just do my face and put on my pajamas . I'll be there .” she nods and walks out again .

I put on my pajamas and wait for my lavender oil to set into my skin . Once it sets , I walk downstairs .. oh having a shower really helped me , I feel more relaxed .

“what did you guys order ?” I ask .
“braai meat and wors”
“oh that sounds nice and it definitely smells nice .”

I say walking into the lounge and sitting down , I grab my plate and immediately start eating .

“mom , but why didn't you come to meet me with Buti Lwandile ? i badly wanted to see him .” I sigh .
“he had to go somewhere , hence we were in a hurry”
“oh i would have loved to see him though .” she says .
“you should've seen how he cheered for me ! It was epic !” he says .
“you'll meet him next time ..” i say .
“okay mom ..”
“he's cool .”

I sigh and drop my fork ..

“how would you feel if i got into a relationship ?” they both glance at me .
“say what now ?” Ontshiametse says .
“if i got into a relationship , how would you guys feel ?”
“i , for one would be very happy that you're opening your heart out to love .” Kago says and I nod .
“we just don't want you to get hurt , you deserve love too mama .” Ontshiametse days and I nod once more .
“I'm falling for Buti Lwandile .” I say as Kago smiles and Ontshiametse gasps .
“oh really now ?” he says and I nod .
“yep ..”
“i don't have a problem with you getting in a relationship .” Kago says .
“me too , we just hope that whoever you get in a relationship with doesn't hurt you , Buti Lwandile seems like a nice guy .” Ontshiametse says .

I take a deep breath , I have alot to think about .. don't get me wrong , I love Lwandile .. I love him alot but at the same time , I'm scared that not everyone will be very pleasant of our relationship considering the fact that we're at different levels of life .

“do i need to care about what people say ? You see .. Buti Lwandile isn't as .. uhm .. wealthy as mommy . We're at different levels in life , plus .. I'm older than him , he's 29 .” I say .
“i don't think you should care about what people say about you because this is your life and you live it according to how you want . Age is just a number mama , he doesn't have to be richer than you .. he's gonna get there .” Kagoentle says as I smile .
“who raised you ?”
“Rori ! ” they both exlaim .
“thank you for this mini talk , i definitely have a lot to think about .”
“Its Buti Lwandile for us .. right sister ?”
“yep .. ”
“well .. that's it for me . Please bring your books so i can check them and sign them as well .”

They stand up and go upstairs , I sigh sitting back thinking of Lwandile .. no but what if he doesn't have feelings for me ? What if he's not there ? Do I even tell him ? that might actually mess up our newest work-relationship . Things are gonna be so weird , I'm suddenly not looking forward to spending the entire day with him tomorrow.