CHAPTER 9
DEAR MRS...CHAPTER 9
SIHLANGANISE MAXHOSA
I used to stay with my aunt and her children they didn't like me and I didn't like them either. Whenever they did or were to do something sinister to me they did exactly like how my mother inlaw was acting now. But I wouldn't accuse someone I don't know if having sinister motives in me wearing idakhi bought by her.
"I'll wear it mama just not today."
I tell I'm not changing my mind she can go jump off the nearest cliff for all I care. She clicks her tongue and walks out see I told you this woman is acting. I wonder how does father inlaw manage her. That man is a sweetheart humble and soft spoken nothing like his loud wife but they do say opposites attract I guess they meant this.
"Hayi going is to see manyani." I say to myself as I get dressed. I put on Porto Platform slide on 14cm thick heel in green. I need to do my hair I look crusty in these old braids. I let them loose and wrap a doek stylishly. I look good if I may say so myself. Even with my extra meat I love this new me.
I sort out my things along with the kids things then sit down and feed them. When I'm done I change their nappies. They fall back in their sleep. I take our bags down. The nanny and Zuko Kuhle's cousin help me with the rest of the bags. It's mostly the kids things. I say my goodbyes then off we go.
We're apparently flying private. It's a rented small jet fit for a small family. We board the plane greatful for whoever created the triplet stroller. We're asked if we need drinks I ask for a mimosa while the nanny asks for apple juice. She doesn't drink never drank in her life.
"You look so beautiful sisi." I smile more like blushing I love being complimented.
"Thank you." I say in gratitude. " I kind of feel nervous. " I say honestly because really I am. I'm not the same Migcobo anymore things changed.
"Why?" She asks looking at me.
"I'm self conscious I gave birth to three kids. My stomach is not flat anymore I have stretch marks. I'm a little bigger than I was when we met." I say feeling a lump on my throat what of he doesn't find me appealing anymore?
"You really don't see how much that man adores you. I know I'm not supposed to say this but it's obvious he loves you more than he loves his first wife. When you walk into the room his whole face and eyes light up. And he loves you the way you're. You were what? A size 28? You're only a 34 and if you feel you're not beautiful anymore go to the gym find what works for you skin. Do something to make yourself feel better."
I nod trying to block away the tears blinding my eyes. This is what happens when we give birth. We feel bloated and unattractive. I thank her and sigh leaning back on the couch.
LIYANA MAXHOSA
Kuhle wanted to fetch Sihlanganise alone from the airport but because we want to see the kids we're here waiting for her. He's nervous I can tell by the way he keeps biting his knuckles and cracking his neck. We get out of the car KJ and Zikho can't even hold themselves my kids really love having siblings it's how they make sure to video every chance they get even in the morning before going to school. We walk inside the airport and we see them. KJ and Zikho run up to them causing me to laugh. So many bags.
Kuhle hugs Sihlanganise for the longest time they're whispering amongst themselves. I feel that pang of jealousy knocking at me dog. I shake it off he's our husband ekugqibeleni.
He'll show affection towards both of us so I have tk learn to accept this I don't want to find myself becoming bitter for no reason. I may not have agreed to them getting married but I didn't fight and here we're.
"Sisi unjani? You look fuller than the last time I saw you." Sihanganise says giving me a hug she's such a sweet person she has this calming aura about her and her smile can make you feel like you are everything and everything in life. She has a reassuring look and sweet smile.
"Fuller? I'm big most my clothes don't fit me anymore. " She eyes me her eyes traveling down my belly. My eyes widen at the realization. I haven't had my periods in five months. She giggles.
"We're going to be parents again. Baby you're going to be a dad again." She says touching my stomach I can't help the tears. It's been 14 years. We tried so many times but nothing ever happened.
"Don't play like that Nise." Kuhle says holding my stomach and then the kicks start. His eyes find mine and the tears dancing in his has me clinging onto him. When we pull apart I hug Sihla.
"We're going to the doctor tomorrow then we'll do shopping. You're going to be our blesser tomorrow baby." Kuhle isn't even paying attention to us he's playing with the kids. Kj and Zikho are with him. " Let's go they won't pay attention to us." We walk out of the airport talking.
"I want to start going to the gym and you should join yoga classes I hear they're good for pregnant woman." She says in her soft voice I can tell why Kuhle fell for her. She's a calm person and has a big heart.
"We'll go together right?" She smiles widely at me with a mischievous glint in her eyes. I laugh I can't help it she's like Zikho when he wants to start trouble.
"Yes we'll bond there. I can't wait to get rid of this weight I feel so bloated it's not even funny." She says she doesn't see how beautiful she is with her round figure and ample behind. She doesn't have big breasts like me hers are small and round it's obvious she didn't breastfeed that much.
"You look beautiful. " She smiles ohh and she's a smiler.
"Thank you and you look beautiful yourself. What do you use for your face? It's so smooth and clean." She says I don't see that maybe we both need to look at ourselves a little more and appreciate us.
The boys finally grace us with their presence exactly when Levy parks next to us. He walks out of the car with his wife who gives Sihla a hug. They seem well acquainted so everyone knew about her except me.
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