A HEART REPLACED chapter Eighteen
NONHLAKANIPHO ’S POV
She rises early on Sunday, a day that always seems to fly by. With Mam Khethiwe unavailable for the week, she takes it upon herself to tackle the household chores, completing the laundry and cleaning the house. Feeling accomplished, she notices the time is already 07:45.
As the sun begins to shine brighter, she feels a sense of satisfaction, having finished her tasks. This domestic work is unfamiliar territory for her, but she chuckles to herself, feeling like a true homemaker. Heading to the bedroom, she greets Mkhuseli, who is emerging from the bathroom, fresh from his bath.
”Good morning,”she says, and he returns the greeting, applying lotion to his skin.
She allows him to finish getting ready while she takes her time in the shower.
Breathing a sigh of relief, she finds Mkhuseli has already left the room by the time she emerges. She then lotions and dresses in comfortable clothes, feeling relaxed.She styles her hair and then heads downstairs, where she finds Pearl and Khulekani lounging in the living room. She wonders if they frequently visited when Londeka was still around.
“Good morning, guys,”she greets them, and they respond with their usual banter. “Morning, Lover,” Pearl says, and Khulekani chimes in with “Sawbona Koti,”which makes her roll her eyes good-naturedly. “What were you up to?”Pearl asks, curiosity getting the better of her. ”Just showering,” she replies with a smile.
“Come help me prep breakfast,” she suggests, and Pearl joins her in the kitchen to start cooking.
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They fix the table and call Mkhuseli and Khulekani to come have breakfast. They dish up for them, and they all start eating.
After having breakfast, Mkhuseli and Khulekani leave the house, leaving her and Pearl to clean the table and wash the dishes. “How is the pregnancy treating you?” she asks Pearl, who smiles and says, “It’s treating me well, but sometimes I just hate it.” “Gosh, they are so big; don’t you get scared at night that maybe you might sleep on them?” she asks, and Pearl bursts into laughter.
“What? No, you get used to it when you are pregnant.”
“I don’t trust myself enough; I’m telling you, I would forget and sleep on that tummy,” she says, and Pearl chuckles.
“Well, I’m glad I’m giving birth soon; anytime, my water could break.”
“Really? I can’t wait to see them; I love kids with all my heart,” she says, brushing Pearl’s big tummy.
“And I’m carrying twins.”
“Really? Wow, that’s why you are this big; it makes sense.”
“Yeah, is there ice cream in here? I’m craving it,” Pearl asks. “You are lucky; there is. Let me get it, and we’ll settle in for a good movie on Netflix,” she says, opening the fridge and taking out the container of ice cream with two spoons. They head to the living room and settle onto the couches.
“So, are you and Mr. Grumpy okay?” Pearl asks, inquiring about her relationship with Mkhuseli, whom she calls “Mr. Grumpy” due to his perpetually grumpy demeanor.
“Okay in what way?” she responds, seeking clarification.
“Every way,” Pearl replies, implying all aspects of their relationship.
“Well, I can say that we talked yesterday, and he suggested we become friends,” she shares.
“Really? Well, that’s something at least,” Pearl says, sounding optimistic.
“What do you mean?” she asks, seeking elaboration.
“I mean, if you become friends, you’ll get close and get to know each other, and then the next step of being in a relationship will follow later,” Pearl explains.
“Me and Mkhuseli? A couple? No way! He said he wants us to be in an open relationship, so we’re allowed to see other people,” she reveals, prompting Pearl to burst into laughter.
“He said that? He must be blind!”
. “Why say that?” she asks, curious.
“Girl, you’re his wife, how can he suggest that?” Pearl asks,
“We’re not married, and besides, we’re both being forced on each other, so being friends is better,” she explains.
“Mhhh,” Pearl says, shaking her head in disbelief. “Mkhuseli is dumb; so he wouldn’t mind if a guy approaches you?” Pearl asks, sounding skeptical.
“Why would he mind?” she responds, nonchalantly.
“Girl, you’re not just his wife or whatever you guys say you are; you’re friends. Have you seen yourself? You’re a killer woman, you’re gorgeous! Not only that, you’re the type of woman a man could kill to have, damn!” Pearl exclaims, making her chuckle.
“I know, right? I'm a catch!” she says, laughing.
“But seriously, Pearl, I don't think Mkhuseli would ever see me like that ,in his eyes I'm his late wife's sister and it ends there.”
”That's just a front,” Pearl says, waving her hand dismissively. “He's hiding something. I can tell.”
“Like what?”she asks, curious.
“I don't know, but I'm going to find out,” Pearl says, a sly grin spreading across her face.
“Oh, Pearl, don't go digging up trouble,” she warns, laughing.
“I'm just saying, there's more to Mkhuseli than meets the eye,” Pearl says, raising an eyebrow.
“And I'm going to uncover it....Unless he's already seeing someone else, trust me,” Pearl says with a sly tone.
“Well, that's him right there. I don't have a problem if he's already seeing someone,” she responds nonchalantly.
“Oh girl, come on! Have you seen your man? Mkhuseli is one handsome man, I'm sure he's a treat,he tastes like this Ice cream” Pearl teases, comparing him to the ice cream they're enjoying. “Pearl, that's your brother-in-law!” she laughs.
“I know, I know, I was just saying if you're really sure you won't mind seeing another girl with him?” Pearl asks, raising an eyebrow.
“I wouldn't mind, believe me,” she swears.
“Mhhh, let me just shush and see how this little friend zone you're doing backfires on both of you,” Pearl says with a mischievous grin.
Will it?she asks herself, . No, it won't,..she prays, hoping none of them end up having feelings for each other. She don't really see herself dating Mkhuseli or being lovey-dovey with him, so she hope none of this backfires and one of them ends up with feelings for the other.
They continue their conversation, savoring their ice cream while watching a movie.
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Before she knows it, they've both dozed off on the couch. She wakes up gently, careful not to disturb Pearl's peaceful slumber. Glancing at the time, she sees it's 15h00 and decides to tackle the laundry, which has been basking in the sun's warmth. She collects the dry clothes from the line and heads to the room to fold and separate them, setting aside the ones that need ironing for later.
After completing the task, she wash her face in the bathroom and returns downstairs. Pearl is still fast asleep, so she quietly takes her laptop and starts working on some tasks to get a head start on tomorrow's projects since it's Monday.
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MKHUSELI ’S POV
After parting ways with his brother, he heads to the hotel to meet Nomathemba, one of the women he's been intimate with. Initially, he felt remorseful about their encounters, but the third time around, his reservations dissipated, and he embraced his desires. He arrives at the designated room and knocks before entering. “Hey, beautiful,” he greets her, and she smiles in response.
“Hey, handsome, you look and smell amazing,” she says.
“I always smell nice, Noma,” he replies, and they share a kiss. “Did I keep you waiting long?” he asks, and she responds, “Not really, I arrived 20 minutes ago.”
“Okay, come here,” he says with a seductive gaze, and she walks towards him, their lips meeting in a passionate kiss.
He looks at her dress .He picks her up and sat down on the bed putting her on his lap. His hoarse voice softening.
He caresses her cheek. He huggs her inhaling her scent mixed with her body wash fragrance. She breathes on his neck. Minutes went by as they remained still.He stops then kiss her again, Nomathemba kisses him back.
He out his hand on her thigh and pushed it up inside her dress and touched her bare smoothness.
He grunts in her mouth, his cock growing harder. He laid her down and got on top of her and between her legs. His hands moving the nightdress up. He pulls his lips from hers and took it off completely. He cupps her big breasts kissing her. Noma breathed heavily, His’s hand moved further down her flat tummy going between her legs. His mouth following down. As he touches her wetness. He suckes her nipples. She closes her eyes moaning, her p*ssy throbbing.
He moves his mouth further down and ran his tongue down her p*ssy. She close her legs moaning. He opens them and muffs her sucking her till she spasms throwing her head back
He raises his head and kiss her dropping his d!ck on her . He rubbs himself on her, her wetness coating his dic.
He grunts in her ear.
“Do you have condoms?”
“No..”
He cursed in her ear, the warmth from her body driving him insane..
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To be continued...
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