{SEVEN MONTHS LATER. SINDI RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP TO GO STUDY ABROAD. AND PAUL RECEIVED A BURSARY TO STUDY AT THE TOP UNIVERSITY IN SOUTH AFRICA. SINDI DID NOT GET THE CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE TO PAUL. AFTER SHE LEFT, THINGS WEREN'T EASY FOR PAUL. HIS MOTHER GOT EVEN WORSE.}
Paul : Morning mom.
Miss Pale : Morning my baby.
Paul : How are you doing?
Miss Pale : I won't lie. But my illness is getting worse every day.
Paul : Are you taking your medication?
Miss Pale : As prescribed by the doctor.
Paul : Look mom.
Miss Pale : What's wrong?
Paul : I placed a request at the University.
Miss Pale : What for?
Paul : As you know that you're sick. I spoke to the professor and he agreed that I can come home, so that I can take care of you and I will go to school every day in the morning from here.
Miss Pale : Son. You didn't have to do that. I can take care of myself.
Mr Khumalo : {KNOCKED AT THE DOOR.} Paul.
Paul : Sir.
Mr Khumalo : I didn't know are here.
Paul : I just arrived. I was gonna come see you when I was done talking to mom.
Mr Khumalo : Don't worry. How are things at the university?
Paul : I'm settling great.
Mr Khumalo : That's good news.
Paul : Yah. So what did you come for?
Mr Khumalo : I just came to check on your mom. But since you are here. I'll let you two catch up.
Paul : That's not what mom thinks.
Mr Khumalo : What do you mean?
Paul : She thinks that I should go back She said that she can take care of herself.
Mr Khumalo : And you don't think that she is capable.
Paul : Not that I don't think she can. But I'm worried about her.
Mr Khumalo : You don't have to worry about her. I'll keep an eye out for her and make sure she is fine. Focus on your studies.
Paul : Ok I will leave in the morning.
Mr Khumalo : I will drive you.
Paul : Thank you Sir.
Mr Khumalo : I will see you when I get back from the gym.
Paul : Ok.
Mr Khumalo : Keep safe.
Paul : We will.
Mr Khumalo : {WALKS AWAY.}
Paul : {HE SHOUTS.} Mom.
Miss Pale : Yes... My son.
Paul : Uhm
Miss Pale : What?
Paul : I think that I just forgot what I wanted to say.
Miss Pale : It's ok. Here, let me pour you a drink. Maybe you'll remember.
Paul : Thanks mom.
Miss Pale : I'll be in my bedroom, taking a kip.
Paul : Mom.
Miss Pale : {LOOKS BACK.}
Paul : I just spoke with Mr Khumalo.
Miss Pale : About what?
Paul : About you.
Miss Pale : What for?
Paul : He said that he will keep an eye on you while I'm away, incase you get worse and you are unable to take yourself to the hospital. And that you don't have to go out to do groceries. So you can just make a list of all the things you need. He will go buy it for you, or drive you to the stores.
Miss Pale : {LOOKS SAD.}
Paul : You don't have to say anything. It's the least I can do to make sure you're fine and safe.
Miss Pale : {SIGHS.}
Paul : Go to sleep now.
YOU ARE READING
THE VILLAGE BOY.
Teen FictionIn a small village far from the city. There lived a young boy, who was born in a poor family. He focused all his energy in his studies. He always told himself that he want to wash his mother's poverty. And give her a better lifestyle. Every morning...
