Life Can Be A Bit Unkind Book 1

Chapter 26

-BANDILE TSHAWE
China and I went to Varsity together and then later I found out she and Unathi are friends. Obviously, nothing ever happened between China and me because she was Unathi's friend and also, I never saw her in any other way either than just a friend. She left in her second year and came back last year to open her restaurant and that's how we met up, she had asked me to help her get investors. I offered to help but she said she wanted to work with strangers instead. Hlali and I sit down on the couch and sit on her table
"She called me today telling me what happened. Is she ok?"
She asks and I nod
"I think she's a little shaken that's all. I offered her to work with Lona, I'll hear from her later"
I say
"I offered her to come and stay with me and she said she would think about it, I even offered to give her half of the money just as long as she pays it back"
She says
"And when did you guys have this conversation because she didn't mention anything to me. Worse mom lives at my place now with her sick and all"
"Ma went back to hospital? Is it her heart again?"
I nod
"But she's fine but I'm keeping her at my place to keep an eye on her"
She nods
"I wanted to talk about Unathi, but we can talk some other time. Also, Lona is looking for you"
She says as I get up with Hlali
"She never takes a break does she"
I say that with a chuckle
"When you run more than 3 companies you bound to be needed at all times Bandile. You can't just disappear"
She says walking us out
"It was nice to see you China. I'll call you later"
I say as we leave, and she says her goodbyes. We get into the car
"I'm sorry about that"
I apologise as soon as I close the door
"She doesn't seem to like me"
Hlali says and I chuckle
"Who? China? No man. She's the most sweetest person I know"
I say but she doesn't respond
"As much as I don't want this day to end but I have get back on the radar or else people will die"
She chuckles
"I understand"
She says
"Can I see you later?"
"Yeah, you have my number. You'll call me"
She says
"I thought you said you had plans later?"
I ask and she giggles
"Well I needed to make you sweat and make time to see me in my own time"
She says proudly making me laugh
"I like that."
I say and she chuckles
"liar!"
She says poking me
"No really I like that. I think I'm used to people juggling their time around mine and I appreciate having someone who makes me work around her schedule just this once"
I say and it's the honest truth. Most girls fall at my feet and its annoying over time.
"Can I get you something for lunch?"
I ask and she shakes her head no
"no thanks but can I call you when I want something for lunch?"
I chuckle
"My phone will probably be off or on silent so I can't make any promises. Let's do this, how about we place an order in a restaurant of your choice and have the food delivered at your place?"
I ask and she nods
"Yes"
She responds happily. We drive to the hotel here in Camps bay and place an order, 4 different meals in case her friends join her.
"This is too much B, there's only 2 of us"
She says shyly as I finish paying
"You like food and I enjoy feeding you"
I say taking her hand into mine. We go back to the car and I drive her to her apartment. I park and she takes off the safety belt and turns to me
"Thank you for breakfast, I really enjoyed my time with you"
She says and I smile
"I will call you ok when I get the chance. I'll be with family throughout the evening"
I say bored and she giggles
"Enjoy the time you spend with them tyini. Thanks again for today and last night"
She says, I lean in close and she meets me halfway. We share a kiss and its shorter than yesterday's one only because we are disturbed by my phone ringing. Bakho's timing sucks!
"Sorry about this but I have to take it"
I say and she nods
"You have to go anyway. See you later"
She says kissing my cheek and getting out of the car. I answer Bakho's call
"Your timing is impeccable"
I say and he chuckles
"We are waiting for you here"
He says
"fine. I'm on my way"
I say and we end the call. I drive home and mom and her koti are still not back.
"Hey"
I greet Bakho who's sitting in the lounge
"Hello. She better be worth it"
He says and I chuckle throwing myself on the couch next to him
"Oh, trust me she is. So, mom and koti still not back?"
I ask and he shakes his head
"I don't know how to feel about their newly found friendship"
He says and I laugh at him
"She doesn't have a daughter of her own so let her be. Mom mentioned you might be moving this side"
I say and he nods
"Well I this morning I went to view our offices this side. I signed the contract and will be heading the division this side"
He says, we shake hands and fist bump
"That's awesome news Bakho. And what about Lukho?"
"she was already originally moving this side. She is supposed to start next month and now so will I"
He says, I'm happy I'll have my brother here
"We'll be moving in with mom until we can stand on our own two feet"
He says
"Come on we both know that you guys need not move out. Mom would love to live with you guys."
He nods
"Yah but I like a place to call my own you know"
I say
"That's stupid because that house is practically yours!"
I say rolling my eyes, well its not really his considering our father built it for mom before he died. It was supposed to be our family home this side.
"Hahah no, that's mom's house. Plus, we both know mom will leave the house in Baya's name"
He says and I nod yes, he's right. Mom is very much capable of doing that.
"Anyway, when is Unathi leaving? Bandile you shouldn't even be entertaining that girl"
He says and I roll my eyes
"Where is she anyway?"
I ask and he shrugs
"I don't know, I think she must be in the room"
He says. I get up and make my way to the room she is in. I knock and she tells me to come in. I walk in and sit on the couch
"hey"
I greet and she sits up
"Hi. You look nice"
She says and I thank her
"I saw China today"
I start off
"Oh, and?"
I shoot her a look confused by her response, what does that mean?
"Meaning?"
I decided to ask and she shrugs
"What did she say?"
She asks
"That she offered to pay half of the money as long as you pay her back"
I say with furrowed eyebrows
"yes, she did but that was after you offered me a job"
She explains
"And what about her offering you a place to stay?"
She shrugs
"Honestly Bandile I never stopped loving you and I really just want to fix things between us"
She says, I am shocked by this
"Unathi I..."
I start off but she cuts me off
"Bandile I know I messed up and it sucks that this is what it took to open my eyes and see that you are what I need and always needed. I am sorry Bandile I f*cked us up and I would really like to work things out"
I chuckle scratching my head
"Unathi I only took you in because I felt you needed a friend. I'm sorry if I gave you the wrong impression. I have a girlfriend, you met her last night and she would not appreciate you living with me. So please call China and accept her offer to move in with her and to help pay your debt"
I say and she sniffs
"I'll have someone drive you to her place ok"
I walk up to her and kiss her forehead.
"I'll call Lona and give her your number"
I tell her and walk out. I change into jeans and head downstairs. Baya is here
"Well hello little brother"
I greet
"Hi Bardz, where to?"
He asks
"Bakho and I heading out, we'll meet mom and Lukho for lunch"
I say, the time is just after 1pm
"Oh"
"Join us, we haven't had some bro time in ages"
Bakho says
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-MIHLALIKAZI LANGA
Lara is back, she's sitting on the couch and busy with her laptop. We have an assignment to submit a book review paper on a book we've been doing this week. I throw myself on the couch beside her and smile alone, she pokes me
"I know that look"
She says and I don't respond
"You like-like-like him"
She says and I cover my face with my hands
"You're annoying"
I mumble and she giggles
"I love seeing you happy, you deserve to be happy"
She says pulling my hands away from my face and I just nod with a full teeth smile
"Thank you, babe. What about you? What's going on?"
I ask and she smiles
"he's sweet and I think I like him, and I want to get to know him more"
She says and I smile pulling her ear playfully
"Stop that. But on the real he's sweet"
There's a knock on the door, I tell her I'll get it and when I get to the door its Bontle
"Hey baby"
I say hugging her and she greets back
"How are you?"
I ask as we head to the lounge. She greets Lara and we all chat until my phone rings, I smile alone when Bandile's name shows up on my screen
"Bhabha"
He says and I blush leaving the lounge but Lara and Bontle sit me down making me laugh
"Hey babe"
I say holding back laughter
"I'm sorry, these idiots I'm with don't want me to leave the room"
I say and he chuckles
"Its good to hear you laughing, you happy and I love that"
He says and I blush even more.
"Your lunch will be delivered at 2pm. You still good?"
He asks
"Yes, I am babe. Are you?"
I ask
"I miss you. I miss seeing your face"
He says and I smile again and the girls giggle, I probably look ridiculous right now, but I don't care.
"You literally saw me like an hour ago"
I say and he chuckles
"I don't think that means I can't miss you though. I want to see your adorable face before I spend the rest of my afternoon with my boring ugly brothers"
I laugh
"You dramatic. Go and enjoy your time with family Bandile. Bye"
He chuckles
"Ouch. Bye Bhabha, see you later"
He says and I also say goodbye and end the call. The girls laugh at me and start poking me to talk and tell them about my breakfast.
"his ex-lives in his house"