ADELAIDE

The noise from the house made my head spin. I felt like a swarm of bees buzzed around my head. My sisters were at it again ‘partying’ (I choose to call it that because they were doing more than just listening to music). I was not ready for this, so I turned back.

Heading to where? The first thought was S.B’s house. But was that even an option? I just had a session with her husband and welcoming me for the night would be a great favor on his part. I wished my parents were home.

But B.J surely knew how to get me pissed. He always acted like a big brother (that’s a plus) but monitoring my every movement is what I wouldn’t take. Agreed, he’s married to my sister, his lovely wedded wife to love and to cherish till death do them part but he’s got no right whatsoever to monitor me!

Yes! I felt the colour drain from my face. I stood there for a while deciding what to do; either to walk into the house and give the girls a piece of my mind or swallow my pride and go back (pleadingly) to my sister’s house.

Suddenly, everywhere was quiet. Continue reading

When Love isn’t Just a Feeling: Don’t Wake Me Up! 2

I stared at my phone. It was screaming and like a baby, waiting to be attended to. I looked at my mom & then, back at my phone.

The confused expression on Mom’s face could not be mistaken. I could tell that she did not understand why I wouldn’t pick the call.

My phone rang on. And the identity of the unrepentant caller kept appearing like a flash – BOMI. Was I still dreaming? Continue reading

When Love isn’t Just a Feeling: Don’t Wake Me Up!

Frieda and Toke kept glancing back at him. I blushed and flushed. What on earth?

“Guys! Stop staring at him! He’d suspect we’re talking about him” I muttered under my breath.

“Biko! How long do you want to suffer in silence?” Frieda shouted in her usual extroverted demeanor. Continue reading