Studying Psychology?

"Yeah it is beautiful, I heard you kept on admiring my house and paintings so, where do you hide your work?"

"Paintings," Ncane looked surprised she had no idea of what I was talking about.

"Actually let me put the kettle on." She rushed to the kitchen.

"So how do you guys know Lindy?"

"We…um…" I disquieted, I wasn't waiting for this kind of question.

"We are in the same class,"

"Oh! So you guys are also studying to become Psychologist?"

"Huh?" that question left me in awe, I got surprised, I was overwhelmed at the same time. Psychologist what was the Lady talking about.

"Yes!" Trevor agreed.

I got alarmed. What was Ncane talking about? At first she looked surprised when I talked about paintings and now we are studying Psychology isn't she mental disturbed or something?

"Um…Ncane… what…uh…is your occupation, what is it that you do?" Trevor probed.

"I'm a Matron at the hospital."

"So have you loved being a nurse since you were young or it's a career you just woke up one day and said. 'I want to be a nurse'" Trevor asked.

"Actually my father used to be a doctor, may his soul Rest in peace! I used to take his stethoscope to listen to my dolls heart beats!"

We both laughed, and she came holding a tray with three cups and biscuits.

"Tea's ready!"

"Oh yay" said Trevor "I love tea,"

"And I love to drink herbal tea!" said Ncane.

"Oh Lindy you made tea?" said I.

"Yes!" she answered.

"I would love to have some coffee!" as I looked straight into her eyes. She sensed the strong gaze I gave to her, and Suddenly she was willing to submit.

"Oh ok I'll bring it for…"

"…No don't worry you've done a remarkable job!" as I tricked. She could see in my eyes that I had changed.

"I'll help myself, just tell me where all things are and I'll help myself."

"Ok come with me to the kitchen then!" she led the way and I followed.

"Oh Joe… I wish to see the kind of wife you are going to marry!" Ncane spoke out of concern.

"Why Ncane,"

"You'll make a good husband!" she admired.

"Oh you think so?"

"Yes son!" she said.

"Well then thanks, I appreciate that!" I held her arm and dragged her to the kitchen

"Ncane!" called out Trevor "Where is your family or it's just the two of you and your sister's daughter?" she got silent and starred her tea for a while.

"Ncane did I say something wrong?" his voice toned down.

"Oh son, you've asked me a sad question."

"Oh am sorry if I offended you I didn't mean too." Trevor consoled.

"It's ok son, it's ok don't worry I was once married in a life time, had all the joys, perfect husband, a perfect marriage. But then, the devil didn't like what I had. Evil spirits entered my mother in law."

"How?" he asked.

"She sent me out packing because I was barren for 5 years." She explained.

"But why? Grand children are a gift from God!"

"They are my dear, but I guess I was on the wrong side of the road."

"Am sorry" he consoled.

Meanwhile Lindy and I were arguing at the kitchen, she was so nervous.

"Relax, stop shaking" I said "I won't do you any harm I just need you to explain, that's all."

"I'm not just that I… um…"

"Lindy you might fool everybody or even you're Aunt, but you can't fool me!" my voice was stern, I made sure she understood the message.

"Joe look," She sighed "I didn't mean to, I love exploring things that's why!"

"So exploring things made you lied to your Mom's Sister, that woman sitting there is your

Mother! But why are you doing that, why aren't you studying Psychology?" She just shut her

Mouth, kept her lips bolted! She did not utter even a single word she was all shaky and

Quavering, Trevor called out.

"Hey Mon…! We have to go! Mom is calling me; maybe she's also getting worried,"

"I'm coming Mon! This conversation is not over yet!" I said.

"Monsieur, come on I don't like keeping mom in fear because of my coming home late!"

"I said I'm coming,"

"Ncane thanks for the lovely chat and tea, I'll make sure I come by for a visit again just for tea

And biscuits, they were delicious." he said.

"Ncane have a great evening!" I said my good bye's.

I was so anxious about tomorrow, I couldn't wait longer, and I wanted to know why she had to

Lie like that.

On my way as I was driving back to drop Trevor at his place, he tried to re-tell Ncane's story but

I couldn't concentrate; I was worried what if I was falling in love with a fake? What if she's not?

What I think she is? What if I'm in love with the wrong girl?

"Mon… I'm trying to tell you what kind of adversities Lindy's aunt went through!"

"Am sorry Mon, it's just that am worried about Lindy!"

"Why are you worried about her? She looks fine to me!"

"I think that she's got issues!"

"Huh? Why?"

"Mon… her Aunt thinks that she's studying to become a Psychologist!"

"Come on maybe she does have an explanation for lying about that!"

"Yeah Maybe… Ok Mon I'll see you around!"

"Cheers!"

A new day has come a new sun has risen today, I have been waiting for this I needed to get answers, I Had a long thought about this, today is Saturday morning; she probably might not come early for her Tutoring; but she didn't I thought that perhaps I should fix her car, and then this time around I became more patient enough to fix the leaking pipe. I went out just to test drive the car and it was fine. I got in to my bathroom and took a bath.

The house was quiet I wondered was I alone in this house? I was bored didn't have anything scheduled for Saturday except her. Ok then let me go to my scrap room and do what I'm good at, to express myself through art. Just when I opened the door there they were, Lindiwe and Musa busy giggling wasting my paint.