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"Kabelo"

My friend is really a sissy, I mean, who in the hell gets scared of a woman. He is crazy, I wonder if he is scared of all his women business associates. I went into a coffee shop and sat down on a table for three. Mind you, I'm alone.

I'm a regular in this coffee shop, I come here every morning and almost every evening too. Their coffee is good and even their service is good. As soon as I sat down, my coffee came without even saying a word. That's how important i'm in here. I'm kidding.

I heard people talking just near the door, I'm not a curious person or something but somehow I turned to see who are the people conversing and what do you know, I'm met by a beauty. When I say a beauty, I mean an angel of some sort, that one angel that resides on earth and not in heaven. I guess she was really sent for work by God.

Waitress: Mam, trust me, there isn't gonna be an empty table very soon.

Lady: I thought my business associate I'm meeting here booked a table.

Waitress: Yes, he did, but that table someone came and sat without.....

"Mom, why don't we go and sit there. Look, that uncle is sitting alone."

Waitress: yes mam you can, Mr Gobona is really not a bad person. You can....

Lady: No, i'm not a fan of strangers. Thank you, I'll wait in the car. As soon as you get a free table, give me a call.

Waitress: Are you sure, mam? I mean....oh wait, there's a table for two. There are people leaving. Please come, mam.

The Waitress said, leading the mother and daughter to the table. They sat down, and the waitress left. I'm sure to get their order. I dont know why I'm just staring at this lady, but there's just something captivating about her. Something that's making me just stare at her.

I moved my eyes from her as my phone started ringing, and it's the lady.

Me: My lady..

"When are you coming home again?"

Me: Today it's Friday, so it's definitely tomorrow morning. Missing me that much?

"Of course, why wouldn't I?. Your mother was here yesterday. "

Me: I hope she wasn't some kind of trouble. I know how she is when it comes to wanting grandkids.

"Dont worry, she has accepted our fate. She told me herself that if it's meant to happen, it will happen in God's time, not hers or ours, so we're cool. Actually, that's why she was here."

Me: Oh wow, that's good then. Are you happy?

"Very happy."

Me: Ok, I'll call you at lunchtime, so let me rush to work. You are loved.

"I know, and you are loved too."

I I looked at my my coffee ready to finish it and leave but it's now cold so I stood up, looked at the lady and she is busy on her laptop while the daughter is busy on her tab. What am I even doing looking at this woman like this? For all I know, she has a child so she could be married.

I wish I could go to her and just greet or something so that I can check if she has a ring or not. Actually, i can do that, maybe complement a bit while checking her ring finger.

Me: what the fuck am I even saying? This is ridiculous. I can't believe I'm actually doing this.

I took out a few notes from my pocket, put under the coffee mug, and stood up walking right torwads their table.

Me: (clearing throat) ah ah, excuse me.

"Yes."

She said, turning around and I'm like damn father God, why such a creature. God, why do you want me to sin.This book belongs to Nothando Makachie, aka Lady Crown. If you see someone claiming it, please contact me at +26776927399. Thank you.

"Hello, anything....."

I cut her before she finished her sentence

Me: Yes, I mean no, what am I saying? I was actually on my way out, but...ah.... I mean, your beauty captured me. I know I'm a stranger, which is why what I'm about to say is an honest complement. You are beautiful, an angel on earth.

"Wow, I'm fluttered. Thank you, i really appreciate it."

Girl: Why do a lot of people keep on complementing you only like I'm invisible? Maybe I need to walk along to be noticed.

Lady: What the....flower just.....keep.....quite. oh my God.

Me: (chuckling) I'm Kabelo.

Lady: You can call me whatever you wanna call me.

Me: Well, Angel, it is. It was nice meeting you, Angel.

Angel: Likewise.

I walked away, and I heard her saying, "damn you, Palesa, why can't you keep quiet sometimes?" I just laughed as I went to my car, and what do you know, my dead friend is here approaching the coffee shop entrance.

Me: What the hell...

Karabo: You are still here?

Me: Dead chicken.

Karabo: Stop it, let me get in there, get fried, and come out looking handsome. Mlindo, let's go.

Mlindo: I'm coming. Please go.

Me: he's running away. Is she in there already?

Karabo: Yes, and I'm very much late. I had said 10, but then I changed and said 8, and right now, it's past 9.

Me: (laughing) the walking dead. If I wasn't really late for my own meeting, i would have gone back inside with you to see that lady who frightened a womaniser.

Karabo: fuck you Kabelo, I'm no womaniser.

Me: bye fucking womaniser.

I said, getting to my car and getting in. I drove straight to work. In 3 minutes I had arrived. Parked and went inside and I greet here and there on my way to the elevator to take me to the 7th floor which is that last and that whole floor belong to me and just one office for my PA.

"Good morning, sir. First of all, our sales are still intact and good. We've got 3 more new clients today and also not forgetting the meeting with the Khumalos, then the last meeting with senior Mr Gobona at lunchtime." Said my PA as soon as i sat down in my office.

Me: Thank you, Bontle, but what is my father doing in Palapye? What does he want?

She looked at me lost before she said, "I don't know, sir, he is your father. Maybe call him and ask, "

Me: Then what is your job?

Bontle: to give you your messages and check your emails.

Me: Did that girl bring coffee?

Bontle: yes sir and her name is Lerato.

Yeah, that's the receptionist. She offered to do that job of mking coffee every morning for the stuff members, but I do pay her, though. Also I have a really big problem when it comes to not forgetting names. I take time to keep a lot of people's names in my mind, especially when I start a new company like this one.

Yes, I opened this brunch 11 months ago, and I must say I was doubting myself for nothing because it's really waking out. This is my 8th company I've opened in different branches. Mostly when I open a company I stay there and working it out before I put in charge a CEO for like 18 months, but I think this time it's different because in just less than a year I've already achieved what I usually archive in 15 to 16 months so that meanns in just a months time i'll have to leave.

Me: Ok, you can leave. I'll be there for the meeting.

She exited my office, and I released a heavy breath that i don't even know why I was holding it. I covered my face with both my palms. I don't know what is wrong with me, why am I thinking about that lady I saw back at the shop. Why does she keep on coming back into my mind no matter how much I try to forget her . It's like she is haunting me , something like that.

BACK AT THE COFFEE shop

Karabo: ke gopela maitshwarelo. (I'm sorry)

Tshego: are you for real?

Karabo: what?

Tshego: nare go rileng ka wena? (What is it with you?)

Karabo: it was just a genuine mistake Tshegofatso.

Tshego: monna, I want my package as in yesterday. I can't afford to disappoint my biggest clients all because of your stupidity and carelessness.

Karabo: A wa ntoga? (Are you insulting me)

Mlindo laughed ever since they arrived he was just standing and not saying anything. Karabo fumed with anger as Mlindo laughed because it's all his fault that Tshegofatso's package was misplaced. This book belongs to Nothando Makachie, aka Lady Crown. If you see someone claiming it, please contact me at +26776927399. Thank you.

Karabo: Wa tshega? (You are laughing)

Mlindo: askies rra. (Sorry, sir)

Tshego: For your information, I'm not insulting you, but make sure this stupid mistake doesn't happen again or else I'm out. You make a mistake it will cost me my clients, the big ones on top of that so be careful because I survive with this money.

Karabo: fairly understandable. It's not happening again. Mlindo wa utwa? (You hear)

Mlindo: Loud and clear miss Mabena.

Tshego: Let's go baby before we meet with more weird people in here.

She said, standing up and leaving with her daughter, Mlindo sat down and looked at Karabo, ready to laugh before he said....

Mlindo: Fist lady.

Karabo: O kamehla o na le mekgwa. (She always means business)

Mlindo: I think you need to befriend her that will easy you a bit.

Karabo: Wa peka wena, I can't date a... (you are crazy)

Mlindo: I never said anything about mjolo. I said friends, "friend" KB. (Dating)

Karabo: That can be possible, I mean, she is always serious, but she has a sense of humour that can somehow easily befriended.

Mlindo: bingo. Let's go.

FEW WEEKS LATER

"Tshegofatso "

I don't know what games my father God is playing with me, I don't know what fate this is, or it's just a coincidence, but....

Thandi: .....but so many coincidence? I dont get it.

Me: Do you now read minds somehow?

We are at her place. I visited her since it's Friday so Mbali suggested we visit Aunt Thandiwe. We are sitting at the dining table, and Mbali is eating her food while watching a reality show. My girl loves reality shows, specifically the ones about modelling and fashion.

It's not a secret she tells everybody that she wanna be a model no matter what. She will study law, but she will also be a model, so she had two careers to do when she grew up. I'll be there for her every step of the way, and since she believes her mother knows best, she said I'll be her manager and do everything for her.

Thandi: It's just a coincidence....

Me: Stop using that word. There's nothing as such. That guy is really stalking me.

Thandi: You think so?

Me: Yes, I mean, how many times have I seen and met him? 20 times, 25 times, 30 times....

Thandi: You are crazy, and you will die a virgin. Talk to the guy, hear him out. Stop being so uptight.

Me: He's becoming a paste now, and I don't like it. I'll talk to him because yooh, I don't know peace anymore. It's like he's haunting me like I'm a domestic animal.

Thandi: Girl, a domestic animal? (Laughing)

Me: Wa tshega, what a good friend you are. You're laughing at my misery. (you are laughing)

Thandi: On a serious note, if you dont hear him out, I'll end up setting you on a blind date.

Me: wa peka wena a million time. God forbid. (You are crazy)

Mbali: Mom, aunt, I'm going to sleep.

Thandi: Ok baby, tomorrow is a long day for us. Go and rest.

Yeah, trust Thandiwe for trying to earn points. She suggested we go out tomorrow from morning until evening. We will also watch a late night movie at the biggest cinema in Palapye before we retire home for bed.

Mbali: Yes, aunt. You are the best.

See what I said, girl is already being told that she is the best. Mbali left, and we went and washed the dishes, then went and watched a romantic movie while talking like always.

Thandi: Guess who called me yesterday.

Me: What? No!

I said, standing up, going to sleep straight. I can't afford to hear that Tebogo is the one who called. That guy annoys the shit out of me. He was using my friend from day one, but my friend never listened, like they say, "Love is blind."

She laughs as she switches off the TV and follows me t9 the bedroom. Thandiwe stays in an apartment that she bought last year. It has an upstairs. Down, it's just the lounge, the kitchen, and a bathroom that has a shower only and a toilet. Then upstairs it's just two bedrooms with their bathroom and toilet individually.

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The next day we wake up, clean up the whole house the three of us then we got ready to leave. We didn't even eat anything, even Mbali. I had said she would have cornflakes, but she refused, saying she wanted to save the space for all the types of food at her favourite restaurant.

We left, and we were using Thandi's car. WE rrived at the restaurant and ordered our breakfast.

Me: Please give her everything she ordered.

I said to the waiter as he looked shocked because of the food Mbali had just ordered.

Mbali: Oh, and also add two boiled eggs. My teacher said I should eat boiled eggs every day.

Me: One.

Mbali: She didn't state how many so I say two.

Me: Lies, but don't worry, get her everything she ordered.

Waiter: Yes, mam.

Thandi: How old are you again?

Mbali: 6 and a half.

Thandi: right. Your food is going to be all of the table, that was a lot of food you just ordered, Miss Mabena.

Mbali: It's not like I get to go out many times. Mom is always saying you end up sick or she is tired or she is broke. I don't get it when she has a lot of money.

Me: Wow.

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