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TITANIA

I was inside the office fixing Patricia's schedule for tomorrow. Apparently the CEO had cancelled the meeting. It was almost time up.

Patricia: are you done?

Me: ummh yeah.. all done!

Patricia: great, so tomorrow you will come on time.

Me: definitely, thank you so much for this job.

Patricia: you are welcome sweetie.

I smiled as I stood up. My phone then started ringing, it was Faith. I picked up almost immediately.

Me: hey.

Him: hey, you are done?

Me: yes.

Him: you can come to the parking Lott.

Me: ok.

I then hung up.

Me: ok, see you tomorrow.

I took my bag then walked out, straight to the elevator. Getting to the garage I spotted his car. I walked up to it & got inside, he was on the phone. He smiled as soon as I closed the door & kissed my cheek.

He dropped the call after a while.

Him: hey.

Me: hey.

Him: how was it?

Me: for a first day it was ok.

Him: that’s great. I want to pass by some restaurant I'm ravenous.

Me: is this what you do normally? Eating at restaurants?

Him: I'm not really a good Cook & I stay alone so I might as well.

Me: I don’t mind cooking.

Him: really?

Me: yeah.

Him: ummh ok… so should we go to my place?

Me: yeah

Him: great! But I don’t have grocery.

Me: can't we shop?

Him: great idea.

He started driving away. We did shop a bit then he drove to his house. It was a flat, simple but very beautiful & a bit messy.

Him: I'm not the neatest person on earth.

Me: I can see.

Him: ok let's go to the kitchen.

He led me to the kitchen.

Him: ok... this is it.

The kitchen wasn't so bad either way.

Me: I think it will do.

Him: great!

I unpacked the groceries.

Him: I'm going to take a quick shower.

Me: ok.

He kissed my cheek before walking out. As soon as I started cooking there was a knock on the door. I kept still for a while but the knocking still persisted & Faith wasn't coming. I walked to the door then opened it, it was some man & woman. They didn't look so happy to see me.

Me: evening

The woman clicked her tongue then pushed me out of the way & got inside the house followed by the man. I took a deep breath praying that he would just come downstairs already!

Me: good evening

Man: who are you?

This man looked like an elder version of Faith, no doubt that he was the father.

Me: I am Faith’s friend.

Woman: you see your son has started! Already bringing prostitutes home!

Man: where is he?

Me: he's-

Before I could respond he finally came, I was so relieved. Maybe he could just clear the whole misunderstanding that was going on.

Him: Mom! Dad!?

Man: what is the meaning of this?

Him: meaning of what?

Woman: who's she?

She said pointing at me.

Him: that’s Titania, my girlfriend.

His mom started laughing.

Her: The ancestors must be testing me!

Man: young lady can you get your things & leave right now!

The mom saw my bag on the couch then she walked up to it & threw it at me!

Her: out! & stay away from my son! where did you get this whore?

I looked at Faith, waiting for him to say something but he just looked down.

Man: young lady!

I took my bag then walked out. I don’t even know how I felt that moment, it all felt like a dream. I walked out of his house, out through the gate & just started walking. I was just feeling numb that moment. My phone started ringing, I didn't check who it was but I just answered.

Me: hello?

Caller: My beautiful dearest wife!

I froze.. Kakula!

Him: stop pretending like you don’t know me.

I couldn't talk.

Him: ok Tits, how about we play nice. Just come back home on your own, I booked a flight ticket for you baby for tomorrow. If you know what's good for you, you will get in that plane because if I get you Tits! I swear we will attend your funeral so I suggest you do what's best for you.

He then hung up. I started running ignoring that I was wearing heels. I just started wherever the road led me, shaking & crying at the same time.

After a while a bright light reflected my way, it was a car. It stopped then after a while I heard his voice behind me but that didn't stop me. I only stopped when I felt strong arms on me holding me in place.

Him: I'm sorry.

Me: Faith no... please.

Rather he held me tight & I couldn't hold it anymore. I let my tears out.

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My heart was just beating fast, black parents never understand things easily, and especially things like bringing a man inside the house. I knew mom was going to trip somehow. I looked at Twanda.

Quinton: I'm sure your mom won't kill you.

Me: she won't kill me but you! you shouldn't have come here in the first place.. God!

Quinton: but I'm here

Me: Twanda?

Twanda: ok.

Me: can you go with him to his room, stay there until I tell you to come out.

Quinton: what about my car?

Me: I will deal with it… just go.

They stood up & left as I took the first aid kit & placed it in my room. When I came back in the sitting room mom had already gotten in.

Me: Mama

Her: shouldn't you be at work?

Me: yeah but we closed early today.

She just nodded.

Her: & the car outside?

Me: ummh some man parked it… he asked to park it there because he was going to the police.. Ummh apparently the kids.. the students at Twanda’s school broke it.

Her: ok… I'm going to rest now.

She then walked away. Something was wrong but I didn't want to ask because it would prolong the conversation. The minute she closed the door I rushed to Twanda’s room.

Me: Quinton you have to go.

Quinton: what about work? you should be there in 5 minutes.

Me: I will go to work tomorrow. You have to leave now!

Quinton: my hand is painful.

Me: what the fuck nigga or you white?

Quinton: I'm 100% black.

Me: don’t make me throw you out through the window.

Quinton: I'm serious it’s painful… I didn't drink the painkillers they make me sleepy & I hate pills.

Me: what do you do when you are in pain?

Quinton: I just face it.

Me: what do we do now? you need to leave!

Quinton: let me call my friend so he picks Makeila from preschool then come & pick me up.

Me: no.. You need to leave as in now... this second!

Twanda: how about you drive him to town? Then the friend will take it from there.

Me: ok… let's go.

He stood up then we walked out to his car. I could see it wanted to rain. I got inside his car & him at the passenger seat.

Me: shush Michelle.

I said to Twanda who was standing by the window.

He nodded. I started driving away. As I was driving I saw Litia's car parked by the corner of the street.

Me: oh shit!

I turned then used another street.

Quinton: why did you just turn?

Me: the street thugs were waiting for you, you should never come to the Ghetto, and they don’t appreciate fancy half breeds like you.

Quinton: so basically it's not safe here.

Me: for you, yes.

Quinton: what about you?

Me: I was born in Matero, in the Ghetto… I grew up there.. its normal for me not sissy niggas like you.

Quinton: can't you call at work & tell them you won't be coming back?

I took out my phone from the pocket.

Quinton: you can't drive & be busy on the phone Carl.

I sighed annoyed to the fullest then gave him my phone.

Me: look for Antoinette.

He browsed through then put the phone on loud speaker as he dialed her number. It rang for a while until she answered.

Her: Carl?

Me: hey... I might not come back, I have been caught with an emergency.

Her: ohh ok... see you tomorrow then?

Me: yes.

Her: ok bye.

Me: bye.

She then hung up.

Him: can you please drive to Makeila's school?

Me: where is her mother?

Him: passed on.

I kept quite not knowing what to say.

Me: can you please direct me.

He directed me to the preschool. It was actually a fancy preschool.

I parked by the gate.

Him: let me go get her.

He got off the car then came back after a while with her. She was dirty & was holding some painting.

Quinton opened the door for her then she got in. After that he also got in.

Me: can you now call your friend? I have to go back home before it starts raining

I said as I drove away from the preschool.

Quinton: ok.

He took out his phone then called the friend.

Him: Blank! dawg I need a favor.. Can you meet up with me at Acardes. I want you take Makeila home.. yeah.. ok thanks.

He then hung up.

Me: What about you?

Him: I'm going to make sure you arrive safely at home!

Me: do you have a death wish?

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Immediately when it was lunch hour I walked to the bus stop. There was a line. The line was just long. I sighed as I stood on the line. I was even starting to wonder if I was going to make it back at work on time.

As I was still standing on the line the silver BMW parked right on the bus stop. He got out after a while & walked up to me.

Him: hey.

I just looked at him then looked away.

Him: this line is pretty long.

Me: what do you want?

Him: did you get the flowers?

Me: they’re in the bin.

He laughed.

Him: ok... want a lift?

Me: until I ask for it then I don’t want it.

Him: you are never going to ask for it.

Me: then get lost.

Him: am I going to beg to help you again?

Me: you can always leave.

Him: I'm not leaving you, the line is not even moving.

Me: can you just leave me alone?

Him: no.

Me: I have enough to deal with… I don’t have to be dealing with your shit.

Him: you seem stressed.

Me: I'm getting tired now.

Him: I'm also getting tired let's go its hot.

He said pulling me by my hand then opening the door.

Him: if you cause a scene they might call the police on me & I will get arrested but I have my sister's daughter to look after… she still needs me.

Me: I just-

Him: please get in.

He said pushing me inside then closing the door. He also got in.

Him: where are you going?

Me: to my brother’s school.

Him: where's that?

Me: where I stay.

He drove back home, the journey was filled with silence & I didn't care. All I kept thinking was Litia. If I go to jail that will be the end of my mother, it will kill her. What example will I be setting for my siblings?

I came back to world with him softly petting my shoulder. I looked at him.

Him: are you ok?

Me: yeah.

He was parked a few houses from mine.

Him: where do we go from here?

I directed him to Twanda’s school. He parked by the gate.

Him: what are you here for?

Me: you can go now.

Him: no.

Me: Quinton you don’t have no business here.

Him: I do…my business is you.

Me: something is wrong with you.

I said getting off his car. I walked to the ground where I could hear noise. He walked behind me. When we got to the grounds, the school kids had crowded the whole place even the local residents. We walked across the crowd to the other side. I could now see clearly, it wasn't really hard identifying him. He was still playing I guess I came on time. Quinton was standing beside me.

Him: where's your brother?

I pointed at him.

Him: he sure does plays.

Me: he always played soccer from young age.

Him: how old is he?

Me: 18

After a while they were on half time. I walked towards him.

Twanda hugged me.

Me: you are sweaty let go!

He let me go.

Twanda: you came!

Me: yeah… but I need to go back to work

Twanda: yeah

Twanda then looked at Quinton.

Me: this my brother & Twanda this is… Quinton.

Quinton: I'm a friend.

Twanda: nice to meet you Sir.

Quinton: no… please call me Quinton.

They smiled as they shook hands.

Twanda: how was I?

Me: you were great.

Just then some girl came. She looked at Twanda then at me.

Twanda: umhhm Carl this is Euphie, she's my girlfriend & Euphie this is my sister Carl & her friend Quinton.

She smiled shyly while I just looked at Twanda. I was just lost for words to say.

Euphie: ummh T Litia's crew is coming.. They want to cause havoc for you Sis' Carl

I looked at her.

Me: what?

Euphie: yes.

Me: Quinton you should leave.

Quinton: who's Litia?

Me: someone you don't want to meet… please leave… your car is.. God you need to go.

Quinton: I'm not leaving without you.

Me: I can handle it, please leave.

I turned & they were really coming, I knew things were going to end bad if he doesn't leave.

Twanda: He's right… he will probably hurt you also.. leave with him

Me: what about you? they won't leave you.. you know what? let's go.

We started walking away as Twanda bid farewell to his girlfriend, I hated doing this to him. He was in middle of the game.

Me: I'm sorry

Twanda: it’s ok... as long as you are safe.

Me: they won't come home... They respect mom.

We walked to his car, they had broken Quinton's Windows on all the doors.

It was really bad.

Me: oh God no!

Quinton: it’s ok… Let’s leave.

He said unlocking the car. As we got inside he got cut by a glass on his hand.

Quinton: fuck!

I took off my shirt then took his hand & tied his hand with it. He drove back home & parked inside the yard. I didn't care about Mulenga who was sitting by her veranda. We got out & knocked because it was locked but I was sure Michelle was in. She opened the door after a while, she was actually surprised to see us all. We got inside & he sat on the couch while I went to take mom's first aid kit. I walked back with it, He was talking with Twanda.

Twanda: Uncle Quinton says he can help me get sponsorship.

Me: You need to leave after this.

I said sitting beside him & removing my shirt.

Quinton: while I'm still in pain?

Me: I will give you some painkillers.

Quinton: they make me sleepy.

I looked at him.

Me: stop trying to piss me off! your mother will come running for you.

Quinton: she passed on

I kept quite as I treated his hand. I could see that it was painful but the quicker I get done with his hand the sooner he will leave to avoid him to getting hurt more.

After I was done bandaging his hand I gave him painkillers.

Me: Michelle please go get water.

She stood & came back after a while with the water.

Michelle: mom is back.

Me: what?

Michelle: she's back.

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Me: this is beautiful!

Him: thank you Ma’am.

Me: these pieces are really beautiful.

I said brushing my hand over the jewellery. Not only do we make clothes but we also make jewellery. I was sitting with the jewellery maker team.

Me: this fashion show is going to be a blast!

They smiled.

Me: you can go now, I'm happy.

They stood up & left with the jewellery. I tried to push mom at the back of my mind but she kept on creeping on me. There was no way I was moving in him or his family. Rio has been calling me but I have not been answering his calls. What he did was just too much. I was still hurt. It was almost lunch that’s when I realized I hadn't eaten anything the whole day. I stood up, took my bag then walked out. Getting to my car I drove to my favourite restaurant. As I sat down I saw Quinton Lance, he's very hard to miss. He wasn't in a suit today, rather just casual & he still looked hot.

Our eyes met, he then walked up to me. I smiled as he sat opposite me.

Him: hi.

Me: hey, small world it is.

Him: yes, how are you?

Me: I'm good but not so good.

Him: why?

Me: I'm not a hooker.

He chuckled.

Him: my bad then.

Me: yeah. I'm actually a phenomenal woman.

Him: you are?

Me: yes, I'm the head of Friendly Fashions.

Him: Wow! Who ever knew!

Me: yeah. maybe we can do coffee some time.

Him: yeah.

He looked at his watch then stood up.

Him: I'm afraid I have to go.

Me: it was nice seeing you.

Him: definitely.

He then walked out holding his take away. I took a deep breath as I watched him walk away. I bit my lower lip trying to stop myself from blushing. Just then Rio walked in & sat opposite me.

Him: you talked to him?

Me: yeah

Him: how did it go?

Me: how did my sister staying with-

Him: she's Mwangala’s friend! I couldn't kick her out & she asked me not to tell you so to try to avoid what happened yesterday.

Me: still you should have told me

Him: I'm sorry

Me: its ok.

Him: what were you guys talking about?

Me: that we do coffee some time.

Him: you have really fallen for this guy.

Me: I have to have him… I have to.

Him: & how do you plan on doing that?

Me: I don't know but I really like him.

Him: such guys are the type to only want to hit it.

Me: as long as I have him... I don’t care.

Him: you are going to get hurt because to him it’s going to be all about sex.

Me: I can't help it… let's go out for a drive after this.

Him: what about work.

Me: I will cancel all my meetings. What is Tits doing here?

Him: she’s getting a divorce.

Me: a divorce?

Him: it seems like her husband is abusing her.

Me: that’s interesting... So she ran away?

Him: seems that way.

Me: ok...let's order.

I said calling the waiter.

After the waiter took our order I looked at Rio.

Me: so mom is at home… she has to drop me at my in laws house.

Him: tell me you are joking.

Me: I'm not actually.

Him: so what are you going to do?

Me: I'm going to sleep at the hotel tonight.

Him: then what after that?

Me: I will figure it out, right now I'm going to focus on the fashion show that’s all.

Him: I don’t want to be you!

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TITANIA

The whole morning I was in bed talking to Faith, well he called me at around 6. He was actually surprised that I picked up because to him he expected me to hang up before he even said more than two words. To be honest Faith is very sweet, I spent the whole morning laughing in my bed. He made me forget all my problems, made me forget Kakula. For the first time I found myself laughing so hard, but then that’s how it was with Kakula at first.

Him: we can always meet up today.

Me: yeah.

Him: & yeah… there is vacancy at my friend's wife's company

Me: ok?

Him: yeah… but it’s not that much of special job.

Me: what is it?

Him: they need a personal assistant for the Magazine Editor.

Me: a PA?

Him: yes.

I laughed.

Me: that’s great.

Him: that’s what I thought too & the pay is good.

Me: how much is it?

Him: K5000 per month.

Me: that’s not bad.

Him: yes… & I can always put in a good word for you whenever they need a model because it’s a fashion company.

Me: yeah… beggars can't be choosers.

Him: we will still keep on looking for a better Job… do you have a degree?

Me: no.

Him: so you will take it?

Me: yeah.

Him: great… ummh let me come over & pick you up.

Me: I'm starting today?

Him: yeah… before they find someone else.

Me: ok.

Him: I will see you now.

He then hung up, the job wasn’t exactly my ideal job but at least I will be making money. I got out of bed then went & took a quick shower. After bathing that’s when I actually realized I had no much clothes. Only a few jeans Mwangala gave to me. I just wore the jeans then fixed my weave. After I was done I went to the kitchen. Mwangala & Rio had already left for work so I was alone.

I fixed myself instant porridge as I waited for him. He’s car pulled at the gate after I was done eating. I rushed to my room & looked at myself on the mirror. The bruises were gone. I grabbed my bag then got out of the house after locking the house. It seemed like each person had their own key so Mwangala even made one for me. I walked to his car as he got out. He greeted me with a tight hug & I could smell his Cologne. He smelt so good that I wished to hold on to him forever. We broke the hug after a while.

Him: hey.

Me: hi.

Him: ready?

I nodded.

He held me by my hand then walked with me to the passenger seat then opened the door for me, something Kakula could never do.

I got inside the car then he closed the door for me. He walked to his door then got in.

Him: how did you sleep?

Me: I slept ok.. do you think this is good for a first impression?

Him: to me it is but we can always pick something formal for you.

I was only left with about K200 from the money Mwangala gave me. It wasn't enough to buy me a good outfit.

It’s like he read my mind.

Him: don't have enough money?

Me: my cards are all declined.

Him: I won't ask but I will pay.

Me: you don’t have to.

Him: I want to.

He drove to some boutique. Getting inside the prices of those clothes were just insane.

He picked out this other Lacey black skirt, with a black silky long sleeve shirt then some heels.

Him: go try them on.

I took them then went to try them, surprisingly they fit perfectly. I walked out.

Him: you look Beautiful.

Me: thank you.

He took my hand & walked with me to the cashier. He paid for them while I had them on. As we walked out he removed the price tags.

He opened the door again for me. He used the back gate that led to the underground garage when we arrived at the company.

Me: what's the name of the company?

Before he could respond his phone started ringing. He answered it with an annoyed look.

Him: hello... Isn’t she supposed to stay with you just until…I'm kind of busy right now. Bye.

He exhaled putting his phone in his pocket.

Me: everything ok?

Him: yeah… let's go.

We got off the car & walked in using the backdoor. He was holding my hand all along.

Me: why are we using the backdoor?

Him: it’s much faster.

We walked inside the elevator. The way he was looking at me I was starting to even feel shy.

Me: what is it?

Him: you are really beautiful.

Me: stop it.

Just then Elevator doors opened & we got out. He led the way until we got in some office. It was ablady & she was pregnant. The moment we got inside she stood up & walked up to him & gave him a tight hug.

Her: Faith!

Him: Natasha!

Her: how are you?

Him: I'm good you?

Her: I'm happy.

She said rubbing her tummy.

Him: that’s great, how far are we?

Her: 7.

Him: it’s almost time.

Her: yeah. I know right?

She looked at me.

Her: & who is this beautiful woman?

Him: she's a special friend.

She came over to me then hugged me.

Her: hi, I'm Pat.

Me: I'm Titania

Her: wow. You so pretty.

Me: thank you.

Faith walked up to us & put his hand on my waist.

Him: this is her.

Her: she's perfect.

Him: yeah..ummh this is the magazine editor.

Me: nice to meet you.

Her: likewise. I'm glad you are here... I really need help around here, this pregnancy is making things a bit difficult for me.

Him: can I leave now?

Her: yea.

He gave me a kiss on my cheek.

Him: I will pick you up after work. is that ok?

Me: yes.

Him: ok bye.

He then walked out leaving me with Patricia. She looked like a nice person.

Her: so we can get started?

Me: yes.

Her: can you start with my table first. Its kind of messy in here

Me: ok.

I cleaned her table. Placing files in alphabet order & just putting everything in order.

Her: thank you… now we can start with my personal preferences.

She started telling me what she wants in the morning & on lunch. How she likes her things to be done. It was pretty simple.

Her: do you think you can manage?

Me: yes.

Her: good, we have a meeting just after lunch with the CEO, she’s hands on everything that happens, so she needs to be updated.

Me: I can't wait to meet her.

Her: great! Faith tells me you are a model

Me: yeah.

Her: that’s nice.

Me: yeah.

Pat was a bit talkative & also at the same time comfortable to be with. I was sure I was going to enjoy my time here.