COLOR OF FATE; Sour Honey
SCARLET
The
following day the first thing I did was to call him, he's phone rang unanswered
for a few seconds then got answered finally.
Me:
Kat!
Him:
hey it’s Nzila.
Me:
oh, where is he?
Her:
he... ummh
Me:
talk!
Her:
His mom, Moola. She passed on last night.
I
thought I didn't get her correctly but my heart had already started its own
marathon.
Me:
what?
Her:
she had a heart attack.
Me:
She's gone!? Eish
Her:
I think you should come
Me:
obviously.
I
walked to the bathroom & took a quick bath. It’s not easy losing someone
you love. Moola is all that Kat had, that was his pillar of strength. I kept
wondering how he’s holding up. Quickly I dressed up in my Chino jeans, with a
black top, black converse & a black cap. Getting inside the kitchen I found
mom sitting by the dinning table in total silence with Mulenga who was talking.
She was already dressed up for work.
Me:
morning
Her:
have you heard?
Me:
heard? Heard about-
I
soon kept quite as I got what she was talking about then just nodded. She also
nodded then went back to her silence.
Her:
you know life is precious Carl, life is very precious
Mulenga:
very… I always tell Sibeso that in Australia where she is working she should…
Trust
this woman to say shit like this.
Me:
Mummy can I make you tea?
Mom:
not so long ago I was with her, she looked ok to me, not once did I ever think
that something like this would happen.
Me:
I'm going there now.
Her:
me too. Let’s go
Mulenga:
let's leave together. Such a shame.
She
said standing up. This really had gotten to my mother. We walked out to the
car. Twanda was already gone together with Michelle I guess because they leave
before my mother goes to work. She drove us to Moola’s house & we were
welcomed by a large crowd of people. We walked inside the house, I was looking
for Kat. Walking inside I spotted Nzila.
Me:
hey!
She
stopped & turned. I walked up to her.
Me:
where's he?
Her:
come!
She
walked with me to the back room. He was there, sitting on the floor at the
corner of the room in total silence. I walked up to him & sat beside him.
Me:
hey
Him:
Carl. Arrived safely yesterday?
Me:
yeah..
Him:
I came late, maybe if I arrived a little bit early.. Then I don’t know.
Me:
you did your best
I
have never been that kind of person who can offer emotional support. I never
know where to even start with any emotion whatsoever.
Him:
this is the time you give me a hug Carl..
Me:
ummh yeah
I
put my hand on his back then pat him softly.
He
stood up making me stand with him.
Him:
let me teach you… this is how you hug
He
wrapped his hands on me. I just stood there, I'm not really used to this kind
of hugs or being so close with anyone like this physical contact. He left me
after a while.
Him:
that's how it’s done.
He
was looking at me, like really look at me that I even started feeling like
there was something wrong with me.
Me:
And then? Is there something on my face?
Him:
nah… you are just.. umhh
Me:
what?
I
don't know how but without no warning he smashed his lips on mine, kissing
them. Myself instinct, quickly shut down immediately. He pulled out.
Him:
I..ummh I'm sorry
I
walked out quickly, not looking back, not giving care if he was screaming my
name or what. Katongo & I have been friends for some time now, we may not
be that close but we are friends. I've always had a problem with female
company. The fact that he kissed me, even though we are friends left me fazed.
My body just felt numb as I walked down the street going home.
