COLOR OF FATE; Sour Honey
SCARLET
In
the morning we drove to Moola’s house, it was her burial today. We were going
to attend her burial in the morning then later go pick up Michelle because the
doctors found no reason to keep her in. Katongo was with his uncles so I
couldn't go up to him though our eyes met. He gave me a smile, a smile of
appreciation. Moola’s funeral was really heartbreaking, she was the quietest
person I ever met. Never once in my life did I catch her screaming on top of
her lungs, she was a beautiful soul. Around lunch I was standing by my mother's
car with Katongo, I was going to pick Michelle at the hospital alone because
mom had to help around. Twanda also had to help around clearing up. I, on the
other hand had to buy a few groceries because due to what had been happening, mom
didn't find time to go to thestore so from the hospital I was going to go shopping.
Me:
I'm really sorry about your mom.
Him:
it’s ok.. I heard about Michelle.
Me:
I'm going to pick her up at the hospital.
Him:
is she going to be ok?
Me:
I believe so
Him:
Carl.. about what happened.. I'm sorry
Me:
it’s ok
Him:
I shouldn't have done that
Me:
yes, you shouldn't have
Him:
can we please still be friends
Me:
yes, keep Strong.
Him:
yeah.
Me:
let me get going
Him:
bye
I
got inside the car then drove to the hospital. Getting to her ward she was
awake.
Her:
Carl!
Me:
Hey sweetheart.
I
gave her a hug, my siblings are my life.
Me:
how are you feeling?
Her:
I'm ok
Me:
you wanna go to the shops?
Her:
yes!
Me:
ok, wait.
After
she got discharged I drove to the mall. She was quite & that wasn't the
usual Michelle, usually, she's the person who makes a lot of noise. Getting at
the mall I took her with me inside the shops. I was only shopping for the
basics because Michelle didn't look too well.
As
we walked around I accidentally bumped into someone.
Me:
sorry
I
said taking a step back & looking at the person I hand bumped into. His
face was familiar but I couldn't really place where I met him but it’s probably
at the bar.
Him:
it is ok but you can help me with something as an apology
Me:
ummh ok.
Him:
I'm trying to find the best soup… for a beef stew.
I
looked around then pointed at the one we usually use at home.
Me:
I usually use that one.
He
smiled taking it & throwing it in his basket.
Him:
thank you so much.
Me:
no sweat. Michelle let's go
Him:
is that your sister?
Me:
yeah
Him:
she’s cute.. hi.
He
said waving at her.
Michelle
waved back with a slight smile.
Him:
thank you again.
Me:
cool
As
I walked away I finally remembered where I saw him, it was at the bar on Friday
just before Nate told me we were closing up.
I
paid up then drove home. Getting home I started with dinner, Twanda & mom
weren't home yet. They arrived shortly after I was done cooking.
Mom:
where's she?
Me:
watching TV
She
walked to the sitting room followed by Twanda. That evening went well, at least
things were not as tense as they were the previous night. Trouble only started
at night. Michelle was finding it hard to breath, she was breathing heavily.
Her temperature was at its peak that we stayed up the whole night. Early in the
morning mom prepared to go to the hospital with her.
Mom:
Carl you need to go to the job interview I told you about, it pays well.
Me:
Ma-
Mom:
please. Take
She
handed me a small business card.
Mom:
please. I hate it when you work at that bar, bad things are likely to happen to
you at the night shifts you take.
Me:
nothing has ever happened to me.
Mom:
not yet that is. Just go.
Me:
whatever.
After
a while she was gone with Michelle. Twanda couldn't go with them considering
his exams were nearing. I prepared later that morning that around 7a.m I was
done. Arriving at the jewellery shop I was actually surprised, what I saw
wasn't what I had in my mind. It was a big store rather & it was only full
of jewellery & ornaments, only expensive for that matter. I looked around
until my eyes came across this lady, pretty lady. She was busy with a customer.
I walked up to her.
Me:
morning
Her:
hi, please give me a second.
After
the customer she was with paid, she turned & looked at me with a very
beautiful smile.
Me:
I'm here for an interview.
Her:
well you are-
She
got interrupted by another customer, it rather looked a bit busy.
Her:
what's your name?
Me:
Carl
Her:
right! Carl please go to the other counter & help the other customer.
I
walked to the other counter. She seemed like she couldn't handle all the
customers at once.
Me:
morning Ma’am, how can I help you?
The
white lady looked at the diamond necklaces under the counter.
Her:
I'm looking for something for my daughter.. ummh how about that one.
She
said pointing at some piece, it was a pretty piece but very expensive.
I
took it out so she sees it properly.
Her:
yes, I want this one.
Me:
ok
After
she paid for it she left. I looked around again & we were now alone.
Her:
God! hi
Me:
hey
Her:
ummh I'm Kris you are Carl right?
Me:
yeah
Her:
ok, so Carl, this shop opened on Friday. I have workers but they haven't showed
up till now.. I only needed two extra workers & after I have seen you, you
are hired. I don’t have time for a formal interview.
She
walked to the door & closed it.
Her:
come!
I
followed her to some office.
Her:
seat!
I
sat down as she sat opposite me.
Her:
take! It’s the contract.
I
took the contract & read through it while she was looking at me. The pay is
the one which got my tongue tied.
It
was K12, 000 it was four times my pay at the bar.
Me:
12K?
Her:
yeah.. you will get bonus probably after showing great work
Me:
Wow!
Her:
when do you think you can start?
Me:
ummh anytime.
Her:
Thank God! How about now?
