Saturday, 22 May 2021
A Love Nest In Limpopo (22)
“Eh suster, re no kwa sethunya and then ge re tšwela
kantle re kreile die man a bodile. Gwa bitšwa maphodisa le ambulance, mara wa
tseba maphodisa ba tla fihla ka nako ya bona…ke neng re eme?” (Eh sister, we
just heard a gunshot and then when we got outside we found this man dead. Cops
and the paramedics were called, but you know the police will arrive at their own
time…How long have we been waiting?”)
Madifako wished she could go to the police officer infront of her to ask him several questions but her instinct was refusing to get involved before she gathered as much information on the scene as possible. Fortunately she noticed Motlatjo's car even in the dark parking next to her car several houses away and she decided to join her best friend and figure things out.
"Chomi, thanks for coming."
"What the hell is going on here Madifako?"
"Eish, I am not too sure. Maggy was threatening to tell Trevor everything and I intercepted a conversation between them on the phone and put Magwaza on the job to ruffle Maggy's feathers."
"My friend, is this your idea of ruffling feathers? How dirty can you get and why would Magwaza leave such a mess. Has he called you?" Madifako shook her head and started crying.
"No no no no...you are not going to be crying right now? Where is Trevor?"
"He is driving from Giyani now and should be here in an hour."
" Shit, ok...We need to get to the bottom of this before Trevor gets here. Anything else that you think I should know?"
"Yeah, I asked Magwaza to leave Trevor's key under the big rock next to the gate and the small phone behind the fridge after destroying the sim card...Motlatjo I can't breathe."
"You are going to breathe and compose yourself and we clean this mess up NOW. Here's the plan,check the cabby-hole there in front of you;there is a new sim card. Let's get airtime and locate your phone.If it's off then we know it's behind the fridge and if it rings then it's another issue to deal with.
Madifako hurriedly got the sim card into a phone handed over to her by Motlatjo who was in full criminal swing making a call here and there for back up. As soon as the phone was ready the friends walked towards the crime scene and Motlatjo took the phone and backed away a bit from where Madifako was approcahing the scene and made the call hoping that the phone will not ring but it did...LOUDLY SO, under the sheet covering the body. Madifako wanted to run to the body and grab that phone and disappear with it but that was impossible. The ringing of the phone was exciting to the cops because they scrammed to the body hands covered in gloves one wanting to find the ringing phone and the other calling out for a plastic bag to collect the phone as evidence.
Motlatjo hung the phone up immediately upon realizing that the phone she called was the one ringing under the white sheet. She immediately dismantled the phone she was using and removed the sim card and chewed it.
Motlatjo grabbed Madifako by the arm and yanked her away from the onlookers and informed her that she needs to go in that scene and distract the cops from focusing on the phone and inform them of who she is and explain that her boyfriend called her informing her of what was happening and asked her to check on the scene as he's still making his way from Giyani.
"What? I cannot go there shaking like a leaf like this Motlatjo..."
"You are going to stop shaking and you are going to do as I tell you if you don't want to find yourself in jail" Motlatjo was as firm and instructive as the Don Mafia that Madifako met many years ago. She knew that her only best bet was to trust her friend and do as instructed.
Sunday, 22 November 2020
A Love Nest in Limpopo (21)
When Magwaza is on the job you do not call him until he calls you yet HE WAS NOT CALLING. Madifako knew something was terribly wrong when she found herself getting into bed at midnight with no word from Magwaza. Sleep was nowhere to be found as Madifako tossed and turned from midnight till 03:27 when Trevor called, her heart literally walked out of her body and she knew that the plan had gone South.
“Hello”
“Baby, what’s going on at my place? Are you ok? Where are
you?” Trevor was panicking and Madifako did not know what to say to him as she
has immediately broken into a sweat and jumping out of bed while getting into a
pair of jeans, sneakers, T-shirt and a hoodie.
“What is it Trevor? I am at my place…What’s wrong?”
“Baby, please go to my house and tell me what’s happening
there because I just got a call from Colonel Ngoepe and he says I need to get
to Ladanna NOW and I will not be able to get there immediately as I am only leaving
Giyani at this moment. Please love, go and I will find you there within the
next hour and half.” Trevor hung up without giving Madifako a chance to agree
or disagree with his plan.
Madifako’s head was spinning and she wanted to throw up and
calm her nerves before she heads out to Trevor’s place. She desperately wanted
to take a gulp of something strong but remembered that she might have to deal
with South African Police Services. For the first time in a long time, Madifako
knelt down and PRAYED.
After half an hour of pacing, she gathered strength to get
into her car and drive to what smells like a crime scene. As she got in her car
she called Motlatjo hoping that she would answer her phone this time.
Fortunately, Motlatjo answered her phone.
“Madifako, what’s up at such an ungodly hour?”
“Yohhh, Motlatjo thank you for taking my call I need you,
can you meet me at Trevor’s place right now please?”
“What’s happening Madifako?”
“I will talk to you when I see you.”
“Ok, I am coming.” Madifako felt a bit of relief that she
will not be dealing with this situation alone.”
As she made a turn into Bulawayo Street, Madifako couldn’t
hide her panic because she was met by red and blue lights from police vans and
ambulances. She switched her headlights off and parked her car several houses
from Trevor’s place. She got out of her car and discreetly joined the onlookers
and tried to gather what was going on.
Trevor’s yard was cordoned off by the SAPS yellow tape and there was a body covered with a white sheet in the middle of the street right in front of Trevor’s gate with cops taking pictures of possible evidence around the body she guessed. Madifako, asked a random guy next to her as to what was happening and the man said, “Eh suster, re no kwa sethunya and then ge re tšwela kantle re kreile die man a bodile. Gwa bitšwa maphodisa le ambulance, mara wa tseba maphodisa ba tla fihla ka nako ya bona…ke neng re eme?” (Eh sister, we just heard a gunshot and then when we got outside we found this man dead. Cops and the ambulance were called, but you know the police will arrive at their own time…How long have we been waiting?”)
Sunday, 5 July 2020
A Love Nest in Limpopo (20)
"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's flat and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever, you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."
"Magwaza, the less I know the better. There's the R7500.00 you asked for in cash and once you are done please lock up and leave the key under the big stone next to the gate. I'm also leaving you with the small phone so that you communicate directly with her. When all is done destroy the SIM card and leave the phone in the kitchen behind the fridge. I will wait for your message to inform me when all is done and I will fetch the key and the phone. Keep it clean and Good Luck!" Madifako said all this as she hurried to the door to leave then Magwaza said, "You know I don't need luck Bev...I need one round to get me going."
Madifako became Magwaza's sex slave many years ago as part of an agreement they had to keep her secrets from the world therefore whenever he demands it he gets it. The only consolation she had in this whole thing was that Magwaza was the father of 2 of her children and she knew it would be pointless to deny him sex because he would have his way with her ANYWAY so she complied after she convinced him to at least use a condom this time because she has a medical issue to deal with. He had his way with her fortunately for nothing more than 10minutes and one could tell that the rapist in him was satisfied and ready to continue with the criminal activities of the day.
As Madifako left Magwaza's place she drove home numb at the reality of her twisted life and just wanted to soak herself in the bath and wash off her gangster ex husband's scent and the shame that covers her every time she finds herself at his mercy. The thought of Maggy Mudau threatening to expose her to Trevor justified whatever Magwaza is going to do to Maggy because Madifako cannot imagine losing Trevor for anything and NOBODY has the right to threaten her and gets away with it.
As she got to her house she took a hot bath and decided to phone Motlatjo hoping they could go out and fix their relationship but Motlatjo decided not to answer her phone. The day went by so slowly as she kept her eyes on the slow moving hours for Magwaza's message to inform her of the feathers ruffled and /or plucked...no communication from Magwaza throughout the day and night until she started panicking. When Magwaza is on the job you don't call him until he calls you yet HE WAS NOT CALLING. Madifako knew something was terribly wrong when she found herself getting into bed at midnight with no word from Magwaza.
"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's flat and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever, you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."
"Magwaza, the less I know the better. There's the R7500.00 you asked for in cash and once you are done please lock up and leave the key under the big stone next to the gate. I'm also leaving you with the small phone so that you communicate directly with her. When all is done destroy the SIM card and leave the phone in the kitchen behind the fridge. I will wait for your message to inform me when all is done and I will fetch the key and the phone. Keep it clean and Good Luck!" Madifako said all this as she hurried to the door to leave then Magwaza said, "You know I don't need luck Bev...I need one round to get me going."
Madifako became Magwaza's sex slave many years ago as part of an agreement they had to keep her secrets from the world therefore whenever he demands it he gets it. The only consolation she had in this whole thing was that Magwaza was the father of 2 of her children and she knew it would be pointless to deny him sex because he would have his way with her ANYWAY so she complied after she convinced him to at least use a condom this time because she has a medical issue to deal with. He had his way with her fortunately for nothing more than 10minutes and one could tell that the rapist in him was satisfied and ready to continue with the criminal activities of the day.
As Madifako left Magwaza's place she drove home numb at the reality of her twisted life and just wanted to soak herself in the bath and wash off her gangster ex husband's scent and the shame that covers her every time she finds herself at his mercy. The thought of Maggy Mudau threatening to expose her to Trevor justified whatever Magwaza is going to do to Maggy because Madifako cannot imagine losing Trevor for anything and NOBODY has the right to threaten her and gets away with it.
As she got to her house she took a hot bath and decided to phone Motlatjo hoping they could go out and fix their relationship but Motlatjo decided not to answer her phone. The day went by so slowly as she kept her eyes on the slow moving hours for Magwaza's message to inform her of the feathers ruffled and /or plucked...no communication from Magwaza throughout the day and night until she started panicking. When Magwaza is on the job you don't call him until he calls you yet HE WAS NOT CALLING. Madifako knew something was terribly wrong when she found herself getting into bed at midnight with no word from Magwaza.
Thursday, 28 May 2020
A Love Nest in Limpopo (19)
Madifako was shaking like a leaf, she hates being cornered and Maggy is not playing fair. She was going to put an end to this whole thing once and for all. As she hung up she notices that she has a new message from Maggy and bloody woman is changing the meeting place to Trevor's place in Ladanna. "Who the hell is this woman? And how does she know so much about Trevor? Feathers will not be ruffled here they will be plucked!" thought Madifako.
She was in full rage because now her instinct was telling her that Maggy was on her case from the very first day she met her and consulted under false pretence. She cooked up a storm to distract herself whilst having wine to calm her nerves. Trevor walked in feeling calmer than when he left. "The house smells divine baby," he said.
"Thank you love...All for you. Would you like a glass of wine?"
"Yes please, and Madifako I want to sincerely apologise for what I put you through especially where Mbali is concerned. I think the universe taught me a harsh lesson here that I am toying with something very precious in you and I would be a fool not to learn this lesson before I lose you. I will never put you through something like this ever again. I am so sorry and please note that I have ended things with Mbali and I am on a clean slate with you. I also know that when you gossip about me to Motlatjo you call me Mr National all that is over. I want to have a clear conscious when it comes to us and we are not going to start our marriage on a foundation full of lies and pain,"
That last sentence jabbed Madifako and she burst into tears thinking about the burden that now rests on her shoulders because she knows Trevor all too well. A confession from her would mean an end to their relationship. Trevor is a Tsonga man they are not too forgiving when it comes to infidelity from a woman. She would be doomed.
Trevor hugged Madifako apologizing over and over thinking that she is crying because of him not knowing that she is crying because of the drama in her life. Madifako calmed down and served dinner and they had what seemed like a normal night under the crazy circumstances. Trevor then said, "Baby, tomorrow I am going to Giyani overnight to see the folks because I had alluded to Mbali's pregnancy and I need to explain myself to them face to face."
"Oh ok, that is totally understandable love," said Madifako. She could not imagine her luck because it meant that she will have his house all to herself to deal properly with Maggy without worrying about him popping up...the night ended well (drama-free).
Trevor got on the road to Giyani very early in the morning leaving Madifako still snoozing. She was woken up by a call from Magwaza..."Hello."
"Wake up Bev-Ntho-Tse-Monate change of plans, I have to skin a chicken in Seshego later today so I need that brief of yours now before I leave town. See you in 30 minutes." Magwaza hung-up before Madifako could even understand what he was saying about a chicken which could mean anything where Magwaza was concerned. She took a quick shower and rushed out to Magwaza's place. The memories of her gangster life came rushing back as she walked into his house to find him sharpening a knife.
"Ahhh Bev-Ma-Baby, mother of my children what trouble have you found yourself in this time?"
"I have a woman threatening the prospects of my getting married Magwaza."
"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's place and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."
She was in full rage because now her instinct was telling her that Maggy was on her case from the very first day she met her and consulted under false pretence. She cooked up a storm to distract herself whilst having wine to calm her nerves. Trevor walked in feeling calmer than when he left. "The house smells divine baby," he said.
"Thank you love...All for you. Would you like a glass of wine?"
"Yes please, and Madifako I want to sincerely apologise for what I put you through especially where Mbali is concerned. I think the universe taught me a harsh lesson here that I am toying with something very precious in you and I would be a fool not to learn this lesson before I lose you. I will never put you through something like this ever again. I am so sorry and please note that I have ended things with Mbali and I am on a clean slate with you. I also know that when you gossip about me to Motlatjo you call me Mr National all that is over. I want to have a clear conscious when it comes to us and we are not going to start our marriage on a foundation full of lies and pain,"
That last sentence jabbed Madifako and she burst into tears thinking about the burden that now rests on her shoulders because she knows Trevor all too well. A confession from her would mean an end to their relationship. Trevor is a Tsonga man they are not too forgiving when it comes to infidelity from a woman. She would be doomed.
Trevor hugged Madifako apologizing over and over thinking that she is crying because of him not knowing that she is crying because of the drama in her life. Madifako calmed down and served dinner and they had what seemed like a normal night under the crazy circumstances. Trevor then said, "Baby, tomorrow I am going to Giyani overnight to see the folks because I had alluded to Mbali's pregnancy and I need to explain myself to them face to face."
"Oh ok, that is totally understandable love," said Madifako. She could not imagine her luck because it meant that she will have his house all to herself to deal properly with Maggy without worrying about him popping up...the night ended well (drama-free).
Trevor got on the road to Giyani very early in the morning leaving Madifako still snoozing. She was woken up by a call from Magwaza..."Hello."
"Wake up Bev-Ntho-Tse-Monate change of plans, I have to skin a chicken in Seshego later today so I need that brief of yours now before I leave town. See you in 30 minutes." Magwaza hung-up before Madifako could even understand what he was saying about a chicken which could mean anything where Magwaza was concerned. She took a quick shower and rushed out to Magwaza's place. The memories of her gangster life came rushing back as she walked into his house to find him sharpening a knife.
"Ahhh Bev-Ma-Baby, mother of my children what trouble have you found yourself in this time?"
"I have a woman threatening the prospects of my getting married Magwaza."
"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's place and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."
Wednesday, 15 January 2020
A Love Nest in Limpopo (18)
Madifako didn't think that she would ever need to contact Magwaza in this lifetime ever again but she was now desperate and besides Maggy is pushing her to it. As she was calling her gangster friend Trevor got back to the car and told Madifako that they were leaving; he was fuming because suddenly Mbali's story does not add up because she claims she is 3 months pregnant and the last time he saw her was 6 months ago.
Trevor drove like a maniac back to Madifako's place. It was pretty evident that he actually desperately wanted a baby and matter of fact was prepared to take two wives in order not to lose having a relationship with his unborn child. Madifako almost felt sad for him but remembered that his polygamous intentions were brought to her attention by Mbali which is a clear red flag because it means now that she has agreed to be his wife, more women are still going to pop up in their lives which is a clear recipe for disaster because Madifako cannot imagine sharing her Trevor with other women.
When they got to the house, Trevor started releasing his frustrations about Mbali to Madifako and usually this is the part where Madifako throws a fit but this time around she had to keep calm in order not to anger Trevor and to keep him focused on Mbali probably until after tomorrow because she has Maggy Mudau to deal with. In order to hold her peace, Madifako decided to prepare a hearty meal for Trevor and plot her next move. As she was cutting and chopping Trevor said, "Baby, please allow me half an hour to get some fresh air, I am going for a drive because I cannot think straight."
He left without giving Madifako a chance to respond and she was more than happy to have him leave because she needs to call Magwaza.
The phone did not ring twice and the scary husky voice said: Beverly-Ntho-tse-lovely what a lovey surprise?
"Hi Magwaza, I need your help."
"It's either someone is about to die or is dead already...which is it?"
"Neither, I don't play that game anymore. I just want to ruffle feathers."
"You know the price has gone up right? Feathers go for 7.5"
"No problem, where do we meet for a brief?"
"Tomorrow, same time same place Bev...It's been a while Bev. I can't wait to see that round bottom of yours."
"See you then."
Madifako was shaking like a leaf, she hates being cornered and Maggy is not playing fair. She was going to put an end to this whole thing once and for all. As she hung up she notices that she has a new message from Maggy and bloody woman is changing the meeting place to Trevor's place in Ladanna. "Who the hell is this womn? And how does she know so much about Trevor?" Feathers will not be ruffled here they will be plucked!
Trevor drove like a maniac back to Madifako's place. It was pretty evident that he actually desperately wanted a baby and matter of fact was prepared to take two wives in order not to lose having a relationship with his unborn child. Madifako almost felt sad for him but remembered that his polygamous intentions were brought to her attention by Mbali which is a clear red flag because it means now that she has agreed to be his wife, more women are still going to pop up in their lives which is a clear recipe for disaster because Madifako cannot imagine sharing her Trevor with other women.
When they got to the house, Trevor started releasing his frustrations about Mbali to Madifako and usually this is the part where Madifako throws a fit but this time around she had to keep calm in order not to anger Trevor and to keep him focused on Mbali probably until after tomorrow because she has Maggy Mudau to deal with. In order to hold her peace, Madifako decided to prepare a hearty meal for Trevor and plot her next move. As she was cutting and chopping Trevor said, "Baby, please allow me half an hour to get some fresh air, I am going for a drive because I cannot think straight."
He left without giving Madifako a chance to respond and she was more than happy to have him leave because she needs to call Magwaza.
The phone did not ring twice and the scary husky voice said: Beverly-Ntho-tse-lovely what a lovey surprise?
"Hi Magwaza, I need your help."
"It's either someone is about to die or is dead already...which is it?"
"Neither, I don't play that game anymore. I just want to ruffle feathers."
"You know the price has gone up right? Feathers go for 7.5"
"No problem, where do we meet for a brief?"
"Tomorrow, same time same place Bev...It's been a while Bev. I can't wait to see that round bottom of yours."
"See you then."
Madifako was shaking like a leaf, she hates being cornered and Maggy is not playing fair. She was going to put an end to this whole thing once and for all. As she hung up she notices that she has a new message from Maggy and bloody woman is changing the meeting place to Trevor's place in Ladanna. "Who the hell is this womn? And how does she know so much about Trevor?" Feathers will not be ruffled here they will be plucked!
A Love Nest in Limpopo (17)
"Uyangijwayela wena Trevor (You are disrespecting me Trevor). You sweet talk me to come to Polokwane only for you to come to me walking hand in hand with another woman? Is this the cowardice behavior I heard about Limpopo men? Sorry sisi (sister), I don't know who you are in my man's life but he and I have been together for two years now and we are having a baby. I am here to discuss the plan of informing our parents about the pregnancy and arrange for lobola negotiations...Hey wena (you) Trevor is this the Tsonga polygamous issue you hinted that we should talk about when I got here? Haibo imihlolo ka James?! (Amazing)"
Madifako wanted to respond to so many things that Mbali said and probably terminate Trevor for the dog he clearly is but reminded herself that she is here as a spectator in Trevor's drama and decided to let him face the situation alone. She quickly remembered that she needs his phone to delete Maggy's message and thought this would be the perfect time to ask for his phone to 'make an urgent call' whilst he is distracted because he clearly was not expecting Mbali to react this way and he looked flushed and embarrassed.
"Excuse me, Trevor may I make a quick call on your phone I forgot to load airtime earlier and pass me the car keys as well please, you'll find me in the car."
Trevor did not hesitate to give Madifako the phone and keys which he probably appreciated the time he will have with Mbali without Madifako present.
Madifako walked out of CoFi into the car and searched for Maggy Mudau's SMS; she found and deleted it. She thought to actually save the number under a pseudo name and block the number just in case Maggy decides to call Trevor. Her mind was racing in all sorts of directions and Mbali's reaction and what she said made Madifako's anger rise to levels beyond control. It's pretty clear that Trevor was two-timing her all along.
She put that thought on the back burner and decided to send Maggy an SMS from Trevor's phone and scheduled a meeting place and time. Fortunately Maggy responded immediately confirming her availability for the next day 8pm at the Peter Mokaba Stadium parking lot. Madifako gave Maggy an alternative number to communicate to because this was supposedly a 'work number', the number she gave Maggy was her other number and she needed to cut communication on Trevor's number and luckily Maggy fell for it. To make sure that Maggy will not be sending smses to Trevor she blocked her number and hoped for the best.
Madifako didn't think that she would ever need to contact Magwaza in this lifetime ever again but she was now desperate and besides Maggy is pushing her to it. As she was dialling her gangster friend Trevor got back to the car and told Madifako that they were leaving; he was fuming because suddenly Mbali's story does not add up because she claims she is 3 months pregnant and the last time he saw her was 6 months ago.
Madifako wanted to respond to so many things that Mbali said and probably terminate Trevor for the dog he clearly is but reminded herself that she is here as a spectator in Trevor's drama and decided to let him face the situation alone. She quickly remembered that she needs his phone to delete Maggy's message and thought this would be the perfect time to ask for his phone to 'make an urgent call' whilst he is distracted because he clearly was not expecting Mbali to react this way and he looked flushed and embarrassed.
"Excuse me, Trevor may I make a quick call on your phone I forgot to load airtime earlier and pass me the car keys as well please, you'll find me in the car."
Trevor did not hesitate to give Madifako the phone and keys which he probably appreciated the time he will have with Mbali without Madifako present.
Madifako walked out of CoFi into the car and searched for Maggy Mudau's SMS; she found and deleted it. She thought to actually save the number under a pseudo name and block the number just in case Maggy decides to call Trevor. Her mind was racing in all sorts of directions and Mbali's reaction and what she said made Madifako's anger rise to levels beyond control. It's pretty clear that Trevor was two-timing her all along.
She put that thought on the back burner and decided to send Maggy an SMS from Trevor's phone and scheduled a meeting place and time. Fortunately Maggy responded immediately confirming her availability for the next day 8pm at the Peter Mokaba Stadium parking lot. Madifako gave Maggy an alternative number to communicate to because this was supposedly a 'work number', the number she gave Maggy was her other number and she needed to cut communication on Trevor's number and luckily Maggy fell for it. To make sure that Maggy will not be sending smses to Trevor she blocked her number and hoped for the best.
Madifako didn't think that she would ever need to contact Magwaza in this lifetime ever again but she was now desperate and besides Maggy is pushing her to it. As she was dialling her gangster friend Trevor got back to the car and told Madifako that they were leaving; he was fuming because suddenly Mbali's story does not add up because she claims she is 3 months pregnant and the last time he saw her was 6 months ago.
Friday, 28 June 2019
A Love Nest in Limpopo (16)
Trevor never disappoints when it comes to putting an outfit for Madifako together; he knows how to make her look and feel good and she knew that that is one activity he enjoys which will be a good distraction for some time.
Madifako sat in the hot bath and allowed herself to morph into the plotting self she had promised to never reveal again but Maggy was now pushing her to it. Madifako decided that before the end of the night she will have accessed Trevor's phone to delete Maggy's message and number. Secondly, she is going to attempt to mend fences with Motlatjo and failure thereof Motlatjo will have to take the back seat because this whole thing was clearly threatening the prospects of getting married yet again...and THAT is not going to happen. Madifako shouted,"Baby, could you pass me my phone please?!"
Trevor brought the phone and got back to what he was busy with. Madifako dialled her best friend's number and it rang several times then was hung up. She knew that Motlatjo was upset with her and wished she had given her a chance before making her own conclusions about her. It upset her and she decided on sending a text:
"Chomi, I hope this thing is not going to come between us. We have been through so much for us to lose each other over MM. I love you and would not want to lose you but also understand that you are hurt. Please call me as soon as you regain your strength. I need you!"
Motlatjo responded to the text with a "Sharp!"
That response was good enough for Madifako, she understood her best friend and knew that when she feels better things will go back to some form of normality.
Trevor popped in the bathroom to give Madifako a towel, "Finish up baby, we need to get going."
Madifako got out of the bath and found what looked like a matching outfit to what Trevor was already wearing. A pair of jeans with a white long sleeved shirt complimented by a pair of red heels (Trevor had red sneakers on)...Madifako found that all too cute and smiled as she got ready to meet the woman carrying her future husband's baby!
The drive to CoFi at Savannah Mall from Bendor Park was shorter than usual thought Madifako and by the time they parked in front of the restaurant her heart started beating in her throat. She realized then that she was actually not quite ready for this. "Trevor, I am not sure about this hey?"
"Baby, I am here with you and I am sure about this. Trust ME!"
Trevor and Madifako walked into the restaurant hand in hand and as they approached a table where a gorgeously glowing young Zulu girl was seated; she raised her eyes from the menu and when she saw the two in front of her she said,"Oh hell NO Trevor Mkhabela! When you said you will not be alone I did not think you meant this! Are you kidding me?! What is this?" Trevor tried to calm Mbali down but the Shaka Zulu in her had come out to play.
"Uyangijwayela wena Trevor. You sweet talk me to come to Polokwane only for you to come to me walking hand in hand with another woman? Is this the cowardice behavior I heard about Limpopo men? Sorry sisi, I don't know who you are in my man's life but him and I have been together for two years now and we are having a baby. I am here to discuss the plan of informing our parents about the pregnancy and arrange for lobola negotiations...Hey wena Trevor is this the Tsonga polygamous issue you hinted that we should talk about when I got here? Haibo imihlolo ka James?!"
Madifako sat in the hot bath and allowed herself to morph into the plotting self she had promised to never reveal again but Maggy was now pushing her to it. Madifako decided that before the end of the night she will have accessed Trevor's phone to delete Maggy's message and number. Secondly, she is going to attempt to mend fences with Motlatjo and failure thereof Motlatjo will have to take the back seat because this whole thing was clearly threatening the prospects of getting married yet again...and THAT is not going to happen. Madifako shouted,"Baby, could you pass me my phone please?!"
Trevor brought the phone and got back to what he was busy with. Madifako dialled her best friend's number and it rang several times then was hung up. She knew that Motlatjo was upset with her and wished she had given her a chance before making her own conclusions about her. It upset her and she decided on sending a text:
"Chomi, I hope this thing is not going to come between us. We have been through so much for us to lose each other over MM. I love you and would not want to lose you but also understand that you are hurt. Please call me as soon as you regain your strength. I need you!"
Motlatjo responded to the text with a "Sharp!"
That response was good enough for Madifako, she understood her best friend and knew that when she feels better things will go back to some form of normality.
Trevor popped in the bathroom to give Madifako a towel, "Finish up baby, we need to get going."
Madifako got out of the bath and found what looked like a matching outfit to what Trevor was already wearing. A pair of jeans with a white long sleeved shirt complimented by a pair of red heels (Trevor had red sneakers on)...Madifako found that all too cute and smiled as she got ready to meet the woman carrying her future husband's baby!
The drive to CoFi at Savannah Mall from Bendor Park was shorter than usual thought Madifako and by the time they parked in front of the restaurant her heart started beating in her throat. She realized then that she was actually not quite ready for this. "Trevor, I am not sure about this hey?"
"Baby, I am here with you and I am sure about this. Trust ME!"
Trevor and Madifako walked into the restaurant hand in hand and as they approached a table where a gorgeously glowing young Zulu girl was seated; she raised her eyes from the menu and when she saw the two in front of her she said,"Oh hell NO Trevor Mkhabela! When you said you will not be alone I did not think you meant this! Are you kidding me?! What is this?" Trevor tried to calm Mbali down but the Shaka Zulu in her had come out to play.
"Uyangijwayela wena Trevor. You sweet talk me to come to Polokwane only for you to come to me walking hand in hand with another woman? Is this the cowardice behavior I heard about Limpopo men? Sorry sisi, I don't know who you are in my man's life but him and I have been together for two years now and we are having a baby. I am here to discuss the plan of informing our parents about the pregnancy and arrange for lobola negotiations...Hey wena Trevor is this the Tsonga polygamous issue you hinted that we should talk about when I got here? Haibo imihlolo ka James?!"
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"Yes, I just don't recognize the name...she says she is Maggy Mudau. I will call her tomorrow morning. Right now, I just want to be with my beautiful wife-to-be since I have missed her so much. Come here and give daddy some sugar.
Madifako's temperature had risen to an all time high so much so that Trevor had to ask if she is okay as he was hugging and kissing her.
"Are you alright love? Why are you so hot?"
"I am suddenly feeling very feverish Trevor I don't know why?"
That was the best lie she could think of because there was no way that she was going to explain that she knows Maggy Mudau all too well. Her mind raced trying to figure out how in the world Maggy got Trevor's number and why is she trying to ruin her life?! Ok, she understood where Maggy was coming from but really, could she not handle this issue with her husband and leave Trevor out of it? Madifako's mind was all over the place.
"Trevor, please run me a hot bath with some lavender salts I need to get better for dinner later." Trevor obliged. The moment he went into the bathroom Madifako picked up the phone and dialled Maggy Mudau.
"The nerve you have to call me wena sfebe! (You bitch)"
"Maggy, I think you need to calm down and we really make time to sit and talk woman to woman and leave people who are not involved out of this."
"Oh, so NOW you want to talk woman to woman when shit has hit the fan? You did not think of me when you were busy snatching my man from me; worse of it all you are the worst friend to your skank of a friend as well that not only did you take your client's husband but you also took your best friend's boyfriend all at once. Ya ne, you are some piece of trash and let me tell you something Madifako this bus stops here with me. This is the last time you get into someone's life and make a mess of it. You don't know me girly...I am Maggy Mudau and I am not afraid to fight you every way possible. You don't know me bitch, I come from Nzhelele my dear I will work on you in ways you will never imagine. Pray your ancestors are ready for the challenge. Maanda is my husband and he is not going to leave me for a Pedi trash like you without a fight. Tell your stupid boyfriend what you have been doing with your legs in your spare time before I do." Maggy hung up and Madifako was shook by that conversation. There was something very scary about Maggy's threat...what did she mean she will work on her in ways she will never imagine? Madifako could not help but think Maggy is going to bewitch her...she could not afford to be cursed by some woman because of a man she got careless with for just one night. She was very unsettled but she vowed that Trevor is never going to find this out and she is going to do all she can to make sure he doesn't.
"Baby, your bath is ready"
"Thank you love. I just want to soak myself and gather strength for later. You can pick out an outfit for me."
Trevor never disappoints when it comes to putting an outfit for Madifako together; he knows how to make her look and feel good and she knew that that is one activity he enjoys which will be a good distraction for some time.
Madifako's temperature had risen to an all time high so much so that Trevor had to ask if she is okay as he was hugging and kissing her.
"Are you alright love? Why are you so hot?"
"I am suddenly feeling very feverish Trevor I don't know why?"
That was the best lie she could think of because there was no way that she was going to explain that she knows Maggy Mudau all too well. Her mind raced trying to figure out how in the world Maggy got Trevor's number and why is she trying to ruin her life?! Ok, she understood where Maggy was coming from but really, could she not handle this issue with her husband and leave Trevor out of it? Madifako's mind was all over the place.
"Trevor, please run me a hot bath with some lavender salts I need to get better for dinner later." Trevor obliged. The moment he went into the bathroom Madifako picked up the phone and dialled Maggy Mudau.
"The nerve you have to call me wena sfebe! (You bitch)"
"Maggy, I think you need to calm down and we really make time to sit and talk woman to woman and leave people who are not involved out of this."
"Oh, so NOW you want to talk woman to woman when shit has hit the fan? You did not think of me when you were busy snatching my man from me; worse of it all you are the worst friend to your skank of a friend as well that not only did you take your client's husband but you also took your best friend's boyfriend all at once. Ya ne, you are some piece of trash and let me tell you something Madifako this bus stops here with me. This is the last time you get into someone's life and make a mess of it. You don't know me girly...I am Maggy Mudau and I am not afraid to fight you every way possible. You don't know me bitch, I come from Nzhelele my dear I will work on you in ways you will never imagine. Pray your ancestors are ready for the challenge. Maanda is my husband and he is not going to leave me for a Pedi trash like you without a fight. Tell your stupid boyfriend what you have been doing with your legs in your spare time before I do." Maggy hung up and Madifako was shook by that conversation. There was something very scary about Maggy's threat...what did she mean she will work on her in ways she will never imagine? Madifako could not help but think Maggy is going to bewitch her...she could not afford to be cursed by some woman because of a man she got careless with for just one night. She was very unsettled but she vowed that Trevor is never going to find this out and she is going to do all she can to make sure he doesn't.
"Baby, your bath is ready"
"Thank you love. I just want to soak myself and gather strength for later. You can pick out an outfit for me."
Trevor never disappoints when it comes to putting an outfit for Madifako together; he knows how to make her look and feel good and she knew that that is one activity he enjoys which will be a good distraction for some time.
Friday, 21 June 2019
A Love Nest in Limpopo (14)
Madifako could not take it anymore and she hung up. This felt like a scene from a horror movie and she needed to pause and take a breather. She sat down on her couch with her face in her hands wondering why she even picked up Maanda's call on that dreadful day of the hotel in the first place. She was yanked out of her thoughts by Trevor walking into the house.
"Hey Babe. How have you been?" Madifako desperately wanted to confess it all to Trevor to relieve the pain she was feeling in her heart.
"I've been okay thanks and you?"
"I am not so fine love, do you have a moment to talk?"
"Ohhh not you again..." thought Madifako, "Yeah sure Trev, what's up?"
"Remember I told you that Mbali will be in town over the weekend to discuss the pregnancy?"
"Yeah..."
"Well she is in town NOW and she said she wanted to surprise me blah blah blah...So, I did not want to get too much into that so I suggested we meet at a neutral place tonight for supper and I still want you to come with as I will be introducing her to my fiance."
Madifako felt hot in the most obscure place...her armpits...she could not take the stress anymore.
"Ok Trevor, but do you think that's a wise move going there with me? It sounds like Mbali believes that you two are still an item..."
"That's what I want to correct and it's important for you to be there because if that child is indeed mine he or she will be raised by me and her with you as the step parent. We cannot leave it for later."
"Alright Trevor, do what you deem fit."
"Thanks my love, let me call her and tell her we will meet at CoFi Savannah in the next hour and half."
As Trevor was on the line in the other room, Madifako wanted to jump out of the window and RUN! She wanted to talk to Motlatjo about this but remembered that she and her best friend were fast approaching "ENEMYFONTEIN." The thought of her losing her friend over Maanda made her want to cry. Madifako quickly thought that maybe going with Trevor to CoFi would make her an audience in someone else's drama and shifting focus from her own. Besides, she would really like to see this woman who has been taunting her relationship with Trevor for two years now.
Trevor came back to the living room with a raised eyebrow.
"What is it Trev?"
"I am not too sure. So, I called Mbali and secured our appointment and fortunately I also told her that I will not be alone."
"Were you clear with her that it's me you are coming with?"
"Uhm not really..."
"Ahhh Trev, you know that's going to be dramatic but anyway...Why that look on your face?"
"Well I received a message from some strange number and this person asks to meet me saying she knows it's a meeting I would not want to miss."
"Did she say who she was?"
"Yes, I just don't recognize the name...she says she is Maggy Mudau. I will call her tomorrow morning. Right now I just want to be with my beautiful wife-to-be since I have missed her so much. Come here and give daddy some sugar."
"Hey Babe. How have you been?" Madifako desperately wanted to confess it all to Trevor to relieve the pain she was feeling in her heart.
"I've been okay thanks and you?"
"I am not so fine love, do you have a moment to talk?"
"Ohhh not you again..." thought Madifako, "Yeah sure Trev, what's up?"
"Remember I told you that Mbali will be in town over the weekend to discuss the pregnancy?"
"Yeah..."
"Well she is in town NOW and she said she wanted to surprise me blah blah blah...So, I did not want to get too much into that so I suggested we meet at a neutral place tonight for supper and I still want you to come with as I will be introducing her to my fiance."
Madifako felt hot in the most obscure place...her armpits...she could not take the stress anymore.
"Ok Trevor, but do you think that's a wise move going there with me? It sounds like Mbali believes that you two are still an item..."
"That's what I want to correct and it's important for you to be there because if that child is indeed mine he or she will be raised by me and her with you as the step parent. We cannot leave it for later."
"Alright Trevor, do what you deem fit."
"Thanks my love, let me call her and tell her we will meet at CoFi Savannah in the next hour and half."
As Trevor was on the line in the other room, Madifako wanted to jump out of the window and RUN! She wanted to talk to Motlatjo about this but remembered that she and her best friend were fast approaching "ENEMYFONTEIN." The thought of her losing her friend over Maanda made her want to cry. Madifako quickly thought that maybe going with Trevor to CoFi would make her an audience in someone else's drama and shifting focus from her own. Besides, she would really like to see this woman who has been taunting her relationship with Trevor for two years now.
Trevor came back to the living room with a raised eyebrow.
"What is it Trev?"
"I am not too sure. So, I called Mbali and secured our appointment and fortunately I also told her that I will not be alone."
"Were you clear with her that it's me you are coming with?"
"Uhm not really..."
"Ahhh Trev, you know that's going to be dramatic but anyway...Why that look on your face?"
"Well I received a message from some strange number and this person asks to meet me saying she knows it's a meeting I would not want to miss."
"Did she say who she was?"
"Yes, I just don't recognize the name...she says she is Maggy Mudau. I will call her tomorrow morning. Right now I just want to be with my beautiful wife-to-be since I have missed her so much. Come here and give daddy some sugar."
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"I am really sorry...I need to get out of here! I will call you again and we can make a proper arrangement to meet and talk thoroughly about this. Right now I just want to go home."
Madifako was torn between Maggy and Motlatjo because her best friend was in the bedroom screaming at someone on her phone whilst her client was crying and struggling dismally to compose herself. Madifako decided to release Maggy and focus on her best friend.
As Madifako walked into her bedroom where Motlatjo was now swearing into the handset speaker telling whomever on the end of the line to tell his wife to stay the hell away from her before she does something she is going to regret...Madifako only assumed that it was Maanda and she walked out of the bedroom nauseous at the thought of him.
Motlatjo joined Madifako in her kitchen and it was only then that Madifako noticed the horribly swollen blue-black and red left eye that Motlatjo had. "Oh my friend, you need to see the doctor, that eye does not look right."
"To hell with that I am going to my house to meet Maanda to give him a piece of my mind. He will have to take me to the doctor; I will see you later Fako...and I am sorry for everything!" Motlatjo drove off like a maniac leaving Madifako in a mess of a house with remnants of a complicated story. Her small coffee table was broken and there was broken glass on the floor as well which she had to move furniture to clean up. The house looked a mess and Madifako swallowed the lump in her throat which promised a flood of tears that she was not ready to release because crying was clearly becoming a norm.
After the mini Spring-Cleaning Madifako thought to check up on Motlatjo and gave her a call. The phone did not ring more than twice and a sobbing voice answered the phone.
"Chomi..."
"Motlatjo, ke eng? (What is it?)
"Madifako I really cannot do this anymore. Maanda is going to call you shortly because there is clearly something you two must talk about."
"Motlatjo, what are you saying? You are confusing me. Maanda and I have nothing to talk about. Can you just tell me what's going on please"
Motlatjo hung up without responding to Madifako's plea and as if on cue Maanda Mudau called.
"What is it?"
"Madifako please don't hang up...I need to talk to you."
"Maanda, I seriously have nothing to say to you because all you have brought to my life is havoc."
"I know but the problem I have now is that I am hopelessly in love with you and have decided that you are the one I want to be with. I should have handled the situation better but I realize that there is no time like the present. I have ended things with Motlatjo and for the first time in years I was blatantly honest with my wife and told her that I want you. I completely understand if you want nothing to do with me but you have inspired me to do things right. I will wait for you Madifako...I will wait!"
Madifako could not take it anymore and she hung up.
Madifako was torn between Maggy and Motlatjo because her best friend was in the bedroom screaming at someone on her phone whilst her client was crying and struggling dismally to compose herself. Madifako decided to release Maggy and focus on her best friend.
As Madifako walked into her bedroom where Motlatjo was now swearing into the handset speaker telling whomever on the end of the line to tell his wife to stay the hell away from her before she does something she is going to regret...Madifako only assumed that it was Maanda and she walked out of the bedroom nauseous at the thought of him.
Motlatjo joined Madifako in her kitchen and it was only then that Madifako noticed the horribly swollen blue-black and red left eye that Motlatjo had. "Oh my friend, you need to see the doctor, that eye does not look right."
"To hell with that I am going to my house to meet Maanda to give him a piece of my mind. He will have to take me to the doctor; I will see you later Fako...and I am sorry for everything!" Motlatjo drove off like a maniac leaving Madifako in a mess of a house with remnants of a complicated story. Her small coffee table was broken and there was broken glass on the floor as well which she had to move furniture to clean up. The house looked a mess and Madifako swallowed the lump in her throat which promised a flood of tears that she was not ready to release because crying was clearly becoming a norm.
After the mini Spring-Cleaning Madifako thought to check up on Motlatjo and gave her a call. The phone did not ring more than twice and a sobbing voice answered the phone.
"Chomi..."
"Motlatjo, ke eng? (What is it?)
"Madifako I really cannot do this anymore. Maanda is going to call you shortly because there is clearly something you two must talk about."
"Motlatjo, what are you saying? You are confusing me. Maanda and I have nothing to talk about. Can you just tell me what's going on please"
Motlatjo hung up without responding to Madifako's plea and as if on cue Maanda Mudau called.
"What is it?"
"Madifako please don't hang up...I need to talk to you."
"Maanda, I seriously have nothing to say to you because all you have brought to my life is havoc."
"I know but the problem I have now is that I am hopelessly in love with you and have decided that you are the one I want to be with. I should have handled the situation better but I realize that there is no time like the present. I have ended things with Motlatjo and for the first time in years I was blatantly honest with my wife and told her that I want you. I completely understand if you want nothing to do with me but you have inspired me to do things right. I will wait for you Madifako...I will wait!"
Madifako could not take it anymore and she hung up.
Friday, 5 April 2019
A Love Nest In Limpopo (12)
Motlatjo fell onto the couch and turned pale. “Madifako,
Maanda is that guy I was secretly seeing and was not able to tell you who he is
because he is married. Maanda ke motho waka mokgotse.” (Maanda is my boyfriend friend)
Madifako could not believe what her best friend has just
said. They both sat next to each other staring at the television but seeing
nothing. Motlatjo put her hand on Madifako’s thigh and said, “My friend, you
need to go and see a doctor because the last time I was with Maanda I got a
vaginal reaction which forced me to see Dr. McNeal the gynecologist and I await
my results because we suspected a serious STD.”
“What? Why did you never tell me this?”
“I was embarrassed my friend and I did not know that you
were also involved with my man.”
“I am not involved with that sick man, I got caught up by
emotion and got drunk and lost all logic. I feel sick!” Madifako dashed to the
toilet and threw up. She could not believe what was happening. When she got out
Motlatjo had returned to the house from her car to collect 2 bottles of wine…they
both needed it! The girls sat on the floor and drowned their sorrows in wine
whilst sharing stories they should have shared way before tonight. They cried
and cursed and laughed and cried some more.
“Have you taken a pregnancy test Madifako?”
“Not yet. The reason I called you was to tell you about this
and for you to be here with me when I take the test. I have it now.”
“So what are you waiting for?”
“Morning…”
“It’s 2am that’s morning enough in my books go take that
pee!”
Madifako took the pregnancy test and it came out negative.
Relief never felt that good and she was grateful that she was not pregnant. Her
concern now was Motlatjo’s results which meant that she had another issue to
worry about. “How did we get here Motlatjo?”
“Well, when Maanda asked me for my friends’ numbers to try
and recruit them to sell Forever Living products I did not think that part of
his recruitment meant sleeping with my friends. I am upset with him my friend, I
just want to call that stupid fool and give him a piece of my mind.”
“No don’t…just walk away from him and forget that he even
existed.”
“I wish it was that easy because I love him Fako.” Motlatjo
broke into tears and cried with her head on Madifako’s lap until they both
passed out! The alarm went off at 08:00 reminding Madifako of her first
appointment at 09:00. She hurried to the bedroom and started getting ready for
her client. She woke Motlatjo up, who seemed to be carrying two heads as she
could not get up from the floor. “Yohhh mokgotse ke sa tagilwe. Ke nako mang? (My friend I am still drunk. What time is it?)
“Quarter past 8 and I have a client coming at 09:00. Let me
jump into the shower.”
“Ok, I will not be going into the office feeling like this.
Let me call my boss and excuse myself.” Madifako jumped into the shower and got
ready for her client. Motlatjo went to the kitchen to prepare a concoction that
will help with the hangover they both were probably feeling. As she was busy in
the kitchen there was a knock on Madifako’s door and Madifako shouted from her
bedroom for Motlatjo to ‘get the door please.’
When Motlatjo opened the door, her heart stopped beating for
a moment as she stood face to face with the woman who has threatened her before
to stay out of her way. Maggy Mudau could not believe her eyes either because
Motlatjo was the last woman she expected to find in a space she considered
therapeutic. Maggy saw RED and all the anger she ever felt in the 15 years of her
unhappy marriage with Maanda came gushing back to life and Maggy lost it.
Without even saying anything to Motlatjo she lunged into the house fist first
which landed on Motlatjo’s left eye and all hell broke loose. Motlatjo and
Maggy had a piece of each other for what felt like hours until Madifako came
running into the lounge shocked at the chaos that was in her house with her
best friend on top of her client exchanging blows. Madifako managed to get
between the ladies and asked: “Ladies!!! What the hell? Stop it before I call
the police on both of you. Motlatjo what is going on here?”
“Well, you should be asking this bitch who just started
attacking me for nothing.”
Maggy was hyper ventilating with her eyes locked onto
Motlatjo and said, “Madifako, I am sorry for this and I am not attacking this
whore for nothing but this woman has given me grief in my marriage for some
time now.” Madifako’s worst nightmare was unfolding right before her eyes in
her lounge. The suspicion that Maggy Mudau could be Maanda’s wife was confirmed
but the problem was that she was attacking her best friend not knowing that she
too should be getting a piece of this violent pie.
Madifako asked Motlatjo to go to the bedroom so that she
could have a word with her client. Motlatjo obliged cursing at the top of her
voice while Maggy was trying to put her arm back into what has suddenly become
a sleeveless dress which was torn by Motlatjo. Madifako asked Maggy to sit down
and went to the kitchen to get her a glass of water. Maggy sat down and as she
looked at Madifako tears gathered in her eyes and cried as she was apologizing profusely.
“Madifako I am so sorry…I don’t know what came over me. When
I saw that bitch…”
“Uhm that bitch is a friend of mine and I don’t appreciate
you coming into my house and wreaking the havoc that you did in my space.”
“I am really sorry…I need to get out of here! I will call
you again and we can make a proper arrangement to meet and talk thoroughly
about this. Right now I just want to go home.”
Friday, 8 March 2019
A Love Nest in Limpopo (11)
As he drove out and she waved him goodbye at the door her cellphone notified her of an email and it was Maggy Mudau acknowledging the receipt of the quotation and securing her next appointment for tomorrow. She wished she could decline that appointment but couldn't...she needed to decipher who this woman is and what her mission was...Madifako ran a bath, soaked herself and got ready to visit some of her clients at their homes.
After several house calls for the day Madifako passed by Clicks Cycad and bought Clear Blue pregnancy test that she once saw advertised on television with a special feature of estimating the duration of the pregnancy (She also secretly wished it could tell who the father is...) She was suddenly feeling sick, cramps in her stomach, nipples sensitive and a bit nauseous...all signs of pregnancy. She dreaded taking the test but when she got home she read the leaflet in the pregnancy test box which advised the best time to take the test would be with the first urine of the day first thing in the morning. She opted to wait for tomorrow morning and she snuggled in her bed and played some music then she dosed off and slept for the remainder of the afternoon into the night.
Madifako was woken from her sleep by a phone call from Motlatjo.
"Mokgotse ke bona gore o lekile go nleletja mogala" (Friend, I see that you tried to call me)
"Yes I did, I need you!"
"Ok I am leaving Meropa Casino from the comedy show, I will pass by your house now on my way home."
"Sharp"
Madifako checked the time, it was 10pm and she got out of the bed headed to her lounge and watched some television whilst waiting for Motlatjo. Motlatjo did not take long to get to Madifako's house. She walked in singing at the top of her voice and excited to see her friend.
"Ke eng chomi? (What's wrong friend?) Why do you look like you have seen a ghost?"
"Eish my friend I am in a mess of a situation."
"Talk to me darling, you know I am the fixer."
"I don't even know where to start. Trevor asked me to marry him."
Motlatjo jumped up and down ululating and broke into a wedding song...
"No wait Motlatjo there's more. The day before Trevor proposed I was with another man."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, I slept with another man...worse of it all, without a condom."
"What? Who is this man? Do I know him?"
"I don't think you know him. His name is Maanda."
Motlatjo's eyes widened and she asked, "He is not Maanda Mudau right?"
"Oh Motlatjo his name IS Maanda Mudau."
Motlatjo fell onto the couch and turned pale. "Madifako, Maanda is that guy I was secretly seeing and was not able to tell you who he is because he is married. Maanda ke motho waka mokgotse."(Maanda is my boyfriend friend.)
After several house calls for the day Madifako passed by Clicks Cycad and bought Clear Blue pregnancy test that she once saw advertised on television with a special feature of estimating the duration of the pregnancy (She also secretly wished it could tell who the father is...) She was suddenly feeling sick, cramps in her stomach, nipples sensitive and a bit nauseous...all signs of pregnancy. She dreaded taking the test but when she got home she read the leaflet in the pregnancy test box which advised the best time to take the test would be with the first urine of the day first thing in the morning. She opted to wait for tomorrow morning and she snuggled in her bed and played some music then she dosed off and slept for the remainder of the afternoon into the night.
Madifako was woken from her sleep by a phone call from Motlatjo.
"Mokgotse ke bona gore o lekile go nleletja mogala" (Friend, I see that you tried to call me)
"Yes I did, I need you!"
"Ok I am leaving Meropa Casino from the comedy show, I will pass by your house now on my way home."
"Sharp"
Madifako checked the time, it was 10pm and she got out of the bed headed to her lounge and watched some television whilst waiting for Motlatjo. Motlatjo did not take long to get to Madifako's house. She walked in singing at the top of her voice and excited to see her friend.
"Ke eng chomi? (What's wrong friend?) Why do you look like you have seen a ghost?"
"Eish my friend I am in a mess of a situation."
"Talk to me darling, you know I am the fixer."
"I don't even know where to start. Trevor asked me to marry him."
Motlatjo jumped up and down ululating and broke into a wedding song...
"No wait Motlatjo there's more. The day before Trevor proposed I was with another man."
"What do you mean?"
"I mean, I slept with another man...worse of it all, without a condom."
"What? Who is this man? Do I know him?"
"I don't think you know him. His name is Maanda."
Motlatjo's eyes widened and she asked, "He is not Maanda Mudau right?"
"Oh Motlatjo his name IS Maanda Mudau."
Motlatjo fell onto the couch and turned pale. "Madifako, Maanda is that guy I was secretly seeing and was not able to tell you who he is because he is married. Maanda ke motho waka mokgotse."(Maanda is my boyfriend friend.)
Tuesday, 6 November 2018
A Love Nest In Limpopo (10)
Madifako hung up and only got to take a good look at her call log and was thrown off when she noticed that Maanda had called her almost 10 times after she ignored his call and had sent tons more messages on WhatsApp; but what freaked her out most was the picture Maanda sent of himself with Madifako sleeping in bed captioned, "You are all I need."
There was something sickening about that caption. Madifako felt a heavy cloud gather around her. For the first time she allowed herself to listen to the instinct that is informing her that Maanda is a bomb ready to explode and she needed to do all she can to put out that fire. She needed Motlatjo, a friend she had, ever since she could remember. Motlatjo always knew how to deal with a tyrant of a man. Madifako hurriedly dialled Motlatjo and "You have reached the voicemail service of 079 64..." and hung up.
Suddenly Trevor walked out of the bathroom stark naked in all shapes and sizes and Madifako salivated and yearned for that comfort that Trevor seems to manage especially at times like these when she felt conflicted, but yet again Maanda popped back up and killed that trail of thought. She also allowed herself to remember that she has not taken a pregnancy nor HIV test and that gave her cramps in her stomach. First thing in the morning she will need to go to Clicks Cycad and get herself checked out.
Trevor then said, "Baby, I know this is not the most comfortable of conversations to have but Mbali will be here over the weekend and this is one of the things that I feel we need to get over before we get into the lobola negotiations...I want to build our love nest on a clean slate. Please accompany me?!" Madifako's heavy cloud became dark at the thought of her inability to talk to Trevor about Maanda. He would not go ahead with the negotiations and there is no way that Madifako was missing yet another opportunity to walk down the isle.
Madifako then agreed to go with Trevor and he plunged his manly self on top of her and passionately kissed her until all her resistance crumbled. As soon as Trevor rose to the occasion he quickly restrained himself, got dressed and rushed out to Ladanna to fetch his clothes because it was clear he was moving back in. As he drove out and she waved him goodbye at the door her cellphone notified her of an email and it was Maggy Mudau acknowledging the receipt of the quotation and securing her next appointment for tomorrow. She wished she could decline that appointment but couldn't...she needed to decipher who this woman is and what her mission was...
There was something sickening about that caption. Madifako felt a heavy cloud gather around her. For the first time she allowed herself to listen to the instinct that is informing her that Maanda is a bomb ready to explode and she needed to do all she can to put out that fire. She needed Motlatjo, a friend she had, ever since she could remember. Motlatjo always knew how to deal with a tyrant of a man. Madifako hurriedly dialled Motlatjo and "You have reached the voicemail service of 079 64..." and hung up.
Suddenly Trevor walked out of the bathroom stark naked in all shapes and sizes and Madifako salivated and yearned for that comfort that Trevor seems to manage especially at times like these when she felt conflicted, but yet again Maanda popped back up and killed that trail of thought. She also allowed herself to remember that she has not taken a pregnancy nor HIV test and that gave her cramps in her stomach. First thing in the morning she will need to go to Clicks Cycad and get herself checked out.
Trevor then said, "Baby, I know this is not the most comfortable of conversations to have but Mbali will be here over the weekend and this is one of the things that I feel we need to get over before we get into the lobola negotiations...I want to build our love nest on a clean slate. Please accompany me?!" Madifako's heavy cloud became dark at the thought of her inability to talk to Trevor about Maanda. He would not go ahead with the negotiations and there is no way that Madifako was missing yet another opportunity to walk down the isle.
Madifako then agreed to go with Trevor and he plunged his manly self on top of her and passionately kissed her until all her resistance crumbled. As soon as Trevor rose to the occasion he quickly restrained himself, got dressed and rushed out to Ladanna to fetch his clothes because it was clear he was moving back in. As he drove out and she waved him goodbye at the door her cellphone notified her of an email and it was Maggy Mudau acknowledging the receipt of the quotation and securing her next appointment for tomorrow. She wished she could decline that appointment but couldn't...she needed to decipher who this woman is and what her mission was...
Tuesday, 2 October 2018
A Love Nest in Limpopo (9)
"Actually, I have a suggestion...can we park the idea of making love until this process is done; create a semi-virgin out of you?" Madifako welcomed that suggestion with open arms as she needed to rid herself of Maanda Mudau's demons.
Trevor kissed Madifako on her forehead and asked to be excused to go make a call to his uncle to tell him the good news. He left the room and Madifako was left still swimming in her guilty thoughts of Maanda Mudau. Somehow the way she is feeling is not the way she expected to feel after a marriage proposal...She did a quick inventory of the situation and realised that:
1. She is getting married to a man 8 years her junior
2. That man is expecting a child with someone else
3. She has recently slept with a man she hardly knows
4. She has 3 kids that belong to 2 other men
5. She was just not sure about all that was happening to her...
Her phone rang and it was Maanda. "What does he want?" thought Madifako. She ignored that call, put the phone on silent and shoved it under her pillow.
"What's wrong angel?" asked Trevor as her hopped onto the bed smiling at his wife-to-be.
"Nothing why?" she said.
"You have this annoyed look on your face, o sharp?"
"I am okay thanks...what is your uncle saying?"
"He is so excited love. He actually made me laugh and said he was about to call me to ask me when I intend to settle down; so rest assured the Mkhabela's are more than happy that this is happening. One thing he told me though is that traditionally he will need your family's postal address so that my family can send an official letter to your family requesting an appointment."
"Oh ok..."
"Oh ok? Girl, give me that postal address. I need to send it to my uncle now. Why do you seem offish?"
"I am not offish Trev...maybe just a little overwhelmed realising that it's happening."
"Yes baby, it's happening you are soon going to be Mrs Madifako Beverly Mkhabela."
Trevor whistled into the bathroom and ran a shower. Madifako took the tray into the kitchen, did the dishes and got back to the bedroom to make the bed and as she took the phone from under the pillow, it rang again...It was Maanda.
"What do you want?", whispered Madifako
"Baby, I need to see you. I have not stopped thinking about you since day before yesterday. Time with you has made me realise what I have been missing in life and baby you are it. Please Madifako...I am begging you!"
"Maanda, I have nothing to say to you and please stop calling me." Madifako hung up and only got to take a good look at her call log and was thrown off when she noticed that Maanda had called her almost 10 times after she ignored his call and had sent tons more messages on WhatsApp; but what freaked her out most was the picture Maanda sent of himself with Madifako sleeping in bed captioned, "You are all I need."
Trevor kissed Madifako on her forehead and asked to be excused to go make a call to his uncle to tell him the good news. He left the room and Madifako was left still swimming in her guilty thoughts of Maanda Mudau. Somehow the way she is feeling is not the way she expected to feel after a marriage proposal...She did a quick inventory of the situation and realised that:
1. She is getting married to a man 8 years her junior
2. That man is expecting a child with someone else
3. She has recently slept with a man she hardly knows
4. She has 3 kids that belong to 2 other men
5. She was just not sure about all that was happening to her...
Her phone rang and it was Maanda. "What does he want?" thought Madifako. She ignored that call, put the phone on silent and shoved it under her pillow.
"What's wrong angel?" asked Trevor as her hopped onto the bed smiling at his wife-to-be.
"Nothing why?" she said.
"You have this annoyed look on your face, o sharp?"
"I am okay thanks...what is your uncle saying?"
"He is so excited love. He actually made me laugh and said he was about to call me to ask me when I intend to settle down; so rest assured the Mkhabela's are more than happy that this is happening. One thing he told me though is that traditionally he will need your family's postal address so that my family can send an official letter to your family requesting an appointment."
"Oh ok..."
"Oh ok? Girl, give me that postal address. I need to send it to my uncle now. Why do you seem offish?"
"I am not offish Trev...maybe just a little overwhelmed realising that it's happening."
"Yes baby, it's happening you are soon going to be Mrs Madifako Beverly Mkhabela."
Trevor whistled into the bathroom and ran a shower. Madifako took the tray into the kitchen, did the dishes and got back to the bedroom to make the bed and as she took the phone from under the pillow, it rang again...It was Maanda.
"What do you want?", whispered Madifako
"Baby, I need to see you. I have not stopped thinking about you since day before yesterday. Time with you has made me realise what I have been missing in life and baby you are it. Please Madifako...I am begging you!"
"Maanda, I have nothing to say to you and please stop calling me." Madifako hung up and only got to take a good look at her call log and was thrown off when she noticed that Maanda had called her almost 10 times after she ignored his call and had sent tons more messages on WhatsApp; but what freaked her out most was the picture Maanda sent of himself with Madifako sleeping in bed captioned, "You are all I need."
Sunday, 30 September 2018
A Love Nest in Limpopo (8)
As he carried Madifako into the house he undressed her and got her into her pyjamas and tucked her in bed; and as he was about to leave, Madifako called out to Trevor and asked him to come sleep next to her and just hold her...Trevor obliged.
When morning broke, Madifako awoke in confusion yet again feeling herself in a man's arms in her bed...It was after a recollection of last night that she remembered that Trevor picked her up from Cubana and probably stayed overnight with her. As she turned over to face Trevor he was wide awake and gave her a smile and said, "Good morning angel."
"Good morning Trev..." AND as if nothing had happened between them they embraced and held onto each other as though they were the last people remaining in the world for one another.
After some time Trevor jumped out of bed and returned to the bedroom with a tray carrying a plate of an omelette, a slice of bread coupled with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice; finished with a long stemmed red rose which has always been Trevor's way of reminding Madifako that he loves her very much. He hadn't served her breakfast in bed in a very long time and this time it literally melted Madifako's heart and she fell instantaneously back in love with Trevor all over again.
"Madifako, we need to talk"
"Yes we do..."
"Look, I don't know what you have been getting up to this past week and I don't care but all I know is that I have wronged the one woman who means the world to me and I am very afraid of losing her." Trevor was saying this with his voice shaky and eyes glistening with tears and all Madifako could do was replay the moment she had with Maanda Mudau and was trying very hard not to expose the guilt that was gripping her yet again. Trevor continued, "Madifako, I know the last time we spoke you wanted to know when I was going to marry you and it had to take Mbali telling me that she is pregnant that I realised that I don't want to be with anyone but you. You have been nothing but a good woman to me and you have been so honest with me that I cannot afford to lose that. So having said that Madifako, it would be an honour to have you agree to be my wife and allow me to love you for as long as I breathe?!"
"Trevor, you are expecting a child with someone else; how can...?"
"Shhh, I know. I am prepared to take responsibility of my actions but I am not prepared to lose you. I know this has hurt you but I will make it a point to heal that pain for the rest of my life as my wife...please say yes and let's do this right...as husband and wife."
"YES TREVOR!"
Mr Trevor Vulani Mkhabela was elated and suddenly looked so mature and ready to be the head of Madifako's house. He stood up chest out and pranced around the bedroom showing Madifako how he is now going to be talking with his left hand in everyone's face because of the ring he will be donning as a married man and all Madifako could do was laugh and laugh and laugh some more. Trevor then said, "Baby, I am going to speak to my uncle and get this ball rolling today! I no longer have time to waste time. Actually, I have a suggestion...can we park the idea of making love until this process is done; create a semi-virgin out of you?" Madifako welcomed that suggestion with open arms as she needed to rid herself of Maanda Mudau's demons.
When morning broke, Madifako awoke in confusion yet again feeling herself in a man's arms in her bed...It was after a recollection of last night that she remembered that Trevor picked her up from Cubana and probably stayed overnight with her. As she turned over to face Trevor he was wide awake and gave her a smile and said, "Good morning angel."
"Good morning Trev..." AND as if nothing had happened between them they embraced and held onto each other as though they were the last people remaining in the world for one another.
After some time Trevor jumped out of bed and returned to the bedroom with a tray carrying a plate of an omelette, a slice of bread coupled with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice; finished with a long stemmed red rose which has always been Trevor's way of reminding Madifako that he loves her very much. He hadn't served her breakfast in bed in a very long time and this time it literally melted Madifako's heart and she fell instantaneously back in love with Trevor all over again.
"Madifako, we need to talk"
"Yes we do..."
"Look, I don't know what you have been getting up to this past week and I don't care but all I know is that I have wronged the one woman who means the world to me and I am very afraid of losing her." Trevor was saying this with his voice shaky and eyes glistening with tears and all Madifako could do was replay the moment she had with Maanda Mudau and was trying very hard not to expose the guilt that was gripping her yet again. Trevor continued, "Madifako, I know the last time we spoke you wanted to know when I was going to marry you and it had to take Mbali telling me that she is pregnant that I realised that I don't want to be with anyone but you. You have been nothing but a good woman to me and you have been so honest with me that I cannot afford to lose that. So having said that Madifako, it would be an honour to have you agree to be my wife and allow me to love you for as long as I breathe?!"
"Trevor, you are expecting a child with someone else; how can...?"
"Shhh, I know. I am prepared to take responsibility of my actions but I am not prepared to lose you. I know this has hurt you but I will make it a point to heal that pain for the rest of my life as my wife...please say yes and let's do this right...as husband and wife."
"YES TREVOR!"
Mr Trevor Vulani Mkhabela was elated and suddenly looked so mature and ready to be the head of Madifako's house. He stood up chest out and pranced around the bedroom showing Madifako how he is now going to be talking with his left hand in everyone's face because of the ring he will be donning as a married man and all Madifako could do was laugh and laugh and laugh some more. Trevor then said, "Baby, I am going to speak to my uncle and get this ball rolling today! I no longer have time to waste time. Actually, I have a suggestion...can we park the idea of making love until this process is done; create a semi-virgin out of you?" Madifako welcomed that suggestion with open arms as she needed to rid herself of Maanda Mudau's demons.
Saturday, 29 September 2018
A love nest in Limpopo (7)
As Madifako was preparing Maggie's quotation she asked for
her full names. "I am Maggy with a 'y' and because o moPedi, I know that
my surname is simple yet always misspelt so I will spell it...M...U (not
O)...D...A...U! Maggy Mudau!
Madifako drank herself to a pulp and went straight for her phone and drunk-dialled Trevor.
"Hello"
"Hi Trevor, I know things are weird between us right now but can you come pick me up from Cubana? I cannot drive in the state I am in.
Without thinking twice Trevor called Jeremy the Maxi Taxi driver to pick him up from Ladanna to fetch his woman. In no time Trevor walked into the restaurant like a hero to save his damsel in clear distress.
As he carried Madifako into the house he undressed her and got her into her pyjamas and tucked her in bed; and as he was about to leave, Madifako called out to Trevor and asked him to come sleep next to her and just hold her...Trevor obliged.
That last name sent shivers down Madifako’s spine
considering that she has just spent a haphazard night with a Maanda Mudau.
Suddenly she was overwhelmed by Maggy’s presence and all sorts of thoughts ran
through her mind. ‘Is this Maanda’s WIFE?’ ‘Could this woman be here to check
me out?’ ‘Is she testing waters?’ ‘Should I run for my life?’ And as the
thoughts were pouring one after the other, Maggy put her hand on Madifako’s
shoulder to ask if she was okay?
Madifako almost jumped out of her skin with fear and Maggy
noticed that she was shook. “Madifako, are you fine?”
“Uhm, yes yes..I am okay, sorry just got distracted there
for a minute. I have just remembered that I have another appointment. I almost
forgot about it.” Maggy said, “Oh sorry honey bunch we did take longer than
expected let me dash I’ve also got a hair appointment with Malik and I must tell you how meticulous he gets with time. Send me the quote via email mudaum@gmail.com …very easy to remember.”
She said this as she was grabbing her handbag, car keys and heading for the
door.
Madifako almost struggled to stand up to walk her client out
as she suddenly became disoriented wishing to ask Maggy if she knew Maanda
Mudau? Madifako stood at the door waved back at Maggy as she drove towards the
gate in her SUV. As the gate closed behind Maggy all Madifako could do was
untie everything…first the jacket needed to get off; the tie undone and skirt
loosened…she needed to breathe.
This was not how she expected her day to pen out. She went
straight for the whisky bottle, poured a tot into a fresh glass and took a gulp
to shake herself back to life. Maggy’s scent lingered in Madifako’s studio and
she needed to get out of there and go for a drive. Madifako went to Cubana at Platinum Park and ordered an entire bottle of wine for herself. There was something unsettling about Maggy Mudau, her consultation felt too coincidental. Madifako drank herself to a pulp and went straight for her phone and drunk-dialled Trevor.
"Hello"
"Hi Trevor, I know things are weird between us right now but can you come pick me up from Cubana? I cannot drive in the state I am in.
Without thinking twice Trevor called Jeremy the Maxi Taxi driver to pick him up from Ladanna to fetch his woman. In no time Trevor walked into the restaurant like a hero to save his damsel in clear distress.
As he carried Madifako into the house he undressed her and got her into her pyjamas and tucked her in bed; and as he was about to leave, Madifako called out to Trevor and asked him to come sleep next to her and just hold her...Trevor obliged.
Tuesday, 24 April 2018
A love nest in Limpopo (6)
She checked her phone (16 missed calls) and remembered that she actually had a client (Maggie) coming in for her first image consultation in the next hour and first impressions last so she needed to get back in the shower, freshen up and rather focus on work because clearly her love department sucks lemons!
As Madifako was tying her black tie to a crisp white shirt and a black jacket tuxedo style with a charcoal pencil skirt all on red stilettos she made a decision that there is no way that 2018 was going to start off like this and continue so complex. Love will have to take the back seat and money making becomes the driver of her life.
She got her mini studio ready for her client and waited for Maggie. She had a real good feeling about this client, she sounded desperate for a complete image overhaul and Madifako understood such a client because it means that the client recognised the importance of looking good...not just at work but at home too to keep the fire burning.
It always amazed her that she managed to awaken the dying flame in many women's lives yet failed dismally to keep her own fire burning especially right now as Trevor was clearly heading for a dead end and 'Maanda must go jump in the lake and drown himself,' she thought. She was not going to allow herself to drift in such negative thoughts because she understood how energies worked and wouldn't want her client catching a negative vibe.
She put on some Nora Jones in the background at minimal volume and allowed that angelic voice to cleanse the air. As if on cue, her phone rang and it was Maggie and she was at the gate. She opened the gate and got out to meet her client.
"Good afternoon Maggie and welcome to I AM IMAGE CONSULTING."
"Good afternoon Madifako it's such a pleasure to meet you and thank you for seeing me"
"Come in, would you like something to drink...tea, coffee, whisky, champagne...what's your poison?" asked Madifako.
"Huuu girl with the stress I am feeling right now I need to ease my nerves with a stiff tot on the rocks of whisky."
Madifako did not expect that one and as she prepared the drink she knew that this is going to be an interesting session. She has interacted with too many women to know what a woman would be going through the moment she goes for a stiff drink at 14:30. But then again, Maggie fit the profile of a monied, stay at home mom, who had everything but still yearns for so much more...that came with the nature of her business.
"There we go..." said Madifako as she handed the whisky over to Maggie and sat infront of her and allowed her a moment to exhale.
"Madifako, I need your help. I have been married for 15 years with 2 boys ages 15 and 12 both now in boarding school in Joburg and recently realised that my husband does not look at me the way he used to 20 years ago. It drives me crazy and I think it's maybe because I have gained weight and just tired of my life and need to feel good again. And when I saw your advert on Facebook it just felt like image therapy was just the thing I needed, and that's why I am here."
"Ok," Madifako said, "Let's rectify something first, your image is yours and nobody else's but yours. You should need my services to feel good about you and not to make sure that your husband looks at you differently. Once you get that right, that would make you attractive...period."
"Wow, I think in the interim I forgot myself. You know what Madifako, I have a good feeling about this and ready to go where you direct me."
The session went on for an entire hour and Madifako was really happy with the outcome of the consultation because Maggie wanted the full package; which meant that Madifako clinched a good 3 month deal which guaranteed her a 5 digit pay cheque every month...a good deal.
"Maggie, I am going to send you a quotation which will include your deposit which must be paid before we begin your next session."
"No problem darling, I feel great already and looking forward to the transition."
As Madifako was preparing Maggie's quotation she asked for her full names. "I am Maggy with a 'y' and because o moPedi (You are Pedi), I know that my surname is simple yet always misspelt so I will spell it...M...U (not O)...D...A...U! Maggy Mudau!
As Madifako was tying her black tie to a crisp white shirt and a black jacket tuxedo style with a charcoal pencil skirt all on red stilettos she made a decision that there is no way that 2018 was going to start off like this and continue so complex. Love will have to take the back seat and money making becomes the driver of her life.
She got her mini studio ready for her client and waited for Maggie. She had a real good feeling about this client, she sounded desperate for a complete image overhaul and Madifako understood such a client because it means that the client recognised the importance of looking good...not just at work but at home too to keep the fire burning.
It always amazed her that she managed to awaken the dying flame in many women's lives yet failed dismally to keep her own fire burning especially right now as Trevor was clearly heading for a dead end and 'Maanda must go jump in the lake and drown himself,' she thought. She was not going to allow herself to drift in such negative thoughts because she understood how energies worked and wouldn't want her client catching a negative vibe.
She put on some Nora Jones in the background at minimal volume and allowed that angelic voice to cleanse the air. As if on cue, her phone rang and it was Maggie and she was at the gate. She opened the gate and got out to meet her client.
"Good afternoon Maggie and welcome to I AM IMAGE CONSULTING."
"Good afternoon Madifako it's such a pleasure to meet you and thank you for seeing me"
"Come in, would you like something to drink...tea, coffee, whisky, champagne...what's your poison?" asked Madifako.
"Huuu girl with the stress I am feeling right now I need to ease my nerves with a stiff tot on the rocks of whisky."
Madifako did not expect that one and as she prepared the drink she knew that this is going to be an interesting session. She has interacted with too many women to know what a woman would be going through the moment she goes for a stiff drink at 14:30. But then again, Maggie fit the profile of a monied, stay at home mom, who had everything but still yearns for so much more...that came with the nature of her business.
"There we go..." said Madifako as she handed the whisky over to Maggie and sat infront of her and allowed her a moment to exhale.
"Madifako, I need your help. I have been married for 15 years with 2 boys ages 15 and 12 both now in boarding school in Joburg and recently realised that my husband does not look at me the way he used to 20 years ago. It drives me crazy and I think it's maybe because I have gained weight and just tired of my life and need to feel good again. And when I saw your advert on Facebook it just felt like image therapy was just the thing I needed, and that's why I am here."
"Ok," Madifako said, "Let's rectify something first, your image is yours and nobody else's but yours. You should need my services to feel good about you and not to make sure that your husband looks at you differently. Once you get that right, that would make you attractive...period."
"Wow, I think in the interim I forgot myself. You know what Madifako, I have a good feeling about this and ready to go where you direct me."
The session went on for an entire hour and Madifako was really happy with the outcome of the consultation because Maggie wanted the full package; which meant that Madifako clinched a good 3 month deal which guaranteed her a 5 digit pay cheque every month...a good deal.
"Maggie, I am going to send you a quotation which will include your deposit which must be paid before we begin your next session."
"No problem darling, I feel great already and looking forward to the transition."
As Madifako was preparing Maggie's quotation she asked for her full names. "I am Maggy with a 'y' and because o moPedi (You are Pedi), I know that my surname is simple yet always misspelt so I will spell it...M...U (not O)...D...A...U! Maggy Mudau!
Friday, 20 April 2018
A love nest in Limpopo (5)
It's usually at this point where the issue of the condom would come up but there was no time and space for that as Maanda had lodged himself right inside Madifako and all her resistance crumbled.
Mr Mudau worked on Madifako's body until dawn. They both passed out in each other's arms and sleep was never this peaceful.
It was 11am when Madifako woke up, her head heavy and a little confused. Her eyes opened to a massive mascular back that screamed 'cuddle me.' As she wrapped herself around Maanda, Trevor popped up in thought and guilt gripped Madifako for the double standards she was practicing by being angry at Trevor for sleeping with 031 yet she is here with a man she just met last night.
Madifako suddenly wanted to leave the hotel room and be in her own space and wrap her head around all that is happening. She got up from the bed, headed for the bathroom and got in the shower with the hope of washing off the shame and guilt she was feeling. As she was unsuccessfully scrubbing it all off, Maanda joined her in the shower and as she looked at him, he didn't look as hot as he was last night. She tried hard to pull a smile but he noticed that something was not right, "What's wrong baby?" he asked.
"Ohhh Maanda, I am just overwhelmed, I usually don't do this and am feeling out of my element."
"It's normal love..." he said, as he waltzed out of the shower. 'It's normal?!' Did this man just say it's normal? That threw Madifako off and it left a bitter taste in her mouth. She was sure now that she wanted to leave. Madifako got out of the shower started getting dressed with Maanda doing the same in front of her. She was sitting on the bed as she was squeezing her foot in the stiletto when a wedding band fell out of Maanda's pocket...
Maanda was dumbfounded and couldn't even begin to explain this awkward moment. Madifako stood up looked into Maanda's eyes and said, "I guess this is normal love...thanks Maanda for nothing. You could have kept that ring on and I make my own decision as to whether I want to be here with you or not. Goodbye!"
A walk of shame never felt this hard but she took it in her stride, walked out of the hotel into her car drove off in tears yet again wondering why life had to be so harsh?
As she made a turn into her complex Trevor was parked outside her house with a bouquet of roses in hand, dressed like a million bucks and handsome as ever...Madifako was never ready to face Trevor after yesterday especially looking like the night before. It was evident that she didn't sleep at home and with the trauma that Maanda put her through earlier it was clear to Trevor that there is another man in his space.
"Madifako what have you done?"
"Trevor you are in no position to question me right now...what do you want?"
"I wanted to apologise and ask you to accompany me to CoFi Savannah Mall on Saturday because Mbali from Durban wants to meet and I really can't do this alone."
"Trevor, were you not alone when you impregnated this woman? Why do I then need to be there this time? Let's have an agreement Trevor, you deal with your issues and I deal with mine separately and allow each other time and space to tackle everything."
Trevor got back into his CitiGolf, reversed his car gave Madifako a look with a tinge of disgust and disappointment then drove off, roses and all.
Madifako got into her house and at the same spot as yesterday closed the door and slid to the floor and cried again...
She didn't allow herself to cry as long as she did yesterday because this was now feeling like a habit. She checked her phone (16 missed calls) and remembered that she actually had a client (Maggie) coming in for her first image consultation in the next hour and first impressions last so she needed to get back in the shower, freshen up and rather focus on work because clearly her love department sucks lemons!
Mr Mudau worked on Madifako's body until dawn. They both passed out in each other's arms and sleep was never this peaceful.
It was 11am when Madifako woke up, her head heavy and a little confused. Her eyes opened to a massive mascular back that screamed 'cuddle me.' As she wrapped herself around Maanda, Trevor popped up in thought and guilt gripped Madifako for the double standards she was practicing by being angry at Trevor for sleeping with 031 yet she is here with a man she just met last night.
Madifako suddenly wanted to leave the hotel room and be in her own space and wrap her head around all that is happening. She got up from the bed, headed for the bathroom and got in the shower with the hope of washing off the shame and guilt she was feeling. As she was unsuccessfully scrubbing it all off, Maanda joined her in the shower and as she looked at him, he didn't look as hot as he was last night. She tried hard to pull a smile but he noticed that something was not right, "What's wrong baby?" he asked.
"Ohhh Maanda, I am just overwhelmed, I usually don't do this and am feeling out of my element."
"It's normal love..." he said, as he waltzed out of the shower. 'It's normal?!' Did this man just say it's normal? That threw Madifako off and it left a bitter taste in her mouth. She was sure now that she wanted to leave. Madifako got out of the shower started getting dressed with Maanda doing the same in front of her. She was sitting on the bed as she was squeezing her foot in the stiletto when a wedding band fell out of Maanda's pocket...
Maanda was dumbfounded and couldn't even begin to explain this awkward moment. Madifako stood up looked into Maanda's eyes and said, "I guess this is normal love...thanks Maanda for nothing. You could have kept that ring on and I make my own decision as to whether I want to be here with you or not. Goodbye!"
A walk of shame never felt this hard but she took it in her stride, walked out of the hotel into her car drove off in tears yet again wondering why life had to be so harsh?
As she made a turn into her complex Trevor was parked outside her house with a bouquet of roses in hand, dressed like a million bucks and handsome as ever...Madifako was never ready to face Trevor after yesterday especially looking like the night before. It was evident that she didn't sleep at home and with the trauma that Maanda put her through earlier it was clear to Trevor that there is another man in his space.
"Madifako what have you done?"
"Trevor you are in no position to question me right now...what do you want?"
"I wanted to apologise and ask you to accompany me to CoFi Savannah Mall on Saturday because Mbali from Durban wants to meet and I really can't do this alone."
"Trevor, were you not alone when you impregnated this woman? Why do I then need to be there this time? Let's have an agreement Trevor, you deal with your issues and I deal with mine separately and allow each other time and space to tackle everything."
Trevor got back into his CitiGolf, reversed his car gave Madifako a look with a tinge of disgust and disappointment then drove off, roses and all.
Madifako got into her house and at the same spot as yesterday closed the door and slid to the floor and cried again...
She didn't allow herself to cry as long as she did yesterday because this was now feeling like a habit. She checked her phone (16 missed calls) and remembered that she actually had a client (Maggie) coming in for her first image consultation in the next hour and first impressions last so she needed to get back in the shower, freshen up and rather focus on work because clearly her love department sucks lemons!
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
A love nest in Limpopo (4)
As they sat down all the both of them could do was look into each other's eyes and laughed with amusement at the chemistry that was so clearly present. Maanda and Madifako chatted the night away as if they were old friends catching up after having not seen each other for a long time.
Madifako lost count of the number of glasses of wine she has had throughout dinner and was feeling a little light headed.
"Shoo...Maanda, I usually don't over indulge in wine so I am definitely tipsy and fast approaching the drunk level, I doubt I will be able to drive myself home..."
"I am well aware because your cheeks are more rosy than when you got here...quite a beautiful sight I must tell you," flirted Maanda.
Madifako excused herself from the table and Maanda stood up (an etiquette that fascinated Madifako because she does not remember any man standing up for her when she stood up...10 points for Maanda). As she tried to move from the table she almost missed her step and wobbled into Maanda's arms and without warning Maanda's lips fell on hers and they kissed for what felt like a lifetime.
It was too poetic...he literally took her breath away as she gasped for air to get her head around what was happening. "Maanda, the idea was to visit the little room."
"And my idea from the moment you walked into this restaurant was to hold you in my arms and kiss you." Madifako leaned in one more time for another kiss to make sure that she was not imagining things. "I will be right back," she whispered into Maanda's ear.
Upon her return, she found Musa the Fusion Boutique Hotel manager with Maanda, Musa was wishing Maanda a pleasant evening further and told him to 'shout' if he needed anything. Maanda had booked a room for them and Madifako did not think twice about spending a night with this man she has just met a couple of hours ago. She felt safe with Maanda and loved being with him.
The moment they walked into the room clothes became heavy and had to come off! Madifako does not remember a time her legs left the floor courtesy of a fellow human being but Maanda took hold of her voluptuous body and lifted her to heights she has never been.
Maanda seemed to have moved in this room with so much ease and familiarity...almost like he lived there. He kissed Madifako from the door to the arm chair, where he knelt in front of her, spread her legs and went straight for her womanhood tongue first.
As Madifako was trying to grasp the pleasure she was experiencing, with her legs around Maanda's shoulders he somehow stood up with her and whisked her to the bed. It's usually at this point where the issue of the condom would come up but there was no time and space for that as Maanda had lodged himself right inside Madifako and all her resistance crumbled.
Madifako lost count of the number of glasses of wine she has had throughout dinner and was feeling a little light headed.
"Shoo...Maanda, I usually don't over indulge in wine so I am definitely tipsy and fast approaching the drunk level, I doubt I will be able to drive myself home..."
"I am well aware because your cheeks are more rosy than when you got here...quite a beautiful sight I must tell you," flirted Maanda.
Madifako excused herself from the table and Maanda stood up (an etiquette that fascinated Madifako because she does not remember any man standing up for her when she stood up...10 points for Maanda). As she tried to move from the table she almost missed her step and wobbled into Maanda's arms and without warning Maanda's lips fell on hers and they kissed for what felt like a lifetime.
It was too poetic...he literally took her breath away as she gasped for air to get her head around what was happening. "Maanda, the idea was to visit the little room."
"And my idea from the moment you walked into this restaurant was to hold you in my arms and kiss you." Madifako leaned in one more time for another kiss to make sure that she was not imagining things. "I will be right back," she whispered into Maanda's ear.
Upon her return, she found Musa the Fusion Boutique Hotel manager with Maanda, Musa was wishing Maanda a pleasant evening further and told him to 'shout' if he needed anything. Maanda had booked a room for them and Madifako did not think twice about spending a night with this man she has just met a couple of hours ago. She felt safe with Maanda and loved being with him.
The moment they walked into the room clothes became heavy and had to come off! Madifako does not remember a time her legs left the floor courtesy of a fellow human being but Maanda took hold of her voluptuous body and lifted her to heights she has never been.
Maanda seemed to have moved in this room with so much ease and familiarity...almost like he lived there. He kissed Madifako from the door to the arm chair, where he knelt in front of her, spread her legs and went straight for her womanhood tongue first.
As Madifako was trying to grasp the pleasure she was experiencing, with her legs around Maanda's shoulders he somehow stood up with her and whisked her to the bed. It's usually at this point where the issue of the condom would come up but there was no time and space for that as Maanda had lodged himself right inside Madifako and all her resistance crumbled.
Monday, 2 April 2018
A love nest in Limpopo (3)
The moment her front door closed behind the shameful Trevor, her knees gave in and she plummeted to the floor and wept. Madifako cried for what felt like years replaying the number of times she had put her needs last to accommodate Trevor and his bullshit.
"...better the devil you know...is a pile of hogwash", she thought. "Can I not fall in love with the devil period?!"
Just at that moment in thought, her phone rang and a warm feeling came gushing from Lord-knows-where because she knows this unsaved number calling and she sat up, gathered strength to sound chirpy and answered the phone.
"Madifako good day."
"Good day my lady, how do you do?" Madifako did not know what that baritone did to her system but what was fluttering in her stomach were not butterflies...she had doves in there. It was Maanda Mudau, a man she has never laid eyes on but found thoroughly exciting just from the sound of his voice. Maanda has been trying to recruit Madifako to join Forever Living, in search of economic emancipation. Maanda got Madifako's number from a mutual friend.
"I hope you don't think I am stalking you," he said, "I seem to be struggling to ignore the wish to meet you. Are you free for dinner tonight?" Madifako, didn't whinge...the thought of being alone tonight was scary. She said, "Oh Maanda, you are in luck. I could do with an outing tonight. Time and place?"
"18:30 Saskia Restaurant?"
"See you there"
"Later then..."
"Sure thing, good bye." Madifako took a quick look at her wrist watch it was 14:30 and she dashed to the bathroom because she only had 4 hours to get ready. Hair-shampooed and conditioned, face-masked and exfoliated, armpits and v-jay-jay-shaved and trimmed and legs self waxed and very smooth. It was then 15:45 and the big question was 'What to wear?'
After emptying her closet with clothes in every corner of her room she finally settled for an off-shoulder black knee length pencil dress which accentuated her African figure, with a pair of diamonds and pearls earrings coupled with a gorgeous necklace and a set of matching traditional Venda cloth clutch bag and stilettos she thought that would put a nice touch to things. Madifako left Bendor Park at 18:00 with no intention of being late for dinner.
Upon arrival she realised that she has no way of identifying him as she has not met him. As she waltzed into the restaurant, she was pleasantly welcomed by one of the waitrons who politely asked if she is alone or joining someone.
"I am joining someone, but between you and me, I have no idea what he looks like." The waiter and Madifako giggled a bit and the waiter said, "There's only two gentlemen in the restaurant sitting alone, I could find him for you..."
"Yes please," as she snuck into the ladies' to check her matte lipstick one last time. Just as she took a glimpse in the mirror, she remembered Trevor and automatically walked to the toilet and flushed without using it...that flushing sound was so symbolic and therapeutic at that moment because it felt as if she was flushing out that thought from her system and moving right along.
As she reappeared in the reception area the waiter had a big smile on his face and said, "If you are Madifako please follow me."
The moment Maanda saw her with the waiter he stood up as Madifako approached the table. "What a fine piece of work Mr Mudau is?" she thought.
"Heaven must be missing an angel," Maanda said, and Madifako outspoken and witty as she always was, today was gobsmacked and all she could do was smile and not know where to look because Maanda was gorgeous to look at. He was clearly a local Uncle Bae with a dash of grey here and there, a body to die for and height that forced her to face the sky just to look at him, an entire TDV (Tall Dark & Venda).
"How are you Madifako?" He was saying this with his arms wide open for a hug which Madifako was pulled into and she held on for dear life and though it lasted a couple of seconds it felt like a lifetime, he smelt like a dream and she didn't want to let go...but had to!
"I am alright Maanda and how are You?"
"Standing in front of You? I am fantastic!"
As Madifako was ready to sit down, Maanda asked her not to as he was still admiring her look.
"Zwithu zwa vhukuma wee!"(Beautiful things)...and all Madifako could do after hearing him say that was giggle like a teenager, she couldn't believe her own behaviour herself. Maanda seemed to have her in the palm of his hand and could do whatever he wants with her. As they sat down all the both of them could do was look into each other's eyes and laughed with amusement at the chemistry that was so clearly present.
"...better the devil you know...is a pile of hogwash", she thought. "Can I not fall in love with the devil period?!"
Just at that moment in thought, her phone rang and a warm feeling came gushing from Lord-knows-where because she knows this unsaved number calling and she sat up, gathered strength to sound chirpy and answered the phone.
"Madifako good day."
"Good day my lady, how do you do?" Madifako did not know what that baritone did to her system but what was fluttering in her stomach were not butterflies...she had doves in there. It was Maanda Mudau, a man she has never laid eyes on but found thoroughly exciting just from the sound of his voice. Maanda has been trying to recruit Madifako to join Forever Living, in search of economic emancipation. Maanda got Madifako's number from a mutual friend.
"I hope you don't think I am stalking you," he said, "I seem to be struggling to ignore the wish to meet you. Are you free for dinner tonight?" Madifako, didn't whinge...the thought of being alone tonight was scary. She said, "Oh Maanda, you are in luck. I could do with an outing tonight. Time and place?"
"18:30 Saskia Restaurant?"
"See you there"
"Later then..."
"Sure thing, good bye." Madifako took a quick look at her wrist watch it was 14:30 and she dashed to the bathroom because she only had 4 hours to get ready. Hair-shampooed and conditioned, face-masked and exfoliated, armpits and v-jay-jay-shaved and trimmed and legs self waxed and very smooth. It was then 15:45 and the big question was 'What to wear?'
After emptying her closet with clothes in every corner of her room she finally settled for an off-shoulder black knee length pencil dress which accentuated her African figure, with a pair of diamonds and pearls earrings coupled with a gorgeous necklace and a set of matching traditional Venda cloth clutch bag and stilettos she thought that would put a nice touch to things. Madifako left Bendor Park at 18:00 with no intention of being late for dinner.
Upon arrival she realised that she has no way of identifying him as she has not met him. As she waltzed into the restaurant, she was pleasantly welcomed by one of the waitrons who politely asked if she is alone or joining someone.
"I am joining someone, but between you and me, I have no idea what he looks like." The waiter and Madifako giggled a bit and the waiter said, "There's only two gentlemen in the restaurant sitting alone, I could find him for you..."
"Yes please," as she snuck into the ladies' to check her matte lipstick one last time. Just as she took a glimpse in the mirror, she remembered Trevor and automatically walked to the toilet and flushed without using it...that flushing sound was so symbolic and therapeutic at that moment because it felt as if she was flushing out that thought from her system and moving right along.
As she reappeared in the reception area the waiter had a big smile on his face and said, "If you are Madifako please follow me."
The moment Maanda saw her with the waiter he stood up as Madifako approached the table. "What a fine piece of work Mr Mudau is?" she thought.
"Heaven must be missing an angel," Maanda said, and Madifako outspoken and witty as she always was, today was gobsmacked and all she could do was smile and not know where to look because Maanda was gorgeous to look at. He was clearly a local Uncle Bae with a dash of grey here and there, a body to die for and height that forced her to face the sky just to look at him, an entire TDV (Tall Dark & Venda).
"How are you Madifako?" He was saying this with his arms wide open for a hug which Madifako was pulled into and she held on for dear life and though it lasted a couple of seconds it felt like a lifetime, he smelt like a dream and she didn't want to let go...but had to!
"I am alright Maanda and how are You?"
"Standing in front of You? I am fantastic!"
As Madifako was ready to sit down, Maanda asked her not to as he was still admiring her look.
"Zwithu zwa vhukuma wee!"(Beautiful things)...and all Madifako could do after hearing him say that was giggle like a teenager, she couldn't believe her own behaviour herself. Maanda seemed to have her in the palm of his hand and could do whatever he wants with her. As they sat down all the both of them could do was look into each other's eyes and laughed with amusement at the chemistry that was so clearly present.
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