The Perfect Copy #9 Four Years Later… In Gaborone, Neo walked down the corridor at her workplace, her black six-inch heels giving her the confidence she could only physically master. She knocked gently on the HR’s door before opening it and stepping inside, worriedly. The HR officer stared at her and pushed back her laptop. … Read more
The Perfect Copy #8 Neo frowned. “My sister?” “Yes. Once she sees you, she will know what to do.” Neo looked around. “You mean the wife of the married man you were sleeping with? Why would I go to her after all that you did?” “Who told you I was sleeping with him? He raped … Read more
The Perfect Copy #7 Elizabeth stepped out just as Neelo drove back in the yard. She walked over to her daughter’s car and opened the door. “I have been calling! Where have you been? You said you want to get painkillers, for an hour now?” Tears filled Neelo’s eyes. “I am sorry.” “Your father went … Read more
The Perfect Copy #6 Later that day, Quinton glanced over at Neo while holding the steering wheel as she slept. He smiled and looked ahead as it slowly got dark, maneuvering through the Gaborone streets. He drove for a while until he entered an estate. He slowed down and finally parked his car in front … Read more
The Perfect Guy #5 Neelo quickly put her hands up. “We don’t keep cash here. I just have two phones and my car keys.” He stared at her. “Okay. Where is the storeroom?” Neelo pointed at the other door, shaking. “Let’s go.” She broke down crying. “Please don’t hurt me. I will give you anything. … Read more
The Perfect Copy #4 Three Months Later At Tsona’s house, Neo jumped into her aunt’s car early in the morning and Tsona drove off, headed to the rank. She breathed out and took some money from her pocket. “Give this to your granny when you arrive. Don’t let your mother see the money because she … Read more
The Perfect Copy #3 Kgosi stared at his wife and swallowed, wetting his throat. He cut the call to Neelo and locked his phone. Amo shook her head. “Who is she?” “Babe-” She raised her voice. “Who is she?!” “I don’t know what you are talking about. I had borrowed a colleague my car during … Read more
The Perfect Copy #2 In the early hours of the morning in Maun, Neo slowly stepped out of the bus. Aunty Tsona smiled and clapped, standing next to the conductor. “Bathong Neo! I was starting to get worried thinking you are not in the bus.” Neo laughed, stepped down holding her bag, then hugged her … Read more
The Perfect Copy #1 Light raindrops fell over the graveyard while everyone sang the sad hymn. Slowly, the funeral parlor staff skillfully lowered the coffin into the grave. She stood a few feet behind everyone, in a position where she could see everything and everyone, and for a moment it felt like a joke but … Read more