PROMISED TO HIM CHAPTER 01 MAYIBUYE DUMA “Gogo, why are you sitting out here all alone?” The late afternoon sun painted the sky in streaks of orange and red, casting long shadows across the yard. Gogo sat on the old wooden chair under the jacaranda tree, her hands clutching a worn-out photograph like it was … Read more
BAYANDA 21 . BAYANDA Katlego’s cousins are a bunch of fun, they’re so lively and stress free. I think my favourite thus far might be Onthatile and Kaboentle, they’re definitely fashion lovers. They look so nice, the only person who gives me the chills is Mapule. She looks like a strict sister that’s about to … Read more
BAYANDA 20 . NARRATED Two Range Rover cars park infront of Katlego’s apartment gate, one black and one white. The driver’s door opens and a girl that looks like she’s in her early 20’s jumps off the car, she’s tall in height—tall and petite, she’s brown skinned and very stylish. “Make sure you get my … Read more
BAYANDA 19 . SBAHLE Mbuso has been spending a lot of time with Kuhle, she has also started to get used to him. She laughs alot around him, it’s a beautiful thing to watch even though things might never go back to the way they were. In a few days, we’ll be going to Mbuso’s … Read more
BAYANDA 18 . BAYANDA I don’t know where the “feeling drained” thing comes from, but I suddenly feel like that. Maybe because I slept the day working harder than I usually do. My job is getting serious by the day and the kids come in everyday. They’re scaring me at some point but I am … Read more
BAYANDA 17 . THANDEKA I’m seeing Bayanda right now for breakfast, the bond that I have shared with my brother inlaw and sister inlaw’s daughter is a bond that I would never replace with anything. I gave birth to Phindile only and God decided to gift me with another daughter, now I have two daughters. … Read more
BAYANDA 16 . BAYANDA Feeling his arms wrapped around me feels so overwhelming but in a good way. He keeps holding me tighter, at this point. My heart is beating out of my chest—my breathing pattern has changed, so many mixed feelings are circulating the inside of my body. He takes me off the counter … Read more
BAYANDA 15 . KATLEGO As much as I don’t want to admit it, the chances of Sipho being the one to break in Yanda’s house are so high right now. I’m thinking of so many things that could’ve lead him to do this and I’m connecting the dots. Sipho isn’t a child who must be … Read more
BAYANDA 14 . NARRATED The uber drops Katlego and Bayanda off at her house, they surely had a great time. They can’t stop smiling at each other, this all takes them back to all the times they spent together 14 years ago. They’re just beautiful memories that cannot be replaced by anything. “I need my … Read more
BAYANDA 13 . BAYANDA We walk into Sis Nomsa’s food spot, it doesn’t look the same anymore. They have renovated everything, but it’s still a food spot and it’s still getting filled. People are still buying but there’s a different person who’s selling right now. I guess time has really flew. “You said you’re paying..” … Read more