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The Good Doctor

I never thought we’d be the kind of couple that needed therapy but, then again, I guess there is no kind. Thirteen years, twelve months and… a couple of days later — I’d mention the exact number but I don’t want anyone thinking of me as that kind of girl — and, here we are. “It’s like she’s given up on herself and she’sContinueContinue reading “The Good Doctor”

The Inheritance

“Her eyes were like the sky at dawn,” Bontle read out, in a voice that was a lot shakier than she would’ve liked it to be. All eyes were on her or, at least, all the ones that weren’t being shielded by curtains of tears, tissues and handkerchiefs.  “Zintle would hate every second of this,” she thoughtContinueContinue reading “The Inheritance”

Six Million Reasons

“Any last words?” He said. His gun firmly placed in the space between her eyes. There was no doubt that, if he pulled the trigger, she’d be dead. But she couldn’t, for the life of her, think of words that felt good enough to say. “A silent death?” He smirked, “even better.” “6 Million,” she blurted out in desperation,ContinueContinue reading “Six Million Reasons”

The Last Call

Most people enjoy waking up to peace; to the sound of the wind caressing curtains into a slow sensual dance while bacon crackles on the stove, its smell awakening hunger within you before you even open your eyes. This was the sort of awakening Mbuso craved as he shaken to a stir by someone whoContinueContinue reading “The Last Call”

5 years and counting

The way you treat a girl after sleeping with her is what she uses to define the relationship. You lazily put an arm on her : you’re using her as an arm rest – there aren’t any emotions now but there’s potential. You turn your back to her: you wish she’d leave – you justContinueContinue reading “5 years and counting”

Deception

Everyone enjoys intimate house gatherings with friends: you’re drinking with people who know your drunk shenanigans, you’re comfortable and have access to clean toilets and there’s no pressure to look like you’re having as much fun as your friends because you probably are. “Jabu said there won’t be a lot of people Zinz, you haven’tContinueContinue reading “Deception”