#837 I stood still in one position, I wanted to walk out too but my body wouldnt let me. After a quick glance at dad again, I walked out after that, straight to the car, ndangena emva. I hated how my father just suddenly became careless with his life, even after finding out about his HIV status. The least he couldve done after that was take care of himself. As I was weeping, Mandla opened the door and sat next to me, he hung his arm over my shoulder. He kept quiet and let me cry, I lay my head on his chest and just let it out. When I finally calmed down, I moved from him. Him:Im so sorry. Me:its okay. He touched my cheek, wiping the tear rolling down. Me:its life I guess. Him:yeah. Although no one deserves to die, these things happen. Me:its his fault...he shouldve been more careful...he knew he was HIV positive. And now my kids will grow up without a grandfather...what about the boys? Him:trust me, he didnt want to. No parent would want to die knowing their kids will be left to suffer. I just stared at him. This guy didnt know how I was feeling. Him:its okay to cry. I know exactly how you feel. Me: please take me home to my kids. He nodded then went infront. Him:your sister? Me:shes the stronger one. Shell be okay. He then started the car and drove off. I got home, thanked him, ndathatha izinto zam ndangena endlin. I went straight to my room, prayed and then slept... The next few days werent easy at all, the news had travelled to close relatives and friends, that meant my grandparents would be here aswell. The hardest part of it all was telling the boys about our dads passing. They didnt take it well at all, Mercy was very courageous throughout everything and sisVee remained strong for all of us... The day of the funeral seemed so far, the days seemed to drag but I was glad when Saturday finally arrived. I woke up that morning and said a short prayer then I made my bed and went to take a bath. Mercy texted me, telling me to come to Lovemore quickly, ndizakwaz unceda with a few things. I got dressed nje casually then took my car keys. I informed sisGloria that I was leaving and that they should follow after the kids wake up, bath and eat. She said okay so I then left. When I got to the house, Mercy and sisVee were busy making breakfast for the relatives that had slept there. I gret them and helped. Mercy:Im so tired. Oko sivuke pha ngoo4am. Me:yhuu bendingeke ndilunge mna. SisVee:go rest mntanam. Even if i30 minutes nap. Mercy:hayi mama, I doubt buzohla ubthongo. When breakfast was served to everyone, they bathed then left for church. SisGloria came with my kids, I was about to ask Wesley to go get my dress at the botique but Mandla arrived with it. I then went to freshen up again then got dressed, everyone was ready and we went. We sat at the front row and the funeral service began. I would say people knew the good about that man because thats what they said. Lungelo hated it when justice wasnt correctly delivered to victims, he fought for what he believed in and blah blah blah, well I cried throught the whole talk. My very strong brother, Sethu got up to speak. Mind you, he wasnt even part of the programme. Sethu:a blessed morning to you all. He cleared his throat and took a breathe. Sethu:you see in that coffin lays my father. Im not his biological son but you could never tell. I know hes resting now, he cant feel any pain or anything. He played his part as a father and we, as his children are very grateful. His eyes darted from Mercy to me then Sibulele and back to the casket infront. Sethu:rest in peace dad. He went to sit down, my heart pained so much, I broke down. Zukie came to me, held my hand and we went out. Her:uxolo Makhumalo. Xola Mimi, injongo kaThixo lena mntanam, besingenoyi nceda. She brushed my back as she said those words. Her:uxolo sisi. I allowed myself to calm down. Me:enkosi mama. We decided to wait outside until the casket was taken out to the cemetry. We joined in the hyme then the normal procedure took place at the cemetry, casket lowered and as I walked away, I accepted that I was now an orphan. I buckled my kids up at the back then went to jump in infront. Mandla came towards my car, I rolled down the window. Him:you okay? Me:yeah enkosi. Wesley will escort me. Junior:uncle Mandla! Mandla:hey boy. Iza uzokhwela apha kum. Me:no... Mandla my mother inlaw is here. Thanks for the support but we okay now. Mandla:0h yeah, Im sorry. It didnt click...jonga boy, uncle Mandla has to go somewhere, ndizakthatha ngomso. Junior:0kay. Me:thanks. I put my shades on and drove back home where refreshments were to be served. Ndafika endlin kunengxolo, my grandmother was shouting at Ayanda. Ayanda:uLungelo lo uthetha ngaye ngutata womntwana wam sisi. Gran:hehake! SisVee:can I take care of this please. Ayanda sisi, ndicela uze kum nobhabha before you leave. Gran:ayzukw-... SisVee:in my house, izawkwenzeka mama. She was so chilled, as expected of her...
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 17:57:52 +0000
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