Lydia “You are pregnant again?” This is my parents’ reaction. I think I need to name this child “Again” because everyone’s reaction is just… I mean, I shouldn’t expect anything more than that because this was also my reaction when the home pregnancy test came back positive. “Is he going to marry you, at least?” My dad. Thomas and I have not exactly had the marriage conversation. But he is a family man, so I know that marriage is coming....
“I didn’t realise that you were home.” My mom says to me as she walks into the kitchen and finds me unpacking groceries. “I just thought I’d go and buy some groceries and some stuff that are missing here at home and at the beauty bar. Kgomotso is doing a good job at managing the place, so it is in good hands.” I explain to her. “Well that’s nice. So has your brother said anything about marrying that poor girl?...
Luthando George’s arrest has taken a bad toll on me. I used to be well-known, amongst my peers, as the queen. George made sure that I never needed anything; he gave me a quality lifestyle; the best cars, the biggest house in the most expensive suburb. I have never worked a day in my life –I was literally rich for marrying right. I deserved an entire reality show. But as the saying goes, “the quickest and easiest way to make money is not always the wisest way...
Bonus Content to celebrate ten weeks of The Workplace & Its Employees. Dear reader Thank you for keeping your eyes and imagination committed to this blog. I write for your entertainment and I can only hope that I do not disappoint. Today is the last day of the bonus special post. Don’t forget to pop in and tell us about your favourite character thus far from The Workplace & Its Employees, Season 1. Keep inviting your friends on our journey. Let’s...
Pearl We signed Gcina up to write her matric this December. We have all the material she needs. I hired three home-schooling teachers to teach her the material. She hates it, but she will get over it. They use the study to work and have their classes. She starts at 8am and her day ends at 4pm. I am working from home as well because the Covid-19 third wave has kicked in and people are dying again. I think...
Zelda I am in my red silk and lace short gown with my lingerie robe underneath, making coffee in the kitchen. My parents and sister are headed to Mafikeng this morning and I couldn’t be happier. My husband and I need our space back to fix this awkward place we are in and just cannot seem to leave behind us. “Please make me a cup”, I hear Keba say behind me. I just know her voice. Her and Dikeledi have...
Lydia "Zinzi, is the boardroom ready for the products meeting?" I ask Tom's PA. I've been told to manage her because she thinks she's on holiday. She manages the CEO's office for crying out loud. She and I have a "not great" relationship because I make sure she earns her salary. "Yes, I have". She says. "The coffee?" "It’s in Mr Msomi's boardroom already", she says. I am the official coffee supplier around here for meetings. Everyone is obsessed with...
Today, Utopia opens. I am so excited. We have complementary drinks to welcome all our day one customers. Kgomotso is here to help me today. She will be our receptionist until the offices at home are up and running. But with how things are going, we might just find another location for offices because my mom kicked our offices out of her yard. My employees are all here and they are so professional in their uniform. Yes, I make...
Pearl It's been a great week. The week of holidaying with my spoiled child and my new found sex buddy has been great. I am no longer sexually frustrated. Qaphela did more than just open the flood gates again. He made me feel good and wanted again. The air is so much cooler. The birds' singing is so much louder. The flowers are a lot brighter. Yoga feels so much more beautiful. I'm happy. I'm glowing. IVF drip treatment...
Zelda My maternity leave has to be cut short because I am starting my training with K-pable-C Bars. In the next two months, I'll be managing one of their branchesin Fourways. I am excited. But on the personal side, Mthunzi and I are in a weird place. The resurfacing of Sindi in our lives hasn't done us any favours and it irks me that he plays straight into her games every time. I guess she has been with him for...
