The gay preacherUpdated at Nov 5, 2020, 03:45
Sizwe a typical black zulu boy who was brought up in a strong Christian family, taught by the society that there is only black or white in color and nothing in between. He did what was expected from him, to be obedient, follow norm by passing at school having a girlfriend, be naughty like other boys, get a job, marry and have children. Somehow he always knew he had to strive to not raise eyebrows with Mvuyisi, his childhood friend and best friend in more ways.
Growing up in their village, these two boys were more connected to one another, attending each other's family gatherings, sleeping over at each other's homes, they were brothers. Without disappointing they both got girlfriends and Sizwe even managed to impregnate his so the two families expected they would marry to correct the shame in the eyes of the church. Worried that Sizwe was getting closer and closer to settling down with Nosipho the pregnant girl, Mvuyisi sat his best friend down by the river bank to have the most unusual talk with him.
Mvuyisi: Man need to talk
Sizwe: Sure, but why such a serious face?
Mvuyisi: You know I love you right?
***Now he was shaking***
Sizwe: Yes broer, I love you too my brother
Mvuyisi: Please don't hate me, but I don't want you to be with Nosipho..
***Interrupted by Sizwe***
Sizwe: What? Why? Is she cheating on me?
Mvuyisi: No she is not. Truth is I don't want you to be with anyone, (silence), expect me.
Sizwe: Hahaha you joking right! Be with you how?
Mvuyisi: I have feelings for you man, real feelings and I love you like I have never loved anyone else.
Sizwe: Do you mean you are... gay? No maaan stop that nonsense!
*** Sizwe stands up