Story By Jiyane Fortune
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Jiyane Fortune

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Unexpected.... short-{SUMMARY}
Updated at Jan 24, 2025, 09:17
Primetime the sun over the city of Durban was shining brightly,casting a warm glow over the big streets.Senzo,a 18-year old high-school student,was walking home from soccer practice,feeling happy and energized.He had scored a goal during practice and was looking forwad to celebrating with his friends.As he walked into his house,he was greeted by his mom, Magumede,who was busy cooking dinner in the kitchen.His sister Zenande,was sitting at the dining table,doing her homework. Senzo's friend,Thabiso,was sitting on couch,watching TV.Just then,the door bell rang.It was Zama,Senzo's girlfriend,who had just arrived from her hometown of Ixopo.She was visiting Senzo for the weekend and had brought her best friend,Zintle,along with her.Zintle was from Gauteng,in the town of springs,and was excited to explore Durban with Zama.As they all sat down to dinner together,Senzo couldn't help but feel grateful for the people in his life.He had a loving family,supportive friends,and beautiful girlfriend who loved him for who he was.But little did Senzo know,his life was about to take a dramatic turn.Zama had also came with unexpected news to share with him,news that would change their lives forever.As they finished dinner and began to clear the table,Zama looked at Senzo with a nervous expression. "Senzo,can I...talk to you for a minute,?"She asked,her voice shaking slightly.Senzo's heart really skipped a beat as he wondered what was wrong,his head wandered not knowing what Zama wanted to say as he saw her face unusual.Of course,..Zama.What's up"? he asked,feeling a sense of trepidation.Zama took a deep breath before speaking. "I'm pregnant,Senzo," she said,her voice barely above whisper.The room fell silent,with only the sound of Thabiso's TV show breaking the silence.Senzo's eyes widened in shock,and he felt like he had been punched in the gut."What?" Senzo exclaimed,his voice shaking with emotion. "How did this happen ?"Zama looked down at her feet,tears welling up in her eyes. " I'm sorry,Senzo.I didn't mean for this to happen.,I'm so sorry,"her eyes was full of tears.Senzo's mom,Magumede, stood up and walked over to Zama. "Zama,listen sweetie,don't apologize.This is not your fault.We'll get through this together, as a family."As they all hugged each other tightly,Senzo felt a sense of uncertainty about their future.How would they raise a child?,How would they provide for it? And what about their own dreams and inspirations.But for now,Senzo just held Zama tightly,trying to process the unexpected news that had suddenly changed their lives forever.As days went by, Senzo and Zama struggled to come to terms with the unexpected pregnancy.They had always been careful,but somehow,this had happened.Senzo's mom,Magumede,decided to be supportive,but Senzo's Dad,Mkhululi, was very furious. "How could you like, be so irresponsible?", Mkhululi shouted at Senzo. "You're not even finished high school yet...,high school Senzo,"He shouted loudly.So,tell me mfanawami,how are you going to provide for a child,as you're a child too?""Mkhululi !," Magumede said..."No, My love if a child did what is wrong, that child need to be warned like that,Senzo is a grown boy now ,he got mind to think",Senzo felt a surge of anger and frustration."I'm sorry, dad.I know I made a mistake.But I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it right",Mkhululi shook his head."I'm glad that you can see your mistake here..a very big mistake,my son,"Mkhululi saidAs the tension continued to build in the house,Senzo and Zama decided to take a break and get out of the house, they walked to the nearby beach,enjoying the cool ocean breeze and the sound crashing against the shore.As they walked,Zama turned to Senzo and asked,"What are we going to do,Senzo?,like how are we going to raise a child?"Senzo took a deep breath and looked out at the ocean. "I don't know,Zama.But I do know that we'll figure it out together. yes..we'll try to make it work my love."Zama,nodded,looking relieved." I know we will Senzo.I also just wish your dad would understand. "Senzo,sighed." I know, Zama.But he'll come around eventually.He just need some time to process everything."As they continued to walk and talk,Senzo felt a sense of determination wash over him.He was going to be a father even though he was a child too,but he was going to try to do everything in his power to provide for his child and make sure they had a happy and healthy life.But just as things were starting to look up,Senzo received some devastating news.His soccer scholarship to a top university had been revoked due to his pregnancy scandal.Senzo felt like his world had been turned upside down.Soccer was his passion,and he had always dreamed of playing professionally.But now,it seemed like that dream was slipping away from him."What I'm going to do,Zama"? Senzo asked feeling desperate."I've lost my scholarship.i just don't know what to do now, it seems harder. especially as we're still young we are not able to do the best...
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