I wake up the next day feeling a little better. I decide to text the whole family. Me: I'm so sorry for not always listening. I promise to do as I'm told from now on. Mlondolozi: Good for you. MaNgubane & Manqoba: It's okay! Simphiwe: I hope you keep your promise. Mpilo and maDlamini haven't replied. Maybe they won't. But at least I apologised. Mpilo: This is what we expected you to say when you woke up in that room. Glad you saw your mistake and apologised. Keep your promise! I decide to text hubby again. Me: Can one of my cousins come visit me? Mlondolozi: No problem. When is she coming? Me: I haven't asked her. Me to Nonto: Hey cuz. Can you come visit me? She takes forever to reply. She must be busy. She replies an hour later. Nonto: You know I'd love to come v

