Miss Chubby

Chapter 13

It’s Monday midday and Lee just barges into my office with a Nandos takeaway. She places the paper bag on my desk and takes a seat opposite me.

Me: “if you hadn’t brought the food I would’ve long kicked you out wena MaNkosi.” She laughs.

Lee: “how are you tase?”

Me: “oww won’t you look at that? She has manners, she knows how to greet.” She continues laughing.

Lee: “stop being dramatic. You and Noma always do this to me.” I roll my eyes.

Me: “whatever. So what do you want?”

Lee: “Noma saw Athenkosi this weekend.” I stop what I am doing and give her my undivided attention.

Me: “what are you saying to me?”

Lee: “but we have nothing to worry about because he was with his wife and kid.” She chuckles nervously.

Me: “nothing to worry about? Really Lindelwa? That guy was practically chased out of Durban because of his obsession for you. What has brought him back here? Wife or no wife I don’t trust him. What if he has an ace up in his sleeve?”

Lee: “let’s not overreact tase. If he comes after me then I will move in with you for a few weeks until he crawls back to whichever hole he came from.”

Me: “I don’t know tase. I have a bad feeling about this.” She exhales. “Are we still going to Empangeni tomorrow?”

Lee: “yeah. I rescheduled all my appointments so we are free to go.”

Me: “okay. Zamokuhle will be driving us. I am sure we will make it back early because it’s a half an hour drive from Durban to Empangeni.”

Lee: “anyways we are going to Khanya’s work tomorrow night. There is a promotion there. If 1 customer comes because of him, he will get R100. 3 customers R300. And we are also going to Zimbali in Wednesday midday, we are going to spend the night there.”

Me: “I have a date on Wednesday night but I guess I will move it to tomorrow.”

Lee: “date with who?”

Me: “Sandile.”

Lee: “girl who the f**k is Sandile?”

Me: “Sandile Ntuli the producer.”

Lee: “what’s with you and celebrities these days?”

Me: “I guess they like the big girl’s pussy.” She laughs out loud.

Lee: “it’s your fault that I will be there alone so you will set up a date for me.”

Me: “Lele or Keela, either way they will be both coming because I am going to ask them nicely.”

Lee: “is this your way of torturing me?” I laugh at her. “Laugh Futhy, laugh. Kuyeza nakuwe.” I laugh out loud and she stands up and heads out.

Me: “thanks for the lunch!”

Lee: “FOKOFO!” I burst out laughing.

I text Sandile about the change of plans and ask him to bring his brothers. I also text my own brother about this and he is super excited to eat out with me. He can be childish sometimes.

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The next morning arrives and we are all sitting at the lounge waiting for Lee. Gcino has already arrive and both him and Lele are behaving like crèche kids and causing chaos. Lele is busy teasing Thobeka even though she keeps threatening him. Gcino is busy terrorizing Mabutho with 21 questions and Xoli just keeps on laughing because she knows how my brothers can be. Lee finally arrives and we all get out. Zamokuhle is driving me with Thobeka and Lee. Mabutho is with Gcino and Lele. We get inside the cars and off we go to Empangeni. We arrive there after an hour and 45 minutes because we had to buy some refreshments. We get there and we find her with her adorable noisy granddaughter. The guards stand outside and we get inside the lounge.

Simamiso: “how are you guys?” she asks shaking hands with everyone.

Gcino: “we are not complaining. Life is good.” We all laugh. She offers us seats and we sit down.

Simamiso: “how was the drive?”

Me: “shorter than expected.”

Simamiso: “I thought I was only meeting you.”

Me: “after speaking about your greatness, the choir couldn’t wait to see you and see some of your work.” She giggles.

Lee: “do you have a catalogue?”

Simamiso: “yes. Would you like anything to drink?”

Me: “juice please.” She disappears to the kitchen and comes back with the catalogue and hands it to Lee. Her daughter comes and serves us juice.

Lee: “damn. I am impressed sisi. This is beautiful.”

Simamiso: “thank you.” She smiles.

Lele: “how many cows for you daughter?” he asks with a silly smile on his face. We all laugh.

Simamiso: “she doesn’t do singers.” Gcino laughs. “So what do you guys need?”

Me: “I already know what I want. So I want a mermaid navy dress with a shweshwe flare, it must also have see-through long-sleeves.” I show her the picture.

Simamiso: “this will be easy and it will suit your body type.”

Lele: “I want a knee length long sleeves shirt with the same shweshwe fabric that sisi will be using on her flare and navy dress pants.”

Gcino: “I want navy shweshwe pants, obvious the same fabric since everyone is using it and a navy long sleeves cotton shirt with the shweshwe fabric highlighted somewhere. I trust you so you will do your magic.” Simamiso laughs.

Lee: “well I want a knee length navy shweshwe princess dress which is a boobtube.”

Simamiso: “okay please stand up Futhy so that I can take your measurements?” I stand up and she does her thing. The other 3 also stands up and she also takes their measurements.

Me: “so how much will all of this cost?”

Simamiso: “long dresses are R800, the shirts are R300, the pants are R450 and the short dresses are R650.”

Gcino: “that will be R2950.”

Me: “can you please send me your account number?” she calls it out and I send the money immediately.

Lele: “the ceremony will be on the 29th of August so will you be done by then?”

Simamiso: “yes. I will start as soon as possible.”

Lee: “can you please deliver the clothes in Durban? We will pay for petrol. It’s just that we have very busy schedules and during the week of the ceremony all the Cele family will be super busy.”

Simamiso: “I have no problem with that sisi.”

Me: “great then. We will be on our way out.” we stand up, exchange hugs and head out.

Lele: “there is this cool spot which is about 5 minutes from here. It’s called Wave café. How about we head there and have some lunch?”

Me: “okay let’s go.” We get inside the cars and drive to Wave.

We get there and order food and drinks. After a while the food comes and we eat. We finish eating and we head back to Durban. We get there around 16:00. I take a quick nap and set an alarm for 17:30 so that I can wake up and prepare for the dinner thingy.

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We arrive to the restaurant and Khanya quickly direct us to our table. By the way I am wearing a black loose long sleeved jumpsuit and black heels. We get to our table and find the Ntuli brothers already there. As soon as he sees me, Sandile stands up and he hugs me. He smells nice though but I won’t admit it to him. He opens a chair for me and I sit down.

Khanya: “thank you so much guys for coming through for me. Our boss just told us that if I bring 3 or more people the money is doubled so I guess R1800.” Since it’s the big three, the Ntuli brothers and my guards. The guards are sitting at their own table so that they can have freedom but they know that I will settle their bill whether they like it or not.

Me: “plus tips.” He laughs.

Khanya: “yes plus tips.” Noma stand up and hugs him.

Noma: “I am so happy for you babe.” She sits down.

Khanya: “so what would you guys like to order?”

Lee: “can I choose the starters for everyone?” everyone nods. “We’d like Kakori Kebabs.” Noma and I burst out laughing at the story behind this dish.

Khanya: “coming right up.” he leaves.

Sakhile: “so what’s funny?”

Lee: “it was our first time on a five star restaurant. We were still doing our first year in Wits. There was this chick called Katrina. She took us to this fancy restaurant and for starters she ordered Kakori kebabs. We didn’t even know what they are.”

Me: “in my mind I thought maybe it’s cabbage or something along those lines.” They all laugh.

Noma: “I was honestly blank. So we also ordered the kebabs. We were shocked by the results.”

Sandile: “you are not the only ones who have ordered something that you don’t know.” The brothers laugh. Sandile shares a story about how they ordered seafood for the first time while they had no clue what was it. Sandile keeps looking at me and I must say he has beautiful eyes. Khanya comes back with the starters and we start eating.

After a while the main course comes and we indulge in it. When we finish it Sandile stands up and indicates that he is going for a smoke outside, he asks me to accompany him and I also stand up. We head to the balcony and he lights his cigarette. He leans against the wall and look at me.

Sandile: “come here.”

Me: “not while you’re smoking.” He quickly throws away his cigarette and open his arms for me. I go to him and just lay my head on his chest with my arms around his waist, his hands are on my butt and I honestly don’t mind.

Sandile: “actually I wanted some alone time with you, smoking was just an excuse.” I giggle. “You’re beautiful, you know that?”

Me: “so I have been told.” He chuckles.

Sandile: “confident much Miss Cele. I like. Anyways can I get a kiss before your brother comes looking for you?” I laugh and lean in. our lips meet and we just go with the flow. After a while we stop kissing and just stare at each other. “Has anyone ever told you that you have beautiful unique eyes?” I shake my head no.

Me: “they always say they are weird.” He chuckles again.

Sandile: “well I like them and can you please sing for me again?”

Me: “you are abusing me Sandile.” I sulk and he bites my lower lip, I just giggle.

Sandile: “just one song, even if it’s a hook nje Ntombi.” I sigh and start singing.

Me: “I don’t know much about algebra but I know 1+1 equals 2,

And it’s me and you,

That’s all we’ll have when the world is through,

Cause baby we ain’t got nothing without love,

Darling you got enough for the both of us

So come on baby make love to me”

Sandile: “why did you stop?”

Me: “a hook is a hook Sandy.” He pouts and I perk his lips. “You look so cute right now.” He blushes.

Sandile: “please leave me alone.” He folds his arms in his chest dramatically and I just giggle. “Let’s head back inside before you get cold.” I nod and we head back inside. We sit down.

Lele: “what were you guys talking about?”

Me: “wena 6 figures, mina 8 figures so asilingani little bro. sukuthanda izindaba.” They all laugh and Lele pouts.

Sakhile: “when did you reach the 8 figure status Futhy?”

Me: “about 3 years ago. When I was still an employee I was already earning 6 figures.”

Yandisa: “so do you have any shareholders in your company?”

Me: “no. abantu bayedelelela and they like being in charge on something that is not theirs. My word is the law e DCC and I don’t need approval from the board to make major decisions. Anyways this business talk iyomisa. Noma tell bae to bring me a very cold dumpy yafishi ondizayo.” She laughs and signals for u Khanya. Khanya brings us drinks. I ask for the bill.

Lee: “it’s on me.”

Me: “no it’s on me, remember you still have Zimbali.” Khanya brings the bill.

Noma: “no you came to support me so this bill is on me.” I exhale and ask Khanya to bring me the guards’ bill. He does.

Sakhile: “so Dr. Lee are you in a relationship?”

Lee: “no but I do ben 10s so you will do.” She says looking at him while biting her lip. We all laugh.

Sakhile: “you really do ben 10s?”

Noma: “yeah, her age mates have proven to be assholes from time to time.”

Yandisa: “maybe you haven’t met the right guy.” He says looking at Lee sternly. I have noticed that Yandisa has been looking at Lee a bit longer than normal. Lee clears her throat and just chuckles.

Me: “I think I will call it a night. I have a busy morning tomorrow.”

Sandile: “let me walk you out.”

Lele: “dude I am still here moss.”

Sakhile: “you will go home later. I still want us to go to that club.” Lele sighs and stands up. We all stand up and share hugs.

Lele: “see you tomorrow because I am sure I will get home when you are already asleep.” He side hugs me and sits down.

Lee: “babes kusasa ke.” I nod and walk out, the guards also walk behind me but Mabutho is walking in front of me. We get to the parking lot and Zamokuhle get inside the car. Mabutho and Thobeka stand a bit far from Sandile and me.

Sandile: “so when are going to spend quality time together?” he asks pulling me to his body.

Me: “how old are you?” he chuckles.

Sandile: “31.” My eyes pop out.

Me: “dude what the f**k? I thought you were 25 or something.”

Sandile: “yeah I know. I look younger.”

Me: “How come you are not married or don’t have kids? I mean you are old enough.”

Sandile: “How come you are not married or don’t have kids?”

Me: “I don’t date.”

Sandile: “what do you mean?”

Me: “I don’t do relationships. The last time I was in a serious relationship was 7 years ago. s**t happened and I gave up on them.” he cups my face and perks my lips.

Sandile: “maybe you were unlucky but I am here now and I am pleading for a chance.”

Me: “I don’t know Sandy.”

Sandile: “please.” He pouts and blinks his eyes rapidly. I just giggle.

Me: “fine, whatever.”

Sandile: “so when are we spending quality time together?”

Me: “sometime next week because this week is very busy for me.” he exhales.

Sandile: “I understand, you are a very busy woman.” He kisses me and I respond to the kiss. After a while he breaks it and perks my lips and my forehead. “Good night.”

Me: “night.” I head to the car and Mabutho opens the door for me. I climb inside and he closes the door. They get inside their car and we drive out.