The Punisher

Chapter Four

04

PEGGY KUNENE

The rest of the day went on smoothly, Lu attends my performances on Sundays. Before heading to Nellie's bar, we went to get something to eat at this other joint opposite the Bar. Tonight they were running a special on hamburgers. Cheese&Macon. Get two for R120, usually one is R89. Then I got a lemonade and he settled for a castle lite beer

Me: They have the best burgers, their Macon&Cheese

Lu: They surely do

Lu and I we not the perfect couple, but the love between us is strong. With how social media portrays Men on a daily, he is nothing like that. I never knew a man can love deeply, until I dated him..

Lu: Why don't you open a YouTube channel, upload clips of your music?

Me: I have thought about that but I don't have a big crowd

Lu: Give it a try, you'll never know. I mean, you are a great artist. Your voice is unique, just give it a try. You have nothing to lose

I smiled at him..

Me: I'll consider it

He smiled back at me...

ZITHA MAGASELA

Guests were arriving, the actual event will start in 15min time. I was nervous, I'm always nervous about my exhibitions. There's no reason too, but hey.. I can't help it

I usually get around 15 people, I'm hoping the number hasn't decreased. I have 5 waiters who will be going around serving champagne and food, tables were set for the guests in the middle of the room. My portraits, all 10 of them were ready to be displayed for the exhibition. The cheapest costs around R7000, the most expensive is R12 000..

The theme was strictly black&white, I was wearing a white dress that was above my knee level, black heels and a black belt.

Sihle will be at the door, welcoming in guests and noting down their names. She was also wearing a white dress. That's the easiest job, I hope she won't screw up..

KIRS BOSCH (GUSTAVO)

I saw earlier that MG will be attending his Daughter's exhibition on his social media. I like to make my presence known in such cases, give my partners the fear that I am always watching.

This line of work that I do, loyalty goes a long way. Even the slightest crack, can break the chain..

Tshilo was fixing my tie, I looked at her and she smiled at me..

Tshilo: An Art exhibition?

I don't usually smile, I have an intimidating persona and I like to keep it that way. But when it comes to my wife and my daughter, I do give them a little smile here and there.

Me: Thought a change of scenery from what we usually do, could be fascinating

Tshilo: I'm not complaining

I held her small hand and pressed it gently on my chest..

Me: Jy lyk pragtig (You look beautiful)

Tshilo: Thank you, finding a good dress for the function in such notice was difficult

Me: You always make it work

I let go of her hand and put mine on her chin, then pulled her closer for a kiss.. She put her other hand on my chest..

Tshilo: Let me call Azelea before we leave

Me: Okay

She walked away to get her phone...

PEGGY KUNENE

We walked into the bar, it was full as always. It always gets full on weekends. Lu was holding my hand, we made our way to Nellie.

Nellie: My favorite couple

She was standing on the other side of the bar..

Me: Hey Nel

Nel: Hey yourself looking all beautiful.. Hi Lu

Lu: Hi Nel

Me: Today it's full

Nel: We have a special, buy one and get one free

Me: Great!

Nel: I wanted to talk to you, how do you feel about playing strictly on weekends? I mean the crowd is impressive on weekends

Me: Are you serious?

Nel: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Me: That's great

Nel: R300 for two songs, for those 3 days

I looked at Lu, he nodded..

Me: We have a deal

Nel: Perfect! You up soon

ZITHA MAGASELA

Iker walked in with his friend Scar. They looked handsome in their all black formal wear..

Me: Guys

Iker: And there she is

He kissed me on the cheek...

Me: Scar.. Thank you for coming

Scar: Iker didn't give me a choice

Iker looked around..

Iker: Tonight it seems a bit packed

Me: 20 guests so far

Iker: That's impressive

Me: Why don't you guys get some drinks, we will be starting soon

Scar: Of course

They walked away.. I looked at Iker, hope he won't be doing coke tonight..

Dad: Princess

He made his way to me with Rosina. Rosina was overdressed, she pulled through in a black ball gown like she was a queen of some sort..

Me: Daddy thank you for coming

He hugged me and kissed me on the cheek.

Me: Rosina

I hugged her..

Rosi: Mind the earrings my Dear it's a real black ruby stone

Me: Must be very expensive

Rosi: That's why they insured

Me: Thank you for coming Rosi, it means a lot to me (Sarcasm)

Dad: Seems like it's packed tonight

Me: I'm surprised myself

Dad: You going places Princess

Me: Well you can get yourselves something to drink in the meantime, we will be starting soon

PEGGY KUNENE

I was sitting on the high chair with my guitar and a mic in front of me. Lu was sitting at the bar. I mostly play without a band, just me and my guitar.. I will do a song from an artist in my own version, and then after I'll do my own..

Me: Good evening my name is Peggy. I'm sure most of you know me, the introduction was for those who don't know me

The room laughed..

Me: I'll start off with a song from Jenny Lewis_Bad Man's world, then next I'll do my own song. "Peggy's gone to Memphis"

I cleared my throat as the room went quiet.

Nel: Take it up a note baby!

Me: Thank you for the vote of confidence Nel

I started playing my guitar..

Me: "Its a bad man's world

It's a bad man's world

It's a bad man's world.

Was I born as a promise to keep the peace

Or meet the shame

Before you split, one thing left

To give me my ordinary name

Give me my ordinary name

Now that Im still standing,

Ive got something left to prove

Got a bullet left, but I cant decide

Which scorpion Im going to shoot

Will it be me, will it be you?"

ZITHA MAGASELA

I walked up to Sihle..

Me: How many guests do we have?

She looked at the list..

Sihle: 23

Me: Wow impressive

Sihle: Very

Me: Gonna need a glass of champagne to calm my nerves down

Sihle: You will do amazing

I looked at the time..

Me: It's almost time, let me shut the door

Sihle: Yes Mam'

I walked over to lock the door, and before I could touch it. It opened.. This gentleman walked in with a beautiful dark skinned lady. She had her hand under his arm..

I have never seen him around, was my first time seeing him. He was dressed up, looking handsome. His collar shirt couldn't hide the tattoo extending to his neck, blonde hair neatly combed to the back. More like the modern version of James Bond..

Me: Good evening

Him: Good evening.. I hope we not too late

Me: Not at all

I looked at him, he extended his hand to me.

Him: Kirs Bosch

I extended mine to him..

Me: Zitha Magasela

He gave me a shallow side smile before kissing the back of my hand..

Kirs: This is my beautiful wife, Mrs Vhutshilo Bosch

I turned to her..

Me: Zitha

We shared a hug..

Tshilo: Lovely meeting you

Me: You too, and you are very beautiful

She smiled, her smile made her more beautiful..

Tshilo: Thank you.. You beautiful too

Me: Well uhm you can go ahead and get drinks, we are about to start soon

Kirs: With pleasure

I watched them walking away..

Sihle: Wow!

We were left dumbfounded..

Me: I think we going to make a lot of money tonight, he seems loaded

Sihle: No doubt about that

Me: Note them down, note them down

Sihle: Yes Mam

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To be continued