One ride with senzo Radebe "confession"

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That night was pure magic. Senzo's eyes locked onto mine, his voice low and husky as we talked for hours. My heart danced with every word. Before I knew it, the clock struck midnight... then 2 am... our conversations flowing effortlessly. One thing led to another, and we found ourselves lost in each other's arms. The world around us melted away, leaving only the two of us, suspended in time. The next morning, I woke up to an empty bed. No note, no message – just silence. I called him, texted him, but nothing. Days turned into weeks, weeks into months. I tried to move on, but the memory of that night lingered. Then, the unthinkable happened. I collapsed at work, and my colleagues rushed me to the hospital. The doctor's words cut through the chaos: "You're in labor." I was stunned. How could this be? The doctor's voice was firm but gentle, guiding me through the contractions. I pushed when told, my mind numb with shock and fear. Finally, a wail pierced the air – my baby's first cry. Tears streamed down my face as the doctor announced, "It's a boy!" But my joy was short-lived. A nurse gasped, "He looks just like Senzo Radebe... Do you know him?" My world crumbled. The doctors and nurses exchanged knowing glances, and I felt my heart shatter into a million pieces. They took my baby away, leaving me alone with my thoughts. How could this have happened? Why did Senzo disappear? I screamed, but no sound came out. Tears fell silently as I whispered, "What have I done? Months passed, and every time I looked at Lunar Sthembiso Radebe, I saw Senzo – those piercing eyes, that charming smile. The pain was unbearable, a constant reminder of the heartbreak. I felt like I was drowning in a sea of sorrow. One day, I realized I had a choice: raise Lunar with a heart full of anger and resentment or give him the love he deserved. But how could I do that when every glance at him felt like a stab to my heart? That's when I made the difficult decision to send him to my mom in the village. She would give him the love and care he needed, away from my toxic emotions. I named him Lunar – my moon, my guiding light – but ironically, I felt like I was abandoning my own sunshine. I wrote a letter to my mom, explaining everything – the heartbreak, the pregnancy, the birth. I asked her to raise Lunar with love, kindness, and patience. I knew she would give him the childhood I couldn't. As I handed the letter and Lunar to my mom, I felt a mix of emotions: guilt, sadness, and a hint of relief. My mom hugged me tight, tears in her eyes. "He'll be loved, child. Don't worry." I nodded, knowing I'd made the right decision. But the ache in my heart lingered. I wondered if I'd ever see Lunar again, if I'd ever be whole again. Years went by, and I heard about Lunar's milestones through my mom's letters. He was growing up to be a bright, curious boy – a perfect blend of me and Senzo. But with every update, the longing in my heart grew stronger. One day, I received a letter from my mom with a photo of Lunar. He was standing in front of a hotel banner, a wide smile on his face. The caption read: "Lunar's last day at creche!" I stared at the photo, my heart skipping a beat. Lunar was growing up, and I was missing it all. Tears streamed down my face as I whispered, "My moon, my beautiful moon..." The next day, I woke up early, feeling a mix of emotions. I decided to go to the mall with my friend, Thembi, to buy some gifts for Lunar's upcoming visit. My mom had agreed to send him for the December holidays, and I couldn't wait to see my little moon. As we walked through the crowded corridors, I couldn't help but think about Lunar and how much he'd grown. I stopped at a*****e window, admiring a sleek pair of sneakers that I knew he'd love. Thembi nudged me. "Hey, aren't you going to buy those? You've been staring at them for five minutes!" I laughed, shaking my head. "Just thinking... Lunar's going to love these. I'll get them later. Let's grab some lunch first." We walked towards the food court, and that's when I saw him – Senzo Radebe, the father of my child, the man who'd broken my heart into a million pieces. He was walking with a woman, his arm around her waist. My heart skipped a beat as i grabbed Thembi's arm, my eyes fixed on Senzo. She followed my gaze and gasped. "Is that...? Oh my god, it is! Senzo Radebe, the famous actor!" I nodded, my mouth dry. It'd been five years since our night together, five years since he'd disappeared without a word. I'd thought I'd never see him again, but here he was, looking even more handsome than I remembered. Thembi nudged me. "Go talk to him! You have to, after everything he put you through." I hesitated, but something inside me snapped. I'd kept quiet for too long. I took a deep breath and called out, "Senzo!" He turned, looking at me with a puzzled expression. I felt a sting, wondering if he'd forgotten me already. But I pushed on, my voice firm. "We need to talk. Now." He raised an eyebrow, glancing at the woman beside him. She looked at me with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. I ignored her, my eyes locked on Senzo. "Do you know her?" she asked him, her voice dripping with disdain. Senzo hesitated, then said, "Yeah, she's my fan, right? We met at a function once, I think. Five years ago?" I felt a surge of anger, but I kept my cool. "We met at a function, yes. But that's not all that happened. We need to talk, Senzo. In private." The woman's eyes narrowed. "What's going on here? Senzo, who is this woman?" Senzo looked at her, then back at me. He seemed unsure, but I could see the curiosity in his eyes. He turned to the woman and said, "Give us a minute, okay? I'll explain later." She huffed, then walked away, casting me a dirty look. Senzo turned to me, his expression serious. "What's this about? You're not still obsessed with me, are you?" I felt a slap of anger, but I kept my voice even. "Obsessed with you? You wish. This is about something much more important. Something you need to know about [12/17, 08:41] Story Editor: That night, when you slept with me and left, I looked everywhere for you, yet you vanished without a word. Well, that was just a one-night stand; I wanted to make your day come true – which I did. I took you to work and picked you up, making love to you. You must be grateful. Instead of shouting and causing a scene, do you want to ruin my marriage? No, I'm grateful you ruined my life and gave me a child – a constant reminder of you – so I can spend my life with your likeness. That's a fan's life, right? Now I can barely love my own child because of you. I wept. *Wait, what? You should've aborted the child as soon as you found out; you wouldn't be so angry.* Listen, I don't want this child to be known as yours. He doesn't need to be asked; he's your mini version – the world will know. It's okay; go to your wife and have fun. *You're insane! You're just an obsessed fan. I have no idea what you're talking about.* I laughed – a harsh sound. *You know exactly who I am, Senzo. That night, when you slept with me and left, I looked everywhere for you, yet you vanished without a word. Well, that was just a one-night stand; I wanted to make your day come true – which I did. I took you to work and picked you up, making love to you. You must be grateful. Instead of shouting and causing a scene, do you want to ruin my marriage? No, I'm grateful you ruined my life and gave me a child – a constant reminder of you – so I can spend my life with your likeness. That's a fan's life, right? Now I can barely love my own child because of you. I wept. *Wait, what? You should've aborted the child as soon as you found out; you wouldn't be so angry.* Listen, I don't want this child to be known as yours. He doesn't need to be asked; he's your mini version – the world will know. It's okay; go to your wife and have fun. *You're insane! You're just an obsessed fan. I have no idea what you're talking about.* I laughed – a harsh sound. *You know exactly who I am, Senzo. I'm the woman you used and abandoned – your child's mother.*
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