Most things were still the same. Hot chocolate was still sweet, the kitchen floor was still cold to the touch of the soles of her feet, and when the wind blew, it tickled Nomsa’s cheeks. Some things were different, though. Mummy laughed a lot more, and her cuddles were tighter. And the world was… brighter. Nomsa’s favorite white sweater with little red strawberries dotting the sleeves was as warm as it had always been, but the fuzzy red dots didn’t …
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Lerato folded her hands behind her head and leaned back in her swivel chair. An air vent hummed softly above her and suddenly puffed a blast of warmth into her face. She jumped, startled. When she …
On the surface, Tuesday nights in Osu were dull. There are plenty of places to eat and have a drink, but the binge happy weekend revelers that crowd Oxford Street’s excessive club scene from Friday night …
When Lerato and Khalid emerged from the office, disheveled and glowing with delight, Paul was in the parking lot waiting for her… Nah… That’s not what happened! Just kidding! This is what really happened next. …
Paul was staring at his phone with incredulity. “No, you bloody sod! I just want to change our travel dates!” he was screaming. Sweat was beginning to bead on his forehead. Lerato watched him pace the …
The phone rang at ten o’clock that morning just as it had for the last two days. Khalid was calling again; and he would call again at four that afternoon and finally at nine at night. …
The moon was just beginning to wane from the night sky when Khalid gently shook Lera awake. Hers had been a deep, blissful sleep – a fantasy that shielded her from the reality that was hurtling …
“Lerato Miriam Gqukani. Do you remember when you introduced yourself to your mates in class five?” “Yes – but I still don’t know why you were there. You were a year ahead of me.” “I was …
A heavily perspiring Fan Ice seller peddled enthusiastically up to “To God Be the Glory.” “Ice cream!” Cecilia squealed feverishly. “Bra. Come! God, it’s hot, isn’t it Lera?” The brawny young seller mopped sweat off his …
“Baby, can you tell them to make your hair straight this time?” “Hun, we’ve gone over this so many times. My hair just won’t DO that.” “It will if you get a qualified hairdresser instead of …
In three swift moves, Paul gave the bellhop a £5.00 note, all but pushed him out of the door and scooped Lera up in the rock hard bicep of his left arm. This is the way …