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    Changing Direction
    Changing Direction
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    Changing Direction

    By Thabi Majabula

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    Bazi visits her parents’ home and is given disturbing news. Her father does not want her pursuing the matter, but she feels that she needs to, and does so, behind his back. She and her lover quarrel, and separate as soon as they return to their home.

    Bazi does not want the break up, and stays in bed, miserable. Once she gets out of bed, she decides to look for her lover. The search yields results that she does not like.

    She returns to work, but she is not allowed on the premises, because she is being investigated for criminal activities.

    She goes to visit her mother, and when she returns, she thinks better. The charges against her are dropped, and she returns to work.

    Her lover visits her out of the blue, and they decide to talk. They agree to try again, but in a month, as Bazi has to go out of the country. When she returns, her lover surprises her.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThabi Majabula
    Release dateNov 14, 2012
    ISBN9781301524235
    Changing Direction
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    Thabi Majabula

    Good romance stories are mood enhancers. I am thankful to all the romance writers who improved my mood many times. I am also thankful to be among romance writers, and I am thankful to all entities, physical and spiritual, who make it possible for me to write. I am thankful to you, reader, and I am thankful for every single person who has read any of my stories. I hope reading the stories gave you as much pleasure as writing gave me. Best of all things, Thabi

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      Changing Direction - Thabi Majabula

      CHANGING DIRECTION

      By

      Thabi Majabula

      Published by Thabi Majabula at Smashwords

      Copyright 2012 Thabi Majabula

      Smashwords Edition, License Notes

      Thank you for downloading this free ebook. Although this is a free book, it remains the copyrighted property of the author, and may not be reproduced, copied and distributed for commercial or non-commercial purposes. If you enjoyed, this book, please encourage yourfriends to download their own copy at Smashwords.com. Thank you for your support.

      This is a work of fiction. The characters and events portrayed in this book are fictitious. Any similarities to real persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental and not intended by the author.

      Cover design by TLL Khumalo.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      CHAPTER ONE

      CHAPTER TWO

      CHAPTER THREE

      CHAPTER FOUR

      CHAPTER FIVE

      CHAPTER SIX

      CHAPTER SEVEN

      CHAPTER EIGHT

      CHAPTER NINE

      CHAPTER TEN

      EPILOGUE

      CHAPTER ONE

      Is Ma out? asked Bazi. Someone made a pained sound, someone else gasped, and Baba coughed. Kele gave him some water. Bazi noticed that Buti was looking at her malevolently.

      Have I said something wrong? she asked.

      Why did you have to ask that question? You should mid your won business, he said. Bazi gaped at him in shock.

      She has a right to know, said Baba. Buti left the hut, then his two wives and their guest followed him. Kele looked between Bazi and Baba, then she left as well.

      Bazi realised that Baba was avoiding her eyes. There was a long moment of silence. Baba finally looked at Bazi.

      Your mother left, he said.

      She left?

      She packed her bags, and left. Not long afterwards, I heard that she's living with another man.

      No! gasped Bazi.

      It's true.

      "When did this happen?'

      Seven years ago.

      I don’t understand.

      Neither do I. Everything was fine, the next thing I know, we're enkundleni, and your mother wants the marriage dissolved. She refused to give a reason, but she threatened to kill herself if she was forced to come back here. No pleading from my family or hers would get her to come back. I didn't know then, but I know now, that she had another man.

      Ma wouldn't do that!

      She did, Bazilile. I know the man she’s with now, we drink together sometimes, at MaZondo's.

      No! They were quiet for a while, and then Baba left.

      Kele entered the hut soon afterwards. Bazi told her what Baba had said.

      It’s not possible. Ma wouldn't leave, not for no reason. She's not like that, said Bazi.

      MaSithole, Butis' first wife, and MaMzizi, the young guest, returned to the hut, bringing food. MaGumede, Buti’s second wife, brought hand-washing water. Buti and Baba returned. They washed their hands, then the women were given water to wash their hands. Bazi could not eat.

      After the meal, she and Buti went to his hut.

      Where’s Ma? she asked.

      Didn’t Baba tell you?

      It's hard to believe.

      It's true.

      What went wrong?

      Nothing, she just left. She made Baba a laughing stock. I never would have believed that my own mother would do something like that.

      Where is she?

      What's it to you?

      I want to know.

      It’s no concern of yours. She hurt Baba. We owe him our loyalty, that woman means nothing to us anymore.

      She's still our Ma.

      I'm through with her, you should be too. She destroyed our family.

      Where is she?

      None of your business.

      It is my business!

      Stay out of what doesn’t concern you.

      This concerns me.

      It should have concerned you enough to make you visit her often, then you'd have talked her out of leaving.

      Baba sent me away!

      Then stay out of his affairs! Buti said, then he left. Bazi walked slowly out of his hut.

      Are you alright? asked Kele.

      No.

      What's wrong?

      I need to find Ma.

      Where is she?

      Baba and Buti won't tell me. I'll ask the neighbours. Do you want to come with me?

      Of course. They set off towards the gate.

      Aunty, are you leaving? asked Ma Sithole.

      We're just going for a walk, said Bazi.

      Are you going far? I't sjust that your brother said we should slaughter a goat for you.

      Don't worry, we’ll be back in time to enjoy it.

      As Bazi and Kele walked, they met several people who were surprised to see Bazi, as they had been under the impression that she had died.

      How far are we going? asked Kele.

      We'll be there soon, darling, said Bazi, taking Kele's hand in hers. After a while, Kele asked again if they were almost there. Again, Bazi said that they would be there soon.

      When they arrived at their destination, Kele sat on the ground at the gate, exhausted.

      Come on, darling, said Bazi, drawing her to her feet. They went into the homestead. They were greeted by a teenage girl, who then took them to sit in the shade of a hut, while she went to find her grandmother. Kele sat down gratefully, and closed her eyes, sighing. Bazi sat beside her. They heard approaching footseps.

      Bazilile? Bazilile, it is you! said a woman in her sixties. Bazi stood and hugged her.

      We heard you’d died, said the woman.

      I’m very much alive. How are you? asked Bazi.

      Alright, let’s sit down. Who is this? asked the woman.

      This is my friend, Kele, she’s tired, but fine. Kele, this is MaNdlovu, Ma's best friend, said Bazi. Kele and MaNdlovu greeted each other.

      Where are you coming from? asked MaNdlovu.

      I was at home. We arrived early this morning.

      I see.

      I was told a story about Ma, and I’ve come to verify it with you. MaNdlovu looked away from Bazi.

      Did Ma really leave Baba for another man? asked Bazi.

      I thought I knew your mother. I can’t tell you how disappointed I was when your father told me what she’d done.

      What happened?

      Ask your father.

      Do you know where Ma is?

      No.

      Please tell me.

      I don’t know! shouted MaNdlovu. There was a silence.

      I'll get you something to eat, said MaNdlovu.

      No, thank you, we have to go. Thank you for your time, said Bazi, getting to her feet.

      I'll get your friend some water.

      That won’t be necessary. Goodbye, said Bazi, helping Kele to her feet, and leading her away.

      Some water would have been very nice, grumbled Kele.

      You'll get some soon. Come, said Bazi, taking Kele's hand.

      They arrived at another homestead.

      Bazi, is that you? called a woman. She and Bazi held each other tight, crying. When they released each other, Bazi noticed that Kele was sitting on the ground.

      Can we sit someplace comfortable? My friend is very tired, she said, helping Kele to her feet. The woman that had hugged Bazi led the way to a hut. The three women sat on cowhide mats.

      I can't believe you’re alive. When did you get here? asked the woman.

      We arrived early this morning, said Bazi.

      Who is this?

      This is my friend, Kele. Kele, this is Patience, we grew up together. Kele and Patience greeted each other.

      Which big city did you disappear to? asked Patience.

      Joburg. How are things?

      So-so. I'll get you some food.

      Can I help?

      No, the children will bring the food, said Patience, then she left the hut.

      How do you feel? Bazi asked Kele.

      Better for sitting in the shade, and being sure that I'll get food. Patience returned.

      How are you, my friend? she asked.

      I'm in shock, replied Bazi.

      Why?

      I just found out that my parents are no longer together.

      Yes.

      What happened?

      Only they can say.

      Do you know where my mother is?

      Yes, it's not far from here.

      Will you tell me how to get there?

      Of course. Bazi hugged Patience. Three children brought food and water into the hut. Patience introduced her three children to Bazi and Kele then the girls left.

      Kele ate hungrily. Bazi did not eat much as she and Patience were catching up.

      Do you have children? asked Patience.

      No, replied Bazi.

      Why not? Before long, you won’t be able to have any.

      I don't want any. Are you married?

      I wouldn't be in my parents’ home if I was.

      I thought you were visiting. Didn't you get married?

      I did. He went to work at a mine and came back with another woman. He wanted to marry her as well, I couldn’t handle that, so I came back here.

      I’m sorry. Patience shrugged, and gave Bazi her Ma's new address.

      I'm meeting someone who wants to marry me, said Patience.

      Do you want to marry him?

      If his children and my children can get along, I'll marry him.

      Do you like him?

      I’ll learn to like him. At my age, with children, I can’t afford to be choosy. Don’t look like that Bazi. You know I’m lucky that a man wants me at my age. Forty is not an attractiv age to men. When will you get married?

      I don’t kow, said Bazi.

      Do you want to get married? asked Kele.

      Yes, I’ve always wanted to get married, replied Bazi. She and Kele shared a long look.

      If one of you was a man, I’d swear the two of you would be getting married soon, said Patience. Bazi and Kele made their goodbyes, and left.

      At Baba's home, they were met by Buti.

      Where were you? Didn’t MaSithole tell you... he demanded.

      "I don't want to fight with you, Buti. Let’s be nice to each other these two

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