Loving Pezo

Episode 15

Pezo just continued smiling. This time avoiding his eyes. Kalima was about to say something
when Mukuka appeared and distracted them. Just at the sight of seeing them together, so relaxed
and rather closer than she would expect, she could not hide her pains
Mukuka: come on you two, you aint gonna stay there and keep talking when you kept everyone worried here. What happened?
Pezo: [Walking up to her] hey hai. Sorry my phone battery died and we couldn’t call to say we
would delay
Mukuka: I see.

Kalima: what- You don’t mean to say you missed us already?
Mukuka: [ignoring her statement] – come with me please. Mum would like to see you

They all quietly proceeded through the back door and at least no one was able to see him at that
point. His father explained to him that he was expected to quickly freshen up as he had invited a
few friends and business partners to help the family welcome him. He was a bit hesitant about it all
but on second thoughts, he saw it as a great opportunity to further spend some more time with
Pezo and gladly accepted
But on the other side, the moment Pezo reached Mukuka’s room, she never even dared to rest for
a while but went straight to remove her clothes to get into the shower.
Mukuka: whats with the rush, wont you even rest for a while before you can start preparing for the
party

Pezo: believe me its not even about that, I just want to do this before I can sit down- had a hectic
day and I feel so tired

Mukuka: Oh really? And what could have possibly made you so tired?

Pezo: [Pulling a towel over herself] never mind dear- you wouldn’t want to hear my story

Mukuka was left with so many questions as Pezo went into the shower. She felt like following her
right inside to interrogate her the more but her intuition questioned her and she decided to let it be.

Pezo never took long to come out of the shower and for Mukuka, it shocked her even more to
realise that her friend was so desperate to meet with her brother even the more. She watched her
apply the lotion but as the thoughts kept boiling within her, she eventually spoke up
Mukuka: so- how did it go? I mean- did you enjoy your stroll-? Bet you guys got to know each
other already right?
Pezo; it was good. [Changing topic] listen, I need to take a nap, I won’t manage the night without
one
Mukuka: [a little shocked] a nap? At this time of the night?
Pezo: [getting in the sheets] we still have a long night ahead of us darling- please allow me.

And she was in no time sleeping so peacefully. Before long, Mrs. Chomba knocked once and
opened the door and was similarly shocked to see Pezo asleep

Mrs. Chomba: her too?
Mukuka: what do you mean Mum?

Mrs. Chomba: your dad was just telling me Kalima is fast asleep. He couldn’t even take a shower perhaps it was just a wrong idea to have them go away. After such a long flight, he shouldn’t have.

Mukuka didn’t say anything but watched her friend as she couldn’t find answers. Her mother asked
a question and she couldn’t even respond as her thoughts went so far away in searching for
answers

Mrs. Chomba: Mukuka!!

Mukuka: y- yes mum- did you say something?
Mrs. Chomba: Where is your mind? [Handing her a jewelry box] here, please give this to Pezo
when she wakes up. She has to wear it as she gets downstairs. I had kept this for her from the
ones I got for us last week.

Mukuka: sure.
As her mother was leaving, she quickly opened the set of neckpiece and she could swear it was
nothing compared to what was bought the day they went shopping. She couldn’t help feel a little
more jealous for her friend. Other than the good man she would have in her brother, she could not
help but detaste the fact that even the in laws would be what any girl in this world would ever want
to have. It now all made sense why her mother and father had always cared for Pezo- always after
her safety whenever they were going out, asking if any man was dating or following her and so
much more about her likes and dislikes.

Mukuka became even more hurt when she thought all this
was known to her friend but kept as a secret. And she felt that even, this was more visible when
she just decided to sleep without sharing anything about how it went with her brother.
By the time it was getting dark, the grounds of the Chomba residence were slowly getting filled up
with invited guests, all with different kinds of refreshments in their hands while soft music played
on in the background. Kalima had joined in a few minutes ago and his father was proudly taking
him round his invited guests for introductions were he could. And kalima was already able to
converse with a few on selected topical issues but even as he did this, he kept on looking out for
Pezo whom he couldn’t spot anywhere. In passing, his mother had mentioned she had taken a
nap but he kept wondering if even after three hours, she could still be asleep. He quickly spotted
his sister and excused himself from the people he was with

Kalima: Hey
Mukuka: Hey bro. need something?
Kalima: Oh no. am cool

Mukuka: okay great, I will be the other side with a few friends