Loving Pezo

Episode 22

Pezo: Excuse me… I will just go back to collect the car keys

Kalima: sure.

Pezo was almost getting back into the house when she met her mother by the door
Mrs. Chinyama: and now?
Pezo: I – I need to get my car keys mummy. Kalima didn’t come with a car.
Mrs. Chinyama: (smiling widely) but ofcourse he wouldn’t darling. He only got back in the country
remember?

Pezo just smiled once more not understanding her mother

Mrs. Chinyama: that’s why I was running after you- (handing her over the key)- here, you can use
my car

Pezo: oh no mummy- I really don’t want to stress with this big car, the IST will do.
Mrs. Chinyama: are you going to be stubborn about this too?
Pezo just stepped forward and collected the keys from her mother.
Mrs. Chinyama: Take care child.
Pezo took her time as she drove the streets of new kasama into the woodlands and eventually into
Rhodes Park at a restaurant well known for traditional foods and popularly known as matebeto
restaurant. Its only after she arrived at the place and was packing the car that she realised they
hadn’t been conversing much and she had not even asked him what he would want for his lunch
before chosing a restaurant on his behalf.
Pezo: (in her soft spoken voice) I hope you will like the food here. I thought it would be more strategic in terms of location if we need to get to the mall afterwards for your sim card.
Kalima: Any place of your choice would be good for me.

She never said anything but just switched of the car engene as she opened the car door to leave.
She led Kalima to both the zambian traditional/local food bay, the western foods as well as a
section were Italian dishes were available upon request.

Kalima: what do you think… I will obviously need a bit of everything on this local food. Looks
good. What are you gonna eat?

Pezo was caught unaware. With the way her day had been spoilt.. food was the last thing on her
mind
Kalima: hey… you ain’t gonna watch me eat while you

Pezo: oh no. Not at all. I will definately grab something. Except I wouldn’t need so much.
Kalima went on to excitedly select his options from the many dishes. By the time his meal was
being delivered were they were seated… he couldn’t believe how much he was craving to have a
taste of each meal. When Pezo saw the eagerness, she couldn’t help but smile.

Kalima: it’s so good to see you smile. I guess I can stop feeling all guilty for spoiling your morning
now

Pezo: What? What do you mean-?
Kalima: Really Pezo. Am sorry. I ask for your forgiveness.

Pezo: you sure don’t have to dear. Please enjoy your meal.
Kalima: cheers

Pezo: I actually should be the one to apologise. I mean, if it was so visible to you that I never
wanted to come along, then it must have been so bad right

Kalima: well what matters is I never minded much.

They spoke about alot more other things and by the time Pezo was dropping him at home, they
didn’t even immediately separate as they had so much to talk about. Before leaving, Pezo decided
to say hello to whoever was inside the house. Mrs. Chomba was so happy to see her as always.

Mrs. Chomba: how is everyone back home?
Pezo: They are all well thank you.
Mrs. Chomba: why don’t you come through, I will ask the helpers to serve us some tea
Pezo: Thank you mah… but I really have to get home. I just came to drop Kalima off
Mrs. Chomba: I hope you two had a great time
Kalima: Pezo was a great company mum. You guessed well when you proposed her
accompanying me Mrs. Chomba: Am glad son.