Loving Pezo

Episode 7

Her father just widely smiled

Pezo: Morning dad [placing a playing hand on his head as she proceeded to sit the other end next
to her brother and dad] hey young man
Mr. Chinyama: [seeming so proud of his daughter] A very good morning to you too my lady. If I
may- do allow me to pass my compliments do- you do look good this morning.
Pezo: Thank you dad. It’s all thanks to you and mum for the great choice of your selection. It’s
indeed a perfect fit.

They never took long to take off for the airport. The plane was scheduled to touch the grounds of
Kenneth Kaunda International airport at exactly 10.20hrs aboard Emirates. When the Chinyamas
arrived at the airport, the Chombas with their children were already by the international arrivals
lobby. At first sight, Mukuka felt her friend was a little dressed up but she couldn’t mention it there
and then until they grabbed a chance alone.
Mukuka: May I ask whats with the good looking girl- we never planned for
Pezo: I Know Mukuka- and sorry, mum selected this for me and I couldn’t turn her option down
She was thinking of ways to which she could leave already. The plane had delayed slightly and it
was only upon arrival of Kalima that she thought what she would do so perfectly. As she kept
thinking, she began to panic. It had been an hour and half since Mr. Mitti called and she knew he
must have been boiling hot with his temper by now.

She almost shared the ordeal with Mukuka but
decided to keep it to herself
Mukuka: Oh really. Aunt really has good sense of fashion. You do look good honey

Pezo: Thanks best friend [not really meaning it] – and so do you- everyone sure looks good today.

Your brother will sure be happy to see you all
Mukuka: point of correction- “Our Brother” – and of course, he will be happy to see us all- we
always mentioned you in our conversations remember?

Pezo just smiled not minding so much about what she was saying. She took out her phone from
the bag and anxiously checked it- she sighed when she never saw any call from the office till that
point

Mukuka: Hey- are you okay?
Pezo: what??

Mukuka: what is it best friend?
Pezo was almost struggling to get answers when Chishimba called after them
Chishimba: it’s here. Come on ladies- let’s get closer- am sure he won’t take long coming out now
since dad has gone in for him.

They all smiled.
Pezo was almost moving ahead when Mukuka once more pulled her back
Mukuka: well?

Pezo: am okay dear. Just feeling a little strange in my stomach. Excuse me, I will go to the
bathroom
Mukuka: I will come with you.

Pezo: oh no its fine best friend – I will manage it- you wouldn’t want to miss Kalima as he walks
out of that door

She just smiled and remained. Before she proceeded Pezo walked towards her mother and
whispered to her that she was going to be in the same vehicle as Mukuka and that they should not
bother waiting up for her as they head to the Chomba residence. Her mother Okays it and before
she leaves, Mrs. Chomba resounding everyone else, also passed her compliments of how Pezo
looked and she quietly thanked her. She quickly walked away but not to the bathroom but rather
to talk to the cab drivers. When she returned, she joined Mukuka once more who was now
standing beside her sister and Chiwande.
Pezo: Hey

Mukuka: hey. Feeling better
Pezo: Yes. Thanks. – Listen, I know we planned to move back home in one vehicle but, I forgot
mum needs me to accompany her somewhere for a little while before we may finally come- so I
will be with her.
Mukuka: not a problem luv. Just don’t take long.
Pezo: Sure
In no time, Kalima, his father and Mr. Chinyama walked out and everyone was so happy to see
him. He was excited to see his entire family too; inclusive of the Chinyamas but of course, he was
not so sure of their children. Although he could not miss Pezo’s beautiful smile even in the middle
of all the excitement once he spotted her. It madly caught his attention and unfortunately it was the
last he saw of it at that point. Pezo saw a great opportunity as everyone was heading to the
vehicles to equally jump on a cab and head to the office.Nobody noticed her leaving. Kalima
however kept on searching for her and even if he never saw her again and could not ask anyone,
he only hoped that she was among the entourage that would finally be with his family back home.

Both vehicles left and none still noticed Pezo missing It took her 20 to 30 minutes minutes to get to get to the office and she was really hoping that she
could manage with whatever was there to do so that she could leave in time for lunch. To make
her plan a success, she quickly called Lillian back home to tell her mother incase of any call that
she was there but incase someone was sent to pick her, they should similarly say she had left.
With that, she felt a little at ease. She walked straight on her desk after greeting the officers
around and began on her tasks and when an hour passed, she knew she would begin to receive
calls soon from everyone and indeed that was the case but for the first few minutes, she ignored
them and eventually picked the fifth call from her mother

Mrs. Chinyama: Pezo- dear- were are you? Everyone is worried with your disappearance here.