The Beginning of the End

I guess I was still a bit shaken after what happened with Tony. I flinch a bit when he touches me and he can see this. Everything this morning is so awkward, I want to go home. It's not that I'm afraid of him, I'm afraid of what he's capable of. Many women would strongly advise me to walk out but the truth is I don't have enough to motivate that notion. Sure, he scared me. He wanted to protect me, that was the motive. He wanted me to understand that he loved me enough to hurt those who hurt me.

Well, I convinced myself to stick this one out and just hang around the house for one more day. There was no party held tonight so Tony and I can have alone time later. I'm getting dressed and organising my clothes when Melusi knocks n the bedroom door. I allow him in and he sits at Tony's desk with a grave look on his face.

Melusi: " Tony told me he's bummed that he can't touch you after what happened last night. Kagiso's an idiot, that ass-whooping was long overdue. Anyway, that's not why I'm here. I wanted to see how you were doing, I'm worried. "

Me: " Last night was crazy, and I was scared but Tony was protecting me. To me, that's enough reason to stay. I'll talk to him when he gets back from his jog. Thanks for looking out Mel, I'm doing fine. "

Melusi: " Alright. The last girl he was with left him twice for the same thing that happened to you, except she was in love with he other guy so Tony grabbing her was leverage for her to leave without telling the truth. Tony has a good thing with you, I can see it. You've made him happy, and he's a changed man. From talking about ass all day to talking about his dreams and aspirations and how you've made him realise he can be a better man. Very few girls can do that for a dude, I commend you for it. "

With that, he got up to give me a hug. Tony walked in on the hug and joined in, tossing all three of us on the bed. These boys can be such monkeys at times but they've grown on me. Melusi walks out, and Tony gives me a kiss on the forehead. I took his hand, sat him down on the bed while standing in front of him.

Me: " We need to talk, about last night... I know I made you feel like you've violated me but the truth is I was scared. While you held me all I could think was 'I hope this fool doesn't smack me!' And I'm glad you didn't. Thanks for looking out for me babe, I can depend on you to defend me now but I need you to work on your anger too. I can't have you attempting to kill other guys that try to get fresh with me. Level with me and we'll be okay. Can you do that for me? "

Tony: " Sure, I understand. Are you going to wash your clothes now? I need to put my underwear in there too. *laughs*

Me: " I love you, but not that much. Give me a WEDDING ring, then we'll talk. "

The rest of the day was busy, trying to get my clothes clean and helping the guys clean up the house. I could get used to being here, it almost feels like home. Tony and I are sitting in the lounge just watching cartoons, and Melusi walks n with his girlfriend.

"Guys, I'm off to hang with my woman. Don't touch anything, don't do anything. Got it?"

He'll only act like an authoritarian when he feels like it. I like that he's been a good mentor to Tony as well, even though he can act much younger than Tony at times. For a 20-year-old he has things figured out. Any woman lucky enough to be with him has struck gold. Tony is the same. I love how ambitious he is, wanting to be a Civil Engineer and all. He's shown me designs of a house he wants to build for his family one day. Of course, times change but the logistics thereof will come into play when the time to build his dream home comes. I, an aspiring doctor, have a lot to look forward to as well. My future with Tony is the most exciting.

Tony and I prepare dinner and enjoy it on the floor in the lounge. Right now, I'm in a place where I can say I am truly content. I'm happy, and my man's happy with me. I've been blessed to have what I have Nd never in a million years have I thought I'd be this lucky. I was hoping for all this a few years ago and now I'm living my dream. A phone call comes in, it's from my uncle.

Uncle Tshepo: " Lesego, I have some news for you... It's not good either. "

To be continued...