"How could he? How could he choose a dark-skinned country garbage over moi? Mummy" Pulane sobbed crazily over the phone. She ignored the police sirens as they were called unto the scene by the Hotel manager.
well, that served her right! She knew for a fact that Lerato loved her to bits yet instead she used him to gain Molemo's attention.
Police arrived instantly and took statements of key witnesses while the two who had been punching each other non-stop were taken separately to the police station.
Leseli's mind was muddled by then. Had she just met the same mysterious man from Cuba here? Yes he was a Mosotho but...
"Hey, we are home." Nthabi said shaking her gently. "You have been dazed since the incident, are you alright cuz?"
"Whaaa_^^ uh...oh..." Les tried clearing her head to get words out yet nothing convincing could get out of her mouth.
Nthabi looked at her patiently and pitifully. Anybody with common sense could have seen sparks between these two.
"Do you think that was his wife?" Les asked looking directly into Nthabi's eyes. Her huge eyes were teary; they looked fragile as if the could break anytime.
Nthabi thought for a moment and shook her head " I dont think so Les. He could have never pushed her aside."
"I hope so. buuu---but --- whaa..." Les tried saying something but her words got stuck as he pictured those eyes which were pitch black and as mysterious as the night sky. His thick lips .... oh dear how much she yearned to feel them against hers...
Nthabi rubbed her back gently..."I think that woman loves him, but he chose you nonetheless. So don't worry."
With a high sigh, Les exited the car and bid farewell to the couple. As much as Teboho was hurt by her rejection, he was glad that he had someone who always supported him. and today has been magical.
Maybe it was a fling.
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Back at the police station the two friends were each interrogated. They were stirring trouble within the heart of the city.
Molemo felt so ashamed. He explained to the officer what happened and why he had to respond to being treated like a punching bag.
Lerato on the other hand explained himself.
He thought that Molemo had called his angel only to hurt her. He couldn't stand watching a woman being hurt like that.
Police Constable Lethunya was given the task of mediating. These happened because theh had discovered that these two fought over a mere misunderstanding.
She was a very stern woman in her late twenties. She had a fair complexion and stern look. She rarely smiled, which made her hard to approach.
When the two sat together, Lerato was given an upper hand. He continued his statement as if he was reciting a lamentations poem. His eyes showed pain and betrayal.
"Who is the woman he was hurting? The yellow-bone who is causing a rockus outside right now or the dark skinned girl who gave her statement earlier?"
"The beautiful yellow-bone." Lerato replied without hesitation.
"Molemo, what do you have to say?"
"Officer, I hate yellow bones!! I've never even had a crush on one, let alone my cousin."
Lerato felt fear rising from his friend. He had only tried to protect the woman he loved only to misunderstand his friend.
The officer continued: "Since this was a misunderstanding and you two were gere on a business trip, you will choose to either forgive each other or to press assault charges." She briefly switched looks between the two.
Molemo cupped his head with his hands, : "Officer, if I may trouble you, can I get Leseli's address? I would like to explain myself to her. My brother over here had things wrong."
"Molemo, I'm really sorry. I don't know what came over me..."
"I'm really sorry. Please forgive me too. It seems we were never on the same page to begin with."
"You two now go back. We have a lot of things to do here. Next time don't assume Mr Lerato. It is very rude and because of it you were nearly hospitalizes. Now we have to deal with the crazy woman outside, who will take care of her?"
"Mr Luvo should. Besides he gave me a good beating over her." Molemo said jokingly.
"Oh, Mr Molemo, for security purposes we cannot give you anybody's address. Now gentlemen if you'll excuse me." Officer Lethunya said this leaving in a hurry.
uhhh...Leseli. Where could you be? where will I find you?