"Tina is engaged to a very influential business man's son, I heard his father owns quite a few banks" Nomathemba spoke suri g dinner
"Oh, what is Tina studying?" Came the voice of my mother
"Dentistry" answered Nomathemba
"That's good. I haven't spoken to my sister for a long time. Are you girls planning on visiting Tina these upcoming holidays?" mom asked
"No, I-"
"Yes, of course we are" Nomathemba answered cutting me mid sentence.
"Oh Okey, so I should book your plane tickets then?" my mother asked looking at Nomathemba
"Yes, I will be done with my examinations by the end of the week so you can book the two tickets for the weekend."
"Okey it's settled, honey do remind me tomorrow" my mom said looking at my father.
"of course sweetheart" he answered.
Just like that, a decision was taken that involved me but I had no say in it. This use to anger me in my early teens but now just like everything else I don't care.
I know they heard me interject but they continued like I had said nothing. This has always been the relationship but it got even worse when I went to the the University of Arts.
The relationship between me and my family has been hanging by a thread. You would expect your sister to understand you but she has turned into a stranger.
I don't even feel like eating anymore but I must sit here because if I leave, I will be painted as being rude.
I love my family but I can't help but wonder sometimes if they feel the same way.