I rest in my seat and gaze at the far distance through the front glass. I let out a heavy sigh. I hand the envelope to him. I let peel the envelope and learn the news from me before I tell the family, also it could do me good to have him support me on this matter.
I hear his heavy sigh, I wait for words but I was surprised with awkward silence. I turn my head and gaze at him, but his face is solemn and unreadable. Why is he not reacting? I am trying not to think or make any judgement before he speaks his piece. I turn my head and gaze in the direction I was staring. I see people passing by.
"So?" I initiate a conversation because I see that his tongue is stuck. I don't know is it because he is surprised or he knew...My heart starts beating fast. I try to nudge the thought away. But can he? It is possible, he slept with Lala and kept it to himself for so long. Was it entirely his fault? They both betray his trust.
"Bro..." He lets out a mocking sneer. "I am surprised by the result and...how were you able to get my DNA?" He glances at me suspiciously.
"It doesn't matter. You saw what you saw, and..." I pause. "You know more" I glance at him then promptly avert my gaze away.
"Pfft! " He sighs. "That I knew it was not my son? You know I am glad, at least I can focus on Maya on peace and Maya and I will rebuild our relationship without extra baby baggage. Are you not happy? You should be, one less problem " He clicks his tongue with his teeth.
I gaze at him, he looks sweaty and guilty.
"It's hot hey" He speaks when his eyes meet my eyes scrutinising him.
"Uhuh...You are just glad? I want to know who is the father of the child? Do you know how this put me in a bad place with my family and Deya too" I express with a tint of sadness in my voice. The thought of how this has impacted my heart, doesn't give me peace to just let Lala go like that.
"Bruh! Let it go...as long it is not ours, we good. Plus...The Deya situation" He pauses and I give him a piercing gaze.
"If it's not positive, don't say it" My voice is stern, I know he is about to say a foolish thing and he is diverting from my conversations, which makes him look more guilty.
"Sorry, Mr Touchy feelings, but you and Deya will not go anywhere, I mean it is just a fling thing, you are in different worlds in terms of...her mom and our family don't, how can I put it? don't click" He gives a sympathetic gaze.
"I don't care, I will cross that bridge when I get to it. Right now, we need Lala, to tell the truth about the paternity of the father. I need you to help me" I glare at him as he pretends to glance over through the open window of the car.
"Uh...Okay," He replies in a distant voice.
"I am serious" I continue at his tensed up body.
He turns and glare at me. "Not everything is black and white as you think. Some things are better off unknown" His face is a bit gloomy.
"You have to earn my trust, so you owe me the truth. Did you help her cook the results?" My heart feels like it is going to jump out of my chest. The wait is excruciating.
"Yes," He pursed his lips in shame and deter his gaze from me. I keep silent because I can feel more disappointment is coming my way. "I needed to protect myself. I am bad for not looking out for you, but she had me on a corner and I could not refuse" He could see the disappointment in my gaze. I am not angry, I am lost for words. "She knows my secret and I am not ready to share them with the world or my family" His eyes are becoming a little bit teary. I feel his pain.
"That you are bisexual, is that your secret," I ask him, glancing at him as softly as I can, he needs to feel safe. It is very important to allow him to think he can let his guard down so he can help me.
"What! No...Uhm...I have a child somewhere and I am not ready...to tell the world. It is a high school thing" He stutters
"I know that you are bisexual and that you have a boyfriend..." I gaze at him with a grim face. I am done playing nice. "Shudu...I know you always visit a friend at Pretoria, and that's your boy. I know that you assisted Lala to cook the DNA. I know a lot than you think. I wanted you to tell me the truth. Now stop lying and be honest. " I gaze at him with warning eyes that he should be honest now.
"Fine! So you want me to help you now?" His voice is harsh.
I gawk at him startle. "You know...Don't help me because you are forced to. I will figure this out on my own" I avert my gaze from him and warm the engine.
"Okay. I guess I will see you when I see you" He opens the door.
"Shudu..." I softly hail at him and he turns to face me. "You can trust me".
" I know...I am just tired of all this drama" His face is gloomy. "Musa..." he pauses. "Do you really love Deya?"
"I love her" I smile at how he has turned sentimental in a minute. He secretly cares about Deya, doesn't he? Surprisingly, she is considered an outcast by the family.
"Good, because if you hurt her, I will ruin your handsome face," He remarks playful and I chuckle. "I am giving you my blessing" He closes the door and wave as leave.
I chuckle as I watch him walk to the gate and enter his home. I rest my head on the seat. The talk didn't have much effect, but at least now he knows I know what was holding him hostage and he can be free from that sly fox Lala. I will have to get to the bottom of this by myself.