Chapter 1

I was woken up by people shouting outside...It was my sister and my mother, they are always fighting,

they were never like this....Maybe it's because my sister had a child at a young age...When we all found out she was pregnant my father almost killed her...I was terrified as hell, i had never seen him like that before...Ever since then I was scared of my father...I was my fathers favourite that's why I never did something bad to disappoint him. Growing up, i was everyone's favorite.

Anyway back to reality...I woke up even though i was still sleepy.I went outside where my father was reading his newspaper while drinking tea, Hlengiwe was doing laundry while my brother was still sleeping. I greeted my father and went to pick up Buhle, Sister Muhle's daughter. She was crying and i carried her on my arms and went to where my mother and sister were.

"mama what's wrong"? I asked *yawning*

She was fuming in anger. My sister looked drunk. I hated seeing her this way, she was once a jolly person but these days she had changed. I felt sorry for her and told myself I was never going to be just like her.

"mama is just overreacting". My sister, Muhle said."I mean i can get back in one peace,I don't see any problem" she added.

My POV

Mama: Your such a disappointment Muhle *she broke down to tears*

Me:Muhle can't you see your hurting mom. Please stop doing this

Muhle: Don't you dare give me a lecture miss goody two shoes. You aren't my mom.

She pushed me aside and went inside the house. Buhle was sleeping in my arms, she looked so peaceful. My mom sat down on the floor.She was hurt.

Mama: What wrong did i do to her...why is your sister like this?

I did not say anything.I didn't know what to tell her. I just felt sorry for her.

Father: Mbalenhle go and put Buhle to rest. Leave your mother like that. and oh! Thandi stop being a drama queen, if you had been a mother to Muhle she wouldn't have turned out this way...*He was really angry*

I went inside the house...I then put Buhle on my bed and went to the bathroom...I brushed my teeth and then took a bath...I wore blue torn jeans,White vest,white socks and tabular sneakers...It was Saturday so was going to meet my friends.... Thankfully school was reopening on Wednesday....I went to the kitchen and found Muhle passed out on the couch...I went to the kitchen and poured a glass of cold water.

Me: Muhle wake up

Muhle: What do you want from me? huh?

Me: here's water, and stop being harsh on us, especially me.

She woke up and drank the water....She then ran to the bathroom to vomit. I had lost my appetite. I made breakfast for Muhle.