Chapter 41

Vincent had been arguing with Mpumi about the matter of love. Vincent wanted to have a girlfriend but Mpumi refused to allow him. He argued that he was ready because he was 13 years old.

But Mpumi argued back, shutting down the discussion with him at once, “The more reason you shouldn’t have a girlfriend.”

Vincent was not pleased with any of that. He started wondering how everything changed and turned out this way. Not so long ago, they were talking about her and now it was him. He got up. He glared at her, and then he stormed out of the room. Dave followed behind him. They both stomped out of the house.

“Mpumi,” Dion said, “he might not come back.”

“He will. Trust me. He’s only out to breathe.”

“But why, Mpumi? Let the child explore his sexuality. He’s only sharing love.”

“He’s too young.”

“When was the first time you had your first love?”

“In kinder garden, actually. But as a parent I cannot encourage that to my child