The Arrogant Jerk
The Arrogant Jerk
The Arrogant Jerk
CHAPTER 1
…
“That was dramatic.” Mathenji states with a silly
smile as I change into my jeans, t-shirt and
sandals. My shift has come to an end and I
can’t wait to get to my room and have a nice
home cooked meal. I chuckle while folding my
uniform.
…
As soon as I climb off a taxi and walk inside the
building where my apartment is at, my phone
rings. A small smile plays on my lips when I see
who the caller is via true caller app.
…
Mathenji can’t contain her happiness when I tell
her about Refilwe’s gesture. She is convinced
that Refilwe has the hots for me and that he is
going to ask me out on out dinner in Saturday.
She actually forces me to go buy a new dress
since our shift ends at 4pm.
…
Arriving at the restaurant, I am pleased to find
Refilwe already waiting for me. I guess he
knows not to keep a lady waiting. He smiles
when he sees me. He then stands up and greets
me with a hug before opening a chair for me.
Chill heart, don’t get attached.
“You look breathtaking.” He remarks.
“That’s the look I was going for. Thank you for
the compliment. You clean up pretty well.” He
chuckles and rolls his eyes.
“Can the compliment be clear?” I shake my
head.
A/N
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THE ARROGANT JERK
CHAPTER 6
…
I am lucky that my shift the next day starts at
10:00. The alarm wakes me up at 7am and I
climb off the bed. I have a minor headache but I
am glad I don’t have a massive hangover. I
make the bed and head to the bathroom. It is
really neat and well kept. I locate a new
toothbrush on the mirror cabinet and use it to
brush my teeth. I take a quick shower and put
on the dress from last night.
-Beep-
-Beep-
-Beep-
…
I am relieved to get home without any much
difficulties after my second day at the gym.
This time around there was no German beast to
drive me home. Mathenji was there with her
man and she was glowing. Anyways, just as I
am opening my door, Gideon comes out of his
apartment with a topless with a t-shirt hanging
on his shoulder. His six pack is out to play and
he looks so sexy. He smiles at me before
checking me out. He doesn't even care that he
is making it obvious. There is something about
his stare that makes me feel good about myself.
Being desired by a taken man, God. That feels
amazing.
“Mama.”
“Hey, Chizoba my child. We received the money.
Thank you very much.”
“No problem, mama.”
“You did good by talking some sense into your
brother. Can you believe that he actually
impregnated Adelola?” I frown.
A/N
Okay guys, i was wrong to limit myself. There is
no posting schedule. I will only post whenever
there is a CHAPTER ready and whevener i am
not busy. Love you all on this cold weather 😉
THE ARROGANT JERK
CHAPTER 9
…
Getting to my apartment, I take a cold shower
and pack a weekender bag. I put on a mini
dress with sneakers. I tidy up around the place
while waiting for Refilwe’s call. While mopping, I
hear a knock.
…
The outdoor cinema is a great experience. I am
not someone who captures moments and post
them on social media but this time around, I do
just that. Because I am having the best time of
my life and ticking off one of the items on my
bucket list. I ask Refilwe to take a few pictures
of me with his phone of course and post it on
my Instagram and Facebook account. When the
second movie ends, we pack up and drive to his
friend’s restaurant. He gets in and after a few
minutes, comes out with paper bags. We drive
to his house and upon arrival, we eat dinner. I
clean up when we are done.
“Wow.”
“Welcome to my heart.”
“Who is Masonke?”
“Your eldest son.” He laughs.
“Ohh, you mean Makhosonke?” I giggle and nod.
“In a way, I can say he looks after me but I never
forced him to pursue a law degree. In fact my
wife and I want our kids to do their own things
without influencing them. We are just lucky that
they are successful.”
“Yeah, you’re lucky. Any grandkids?”
“No, we haven’t been lucky on that side but we
are hopeful.” We both laugh.
“How are you a judge though? Most of them are
so old and a bit tense when you look at them.”
he laughs.
“I am also tense and serious when I am in court
but when I am at my own home, I am a husband,
a father and a friend. I never judge my family or
friends and I make sure to separate my work
from my personal life.”
“I don’t like it. It’s not ideal and safe for a young
woman like you.” she turns to look at me. I have
never seen her this serious. She bites her lip
before she starts talking. “My husband has a lot
of apartments, one building in particular is
located in Parktown. I will sleep better knowing
that you are staying there, in a safe
neighbourhood and it’s even closer to your work
place.”
“Zoe, I can’t afford a place in Parktown. I am
pretty sure the rent is 3k plus.”
“Wow.”
A/N
I love you. Stay safe this Easter Weekend. Till
we meet again on Monday.
THE ARROGANT JERK
CHAPTER 14
Unedited
…
I finally take a deep breath as I walk out of the
science lab where the interview was held. I am
confident that I did my best and answered all
the questions honestly. I even aced the 30
minutes test that I was given. I was the only one
interviewing, so I am really hoping for the best.
As I climb inside my Uber, my phone rings. It’s
Zoe. How the hell did she know that the
interview is over? Ow yeah, her brother is the
headmaster, you idiot.
“Thank you for doing this for me, Zoe. You don’t
know how much I appreciate it. With my fourth
salary, I will definitely take you to a weekend
getaway with my best friend and your daughter,
if she doesn’t mind.”
“OMG! That’s a brilliant idea, but we are
definitely doing it sooner. Maybe next month. At
my son’s expense because he owes me a
birthday present. He somehow forgot my
birthday.” I laugh.
“Which one?”
“I was on an interview.”
“That's cool. I hope you pass it. She does look
good babe, doesn't she?” she eyes her man who
is literally undressing me with his eyes.
…
By Friday night, I am having a mini solo house
warming at my new apartment. I have moved
everything of mine here and by luck, sold most
of the stuff I don’t need. The ones left, I have
put them in the living room corner but I know
people are going to buy them soon. I am not a
huge fan of alcohol, well I do drink on certain
occasions but I don’t have bottles of wine or
ciders just chilling in my fridge of pantry. But
today I am celebrating my new job, new
apartment and new life. So I am having a bottle
of KRONE champagne and some chicken wings
and strips which I bought at our Deli.
…
By Friday night, I am having a mini solo house
warming at my new apartment. I have moved
everything of mine here and by luck, sold most
of the stuff I don’t need. The ones left, I have
put them in the living room corner but I know
people are going to buy them soon. I am not a
huge fan of alcohol, well I do drink on certain
occasions but I don’t have bottles of wine or
ciders just chilling in my fridge of pantry. But
today I am celebrating my new job, new
apartment and new life. So I am having a bottle
of KRONE champagne and some chicken wings
and strips which I bought at our Deli.
NARRATED
NARRATED
The following morning, Masande woke up and
decided to go for a job. He wasn’t hung-over like
his siblings and his body was used to running
every morning. He came back from his run and
just as he was stretching on the driveway, his
phone rang. He smiled, picking it up and he was
laughing throughout the while conversation. His
fiancé was a woman with a very good sense of
humour and she was such a loving and carrying
woman. Ending the call, he turned to find his
father standing at front door and staring at him
with a wide smile on his face.
…
CHIZOBA GWENDALINE
…
MONICA NONYE
…
MONICA NONYE
…
NARRATED
…
MaNyathi has given me a 2 hour lunch break
since I don’t have a day off this week. So I have
decided to take lunch which is a home cooked
meal, to Makhosonke, just to thank him for the
bookcase and also check up on him because
from the little I saw on Mathenji’s phone, things
are not going well. Drama is surrounding him
because of Monica.
“What happened?”
“Your friend came with her family. That woman
is this close to popping. It turns out she and
Chia have been dating for almost a year and a
half. And our dear brother promised to marry
her. That’s why she got pregnant. They are in
love and he is supposed to take her as his
second wife.”
“You are such a bad liar. So, his wife died about
9 months ago. There was no love lost there. So
after mourning for about 3 months, he asked
me to marry him. I haven’t said yes but we are
still dating. I said I will talk to my family first
before getting back to him. I know it’s wrong to
not answer him for months but I am a bit
skeptical. He is 42 and his age is not an issue.
The issue is he has 4 kids. The first one is 23
year old. He also doesn’t want me working once
we get married. I get an allowance of 2 million
Naira every month but he said it will increase to
5 million once we are married. I love him, little
sis, I do. But there is something holding me
back. Maybe it’s the kids. Maybe it’s because he
has too much money and I kind of feel
intimidated. Maybe it’s because I won’t feel
comfortable sitting at home and being a
housewife. I wanna work and I wanna climb the
corporate ladder and be a CEO one day but I
wanna do all that by myself without his
connections.” I sigh. This is actually the first
heart to heart conversation I have had with
Udoa and as weird as it sounds, I feel more
connected to her now that she has shared
something like this with me.
…
“Morning students. This is Miss Gwendaline,
your new Life Sciences teacher. You will
officially start learning tomorrow. For now we
are just doing introductions.” Lindikhaya starts
off in the first class and all the students go
quiet. “Over to you, Miss.” He smiles at me
before leaning on the wall.
“Good morning everyone. As Mr. Jalajala has
said, I am Miss C. Gwendaline. Originally from
Nigeria so please don’t be offended if it takes
time for me to pronounce your names and
surnames well. I am looking forward to
teaching you guys and learning a thing or two
from you. This week is all about getting to know
each other and creating a stable foundation so
that we can all move forward on the same pace.
My personal email is misschizoba1@gmail.com.
I am giving you all permission to write to me for
today only. If you are struggling or a little left
behind on any topic that has been covered
since the beginning of the year, don’t hesitate to
email me and I will make sure to set up a one
on one consultation so that we can tackle
whatever issue you are facing. I would like the
class representatives to give me their contact
details so that some things will be easier.
Tomorrow we will be continuing with the ROLE
OF MITOSIS. Again, I am looking forward to
teaching you guys. Have a good day.”
…
By lunch time, all the class representatives from
4 classes have stopped by at my office and we
have exchanged contact details. Before eating
my lunch box, I figure I should pay Mr. Mncube
a visit just to greet him and tell him that I
settled in well. I quickly head to his office and
his secretary smiles at me before gesturing that
I can go ahead. I knock twice and then open the
door. He is laughing with someone.
“Come uncle, I try.” A familiar voice states and
Mr. Mncube laughs.
“Try my foot.” I clear my throat to announce my
presence and both men turn to me. Ow great.
Rasta is here. His visit is rather suspicious but I
won’t point it out.
“A bit.” I nod.
“When you look at the paper in front of you,
what do you see?”
“What are you talking about?” he stutters his
eyes traveling around the room so fast.
“I am here for you and I need to help you all
pass, even if we go at your own pace. I can’t
help you if you don’t tell me what’s wrong.” A
few students walk in and he quickly take his
things.
…
Today I also tried speaking to Mesuli. That’s the
name of the boy who seems troubled. But he
brushed me off once again. After having a
conversation with his math teacher and physics
teacher, I established that he only has a
problem in science subjects. I decided to
compile an activity for him just to test his
knowledge. He said he will do it, I just hope he
does listen to me.
“Hey sisi.”
“Hello love. How was your first few days at
work? I am sorry I didn’t check up on you
earlier.” Zoe’s voice beams on the other line.
MAKHOSONKE
…
I am ecstatic about the dinner with my sisters.
We have never had an outing like this before. I
guess after finishing school, we all went our
separate ways, pursuing our careers, outside
the family. I am sure Akose will be so jealous
when she sees our pictures together. Hurrying
up, I get dressed and put on light make up. My
phone beeps and I check the message.
“Miss Gwendaline.”
“Please, call me Chizoba.” She chuckles.
“Okay then, Chizoba. You have a parcel. It was
delivered about 30 minutes ago. There it is.”
She hands me a bunch of flowers and a huge
paper bag.
…
Late lunch with my sisters and Zoe ends in a
blast. They connected and Nneka and Zoe
ended up being besties. They even exchanged
numbers. I am just a bit sad that Udoa is going
home tomorrow but I will definitely make time
to go and visit her during school holidays.
…
When I get back to my room, it’s already late
and I am feeling tired. So I just shower, put on
an oversized t-shirt and chill on the couch,
reading a book. Since there is some left overs in
the fridge, I will just warm them up when I get
hungry. Just as I am nearing the end of a
chapter, I hear a knock. Ayy I am famous these
days. I wonder who that might be. I get up and
go open the door. I roll my eyes when I see who
is behind it.
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CHAPTER 30
“Hey. Umm…”
“Please don’t say last night was a mistake
because it wasn’t. You are a smart, independent
woman who knows the consequences of her
actions. Also don’t blame your doings on the
wine.”
“It’s fine. It’s fine. She wins this round but when
you come back, you’re all mine.”
“Did you guys have plans?” she asks, standing
up and heading to my book case.
“Yeah, a breakfast date.” Makho responds. I get
up and go stand next to Zoe.
“I still can’t believe it. How did you guys get here?
Phela the only thing I remember is how he
disrespected you. How did you go from tearing
each other apart to waking up in the same
bed?” Zoe asks as we sit on a quiet booth at
Page Heaven and wait for our order. I blush and
look down. Zoe is my friend, but she is also the
mother of my man, ow wow, that was fast.
From asshole to my man. We really moved fast.
I look at her.
…
“YOU HAVE REACHED YOUR DESTINATION!”
the white lady behind the navigator states as I
stop the car in the gates of Four Seasons Hotel
The Westcliff. My mouth is wide open. I am
sweating and I am shaking. Fuck. I think I am
going to pass out just from staring at the
entrance. Why didn’t he warn me? I turn to him.
…
I head to Mesuli’s class and he smiles at me
when I enter the classroom. I teach them
today’s lesson and when they are done, they
show me their weekend’s activity and how they
did it. When I get to Mesuli, I discover that he
did it but in a totally different way, somehow the
outcomes are the same with everyone else, it’s
just that his method is very different and foreign.
…
“Let me drop you off.” Rena offers as we exit
the science department after school.
“If that won’t trouble you too much.” I murmur
and she smiles.
“Not at all.” I nod and we head to her car. We
climb inside and she drives off.
“Do you know Mr. Ntanzi who teaches dance?” I
ask and she nods.
I get off the car and she drives away. I greet the
security guard at the gate before proceeding to
the building. The elevator carries me to the 4th
floor and the moment I enter my apartment, I
take off my heels. Walking in them all day is no
joke. Just as I am about to close the door,
Makho steps in carrying a shopping bag.
Are you guys still with me?” I ask and they all
nod. Mesuli’s mother has leaned in and seems
to be a bit interested in this. Good.
…
After knocking off, I head to the mall and pick
up a few things for dinner and a chocolate cake.
I also buy bottles of wine and then some finger
foods. I decide to drive to Zoe’s home before
heading to my apartment. When I get there, I
find Mazwakhe in the lounge, reading a
newspaper.
“Tsonga?”
“Yes, that. It’s just harmless fun. You don’t
actually turn down dates just because you’re in
a relationship. How can you say no to a free
meal?”
“Your bed, sis. But can we not fall victim when
Bruce Lee hears about this?”
…
MAKHOSONKE
…
“You are not even supposed to be here. Look
now, you’re disturbing me.” I squint my eyes at
him and he smirks before raising his hands,
mocking a surrender reaction. His phone beeps
and I am grateful for it. I quickly pour the stew
on the casserole dish and place the pot on the
sink.
“My kind?”
“Yes, your kind. The rich kind who thinks the
world revolves around money. That thinks
everyone can be bought or charmed by useless
grand gestures. The kind that thinks they are
Gods just because they are richer than most
rich people. You don’t owe me anything, Mr.
Mayor, so don’t ever do something like that.”
“Bangi, hello.”
“Hey, Chizoba. I am sorry for disturbing you. I
just wanna know if you happened to see
Mathenji this weekend.”
MATHENJI GASA
…
I park my car and turn off the engine. I hope this
neighbourhood is safe, according to Makho’s
safety guidelines. I walk to the door and knock. I
hear some shuffling before the door is opened,
revealing an emotionally drained Reno.
NARRATED
“Where is my mother?” Masande asked one of
the servants.
“In the garden.” She replied with a smile.
Masande nodded before leading Luncumo to
the garden.
“Pictures do no justice. This house is a
masterpiece.” Luncumo complimented and
Masande smiled.
NNEKA GWENDALINE
CHIZOBA
“I love you.”
“Say my name.”
“Babe…”
“Not me knocking over and over in my woman’s
door and not getting any answer. I swear the
white lady from room 9 was giving me an
accusing eye.” I chuckle. I am getting used to
his dramatic ass. The theatrics never end.
SOMEWHERE IN NIGERIA
“What?”
“It's a dish that he said he is going to make me
eat because I made him eat Beans Porridge
which was very delicious by the way and made
by yours truly.” She cracks up.
CHAPTER 51
CHAPTER 52
“CHIZOBA!” A familiar voice calls out my name
and I turn to find Joseph standing not far from
me. He is smiling widely like he is seeing Santa
for the first time.
“Babe.” I answer.
“Hey, my love. How is your day going?” My God.
From our initial meet up, I never thought that we
would end up where we are now. I never
thought that Masonke was capable of loving
someone the way he loves me. I also wonder
what good deed I did in the past to be gifted
with a man like him.
CHAPTER 53
CHAPTER 54
My father gives me a sad look as I inform him
that I am leaving in the evening. “I can’t say I
blame you for leaving. There was no real reason
for you to come in the first place. Your mother
was just being dramatic for summoning you
here.” I chuckle.
CHAPTER 55
…
Again I am awakened by this troublesome man
of mine. This time around he is demanding sex
with the cutest facial expression I have ever
seen. I am sure if we were to ever have kids,
they would always give me this puppy face
every morning when they want something.
CHAPTER 56
I sit down and take out the books from the box
one by one, reading the summary at the back,
smelling them and putting them aside. I grin
when I see the ones I have been meaning to buy.
This man of mine is a godsend and there is no
one else for me. I have to buy him something
extravagant which will try to top off his gift,
even though I know that’s impossible. I just
have to find a friend of his or maybe ask
Masande what his brother likes. It then hits me
that he has never introduced me to his friends
but he seldom talks about them, so I guess his
family is more important than his friends.
CHAPTER 57
“I have a bad feeling about this.” Zoe murmurs
as we climb the stairs leading to Mawande’s
front door. I chuckle.
MAWANDE GUMBI
CHAPTER 58
MAKHOSONKE GUMBI
CHAPTER 59
CHAPTER 60
CHAPTER 61
MAWANDE GUMBI
…
MATHENJI GASA
CHAPTER 62
“Do you have it?” I ask and she rolls her eyes.
“Not in this lifetime dear. That man can just
seize control any moment and he doesn’t even
need to spill it out. One look and I am weak and
longing for him.”
CHAPTER 63
“We are going out tonight. Zoe and Sno, it’s fine
if you wanna sit this one out. We will
understand bogogo.” Mathenji provokes the
eldery women and they just laugh.
CHAPTER 64
'Dear Chichi
I know I have a lot of sucking up to do but a
man has to start somewhere. I hope we can be
friends someday because my woman is crazy
about you. This is only the beginning.
…
The rest of the weekend we have so much fun.
We even visit some place with horses near a
place called Mzingazi where we ride the horses.
We even go to Cubana, which is also a walking
distance from our hotel. On our last day, after
checking out, we go shopping at the boardwalk
mall. I see this lovely boutique which sells
traditional attires. Since I will be visiting the old
in laws soon, I might but a nice Ankara dress.
As soon as I enter the boutique, a shop
assistance comes to me. I end up purchasing
two dresses, one which is a knee length
mermaid dress and another which is fit and
flare. I also buy a few ubuhlalu because it’s
irresistible. We eat lunch at this place which
serves Zulu traditional food called KwaMalume.
It is next to a wedding gowns' boutique so
Wande checks it out since u girl is a gone girl.
When we are done eating, we head to the
airport.
…
Arriving at Joburg, we find Mazwakhe, Vusi and
some other guy waiting for us. We bid farewell
to the other ladies and Mathenji leads me to the
white dude looking at us.
…
First thing I do is ask for Makho's court
schedule from his PA who loves me by the way.
She once said she was rooting for me because I
know how to handle her boss. Don’t know how
that means though.
CHAPTER 66
…
We get to the hotel, check in, freshen up and I
change into a floral maxi dress and sandals.
Mathenji said I shouldn’t wear a doek because a
girlfriend isn’t supposed to wear a doek unless
she has been paid dowry for. Yeah, I know. Zulu
culture can be complicated. We all drive to the
Ncube household and we get there by 5pm.
Makho tells me to wait in the car while they go
inside.
…
“Your place is really nice, elegant and just you.
The pictures don’t do it any justice. I can see
your touch everywhere and it wouldn’t be your
place without a book case.” My sister, Akose,
says as she looks around my apartment.
“I am hungry, love.”
“Okay. Go eat. I guess I will see you tomorrow
or Sunday.” We planned that I should tell my
father about him today or tomorrow and then
they will have dinner or lunch together. I just
hope it doesn’t go South.
“Let me check if you didn’t leave any underwear
in my closet.” He laughs.
“I don’t know. Maybe I left three as a motivation
for you to come clean as soon as possible.”
“You love me too much to hurt me like that.” He
chuckles.
“Yeah, I love you. See you soon.”
CHAPTER 68
…
“Don’t go anywhere, I will be right back.” They
nod like a bunch of respectful kids. Well Nicola
and Simon are respectful. I can’t say the same
about my younger siblings.
…
We get to Zoe’s house and find her in the patio.
She smiles when she sees the kids. I introduce
them and she hugs all of them. She even picks
up Nicola.
…
MAKHOSONKE GUMBI
“Little one.”
She grunts. “How did you know?” she climbs off
my back and I chuckle.
“I can sense when you’re nearby.” She rolls her
eyes and we share a hug. Even though we
hardly spend time together, my sister knows I
love her to death.
“Who is she?” Chizoba’s mother startles me.
For a moment there I forgot she was here.
“Mrs. Gwendaline, this is my little sister,
Mawande Gumbi.”
Wande grins stupidly. “Such a pleasure to meet
you. You are as beautiful as Chichi but I can see
she inherited the good looks from you, not the
other way round.” My sister is such a charmer.
“You are also really pretty. Who has the good
genes?” I don’t get her question.
MATHENJI GASA
“Baby, where are you? I know you’re in here?”
His voice startles me and I get back to my
position. I swear I was not sleeping, I just dozed
off. But now, I am wide awake and ready to
show this stupid man of mine who I really am.
Like who the fuck goes on a mission and
promises to come back in two weeks but ends
up coming back after a whole month? An entire
month? At first I was so pissed off, then it
escalated to anger, went down to sadness but
then back up to anger. You can’t leave your
woman for a full month. Who the fuck do you
think is servicing her?
“So you meet a guy and open your legs for him
without leading him home and have him do
right by you before engaging in sexual activities?
What would you had done had you fallen
pregnant because your generation has a phobia
of protection? Would you have rejoiced if he
decided to up and leave you? You have just
settled down and got the job of your dreams,
and now you want to add a man to that
equation? Really?” why is he being like this? I
can date and still excel in my job. I am no horny
teenager who can’t think just because he has
gotten into a new relationship.
…
MAKHOSONKE
MATHENJI GASA
I know my actions are valid. I mean the man did
leave me for a whole month without a
substitute, so I was right for doing what I did.
It’s just that he said he will get me for what I did
to him, that was before he dozed off. So I ran. I
am naughty and problematic but I am scared of
punishment. I knew the moment I saw three red
sports cars driving in through the guesthouse's
window that the man has come for me. Even
though I registered under a false name, it’s only
a matter of time before he finds me and there is
no escaping. I see him stepping out of the car
dressed in all white. Five other man follow suit.
He says something to them and then he enters
the guesthouse with one guy.
“I am judge.” He responds.
“I am a housewife and a bookworm.” Zoe.
“I am a singer, songwriter and an actress.”
Mawande.
“Well I am Mogotsi, Mawande's fiancé and I am
an entrepreneur.” Mathenji chuckles.
“Understatement of the century.” I snort. Why
does my friend have to always involve her
madness even when people are being serious?
“My husband is a school principal. I, on the
other hand, am a housewife, a mother and a
grandmother. Those two last roles are full time,
I am telling you.” Mom comments and Zoe
laugh.
“A word, please.”
“Okay.” She stands up with her bag and I lead
her to the nearest bathroom. “What’s up?” She
asks as soon as I close the door.
“I need some quick make up. Maybe even 10
minutes quickness just to rid of all the
puffiness and oiliness.” She smiles.
“Don’t worry sister in law. I got you.” I sit on the
bench and she starts doing her magic. She
always carry an emergency make up bag. “So
how does it feel to be engaged to the mighty
Makhosonke Gumbi?”
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