Opportunities are once in a lifetime

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Friendship

YOU NEED TO CALM DOWN😸😍👑

Here are two best friends i mean very close pals...Andiswa and Ziphe

Andiswa is from a very rich family when Ziphe is not but inspite that difference they made a very strong relationship since primary,Ziphe was not as smart as Andiswa but she was very hard working you could easily count on her.

She was sharing a one room shack with her mom and two young sisters,life was not really good for Ziphe that where she realized the important of taking everything serious "i was taught that opportunities are once in a lifetime,so every chance i got i'm on it"

It's the beginning of a new year,everyone is excited

About doing matric except for only Ziphe who seemed to be very distant and in miles" i see everyone is over the moon about getting to Grade12 but i am not happy because i always knew i will make it so i am not surprised" it's just the beginning.

The two friends used to share everything the chemistry between them was very strong

ANDISWA Mom i hope you won't mind if we go with my friend Ziphe for buying new uniform ,she's the only soul in the family trying very hard.it makes no sense if i don't help out and it total being called selfish.

"I need to call My friend"

Phone ringing....

ZIPHE: hey friend,i did not sleep trying to finish my assignment

Andiswa:ohh wow! You will rescue me i just felt asleep without noticing...friend i did not call for Assignment checkups and whatnot i just wanted to let you know that my Mom is taking us out,she's not taking No for an answer

ZiPHE:That's a genuine request i can't say Noo...So i am jn

ANDISWA:It's sorted!

One happy family day..."Ziphe we 're hitting the road now"

ZIPHE:I'm right on time

They all enjoyed being out for uniforms it really turned to be a memorable day

Andiswa and Ziphe made promises that they will live a life of comfort and luxury ,"if we stick on one plan it will all come easy,we just need to focus"

ZiPHE:Thanks about the Uniform my friend i needed it,you are a life saviour

ANDISWA:Anything for you...i see how passionate you are about everything partening school

ZiPHE: I am grateful,as for Assignment just copy and paste don't worry about double checking and editing.

The marks came back they both scored 100%

Andiswa: "i a m so happy friend,your hard works forever pays"

ZiPHE: My mom is critically sick and admited so getting 100% means nothing ," i really wish my mom to recover very soon because we still have long way to go with her, the future ahead of me is very bright"

Andiswa's mom was a nurse by profession so she couldn't let her friends suffer while she can help

ANDISWA:let me call mom...

"Mom can you hear me...? Ziphe's Mom is in hospital fighting for her life i think you must visit bring her Amahewu and fruit juice.Mom you know Ziphe is like family.

"This must be so hard for Ziphe", said Andiswa's mom

Text message...

Andiswa please forward me MACELE's number and the hospital she's been admitted and possible the Ward if you know

It all happened so quickly and things became difficult for Ziphe to look after her young sisters,Mom lying in Hospital and Matric final in progress, lucky because Ziphe was working very hard she putted more focus ...her mom survived and returned home.

MACELE: I am so happy to see you again,i missed you so much😪but particularly i missed my bed(they laughed)

ZIPHE:Mom it's very exciting to have you back ,you taught me about being always positive no matter what,so i knew you will fight back.i am happy mommy.

"I also learned that anytime can the last time you hear about someone "

Nevertheless because i know my mission,

Everyone knows life has it's ups and downs

One day you're on top of world

And one day you're the clown

Well I've been both enough to know

That you don't wanna get in the way when it's working out

The way that it is right now

Monday morning Andiswa is outside chatting with her other friends while Ziphe is inside the classroom doing homework,it happened for about 2weeks so Andiswa started saying Ziphe is so boring she's always studying

Next thing Andiswa had a boyfriend

She spent so much time with him,when Ziphe talked to Andiswa she just blow up and said "Woooo Ziphe....stop! Someone is enjoying the moments here so get used to it"You never know when you're gonna meet someone

And your whole wide world in a moment comes undone

You're just walking around then suddenly

Everything that you thought that you knew above love is gone

As it goes she got trapped and drugged

Ziphe studied very hard 24/7 pulling double duties and she was adamant that it will pays off

Andiswa lost focus and everything it was hard to hold a conversation with her without her yelling.she fell Pregnant and missed 4 of her examinations in the mean time her boyfriend relocated and changed contacts it was all too much for Andiswa,lucky for her because her parents promised to take of the baby Ziphe uploaded her CAO and waited for results.

Meanwhile she was hired as General cleaner at nearest public hospital where she was cleaning toilets and emptying the bins,it was only for 2months and she was admitted to UKZN doing her Mechanical Engineering Degree.

It's was really the start of something good for Ziphe as she finished her Degree in a record time.

3months earlier...

Ziphe got a call:Is this Ziphezihle Mtshali,a mechanical Technician you applied for internship?

Yesss it's me,that was good news for everyone,Congratulations are in order..

Andiswa is about to give birth...it's found that you HIV positive but don't worry we made sure that the baby is fine.she regretted every time wasted

Everyone was talking about Ziphe...the young,energetic girl knows her story.she's dedicated and so passionate."none of these makes sense because i did not dreamt this all alone,my friend used to cross my mind whenever i feel like giving up .Andiswa lost just one step and her whole life turned upside down.

Life is unpredictable

August 10, 2021 16:11

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