I'm sorry, Saudah. I know it's not enough, but I am sorry.

I know you are. But don't say it again until you're really sure. So this is awkward and I'm going to just... what you up to?

i just fed Tommo now and you?

Finally got out of the kitchen. It was a bit of a long tea session.

 And how's your mum and dad?

They're okay. I didn't expect them to move this quickly so it's kind of weird.

Are you already starting to pack up?

We'll start tomorrow. We had to pick up the boxes today. Did you know Clicks gives you boxes for free?

Really?

Yeah... some are kind of gross though. But you just need to drive up to their loading zone and pick it up.

Did you get a box for Tommo?

Yeah I did. It's a massive one. I'll drop it off tomorrow after work.

Okay. We miss you, you know.

Really?

Yeah. No jokes

You're sweet, Riyaadh. I miss you too.

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How's your mum and Faariah?

They're okay. I went there for supper today.

Did you take the biscuits I left in the cupboard?

That fat packet?

Yeah.

Yup. Faariah polished it off before supper.

How?!

Dunno. Fayaaz was naar with her because of it.

Oh my God! My bed is gone!

What?

Ya. My dad sold it when we went out this afternoon. He gave me a blow-up mattress :(

Oh man. That sucks. Sorry!

Oh well... anyway. Give Tommo a scratch on his ears for me.

Lol, will do.

Speak tomorrow.

Sweet dreams.

To you too.

***

I cant believe I've been here a week and we've only done three rooms! We still have the two store rooms and the pantry and the lounge and the dining room to go.

Eish... and how long till the big move?

2 more weeks! And Murad is such an asshole. He's not even helping.

Not at all?

No. It's not like we should even be surprised. He's never done much in his whole entire life so why should this be any different.

He sounds like an asshole. Are any of his things there?

Yeah. His shit is taking up an entire store-room. And God forbid I ever tell him about it! He's so damned sensitive to everything. He'd probably rat me out and I'll get another lecture again.

Your family is so... different.

I know! God. I must be adopted. It's the only logical explanation. At least my dad's on my side most of the time.

Oh man. Anything I can do to make you feel better?

You're doing it already just by listening.

Then happy to help. Want to escape for a bit and meet up tomorrow?

Yeah okay. Where to?

I'll pick you up and we'll go somewhere.

Okay. Can't wait!

***

I had so much of fun today! Why haven't we done that sooner!

I know right. I still maintain that that thing we were supposed to smell was dagga.

You were clearly wrong, Riyaadh. Just deal with it.

Never. I was not wrong.

Thank you though. I didn't think walking through a maze would be cool.

Me neither. You looked good though.

Ya?

Ya. You know you looked good.

I suppose I did. How's Tommo?

He's okay. He's passed out on your pillow.

 Send a picture! I need to show my dad. He doesn't believe that he misses me.

Okay... just give me a second.

See how cutie he looks!

Lol yup, he looks very cute.

Anyway, I need to shower and sleep. My mum's waking me up at 6 to get more boxes.

Okay, sweet dreams.

To you too.

***

Can't sleep?

Nope

Are you on the balcony?

Ya

Are you okay?

Ya, I'm okay

You've been quieter than usual today. Are you sure you're okay?

Ya

Okay, if you say so. I'm going to sleep then.

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Farhana's brother came to see me today.

Ya? What did he want?

He just came to talk. Their granny is dying and he doesn't know how else to find her. She's not picking up her phone.

Oh. What's he like?

He seems nice enough.

Are you worried? Because it's kind of worrying that he can't find her.

She didn't really speak to him when we were married either. I don't think she spoke to anyone in her family.

Her parents?

No. She didn't even go home for her mum's funeral.

Wow, that's hectic.

Yeah.

It's okay to feel worried.

Thanks.

Will you tell me a little bit more about her? And what was it like being married to her?

Can we save that conversation for another day? I should probably sleep. I have an early shift.

Okay. Sweet dreams.

To you too.

***

How was work?

Long.Tiring. Lerato got food poisoning and he threw up all over the stretcher.

You're kidding!

Nope. Had to sanitise everything before I could go out again. I'll probably partner up with Joey tomorrow.

Eek!

Tell me about it. And what about you?

Honestly, I have never been as early to work as I have these past few days. My mother is becoming a nightmare.

How so?

Everything is a problem. I'm not packing right. I'm not taping right. I'm not labelling right. Everything is just bad.

How far?

Just the store rooms now. Murad finally got up off his fat ass and decided to help us.

There's a shocker

Tell me about it. Not that it's much better. He keeps telling me how to be more efficient and what not... as if I haven't been doing it all this time.

You brother sucks.

He does. I'm just glad it's almost over.

So, what you up to?

About to get into bed. You?

Nothing. Just sitting.

Smoking...

Lol yup. And that too.

And eating...

... yes. Thanks for the marshmallows.

How many packets have you finished?

Three... maybe five...

I bought them yesterday!

I know. I couldn't stop. Tommo wanted one too

Don't use Tommo as an excuse... did he like it?

Don't think so. He flicked me with his tail and walked away.

Snob

Big one

Okay, I'm going to sleep. Sweet dreams. Love you

Lol, you too.

***

We're finally done. I can't believe we actually did it in three weeks.

All of it?

Yup.

My mum told me to tell you that she's really grateful for being chilled about everything.

Tell her not to even worry about it

So, I'll be home by Saturday. I'll just help them settle in and stuff.

Okay. Do you need help over there?

No. My dad hired movers so they'll do everything.

Just let me know if you do.

I will.

Cool

I know it's late and stuff but I need to ask you- when I come home, what's going to happen?

Just come home and we'll take it from there.

Okay.

After you hug Tommo to death...

Lol shush you!

Maybe I'll get a hug too?

Maybe

Lol, sweet dreams.

To you too!

***

I can't wait to sleep in my bed again!

You'll have to fight Tom Tom. He's getting used to taking up your half of the bed.

I will honestly fight him. Because I cannot sleep on the mattress anymore. My back is killing me!

It's just one more night

It's going to be a long night

Lol stop complaining and just close your eyes

-.-  fine

Sweet dreams

To you too. See you tomorrow!

See you