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In the dead of night, Stella moved in with her boyfriend and her two children – a six-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. As an unemployed mother of two, she was expected to do most of the household chores and prepare her children for school. The eldest child was in Grade 1, and the little one attended a nearby crèche.
They lived a normal life together until one fateful night when Stella and her boyfriend, Saudi, had a heated argument. Saudi chased them out without regard for the darkness and potential dangers outside. With a heavy heart, Stella took her children and wandered onto the streets.
The night was cold and quiet, with only the sound of their footsteps echoing through the darkness. Stella didn’t know where they were going, but her children followed her without asking questions, their faces etched with disappointment and fear.
As she gazed into the distance, a light shone in the pitch darkness that surrounded them. In her heart, she knew it would be their first stop. As they drew closer, the children were thrilled to see the light and asked their mother if they were headed there. Without hesitation, Stella agreed and promised them a warm and happy home.
When they finally arrived, they knocked on the door, and an old woman opened it quickly, drawn by the sound of children’s voices. Stella recounted the whole story, and the old woman made them feel at home. She warmed up food and made tea for them, later showing them to a cozy room where they could rest.
This was written by our contributing writer, Duet Mlotshwa.
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