Yesterday Page #4

What for?

I am a married woman.

Why would I want to use those?

So, you only have sex with your husband?

Yes.

And does he have other wives?

I am his only wife.

And where is he, your husband?

He works in Johannesburg.

Under the ground.

- Under the ground?

- In the mines.

When last did you see him?

On New Year's Day. Then he had to go back.

I see.

And do you enjoy...

a normal, healthy sex life?

Do you have sex?

Yes.

You know what men are like

after they have been away for a long time.

I know.

It is important that I test him

as soon as possible.

Test him? But he's in Johannesburg.

- Which mine?

- I don't know.

- Can you find out?

- I will try.

It is important.

So now...

What?

Am I going to stop living?

Hello.

Hello, can you hear me?

Hello.

What a surprise!

I hope you don't mind me coming here.

Of course not! I was just about to leave.

I need to ask you something.

Come. You walk me home.

Can I help you with that?

You are so kind.

But I need to ask another favor.

You only have to ask.

I need to go away for a few days.

Go away?

- To Johannesburg.

- What for?

I cannot say. I need someone

to look after Beauty while I am away.

Is there something wrong?

No problem.

Like I said, I think your daughter

is a wonderful child.

It will be my pleasure.

Thank you very much. Thank you.

Be good, my child.

- When are you coming back?

- I'll only be gone a day or two.

- You promise?

- I promise.

Come here.

Be a good girl, okay?

Your mommy will be back

before you know it.

Come, let us go and bake some bread.

Hello.

I'm looking for my husband, John Khumalo.

- He works here?

- Yes.

Which section?

Section?

On top or under the ground?

Underneath. I need to see him.

What's it about?

I cannot say. I need to see him urgently.

- John Khumalo, you say?

- Yes.

- And you are?

- His wife, Yesterday.

- Yesterday?

- Yes.

Wait here and I shall find out for you.

Thank you.

What do you want?

- Has something happened to Beauty?

- No, she is fine.

- If it's money...

- It's not money.

It's you I've come to see.

- Me?

- Yes.

Me?

Why do you want to see me?

Go back to sleep.

I don't want to.

It's okay, your father will be here,

when you wake up.

Really?

Open it.

Do you like it?

This is the best gift you've ever given me.

Hello.

- It's hard to turn.

- Let me try.

There we are!

Thank you.

Yes?

You don't look well.

I'm fine. Just a little tired.

Are you still getting your medicine

from the clinic?

Yes.

Well, it doesn't seem to be working.

Perhaps, you should go back

to the sangoma instead?

I'm just tired. That's all.

If you say so.

Thank you.

Let me help you.

Thank you.

In the men's hostel...

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