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Through the eyes of a stranger

Chapter 1

By Carl MushfieldtPublished 11 months ago 6 min read


Here I am, standing in the midst of one of the most beautiful cities in the world, with Table Mountain as a backdrop, the golden sun setting behind it, with no one in the world to share it with.Everywhere I go I see her face. I can still smell her perfume like it was yesterday. I felt tears roll down my cheek ever so slowly, wishing a hole would open somewhere and swallow me. Everything I see, everything I touch a painful reminder of her betrayal. Oh Samantha, why did you have to do that to us? We had so much to live for, so many dreams. How do I do them without you?
Moving through the Bo-Kaap with it's beautifully coloured houses and it's vibrant culture. People scurrying all around me. Couples holding hands, so in love. Leaves something in my throat, I felt so out of place. So alone. No one to comfort me.I can't breathe. I have to get out of here. There and then a crazy idea pops into my mind. I need to get out of this place. I need to travel Africa, I need to explore other places and cultures. I just need to get away from here. I want to see lake Kariba, Tanganyika lake, Victoria lake, Kilimanjaro. Maybe a change of scenery will bring better fortunes for me.Without any hesitation I went down to Cape Town train station to book me a cabin on the Trans- Karoo to Joburg. That night I decided to spend on the beach. Wanted to see the beautiful sunset for the last time before leaving for good.
Early the next morning I took a cab home to pack my clothes and asked him to wait so he could take me to the train station. Leaving my house for the last time I took a glimpse at Table Mountain in all it's splendour. It was particularly magnificent this morning, a sight that I learnt to appreciate so much over the years, but only bringing me sorrow lately. Oh, gorgeous Samantha, the love I had for you. So pure and simple, thinking back on the years we spent together it somehow brings me a sense of satisfaction no matter the heartache it brought later.
Reached the station early so decided to grab a bite. I decided on my favorite, fish and chips, I've never had better fish and chips then right here in Cape Town. That is something I would truly miss. There's something about Cape Town and it's food that can make anyone nostalgic. This is truly an incredible city with a great history. Oh magnificent Cape Town, will I ever find a place that can rival you for all your splendour?
Moving on the platform to the compartment I booked. I couldn't help but hear one of my favorite songs playing on a radio. Hummed with it for a while, the sound staying in my mind for a while. Lifting my mood somehow. When I finally reached my compartment I found that I shared my cabin with two ladies. As the train set off you could see that these women were out to party. They have surely packed their baskets with enough eats and alcohol. Not soon after they started drinking and having fun. As the trip continued one of them started talking to me more. Maybe it was just the alcohol talking but I don't mind. I've been in pain for so long so it helped me more then what it helped her and it was easier telling a total stranger my story because I knew I would never meet her again.
We reached Joburg early the next day and luckily I could book a ticket up to Lusaka Zambia from there. I exchanged numbers with Bronwyn the lady in the train so we could keep in touch. She asked if I didn't want to reconsider my decision but I told it's something I just had todo. I'm kinda nervous taking a bus journey to the complete unknown. I have never left my country before. Joburg was the furthest I've ever travelled. Decided to visit my family for a few days to calm my nerves. Got a taxi to take me to my brother's house in Alberton. As it was a Saturday I found them having a braai. They had many guests with loud music blurting out of their music player. Joined them in the party, but felt so alone. I couldn't believe that I was surrounded by family and friends and yet felt so lonely. The next day I told my brother and his family my intentions and they wished me well. Booked a ticket up to Lusaka online for the Monday morning..
Monday morning my brother dropped me off at Joburg park stadion where I would get my bus. As soon as the bus arrived I got my seat and waited the long journey.Next to me sat a beautiful Zambian lady called Mwango. Mwango was a business woman buying clothes in Joburg and selling it in Lusaka. We started talking seeing we had no other choice. I was told that it's a twenty-four hours trip. We got acquaintanted to each other real good. Met some other friends from Burundi on the bus as well who was dealing in cars. Mwango and I shared alot of stories and actually found we had alot in common. She has been staying with a cheating husband for the better part of six years. We reached the Zimbabwe border at midnight. Passed smoothly through the customs area and back into the bus.
All through the night the bus kept on moving slowly approaching lake Kariba on the border of Zimbabwe and Zambia. Mwango was now tired so she put her head on my shoulder so she could sleep. I turned a bit sideways so she could have a better area to lay her head. Her breath constantly in my neck aroused me. I couldn't believe that anyone other than my ex wife could do that to me. I guessed she knew what she was doing to me because she would peck me on my lips ever so often to enhance the feeling building up inside of me. Later I just couldn't take it anymore and kissed her back passionately. That would continue throughout the rest of the trip until we reached Lusaka. We finally reached Lusaka in the morning. At the bus park she helped look for a bus up to Dar s salaam. She asked me to stay for a few days since I was on a travellers visa was expire after seven days. From the bus park we went to her house where I stay for the whole week.
That night I told her to put her feet up and relaxed. I cooked for her chicken curry and rice with potato salad. We had supper and went to sit in the living room. She started kissing me softly thanking me for a great meal. I returned her kisses and started exploring her body. She was breathless. She kissed my ears and neck. It felt good. I caressed her breasts while we kissed. She eventually found her way to my shaft. I felt like I good explode there and then. Took everything I had to control it. I wanted her so bad. I needed this so bad. She pushed me on my back and got on top of me. She started kissing my chest moving all the way down to my shaft. At first teasing it with her tongue. Eventually sucking it slowly. I couldn't take it anymore and exploded in her mouth. She continued sucking me while until I erected again. When fully erected she inserted my manhood inside her. Wow! What a sensation? I was on cloud nine. Then she started riding me faster and faster, coming with a loud shout. I turned her around and continued to ride her. I could feel her body shaking with pleasure underneath me. We had sex for another two hours with her coming at least seven times and we both collapsed on the bed. Too exhausted.

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