Miss Chubby

CHAPTER 74

***MABUTHO***
I get to the hospital and head to the waiting room. I find Kuhle with Futhy’s friends and her parents. I clear my throat and they all look at me.

Me: “any changes?”
Xoli: “not yet. They haven’t updated us.”
Me: “how is that possible? They should’ve said something by now.”

Zah: “we don’t know. Something about her being in a critical condition.” I scratch my head.
Me: “Kuhle can we talk?” he looks at me and then stands up. We go to the corridor and stand there. “I need Princess Lisa. How fast can she get here?” he frowns.

Kuhle: “why?”
Me: “I think I might have a lead on who did this. I need her to hack something for me.”
Kuhle: “who is that?”

Me: “I would rather not say. But I will tell you once I have all the proof.”
Kuhle: “I hate being in the dark.”

Me: “I understand your frustrations. But as soon as I have everything I need, I will come to you so that you can decide on what to do with the information.” He nods and takes out his phone. He dials a number and then put on loud speaker. The caller answers immediately.

Caller: “big bro.”
Kuhle: “I need you.” she clears her throat.
Lisa: “I am at the airport. Relax I am in Jo’burg. I am trying to hack into the system so that I can get the next flight out.” he chuckles. “I heard about sis Futhy. We are going to get those bastards within 24 hours.”

Kuhle: “there is someone who might have a lead but they need your expertize to crack something.”
Lisa: “who is that?”
Kuhle: “Mabutho, Futhy’s bodyguard.” She keeps quiet for a second and then speaks again.

Lisa: “I have found a flight out. I will be there in an hour. Tell Mabutho to wait for me at the airport.” She then hangs up.
Kuhle: “you heard her.” He sighs.
Me: “be strong man. I may not know much but I know that the boss lady will survive. She is strong and stubborn. She won’t leave her millions unattended.” He chuckles.

Kuhle: “yeah. You are right. I am also worried about the babies. I have this feeling that they somehow didn’t make it.”
Me: “so they are two?” he frowns.
Kuhle: “you knew she was pregnant?”
Me: “Zamoh and I made a bet. He said she is carrying multiplies and I said it’s one baby.” I breathe out loud.

Kuhle: “have you called his family?”
Me: “he was like my brother and he was my best friend so it was hard for me to deliver the news. I just told the big boss.”
Kuhle: “I know I am asking for too much but this guy practically sacrificed himself for Futhy. I think she won’t heal if she doesn’t get a chance to bury him. Can you get his family to hold off on the arrangements until she wakes up?”

Me: “I will get dad to talk to them because I don’t think they will hear Me.” my phone beeps and I look at it. It’s a text from Mihle asking if the princess is on board. I frown when I see the time. “Wow I didn’t even realize that it’s 2 o’clock. Will see you soon man. Let me head to the airport.”
Kuhle: “sure.” I head out of the hospital.
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I first get coffee and burgers from McDonalds and then drive to the airport. I sit at the parking lot waiting for her call. I frown when I hear a knock on the passenger window. Phara le princess. I open the door for her and she climbs inside. She takes the coffee from the holder and drinks it immediately.

Lisa: “you are such a lifesaver.” I chuckle and drive out of the airport.
Me: “I am not even going to ask how you knew the car I was driving.”
Lisa: “clever guy. I like you already.” She looks at the back seat and smiles when she sees a McDonald’s paper bag. She takes it and takes out one burger. “Dude are you single? Because you are my type of guy.” I just laugh.

Me: “I am single but there is a lady who has my heart.”
Lisa: “your loss then.” I continue laughing. I never knew she was this crazy. She starts eating. “So what do you need from me?”
Me: “I need you to hack into a club’s CCTV footage. It is locked and my sister believes that you can hack into it.”

Lisa: “Mihle Nzama right?” I chuckle.
Me: “of course you know my whole family and what they do.”
Lisa: “yes. It’s my job to know people’s businesses. I am proud of you for choosing another path in life. You proved that an apple does fall far from the tree.” I smile.
Me: “thanks.”

We get to the warehouse and head inside. This time around dad, Nsizwa and the others are not here. It’s only Mihle and Nkosikhona. Mihle stands up when she sees Lisa.

Mihle: “the naughty princess.” Lisa laughs.
Lisa: “the house wife and the curious brother.” They all shake hands.
Me: “I guess no introductions needed then.”

Mihle: “no. you can go and rest now brother. Even if it’s for two hours.”
Me: “I know you won’t let me off the hook. So it’s fine. I am leaving. I will get Cart to come and wait for you.”

Lisa: “just come get me after 5 hours. I will be done by then. Meaning you will sleep for 4 hours and prepare me food when you wake up.” I chuckle.
Me: “yes princess. Bye guys.” I head out.
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***KUHLE***
I only went to my house because Nompilo came and forced me to go bath. If it wasn’t for her, I would be a resident at the hospital now. It’s two days after the incident and Futhy hasn’t woken up. I am glad that she is stable and the babies are okay but I really need her to wake up. I am literally not coping.

It’s Tuesday and I should be going to work but I have appointed an acting CEO. I am glad that Futhy made Bob her vice CEO because he just assumes her responsibilities in her absence. I bath and get dressed in a cotton short and a golf t-shirt with sandals. I head to the kitchen and I frown when I see Lisa and Mabutho sitting there drinking coffee.

Me: “when did you guys get here? And why does it look like you haven’t slept in a while?”
Lisa: “2 days to be precise. We have all the evidence to lock up the people who caused the accident.”

Me: “who caused the accident?” she clears her throat.
Lisa: “Nqobile Mthiyane, Donna Magnes.”
Mabutho: “Sthandiwe and Sthabile Gcaba.” I frown.
Me: “I am sorry, what?” Lisa hands me a flash drive.

Lisa: “everything you need is in there. I need to rest.” She leaves the kitchen.
Mabutho: “what are you going to do about this?”
Me: “submit it to the authorities. I know a detective who can get them behind bars by tomorrow afternoon. What do you wanna do?”

Mabutho: “I want the driver dead but I guess I can get him even on the inside.”
Me: “what do you mean? Man, who are you?” he chuckles.
Mabutho: “I am Bra Chills son. The legal one. See you man.” he heads out leaving me shocked. I take my car keys and head out.

I can’t believe Sthabile stood this low. What was she expecting? That she kills Futhy and I go running back into her arms? Whereas she is the one who screwed me over. Some people are insane and delusional. I just can’t believe she would go to such extreme lengths.

If it was another person I would’ve probably killed her by now but I don’t want her blood on my hands. My kids still need their mother, just that she will be there for them behind bars. I get to the Greyville Police Station and head to the help desk. I ask for Detective Ncebakazi Shabangu. Someone leads me to her office. I find her dancing. She chuckles when she sees me.

Nceba: “you just disturbed my TikTok video so you owe me data.” I laugh.
Me: “but it’s your duty to help me and you are doing personal thing during work hours.” She rolls her eyes and looks at me.
Nceba: “you look familiar.” She frowns. “You are the crowned prince of the Zulu kingdom?” I shrug.

Me: “guilty as charged.” I sit down.
Nceba: “so how may I help you?” I hand her the flash drive.
Me: “these people conspired and caused an accident that left my fiancé hospitalized and her driver dead. The flash drive contains all the evidence you will need for the case. At least have them behind bars by tomorrow evening before they flee the country.” She smiles.

Nceba: “well my prince I am not called the best for nothing. Although it’s weird that you are not taking matters into your own hands seeing this is personal.”
Me: “I am not that person. I am a future king so I must lead a transparent life and be a good example to my siblings and the whole nation.”
Nceba: “spoken like a true leader. Give me 12 hours.” I smile.
Me: “I knew I could count on you.” I stand up and head out.
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