NKOSENYE

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NKOSENYE

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It's been a week and Menziwa was burried yesterday, it was an emotional evening but they gave him a proper send off. Nonzulo grabs someone and go to outside the yard with him.
Nonzulo:You did it right?
"Yes"
Nonzulo:Good. How long do we have to wait?
"Not too long. He has probably eaten, the poison is working it's way as we speak".
Nonzulo smiles and he walks away. Finally the brat will die, and the Royal council will have no choice but to ordain her as King. Not Queen. King, King Nonzulo. She pulls the scarf towards her shoulders and goes back inside. She spots Lwando from a distance and he looks okay, she frowns. He doesn't look like someone who can drop dead any second. She goes to him and smiles.
Nonzulo: Brother.
Lwando looks at her, he can't figure her out yet; but he's convinced she's up to no good.
Lwando:Sisi.
Nonzulo: I'm really sorry about dad.
She lied, if anything. She is glad the old man is dead.
Lwando: It's life. We will move past this.
Nonzulo:Yeah hey. Have you eaten?
Lwando:Yes, I have.
She smiles and nods her head. She turns and walk away already thinking of the speech she's going to deliver when she's being declared as King..
Ndalo:I wonder what you are up to Nonzulo. Whatever it is, it won't end well for you.
Nonzulo:I didn't do anything Ndalo.
Ndalo raises her eyebrows and walks away.
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Smanga took Mpendulo with him, he couldn't leave him alone. Not after losing him, he can't take any chances this time.. He is looking at Nqobile, it's like he's seeing a female for the first time ever. The first time he saw him he completely froze. He couldn't find the right words to say.. He wants to hold her, and inhale her scent. Her boyfriend is Lucky, to be dating a girl like her.
"Hey", she snaps her fingers in front of him. God! Even her voice is as sweet as an Angel, he looks at her face and loses his sight.
Nqobile:Aybo! I'm talking to you.
He snaps out of it and clears his throat.
Smanga:Uhhh sorry. My mind is somewhere else.
Nqobile:Oh.
She said in a low tone. Is she boring that much? That he would think of something else when she's standing right in front of him?
Smanga:No I don't mean that you're.... You're beautiful.... Shit I mean you are beautiful..
He stutters as he realised her faced had changed. She laughs and shakes her head. Even her laugh is contagious.
Nqobile:Thank you..
Smanga:Can I hug you?
He blurts it out. Nqobile smiles and nods. He hugs her and pulls her towards his chest. He rubs his head against her head closing his eyes..
He is brought back to reality by Lwando clearing his throat looking at them, hands on his pockets. He quickly pulls out of the hug.
Lwando:Can we talk?
He points at Smanga with his eyes.
Smanga:Sure.
Nqobile:See you.
She smiles and walks away.
Lwando:What the fuck do you think you are doing!?
Smanga: What are you talking about?
Lwando:Are you hitting on my sister?
Smanga:What!? No!?
Lwando:Good. Stay far away from her. I don't care if we are friends Smanga, but my sister is a no go area. I will do anything for her.
Smanga:I was not hitting on her. It was just an innocent hug.
Lwando:It better be.
He walked away. Smanga swallowed looking down. Lwando will definitely give him problems, but he also can't help it.
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Noma got her prosthetic leg days back and she can now walk freely. It's not a real leg, but it's better than nothing. She remembers when she took to her Facebook account to post her leg. People had a field day with her, making fun of her. Others were positive but the majority was mocking her. But she doesn't care, she has far better things to worry about than meaningless comments. She is still staying over at Lihle's house, Bonga hasn't even called her to try and talk. It hurts, but she also won't beg him. If he doesn't want to talk to her, then he can go jump off a cliff.

She is outside Nkosenye's house. She takes a deep breath and go inside. She knocks and MaGumbi is the one to open for her.
MaGumbi:What are you doing here?
Noma:Can I please speak to Nkosenye?
MaGumbi:He is not here.
Noma: Please. I won't take long.
MaGumbi:He is not here, he went to a funeral.
Noma:Oh, whose funeral?
MaGumbi:His friends' father.
Her mind takes her to Lwanduthando, she turns and walks away but MaGumbi calls her back.
Noma:Yes?
MaGumbi:I received your letter.
Noma:What letter?
MaGumbi:The one that was meant for Nkosenye. I didn't give it to him.
Noma looked down in shame, she thought Nkosenye read the letter and forgave her. That's why he hasn't reached out.
MaGumbi:You are ev***.
Noma:That letter was not meant for you!!! Ukutholile ke obufuna( You got what you were looking for). Did you tell him?
MaGumbi:No I didn't. You should tell him the truth.
Noma:NO!!
She snapped.
Noma: Nkosenye can never know about that. And you are going to keep your mouth shut.
MaGumbi:He deserves to know though.
Noma, feeling like the world is closing in on her picked up a brick and hit MaGumbi with it; sending her straight to unconsciousness. No one can ever know about this. She looks around and drags her to her car. She puts her on the car boot and drives away quickly before anyone can notice.
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Zozo was also discharged, she wanted to press charges but Bonga convinced her to not do that.
Zozo:She should never even return here.
Bonga:But...
Zozo:But nothing Bonga. Her sister rearranged me. You see how cracked my lip is. She even broke my ribs.
Bonga: But you are getting better.
Zozo:Yes but the damage will forever remain angithi. I don't even know what you saw in that cockroach. She looks like she was dug up from a pig's shit.
Bonga:Zozo!!!
He warned her.
Zozo:It's the truth. She walks around carrying herself acting like she's the next best thing; but she is so ugly. Her mouth even looks like it used to kiss donkeys and horses. Money is making her look like she's better, not to forget the make up that she plasters on her face to hide her soil face. Mxxxm.
She clicked her tongue and went to drink water, to calm herself down.

Bonga remained shocked, this is the first time he's hearing Zozo speak like this. His phone rings and it' Nontando. He quickly answers. She got her denture surgery a few days ago.
Bonga:Ntando.
Nontando:Bonga.
Bonga:What do you want?
Nontando:Thank you for helping me out.
Bonga: It's the least I could have done.
Nontando:I.... I need your help again.
Bonga:What now?
Nontando:My mother is chasing me out of her house. Please, I need a place just for today.
Bonga:*deep sigh* I'm coming.
He took his car keys and went to his car. He will take her to his other house, Zozo is already upset with him. Bringing Nontando will just cause more damage. He arrives at her home and she was sitting by the pavement. He couldn't help but notice how flat her stomach was, she should be three months pregnant by now. He thinks to himself, but he sees no sign of her being pregnant. He steps out of the car and help her with the bags.
Bonga:You okay?
Nontando:Yeah.
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Sonto locks her house and drags her suitcases to her car.  She is going away from Durban for good. What happened messed her up, and not forgetting seeing Nkosenye. She shakes her head, not wanting to worry about him. She packs everything in the car  boot..
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Lwando:Thank you for being here man. It means a lot.
Nkosenye: Always.
He coughed, which surprised him because he is not a person who gets sick. He coughed repeatedly hitting his chest.
Lwando:You okay man?
Nkosenye:I don't know my chest feels tightened.
He coughed again.
Nkosenye: Lwando I feel d...
He didn't finish the sentence he fell in Lwando's arms. Lwando wondered what was happening and he  picked him up to take him inside but was met by Smanga carrying an unconcious Mpendulo.
Lwando:What's happening?
Smanga:I don't know. He just coughed so bad and fainted. Where is the nearest hospital around here? What happened with Nkosenye?
Lwando:Same thing.
Lwando looked at Nonzulo and shook his head not believing this. They quickly rushed Nkosenye and Mpendulo to the hospital..
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To be continued...