The Heart of Africa

Using the eye

               
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       Mphoentle's P.O.V

Today I was ready ,I was going to Sthe and claiming what is mine,I got off the bed took a bath the water was cold but I needed it I changed my clothes I pulled my wedding ring from a knot I tied in my hair,Muzi's car pulled outside and he had plastic bags he thought I'd be dead he is indeed a monster "hello pretty caged birth sorry I haven't seen you for so long,you took a bath?for an old thing like me?well sorry sweetness but you are not my type"he chuckled and I looked at him and i never said a word
"Not a type anyone wants you know even my nephew moved on and forgot all about you"

He threw pictures of Sthe and the woman from my visions on the bed and their wedding invitation,If I had never had the will to control another living being he pushed me,I knew it was dangerous to use this part of my gift my eyes started burning I tried controlling myself but it was hard,my hands shaked,they got wet and cold all at once I looked at my hands when I noticed the diamonds on my ring had changed he looked down at my hands "where did you get that?"he asked with fear I voice took over my body "Muzi Dabula take me to Kwazulu-natal and present me to your clan as your rightful Queen"
I touched his shoulder and he got on his knees "yes my Queen"he said.

               Unknown P.O.V

Muzi walked in a trap of his own making he was loosing all his power,his traditional healer had given him spells and charms to counter any possible scenario but they both didn't anticipate the possibility of this one plan being the end of everything else,he drove to KZN he felt the need to stop but Mphoentle's possession on him was too strong and it took no mercy on him feeding on the darkness of his own soul,he was at the palace's gate but still nothing was helping him the only thing existing to him is the last words he heard and he wanted no one to stop him, the guards opened the gate and he nooded he parked the car right in front of the palace he stepped out the car like the zombie that he was now "Guards...Guards please tell King sthembiso that I have arrived "he shouted at the top of his lungs one of the guards opened the palace doors and walked into the dinning room "King your uncle is calling for you outside"
"Ok tell him I will be right there"like a man out of his mind he said and stood up "my love please come with me"he  said looking at Bongi they walked outside side by side holding hands like the King and Queen Sthe thought they were...Bongiwe looked at Muzi in confusion as he paced up and down she wanted to comfort him and she thought maybe for once he would let her care for him and show him how much she loved him,his eyes were blazing and he blinked more than he should and at times less,he knelt down before Sthe and Bongi
But his gaze was directed to Sthe ,Muzi never respected anyone and he wouldn't start with Bongi "Uncle stand up what will people think?"Sthe brought his voice down to a whisper "nephew please call a council meeting now before I loose my mind please save me calm the community tell them to be here now "He said sounding like a mad man
"Uncle please control yourself"
"No!!! You don't get it the truth is burning in me ,see that girl that Barolong girl is something else"

"Mphoentle is dead Uncle let it be"
"No no no she's well "he tried fighting his words  ,Sthe signalled  tthe guard to sound the guard walked to the horn he blew on it 7 times as a sign of emergency the entire community would have to be at the palace,"see uncle the horn has been sounded come inside have a glass of water and breakfast "
"No" he shouted "I can't leave her ,I have to protect her and she can't enter the palace unless introduced"
"What are you talking about"Bongiwe finally asked
"Shut up you trash,you are not the Queen and that bastard is mine "
pointing at Bongiwe's belly
If Bongiwe could outrun the guards this was her perfect moment and never look back instead she stood there frozen
"Muzi you can't insult your future Queen"sthembiso said in a stern voice.
Muzi laughed louder that the guards and the people starting to gather send glances at each other
" Who?her?am i the only sane person her,my stupid nephew you are already married and all this is a huge game played on you"Muzi hissed back
"Yes and I loved her but she s gone now" Sthe spoke in a sad tone
"Oh you think so...You fool say her name you didn't forget it right ? He said then soon  Muzi started mumbling to himself "wait don't tell him until the tribe gets here you can't repeat yourself"
It was now clear to everyone present he was talking to himself Muzi was pacing up and down

It took until lunch time to gather all the community in front of the palace, Muzi still pacing and speaking in riddles some words were only meant for him,Sthe tried addressing his people but Muzi was not having any of it he stepped close to Sthe and pushed him to the side "huh?" The people said in unison and  disbelief

"You think shoving him is shocking huh?answer me?wait till I'm done "he said pointing at the crowd
"see I'm an evil man I kidnapped your Queen I drugged her,I drugged your King,I used him,I raped her yes I raped Bongiwe and half of the maids here!!!Yes look at me with hate even your daughters got a taste"Muzi said this cupping he's manhood people were now outraged
"I killed most of your son hahaha...talking about killing I killed my brother yes and his wife"

Sthe tried stepping in to stop his uncle but he couldn't Muzi started mumbling to himself again but for Sthe and others to hear "2 minutes older than me ,he didn't deserve any of this it's mine"
"Uncle STOP ALL THIS !!!,Every one as you can see my uncle is unwell lets allow him to rest "Sthe said placing his hand on muzi's shoulder ,he threw Sthe's hand off him, " Rest,,?are you insane...Rest me?pounding his chest
"I don't need rest I did all this Bongiwe is carrying my bastard and I made her say it's yours,don't protect me nephew it's all true ...Wait where is Amandla she is the only sober royal here...AMANDLA!!!AMANDLA!!!" He was screaming falling to throwing himself to the ground ,Amandla walked forward "there she is my Niece...I know you already hate me but hey we are both orphans my parents are dead too you know"he moved to grab Amandla but the guards blocked him "fine Open the car and I expect all of you to bow soon as your Queen steps out or I swear Mamhlongo will bewitch you all like we have been doing for all the years" A lunalitic like laughter left Muzi's lips,Fear was among the crowd the people next to Mamhlongo,who was known as a local healer started to move exposing her making her visible to Muzi "Hello my friend our secrets are out one"he said "where is my wife ?Siphokazi where are you I bet,you regret hey"muzi's wife covered her face hiding the tears leaving her eyes she always knew Muzi had changed and she was scared to leave him,her son Sipho and Nosipho tried comforting their mother but the damage was already done,no one had bothered to touch the car Muzi walked down to the car himself and open the door with his head already bowed down ,people started whispering a man next to the car asked "who is she?Muzi lashed at the man"You you commoner  Queen I said and bow all of you"
Sthe tried to look at Mphoentle but he couldn't he tried holding Bongiwe's hand but she pulled away and she shook her head slowly "NOW BOW"Muzi commanded they all did as they were told "Your Queen Mphoentle Dabula from the Barolong tribe"some people with knowledge of the name had fear and some respect in their eyes ,Sthe found it difficult to breath and he fainted instantly