Innocent Before Him

Chapter 30

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(At The Hospital)

It's been two days and Hlobisile has been so quiet. Manqoba tried as much as he can to talk to her but she just look at him blanky without saying anything. This has been going for a while. The doctor has been keeping her in the hospital to make sure that she's fine and her womb is cleaned.

Manqoba: Hlobisile please talk to me

She looked at him without saying anything. The door was pulled open and MaShenge both with Mr Buthelezi walked inside the ward. MaShenge is literally shuttered seeing her daughter so broken like this.

MaShenge: Manqoba how's she?
Manqoba:She doesn't say anything Ma, I'm so worried about her
MaShenge:(sighed)I hate seeing my daughter like this,I wish things were different
Manqoba:I wish so too
Mr Buthelezi:I don't know even know why you're here little Buthelezi,you don't link to my daughter anymore
Manqoba:I..I..You just won't understand,I want to be here for her
Mr Buthelezi:We don't need you here, your mother said it all and I think you should follow behind her
Manqoba:My mother has nothing to do with this,I have lost a baby and I want to be there for Hlobisile because I feel her pain
MaShenge: Shenge please calm down, I'm sure there's nothing wrong about this boy being here for Hlobisile
Mr Buthelezi:Mnx

(At The Hotel)

Nomtha turned to look at Zola and she panicked looking down at herself then she quickly got off the bed picking up her clothes

Zola: Nomtha... Nomtha please don't go
Nomtha:No! (a tear escaped from her eyes)This shouldn't have happened
Zola: Let's talk about this
Nomtha:(zipping her shirt) Manqoba is going to kill me,Oh Lord this shouldn't have happened
Zola: Nomtha please

She looked at him as she shook her head running out of the room. She quickly ran to her car and a loud sob escaped as soon as she settled in a car seat.

Nomtha:Oh Manqoba I'm sorry!

(At The Hospital)

Doctor:I think you're ready for being discharged,and I can recommend a Therapist for you.

Hlobisile shook her head without saying anything. The Doctor sighed Looking at Manqoba.

Doctor:She should see someone,I understand that she's young and a miscarriage can be a bit traumatic so she needs to see someone
Manqoba:(nods) I'll get someone for her
Doctor:That will be all, please sign the discharge papers then you're all good to go
Manqoba: Thank you

Manqoba did as told before he helped Hlobisile and they walked out from the hospital. Hlobisile looked out of the window without saying anything. Manqoba sighed and his phone ringed,he accepted the call.

Nomtha: Manqoba
Manqoba:Hey, how are you doing?
Nomtha:(cleared his throat) I'm fine,I.. I'm worried about you, how's everything going?
Manqoba:I forgot to contact you, I'm going through a lot Nomtha
Nomtha: How's Hlobisile?You just walked out Manqoba
Manqoba: I'm sorry,we lost the baby and things ain't going very well
Nomtha: I'm sorry, I'm really sorry
Manqoba: It's Ohk,I Just need to be there for Hlobisile. She's not taking this very well
Nomtha:Yeah I understand, should I come down to Johannesburg?
Manqoba:That won't be necessary,I will call you whenever I'm able to
Nomtha:Ohk, I'll be expecting your call
Manqoba: Thank you
Nomtha:For what?
Manqoba:For carrying
Nomtha: It's my job as your wife Manqoba, Sometimes I..(sighed) Sometimes I wonder what happened to us,we used to be happy
Manqoba: Some things are better not being said.
Nomtha:I love you Manqoba, please remember that
Manqoba:I need to go, we'll talk
Nomtha:Ohk

Nomtha disconnected the call on the other side. Manqoba sighed looking at Hlobisile who had her eyes outside of the window. Her mind wasn't there anymore.
The car parked on the driveway and she slowly got out.

Manqoba: I'll help you

They walked inside and they were welcomed by the smell of an aroma coming from the kitchen. MaShenge walked over to them

MaShenge:Oh My daughter, I'm glad they have released you. Your father went back to KZN so I hope you don't mind

Hlobisile shook her head

Lisa:I can help you go upstairs,Ma you'll bring her plate upstairs right?
MaShenge:Yes my daughter

Lisa nods helping Hlobisile upstairs to her room. MaShenge sighed looking at Manqoba

MaShenge: Thank you for taking care of my daughter
Manqoba:(smile faintly) It's ok Ma,she needs someone
MaShenge:This must be hard on both of you. The though of losing a baby is..is bad and I... I was expecting a grandchild
Manqoba:I was looking forward to my baby
MaShenge:Be Strong,let me dish out for Hlobisile.

(At A Certain Location)

Scelo:If it wasn't for your friend,I wouldn't have went out for you. Your ancestors are really with you
Zandile: How's she?I mean Hlobisile, how's she?
Scelo:She lost a baby, she's really shuttered and going through a lot
Zandile:Oh my God this is bad,I should have been there for her
Scelo:How when you were kidnapped?Stop being Stupid
Zandile:I should go and support her
Scelo:(chuckles)I think by now those people knows who I am and they're looking for you. You saw too many things
Zandile:But I don't have evidence so what would they want from me? I'm tired of these people,I just want my old life back

Scelo stood up walking over to look out of the window. He sighed

Scelo:We Should keep you safe, as much as I don't want anything to do with you anymore. No one deserves this
Zandile: Thank you

(At The Apartment)

Hlobisile was at the far corner of the bed as she was dead silence. The door was pulled open and Lisa walked in.

Lisa: Hlobisile stop doing this to yourself,I know you're hurt but please talk to us

She shook her head

Lisa:(sighed)I lost my first Pregnancy,it was really traumatizing but Sthembiso was there for me so it wasn't that hard. When I lost my baby, things weren't the same,I always think about how I would have loved holding her on my arms. I almost lost myself and my marriage but Sthembiso supported me throughout
Hlobisile: It's not easy,i wish things were different. I..I know my baby wasn't conceive in a lovely or in a happy manner or so but I was had a strong bond with him,I really wish that things became different
Lisa:Let everyone in, Manqoba is also hurt because he's been longing for a baby but he's trying. He's trying to be there for you,let him in. I know what I've said the other day was different from what I'm saying right now but we're under different circumstances from last time. You need him so let him in.

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