Sbanisezwe My ZuluMan

Sbanisezwe- My Zulu Man
Prologue
I watched with my jaws clenched as they filled

her grave with soil. She was really gone, My
sister, Sami was crying and our neighbour
MaSbisi was comforting her. My father and his
wife were unbothered with all of this, I don’t
know why they hate my mother. She didn’t
bother them, she tried by all means to avoid
them but that was never enough.
The walk back home was the longest walk of

my life. I felt like I’m leaving a part of me but
tears wouldn’t come out, I wasn’t going to cry
and give them a reason to call me a weakling.
MaSbisi: “Sbani my boy we’re leaving now. I
know things are going to change but whatever
you might need don’t hesitate to tell us. Your
mother asked us to take care of you in her
absence.”
Sbani: “I’ll keep that in mind. Thank you.”
She nodded and slightly squeezed my shoulder

then walked out holding her 3 big bowls
supporting them with her waist.
Maka Simi: “Sbani!”

Sbani: “Ma!”
Maka Simi: “So you’ll just scream my name and
wait for me to come to you? Come here you
stupid child.”
I rushed to her and dropped my eyes infront of
her.
Maka Simi: “As you know they used my gas
stove to cook for your mother’s funeral, my gas
is finished and I need to cook for my kids so go
and fetch firewood from the forest.”
Sbani: “But it late and there are snakes in the
forest. If I go now I’ll not come back in time.”
Maka Simi: “If you want to come back early,
stop arguing with me and start moving.”
I swallowed and walked to my mom’s kitchen

and took an axe then made my way to the
forest.
It was starting to get dark and I was scared I
might get bitten by snakes.
At the Khambule Household

Maka Simi’s brother looked around the yard
and a few people were left washing the dishes
and cleaning around the yard. Sami was not
amongst other kids and he knew she was in her
mother’s hut, he went behind the cattle post
rushing to their hut without being noticed.
He leaned against the wall and peeped, he saw
their neighbour tying the rope in their kitchen
then dusted her hands and left. He sighed in
relief and rushed inside.
Sami was sitting on the grass mat with her
knees brought to her chest, her skirt was pulled
down and her thick thighs were on full display.
He locked the door behind him with a nail in
the door frame.
She lifted her eyes looking at him, he was

creepy and she felt uncomfortable around him.
He made his way to her and picked her up
placing her on his lap.
Simi’s uncle: “Why are you sad?”

She sniffed and shook her head.
Simi’s uncle: “I have something that can cheer
you up. Do you want to see it?”
She rubbed her eyes and nodded and he smiled
then layed her on the old and worn out single
bed as it made those annoying noises.
Simi’s uncle: “Close your eyes and relax, don’t

panic this will make you feel good. Don’t tell
anyone, it’ll be our little secret.”
She nodded and closed her eyes. He unbuckled

his pants and took out his manhood and
removed her panties. She closed her legs and
he forcefully spread them apart, she started
kicking and screaming and he slapped her.
Simi’s uncle: “Eyi awyeke ukbanga umsindo

wena angeke ngiklimaze nje angithi ngshilo.”
**Stop making noise I told you I’m not going to
hurt you.**
She pressed her trembling lips together but the
fear in her caused her to scream despite the
burning sensation on her cheek. He covered her
mouth and nose with his big hand, she kicked
and wiggled herself popping her eyes out
suffocating.
He took out his manhood and placed it
inbetween her thighs and started rubbing
himself on her until he jerked off. He released
on her small cookie and smeared his sperms on
her vaginal lips and her vaginal opening.
Voiceshouting) “Sbani! Sbani wee!”
I turned to the direction of the voice and saw
this elderly woman making her way to my
direction.
Woman: “Sbani kunini ngikbiza awungizwa na?”

**I’ve been calling you this whole time. Didn’t
you hear me?**
Me: “Cha ma uxolo ukuthi nje ngiyaphuthuma
umamncane ungthume iynkuni ehlathini kanti
no Siphosami usele yedwa.” **No ma I’m sorry,
I’m in a hurry auntie sent me to fetch firewoods
from the forest and Siphosami is alone.**
Woman: “Ayi iynkuni zani ngoba zikhona
iynkuni eysale emini sipheka?” **What
firewoods because we left some when we were
cooking during the day.**
Me: “Angazi mama kodwa ngcela indlela ngoze
ngbuye sekuhlwile.” **I don’t know mother but
can I be excused because it getting dark.**
Woman: “Ayi awuyi lapho woza sambe
uzolinyazwa iylwane kuyahlwa phela manje.
Futhi awukwazi ukushiya uSami yedwa
angiwathembi lamadoda akubo kamamncane
wakho abembuka ngamehlo alambile nje
selokhu efikile.”**You not going come and let’s
go wild animals are going to hurt you it getting
dark. And you can’t leave Sami alone I don’t
trust your aunt’s bothers they’ve been looking
at her with hungry eyes since they arrived.**
I sighed and went back with her hoping I don’t

get a beating tonight.
Woman: “Go to your house I’ll talk to your aunt

this is not right.”
Sbani: “Yebo ma.”
I made my way to our house and saw the door

locked. I sighed and went inside, I pulled the
old wooden door at the top and inserted my
middle finger pulling the nail down and pushed
it open.
I found one of the uncles buckling up his belt
and Sami lying on the bed with her legs spread
wide apart. My heart pounded and my palms
became sweaty, I saw red and without thinking
further I charged at him and cutted his chest
open with an axe and he fell on his knees.
Maka Simi screamed standing at the door and
that’s when it dawned on me that I killed a man
infront of my younger sister.
Within a few minutes my father rushed in and

stopped on his tracks when he saw me holding
an axe with blood and a man laying on his own
pool of blood.
They saw my half naked sister but none of them

cared about her all they cared about was a
rapist. The only words my father uttered were
“You’re a monster and you don’t deserve to
live. As a council member of this village I’ll
make sure that you and your sister get the
punishment you deserve for killing a man in
cold blood.”
We waited for them to go to sleep and I shoved

our clothes on a refuse bag then piggybacked
Sami and we walked out, Leaving our home. A
home that has been a hell hole for years, a
home that held nothing but painful memories.
With only our clothes and important
documents, we walked through the night…..
TEN YEARS LATER
TO BE CONTINUED
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#01
At my house
These heavy rains were messing things up for

us. We’re approaching end of April and by now
all the sugar cane fields are supposed to be
planted but the workers can’t work because of
them.
I zipped my raincoat and wore my gumboots
and went to the cattle post. There’s a cow that
will give birth anyday from now. The herdboys
approached me halfway wearing raincoats and
holding their lassos.
Herdboy 1: “Goodmorning Mr Khambule.”
Me: “Khehla I told you to call me Sbani not Mr
Khambule you’re making me feel old.”
Herdboy 1: “Sorry Sbani. The cow that calved
yesterday won’t let the calf nurse.”
Me: “Go and put her in the dairy cow stalls
since it raining today I’ll go and get the extra set
of hobbles in the storeroom.”
Herdboy 2: “I’ll go and fetch them.”
Me: “Ummh ok.”
The other herdboy laughed at him then it
clicked, he thinks he’ll see Sami at home. I
shook my head and went to open the cattle
gate and they got inside.
I moved from the gate leaving a space for the
cow to pass.
They led her to the stalls and I followed them.
I felt my cellphone vibrating in my pocket and
reached for it with my wet hands and placed it
next to my ear tilting my head to the side
picking up…
Me: “Hello.”
Ntokozo: “Sbani your sister is here with her
friend and they need your help.”
Me: “What is she doing here? I thought she’s
coming back tomorrow.”
Ntokozo: “I don’t know about that because
they’re here now and they need your help.”
Me: “What kind of help?”
Ntokozo: “Their car is stuck near the gorge.”
Me: “Why did they use that road? Tell her to
walk I’ll come and fetch them. That place is too
muddy my car will not be able to tow their car.”
Ntokozo: “Can’t you atleast try?”
Mesighs) “Ok I’m coming but we’ll take your
car.”
Ntokozo: “Sharp.”
I hang up and slid my phone in my pocket then

zipped the raincoat up and went to the stalls.
Me: “Guys are you going to be okay? Or you

need assistance?”
Herdboy 1: “No we’re fine I know how to do it
(to his colleague) tie her hind legs quickly
before she kicks.”
Me: “I’ll see you later there’s something I need
to take care of by the gorge.”
Herdboy 2: “The gorge is overflowing looks like
they closed its mouth in the front and the road
next to it is too muddy 3 cars are stuck
already.”
Me: “3?”
Herdboy 2: “The third one went there to tow
the first one but ended up getting stuck too.”
I sighed and rushed to Ntokozo’s house I don’t

know how bad it is but I hope my sister will be
fine.
Meanwhile near the gorge

Sami: “Simo stop spinning the wheels you’re
sliding deeper into mud. Why are you behaving
like an amateur?”
Simo: “If you went out there and got us some
help then I’ll be happy.”
Sami: “Where am I suppose to get help because
there’s no one here these houses are for the
farm workers and they don’t have any cars. I
already talked to Ntokozo and he called my
brother.”
Simo: “Then shut the fuck up! I’m trying here.”
He spun the wheels again scattering mud all
over his small car. Sami angrily banged his head
on the steering wheel.
Samiangrily) “I said stop spinning the wheels!
You’re going to lose more traction stop acting
stupid nxx.”
I arrived by the gorge and ran my eyes through
the cars and I saw someone waving a hand
from the small red car and looked at Ntokozo.
Ntokozo: “Go and help them out.”

I sighed and walked cautiously to their car
whilst looking down when I lifted my eyes I saw
a familiar face and I became angry immediately.
Me: “Eita do I know you?”

Simoclears throat) “No you don’t.”
Sami: “Sbani you know Simo?”
Me: “Oh it you. Sami get out and take your bags
we need to leave.”
Sami: “Aibo I can’t leave him here.”
Meangry) “Fuseg Siphosami get out of this
car (to Simo) and wena I don’t want to see you
anywhere near my sister.”
Sami: “I can’t..”
Meshouting) One more word from you I’ll
come that side and drag you out then dip your
empty head in this mud, don’t try me.”
She swallowed and stepped out then went to

open the trunk. I went to her and took her
suitcase then walked away.
Me: “Wena Simo call a towing company

because I’m not going to help you not after
what you did to me. And by the look of things if
you delay your car will slide deeper into the
mud since the rain is getting more heavier.”
I went to give the suitcase to Ntokozo and

unzipped my raincoat and gave it to Sami
without saying a word to her.
Ntokozo: “So you’ll leave him like this?”
Me: “Yeah and don’t ask anything.”
Ntokozo: “Sharp.”
Sami: “Bhuti I’m..”
Me: “I’m trying to ignore the urge of slapping
you across the face right now so please.”
She kept quiet and we proceeded with our way

in silence, the rain had no mercy on us and
none of us said anything I knew Ntokozo would
throw a fit about this when we’re alone but I
wasn’t ready to deal with him.
Ntokozo: “Sbani I’ll see you tomorrow. Sami

good luck.”
Me: “Ta.”
Sami: “Thank you.”
We walked quiet a distance until we arrived at

the gate of our home, I gave the suitcase to her
and she placed it on her head and I opened the
security padlocks then pushed the gate open
and she walked in. I closed the gate behind us
and locked then we walked to the house after
taking the suitcase from her.
I opened the door and found Nomonde seating

on the couch stuffing her face with snacks.
When she saw me she leaped up and the fleece
blanket fell, she tried to walk but she tripped
and fell. I put the suitcase down and removed
my gumboots and socks then walked
barefooted to my room.
In the leaving room.

Sami: “Why is my brother’s house this dirty?”
Nomonde: “I was going to clean, I wasn’t
expecting him so soon.”
Sami: “Mxmn shono nje ukuthi uyinuku levila
kphela.”
Nomonde sadly looked down and Sami

removed the raincoat and her sneakers then
went to her bedroom dragging her suitcase.
She closed the door and took out her cellphone
dialing Simo but the call wasn’t going through,
she assumed it must’ve been the network and
tossed the phone on the bed and sat down
sighing thoughtfully.
Her phone beeped indicating a message

notification. She extended her hand and lifted
the phone up looking at the screen, it was a
please call me message from Simo. She heaved
a sigh calling him…
Simo: “Sami please transfer the money babe I

need to call the towing company, the rain is
getting heavier.”
Sami: “I’ll try and get money from Sbani he’s
busy with something right now.”
Simo: “Call them on my behalf and..” (the line
started breaking)
Sami: “Your line is breaking…if you can hear me
then calm down I’ll try and do something about
your situation.”
Simo: “I’ll try to move then send a please call
me.”
Sami: “Ok. Do that.”
In my bedroom
I brushed my face in frustration, I don’t

understand what is wrong with Sami because I
do everything for her. I basically stopped living
and lived for her and she can’t do one thing and
that is to respect me. Lying about school and
then make me pay for nothing. I want her to
study and better her life not this.
I sighed and stood up and walked to her room. I

found the door not closed properly and she was
on the phone with someone. I lifted my hand to
knock but stopped when I heard her mention
my name..
Sami: “Don’t worry about Sbani I’ll spin some

lies to him…Babe Sbani is not that smart…of
course he’ll agree if I say that…you’re giving
him way too much credit we’re talking about a
farmer here, he doesn’t even have matric how
will he know I’m lying about university?...(sighs)
Relax I’ll call the towing company and pay them
using his bank account…Sharp I’ll call you
tonight…you’ll see me when I come back, wi…”
I closed my eyes and bit my lower lip

disappointed and walked back to my room.
Minutes later she knocked and stuck her head
inside.
Samismiled) “Bhut’ wami.”

Me: “Why did you bring your boyfriend here?”
Sami: “He’s not my boyfriend and besides he’s
gay.”
Me: “Mmmh.”
Sami: “Yeah I need your help.”
Me: “I’m listening.”
Sami: “We need to do practicals at school and
they cost a lot of money so..”
Me: “My phone is in the bedside drawer…you
know the pin right?”
Sami: “Yes.”
Me: “Bring it back when you’re done.”
Sami: “Ohh I..”
Me: “I’m busy.”
She swallowed and quietly walked to the

bedside drawer. My phone rang in my pockets,
It was Lindiwe my bayb mama..I sighed and
picked up..
Lindiwe: “Sthandwa sami.”

Me: “Muntu wami.”
Lindiwe: “I’m passing by the cattle post please
come and open for me.”
Meshocked) “Open what?”
Lindiwe: “The gate hawu.”
He dropped the call and I quickly stood up and

went to Nomonde.
Me: “Babe Lindiwe is coming you need to

leave.”
Nomonde: “Where am I supposed to get
transport?”
Mefrustrated) “I don’t know okay but she
can’t find you here or else things are going to
get messy.”
Nomondeteary) “Please don’t do this to me.
You know I love you why should I hide from her
if you’re not together anymore?”
Me: “Just leave I’ll give you some money.”
I looked at the watch on the wall and realized

that she has arrived.
Me: “Go get the money from Sami and get out
using the backdoor and wait in the garage.
We’ll give you the keys for the gate.”
I held her neck and French kissed her then

walked out after taking the keys still wearing
my wet clothes.
TO BE CONTINUED
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#02
At my house
Minutes later I walked in with Lindiwe holding

my son in his blanket. She closed the umbrella
and leaned it against the wall then removed her
shoes. I kicked off mine quickly and handed the
bayb to her blocking her from going to my
room.
Mesmiling) “Lindi why don’t you sit down and

let me take care of you.”
Lindiwe: “No I need to change and lay down I’m
a little bit tired.”
Me: (snapped) “No! (Sigh) sit down and rest my
love you’ll go to bed later. I’ll go and put your
bags in the bedroom, I’m coming.”
Lindiwereluctant) “Okay.”
I sighed and took their bags to the bedroom

and locked the door behind me. I shoved
Nomonde’s things in her bag then went out.
I knocked in Sami’s bedroom and she shouted
‘come in’ I opened and found her laying on her
back pressing on her phone with her
headphones plugged in her ears.
She removed one earphone and sat up straight.
I gave her the bag and keys.
Me: “Please give Nomonde her things and open

the gate for her.”
Sami: “Why don’t you do it?”
Me: “Lindiwe is here with my child so I can’t,
she doesn’t mind me dating other people but I
don’t want her to see me cause I’m respecting
her as a nursing mother. Use the back door
please.”
She stood up and wore her sleepers than went

out.
Me: “I said open the gate for her. Are you going
to wear sleepers to the gate?”
Sami: “Oh sorry I’ll change them.”
I nodded and went to Lindiwe.
I found her breastfeeding him and smiled then

leaned over to look at him. It my first time
seeing him so I’m a little bit excited about him. I
furrowed my eyebrows and looked at Lindi, she
swallowed and dropped her eyes.
Me: “Lindiwe Gasa what is this? This kid is
yellow and we’re both dark in complexion.”
Lindiwefaked a giggle) “Au she takes after
your mother I suppose I mean Sami is a little bit
light in complexion.”
Me: “Eyy don’t disrespect me! This child is not
mine and you had the audacity to bring him
here.”
I exhaled and removed his hat, Holy Jesus his
hair is even curly.
Me: “He’s coloured. Lindiwe why are you doing
this?”
Lindiwe: “It was a one night stand and I know
how you desperately wanted a bayb. He’s here
all you have to do is to love him like your own.
I know you love children and you love me so
don’t dwell much on this you love me right? Let
raise this child together.”
I looked at her in disbelief who is this woman
because this is not my Lindi. We heard
footsteps coming from the passage and Sami
appeared and went to Lindi.
Sami: “How are you doing sis? Can I hold him?”

Lindi quietly gave her the bayb and Sami smiled
taking him but when she looked at him she
frowned and lifted her eyes looking at me. I
clenched my jaws and looked away.
Lindiwe: “Can you please give us space to talk?”

Samireluctant) “Ok.”
Lindiwe: “Sbani you can do this.”

Sbani: “Why are you taking me for a fool? You
bring another man’s child to my house and you
expect me to be okay and accept him? You
made me pay your medical bills and cater for
your cravings, you made me buy insanely
expensive things for him yet you knew he
wasn’t mine. Why are you breaking my heart
like this? Is it because I respect you and give
you everything you want without interrogating
you? Do you even love me?”
She folded her arms and leaned back.
Lindiwe: “Do you want an honest answer?”

Me: “Yes.”
Lindiwesighs) “You’re not my type, the
reason I allowed you to be involved with other
people is because I don’t really love you.”
Mewhispering) “But you said you do.”
Lindiwe: “Well I don’t. I was attracted to your
body and your looks and thought you’re one of
those tough guys but you’re too soft. I’m with
you because you’re the safest option and even
your sex game is wack, dude you’re not even
circumcised and that’s a turnoff. You’re too
serious and you’re all about making money. It
always about your farm and cattle and by being
with you I’m doing you a favor, you’re
unlovable and boring and….”
I quickly rose up and slapped her hard across

the face sending her to the floor. She screamed
and touched her forehead. It was bloody looks
like she bumped her head in the coffee table. I
grabbed her hair and pulled her up and slapped
her again.
Me: “If you didn’t love me you should’ve left

me not raise my hopes up for nothing then
later insult my intelligence giving me another
man’s child.”
I held her neck and started strangling her. She
slapped my hands kicking trying to break free.
Sami and MaNtuli rushed in and removed me

from her.
She gasped brushing her neck coughing.
Mantuli: “Sbani you’re going to kill her.”

Meshaking) “She deserve to die for making
me a fool lying to me about carrying my child,
she’s not even apologetic about it.”
Lindiwecoughing) “Why should I? You’re
more stupid than I thought if you thought I
loved you. I never loved you Sbani what’s there
to love from a stupid farmer who can’t even
please a woman sexually. Nxx useless big dick.”
I clenched my jaws and charged to her and
MaNtuli held me whilst Sami shielded Lindi.
MaNtuli: “She’s not worth it my boy. Don’t fight

her, let her go.”
I exhaled and walked to my room. Tears burned
my eyes and I took a deep breathe and rubbed
my eyes then sat down.
In the living room
MaNtuli: “Please take your child and leave.”

Lindiwe: “I’m not going anywhere. I’ll not be
ordered by you, stupid maid.”
Samiangrily) “Don’t speak to her like that!”
Mantuli: “It’s okay my child. Do what makes
you happy and insult us all you want. May God
bless you.”
She bowed and went to her cottage outside.
Sami went to take the child and gave it to Lindi.
Sami: “Get out.”

Lindiwe: “You’re not…”
Sami: “I’m going to kick your ass if you
disrespect me. I’m not Simo and Sbani you’ll
not speak to me like that.”
Lindiwemurmured) “Aibo nali I 2000”
Sami: “What was that?”
Lindiwe: “Nothing. Go get my bags from your
brother’s bedroom.”
Sami shook her head and went to get the bags
from the bedroom. He found me seated on the
couch and sighed then went to take Lindi’s bags
and walked out.
On the road
Lindiwe drove slowly until she reached the tar

road then took a dry cloth from the car
compartment and wiped the fog in the
windshield surface then turned up the AC.
She reached for her cellphone and called her
sister, Neliswa.
Neliswa: “Mtase.”
Lindiwe: “I messed up mtase.”
Neliswa: “What did you do?”
Lindiwe: “I told Sbani where to get off.”
Neliswarolled her eyes) “Why are you
panicking because you know he’ll apologize
tomorrow?”
Lindiwe: “I think I said too much. He was pissing
me off raising his voice at me and I lost it.”
Neliswa: “Come back home sis he’ll call.”
Lindiwe: “Neli you don’t get it I told him
everything.”
Neliswashocked) “What?”
Lindiwe: “Yes. It now that I realized I was wrong
he even slapped me because he was angry.”
Neliswa: “Dude you really messed up. What are
you going to do because he is not going to
support you if you broke up.”
Lindiwe: “One of his bank cards is with me so
financially I’m set.”
Neliswa: “Then relax, you’re better off without
him.”
Lindiwesighs) “Ok I’ll call you later. I’m
driving.”
Neliswa: “Sharp.”
She disconnected the call and continued

driving.
Meanwhile near the gorge
Simo waited anxiously for the towing truck to

arrive. Sami processed the payment a few
minutes ago and also sent some money to him
for household necessities.
Simo and Sami used to love each other but
Sami’s aggressiveness made him fall out of love
with her. Sami is disrespectful and abusive,
Sami can break your spirit by saying mean
words. She’s not broken, she’s just narcissistic
and inconsiderate of other people’s feelings.
He was with her for money because despite
everything she’s a spender.
He heaved a sigh of relief when he saw a

towing truck approaching. He unbuckled his
seatbelt and removed his white sneakers and
stepped out of the car barefooted walking
cautiously on the muddy soil towards the
towing truck waving.
At my house
I crossed my legs seating on top of the bed

looking at our books. Our business is okay, very
much okay. Nutriday double their orders for
the next coming months so we’ll need to add
milkers and milk tanks.
I finished with the paperwork and closed my
files and ipad then looked outside the window.
The way the rain aimlessly fell leaving the fog
on the window was depressing, to me. No
matter how much I tried to be okay and
pretended to not care. I was hurt, Lindiwe
played me and made me look like an idiot as if
that’s not enough she insult me infront of my lil
sister taking away all the dignity I had.
I sighed and took my phone then opened the
mobile data. The network was slow, I rebooted
the phone and it picked up. I went on Google
and started researching:
What do women want?

1. Open communication
2. Honesty
3. Trust
4. Taking responsibility for actions and behavior
5. Emotional maturity
6. Being supportive
7. Money
(Sighs) I did all of this but it was never enough.
How to give great sex?

1. Take up pillow talk
2. Don’t believe locker room talk
3. Don’t compare your sex life with porn
4. Focus on pleasurable sensations
5. Schedule sex, really
I rolled my eyes at that, this is nonsense. I
opened another tab, How to give a good fuck:
for men?
How To Fuck Women Properly by Will Freemen

book came out on top. I looked at the previews
and bought it using my bank account on play
books. I hope it helps.
Is circumcision important in your sexual life?

No it not.
I didn’t read further than that. I deleted all the

tabs and search history then tossed my phone
besides me taking my cup of coffee on the
pedestal and took a sip covering the cup with
my palms enjoying the warmth of a hot cup of
coffee on a rainy evening.
TO BE CONTINUED
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#03
At my house
I stepped on the cigarette bud and popped a

chewing gum in my mouth then made my way
inside. MaNtuli was chatting to Sami in the
kitchen. I politely greeted MaNtuli and made
my way to my room. I took my phone and the
business cheque book and went out.
MaNtuli: “Sbani about what happened

yesterday…”
Mesighs) “Ma I’ll prefer it if we don’t talk
about that here and please don’t tell anyone
about it not even Ntokozo.”
MaNtuli: “Ok, are you okay though?”
Me: “Yeah I’m fine. I need to go.”
MaNtuli: “Your strings are not tied.”
I looked at my waist and tied the strings of my
sweatpants properly then covered my waist
with the long sleeved shirt I was wearing. I
looked at Sami and found her staring at my
waistline in a weird way. I cleared my throat
and she lifted her eyes faking a smile.
Me: “Is there something wrong?”
Sami: “No….actually yes I lost the previous
cheque so I’m kind of behind with my study
fees.”
Meannoyed) “How much?”
Sami: “R12 000.”
MaNtuli shot her a look and quickly went back

to washing her dishes.
Me: “Go and fetch my cheque book.”

Sami: “I thought you’re going to transfer it into
my bank account.”
Me: “Well I’m not.”
She sighed and went to fetch it in my room

then returned with it.
I signed it then referenced the university and
crossed it. I smiled and handed it to her, she
smiled and thanked me but her smiled quickly
disappeared and she frowned.
Sami: “You crossed it.”

I poured milk in a glass drinking it and rinsed
the glass and made my way out.
Me: “Yes I did. You’re the only who can cash it
provided that you bring proof that it’s for
school or you leave it. It is for school so why are
you panicking? See you later.”
I walked out and clicked my tongue. Sami is

taking me for a fool. I clenched my jaws and
reached for my cigarettes in my back pockets
and took out one cigarette from the pack
lighting it and slid it back into my pocket.
At Simo’s apartment
He settled on a high chair and ate his cereal.

Now that Sami was not in staying in this
apartment was boring to him. He’s used to
having her around and having someone to
clean after him.
His cellphone beeped indicating a message

notification and he glanced at the screen and
sighed.
‘I’m sorry but I think we should end this. Enjoy
your life with Siphosami but I’m done with you,
you’re a dead beat anyway.’ Lindiwe
It was crazy but he liked Lindiwe, he was there

for him during difficult times before he met
Sami and a part of him felt bad when She
started sleeping around because of his cheating
ways. He deleted it and pressed the power
button placing the phone face down on the
kitchen counter. He brought the last spoon of
kellogs into his mouth and stepped down
walking to the sink chewing.
He was going to be late for work their manager

was too strict and he made their working
environment a hell on earth.
He took his cellphone and his lunchbox bag and
walked out after fixing his Clicks uniform.
Sami called him, he smiled and picked up the

phone…
Sami: “Hello.”
Simo: “Hey babe.”
Sami: “How was your night?”
Simo: “Boring and cold, when are you coming
back?”
Sami: “Today, Sbani didn’t give me the money
so I guess there’s nothing left for me here.”
Simo: “That’s not possible, Sbani always gives
you money without questioning you. What
changed?”
Sami: “He didn’t ask me anything.(sighs) He
gave me a crossed cheque so I can’t cash it in.”
Simo: “Why don’t you just go to school? What
you’re doing to your brother is not right.”
A small red cressida appeared and he lifted his

finger hiking, it stopped and he stepped inside.
Sami: “Oh come on! My brother has a lot of
money. He’s a farmer, an investor and he’s also
trading so he’ll never run out of money relax.
And besides I’m turning 18 years soon and I’ll
be able to claim my inheritance.”
Simosighs) “Babe we’ll talk about this tonight
I’m on my way to work.”
Sami: “Ok Sharp. Love you.”
Simo: “Yeah me too.”
He disconnected the call and looked at the

driver.
Simo: “Sorry for not greeting. Sup?”

Driver: “Sure, no prob.”
He nodded and the driver stepped on the

accelerator increasing the speed and drove off.
At the cattle post
I scribbled down everything we’re going to

need and it’s estimation costs then gave
Ntokozo the cheque to sign.
Ntokozo: “Why aren’t you using the bank

account?”
Me: “I prefer to use this.”
Ntokozohanding the cheque book to me)
“Ok. Is everything okay with you?”
Me: “Yeah I’m fine why are you asking?”
Ntokozo: “You’ve been smoking non stop this
morning and your veins are erect because of
stress.”
Me: “Don’t worry about me I’ll be fine.”
Ntokozo: “Sbani bro don’t do that. You’ll get
sick, speaking up is not…”
I walked to the stalls leaving him to speak

alone.
Me: “How is it coming along?”

Worker 1: “Two milk tanks are full already so
we’re going to need more milkers then
everything will be fine.”
Me: “Ummh. The nursing cow is alright?”
Worker 2laughing) “Aah lowo bekashawa yi
postpartum depression use right manje.”
Mechuckles) “If that’s the case then you can
let her go she’s adding more unnecessary work
to you.”
They led 5 cows to the milking parlour and
cleaned the teats with an iodine and water
solution then started pumping the milk to the
milk tank.
The other workers connected the vacuum
pipeline to the milk tank and the milk travelled
to the refrigerated storage tank in the other
room.
Me: “I’ll see you later, don’t overwork yourself I

don’t want grumpy workers around our cattle.”
They laughed and said goodbye whilst busy
with their work.
I went out and found Ntokozo wearing his

gumboots.
Ntokozo: “I’m going to the fields I need to talk
to the workers about the unfinished work, they
need to put in extra hours.”
Me: “It not going to work, working in the fields
is too tiring they’ll get sick especially because
most of them are old, we need to hire more
workers.”
Ntokozobiting his lower lip) “You have a
point. I’ll see what I can do. See you man.”
He jogged out of the gate. I stomped my feet

on the rocks then wiped the sole of my shoes
then stepped inside the car driving out.
My phone vibrated from my pocket. I slowed

down and pressed my phone..
‘I’m leaving today. See you next month.” Sami.

I sighed and replied with ‘okay’ and tossed it on
the passenger seat increasing the speed. Sami
can go to hell for all I care I’ve done my part. I
would say it what happened to her years ago
but I once read about a story of a girl named
Nonkazimulo Ndunakazi and how her childhood
traumatized her adulthood and I got her
professional help. She’s psychologically healthy
even though she got HIV from that pervert but
she’s okay just plain stupid.
At Lindiwe’s apartment
Neliswa tossed her handbag on the couch and

shouted Lindiwe’s name.
Lindiwe: “Futeg Neli why are you shouting?”

Neliswa: “This card declined. Infact it not
working, I looked like a fool infront of people
having to return the groceries only because the
card was reported ‘stolen’ nxx you’re plain
stupid you know that? How can you burn your
bridges like this? Now you’re going to struggle
again.”
Lindiwe: “How can that happen? Sbani is not
that clever how can he do this to me?”
Neliswa: “I told you to stop underestimating
the poor guy look where your stubbornness led
you.”
Lindiwe: “Stop talking and let me think. I have
to call him and make things right this is not
happening, especially since I’m facing financial
problems. God how can I be so stupid?” She
slapped her forehead licking her trembling lips.
She rushed to her bedroom and took her phone
calling him and it went straight to voicemail, he
blocked her.
She pressed her fingertips on the sides of her
head gently massaging it with her eyes closed.
She was in a situation, a deep scenario.
TO BE CONTINUED
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#04
He dropped his bag on the couch and followed
the aroma in the kitchen. He found Sami
cooking and wrapped his arm around her waist
and kissed her neck grabbing her ass.
Simo: “Hey babe.”

Sami: “Hi. How was your day?”
Simo: “Great, yours?”
Sami: “Great. I’m about to finish up here.”
Simo: “Ummh..(clears throat) Can we talk?”
Sami: “Later I’m busy right now.”
Simo: “Unfortunately it can’t wait.”
She huffed and closed the pots turning to look

at him. He lifted her up and placed her on the
counter then sat on the high chair.
Simo: “What’s going on with you? You’re losing
yourself I don’t know you anymore. You’re so
young but you don’t have any direction in life,
you’re turning 18 in a few months and you
should be in varsity working towards your
dreams but here you’re playing wife to a
boyfriend. What is it with you?”
Samichuckled in disbelief) “So I’m playing
wife to a boyfriend?”
Simoimpatient) “You’re missing the point
here. A 18 years old cohabiting, honestly I loved
you because you were ambitious but now
you’ve turned into something I don’t know. You
have no dreams whatsoever and that’s a
turnoff.”
Samisighs) “I don’t see a reason to go to
school anymore, maybe if I can wait for my
inheritance then I can start a business but
school is a big NoNo.”
Simo: “And this thing of you beating me up has
to stop. I’m not a coward nor stupid. I can give
you the beating of your life until you question
your existence stop testing my patience. Just
because I don’t beat you it doesn’t mean I can’t
do it. Stop provoking me.”
Sami: “I’m sorry and I’ll not do it again. Please
bear with me until I get my money then I’ll start
opening a business.”
Simo: “What business?”
Sami: “I’ll think of something.”
Simohuffed) “This is pointless. You’re not
keen on anything and that’s draining.”
He stood up making his way out.
Sami: “Where are you going?”

Simo: “Out, I’ll see you later.”
At my house
I found MaNtuli watching tv and furrowed my

brows looking at my wristwatch.
Me: “I thought you’ll be in bed by now.”

MaNtuli: “Oh! I wanted to watch tv my radio is
not working and I become bored at night, the
house is too quiet.”
Me: “I’ll fix it for you. Why don’t you get
someone to come and stay with you?”
MaNtuli: “You won’t have a problem with
that?”
Me: “No, maybe they can help keep both of us
company.”
MaNtuli: “Get a wife then.”
Me: “You need to have a girlfriend to have a
wife.”
MaNtuli: “Where are you going to get one
because you’re always here? Go out and mingle
with people your age.”
Me: “Okaaay I’m out.”
I made my way to the kitchen whilst chatting
with her. “What did you cook?”
MaNtuli: “Samp and tripe.”
Me: “Let me go and take a quick bath I’ll be
back. What are you watching?”
MaNtuli: “Rhythm City, definitely not your
favorite.”
I held the door handle and shouted. “We’re
watching it tonight!”
She chuckled and I got inside my room, my eyes

fell on the bayb cot I bought last year for
Lindiwe. I licked my lower lip and did breathing
exercises, the pain isn’t getting better instead it
get worse. I tossed my phone and car keys on
the bed and went out for a smoke. I opened the
garage and leaned against the bonnet then lit
the cigarette bringing it to my lips and took a
deep pull then tilted my head up and puffed
the smoke. Not having someone to talk to
sucks, this is the 3rd pack during this day alone. I
want to stop but I can’t since this is the only
thing keeping me sane.
At Ntokozo’s Household
The funky smell between Nomonde’s thighs

made him nauseated. He exhaled and went out.
She closed her legs and sat up completely
clueless about what to do next, being a virgin at
her age made things worse she didn’t know
what to expect and Sbani wasn’t forcing her to
do anything. She was ready but Sbani wasn’t
getting her hints so she tried with his friend
who chose to leave her in bed with her legs
spread wide apart.
Her cellphone rang under the pillow, she slid

her hand under the pillow and answered
without looking at the caller id…
Nomonde: “Hello.”
Sbani: “Can I come over and fetch you?”
Nomondetounge tied) “At home?”
Sbani: “Where are you staying kanti?”
Nomonde: “Oh you can’t come. I’m about to
sleep.”
Sbani: “Come out then I’m outside.”
Ntokozo came back..
Ntokozo: “I’m sorry for leaving you like that, I
remembered I had to tell Sbani something. I
was on the phone with him.”
Sbani: “Hello…is that Ntokozo?”

Nomonde: “Sbani I’m…”
The call got disconnected.

Nomonde: “I was on the phone with him
Ntokozo.”
Ntokozoangrily) “And you didn’t think to tell
me?”
Nomonde: “When? You came in here and
started talking and you didn’t give me any
chance to shut you up.”
Ntokozo: “So what do we do now?”
Nomonde: “Take me to him.”
Ntokozo: “Are you crazy? Do you know what
he’ll do to you? To me?”
Nomonde: “Sbani is not violent. I’ll talk to him.”
Ntokozo: “Let me tell you something about
Sbani, he look dangerous and violent because
he is. The day he choose to retaliate even your
ancestors will not recognize you, stop
underestimating him.”
Nomondeangrily) “Then why did you fetch
me knowing all of this?”
Ntokozo: “You don’t get to shout at me
because you’re the one who kept coming onto
me nxx stupid bitch with a smelly pussy.”
He went to his wardrobe and took a blanket

and a pillow making his way out.
Sami looked at the time and tried calling him

again but the phone rang unanswered, she
sighed and pulled the bed covers over her head
as tears burned her eyes. She loved Simo but
she wasn’t motivated into doing anything.
School bored her and having a brother who
took care of her made things worse. All she
wanted was to be a kept girlfriend who stay
indoors the whole day. She didn’t have any
friends because her age mates were staying
with their parents and others were students
not house girlfriends.
Meanwhile
Simo took a sip of his Heineken beer and

brushed his face frustrated.
Spha: “Atleast you talked to her, I didn’t
understand the nature of your relationship how
did you agree to stay with a teenager?”
Simo: “I loved her but now I’m not sure.”
Spha: “You said she’s going to be rolling in
money soon right?”
Simo: “What does that got to do with
anything?”
Spha: “Bro your girl is stupid and likes to spend
money carelessly so why don’t you take the
money and open the eatery you always
wanted?”
Simothoughtfully) “That could work.”
Spha: “Did you find her a virgin?”
Simo: “Yeah.”
Spha: “You’re in a situation.”
Simo: “A deep scenario. I’m living a facebook
story straight, like which18 years old is
cohabiting? She’s very disrespectful and
impossible. I really can’t deal with her.”
Spha: “Wanna know how to win in life? Let
people do what they need to do to make them
happy, mind your own business and do what
you need to do to make you happy. Keep her
with you as long as it is beneficial to you, you
wanna open an eatery? Use her money to do
that because like it or not you’re going to need
money and lots of it. So why not use this one
instead of wasting it buying expensive clothes
and cellphones?”
Simo: “What if that gives her power over me?”
Spha: “You can be slow at times. Use her
money behind her back, women do this to us all
the time why not reverse the roles for a
change. Just take a leap of faith and do it what
have you got to lose? Ungadlisi iteam ntwana.”
Simosighs) “I’ll think about it.”
He took a sip and looked at his wristwatch then
looked at Spha.
Simo: “I need to leave, I’m working tomorrow.”

Sphastanding up) “Ayt see you, don’t forget
to think about what we talked about. Where is
Pile’s car?”
Simo: “In the garage I’ll return it over the
weekend.”
Spha: “Ummh..”
He nodded and stood up walking to the door.
TO BE CONTINUED
#05
At Ntokozo’s House
He lightly shook Nomonde who opened her

eyes and looked around the room frowning as
she noticed unfamiliar surroundings.
Ntokozo: “Wake up before the sun rise.”

Nomonde: “Ummh.”
She leaped up and got down from the bed

wearing her gown and went to the door
without a word. Ntokozo looked at the unmade
bed and her then shook his head mouthing
wow.
He parked his car 3 houses away from theirs

and dimmed the lights.
Ntokozo: “I’ll talk to Sbani and let you know

okay?”
She nodded her head and he sighed looking
away. She unbuckled her seatbelt and stepped
out, he reversed the car and drove off.
At Lindiwe’s apartment
The bayb stopped crying as it hungrily sucked

on it bottle. His milk was finished and he has
been drinking juice since then.
She wiped her tears and gently laid him down
and covered her face with a pillow crying.
Her son was hungry and she had no means of
catering for his needs. Sbani has been doing
everything for her and for the first time she
needed him. She regretted insulting him like
that, she swallowed and rubbed her eyes then
reached for her cellphone calling Sbani using a
private number…
Sbani: “Private number hello.” His voice

brought tears to her eyes, she placed her
fingertips on the corners of her eyes and
frowned exhaling.
Lindiwe: “Sbani it’s me.”
Sbani: “Donald Trump himself?”
Lindiwefrowned) “What?”
Sbaniannoyed) “If you’re not telling me who
you are am I supposed to consult my ancestors
for validation?”
Lindiwe: “It’s Lindiwe.”
Sbani: “What do you want?”
Lindiwesniffs) “My bayb has no food, he’s
hungry and crying. I know you don’t care but
please help me It breaks my heart seeing him
cry like this.”
Sbani: “We’re in need of farm workers, by 8AM
be here, don’t be late. Come with him there’s a
woman who looks after the kids whilst their
mothers are working.”
Lindiweshocked) “Plant sugar cane? Me?
Sbani have you seen me? What are people
going to say?”
Sbani: “Tell your bayb to eat the people’s
comments since they’re the one which keeps
you going. Don’t call me again for nonsense
nxx.”
Lindiwe: “No please don’t hang up I’ll come.”
Sbani: “Don’t come to my house, go to the
cattle post I’ll be there. Come with you id copy
and bank statement.”
Lindiwe: “Okay.”
The call got disconnected and she curved her

lips frowning. Working at the sugar cane fields
is not an ideal job actually it was the worst job
ever but her son need to be fed and if that
what it takes to get money then he was going
to do it.
He rose up and went to take a bath then

dressed up. Neliswa barged in whilst she was
tying the laces of her Tommie takkies.
Neliswafrows) “What are you wearing?”
Lindiwe: “Can you please drive me to the farm.”
Neliswa: “Sbani called you?”
Lindiwe: “Actually he offered me a job.” She
rose up and wrapped her doek on her head.
Neliswa: “What..? Working as a farm worker?
That’s the higher level of disrespect how dare
he? I hope we’re going there to give her a piece
of your mind.”
Lindiweangrily) “My bayb is hungry I don’t
have the luxury of being prideful right now. If
he was offering me a job as his girlfriend’s maid
I would gladly take it you know why? Because
my bayb is not going to eat my pride he wants
milk and I need money to get it.”
Neliswa: “I’m sorry okay? I didn’t know being a
mother comes with a lot of sacrifices.”
Lindiwe: “Are you going to take us?”
Neliswa: “Yeah I’m doing night shift so yeah.
But please hurry I need to come back and
sleep.”
Lindiwesighs) “Alright.”
Neliswa sadly looked at her and went out.

She took the baby’s things and prepared to
bath him.
Meanwhile in Neliswa’s room
Neliswa: “I’m telling you friend she’s going to

work at the farm, imagine the downgrade.”
Biyo: “Yooh, so quick?”
Neliswa: “I told you that I know men like Sbani
like the back of my hand. They’ll tolerate your
crap whilst unloving you in the process and
when they leave, they’re gone forever.”
Biyo: “She’s going through the most right now.”
Neliswa: “Yeah tell me about it. And I’ll be right
next to Khambule pressing the right buttons
until he’s mine.”
Biyo: “You go girl.”
Neliswa: “Obviously like every Zulu man he’s
stubborn and draining but with the right set of
words whispered in his ear all will be well.”
Biyo: “The weird romantic gestures yooh sbwl.”
Neliswa: “Hey! Don’t that’s my Zulu man I’m
tired of Xhosas shame.”
Biyo: “I hear you my friend let’s chat later I’m
about to sleep, Night shifts are doing the most
on my energy.”
Neliswachuckled) “Sharp.”
She hang up and naughty giggled as she opened
her wardrobe scanning her eyes across her
clothes looking for a cloth that says ‘take me
now’.
He put on his wristwatch and pecked her lips

sitting down.
Simo: “I’m sorry I hurt you my love, I was just

frustrated by your behaviour but guess what?”
She lazily shrugged.
Simo: “I thought about what you said and it’ll
be unfair of me to force school down your
throat just do what you must in order to be
happy then I’ll be good.”
Samismiling) “Really?”
Simo: “Yeah really.”
Sami: “Oh my God thank you. I’ll call my
brother today about the inheritance then get
back to you.”
Simo: “How much is it?”
Samithoughtfully) “Sbani got about R2.5 mil
because Ntokozo contributed R2 mil from his
RAF payout then they bought the land, cattle
and tractors. So it should be R2 mil plus.”
Simoshocked) “You’re kidding right? Sbani
would never give you that money.”
Samiannoyed) “It not his, that’s my mother’s
life insurance policy payout why would Sbani
have a say in it? Sbani is nothing to me and he’ll
not tell me what to do.”
Simo: “Babe don’t say that about him. That
man raised you, loved and cared for you, he
was there during difficult times for you. Don’t
let this money get into your head, he’s family
and family stick together. Don’t tell him he’s
nothing to you and don’t disrespect him.”
Sami: “You’re here and you’ll never leave me.”
Simosighs) “Life is unpredictable, I could die
and leave you don’t burn all the bridges
Siphosami please skat.”
Sami: “Ok.”
He rubbed her chin smiling.
Simo: “Don’t sulk, think about it okay?”
Sami: “Okay. I love you Simo.”
Simo: “Me too babe. Let me dash I’m going to
be late. Please take the car to the carwash later
today.”
Samismiling) “Ok.”
He took his lunchbox bag and walked out.

At the cattle post
Ntokozo slowly made his way to me and rested

his hand on the logs.
Ntokozo: “About what happened yesterday I’m

sorry man.”
Sbani: “Don’t sweat it, I’m fine.”
Ntokozo: “No it was wrong.”
Sbani: “We’re just business partners not
friends, you don’t owe me any loyalty and your
personal life is none of my business.”
Ntokozo: “Don’t say that.”
I saw Lindi’s car on the gate and went to her. I

opened the gate for them and they drove in. I
left the gate open and went to them, they
stopped and she stepped out.
Lindiwe: “Sbani.”
Me: “Lindiwe, you’re here about the job?”
Lindiwe: “Yes.”
Me: “Okay then, give me your bank statement
and copy of your id.”
She handed them to me and I scanned my eyes

through it and smiled at her.
Me: “Thank you, let’s drive up we can take your

car since your house will be that side.”
She swallowed and nodded.
Me: “Get in and drive out I’ll close the gate
behind you.”
Lindiwe: “Okay.”
She stepped in the passenger seat and they
drove out, I followed them and closed the gate
then stepped inside their car.
I greeted the lady that was driving and looked
outside.
They drove for a few minutes and I told them to

stop next to the farm workers houses.
We both stepped out and I gave her house
keys.
Me: “Behind you is your house, 3 houses away

from here is the daycare, R500 per child. You’ll
earn R130 per day, that’s R3000 per month
since you’re not working on weekends. You’ll
get your plow and gloves inside, drop your kid
at the creche and go to work.”
Lindiwe: “I’m starting today?”
Me: “Whenever you want. As I said it R130 per
day so even if you work one day in a month I
don’t care. Don’t worry about his milk, there’s
milk there for kids like him.”
Lindiwe: “Sbani I’m sorry for everything.”
Mestraight face) “It Mr Khambule to you.”
She sighed and went to the car to get her child.

Her friend stepped out and went to the trunk
taking out groceries and made her way to the
house. Her looks aren’t that disappointing but
her ass is something else, maybe I can mend my
broken heart by tapping that. I blinked and
shook my head rubbing my chin.
They came back and took the bags from the

car. I stepped back and watched them with a
neutral face. They hugged and the friend came
back.
Friend: “We can go.” She opened the front seat
for me and went to the driver’s side.
I stepped in and closed the door, she started
the car and reversed looking at the side mirror.
Me: “What is your name?”

Friend: “I’m Neliswa, Lindiwe’s sister. You must
be Sbanisezwe Khambule.”
Mechuckles) “You just had to call me by my
full names.”
Neliswa: “They’re yours why shouldn’t I?”
Me: “I don’t know. You can drop me here I’ll
walk.”
Neliswa: “Ok it was nice meeting you
Sbanisezwe.”
Mesmiling) “The feeling is mutual Neliswa. Is
it possible to get your number? You seem like a
great person and I would really use a friend
right now.”
She gave me her phone.
Neliswa: “Give me yours.”
I dialed my number and called myself, it rang
once and I dropped the call.
Me: “Got it, bye Neliswa.”
Neliswa: “Bye Sbanisezwe.”
I smiled and bit my lower lip then opened the

door and stepped out. I waved at her and she
smiled and drove off.
Now that was my new snack, I can’t wait to

devour it!
TO BE CONTINUED
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#06
At Queen Nandi Hospital
Later that evening Neliswa stepped inside the

canteen in a jolly mood, Biyo looked at her
blinking her eyes dramatically.
Biyo: “And then?”

Neliswa: “It worked.”
Biyoconfused) “What worked?”
Neliswa: “My plan, I got his numbers and we’re
friends. For now of course.”
Biyo: “Fast so?”
Neliswa: “I got the number, it nothing big but
atleast it something.”
Biyo: “Okay you got the number, what next?”
Neliswa: “I’m not telling, just wait and see. God
your son is fiiine!”
Biyo: “You didn’t know him before?”
Neliswa: “I did from a distance but looking at
him closely yooh! Friend he’s dangerously
attractive, his physique, his manly back, his lazy
eyes and seductive smile. His dark lips Biyo your
vjay will spasm just by a simple hello from him.”
Biyo: “Now I’m interested in seeing him.”
Neliswa: “You’ll see him, nothing says he’s a
farmer.”
Biyo: “How do farmers look?”
Neliswa: “I don’t know but definitely not like
Sbani. Lili lost a real man lapha I’m telling you.
Stru nasi.”
Her cellphone rang in her bra, she reached for it

and smiled looking at the caller id…
Neliswa: “Hello.”
Sbani: “Neliswa Gasa how are you doing,
friend?” She bit her lower lip and crossed her
legs as she felt her undies getting moist.
Neliswa: “I’m fine and you?”
Sbani: “I’m good. I was just checking up on you
friend. We’ll talk, Goodnight.”
Neliswa: “Good(clears throat) Goodnight.”
He chuckled and hang up and she pressed her

phone against her chest smiling.
Biyo: “Neli you’re falling for him!”
Neliswa: “Don’t spoil my mood with that crappy
talk I’m not falling for anything. He’s a loving
and a loaded guy I could use some action at the
moment.”
Biyo: “I hope so..” She ignored her and looked
up smiling thinking about Sbani, she was
smitten by him.
At my house
I slid my phone in my back pocket and joined

my hands together stretching my arms then
gently massaged my neck and bent down a bit.
My muscles were stiff and my body was aching.
I went to the living room and sat on the couch
opposite to Nomonde who shyly looked down
when my eyes met hers.
Me: “I’m ready to try and be in a relationship
with you if you’re still up for it.”
Nomonde: “Just like that?”
Me: “I’ll talk to mom and we’ll perform a ritual
for my request, what do you mean just like
that? Aren’t you the one who said you want us
to date? Or Ntokozo changed all of that?”
Nomonde: “No I love you and I’m happy to be
with you.”
Me: “Perfect, may what happened last night be
the last time you pull a stunt like that because
I’ll deal with you man to njandini and I’m not
bluffing.”
Nomonde: “Are we in a serious relationship or
an open relationship?”
Me: “Serious relationship.”
Nomonde: “Ummh aren’t we gonna talk about
what happened last night? Did you confront
Ntokozo about it?”
Me: “We don’t have to confront a person every
time they offend us and besides he doesn’t owe
me anything so we’re cool but you on the other
hand cheat on me again and you’ll know me.
I’m tired of people treating me like a toy and
unfortunately for you it ends today.”
Nomondeswallowed) “What is that supposed
to mean?”
Me: “Relax, I’ll not do anything to you unless
you piss me off then we’ll have a problem.”
Nomonde: “I’ll not cheat on you.”
Me: “Good girl, now come and give me a kiss.”
She stood up and shyly walked towards me, I
held her hand and sat her on my lap then
blinked my eyes and licked my lips looking in
her eyes.
She blushed and awkwardly looked down.
Me: “Monde.”
Nomonde: “Ummh.”
Me: “Look at me.” She lifted her eyes and
looked at me swallowing.
Me: “Give me a kiss.”
She dropped her eyes again, okay she’s shy let
me deal with that before Ntokozo beat me up
to it. I softly held her neck and brought her face
closer to mine and brushed my lips against hers
then kissed her. She rested her arms on my
shoulders and kissed me back. The kiss aroused
me and I felt my body getting hot as my dick
expanded.
We were interrupted by my cellphone ringing, I
broke the kiss resting my forehead on hers then
slid my hand in my pocket taking it out then
answered placing it next to my ear…
Mesighed) “Hello.”
Sami: “Sbani can we talk?”
Meannoyed) “You’ve already called me so
talk.”
Sami: “I wanted to ask the policy documents
because I need to claim that money next
month.”
Me: “Why do you need it because I do
everything for you?”
Sami: “Sbanisezwe wee that’s my money, I
never cross questioned you the time you
claimed yours so please stop dictating how I
should live my life.”
Me: “I’m not dictating you Siphosami (sighs) are
you sure about this?”
Sami: “Yes I’m sure.”
Me: “Come and get them tomorrow.”
Sami: “You’re not going to beat me up right?”
Meangry) “Angani uyasho ukuthi that’s your
money so why should I beat you up?”
I hang up and looked at the screen shocked

then exhaled, I placed my phone on the
armrest and kissed Nomonde again. I tried to
focus on her but failed, my dick softened and
the rush I had went down. I broke the kiss and
removed her from my lap standing up and went
out whilst brushing my face. I’m not losing my
sister, I have already lost her.
Simoangrily) “You shouldn’t have talked to
him like that, what is wrong with you?”
Sami: “Simo I did that for us, for you. Sbani
would’ve tried to trick me and I don’t want
that.”
Simo: “Your brother would never do that to
you.”
Sami: “You don’t know him that much.”
Simo: “Wow okay, do you babes just do you.”
He took the pillow and the fleece blanket and

walked out.
Sami: “Where are you going?”

Simo: “I’m taking the couch, is that okay with
you your highness?”
Sami: “Please don’t.”
Simo: “Mxmn.”
He went to the living room and placed the

pillow on the armrest then spread the fleece
blanket and went to the switch. He flicked it
and walked to the couch then got under the
fleece blanket closing his eyes. He considered
what Spha said to him because Sami deserved it
and maybe that might change her into being a
better version of herself.
At Lindiwe’s house
She looked at her son sleeping with his lips

pouted and smiled tearfully. This lil man has
changed her perspective on life, it hurts and
embarrassing but there’s nothing she’ll rather
do than take care of his son. Looking at his
innocent face, his jawline and his curly hair
made her revisit what went down between her
and Sbani.
It no lie she still wants him but being apart is

what they need in order to grow. Sbani doesn’t
know how to love because he doesn’t love
himself, he thinks throwing money at people
will automatically make them fall in love with
him which is wrong. Maybe if she helped him
build his confidence and self esteem things
would’ve turned out differently for them, she
sighed and switched off the lights then pulled
the bed covers over her head and slept. It been
a long day, working at the fields was not a
child’s play.
At Khambule Household
Maka Simi’s stomach rumbled and she rose up
and untied her doek tying her stomach, she was
hungry and her husband didn’t care. Tomorrow
seemed to be taking forever to come, one of
her neighbors told her about a farm in need of
workers and it was said to also provide free
accommodation and she wants to go and try
her luck there.
Her husband walked inside their bedroom

licking his fingers the corners of his mouth oily
from the braaied meat they were eating with
the children. He removed his pants and walked
to her side peeling the bed covers and touching
her panties.
Maka Simi: “Khambule I’m tired and hungry I

can’t do it tonight.”
Khambule: “Ibuye yongiwe kanti inkomo? Mina
ngazi ukuthi iyadliwa.”
He stroked his manhood and got on top of her

kissing her lips whilst removing her panties. Her
stomach rumbled but he ignored it and shoved
her manhood inside her vagina. She closed her
eyes which were burning with tears and took it
in. He grunted and humped on her. After 3
minutes he growled louder and breathed
heavily offloading inside her. He laid on his back
next to her whilst breathing heavily and
sweating.
Khambule: “Go and fetch the towel what are

you waiting for?”
She got down from the bed rubbing her eyes as

his semen trailed down her thighs and went to
take a towel then went back to wipe his
manhood. She found him sleeping and she
sighed then wiped him before wiping herself
and dropped the towel on the floor picking up
her panties and wore them then got under the
bed covers and cried herself to sleep thinking
that maybe her sins are catching up with her
that’s why her husband unexpectedly turned
on her.
TO BE CONTINUED

#07
Maka Simi cleaned the kitchen and tried to
open the cupboards but they were locked, she
sighed and mopped the floor and went to
discard the dirty water outside.
Simi woke up and saw her mother walking

slowly looking like she can fall anytime. She
swallowed tearfully and called her..
Simi: “Mama!”
She turned to look at her and leaned the basin
on the wall wiping her hands on her pinafore.
Maka Simi: “Is everything okay?”
Simi: “I need your help with something.”
Maka Simi: “Okay.”
Simi: “It’s in my room. Come.”
Khambule appeared stretching himself.
Khambule: “Where are you going? Is my

breakfast going to prepare itself?”
Simi: “Dad she’ll make it I want her to help me
pack my bags.”
Khambulesmiled) “Ok baby.”
Simi led her mother to her room and locked the

door behind them. She went to her wardrobe
and took the plate of food she hid for her
mother last night and gave it to her.
Simi: “Have something to eat.” She took the

food and sat down eating. Within a few
minutes she had cleaned the plate. Simi gave
her a glass full of water and she drank it.
Simi: “How long has this been happening?”
Maka Simi: “For months.”
Simi: “Why? Dad used to listen to you, he did
everything you wanted without any questions.
You used to call the shots around here, what
happened?”
Maka Simi: “I don’t know but it started when he
was removed as the council member of this
village. I know my husband, he’ll change.”
Simi: “What happened to your cattle and
chickens?”
Maka Simi: “The cattle got stolen and we ate
the chickens.”
Simi: “Ma! Why didn’t you tell me? I was going
to send my NSFAS allowance. Why is Thandile
not looking for a job since she refused to go to
school?”
Maka Simi: “I don’t know about your sister
Simi, she has turned to the village bicycle.
People are laughing at me because of her
behaviour. I don’t know where did I go wrong
with her.”
Simi: “Don’t you think it because of what you
did to Mam MaMngadi’s kids? Maybe she’s not
resting in peace mama. Have you ever tried to
look for them? The day they left rumours
around the village said maybe they got
attacked by wild animals since they found
human remains in the forest. Don’t you think
Sami is alive and being used by dirty men for
their sexual needs since her brother is said to
be dead?”
Maka Simirubbing her eyes) “I don’t know
Simi, that eats me everyday but where would I
start searching. It been 10 years I don’t even
know how they look right now.”
Simisighs) “You’re right. What time are you
leaving?”
Maka Simi: “When I finish making breakfast for
your father. Please go to my room and take my
bag under the bed and go and hide it in the
bushes near the stop.”
Simi: “Ok I’ll do that.(chuckles) wipe the
corners of your mouth or your husband will
notice you ate.”
She smiled and wiped the corners of her mouth
then stood up walking out.
At my house.
I walked to the kitchen stretching my arms

wearing my sweatpants. MaNtuli frowned
when she saw me.
MaNtuli: “Sbani what are you doing here? I
thought you’ve already left.”
Me: “Morning to you too dear mother, how are
you doing?”
MaNtuli: “Stop it! Why are you still here?”
Me: “I’m waiting for Sami she’s coming here
later and today I have to go to town to take
care of the payrolls.”
MaNtuli: “Payrolls huh?”
Me: “Your love for money.”
MaNtuli: “Let me go back home for two months
and then give me full pay for those months to
prove that you don’t love money.”
Me: “Hah! I’m joking.”
MaNtuli: “What would you like to have?”
Me: “Fruit salad, I’m not really hungry.”
MaNtuli: “Coming right up. What is she here
for?”
Me: “Our mother’s policy documents.”
MaNtuli: “What? And you’re going to give them
to her?”
Me: “Ma even MaMngadi is my witness, I did
everything for Sami. I sheltered her too much
that she doesn’t understand how the real world
work. I have to let her go and do what she
wants with her life maybe then she’ll learn.”
MaNtuli: “This is not right, you’ve been more
than a brother to her you were her parent and
a sole provider to her. Don’t let her disrespect
you like that.”
Me: “Sami doesn’t respect me, akangboni nje
all she sees is a stupid farmer who didn’t finish
his matric and there’s nothing I can do to make
her respect me.”
MaNtuli: “But she’ll spend all that money on
unnecessary things.”
Me: “I don’t care, really I don’t. I love her and I
want only the best for her but she’s not down
for me. I have a lot on my plate right now and
I’m stressed and that’s not healthy. Sami is
stressing me, I want to genuinely stop caring
but I can’t and that’s putting strain on my
health.”
MaNtuli: “Ooh my baby! Try to relax stress is
dangerous, and the way you smoke this days is
alarming. You smoke a lot and that’s going to
kill you. And you don’t talk about your
problems that alone will kill you.”
Me: “I’m a Zulu man I don’t have the luxury of
being weak. Talking doesn’t help anything. I
don’t need to talk, I need my sister to respect
me, I need to find a woman who’ll love me for
me not what I have, talking will not give me
that.”
MaNtuli: “Hold on it’ll be alright.”
She placed the bowl with fruit salad infront of
me and I settled on a high chair then ate.
My phone vibrated from my pocket and I put
down the spoon standing up and took the keys
from the key holder walking out.
I opened the gate for her and walked back

inside with my hands deep in my pockets.
I removed my shoes and walked barefooted to
my room. I pulled the bedside drawer and took
out the policy documents and went back to the
living room. I placed them infront of her and
went to the kitchen to finish off my salad.
She walked to me and sighed, I looked at her

with a bored expression chewing.
Sami: “Sbani I’m sorry.”
Me: “Don’t be apologetic for what you believe
in. That money is yours and I’m not going to
cross question you on YOUR money.”
Sami: “Ummh.. how much is it?”
Me: “R5 mil.”
Sami: “What?”
Me: “Mom believed you’ll be the responsible
one since you’re a girl or maybe she thought
you’ll take after her.”
Sami: “Oh!”
Me: “If you’ll excuse me I have to be
somewhere.”
I stood up and went to wash the bowl in the

sink then went out.
Meanwhile in the kitchen
Sami exhaled and shook her head at his

brother’s image. He looked fine and the way he
felt about him appeared as abnormal to her.
The kind of feeling you would feel against your
distant cousins but this was her biological
brother and it felt wrong on many levels. She
couldn’t help but think of those clean and fit
arms wrapped around her and how does those
dark lips would feel against hers.
Why would she feel like this about her own

brother? Is it because they never stayed
together most of the times? Was it all in her
head or it was the teenage stage doing the
most? She sighed and went to bid farewell to
MaNtuli and walked to the gate. Walking out he
saw her brother standing in the garden smoking
with his head tilted up.
Smoking at this time can only mean he’s
stressed but she brushed that off and
proceeded with his way.
At the fields
Neliswa pulled the mature cane stalks to the

opened furrows and placed the cane setts end
to end then stood up straight resting her hands
on her waist. It was still early in the morning
and she was already tired and the scorching sun
had no mercy on her.
At the end of the fields elderly women looked

at each other and laughed out loud clapping
their hands.
Woman 1: “I told you that Mr Khambule is
heartless how can he allow the mother of his
child to work here?”
Woman 2: “Kahle Shlobo! The child is not his.”
Woman 3: “I heard that he was seen kissing
with her sister.”
Woman 2: “Hayi! They were not kissing they
were riding together.”
Woman 3: “Same difference but he doesn’t
care about her.”
Woman 1: “Gone are those days when she used
to look at us with a frown efake
amakwayikwayi.” **Wearing high heels**
Woman 3: “Heyi iynkinga zodwa!”
Woman 4: “Look at her, she looks tired
already.”
Woman 2: “She’ll be strong!”
Woman 3: “Yakwazi mkhonzi, heh!”
She clapped once and covered the cane setts
with soil using a plow.
Meanwhile on the road
My muscles got stiffer with each passing

minute and my vision blurred. The robot turned
red, I tried to tap the indicator but my hand
wouldn’t move. I saw a truck coming straight to
my car and tried to move my hand but it was
stiff. I swallowed tearfully and closed my eyes
waiting for it to push me out of the way.
TO BE CONTINUED

#08
On the road
I tried to move my right hand and it moved and

I used it to tap the indicator and pulled over.
My right hand was trembling whilst the other
one was not moving.
The truck driver blew the horn multiple times

and stepped hard on the brakes nearly causing
an accident.
A young lady sitting on the passenger seat
stepped out and rushed to me.
Young lady: “Sir are you okay?”

I shook my head and she turned to the truck
driver and called him over…
Young lady: “Can you move?”

I tried to talk but words couldn’t come out.
Tears burned my eyes, I shook my head and she
sighed and unbuckled my seatbelt and the truck
driver pulled me to the passenger seat.
Young lady: “Please get my bag from the truck

I’ll drive him to the nearest hospital.”
Truck driver: “Ok.”
He rushed to the truck and took the bag then

returned with it. The lady raised her hands up
apologizing to the drivers who honked and she
stepped inside the car and drove off to the
hospital.
She pulled over at the entrance and rushed
inside, she came back with the doctor and
nurses wheeling the stretcher and then placed
me on it and wheeled me inside.
At the mall
Sami waited for the car to pass and crossed the

road then heard someone calling her name.
Simi: “Sipho! Sipho! Siphosami.”
She turned to look at the direction where the

voice came from and spotted a familiar looking
lady rushing towards her. She furrowed her
brows and placed her hand against her
forehead grinning as the sunlight penetrated
her eyes.
Sami: “Do I know you?”

Simidisappointed) “Sorry I thought you were
someone I think I know.”
Sami: “Well I am Siphosami who are you
looking for?”
Simi: “Siphosami Khambule?”
Sami: “Yes.”
Simicovered her mouth with her hand) “Oh
my God! Sami it me Simi.”
Sami: “Simi? Simesihle?”
Simi: “Yes. You look so grown..there’s so much
we need to talk about but I’m in rush I need to
catch the bus in 10 minutes. Can you give me
your number?”
Sami: “Of course.”
She took out her cellphone and took Simi’s
numbers then dialed her and slid it inside her
bag.
Simi: “How is Sbani doing?”
Sami: “He’s fine.”
Simishocked) “Wow well all gratitude to the
Lord we thought you died.”
Sami: “We’re alive. I’ll call you.”
Simi hugged her tightly and broke the hug
holding her arms with teary eyes. All this
affection was awkward to her since these are
the same people who was used to turn a blind
eye when their parents abused them.
Not that there was anything they could’ve done
but she still felt weird being jolly in their
presence.
At the hospital
The young lady sat on the hospital benches
anxiously tapping her foot with her elbows
rested on her lap, she kept glancing at her
wristwatch and looking at the hallway.
After what seemed like forever the doctor

appeared from the hallway holding the notepad
with his stethoscope hanging on his shoulders.
She leaped up and met with him halfway.
Young lady: “How is he doing doctor?”

Doctor: “Are you family?”
Young lady: “Ehh yes I’m his.. his wife, I’m his
wife.”
Doctor: “Ok Mrs Khambule, Mr Khambule
suffered from Transient ischaemic attack, it is
caused by disruption in the blood supply to
some parts of the brain. This can cause
symptoms similar to stroke….”
Young lady: “In normal english he’s suffering
from stroke?”
Doctor: “Yes and no, it a mini stroke which is
less severe than the normal one because it
doesn’t last long as stroke. The effects often
dissolve in less than 48 hours. Your husband
suffered speech, visual disturbance and
numbness in his arms and legs but he’ll be
fine.”
Young ladysighs) “What caused it?”
Doctor: “Stress, he’s been under a lot of stress
lately and that is not healthy to him because
he’s failing to cope. I’ve also picked it up that
he’s been smoking more than he should
because he told me he smoked about 3 packs
of cigarettes per day.”
Young lady: “His speech is okay now?”
Doctor: “No but he was able to answer a few
questions by nodding and shaking his head
before he was sedated. Please help him with
whatever he’s going through because stress is
dangerous to humans.”
Young lady: “I see, can I see him?”
Doctor: “Only for a few minutes he needs to
rest. Follow me.”
He led the way to his ward and left her at the

door. She exhaled and stepped inside, He found
him peacefully sleeping.
Now that she was looking at him closely he was
handsome, very handsome. Clean dark
chocolate skin and sharp jawline with a
perfectly shaved beard and mustache with dark
lips probably from smoking. She smiled and
lightly chuckled replaying her moment with the
doctor, she had no means of calling his family
and without a doubt the hospital is likely to call
her as his ‘wife’. Wife to such a hot guy? Aowa.
She took out her phone and stole a few pics for
her sister then slid it back to her bag then held
his hands. They were surprising soft which was
weird because he was a guy and their hands are
supposed to be…for guys not soft.
Young lady: “Mr Khambule please wake up the

rra and go back to your family. I’ll keep your car
for you then bring it tomorrow, today I’m
taking it to work since I’m late and it all your
fault you yummy thing (chuckles) on a serious
note though wake up and go back to your
family I’m sure they’re wondering where you
are.”
She let his hand go and picked up her bag

walking out but stop midway and went back to
him, she leaned over and kissed his lips then
smiled and walked out.
At the farm
Ntokozo locked up after all the workers had

went home and tried calling Sbani for the last
time but his phone rang unanswered. He sighed
and walked to his house, he opened the gate
and went inside. His car was not in the garage
and that was weird.
He knocked on the door and MaNtuli opened

for him…
MaNtulismiling) “Ntokozo how are you

doing?”
Ntokozo: “I’m fine ma.”
MaNtulishe shifted providing space for him)
“Get in.”
Ntokozo: “Thank you. I’m looking for Sbani, he
was supposed to come back to the farm but he
didn’t and his cellphone is not going through.”
MaNtuli: “He is not here.”
Ntokozo: “That strange, but don’t worry he’ll
come back. Please tell him to call me when he
gets back. I received an email from Robin
butchery and we need to talk about it.”
MaNtuli: “I’ll tell him.”
Ntokozo: “Okay let me be on my way.
Goodnight.”
She nodded and smiled and he bowed and

brought his hands together walking out.
MaNtuli sighed and rested her hands on her
waist, where could he be at this time? This was
unlike him and that worried her.
At the farm workers houses
Maka Simi sat on the single bed and looked

around the house. She was hungry and tired,
she worked the whole day without eating
anything.
She checked in her purse and she found coins
which made R15. Her lips trembled as tears
burned her eyes and she blinked allowing them
to fall.
She wondered how life is for Siphosami
because Sbani probably didn’t make it in that
forest. She wished she could’ve done things in a
different way than how she did them but she
had no ability to change the hands of times and
right her wrongs again.
Her stomach rumbled and she wrapped her

arms around it curling herself into a ball on the
bed crying. This hunger is probably the one
MaMngadi felt with her kids when she
threatened their husband when he wanted to
give them something to eat.
She used to laugh and somehow seeing

MaMngadi on her knees begging them crying
for their leftovers boasted her ego and made
her proud of snatching her man together with
her peace.
Now tables have turned and the pain she felt
was like no other pain she had ever felt. It was
like her intestines are being twisted in her
stomach and she felt like someone was draining
all the energy in her.
This was not life!
Sami: “Babe I’m sorry for what I said

yesterday.”
Simo: “I don’t care babe, just do you. You’re
your own person, I’m tired of telling you one
and the same thing over and over again.”
Sami: “I’m sorry my love. And I apologized to
Sbani and he forgave me.”
Simo: “Really?”
Sami: “Ummh.”
Simo: “Your brother is a great person. I don’t
want you to disrespect him in any way, cherish
the man he is. You stayed together, people are
wicked outside if it was another person he
would’ve taken advantage of you but he didn’t
and you can never appreciate him enough for
that.”
She swallowed and dropped her eyes ashamed

of the wicked thoughts she had about her own
brother. Maybe staying angry at each other was
for the best since that’ll prevent her into acting
on her feelings.
Simo: “Are you okay?”

Sami: “Yeah yeah I’m fine..You were saying?”
Simo: “Nevermind. How much will you get?”
Sami: “R5 mil, looking at the papers mom
opened different policies and I get to claim the
one that pays more.”
Simo: “Wow so what are you going to do with
the money once you claim it?”
She smiled and turned to look at him..
Sami: “I need a new cellphone because that

one, nah I’m not feeling it and I need a weave
this haircut makes me look young and a….”
Simo: “Wooh nothing tangible nix?”
Sami: “What do you mean? We’ll be rich,
Maybe we can do a housewarming party or
better yet get a better place to rent in a posh
neighbourhood….”
Simo looked at her and raised his eyebrows

then took a remote changing the channel as
Sami went on about all the unnecessary things
she’ll do with the money whilst him on the
other hand thought of things he’ll do with the
money. She doesn’t have anything to do with it,
well he’s there at her disposal.
TO BE CONTINUED
Something for the night…goodnight

#09
At the hospital
The young lady placed the lunchbox bag on the

mini cabinet next to his hospital bed and sat
down holding his hands.
Young lady: “I thought you would’ve waken up
by now. Please wake up dude you need to take
your car it causing problems for me.”
She sighed as her phone vibrated and rang out

loud in her bag, she slid in her hand and took it
out then answered..
Young lady: “Hello.”

Voice: “I hope you returned the car.”
Young lady: “He’s still sleeping.”
Voice: “He slept through the night? I said return
that car!”
Young ladysighs) “Kana nna gake gane, akere
I’m telling you gore he’s still sleeping do you
expect me to leave the car in the parking lot
just like that?” **I’m not refusing**
Voice: “Diepollo wee o raya gore that man is
more important than me monna wa
gago?”**You mean**
Diepollo: “The rra no I’ll try to leave it with the
security if it makes you feel better.”
Voice: “Don’t do it like wa pateletswa, sharp.”
Diepollo: “No ka thaloganya go sharp.”**I
understand, bye.**
The line got disconnected and she heaved a

sigh looking at him sleeping.
Diepollo: “You know I don’t even know what

am I doing with that man, he’s trippin because I
brought your car home, he doesn’t even care
about how I tried to save your life. I do
absolutely everything for him and he only repay
me by forever complaining. Atleast you’re
happy even though o stressed atleast o happy.
You have a nice car and you can afford a
medical aid whilst my life ke masepa hela. Wa e
tseba pain ya go jola le monna o buang
language tse 3? Setswana, maaka le masepa. I
brought your car home once and the whole
world must come to a standstill whilst he
cheats on me with every skirt he meets along
the way, nxaa bo phelo ke pronunciation ya
hawuei straight.”
She took out her notepad and pen then wrote a

note for him placing it on the bag then dropped
his keys inside.
Diepollo: “I’m going to be late for work, I’ll pray

for you to get better wa utwa?”
She stood up and leaned over kissing his lips
one last time. It was probably a great thing he
was sleeping because his lips looked kissable
and she can’t get enough of how soft they feel
against hers. She broke the kiss and softly
chuckled..
Diepollo: “Ke maswabi for go go suna wa utwa,

you look so hot I couldn’t resist. But still I’m
sorry for raping your lips, goodbye.”
She took her bag and walked out.
At the fields
Lindiwe took her bag and went to sit next to

Maka Simi during lunch. She saw how she kept
drinking water and eating sugarcane in
between. Though she hasn’t said anything but
her cracked lips and faint voice told the whole
story, she was hungry.
Lindiwe: “Sawbona ma.”

Maka Simisoftly) “How are you doing?”
Lindiwesmiling) “I’m fine, do you mind joining
me I’m about to eat and I kind of packed more
than enough.”
She thought of resisting but how could she do

that not knowing where her next meal will
come from?
Maka Simi: “Are you sure?”
Lindiwe: “Yes I’m sure, come.”
She covered the cane setts with soil and placed

down her plow removing her gloves as they
walked to the shade next to the tractor and
spread their doeks sitting down.
Lindiwe opened her lunchbox and ate then left
some for Maka Simi who smiled thankfully and
ate.
Though it wasn’t much but it made a huge

difference to her, this child was truly an angel
sent from above to help her.
At the cattle post
Ntokozo tried to call Sbani and his phone went

straight to voicemail. He brushed his face
frustrated, maybe something bad happened to
him or else why would he go mia.
What got him more frustrated was that the
email they received yesterday was supposed to
be replied in 2 days time and he knows nothing
about things like that.
What if this people wants to meet him? It

would be so embarrassing for him since he
can’t even form a proper English sentence and
Sbani is the one who takes care of the contracts
and pitch to their clients if there is a need to.
God where could he be?
He called MaNtuli who answered on the second

ring..
MaNtuli: “Ntokozo is he back?”

Ntokozo: “No he’s not back, is there anyone we
can call, girlfriend or maybe a friend?”
MaNtuli: “No, why don’t you try his sister
maybe Sami knows where he is.”
Ntokozo: “Thank you let me try her.”
MaNtuli: “Okay my boy please keep me
updated.”
Ntokozo: “Ok bye.”
He hung up and scrolled through his contacts

and pressed on Sami’s numbers placing the
phone against his ear.
Ntokozo: “Siphosami you’re speaking to

Ntokozo.”
Sami: “Oh bhut Ntokozo is everything okay?”
Ntokozo: “Eish have you seen your brother?
I’ve been trying to reach him since yesterday to
no avail.”
Sami: “I don’t know where he is, I haven’t talk
to him since I’ve left.”
Ntokozo: “Oh okay, please tell me if he calls
you.”
Sami: “Ok I’ll do so, sharp.”
Ntokozo: “Sure.”
He hang up and sighed going to the stalls.
Simo worked on his eatery plan for one last

time and smiled hopefully, in a month he’s
putting his plan into motion.
He opened his wallet and took out his brother’s

pic then smiled tearfully looking at it, things
were about to get better. His brother was going
to stop wearing torn shoes and patched
uniform to school.
He kissed the picture and closed his wallet
standing up and went to the living room and
found Sami watching Idols extra laughing.
Sami: “Babe the first thing we need to do is to

upgrade to compact this package is depressing.
I’ve been watching the same episodes for a
week if we had compact I’ll be watching
different reality shows on tv.”
Simomumbling) “If you went to school like
others there would be no need for that.”
She turned to look at him as he poured water

from the water dispenser in the fridge.
Sami: “What was that?”

Simo: “Nothing babe absolutely nothing.”
Sami: “Ummh, have you thought about what
are you going to do with the money once it is
here?”
Simo: “It your money skat not mine.”
Sami: “What do you mean? It our money
maybe we can get you a car instead of taking
taxis to work everyday how about that?”
He gulped down the water and placed the glass

on the counter and rested his hands on it
looking at her with a smile.
Simo: “How about you give me the money and I

organize a party maybe a vacation for me and
my friends?”
Samithoughtfully) “Ummh that could work.”
Simo inwardly smiled, this is proving to be more
easier than he thought whilst Sami laughed out
loud looking at contestants trying their luck on
idols. Others couldn’t sing to save their lives but
here they were taking chances on idols.
At Spha’s(Simo’s friend) workplace
He placed his lunchbox on the table and settled

down.
Pile: “Ta.”
Spha: “Mthaka wam ykhiphani?” **Friend how
are you?**
Pile: “Ngimnandi mthaka.” **I’m fine**
Spha: “Mina angikho mnandi ngikhinywa
uZandre akasboni lomlungu yeses, uyenza
kanjani lento le athathe ama shift ethu awanike
oMzwa ekbeni yithi okmele sishaye inight shift
njengoba kzofika abaphathi base Phalaborwa.”
**I’m not fine, Zandre is pissing me off how can
he give our shifts to Mzwa and his team whilst
we’re the one who should do the night shifts
since the managers from Phalaborwa are
coming.**
Pile: “What are we going to say? We are
nobodies here Maphara.”
He chew his food and drank his soft drink from

the can than cleared his throat.
Spha: “I so wish to be Simo right now.”

Pile: “Now that is rubbish, Simo is working a
shitty job as it is and has more problems than
both of us combined.”
Spha: “You know nothing, Simo will be rolling in
money soon?”
Pile: “How? Did he find an investor?”
Spha: “Nop, Sami.”
Pile: “That stupid cunt he’s dribbling?”
Spha: “Yep apparently her mother opened a life
insurance policy and she’s a beneficiary. I was
talking to Simo last night and it looks like
madam is going to get R5mil from the
insurance.”
Pileshouting) “WHAT!!”
Spha: “My reaction exactly, Simo will never
suffer again in his life he and Nkanyiso are
going to live thee best life.”
Pile: “Yeah and Nkanyiso deserve it, that laaitie
suffered Maphara, but we can’t let Simo enjoy
this money alone.”
Spha: “Don’t do that Pile don’t fuck him over.”
Pile: “Who said anything about fucking him
over? Simo is my boy and he knows I’m down
for him but I need to get my hands on those
millions.”
Spha: “I thought of that but came out with
nothing because the only option is to bang that
chick but we can’t do Simo like that.”
Pile: “Or we can deal with Sami without
sleeping with her.”
He drank his soft drink and wiped the corners

of his mouth with a paper towel then lifted his
eyes to Pile giving him his undivided attention.
Pile: “Let wait until they claim the money then

we….”
TO BE CONTINUED
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#10
At the hospital
I read her note one last time and smiled, she

didn’t leave her numbers and that was a
bummer. I would’ve loved to meet her what
she did was very noble of her. It not everyday
someone drop their work to help a stranger.
She requested me to stop stressing as that will

break her heart. She sound like an interesting
woman, I know it weird but I actually had a
dream about her kissing me. If only I can see
her and maybe just maybe turn that dream into
reality.
The doctor got inside and smiled looking at me.
Doctor: “Mr Khambule I’ve got your discharge

papers. You need to take your medication until
you finish them and please try to avoid stressful
situations and keep a clear head at all times, as
much as the money is great but it will be an
unfortunate thing to see you in this bed again.”
Me: “I’ll try doctor.”
Doctor: “If the weight becomes more heavy for
you, you can always speak to a professional. It
doesn’t make you weak or less of a man. In my
line of work I’ve announced a lot of deaths
because of people bottling up their emotions.
You may be a man but you’re also human and
you have feelings. You might not believe this
but men are more sensitive than women that
why most of us turn into abusers and violent
beings, we never talk and think acting is okay. It
a sad reality because innocent people are
always on the receiving end of our demons. You
used a cigarette today and ended up in a
hospital bed next time you’ll use your fist and
before you know it it a kick and another death
is announced only because you let your
masculinity side do the most.”
Me: “I’m not abusive.”
Doctor: “I never said you were but this kind of
stress is alarming. If your wife didn’t bring you
here on time we’ll be talking a different story
right now. Speak to a professional Mr
Khambule. You’ll sign here, I believe your wife
will fetch you.”
Me: “My wife?”
Doctor: “The tswana woman who brought you
here.”
Me: “Oh my wife okay! I don’t think she’ll fetch
me because today she has other
commitments.”
Doctor: “Oh I see. You’ll get your meds from
the pharmacy before you leave. Take care of
yourself.”
I nodded and he buried his hands in his pockets

walking out.
I sighed and stretched my left arm and
experienced a little discomfort and stopped
then signed the papers preparing to leave.
He fixed the collar of his shirt and received a
call from Nkanyiso’s school.
Simo: “Hello.”
Voice: “Mr Hlengwa you’re speaking to Miss
Mkhwanazi, Nkanyiso’s teacher.”
Simo: “Oh how can I help you miss?”
Voice: “It about Nkanyiso. I’m concerned about
him, his marks are dropping and his health is
deteriorating. He’s always coughing and
wheezing, I would like to believe he’s asthmatic
but I’m not sure since I’m not a medical
practitioner. He comes to school barefooted
and he wear shorts and short sleeved shirt in
this cold weather. I talked to your aunt and she
promised to attend to his needs but she’s not.
Mr Hlengwa I know you don’t earn enough but
can you please help your brother?”
Simoswallowing) “I’ll see what I can do.”
Voice: “Is everything okay at home?”
Simo: “Yes.”
Voice: “Mr Hlengwa if you don’t take care of
this child I’ll be forced to involve the social
workers. We donated new uniform to your
brother but he came to school in his old
uniform the next day. I’m a mother before I’m a
teacher Mr Hlengwa and this is heartbreaking.
Please do something, thank you for your time.”
Simo: “Thanks for calling me I’ll take care of
him I promise.”
Voice: “That’s all I’m asking for. Bye.”
Simo: “Bye.”
He hang up and brushed his face frustrated, he

sent money for his brother last month, this was
shocking to him and he didn’t know how to go
about this. Heart broken he took his bag and
made his way out his mind filled with different
thoughts.
If there was no reason to use Sami’s money
before, now that was more than enough
reason.
His brother deserve a better life and he can
barely survive with the money he earn from
clicks.
Meanwhile Siphosami sat on the bed with her

legs crossed scribbled something on her
notebook.
It was safe to say she’s a spoilt brat. They lost
their mother when she was only 8 years and
Sbani took over the role of being a parent to
her.
They stayed months surviving from money
Sbani used to make from working at the farms.
Sbani suffered but she never did, that’s why
even with such a lot of money she’s about to
get nothing tangible crossed her mind.
She jotted down all the places she would like to

visit and types of parties she would host
together with all the unnecessary things she
thought she needed.
She looked at the calendar on her cellphone, in
less than two weeks she’ll be putting R in the
word rich and she can’t wait to flex with her
money. She closed her notebook and clapped
her hands excitedly tilting her head up giggling
happily.
At Diepollo Phankhela’s house
She got inside the house carrying plastics with

groceries inside. Her bayb daddy, Thorello was
seating on their one seater couch holding a
beer bottle with his arm rested on the armrest.
Diepollo: “Thorello you’re drunk.”

Thorello: “Where are you coming from?”
Diepollo: “From work, where is my child?”
Thorelloburped) “In her room, utswa kae
Dee?”
Diepollo: “I’m telling you the truth I’m coming
from work?”
Thorello: “And groceries? The month is ending
in a week and you want to tell me you have
money for groceries?”
Diepollo: “My boss gave them to me because
his eldest son from UK brought him groceries, I
swear you can call him and ask.”
Thorello: “What do you see when you look at
me? Semata huh? You came in here the day
before yesterday in another man’s car, not just
any car but an expensive car then today you’re
coming with groceries. Are you provoking me
Diepollo? Is it because I’m not working? You
see a fool that should stay here and babysit
whilst you lie and say you’re going to work
whilst you’re going out there to spread you fat
thighs with cellulite.”
Diepollotearfully) “The rra I’m not cheating
on you and I returned the car to him please
believe me.”
Thorello: “Whatever Dee save that to your
mother I called her, she’s on her way here.”
He stood up and stumbled across the room

making his way to the kitchen. He drank his
beer and burped brushing his stomach. He
looked behind him and he didn’t see Diepollo,
he clicked his tounge and went back to the
living room where he found her crying.
Thorello: “Tsek Dee didimala, you’re making

unnecessary noise. I don’t know why you’re
crying because you should be thanking me for
keeping up with you. You ugly thing, you’re fat
and ugly even baboons are better than you
with your burned body. You think you’ll even
find anyone who’s going to love you? Well keep
dreaming, you’re nothing but a piece of trash, a
useless spermdish with a disgusting body. You
make me sick, you cheating whore.”
He pushed her and spat on her then walked to
their room. She tilted her head up and tried to
stop her tears which kept on falling. Her heart
was aching and pounding like nobody’s
business. She didn’t understand why she was
unlucky inlove, she knew she was ugly and fat
and the burnt marks on her body always made
her feel more insecure than she already were.
It always pained her to look at them as it made
her revisit memories she didn’t want to
remember.
A loud knock startled her and she quickly wiped

her tears and went to place the groceries in the
kitchen before attending to the door.
Her mother and her aunt made their way in and

she closed the door behind them.
Her mother looked at her in disgust shaking her
head then went to settle on the couch whilst
her aunt went to sit on the plastic chair in the
corner of the living room.
She sighed and went to get a wooden bench
outside and sat on it.
Diepollo’s aunt: “How are you doing didi
ngwanake?”
Diepollo: “I’m fine auntie and how are you
doing?”
Diepollo’s aunt: “I’m fine your mother asked
me to accompany her to you(to Diepollo’s
mom) Talk to her sis.”
Diepollo’s mom: “Diepollo why are you
embarrassing me my daughter? Where did I go
wrong with you? What is this I hear with you
cheating on your man?”
Diepollo: “I’m not cheating on him mom.”
Diepollo’s mom: “So you’re not involved with a
Khambule man? You left a good man here
who’s willing to love you with all your flaws for
a rich Zulu man? Why are you so ungrateful?
Just because Thorello lost his job you cheat on
him? The poor boy called me crying telling me
you came with an expensive car here, why are
you embarrassing me Diepollo Phankhela?”
Diepollo: “Mme I helped Sbanisezwe because
he was suffering from stroke I didn’t even
speak to him because he was sleeping the
whole time please believe me already Thorello
thinks I’m lying please don’t crucify me any
further.”
Diepollo’s mom: “I came to tell you gore if you
leave this man don’t bother coming back home.
Where do you think you’ll ever find a person
who’ll love you as ugly and burnt as you’re? Be
grateful that he’s still here and stop being a
whore. You’re increasing my high blood
pressure Diepollo I don’t know where I went
wrong with you.”
She rubbed her eyes with the corner of her
doek as tears fell, Diepollo felt guilty for kissing
Sbani when she saw her mother crying.
Diepollo: “I’m sorry mom for breaking your

heart I’ll try to be a better partner to Thorello.”
Diepollo’s mom: “I don’t want to say anything
to you when I’m this angry, I’m leaving.”
She stood up and walked out leaving Diepollo

crying. Her aunt felt bad for her, this was abuse
from all corners.
Diepollo’s aunt: “Don’t listen to your mother

my bayb. If a man is abusing you don’t stay
leave.”
Diepollocrying) “Where would I find a man
who’ll love me looking like this?”
Diepollo’s aunt: “You’re so beautiful my bayb
and a man looking for a real woman not an
ornament will be lucky to have you. Don’t look
down on yourself, keep looking up. Don’t pay
attention to your burnt marks, they show that
you’re a survivor, a strong woman imbokodo
yampela.”
Diepollo frowned and laughed.
Diepollo’s aunt: “Don’t laugh I heard you’re

dating a Zulu man so I’m helping you practice.
My bayb don’t let their nasty remarks define
you. You might have those burnt marks but
you’re still beautiful and you have so much love
to offer, bear it in mind that even broken
crayons still color.”
Diepollo: “But why do every man I date treat
me like trash, like an option am I that bad that
nobody wants to love me?”
Diepollo’s aunt: “Do you love yourself? Do you
treat yourself like a priority? Do you ever stand
up for yourself? You’re quick to listen to your
mother misleading you making you get into
toxic relationships. You don’t even know the
meaning of being in a relationship yet you jump
from one relationship to the other without
listening to the lessons the universe has for
you. Have you ever wondered why you always
attract the same person? A relationship isn’t
about the other person it about you, the
universe always has a lesson for you, but
because we don’t introspect and look within
ourselves and overcome that obstacle, instead
we rush to dump the person and move on to
the next without introspection then the
universe will again give you the message in a
different form of human being until you learn
and become the better version of yourself only
then will your partner not stand your energy
and you’ll then meet your better self. Work on
yourself stop listening to your mother breaking
down your self esteem, love yourself and make
yourself a priority then you’ll find the better
partner. Where is that Thorello now?”
Diepollosighed) “He’s probably sleeping.”
Diepollo’s aunt: “Then your mother wants you
to stay with this man. You can do better than
this Didi. Call me anytime you need to talk
don’t allow your mother to dictate you. You got
burnt because of her don’t let her gamble with
your happiness.”
Diepollo: “I hear you auntie.”
Diepollo’s aunt: “I need to leave now my bayb,
my husband is probably waiting for me. Don’t
tolerate nonsense because what you tolerate in
a relationship will multiply in marriage. Go
shap.”
She stood up and went to hug her as she sighed
thoughtfully then pecked her cheek walking
out. She found Diepollo’s mom gone and she
shook her head, her sister was unbelievable.
Diepollo swallowed and brushed her face

sighing. What her aunt said is true, she’s been
jumping from one relationship to the next in
hopes of finding someone who’ll love her
genuinely regardless of how she looks.
At my house
I took the baby’s belongings and placed them in

the garage then went back inside with my heart
breaking. Taking them out made me come into
terms with the truth that I’m really not a father,
Lindiwe played me just like the rest of the
women I’ve been with. I love genuinely though
what could be the problem?
My heart is bleeding, I’m shattered. Have you

ever experienced so much pain that you keep
on preventing your tears from falling as mucus
keeps falling and your chest keeps on
expanding? When you try to block out the pain
but the feeling is too deep to suppress? I sighed
and found myself talking alone in the kitchen.
Thinking about all the memories we made with
Lindiwe and everything I’ve invested in our
relationship.
God and MaMngadi you’re my witnesses. You

know I tried, over and over again but still I
failed. From now onwards, I choose myself and
my happiness. Fuck to somebody else’s
feelings, they call all go to hell for all I care as
for Sami she’s a woman now and she’ll fend for
herself I’m tired of being played, Makunyiwe
once!
TO BE CONTINUED
4 MONTHS LATER

#11
4 MONTHS LATER
At my house
I took my cowboy hat and put on my gumboots
then stood up straight looking at Nomonde
seating comfortably on the couch.
Me: “We can leave.”

Nomonde: “I’ll leave later babe you can go.”
Mesternly) “Nomonde wear your shoes and
leave.”
Nomonde: “I’ll leave later I’m still watching tv.”
I huffed and walked to the kitchen..
Me: “If I find you still seating there I’ll deal with
you.”
I clicked my tongue and drank water from the

fridge then turned to her. She was standing
next to the door zipping up her jacket hiding
her pregnancy bump.
I walked out and she followed me.
Nomonde: “Sbani can you please give me some

money for cosmetics.”
Me: “I don’t have money.”
Nomonde: “How?”
Me: “I used all the money to pay the workers
and there’s nothing left.”
Nomonde: “That’s nonsense Sbani you’re just
being stingy. Other bayb daddies give their
girlfriends money but you don’t.”
Me: “I’m Sbanisezwe Khambule not other bayb
daddies and I don’t have money.”
Nomonde: “You know I should’ve aborted this
bayb.”
Me: “Still I don’t have money stop wasting your
breath.”
I locked the gate behind us.
Nomonde: “I’m pregnant with your child

Sbani.”
Mecalmy) “I know babe.”
Nomonde: “But you don’t spoil me you don’t
buy me nice things awkwazi nokungkhipha nje.”
**You don’t even take me out**
Merolled my eyes) “Ukhishwa uyinyongoni
ntombi?” **You want to be taken out, are you
a bile**
She stopped walking and tilted her head up

bitting her trembling lower lip.
Me: “If you ever lose that bayb because of
unnecessary stress I’ll teach you a lesson. Stop
acting like a spoilt brat and let’s go. If you keep
on pissing me off I’ll leave you. Craziness is
contagious I don’t want to go crazy because of
you.”
She swallowed and rubbed her eyes then

followed me.
At Sami’s penthouse
She laid on her stomach her feet dangling in the

air scrolling through her ipad.
She looked at the pictures of a 6 bed roomed
house in a posh neighbourhood an estate agent
emailed to her. She was left with R2mil and
somehow the estate agent convinced her that
buying this house will be a great investment.
She gave Simo R1.8mil to start up his business
and used the rest on endless trips visiting
different African countries.
Renting a penthouse took a hard knock on her

bank balance especially with Simo not
contributing anything. She smiled in
satisfaction, this was her dream house.
She extended her hand and took her phone
paging through it and called the estate agent.
Sami: “Hello.”
Voice: “Miss Khambule how are you doing?”
Sami: “I’m fine Sir, I’m calling you in connection
with the house.”
Voice: “You want it?”
She flipped her weave to the side supporting
her chin with her fist smiling.
Sami: “I’m sold.”

Voice: “Wow! That fantastic, miss you’re not
going to regret this. When would you like to
come and view the house?”
Sami: “Tomorrow if it’s possible.”
Voice: “Perfect! Should I prepare the
paperwork in the meantime? I mean this house
is being sold at a cheaper price and already 3
offers has been made and somehow I liked you
so I’m willing to ignore them and consider your
offer.”
Sami: “I’m buying it. It mine already bring the
papers and I’ll process the payment tomorrow.”
Voice: “Let me get right into it mam. Have a
good day.”
Sami: “Thank you! Bye.”
She hang up and laid on her back screaming

happily. She’s about to purchase a house.
“Where are my haters? Come la!”
She leaped up and got down from the bed

dancing as she made her way to the radio
increasing the volume.
At Diepollo’s house
She counted her bags and shoes then totalled

the money she made from sales and smiled.
She was not where she wanted to be but
atleast she made some money. She looked at
her wristwatch and packed her stock putting
aside the bags and shoes she was going to
deliver today.
Thorello made her way in and leaned against

the door frame with his hands buried in his
pockets.
Thorello: “Where are you going wearing that?”

She looked at her body hugging dress that
revealed her thick curves and her round butt
with her not so flat tummy which made her
look like a true African woman.
Diepollo: “What is wrong with my dress?”
Thorello: “It too revealing, your fat thighs are
on full display.”
Diepollo: “And that is a problem to you
because?”
Thorello: “You look like a whore.”
She applied her lipstick looking at herself in the
mirror. In her natural look she looked beautiful
and that rubbed off Thorello the wrong way.
Diepollo: “I don’t mind looking like a whore

akere you said I’m a whore, I’m embracing my
title as the management of whores.”
She packed the items she’s going to deliver and

took her handbag making her way out after
kissing Thorello’s cheeks.
Diepollo: “Bye bye rrangwe Kea.”
Thorello swallowed as her sweet perfume

engulfed the air. She was changing, glowing and
becoming more beautiful not to mention the
confidence, she was now not afraid of showing
her burnt arm.This was not good, Diepollo
cannot leave her. He breathed out loud as his
chest tightened, Dee can’t leave him. He had to
do something.
Thandile(Sbani’s half sister) peed on the HPT kit

and pulled up her panties then went to her
room waiting for the timer to go off.
She anxiously tapped her foot sitting on her

bed biting her nails.
The timer went off and she picked up the kit
facing it down closing her eyes tilting her head
up.
Thandilewhispering) “God please let it be
negative I promise after that I’ll never ever
have sex again. If I do please strike my vagina
with lightning, Amen.”
She opened her eyes and turned it, her eyes

watered and her world came crumbling down.
She was pregnant, the worst thing was that she
didn’t know the father.
She was startled by a knock, she jumped and
rubbed her eyes placing the kit under the pillow
and walked to the door.
Khambule: “Please make some food for me I’m

hungry.”
Thandile: “We only have maize meal and rice.”
Khambule: “Go and ask the neighbours I’m
hungry.”
Thandile: “We’ve been asking from them for
weeks now they even close their doors when
they see me approaching.”
Khambule: “Do what you must Thandi I’m
hungry and I want to see myself chewing.”
He turned back and went to sit under the shade

of his mango tree in the middle of the yard.
MakaSimi bought groceries but Khambule eats
a lot, he wants full meals 3 times a day and that
waste food.
Thandile tearfully looked up, this was

embarrassing she’s uneducated and
unemployed. School is out of the question since
she’s 25 down.
She sat on the edge of the bed thinking of how
was she going to put food on the table.
On the road
I unbuckled my seatbelt and rolled down the

windows humming to the song.
It been a long day and all I need is a good fuck
and my bed. The security opened for me and I
went to park my car in the parking lot and went
up to Neliswa’s flat using the lift.
It dinged and opened infront of her flat, I got

out and went to knock on her door.
After a few minutes she opened.
Me: “Is everything okay? Why weren’t you

opening the door? “
Neliswascratching her head) “Nothing what
are you doing here?”
Me: “I missed you.”
I took a step closer to her and leaned over for a

kiss holding her waist as she rested her arms on
my shoulders.
My hand went down to grab her butt whilst the
other one roamed around her body untying her
gown leaving her exposed.
I pulled out and bit my lower lip reaching for

the box of condoms in my back pocket and
removed my t-shirt..(#removed)
Me: “I’ll see you maybe next week. Don’t call

me I’ll call you.”
I zipped my pants wearing my flip flops and
picked up my keys and walked out leaving her
tying the strands of her robe.
TO BE CONTINUED

#12
At Neliswa’s flat
Narvinrubbed his eyes frowning) “You had

sex with him whilst I was here Ne and you don’t
see anything wrong with that.”
Neliswa: “Narvin I was protecting you, Sbani is
violent he would’ve beaten you to a pulp you
don’t know him.”
Narvin: “But you enjoyed the sex.”
Neliswa: “I didn’t, I only did it to boast his ego.”
Narvin: “But you don’t moan like that with me.
You enjoyed it Ne! Stop lying to me.”
Neli sighed and got off the bed walking to the

bathroom and Narvin followed her naked with
his dick dangling sideways.
Narvin: “You enjoyed it didn’t you?”

Neliswa: “It clear that you’re asking me with a
memorandum already prepared in your head so
whatever answer you’re expecting I’m saying
it.”
Narvin: “Hmh?”
Neliswa: “I’m saying everything you’re
expecting me to say, now can I get some
privacy in my flat.”
Narvin: “I’m paying for this flat.”
Neliswa: “Move in then, I’ll go and stay with
Sbani since I’m homeless.”
Narvin: “No please don’t.”
Neliswa: “Thought so too. Please leave.”
He swallowed and went back to the bedroom.

This is only about sex but he’s falling for her it a
pity because her heart is with someone else.
He wore his pants and shirt then picked up his
car keys and cellphone walking out after
popping a chewing gum in his mouth for fresh
breath.
Meanwhile in the bathroom
Neliswa closed her eyes and moaned a bit as

warm water came into contact with her swollen
coochie.
Sbani devoured it last night and it burned like
hell. Their arrangement is confusing to her
because Sbani claims to want only a friend with
benefits from her but he’s also jealous when he
see her with another men.
He love him but their relationship is strictly
about sex and he never make a mistake of
breaking the rules. She wants to leave him but
she can’t. There is something about him, he’s
dominant and isn’t afraid of showing his
masculinity side it actually a turn on and noone
can fuck her better that him and that made her
question what Lindiwe told her. The guy was a
beast when it came to sex and she can’t get
enough of that dick.
With her eyes closed and head tilted up an idea

crossed her mind. An idea she was sure was not
going to fail, when it has been executed Sbani
will have no choice but to get into a
relationship with her. She smiled lazily as her
mind started putting the plan into motion.
Simo made a few calls then went to join Sami

on the couch. He peeled the fleece blanket and
snuggled closer to her kissing her cheek and
turned his attention to the movie.
Sami: “Later on I have to be somewhere.”

Simo: “Where?”
Sami: “It’s none of your business.”
Simo: “Excuse me?”
Sami: “You’re excused.”
Simo: “Are you talking to me like that?”
Sami: “Yooh awungehle wemuntu, some of us
have important commitments since we have
money, sit your broke ass down and watch
movies the whole fuckin day.”
Simo: “I’m sorry for asking.”
Samisighs) “No I’m the sorry one I should’ve
shouted at you.”
Simo: “Nah it fine.”
An awkward moment passed with each of them

pretending to be focused on the movie until an
erotic scene came on, it was a girl having sex
with 3 guys…
Simo bit his lower lip as his mind trailed down
the memory lane, when they were still in
varsity and used to host parties and have group
sex anytime. Noone had her girlfriend alone, if
you dated one of them you were bound to have
sex with all of them at once.
They were bad boys but girls couldn’t stay away
from them.
He found herself wishing to have one repeat of

those days, probably with Sami but he didn’t
know how she would feel about his request.
She pressed her thighs together biting her

lower lip as her breathing hitched. Her darkest
fantasy was to have sex with multiple guys and
be the only girl. She wished to bed Simo and
Pile so much but Pile never looked her way and
that was a bummer. The guy respected
boundaries so much it annoyed her and she
wished for only one night with both of them
and she’ll be happy.
Simo: “Turned on?”
Samismiled) “It group sex who wouldn’t?”
Simoraised his eyebrows) “Do you want to do
it someday?”
Samicleared her throat) “No.”
Simo: “It me you can say it I’m not going to
judge you I mean I’ve done it multiple times
and I know how erotic and pleasuring it is.”
Sami: “It one of my fantasies.”
Simo: “I’ll make it come to live one day. I’ll find
some girl we can both trust.”
Sami: “I want to be the only girl.”
Simo: “Say what?”
Sami: “Forget I said anything.”
Simo: “No don’t be shy. I’ll fulfill your fantasy
babe don’t worry. One of these days I’ll.”
Samismiling) “Really.”
Simo: “Yes.”
He pulled her chin to him kissing her and his

hand travelled to her panties. He shifted them
to the side and circled her clit with his thump
and separated her wet folds with his fingers
causing her to moan softly.
He removed his fingers and brought them to

her mouth and she sucked on them. He cussed
under his breath as his dick expanded lifting up
his zipper. He peeled the fleece blanket off
them and brought her on her knees and she
unzipped his pants and pulled them down
lowering his briefs and took out his dick.
She stroked it biting her lower lip looking at it
expanding in her hold and smeared it precum
on the tip.
She seductively flipped her weave to the side
and circled her tongue on the tip whilst giving
him a handjob.
Simo: “Fuckkk…Sami.”
She spat on it and took it in her mouth. He

moaned softly at the feeling of her warm
mouth.
She sucked him slowly in and out swallowing
his tip and pulled out catching a breather whilst
playing with his balls then took him in again.
He held her hair and started pumping inside her
mouth causing her to gag and lose her breath a
little as tears formed at the corners of her eyes.
He mouth fucked her faster then pulled out
loosening his hold in her weave giving her a
chance to catch her breath.
She gave her a handjob whilst gasping for air
and took him in again, going harder and faster
gagging on it as her saliva greased his cock. His
dick expanded and his balls constricted. She
pulled out and gave her a handjob and he
exploded in her hold.
He threw his head back grunting

“Ohhh…shitttt!’
He exhaled and stood up then extended his
hand to her and lifted her up walking to their
bedroom…
At the farm
I was startled by a knock on the window. I

rubbed my eyes and rolled it down.
Ntokozo: “Open the door.”
I unlocked the car and closed my eyes leaning
back. I was tired, like I didn’t get any sleep.
Ntokozo stepped inside the car and looked at
me.
Ntokozo: “What’s wrong you look tired today is

everything okay?”
Me: “Yeah I’m fine, do you need something?”
Ntokozo: “What time are you leaving? I wanted
you to get something for me on your way
back.”
Me: “What is that?”
Ntokozo: “Women stuffs nje Sphelele asked me
to get for her.”
Me: “I’ll go let me take a nap I’m tired.”
He reached for his wallet and counted some
money then gave it to me with a cellphone
number.
Ntokozo: “Call that woman she’s the one you’re

supposed to meet.”
Me: “Put it on the compartment.”
Ntokozo: “Are you okay dude? You seem off
nje.”
Me: “Someone is fucking my girls in my
absence, first it was Nomonde now it is
Neliswa. What piss me off the most is that Neli
had the audacity to sleep with me right after
sleeping with another guy. I should be out
there doing a follow up with the Robin
butchery orders but I’m here tired as fuck. As
for Nomonde if I ever find the guy she’s two
timing me with I’m burning him inside the
house without thinking twice.”
Ntokozoswallowed) “That heavy.”
Me: “Oh no no I shouldn’t kill him but I should
strike him where it hurts the most, I don’t know
who told people that I’m a toy but I’ll deal with
them.”
Ntokozo: “You will be surprised to know that
maybe Nomonde is not cheating.”
Me: “For your sake I hope not.”
Ntokozo: “I’m not sleeping with her.”
Me: “And damn right you wouldn’t, because I
will fuck your bayb mama in every opening she
has then cum on her face and mouth while you
watch. Get out of my car.”
Ntokozo: “Sbani I..”
Mesnapped) “One more word I’ll punch you
in the face! Get the fuck out of my car!”
I started the ignition and he stepped out then
closed the door and I reversed then drove out
silently cussing him. How dare he!
I drove straight to Neliswa’s flat she’s one of

the people who are taking me for a ride.
I called her and asked her to come out. After a

few minutes she came out wearing a crop top
and a bum shorts that revealed her butt
cheeks, I clenched my jaws and looked away.
She opened the door and got inside.
I drove off without saying a word to her.
At Sami’s new house
She looked around the fully furnished house

and smiled brightly looking at the estate agent.
Estate agent: “What do you say?”
She ran her fingers on the calacatta marble
kitchen countertop.
Sami: “I’m taking it. And to speed things up I
went to the bank before coming here.”
Estate agent: “Perfect! I have your lease papers
and keys. Everything is set as soon as the
money reflect in my account the house will be
officially yours.”
Sami: “Don’t worry I’ll pay.”
She slid her hand in her handbag and took out

her cellphone then transferred the whole R2
million to the estate agent using cellphone
banking.
His cellphone beeped indicating a message
notification and he took it out and smiled
looking at the zeros on his bank balance.
Estate agentsmiling) “Here are your papers

and your keys mam, it was nice doing business
with you.”
Sami: “The pleasure is all mine. I can’t believe I
have a house not just a house but a fully
furnished house.”
Estate agent: “You better believe it Miss
Khambule because it true.”
Sami: “Can I move in tomorrow?”
Estate agent: “You’re still asking? The house is
yours Miss.”
She smiled and took a few pictures with her

phone and uploaded them on Instagram with a
caption ‘Just purchased a house, where are my
haters? #Newhousevibes #youngmillionaire
#Samidmillionaire’
After 5 minutes her pictures had 6k likes and 4k

comments others congratulating her and others
saying nasty things because of bitterness.
Sami: “I’ll come back over the weekend, tonight

we’re celebrating with my man and tomorrow
he’s opening his café. Nice life problems I don’t
expect you to understand.”
The agent faked a smile offended by her

comment then walked out, she followed after
him and went to her hired merc then drove out
singing along to Good Life by G-Eazy ft kehlani.
In the outskirts of town
I parked my car and removed the keys from the

ignition then stepped out. She slowly stepped
out of the car and came towards me.
I could tell from her walk and swallowing non-
stop that she was scared. But she had no choice
but to listen to me.
Neliswa: “Is everything okay?”

Me: “What were the terms of our
arrangement?”
Neliswa: “I..I don’t remember.”
I softly chuckled and slapped her across the

face, she screamed and lost her balance then
fell down still holding her cheek.
Mesternly) “What were the terms of our
arrangement again?”
Neliswa: “We don’t sleep with other people.”
Me: “What did you do?”
Neliswa: “I broke our terms.”
Me: “Damn right you did! And I told you if you
break them I’m going to beat you up or you
thought I was pussified?”
I roughly pulled her up and slapped her again

sending her to the ground and started kicking
her all over whilst cursing her.
She screamed and asked for help but I was too
angry to listen. Women have been playing me
since forever and I’ll not let a cheap gold
digging bitch like Neliswa play me.
I stopped kicking her and looked at her.

Me: “You want us to date right? We’ll date then
if that is what making you behave like a cheap
whore busy spreading your legs all over putting
my health in jeopardy. After this you’ll be the
woman I want and stop whoring. Don’t worry
you’ll thank me one day.”
Nelibreathlessly) “I’m sorry please I’ll not do
it again I swear.”
Me: “Damn right you won’t ngoba ngzokphinda
phela mina.” **Because I’ll do it again**
I walked to the car and opened the boot taking

out the rope and went to tie her hands
together then attached the rope to the tow
hitch.
Neliswacrying) “Sbani please don’t do this I’ll
die. Please have a heart I’ll not survive. You’ve
already beaten me up please let me go.”
I ignored her and went inside the car starting

the ignition and drove off with her running
after the car with her hands tied infront of her.
I increased the speed and she failed to keep up
with the speed and fell down.
I clenched my jaws and glanced at the side

mirror then stepped on the accelerator joining
the tar road with my car dragging her along the
road as she screamed in agony…
Sami stepped inside and found Simo, Spha and
Pile seated playing video games laughing out
loud.
When they saw her they paused the game and

looked at her. Simo looked at his friends and
gave them a conniving smile then stood up
walking toward Sami.
Simo: “How was your day skat?”

Sami: “Fantastic!”
Simo: “And I’m about to make it more
fantastic!”
He took her bag from her and French kissed her
then spoke against her ear.
Simo: “How about we make your darkest
fantasy come to live?”
He breathed to her ear sending shivers down
her spine.
This was sudden but she had always wanted it.
But is she ready for 3 dicks all at once?
She swallowed and blinked her eyes multiple
times as the guys watched her in great
anticipation.
TO BE CONTINUED
Like the insert for a weekend bonus.

#13
On the road
I pulled over on the side of the road and
stepped out. She was bleeding and her clothes
were torn, she looked really bad. I checked her
pulse and it was there, not faint just slightly
normal, I untied the rope on the tow hitch and
picked her up then placed her in the back seat
her hands still tied.
I looked around the car and removed her torn
bum shorts and gagged her using her
headband.
I wasn’t taking any chances, she could wake up
and scream for all I know.
I stood up straight and closed the door then

fixed myself and stepped inside the car driving
off whilst calling the woman Ntokozo was
supposed to meet.
She hang up and smiled, she picked up the
shoes she’s supposed to deliver to her client
then Thorello came in fixing his shirt.
Diepollo: “Going somewhere?”

Thorello: “Yes I’m coming with you.”
Diepolloshocked) “To do a delivery?”
Thorello: “Yes.”
Diepollo: “Stop being forward and stay here,
why do you see the need to follow me
around?”
Thorello: “It either that or you’re not going.”
Diepollo sighed and called her sister,

Keitumetse.
Diepollo: “Keitu can you please help me?”
Keitu: “With?”
Diepollo: “I need to make a delivery to a client
and Thorello doesn’t want me to go. The client
called and he’s on his way.”
Keitu: “I’ll come and get it, are you okay
though?”
Diepollo: “Yeah I’ll be fine.”
Keitu: “Okay bye I’ll see you.”
She hang up and turned to Thorello…
Diepollo: “If you let your insecurities dictate

your thinking then we’ll starve. You should be
focusing on finding a job because this
behaviour of yours is a turnoff.”
Thorello: “So in a nutshell I’m useless?”
Diepollo: “You said it not me.”
Thorello: “Diepollo you don’t understand.”
Diepollo: “And I don’t need to understand! I
need you to take control of your life, your life is
stagnant and you seem to be enjoying it. Go
and look for a job anything, provide for us not
the other way round.”
Thorello: “It 2020 women are allowed to…”
Diepollosnapped) “Stop misinterpreting
gender equality! You’re a drag, a dead beat
you’re practically drawing me back. You’re u…”
He slapped her across the face and she gasped

in shock holding her left cheek as tears filled
her eyes. She blinked her eyes then looked
around the room her eyes fell on the side lamp
on the pedestal, she quickly grabbed it spilling
the jag full of water then the cord broke and
the wires came into contact with the water and
she threw it at him. The electrical cord was still
plugged, the glass lampshade hit his forehead
and broke whilst the broken part of the cord
came into contact with his neck electrifying
him.
He grunted and pushed it away from him whilst
Diepollo stood there with her jaws clenched
breathing heavily.
He touched his bleeding forehead and grinned

flinching.
Thorello: “You beat me?”

Diepolloangrily) “Touch me again, I’ll show
you. I’ll not be the victim of domestic violence,
with the high rates of GBV you think I’m going
to overlook a slap coming from you. Even if you
grab my arm tightly I’m going to retaliate. You’ll
not turn me into a punching back forget it!”
Thorellosighs) “I understand, I’m sorry for
slapping you please help me with my
forehead.”
They were disturbed by a knock on the door,

she took the shoes and walked out.
She greeted her sister and gave her the bag
with shoes and smiled closing the door.
Keitu blocked the door with her shoe and
looked at her swelling cheek.
Keitu: “He beat you Didi?”

Diepollo: “No I fell.”
Keitu: “On what?”
Diepollo: “On the floor, it was wet.”
Keitu: “Ummh.”
Diepollo: “I know you’re not convinced but it
the truth, we’ll talk later go shapo.”
She closed the door and leaned on it sighing.

She just made excuses for an abuser, what has
become of her? Or maybe she’s overreacting, it
was only a slap nothing deep.
She shook her head and went to her bedroom,

she found Thorello seated his hands rested on
his thighs with blood dropping on the bed
covers.
Diepollo: “Now this is rubbish why would you

let your blood drop on the bed covers? Stand
up and clean that.”
Thorello: “You’re the one who beat me you’re
supposed to clean me up.”
Diepollo: “You’re seriously losing it.”
Thorello: “But I’m still not moving until you
clean me.”
Diepolloscoffs) “Huh!... okay.. alright.”
Diepollo went to the kitchen and poured water

on the kettle then plugged it. When the water
boiled she flicked the switch and spilled the
water on the bowl then poured cold water
inside then went to the bedroom holding the
kettle with cold water.
Thorello saw her holding the kettle with a little

smoke coming out ontop.
Diepollo lifted the kettle and he jumped up
screaming and ran to the corner of the room.
Thorello: “Mme Kea please don’t burn me I’ll
clean myself up please.”
He joined his hands together in a praying

manner pleading and Diepollo bit her lower lip
tearfully.
Diepollo: “Why are you changing my
personality? You look scared and you’re
shaking, do you enjoy this? Is this what our
relationship has turned to?”
Thorello swallowed spit breathing heavily with

his eyes popped out and Diepollo shook her
head then placed down the kettle walking out.
Sami swallowed and caught a glimpse of Pile
then sighed.
Sami: “Okay.”
Simo: “Are you sure? I don’t want you to cry
rape tomorrow.”
Sami: “I’ll not.”
Pile: “Count me out, she’s a kid for all we know
this could be a trap I’m not going to jail.”
Sami: “I’m not trapping you.”
Pile: “I’ll not do it unless there’s evidence that
I’ll not be forcing myself on you.”
Spha: “You’re right mthaka what if you can’t
handle it?”
Simo: “Let’s give them the evidence they want,
bayb this will spice up our sexual life and
strengthen our relationship.”
Sami: “Do what you must.”
Simo dropped her bag to the floor then kissed
her hungrily, his hands roaming her body
unbuttoning her top.
Spha looked at Pile and gave him a ‘We’re on’
look then turned to look at Simo and Sami. Pile
leaned back on the couch resting his arm on the
armrest whilst pressing on his phone with his
other hand holding the beer bottle.
He wanted them to have their fun first then

he’ll deal with that pussy….
At my house
Later that evening

I placed the bowl on the cupboard then wiped
my hands after cleaning the sink then made my
way to my room.
I brushed my chin looking at Neli, damn she
looked really awful.
Her body was full of bruises and the skin on her
thighs was peeling off.
But she deserve it, everything and she’s not
going anywhere. She’ll stay here and deal with
the monster her sister created.
I went to the bathroom and brushed my teeth

then went back to the bedroom removing my
boxer shorts. I stroked my dick and shook her,
she moved her head and tried to open her half
closed eye.
Me: “Eyy wake up I don’t have all day I’m tired

and I need to sleep.”
She whispered in a scratchy voice probably
from all the screaming and I rolled my eyes.
Me: “Yey wena vuka! I’m horny and it your duty

as my girlfriend to take care of that.”
Neliswa: “I can’t..can’t do it my whole body
is….my whole body is in pain.”
Me: “Ummh I see but since your mouth can do
the trick, blow me.”
Neliswa: “I can’t.”
Me: “You’ll sleep outside then with the snakes
roaming around the yard, I’m not going to beg
you.”
Neliswacrying) “I’m going to try then.”
She turned laying on her stomach grinning as

her bruises ached then lifted her upper body up
supporting it with her elbows.
I smiled and stepped closer to her still stroking
my dick. She cleared her throat and salivated
her mouth slowly opening it.
I shoved my dick inside her mouth and she
started sucking me with tears flowing down her
cheeks.
I grunted and bit my lower lip throwing my

head back. I was content and in control for the
first time, I control a natural person. Someone
is actually submitting to me, Sbanisezwe
Khambule.
I grabbed her hair and fucked her mouth, deep-

throating myself causing her to choke harder.
She closed her eyes and fell down helplessly
crying…
Me: “If you ever vomit you’ll sleep outside!”
Her lips trembled and fear took over, she was

scared very scared of me and I couldn’t be
more happier!
I fucked her till I exploded on her mouth and

face. She swallowed and attempted to vomit, I
gave her a dead stare and she swallowed.
Me: “Good girl. If you’re hungry go and get

something to eat in the kitchen, I’m going to to
sleep in the guest room. I don’t want you
smothering me in my sleep.”
Neliswa: “Can I have some painkillers?”
Mesmiling) “No, I applied some ointment on
your bruises and the swelling should go down
in a few days but painkillers no, take all the
pain like a woman.”
Neliswa: “I’ll not be able to sleep with this
pains, please I’m begging you.”
Me: “If you can’t sleep, knock on the next door
and I’ll fuck you to sleep. Goodnight sexy, we’re
dating I guess it safe to say I love you.”
I leaned over and pecked her lips.
Me: “I said I love you.”

Neliswa: “Me too.”
Me: “Me too ini? I love you!”
Neliswa: “I love you too.”
Me: “I know, that why you were acting crazy,
you wanted my attention. Worry not, you’ve
got my undivided attention from now on.
Night.”
I took mycellphone and keys then went to sleep
in the guest room locking the door behind me.
TO BE CONTINUED

#14
At my house
Neliswa tried lifting her head from the pillow

but it was heavy, she sighed and laid down
regaining her strength then tried getting off the
bed but her whole body was aching it was not
even funny.
She turned to the side grinning and fell down
whimpering as her body came into contact with
the cold tiled floor. She tried to stand up but
failed, her knees failed to carry her and her
body didn’t have enough strength. It was bad
because even breathing was slow, the kicks did
a number on her.
She crawled to the bathroom but she didn’t
make it to the toilet and she fell down midway
pissing on herself crying.
This was not the life he hoped for the time she
made moves on Sbani, she wanted a good life
not this.
Meanwhile I switched off the geyser and went

to my bedroom. I found Neliswa laying on the
floor crying, she had peed on herself.
Me: “I’m going to work now babe, please keep
my house clean for me I don’t like an untidy
person.”
She kept quiet..
Me: “Whilst at it wash my bedding also, I’m

sure it dirty from your sweat, blood and your
whoreness as a whole.”
I said and went to get dressed then walked out

after making sure that the doors and burglar
guards are locked.
Sami poured boiling water on the 5litre bucket
and mixed a bit of cold water then dropped a
pinch of salt inside then sat on it pressing on
her phone. She closed her eyes and tilted her
head when the steam hit her teared coochie.
She always thought orgies are meant to be

enjoyed but that was not the case last night,
the guys took turns with her until she couldn’t
feel her joints. Which made matters worse was
that they were all rough and not once did she
came.
She rested her elbow on her thighs sighing
thoughtfully, Her mind was not at rest knowing
that Pile has a video of them having sex with
her, this was messed up….
Simo came from their bedroom wearing his

casual wear looking ready to go out.
Sami: “Going somewhere?”
Simo: “Yeah I need to arrive first and do the
final touch ups before the grand opening later
on. Is everything okay with you?”
Sami: “It painful and I have tears.”
Simo: “Oh sorry, it probably Pile he’s the bigger
one.”
Sami: “How could you say that?”
Simo: “Because it the truth, girls always
complained about him being ridiculously big
and extra rough. Why do you think he has no
girlfriend? They leave him because of that giant
dick.”
Samimumbling) “I would never leave a
person because of having a big dick.”
Simo: “They you’ll steam everyday skat because
his stamina is as huge as his manhood.”
Sami: “Still…”
Simosnapped) “Eyyy awungyeke ngep*p* lika
Pile yehheni ekseni kusa nje, ngaze ngafa bo!”
**Stop telling me about Pile’s manhood so
early in the morning, goodness!**
Sami: “I’m sorry.”
Simo: “You got to taste him like you’ve always
wanted and I don’t see the fuss about that, so
let me enjoy my morning in peace with having
to discuss him.”
Samirolled her eyes) “Sorry geez! Are you
jealous?”
Simo: “Of who? Your burning pussy that got
dribbled the whole night but not once did it
cum? Huh? Your problem is that you’re too
forward and it boring, you thought orgies are
like in the movies?”
Sami: “I’m not being forward don’t insult me!
Bear it in mind that this is my penthouse, I feed
you, clothe you and maintain your life. Without
me you wouldn’t even go to the toilet with your
brother so respect me. What the hell? Busy
insulting me?”
Simo licked his lips and mouthed wow, this was

wearing him down and degrading his
masculinity, Sami was abusive and too much. If
only he didn’t love her, he prayed to unlove her
before he also became abusive.
Since she claimed the money it been insults

after the other and that crushed his ego as a
man. He was also human and he can only take
too much. He did nothing but love her with his
all even though loving her was impossible, she
was too spoilt for his liking and as time goes by
that is really turning him off. It not easy being
with an HIV positive person whilst you’re
negative but the love he had for her made it all
possible and not once did he used it against her
but yet she always told him how poor they
were with his brother.
Simotearfully) “You know Siphosami I tried,

God knows I did but you, you’re impossible. I
know I’m poor and that I have nothing but what
I wanted was a little respect from you as your
man.”
Sami: “Man? You call yourself a man? Yewena
wondliwa yimi okusho ukuthi imina indoda
lana. Even that café is my money, don’t act
smart because of being it owner.”
Simosighs) “You know what? I think we need
to move out with my brother since we’re not
welcomed here. I can’t take it anymore skat I’m
tired I’ve had enough, if you were pregnant I
would say it the hormones but you’re not and
that what hurts the most. For what it worth, I
love you I really do but being in an abusive
relationship is unhealthy.”
Sami: “I’m not abusing you and don’t go around
spreading rumours about me.”
Simo: “You insult and belittle me everyday,
what do you call that? If the roles were
reversed you would be feeling twice as
hurt.(deeply exhaled) just do you dude and I
hope one day you find the one deserving of
your love and respect because I failed.”
He brushed his face and walked to his room to

pack his bags. Tears burned his eyes and he
went to lock the door leaning on it frowning as
his heart ached. He blinked his eyes letting his
tears fall, he wasn’t going to let Sami change
who he was. He was not an abuser and wasn’t
about to start now. People might label him as a
weakling or half of a man but he believed in
crying out the pain instead of bottling it up.
Their mother suffered in the hands of a man
and he wasn’t about to make another woman
suffer the same fate, he was better than that.
He slid down with his knees raised up resting

his arms on them as his shoulders shook and
throat closed up. He was leaving one person
who sheltered them and he had nowhere else
to go but he wasn’t about to sacrifice his sanity
again, he’ll rather stay on the streets than
breathe the same air as Sami again.
At an unknown location
Two women and the fake estate agent sat

down.
Estate agent: “I transferred the money to your
boss so I’ll wait for my pay.”
Woman 1: “We don’t know each other.”
Woman 2: “Who is he again?”
Woman 1: “Perfect I don’t want this coming
back to us.”
Estate agent: “Relax it was a cellphone banking
transaction, no proper procedures were
followed so we’re good.”
Woman 1: “Simphiwe will be so happy.”
Estate agent: “I guess my job is done here.”
Woman 2: “Ofcourse, don’t be a stranger
though.”
Woman 1: (seductively looked in his eyes) “I’ll
send you my room number and you’ll come and
get your cash.”
Estate agent: “Room number huh?”
Woman 2: “Yes and maybe just maybe you’ll
show us what other skills you possess besides
playing a trustworthy estate agent.”
The estate agent leaned back with his left

eyebrow raised..
Estate agent: “I’m a man of many talents so I

guess we’ll see.”
Woman 1: “See you then.”
Estate agent: “Sharp omkhulu.”
He stood up and winked at the ladies then

walked out.
Woman 1: “That’s a snack.”

Woman 2: “Yi full meal mtakabawo.”
Woman 1: “Call Simphiwe we need to talk.”
Woman 2: “Yeah before things get messy.”
At Simo’s café
Simo scanned his eyes across the checklist then

heaved a sigh of relief, so far everything was
coming along very well.
The staff had dusted up the furniture and

others were busy in the kitchen. Finally he was
doing this, a dream that sometime looked far
fetched had finally came to life and he couldn’t
be more happier.
Pile and Spha made their way in and looked

around smiling. He met them halfway still
holding his notepad.
Pileburying his hands in his pockets) “This is
it.”
Simo: “Yeah this is it.”
Spha: “Mthaka usebenzile, at some point I
thought this was just a pipe dream.”
Simo: “Yeah me too.”
Sphalooked around) “Where’s Sami?”
Simosighed) “I don’t know and I don’t care.”
Pile raised his eyebrows shocked
Simo: “It is what it is, I just want to focus on my
café and taking care of Nkanyiso. Excuse me”
He masked his sadness with a smile then went

to the entrance.
Spha: “That bitch is at it, I’ll deal with her.”

Pile: “Phuma lapho, aksifight yakho le. Hlehla
kuyona.” **Don’t, this is not your fight. Step
back.**
Spha: “Nghlale nje kanje ngingenz nex lesfebe
sdaleli ntwana yam umrivithi?” **Step back
and do nothing when this bitch is messing up
my boy**
Pile: “Exactly! Simo is old so let them be the
next thing they’ll get back together and maybe
get married one day. Are you prepared to be
called ‘lot’ because that’s what they’ll call you.
We’ve been through a ‘lot’. Yibheke leyo!”
He pat his shoulder and went to join Simo as he

conversed with the customers next to the
entrance.
At the farm
Lindiwe sat on the bench as MakaSimi walked
inside the house to fetch the bayb.
Lindiwe: “He didn’t give you any problems?”

MakaSimi: “No he didn’t, we had so much fun I
believe he’ll be a ladies man when he’s older.”
Lindiwechuckled) “Really?”
MakaSimi: “The way he pout his pink lips is
charming, I see he wants me.”
Lindiwe: “Wuuh shame, you wish.”
MakaSimilaughing) “He spilled his allergex
medicine on his top, it in the washing line but
it’s still wet though.”
Lindiwe: “Au you didn’t have to, thank you.”
MakaSimi: “It nothing, ehh Lindi did you hear
the rumours about the bosses opening a
poultry farm?”
Lindiwe: “Yeah I did and I wouldn’t put it past
Sbani to open it, that man was always looking
for better opportunities. No money was enough
to him, he believed in always making more than
he did the month before.”
MakaSimi: “I wish they can be true working in
the fields is no child’s play.”
Lindiwe: “And I believe if the rumours are true
then you’ll be hired, Sbani will probably
consider the eldest first that’s how considerate
he’s.”
MakaSimi: “The way you talk about him, do you
love him?”
She swallowed and hung the baby’s bag around

her shoulder standing up with her son.
MakaSimi read between the lines and stopped
pushing.
Lindiwe talked about Sbani but she didn’t talk
about their relationship, Even though MakaSimi
never met him but she wished she can see him
someday. The kind boss everyone is talking
about.
MakaSimi: “I’ll hold the baby walker and see

you out.”
Lindiwefaint smiled) “Thank you.”
She nodded and folded the baby walker walking

them out.
At my house
Later that day I made my way to my bedroom
and found Neli sleeping.
Me: “You didn’t cook.”

Neliswa: “I tried to but failed my body is weak, I
can’t stand next to the stove and cook I’ll
collapse.”
Her voice was slow, like her vocal cords are

blocked and her chest is tightening.
I laughed a bit, the laugh you make for your
demon to awaken then narrowed my eyes at
her.
Me: “You think I’m tripping? Well I guess

uzokholwa ngokbona ke, since uyphendul
uThomas.”
I tossed my car keys and cellphone on the

pedestal then peeled the bed covers exposing
her half naked bruised body then picked her up
walking out.
I flicked the switch for the lights outside and
went out.
The drizzle dropped on us, she flinched before
it was cold outside.
I placed her in the middle of the yard and
looked at her.
Me: “I’ll fetch you in a few hours probably by

then you would’ve went back to your senses.
Pray it doesn’t rain harder than this because
you’re not getting inside my house soaking
wet.”
Neliswa: “Sbani why are you treating me like
this? What did I do to you?”
Me: “You wanted to use me right? I’m reversing
the roles, you thought I was your meal ticket?
Heh you’re in for a long wait because you’re
not going to dribble me like that. I switched on
the lights for a reason, beware of snakes
because noone is going to the hospital so tread
carefully.”
Neliswa: “You’re not going to get away with
this!”
Me: “Yeah maybe but for now(I bent down to
her level) I RUN THIS SHIP!”
I walked back inside the house leaving her

standing in the middle of the yard shivering
because of the cold weather.
TO BE CONTINUED

#15
In the guestroom
Neliswa walked cautiously towards the bed

flinching, her body was feeling cold but she
needed to do this. If you’re in an impossible
situation you have to submit and as long as she
resisted Sbani was going to keep on torturing
her.
Sbani was laying on his back with his hand

under his head. She got ontop of the bed and
crawled to him peeling the blanket. She
lowered his briefs and took out his manhood.
Sbani rubbed his eyes and frowned lifting his

upper body up.
Neli stroked his manhood and exhaled
watching his manhood expanding in her hand.
She leaned over and circled her tongue around
the tip then brought him in her mouth blowing
him.
She sucked him until he exploded and

swallowed his sperms smiling seductively. Sbani
opened his eyes recovering from the pleasure.
It been a long time since someone woke him up
with a blowjob he nearly forgot how mind
blowing it was.
Neliswa: “Goodmorning sweetheart.”

Sbani: “A very good morning indeed. How was
your night.”
Neliswa: “Wonderful.”
Sbani: “That great.”
She crawled to his side and he extended his
arm and she laid on it resting her hand on his
chest. He covered them with a blanket and
brushed her arm looking at her in the eyes.
He was bad but when he smiled, unexplainable
feelings resurrected deep inside her.
Neliswa: “I’m sorry for everything I’ve done, I

know I messed up and what you did was just
you acting out.”
Sbani:: “I’m glad you’re recognizing your
wrongs. I like you Neli and what you did hurt
me.”
Neliswa: “I’ll not do it again, from today
onwards I’ll be a faithful woman to you.”
Sbani: “Yeah and you’ll move in with me, I sent
your resignation letter yesterday.”
Neliswa: “With MaNtuli?”
Sbani: “No, I’ll try and find something for her
You’re here now so I don’t need a helper.”
Neliswa: “Ummh.”
Sbani: “Yeah.”
Sbani pecked her lips getting ontop of her

brushing her thighs. She swallowed and
separated her legs hoping that he gets a
premature ejaculation which was impossible
since he just released.
He breathed to the side of her neck rubbing her

clit roughly and forced his way inside her dry
pussy and started humping as she faced the
ceiling with a sad look fighting back her tears.
At Pile’s house
Pile bid farewell to Nkanyiso and went back to
eat his breakfast.
Pile: “Rough night?”

Simo: “Something like that.”
Pile: “I’m sure it nothing a cup of coffee can’t
fix.”
Simo: “Sami usually(shook his head) no I’ll
make that coffee.”
Pile: “Talk to me ziphi?”
Simo: “I miss her mthaka you wouldn’t
understand. Sami is a strong girl, I don’t know
where it went wrong. She faced a lot of tragedy
as a child but she’s still here stronger than ever.
I thought this will work out, I wanted to lay the
world at her feet but..”
Pile: “I understand I’ve been there remember
and I know exactly how it feels like. Planning
your future with someone and then the
relationship doesn’t work out hurts. You ask
yourself where did you go wrong? How do you
proceed with your life plans with a missing
piece of the puzzle? Do they think about you? Is
it worth another try? Until you realize that it
was not you it was them. You feel your chest
closing in on you and the urge to cry and
scream. Your heart pound so hard you think it
will fall of your chest. You feel defeated when
thinking about all the time and emotions and
memories you’ve invested. But what I love
about this is it get better with time and
eventually you learn to live without that
person. It better with you because you never
changed who you are and you know with your
next girlfriend you’ll still be a good man for
her.”
Simosighed tearfully) “I love her Pile
ngyamthanda uSami and I would like to believe
she truly love me and that this is all a phase it
will pass.”
Pile: “It not real love, you’re so used to her that
living without her seems scary to you. You’re
scared of being single and starting a new
relationship again. What you had with Sami was
not real love believe me. Real love is not based
solely on sex, money and looks it is based on
respect, compromise and trust. Sami can’t even
pretend to respect you in our presence and
wanting to sleep with your friends, that hefty.
But if you still want to try do so but your
relationship right now will be an epic fail. Focus
on yourself and your café, get it off the ground
and dial back on relationships because you
don’t need that kind of stress right now. If you
and Sami were meant to be you’ll be but when
you’re both wiser and know exactly what you
want.”
Simo sighed and poured water on his cup then

Pile looked at his wristwatch and gulped down
his juice standing up.
Pile: “I’ll see you tonight, don’t worry about

Nka I’ll get someone to fetch him from school.”
Simo: “Thanks.”
Pile: “I’m out, go and make money Sharp
omkhulu.”
He took his car keys and bag rushing out. Simo

smiled, he may have lost Sami but atleast he
had his friends in his corner and he was grateful
that atleast he got a R1.8 mil compensation for
the time wasted on a failed relationship.
She tried calling Simo but his phone went

straight to voicemail. She swallowed tearfully
and sat up straight as her lips trembled.
She just realized that she was wrong, not many
people would genuinely love someone with her
condition.
The house was quiet and lonely without him

and for the first time she missed her brother.
She scrolled through her contacts and called

Sbani placing the phone against her ear…
Sbani: “Sbanisezwe Khambule hello.”

She swallowed as her heart pounded and her
clit twitched, she inwardly scolded herself for
feeling this way about her brother but another
part of her supported her. His brother’s voice
was sexy.
Sami: “It’s me.”

Sbani: “Mary the mother of Jesus?”
Sami: “Siphosami.”
Sbani: “What do you want?”
Sami: “Can I come and visit?”
Sbani: “No.”
Sami: “Hau bhuti!”
Sbani: “Siphosami let me make myself clear to
you. I don’t have a sister, my sister died the day
you demanded the money and told me I’m
nothing to you. I’m embracing my title as a
‘nothing’ to you. You out of all people know I
don’t forgive even if you bring Jesus himself I’ll
not forgive you for making a fool of me wasting
my money on your boyfriends. I’m nothing to
you and you’re nothing to me, let keep it like
that and don’t ever call me again. Please keep
your distance if you ever step your foot here
you’ll leave in a body bag.”
He hung up and Sami busted into a loud sob.

Her bank balance was negative and the
loneliness was felt. She was a sad human being,
She screamed so loud thinking of how she has
lost everything in a space of 5 months.
At Nomonde’s house
I parked next to their home and called her.

After a few minutes she stepped out in her
peach maternity dress, I stepped out of the car
and her lips curved up smiling when she saw
me.
She was beautiful with her chubby cheeks and
light skin, the pimples on her forehead had that
‘thing’, bayb mama was glowing.
I opened my arms and hugged her kissing her
neck and exhaled.
Me: “Unjani nkosazana?”

Nomondeblushing) “I’m fine and you?”
Me: “I’m good, you look beautiful.”
She blushed and dropped her eyes.
Nomonde: “Thank you!”

Me: “Ready?”
Nomonde: “You’re coming with?”
Me: “Yes and maybe we can spend some time
together then spend the night in a hotel.”
Nomonde: “With me?”
Me: “Yes with you.”
Nomonde: “Let me go and pack..”
Me: “There’s no need we’ll buy you two some
clothes and everything you need.”
Nomonde: “Oh! Okay.”
Me: “Yeah now can we go or we’ll be late.”
Nomonde: “The farm?”
Me: “My absence will not kill them. Asambe
Monde.”
I turned her to the passenger side with my

hands on her waist and opened the door for
her buckling her up then went to the driver’s
side. I buckled up and reversed whilst holding
her hand kissing it.
At my house
Neliswa finished cooking and went to lie down.

Her body was feeling worse than the night
before, she was feeling extremely cold and her
bruises were nowhere closed to swelling down
and they ached. Having rough sex with Sbani
that morning and spring cleaning this big house
put a lot of strain to her.
There was no way of going out since the gate
was locked and the fence was an electric fence,
trying to jump over it is suicidal. She balanced
herself on the wall as she felt herself getting
light headed.
She stopped walking and closed her eyes
exhaling and tried to walk again but the room
started spinning and her vision blurred and she
collapsed….
TO BE CONTINUED

#16
At the hotel
I jerked off inside her and dropped next to her

breathing heavily then after a few minutes I
stood up walking to the bathroom with my cock
greased with her juices. I took a piss then
opened the shower tap then went back to fetch
her from the bedroom.
Me: “Come and take a shower.”
Nomonde: “Can’t I sleep a bit?”
Me: “No.(chuckles) Monde awvuke tu.”
Nomonde: “Okay I’m awake.”
She rose up and sat up straight, I smiled and

bent down picking her up and we went to take
a shower.
I washed her back and brushed her pregnancy

bump, I still can’t believe we’re expecting
twins. Two people at once!
She turned and washed my back and gently
moving her hands to my cock then pulled back
the foreskin washing it and it expanded in her
hold. She chuckled and let go, I turned her
around bending her over and rubbed the tip on
her butt lowering myself and slid in.
She moaned softly and attempted to touch
me…
Me: “Keep still you’ll trip and hurt the babies.”

Nomonde: “Mmmh…ohhhh…aaah…Sbani…”
I gave it to her fast and deep whilst rubbing her

clit. I wanted to increase the stimulation and
make her cum earlier, shower sex can get
messy. She pushed her ass to me meeting my
strokes halfway whilst moaning. Her moans
filled the bathroom with the sounds of our
bodies slapping against each other.
She moaned louder and came as her knees
weakened. I held her waist and fucked her hard
until I came then pulled out turning her around
and French kissed her as the water fell on us.
Me: “Marry me.”

Nomonde: “What?”
Me: “In a month’s time we’re getting married,
my babies will not be born out of wedlock.”
Nomonde: “I’m not ready to get married.”
Me: “I don’t care, we’re getting married in a
month’s time.”
I washed my body and took the towel wrapping

it around my waist and went to get dressed.
In Ntokozo’s house
He sat on the edge of the bed with his face
covered with his hands and his elbows rested
on his lap.
Sphelele(bayb mama): “This is the third time

we’re facing a problem like this. Are you
cheating on me?”
Ntokozo: “No I’m not.”
Sphelele: “Then why can’t you get it up? Don’t
you find me attractive anymore?”
Ntokozo: “Ofcourse I do.”
Sphelele: “Then why is your dick taking a day
off?”
Ntokozo: “I don’t know, it probably bile. It been
a long time since I cleansed my system.”
Sphelele: “What is wrong with you? Everything
is going wrong in your life what are you doing
wrong?”
Ntokozosnapped) “Nothing! Why are you
accusing me what do you want me to say?”
Sphelele heaved a sigh and took the baby’s

bottles and went to wash them in the kitchen
then put them in the sterilizing solution then
went back to the bedroom.
Sphelele: “I think I need to go back home since

you’re at it today you’ll call when you need
me.”
Ntokozo: “I do why do you always leave when
we’re facing a problem? Why can’t we sit down
and talk about this as adults? And this bickering
need to stop you’ll make the bayb sick, you
can’t breastfeed whilst you’re angry.”
Sphelele sat down and covered her face
crying…
Sphelele: “What am I doing wrong? Why do you
see the need to play me? I know you’re
cheating, do you even use a condom? You’re
putting my health in jeopardy and my life at risk
collecting all the evil spirits from your
girlfriends then dump them on me.”
Ntokozo: “I’m not collecting evil spirits Phephe
stop being dramatic.”
Sphelele: “I think you need a break to get your
shit together then we’ll talk.”
She stood up rubbing her eyes and went to take

their suitcase and started packing.
At my house
I found Neliswa laying on the floor and rolled
my eyes, this one likes performing.
I shook her and she didn’t respond, I checked
her pulse and it was there.
I went to the kitchen and poured cold water on

the bowl then put on ice cubes. I waited for
them to melt then went to pour then on her.
She opened her eyes gasping for air.
Mesmiling) “Morning beautiful.”
I picked her up and went with her to the

bathroom. I opened the tap and placed her in
the bathtub.
Me: “Wash your body I’m coming back.”

I went to take the heater and placed it on the
pedestal switching it on. I took warm pyjamas
in Sami’s closet and went to make soup for her.
I finished and went to take her from the

bathtub wrapping her with a towel.
Melotioning her back) “You know I love you

right?”
Neliswa: “Ye..Ye..Yes.”
Me: “Good and I’m doing all of this because I
love you. You’re my sanity, my heart, please
forgive me for what I did to you. Imagining
another dick going in and out of your pussy was
enough to set me off. You’re mine Neli and that
pussy is mine too. Giving it to some dude like
that crushed my ego. Can you please forgive
me?”
Neliswa: “You’re hurting me Sbani. I know
you’re messed up but you’re bleeding on the
wrong person. You’re going about this the
wrong way. This is not how you treat another
human being.”
Medressing her up) “Dress up, eat and sleep
before you piss me off.”
I placed a blanket on her lap then fed her

before giving her some medication for the pain
and chest pains. I got one from the doctor
when a bull kicked me on the chest when we
were tying the hind legs.
She laid down and I pulled the blankets to her

chest then pecked her forehead.
Me: “Get some sleep when I come back we’ll
try for a bayb. I’m horny right now but I’ll leave
you to rest. Ngyakthanda maGasa ngzokbona
mangbuya.” **I love you, see you when I get
back.”
She nodded and gave me a faint smile as her

eyes involuntarily closed.
I went to change and went to the cattle post
after switching off the heater.
Diepollo went to place the refuse bags outside

the gate then went to wash her hands on the
tap at the corner of the yard. Thorello walked
through the gate as it made noise and smiled
looking at her.
Diepollo: “You should oil it that sound is
irritating.”
Thorello: “I’ll get the oil from my brother don’t
worry, Kea has left?”
Diepollo: “Yeah I just walked her to creché.
Let’s get inside, what have you got there in
your plastic?”
Thorellolaughing) “Stop I’ll show you.”
They walked inside chatting and laughing in

between.
Diepollo smiled looking her cotton panties and

bra on the mirror. They were beautiful and they
fit her perfectly. Thorello walked inside their
bedroom holding his cellphone charger and
stopped on his tracks looking at Diepollo’s
naked body. She was beautiful and her body
looked smooth and fresh thanks to the
magnolia tissue oil mixed with coconut oil.
Thorello: “You look beautiful Didi.”

Diepolloblushing) “Thank you. Where did you
get the money though?”
Thorello: “I got a job, it not that fancy like my
old job but atleast it something.”
Diepollo: “I’m proud of you for taking control of
your life.”
Thorello: “No thanks to you for opening my
eyes.”
Diepollo smiled and walked to him and kissed

him. Knowing him he was going to talk non stop
afraid of initiating sex.
The charger dropped to the floor and they
staggered back to the bed helping each other
undress.
Thorello breathed next to her ear whilst

stroking his manhood. Diepollo closed her eyes
moaning as his warm breath hit her ear sending
shivers down her spine.
He pushed her to the bed and got ontop off her

and pushed himself in. She winced and rose up
a bit trying to find a comfortable position for
herself. Her pussy was not fully lubricated and
that made the whole ordeal painful.
He started humping moving his whole body as

he thrusted in and out of her coochie.
She faked a moan holding on to his biceps.
Though she wasn’t much of a screamer but
Thorello loved it so she had no choice.
After a few minutes Dee started feeling his
thrusts and moaned tilting her head up
enjoying them but Thorello groaned louder
biting her shoulder and came breathing heavily.
He got off him and went to take a towel and

wiped both of them. Diepollo sighed
disappointed, she regretted initiating whatever
they just did with Thorello because as always
he only cared about his pleasure not hers.
She stood up and wrapped her towel around

her body then went to the bathroom leaving
Thorello laying on his back with a wide grin
plastered on his face.
At Simo’s café
Customer: “Thank you for a wonderful service

I’ll definitely give you a good rating on
Facebook.”
Simo: “Thank you so much we’ll really
appreciate that.”
The customer walked out and he picked the

dishes and went to the kitchen.
The café was not that busy but it was coming
along pretty well since they’ve just opened.
He went back to the till and rested his elbows

on the counter looking at his customers.
He found himself thinking about Sami and how
she’s doing at the moment.
He took out his phone and unblocked her then
tried calling her but his phone rang first. He
answered…
Simo: “Hello.”
Sami: “Simo it me Sami we need to talk about
the café.”
His heart pounded, why would they need to
talk about the café?
Simo: “What about it?”
TO BE CONTINUED

#17
At Simo’s café
Simo: “Hello.”
Sami: “Simo it me Sami we need to talk about
the café.”
His heart pounded, what about the café?
Simo: “What about it?”
Sami: “I think I’ll need us to be partners, I
recently bought a house and I’ll need money to
maintain it so what do you say?”
Simo: “Udakiwe! I’m not partnering with you.”
Sami: “Simo wee you used my money to start
that café.”
Simo: “Sami you’re too stupid, R1.8 mil is not
enough to start up a café atleast not the one
like this. I took out a loan to top up ‘your’
money.”
Sami: “Then I need my share for my R1.8mil.”
Simo: “You know what I’m coming over.”
He hang up and went to his office. He opened

the drawer looking for the car keys but cuffs,
flogger and nipple clamps caught his attention.
Pile, he’s the only one who own this but why
would they be in his office. He took his phone
and called him.
Pile: “Simo I’m busy.”

Simo: “The sex toys in my drawer is that you?”
Pile: “Yeah there’s a box of condoms too should
you want some action in your office I saw your
workers, they’re fuckable.”
Simo: “Ey Pile this is not…”
Pile: “Bring them with you this evening if you
don’t want to use them. I was trying to help
you remove Sami out of your system.”
Simosighs) “This is wrong I’m not going to
jeopardize my relationship with my employees
by sleeping with them. I’ll bring them after
work.”
Pile: “I’m sorry…I gotta go back to work. See
you.”
He hang up and Simo looked at the sex toys

then an idea crossed his mind. It time he put
Sami in her place, maybe he can use this. What
have he got to lose?
He took his bag and shoved them inside then

walked out.
She chatted with her friend on Facebook telling
her about Simo’s café.
Sami: “That café is practically mine because

without my money it was not going to exist.”
Friend: “But you gave him the money as a gift it
wrong to claim something you gave to him as a
gift.”
Sami: “I would if I had money but I need money
to maintain my house, I’m not working so I
need those shares.”
Friend: “Do you babe but don’t say I didn’t tell
you.”
Sami: “You don’t understand.”
Friendsent a screenshot) “Omg! Sami is that
not the house you posted a few days ago? How
come someone is recording a live video in the
same kitchen as your house?”
She looked at the screenshot and zoomed it,
the house was the same. The kitchen and the
living room, she recognized that furniture, what
is going on?
Her heart pounded and her hands became

sweaty and the phone slipped from her hands.
She bent down picking it up and the beeping of
the lift opening stopped her. She brushed her
face and swallowed trying to stabilize her
breathing and walked to the the lift. Simo made
his way in.
Saminervous) “Simo you’re here?”
Simo didn’t answer, he dropped the car keys

and went straight to her kissing her roughly and
hungrily their teeth knocking against each
other.
He teared her dress apart and she tried to back

away. He held her waist and picked her up and
she wrapped her legs around him resting her
arms on his shoulders and they made their way
to the bedroom Simo’s bag hanging on his
shoulder.
He dropped her on the bed then opened his

bag taking out the toys…(#REMOVED)
Simo: “Never disrespect me ever again. I’m not

your friend or your boyfriend. Stay away from
me cause if you don’t I’ll get a restraining order
against you.”
He wore his clothes and shoved his stuff on his
bag then went out.
Sami wiped her tears and tried to sit up but her

butt was painful, she flinched as tears filled her
eyes. That was not rough sex, he was killing her.
An extra minute choking her would’ve ended
her life.
She got off the bed and walked slowly to the

bathroom with her legs spread apart. Her
coochie felt like it was going to fall off. She
opened the toilet seat and tried to sit but the
pain shot through her whole body as her butt
came into contact with the cold toilet seat. She
stood up and placed her hands on her knees
and bent a bit then urinated. Tears streamed
down her cheeks when the burning sensation in
her coochie became too much.
She finished and wiped herself, she was
swollen.
She got out in her naked self and went to the
living room to take her phone calling Simo.
Simo: “What did I say to you?”

Sami: “You nearly killed me with your sex I’ll
have you arrested. I can’t sit, walking is mission
my joints are weak and my pussy is burning and
swollen. You’re an animal and I’ll have you
arrested you don’t know me.”
Simo: “Ok we’ll see each other in court I can’t
wait to hear who will the magistrate believe
between me and someone who has a sex tape.”
Sami: “You wouldn’t dare!”
Simo: “I guess you have to go to the police to
prove that.”
Sami: “You’re a dog.”
Simo: “Right back at you!”
He hang up and Sami screamed in frustration.
The Next Day
At Ntokozo’s House
Sphelele: “You need to seek help for your

problem or else I’m leaving you.”
Ntokozo: “Phephe why am I being punished for
something I have no control over? It just sex
ngzogabha ngichathe iphume inyongo.”
Sphelele: “The child is scared of you, something
is wrong with you.”
He sighed and got off the bed wearing his vest
over his head.
Ntokozo: “If you mean I should consult a

traditional healer then you’re wasting your
time.”
Sphelele: “But it’ll not hurt to try.”
Ntokozo: “I don’t believe in ancestors or all
those spiritual things so I’ll take a rain check on
that one.”
Sphelele: “Talking to you is useless.”
Ntokozo: “You started this.”
He sucked his teeth walking out.
At my house
She tried to untangle herself from my arms..
Me: “Don’t go.”

Neliswa: “I want to pee.”
Mesigh) “Ok.”
I got off the bed and picked her up.

Me: “You’re heavy.”
Neliswa: “I’m not.”
Me: “You are, your butt and curves are huge.”
She pouted rolling her eyes and I placed her on

the toilet seat and went to brush my teeth.
She flushed and came to hold my waist resting

her head on my back.
Neliswa: “What are you doing today?”
Me: “I’ll be at the farm most of the day, we’re
doing the deliveries since the month is ending
next week. Did you need something?”
Neliswa: “I wanted to go and fetch my clothes
in my flat.”
Me: “I’ll go and get them tomorrow, today
we’re too busy.”
Neliswa: “Ummh.”
She ran her hands on my bare chest going

down to my briefs.
Me: “Aren’t you sore?”

Neliswa: “Your medication worked so I’m fine.”
Me: “I can tell from your voice.”
I rinsed my mouth and spat on the sink opening
the tap and closed it then turned around lifting
her up and took out my dick sliding inside her.
Mebiting her earlobe) “You’re wet.”

Neliswa: (smiling) And it all for you.”
Me: “I love you.”
Neliswa: “I..ahh..love you too.”
I bent my knees a bit holding her thighs then

started thrusting inside her.
At Nomonde’s home
Ntokozo knocked on the door and Nomonde

opened in her bra and a towel wrapped around
her waist.
Nomondeshocked) “What are you doing
here? Are you crazy?(looking around) get in.”
She pulled him inside closing the door behind

him.
Nomonde: “What do you want?”

Ntokozo: “I missed you.”
Nomonde: “No! Don’t miss me, I’m with Sbani.”
Ntokozo: “But you don’t love him.”
Nomonde: “I love..I do.”
Ntokozo: “Yeah right I’m convinced.” (Sarcasm)
Nomonde: “Sbani asked me to marry him, we
have to stop this.”
Ntokozo: “He’ll not find out. We’ll be careful.”
Nomonde: “I can’t risk that, I’m expecting his
kids we can’t do this anymore.”
Ntokozo: “I can’t stay away Nana I can’t.”
He stepped closer to her and held her waist

touching her chubby cheeks kissing her.
Nomondewhispered) “We can’t do this.”

Ntokozo: “This is the last time(unwrapping the
towel) I promise.”
Nomonde: “My mother can barge in any
minute from now.”
Ntokozo: “I’ll be quick.”
She held his neck deepening the kiss as she led

the way to her bedroom. He unhooked her bra
pushing her to the bed getting on top of her
Ntokozo: “Ngyakthanda yezw?”
Nomonde: “Ngyakthanda nam.”
…..(#REMOVED)
At Simo’s café
Simo: “Go and serve those customers…I’ll take

care of this.”
Waiter: “Ok.”
He took his notepad and made his way to table

4.
Spha and Pile walked towards the counter and
settled on the high chairs looking at him.
Spha: “Simo you have to hire me, my body is

tired yooh I can’t take it anymore.”
Pile: “Imagine working with these babies.”
Simo: “That’s my employees you talking about.
What are you having?”
Spha: “Today’s special.”
Simofrowns) “You don’t like today’s special.”
Pile: “Serve him Simo he’ll stop being forward.”
Spha: “Wow! Okay.”
They laughed and Simo went to place their

order. Spha took out his phone and logged in
on Facebook, he widen his eyes whistling in
disbelief.
Pile: “What?”
Spha: “Eyy kuyashunqa! Yeses kanti lengane
ibhayiza kanje?”
Pile: “What did she do?”
Spha: “Look.”
He gave him the phone, he took a look and

gasped in shock…”What?”
Simo came back and frowned looking at their
faces.
Simo: “You look like you’ve seen a ghost whats

up?”
Spha looked at Pile and swallowed.

Spha: “It Sami.”
Simosighed) “What about her?”
TO BE CONTINUED
#18
At Simo’s café
Spha looked at Pile and swallowed.

Spha: “It Sami.”
Simosighed) “What about her?”
Pile: “She was scammed and one of the
influencers who once had a beef with her is
bashing her on Facebook and insta.”
Simothoughtfully) “The house.”
Spha: “What?”
Simo: “The house, she said something about
buying a house.”
Spha: “It looks like she was scammed because
the house she bought belongs to another
people and they were away on a holiday only to
come back and find her pictures on social
networks.”
Pile: “This is bad.”
Spha: “I situation.”
Simo: “I need to check up on her.”
Pile: “Again?”
Simo: “You don’t get it. If she’s really scammed
then she has nothing.”
Sphaangrily) “She’s not your responsibility.”
Simo: “Yeah maybe but I can’t overlook the
things she did for me.”
Spha: “Bakdlisile wena.”
Simo: “I’ll see you, I need to check up on her.”
A man and a woman made their way in. He

sighed and called one of his employees.
Simo: “Can you get Mxolisi for me?”
The waiter looked at him and sighed…

Waiter: “Boss I don’t mean to pry but you can’t
ask your employees to meet up with your
suppliers, it unprofessional. Meet up with them
then attend to your personal matters later.”
Spha: “Thank you(looked at his tag) Thango.”
Simo: “Ok thanks I’ll attend them.”
Pile: “You see why I wanted you to cleanse her
out of your system? You’re already making
stupid decisions because of her.”
Simo: “She’s not…”
Pileannoyed) “Can they speed up with my
order? Thank you.”
Simo clicked his tounge and went to the
suppliers, they shared pleasantries and he led
them to his office.
She tried calling the agent for the 100th time

but the number didn’t exist. She buried her
face on the pillow crying.
She was even scared to go and check on the
house because it was clear that she has been
scammed.
She didn’t know what was more painful

between being scammed, bashed on social
networks or her attitude towards people. She
said many hurtful words to people, words she
was unable to take back.
Her phone rang next to the pillow, she rubbed
her eyes answering…
Sami: “Hello.”
Simo: “Please tell the security to let me up.”
Sami: “Give him the phone.”
She spoke to the security and then hang up.

Minutes later Simo walked inside her bedroom
and kicked off his shoes getting on the bed.
He took her in his arms as she cried painfully,

tears burned his eyes and he curved his lips
tilting his head up blinking.
Seeing her in this state broke his heart, she
might have wronged him but this is the girl he
loved and for her to break like this was hurting
him more than it hurt her.
Simo: “Shh it going to be okay, don’t cry.”

She held him tighter as she sobbed louder.
In Nomonde’s home
Her mother looked at Ntokozo as he drove off

and walked inside her house shaking her head.
She opened and found Nomonde wearing her
dress.
Nomonde’s mom: “Eyy uyisindidwa Nomonde

hawu! Two timing friends, do you even
understand the danger you’re putting yourself
in?”
Nomonde: “Ma I love Ntokozo.”
Nomonde’s mom: “What are you doing with
Sbani then? Do you want to die?”
Nomonde: “Sbani will not kill me.”
She went to switch on the dvd player inserting

the dvd and took the remote sitting on the
couch.
Nomonde’s mom: “If that boy kills you know

one thing I’ll not mourn you.”
Nomonde: “He will not kill me mama chill.”
Nomonde’s mom: “You know my bayb I’ve lived
and I know a dangerous guy. The day Sbani
finds out even devil himself will sit back and
watch. You cannot keep on provoking the guy
like this.”
She looked at the screen and chose the movie
she wanted and pressed play on the remote
then turned to her mother as the tv loaded the
movie.
Nomonde: “Mama you don’t get it. Sbani is

every woman’s dream, he’s handsome and he
knows how to treat a woman but I don’t love
him, he’s too soft not to mention that he’s
always thinking of the future. Mina I want a guy
who’ll live in the moment who’s not afraid of
blowing money in one night because that what
life is about, it is meant to be enjoyed. Sbani is
a typical Zulu man, I was even surprised when
he suggested we go out the other day because
he’s too…I don’t know how to explain this, he’s
boring.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Then leave him.”
Nomonde: “That the thing I can’t, with him I
know that I’m safe because he’ll take care of
my babies and me. Right now he’s facing
financial problems but once he’s alright he’ll
spend on me but on himself no.”
Nomonde’s mom: “I wish you can wake up on
this dream of yours because you’ll get burnt
really bad don’t say I didn’t warn you. Sneaking
around with Ntokozo? Ai awuythandi what do
you see in that boy? He looks stupid to me.”
Nomonde: “You don’t know him. Please let me
live my life ma, I’ll see what I can do with Sbani
for now I just want to breath.”
Nomonde’s momscoffs) “Breath yezwa sisi?
Breath, cause of death BREATHING. Breath
Nono. I met up with him coming here and he
asked me to give you this.”
She handed the plastic to her. She frowned and
opened it taking out what was inside.
Plain yoghurt, pantyliners, coarse salt,
antibiotics and 3 large packets of biltong.
Nomonde’s mom: “The love of your life doesn’t

see anything wrong with the smell of your
vagina and the discharge on your panties oh!
What am I saying? He only cares about having
sex with you right. Poor boring Sbani is trying
by all means for the mother of his child to be
okay.”
Nomonde: “Mama stop guilt tripping me.”
Nomonde’s mom: “I’m not, uthini konje
uPresh? Dala what you must ntombi mina I’m
not going to stop you.”
Nomonde: “I’m sure she wouldn’t force me to
be with someone I’m not inlove with.”
Nomonde’s mom: “But she can help you see
the light because yuuh kulele kubili lakuwe.”
Nomonde: “I’m not going to see one of your
pastors again.”
Nomonde’s mom: “No wonder Ntokozo is
taking advantage of you you’re too stupid.
Presh is not a pastor she’s a writer. But you
wouldn’t know angithi you’re too lazy and too
cool to read. Oh and another thing have sex in
my house again then see another side of me
you never knew existed. I’m not going to
tolerate that kind of disrespect in my house.”
She clicked her tounge and went to her

bedroom taking off her earings. She sighed and
looked at the things Sbani got for her and felt a
pang of guilt thinking of how thoughtful it was
for him to buy this.
She rewound the movie and increased the
volume leaning back on the couch as she
started eating her biltong.
At the farm
The driver checked the temperature of the milk

and transferred it to the tanker then the
workers handed the samples to test milk
quality and he thanked them then drove out.
Sbani looked at Ntokozo driving in and met him

halfway.
Ntokozo: “It all good?”

Sbani: “Yeah that was the last delivery for the
day.”
Ntokozo: “So are you leaving?”
Sbani: “Yeah I need to take care of something
at home quickly. You’ll call me if you need me.”
Ntokozo: “Alright sharp.”
Sbani: “Sure.”
He stepped away from the car and Ntokozo

went to park whilst he went to his car.
He started the ignition and remembered that

Neliswa said something about her clothes then
he went to fetch them.
Meanwhile Ntokozo got inside the milk parlour

and one of the workers went to him..
Worker: “Sir the iodine is finished.”

Ntokozo: “Did you check the storeroom?”
Worker: “Yes, we called Mr Khambule but he’s
not picking up and we don’t know when is he
coming back.”
Ntokozo: “I’ll go and fetch it in his house. He
always has an extra batch kept in his garage.”
Worker: “Ok we’ll wait for you.”
He nodded and went to his car driving out.
At my house
Neliswa heard the sound of a car driving in and

quickly stood up and checked if there’s
anything Sbani might beat her up for then sat
up straight switching off the tv.
Meanwhile Ntokozo stepped out of the car
leaving the engine running and went to knock
on the door.
No one answered, he opened the door and
invited himself in.
Neliswa turned to look at him and heaved a
sigh of relief seeing it was not Sbani.
Ntokozo: “Who are you?”

Neliswa: “I’m Neliswa Sbani’s…”
Ntokozolooked at her thighs and legs) “What
did he do to you? You look scary, God how can
he do something like this to another human
being? You need to report him.”
Neliswatearfully) “He locked me up and he
tortures me every single day. I decided to
submit to him for my own safety because the
more I try to be stubborn the more he tortures
me. I’m scared for my life and I don’t know
what to do.”
Ntokozo: “We need to take you to the police
station before he gets here.”
Neliswacrying) “Thank you so much.”
She rushed out leaving Ntokozo still standing

next to the door. Ntokozo followed her outside
and they stepped inside the car and he drove
out leaving the gate opened.
Meanwhile on the road
My phone vibrated from my pocket and I slid

my hand taking it out whilst the other hand
held the steering wheel.
It was a missed call notification, I called the
number back and slowed down.
Me: “Sure I saw your missed calls.”
Voice: “Oh I wanted to ask for the iodine but I
talked to Ntokozo and he went to get it from
your house.”
I stepped hard on the brakes and the tyres
screeched causing the car to go up a bit and it
stopped, I unbuckled my seatbelt breathing
heavily.
Me: “What do you mean he went to my
house?”
Voice: “He said he’s going to fetch the iodine.”
Me: “When did he leave?”
Voice: “Ummh a few minutes ago I’m not sure.”
Me: “SHIT!”
I hang up and called him but he rejected my
call. I did breathing exercises and made a U-
turn and went back.
In my arrival at home, the gate was opened and

I saw Ntokozo’s car going up the hill in high
speed.
No! No! This can not happen! I need to do
something, I cannot go to jail.
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#19
On the road
I reversed and joined another road heading to

Ntokozo’s house.
I arrived and parked my car infront of the gate
then rushed out leaving the engine running.
I knocked on the door and Sphelele opened

with their daughter in her arms shushing her.
Me: (faked a smile) “How are you doing?”
Sphelele: “I’m fine and you?”
Me: “Fine look I’m sent by Ntokozo to come
and get you, he has got a surprise for you.”
Sphelelefrowned) “What surprise?”
Me: “If I told you it wouldn’t be a surprise
right?”
Sphelele: “Ok let me..”
Me: “Just get your phone and come with me
I’m rushing somewhere.”
Sphelele: “Okay.”
She disappeared inside the house and returned

back holding her cellphone and the baby’s
bottle and locked the door.
We went to the car and I opened the door for
them then rushed to the driver’s side and drove
out.
I approached the mountain cliff and slowed

down removing my seatbelt looking at Sphelele
as she swallowed.
Mesternly) “Take your phone and call
Ntokozo and for her(to the baby) sake I hope
he accept your call.”
She held her baby tight against her chest

pressing on her phone with her trembling
hands then it started ringing, he answered..
Ntokozo: “Phephe I’m busy let me call you

later.”
Me: “It me.”
Ntokozo: “Sba..what are you doing with my
fiance?”
Me: “I’m approaching the mountain cliff right
now the one which is a few meters away from
the Van Tonder farm. It either you bring my
woman back to me in 5 or I step out and push
this car with both of them inside.”
Ntokozo: “I swear if you touch them…”
Me: “I don’t think you have the luxury of
making threats right now. Are you coming or
you want to test my capabilities because
believe me I’ll do it…you’re not going to put me
under pressure after what you did to me.”
Ntokozosigh) “Ok fine you win…I’m coming.”
Me: “Sharp and oh! Call the police on your way
here I’ll be standing behind the car waiting for
any surprise guests then put on a show for
them. Don’t be stupid man.”
He clicked his tounge and hang up. I shook my

head and stopped the car then stepped out.
Me: “Pray that he arrives because I’ll not be

held accountable for my actions if he doesn’t.
Your man is shitting on me, how dare he do me
like this then I’m supposed to smile and sweep
everything under the rug in the name of being a
great guy? No sweetheart life doesn’t work like
that and I’m going to prove that to him.”
I closed the door and locked them inside and
leaned against the car closing my eyes sighing.
After a few minutes his car appeared, I glanced

at Sphelele then looked at them.
He stopped the car next to mine and stepped

out with Neliswa.
Neliswa: “Sbani please let them go, they didn’t

do anything to you.”
Mechuckles) “She’s defending them how
sweet.”
Neliswa: “I’m sorry I’ll go home with you and
we’ll forget about all of this.”
I stood up straight and walked to Ntokozo. I

stepped on his foot with my boot since he was
wearing flip flops he winced and tried to throw
a punch. I blocked it then punched him
releasing my foot from him stepping back. He
bent over and tilted his head looking at me
then threw a punch which landed on my face
blinding my vision.
I covered ny face with my hand closing my eyes
and he threw another punch. We exchanged
blows until he pushed me and pressed me
against the car holding me by the collar. He
pressed his fists together on my neck blocking
my windpipe, I tried to remove them but his
grip was too tight. I kneed him on his stomach
and he released me bending down and I held
the back of his neck kneeing him continuously
then released him.
He held his stomach grunting then he fell on his
knees.
Neliswa was crying begging me to stop.
Mebreathing heavily) “You’re shitting on me

Ntokozo, firstly you screw my woman then you
try to get me arrested? Listen here and listen
good, if you ever pull a stunt like that again I’ll
go to jail even if they release me 50 years later
I’ll come for you and those you love don’t try
me.”
I looked at Neliswa, “Get in the car.”

I unlocked it and she stepped inside.
“Wena uhlanyiswa ilemoto le nxx.”
I went to Ntokozo’s car and started the ignition
and drove it towards the edge. I stopped it and
pulled the handbrake stepping out.
Ntokozocoughs) “Please don’t, I’ll stay out of

your way.”
Me: “No you won’t that how stubborn you’re.
I’m teaching you a lesson, should you poke your
nose in my business again I’m burning your
house with your kid inside!”
I stretched my arms popping my fingers and

pushed it over the cliff.
He screamed and stood up then the car bursted
and went up in flames, I looked at him with a
smirk, “Checkmate.”
He sat down still holding his stomach and cried,
I ignored him and went to my car holding my
stomach then drove off leaving him behind.
Sphelele: “Why did you leave him?”

Meannoyed) “Would you’ve preferred it if I
left you instead of him?”
Spheleleswallowed) “No.”
Mesnapped) “Then shut up!”
I looked at Neliswa and scoffed shaking my

head.
Sami: “I’m sorry for everything.”

Simo: “It okay.”
Samisniffs) “Can we please try again?”
Simo: “No. Sami you’re abusive and I’m not
going to stand for that. I love you? Yes but I
can’t be with you. Gender based violence is
serious and I can’t wait for you to reach your
limit and kill me.”
Samirubbed her eyes) “I’m not going to kill
you.”
Simo: “We don’t know that, your anger issues
are deep you blow up nje and destroy
everything then later say sorry. Or maybe you
think it okay since you’re a woman angithi if it
was me as a man I would’ve been labelled with
all sorts of names?”
Sami: “I’ll clean up my act please give me a
chance.”
He removed her from his arms and stood up

then bent down wearing his shoes as she
winced sitting on her butt looking at him with
pleading eyes.
Sami: “If you leave me I’m killing myself.”

Simo: “Sami stop this, we aren’t getting back
together. It not only your abusive nature but
your loud mouth too. You insulted my brother
and called him a dirty beggar for eating a mere
yoghurt.”
Sami: “He should’ve asked for a permission.”
Simo: “That’s not the point, you like pretended
Sami you pretended like you like him only to
insult him. You can’t even say sorry, you shift
the blame and manipulate me into believing I’m
wrong. You’re toxic and it unattractive.”
Sami: “But I love you.”
Simo: “Yeah maybe but not enough to respect
me angithi? You love and need me now that
your millions are no more? Sami look for a
place to stay I’ll give you some money until you
get back on your feet.”
Sami: “Really?”
Simo: “I would suggest you go back home
because I’m not going to pay your rent.”
Sami: “But..”
Simo: “Unfortunately that all I can offer, see
you around.”
He picked up his phone and car keys walking

out.
Sami bit her lower lip thoughtfully, where will
she get a place to stay since her brother
disowned her?
But it was worth a try, she laid on her stomach
sighing. This was not good, she never imagined
her life being like this.
At my house
I stepped out of the bathroom with a towel

wrapped around my waist wiping my face with
another towel then went to lotion my body.
Neliswa sat quietly on the bed looking at me. I

finished lotioning and wore my boxer shorts
then turned to her.
Me: “Should I dish up for you?”

She shook her head no.
Me: “Ummh ok.”
I walked to the door and stopped turning to

look at her.
Me: “If you pull a stunt like that again I’m
catching a case for something serious more like
murder. Stop provoking me Neli.”
Neliswa: “I’ll not do it again.”
Me: “Good because I’m going to make you
pregnant then pay lobola to your parents.
You’re bored that why you acting crazy a baby
will help kill your boredom.”
She swallowed and nodded then I walked out.
Thorello stepped outside and stood next to his

brother leaning against the wall sun basking.
Thorello: “Are you sure it’ll work?”

His brother: “Yes it’ll don’t worry.”
Thorello: “I really need this to work Didi can’t
leave me tlhe monna, her new found
confidence will make these vultures take her
away from me.”
His brother: “Then let her go you’ll find another
one.”
He folded his arms looking ahead of him with

his legs crossed…
Thorello: “There’s noone like Didi monna that

one is a real deal they don’t make them like her
anymore. She’s a prize to be won if she leaves
me then it game over for me. Tell me which
woman would stay with an unemployed person
like me and still treat him with respect? Didi
respects me she makes me feel like a man even
though I’m not contributing anything here but
she knows that I’m the man.”
His brother: “Why don’t you look for a job then
instead of depending on a woman?”
Thorello: “I can’t, the only work I know is to be
a driver and since the ISIPHO FUNERALS fired
me I’ve been unlucky.”
His brother: “So you’ll stick to your plan until
when?”
Thorello: “At least men will not look at her that
way.”
His brotherchuckles) “Thorello laaitie yaka
I’m happily married, my wife is everything to
me but you see Diepollo if given a chance to
take another wife I would take her in a
heartbeat regardless of how her state is. Doing
this will make her resent you and end up
unleashing a demon in her. Women always
reach their limit, are you prepared to deal with
her wrath by doing this childish tactics that’ll
not keep her?”
Thorellosigh) “I have to try atleast, losing her
is not an option.”
His brother: “You’re stubborn.”
Thorello: “I’m not, I’m just desperate.”
His brother shook his head burying his hands in

his pockets looking down as he continued
telling him about how desperate he wanted to
keep Diepollo.
TO BE CONTINUED

#20
She zipped her suitcases and looked around the

living room. She was down and out and it hurt.
Once upon a time she had everything and
everyone was in her corner and now she was all
alone and she had nothing.
The beeping sound of the lift startled her, she

pulled her suitcases towards it and stopped
waiting for the person on the lift to step out. A
man wearing a black suit emerged holding a
box and a notepad.
Man: “Goodmorning mam I’m Mxolisi Mdamba

from Aramex couriers….”
Sami: “Oh! I see, you brought my book?”
Man: “I believe so.(handing a notepad to her)
please sign here for me.”
She signed and took the box.

Man: “Thank you, enjoy the rest of your day.”
Sami: “Oh thanks.”
He turned to the lift and pressed the 1st floor

and it opened then he stepped in.
She walked to the coffee table and placed the
box opening it. The book she ordered was here,
she smiled and teared the plastic paging
through it then closed it.
She sighed sadly looking at the book title, My
Hope Is Dead by Sandisiwe Gxaba just like hers.
Yah neh life!
She placed it in her handbag and went out.

After a few hours she was standing infront of
his brother’s house. Dating back to their last
conversation she could only imagine how their
encounter would turn out but she was willing
to try. She tried to open the padlock but the
key got stuck.
She sighed defeated and started screaming
MaNtuli’s name.
Meanwhile inside the house Neliswa stopped

folding the clothes and listened to the unusual
sounds. She ignored them and continued
packing but they persisted. She sighed and
went out, she frowned looking at Sami with her
big suitcases and went to her.
Neliswa: “Unjani sisi ngingakusiza?”**How are

you, can I help you?”
Sami: “I’m Siphosami, Sbani’s sister please open
the gate for me.”
Neliswa swallowed and took a few steps back

with her eyes popped out.
Her heart pounded and she joined her hands
praying…
Neliswa: “Dear God please chase this evil spirit

away I know my intentions were not good
when I met Sbani but God this is not my time.
Fire in the name of Father God, the son and the
holy spirit.”
She opened her eyes and Sami was still there.

She ran to the house and got coarse salt and
looked outside. Sami was still standing there,
she rushed to the gate and started throwing
coarse salt at her.
Neliswa: “Fire satan! I didn’t kill you stay away

from me.”
Sami looked at her in awe, she didn’t

understand why was she treating her like a
ghost.
Samisnapped) “Neliswa!!! Stop acting crazy

I’m not dead now can you open the gate for
me.”
Neliswa: “Oh God! It speaking, the ghost can
speak.”
She ran to the house and locked all the doors.

Sami blinked her eyes shaking her head and
looked at her suitcases. It a walkable distance
to the cattle post and the fields but taking the
suitcases with her was not an option.
She placed them next to the gate and walked to
the cattle posts.
At the cattle post
We cleaned the milk tanks and the milk parlour

then Khehla walked in.
Khehla: “Sbani a cow has been bitten by a

snake.”
Me: “When?”
Khehla: “We don’t know .”
Mesigh) “Which one?”
Khehla: “The charolais cow.”
Me: “Where?”
Khehla: “The lower part of the leg.”
Me: “I’m coming.”
I removed the gloves and washed my hands

then walked to the grazing field.
We arrived at the grazing field and four

charolais cattle were laying down.
I looked at their legs and only one cow had a
lump on the lower leg, I pressed on it and the
cow kicked. I stood up and looked at the
herdboys…
Me: “It is anything but a snakebite, it could be

an abscess or seroma but why are they laying
down like this?”
I bit my lower lip thoughtfully and the cow just
did the worst, it dropped it head and
straightened it leg and died just like that. I
sighed and went to check on the others, they
couldn’t breath properly.
Me: “What time did you return them to their

posts?”
Khehla: “The charolais cattle was the last one
to be returned Ntokozo suggested that we
leave them behind since they still needed to
graze.”
I lifted my brows and chuckled…
Me: “They were bitten by a snake but not on

the legs, on the nose. We can’t do anything
now, their airways are already squeezed shut
and a veterinarian will take forever to get
here.”
Khehla: “So we’ll let them die?”
Me: “Yah it too late. I don’t have my gun with
me, I would’ve taken them out of their misery.
Go and bury them when they’re dead.”
I swallowed a lump in my throat and walked

back leaving them behind.
Ntokozo is doing the most right now, he knows
how much I love those cattle, I don’t even sell
them. I got them from France and crossbred
them with the Angus cattle.
The love I had for those cattle surpasses

everything and Ntokozo is going to pay for
killing them.
I went to the workers and told them I’ll be off
during the weekend if they face any problems
they must call me then bid farewell to them
and went to my car. I saw Ntokozo standing by
the water pump and flashed a smiled to him.
Me: “You started this game and I’m going to

end it. See you next week.”
Ntokozo: “Yeah and while at it make your own
baby and stop fathering our kids. You fool.”
Me: “What did you say?”
Ntokozo: “Me? Nothing, see you next week.”
He turned to the water pump and started

pumping the water to the bucket.
I opened the car door then I heard someone
calling me and turned to look, it was Sami.
I chuckled bitterly and closed the door leaning

against the car.
Sami: “Unjani bhuti Sbani?”

Me: “I’m sorry miss but we’re not hiring.”
Sami: “I’m sorry for everything I said.”
Me: “Siphosami, I don’t have a sister. You’re
dead to me dead and buried, I don’t care what
happens to you from now on so please give me
a breather.”
She dropped on her knees and held my legs

crying…
Sami: “I’m…I’m sorry Sbani I really am. Please
forgive me, I don’t have anywhere else to go.”
Me: “Stand up!”
She looked at me and stood up rubbing her

eyes.
Me: “Siphosami you know I don’t forgive and
you went along and took me for a ride wasting
my hard earned money whilst taking me for a
fool. You treat me as this uneducated stupid
farmer angithi? You know I loved you once, you
were my world. If I chose to finish school we
were going to starve and live our lives as
beggars. You’re an ungrateful piece of trash,
after everything I did for you, you just had to
choose a dick over me? Well I’m done being a
fool, you’re nothing to me get that through
your thick skull. If I had no women in my life I
would’ve fucked you to show you that you’re
not my sister anymore just a person nje I used
to know before.”
Sami: “Can you atleast tell me my father’s
address?”
Me: “Mfulongashi, Khambule the council
member of the village. If you would excuse
me.”
I turned to open the door and stepped inside

driving out.
Nomonde’s mother looked at her sitting on the

couch watching movies and sighed.
Nomonde’s mom: “Nomonde this is tiring, I

won’t stay in a dirty house because of you. I
understand you’re pregnant but this laziness is
annoying me. Get up and clean this house
marn.”
Nomonde: “But mom…”
Nomonde’s mom: “I’m not going to repeat
myself.”
She yawned and stretched her arms going back

to sleep. She was doing a night shift the day
before and she was tired.
Nomonde looked at the floor and curved her

lips crying, the house was too dirty and the sink
was full with dirty dishes. Looking at it brought
tears in her eyes, her phone rang on the
armrest and she answered…
Nomondesniffs) “Hello.”
Sbani: “I’m outside.”
Nomonde: “I’m coming.”
He hang up and she rose up excitedly and

paused the movie walking out.
She opened the door and stepped inside…
Nomonde: “Hey babe.”
He looked at her and scoffed then turned up

the volume reversing as he hummed to the
song and drove off without saying a word to
Nomonde.
TO BE CONTINUED

#21
On the road
I glanced at the side mirror and everything was

clear. I turned to the gravel road and drove for
about 30 minutes then stopped infront of some
thick bushes. The time was a few minutes
before 5pm, I switched off the radio and
stepped out leaning against the car.
She stepped out and came to me…
Mecalmly) “Who is the father?”

Nomonde: “What?”
MeLooking around) “We’re far away from
everyone so I would suggest you think hard
about your answer.”
Nomondeswallowed) “I’m sorry I didn’t mean
to fall for him and we had sex once.”
Me: “I never asked any of those things, Who is
the father?”
Nomondecrying) “Ntokozo.”
I shut my eyes and sighed looking at her. A part

of me wanted to beat her mercilessly and
watch her as she took her last breath but I
couldn’t do it. What hurt the most is going
through the same pain twice, the pain you
thought you’ve protected your heart from. I
didn’t love her that much and I stopped giving
her money anyhow thinking that maybe she’ll
be faithful to me but still I lost. Tears filled my
eyes and I cleared my throat turning to the car
and stepped inside. I rolled down the window
and looked at her…
Me: “I’ll never forgive you and believe me I’ll
avenge myself, it might take months or even
years but I’ll avenge myself.”
I rolled up the window and drove off leaving

her behind.
I joined the tar road and stepped on the

accelerator increasing the speed. I zoned out
and I was brought back to earth by a woman
jumping infront of the car and fell to the side, I
clicked my tongue and continued driving but
her face looked familiar like I’ve seen her
before. I reversed and went to check on her but
a car stopped next to her and she limped to it
and stepped in then the car drove off.
Kea walked out of the toilet naked and went
inside the house to ask for a toilet paper from
her farther.
Thorello saw her naked and went to their
bedroom to get the toilet paper.
His friend looked at Kea and bit his lower lip.
Her thighs were too thick for a girl her age and
she was very fresh.
He leaned back still looking at her as his
manhood expanded lifting his zipper. He
swallowed and took the cushion placing it on
his lap hiding his boner, one of this days his
deepest fantasy will come to live.
Thorello returned and held her daughter’s hand

leading her outside and wiped her butt then
clad her.
Thorello: “Go and play with your friends I’ll call
you when mom comes back okay?”
Kea: “Ee rra.”
She ran out the gate and Thorello went back

inside the house.
His friend: “Thorello monna you can’t keep on

borrowing money from us knowing exactly that
you’re not working.”
Thorello: “I’ll pay your money I just need a few
hundreds then I’ll be fine.”
His friend: “Why aren’t you borrowing from
Diepollo?”
Thorello: “I can’t do that, please help me out I
promise once everything has been set I’ll pay
you back.”
His friend: “I don’t like this, please pay back my
money because if you don’t..”
He reached for his wallet in his pockets and

counted a few notes then gave them to him.
Thorellosmiling) “Thank you so much, you

don’t know how much this means to me.”
His friend: “It nothing as long as you’ll pay it
back.”
His phone rang, he looked at the caller id and
excused himself. Thorello took out his phone
and sent his brother a text, ‘Hey I got your
money bro, come and get it tomorrow.’
He pressed send and placed it on the coffee
table then Diepollo got inside limping holding
her bag and shoes.
Thorellostanding up) “Didi what happened to
you?”
Diepollowinced) “I fell and sprained my ankle,
I’ll be fine.”
She dropped her things on the couch and

limped to the kitchen then Thorello’s friend got
in pressing on his phone.
Diepollo turned to look at him and her face
changed, she gave Thorello a death stare and
asked to speak to him in private.
Diepollo: “Aren’t you supposed to be at work?”

Thorellostuttering) “Ummh..actu..actually
I’m..I’m..it my day off.”
Diepolloraised her eyebrow) “You have beem
working for what? 3 minutes already you’re
taking day offs?”
Thorello: “Yes I’m tired.”
Diepollolooking at his friend) “What is that
rapist doing in my house?”
Thorello: “Didi tlhe mma he is a changed man.”
Diepolloscoffed) “He has been a rapist all his
life and a ‘changed man’ for 4 months? Nah I’m
going to stick to the first impression of him.”
Thorello: “He’ll not rape our daughter.”
Diepollo: “He better not. And let me make
myself very clear, when it comes to Kea I’m not
a sweet little dainty flower and I won’t think
twice about killing him. I’ll not report him I’ll
deal with him myself cause Kea is the one who
gives me a reason to pretend to be the civilised
member of society. I’m not afraid of being a
monster to defeat a monster. Take your rapist
out of my house and tell him if he dares touch
my daughter, I’ll bring him hell on
earth.(pushed him) Get out of my way, I need
to lie down my ankle is aching.”
Thorello sighed and brushed his face frustrated,

he knew that his friend was a serial rapist but
he wanted to believe that prison changed him.
He shook his head and went to him in the living
room..
His friend: “Don’t worry I was leaving anyway.”

Thorelloembarrassed) “Let me walk you out, I
need to fetch Kea from her friends.”
He nodded looking at his phone and stood up

walking out.
Sami walked inside the gate and two skinny
dogs ran to her barking, she dropped her bags
and ran out cursing them.
Thandile heard the noise and went outside to
look, she saw Sami being chased by the dogs
and she shouted reprimanding them and made
her way to the gate.
The dogs stopped chasing Sami and walked

back home. Sami bent over resting her hands
on her knees panting.
Thandile: “Are you okay? Didn’t they hurt you?”

Sami: “No..I’m..fine. I’m looking for the
Khambule residence is this the correct house?”
Thandile: “Yes you’re in the right place, Who
are you?”
Sami: “I’m Siphosami Khambule, MaMngadi’s
daughter.”
Thandilecovered her mouth in shock)
“Serious? You’re still alive? I thought you died,
where is Sbani?”
Samiswallowed) “I don’t know.”
Thandilesmiling) “Come I’m sure father will
be very happy, he missed you so much.
Unfortunately everyone believed you died in
the forest.”
She held her hand and led her inside their

home.
At my house
Neliswa pinned her elbow on the bed and

rested her head on her hand looking at me. I
went to the portrait and removed it placing it
down and opened the safe on the wall by
inserting the code and it opened. I took out my
gun and cocked it then turned to Neliswa firing
two shots next to her. She screamed and closed
her eyes crying. I put it on a safety mode and
placed it back on the safe closing it and
returned the portrait then walked to the bed.
Me: “Are you scared?”

Neliswa: “You nearly killed me.”
Me: “Stop being dramatic I wasn’t trying to kill
you.”
Naledi: “What was that for?”
Me: “I’m setting you free, you can go out
shopping or whatever you want but I dare you
to cheat on me I’ll kill you without thinking
twice and if you run I’ll find your family and kill
all of them. In this relationship no one is leaving
alive, you’ll only leave in a coffin.”
Neliswashocked) “You’re serious?”
Me: “As a heart attack. Now sleep tomorrow
we’re going out.”
Neliswa: “Aren’t you..”
I pulled the bed covers over us and rested her

head on my chest pecking her forehead.
Me: “Ulalekahle nkosazana.”
I flicked the lamp and closed my eyes.
TO BE CONTINUED
#22
She laid on the grass mat under the shade and

pinned her elbow on the pillow sucking on her
iceblock.
Keitumetse clapped her hands laughing….
Keitu: “A whole 2 litre? Aowa bathong Thorello

is crazy.”
Diepollo: “Don’t laugh Keitu, he lied about
having a job now he wants to make me
pregnant again.”
Keitu: “He thinks you’ll leave him. Le wena
you’re being too much now, I understand that
you need to be your own person and love
yourself but you’re making him feel insecure.”
Diepollo: “That man hurt me why should I be l
lenient on him?”
Keitu: “Talk to him, Thorello wasn’t always like
this. I met him first so I know the real him, you
broke the poor guy by your stupid insecurities.
You punished him for your ex’s mistakes. You
were too quick to see something wrong in his
behaviour yet you failed to see something
wrong with yours. Have you ever sat him down
and talked to him, found out how being
unemployed affected him? Didi wee Thorello is
in debts, her brothers are not speaking to him
because he’s always asking money from them
wanting to impress you. But the time you
regain your confidence and do away your
insecurities you shut him out.”
Diepollosighs) “I don’t love him anymore.”
Keitushocked) “For a Zulu man you never
met? Stop acting crazy and fix your
relationship. You know my husband told me
how Thorello really feels about you and hearing
it from his perspective I see that I misjudged
him. The mistake we make is we never talk
about our fears and insecurities but jump at
throwing hurtful words to men. You’re putting
unnecessary pressure on him, nothing he ever
do is good enough in your eyes. Ever since you
started selling your bags and shoes you think
he’s out of your league, you’re better than him
because of all these men you meet whilst doing
your deliveries.”
Diepollo: “Keitu I’m not going to fix this man,
I’m not building him either. Aowa I’m not bob
the builder nna, building a man? Never?
Thorello is even cheating on me so no I’ll pass.”
Keitu: “He didn’t cheat on you Diepollo! And
you know that.”
Diepollo: “But he also called me a disgusting
burned trash and spat on me.”
Keitu: “Are you sure this is not about Mbani?”
Diepollo: “It Sbani and no but Keitu since I met
him, I just can’t stop thinking about him you
know. Yesterday I nearly got hit by a car
because I was convinced gore that it was him.
Thorello is boring me even his sex game is bad.”
Keitumetse chuckled and leaned back on the

camp chair untying her braids.
Keitu: “There’s no such thing as bad sex, you

need to talk to him and tell him how you like it
and stop assuming that he knows. Don’t treat
bad sex like a disease, it gets better with
communication. You know I was once ‘boring’
in bed, like boring was an understatement. I
used to lie on my back on the bed with my legs
spread apart like a dead chicken waiting to be
marinated(chuckles) until Hubby sat me down
and told me how he likes it. It’s a lot but my
point is Thorello will never know what he does
wrong unless you tell him.”
Diepollo: “Early ejaculation.”
Keitu: “Tjoe,(sipping her drink chuckling) ke
mathata.”
Diepollo: “Keitu I’m leaving him, this
relationship is boring and draining to me so I’m
tired.”
Keitu: “Why don’t you talk to him then you can
leave if a month passes and he’s still the
same?”
Diepollo: “No.”
Keitu: “Please and while at it tell him that
Zwelamy Construction is looking for a driver
maybe he’ll be lucky.”
Diepollo: “I’m not telling him anything.”
Keitusighs) “I don’t like the person you’re
becoming Didi.”
Diepollohuffed) “Okay fine! I’ll tell him.”
Keitu: “Give him another chance because this is
a reality not in the movies, you don’t find a
ready made man waiting for you if you do
they’re psychos and sadists. The type who’ll not
think twice before killing you should you mess
up, think of your daughter. If you die she’ll be
all alone and vulnerable.”
Diepollosnapped) “I said I’ll talk to him!
Geez.”
She dipped the iceblock on the jug full of water

melting the ice and took it out wiping the
droplets outside it and started sucking on it as
Keitu watched in total awe, this was not her
sister but a doppelganger.
Sami hung the mop next to the washing line

and disposed the dirty water then made her
way inside the house.
She met her father on the door holding his hat
and a brown envelope fixing his shirt.
Sami: “Where are you going looking so

beautiful in the morning?”
Khambulechuckles) “I’m going on a date.”
Sami: “Early so?”
Thandile: “Date daddy?”
Khambule: “Girls let me breath Jesus, I’m joking
I’m going to Zwelamy Construction there’s a
vacant post so I’m going to try my luck there.”
Sami: “In town?”
Khambule: “You know the company?”
Sami: “Yeah, let me not keep you. Good luck.”
Khambulesmiling) “Ngyabonga ndodakazi.”
He walked out and Sami went to place the

bucket in the kitchen whilst Thandile watched
them thoughtfully. His father has never been
interested in anything before the arrival of Sami
and now that Sami is here he’s going to look for
a job. What is it with MaMngadi’s kids that
makes his father crazy? He loves her more than
them and that hurt her. Sami had to leave one
way or the other.
She finished wiping the table and pushed the

chair in then went to the kitchen.
Thandile: “Where did you buy the bread?”
Samismiled) “I asked the boy next door to
buy it for us.”
Thandile: “Ummh” She took the bucket and sat
on it looking at her.
Thandile: “What chased you from where you
came from?”
Sami: “Myself.(stopped taking out the bread) I
made stupid decisions and chased away people
now everyone is angry with me.”
Thandile: “What about the money you got?”
Sami: “Oh! I blew it, in the space of 4 months
(chuckles) buying unnecessary things and
before I knew it, it was gone.”
Thandile: “Ohh! I see, why aren’t you at school
because your agemates are at school.”
Samiannoyed) “Wena why aren’t you working
because your agemates are working? Thandile
mtakababa are we going to have problems? I
saw you yesterday, throwing shades at me. If
you want to say something tell me and don’t
throw any shades cause believe me I can throw
the whole forest if I need to.”
Thandileswallowed) “Sami we don’t have
food here, we can’t feed you so you need to
leave.”
Sami: “Leave? To where? Angithi ngshilo ukuthi
ngzoninika imali? Someone is going to give me
money month end don’t worry.”
Thandile: “But still you’re crowding our space
with your bad blood.”
Sami: “What bad blood?”
Thandile: “You’re a killer. You killed my uncle
you witch now you want to take my father
away from me.”
Sami clenched her jaws and took a pan with
eggs inside and threw it at her and removed the
apron around her waist.
Sami: “Thandile musa ukungjwayela kabi nxx.”
She stormed out and went to her room whilst

Thandile flashed a conniving smile. So little
sister has anger issues? This should be fun.
At my house
I finished mowing the grass in the garden and

went to unplug the lawnmower then Neli
walked towards me holding a glass of water.
Mesmiling) “Why not a juice?”

Neliswalaughing) “Stop being ungrateful and
drink hawu.”
Me: “I’m joking thank you.” I drank the water
and gave her the glass.
Neliswa: ‘’Are you done?”
Me: “Yes I need to clean this and pick up the
papers then everything will be fine.”
Neliswa: “Ok I’ll leave you to it then.”
Me: “About that there’s a washing machine
inside, don’t handwash the clothes they’re too
dirty.”
Neliswa: “I’ll put the overalls on the washing
machine, your jeans are supposed to be
handwashed.”
Me: “Yabona wena ngzoklobola serious.”
Neliswasmiling) “Or you can give me your
bank card.”
Me: “Kanti unjani lomfazi angithi uwena
onqabile?”
Neliswa: “Hawu Sbani I don’t have anything to
wear.”
Me: “Fair enough, finish up then we’ll go and
fetch your clothes in your flat.”
Neliswa: “Yah and we have to talk about what
happened yesterday.”
Me: “Huh?”
Neliswa: “You came in here extremely angry so
I need to know what was the problem.”
Me: “Don’t worry about it, I’m fine now.”
Neliswa: “But babe…”
Mesternly) “Neliswa Gasa.”
She swallowed and walked back inside the

house. I heaved a sigh and rested my hands on
my waist thinking about how Nomonde played
me. That girl was innocent when I met her why
did she play me like this?
I shook my head and continued cleaning the

garden.
On the road
The sunrays penetrated Nomonde’s eyes and

she frowned slightly opening them and looked
around her surroundings. She was still in the
bush next to the road, she yawned and
stretched herself then stood up.
She looked around and realized she was
sleeping next to three separate roads she didn’t
noticed the day before because of darkness.
The roads were in the middle of nowhere only
the bushes and thick forests surrounded her.
She remembered that driving here the road
was only one except the one that went to the
left they never took and that could mean one
thing, she took it instead of going straight and
right now the roads were even more confusing.
She heard a hissing sound and ran out of the

bushes as the tall grass made noise brushing
against her bare arms. When she got outside
she looked at where she came from and a
black snake appeared with it tounge out, she
removed her shoes and ran down with her
bump dragging her back and she looked back
after a while only to realise that the snake
wasn’t following her.
She sighed and wiped the sweat on her

forehead then walked down silently praying to
meet people along the way.
When she got tired she bent over resting her
hands on her knees panting and swallowing
non-stop then her eyes fell on two dogs
feasting on something. Her heart pounded and
she dropped the shoes on the ground and ran
for her life, the dogs got alarmed by the weird
sounds and saw her running. They chased her
barking and she continued running but a log
tripped her and she fell….
TO BE CONTINUED

#23
On the road
The dogs ran towards Nomonde and a
springbok appeared behind her and ran to the
opposite direction. The dogs slowed down and
turned to it chasing it and disappeared into the
thick bushes.
Nomonde stood up and continued running, she
wasn’t taking any chances the dogs could come
back for all she knew.
Whilst running she felt a heavy presence

behind her, she ran faster and a pothole
tripped her and she fell on her stomach and her
leg bent to the side breaking. She turned and
laid on her back covering her face with her
hands crying. She was surrendering, whatever
her fate was she was accepting it.
A man placed down his stick and reprimanded

his dogs and gently touched her arm.
Man: “Miss are you okay? I’m sorry if I scared
you, I wanted to protect you from my dogs
because when hunting they can kill you.”
She shook her head and continued crying,

Man: “Can you walk? What are you doing here?
Kunezilwane eziyingozi kabi lapha ezeqe
esqiwini.”
Nomonde: “My boyfriend left me here
yesterday I thought he’ll come back but he
didn’t. I can’t even call my mother because my
phone was in his car.”
Man: “Where are you coming from?”
Nomonde: “At the farm.”
Manshocked) “ECwaka?
Nomonde: “You know them?”
Man: “I work for Mr Van Tonder as a gardener.”
He extended his hand to her pulling her up but
her left leg wouldn’t move. She tried to force it
but an excruciating pain shot through her
whole body causing her to lose balance and fall.
The man sighed and picked his stick then gave it
to her then picked her up.
Man: “Yooh how many kids are here you’re too

heavy?”
Nomonde: “Two.”
Man: “No wonder.”
They walked for hours whilst chatting about

random things then finally approached the road
Nomonde came with last night.
Nomonde: “Jesus if I didn’t get lost I would’ve
reached the tar road in the morning.”
Man: “You were here?”
Nomonde: “Yes I absent mindedly turned here
last night.”
Man: “Oh I see, the car is near hold on.”
Nomonde: “I should be saying that to you.”
Man: “Don’t stress about me I’ll be fine. You
need to see a doctor your leg is swelling up and
your knees are bleeding.”
Nomonde: “Thank you. Don’t you have a phone
with you?”
Man: “I don’t own a phone miss.”
She sighed and rested her head on his chest as

they continued walking.
At Zwelamy Construction
Mr Khambule walked out the gate and shifted

to the side as the car passed and honked at
him. He took out his old motorola phone and
called his wife.
Khambule: “Nkosikazi kuhamba kahle?”

Maka Simisigh) “Nothing is fine, they are
firing us next month.”
Khambule: “Why?”
Maka Simi: “They don’t need us anymore and
the sugar cane is alright they’re only waiting to
harvest during the festive season. Khambule my
kids are going to starve.”
Khambule: “Come back home then, I wanted to
tell you that I got the job at Zwelamy
Construction so I will be able to take care of
you.”
Maka Simi: “Serious? That is fantastic news.
How is Sami doing?”
Khambule: “I think she’s fine because Thandile
is fine with her yah.”
Maka Simi: “Thandile is fine with someone else
staying there? Yooh that is strange.”
Khambule: “Ok I’ll call you later I wanted to tell
you that.”
Maka Simi: “Ok bye.”
He hung up and clicked his tounge. Maka Simi

was disrespecting him and he couldn’t wait to
teach her a lesson when she comes back home
for running away from him.
At the hospital
We walked out holding hands as she smiled
looking at me. Coming here was her idea and I
was hesitant at first but now knowing my status
was kind of good. We walked to the parking lot
and I opened the door for her and went to the
driver’s side. A painful scream caught my
attention and my eyes fell on Nomonde on a
wheelchair being wheeled by a man I couldn’t
recognize. She saw me and screamed louder
touching her leg, I looked at it and saw that it
was swollen and her knees were bloody. I
opened the door and stepped inside then
reversed and drove out. She can die I don’t
care.
Neliswa: “Everything okay?”

Me: “Yes everything is fine.”
Neliswa: “Do you know that woman?”
Me: “Can we talk about something else?”
Neliswa: “Am I allowed to go back to work?”
Me: “No.”
Neliswa: “But..”
Me: “If you’re asking then No and if you’re
telling me then that’s not happening.”
Neliswa: “I’ll be bored. Can I babysit for Lindi
then?”
Mechuckles) “I don’t want to catch a case.”
Neliswa: “Why?”
Me: “I’ll probably drown that kid in the pool or
strangle it to death.”
She swallowed and looked outside the window.
Neliswa: “Why do you pretend to be a sane

person cause you’re not?”
Me: “I’m sane.”
Neliswa: “No you’re not. You sick and you need
help.”
Meannoyed) “What I need is to drive straight
to that pole maybe then you’ll shut up.”
Neliswa: “Wow!”
I clicked my tongue and increased the speed

driving to the mall.
She turned to the side and covered herself with

a blanket.
Diepollo: “Zwelamy Construction is looking for

a driver go and try your luck.”
Thorello: “But I’m working.”
Diepollo: “Stop lying and look for a job.”
He sighed and snuggled closer to her and kissed

her shoulders touching her panties as he
pushed them to the side.
Diepollo: “My ankle is painful Thorello.”

Thorello: “Don’t worry I’ll only penetrate your
vagina.”
Diepollo: “Ok I’m tired then maybe next time.”
Thorello: “I’ll do all the work. Please I’ll be
quick.”
Diepollomumbling) “As if you ever last.”
Thorello: “What was that?”
Diepollosighs) “Nothing.”
She laid on her back and removed her panties
spreading her legs apart.
Diepollo: “Please be quick.”

He smiled and got ontop of her kissing her as
he rubbed his tip on her opening. She was too
dry and he spat on his fingers and smeared his
saliva on her vagina then pushed himself in
grunting then started moving.
Diepollo looked at the roof thinking of

everything she needs to do tomorrow since
today she was bed ridden. Looking at Thorello
face bored her to the core, the man was a dead
beat it was annoying, she found herself thinking
about Sbani. How his lips felt against hers and
how soft his hands were, she imagined herself
under those not so muscular arms of his
probably hitting it so good until she lost her
senses. He didn’t strike her as a person with
early ejaculation problems, if only she can
bump into him because she refused to believe
someone can just disappear from the face of
the Earth. But one day is one day she was going
to meet her man.
She was brought back to earth by Thorello

getting under the bed covers next to her.
She closed her legs and turned to the side
whilst Thorello laid on his back wide awake
thinking about his future with Diepollo. Tears
filled his eyes when he thought about how
distracted she was, she didn’t even see him
wiping her that how deep in thoughts she were.
He heaved a sigh as a huge lump formed in his

throat and stood up wearing his boxers and
went out. He sat on the stoop and dropped his
head allowing the tears to fall, when is he
getting his breakthrough? Why was life too
difficult on him? Everyone is looking at his flaws
but not Dee.
His heart ached and he felt like bursting out
and scream but that was not for him even
crying is not for him, he’s a man and men don’t
cry.
He wiped his tears and rubbed his eyes and
stood up exhaling, maybe just maybe Zwelamy
Construction will take him because this is too
much for one person.
TO BE CONTINUED

#24
At the hospital
Nomonde laid on her back with her leg bent,

she thought she had only sprained her ankle
but her knee was the most painful part.
A doctor appeared holding her medical file with
a stethoscope hanging around her shoulders.
Doctorsmiling) “How are we doing today?”

Nomonde: “Doctor I’m in a hospital ofcourse
I’m not okay.”
Doctor: “Sorry, I’ve got your x-ray results with
me and just like I’ve suspected it a patellar
dislocation.”
Nomonde: “What is that?”
Doctor: “It a knee injury in which the patella
slips out of its normal position. Often the knee
is partly bent, painful and swollen and the
injured ligaments involved in patellar
dislocation do not allow the leg to flex at all.
Which is the reason why you’re failing to move
your leg. And your dislocation is too severe
since your ligaments are loose which will need
us to perform a surgery. I have some forms you
need to fill for us to go ahead with it.”
Nomonde: “Will I die?”
DoctorSmiled) “No you won’t die, but I must
warn you that there are also risks of
complications such as adverse reaction to
anaesthesia or an infection.”
She heaved a sigh and signed the forms than

laid back on the pillow helplessly.
Doctor: “I’m going to book you for surgery then

we’ll take it from there.”
Nomonde: “How long will it takes to heal?”
Doctor: “About 6 weeks or maybe more
depends on how well you take care of your
body.”
Nomonde: “Thank you.”
Doctor: “For now the nurse will give you
something for the pain other than that there’s
nothing to worry about.”
She nodded and looked at the ceiling, she

always thought that Sbani is the most dumb
and sweet person but yesterday’s events
showed her how vile and wicked he was. She
was pregnant and alone in a deserted area, she
was not going to forgive him for this. The guy
was a psycho and he needed to get help, you
don’t treat women like this nomatter what the
circumstances are.
At Simo’s café
Customer 1: “I’ll have the special sandwich and

please remove the lettuce for me.”
Customer 2: “Green salad please.”
Simosmiled) “Okay, coming right up.”
He jotted everything down and went to the

back to place the orders then returned to the
counter.
Spha: “It busy today.”

Simo: “Yeah it does get busy in the mornings.
Uva uPile?” **Where’s Pile**
Spha: “I don’t know but I think he’s got himself
a girlfriend.”
Simo: “That wouldn’t be such a bad thing.”
Spha: “Yeah but she’ll leave him before we
even meet her.”
Simo: “Asazi ke ngalapho.”**We don’t know
about that.**
Sphasipping on his coffee) “So you’re still
helping her?”
Simo heaved a sigh, he knew exactly who he

was talking about.
Simo: “Kmele ngimsize akanamuntu nje.”**I

have to help her, she has no one**
Spha: ‘’I jaiv yakho kanjan vele?”**How is that
your problem**
Simo: “Maphara ntwana like it or not, Sami
made me who I’m am. We both know my loan
applications have always been rejected and if it
wasn’t for her money I would’ve given up on
this.”
Spha: “Kyafana nje awumkoloti nex.” **Still,
you don’t owe anything.**
Simo: “Anglindel ukuthi ungthole vele.”**I
don’t expect you to understand me.**
Spha rolled his eyes, Simo was whipped and it

was annoying. Maybe their plan of teaching
miss spoilt brat a lesson didn’t help them. But if
it did caused a drift between them Simo was
going to thank them one day because they’re
saving him from himself.
He pressed on his phone looking at the rental

houses designs suitable for their plot. One day
they’ll smile like other kids, it was only a matter
of time.
Thorello walked to the receptionist and politely

greeted her, she scanned him with her eyes up
and down frowning.
Receptionist: “Can I help you?”

Thorello: “I’m here about the driver’s vacant
post.”
Receptionist: “Oh! It was filled yesterday.”
He couldn’t hide the disappointment in his eyes

as they became glassy all over again.
Thorello: “Is there any other vacant posts? I can

even clean or make tea.”
Receptionistchewing her bubble gum as it
made those annoying bubbles) “We’re not
hiring.”
Thorello: “Can I leave my cv and documents
here? Just in case something comes up?”
Receptionist: “Yooh no jesus! What are your
ears for cause you don’t listen?”
Thorello: “Please, I really need a job.”
Receptionistrolled her eyes) “Put everything
on the table ungazukhale plus ubukeka uyinto
etefayo nje.” **Before you cry plus you look
like a cry bayb**
He swallowed embarrassed and looked around

the reception, next to the printing machine
stood 3 people and they laughed pointing at his
torn shoes shaking their hands. With his shaky
hands he took out his cv and his documents
then placed them on the table, the receptionist
curved her lips down shaking her head paging
through his cv.
Receptionist: “We’ll call you.”

Thorello: “Thank you.”
He brought his hands in a praying manner

showing his gratitude stripping the little that
was left of his dignity and walked out.
When he was outside he deeply exhaled closing

his eyes as his chest tightened. He had never
been this embarrassed in his whole life, if
strangers saw him as a piece of trash then why
would Didi respect him?
The possibility of Dee being pregnant paralyzed
him with fear as regret washed over him. This
was bad, he can’t afford another child and he
can’t add more stress and pressure to himself
trying to keep someone who doesn’t want to
be kept.
All these thoughts made him dizzy, he placed

his hand on the wall and walked to the side
away from people then leaned against the wall
trying to stabilize his breathing. The more he
tried to breath the more the pressure increased
and his shoulders felt more heavier.
He unbuttoned the buttons of his shirt and

breathed through his mouth but his windpipe
seemed blocked and tears formed at the corner
of his eyes, he slid down the wall and sat down
dropping his head suffocating.
A man appeared from the parking lot pressing
on his phone but quickly put it away when he
saw him struggling to breath.
Man: “Dude are you okay?”

He shook his head no.
Ma: “Okay breath in slowly, yes…in
again..in..then out”
They repeated the process a few times until he

was fine.
Thorello: “Thank you man.”

Man: “It a pleasure, I’ve never seen you here
before, are you new?”
Thorellosadly) “No I was here for a job only to
find out that it has been filled.”
Man: “Ouch that’s a bummer, what job?”
Thorello: “Driver.”
Man: “Oh! It was filled yesterday by some old
man if you came in early maybe you would’ve
been lucky.”
Thorello: “I doubt that, I think I’m unlucky by
nature.”
The man sat besides him with his knees up.
Man: “Why do you say that?”

Thorello: “My previous job, I got into an
accident but instead of my boss to compensate
us he chose to fire us without pay. I’ve been
looking but nothing, I don’t even tell anyone
when I go to look for a job because people
don’t believe that I don’t find anything. Ebile
kena le stress nothing is working out and
everyone is treating me like a crazy person
nobody respects me. People know about the
high rates of unemployment but they pretend
like it a foreign thing when we tell them about
it.”
Man: “I’m sorry man, I can’t lie to you and say
I’ve been there because I haven’t but this
things happen and I’ve seen people doing
sinister things for money.”
Thorello: “I even changed my personality I’m
not a violent person but since I lost my job I’ve
been very emotionally abusive to my woman,
something I vowed to never do. And the worst
thing is I have a daughter and even though I’m
in denial I know gore I’ve already lost her
mother. I don’t want my daughter to live with a
stepfather, people are wicked out there and
losing her mother means I’m exposing her to
that kind of life. I just want to get a job or
maybe a little support from her, I’ve been lying
to my family making her to be this sweet and
supportive person whilst she insults me every
chance she gets. I can’t even vent to anyone
because my friends are prospering in life and
talking to Didi will prove to her that I’m a
useless weakling.”
Man: “Staying in an abusive relationship will
affect your daughter because sooner or later
you’ll start fighting infront of her and she’ll
grow up used to violence instead of love.
There’s nothing you can do to change a person
or make them respect you.”
Thorello: “I thought making her pregnant again
will break her confidence and make her love
me again and now that I think about what I did
the more I regret my decision, another bayb
will make things worse for me. My mind is not
thinking straight I’m making impulsive decisions
and that is adding more pressure on me.”
Man: “Get emergency pills, kids are expensive
and it even worse when you’re not working.
You can even hang yourself because of stress,
so nje don’t go there.”
He sighed then closed his eyes smiling when he

realized that he’s been venting to a stranger
this whole time. And it was surprisingly good, a
heavy weight got lifted of his shoulders or
maybe it was because talking to a stranger
comes with minimal judgements.
Manchuckles) “Strangers are best listeners.”

Thorellofrowned) “How did…?”
Man: “It self explanatory. Tell you what man,
how about I put in a good word for you to my
sister then we can make something for you.”
Thorelloshocked) “I wasn’t saying all of this…”
Man: “Your pride will not feed your daughter
right now. Where is your cv?”
Thorello: “I left it at the reception.”
Man: “Mxmn it already in the dustbin, that
receptionist thinks highly of herself. She thinks
she’s the owner of this place. If labour laws
didn’t exist she’ll be out in the streets.”
Thorello: “I can make another copy for you.”
Man: “Forget about it, give me your number I’ll
call you once I’ve talked with my sister.”
Thorello wrote his number on his phone and

the man saved them and paged him.
Man: “I’ve paged you, anytime you need to

vent call me.”
Thorellochuckles) “It was a once off thing
hao.”
Man: “I know but I don’t want you getting
suffocated by an ungrateful woman and leave
your daughter behind.”
Thorello: “Thanks…Thorello Mosweu by the
way.”
Man: “Bheka nje ngiksave ngo job
seeker….Unathi Ndunakazi.” **Look I saved you
by job seeker**
Thorello: “Nice to meet you man, your sister
own this place?”
Unathi: “Yeah I came to visit her with my wife
and kids. I’m actually here to take her out for
lunch. Do you think you can join us?”
Thorello: “No I need to rush back home.”
Unathi: “How cause I found you dying here
alone? If I didn’t find you in time you could’ve
died.”
Thorello: “Really now?”
Unathi: “Let me call Nkazi and tell her to come
here. Then we can pass by the pharmacy and
get you that emergency pill, we don’t want you
dying again and please next time use a condom
since having kids nearly killed you.”
Thorello shook his head laughing and looked at

Unathi. He looked happy, God’s favourite
people. This guy looks like a person with the
nice life problems.
At my house
I did the underwater turns and swam back

stretching myself. I kicked harder and picked up
the pace swimming to the edge then rose up
and took a handful of water sprinkling her with
it. She gasped and dropped the ipad angrily…
Neliswa: ‘What did you do that for?”
Mechuckles) “Sorry babe I don’t know what
came over me.”
Neliswa: “You such a piece of work.”
I laughed and she clicked her tounge wiping

her face. I got out from the pool and took a
towel wiping myself with it.
Me: “I asked you to join me, we could’ve

avoided this.”
Neliswa: “I can’t swim.”
Me: “I can teach you.”
Neliswa: “No I’m afraid to drown.”
Me: “Suit yourself.”
I finished wiping my body and spread the towel
on the pavement then laid on my stomach.
Neliswa: “And then?”
Me: “I’m tired, let me take a 10 minutes nap.”
Neliswa: “I’ll push you to the pool if you dare
sleep.”
Me: “That’s bullying.”
Neliswa: “I don’t care.”
She picked up the ipad and wiped the screen.
Neliswa: “Thank God it still working.”

Me: “Please switch on the mobile data and
open the emails, refresh then check the
important ones.”
Neliswa: “Ummh only one unread email.”
I pinned my elbow on the ground supporting
my head with my hands.
Me: “What does it say?”
Neliswa: “Ummmh something about being
sorry for delivering the wrong batch of vaccines
what what..”
Melaughing) “Yooh lomfazi jesu, ayikho into
ewu what what.”
Neliswasmiling) “Leave me alone then.”
This is what I’ve always wanted, chilling on a

Sunday with my woman and my kids running
around this yard. Maybe keeping her here isn’t
so bad after all since I get to have a family.
Neliswa: “I’m ready.”

Me: “For?”
Neliswa: “We can make a baby, I’m ready.”
Me: “Wow serious?”
Neliswa: “Yes.”
Me: “Then we’ll get married in a few months?”
Neliswa: “You want to marry me?”
Me: “Yes angithi ngshilo ukuthi nobody is
leaving here so we might as well make it
official.”
Neliswahappily) “Then let’s get married.”
TO BE CONTINUED
6 MONTHS LATER

#25
6 MONTHS LATER
At my house
I looked at the previous workers register and

frowned, Georgina Zulu this name sounds
familiar and I can’t help it but think there’s
more it. It is not giving me enough peace nje.
I sighed and brushed my face then heard
footsteps behind me and turned, Neliswa was
slowly opening the deep freezer with her eyes
on me.
Me: “Soxabana maGasa.”

Neliswa: “But babe it hot.”
Me: “Drink water.”
Neliswa: “I want ice cold water.”
Mebored) “Take the ice cubes.”
Neliswa: “I don’t want them.”
She sat down and started crying.
Neliswa: “You don’t want to see me happy, it

abuse after the other. I’m tired now, it better I
die than live this horrible life.”
I batted my eyelashes shocked, I thought she

was joking only for her to cover her face with
her hands and sob louder.
I closed the register and walked to the fridge
then took out the ice from the fridge and gave
it to her. She rubbed her eyes and started
eating them. I sighed and went to take my car
keys and went out, another minute with her
will send me straight to a psychiatric hospital.
I passed by Ntokozo’s house and flashed a
smiled. Nomonde should give birth any day
from now, I can’t wait to get my revenge.
She bent down and held on tightly to the

armrest grunting.
Nomonde’s mom: “Call Sbani why are you

being stubborn kanti?”
Nomondeshaking her head grunting) “I can’t
call him mama.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Why?”
Nomonde: “It complica…aaah jesu ngaze
ngafa.” **I’m dying**
Nomonde’s mom: “Awufi mtanami, angithi
nithi inyama enyameni nansike
imphumela.”**You’re not dying my child, You
said you want it raw right? This is the results**
Nomonde: “Mama ngcela ungsiza.” **Mom
please help me**
Nomonde’s mom: “Don’t start with me.
Breathe and walk around the room you’ll be
fine.”
Her phone rang and she answered and directed

the paramedics to their location.
Nomonde’s mom: “The ambulance is coming,

hold on.”
She screamed throwing her head back as sweat

collected on her forehead.
Minutes later the ambulance parked next to
their house and they got out with Nomonde
grunting. Her mother handed the bags to her as
she stepped inside the ambulance and the
paramedic closed the double doors and walked
to the front then drove off.
Nomonde’s mother walked inside the house

and went to look for Nomonde’s notebook and
searched for Sbani’s numbers then called him….
Sbani: “Hello.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Sbani it Nomonde’s mother
here, how are you doing?”
Sbani: “I’m fine ma how are you?”
Nomonde’s mom: “I’m fine, I wanted to tell you
that Nomonde is in labour.”
Sbaniconfused) “You want me to drive her to
the hospital?”
Nomonde’s mom: “No she has been taken by
an ambulance I just wanted to let you know as
the father.”
Sbani: “Oh thank you, I’ll go and see her.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Okay, goodbye then.”
Sbani: “Bye.”
Thorello walked to the CEO’s office and

knocked on the door, she shouted come in and
he pushed the door opened and found her
typing on the computer whilst glancing at the
papers next to her.
Thorello: “Ehh boss lady if you’re busy I can
leave and come back later.”
Nonkazimulo: “Give me a few minutes.”
He opened the file and scanned his eyes

through it raising his left eyebrow.
Nonkazimulo: “There, done. How can I help

you?”
Thorello: “I’ve brought the report about the
progress of the bridge in Zone 14.”
Nonkazimulopaging through it) “Perfect, but I
was expecting this Friday.”
Thorello: “I want to finish all the work in
advance since I’m taking a leave in a few
weeks.”
She chuckled and walked to the couch.

Nonkazimulo: “Konje uyashada! I’ve completely
forgotten about that.”
Thorello: “I’m offended.”
Nonkazimulowaving her head in dismissal)
“You aren’t wearing a happy face that why.”
Thorello: “I am ebile I’m married traditionally,
I’m only having a white wedding now then after
that ke honeymoon.”
Nonkazimulo: “If I didn’t pay your salary I
would’ve assumed you’re earning millions. The
way izinto zenu eybiza ngakhona I’m sure you’ll
spend the first 5 years of your marriage paying
off the loans.”
Thorello: “How did you know?”
Nonkazimulo: “Your wife is using the people my
brother used 6 years ago. I’m even surprised
you’re agreeing to that, but hey it your big day.
Go big or go home.”
Thorello: “Yeah I want to give her only the
best.”
Nonkazimulo: “Did you go to the doctor?”
Thorelloembarrassed) “No, tlhe mma stop
eavesdropping on my personal phone calls.”
Nonkazimuloshrugged) “I want to help you
here, did you go?”
Thorello: “No I didn’t.”
Nonkazimulo: “Why?”
Thorello: “I’m embarrassed.”
Nonkazimulo: “You shouldn’t. I mean a doctor
is there to help you right? I’m sure you’re not
the only guy to face this. Go what have you got
to lose?”
Thorello: “You don’t understand.”
Nonkazimulo: “Make me.”
Thorello: “Yooh let me leave you. I’ll see you, I
need to meet up with the wedding planner.”
Nonkazimulolaughing) “Don’t you want me to
pay for the butterfly releasing company?
Labantu bayabiza we Tee.”**Those people are
expensive**
Thorello: “No.”
Nonkazimulo: “Let me pay as a wedding gift
atleast.”
Thorello: “Your brother is already paying for the
venue, I can’t take advantage…”
Nonkazimulo: “It a wedding gift, relax. Come
back ngo 2pm I’ll accompany you to the
doctor.”
Thorello: “That’ll be highly unprofessional.”
Nonkazimulolaughing) “Unprofessional is
your performance in bed.”
Thorellochuckled) “Boss lady wee please
leave me alone.”
Nonkazimulo: “Get out of here, I’ll see you
later.”
He laughed and walked out, His boss is very

friendly to the workers not once has she made
them feel inferior. It was kind of weird having
to talk about his sexual life with her after she
eavesdropped on his personal phonecall. Since
then she has been insisted on taking him to the
men’s clinic but he’s embarrassed that
someone else knows about his bedroom affairs.
At the restaurant
Thorello joined Diepollo and the wedding

planner and sat down.
Thorello: “I’m sorry I’m late.”
Diepollo: “It okay baby. Keisha you can show
him the décor.”
The wedding planner showed him the
catalogue of their décor and their prices were
insane.
Thorello: “Babe we’re going way over our
budget.”
Diepollo: “No we’re not akere o monna you’ll
make a plan. You said you want to give me the
wedding of my dreams.”
Thorellomumbling) “Except this is not your
dream wedding.”
Diepollo: “Excuse me!”
Thorello looked at the wedding planner and
asked for privacy and she stood up and walked
to the counter.
Thorello: “Didi we can’t afford this.”
Diepollo: “Kante what did you do with the
money? You promised me a wedding of my
dreams.”
Thorello: “Babe we’re already married
traditionally, why don’t we have something
intimate with a few friends and family
members then invest the rest to our future.
We’ll spend years paying of the loans we
could’ve avoided.”
Diepollo: “No I want a white wedding, a big
one. You promised me that, get a loan if you
have to.”
Thorello: “I got a loan from my boss to pay for
the plot of our house.”
Diepolloraised her voice) “It either you give
me the white wedding I want or we break
things off. I can’t stay with a stingy man who
can’t even perform in bed.”
He looked around and a few eyes were on

them, he sighed embarrassed and held her
hands.
Thorello: “Ok I’ll go to the bank and apply for

the loan tomorrow.”
Diepollosmiled) “ Thank you. I’ll talk to
Keisha, so which décor do you like?(ponting at
the blue and dusty pink décor) I like this one.”
He sighed defeated, he made a mistake by

allowing Unathi to befriend him. Now his wife is
trying to match up Ziphiwe’s standard
forgetting that those are business people whilst
he survive from a paycheck to paycheck.
At the hospital
Later that evening
I walked to the receptionist and asked for

Nomonde, I was directed to her ward and I
found her sleeping. I asked the nurse on duty to
show me the twins after convincing her I’m the
father.
I went to the nursery and they showed me

where they were sleeping after sanitizing my
hands. I looked at them with nothing but hate
and lowered their receiving blankets. They
were naked with only their diapers and blue
hats on their heads. Their tags still unwritten as
she paged through Nomonde’s file looking for
her name.
Next to them were another set of twins, a girl

and a boy judging from their hats. The nurse in
charge of them got called by her colleagues
leaving her pen and unwritten tags next to
them.
The one in charge of Nomonde’s babies got
distracted by her cellphone, she asked me to
look after the babies and said she’ll be quick.
Public hospitals and their ignorance. I smiled

inwardly, now I was alone in a room full on
newborns. Uvukile umalambane!
TO BE CONTINUED
#26
At the hospital
I removed the hat of the other twin, they had

Ntokozo’s ears and his funny eyebrows that he
always trim. I clicked my tongue and quickly
swapped them then wrapped the girl with the
blue receiving blanket then folded my arms
looking at them.
The nurse came back and apologized for leaving

them.
Me: “You know your negligence is the one that

makes thiefs steal our babies.”
Nurse: “Awu bhuti uxolo ukuthi bendlinde
ucingo olbalulekile.” **I’m sorry I was
expecting an important call.**
Me: “What if somebody walked in here and
stole them?”
Nurse: “I was standing by the passage nobody
would’ve walked in without me seeing them.”
I nodded and bent over smiling at the babies

then the other nurse came in and rushed to the
twins. She looked at their mother’s medical file
and wrote on their tags then put it on their
wrists.
Nurse 2: “You know ultrasound scans should be

banned, those things lie too much.”
Nurse 1: “You know with my second born they
had me convinced that I’m carrying twins just
because my bayb was too big.”
Nurse 2: “Look at this one, the mother bought
blue and pink only for her to give birth to boys.”
Nurse 1: “It looks as if today is twins day,
Mabuza delivered twins a few minutes ago.”
Nurse 2: “Really? Where is she?”
Nurse 1: “The mother experienced some
complications so she was rushed to the theater
apparently she’s asthmatic and she lied when
filling in her maternity file because she was
scared of c-section.”
Nurse 2chuckles) “Other people thinks giving
birth is a joke.”
I kissed their little foreheads and bid farewell to

them…
Me: “Thank you taking care of them but I need
to rush somewhere I’ll come by tomorrow.”
Nurse1: “I’m just doing my job, I’ll tell the
mother you were here.”
Mesmiled) “Please don’t, I want to surprise
her. The thing is we were going through a
rough patch so I’m sure she’s not expecting to
see me here.”
Nurse 1smiled) “Oh! Okay.”
I nodded and went out….
The Next Day
At the cattle post

I parked my car and went to Ntokozo and found
him chatting to the workers.
Meto the workers) “I’m sure you don’t get

paid for gossiping. Get back to work!”
They quickly went to their working positions.
Ntokozo: “You should move on man this kind of

anger is not healthy.”
Me: “Can I have the register?”
Ntokozo: “Oh yeah!(taking the register) I’ve
been meaning to talk to you about the milk
tanks. It time to change them before they start
spoiling the milk.”
Me: “Ummh, did you check the vaccines
delivered?”
Ntokozo: “Yeah I did and the calves are fine.”
Me: “Perfect, we don’t want the repeat of what
happened before right?”
Ntokozo: “I said I’m sorry.”
Me: “I don’t want your sorries I want my cattle,
you vaccinated my cattle with wrong vaccines.”
Ntokozo: “I don’t have money, I’m still trying to
fix my car.”
Me: “Is your car not insured?”
Ntokozo: “No it not, can’t afford it.”
Mechuckles) “You’re too stupid it actually
cute. Your bayb mama gave birth yesterday,
her mother called me.”
Ntokozo: “What did you…”
Mebored) “Nothing, I didn’t even see them.
See you tomorrow, partner.”
I pat his shoulder and walked to my car.

At my house
I parked in the garage and went to put the

register in the living room then went to the
storeroom.
I opened the black plastic and took out the
rubber gloves and my rubber soled shoes then
placed them on the passenger seat then smiled
looking at them.
Tomorrow morning I’m putting everything to

rest then focus on Neli and her pregnancy. The
pregnancy I can’t even enjoy just in case the
bayb is not mine.
Even a mere kick is enough to chase me away,
I’m scared of investing my feelings and bonding
with the baby that might not be mine.
People don’t understand how cheating can
breaks a person and kill their self esteem. Neli
is trying but I don’t connect with her, my heart
is too dark and I’m scared to let the light shine
on it because honestly I’m incapable of loving a
person. If I ever love and experience this kind of
betrayal again, I’ll surely kill her without
thinking twice.
Sami laid on a grass mat on the side under the

shade with her hand over her bump.
MakaSimi: “The ringing of your cellphone is

annoying Sami.”
Sami: “I’ll answer it ma.”
MakaSimi stood up and walked inside the
house.
Simi: “Why are you ignoring the poor guy?”

Sami: “You won’t understand Simi, how am I
supposed to explain the pregnancy to him.”
Simi: “I don’t think you’re the 2nd version of
Mary the mother of Jesus so obviously you had
sex.”
Sami: “With a condom and not once did the
condom break.”
Simi: “You cheated?”
Sami: “No we but…(thoughtfully) it can’t be
since we used condoms.”
Simi: “If you weren’t telling me half stories I
would’ve helped you.”
Sami: “We did an orgy.”
Simishocked) “Say what? Orgy? Yooh babes
I’m wild okay, I do a lot of fucked up ish in
varsity but orgy?”
Sami: “Judgements.”
Simi: “I’m not, I’m just surprised, how many?”
Sami: “3 guys.”
Simi: “So you took 3 dicks at the same time?
Girl share, how was it?”
Sami: “Painful, I didn’t even feel the last one. I
was numb and in pain, I passed out before he
finished.”
Simi: “You didn’t enjoy?”
Sami: “Orgy is not what porn videos makes it to
be, that shit is hella painful. They spanked me
and chocked me and their thrusts were deep
and rough. Pile yena that guy is ridiculously big
like HUGE, his dick stretch you up until you
tear, it like breaking your virginity all over
again.”
Simi: “Why didn’t you stop him?”
Sami: “I was crushing on him so I didn’t want
him to see me as a weakling.”
Simi: “Yooh manje uzoyenzani?”**What are
you going to do**
Sami: “I don’t know because I don’t know who
is the father, when I woke up the next day
there were a lot of used condoms on the floor, I
suspect they continued having sex with me in
my unconscious state. Simo didn’t say anything
and I don’t know if there’s anyone who didn’t
use a condom because I know Simo always hit it
with a rubber.”
Simi: “That is hectic.”
Sami: “Too much.”
Her phone rang again, she sighed as laid on the
pillow as tears burned her eyes.
At Simo’s café
Spha: “Nothing?”
Simosighs) “No she’s still not picking up.”
Spha: “Go to her.”
Simo: “And say what to her?”
Spha: “Anything marn, mshaye ngendaba nje
uzobona nawe. Zohlala la kanti uspat lomuntu
wakho.” **Spin a story you’ll see. You’ll stay
here only to find out that she’s pregnant**
Simo: “We always used condoms.”
Spha: “Amajita asekasi lakhe wona awashayi
vele?” **The guys from her hood can’t have
sex**
Simo: “Cha I don’t know, Sami can’t be
pregnant. The café is doing well and I think I’m
ready to fix things with her. She’s more
matured now so I think we’ll be good, I can take
her to school and sobamnandi nje.” **We’ll be
good**
Spha: “If she’s pregnant?”
Simo: “Then I’ll know we were not meant to be
and dial back.”
Spha: “This relationship of yours, you have no
direction nje you’re going around in circles.”
Simo: “But that’ll end soon because tomorrow
I’m fetching my woman.”
Sphalaughs) “Plus likbulele inswayi.” **Blue
balls has killed you**
Simo: “Tsek Maphara marn ngyabuya.”
He walked to the back still laughing.

TO BE CONTINUED

#27
At my house
I burnt the rubber gloves and my rubber soled

shoes then walked inside the house feeling
rejuvenated.
I went to the fridge whistling and drank milk
from the bottle then went to change my
clothes, minutes later I walked out from the
bedroom and went to sit on the couch.
Neliswa made her way in stretching herself.
Neliswa: “Morning.”
Me: “Uyalala bo!”
Neliswa: “I use homechoice blankets.”
Meconfused) “So?”
Neliswa: “You won’t understand. Let me go and
take a bath.”
Me: “I’ll go and check on Ntokozo you’ll wait
for me right?”
Neliswa: “Okay.”
I nodded and went out.
At the cattle post

I parked my car and stepped out leaning against
it and looked at Ntokozo.
He shifted from the door as the herdboys

escorted the nursing cattle and their calves out.
He took out his phone and listened for a few
seconds then it slipped from his hands as he
placed his hand on his chest bending down.
I chuckled and made my way to him carefully as

to not step on the cow dug with my shoes.
Ntokozo: “You’re evil.”

Me: “You see Ntokozo, I’m a Zulu man and our
cattle are very important to us. I had to sit back
for months watching you killing my cattle like
flies after screwing my woman and getting her
pregnant. This is me getting my revenge, we’re
equal now but should you try your nonsense
again, I’ll not burn your house but I’ll burn your
rats to death. Dare me! You think you’re
punishing me by acting crazy? Well guess what?
I’m the whole psych ward. I’m crazy like that, I
put C in crazy, Dare me!”
I smiled politely then walked to my car with my

head held high then drove out.
Thorello’s phone vibrated from his pocket. He

slid in his hand taking it out.
It was a text message from African Bank
informing him that his loan has been approved.
He did the calculations in his head, after their
wedding he’ll be kak broke. It was a good thing
he had finished paying for the plot and other
building materials.
His eldest brother called him..
Thorello: “Hello.”
His brother: “Thorello, can we talk?”
Thorello: “I’m listening.”
His brother: “I was wondering, why don’t you
change the title deed to our sister’s name since
you’re getting married.”
Thorello: “Why?”
His brother: “You’re marrying Diepollo in
community of property so I think it a wise move
to make.”
Thorello: “I understand, I’ll change it.”
His brother: “Go shapo.”
They hang up and he walked inside the building
in his overalls holding his helmet.
He went straight to the elevator and pressed
the up button and it opened and he stepped in.
Another message came, it was Didi informing

him about Kea’s school fees. He sighed sadly
and replied with ‘ok’.
Kea changed crèches because her mother
wanted her daughter to get only the best.
The elevator dinged and opened and he
stepped out walking to the CEO’s office. He
knocked once and invited himself in.
Nonkazimulo: “You look bad.”

Thorello: “Ke shapo.”
Nonkazimulo: “What’s up?”
Thorello: “Nothing I just hate working with
incompetent people, I placed an order for the
rubber from SA Hose and Belting last week till
today the rubber is not here. Tell me boss lady
what is delaying them from delivering the
rubber, akere they deal with rubbers or maybe
they’ve turned into a fast food restaurant ba
busy ka the orders?”
Nonkazimulochuckled) “Stop being dramatic,
they called me this morning and informed me
that they’re short staffed but they’ll deliver
tomorrow.”
Thorello: “How is that any of our problem?
Akere we paid them the money this is
nonsense, why are they even calling you
instead of me. Who is the superintendent
between us? SA Hose e simola masepa.”
Nonkazimulo: “Thorello wee sleep, remove
your dusty boots and take a nap on the couch
we’ll talk later, I have a meeting with the
architect and a conference call in an(looking at
her wristwatch) hour.”
Thorello: “No I need to go back on site, I
wanted to call SA Hose using the company’s
phone.”
Nonkazimulo: “You’ll see them later, sleep and
don’t forget about your appointment ngo
2pm.”
Thorello: “I won’t.”
She took her cellphone and walked out leaving

Thorello in her office.
He removed his boots and laid on the couch
supporting his head with a cushion.
He took out his phone and called Diepollo…
Diepollo: “Hey babe.”

Thorello: “Didi didn’t we agree to take Kea back
to her previous crèche?”
Diepollo: “They didn’t take her back, love that is
not her mother’s house she can’t come and go
as she pleases.”
Thorellosighs) “The loan was approved, I’ll
transfer the money to you then you’ll pay the
school fees and see what you can do about the
wedding.”
Diepollo: “Love that’s not fair, you’re working
but you don’t let me enjoy your money. I
thought we’re in this together, I was there
when you had nothing and now that you have
everything you should lay the world on my feet.
You begged me to stay but still you don’t want
to take care of my needs, I kept up with your
abuse because I loved you why can’t you love
me back?”
Thorello: “I love you Dee and you know that.”
Diepollo: “Then let get married and worry
about our finances later. Let make this our
dream wedding, this comes once in a lifetime
why don’t we make the most of it?”
Thorellotearfully) “I don’t have money
anymore Didi, I asked for an advance from work
to pay magadi then I borrowed money shortly
after that to pay for the plot and I’ve just
applied for a loan from the bank. My nett pay is
already low, from now on I’ll be getting less
than R3000 per month. How are we going to
survive with this money?”
Diepollosighs) “Ok I’ll let the planner go and
try to fix our backyard then look for a cheap
gown to wear. I’m disappointed cause I thought
I’ll be getting my dream wedding, but it on me I
had high expectations thinking that I’ll be
happy with you. Seems like we’ll survive by
compromising every time.”
Thorello: “I’m not saying that, I’ll give you your
dream wedding.”
Diepollo: “No I don’t want to stress you with
this wedding, we’ll get cheap services akere
lenna ke cheap. I guess that what I get for
having a burnt body and being unemployed, I
don’t deserve beautiful things I’ll live by
compromising. You work long hours and on
weekends but your wife, the mother of your
child should get a cheap wedding. It okay I’ll
settle for it(sniffs) Let me not keep you, I
understand o busy just because I’m not working
doesn’t mean gore I’m inconsiderate. I love you
Thorello, even if I get married in a pinafore I’ll
still be happy since I’m marrying you.”
Thorello: “Babe please don’t do that(sighs) do
what you must I’ll pay. I’ll make a plan and pay
for everything, Don’t cry wa utwa. I love you.”
Diepollo: “I love you too. Bye.”
He hang up and sighed in frustration then his
phone beeped indicating a message from Wifey
telling him how much she needs for the
wedding. With the loan from the bank he was
still short with R50 000.
He loved Didi and wanted only the best for her,

if she wanted a white wedding then he was
going to give it to her. He scrolled through his
contacts and his finger stopped on the
loanshark’s contacts, he didn’t want to use
those people but he was desperate. He pressed
the call button placing it against his ear as tears
burned his eyes.
Sami’s phone rang for the 6th time, she sighed
and switched it off then continued raking the
debris around the yard.
Simi looked at her and continued hanging the
laundry on the line.
Simi: “I think you need to tell him, what if it

his?”
Sami: “It not believe me I know.”
Simi: “Ai asazi.”
She bagged the debris in a refuse bag then

went to throw it in the rubbish pit. She dusted
her hands and fastened the strings of her
pinafore. She lifted her eyes and they fell on
Pile’s car driving towards their home. Her palms
started sweating, she blinked and looked at the
car again. It his, she rushed to their house and
wiped her face with a damp towel lotioning it
then covered her uncombed afro with a doek
and walked out.
Simi went to reprimand the dogs then Simo

stepped out of the car the same time Sami
walked out.
His eyes fell on her bump and he swallowed as

his chest tightened… so she slept with another
guy and fell pregnant. Sami will never change,
she’ll always be vile and selfish.
He shook his head and mouthed ‘wow’ then

turned backwards walking to the car and drove
out whilst Sami screamed crying “It not what
you think, give me a chance to explain.”
At the hospital
I pinned her against the car and French kissed

her then opened the door for her then walked
to the driver’s side.
I started the ignition and reversed out of the

parking lot driving out.
Neliswa: “Babe can I please go to work?”

Me: “Let revisit this conversation after a year
okay?”
Neliswa: “That doable, you seem happy today.
Not that I’m complaining but you seem happy,
I’ve never seen you like this before.”
I held her hand brushing the outer part with my
thumb.
Me: “You better get used to it because this is
how things are going to be from now onwards.”
Neliswaswallowed) “Does that mean you’ll
stop(whispering) beating me?”
Me: “As long as you behave.”
She nodded and sighed but her expression

quickly changed…
Neliswaexcitedly) “Babe he just kicked. Feel
it.”
She placed my hand on her tummy but I quickly

retracted it holding the steering wheel. The
disappointment in her eyes was visible as they
turned glassy. I sighed brushing my face.
Me: “I’m sorry, I just want to focus on the
road(faked a smile) I don’t want to cause an
accident. Let me feel his kicks.”
I knew he wasn’t kicking anymore so I placed

my hand on her tummy and smiled looking at
her…
Me: “That was a strong kick, thank you for

this.”
TO BE CONTINUED

#28
At my house
I parked my car and went to open the door for

her and lifted her up.
She giggled and buried her face on my chest.
I placed her on the couch and went to the

kitchen, she followed me and went to the
fridge. I snaked my arm around her waist
turning her around and kissed her, she moaned
and I picked her up placing her on the kitchen
counter then got between her legs and lowered
myself and opened her legs removing her
panties.
She held on to the edge of the counter arching
her back. I kissed her pussy and started licking
it wrapping my tounge around her clit whilst
moaning. Her body shivered and she jerked up
moaning my name…”Sbani”
I inserted my two fingers and started fingering
her slowly whilst sucking and gently biting her
clit.
My hand went to her sensitive nipples, I gently
rubbed them circling my fingertips around
them.
I rubbed her pussy walls slowly increasing the
pressure as she got wetter and she moaned
uncontrollably and her pussy walls contracted
and squeezed around my fingers. She curled up
her toes and wrapped her legs around my neck
her hand pressing my head to go deeper. I
removed my fingers and pecked her opening
then stood up sucking my fingers.
She blinked her eyes and looked at me

tearfully,
Neliswa: “Sba.. Sbani.”

Me: “Ya maGasa.”
Neliswa: “Please continue.”
Me: “No..no..no I have to cook I’ve just
remembered I need to cook. Take a break
today and relax.”
Nevershocked) “You didn’t make me cum
because you want to cook?”
Me: “Ya.”
Neliswacrying) “Why don’t you kill me Sbani
because it obvious you hate me? You don’t
even want to make me cum. Please atleast this
once then I’ll back off.”
Me: “No angithi ukungalaleli into yalayndlini
vele? So let me cook and maybe you’ll
understand how annoying it is to be defied.”
Neliswa: “But I listen to you nje Mncube.”
Me: “That’s why you stopped scratching ice
from the fridge right?”
Neliswa: “You’re tripping because of that? Babe
come on, you can’t leave me hanging like this.”
Me: “Can I cook in peace or I need to cry too?
Angithi uyakhala wen for lama ayisi akho?”
Neliswa: “No.”
Me: “Ok, and don’t you dare and touch yourself
or else uyodliwa iminwe yakho
unomphela.”**Or else your fingers will fuck
you forever**
Neliswa: “Sobona ngalokho.” **we’ll see about

that**
She clicked her tounge and spread her legs

apart biting her lower lip then started rubbing
her clit whilst moaning.
The way her skinny fingers moved up and down
her pussy lips made me hard. My boner lifted
my zipper and I could feel it throbbing ready to
play.
She moved her hips sideways bucking up and
inserted her finger whilst her thumb worked on
her clit.
I cussed under my breath “Shit!”

Well two can play the game…
I unzipped my pants and took out my dick

sitting on the high chair and started giving
myself a handjob.
I bit my lower lip and imagined my dick
disappearing in and out of her pussy like her
fingers were. Her lips on mine and her warm
body against mine. Her expression when she’s
about to come, how she looks up to my face
when sucking my dick. I relaxed my muscles
and went faster whilst moaning.
My moans distracted her and she stepped

down from the counter and walked to me then
spread her legs on my lap removing my hand
and slid my cock inside her.
Me: “What are you doing?”

Neliswakissing my lips) “Shhh! You’ve made
your point now let me have this dick you’ll act
crazy later.”
She grinded sideways and started moving up

and down her hands wrapped around my neck.
I licked my lips and held her hips then fucked

her from beneath pumping into her fast causing
her to moan louder arching her back our bodies
slapping against each other.
Her moans against my ear fueled me up and I

pumped into her faster sucking on her breast.
Neliswa: “Yeah..right..there oh fuck.”
Her pussy walls squeezed my dick and without

further delays she came around my dick
greasing it with her juices.
Her body trembled and she held me tighter
burying her face on my chest whilst moaning
“God Sbani…Oh Jesus…I love you baby.”
I started picking up my pace fucking her

mercilessly rushing to the finishing line.
She recovered from her orgasm and moved
with me up and down until I came filling up her
pussy with my cum.
Neliswa: “Put me down.”
I placed her down and laid down next to her on

the cold tiled floor still breathing heavily…
My muscles had cramps from all this lifting of a
heavy person.
Me: “Don’t sit on me again until you give birth.”

Neliswa: “Since when?”
Me: “With immediate effect!”
Neliswa: “Awna drama!”
Me: “Where do you get all this energy?”
Neliswa: “Yoga babes.”
Me: “Ngtshela ngo yoga intozabelungu mina
ngumzulu angyaz leyonto.”
Neliswabiting her lower lip) “But you can
fuck. God this arms.”
Me: “Stop looking at my arms(stretching my
arms and popping my fingers) My muscles are
cramped.”
Neliswa: “You don’t want to go at it again?”
Me: “No actually you raped my dick, I didn’t
want sex.”
Neliswa: “Pssh why did you cum then?”
Me: “My body betrayed me.”
She rolled her eyes and started stroking my dick

and getting ontop of me.
Me: “Uyaphi? Suka, ngkhathele mina…face the

other side atleast.(mumbling) sex freak.”
Neliswgiggling) “As if you’re better.”
She gave me her back snuggling closer to me. I

stroked my dick and lifted up her leg then my
knees and slid in her slippery pussy as she
moaned softly.
Sami walked inside the house and locked

herself in her room then scrolled through her
contacts. She called Simo repeatedly for five
times until he answered.
Simo: “What?”
Sami: “Please come back and I’ll explain
everything to you. I know how it looks like but I
can explain.”
Simosighs) “I’m parked next to the water
pump.”
Sami: “I’m coming.”
He hung up and she tossed her phone on the

bed rushing out.
Simigiggling) “Good luck mtase.”

Sami: “Dankie swirr.”
Near the water pump
Simo laid back on his seat his mind buzzing with

different questions.
After a few minutes he saw Sami on the side
mirror walking towards the car.
He sighed and unlocked the door for her and
looked outside. She opened the door and
stepped inside.
Sami: “Hi.”
Simo: “I’m listening Siphosami.”
Samilooking around) “Can you please look at
me?”
Simo: “Your pregnant face is not appetizing.”
Sami: “Wow! I guess I deserved that. I didn’t
cheat on you.”
Simo: “We’re not dating skat.”
Sami: “Simo I also don’t know the father, I
found out I was pregnant last month and I was
already pregnant 4 months pregnant. I didn’t
sleep with anyone but you and(swallowed) your
friends. I’m sure it not yours cause we always
used condoms but I’m not sure what happened
that night. I woke up to those condoms, you
had sex with me while I was unconscious so I
don’t know who used the condom and who
didn’t.” .
Simo: “Why did you lie to me then?”
Sami: “I don’t know.”
Simo: “What are you going to do with the
baby?”
Sami: “Nothing, he’s mine and he’s here.”
Simo: “Do you want to know the father?”
Sami: “No, your friends never liked me so I
guess they did this on purpose. But it okay I
brought this to myself by initiating that group
sex. I don’t want anything from you except can
you please help me with a job? I don’t expect
you to continue giving me money whilst
pregnant with another man’s child.”
Simo: “Vele it your fault uthanda izinto, ngiphe
yena.”
Sami: “What?”
Simo: “Not like that. I mean as a father, can I
father him? Coming here I thought if you’re
pregnant then I’m done but looking at you I
don’t know. With your pregnancy my best bet
is Simphiwe, Simphiwe is too smart I’m sure he
impregnated you without the exact
penetration. He impregnated a lot of girls
during orgies.”
Sami: “How?”
Simo: “As I’ve said uPile usile too much, he did
this on purpose believe me.”
Sami: “Thank you for believing me.”
Simo: “Yeah. I’ll call you tomorrow and tell you
what I’ve decided. You need to go back to
school.”
Sami: (sighs) “I don’t have money anymore and
my brother is not going to pay for me again.”
Simo: “I’ll pay, do a proper research and tell me
what do you want to study so that I’ll start
saving money for you to go to school next year.
Now can I be his father?”
Sami: What if he looks like his father?”
Simo: “I’ll ask them and if both of them refuse
to tell me the truth he’s mine. Deal?”
Sami: “You’re making him looks like a business
transaction.”
Simo: “I’m sorry. I’ll call you then.”
Sami: “Ok.”
An awkward silence passed, “I have to leave, I’ll

wait for your call.”
He nodded and she stepped out, he started the
ignition and drove off texting Pile with his other
hand ‘Meet me at the café with Spha, we need
to talk.’
At the doctor
Nonkazimulo and Thorello sat infront of the

doctor. The doctor fixed his spectacles and
joined his hands looking at them.
They shared pleasantries….
Doctor: “What seem to be the problem?”

Thorello: “My problem is….I..”
Nonkazimulo: “Premature ejaculation doctor.”
Thorello shamefully looked down, the doctor
smiled leaning back.
Doctor: “There’s no need to be embarrassed,

this is a common issue amongst men. Between
30% to 40% of them experience it at some time
in their life. You’re lucky because your partner
came with you. Usually women aren’t very
much keen on helping their partners when
experiencing problems like this. What made
you think that you have PE?”
Thorello: “I come before her, earlier after I start
the deed.”
Doctor: “Did you always had this problem or it
a new thing?”
Thorello: “It a new thing.”
Doctor: “When did it start?”
Thorello: “When I lost my previous job.”
He nodded and scribbled something on the file
then lifted his eyes looking at them.
Doctor: “There are many causes of PE; stress,

depression, anxiety, guilt, relationship
problems, sexual repression, unusual hormone
levels, irregular levels of neurotransmitters,
inflammation or an infection in your urethra or
prostate and genetic traits you inherit from
your parents.
Sometimes it can be caused by erectile
dysfunction where your manhood doesn’t
remain firm enough for sex. How is your
relationship?”
Thorello: “We’re always fighting but mostly
about my condition and our finances.”
Doctor: “I think it your emotional issues that
are causing your PE I’ll refer you to a mental
health professional who works with people
who have trouble with sex.
If that doesn’t work he’ll do a physical
examination then refer you to a urologist.”
He searched through his drawers and took out

a business card and handed it to him,
Doctor: “He’s the best in the field, just because

it Ms Ndunakazi you can go but next time I’m
charging you.”
Nonkazimulorolled her eyes) “There won’t be
a next time, chill.”
Doctor: “We don’t know about that. Mr
Mosweu in the meantime I would suggest kegel
exercises or the stop and start process; where
you or your partner stimulate your penis until
you feel like you’re going to have an orgasm.
Stop the arousal for about 30 seconds or until
the feeling passes. Start the stimulation again
and repeat three or four more times before you
ejaculate. That if you can’t wait for the
treatment from the sex therapist.”
Thorello: “I’ll wait…”
Nonkazimulo: “We’ll try it doc thanks.”
Doctorsmiled) “Ok then I guess we’re done
here. I might warn you though whatever
treatment you’ll get will increase your sperm
count. Sex without a rubber you’ll get
pregnant.”
Thorello: “Thank you doc I’ll keep that in mind.”
Nonkazimulo stood up and Thorello followed

her after thanking the doctor.
Thorello: “Why did you say we’ll try?”

Nonkazimulo: “Chill I was joking, where’s your
sense of humour.”
Thorello: “Ummh.”
Nonkazimulo: “What were you thinking?”
Thorello: “Nothing, let’s go I need to be on
site.”
Nonkazimulo: “Mxmn, just so you know if I find
out you’re trying to get money from the
loanshark again I’m firing you.”
Thorello: “That’s not fair.”
Nonkazimulo: “Try me, You’re spineless marn it
annoying. I can’t believe you want to compete
with my brother.”
Thorelloannoyed) “Let’s go before we say
things we’ll regret later.”
He opened the door for her and went to the

passenger seat.
Nonkazimulo: “Look I’m not dictating how you
should behave in your marriage but this is not
on. What your wife is doing is wrong, talk to her
or else you’ll find yourself drowning in debt.”
Thorello: “She’ll leave me.”
Nonkazimulo: “Then let her go. Ubani indoda
kanti phakathi kwenu?”
Thorello: “It me.”
Nonkazimulo: “You’re weak.”
Thorello: “I’m not.”
Nonkazimulo: “You’re.”
Thorelloangrily) “I’m not!”
Nonkazimulo held his neck and kissed him, he

froze as his breathing hitched. She deepened
the kiss and he reciprocated. She trailed her
soft fingertips on his neck as his dick expanded
lifting up his zipper.
She broke the kiss and rested her forehead on
his chuckling soft.
Nonkazimulowhispered) “You aren’t a bad

kisser but you’re still weak.”
She pecked his lips and fastened her seatbelt

and started the ignition reversing out of the
parking lot. He sighed and brushed his face as
different emotions washed over him.
TO BE CONTINUED

#29
She slowly placed the bayb on the bed and held

on to the edge of the bed bending over as the
pain shot through her whole body causing her
to flinch in pain.
Her mother placed the other twin and looked at
the time on her cellphone…
Nomonde’s mom: “My baby I have to go back

to work.”
Nomonde: “Ma! You’re going to leave me with
a baby?”
Nomonde’s mom: “Lalela ke ntombi mina
sengaqeda ukuzala manje angazi uchaza
ukuthini?”
Nomonde: “I need you.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Call your dumb boyfriend.”
She hang her bag over her shoulder and walked

out.
She took her phone and called Ntokozo…
Ntokozo: “Hello.”
Nomonde: “Ntokozo, please come and help me
with the babies.”
Ntokozo: “I’m busy. And I can’t come into your
mother’s house it disrespectful.”
Nomondesighs) “Can you atleast give me
money to buy their things, you promised me
money last month.”
Ntokozo: “I don’t have money.”
Nomondetearfully) “Ntokozo please don’t
abandon me and the kids, My mother is already
cold towards me since I told her the truth about
Sbani.”
Ntokozo: “Lalela sisi Your boyfriend burned my
house, months ago he burned my car. You were
all over me like a bad rash knowing that you’re
dating a psychotic arsonist. I’ll send the money
when I get it but between us it over.”
Nomonde: “No this too shall pass.”
Ntokozo: “You don’t get this, it over and
nothing will pass. He has all the cards now, I
don’t want to lose my kids because of some
stupid vengeance. I’ll send the money bye.” He
hung up…
Nomonde: “Wait…Hello, Ntokozo.”
She clicked her tounge and stood up but quickly

bent down tilting her head up.
She slowly stood up and walked to the kitchen
to check for the leftovers in the fridge.
The baby started crying and she bit her lower
lip sighing and went to attend him. She laid on
the side and took out her breast and gave it to
him, he sucked on it hungrily then the other
twin cried. She rubbed her eyes and shushed
him, he cried louder and she removed the
nipple from the other twin giving it to the other
one. The first twin cried sucking his fist.
Nomondecrying) “Anithuleni phela!”
She stopped feeding them and laid on her

stomach burying her face on the pillow crying.
Diepollo: “I paid the school fees yesterday, did
you manage to get the rest of the money?”
Thorello: “No.”
Diepollo: “But babe…”
Thorello: “Diepollo I don’t have money, I’m
drowning in debts as it is surely you aren’t
expecting me to add more.”
Diepollo: “What are you saying?”
Thorello: “If you want a glamorous wedding
then go and look for a rich man. I’m tired of
bending backwards for you. You aren’t satisfied
with anything and that’s draining.(sigh) We’re
getting married in a few weeks we should be at
our happiest but no I can’t even sleep ke stress.
If this is what marriage is about then I’m not
too sure if I still want it.”
Diepollo: “You don’t want to marry me
anymore?”
Thorello: “I do only if we’re having a wedding of
our standard not your top billing wedding.”
Diepollosighs sadly) “I’ll let the planner go.”
Thorello: “No you’re not going to do that, you’ll
cancel the whole damn thing and start afresh
then I’ll help you in planning our wedding. Stop
making me feel guilty by blackmailing me and
making me feel stupid by imitating the
Ndunakazi people. If you want their wedding
marry them!”
He tied the laces of his boots and stood walking

to their bedroom.
Meanwhile his phone vibrated indicating a
message notification…she looked at the
passage and quickly took his cellphone, Boss
lady: Don’t forget about our appointment this
morning, don’t go to the site come to the
office.
She pressed the power button and clicked her

tounge going to the bedroom.
She removed her morning shoes and wore her
heels then removed her doek and straightened
her straight back with her fingers then wore her
coat and sprayed her perfume.
Thorello: “Going somewhere?”

Diepollo: “Yes to deliver a handbag to a client.”
Thorello: “Oh!”
Diepollo: “Yeah. See you later.”
She pecked his cheek and rushed out. This

woman was shitting on her and she was going
to show her what they do to people who
seduce their husbands.
She walked to the receptionist looking around,

looking at their employees and herself she felt
intimidated for a second.
Diepollo: “Goodmorning mam I’m looking for

Miss Nonkazimulo Ndunakazi.”
Receptionist: “Is she expecting you?”
Diepollo: “Yes..yes she is.”
Receptionist: “Unfortunately….oh there she is.”
She turned back and saw her walking towards
them looking all kinds of classy. She swallowed
and faked a smile..
Nonkazimulosmiling) “Diepollo right?”
Diepollo: “Ye..yes.”
Nonkazimulo: “Oh! Are you here for Thorello?”
Diepollo: “Actually I’m here to see you.”
Nonkazimulo: “Oh! Let go to my office
then…Cathrine.”
Receptionist: “Mother in law..how are you
doing this morning?”
Nonkazimulolaughing) “Wena stay away from
my son you old thing.”
Receptionist: “Dillan will have to tell me that
himself.”
Nonkazimulorolled her eyes) “Mxmn you’re
such a piece of work.”
Receptionist: “Dillan loves me like this.”
She giggled and pressed the upwards button
and the elevator opened, they stepped inside
and she pressed the 5th floor and joined her
hands together holding on to her bags. Diepollo
stole a few glances at her and her heart
pounded and her palms started getting moist,
Is it possible for someone to look beautiful in
her natural look?
The elevator dinged and opened and they

stepped out walking to her office. She placed
her bags on the table and pointed at the couch
indicating that she should sit.
Nonkazimulo: “How can I help you?”

Diepollo: “Ehh, I saw the message you sent to
my husband.”
Nonkazimulo: “Ok.”
Diepollo: “Please stay away from my him.”
Nonkazimulo: “Last time I checked your
husband is one of my employees so I don’t
understand you, by staying away you want me
to fire him then face a lawsuit for unfair
dismissal?”
Diepolloangrily) “I knew it! My husband
wouldn’t cheat on me you’re threatening to fire
him? You should be ashamed of yourself,
seducing our husbands only because you’re
holding a high position in this company. My
husband doesn’t want to marry me anymore
because of you. I know you have a lot of
fatherless babies but please don’t take my
child’s father away. It not her fault you chose to
kill your bayb daddies.”
Nonkazimulo: “Excuse me?”
Diepollo: “I know you killed your men for their
riches what I don’t understand is what do you
want from Thorello? Thorello is not rich what
do you want from him? (Crying) I love my
husband please stop whatever it is that you’re
doing with him. You’re cursing yourself by
being involved with a marriage man. Please
leave him alone akere watseba gore you have
bad luck all your men die do you want my
husband to die and leave our daughter behind?
Please…”
Nonkazimulo: “Yoooh ngafa bo! Awuhambe sisi
sekwanele.”**leave that’s enough**
She stood up and gave her handbag to her then

went to open the door for her….
Diepollo: “My tears will not be in vain for all the

pain you’re causing me you witch!”
Nonkazimulo: “Please leave, I don’t have time
for drama. I have a company to run.”
Diepollocrying) “Leave Thorello alone you
killer!”
Nonkazimulo: “You know I can get you arrested
for such accusations right?”
Diepollo: “It true you killed your husband so
that you can seduce our husbands with your
dirty riches. You’ll not get away with this!”
She clicked her tounge and stormed out wiping

her tears. Nonkazimulo closed the door leaning
on it and exhaled tilting her head up and
rubbed her eyes as her lips trembled and tears
burned her eyes.
At my house
I pinned my elbow on the pillow looking at

Neli..
Neliswa: “What?”
Me: “Let go away.”
Neliswa: “What?”
Me: “Yah I mean you’ve always hinted that you
want to travel someday.”
Neliswa: “Okay now I’m getting worried what
got you this excited?”
Me: “Nothing, I’m just happy nje.”
Neliswa: “Ok then we can go. Where do you
want to go?”
Me: “Nowhere.”
Neliswafrowns) “Please be serious.”
Me: “Babe I’m serious, after everything you’ve
been through I think you deserve a break so
choose a place, tell me when and where and I’ll
be there.”
Neliswa: “How much is the budget?”
Me: “Don’t choose ridiculously expensive place
cause we still need to start poultry farming. So
choose like a wife not a mistress.”
Neliswagiggling) “God you’re so crazy. How
does a wife choose?”
Me: “Like you.”
Neliswa: “Touché.”
Me: “So where are we going and when are we
going?”
Neliswa: “I’ve always wanted to visit this resort
in Mpumalanga.”
Mesmiling) “Now that a wife not laboma
Paris no Zanzibar. Yooh nedlozi lingangfulathela
lingbona ngikoParis nabelungu.”**My
ancestors will turn their backs on me seeing me
in Paris with white people**
Neliswalaughing) “Sbani awume
tu!”**Stop!**
Me: “I’m serious labantu bathatha umhlaba
wethu askhohliwe nokhokho
abakhohliwe.”**This people took our land we
haven’t forgotten and our forefathers haven’t
forgotten**
Neliswa: “Okay…So you don’t have a problem
with Mpumalanga?”
Mesighs) “It a resort something close to my
cave and I’ll not feel out of place so yah.”
Neliswa: “Ok I’ll do the bookings and tomorrow
we’ll go shopping.”
Me: “Aren’t you supposed to book like in
advance?”
Neliswa: “I do but the sooner we go then you’ll
be able to come back to your life of breeding
and all those stuff.”
Me: “Yeah plus a lot of them are pregnant.”
Neliswachuckled) “Uyaksebenzela logogo
omhambayo?”
Me: “Too much it like they’re on viagra pills
they’re always horny.”
Neliswa: “Cattle get horny?”
Me: “Don’t know but they’re always pregnant
so I’ll need to be there when they give birth.”
Neliswa: “Ntokozo will be there nje.”
Me: “Ntokozo only knows how to stamp them,
put on the earings and spraying them. He
doesn’t know how to take the DNA samples
when they’re needed or vaccinating them
properly.”
Neliswa: “Teach him.”
Me: “I don’t get time, when I’m at the cattle
post I’m always busy and when I have to drive
somewhere I come back tired.”
Neliswa: “Shame I’ll come and help you
oneday.”
Mesmiling) “Plus you’ll look good on the
farmer’s outfit. Check the availability of that
resort so that I can make time for it.”
She nodded and took my phone, she pressed

on it for a few minutes then smiled…
Neliswa: “It available.”

Me: “So quick. Ai I’m not sure about this
anymore.”
Neliswa: “Stop being you please, I’ll make the
bookings during the day then we’ll go.”
Me: “When are we going?”
Neliswa: “Friday.”
Me: “Where?”
Neliswa: “Hazyview Cabanas. That place Sbani
God! Nature is so beautiful.”
Mesmiling) “Ok since I know when and where
I’ll be there.”
I pecked her lips and got off the bed then

opened my bedside drawer taking out my
cigarettes and a lighter walking out.
Neliswa: “Just like that?”

Meshouting) “Yes..I’ll be there don’t forget to
remind me!”
She laughed and laid on her back brushing her

bump as the bayb kicked.
This thing of Sbani not touching the bayb
worried her but she chose to focus on the
positive. The guy smiles more often now and
maybe soon the beatings will stop. She sighed
and distracted herself by making the bookings.
At Simo’s house
He sipped on his coffee and sighed closing his

eyes whilst moving his shoulders. He placed the
cup of coffee on the table then called Sami…
Sami: “Hello.”
Simo: “Hey.”
Sami: “How are you doing?”
Simo: “I’m good(yawning) you?”
Sami: “Good are you okay?”
Simo: “Yeah just tired, ummh I spoke to them
yesterday and they denied getting you
pregnant.”
Sami: “That means you’ll be the father?”
Simo: “About that, I think it’ll be better if I only
give you the money because thinking about this
I’m not sure if I’ll love him right. Yesterday I
said things out of excitement I don’t want to
end up abusing him only because I feel
suffocated by his presence. I’ll add the money I
usually send to you but it ends there. I’ll still
take you to school though.”
Sami: “Meaning you raised my hopes up for
nothing?”
Simo: “I’m still offering to support him that
should mean something.”
Samisighed sadly) “Is there still a chance for
us?”
Simo: “I don’t know Sami, if it was meant to be
we’ll be together but for now I don’t know.”
Sami: “Thanks for being honest.”
Simo: “Please take care of yourself and call me
if need anything. Bye”
Sami: “Bye Sim..”
She hang up and Simo rubbed his teary eyes

and exhaled.
At the Doctor
Thorello sat on a chair then the doctor came in

holding a gown.
Doctor: “Please put this one for your physical

examination.”
Thorello: “Aren’t we going to explore other
options before you do a medical exam?”
Doctor: “Other doctors do that but I prefer
physically examining a patient first before I do
anything. I don’t want to waste my time trying
to treat something that is not there. If you need
to see a urologist I refer you straight away.”
Thorello: “Makes sense to me.”
The door swung opened and Nonkazimulo

stepped in…
Nonkazimulo: “Sorry I’m late. Goodday doc.”

Thorello: “Nonkazimulo I thought I…”
Nonkazimulopecked his lips) “Don’t worry
babe I’m here now. Go and change.”
He sighed and went to change…

Doctorsmiled) “You look cute together.”
Nonkazimulochuckled) “I know right, we get
that all the time.”
Doctor: “It a good thing you came with him so
that next time you experience something like
this it doesn’t put too much strain on your
relationship.”
She nodded and pressed on her phone to pass

time.
TO BE CONTINUED

#30
I hang up and looked at Keitu…
Keitu: “She’s the best and she’s cheap too.”

Diepollosighs) “I hope so.”
Keitu: “Are you okay sis?”
Diepollo: “I don’t know this is not the wedding I
wanted, now I have to compromise. Ever since I
was a child I’ve always dreamed of having a big
wedding.”
Keitu: “You can’t have that Dee.”
She scribbled something on her exercise book

and lifted her eyes to Keitu.
Diepollo: “And that is the frustrating part, I’m
not happy heck I’m not even close to being
happy.”
Keitu: “Then why are you torturing yourself?
Why did you agree to the traditional wedding if
you’re not happy?”
Diepollo: “Keitu you won’t understand because
you married your first love and got pregnant for
him. I’m 33 and unmarried with a child. I
thought I can leave Thorello but he’s the father
of my child and I can’t just leave him. And
leaving him would mean I’ve failed as a wife
and as a woman ebile I’m scared kea tshaba
Keitu I think he’s cheating on me with his boss.”
Keitu: “There we go again, judging him without
proof.”
Diepollo: “I saw her text on his phone and went
to talk to her, she was so laid back ampa
attitude. I can’t help it but think he’ll call of the
wedding and leave me with Kea. I don’t want to
be a single mother and if that woman can steal
my husband she’ll be so happy because
Thorello orata banna, kids are everything to
him and she has 4 kids already. Keitu I don’t
know what to do, I’m thinking of falling
pregnant again to secure my position in his
life.”
Keitu: “What position? Akere you’re his wife?
So why should you compete? And I’m not going
to feel sorry for you cause you brought this to
yourself. You were acting crazy trying to
compete with that Ndunakazi woman thinking
you’re a slay queen and spending money
carelessly. I told you to communicate with your
husband if you want a healthy marriage but you
keep quiet and shout at him in public. Now that
you see suspicious texts you want to change
your attitude? It doesn’t work like that, your
neighbors knows about your bedroom affairs
thanks to you, I’m not going to say anything to
you again because you pretend like you’re
hearing me only to go and do the exact
opposite. Mark my words Didi you’ll not be
happy in your marriage after this wedding.
Thorello is in a lot of debts and you’ll survive on
limited budget, akere you don’t listen? I’m here
offering to help you plan the wedding for free
but you want an expensive wedding planner
which you clearly don’t afford.”
Diepollo: “Why are you pointing out my
mistakes but not Thorello? Did you forget that
he was abusing me, insulting me ebile he even
slapped me! That’s not important to you
Keitu?”
Keitu: “You chose to stay because you knew
that sooner or later you’ll have to overlook his
wrongdoings right? Why are you even with him
anyway? Cause it obvious you don’t love the
guy or what, you want to punish him?”
Diepollorubbed her eyes) “I was with him
when he had nothing, when he was a useless
drunkard. I deserve to be there when he has
money and this guy made me pregnant he
should marry me. I worked on myself le self
esteem yaka but I can’t get over how bad he
treated me before. Sometimes I get angry and
feel like killing him or inflicting the same
amount of pain he inflicted on me.”
Keitu sadly looked at her sister, for a moment

there she could relate to her pain, she sighed
and took her hand into hers as she covered her
face with the other hand crying….
Diepollocrying) “Watseba I don’t even know if

what I feel for him is love or hate or maybe I
want stability and a safe place for my child.
Thorello loves her daughter so much that he
will never do something crazy in her presence.
Nomatter how drunk or angry he is but his
daughter never witnesses that. I know the pain
of growing up in a home where your feelings
aren’t taken into consideration, I have a burnt
body because of that. People are questioning
my sanity because of staying with Thorello after
all the things he had done to me in the past
they don’t know what I’m dealing with. I don’t
care about Thorello and his feelings but being
with him is draining. I can’t lose him to that
woman lenna I want to be a marriage woman. I
want my daughter to grow up with both
parents.”
Keitu: “Didi this is big why don’t you speak to
someone, a professional maybe?”
Diepollowiped her tears) “You know I don’t
believe in those things, we were not raised like
that. Talking to someone about your problems
is being forward and snobbish and talking
doesn’t help. I want Thorello, the man I fell
inlove with, the man who used to listen to me
and beg me to open up then hold me tight
telling me gore everything will be okay.
Thorello lost his job and showed me a side of
him I never knew existed. I know that I also
added to his stress by punishing him for my ex’s
mistakes but his abuse was on him. Keitu
nomatter what I do I’m not happy and him
being away most of the times makes me hate
him even more.”
Keitu: “Then call off the wedding, talk to father
and ask him to return his money ya magadi.
You can’t stay with someone you don’t love
that will hurt your child more than it’ll hurt you.
You’ll find your soulmate cause it clear that
Thorello is not for you.”
Diepollo: “Where? I’ve accepted that noone will
ever love me except Thorello.”
Keitusighed) “Where is all of this coming
from? I thought you were making progress.”
She sighed and stood up…
Keitu: “Talk to me Didi.”

Diepollo: “Her, she’s beautiful and dark
skinned. Her smile is perfect with her black
gums, I’m nothing compared to her. I’m still
shocked at how I was able to hold a lengthy
conversation with her without fainting. Kea is
grown now if we can have another child
Thorello will not sleep with her or he’ll stop if
he has started already.”
Keitusoftly) “Diepollo.”
Diepollo: “Please help me plan my wedding,
something small and affordable if he can see
that I want to compromise he’ll stop fooling
around with her and come to us.”
Keitu: “What is going to happen if you find
someone and fall inlove with him?”
Diepolloswallowed) “I’ll not leave my
husband if that’s what you think. I’m marrying
Thorello and I’ll fight for this marriage.”
Keitu: “Whatever you want Dee I’m behind you
100%...catering, wedding gown and tuxedo is
sorted right?”
Diepollo: “Yes, his friend offered to pay for the
venue I wanted a butterfly releasing company
but now….”
Keitu: “Forget about those things and focus on
the things you can afford. You still need to sort
out the cake and décor don’t forget to call the
planner and cancel.”
She nodded and sighed sadly…

At Pile’s house
Simo opened the door and invited himself in,

he found him balls deep in his girl on the couch.
Pile saw him and humped twice then slid out
breathing heavily as his greased rock hard cock
stood firm.
Simo: “We need to talk.”

Pileto his girl) “Please go and wait for me in
the bedroom.”
She got off the couch and walked to the

bedroom and he wrapped a towel around his
waist sitting down.
Pile: “What do you want?”

Simo: “Why did you do it? I know it you
because Spha wouldn’t do it. Why did you
destroy us like that? Now she’s alone with a
pregnancy she never wanted, do you even
know the danger you put your health in? We
used a condom and you chose to be smart and
hit it raw?”
Pilebored) “Dude I know your chick is sick I
wouldn’t put my health in jeopardy like that.”
Simo: “Why did you do it?(rubbed his eyes) you
know how much I love her, she means a lot to
me and you know I can’t father your bayb.”
Pile: “I did this for you, you think this is love?
You’re just bored and horny it’ll pass you can’t
possibly love a sick person. That girl is useless
and stupid. Who cohabit at such a young age?
That girl is not good for you Simo and you know
it.”
Simo: “And you happen to know the good girl
for me?”
Pilesighs) “Sami was not right for you, if she
loved you then why would she request an
orgy?”
Simo: “I don’t care, you had no right to
impregnate her(tears filled his eyes) how are
we supposed to be together with your child in
the picture? I will enever forgive you for this.”
He placed his car keys on the coffee table and

walked out and Pile clicked his tounge in
annoyance, he didn’t understand why he was
so obsessed with Sami.
At the cattle post

We finished cleaning the stalls and I walked out
leaving the workers to take out the cow dug
and my phone rang…
Me: “Hello”
Voice: “Hey Sbani it me Nomonde.”
Me: “What do you want?”
Nomonde: “I know you aren’t supposed to help
me but can you please speak to Ntokozo for
me? He’s not picking up my calls and the twins
are crying and they don’t have clothes.”
Mechuckled) “So you thought Ntokozo will be
a great father to your kids?”
Nomonde: “He was always here on Mondays
and we would talk about our future together so
I thought he’ll be involved please help me I’m
desperate.”
I heard the cry of the bayb in the background
and sighed..
Me: “Ok I’ll do a transfer right now and then I’ll

talk to him, how much do you need?”
Nomonde: “Any amount is fine.”
Me: “Ok don’t cry and I’m so..(shaking my
head) sharp.”
I hang up and sighed, why did I offered to give

her money? I saw Ntokozo standing with the
cattle putting on the nose rings to the ones on
sale and felt my blood boiling. Ntokozo will
never learn, so all this time he wasn’t attending
the meetings at the sugar mill instead he used
to stay with Nomonde.
We need an extra truck for next month and he
didn’t book it.
I’m tired of this boy, I walked to him…
Me: “Your babies needs money.”

Ntokozo: “And what am I supposed to do? I
used all my savings buying new household
items angithi wena you burned down my
house?”
Me: “And whose fault is that?”
Ntokozo: “Your problem is that you think the
world revolves around you, awubazi abantu
wena. I don’t have a car and a place to stay and
you aren’t even going to say sorry.”
The other cow passed and he shifted standing

behind the other one.
Me: “I’m not because you deserved it, you
never apologized for making me a fool but
instead you continued with it. Fighting you is
pointless because I’m turning into a lunatic
physically fighting a grown man, yaz ungehlisa
isthunzi Ntokozo.”
Ntokozo: “You’re a lunatic and everyone knows
that.”
I chuckled and went to pat the cow on the vulva

then quickly shifted and it mooed and kicked
him inbetween his legs with the hind leg. He
bent down holding his balls grunting difficulty
unable to breath properly…
Me: “Now that is a lunatic from next week I’ll

be attending those meetings since you’re
failing.”
He clenched his jaws and dropped on his
knees…
Ntokozo: “Sbani you’re heartless and one day

you’ll kill someone and rot in jail I swear.”
Me: “If it’s you, I’ll sleep a happy man.”
I shoved my hands in the pockets of my overalls

and walked back to the stalls whistling.
TO BE CONTINUED

#31
I parked my car and went to take the baby’s
things from the boot and went to knock on the
door.
She opened and walked inside leaving me in
the door, I invited myself in and stood next to
the door. Their house felt so small with me
standing inside..
Nomonde: “What are you doing here?”

Me: “I’m here to give you this.”
I handed her the plastic bags, she opened and
her lips started trembling.
Mesighs) “What is it? Ntokozo is not going to
give you any money because he’s broke, take
this I’m sure your kids are hungry and they
need to be clad.”
Nomondecrying) “I’m sorry for cheating on
you, you’re a good man and every woman will
be lucky to have you. Please don’t allow what I
did to you darken your heart.”
Me: “I bought cloth nappies just in case the
disposable nappies run out. Go and register for
social grant. The rest of the things are outside I
need to leave, Sharp.”
I walked out and went to my car reversing out

of their yard. Seeing her like that made me feel
like shit for swapping her babies but it life shit
happens.
At my house
I found Neli dusting the furniture and held her

waist kissing her neck.
Neliswa: “Hey.”
Me: “You good?”
Neliswa: “Yeah, I thought we’re leaving later,
what are you doing here at this time?”
Mesighs) “Can we go tomorrow, today I just
want to sleep.”
I removed my arms around her and she turned

around looking at me..
Neliswa: “Are you okay? You look distraught.”

Me: “Yeah I’m fine, I just want to sleep.”
Neliswaconcerned) “Babe.”
Mepecked her forehead) “Don’t stress
yourself, I’ll be fine.”
I blinked my eyes and made my way to the

bedroom and turned back looking at her…
Me: “Are you happy? With me, are you happy?”
Neliswa: “Where is this coming from? Ofcourse
I’m happy.”
I nodded and proceeded with my way.

I removed my boots and the overalls and laid
ontop of the bed covers.
I acted out of anger and hurt innocent people.
Those kids are struggling, maybe with their
parents they were not going to lack anything,
when did I become this vile?
My evil deeds surprise the devil himself and
everyone is treating me like a psychotic demon.
God I never wanted to be this kind of person. If
the unborn baby is mine then I need to change,
living like this is not fun.
At Simo’s café
Spha: “Pile told me you told him off yesterday.”

Simo: “Yeah and I think we should part ways
since we want different things.”
Spha: “What is that supposed to mean?”
Simo: “Guys I thought you had my back kanti
cha you’re going to stab me in the back. Why
do you hate Sami ?”
Sphabored) “Sami again?”
Simo: “Yes Sami again, You stole her money
then impregnated her. Who does that?”
Spha: “I didn’t impregnate your girl, Pile did.”
Simo: “But in stealing her money, you were in it
together.”
Spha: “We didn’t steal her money!”
Simo: “Where did you get the money to build
those rental houses?”
Spha: “That plot belonged..
Simoangrily) “I know who the plot belonged
to don’t patronize me.”
Spha: “Why do you care? She was going to
spend it on useless things anyway. You’re just
blind to this girl’s stupidity.”
Simo: “But I can see your wickedness. I don’t
care what plans you had with that money but I
want you to give it back.”
Sphachuckles) “Uyaginqa wena ngek ukbon
lokho.”
Simo: “Really now? We’ll see about that.”
Spha: “Simo wee you want to fight your friends
for a teenager?”
Simo: “Yes, and prepare for a serious fight
cause I’m coming for you.”
Spha: “Bring it on! I’m not scared of you Simo,
you think you’re the it thing now that you own
this café well keep dreaming.”
Simo: “Ngzo enjoy ukunpitshiza nina.”
Spharaising his eyebrow) “Give it your best
shot!”
He stood up and and walked out, Simo clicked

his tounge and banged the table. He knew Sami
had a shitty attitude but they had no right and
he was going to make sure they pay back every
cent. Pile thought he was smart and used his
real name when scamming her. He was going to
deal with them.
Thorello knocked and invited himself in his
boss’s office. He found her busy on her laptop,
she lifted her eyes to him and smiled.
Nonkazimulo: “Oh you’re here, sit I’ll attend

you just…now.”
He nodded and went to sit on the couch
instead of the chair.
She typed for few more minutes then closed
her laptop turning to him.
Nonkazimulo: “You said you want us to talk.”

Thorello: “Yes, my wife is willing to compromise
and settle for a small wedding instead.”
Nonkazimulo: “Okay good for you.”
Thorello: “And she’s uncomfortable with your
presence in mylife and I think we’re too
comfortable around each other.”
Nonkazimulo: “So?”
Thorello: “I think we need to keep things
strictly professional, I’m a married man and I
love my family.”
Nonkazimulo: “I’m in a relationship, I’m happy
and I love my boyfriend.”
Thorelloconfused) “So?”
Nonkazimulo: “Exactly, what do you expect me
to do with that info?”
Thorello: “I think I need to start attending
alone.”
She shrugged and raised her eyebrows then

stood up walking towards him. She straddled
his hips and her skirt went up revealing her
smooth thighs, her pussy pressed on his dick.
She unzipped his jacket and glided her hands up
his chest until they landed on his neck. His
breathing hitched and she smiled feeling his
pulse and leaned in to press her lips against his.
He narrowed his eyes and rested his hands on
her waist brushing it softly. She breathed on his
mouth her minty breath filling up his lungs
creating butterflies in his tummy.
Thorellowhimpered) “Nkazi.”
She went on to plant a kiss on his jaw trailing

kisses all the way to his neck her hands going
under his t-shirt feeling his warm body with her
hands whilst her lips devoured him treasuring
his flesh with her wet tounge.
Her mouth went to his ear and she released her
hot breath in his ear “Stop feeling guilty about
something that never happened and relax.”
He exhaled relaxing his muscles and moved his
hips as she rocked herself on his length
stimulating her clit. His dick was fully erected,
he grabbed her neck and kissed her mouth with
lustful desire.
She grinded her hips sideways as their
breathing escalated. She moaned softly
narrowing her eyes as her pussy spasmed.
He smiled and pecked her lips as she exhaled

satisfied.
She got of him and removed her thong then
placed it in her handbag then fixed herself. His
zipper was greased with her cum. She saw it
and handed face wipes to him.
Thorello: “That was wrong.”

Nonkazimulo: “From today onwards we’ll be
professional and don’t think for a sec that I’m
staying away. I’ve been through a lot of shit and
I know how to appreciate someone regardless
of their past and I want someone like that. Not
a confused weak person like you. But it okay go
and get married I’ll wait for you.”
Thorello: “Nkazi I…”
Nonkazimulo: “You love your family not your
wife so go and get rid of this confusion.”
She went to wipe a lipstick on his jaw and neck

then pressed her lips on his then backed away
smiling.
Nonkazimulo: “Communicate with Elton if you

need something, I don’t want to make things
awkward for you. Ngyakthanda yezwa.”
Thorello: “I…I..”
Nonkazimulo: “I need to work close the door on
your way out.”
He swallowed and walked to the door after

zipping his jacket.
Later that evening she added coarse salt and an

antiseptic liquid on hot water in the bucket and
sat on it steaming her episiotomy.
She bit her lower lip closing her eyes as the
steam came into contact with her vagina.
She counted to 3 and stood up closing her
thighs tightly and opened them sitting on the
bucket again.
She repeated the process until the water
started cooling off and went to dispose the
water outside then went back to take a bath.
Her mother came in and looked around the

house, for the first time her house was clean.
She smiled and placed her bag on the couch
then went to check on her in the bedroom.
Nomonde’s mom: “How are they doing?(her

eyes fell on the babies stuff) Where did you get
these?”
Nomondeswallowed) “Sbani bought them.”
Nomonde’s mom: “Ai asazi.”
Nomonde: “Ma I know I let you down and I’m
sorry, I don’t know anything about babies and
not having your support hurts. You told me and
I didn’t listen, the universe is already punishing
me please don’t punish me too.”
Nomonde’s mom: “You don’t have to apologize
and feel guilty for having these kids.(sighs) I
love you Nana but what you did disappointed
me. You left a good man because you felt
suffocated the next thing you’ll be saying men
are trash whilst your taste of men is the one
trashy. You left a good man who wanted to
make an honest woman out of you for a man
who wanted to make you a single parent. I
don’t know who told you that bad boys are the
ish things. What did you see in that boy with
big ears and funny eyebrows? Your kids are
beautiful and I’m not going to punish you for
that but next time please stop making stupid
decisions. How are the stitches?”
Nomonde: “Painful.”
Nomonde’s mom: “They’ll get better, are you
still bleeding?”
Nomonde: “No I’m not.”
Nomonde’s mom: “I got you chloramex from
the dispensary at the hospital. You’ll rub it on
your perineum and vaginal lips. Rub it softly or
you’ll hurt yourself.”
Nomonde: “Thank you.”
Nomonde’s mom: “It nothing…I’ll go and cook
and you can rest. Thanks for cleaning my house
my lazy thing.”
Nomondesmiled) “Ma!”
Nomonde’s mom: “What? You’re lazy nje. We’ll
chat later.”
She nodded and laid on her stomach and her

mother covered her with a fleece blanket and
went to cook in the kitchen.
Diepollo: “I’m ready for another child.”
He gasped in shock.
Thorello: “What?”
Diepollo: “I know you want another child and
I’m ready.”
Thorello: “Our finances don’t allow us to have
another child.”
Diepollo: “I have money.”
Thorello: “But not enough money to have
another child.”
Diepollo: “We’ll make it work.”
Thorello: “Stop with the baby talk because I
don’t want another child.”
Diepollo: “I hear you.”
Thorello: “Yeah, now can I sleep?”
Diepollo: “Yes and don’t forget about the cake
tasting tomorrow.”
Thorello: “I won’t and please remind me in the
morning.”
Diepollo: “Ok goodnight, I love you.”
He sighed and placed her head on his chest
kissing her forehead.
Thorello: “I love you too, I love you so much.”
She swallowed rubbing her eyes and held him

tighter. Those words meant a lot to her, atleast
he still loved her.
TO BE CONTINUED

#32
4 Weeks Later
Diepollo: Rra.
Thorello: Ummh?
Diepollo: Why don’t we sell this house and buy
building materials?
Thorellofrowns) And sleep under the bridge?
Diepollo: No but we can stay in your mother’s
house.
Thorello: And share a room with my sister’s?
Didi do you think before you talk?
Diepollo: I’m trying to provide solutions to this
predicament.
Thorello: Predicament? Didi you’re starting to
act crazy and I don’t think I like that.
Diepollo: If I went to the honeymoon I would’ve
been better.
Thorellochuckles) Didi wee stop keng ka
wena?
Diepollopressed her lips together and
chuckled) I’m sorry I just want to move in
already, this house is depressing.
Thorello: We’ll finish if we can budget our
finances. Come and sit here why are you
avoiding me these days?
Diepollo: I’m not, it just that I need to finish up
here.
Thorello: And I need to spend some time with
my wife before I go back to work. You’ve been
acting strange is everything okay?
Diepollo: Ummh..yah..yah..everything is okay.
Thorello looked at her quizzically and she

finished sweeping the stoep and walked back
inside.
She washed her hands and went to the fridge
and took out ice cream from the deep freezer.
Her eyes fell on the calendar and she
swallowed as she realized something. Her
breathing hitched as her heart beat quickened,
“God it can’t be not when we’re this happy with
my husband.”
She was startled by Thorello sprinkling water on
her face chuckling…
Thorello: Where’s your mind at?

Diepollofaked a smile) Nowhere love, is
everything okay?
Thorello: Yeah I wanted to drink water, please
dish up some for me.
Diepollo: Oh! Yeah I’ll bring it to you, don’t
worry.
Thorello: Are you sure you’re okay?
Diepollo: Yes I’m stressed about my orders. It
nothing deep.
Thorello: Ummh,(smiled) let me not keep you.
(Pecked her cheek and whispered) I love you.
Diepolloblushed and whispered back) I love
you too.
He spanked her ass and walked to the living
room singing…
“Even when the sky comes falling

Even when the sun don’t shine
I got faith in you and I
Just put your pretty little hand in mine…”
She laughed and joined him singing and dished

up the ice cream in a bowl swaying her hips
sideways happily.
At Pile’s house
He did the 59th push up and turned laying on his

back with his knees raised up on the yoga mat
and did sit ups. Twisting his upper body here
and there panting with his eyes closed as sweat
collected on his forehead.
He could see that ass and that perfectly toned

caramel skin, that perfect smile which made
those eyes narrow. God! This was bad, being
inlove with someone you can never have.
He did the sit ups until his stomach tightened
and locked preventing him from going further.
He stretched his arms and laid down breathing
heavily. His muscles constricted and his body
felt hot, he reached for his phone and went to
the Privacy Guard app and looked at the
pictures.
He smiled looking at them, “One night with you
alone is all I wish for, maybe then this feelings
will go away.”
He shook his head reprimanding himself as his
phone rang…
Pile: Ummh
Spha: Are we still going to check up on Simo
later?”
Pile: I went to check up on him in the morning
and he’s not renting that place anymore.
Spha: Where is he staying?
Pile: In the township, I don’t know his address
yet.
Spha: Ayt give me a ring when you get it.
Pile: Yeah sure. Look I have to go.
Spha: Ai Simphi…
Pile: Eyy futeg don’t call me that.
Spha: Hade mfethu but on a serious note, slow
down, who are you trying to impress kanti?
One of this days you’ll turn to Michael Ariano
I’m telling you.
Pilebored) Are you done? Cause I’m really
busy(he kept quiet) Thank you.
He hang up and clicked his tounge. Spha didn’t

understand infact nobody did, he has been
drinking protein supplements and working out
more than he should because of someone,
someone he can never get..
..
She was lying on her stomach inbetween her

kids pressing on her phone chatting with her
friends.
Her friend shared a funny meme on a Facebook
group and she laughed throwing her head back
startling the other twin. She pressed her lips
together and gently shushed him then turned
to the other one, he wasn’t breathing again.
She sat up as her heart pounded and shook him
gently slapping his cheeks. The bayb gasped
and cry out loud and she brought him to her
chest shushing him heaving a sigh of relief.
The bayb went back to sleep and she

thoughtfully observed them, something was
wrong with her babies and even though they
never said anything at the hospital but she
could feel that something was wrong with
them. But it a public hospital those people
don’t pay attention to their patients.
Her babies didn’t look alike, the other one was
more dull and he looked sick. His round face
and small body parts were alarming and he
wasn’t bubbly like the other twin. He behaved
mostly like a 3 days old bayb, maybe it was
because they were twins and they are likely to
behave differently.
At the farm worker’s houses
Ntokozo switched off his 2 plate stove and

dished up for himself in a metallic plate then
sat on the bed eating.
His life was spiralling out of control and he
didn’t know why. Nothing was working out and
that sometimes made him believe that
somebody bewitched him. Maybe Sbani did for
sleeping with his girlfriend. But that was unlike
him and that shit didn’t exist. It was a theory
created by lazy people who didn’t want to take
responsibility for their unfortunate lives and
resorted to blaming other people.
He finished eating and went to open the pots,

there was a small portion left and he wanted to
save it and have it for supper but he was still
hungry. He sighed and closed the lid then
washed the plate.
He wiped the plate with a dish cloth and placed
it in the small cabinet as his phone rang….
Ntokozo: Hello
Sphelele: Ntokozo when are you sending the
money, last week you said this week and this
week you’re ignoring my calls. Do I have to
remind you that you have a child? Huh? What is
the matter with you?
Ntokozo: I’ll see what I can do.
Spheleleshouting) I don’t want you to see, I
want you to send the money. Yazi uyi rubbish
kabi with your non ending excuses!
Ntokozosighs) I’ll send the money.
Sphelele: Your mother asked you to come back
home this weekend.
Ntokozo: I can’t this weekend we’re busy at the
farm, it the harvesting season and Sbani cannot
do all the work alone.
Sphelele: You have workers for a reason.
Ntokozo: But still they need assistance and
supervision if they’re unsupervised they steal
the diesel from the trucks.
Sphelele: Ntokozo just be here this weekend! I
don’t care about any of those things.
She clicked her tounge and hang up. He sighed

and went out after locking the door.
At my house
Later that evening, I sat upright with Neli laying

on my lap infront of the fireplace.
Me: Are you sleeping?

Neliswasmiled) About to. The way you’re
massaging my scalp makes me sleepy.
Me: Should I stop?
Neliswa: No please don’t.
Me: Ok.
Neliswa: I was thinking that maybe we can turn
one of the rooms to a nursery.
Me: Not happening.
Neliswa: But babe….
Me: I’m not changing my mind maGasa. I’ll not
have my child sleeping alone whilst I have more
than enough space in my room.
Neliswa: But babies don’t have a problem with
that.
Me: White babies and besides those are white
tendencies.
Neliswa: Sbani lalela…
Me: No stop colonizing me, ufuna ukung’philisa
islungu.
Neliswasulking) Ok, I hear you.
Me: Pho uyaduba yini? **Are you sulking**
Neliswa: Chabo**No**
Me: Kuhle ke.
My phone vibrated next to her…

Me: Please check that message for me.
She took it and looked at the screen…
Neliswa: It Ntokozo, he’s borrowing money

from you.
Me: Ummh.
Neliswa: Aren’t you going to respond?
Me: No.
Neliswa: Why?
Me: Because I’m already taking care of his b…of
his work. I can’t waste any more money on him.
Neliswa: Maybe he’s desperate.
Me: Akayo desperater le kude ayi la kimi.
She rolled her eyes.

Me: Sufuna ukukhala na maGasa? **Do you
want to cry**
Neliswa: No.
Me: Yeka lomsangano owenzayo ke. **Stop this
nonsese you’re doing**
Neliswa: Ngyakuzwa Khambule.**I hear you**
I smiled and leaned over French kissing her.
Me: Call me like that again.
She chuckled and repeated it again, this time

she even said my clan names. Man this is the
best feeling ever!
TO BE CONTINUED
#33
At Simo’s house
He opened the door for his girlfriend and found

Pile and Spha at the door.
Spha looked at her with a raised eyebrow whilst
Pile frowned…
Simo: Can I help you?

Spha: Can we talk?
Simo: Sure(to the girl) I’ll see you, don’t call me
I’ll call you.
She nodded and walked away…

Simo: Aybo kanjalo nje? Ungabanaki laba, woza
la. Sondela.**Just like that? Don’t mind them,
Come here. Come closer**
He held her waist and french kissed her then

pulled out brushing her lower lip with his
thumb.
Simo: I’ll see you around.
She looked at Pile who wore the same look of

annoyance and dropped her eyes walking away.
Simo raised his eyebrow biting his lower lip
looking at her catwalking to the gate and
turned his friends.
Simo: Uhh?
Spha: S’ngangena?
Simo: No.
Spha: Look we’re sorry man for destroying your
relationship. We didn’t have a right tp meddle
in your business like that.
He sighed and turned back walking inside the

house.
They looked at each other and followed him.
He settled on a couch and they sat down too.
Simo: It no biggie you did what you thought

was beneficial for everyone. Simphiwe?
Pile: I’ll take care of the baby if that’s what you
want.
Simo: What I want? You didn’t impregnate me.
Pile: Fine I’ll call her and talk to her.
Simo: About her money?
Spha: We don’t have the money anymore and
Simo you can’t expect us to pay it back.
Simosighs) You’re right but what you did was
wrong and I don’t think I’ll ever trust you again.
Pile: I understand but you also have to
understand that sometimes we need to do
what we must in order to succeed.
Unfortunately Sami was caught in the crossfire
but she’ll learn that life ain’t shit and she
should stop putting herself on the high
pedestal, life doesn’t revolve around her.
Simofrowns) Why do you hate her?
Pile: I don’t, really I don’t.
Simo: Ummh I see.
Spha quickly mediated as both of them shared

threatening glares. This was getting out of hand
as Pile got worked up because of Simo. He
didn’t understand why Simo was so hung up on
this girl and that frustrated him this was more
harder than he thought.
At the mall
Diepollo and Thorello walked out of a grocery

shop pushing a trolley as Diepollo searched
through her handbag.
Diepollo: Babe I’ll catch up with you I need to

get something at pep.
Thorello: Didn’t we get everything? Didi tlhe
mma Kea is tired and I’m also tired from going
shop to shop.
Diepollo: I’ll be quick, Please.
Thorellosighs) You’ll find us at the taxi rank.
She smiled and pecked his lips walking away.
He pushed the trolley to the taxi rank and on
his way he was startled by a familiar laughter.
He turned to the direction of it and saw
Nonkazimulo chatting with her boyfriend. He
was holding her hand walking towards his
direction.
They were walking with their son who was
holding onto Nonkazi. He swallowed and
proceeded with his way as his heartbeat
accelerated.
He thought she was joking by saying he had a

boyfriend, he thought they had a chance.
Maybe this was a blessing in disguise, now he
can focus on his family. Nkazi was never worth
it in the first place.
Meanwhile Diepollo rushed to the pharmacy
and bought 2 clear blue pregnancy tests then
went to the toilets.
She peed on them and sat ontop of the toilet
seat joining her hands together silently praying.
Minutes passed and she rubbed her hands

together and looked at them. Her lips trembled
as her heart pounded, it can’t be!
Tears fell from her eyes and she wiped them

and dropped the pregnancy tests in the rubbish
bin.
She stood up and walked out then washed her
hands and went out.
The robot turned red and she stopped looking
around the crowd and was startled by a pat on
her shoulder.
“Sister maybe this can help you one day.” The
boy said handing a paper to her, she looked at
it and her eyes fell on the name “abortion” and
different kinds of diseases this traditional
healer claimed to heal, she quickly stuffed the
paper on her handbag and looked ahead of her
as the robot turned green and she crossed the
road walking to the taxi rank.
At my house
Neliswa sat infront of the tv with a book on her

lap pressing on her phone.
She refreshed a certain page on Facebook but
got the same results. She held her chest as a
minor chest pain struck her and a lump formed
in her throat.
She went to check on the next page and got the
same results, no recent updates. She blinked
her eyes and her tears fell, this was torture.
Sbani’s phone vibrated ontop of the coffee

table and she rubbed her eyes picking it up….
It was a message from capitec,

“Capitec: Payment -R5900.00 from SAVINGS
ACCOUNT; Ref JD Jones; Avail R94.58; 25-Jul.
Info 0860102043”
No this can’t be, Sbani left his capitec bank card

in the morning. She saw it when she was
cleaning. She took her cellphone and called
him…
Sbani: MaGasa.
Neliswaclears throat) Your phone just
received a bank notification, R5900 is
withdrawn. You left your bank card this
morning, am I missing something here?
Sbani: No there has to be a mistake I’ll call the
bank and ask. Don’t sweat it.
Neliswa: Sbani this is serious!
Sbani: I know, I’ll call you. Wait! Are you crying
again?
Neliswasniffs) No I’m not.
Sbani: Babe.
Neliswa: it Facebook.
Sbani: Presh again?
Neliswa: Babe you’re not even interested.
Sbani: I am!
Neliswacrying) You’re not!
Sbani: Weeh Jesu! You know what babe, I think
we have to kidnap her in that way she’ll narrate
all her stories to you. How is that?
Neliswa: It’ll not be the same.
Sbani: Nkos’yami send me the name of her
hardcopies I’ll buy them for you.
Neliswa: She has no hardcopies!
Sbani: Kodwa MaMngadi ungshiyelani?
He hang up on her and she sobbed louder and

went on Facebook again.
She was bored and she has been reading the
same books she found in Sbani’s cabinet and
now boredom was doing the most to her.
She revisited her life events and cried harder,
she was staying with a man against her will and
no matter how much she tried to normalize the
situation it wasn’t possible.
Sbani is a sadistic psycho and no matter how
much he tries to make him happy it’ll never
amount to anything unless he sets her free.
She wasn’t even sure if what she felt for him

was love or fear but whatever it was she was
supposed to make the best out of it because
whether she likes it or not Sbani has decided
her fate and it lied with him.
At the cattle post
I rechecked the location of the semen making

sure I’m in the cow’s uterus and slowly
removed the Al gun, my hand and arm from
inside the cow then disposed the gloves, straw
and gloves in the plastic.
Me: You can release her and restrain another
one for insemination I’ll be back. Are all the
barns clear?
Workers: Yes.
Me: Okay wait for me then.
I stepped away from them and took out my

phone calling Nomonde….
Nomonde: Hello.
Me: My wife told me you send a text to her,
from today onwards send a text to this number.
I don’t use that phone most of the times.
Nomonde: I’m sorry I’ll do so next time. Is she
suspecting anything?
Me: No even though the withdrawal
notification alarmed her but worry not I’ll talk
to her.
Nomonde: I’m really sorry.
Me: It ok, Is everything okay?
Nomonde: I suspect that there’s something
wrong with one of the twins. Mom said I must
go to the clinic but I don’t have money for a taxi
fare.
Me: I’ll transfer the money right now. Please
ask someone to go with you, you’ll not cope
with the twins alone.
Nomonde: Thank you.
Me: Yeah, look I have to go I’m kind off busy
today.
Nomonde: Ofcourse let me not keep you.
Sharp.
I hang up and quickly did a transfer then

returned to the workers after sending a
message to Neliswa “It sorted.”
Diepollo: How would you feel if we got

pregnant.
Thorello: I don’t want to imagine it cause it
impossible. We’re financially struggling so I’m
not going to bring a child to this.
Diepollo: But where there’s a will there’s a way.
Thorello: Yes and where there’s financial crisis
and a baby there’s poverty so don’t even think
about it. We still need to build our house and
grow ourselves financially before we think of
expanding the family.
Diepollosadly) I hear you.
Thorello: Don’t be sad we’ll have babies just
not now.
She dropped her eyes faking a smile thinking
about the bayb she’s carrying. She can’t allow it
to put another strain in her marriage,
tomorrow she needs to visit that doctor….
TO BE CONTINUED

#34
At the clinic
Nomonde pushed the pram as she joined the

que.
She sat down and slid the card into the baby’s
bag.
Sbani rushed in and looked around and spotted
her, he walked towards her holding his car keys
and cellphone.
Nomondewhispered) What are you doing

here?
Sbani: You said you didn’t find someone to help
with the babies so I came.
Nomondesmiled) Thank you.
He pinched her cheek smiling, “It nothing

really.”
She blushed dropping her eyes as his gaze

burned her, the way he looked at her she could
easy mistake it to the way he used to look at
her back in the days when he was still asking
her out. But this was Sbanisezwe Khambule, a
confusing man the real enigma, a beautiful
enigma.
Sbani: Yini wakhophozela? Ngbheke

kwenzenjani? **Why are you blushing? Look at
me what is going on**
Nomondechuckled) I’m not blushing hau.
Sbani: If you say so.
He looked infront of them and saw the seat

empty, “Shift.”
They shifted until their turn came…

They stood up and walked inside the
consultation room. They greeted the nurse and
sat down.
Nurse: Are they yours?
Sbani: Is that a rhetorical question?
Nurse: Sorry. So what seem to be the problem
with them?
Nomonde: The other twin breathing is unusual
when he’s sleeping. Sometimes he stop
breathing at all, I thought this was nothing until
these episodes persisted. His facial features are
different from his brother and he looks sick and
he behaves like a days old baby.
The nurse scribbled something on the baby’s

card and dropped her eyes looking at the twins.
She turned to the sanitizer and sanitized her
hands then lifted the other twin…
Nurse: This is the one right?

Nomonde: Yes, how did you know?
She ignored her question and observed the
baby then sighed looking at them.
Nurse: Did they tell you anything at Queen

Nandi?
Nomonde: No.
Nurse: Typical, they’re too negligent infants
always get stolen in that hospital.
Nomonde: Oh!
Nurse: Yes, Your baby has Down Syndrome. His
facial features are flat and most body parts are
short and small. I think he has sleep apnea too
from what you told me about his breathing
patterns when sleeping.
Nomondetearfully) Is he going to die?
Sbani squeezed her hand.

Sbani: No he’s not, right nurse?
Nurse: No he’ll not die but you need to see a
doctor and confirm it, it’ll also help you by
knowing the type of down syndrome the baby
has.
Nomonde: Tests? Types? You mean you don’t
know what the baby is suffering from?
Nurse: I do, but the karyotype will help identify
the type of down syndrome; there are three
types and they all have different symptoms and
also their cases need to be handled differently.
Sbani: How can we treat it?
Nurse: There’s no cure for Down syndrome, but
there’s a wide variety of support and
educational programs that can help both
people with the condition and their families. In
these programs there are special education
teachers and therapist who will help your kid as
he grow older learn social, sensory and self-
help skills.
Sbani: Which doctor can you recommend?
Nurse: There are lot of them but I can
recommend a few to you. Don’t be alarmed
Down Syndrome is not deadly and the life span
of people living with down syndrome has
improved dramatically over the recent decades.
Sbani: We hear you doctor.
She nodded and handed the baby to Sbani then

scribbled something on a piece of paper.
Nursehanding the paper to him) You can

check with them.
Sbani: Thank you, is that all?
Nurse: Yes there’s nothing we can do for him.
Sbani: Ok(to Nomonde) Babe are you okay?
Nomondeswallowed) Yeah I’m fine.
Sbani: We need to leave.
She nodded and stood up, Sbani placed the

baby on the pram and they went out.
He opened the backseat and took the babies

from the pram and strapped them on their car
seats.
Nomonde: You got them car seats?

Sbani: Yeah on my way here.
He closed the door and opened the front door

for her then went to the driver’s side.
Sbanisighs) Everything will be fine. I promise,
I’ll make sure of that.
Nomonde: Down Syndrome Sbani? My child
will not have a normal life like other kids,
people are going to treat him differently and
you’re telling me everything will be okay? How
are you going to do that?(she covered her face
with her hands crying) Maybe the universe is
punishing me for what I did to you. Maybe I
deserve it for being ungrateful. None of my
family members has ever had down syndrome
before and I’m still young why would I have a
baby suffering from down syndrome? It just
doesn’t make sense.
He held her hands looking at her and sighed

regrettably.
Sbani: I’m sorry you’re going through all of
these, I’ll make it better I promise.
He kissed her hand and squeezed them a little

then started the ignition driving out.
Diepollo placed the plates in the cabinet and

went to join Thorello in the living room.
Thorello: Are you okay Mma Mosweu?

Diepollofaked a smile) Yah I’m fine, ka 12 I
need to go and deliver two bags to a customer.
Thorello: Okay no problem because my brother
is coming to visit me.
Diepollo: Should I prepare something for him?
Thorello: No re shapo.
Diepollo: Ok, Love you know I think Kea o
lonely.
Thorello: She’ll be strong.
Diepollo: What if I’m already pregnant?
Thorello: It impossible because I insisted on
using a condom but you blackmailed me and
claimed to be on injection so you’re not. I know
the woman I married she’s considerate, you
wouldn’t add another mouth for us.
Diepollo: I didn’t say I’m pregnant, I said if.
Thorello: We’ll…
They were disturbed by the sound of an engine

running outside..
Thorello: I think that’s my brother.

Diepollo: I’ll give you space. Let me go and get
ready.
Thorello: Ok.
She stood up and walked to their bedroom as

Thorello walked to the door….
Thorellosmiling) Big brother.

Thorello’s brotherchuckled) Newly wed,
Wareng monna Home affairs agreed you’re a
married man officially off the market.
Thorellolaughing) Wa simola akere? Come in.
Thorello’s brother: No..no..no I’m not staying, I
need to speak to you about something.
Thorello: Sounds serious.
Thorello’s brother: It is.
He nodded and went to stand against the wall
sliding his hands in his pockets.
Thorello: What is going on?

Thorello’s brother: What did you do about the
title deed?
Thorello: Shit! I forgot.
Thorello’s brother: Really? Really Tee you just
had to gamble with our family house like that?
Thorello: I forgot I’m sorry but it no biggie the
house is not under threat.
Thorello’s brother: Who are you trying to
convince cause we both know this sham of a
marriage will end in tears. What is going to
happen to our mother’s kids? Are they going to
sleep under the bridge just because you
couldn’t use your mind for once in your
lifetime? Tee why do you have to be
irresponsible all the damn time!
Thorello: That will never happen.
Thorello’s brother: It’ll happen because you’re
stupid. Fix this shit Thorello or else we’ll have a
serious problem.
Thorello: I’ll fix it.
Thorello’s brother: Yeah do that!
He clenched his jaws and cussed as his fist

collided with the wall then looked at Thorello
clucking and went to his car.
Thorello brushed his face frustrated, he don’t
know what happened because he genuinely
forgot about changing the title deed. The
married siblings aren’t allowed to have
ownership of the house and he broke the vow
they made with his siblings and the thought of
Diepollo leaving him and taking half of
everything gave him heart palpitations.
Diepollo: Rrangwe Kea is everything okay?

Thorello: Yeah everything is okay don’t stress.
She nodded and hang the straps of her bag on

her shoulder walking to the gate.
Sami tried Simo’s phone and the call went

straight to voicemail then the sms popped up.
“Don’t call me send a message if you need
something.”
She swallowed disappointed and pressed the
power button switching it off.
Thandile: Trouble in paradise?

Sami: Just give me a breather!
Thandile: Yini? Ignoring your calls already?
Sweetie etswa daah the dude is not into you
anymore. The final step is for him to block your
number.
Sami: Yabona wena uyasdala ishlama. **You’re
annoying**
Thandile: Atleast no-one is ignoring my calls.
She rolled her eyes and laid on her back resting

her hand on her bump.
Thandile closed her eyes clenching her jaws as

she felt discomfort in her lower abdomen.
Sami: Queen B uryt dali?
Thandileexhaled) Yeah ngiryt..mmh.
Samialarmed) Mtase is everything okay?
Thandile: It minor discomfort, nothing deep.
Sami remembered what they taught them in

their pregnancy classes and stood up walking to
their wardrobe.
Thandile: What are you doing?

Sami: Getting your bag ready. How much do
you have?
Thandile: R350 I thought I’m due in two weeks.
Sami: Well you’re not, get up I’ll go and check
the neighbors if they’re available.
Thandile: Their van broke down yesterday.
Samibiting his lower lip thoughtfully) I’ll try
and figure out something stay put and calm
down.
She walked out leaving Thandile sweating as

the contractions worsened.
At the abortion clinic.
Diepollo counted the money and handed it to

the doctor.
Diepollo: Is that okay?

Doctorin a Nigerian accent) Yes(handing her
the pills) You’ll drink this before you go to sleep
and insert the blue one on your vagina.
Diepollo: Then the baby will be aborted?
Doctor: Yes drink the one infront of you first
then everything will be fine.
Diepollo: I hope this works.
Doctor: It’ll, I abort a 8 months old baby this is
nothing. Go there are people outside.
Diepollo: Thank you doctor.
She drank the pill and stood up walking out.

A pang of guilt striked her but he told herself
that she’s doing this for her marriage.
TO BE CONTINUED

#35
She laid awake in darkness as the emerging sun

in the horizon penetrated the sunrays on the
closed curtain. The thought of having a baby
with down syndrome paralyzed her with fear.
Even though the nurse assured her that it
nothing deep but she couldn’t help it but think
of the worst.
Her cellphone vibrated under her pillow and

she sniffed and reached for it answering…
Nomonde: Hello.
Ntokozo: I’ve been calling you since last night,
is everything okay?
Nomonde: Nothing is okay Ntokozo, yazi ayikho
futhi into ezolunga. You should be supporting
your child but no ubhizi ngama excuses. My
child has down syndrome and ontop of that I
have to deal with a dead beat baby daddy.
Ntokozo you were right, we’ll never work out.
This relationship is done.
Ntokozo: Don’t say that babe, I didn’t mean any
of those things it was anger talking.
Nomonde: I don’t care we were not going to
work out anyway.
Ntokozoangrily) Yini kanti inkinga yenu? Why
is everyone leaving me? Am I that bad? Is it
because I’m broke?
Nomonde: Yaybona nje ukuthi unjani? You
can’t even do a simple thing, saving and
budgeting. You’re a farmer, a broke farmer.
Uyenzani imali kanti?
Ntokozo: It’ll get better, when the money
comes in I pay off the loans and buy food for
myself.
Nomonde: You eat and even burp knowing that
your kids are hungry. You’re such a joke!
Ntokozo: Nomonde listen..
Nomonde: No you listen! I’m tired of this
relationshit I’ve had enough. Please leave me
alone so that I can take care of my babies in
peace.
Ntokozo: You said your baby has down
syndrome?
Nomonde: Yes.
Ntokozo: That means those are Sbani’s kids, I
never had down syndrome and he looks like he
has it since he’s a psycho.
Nomonde: Nxxx futeg!
She hang up and rose to her feet breathing

heavily. A knock sounded on the door and she
went to attend it and saw her mother standing
on the door. She sighed and opened the
security door then shifted for her then closed
the door behind her.
She dropped her bags and went to hug her

daughter as she cried on her shoulder.
Nomonde’s mom: I’m sorry my baby, I got your

messages. Everything will be okay uyezwa
Nana?
She nodded as the words choked her and her

mother tearfully held her daughter tightly. She
saw babies with down syndrome everyday at
work and even though the parents seemed to
make the best out of the situation, that didn’t
make the situation any better.
Nomonde pulled out and wiped her tears
walking to the couch and her mother went to
the kitchen and prepared sugar water for her.
Nomonde’s mom: Did you eat last night?

She shook her head no.
Nomonde’s mom: You have to eat since you’re
breastfeeding and(sighs) be strong for the
baby. He’s not dying Nana and he’s not
different and yes people are going to treat him
differently but he’s not and you shouldn’t treat
him differently either.
She nodded and her mother walked to her

bedroom to pick up the ringing cellphone…
Nomonde’s mom: Wipe your tears Sbani is

calling.
Nomonde: Oh!(she wiped her tears and cleared
her throat) Hello.
Sbani: Hey! Did I wake you up?
Nomonde: No my mother did.
Sbani: Okay, what time should I pick you up?
Nomonde: 9 is fine.
Sbani: Ok. Stop crying.
Nomondesniffs) I will.
Sbani: I’m serious, stop crying.
Nomondesmiled) I’ve stopped.
Sbani: Good girl, smile. I’ll see you later.
Nomonde: Ok we’ll wait.
Sbani: Yeah don’t forget the…Yes sir I’ll look
into it. No they’re perfectly fine. I’ll come in
later today. Thank you bye.
He hang up and Nomonde looked at the screen
frowning, what was that all about?
At my house
I hang up and smiled looking at Neliswa…
Neliswa: You look guilty.

Me: Of?
Neliswa: I don’t know you tell me.
Me: I’m not.
Neliswa: You better.
Me: What?
Neliswa: You don’t seriously think after
damaging my body and keeping me here
against my will I’ll let you go just like that?
Dude the only way out of this is a coffin you
said it yourself.
Me: I’m not walking away.
Neliswa: Yes you not, it impossible.
Me: It still early for your nonsense. And today
we can’t go to town. I need to meet up with a
potential client.
Neliswa: Really now?
Me: Yes why are you being like this?
Neliswa: Tell the potential client that your
pregnant girlfriend said she must enjoy you to
the fullest cause the only way out is the coffin.
She pecked my lips and walked out holding a

laundry basket supporting it with her waist. I
brushed my face in frustration, this is messed
up!
She rose to her feet and walked to the toilet

outside as the pain in her lower abdomen shot
through her body causing her to clench her
jaws in pain.
She removed the pad and dropped it on the

toilet then sat on the seat as she pushed the
blood clots from her vagina. She was bleeding
and she had cramps, painful cramps which
worried her since the abortion was supposed to
be safe and pain free.
She blinked her eyes panting as her vision

blurred. She took out the clean pad from her
pocket and peeled the wrapper placing it on
her panties then stood up pulling her panties
but her joints felt weak and her knees wobbled.
She let go of her panties and held her abdomen
as the cramps worsened…
Diepollosoftly) Tho…thore..kopa o…
She dropped on her knees and fell down as her

eyelids involuntarily closed.
Meanwhile inside the house Thorello woke up

and got off the bed and went to take a piss in
the backyard then went back inside.
He looked around the house and frowned not

seeing Diepollo.
Thorello: Didi! Didi where are you?

He went to wake up Kea and started preparing
her for school.
Kea: Where is mama?

Thorello: She’s sleeping, go and take your bag
you’re late.
She pushed her bowl and stepped down

running to her room.
Thorello: No running!
She came back holding her backpack and

Thorello walked her to crèche.
At Simo’s house
Simo was sitting on his bed checking his
finances and found himself thinking of calling
Sami. He shook his head and reached for his
diary ontop of the pedestal and started jotting
down his feelings. Everything he wanted to say
to Sami and how he felt about her. When he
was finished he paged through the full 4 pages
and sighed closing the diary and rose to his feet
walking to the bathroom.
He undressed and got in the shower. He

applied the body wash on his body then
opened the shower tap allowing the water to
drop on his body easing the tension he felt.
When Spha suggested therapy, it seemed

pointless and stupid until he started attending.
The therapist told him the bitter truth he never
wanted to hear, HE NEVER LOVED SAMI!
He closed the shower tap and stepped out of

the shower pulling the towel hanged on the
door and dried himself.
He went to lotion his body then created waves

on his hair using a brush and wave gel. His
phone rang disturbing him and he went to look
at the screen, Sami again. He was tempted to
block her but he thought of the baby and
decided against it. He silenced the call and
continued preparing for his appointment with
the therapist…
At the therapist
He laid on the couch with his feet on the
armrest squeezing a stress ball in his hand.
Therapist: How are you feeling today?

Simo: Good X3
Therapistsmiling) You know the answer I’m
looking for.
Simohuffed) Fine I’m not feeling guilty
anymore.
Therapist: Why?
Simo: I realized that what happened to her was
not my fault and I can’t protect her forever.
Therapist: Do you still feel like you love her?
Simo: No but sometimes I do cause waking up
today I wanted to call her but decided against
it, doc I don’t know if I love her or it all in my
head.
Therapist: Let talk about your mother.
Simoswallowed) There’s nothing to talk
about, my mother died and being with Sami has
got nothing to do with my mother. They’re
different.
She scribbled something down and folded her

arms looking at him.
Therapist: How are they different?

Simo: My mother was strong she was not
abusive, despite everything and how her
siblings treated her she still loved and cared for
them. She licked her own wounds and she
wasn’t bleeding on people who never wronged
her. She was happy, she died abused but she
was happy because she had us.
Therapist: And that is nothing like Sami?
Simo: No! Sami is an angry person, she’s
abusive and ungrateful.
Therapist: If you were to turn back the hands of
time what were you going to do?
Simo: I would protect my mother, I would
make her feel appreciated and go out of my
way to help her.
Therapist: Like Sami?
Simosoftly) No.
He bit his lower lip thoughtfully, she was telling

the truth but her questions felt like an ambush.
It made him feel like shit cause they made him
realize he didn’t love Sami but he felt sorry for
her. Dating back he remembered that he
started being over protective and loved her
more when he found out about her painful
past.
How can he let Sami go without hurting her
feelings?
Thorello called his wife and her cellphone

vibrated under the bed, he bent down picking it
up and tossed it on the bed sighing. Where is
she?
He went out to fill the bucket on the tap and

huffed looking at the opened toilet door. Kea
didn’t close the door again!
He closed the tap and walked to the toilet, he

pulled the handle looking down and saw the
shadow of a person then pushed the door
opened.
He saw his wife laying in her pool of blood, he
crouched next to her and checked her pulse. It
was faint, he pulled down her panties and
picked her up and went inside the house with
her.
He called his brother…
Thorello: Bro where are you?

His brother: On my way to work. Whatsup?
Thorello: Didi fainted please help me take her
to the hospital, the ambulance will take forever
to come.
His brother: Ok I’m coming.
He tossed the phone on the couch and paced
around the living room as his heart pounded.
He can’t lose his wife!
TO BE CONTINUED

#36
At the hospital
Thorello sat on the hospital benches anxiously

shaking as the doctors delayed.
His heart was beating faster than normal,
something wasn’t right and he felt it. The look
on the doctor’s eyes when they pushed the
stretcher away gave him heart palpitations.
Thorello: Bro something is wrong, why aren’t
they saying anything?
Thorello’s brother: Stop that man Didi will be
fine, she was just bleeding nothing deep.
Thorello: Bro her body temperature was
disappointing, did I even feel the pulse or it was
all in my head?
Thorello’s brother: You did, stop that monna.
Thorellotearfully) I’m scared bro ka tshaba,
What if?(swallowed) God not my wife.
His brother sighed and squeezed his shoulder

then the doctor appeared from the hallway.
Her stethoscope hanging around her shoulders
and her hands buried in her pockets, her
expression was unreadable. Thorello rose to his
feet walking towards her his knees feeling more
weaker with each step he took.
Thorello: Doctor how is my wife?

Doctor: I’m sorry Mr Mosweu there was
nothing we could’ve done, when she arrived
here, she was no more.
Thorello: No..not my Didi. Go and help
her…she’s…she..
The doctor blinked her eyes looking down.
Thorelloto his brother) I was with her last

night, she was fine we even made…God no!
He bit his trembling lips as a tear ran down his
cheek.
Doctor: I’ll give you some space.
The doctor left them and Thorello walked out
followed by his brother.
He kept rubbing his eyes and swallowing as a

huge lump formed in his throat.
When they reached outside he placed his hand
on his chest and crouched covering his face
with his hand crying.
His brother crouched next to him and held him

tight as he continued crying.
At the doctor
I drove out of the parking lot my other hand

rested on Nomonde’s tighs.
Nomonde: Those beads are beautiful.
I looked at them and went to park on the open
space.
Nomonde: Why are you stopping?
Me: You said you want to those beads nje.
Nomonde: You’ll buy them?
Me: Cha I’ll take them, Nomonde you can be
stupid sometimes. Are you coming with?
Nomonde: Yeah sure.
We stepped out of the car and walked towards

the table of the beads lady.
Mesmiled) Sawbona nkosazana.

Beads ladysmiled) Yebo bhuti unjani?
Me: Ngyaphila, Monde?
She faked a smile and pointed at the necklace.
Nomonde: How much?

Beads lady: R180
Nomonde: Yooh that’s daylight robbery so…
Me: We’ll take it.
I reached for my wallet and gave her R200.
Me: You can keep the change. Do you make this

yourself?
Nomonde: Sbani let’s go.
Me: Do you make this yourself?
Beads lady: Yes.
Me: Wow they’re beautiful. I would also like
you to make mine someday. Can I have your
number?
Beads lady: I don’t think so.
Me: You’re turning down a potential regular
customer? Your customer service skills sucks.
Beads ladyshyly) You’re blocking the view
please shift.
Me: Ngnike inamba nkosazana angik’sheli futhi
ukube ngyak’shela ubungeke unqabe.**Give
me the number I’m not asking you out and if I
did you wouldn’t disagree**
Nomonde cleared her throat, I took out my

phone and gave it to the beads lady and she
punched her numbers.
I dialed her number and it went straight to
voicemail.
I stood infront of her table resting my hands on
it and she sighed and took my phone punching
the correct number.
I smiled and took the necklace in a black plastic.
Me: Thank you. Enjoy the rest of your day.
I walked to the car following Nomonde.

I fastened my seatbelt and started the ignition
and she clicked her tounge.
Me: Are you clicking your tounge at me?

Nomondeangrily) Yes! How dare you? Flirting
infront of me?
Meraised my eyebrow) I wasn’t flirting and if
I was how is that any of your problem? We’re
not dating, you cheated on me. If helping you is
giving you mixed signals tell me I’ll stop.
Nomonde: I thought..
Meshouting) U thoughtani? And don’t shout
at me again I’m not your friend or boyfriend.
Ungangjwayeli nje kabi nxx.
I pulled over infront of their gate and looked

outside.
Nomonde: I’m sorry.
Me: Take your kids and get out of my car.
Nomonde: I..
Me: One more word I’ll bang your head on the
dashboard.
She sighed and stepped out then went to take
the kids from the backseat and their bag.
I looked at the side mirror and reversed then

joined the sandy road leading to my house
passing the vacant electric fenced fields.
At the hospital
Thorello and his brother walked towards the

doctor’s office and sat down infront of her.
Thorello: Can I see her before you move her to

the morgue?
Doctor: Are you sure?
Thorello: Yes. Do you know the cause of death?
Doctor: Not yet, we’ll wait for the postmortem
results.
He nodded and the doctor stood up and they

followed her down the corridor.
They reached her ward and Thorello held onto
the door handle.
Thorello: I can’t do this.

Thorello’s brother: Yes you can, you have to. I’ll
be here with you.
He nodded and walked inside. They lowered

the sheet exposing her face and Thorello’s eyes
fell on her face.
He placed his hand on her cheek caressing it….
Thorello: Please wake up, Didi we’ve just got
married. You can’t make me a widow this early,
think of Keabetswe.(rubbing his eyes) we’ll
have another children if you want and move
into our new house. Please wake up.
The doctor sadly looked at him as he went on

and on begging his wife to wake up.
Thorelloto his brother) I failed her bro, if I

saw her early she would’ve made it. I…
Thorello’s brother: Don’t say that, it not your
fault.
Thorello shook his head as tears streamed

down his face and walked out.
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TO BE CONTINUED

#37
Thorello walked inside the house holding a

sleeping Kea and went to put her in her room
then made his way to his.
His brother followed him and leaned against
the door frame.
Thorello’s brother: I talked to my wife and she
said I should bring Kea with.
Thorello: No my daughter is not going
anywhere.
Thorello’s brother: You’re not in a good space
to look after her.
Thorello: She’s mine and I(sighs) I can’t allow
her to leave my sight. The last time I did that
my wife… Please don’t take her.
Thorello’s brother: Ok I’ll leave her but if you
need anything call me.
Thorello: Ummh.
Thorello’s brother: Go shapo akere?
Thorello: Ake ngwana kopa o tsamaye.**I’m
not a child please leave**
He sighed and walked out passing Diepollo’s

mother on the door.
She knocked and Thorello went to attend her.
Diepollo’s momangrily) You finally killed my

child, I knew she was not happy with you but I
gave you the benefit of the doubt and you
chose to kill her.
Thorello: Mma I didn’t kill her.
Diepollo’s momscreamed) Mma! Ake mme
wa gago you killer. After everything my
daughter has done for you, you killed her. The
neighbors saw you holding her bloody self.
Thorellotearfully) I didn’t kill my wife I found
her bleeding in the toilet.
Diepollo’s mom: Didimala! Umaaka I will make
sure you don’t come near her daughter. You
aren’t even welcomed in her funeral, wa e
tseba pain of burying your own child, a child
that died in the hands of a man. Kopa
Keabetswe ke tswe ke tsamaye.
Thorello: Please don’t take her I’ll respect your
wishes and not step my feet on her funeral but
please let me have Kea.
Diepollo’s mom: Kea? Ngwana wa mang? Heh!
O nagana gore o mang?**Whose child? Who
do you think you’re**
Thorello: I loved my wife and I’m also hurt that
she’s gone but my daughter is safer with me.
Diepollo’s mom: Akena sepe gore o mratile
kapa nyaa. Ke batla Kea now! **I don’t care if
you loved her or not. I want Kea now**
Thorello: But..
Diepollo’s mom: Hey! I know you were not
taught manners akere mme wa gago died?
Yanong o nagana gore I’ll stand here and
debate with you? Just give me the child man.
He swallowed the lump in his throat and
walked to Kea’s bedroom rubbing his eyes and
started packing her clothes in her bag then
lifted her up walking out with her.
Diepollo’s mom: Wake her up akere you know

she’s heavy.
Thorello: Aowa the mma ngwana o robetse I’ll
bring her later.
Diepollo’s mom: No my husband will not like
that.
He cringed at the mentioning of that creepy old
man.
He gently shook her daughter and she woke up
and he put her down then crouched next to
her.
Thorello: You’ll stay with you granny baby for a
couple of days, I’ll come and get you. I love you
okay?
Diepollo’s mom: He’s lying, he killed your
mother Kea and you’re not coming back.
Kea looked at her father.
Kea: Just like the monster in a story? Does that
mean I’ll not see mama again?
Diepollo’s mom: Yes he killed her.
Kea: Papa I don’t like you. You’re a monster
that took mama away from me just like the
monster in a story. It took the mother away
from her kids, you’re evil.
He closed his eyes and bit his lower lip.
Thorello: Baby that’s not true mama was sick.
Keatearfully)No!
She swallowed and rubbed her eyes with her
little hands as tears streamed down her cheeks
then shook her head running out.
Just like her father screaming and making noise
was not her thing.
He stood up and tearfully looked at her mother
in law.
Thorello: Why did you lie to her about Didi? Do

you want her to hate me? You know I didn’t kill
her.
Diepollo’s mom: Don’t make me lie. I know
nothing. Give me the bag.
He handed the bag to her and she clicked her

tounge walking out.
The look on his daughter’s face and her last
words rang in his ears “Papa I don’t like you.
You’re a monster that took mama away from
me just like the monster in a story. It took the
mother away from her kids, you’re evil.”
He sat down and buried his face in his hands
crying. Why did she leave her?
At Mmagwe Diepollo’s house
Mmagwe Didi walked into the house with the

crying Kea and sat down.
Diepollo’s mom: I talked to him but I don’t

think he’ll let his daughter go that easily that
man loves his child and taking her away is
wrong.
Diepollo’s dad: Are you married to him? Why
should his feelings matter to you? We need
that insurance money and this child is a ticket
to that.
Diepollo’s mom: I don’t know rragwe Didi, Didi
will not like this and Keitu will not allow us.
Diepollo’s dad: Keitu ke ngwana waka and I’ll
not take orders from a child. We need that
money. You’ve been a dead beat mother to
these kids from the onset don’t tell me you’ve
suddenly grew a conscience.
Diepollo’s mom: No I’m just not feeling good
about this, in this house we have no food what
will she eat?
Diepollo’s dad: She’s not hungry did you see
how fat she is? That kid needs to lose weight or
else she’ll die of obesity.
She nodded and looked at Kea sitting on the

stoop crying.
Rragwe Didi looked at her fat thighs and smiled
licking his cracked lips. He never got a chance
with her mother and the thought of having the
child made his blood rush. God he can’t wait!
At my house
Later that evening I walked into our bedroom

and found Neli going through my phone.
Me: Musuqala ukuphapha ngzokphoxa.

Neliswa: I was looking at the time.
Me: I know I was just saying nje.
Neliswa: Believe what you want then.
She pressed the power button and placed it on

the pillow and walked up to me.
Neliswa: I know you’re cheating on me amd
believe me it’ll end in tears.
She walked to the bathroom, I waited until she

was a few inches away from the door frame
and grabbed her hair then banged her face
against the door frame. She screamed as her
face collided with the door frame.
I pulled her to me and forcefully turned her
face to mine…
Me: Just because I’m nice that doesn’t make

me stupid. You think you’re going to control me
and make me your puppet? I respect you
because you’re pregnant dare take an
advantage of that and I’ll cut your stomach
open and remove this baby mikwenza
ubeneympiko.
I realesed her and she staggered and fell on her
butt placing her hand on her bloody forehead
as the room spun.
First it was Nomonde now it her!
At Pile’s house
He hooked his arm around her waist as he

thrusted in her arsehole. The girl screamed in
pain as he teared her little hole apart.
He closed his eyes throwing his head back
enjoying himself. Anal sex was the best it was a
pity because his ridiculously large dick always
scared girls away.
He thrusted twice and came inside her then
pulled out grunting as sweat dripped on his
back.
He went to wipe his dick and turned to her
uncuffing her then wore his boxers.
Pile: You need to leave.

Girl: At this time?
Pile: Yes, get out.
He stood up taking his phone with and went to

sit on the stoop scrolling through the pics in the
privacy guard app.
He sighed as his dick twitched looking at that
small round butt.
No amount of girls he fuck can make him stop
having these forbidden feelings. His muscles did
nothing, God! He was now muscular for crying
out loud but what he felt was foreign,
forbidden foreign feelings!
He laid on his daughter’s bed and called the

only person who can help him in this
predicament.
Thorello: Hello.
Voice: Hi, Thorello right?
Thorello: Yes, can I speak to Unathi?
Voice: (in the background) Ndunakazi your
phone…it Thorello hurry!...Hello
Thorello: Yes, am I interrupting something?
Unathi: Ofcourse man! I’m making love to my
wife what are you thinking? Where is your wife
when you’re calling me at this time of the
night?
Thorellosoftly) She’s dead.
Unathichuckled) Stop it man, Whatsup?
Thorellosighs) It my wife she died during the
early hours of the morning.
Unathishocked) You’re serious?
Thorello: Yes, I need your help.
Unathi: Shit! I’m sorry man, what kind of help?
Thorello: Kea’s grandparents took her and I
want her back. I know this has got nothing to
do with you but please. I don’t want my
daughter to live with those people, they don’t
care about her ebile her grandfather is abusive
he once burnt Didi inside the house and I don’t
like how he looks at my daughter. Nathi kea
tshaba gore he’ll touch my daughter
inappropriately and I can’t even talk back
because that makes me sound disrespectful.
Please help me as a lawyer, I want my child
back.
Unathi: You told me late now I can’t drive at
this time of the night but I’ll be there tomorrow
morning. Don’t stress that child is yours and
they have no rights over it.
Thorello: Thank you and I’m sorry for calling
you late.
Unathi: It nothing, sleep we’ll talk in the
morning and I’m sorry about your wife.
Thorello: Thanks, go shapo.
Unathi: Sure.
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#38
She dropped her bag on the couch and walked

to the spare room to wake up Kea.
She shook her and she opened her eyes and
flinched seeing her grandmother.
Diepollo’s mom: Come and take a bath.

Keashook her head) Nna ke batla mama.
Diepollo’s momannoyed) Your mother died
stop annoying me and come or I’ll beat you.
He peeled the blankets and roughly pulled her
out of bed.
She took the bloody sheets and went to dump
them in the rubbish pit then went to pour
warm water for her in a basin.
Diepollo’s mom: Undress and bath.

She removed her night dress and got inside the
basin, she winced in pain as the warm water
came into contact with her vagina.
Mmagwe Didi walked outside and sat on the

plastic chair next to her husband sun basking.
Diepollo’s dad: What did they say?

Diepollo’s mom: They are transferring her to
the funeral parlour morgue today.
Diepollo’s dad: What about her insurance
policies?
Diepollo’s mom: I managed to get the interim
certificate of the fact of death from the coroner
now we can be able to claim the money.
Diepollo’s dadsmiles) That wonderful, we
should act fast before that boy claim the money
first.
Diepollo’s mom: He can’t do that since Didi’s
identity card is with me. But what if he comes
here and get his child? You shouldn’t have
touched her daughter what if he gets you
arrested?
Diepollo’s dad: Bath her and burn her clothes
and besides that boy has no-one except his
brothers and they’re also married. He doesn’t
have parents who can fight for him we’re safe
you’re stressing over nothing.
Diepollo’s mom: I’m just scared, her walk is
quiet disturbing and anyone can witness what
happened to her. I told you to go easy on her
but you didn’t listen.
Diepollo’s dad: You won’t understand akere
your vagina is loose ebile you have no elasticity.
You can’t hold yourself when you get a vagina
that can grip.
Kea pulled the basin out and spilled the water

infront of the stoop then walked to her
grandparents with her legs spread apart. She
flinched with every step she took as her panties
rubbed against her tears.
Diepollo’s dadlicking his lips) Come here

keke.
Kea: Koko can I please have some food, I’m
hungry and yesterday you didn’t dish up for
me.
Diepollo’s momchuckled bitterly) Heh! You’re
telling me straight up that you want food? Just
because you’re sleeping with my husband you
think you’re the woman of the house? You’re
not getting any food.
Keacrying) Ke batla papa I’m hungry and you
hurt me. Papa said I must report someone who
touch me on my privates and you(pointing at
her grandfather) put your stick inside my
privates ebile I’m hurt and koko you didn’t help
me when I cried for you.
Diepollo’s momshouting) Didimala! Your
father killed your mother and your mother is
dead if you want food go and wake her up from
the morgue.
She angrily stood up and dragged her inside the
house.
Diepollo’s mom: You spilled water infront of

the house, look you didn’t clean the floor and
you have the audacity to demand food?
She looked around and her eyes fell on the

electrical cable next to the tv, she took it and
wrapped it around her hand and started
whipping her.
Diepollo’s mom: O nagana gore o mosadi

akere? Let beat each other, you’re sleeping
with my husband and you think you have a
right to demand food from me? Why don’t you
cook akere o sister wife? Huh?
Keacrying) I’m sorry please stop, I’m sorry.
Diepollo’s mom: Shut up! Shut up! Clean this
house!
She dropped the cable on the floor panting and

Kea covered her mouth with her hand
wheezing and coughing as her mucus made
bubbles.
Looking at her face infuriated her and she

clicked her tounge as the hate and envy
engulfed her, Didi always made her life difficult
with her fat body that made her husband want
her and now her child was doing the same. She
wanted to smother her with the cushion but
decided against it, being in a competition with
her granddaughter was the worst thing but
knowing that her husband enjoyed Kea more
than he enjoyed her broke her heart.
Diepollo’s mom: And don’t tell people what
happened last night, if you do your father and
auntie Keitu will die and every men will put
their stick in your privates, Your grandfather is
big he’ll kill all of them. If someone asks you tell
them you fell off the swing. Wa utlwa?
Kea nodded still wheezing as her chest rose and
fell.
Diepollo’s mom: Good and wipe that Vaseline
on your face you look more ugly you ugly thing.
She walked to the spare room and picked up

the bloody night dress and went to burn it with
the sheets.
She walked to Kea still lying on the floor holding

a wet towel.
Diepollo’s mom: Open your legs.
She slowly parted them and she pulled down
her panties and roughly wiped her poorly
washed vagina as she cried painfully.
Unathi pulled over infront of the gate and

looked at her sister.
Unathi: Are you coming?

Nonkazimulo: Call him we’re late.
Unathi: Relax.
Nonkazimulo: No what if that man is a
paedophile?
Unathi: Her grandmother is there she’ll not
allow him to touch her granddaughter,
grandmothers are the safe place for the kids
don’t worry.
Nonkazimulosighs) Maybe I’m overreacting.
Unathi reached for his phone and called

Thorello asking him to come out.
Minutes later he walked out the gate and went
to the car.
They shared pleasantries and drove off to
mmagwe Diepollo’s house in silence.
At my house
Neliswa searched the whole house for the keys

but they were no where to be found. She
walked to the fence and looked at the electric
fence thinking of jumping over it.
The noise the fence made from the dew made
her cringe. Climbing on it was suicidal and Sbani
was going to arrive here as soon as the
energizer alarm went off.
She sighed and went back inside the house.

Sbani confused her, he just blew up out of the
blue. She knew the past few weeks were not
going to last but she still felt robbed of her
happiness. How can someone be loving, caring
and heartless at the same time? Sbanisezwe
was a real enigma.
They pulled over infront of the gate and

stepped out walking inside.
The old man saw them and rushed inside the
house.
Diepollo’s dad: Mmagwe Keitu Thorello is here

with fancy people ebile they’re driving fancy
cars. O kae Keke?
Diepollo’s momshocked) cleaning our room.
Are they going to arrest us?
Diepollo’s dad: No they have no proof but I’m
not sure the tears can get us arrested. Go and
attend them I’ll deal with the child. Tell them
she’s not here.
She nodded and walked out.
Diepollo’s mom: Goodmorning.

Unathi: Morning ma, I’m Unathi Ndunakazi and
this is my sister. We’re here to ask for
Keabetswe.
Diepollo’s mom: But Kea just lost her mother
and she deserve to be with us as her family.
She’s still hurt about what her father did to her
mother.
Unathi: You can’t take her away from her father
that alone can land you in jail and you also can’t
bury her mother since she was married. Please
give us the child before we call the police.
Diepollo’s mom: She’s playing with her friends
we’ll bring her, Thorello is this the person
you’ve become? Bullying an old woman why
are you a coward? And you trying to take
advantage of us just because we’re not rich?
You should be ashamed of yourselves. I’m sure
my daughter is disappointed in you for
disrespecting her memory (crying) My daughter
died unnaturally and whilst soothing my heart
with her daughter you want to take her away
from me? It okay I’ll bring her akere nna akena
chelete ebile I’m old so bully me all you want
Thorello with your rich friends I’m yours.
Unathisighs) Thorello you’ll fetch her later?
He sighed and nodded.
Unathi: I’m sorry for your loss ma and for
making you feel uncomfortable. We’ll take our
leave now.
She cried louder placing her hands over her

head as her tears streamed down. They walked
to their car and drove out.
Meanwhile Diepollo’s father peeped through

the curtain and looked at the car driving off
then turned to Kea. He locked the door and
went to her lifting her up and laid her on the
bed. She started crying looking at her
grandfather.
Diepollo’s dad: If you continue crying I’ll kill

everyone and leave you alone to suffer. Keep
quiet!
He lowered his pants and forced himself on her

covering her mouth with his big hand.
When he finished, he pulled up his pants then
thought of tying the lose ends and took a pillow
smothering her.
She kicked and tried to push the pillow from
her face suffocating until she caved in and
relaxed her body.
In the living room, Mmagwe Didi heard Kea’s
screams and rolled her eyes dusting her old
furniture humming a song. Her mother caused
her so much pain, she must also suffer!
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#39
Unathi pulled over infront of the gate and
Thorello stepped out.
Unathi: We’ll come and pick you up later.

Thorello: Ok.
Unathi: If there’s anything else you need call us.
He nodded and Nathi rolled up the window and
honked driving out.
He called his brother, Zach and connected his
phone to the bluetooth.
Zach: Nathi.
Unathi: Do you remember that thing we used
when Ayo was still alive?
Zach: Yah, sup?
Unathi: I need it, asap.
Zach: Ok you’ll get it later today.
Unathi: Sharp, you’re still around right?
Zach: Yeah I’m leaving next week. Nathan is still
enjoying being with his siblings.
Unathi: Ayt see you.
He hang up and Nonkazimulo looked at him.
Nonkazimulo: What is that thing?

Unathi: Nothing you should worry about.
Nonkazimulo: Ummh.
He slowed down and parked few houses away

from mmagwe Diepollo’s house.
Nonkazimulo: You’re going back?

Unathi: Yes. That woman is lying.
Nonkazimulo: I suspected that but when she
cried..
Unathi: Great performance but I’m a lawyer
mtase so I wasn’t moved.
He opened the car compartment and took out

his gun placing it behind his waist.
Unathi: Move to the backseat you’ll seat with

Kea.
She nodded and he stepped out and he walked
to mmagwe Diepollo’s house.
He knocked on the door and pushed the door

open closing it behind him. He chuckled bitterly
looking at mmagwe Didi humming to the song
dusting her furniture.
Unathi: We meet again.
She jumped dropping the feather duster
turning to him.
Diepollo’s mom: How did you?
Unathi: Where is Kea?
Diepollo’s mom: She’s playing with her friends.
He reached for his gun and cocked it.
Unathi: Let try again.
Diepollo’s mom: She’s…I don’t know!
Unathiangrily) Yey! I’m not Thorello I’ll not be
bullied by you. If she’s not here in the next 5
seconds I’m shooting you!
Diepollo’s mom: She’s sleeping in the bedroom!
Unathi: And you’re still here?
She went to the bedroom and Nathi followed

her, she knocked and her husband opened.
Looking at his unzipped pants Nathi already
knew what went down inside. He swallowed as
his heart throbbed.
He pushed him and went inside their bedroom.
Kea was unconscious on the bed with a pillow
next to her face.
He picked her up and went out with her
grandparents following behind him.
Diepollo’s dad: Please don’t report me, devil

was using me I would never do something like
that in my right state of mind. Please believe
me.
Unathi: It’s okay I believe you. People grieve
differently and I’m sure you wouldn’t do that in
your right state of mind. Grandparents are the
safe place for children and this is your
granddaughter you love her. Whatever your
grudge was with her mother you’re past that.
So don’t worry I’ll not report you just(sighs)
don’t do it again.
Diepollo’s dad: Thank you son, thank you so
much may God bless you.
He zipped his pants packing his manhood as he

fixed his pants in place and Nathi walked out
placing his gun behind his waist.
Nkazi stepped out the car as she saw him

approaching.
Nkazi: Is she okay?
Unathi: I don’t know, please get inside we need
to leave.
She stepped inside and Nkazi laid Kea’s head on

her lap and Nathi went to the driver’s side.
Nathifastening his seatbelt) Check her pulse.
Nkazitearfully) I’m scared.
Nathi: Nkazi!
Nkazi: No what if? Just drive.
He glanced at the side mirror stepping on the

breaks and reversed joining the tar road looking
at the GPS.
At the hospital
Nathi parked at the parking lot and went to

take Kea rushing with her inside.
The nurses saw him and rushed to him as the
doctor quickly hanged the stethoscope around
her shoulders rushing to Nathi.
Doctor: What happened?Bring the stretcher!

Nathi: I found her laying on the side of the
road.
She pulled the stretcher and Nathi laid her

down and the nurses wheeled it down the
corridor.
He turned to Nkazi who gave him a dead stare.
Nkazi: What was that?

Nathi: Don’t start!
He walked out and Nkazi followed him.
Nkazi: You protected a rapist!

Nathi: Yes and you’re also not saying shit about
it!
Nkazi: Wow! So you don’t care about that kid?
She’s raped Nathi, her body is whipped and she
just lost her mother. Is getting justice for her
such a bad thing that you had to protect her
rapist?
Nathi: You won’t understand.
Nkazi: Then make me!
Nathi: I don’t want to.
Nkazi: You’re just as bad as them! A fuckin
paedophile. I’ll tell your wife.
Nathi: I don’t care!
He opened the door and stepped inside the car

rolling down the window.
Nathi: Are you getting in or you’re going to

stand there.
Nkazi: I’ll catch an uber I’m not safe with you.
Nathi: Suit yourself!
He started the ignition and reversed out the

parking lot and went to park outside the
hospital.
He held his chest as chest pains pierced
through his heart then called his brother.
Zach: Sure.
Nathi: He raped her!
Zach: Dial back, who raped who?
Nathi: You remember that guy I was telling you
about?
Zach: Superin?
Nathi: Yah, he lost his wife leaving a 5 year old
daughter. The grandparents took her from his
father only for the grandfather to rape her. The
grandmother was there cheering for her
husband to do it, she’s just a child
Nathi.(sighed) I thought I would never come
across rape incidents in my cycle again.
Zach: What did you do to him?
Nathi: Nothing, if I touched him I would’ve
killed him and I don’t want that.
Zach: Bro calm down.
Nathi: Nkazi is angry at me because I’m not
getting him arrested.
Zach: She’ll be alright.
Nathi: What if she relapse and start acting crazy
again?
Zach: She won’t, she’s just hurt this is close to
home because she knows the pain of being
raped and none of us understand this better
than her.
Nathirubbing his eyes) She also has a thing
for the father so this is messed up.
Zach: Call your wife and go to sleep I’ll deliver
your parcel this afternoon.
Nathi: Found it?
Zach: Yeah it wasn’t easy though but I got it. I’m
waiting for it to arrive then I’ll send it.
Nathi: Thank you.
Zach: Don’t stress, atleast she’s safe now.
Nathi: She’s scarred for life Zachary, now I’m
even scared to die what if I die and my girls get
molested?(swallowed as fresh tears streamed
down his cheeks) Who are we going to trust
with our kids if our parents do us like this?
Lusting over a 5 year old? Amy and Busi are 8
but they still walk around in panties. My heart
is aching for Thorello that guy loves her
daughter so much and this is going to kill him.
Zach: Nathi no! Don’t do that, they’ll get past
this. We’re here and we’ll get help for them.
Someone is at the door we’ll talk.
He hung up and covered his face with his hand
crying. The image of that huge manhood when
he fixed his pants became vivid in his mind. He
couldn’t imagine how much she screamed
when he penetrated her privates. He unbuckled
his seatbelt and stepped out the car resting his
hands on the bonnet panting as his chest rose
and fell.
Meanwhile Nkazi rested her hand on the wall

gasping for air as her airway got blocked. A guy
stepped out the car his phone against his ear.
Guy: I’m at the parking lot, ukuthi uyaphapha

nawe ngshilo ngathi ngzok’letha nje. I’m
coming in sharp!
**You’re too forward I told you I’ll bring you**
He walked to her and touched her arm.
Guy: Nkosazana ukahle? Kwenzenjani?**Miss

are you okay? What’s going on**
She shook her head fanning her face.
The guy unbuttoned her shirt…

Guy: Breathe, don’t rush it. Breath in slowly and
breath out. Breath with your mouth if your
nose is making things difficult. Yes breath
in…out..in..out..in..in..in..out. better?
Nkazi: Yes, thank you.
Guy: Do you need a ride?
Nkazi: Aah…
Guy: Send the registration number of my car to
your friend I’m not a serial killer.
Nkazi: I don’t know you.
Guy: Sbani, Sbanisezwe Khambule who are
you?
Nkazismiled) Nonkazimulo Ndunakazi.
Sbani: Glory to me!
Her phone beeped indicating a message
notification and she reached for it in her
pocket.
“Don’t report that man, Nathi will take care of
it. Zach”
She sighed and stood upright.
Sbani: You good?
Nkazi: Yes is that offer still available?
Sbani: Yes let go.
They walked to the car and Nkazi thought of
telling Thorello but decided against it, she’ll tell
him face to face.
Sbani: Where to?

Nkazi: Meerensee, aren’t you getting inside?
Sbani: Nah they’ll live, seatbelt.
Nkazi: Oh!
She fastened her seatbelt and he drove out.
Thorello’s aunt sat on the mattress and

Thorello went to place Diepollo’s things in Kea’s
room. On his way out he accidentally pushed
Diepollo’s unzipped bag dropping her things on
the floor. He crouched and picked them up
putting them inside and a pharmacy till slip
grabbed his attention. He looked at it and saw
that she had purchased two pregnancy tests.
He swallowed and searched through her bag
then saw the backdoor abortion clinic
pamphlet.
His eyes welled up, so Didi did an abortion? But
the doctors didn’t say anything about the baby.
Thorellothoughtfully) What is going on? Didi

tlhe mma what have you done?
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Mmagwe Diepollo lifted her head up from the

pillow frowning as the light coming through the
broken window penetrated her eyes. She
looked around trying to remember what
happened the night before and everything was
blur. She could swear she heard someone
breaking in the night before and the window
was enough evidence. She sighed and stretched
her arm reaching for her husband and found
him still asleep.
She rose up and swallowed shocked, the bed
was wet. She leaped up looking at her legs, the
bed was really wet. What made her wet the
bed since she last urinated in her sleep in her
early twenties?
All of a sudden she felt an urge to urinate but a
strange thing happen, she urinated on the bed
and she couldn’t control it.
She got of the bed as urine dripped down her

thighs, the bed was soaking wet with her urine.
She walked to the living room and found it
upside down.
Everything was broken and her favorite glasses
were on scattered on the floor and the room
divider was face down on the floor.
Her husband called her from their bedroom

and she went to him….
Diepollo’s mom: Rragwe Keitu.
Diepollo’s dad: What happened last night I
can’t move my legs and hands?
Diepollo’s mom: I don’t remember, what do
you mean you can’t use them?
Diepollo’s dad: I can’t feel them. Please help
me my beautiful wife, what is happening to
me?
Diepollo’s momalarmed) We need to call an
ambulance I’m sure the doctors will know what
is wrong with you.
Diepollo’s dadtearfully) Please call it, why
does the bed feels wet?
Diepollo’s momswallowed) I don’t know, we
woke up like this.
Diepollo’s dad: What is this tlhe mma? Are we
being bewitched?
Diepollo’s mom: No there’s no such thing as
witchcraft, we’re Christians in this house and
we don’t believe in such things.
Diepollo’s dad: I know but this is weird, the
whole room smells like urine.
Diepollo’s momashamed) It must be your
nose, I’m going to call an ambulance.
Diepollo’s dad: Wait! Please take me to the
toilet, I want to take a piss.
Diepollo’s momangrily) How am I supposed
to do that when you said it yourself gore you’re
immobile?
She went to call an ambulance leaving her

husband in tears. He tried to move his upper
body but fell on the floor hitting his neck on the
bedside cabinet bending his neck to the side as
he groaned in agony.
Diepollo’s dadcrying) Mmagwe Keitu
please…please..help me I’m dying here.
At Nonkazi’s house
I tiptoed to the door and she spoke…
Nkazi: If we had sex I would’ve said you’re

doing a hit and run on me.
Mechuckles) I didn’t want to wake you up.
Nkazi: So running away was your best bet?
Should I start having any ideas?
Mewalking to the bed) What ideas?
Nkazipopping a chewing gum in her mouth)
That we’ll get married some day? Nisho phela I
don’t want you to catch me off guard I need to
be prepared.
Me: That’s the most weird thing I’ve ever
heard, one night stands end up at the altar?
Nkazisitting up straight) My brother and his
wife got married.
Me: The lawyer?
Nkazi: Yes.
Me: Wow! Maybe we should have sex then we
might get married.
Nkazi: How will we guarantee I’ll fall pregnant?
Me: Relax kade ngchatha nje izolo ekseni so
we’re good.
Nkazigiggled) Stop!
Mesmiles) It good to see you laughing(sighs)
Are you going to be alright?
Nkazisighed) Yeah I’ll be fine, thank you for
coming though.
Me: It nothing you sounded too sad over the
phone.
Nkazi: Still you didn’t have to. Promise me one
thing.
Me: Yooh weeh! Khuluma maNdunakazi
nglalele.
Nkazi: Reach out to your sister.
Mebiting my lower lip) No!
Nkazi: Please.
Me: Your situations aren’t the same, I got help
for that kid. Working like a slave so that she can
get deserving professional help.(sighs) You
know what I need to do something at the farm,
I’m leaving.
Nkazi: Now?
Me: We’re harvesting so yes.
Nkazi: Stop being stubborn and reach out to
her. She might’ve got help but she got HIV from
that pervert. Do you know how hard it is living
with HIV? Somedays are better than the others,
sometimes I feel sad and angry at the world
from a disease I got from my whoring ways but
she got it when she got molested. Dude you
need to do a proper research about rape
survivors, Yes they didn’t penetrate her but she
got a disease from that ordeal. A permanent
scar that will make everything impossible to
forget. And she’s also a teenager, being crazy is
part of growing up. I’m sorry she robbed you of
a chance of being a teenager and enjoy your
youth days without parenting her but it
happened suck it up and move on. You
seriously need to get help bro because mark my
words, this amount of anger will get directed to
the wrong person and someone will die.
Meshouting) Stop! I didn’t tell you all if this
because I’m creating a platform for you to
judge me, you know nothing about me!
Nothing! Stop psycho analysing me!
NkaziChuckled bitterly) I’ve never seen such
an angry boy in my life. You’re bitter and angry,
get out of my house.
Me: You’re calling me a boy?
Nkazi: Yes, you’re a boy cause men know how
to man up and take responsibility for their
actions and they know how to accept the things
they cannot change but you? You’re just too
angry and bitter, one of this days you’ll kill
someone because the more you refuse to get
help you’ll always meet the same people who
knows how to piss you off. Meeting people is
not always about them sometimes it the
universe delivering a message to you. Change
your mindset and let go you’ll be happy.
I clenched my jaws breathing heavily as her
words choked me suffocating the life out of me.
Nkazibrushing her face) Looks I’m not judging

you or anything but I’ve been where you are
and I know how it feels to be angry at the
world, to be robbed of your right of being a
child until you end up being the most wicked
and vile person. Someday you’ll lose someone
you care about because of your actions. The
man I loved died because I involved myself with
a dangerous person who was suffering from a
sadistic personality disorder. You were robbed
of your childhood trying to care for someone
who ended up treating you like shit yes but is
this anger all worth it? You’re now robbing
yourself a chance to enjoy your adulthood and
by the time you let go of this you’ll be 80 years
with a dysfunctional dick that can’t even give a
great fuck not to mention alone uqale uzenze
idimoni elncane going around breaking
people’s homes sleeping with their wives. Think
about it.
Meswallowed) I need to leave.
Nkazi: You can leave and next time don’t just
rock up here when you hear that I’m not okay,
what are my kids going to say?
Me: I understand, goodbye.
She nodded and I leaned over and pecked her

lips. She did the most and held my neck french
kissing me.
I broke the kiss and caught my breath smiling at
her.
Me: Goodbye Nonkazi.

Nkaziclears throat) Bye.
I walked out with her following behind me
holding the gate remote.
At the hospital
Unathi laid on the couch as the beeping sounds

of the machines filled the whole ward. His
phone rang in his pockets waking him up from
his sleep.
Nathi: Hello.
Voice: Hey are you okay?
Nathi: Zee I’m fine is everything okay?
Voice: Yes, how is she?
Nathi: Still sleeping, I’m going to wait until she
wakes up then let her father know.
Voice: You didn’t tell him!
Nathi: No I can’t tell him over the phone and I
can’t leave her side either.
Voice: Ask Nkazi to stay with her.
Nathi: I can’t allow her to see this child in this
state that’ll break her.
Voice: Is it that bad?
Nathisighs) They had to stitch her because
her tears were severe and he smothered her
with a pillow. This is bad Zee.
Voicebreaking voice) God how can someone
be this heartless? A 5 years old?
Nathi: I don’t know babe even the doctors were
shocked at the state of her privates he really
teared her. I didn’t even allow the male nurses
to look at her and I also didn’t look because
that’ll be violating her all over again.(sighs)
What has this world turned to? Our kids are not
safe with our own parents people who should
protect them. The sad thing is there are women
who are also mothers but they don’t care,
money matters I saw a nurse trying to take a
picture of her. A child is raped and all they think
about is selling a story to the journalists? I’m
hurt I won’t lie.
Voice: Did you get him arrested?
Nathiswallowed) She’s waking up let me call
you later.
Voicesternly) Unathi Ndunakazi! Did you get
him arrested?
Nathi: I couldn’t.
Voice: You killed him?
Nathi: No death is too easy, he’ll do that
himself. Jail is too fancy for that monster and
don’t try to change my mind. Rapists don’t
deserve to go to jail they deserve to die a slow
and painful death.
Voice: I hear you I just don’t want you to get
your hands dirty.
Nathi: We quit my love but when it comes to
our loved ones and defenceless people I don’t
mind removing my gloves and getting my hands
dirty.
Voice: I know, thank you for helping them. I
need to prepare the kids for school, keep me
updated.
Nathi: Ayt ke babe ngyak’thanda neh skat.
Voice: I love you too.
Nathi: Can you make it a little more warmer
and stop with the politics?
Voicesmiles) Ngyak’thanda nami Ndunakazi.
Nathi: Jesu!
He hung up and walked towards Kea sighing. He

gently brushed her forehead as tears burned
his eyes looking at her with a cannula
connected to her nostrils. They suffocated her
after tearing her privates, looking at her legs
spread apart because of the stitches made his
blood run cold.
He couldn’t imagine how would Thorello feel
seeing his daughter in this state.
The doctor opened the door and invited herself

in, he rubbed his eyes clearing his throat before
turning to her.
Doctor: Goodmorning Mr Ndunakazi.

Nathi: Morning. How is she?
Doctor: She’ll be alright, no STIs and HIV is clear
though I’m going to put her on ARVs just be to
sure. In the meantime you can go home and get
some rest.
Nathi: No I’m fine, I’ll wait.
Doctor: Okay, the police…
Nathiquickly) No police!
Doctor: What?
Nathi: Wait until her father get here then you
can call them.
Doctorsqueezing his shoulder) You’ll get past
this, I wish you find the person who did this and
give them a slow painful death before the
police finds him.
Nathi: Me too.
She smiled briefly and went to take Kea’s

medical file and scribbled something on it after
looking at the ECG machine.
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#41
At the hospital
Nathi was pressing his phone responding to his

e-mails when Kea screamed rising up as her
body shook in fear. Nathi dropped his phone on
the couch and rushed to her shushing her.
Nathi: It’s okay, you’re safe don’t cry.

She tried to break free from Nathi but he held
her tighter and then he held her cheeks forcing
her to look at his face.
Nathi: It uncle Nathi okay? Remember him?

Rragwe Amelia le Busi? I’m not going to hurt
you relax. Don’t move your legs you’re hurting
yourself.
She tried to close them but the burning
sensation from her stitches restricted her.
She opened them and tried to lie down on her
back crying.
Nathi: Should I place a pillow on your butt? Will
that be okay?
She kept quite still shaking and crying.
He shifted a bit and pulled a pillow behind
them and lifted her body placing the pillow
under her butt.
Nathi: Is that better?

She nodded and he sighed and secretly wiped
his tears.
Nathi: I’ll go and call a nurse I’ll be back.
He stood up and laid her down then walked to

the door, she quickly rose up hurting herself
again thinking that Nathi was leaving her. He
turned to her and tried to calm her down.
Nathisighs) I’m not leaving you Kea I wanted

to call a nurse but it okay.
He buzzed the nurse and minutes later a nurse
came in followed by the doctor.
Doctor: You’re awake? How are you feeling
baby?
She kept quite holding on to Nathi.
Nurse: Has she said anything?

Nathi: No should I be worried?
Doctor: No she’s still shaken by what happened
but she’ll talk. Is his father coming?
Nathi: About that, I think I need to speak to him
first before he sees her. He recently lost his
wife and this is big.
Doctor: I understand, so what are you going to
do because she doesn’t want to let you go?
Nathi: She needs to get something to eat first
then you can give her something to sleep.
She nodded and walked towards Kea inserting
the stethoscope in her ears.
Doctor: Don’t cry baby you’ll be alright. We’re

here and we won’t hurt you.
He looked at her examining Kea whilst the

nurse stood by.
Thorello sat on the plastic chair his head bowed

down as his elders sat on the couch looking at
him.
Thorello’s uncle: When are you starting the

funeral preparations? You don’t want us to plan
it but yet you’re stalling. What is going on?
Thorello: Uncle please give me space to adjust
to this. I was a married man for a week and a
few days then my wife left me, why can’t you
let me be? I’m not ready to bury my wife(biting
his lower lip) I just want to pretend like she’s
still here with me. I was with her before she
died, she was fine and happy to be married. We
slept on the same bed and the next morning I
found her dead on the toilet. The post mortem
is taking forever, my in laws took my child away
from me can you please give me space to deal
with this.
They sadly looked at him as he secretly wiped

his tears, they couldn’t even relate to his pain.
It was too deep and he was still young to be a
widower.
Thorello’s aunt: I understand my boy but you
need to let her rest and focus on your
daughter. She lost a mother and stop being a
push over the Phankhelas cannot claim that
child, that child is a Mosweu don’t forget that.
Thorello: I understand I just need time.
A knock sounded on the door and everyone

turned to look and Nathi was at the door.
Thorello: He’s here for me, please excuse me.

He stood up and walked out.
Thorello: You good?
Nathi: Ya, sorry for not coming back yesterday I
got held up somewhere. Can we talk?
Thorello: Yah.
They walked towards the car and leaned on it
facing ahead of them.
Nathisighs) It about Kea.
Thorello: Is she okay? I went back and they
refused to open the door for me.
Nathi: She’s okay, no..she’s not okay. She
was…(swallowed) raped.
Thorellogasped) What?
Nathi: By her grandfather, I drove back
yesterday and found her passed out on their
bed.
Thorello: You mean when we outside their
house that pervert was forcing himself on my
daughter?
He kept quite clenching his jaws.
Thorellocrying) No….No..God where are you?
She just lost her mother, this is…..no!
Nathi squeezed his shoulder as he dropped his
head letting his tears fall. The pain was too
much that he felt suffocated, his chest was
closing in and his pulse rate was dropping.
Nathi: Do you want to see her?

He nodded his head and Nathi shifted from the
door opening it then went to the driver’s side.
He forced his mind to concentrate on the road
as it kept drifting off.
Thorello was weak and Nathi was silently
praying that he survives when he see her
daughter cause if he didn’t Kea was gonna be in
a situation.
At the hospital
They walked to Kea’s ward with Thorello
holding his breathe.
Knowing he allowed her grandmother to take
her gave him heart palpitations.
Nathi opened the door and they walked in.

Little Kea was sleeping on the hospital bed, the
doctors had put on an extra mattress since she
was uncomfortable.
Thorello’s eyes fell on her daughter as she laid
on the bed with her legs slightly opened.
Thorelloswallowed) Why is her legs opened?

Nathi: They stitched her.
Thorello: What?
He closed his eyes and tried breathing through
his mouth as his airway closed in. He placed his
hand on his chest as the room spun and his
eyes involuntarily shut sending his body to the
floor.
Meanwhile in the reception
Sbani spoke briefly with the receptionist

enquiring about the nurses that were on duty
on the 26th in the maternity ward. The
receptionist checked them for him and pressed
on the phone before placing it against her ear.
Receptionist: She’s coming.

A few minutes passed then the nurse who was
in the nursery that fateful day appeared from
the hallway. He swallowed and walked towards
her.
Sbani: Good day miss.

Nurse: Yes, you asked for me?
Sbani: Eeh..I wanted to speak to the nurse who
assisted my wife when she gave birth.
Nurse: On the 26th?
Sbani: Yes, she gave birth to twins.
Nurse: Ooh! Now I remember. Unfortunately I
didn’t assist your wife the nurse who assisted
her recently passed on.
Sbanishocked) What?
Nurse: Yes cardiac arrest.
Sbani: Aw I’m sorry to hear that. I wanted to
give her something for the job well done but
since she’s no more I’ll leave. Thank you for
your time.
Nurse: My pleasure.
He turned back and walked out. The nurse

looked at him quizzically as he went out then
she walked to the receptionist.
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TO BE CONTINUED

#42
At my house
I stared at Neli curled up on the floor her hands
rested on her stomach shielding it and cursed
under my breath.
Me: Are you okay?
She shook her head crying and I bit my lower lip

frustrated. I don’t know what is wrong with me,
it like I’m losing my mind. The worst thing is I
don’t even remember how she ended up on the
floor. I was too caught up on the fact that I’m
failing to right my wrongs as to what she said or
did to piss me off still remains a mystery.
I walked out after taking my phone closing the
door behind me.
I searched the blocked contacts and found
Sami’s number.
I thought of unblocking her but decided against
it. I pressed the power button and shoved it in
my pockets then went to the garden.
I looked at MaNtuli’s cottage at the far end of

the yard and the empty garden and loneliness
shot through my body. I’m not rich but I’m
surviving and it even worse since Sami is not in
my life anymore and MaNtuli is not working for
me anymore but I’m the most saddest person
on planet Earth. Maybe I’m cursed or maybe it
the dark cloud from killing a person in my
teenage years. But that was years ago and I did
well for myself but I still feels empty.
I took out my phone again and called Sami…
Samipanting) Hello.
Me: Unjani Siphosami.
Sami: Ye..ye(clears throat) Yebo.
Me: Can we meet?
Sami: When?
Me: Today if possible.
Sami: I’m at the mall right now.
Me: I can come.
Sami: I’ll wait for you.
Me: Okay see you later.
Sami: Yeah.
I hang up and heaved a sigh. That was the most

awkward conversation we’ve ever had. I
reached for the pack of my cigarettes on my
back pockets taking one cigarette and brought
it to my lips before lighting it.
At the mall
Sami’s heart was beating so fast she could feel

her pulse throbbing in her fingertips. It been
months and her brother didn’t want anything
to do with her. Why would he ask them to meet
because the Sbani she knows never forgives not
to mention forgetting.
She tried crossing the road but a car came from

the mall entrance in full speed. She screamed
and stepped backwards falling on her butt. The
car stopped infront of her and the driver
stepped out rushing to her.
Driver: Shit! Are you okay? Did I hurt you?

Sami: No I panicked I thought you were driving
straight to me.
The driver stretched out his hand and pulled
her up.
She dusted her hands and butt then fixed her
dress.
Sami: Thank you.
Driver: Don’t, it my fault. Look I’m in hurry my
brother called me so I need to leave. Do you
mind giving me your numbers?
Sami: No you don’t need to.
Driver: Yes, I nearly killed you and your person
there so maybe we can meet before I go back
to PMB and apologize properly.
Samisighs) okay.
Driver: Sure. My phone is in my car give me
yours and I’ll dial my number.
She took out her phone and handed it to him,

he called himself and gave it back to her.
Driver: Thank you. Ally by the way.
Sami: Sami.
Ally: Ok Sakhe.
Samifrowns) Sami.
Allysmiled) Dude you’re not mine… well not
yet. Sharp see you, take care of the princess in
there.
Sami: Princess?
Ally: My family is blessed with daughters so
yeah.
He rushed to his car and left her still standing

there. She thought he was cute but no he’s too
arrogant and rude.
She shoved her phone in her bag and looked
sideways before crossing the road as her phone
rang.
Sami: Hello.
Sbani: I’m at the entrance, where are you?
Sami: I’m coming.
She hung up and walked to the entrance

holding her breath.
At the hospital
Kea woke up and saw her father starring at her

then smiled faintly.
Kea: Papa!
He snapped out of his thoughts and curved his
lips up smiling.
Thorello: Baby(standing up) are you okay?
Kea: I’m thirsty.
Thorello: Oh!
He poured water into a glass then inserted the
straw before giving it to her.
Kea: Is mama really dead?
Thorello: You remember everything?
She tried to move her body….
Thorello: Don’t move you’ll hurt yourself.
Kea: I want to go home with you.
He pressed the call button and looked at her.
Thorello: You’ll come home with me.
Kea: I don’t want to go to Koko again. They beat
me and put their sticks in my privates. Rragwe
Didi covered my face with a pillow after putting
his stick in my privates. Please don’t take me
back rrangwe Kea I’ll not trouble you again and
you’ll never shout because of me I promise.
He closed his eyes and heaved a sigh, her
daughter was scared and serious. Once she
referred him as rragwe Kea he knew she was
serious. He didn’t mind, it was the way she said
it that broke his heart. Her daughter was
promising the impossible only because he
became weak and sealed her fate. “I’ll never let
you go, ever.”
The nurse came in and smiled looking at Kea….
Nurse: Miss Mosweu how are you doing?

She kept quiet with her eyes fixed on her
father. She was scared of what the nurse can
do to her and nobody could blame her. Her
grandmother looked the other way the time
her grandfather forced himself on her.
Thorello cleared his throat and looked at the
nurse.
Thorello: Will she ever be okay?

Nurse: You can get professional help for her but
she’ll never be the same.
Thorelloswallowed) She’s damaged for ever?
Nurseshook her head) Don’t call her that,
she’s not damaged. That’s your daughter.
Thorello: Can’t we do something to make her
forget?
Nurse: No, it a great thing she remembered
what happened to her because in that way
you’ll get help for her instead of pretending like
everything is okay cause she was going to
remember later in her life.
Thorello: Can’t you get her something to numb
the pain? She can’t stay like that.
Nurse: Unfortunately Mr Mosweu, those
stitches are like episiotomy but worse than
them so no.
Thorello: Episiotomy? As in like the stitches
women get after giving birth?
Nurse: Yes, her vaginal lips are teared together
with her perineum I’m sorry.
Thorello: What are you keeping here for if you
aren’t helping her?
Nurse: The doctor is the only one who can
answer that questions.(sighs) She’s going to
need you, don’t give up.
Thorello: I’m not.
Nurse: I heard you, killing yourself will make
things worse. Everyone is going to treat her like
a toy and she’ll allow them. Imagine losing your
father after getting raped. She’ll ask herself if
you ever loved her. Stay with and protect her
with your life, Killing yourself is not an option.
I’ll go and call the doctor for you.
She walked out leaving Thorello and Kea as

silence filled the whole ward. What the nurse
said was true but also far fetched, why would
she need him when he’s the reason she got
raped in the first place? Diepollo should be
disappointed in him as he was disappointed in
himself.
At Ntokozo’s home
He walked out of his bedroom and found his

parents seated on the grass mat infront of
traditional healer judging by his attire.
He heaved a sigh and took his seat completely
bored by this whole thing.
Ntokozo: Father, why did you call me here?

Ntokozo’s dad: Shut up and listen!
Healer: You aren’t a believer are you?
Ntokozo: You got that right.
Healer: Well then you need to drop that
attitude because I’m the only one who can help
you.
Ntokozo: I don’t need help.
Ntokozo’s dad: We’ll give you some privacy,
Ntokozo behave!
His parents stood up and went out.
Healer: Put that rope around your neck.

He took the rope and hang it around his neck
then the healer pulled it and placed it ontop of
the mirror infront of them.
He prayed then started clapping his hands
groaning moving his shoulders. Ntokozo
swallowed hard as his face turned pale, this
was a scary sight.
Healer: Ngyanizwa bokhokho khulumani nami

nangu umntwana wenu udinga usizo kini.**I
hear you my forefathers talk to me here is your
child he’s seeking for your help**
He slapped his thighs stretching his legs and
arching his back. He groaned for some time
then finally stopped and took a deep breathe
looking at the pale Ntokozo.
Healer: Kubi mfana wani, kubi**It bad my boy,
it bad**
He swallowed still afraid to answer.
Healer: You slept with a cursed woman that’s
when everything started going South. This
woman also doesn’t know because she also
inherited this dark cloud from another person.
You lost everything and you’re drowning in
debt because of this dark cloud.
He inwardly rolled his eyes, his parents knew he

lost everything they probably told him.
Healer: If you don’t cleanse yourself things are

about to get worse for you because your next
stop is jail.
Ntokozo: Woooh! Jail? Dark cloud? I’m not
cursed Sbani burnt down my house and car
that’s what happening.
Healer: You can’t get it up anymore because of
this. Your fiancee is going to leave if you don’t
fix your life.
Ntokozothoughtfully) The only person I slept
with is Nomonde and she only slept with Sbani
but Sbani is doing well for himself.
Healer: The sensitivity of our spirits is not the
same. What affects you might not affect the
other person. Your spirit is over sensitive and
right now you polluted it by sleeping with this
woman. Sex is deeper than human
understanding, whether you protected yourself
or you didn’t your souls became one and the
same thing. The day you started having sex
with this woman everything spiralled out of
control just like her life got messed up after
sleeping with this man. I can help you if only
you allow me too.
Ntokozo: Can I think about it?
Healer: Don’t take too much time because by
the end of next week you’ll be in jail.
Ntokozo: Do you know the person we got this
curse from?
Healer: Yes but I can’t tell you his name.
Ntokozo: Is he doing well for himself, is he
suffering like me?
Healer: He’s suffering than both of you and this
woman combined he just doesn’t know it.
Ntokozo: Does that mean my fiance is also
cursed?
Healer: If you slept with her than yes she is.
Every woman you’ve been with after inheriting
this curse got it. You might not see it because
sometimes this affects your assets, your love
life or your mental health but you suffer one
way or the other. Sometimes it block your
blessings or marriage sometimes the ability to
have kids or prevent you from having genuine
happiness. You’ve isolated yourself from
everyone, you don’t have any friends anymore
because you’re unlikable. If people were to
involve themselves with you it’ll be because
they want something from you but since you
have nothing you’ll be alone.
Ntokozoswallowed) What do I have to do to
cleanse this?
Healer: So fast? Well…you need black and
white chickens, candles, 4 eggs, long life milk
and R1. After that I’ll give you an ointment to
mix with your lotion and you’ll be fine.
Ntokozo: My car and house will be alright?
Healer: Now you’re being stupid, I’m helping
you remove this dark cloud over you I’m not
going to perform miracles. You’ll be able to
restore everything once you’re cleansed.
Ntokozo: How?
Healer: Your money will stop running out
before you do anything with it.
He sighed thoughtfully, Nomonde and her
psycho boyfriend messed up his life.
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TO BE CONTINUED
6 MONTHS LATER

#43
At my house
Nondumiso(beads lady): I can’t be involved
with someone who’s staying with a woman in
his house, it just doesn’t feel right. I feel like I’m
sleeping with a married man.
Me: What do I have to do to show you I love
you?
Nondumiso: Get her out from your house you
can easily co parent with her.
Me: I’ll see what I can do. Can I see you today?
Nondumiso: No I’ve got too many orders so no.
Me: Okay. I love you.
Nondumiso: Me too.
I hang up and put my phone on airplane mode

then made my way inside.
Neliswa: The baby’s milk is finished.
I settled on the couch and took the remote
changing the channel.
Me: My card is on the bedside cabinet.
Neliswa: Thank you.
Me: You don’t have to. Is he still sleeping?
Neliswa: Yeah.
Me: Oh! Look this evening I’m going to sort out
some stuff in Durban I’ll come back next week.
Neliswa: Can’t Ntokozo go?
Me: Nop he’s rebuilding his house so he can’t.
Neliswa: I’ll be bored around here.
Me: Watch TV, read books or go shopping.
Neliswa: Can I visit my mother’s house?
Me: Yes.
Neliswa: Thank you.
She finished cleaning the fridge and started
packing everything inside.
Me: Mind if I drop you off?

Neliswa: Yeah I would like that.
I smiled and turned back to the tv and the baby

cried.
I sighed and stood up walking to the bedroom.
At Nondumiso’s house
Nondumiso finished fitting on her new clothes

and tossed them aside then laid on her
stomach dialing on her phone…
Voice: Ndu.
Nondumiso: Friend.
Voice: Did it work?
Nondumiso: (flipping her weave to the side) Yes
Voice: So what next?
Nondumiso: That woman need to leave my
house then everything will be set.
Voice: After that please quit playing.
Nondumiso: I can’t marn friend that guy is
boring.
Voice: Jesus he’ll kill you.
Nondumiso: Sbani is sweet he’ll never hurt me
that I’m sure off.
Voice: Guys like that are dangerous, he spends
on you because he expect loyalty and
commitment.
Nondumiso: Commit to my first boyfriend?
Never!
Voice: What happened to my friend? Because
this gold digging person is not my friend.
Nondumiso: I changed friend, money changes
people.
Voice: Are you still selling?
Nondumiso: Nop my allowance is enough.
Voicesighs) Just be careful.
He hang up and Nondumiso rolled her eyes and

continued pressing on her phone chatting to
the love of her life.
Rragwe Didi laid on the grass mat crying for his

wife.
Diepollo’s mom: Keng? What do you want?
Diepollo’s dad: Please take me outside, I need
to get some fresh air.
Diepollo’s mom: No who is going to lift you
because you know you’re heavy?
Diepollo’s dad: But this house is depressing and
suffocating.
Diepollo’s momgiggling sarcastically)
Tle..tle..tle the only person depressing here is
yourself.
Diepollo’s dad: Please give me food the mma
I’m hungry.
Diepollo’s mom: So that you can mess on
yourself? No I’m not going to give you food.
She clicked her tounge and walked out cursing

him. He tearfully looked at his wife walking
away and dropped his head laying down. His
life was miserable he couldn’t even end all of
this because his arms couldn’t move. He was
going to stay like that until death remembered
him.
Meanwhile mmagwe Didi sat ontop of the

plastic on the couch and watched tv eating
pineapple.
Her inner tighs started getting wet, she sighed
and placed her pineapple on the broken coffee
table then stood up walking to the guest room.
She opened her wardrobe and took out the
adult diapers then placed one on the bed then
removed the one she was wearing as urine
dripped down her thighs then wiped herself
with a wet towel then wore the clean diaper.
Her condition was confusing because there was
no medical explanation for it but her bladder
couldn’t hold itself. The worst thing was that
her diaper was always full.
Sami finished breastfeeding her daughter and

placed her breast in her bra.
MakaSimi came in and gave her a black string
to tie around the baby’s waist.
Sami: Thank you mama.

MakaSimisighs) Please accept your brother’s
offer and stay with him that way both you and
your daughter can have a good life.
Sami: I’m fine here.
MakaSimi: I know but your brother can make it
better.
Sami: I’ll think about it.
MakaSimi: Why don’t you want to stay with
him?
Sami: I feel bad ma, I treated him like trash and
for him to offer to do something for me doesn’t
feel right.
MakaSimi: You were young and stupid surely he
understand that.
Sami: I know It just…complicated.
MakaSimi nodded and walked out.

Sami reached for her phone under the pillow
and texted Pile….
“It the 10th but the money is not here what is
going on?”
“I’ll send the money only if you cut all ties with
Simo.”
“Now that’s not fair.”
“Mxmn”
She sighed and rubbed her eyes looking at her

daughter. She was a mother to such a beautiful
daughter with her uncle’s lazy eyes and her
father’s full lips.
It was pity because Pile didn’t want anything to
do with the baby, he was only supporting her
because of Simo.
She pressed her lips together and her tears well
up as her phone rang….
Samiholding her breath) Hello.

Ally: Mommy you good?
Samiswallowed) Yes.
Ally: How’s my daughter doing?
Sami: She’s fine.
Ally: Pinch her.
Sami: No.
Ally: I’m passing the 3rd tollgate and if you don’t
pinch her I’m making a u-turn.
Sami: I can’t.
Ally: I’m joking, is everything okay?
Sami: Yes
Ally: (sternly) Siphosami!
Sami: It her father.
Ally: What have I done?
Sami: I meant….
Ally: Which father are you talking about cause
that’s my sperm? Dare give my daughter to
your homeboys I’ll fuck you so damn hard you’ll
pray to God to change your sexual organ. Stop
asking money from that fool or we’ll have a
problem.
Sami: But my daughter deserves to…
Ally: No stop being stupid marn Sami!(pulling
over next to the road) That guy will kill that
child if you keep on forcing her down his
brainless throat. He came inside you so he
knows his responsibilities stop reminding him.
Don’t act cheap busy wasting your breath on
someone who’s acting immature on purpose.
Sami: I hear you.
Ally: Good now my pinch my princess for me.
Sami: But…
Ally: Continue debating with me wena I’m on
my way, continue.
She sighed and removed her sock then pinched

her heels. She curved her lips down and
furrowed her brows crying.
Allysmiling) I’m about to join the gravel road
keep her occupied for me.
Sami: Ok.
Ally: Pack her things in the meantime.
Sami: Kanjani cause you said I must keep her
occupied?
Ally: Ndunakazi wives multi task bona wenza
njani.
Sami: My mother will not allow me to…
Ally: I’ll never take my kids to a hotel, we’re
going back to PMB.
Sami: But…
Ally: Heyi! Uyakhuluma ntombi awkhathali?
**You can talk, don’t you get tired**
SamiAshamed) I’m sorry.
Ally: Relax you need a good fuck sexual
frustration does that to people. Get ready
daddy is coming.
Sami: Ok.
He hung up and she smiled looking at her

daughter. “Your rude big headed daddy is
coming don’t sleep cause he’ll wake you up.”
The baby sucked on her tiny fist looking at her.
“I’m coming be a good girl for mommy okay?”
She pecked her forehead and rose up walking

out. She didn’t know what was happening
between her and Ally since noone has declared
undying love for the other. He was there for her
and the baby but the status of their
entanglement still remained a mystery. Were
they exclusive or what? But he behaved like her
boyfriend and he made her happy and that all
mattered.
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TO BE CONTINUED

#44
At my house.
I opened the door then stepped inside with

Nondumiso following behind me.
She smiled looking around the house.
Nondumiso: It beautiful.
Meplacing the car keys on the counter)
Thanks. I’m coming back.
I took her overnight bag and went to place it in

my bedroom. My phone rang before I went
back to the living room.
Me: Hello.
Neliswa: Hey how was your trip?
Me: Exhausting, I’m about to sleep right now.
Neliswa: Oh! Let me not keep you, I love you.
Me: I love you too. Goodnight.
I hang up and switched my phone off then went

to the living room.
I held her waist from the back and kissed her
neck. “You good?”
She nodded and turned to look at me resting
her arms on my shoulders leaning for a kiss.
“Thank you for chasing her from our home. I
love you.”
I smiled and kissed her holding her waist. She

broke the kiss and bit her lower lip brushing my
arms looking seductively into my eyes.”I want
you Sbani, I want you so much. I want you to fill
me up until you’re balls deep.”
My breathing hitched as my veins popped and
my pulse rate increased. I picked her up and
walked to the bedroom without breaking the
kiss.
At Ally’s house
He wore his briefs and walked to the bed taking
the tv remote with him.
Ally: How many times does she wakes up?

Sami: I don’t usually count.
Ally: Ok we’ll alternate. Wanna watch a movie?
She shrugged looking at the huge screen.
Ally: You don’t like movies?
Sami: Nah I don’t.
Ally: What do you do during your spare time?
Sami: I read.
Allysmiled) My future wife is a reader y’all.
Samipunched him) Stop!
Ally: Okay I’ve stopped.
He smiled looking into her eyes and placed her

head on his chest. She rested her arm on his
chest locking their fingers together and tucked
her leg between his.
Ally: Who is Siphosami Khambule? Besides

being the mother of our daughter and my
future wife who are you?
Samisighed) Sami is a young girl from a small
village, Mfulongashi located in Richards Bay. I
was raised by my brother, Sbanisezwe until my
teenage years but I..messed up everything.
That’s all.
Ally: Your mother? I noticed you have a weird
relationship with Zayna. Why is that?
Sami: I don’t want to suffocate her with my
presence, I don’t want her to struggle with my
passing when I die.
I want her to be able to easy(swallowed) get
over it.
Ally: Why?
Sami: Nothing…
Allykissing her hair) You know robbing her
the chance of bonding with her mother is the
most awful thing you can ever do? You’re
loving her with conditions, you’re waiting to die
then leave her. That’s so not cool.
Samisighed) She’ll thank me one day. I don’t
want to form an unbreakable bond that will be
hard to break should I die. She should be used
to my absence by then.
Ally: What if you don’t die?
Samiwhispered) I’ll die and leave her alone.
Ally: Stop saying that you’re hurting me.
Sami: Can I please sleep?
Allyscoffs) You can sleep but you’re afraid of
dying? What if you sleep forever? Mxmn, suka.
He removed her from him and stood up walking
to the baby’s cot. He picked the baby up and
took the bottles on the dresser.
Ally: We’re going to sleep in the guestroom,

stay there alone.
Sami: You’re going to leave me alone on your
bed?
Ally: Yes we want to learn to live without you,
angithi uthe uzofa? Stay there and die alone.
Sami: I didn’t say tonight.
Ally: Uyasangana wena.
He walked to the door clucking. She bit her
lower lip as her eyes welled up and laid down
pulling the blanket over her head.
Meanwhile in the guestroom Ally placed the

baby under the bedcovers and went to search
for pyjama pants in the closet then went back
to sleep.
He hated begging and being in a relationship
without trust. He cared for her and wished to
start something with her but she had no trust,
hope and no motivation. He had never heard
such a shitty excuse.
He sighed and looked at Zayna, she didn’t
deserve to be punished for something she
knew nothing about. This was his daughter and
his family knew about her and besides she was
too cute to not like.
He took his cellphone from the bedside cabinet

and texted his sister on WhatsApp.
Ally: Big sis I brought a girl over and I can’t get

through her
Nkazi: You’re losing your touch lil bro?
Ally: Jeez no, I think she has issues manje
ungshaya ngomzimba.
Nkazi: Talk to her.
Ally: She’s not saying anything.
Nkazi: Wait…Are you cheating on Zayna’s
mom?
Ally: Lol nah it her.
Nkazi: Oh! Ask her what the problem is?
Ally: I tried that shit, didn’t work.
Nkazi: Ask in a gentleman’s version not the
dickhead Ally’s.
Ally: Now you’re trippin.
Nkazi: I’m serious, you’re rude and arrogant
bro
Ally: Which questions should I ask?
Nkazi: What seemed to be the problem first?
Ally: She’s refusing to bond with the baby I’m
the one who forced her to breastfeed, her
reasons were “I’m teaching her how to live
without me.” That alone is pissing me off, why
my kid should be punished for something she
had no control over?
Nkazi: You just had to be the rude Ally, she
must have a reason ask her nicely. I’m sure
she’ll open up.
Ally: She doesn’t trust me and I’m not going to
stand that, Sami is shitting on me.
Nkazi: Talk to her and stop being rude or I’m
telling on you.
Ally: Aargh you’re such a baby.
Nkazi: And you’re being a spoilt brat.
Ally: Yah neh! Too soon.
Nkazi: Talk to her and don’t forget to
dedicate the first round to me.
Ally: Goodnight big sis, ngyak’ncanywa neh
skat
He pressed the home button and the message

popped up on the screen. “Ngyakthanda nami
swirr ”
He smiled and pressed the power button then

stood up taking the baby and her bottles.
“Askies neh princess, daddy was being a
douchebag as always.”
He walked to his bedroom and found Sami lying
on her back in the dark. He flicked the switch
and the bright light penetrated her eyes and
she frowned wiping her tears. He sighed and
tossed his phone on the bed and walked to the
cot. She laid on the side and looked for her
phone, it was nowhere in sight. She turned to
Ally’s phone and pressed the home button and
a WhatsApp pop up message grabbed her
attention, My love: “Ngyakthanda nami
swirr ”
She swallowed as a lump formed in her throat,

so he was dating someone? She looked at the
time and turned back covering herself with the
bed covers. Her heart ached and she didn’t
know why. Maybe it was because he gave her
mixed signals and she thought they’ll have
something in future. The guy was good to them
and she thought they’ll be a family!
The bed sank as Ally got in.
Ally: Can we talk?

Sami: No.
Ally: What?
Sami: No I don’t want to talk, I want to sleep.
Allychuckled) Wifey when last did you have
sex?
Sami: Last week I also have a boyfriend or you
thought otherwise?
He opened the bedside drawer and took out a

box of condoms then turned to her.
Ally: Look at me.

She shook her head as her tears wet her pillow.
Ally: Stop giving me your back you’ll bring me
badluck.
He removed the bed covers laying her on her
back.
Ally: Why are giving me attitude? What have I
done? I thought we were vibing so what’s this?
You look at one text message that has got
nothing to do with you and you seal our fate?
What is the matter with you? Women flirt with
me everyday on social networks, are you going
to cry everytime you see their texts?
Samitearfully) You don’t get it!
Ally: I don’t even want to get it cause it stupid!
I’m not going to be in a relationship with a
crazy person.
Sami: But I l.. just let me sleep.
Ally: All this frustration, let fuck it out ukhalele
into yaziyo.
Sami: No! We can’t.
Ally: Why?
Sami: I’m not ready.
Ally: Well I’m ready.
Sami: You can’t force me to have sex with you.
Ally: I’m not going to force you.
Sami: I don’t want to have sex atleast not now.
Allyannoyed) You’re sexual starved and
acting crazy so we’ll fuck it out.
Sami: No we can’t! Please.
He kicked off his briefs and got ontop of her

kissing her.
Sami: No, wait!

Ally: You’re taking your meds wifey and we’ll
use condoms don’t be scared.
Samishocked) How did..?
Ally: Relax will you?
She nodded and opened her legs running her
hand on his waves. He removed her night dress
and cupped her full breasts deepening the kiss
giving her his tounge.
He pulled out pressing his forehead on hers
and grinded his length on her coochie
stimulating her clit making her soaking wet. “I
love you Sami, only you.”
He said breathing into her mouth filling her
lungs and heart with those words creating
butterflies in her tummy. She looked into his
eyes “I love you too Ally”
His heart skipped a bit as his dick became rock
hard it could burst.
He smiled and kissed her lips closing his eyes
allowing his body to welcome the warmth of
her love.(#REMOVED)
At Simo’s house
He flicked the switch in Nkanyiso’s room and
went to drink water in the kitchen. Someone
knocked on the door, he sighed rubbing his
eyes and went to the door.
Simo: Who’s this?

Pile: It me.
Simo: Dude!
He opened the door annoyed and unlocked the
burglar guard then walked further into the
room. Pile followed after him, his muscular
body making the living room look like a pantry.
Looking at Simo’s clean fit body drove him crazy
and his dick expanded lifting up his zipper.
Simo: It late bro sup?

He grabbed his hand and pulled him to his hard
chest then leaned down kissing him. His body
went into shock as his mind failed to register
that his friend was kissing him with such a
lustful passion. He was brought back to earth
by his dick poking him and pushed him.
Simo: What the..?

Pile: I love you Simo, I’ve always loved you. I
love you so much it hurts, I tried everything. I
went to gym thinking my muscular self will
make this feelings go away but they don’t
instead I love you more. Please be mine.
Simoshocked) You’re crazy, get out of my
house.
He walked to the door and opened the door for

him. Pile walked to the door and kicked the
door closing it then pinned Simo against the
door kissing him again and moaned in his
mouth. Simo bit his lips and pushed him, He
staggered back and lost his balance falling and
his head hit the corner off the coffee table. He
grunted loudly as his eyelids involuntarily
closed.
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#45
At the hospital
Doctor: Simphiwe did you see the person who
tried to kill you?
Pile: No I didn’t, as I’ve said doctor everything
else is blur. I don’t remember but as soon as I
do I’ll let you know.
Doctor: Please do tell because we need to
report cases like this. The police will come in
later for your statement.
Pile: Thank you doc.
Doctor: Take it easy, I’ll check on you later on.
The doctor walked out leaving Simo and Pile in

the ward.
Pile looked at Simo and smiled.
Pile: It nice to know that you care.

Simo: I don’t care about you!
Pile: Watch it! One word to the police and
you’re done for.
Simodefeated) What do you want from me?
Pile: Simo I love you and I want to be with you.
Simo: I don’t love you wena marn!
Pile: Well I do and when they discharge me
we’ll have our session together and you’ll enjoy
it.
Simo: Over my dead body!
Pilesmiled) No over your jailed body.
Uyakhohlwa ukuthi imina ugabadiya manje,
umavula k’valiwe. And you aren’t going to do
shit about that.
Simoangrily) I’m not going to fuck you wena!
Pile: Vele you won’t but I’ll fuck you.
Simo: With that dick? You’re crazy!
Pileangrily) Ayi! Ayi! I’m not going to debate
with you cause this shit will happen whether
you like it or you don’t. We’re going to date,
kiss and fuck like rabbits or you go to jail and in
jail, they’ll also fuck your ass and make you suck
their dicks like a prostitute atleast with me
they’ll be feelings involved. I love you so much
to let you go, there’s no me without you. You
wanna live a peaceful life? Put me on it or you
go to jail and I get to fuck your brother while
they probably gang bang you in there.
Simo swallowed as cold shivers ran down his

spine. The thought of someone raping his
brother made his stomach turn filling his mouth
with his vomit and he rushed to the toilet and
threw up.
He rested his hand in the side of his head
leaning against the wall as the room spun.
“Fuck! How did I get here?”
He rinsed his mouth in the basin and walled

out…
Pile: No kiss?
He ignored him…
Pile: Simo stop being a bitch and give me my
kiss!
Simo: Fuck you nxx!
He walked out leaving him laughing alone. His

head ached and he frowned laying it on the
pillow and reminisced about their kiss. Even
though it was brief but he enjoyed it. The
feeling of those soft lips against his made his
blood rush and he got hard just by thinking
about it. He can’t wait to penetrate that
arsehole.
At my house
I hang up and cursed under my breath then

went to the living room.
Me: Babe I need to be in Cape Town.

Nondumiso: Can I tag along?
Me: No you can’t.
Nondumiso: Oh no problem I need to finish up
my orders anyway.
Me: About that I’m leaving today.
Nondumiso: So I need to leave?
Me: I’ll drop you off please babe. When I get
back I’ll take you out for shopping.
Nondumisosighs) Ok.
I smiled and went to my room. I lifted up the

bed and removed the bed glide and placed the
unused condoms inside and put it back on. I
stood up dusting my hands and looked around
the room for anything out of ordinary.
The bed covers, I took my cologne from the
dresser and sprayed the pillows and the
bedcovers then started packing my bag.
Now I need to leave for real cause Neli is
coming back, apparently they had a fall out
with her sister.
I packed Nondumiso’s things in her bag then

walked out.
Nondumiso: (looking at the bags) We’re leaving
now?
Me: That’s what I said.
Nondumiso: I’m not going anywhere and you’re
not going anywhere too.
Meraised my eyebrow) Excuse me?
Nondumisoturning to the tv) You heard me.
I looked at my wristwatch and if I don’t leave

now Neli will find us here. I dropped the bags
and went to her grabbing her weave and pulled
it down since she was leaning against the
armrest the other hand pressing down her
chest preventing her from moving nearly
breaking her neck….
Me: Listen to me and listen to me good, I’m not

a toy or a stupid boy you can easily boss around
okay? Get your ass off this couch and take your
bags and leave my house. For being stupid
you’ll see your way out I’m not dropping you
off anymore.
She gagged as her throat became dry and her

face turned pale. I clicked my tongue and
released her. She realesed a dry cough brushing
her neck crying.
Nondumisohoarse voice) Who are you?

You’re a monster, you nearly killed me!
Me: I’m surprised I didn’t kill you cause you’re
actually pissing me off. Get out!
I went to the bags and threw her bag at her
then picked up my bag and walked out after
switching off the TV.
She took her bag and walked out as I went to
my car…
Me: Oh! And next time ungang’gqokeli

iympahla zobundindwa mina. Lingerie igqokwa
omahosha ngaphandle ke uma uwuye
nawe.**Don’t wear seductive clothes for me.
Lingerie is for hookers unless you’re also
hooker**
She kept quite, I chuckled bitterly….
Me: Ngkhuluma nawe nje! Ngzokshayisa
ngalemoto phela mina muhlanya.**I’m talking
to you! I’ll run you over with this car if you’re
angry**
Nondumiso: I hear you.
Me: Exactly, Since you’re back into your senses
hop in.
She rushed to the car and stepped inside and I
started the ignition reversing out.
I stopped at the gate and went to open it and
went inside the car driving out after locking the
gate behind us.
We drove until we joined the tar road as she

kept on sniffing.
Me: Blow me!

She gasped and looked at me with pure
disgust…
Me: I said blow me! If you bite me like last night
I’ll bang your head on the dashboard. I’m giving
you too much money and you can’t tell me
you’re failing to give a great head.
She swallowed rubbing her neck and untied the
strings of my sweatpants then lowered it taking
out my cock and started giving me a head. The
worst head to ever exist on planet earth. I
shook my head and roughly pulled her weave
up…
Me: Forget it! I can’t die for nothing, you’re a

waste of sin.
Thorello looked at the calendar and sighed, he

was supposed to submit the report about the
triple story house they were building for some
business mogul. He switched off his phone and
downed his brandy and slid down the wall
crying.
It been months since the passing off his wife
but the pain was still fresh. He killed his wife
with his words, his wife died trying to abort a
baby that never existed. The post mortem
came back and it turned out Didi was never
pregnant to begin with, the hpt said she was
because her urine might’ve had some proteins
or it was expired. If only he sat her down and
told her that if the baby was here he was going
to accept it because he was.
His daughter was better off staying with Nkazi

cause he didn’t deserve to father her.
He sobbed like a baby as the song played in the
background….
I’ve kissed your lips and held your head

Shared your dreams and shared your bed
I know you well, I know your smell
I’ve been addicted to you
Goodbye my lover
Goodbye my friend
You have been the one
You have been the one for me
A knock sounded on the door and the door was

pushed opened, he didn’t turn to look as he
continued drowning in his sorrows. Nkazi
removed her heels and sat next to him on the
floor.
Thorello: What do you want?

Nkazi: Kea is asking for you.
Thorello: She’s better living with you.
Nkazi: But you’re her father.
Thorello: An incompetent father!
Nkazisighs) It been months now at some
point you have to let it go.
Thorello: You’ve never lost a person.
She unbuttoned her suit jacket and rested her

head on his shoulder.
Nkazi: He abused me cause he was fighting his

demons, I took it all in because I ignored mine.
He stopped and treated me like a queen and I
returned the favour treating him like trash. I
involved myself with dangerous people who
later gunned him down and framed me. I was
ready to do jail time for a crime I didn’t commit.
I was evil and wicked, At some point I nearly
killed Nathi’s kids but they survived. Lunga left
me whilst I was pregnant and I found out I’m
HIV positive.
I lost all hope, I saw no reason to live but my
baby kept me going. I know the pain of losing
someone you love. I loved Lunga and I still do
but I’ve made peace with his death and loved
my kids.
If you give up now and I die Kea will suffer what
happened to her will haunt her. Will you be at
peace knowing gore you died abd left your
baby behind? Will you be happy knowing that
your daughter is moving from one man to the
next only because he’s seeking for that fatherly
love? Will Diepollo smile at you for abandoning
your child and turn to the bottle?
You made a mistake and drove her to her grave
what are you doing to pay for that mistake? By
turning to the bottle?
Thorello: You don’t understand.
Nkazi: Really? And the bottle does?
Thorello: I loved her.
Nkazi: Kea didn’t?
Thorellocrying) Her death was so sudden and
we just got married surely you understand.
Nkazi: Kea is still young and she lost her pride
hours after her mother left us. Does that mean
nothing to you? Are your feelings that fragile to
the point that Kea doesn’t matter?
He tilted his head up and covered his face

crying louder “God! I can’t do this, Nkazi it
hurts!”
Nkazi held him without saying a word as her
tears fell.
At Ally’s house
He poured the cranberry juice on the glass and
picked up the tray and Sami cleared her throat.
He smiled and placed the tray down turning to
her…
Ally: We were bringing you breakfast in bed.

Samismiled) Sorry, where is she?
Ally: Watching music videos on TV.
Samigasped) Alone?
Ally: I sat her on the couch and supported her
with pillows and her blanket.
Sami: Okay.
Ally: She can sit right?
Sami: Yeah I put her in the basin and support
her with her blankets at home.
Ally: Ok.
She smiled and walked like a duck to him as he
pressed his lips together suppressing a chuckle.
Sami: You’re laughing at me?

AllyShook his head) No, definitely not.
Sami: Oh!
He smiled and held her waist kissing her “How
was your night?”
“Great.”
“You sore?”
She rolled her eyes and he chuckled and picked

her up placing her on the counter.
Ally: Your attitude is gone?

Sami: Yes.
Ally: You ready to talk?
Sami: Don’t know.
Ally: I guess I have to fuck the truth out of you.
Sami: You know the truth nje, didn’t you find
out from your source?
Ally: No, I only saw your pills I’ll never invade
your privacy like that. I want you to tell me
yourself.
Sami: I thought…
Ally: Don’t think cause you think useless things
anyway.
Sami: Au.
Ally: I wanted us to go out but looking at your
step I guess I’m taking Zayna only.
Sami: You’re leaving me? After tearing my
pussy apart last night?
Allysternly) Ngik’phinde?
Samiswallowed) No.
Ally: Dankie.
He smiled and pecked her lips and pulled the

high chair sitting down.
A song came in on the TV and he smiled

standing up and placed her down.
Ally: This is the song we’re going to play on our

white wedding. Come my duckling we need to
practice our wedding step.
She blushed looking down…
Ally: She just blushed. Come and let dance for
Zayna.
He pulled her infront of Zayna and started
dancing leading Sami who was dancing poorly
going against the song. Zayna smiled sucking
her tiny fists showing her toothless gums.
Ally: This is mommy and daddy’s song yezwa
nana?
She moved her left arm moving her head
sucking her fists making those baby sounds. Ally
danced with Sami making funny faces for Zayna
as the song played…
Today I fell in love with you all over again

Just like the very first time that you touched my
skin
So caught up in this moment I don’t want it to
end
My lover my friend
With you I will
How could I love you more?
I couldn’t love you more
Today it feels like something new

Just like the sweetest déjà vu
And I’m so glad I found you
You’re the one I turn to
You and I forever
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#46
At my house
Neliswa looked around the house for anything

out of ordinary and everything was in place.
She knelt down and looked under the bed
searching for any used condoms or unfamiliar
strands of hair but the house was clean.
She heaved a sigh frustrated Lindiwe was
probably playing mind games with her because
of bitterness. Sbani loved her and she would
never cheat on her.
She laid the baby on his cot and went to the

storeroom to take a rake and went to rake the
yard.
She started raking behind the house until she
approached the pool. The pool was clean and
there was no sign of algae, that was strange
because she knew they left the pool dirty. She
frowned as a lump formed in her throat when
she heard the pool pump running.
“Babe please don’t do me like that.”
She placed her hand on her left breast as a

chest pain hit her. She dropped the rake and
removed the gloves and walked inside the
house tears welling up in her eyes.
At Nondumiso’s house
“Anybody home!” She walked to her parent’s
bedroom and looked around and smiled
walking to hers.
She dropped her bag on the bed and ran her

hand on her head massaging her burning scalp.
Her cellphone vibrated inside her bag indicating
a message notification, she tilted her head to
the side and sat on her bed as it made squeaky
sounds and took out her phone.
“Meet me at Gecko Inn, I’ve got a surprise for

you.”
She smiled and replied with “Ok” then called

her friend…
Nondumiso: My F.
Voice: Friend?
Nondumiso: Pat called me again today, I told
you that you were wrong about him the poor
guy is not married or else why would he spend
so much time with me?
Voicebored) Ndu look at his ring finger closely
you’ll see the band mark on it. That guy is
married stop following him you’re cursing
yourself by fooling around with a married man.
Nondumisorolling her eyes) Ayikho leyonto, I
know married men and that guy is not married.
Voice: Tell him you want to go to his house.
Nondumiso: He’s staying at his sister’s house,
his burnt down.
Voice: I givaphu! Bye friend.
Nondumiso: Wait! I slept with Sbani so
obviously my coochie is a bit loose what can I
do?
Voice: Nothing he’ll not notice stop stressing.
Men never notice these things it just their
pride nje forget about it.
Nondumiso: No he’ll notice mngani Sbani is big
and he knows how to tear a coochie apart
whilst Pat’s size is just not disappointing so I
don’t want to make any mistakes.
Voice: Bath with cold water and eat raw green
pepper then mix stoney with black halls and
drink.
Nondumiso: It’ll work?
Voice: Yeah but if you’re too wet then go for
the first round only.
Nondumisohuffed) We’ll be at it the whole
night.
Voice: Bona ukuthi udalani Ndu cause you’ll be
too wet it’ll be annoying and he’ll not feel
anything.
Nondumiso: Can’t I drink something to drain
myself yooh friend you know I’m too
lubricated, One touch I’m soaking wet.
Voice: Boil rice and drink it water.
Nondumisosmiled) Dankie friend yabona
wena uzoba I maid of honour I’m telling you.
Let me get right into it.
Voicelaughing) The things you do because of
cheating.
She laughed hanging up and tossed her phone

on the bed standing up.
At Simo’s house
Simo changed into casual wear and went to sit

on the stoop. He couldn’t concentrate at work
and that frustrated him, he didn’t know what to
do about Pile and the thought of him
penetrating his brother’s arsehole sent shivers
down his spine.
A car stopped by the gate and the door opened,

Pile stepped out and closed the door behind
him. He raised his thumb to the driver smiling
and walked through the gate as the car drove
off.
He stood up and met him halfway..
Simo: What do you want here?

Pileleaning in for a kiss) Missed me? I
discharged myself angithi ukhona wena and
you’ll take care of me.
Simo: Get out of my house.
Pile: I’m not going anywhere, I’m sleeping here
tonight or else you’ll sleep in a jail cell so your
choice.
He huffed and walked inside the house with

Pile following behind him.
He went to Simo’s bedroom and slept on the
bed.
Simo leaned against the door frame looking at
him. He would rather die than let that huge
dick penetrate his arsehole. That thing was too
big for a vagina how much damage will it cause
in his arsehole?
At Ally’s house
Ally laid the baby on the cot and went to the
living room then settled on the couch next to
Sami.
Ally: You need to go to a salon?

Sami: Nah I’m going to plait 3 cornrows
Thandile will plait my head at home.
Ally: I’ll pay.
Sami: Still I’m not comfortable with a stranger
touching my hair. I once went to a salon and
that girl damaged my hair. I looked like a clown
when I became Velaphi’s impersonator.
Allylaughing) Velaphi? Stop being dramatic.
Sami: I’m not and that hurt me cause I had
spent a whole year growing my hair not to
mention the amount of money I spent treating
it.
Ally: Plus treating natural hair is expensive
yooh. I bought a conditioner, shampoo and a
hair food but I can already feel myself going
bankrupt.
Samirolled her eyes) Wuuh sasha, bankrupt?
Ally: Ask Zayna she’ll tell you.
Sami: Really now?
He laughed and leaned on the armrest and she

laid laid her head on him placing her feet on the
couch.
Ally: You ready to talk?

She sighed deeply and nodded, she has been
dragging as long as she could but now playtime
was over…
Sami: I was 7 years when my father brought
another woman home with kids older than
both me and Sbani. They chased my mother
away from her home but she pleaded and
begged them until they caved in and allowed
her to stay. She stayed in an old house with us,
we were banned from going to the main house.
We would go for days without having anything
to eat. We survived on soft porridge because
my mother couldn’t do anything since most of
the times she would be bed ridden nursing her
bruises. My father used to beat her to a pulp
just for the sake of it. Sbani used to do
everything for them but they still called him
stupid and treated him like trash.
We suffered but not once did she think of
leaving her husband. It was clear that they
hated us but she didn’t care.
One day my father got into a fight with one of
the council members and later that night he
came in as usual. Sbani carried me outside and
we stayed outside listening to her crying and
begging for her life until her screams stopped.
We went inside and I got on the bed next to her
and my brother slept on the floor.
The next day Sbani prepared me for school and
when I came back she was no more. She died
still loving her husband our lives didn’t matter.
On her burial my father’s brother in law jerked
off on me and smeared his semen on my
vagina.
He tensed up and clenched his jaws whilst she

bit her trembling lips as her tears flew down
her cheeks.
Sami: My brother killed him and my father
threatened to have us punished for killing a
man in cold blood. We didn’t sleep that night,
we stuffed our clothes in his backpack and
walked through the night.
We walked until we came across a farm worker
who told us about a farm in need of workers
and offered to give us a place to stay. My
brother left school and had me enrolled in
another school whilst he worked as a slave for
that white man.
In the midst of all that I never went to the clinic
until it was too late. PEP didn’t work and they
found out I was HIV positive. My brother
worked twice as hard and took me for therapy.
I attended for years until I was okay or that
what I thought.
The man they were working for died and his
son didn’t want anything to do with farming
and they bought that farm with a guy called
Ntokozo after claiming his insurance money. I
was taken to a boarding school until I finished
matric.(chuckled bitterly) I tried to date but
when that guy found out I’m HIV positive he
flipped and told the whole school about how I
tried to infect him with my disease. I became
angry all over again, I was angry at my mother
for being weak and pathetic. I was angry at her
for leaving me so early and I hated her for
cursing me because of her I got sick, my brother
put his life on hold for me. Nothing is working
I’m always angry and I’m ungrateful. I treated
my brother like trash after all the sacrifices he
made for me but he still asked me to live with
him. I’m angry at the world, if my mother didn’t
leave me maybe I would’ve turned out
differently, My brother would be fine not
always depressed.
Now I have a child, a whole human being
dependent on me. I might die and leave her I’m
not even sure if she’ll survive living without
me….
She covered her face with her hands crying and

he held her brushing her. His heart broke for
her and sadness filled his heart and he didn’t
know how to go about this. He loved her with
her loudmouth and sassy attitude and when
she broke down like this, it pierced through his
heart. “Don’t cry I’m here and I’ll always be.
You’ll be fine I’ll make sure you’re fine(kissed
the side of her face) I love you.”
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At Pile’s house
He tightly held his stomach as it started aching.

He gasped for air and his body started feeling
hot and his intestines twisted. The pain got
unbearable and he got off the bed and walked
to the door. He turned down the handle and
pulled it to him but nothing happened.
Panicked washed over him when he realize that
Simo locked him inside the house and he
walked to the window but the burglar guards
defeated him. There was no way out, he looked
for his phone and it was nowhere in sight.
He tried to think of a way out but his mimd

froze, he was stuck in there. As each minute
passed the pain got more unbearable his veins
started popping out as and his airway
tightened. He knew his end was near and there
was nothing he could do and that made his
situation more intense than ever.
He released a dry cough and fell on his knees as
his body failed him. If only he didn’t eat that
food cause it was clear Simo poisoned him. He
was just frustrated and trapped in a corner,
revisiting their last moments plastered a big
smile across his face.
Love killed him, but he was going to die a happy
man knowing Simo knew how he felt about
him.
Pilecoughing) Goodbye my love, my Simo, Till
we meet again.
At Gecko Inn
I frowned and lazily opened my eyes, a heavy

object on my left arm grabbed my attention. I
dropped my eyes and saw her, I retracted my
arm and got off the bed. I looked at my phone
ontop of the table and saw a few missed calls
notification. I sighed and woke her up….
Girl: Hey sexy.

Me: Please leave.
Girlfrowns) So soon?
Me: Yes we need to check out in 15.
Girlhuffed) Ok fiiine!
She stood up and wore her dress then popped

a chewing gum in her mouth.
Girl: Call me if you happen to want some action

again, I had a great time last night.
Mefaked a smile) I’ll keep that in mind.
She pecked my lips brushing my dick and

walked to the door. I went to lock and went
back to bed taking my phone with. I rubbed my
eyes yawning and called Neli….
Neli: Sbanisezwe Khambule.

Me: Mam’wekhaya is everything alright?
Neli: Please come back.
Me: I’m still in…
Neli: And I know you’re here so please come
back we need to talk.
Me: I’m sorry.
Neliangrily) Get your ass here!
Me: Mind your tounge! I’m not your kid stop
shouting nxx….I’ll be there in 2 hours.
Neli: Wow!
She hung up and I clicked my tongue annoyed.

Neli is getting too comfortable now I need to
get rid off her. Our arrangement has ran it
course it time for bigger and better things.
Nondumiso looks promising and she’s loyal.
I shoved my phone under the pillow and closed
my eyes, that girl exhausted me.
At Zwelamy Constructions
Nonkazimulo looked at the plan and furiously
tore it apart banging her hands on the table
scaring the engineer.
Nonkazishouting) Is this the best you’ve got?

Huh? Did you do your research?
Engineer: Yes I did.
Nonkazi: Shut up! The community complained
about the pedestrians being hit by the cars
because the bridge lacks one thing, Pedestrians
lane! And the traffic becomes too congested
during the rush hour. Now tell me where are
the solutions to that in your plan? You have
two options; either you go back to varsity and
demand your money back or I fire your useless
ass. Go out there and design a proper plan or
you’ll find yourself in the street selling lollipops
and airtime. Get the fuck out of here. Useless
structural engineer nxxx.
The engineer stood up and walked out

clenching his jaws. She picked her cellphone
and called Thorello…
Thorello: Nkazi…
Nkazishouting) Futeg! If you don’t report to
work in an hour consider yourself jobless cause
I’m going to fire you and sue you for breach of
contract. I’m tired of nursing your pathetic ass,
you lost your wife, she’s dead and she’s not
coming back mopping around will not bring her
back.
Thorello: I…
Nkazi: Do I fuckin care? No I don’t! Get your ass
here and make sure you’re sober as they come.
I’ve given you enough time to grieve now
playtime is over!
She smashed her cellphone on the wall and

held her trembling hands breathing heavily. Her
muscles felt hot and her chest tightened. She
turned to her bag and searched for her
antidepressants, she popped two in her mouth
and swallowed them then leaned back on her
office chair with tears streaming down her face.
Her hands continued to shake as she struggled
to breathe.
The door opened and Elton(her PA) made his

way in…
He saw her state and went to the mini cabinet
in the corner of the office and took her stress
ball then poured water for her. He helped her
drink the water and gave her the stress ball
whilst brushing her back until she calmed
down.
He was used to these episodes and he was the
only one in the office who knew how to calm
her down.
Elton: Better?
She nodded.
Elton: Should I cancel your meetings for the
day?
Nkaziwhispered) No I’ll be fine.
Elton: You sure?
Nonkazi: Yes, don’t worry.
He straightened up and went to take his diary

and told her how her day was looking….
At Ally’s house
He fixed his waves and sprayed his cologne

looking at himself in the mirror and Sami woke
up…
Sami: Morning.
Ally: Morning.
Sami: You working today?
Ally: Yes I have to babe but I’ll see you two
when I come back.
Sami: Oh! Let me freshen up and fix breakfast
for you.
Ally: Don’t worry, we’ve already eaten ask
mistress next to you.
Sami: What time did you wake up?
Ally: At 3, I changed her nappy and fed her after
that she wanted to play instead of sleeping.
Sami: Sorry, you aren’t feeling sleepy right?
Ally: Ofcourse I do but I have to make money or
else we’ll starve women are high maintenance
so I need money.
Samirolled her eyes) I’m not high
maintenance.
Allychuckles) You wouldn’t have blew up R5
mil in two months.
Sami: I’ll never hear the end of it.
Ally: I’m joking, you’re low maintenance wifey
but that one! I paid R200 to Zee yesterday only
because she cut her nails using baby’s nail
cutter.
Samishocked) R200?
Ally: Yeah, Zee is stingy don’t mind her but still
I’m broke.
He walked to the bed fixing his overall and bent
over pecking Zayna’s forehead. “See you later
my love, daddy loves you.”
He looked at Sami, “Bye babe I’ll see you later.”
“My kiss?”
He rolled his eyes taking his cellphone and car
keys on the dresser, “I’ll see you later and you
might get more than just a kiss. I love you.”
She huffed and he chuckled walking to the

door.
“I’ve already bathe her and took out the trash

and don’t forget to call your brother you aren’t
going back to those people.”
Sami: But…
Allyannoyed) Ok you’ll go alone not with my
child I’ll not have my daughter staying with a
woman beater and a wicked woman who feeds
off another woman’s pain and that’s not
negotiable.
He closed the door behing him and she heaved

a sigh looking at her daughter.
“Your father has started acting crazy again.”
At my house
I settled on the couch infront of Neli. She

removed her nipple from the baby’s mouth and
fixed her t-shirt. I popped my fingers and
leaned back looking at her…
Me: I’m done.

Neliswa: With what?
Me: Our arrangement is done. I’m not feeling
you anymore, I thought I could pretend but I
can’t, I don’t love you.
Neliswa: What are you saying to me Sbani?
Me: I don’t want you anymore, I’ll continue to
take care of my child but that’s it. You need to
pack your bags and leave my house.
Neliswa: You said we’re in this for life, you
threatened me and turned me into your
punching bag. I took your beatings until I lost
my self. My whole body is covered in
marks.(breaking voice) who’s going to love me
when I look like this? You told me we’re only
leaving here in a coffin. I gave you a child,
something you’ve always wanted. Why are you
doing me like this?
Mebored) You never loved me Neli, you were
with me only because of money let not rewrite
history here.
Neli: What am I supposed to do with mylife
when you don’t want me? Sbani you’re
everything to me, I lost my job because of you
and you(crying) You damaged me! Please
rethink this.
Me: There’s nothing to rethink here. I don’t
want you as you said who’s going to love you
when you look like this I’m also not going to
love you sorry.
Neliswa: Please don’t do this.
Me: I’m sorry, please leave my house
tomorrow. I tried cheating but failed and
honestly sleeping in the hotels when I have my
house is not my idea of fun and you’re
crowding my space please leave. My woman
doesn’t want you here.
She placed the baby on the couch and cried, my
words hurt her and knowing I was inlove with
someone else when I had damaged her body
seemed to hurt her more.
I rose up and took my son and walked to the
bedroom with him whistling…
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I watched with my jaws clenched as they filled

The walk back home was the longest walk of

She nodded and slightly squeezed my shoulder

Maka Simi: “Sbani!”

I swallowed and walked to my mom’s kitchen

At the Khambule Household

She lifted her eyes looking at him, he was

Simi’s uncle: “Why are you sad?”

Simi’s uncle: “Close your eyes and relax, don’t

She nodded and closed her eyes. He unbuckled

Simi’s uncle: “Eyi awyeke ukbanga umsindo

Woman: “Sbani kunini ngikbiza awungizwa na?”

I sighed and went back with her hoping I don’t

Woman: “Go to your house I’ll talk to your aunt

I made my way to our house and saw the door

Within a few minutes my father rushed in and

They saw my half naked sister but none of them

We waited for them to go to sleep and I shoved

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These heavy rains were messing things up for

I hang up and slid my phone in my pocket then

Me: “Guys are you going to be okay? Or you

I sighed and rushed to Ntokozo’s house I don’t

Meanwhile near the gorge

Ntokozo: “Go and help them out.”

Me: “Eita do I know you?”

She swallowed and stepped out then went to

Me: “Wena Simo call a towing company

I went to give the suitcase to Ntokozo and

She kept quiet and we proceeded with our way

Ntokozo: “Sbani I’ll see you tomorrow. Sami

We walked quiet a distance until we arrived at

I opened the door and found Nomonde seating

In the leaving room.

Nomonde sadly looked down and Sami

Her phone beeped indicating a message

Simo: “Sami please transfer the money babe I

I brushed my face in frustration, I don’t

I sighed and stood up and walked to her room. I

Sami: “Don’t worry about Sbani I’ll spin some

I closed my eyes and bit my lower lip

Samismiled) “Bhut’ wami.”

She swallowed and quietly walked to the

Lindiwe: “Sthandwa sami.”

He dropped the call and I quickly stood up and

Me: “Babe Lindiwe is coming you need to

I looked at the watch on the wall and realized

I held her neck and French kissed her then

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Minutes later I walked in with Lindiwe holding

Mesmiling) “Lindi why don’t you sit down and

I sighed and took their bags to the bedroom

Me: “Please give Nomonde her things and open

She stood up and wore her sleepers than went

I found her breastfeeding him and smiled then

Sami: “How are you doing sis? Can I hold him?”

Lindiwe: “Can you please give us space to talk?”