JABU

*** I can’t believe Sbu did that, I didn’t even know he had it in him (sigh)....im just glad my brothers took care of everything and they even dealt with the police that were called by the noisy neighbors....After Ruslan wiped out the scene where Sbu shot Amo from her brain they took her to the hospital....What baffles me is that uSbu doesn’t even show remorse for what he did.....Heath talked to him and what he found out shocked everyone....he said Sbu said she deserves it and more for having Lile killed and that’s when we knew that he heard us talking, I even told my brothers that we should also wipe Sbu’s memory about that shooting scene and Ruslan said even if he does, it will turn my boy into an angry human being cause he’s not remorseful and there’s just too much anger in him so he needs to let go of that anger and see that what he did is wrong then he can wipe off that scene

Things are still bad on my side, all I do is drink to numb the pain, I still can’t believe that my little girl is gone just like that....i can’t seem to accept it in fact I know I never will, she was killed in cold blood ( swallowed teary).....i wish I can turn back the hands of time and leave Amo like I was told to do....i wish I listened to everyone who warned me about her recent change of attitude*** Heath: you know berve is not a solution right ***he said walking in*** Me: just let me mourn for my princess in peace joh ***I heard him sigh....he’s been there in fact all of them are there for me but all I want is to be on my own but hei these snamnams ( fools) don’t care they are all up in my face saying they don’t want me to be alone nxa*** Heath: while you’re busy mourning our princess don’t forget about our prince, he also needs his father more especially after what he did Me: uzoba right (he’ll be fine)....angithi he knows how to aim a gun and shoot in cold blood so uzoba right ***I said dismissively*** Heath: f#tsek....you’re talking rubbish now msunu wakho nxa ( you cunt) ***he walked away looking pissed mxm....i continued to drink my beer with my princess’s face plastered in my mind....fuck.... tears gushed out of my eyes as my mind went to how I found her body covered in blood on her bed***

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NARRATION

***Kenny slammed into her and filled the condom with his semen and he kissed her forehead*** Kenny: thank you sthandwa sam ( my love) ***he said smiling at her and she smiled back at him....he pulled out slowly and laid next to her and pulled her to his chest and held her*** Kenny: do you have second thoughts about giving us a chance ***She sighed*** Lolly: im just scared of what people will say more especially your family Kenny: well I don’t care what people will say as long as I have you by my side nothing else matters ***she snuggled closer feeling loved...she was still heartbroken by Jabu’s words but she told herself that she wont dwell on what happened even though it hurt to hear him blaming her for her daughter’s death...she still cant believe Jabulile is gone just like that*** Lolly: you do know they gonna call me names right Kenny: and people will lose their teeth ***she laughed and he joined her*** Lolly: you’re crazy Kenny: in love with you yeah ***she blushed and he kissed the top of her head*** Lolly: why did I end up with him and not you ***Kenny sighed*** Kenny: because I was too much into making money and making uthaima ( father) proud that I forgot to live a little ***He sighed*** Kenny: im just sorry that I wasn’t there to protect you..... ***he kissed the top of her head*** Kenny: but im here now and I won’t let anything happen to you ***she sighed not saying anything then her phone rang, she reached for it and it was Sbu calling her and she quickly answered sitting up*** Lolly: Sbu hey Sbu: h..hi sisLolly Lolly: umm are you ok ***he sounded a bit off*** Sbu: umm....whe...when are you coming this side sisLolly ***she frowned*** Lolly: umm im not sure...what’s wrong...are you ok....did something happen ***he kept quiet a bit*** Lolly: Sbu?? Sbu: I need to talk to you and not over the phone...i.... ***He then sniffed*** Sbu: please make time and come this side sisLolly ***her heart is now beating fast*** Lolly: ok I’ll come this Friday how’s that Sbu: ok Lolly: Sbu what’s wrong....are you ok Sbu: i....i did something bad Lolly: ok ok I’ll come on Friday and we ummm we will talk about it ok Sbu: ok Lolly: ok I’ll check on you later ok Sbu: ok ***they ended the call and she breathed out*** Kenny: what’s wrong Lolly: its Sbu Jabu’s son....something happened and....he just sounded off Kenny: why is he calling you....where is his father and other family members ***she looked at him with a raised eyebrow*** Lolly: maybe he chooses to trust me instead of them Kenny: I don’t feel comfortable with this Lorraine.....he knows you’re far and now you gonna go there where else we should be spending time together this weekend....you know I planned this weekend for us to get to know each other some more ***Lorraine breathed out getting off the bed*** Kenny: uyaphi manje (where are you going now) Lolly: my place ***she said picking her clothes and getting dressed and Kenny sighed*** Kenny: are you angry at me now Lolly: nope I just.... ***she sighed*** Lolly: Sbu is a good boy Kenny....respectful and kind....his family helped me a great deal....if it wasn’t for them especially Jabu, Heath and his grandmother we wouldn’t have found my brother’s body....and now Sbu wants help from me. I can’t believe you somehow feel entitled to choose who I should help and who I shouldn’t ....Sbu is family to me and if you don’t get that then angazi ( I don’t know) ***Kenny sighed getting out of bed and he took off the condom on his now flaccid manhood and he reached for a tissue and wrapped it with it*** Kenny: look I don’t feel entitled or anything like that....my question is would you feel happy if I cancel on us and go help some boy or girl in another province...a boy that has a father and other family members who can help him Lolly: he trusted me Kenneth ***she said defensively*** Kenny: then what about me...what about us...this weekend heh ***he said getting pissed off*** Kenny: I planned this weekend for us....everything is paid and now you’re dropping everything to go help a boy that you are not even related to.....you wanted this to work...we promised that we will give this our all and already im being sidelined and not made a priority ***he shook his head*** Kenny: you could’ve forced him to tell you over the phone and helped him resolve it over the phone or suggested to call his father or uncles or something but not what you just did as if I mean nothing to you ***she swallowed looking at him....he looked angry, she watched him picking his underwear and walking to the bathroom*** Kenny: lock the door on your way out ***she swallowed hard as tears filled her eyes then she picked her handbag and walked out....inside the bathroom Kenny clenched his jaws trying to calm himself down....he didn’t have a problem with the boy but he has a problem with his father and uncle....what the grandmother said that time still stuck with him and he told himself that if she agrees to be his he’ll make sure she stays away from them especially Jabu*** Kenny: damn it ***he said feeling frustrated and he got inside the shower***

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ALPHALETTE’S HOUSE

NARRATION *** At 3 in the morning he was already awake busy mixing herbs he’s gonna use to help Kgosi his friend and patient with, he finished mixing the herbs humming his favorite ancestral song and he went to the room Kgosi was sleeping in and he stood by the bed looking at him....he could see he was restless in his sleep and he felt sorry for him cause he’s been through hell and back and still he’s going through hell now*** Kgosi: take a picture it lasts longer Alpha: nx I thought you’re sleeping Kgosi: how can I sleep when all you smell like is ditlhare ( herbs) ***Alphalette chuckled*** Alpha: get up and shower soon we will leave for the river to cleanse you ***Kgosi sighed sitting up*** Alpha: ooh and your brother is waiting outside the yard looking angry....he needs to chill and rest in peace this thing of him meddling in lovers quarrels is not on....why cant he behave like other ancestors ***he shook his head heading for the door*** Alpha: im still saying it again....vanhu va levukosini va karata na swipoko swakona ( royalty people are troublesome even their ghosts) ***he walked out and Kgosi sighed...he got out of bed and went to the en-suite and took a shower***

AT THE RIVER

*** Alphalette mixed coins with muthi in a plastic bowl chanting then he threw them inside the flowing water then he stood there quietly....then out of the blue strong wind started blowing around them then they heard a defining sound coming from the bushes that surrounds the river...it was a swarm of bees flying towards them at high speed*** Alphalette: do not panic and don’t, I repeat.... don’t let your other personalities take over or all this will be for nothing ***Kgosi swallowed hard as the bees surrounded them making bone chilling noise....they surrounded them for some time until they flew away from them and Kgosi breathed out loud relieved and they waited....after a minute or so a huge snake slid out of the water and Kgosi held his pee tight as it was about to come out as fear crept in while Alphalette knelt on the ground with his head bowed ....it slithered towards Kgosi and that pee he was holding ran down his legs as he visibly shook*** Kgosi: ooh God...ooh God...Alphalette..... ***he whispered and tried to call Alphalette ....it surrounded him looking scary then it raised its head facing him and it opened its mouth wide right on his face and Kgosi fainted***

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SHALATE ( HILLS)

***My heart is bleeding and I keep asking myself if im dreaming or what....i can’t believe Tarek is doing this to me. I can’t believe he chooses to break me like this, I have given this man my heart, body and soul and he just hurts me like I mean nothing to him*** Moera: ha’ah Hills....you won’t kill yourself because of a man ***she said walking from the kitchen and I wiped my tears off with my shirt, she’s been with me since I called her here....she’s my best friend and sister along with her twin sister Masai, well Masai is more like our younger sister since Moera is the eldest and im older than both them*** Me: it hurts Mo Moera: I know baby trust me I know...i just wish I can take away your pain ***She said with a pained look on her face*** Me: how can he do me like this Mo....all I’ve ever done is love him Mo....i gave him my whole heart and he do me like this Moera: he’s a selfish pig that’s why....he’s just lucky you still love him or else he would be Hitler’s bitch in hell by now ***trust me she means it....Moera is...yah I’ll just leave it at that...anyway I just wiped my falling tears...Tarek has hurt me beyond repair...right then the door opened and the devil himself walked in, I just felt my heart beating fast as anger filled me up....i heard Moera chuckling next to me.....well she hates him....she always felt he’s not good enough for me and I think he just proved her right*** Tar: hi Moera: a re nyai nxa ( he’s saying nyai nxa) ***she got up and went back to the kitchen....he sighed and came towards me*** Tar: ofcourse you would call her when we are having problems in our marriage ***I just chuckled nx.....this man is testing me for real*** Me: problems Tarek??? Tar: look sthandwa sam Me: don’t call me that ***he sighed*** Tar: I know you don’t see it now but im doing this for us....please just trust me Me: leave my sight Tarek ***I said not even looking at him and I heard him sighing*** Tar: I love you mkami....kakhulu futhi ( I love you my wife...alot) Me: mxm Tar: I’ll let all this disrespect go cause you’re hurt but don’t make it a habit cause next time I won’t be this understanding ***he said with a serious tone*** Moera: kolobe ya no decid(a) go nona mo pelaka ( a pig just decided to get fatter in front of me) ***she said standing by the kitchen entrance....she looks pissed*** Tar: this is my house Moera in fact I think you should leave, you have no business with my marital affairs Moera: well tough cause this is my sister’s house as much as its yours ***she said with an attitude*** Tar: she’s not your f#ck#n sister!!! ***he shouted** Moera: and you’re not man enough...your point Mr manwhore??? ***she said with an attitude*** Tar: what did you call me ***he said walking towards her ready to do something he’ll probably regret and I got up...i need to stop this before all hell break loose*** Me: STOP...STOP IT YOU TWO!!! ***Tar stopped walking looking angry while Mo just stood there unbothered*** Moera: THE REASON SHE CANT GIVE YOU A CHILD IS BECAUSE SHE SAVED YOUR UNGRATEFUL A$$….O UNGRATEFUL WENA…..SHE SHOULD’VE LET YOU DIE I’M SURE SHE WOULD BE HAPPILY MARRIED WITH HER OWN KIDS AND A LOVING AND FAITHFUL HUSBAND BY NOW AND NOT DEALING WITH BOFEBE BA GAO ( with your whoring ways) Tar: I want her out of my house Shalate right this minute!!! ***he said pointing at her looking angry and I just breathed out...i don’t need this...he walked away and I just sat down feeling overwhelmed and I heard Moera sigh*** Moera: I’m sorry you’re hurting but im not sorry for telling him the truth….you got shot and I kept quiet….her mother treats you like sh!t and I kept quiet cause they are your in laws but enough is enough Shalate….enough is enough….ga o chiwana ( you’re not a orphan) you have a family and it kills me whenever I see you trying to hide your pain with your smile….it kills me Hills ***tears ran down my cheeks and a loud sob left my mouth*** Moera: I’ll leave.... but I’ll be back when he’s not around ***I just shook my head*** Me: don’t go....please Moera: i keep on pissing him off Hills, even though I hate him but you still love him so I cant punch him as of yet so its just a bad idea for me to stay here and FYI ma needs to know about whats going on ***I just laid on the couch and closed my eyes....i have a terrible headache, I have been betrayed and my sister wants to choke slam my husband...this is my life ***

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AT THE RIVER

***Kgosi woke up when water was splashed on his face...he gasped for air and Alphalette pulled him up and he stumbled a bit and he finally found his balance*** Kgosi: wh...what happened Alpha: you fainted ***Kgosi frowned then he remembered the snake*** Kgosi: the..the huge snake Alphalette: it went to feed....she permitted us to use the water while she goes to feed ....come ***Kgosi looked around....he cant believe he’s still alive, it was about to eat him....anyway he followed Alphalette inside the water forgetting that he wet his pants***

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***they are now in the woods and Kgosi is kneeling on the ground facing down as him and Alphalette pray...after praying Alphalette started chanting ancestral chants summoning Richard to join them then all of a sudden Kgosi felt the hair on the back of his head standing and his shoulders getting heavier and heavier and a sudden headache pounced on him and Alphalette stopped chanting*** Alpha: he’s here ***Kgosi looked around but he didn’t see him but he could feel someone or something standing behind him...his heart beat so fast he thought it would explode*** Alpha: don’t be scared...he’s angry but he’s your brother, your blood....now talk to him....open up to him, be free ***Kgosi swallowed hard then he sighed*** Kgosi: Tirelo..... ***he then sighed again feeling emotional*** Kgosi: I...i have a multiple personality disorder and its messing with my life....i have killed people to survive and now one of the personalities Saddam slept with Botlhale and that’s gonna hurt Dineo when she finds out...she’s gonna leave me ***he swallowed painfully*** Kgosi: I love her Tirelo ***wind started blowing around them violently*** Alpha: don’t stop Kgosi: im sure you now know that she’s my chosen one....but I made her angry and hurt her feelings cause I couldn’t sleep with her.....i couldn’t cause I felt guilty Tirelo....i wanted confirmation in a way that you are blessing our union....i felt like sleeping with her will be me spitting on your grave and memory...i wanted a sign that you’re blessing us, I didn’t mean to make her angry I just.... ***he swallowed hard as tears gushed out falling on the ground*** Kgosi: I miss you....i miss you so much....i wish I was the one that got killed and not you....i wish I can take your place.....Gauta will grow up without you.....you didn’t deserve to die Tee....you didn’t deserve to die ***he said crying then the wind stopped*** Kgosi: I act strong but im not bro.... im dying inside....i fought to come back to my family and you were killed before we can even reconnect....i feel empty at the same time im angry...im mad angry at our ancestors for letting you die like that ***he continued to cry*** Alpha: Richard ***he said looking at him and Richie was crying too*** Alpha: now you know what he’s been through....he’s not the same man anymore...he’s broken....he survived death and he also had to fight to come home to you and the rest of your family....even now he’s still trying to adjust to his new normal being having multiple personalities that mess up his life sometimes....dealing with your death and also being strong for everyone....he’s only human man and the is so much he can take ***Richie’s ghost looked down*** Alpha: forgive him for hurting...what’s her name Kgosi: Dineo ***he said and sniffed wiping his face*** Alpha: Dineo and give him a sign that you’re blessing their union and continue protecting them Kgosi: im sorry bro....i love Dineo with all my heart and I promise to love them unconditionally and also take care of her and Gauta Alpha: and stop meddling in their affairs....couples fight all the time....after this talk you need to rest in peace and let Dineo go...your daughter is in safe hands and you know it so rest and let your brother handle things....when he needs help he’ll call you Kgosi: and im gonna find Collins and after im done dealing with him im gonna marry Dineo and we gonna raise Gauta together but I need your blessing bro...i don’t wanna feel like im betraying you cause Cole told me how much you loved or love her....at the same time I don’t wanna compete for her....i want her to be mine and mine alone ***then silence.....then Kgosi felt a hand or something that felt like a hand on his shoulder and he froze*** Alpha: relax its him.... he says that’s a sign that he’s blessing your union and that... Alpha: he’s no longer angry at you.... Alpha: he says he loves you and that you should take care of his daughter and baby mama ***Kgosi’s tears gushed out and he cried painfully*** Alpha: and he says about Collins...he says he’s in plain sight....he said you should look at obvious places....he’s right under your nose ***Kgosi wiped his tears after he calmed down and he frowned as Richie pulled his hand back*** Alpha: he’s leaving... ***Richard started walking towards the light but then he stopped but he didn’t turn*** Alpha: he says good luck with Dineo cause you’re gonna need it... ***Alpha looked at Kgosi frowning*** Kgosi: what is it Alpha: he’s laughing busy saying you’re gonna need it ***then Richard disappeared into the light*** Alpha: he’s gone ***Kgosi got up*** Alpha: lets go....remember don’t look back ***they walked out of the woods and got inside the car and drove off*** Alpha: ok what’s wrong with Dineo....why was your brother laughing at you like that ***Kgosi sighed brushing his head roughly*** Kgosi: she’s crazy...when she finds out about Botlhale all hell will break loose ***Alphalette laughed his ass off*** Alpha: well then good luck cause you’re gonna need it Kgosi: mxm ***Alphalette chuckled*** ---------- TO BE CONTINUED….