AT JABU’S HOUSE

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Lolly: askies?? Jabu: you’re here for Sbusiso so your little boyfriend can wait ***Lorraine just shook her head*** Lolly: first of all you have no right….absolutely no right to tell me all that rubbish Jabu….and secondly I dont have to sleep here to help Sbu Jabu: so you’ll choose him over Sbu mmmh...is that what it is Lolly: dont do that….thats low even for you Jabu: whats low is you fucking your ex’s brother Lorraine...how desperate can you be huh ***she slapped him hard on his cheek*** Lolly: f#3k you ***then she walked away going upstairs leaving him rubbing his cheek with a smirk on his face*** Jabu: ey snai get away from my gate before I call the cops on you Kenny: where’s Lorraine Jabu: ey kere f#3k off are you deaf ***Kenny took his phone and called her then she answered*** Lolly: im coming let me say goodbye to Sbu Kenny: ok ***Then he sighed and went back to his car and waited for her***

INSIDE THE HOUSE

Lolly: I’ll come see you before I leave ok Sbu: ok thanks for coming sisLolly Lolly: you dont need to thank me papa...i’ll always be there for you and remember whenever you want to talk to someone I’m just a phone call away…..it doesnt matter what time it is you call ok ***Sbu nodded*** Sbu: ok I will ***They hugged again and she kissed his forehead and walked out with her bags….she walked passed Jabu sitting in the lounge and he frowned when he saw the bags*** Jabu: Lorraine…. ***she ignored him and she opened the gate then she opened the door and he chuckled*** Jabu: so o nyaka ko rapele mmh ( you want me to beg you mmh) ***She ignored him and walked all the way to the gate *** Jabu: LORRAINE!!!! ***he shouted after her but she just walked outside the gate and Kenny took her bags and put them on the back seat and they got inside the car and Kenny drove off leaving jabu standing there looking like he’s about to bust out….he turned and found his mother standing by the door and she just shook her head and walked inside the house*** ----------

TWO WEEKS LATER

MASAI

***I honestly don’t know where Stevens and I stand....i haven’t spoken to him since that day and he’s hasn’t even tried calling me....i really love him and I pray that we work things out and find common ground with Alphalette with concerns to Khai....Another thing im worried about Hills, what’s happening to her is pure selfishness from her husband and knowing how much she loves him I bet she’s gonna stay in that marriage and take all the shit that comes with it.....even though she says she wants a divorce I know deep down she doesn’t, she loves that bastard*** Me: I still think she should call Ma ***I say to Moera, as we prepare ourselves for work in the morning*** Moera: yeah I think she should too....knowing Hills Tar is gonna sweet talk her and manipulate her into agreeing to be in a polygamous marriage Me: but if that’s what she really want we have to support her whether we like it or not Moera: I’ll only support her if she really wants to be part of that circus and not because she’s forced to or that she’s scared to live without him....gape Tarek is manipulative and thinks the world revolves around him or it owes him something nxa ***she doesn’t like him...well she doesn’t like anyone to be honest*** Me: we both know Hills loves that man Mo ***she sighed*** Moera: yeah that’s the sad part about the whole thing....i know she doesn’t even mean it when she says she wants a divorce Me: eish...love is a f#ck#d up thing neh Moera: that’s why after Alex I swore to never love again ***I just rolled my eyes*** Me: well love is a beautiful thing Mo if you meet the right person to share that love with Moera: yeah right ***she rolled her eyes then we heard a knock on the door and she walked out....i finished up and went to see who it is, its probably Alphalette....he’s picking Khai, he said he wants to spend the day with him ( eye roll)*** Moera: look who’s here Me: hi Alpha: hey... you good ***I just nodded....im still surprised that I have a child with a man like him, im intimidated by him...he has that thing man...that bone chilling thing*** Moera: let me bring AJ ***I raised my brow at her, why does she look happy to see Alphalette...he cleared his throat sitting down on the couch and I joined him*** Alpha: I told my mother about AJ ***I just looked at him surprised, I didn’t think he’ll tell his parents about Khai so soon*** Alpha: why do you looked surprised Me: umm I thought you’ll probably do a DNA test first before telling anyone Alpha: why would I do that ***ok why is he frowning like that...anyway I just shrug my shoulders, I mean people do DNA tests when they find out they have kids out there they didn’t know about*** Alpha: look AJ is my son and I don’t need DNA tests to prove that ***probably his ancestors told him AJ is his...well im guessing they did*** Me: ok....ummm have you talked to your brother Alpha: why would i ***yho bathong*** Me: cause me and him are dating and I have a child with you Moera: so what does you dating that rotten guava have to do with AJ’s father ***ooh Gosh...was she eavesdropping*** Moera: he hasn’t called you maybe because he has moved on so stop asking about his whereabouts from his brother....it’s clear they don’t get along jeez Alpha: so you don’t like him ***he said taking a sleeping AJ from her*** Moera: yeah that useless thing once beat her up and since then I started hating him ***bathong Moera why is she telling him my business like that*** Me: he slapped me once Moera...why are you making it seem like he’s abusive Moera: maybe you deserve to be slapped or even beaten to a pulp that you land in hospital....who talks like that Masai...abuse ke abuse....i can’t believe you just said that ***she threw Khai’s bag roughly at me and walked away looking angry or is it hurt (sigh)....Alphalette just took the bag from me*** Alpha: I’ll bring him later ***then he walked out looking pissed and leaving me feeling like sh!t....Moera then walked out of her bedroom and she picked her keys from the table*** Me: Mo Moera: f#tsek!!! ***wow...then she walked out....i swallowed hard and went to my bedroom and took my phone and made a call*** Stevens: wow and she remembers me.....done f#ck#ng my brother ***what the actual f#!k*** Me: wow Stevens....and what stopped you from calling me ***im not gonna entertain his stupid and unfounded accusations nxa*** Stevens: what do you want Masai ***he said coldly and I swallowed...you know what...f#!k this shit*** Me: I think we should....break up...i mean this thing between us is.... Stevens: wait....you think we are still a thing.....I’ve long moved on to a woman without baggage ...you were never woman enough for me anyways and for your information....real women wear heels girly not pumps or all stars and sandals....why do you think I’ve never taken you to decent places, cause you’re not decent...in fact you and that Lechankane brother of mine deserve each other..... lose my numbers le di flaps ekare mogodu o ba reng morothwana!!

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MOERA

***im busy on my office computer typing a report that is needed before the end of the day..... The thing is i dont hate my job but reporting to rich A-holes who sit their butts all day doing nothing while i work may a$$ off makes me detest my job....the only reason i haven’t fallen victim to my bosses’ lustful advances is because of my ghetto attitude and my vile mouth.....many girls here have fallen victim and im glad im not one of them cause that handsome rich A-hole is a snack truth be told....my phone rings and I hope its not my boss cause that handsome sh!ty A-hole like calling me to his office even for useless things he could’ve said over the phone mxm....i sigh when I see that its my twin Masai, as much as im still pissed at her but i cant stay mad at her for long so receive her call*** Me: Masai ***I hear her sigh*** Masai: im sorry ***I just roll my eyes....i know she already has tears running down her cheeks, she’s a cry baby this one*** Me: its ok Masai: its not Mo....why do I always date abusive jerks and when I break up with them they insult me using things im insecure about....when im still dating them they pretend to like them but once I breakup with them for treating me like sh!t they say hurtful things to me ***she said crying....ok what the hell happened*** Me: are we talking about Stevens here ***I heard her sniff*** Me: Sai??? Masai: I broke up with him ***f#!k..... thanks Gosh....yho shem he finally heard my prayers*** Me: ok and what did he say to make you cry like this Masai: a re my flaps o kare morothwana wa mogodu and that he long moved on....are I don’t have class that’s why he has never taken me to decent places.....he was mean Mo and he broke my heart ***she sniffed again....i know how insecure she is about her flaps and the fact that Steven said what he said I know her confidence went down a whole lot of notches....i swear im gonna deal with that piece of sh!t....he’s also gonna pay nxa*** Me: m#r#tagae....w#nyela nxa....i swear he’s gonna regret ever insulting you nxa ***she cried over the phone...ooh my softy twin....i hate it when she’s hurt like this*** Me: don’t cry Masa....i say good ridden to bad rubbish ***she sniffed*** Masai: im sorry about what I said...im sure even Alphalette thinks im some naïve girl who defends her abuser Me: I told you to stop caring about what people say about you Masa....i long told you to embrace your imperfections.....no one is perfect ***the door opened and in walked the A-hole*** Me: bona Masa I have to go I’ll check on you later and no depression this time around or else im gonna paint this town red with someone’s blood ***I said that looking at my boss*** Masai: he’s not worth it even though it hurts so bad Me: that’s my girl...ok later akere Masai: yeah Me: I love you my other half Masai: I love you too twinnie ***then I dropped the call and cleared my throat*** Me: can I help you with something sir Him: when I walk in you drop the call....i will not wait for you to finish gossiping with whoever you were gossiping with...time is money and I don’t appreciate being kept waiting!! ***he said all that with a serious face and tone and I sighed*** Me: im sorry sir I promise it won’t happen again *** he clicked his tongue and walked out....mxm A-hole!!! if only he knew that I’m only here to gain experience, that’s all I’m here for....i took my phone and went to my contacts and I made an important call*** Voice: mchana Me: hi malome... ke tlo feta ko wena after work....ke batla go ova le wena ka something ( I’ll come by your place after work I need to talk to you about something important) Voice: ok ***then I dropped the call and popped my knuckles***

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NARRATED ( ALPHALETTE) Alpha: and nou….why are you looking like that ***he said as Mpande sat down slowly looking pale with dry lips*** Mpande: eish bafo I didnt sleep a wink last night Alpha: why what happened Mpande: after you told me about Masai being your baby mama…..i got mad at madlozi and I took isnuff, chillies and hot water in a cup and ngayophahla ngazo ( and I went to talk to them using them) ***Alpha’s eyes popped out*** Alpha: say you joking mfowethu...you didnt just do that ***he looked freaked out cause he knows you dont do that...ever*** Mpande: ehh ngabatshela udoti amadlozi….nga ba kgwela nge gala...e green e suur ( ehh I told them sh!t the ancestors….I vomited gal ….a green and sour one)...i should’ve known they will retaliate mxm cowards *** he groaned as his stomach made funny noises and Alphalette put his hand on his face shaking his head defeated*** Mpande: I mean how can your ancestors make things happen for you mfowethu just like that mmmh….your baby mama is your chosen one while mina I have to slaughter a cow or a goat for them or to go bath in river that has iNkanyamba for them to do something simple for me Alpha: this is not a competition Mpande Mpande: I know...i know ok….im not in a competition with you and never will be I just have a problem with them nje….. im gatvol ( im done) with their slow pace mina….i want Moera….they should make her fall for me...ngifuna ukushada this year ( I want to get married this year)...how can they let me have a threesum with sisters khanti isnt it their job to protect me aarg man ***Alpha shook his head defeated...Mpande is a special case...he wanted to tell him that he’s been made aware that he’s backing at the wrong tree, that he should take a step back with concerns to his love interest but then Mpande’s mother suddenly appeared in front of them and she shook her head no*** Woman: dont tell him….let him learn the hard way ***then she disappeared and Alpha sighed looking down….he’s used to seeing dead people appearing in front of him like this especially his ancestors*** Alpha: so why do you look this pale...what happened last night Mpande: isisu bafo...eish….kunini ngigooda ( my stomach bro….im having a runny stomach) ...i cant even feel my assh#le, its burning strong mfowethu...i even see blood when I wipe ***Alpha looked at him then he busted out with loud laughter*** Mpande: eish ***he said getting up and putting his hand on his ass as he ran to the toilet….when he got to the toilet he didnt even get a chance to close the door, all Alphalette heard is him groaning loudly and other disturbing sounds and Alpha laughed standing up and he went to close the door for him*** Mpande: iyhooo….iyhoooo….eish ngiyafa mfowethu ( im dying bro) Alpha: apologize to the ancestors Mpande: hai mfowethu I need to stand my ground for them to see that I mean business Alpha: then gooda in peace mfo...i wonder how you even arrived here without sh!tting on yourself Mpande: iyhoooo….iyhoooo….iyhoooo ***Alphalette just laughed and he left to mix some herbs for him to drink that will stop the runny stomach….after he was done he went back and found him sitting on the stoop shirtless*** Alpha: phuza ( drink) ***Mpande took the cup and drank without even asking what he’s drinking then he made a disgusted face cause the concussion is bitter*** Alpha: are you ready to apologize Mpande: eish...yah….i see they are angry...eish...my a$s joh Alpha: you’ll never be bigger than God and your ancestors Mpande…..they always have a way of doing things and we need to accept that Mpande: mxm they are lucky im not with them over there or else Alpha: Mpande !!! ***he warned him*** Mpande: eish yah izwile indlebe bafo ( the ear has heard you) Alpha: how can you insult your ancestors like that nawe….your late grandfather...the same man that left you all the fleet of taxis you now own all because of a woman Mpande: I think I have fallen for her….she’s my wife and its not about Moera nje bafo I always have to fight to get things…. always….Mkhulu left enemies that have made me now their target and he doesn’t even make them at least forget about me so I can enjoy my inheritance in peace….i’m always looking over my shoulder and I don’t even know where their beef started or what they were actually fighting for...ngifela izono zika Mkhulu...im not even enjoying my inheritance cause its bullets left right and center...dead bodies blah blah blah...ai ngikhathele bafo ( im tired bro) ***Alpha sighed*** Alpha: I get you man and I understand but doing what you did is not the answer….remember everything happens for a reason Mpande and you must have faith on God and your ancestors….remember their delays are not their denials mfowethu….two years I’ve been tortured and punished for not listening and now I finally see light at the end of the tunnel Mpande: lucky you ***Alpha sighed*** Alpha: nawe the is light at the end of the tunnel but you’re too blind to see it Mpande: my light is Moera Alpha: or your downfall ***Mpande frowned*** Alpha: I’m just saying….maybe you’re attracted to her wild and dangerous personality and maybe that’s not the kind of woman you need in your life but hey uthi you’re sure about her then lets fix things with boGogo na boMkhulu by apologizing and cleansing ghandelo ra bona ( the sacred place where he phahla/talks to them)….im sure they have heard you….mati a ko bela na berebere a switlangi mfo….im sure ba te chachamela la bareko kona mara bakwate kofa ( hot water and chillies is not child play bro...im sure they are feeling the heat wherever they are but also mad-angry)….and that’s not good ***Mpande chuckled then he quickly got up and ran inside the toilet*** Alpha: dont worry this is the last time onya ( you’ll sh!t)...when you done go and bath and we will leave for your place Mpande: iyhooo….iyhoooo….iyhooo Alpha: ongatlangeli vokokwana….o tatenyela bhut ( dont ever underestimate your ancestors….you’ll shit yourself bro) ***he laughed walking away*** ----------

NARRATED ( MOERA)

*** knock off time came and as she’s busy packing her things, her heart start beating fast all of a sudden then she fells pain in on her heart...she sits down a bit as the pain subsides right then her phone rings as her mind went to her twin sister Masai....before she can answer her heart skips a beat *** Moera: he...hello Woman: hi is this Moera....Masai’s twin sister Moera: yes....whats wrong with her....is she ok ***she said panicking*** Woman: this is Meisie I work with your sister....your sister was getting ready to leave as its knock off time when she suddenly held her chest and collapsed....we called an ambulance and they are busy with her ***Moera just closed her eyes as her hands starts shaking and her heart beating fast*** Moera: is....is she alive Meisie: ye...yes the paramedics said she’s still alive Moera: ok...ummm tell them to take her to a private hospital and please go with her you’ll send me your location Meisie: ok Moera: thank you ***they ended the call and Moera quickly grabbed her things and left bumping into her boss by the corridor but she just rushed passed him leaving the building....She’s now driving when her phone reports a message and she opens her WhatsApp, its Meisie sending her her location... she just continued to drive....her phone rings and she quickly answers thinking its her*** Moera: hello Alphalette: hey its Alphalette where is your sister ***he asked with a worried tone*** Moera: I just got a call from one of her colleagues ba re she collapsed and she was taken to the hospital Alphalette: shit...which hospital ***Moera tells him and they end the call then she calls her uncle*** Uncle: mchana Moera: Lume Masai is rushed to the hospital so im rushing there I wont be able to come today Uncle: what happened...is she ok Moera: I suspect Lupus...she was hurt and crying so I think it got triggered Uncle: damn it....who or what hurt her Moera: that’s the reason I was coming to see you....mpya engwe bareng ke Stevens broke her heart....a moroga ka mapele and even said some hurtful things....you know how soft and easily hurt Masai is Lume so she took everything to heart....Mpya ele was even cheating on her....i swear im gonna kill him....one of these days le ka se motlhabele.....he once beat her up and I let it go cause ne a mo rata but this time im gonna make him taste my wrath Uncle: calm down.....we will deal with him wena be there for her and when she’s better come and see me Moera: ok Malome Uncle: shap Moera: shap ***they ended the call and she continued to drive with her jaws clenched ***

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AT THE HOSPITAL

***Moera is busy pacing up and down in the waiting area when Alphalette walks in and head straight to her *** Alpha: She’s gonna be ok calm down Moera: you dont know that….she once suffered a mild heart attack Alphalette what if she doesnt make it this time Alpha: trust me she will ***she sighed and sat down feeling helpless and Alpha sat next to her*** Moera: where’s AJ Alpha: with my mother Moera: she’s cool right…. Alpha: who Moera: your mother Alpha: yeah ***then he chuckled lightly*** Alpha: she even cried when she saw how much he look like me….like my late father ***Moera nodded*** Alpha: you said she once suffered a mild heart attack ***she nodded*** Alpha: what happened ***Moera sighed*** Moera: she has a chronic decease called Lupus Alpha: huh? ***he then kept quiet a bit...all he heard is chronic which means whatever she has is not curable*** Alpha: what’s...whats that Moera: its an inflammatory decease….. it makes the immune system to attacks its own tissues ***Alphalette frowned*** Moera: its can affect the joins, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs….its basically one of the dangerous deceases out there and most people don’t know about it…..its a silent killer Alphalette….its a chronic decease with no cure…. Yes there’s treatment and that treatment can improve her symptoms but she might get flue and her immune system fights the virus and instead of stopping when the flue virus is gone it continues to fight and ends up attacking her tissues damaging her kidneys, heart, lungs and so forth and she dies….so basically everyday could be her last….. this is a fucked up world and we cant stop people from being mean, rude to her….her boss might shout at her or she might fight with her colleagues or her boyfriend ***she sighed calming herself down*** Moera: she might watch a sad movie and cries her eyeballs out and it gets triggered….she might get upset at our government and how they are failing our country and our people and it gets triggered so basically everyday could be her last ***Alpha sighed rubbing his hands together*** Alpha: what upset her this time Moera: your useless brother ***she said breathing heavily*** Moera: that son of…. That bastard insulted her and even swore at her using her insecurities…..he called her all sorts of names and I swear to God he’s gonna pay dearly for that ***Alphalette clenched his jaws*** Alpha: I know you’re upset but im asking you to let me handle him….i’ll deal with him my own way ***She stood up shaking her head*** Moera: nope...i need to teach that thing you call a brother a lesson to never ever mess with her…. I only got him roughed up when he hit her but this time around he’s gonna learn the hard way Alpha: Moera… Moera: my mind is made up….i’ll handle him myself….. you can warn him or not I dont care oksalayo I’ll deal with him my way ***Alpha looked at her and he could tell she means it….he sighed shaking his head… he could tell that this girl is dangerous….she’s not just your average girl*** Alpha: well he’s my brother and I’ll have to warn him for my mother’s sake Moera: do what you gotta do and I’ll do what I gotta do Alpha: just…. don’t kill him…. Remember he’s still your nephew’s uncle ***she rolled her eyes and sat down then she sighed loud*** Moera: khanthe whats taking them this long ***after some time a doctor and a nurse walked to them and they quickly got up*** Doctor: Masai Rapula’s family Moera: she’s my sister and he’s her baby daddy Alpha: her man not just baby daddy ***Moera raised an eyebrow looking at him*** Moera: since when abuti Alpha: how is she Doctor ***he asked the doctor ignoring her*** Doctor: yes...uumm she’s gonna be fine, she just suffered a panic attack which led her to collapse and im glad the paramedics where told about her having Lupus cause that helped a lot into preventing a heart attack from happening ***Moera sighed*** Moera: so she’s gonna be alright Doctor: yes but she needs to take it easy….i know its not easy avoiding certain things that might trigger her Lupus because she’s human after all and she’s sharing this God forsaken world with other human who like to provoke other people but she should just avoid stressful situations, take her medication and take her diet seriously and just avoid drama Moera: I hear you Doc Doctor: we cant discharge her now….I’d like to keep her for the night to monitor her Lupus to see if it will get triggered again or not Moera: ok Alpha: can we see her Doctor: ofcourse nurse here will take you to her ward Alpha: ok Moera: thank you Doc ***the Doctor smiled at her and he walked away*** Nurse: this way Moera: go on let me call my mother and sister I’ll join you ***Alpha nodded and he followed the nurse while Moera sighed and she sat down and made a call***

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TO BE CONTINUED…