# Nkosi's POV As the figures closed in, I stood my ground, my eyes fixed on Tina. I knew I had to protect Nokukhanya, no matter what.

Tina's smile grew wider as she watched me. "You're so predictable, Nkosi," she said. "You think you can just fight your way out of this? I've been planning this for months."

The figures surrounded me, their faces hidden behind masks. I recognized the tattoos on their arms - they were members of the notorious Mthembu gang.

I knew I was outnumbered, but I refused to back down. I charged at the first figure, taking him down with a swift kick. The others attacked, but I fought back with every ounce of strength I had.

Tina watched me with a mixture of fascination and disgust. "You're so violent, Nkosi," she said. "But it won't save you. It won't save her."

I fought on, my eyes locked on Nokukhanya. I could see the fear in her eyes, but I also saw something else - trust. She trusted me to save her.

With renewed determination, I fought off the attackers, one by one. But just as I thought I was gaining the upper hand, I felt a sharp pain in my side.

I looked down to see Tina holding a knife, a triumphant smile on her face. "You should have chosen me," she whispered.

I stumbled backwards, my vision blurring. Nokukhanya's scream echoed through the room, but I couldn't respond. Everything went black.

# Nokukhanya's POV I screamed as I watched Nkosi fall to the ground, Tina's knife still lodged in his side. The figures surrounding him closed in, their faces twisted with cruel intent.

Tina turned to me, her eyes blazing with madness. "You think you're so special, don't you?" she spat. "You think you can just waltz into Nkosi's life and steal him away from me?"

I struggled against the ropes, but they were too tight. I was helpless, unable to do anything but watch as Tina's goons closed in on Nkosi.

Tina's eyes locked on mine, and I saw a glimmer of triumph there. "You'll never have him," she whispered. "He's mine, and I'll do whatever it takes to keep him." "Now I'm taking Nkosi and you'll be left here to die with no one to save you"

I felt a surge of fear as Tina's goons began to drag Nkosi away. I had to think fast, come up with a plan to save him.

But as I looked around the room, I realized I was completely alone. There was no one to help me, no one to turn to.

I was on my own, and I had to rely on my wits to survive. I took a deep breath, trying to calm my racing heart.

I would not give up. I would not let Tina win.

I would find a way to escape, to save Nkosi and bring Tina to justice.

No matter what it took.