After driving for what felt like a long time, we finally arrived at the mansion.

Is a stepped out of the car onto the driveway of the Ndlovu mansion , I couldn't help but sense of awe and intimidation. The mansion was even more beautiful than I had imagined with its sprawling gardens and majestic architecture, I felt like I was stepping into a different world one that was far from my humble upbringing .

Nkosi led me to our room to go unpack my cloths as we would be spending the weekend there .

Nkosi : Nokukhanya, uyibiza ngani lento le bewuyenza kini

Me : Hmm

Nkosi : Hmm bani ? , Hmm nja ?

Me : Cha Nkosi , ngyaxolisa.

Nkosi : Nkosi , siya jwayelana manje ( slapping me )

Me: pho ungishayelani [ my voice shaking]

Nkosi : Ungi'jwayela kabi [ he continues slapping me , kicking me and punching me ]

[ I cried until I couldn't anymore , ngibathe ngyaxolisa Baba , ngeke niphinde ngiku'hlaze. Nkosi then went to take a shower ]

NKOSI'S POV:

After realising what I did , I went into the bathroom unable to believe what I just did. [ I hope I didn't hurt her that badly. I can't be like my father ] . After taking the shower I saw her still laying in the same spot I left her in , I decided to run a bath for her . I picked her up , undressed her , she had blood coming out of her mouth, I can imagine the pain she's in . I then put her into the bath tub and handed her , her toiletries.

Nkosi : Ngiyaxolisa mkami

She kept quiet. I took painkillers and left them next to the lamp , I decided to take a drive to clear my mind.

NOKUKHANYA'S POV:

Nkosi left after putting me into the bathtub, as if he is remorseful of what he did , but I will never forgive him . Is this what he brought me here for ? To make me his punching bag ?.

My body was aching in pain , I took painkillers I found in the bedroom, Nkosi must've left them here . I fell asleep after that .

Next morning

I woke up at 06:00 in the morning to make breakfast for my in-laws . I saw Nkosi sleeping on the couch in our room . He looked so uncomfortable

Me : Nkosi , wake up ( gently shaking him ) , sleep on the bed [ why did I even care ]

Nkosi : Ngyaxolisa mama I didn't want to wake you since I came back late and I'm sure you wouldn't want me next to you after what I did .

Nkosi : Ngyaxolisa mama , nam angaz ukutsi bengingenwe yini . Ungixolele mkami , he then goes to the porch and takes flowers and hands them to me

Me: I don't want your stupid flowers Nkosi , ufuna ngijabule ngoba you got me flowers and are supposed to now be a happy family

Nkosi : Cha mama kodwa xola nje .

I stormed into the bathroom , took a shower , brushed my teeth and woke my black long dress from Shein with flops I got from Mr Price [ I'm not from a wealthy family remember]

I went downstairs, cooked some soft porridge, made bacon , eggs , a salad and some sausage.

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