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    The document provides an excerpt from a memoir. It describes the narrator returning home after some time away to find their parents being intimate. An awkward interaction ensues. The narrator then has a phone call with a friend before going shopping with an older family member, where they have a brief but tense exchange with the cashier. The document then shifts to describing a young person's difficult circumstances of living on the streets after being kicked out by their stepmother, experiencing rape, possible HIV/AIDS, and turning to religion for comfort despite feelings of anger towards God.

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    The document provides an excerpt from a memoir. It describes the narrator returning home after some time away to find their parents being intimate. An awkward interaction ensues. The narrator then has a phone call with a friend before going shopping with an older family member, where they have a brief but tense exchange with the cashier. The document then shifts to describing a young person's difficult circumstances of living on the streets after being kicked out by their stepmother, experiencing rape, possible HIV/AIDS, and turning to religion for comfort despite feelings of anger towards God.

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    Inkabi Brothers by Thando Mkhize

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    The document provides an excerpt from a memoir. It describes the narrator returning home after some time away to find their parents being intimate. An awkward interaction ensues. The narrator then has a phone call with a friend before going shopping with an older family member, where they have a brief but tense exchange with the cashier. The document then shifts to describing a young person's difficult circumstances of living on the streets after being kicked out by their stepmother, experiencing rape, possible HIV/AIDS, and turning to religion for comfort despite feelings of anger towards God.

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    I

    NKABIBROTHERS

    PROLOGUE

    "Mah!"
    Iputmybagdownont hef l
    oor.It'
    sbeenmont hs
    sinceIcamebackhome, honestlyli
    fei sgoodout
    therewithoutyourparentsar ound,Par tofgrowing
    upbutatt i
    mesIdomi ssmymot heraswel l
    .Justa
    tadbittoomuch.Bei ngt helastbor ni nthefamily
    meansbei ngbabi
    edandmor eattentionont helast
    born.Wel lIthi
    nkt
    heat tenti
    onIr eceiveisat adbit
    toomuchf ormyliki
    ng,That '
    swhyIwantt oescape
    attimes.
    Me:
    "Kamogel
    o!"
    Thebeati
    ngIwil
    lgetjustbycalli
    ngmymot herby
    hername.Thereissilenceint
    hehousebutmyf eet
    takemeupthestair
    s, Ihaverol
    ledmanyti
    mes
    downthesest
    airs,brokealegandarm andIt hi
    nk
    Ihavel
    ostsomescr ewsaf ewti
    mesaswel l
    .Igot
    tothelasttopstepandwal kedfurtherdownt he
    passage, Icouldhearthei
    rsounds.Moansand
    groanstobepr eciseandIam t r
    aumat i
    zedj ustby
    hearingthat.Mypar entshavingsex, i
    t'
    swei rd.I
    don'twanttogetst ar
    tedonmymot her
    'smoans.I
    gettotheirbedroom andthedoorissl i
    ghtlyopened.
    Ileanedagainstthedoorframeandwat chedt hem ,
    Icouldn'
    tholdmysel fsoiletoutasmal lchuckle.
    Theynot i
    cemeandmom pusheddadt ot heside
    andcover sherself
    .
    "
    Ndudamni
    twhatar
    eyoudoi
    ngher
    e?!"
    Me:"Icamet
    ovi
    sitandguessIwaswel
    comedbya
    gr
    eatshow"
    Mom :
    "Ohmygod"
    Dad:
    "Whyar
    eyoust
    il
    lst
    andi
    ngher
    e?"
    Me:
    "Nocar
    ryon.Il
    oveaf
    reepor
    nshow"
    Dad:
    "Voet
    sek!
    "
    Ichuckl
    edandhegotof
    fthebed.
    Me:
    "OhhIseeyoumom."
    Shef
    ixesherhai
    r.
    Mom :
    "Getout!"
    Il
    aughandrusheddownthestai
    rsandmyphone
    ri
    ngs.It
    akeitoutofmyt
    racksui
    tpocketand
    answeri
    t.
    "
    Wher
    ear
    eyou?
    "
    Me:
    "Home"
    Lunel
    e:"Oh,
    Ithoughtyouwer
    eatt
    heapar
    tment"
    Me:"Ihavetocomebackoncei
    nawhi
    leandnot
    makeitobvi
    ous"
    Lunel
    e:"Justamatt
    erofti
    mebef or
    etheUniver
    sit
    y
    cal
    lsYourparent
    sandtel
    lthem t
    heyarepayi
    ngfor
    nothi
    ngasyouhavedir
    egister
    ed"
    Me:"Iam st
    ruggl
    ingwi
    tht
    hecour
    seal
    ready.I
    havemyli
    feset"
    Lunel
    e:"Ndal
    owoul
    dgocr
    azyonyoui
    fyouwer
    e
    here"
    Me:
    "toobad"
    Lunel
    e:"I
    twon'
    tst
    ophert
    hough"
    Me:
    "Dr
    inks?"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam goi
    ngt
    oDur
    banToday"
    Me:
    "al
    one?"
    Lunel
    e:"No,
    Iam goi
    ngwi
    thKhona"
    Me:
    "ok.Seeyouwhenyoucomebackt
    hen"
    Lunel
    e:"Sho"
    Hehungup.
    "Mpendul
    o!!
    "
    Me:
    "ar
    eyoudr
    essed?"
    Mom :
    "Comeher
    e"
    Ichuckl
    edandrushedupthestai
    rstohearwhat
    shehastosay.MpenduloZiqubuisthename,
    aged22yearsandthi
    sispartofmystory.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★
    Shescannedallt
    heitemsIhavebought,
    Mpande
    behavesli
    keachil
    datt i
    mes.Youwouldeven
    for
    getthathei
    solderthanyou.
    Mpande:
    "Awufakenal
    eki
    nderj
    oy(addt
    hiski
    nder
    Joyaswel
    l)"
    Me:
    "whoi
    sgonnaeati
    t?"
    Mpande:
    "me"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Her:
    "Pl
    ast
    ic?
    "
    Me:
    ""
    yeahsur
    e"
    Shetookthepl
    asti
    csandscannedt
    hem.Il
    ooked
    athernametag.
    Me:
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Shegavemeaneye.
    Me:
    "beaut
    if
    ul"
    Sheletoutasarcast
    icChuckl
    eandcar
    ri
    edondoi
    ng
    whatsheisdoing.
    Me:
    "khonai
    ntoewr
    ong?(I
    sther
    esomet
    hing
    wr
    ong?)
    "
    Shekeepsonpr
    essi
    ng.
    Vuyel
    wa:"yaziayikhoi
    genderecaza
    nj
    engamadoda(t herei
    snoentertai
    ngenderl
    ike
    men)"
    Me:
    ""
    Senzani?(Whatdi
    dwedo?
    )"
    Shel
    ooksatmeandl
    et'
    sherhandout
    .
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "cashorcar
    d?"
    Me:
    "car
    d"
    Shekeepsonpressi
    ngandasksmet
    oinser
    tthe
    car
    dinandIdidthat
    .
    Vuyel
    wa:"baqal
    akancanekancanenj
    engawe
    (t
    heystar
    tli
    tt
    lebyl
    it
    tl
    ejustl
    ikeyou)"
    Ismi
    rk.
    Me:
    "soyoumeanyouar
    echar
    medbyme?
    "
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Iknowbet
    terni
    ggast
    hanyousopl
    ease"
    Mpande:
    "wow,
    whatapan"
    Thet
    ransact
    ionwasmade.Shef
    akedasmi
    leand
    wet
    ookourt
    hings.
    Mpande:
    "Ineedt
    ocal
    lAl
    wande"
    Me:
    "About"
    Mpande:"miantance.Shewant
    smoneyandIsend
    i
    tbutshesti
    lldoesn'
    twantmetoseeourchi
    ld"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Me:
    "st
    ress"
    Mpande:
    "tel
    lmeabouti
    t"
    .
    .
    •
    •••

    "
    Wat
    chwher
    eyouar
    egoi
    ng!
    "
    Themangr untsandst epsont hebr eadthatIam
    abouttoeat.Iam hungr yandmyst omachi s
    hurt
    ing.Thisisbett
    ert hanhomet hough.Istil
    l
    can'
    tbeli
    eveaftermyf ather
    'sdeathmyst epmother
    tookever
    ythingandkickedmeout .Typical,bor
    ing
    yetnotsur prisingt ohearr ight?Butt hat'st hat,she
    didki ckmeout .Myf ather,hewasusel essbecause
    hecoul dn'tpr otectmef r
    om myt ears.Al lInt he
    nameofLove.That 'swhyIam her easwel ltryi
    ngt o
    sur viveaswel landImi ghtbeki ll
    edsoonerorl ater.
    Girlsl ikemear enotsaf e,Theyr eallyar enot .Since
    Ihavel ivedont hestreetsf or3year s, Ican' tcount
    thet imesIhavebeenr apedandal soMi scar ri
    ed.I
    thinkIhaveHI VI fnott heni t'
    sGod' sgrace.Ist il
    l
    taket hedi rt
    ybr eadanddusti toffandst oodupand
    wal kedof fwhi leeat i
    ngi t.Ihopei tf i
    ll
    smeup.I
    knowi twi llfi
    llmeup.Letmegot ot henewChur ch
    thathasopenedandseei ft herei sanyt hingt hatI
    coul dgetf ort hedaymaybepr ayert olivef or
    tomor row.Iam br okenbutIdon' tknowwhyIst ill
    turnt oGodatt i
    meswhenIf eelusel essand
    hopel ess.Li kei t'
    shi sfaultashecont r
    ibut edt ome
    havi ngt hishor ribl
    el i
    fe.Hei ssilentyetIscr eam
    outf orhi ml ikeaf oolwhenhei sont opofme.
    Whent heyexchangemel ikeat oy.WhenIam ona
    poolofbl oodunder neat hme.Myshoali sbr own
    now.Wi t
    hdi rtandbl oodst ains.
    NEW MI
    SSI
    ONSI
    NTERNATI
    ONALMI
    NISTRI
    ES.
    Il
    ookatt hebigwordsanditseemsnewandf resh
    aswel l
    .IlookatmyselfandIfeeldi
    rt
    yinthe
    process.Itur
    nandgobackwal ki
    ngthestr
    eetsof
    Johannesburg,Ipullmyselft
    ogetherandother
    str
    eetpeoplebumpi nt
    ome.
    "yewenaBharibhekalahohambakhona(Youf
    ool
    .
    LookWhereyouar egoing)
    "
    Idon'tsayanythi
    ngbutIkeeponwal king.Iam in
    needoft hebathr
    oom.Iseeasi gnf orpubli
    ct oi
    let
    s
    attherankandIwal ki
    nsi
    de.Peopl educkingaway
    fr
    om mel i
    keIam somesortofdisease.Igeti nthe
    l
    adiesbat hr
    oom andsomear efi
    xingt hemselves.
    Oldandyoung, somearewaiti
    ngf orthebat hr
    oom
    l
    ikeme.
    "
    Whati
    sshedoi
    ngher
    e.?"
    Ihearthem whisperi
    ngandlookingatmeandI
    swall
    ow.Myt urncomesandIgeti nthetoi
    let
    .How
    l
    onghasi tbeen.Ir ollt
    het
    issueandit'
    sthelast
    one.Ievent akeanumber2pr oper
    lyandwhenI
    am done.Iam satisf
    ied.Whyhaven'tIbeencoming
    here.MaybeIwoul dhavebeenabi tcl
    ean.Iwalked
    outofthel atri
    newhenIam donef l
    ushingandwent
    tothesink.I t
    'sempty.Itakeof
    fmyshoalandputi t
    underthewat erandtrytowashit
    .Mychi ld'
    sbl
    ood.
    Thedi r
    taswel l.I
    t'
    swetwhenIam donebutnotas
    cleanbutcl ean.Ifolditandwashmyf aceandlook
    atmysel f.Iwi pemypr i
    vatear
    eaaswel landIstar
    t
    walkingoutoft hebat
    hroom.
    "Voet
    seklahufunaniwenal
    ah!
    !(What
    'sar
    eyou
    doi
    nghere?!)
    "
    Thetaxidr
    ivershout
    satmeandIr
    ushof
    ffeel
    ing
    scar
    ed.
    "Tel
    lher
    .Theyl
    iket
    ost
    eal
    ."
    "
    Bonke?Mhlampeuyazibhekel
    ela(al
    lofthem.
    Maybeshei
    stryi
    ngt
    of endforhersel
    f.)
    "
    Ihaven'
    tstol
    eanythingasyet .Igooutont ot
    he
    si
    dewalkandwal kslowly.Isitdownont hefl
    oor
    andpeoplekeeponpassi ngmeby.Ist andup
    onceIhavegainedsomesor tofenergyandI
    searchf
    oracupi nthebi nandIwal ktot
    hestreet
    l
    ightandstandthere.Istar
    tbegging.Forfoodor
    anysor tofmoneyoranyt hingatal lIkepton
    beggi ngbutcar swoul dpassme.Thedr iver '
    s
    woul dseemei ftheyar eeatingandhi det hei rfood.
    Iwi sht heycoul dgivemeevent hesmal lleftover s.
    Somear emaybet hinkingwhyshei snotatschool .
    Oneaskedmewhyam Ist andingher eandI
    expl ained.Ihear dhert al
    kingt otheper sonshei s
    travel i
    ngwi t
    hthtIam l yi
    ngandj ustwantdr ugs.
    Dr ugsbr oughtproblemsi ntooursi tuationandi n
    ourl ives.Ihat ethem butIconsi dertakingt hem to
    numbt hepai nbutwi thwhat?Ikeeponst anding
    undert hebl azi
    ngsunandmyf eetar est arti
    ngt o
    hur t
    .If eelexhaustedandnauseat edaswel lbutI
    keeponst anding.Thet raff
    iclightturnsr edand
    thecar sst op.Istarttobegoncemor eandt he
    wi ndowsar est
    arti
    ngt obewi ndedupasIam about
    toappr oach.If eelhopelessatt hispoi ntandj ust
    wi shingoneoft hesecar scoul djusthi tmel ikethat
    andIwoul dn'tbeint hi
    smi sery.Ihearawhi stl
    eand
    ahandi soutoft hecarwi ndow.Ir usht oi tandt he
    guygi vesmeaR5.
    "Thankyou,
    Godbl
    essyou"Isay.
    "Youar
    ewel
    come"
    Ther obotturnsgreenandt hecar sdri
    veoff.Ikeep
    onst andingtherehopefulthatanotherperson
    woul dactuall
    yhelpmeaswel lbutmyhopedi es
    afteranhour .IholdontomyR5Andgot oa
    paki stanshopnearbyandbuyaf at
    koekandan
    i
    cel ollit
    ohavesomet hi
    ngt odrinkasIam f eeli
    ng
    hot.Isi tbyt heoutsi
    depavementandIst ar ttoeat
    asIam wat chi
    ngcarspassby.Schoolgi rlspass
    meandt heyavoidmeaswel l
    .Iwasoncel ikethem.
    Cleanandf eltokbutitneverlasted.Younever
    knowwhatTomor rowHol dsforyou.MYNAMEI S
    NTOKOMALOandt hi
    sispar tofmyst ory
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    05:
    52] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    ★ LUNELE★
    Khona:"R5?R5Ndoda?Yazi
    aveuyungoqo(You
    ar
    estingy)
    "
    Me:
    "Shei
    sgonnasmokemymoney"
    Khona:
    "Pho?Naweuyakwenzanj
    e?(so?You
    smoket
    oo)"
    Me:
    "Iam notont
    hest
    reet
    s"
    Khona:
    "Idon'
    tseeanydi
    ff
    erence"
    Me:"Cel
    aungi
    yekenobukhal
    adibakho(l
    eaveme
    al
    one)"
    Khona:
    "YouknowIam r
    ightt
    hough"
    Me:
    ""
    ri
    ght"
    Khona:
    "Mpandei
    swi
    th?"
    Me:
    "Si
    hle"
    Khona:
    "Weneedt
    oputt
    hismoneyaway"
    Me:
    "wewi
    llpassbyt
    hehousebef
    oregoi
    nghome"
    Khona:"Sur
    e,Kaziwakufundel
    aphil
    okhu(I
    wonderwhereyoulear
    nedthis)
    "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Wher
    edi
    dyoul
    ear
    nit?"
    Khona:
    "Somewher
    e.Somehow"
    Me:
    "Sameasher
    e."
    Khona:
    "St
    il
    lst
    ingy,
    Iwonderhowgi
    rl
    sdealwi
    th
    you"
    Me:
    "Sameasever
    yone"
    Heshookhi
    shead.Isni
    ff
    ed.
    Khona:
    "Youwi
    lldi
    eyoung"
    Me:
    "Justl
    eaveal
    one"
    Khona:"i
    fitai
    n'tt
    hat,
    yourpar
    ent
    s.Bet
    terpr
    ay
    t
    hatkil
    lsyoufast"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ucken25,
    theywon'
    ttel
    lmeshi
    t!"
    Hel
    aughedhi
    slungsout
    .
    Khona:
    "Ohok,
    25yearol
    d."
    Me:
    "Youshoul
    djustkeepqui
    et"
    Her
    aisedhi
    shandsupandl
    etmebe.
    .
    .
    ★ MEPNDULO★

    Il
    ookedbetweenthem andtheybot
    hlookedatme,
    Iam get
    ti
    ngnervous.MaybetheyknowIdropped
    outofvar
    sit
    y.
    Mom :
    "youcant
    alkt
    omeyouknow?
    "
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Shewassi
    lentandl
    ookedatherhusband.
    Dad:
    "ist
    her
    esomet
    hingyouwantt
    otel
    lus?"
    Me:
    "Nope"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Mom :
    "(
    sigh)Whydi
    dn'
    tyout
    ellusyoudr
    oppedout
    "
    Ther
    ewego.
    Me:
    "Iwasn'
    treadyt
    o"
    Dad:
    "whatseemst
    obet
    hepr
    obl
    em ?
    "
    If
    rowned.
    Me:
    "wai
    t,youar
    enotshout
    ingoranyt
    hing?"
    Dad:
    "Thatwon'
    tmakemat
    ter
    sdi
    sappear"
    Mom :
    "Nduyouknowwel oveyou.Wenevergave
    youar
    easontonott
    alkt
    ous"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Dad:
    "sowhatar
    eyoupl
    ani
    ng?"
    Me:
    "St
    uff"
    Her
    aisedhi
    sbr
    ow.
    Dad:
    "Whatst
    uff?Ihopeyouar
    enotget
    ti
    ngi
    nto
    somesor
    toft
    roubl
    e"
    Me:
    "No"
    Mom :
    "whatdoyoul
    ike?"
    Me:
    "car
    s."
    Dad:
    "Bei
    nganengi
    neeri
    sgood"
    Mom :
    "weshoul
    denr
    ollyoui
    nacour
    se"
    Me:
    "Woah.Idon'
    tli
    keschool"
    Mom :
    "Ndu!"
    Me:
    "It
    'sdr
    aini
    ng"
    Dad:
    "wewon'
    tfeedyouf
    ort
    her
    estofyourl
    if
    e"
    Me:
    "your
    emypar
    ent
    s"
    Mom :
    "Dosomet
    hingMpendul
    o"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llsee"
    Mom :
    "pl
    ease"
    Inodded.Ireal
    lydon'
    tli
    keschool.Ievengott
    o
    Varsi
    tythr
    oughdad'sconnect
    ions.
    .
    .
    .
    •
    ••
    Igotof
    fthet
    axi
    andalreadyshewasscr
    eami
    ng
    aft
    erme.Ismil
    elooki
    ngather.
    Me:
    "youar
    esodi
    rt
    y"
    Sher
    ushedt
    owar
    dsmeandt
    ookmybag.
    Me:
    "wher
    eisgogo?
    "
    Weent
    eredt
    hegat
    e"
    St
    handi
    we:
    "shei
    sinsi
    dewi
    thherf
    ri
    end"
    Me:
    "Ok,
    Goandputmybagi
    nsi
    de"
    Sher
    ushedof
    fandwenti
    nsidethehouse.Igoti
    n
    aswel
    landwentt
    otheki
    tchen.
    Me:
    "mah!"
    Mah:"Yeyiwenaumemezel
    ani
    ?(Whyar
    eyou
    shout
    ing?)"
    Me:
    "Aski
    es"
    Shecl
    ickedhert
    ongue.
    Me:
    "wher
    eisdad?"
    Mah:
    "KaJoe.Hei
    sbuyi
    nganot
    hercase"
    Me:
    "kodwaJesu(ohmyGod)
    "
    St
    hacamebackandsher
    anout
    side.
    Me:
    "St
    handi
    we"
    Shei
    gnor
    edme.Whatam Igoi
    ngt
    odowi
    thher?"
    Mah:
    "cook"
    Ihugged.Af
    teral
    ongdayatwor
    knowIhavet
    o
    cook.
    Me:
    "Iam t
    ir
    ed."
    Mah:
    "Idon'
    tcar
    eVuyel
    wacook"
    Igr oanedbecauseIdon'
    thaveachoice.Ist art
    ed
    takingoutthecabbage.Ilookedoutsi
    det he
    wi ndowandwat chedmydaughterbathingherself
    i
    ndust .Ismil
    ed,sheist
    heonlyhappinessIgot
    from herfat
    her.Shelooksexact
    lyl
    ikehi m.Itur
    ned
    andst art
    edoncooking.
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    WegotatLunel
    e'
    sli
    tt
    lehouseandgoti
    nthe
    bedr
    oom.HepushedthebedupandwhatIsaw
    wasshocki
    ng.
    Me:
    "somuchmoney?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"dumpi
    tint
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "whydon'
    tyououti
    tinabank?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"andgetar
    rest
    ed?Youaskquest
    ions.Put
    i
    tinther
    e"
    Iopenedt
    hebagandst
    ashedt
    hecashi
    nsi
    de.
    Men:
    "yousl
    eeponmoney.Whati
    fitbur
    ns?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hatper
    sonwoul
    dbet
    est
    ingme"
    Heputhandsi nhi
    spocketandtookoutapacketof
    cokeandwentt ot
    hedresserandhedidsomelines.
    Her ol
    ledaR100noteandhedi dtwoli
    nesand
    wipedhisnose.HegroanedandIlookedathi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"wantsome?"
    Me:
    "No.Iam good"
    Heshr
    uggedandkeptongoi
    ng.
    Lunel
    e:"ah!Thi
    sshi
    tisgood"
    Ishookmyhead.Thisonei
    sgonnadiei
    fhe
    doesn'
    tst
    op.Iputal
    lthemoneyi
    nsi
    de.
    Me:
    "wecanl
    eave"
    Lunel
    e:"Shocase"
    Herubbedhi
    snoseandl
    ookedupbef
    oregoi
    ngout
    oft
    heroom.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ididn'tsleepwellt
    hesepastfewdays.Thef ri
    cti
    on
    betweenmyt highsandpainaswel lisvery
    uncomf or t
    abl
    e.Iwenttot hetaxir anktocl eanmy
    privateareaeverymorni
    ng.Ithasabadsmel l
    andit
    startedrecent
    ly.Ihavebeenr eceivingR5- R20so
    farandi twasjustonedayluckIwoul dsay.The
    restofthedaysIwasj ustalit
    tledr uggiewant ing
    somemoneyt obuyhernextfix.Ist oodwi thmy
    everydaycupandmyuncl eansel ftryingtogetwi th
    mydayandgetsomet hi
    ng.
    "hambauyof esauyekaukumalah.Yazi
    ungagezeka(goandappl yf
    orJobsandstop
    st
    andinghere.Youcanbeclean)"
    Itstungme.Honest l
    yIdon' tevenhavet hi
    ngst o
    applywi th,Ineverpassedmymat r
    icwellthat'
    s
    whyIam her e.Mybi r
    thcer t
    if
    icateandIDWas
    burnedandl ostwhenIcameher e.Ihavenot hing
    atall.Thecardr oveof faft
    ershesai dthatandI
    stoodt hereswallowingt hosewor ds.Ilookedat
    mysel f.Whycan' toneoft hesecarsjusthitmeand
    Idie.Ist hatsomucht oask?Thedeat hofmi ne.
    ThepeaceIhaveal wayswant edinmyl i
    fe, If
    eel
    l
    ikehangi ngmymot herforleavingmeandf orGod
    forforsakingme.Can' thetakemet obewi thhimin
    paradise? Iwanttobei nparadise.
    "Her
    e"
    Isnapoutofmyt hought
    sandt
    hehandi
    soutoft
    he
    window.Icrouchandit'
    saR5oncemor
    e.
    "Thankyou.Godbl
    essyou"
    .Isayandhesmi
    le
    bef
    oredri
    vingof
    f
    .Hi
    ssmi
    lei
    scl
    eanandhi
    scarl
    ooksgoodaswel
    l
    .
    AcarthatIwi l
    lal
    waysl ookatfrom theroadand
    underabr i
    dge.Acart hatIwouldn'teverenteras
    well
    .EvenaTazzi slikeadr eam cartomeanRDP
    (umxhaso)oroner oom butallofthatisadream.I
    keeponst andi
    ngandnot hingcomesf r
    om today.I
    gethungry.Ihaven'
    teatentoday.Igot othe
    Paki
    stanst or
    eandheshout s.
    "Outout!
    !comet
    ost
    eal
    her
    emyshop!
    "
    Istoodther
    eli
    keaf
    ool
    .Il
    ookedatt
    heguywor
    king
    there.
    "Justtobuyf
    oodpl
    ease"Ibegwi
    tht
    ear
    sinmy
    eyes.
    "no..
    .no.
    ..no,Nobuyhereforyou.St
    ealyoust
    eal!
    !
    "thePaki
    stankeepsonshouti
    ng.
    "Iam sor
    ry"t
    heguysays.
    Iholdmypaini
    ngstomacht
    hat
    'shungr
    yfor
    anythi
    ng.Il
    ookathi
    m andhesi
    ghs.
    "gi
    vemet
    hemoneyIwi
    llbuy"hesai
    d.
    Igaveitt
    ohi
    m andhetur
    nedandwal
    kedt
    obuyt
    he
    Fatkoekf
    ormeandcamebackwit
    hR1.
    "Thankyou,
    Godbl
    essyou"Isayi
    nthever
    geof
    tear
    s.
    "
    Thankyou"
    HesaysandIwal kof fandsi tont hepavementand
    Istarttoeatmyf atkoek.Thi sonei sbi gt hatthe
    othersIhaveeat en.Hechoseagoodonet oday
    andIknowIwi l
    lbej ustfull.If eelhappyj ustby
    saying.Ithasal waysbeenmyt hingt oeatand
    enjoyf ood.Ipr ayf oritbef oreIeatt hanki ngf orthe
    foodIhave.Iwi shGodwasher et ocomf or
    tme
    Everyt i
    meIcr yt ohi m buthedoesn' tbutst i
    llI
    acknowl edgehi mi nsomeway.Ist oodupand
    threwt heplast i
    cawayandIst ar tedwal king.My
    feetwer ehur t
    ingsomucht hati twashar dmovi ng
    swi f
    tly.Iwentwi ndowshoppi ngar oundt own
    l
    ooki ngatst oresandsomeIwaschasedawayf rom.
    Ihadmyoner and.Iwentt obuysomei ceLol lyand
    Isuckedoni twhi lewal ki
    ngt hr ought het own.Igot
    tothet axirankandIwal kedi nsi del ooki ngdown
    andpeopl ekeptonducki ngar oundme. Some
    gavemewei rdl ooks.IknowIsmel landIcan' thel
    p
    i
    t.Iseet het axi driversthatchasedmeaway, t
    hey
    keepont al
    kingandonepoi
    ntsatme.Iknowt he
    aretal
    kingaboutme.IturnandIhearoneshout
    .
    "Eyi!"
    Iwalkf
    ast
    ertryi
    ngtof
    indt
    heexitway.It
    urn
    behi
    ndmeandt heyar
    ebehindmewithbatand
    bel
    tsaswell
    .Theycatchuptomeandhol dme.
    "Ngiyaxol
    isangi
    yaxol
    isa!
    (Iam sor
    ry,
    Iam sor
    ry)
    "i
    plead
    TheyhitmeandIt r
    ytopr
    otectmybodybutit
    'snot
    happeningbecauseIf
    eel
    thepain.Thehi
    tandkick.
    "kangakisi
    kutsel
    aukuthiungezil
    ah(Howmany
    ti
    messhoul dwetellyounottocomehere.)
    "Oneof
    thedri
    ver'
    ssays.
    Theykeeponhi
    tt
    ingme.
    "
    Maj
    it
    amyekeni(Guysl
    eaveher)
    "
    "Ayasi
    jwayel
    alamapharaMt
    himkhul
    u(Theyar
    e
    taki
    ngusforgrant
    ed.)"
    Iwassniff
    ingandi
    npain.TheystepbackandIt
    ry
    togetupandonecrouchesI
    nfr
    ontofme.Peopl
    e
    havestoppedandar
    elooki
    ng.
    "
    Iam sor
    ry.Iwi
    lll
    eave.Iam sor
    ry.Idi
    dnot
    hing"
    Itr
    ytogetupwhi
    leut
    teri
    ngt
    hosewor
    dsi
    ntear
    y
    voi
    ce.Ist
    andupandrushof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    05:
    52] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT2

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwasfinal
    lyawayfrom t
    hetaxirank,Ikepton
    walki
    ngaspainfulasmybodyi s.Peopleclut
    ching
    onthei
    rbagsfordearli
    fe,Ikeptonwalkingtr
    ying
    togetawayaspossible.Ikeptonlooki
    ngback
    behindmeandt henkeptonwal ki ng, myfeetwere
    paini
    ngbutt hatdi dn'tmatter.Itdi dn'
    tmatterhow
    painfult
    heyar eorwhatIam st eppi ngonorwhere
    myf eetaretakingme, I
    ftheywi lltakemet owhere
    Icouldgetsomet hingbettertheni twoul
    dbebet t
    er.
    Istoppedbyt hesal onandwat chedt hel
    adysweep
    al
    lthehai randext ensionsoutandshet ooka
    plasti
    candsheputt hehai ri
    nside.Shewal ked
    backi nandsomewer el
    ookingayme.Onel ady
    changedt heposi t
    ionofherbagandcar ri
    edon
    pressingonherphone.Oneoft hemencamet ome
    andgavemehi sf ood.Il ookedathi m.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Henoddedandwal kedinbàcki nsi
    dethesal on.I
    movedawayf rom itandopenedt hetakeaway
    contai
    nerandt herewasabi tofri
    ceandsome
    bonesaswel l.Iremovedt hebonesandst uffedmy
    facewiththericewhi l
    eIkeptonwal king. Ilooked
    l
    eftandr i
    ghtbeforeIevencr ossedther oadtothe
    othersi
    deoft ownandkeptonwal ki
    ngwhi leeati
    ng.
    Igotdoneandl i
    ckedt hecontai
    nerbeforethrowing
    i
    taway.Iwi pedmyl ipsandf ol
    lowedaf t
    erthe
    peoplerushi
    ngafterl
    onghoursofwor
    k.We
    crossedthetr
    affi
    cli
    ghtandkeptonwal
    kingi
    n
    synchrony,notknowingwher
    eIam goi
    ngatall
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Foodwasr eadyi nnoti


    me.Itwasget
    tinglat
    eand
    Sti
    llSt
    hawasn' tbackfr
    om pl
    ayi
    ngoutside.Icl
    osed
    thepotandwi pedmyhands.Iwentout si
    deand
    shewasstillplayi
    ng.
    Me:
    "St
    handi
    we!"
    Shest
    opsandt
    urnst
    olookatme.
    Me:
    "comeback,
    kul
    atemanj
    e(i
    t'
    slat
    enow)
    "
    St
    ha:
    "Ngi
    sadl
    alamama(Iam st
    il
    lpl
    ayi
    ngmom )
    "
    Me:
    "Uzodl
    alakusasa,
    kusayusuku(Youwi
    llpl
    ay
    t
    omorr
    ow.I
    t'
    sstil
    laday)"
    Shesul
    ksandturnst
    osaygoodbyet
    oherf r
    iend'
    s
    bef
    orer
    unningtowar
    dsme.Iwait
    edforher.
    St
    ha:
    "am Igonnabat
    h?"
    Me:
    "yes."
    St
    ha:
    "canIbat
    htomor
    rowmor
    ning?"
    Me:
    "youar
    edi
    rt
    y.Youneedt
    obat
    h"
    Shesulkedandwalkedinsi
    de.Iclosedthedoor
    andalreadymymotherisdishi
    ngupf orhersel
    fand
    myf at
    her,t
    heyhavenevermar r
    ied.Justli
    vedwith
    eachother.Iwentt
    oopent hekettl
    efor
    Sthandiwe'
    sbathwaterandtookthebasin.
    Mom :
    "wamubibohwena,ngat
    hiumkhovu(you
    ar
    esougl
    yli
    keazombie)"
    Me:
    "ungayi
    shol
    eyont
    omah(don'
    tsayt
    hatmah)
    "
    St
    ha:
    "Iwaspl
    ayi
    ng"
    Mom blinksafewtimesandnodsbefor
    ecarr
    ying
    theplat
    estothelounge.Theket
    tl
    egotdoneandI
    pouredwaterforStha.
    Me:
    "comel
    et'
    sgetyoubat
    hed"
    Shefoll
    owsaf
    termetomybedr
    oom andIcl
    osethe
    doorandst
    ri
    pher,t
    rytowar
    m herwat
    erbef
    ore
    bathi
    ngher
    .
    St
    ha:
    "Mommy"
    Me:
    "St
    handwaSam "
    Iwashherf
    aceandt
    hendet
    angl
    eherhai
    rfr
    om al
    l
    thegr
    assandwashi
    t.
    Stha:
    "Ubabaubuyani
    ni?(Wheni
    sdadcomi
    ng
    back?)"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    St
    ha:
    "ok"
    Me:
    "'
    Shoul
    dwecal
    lhi
    m ?"
    Shenods.
    St
    ha:
    "pl
    ease"
    Me:
    "Okwewi
    ll
    .Comebat
    h"
    Ibat
    hedherandgotdone.Iwr appedherinatowel.
    Shehasgrownandisquietheavyaswell.Il
    otioned
    herbodywi thVaseli
    neandgotherdr essedinher
    nightdress.Iwenttodiscar
    dt hewat er.Idi
    shedup
    forherandmysel fandwentt otakemyphone.I
    hopeheanswer sbecausehei sreal
    lybreakinghis
    promisebutIcan'tputmybr otherresponsiblef
    or
    herfather'
    smistakes.
    Me:
    "comesi
    ther
    e"
    Dad:
    "passmet
    hatBl
    ackl
    abel"
    Mom passesi tt
    ohim andhedrinksi
    tup.We
    wat chsomeTVwhi l
    eeati
    ngbef or
    eIwasht he
    dishesandgobat haswellbef
    oreIgetdressedand
    callSthasoshecansleepbecauseshehascr eche
    tomor r
    ow.
    Me:
    "comeandl
    et'
    scal
    lhi
    m"
    Igetheronmyl
    apandIdi
    alhi
    snumber
    .Ihopehe
    pi
    cksupandhedoes.
    "
    Dade(si
    ster)
    "
    Me:
    "wedon'
    tknowyouanymor
    e"
    "Ei
    shi
    spaninaweuyazi(i
    t'
    swor
    kyouknow)
    "
    Me:
    "St
    hami
    ssesyou"
    Hechuckl
    ed
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Ot
    hingi
    khul
    umenomshana(l
    etmet
    alkt
    o
    mygirl)
    "
    Igi
    veSt
    hat
    hephone.
    St
    ha:
    "baba"
    Shekeepsonnoddi ngandsmi l
    e.Iam aswell.I
    real
    lythankmybr otherforbei
    ngther
    eforme.He
    wasangr ybuthim steppingupformydaughter
    whenhecani ssomuchf orme.Theykeepon
    tal
    kingandsheisl i
    stingthi
    ngsshewants.Iget
    l
    osti nmyownt hought saswell
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KAMOGELO★

    Itookt
    hetissueboxandt ookoutatissueand
    wipedmyt ear
    s.Iranmyf i
    ngersonthefine
    handwri
    ti
    ngoft hi
    slett
    er.Isnif
    fedandIputi ti
    nsi
    de
    theboxandIt ookoutthefr
    ameandl ookedatit.I
    ranmyfingersontheframewor kandputi tdown.I
    t
    ookoutt
    hepi
    ctur
    esandl
    ookedatt
    hem.
    "Baby"
    Isni
    ffedandwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    sandcl
    osedt
    hebox
    ther
    eaft
    er.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Kamo"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "youshoul
    dputt
    hisaway"
    Me:
    "Whydi
    dweseper
    atet
    hem ?"
    Ingathi:
    "theyar
    eol
    d.Howwi
    llweexpl
    ain
    everythi
    ng?"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:"IwishSi
    zadi
    dn'
    tdi
    e.I
    twoul
    dhavebeen
    easi
    er"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Comeher
    e"
    Igot
    ohi
    m andwehug.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    olooseMpendul
    o"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "youwon'
    t"
    Her
    ubbedmyback.Ihel
    dont
    ohi
    m.Il
    ove
    Mpendulosomuch.It hi
    nkIfavouri
    tehi
    m wit
    h
    Ingat
    hibecauseofwhathisparentswentt
    hrough
    andhowt heydied.I
    twasn'tgood.Heisaspit
    ing
    i
    mageofAi za.Somuch.
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Wewereatthepub,l
    isteni
    ngt
    omusi
    candhavi
    nga
    gr
    eatt
    imetoget
    herwithMpande.
    Me:
    "Ndui
    scomi
    ng"
    Mpande:
    "Iam goi
    ngt
    ogetsomedr
    inks"
    Me:"whyar
    eyounotgoi
    nghome?"
    Mpande:
    "nah,
    Idon'
    twantt
    ogo"
    Hest
    oodupandwalkedof
    f.It
    ookoutmyphone
    andMpendul
    ocamemyway.
    Ndu:
    "thi
    spl
    acei
    sni
    ce"
    Me:
    "smal
    l"
    Wef
    istbumped"
    Ndu:
    "whatshoul
    dIdot
    ogetdr
    inksher
    e?"
    Me:
    "Mpandei
    sget
    ti
    ngsome"
    Ndu:"Ineedt
    orel
    ax.Foundt
    hepar
    ent
    sdoi
    ng
    t
    hings"
    Me:
    "what?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Whatl
    over
    sdo.Whatmadeus"
    Me:
    "Ar
    ghsi
    eswena"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:"andIwat
    ched"
    Me:
    "Si
    es.,
    whywoul
    dyoudot
    hat?"
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Me:
    "myboys"
    Theywal
    kedi
    nsi
    deandiwenthugt
    hem.
    Lunel
    e:"yougr
    owshor
    terandshor
    ter"
    Ihi
    thi
    sshoul
    der"
    Me:
    "youar
    eshoot
    ingup.,
    khona"
    Ihughi
    m aswel
    l
    .Lunel
    eputhi
    sbagdown.
    Khona:
    "Aunt
    y."
    Me:"lookatyouaswell
    .IguessKamoi
    slooki
    ng
    outf
    oryouallthatsi
    de"
    Lunel
    e:"sur
    e"
    Me:
    "Icooked.Yourpar
    ent
    sar
    ecomi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "can'
    tIspendonedaywi
    thoutseei
    ngt
    hem ?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hat
    'smom f
    oryou"
    Me:
    "hey,
    yourf
    athermi
    ssedyou"
    Khona:
    "Idon'
    tli
    kehi
    swi
    fe"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    oobadbecausei
    t'
    syourmot
    her"
    Khona:
    "thatmi
    sfor
    tune"
    Theyl
    aughedandIwassi
    lent
    .
    Lunel
    e:"mom ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "uhm yes.Yes"
    If
    aint
    lysmi
    led.Hel
    ookedatme.
    Lunel
    e:"ok"
    Me:
    "letmegocheckont
    hepot
    s"
    Iwal
    kedof
    ftot
    heki
    tchen.
    .
    .

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam scar edofgoi


    ngbackt heretoday,backt o
    whereIl aymyheadt or
    est, Ikeptonwal ki
    ng.It'
    s
    farfr
    om wher eIam nowbutIam t ir
    edandinpai n.
    Iseeanal l
    yandIwalki
    nt hereandIsawsome
    otherpeopl esmoki
    ngandsomesl eepi
    ngont he
    mat t
    ressesandhavingblankets.Somecover edin
    them andIseemovement .Iswallowandt urned.
    "
    Eyi!
    "
    Ikeptonwal ki
    ng.Myhear twasbeatingfast.Ikept
    onwal ki
    ngtil
    lIreachedthefur
    thestplacefrom
    thereandsatdown.Iopenedmydi rtyshoaland
    putitovermyshoul der
    sandadj ust
    edmyar msand
    tri
    edtosleep.IhopeIwakeupt omorrow,ifnot
    thenit
    'sfi
    neaswel l.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    05:
    52] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT3

    ★ LUNELE★

    Wemadeourwayupt
    hest
    air
    sandwentt
    oputour
    bagsaway.Khonat
    hrewhi
    msel
    font
    hebedandI
    openedt
    hewindow.
    Khona:
    "whent
    heyar
    ri
    ve,
    tel
    lthem Iam asl
    eep."
    Me:
    "Iam notdoi
    ngt
    hat"
    Khona:
    "mxm "
    It
    ookoutaci
    garett
    epackandli
    ght
    erandtookouta
    ci
    gar
    ett
    eandli
    titbefor
    eIst
    art
    edsmoking.
    Khona:"
    (si
    tt
    ingup)your
    ecal
    li
    ngupondeat
    h.What
    i
    fAuntyNdaloent
    ers"
    Me:
    "Okwakhel
    okho(t
    hat
    'sonher)
    "
    Heshookhi
    shead.Hei
    sscar
    edofmom f
    orwhat?
    Khona:
    "Ineedt
    otakeapi
    ss"
    Hewalkeduptothebathroom andclosedt
    hedoor
    .
    Itookapuf
    fstandingbythewindowandmyphone
    rang.It
    ookitoutandlookedatitf
    orawhil
    ebefor
    e
    answeri
    ng.
    Me:
    "sho"
    Hi
    m:"
    Ihavesenthal
    fthemoney"
    Me:
    "Igoti
    t.Thej
    obwi
    llbedonet
    oni
    ght"
    Hi
    m:"Yes.Hel
    ivesi
    nLaLuci
    a.Hewi
    llbewi
    thmy
    wi
    fe"
    Me:
    "Shoul
    dIshor
    theroutaswel
    l?"
    Hi
    m:"Yes."
    Me:
    "Sur
    e.Iwi
    llt
    ellyouwhent
    hej
    obi
    sdone"
    Hi
    m:"
    Iwi
    llsendt
    her
    estoft
    hemoneyi
    naf
    ter"
    Me:
    "Sur
    e."
    Ihungupandcar
    ri
    edonsmoki
    ng.Khonacame
    back.
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    ogosomewher
    etoni
    ght"
    Khona:
    "Wher
    e?"
    Me:
    "Somewher
    e.Coverf
    orme"
    Khona:
    "mmmhLunel
    e"
    Me:
    "Ar
    eyougonnadoi
    tornot?"
    Khona:
    "Iwi
    ll
    .Don'
    tbi
    teme"
    Me:
    "Good"
    It
    hrewoutt
    heci
    gar
    ett
    e.Outoft
    hewi
    ndow.
    Me:
    "justcomeupwi
    thagoodcoverst
    ory"
    Khona:
    "Sur
    e"
    Inoddedandwentt
    othebat
    hroom.Icl
    osedt
    he
    door.
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Gogo: "Int
    oeni yaziukuyenzaukuzal anjeCel i
    we!
    Nivumel aumf anaaci theudot iwakhekuwena.
    Uyiskigiphelangekengi kufihle.Bukamanj e!
    NjengoAl wandeni lethaumt hwal okulesi
    simo
    esikuso!!(
    Theonl yt hingyouknowi stopr oduce
    babiesCel i
    we!Youal lowt hoseboyst opisstheir
    dir
    tonyou.Youar eat oil
    ett hatIwon'thide.Look
    now!Justl ikeAlwandeyouar ebri
    ngingBur densin
    thesituati
    onwear ei n)"
    Shebangedthet
    innedcupont
    healreadywobbl
    ing
    tabl
    e.IjumpedabitsoasCel
    iweandGuguwho
    wascr adli
    nghernewbor n.Iheldmychi l
    dcl oseto
    measIf edhim somemashedpot atoesforsupper.
    Celiweismyyoungercousi n.Shei s17year sold
    andpr egnant.Ial
    sofellinlove,beencheat edon
    ,playedandl ef
    t,runoveraswel l
    .Mpandedoes
    trytoplayhisrolebutIthinkit'
    sratherlat
    e.Iwas
    hurtwhenhedeni edmebei ngpr egnantforhim.I t
    reall
    ydid.IknowCel iwe'stears.Tearsofsomeone
    yout houghtwouldbebyyoursi debutno.You
    broughtaf orbi
    ddencar dont hetableandmessed
    upt hewhol egame.
    Gugu:
    "Gogo.
    ."
    Gogo:
    "eyishutupf
    act
    ory!
    "
    Wewer eallsil
    ent
    .That'sabitover
    boar
    dtocall
    guguaf actor
    y.Yesshehasbr ought4chi
    ldr
    en
    from di
    ff
    erentfat
    her'
    sinourli
    ttl
    ehomebutsayi
    ng
    thatshouldhavereal
    lystung.
    "Mama"
    Il
    ookatmybabyboyandwipedhisl
    ips.Hei
    sful
    l
    bythewayhei
    splayi
    ngwi
    ththefoodnow.
    Gogo:
    "baphionyoko?Babusynokudayi
    sa
    ngemizimbabani laxazalah.Kokqalaabamazi
    noyihl
    evenue, nanifuthini
    let
    hai mit
    hwal o(where
    areyourmot her'
    s?Theyar ebusypr osti
    tut
    ing,t
    hey
    desert
    edyouher e.Fir
    stofalltheydon'tevenknow
    yourfather
    's,youar ealsobringingBurdens)"
    Myhear tcl
    enched.Iwasfeeli
    ngtheshar ppain.It
    s
    thesadtrut
    h.Idon'tknowmymot herwell
    .Thel ast
    ti
    meIsawherwaswheniwas8andshewasal l
    dressedupandt ookmetotownaf tershebrought
    mebackt hatwasi t
    .Ihaveneverseenhersince.
    Me:
    "canIbeexcused?"
    Gogo:
    "wher
    e?"
    Me:
    "out
    side"
    Shecl i
    ckedhert ongueandi stoodupandwal ked
    outsi
    det hehouse.Shewasst i
    lltalkingandIknow
    i
    twoul dn'tend.Isighandt heshackscl osetoours
    areclosed.Thenei ghboursarehavi nganear ly
    nighttonight.Myphoner i
    ngsandIt akei toutofmy
    breastsandi t'
    sMpande.Ihavet empt edmany
    ti
    mest obl ockhisnumberbutheal waysf i
    ndsa
    wayt ocommuni catewit
    hmesowhati sthepointin
    t
    hat
    .
    Me:
    "Mpandeyobuhl
    e"
    Therewasnoi
    seinthebackgr
    oundandIam sur
    e
    heisoutsomewher
    e..
    Mpande:
    "youdon'
    thavet
    osaymyI
    D"
    Me:
    "real
    lyiam noti
    nthemood"
    Mpande:
    "Iwantt
    oseeMyson"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me:
    "Uhm .
    ..
    "
    Mpande:
    "look,
    Iam sor
    ryandIwaschi
    ldi
    shbutI
    wantt
    oownupearl
    y"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "sur
    ethen"
    Mpande:
    "hei
    stur
    ningonesoonr
    ight?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Mpande:
    "wewi
    llt
    alkaboutt
    hat
    .Di
    dyour
    ecei
    ve
    t
    hemoney"
    Me:
    "Ihaven'
    twentt
    oChecker
    s"
    Mpande:
    "whydon'
    tyouhaveabankaccount?I
    t
    woul
    dbeeasi
    er.Iwi
    llopeni
    tforyou"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Mpande:
    "goodni
    ght"
    Me:
    "goodni
    ght"
    Hehungup.
    "
    Alwande!"
    Isi
    ghedandwal
    kedbacki
    nsi
    de.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    DinnerwasreadyandLunel eal
    readytookashower
    andwasdr essedr eadytol
    eave.Hewor eablack
    capandaj acketontopanddidalinebeforewe
    walkedout.Ifhedoesn'tst
    opthissmokingofhis,
    hewi l
    ldi
    e.Isawmom anddadwi thAuntyNdalo
    andMalumeNhl
    anhl
    ahavi
    ngagr
    eatchat
    .They
    tur
    ntousaswewalki
    n.
    Ndal
    o:"yout
    ookl
    ong"
    Lunel
    e:"Fami
    ly"
    Heshar
    edhugsbet
    weent
    hem andgr
    eet
    ings.
    Dad:
    "won'
    tyougr
    eetus?"
    Mom :
    "yeswemi
    ssedyou"
    Shecomesandhugsme.Ever
    ythi
    ngshedoesor
    saysj
    ustpi
    ssesmeof
    f
    Me:
    "pl
    easedon'
    ttouchme"
    Dad:
    "Khona"
    Me:
    "It
    hinkIwi
    llski
    pdi
    nner"
    Ndal
    o:"Nobot
    hofyousi
    tdown"
    Lunel
    e:"afr
    iendofmi
    neisstuckont
    hehi
    ghway,
    I
    havetoassi
    sthi
    m.Iwi
    llbeback"
    Nhl
    anhla:
    "uf
    ikanj
    eusuyahamba(whenyouhave
    j
    ustar
    ri
    vedyouarenowleavi
    ng.)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"ngi
    zobuyat
    iama(Iwi
    llbeback)
    "
    Hesni
    ff
    edandr
    ubbedhi
    snosebef
    orewal
    kingout
    .
    Ndal
    o:"i
    shesmoki
    ng?
    "
    Theyl
    ookedatme
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowanyt
    hing"
    Ndal
    o:"uhm di
    nneri
    sready,
    come"
    Wewalkedtothedi
    ningr
    oom.Isatnextt
    oNdal
    o.I
    j
    ustwantthi
    soveranddonewi
    th.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    "
    Mbambei
    nyawo(
    hol
    dherl
    egs)
    "
    Iopenedmyeyesandt heyheldmyl egs.Itri
    edto
    scream andkicki
    ngthem offbutnothing.Itwas4
    againstone.Oneofthem putt hei
    rhandovermy
    mout htopreventmyscreamsandt earsrandown
    mycheeks.Theycar r
    iedmeovert oadi scl
    osed
    areaandlaidmeont hefloorspreadingmyl egsasI
    tr
    iedtobreakfree.Thef i
    rstoneundi dhisdirt
    y
    pant
    sandgotbet
    weenmyl
    egs.
    "
    Sodl
    ali
    sangobont
    sisinamhl
    anj
    e"
    Onesai dandIwasdef eated.Icl osedmyeyes
    feeli
    ngtheshort
    nessofbr eathIam exper iencing.
    ItssomethingIwouldnevergetusedt o.Can' tthey
    stabmei ntheprocesssoal lsil
    encecanconsume
    mesoaspeace.Theywer elaughingand
    commendi ngeachot herast hel astpiecesl eftwere
    takenawayandshat tered.Ij ustlaidtheref eeli
    ng
    thepressurebet
    weenmyl egs.Acarscr eech
    distur
    bedthem fr
    om t heirdeedandt heyl etgoof
    myl egsandhands.
    "
    Asi
    mashenimaj
    it
    a(l
    et'
    srunboys)
    "
    Theyr ushedoffonepul li
    ngoutandpul l
    inghi s
    pantsupandr ushi ngoffaswel l.Isobbedl ooking
    attheskyandIgotup.It r
    ieddusti
    ngmysel fand
    walkedagainstt hewalls,Ican'tsl
    eepanymor e.I
    couldn't
    .Ilookedatt hedeser t
    edstreetsoft he
    night.Igotbythest reetli
    ghtsandIcr ossedt hem
    andkeptonwal kingasf arasmyf eetcant akeme.
    Mybodywasmovi ngbutmymi ndwasn' tawar eof
    whereIam going.Igotbyt het axir
    ankanditwas
    empty.Iwalkedtothebat hroomsandi twasclosed.
    Il
    aidonthebencht hereandcl osedmyeyes,
    maybeIam abi tsafehere.Forawhi l
    ethough.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    IgottothehousenumberIwasgi ven.Theaddr ess


    andIwasatt herightplacebyt hel ooks.Igotout
    ofmycarasIhavepar kedaver ylongdi st ance
    awayandwentt ot hebootandt ookoutt hebl ack
    bag.Itookoutmysni perandcheckedi fever ything
    i
    si norderbeforeclosingthebagandt aki ngitout
    andclosingtheboot( trunk)andl ockedmycar .I
    walkeddownt hequietstreetlookingar oundand
    coveri
    ngmyeyeswi thmycap.Igott ot hehouse
    beforeitandIf oundawayt ogeti n.Ij umpedon
    thebrickwallthatwasbyt heout sidebui l
    di ngand
    thenjumpedoni t
    sr oofasi twascl osebywi t
    hmy
    bagt ogetont hegar ageandupIwentt oont he
    roofslowlynotmaki nganynoi se.Icouldseethem
    bytheslidingdoorhavi nganicedr i
    nk,she
    caresseshi schestplayi ngwit
    hhi sti
    e.Itookout
    mysni perandseti tupandt henpositi
    onedmysel f
    .
    Iaimedf ortheguy'sheadandoneshot .Hewas
    down.Thel adypanickedandIdi dthesamewi t
    h
    herandIwasdone.It ookoutmyphoneandcal led
    him.
    Hi
    m:"yes"
    Me:
    "t
    hej
    obi
    sdone."
    Hi
    m:"Iwi
    llt
    ransf
    eredt
    her
    estoft
    hemoney"
    Me:
    "don'
    tdoubl
    ecr
    ossmebecauseIwi
    llf
    indyou"
    Hi
    m:"Iwon'
    tthankyou"
    Ihungupandcl
    ear
    edeveryt
    hingup.Igotdown
    andsnuckmywayoutandrushedtomycar.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    I
    NSERT4

    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Ihavetri
    edbyal lmeanst ogetcl
    osewi t
    hkhonabut
    i
    tprovestobedi ff
    icult
    .Weat eourfoodandhe
    excusedhimselfafter.Doesheknowabouthi s
    mother?Hehasbeenbehavi ngl
    ikethi
    ssincehe
    wasyoungsoIr eall
    ydon'tunderst
    andwhatIdid
    wrong.IhelpedNdal owiththedishesintheki
    tchen.
    Ndal
    o:"Khonaisgr
    owi
    ngt
    olookmor
    eandmor
    e
    Li
    keSiyanda."
    Me:
    "SoasManqoba"
    Ndal
    o:"That
    'shi
    stwi
    n"
    Wel
    ight
    lyl
    aughed.
    Ndal
    o:"What
    'shi
    spr
    obl
    em t
    hough?"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    shIknew.Ihavet
    ri
    edever
    ythi
    ng"
    Ndal
    o:"Iwi
    llt
    alkt
    ohi
    m"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Themenwal
    kinsi
    det
    heki
    tchen.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Weshoul
    dleave"
    Ndal
    o:"Khonai
    sst
    ayi
    ng"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Uhm ,
    Ithoughtwewer
    eleavi
    ngwi
    thhi
    m
    "
    Ndal
    o:"Hei
    snotachi
    ldSi
    yanda"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ok"
    Ndal
    onodded.
    Ndal
    o:"Wewi
    llseeyousoont
    hen"
    Iri
    nsedthel
    astpl
    ateandwipedmyhandsbef
    ore
    wehugged.Theywalkedusoutandwesai
    dour
    goodbyes.
    Me:
    "Thatwasl
    ovel
    y"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Itwas."
    Si
    lenceconsumedt
    hecarasi
    tst
    art
    edbef
    orehe
    dr
    oveoff.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Ienteredthehouseroundabout2am.Itwasdark
    andIt ri
    edtobediscr
    eteaspossibl
    ebutIguessI
    wasn'tbecausethekit
    chenli
    ghtstur
    nedon.If r
    oze
    onthespotandMom appear edpulli
    nghergown
    together.
    Mom :
    "(wi
    pingherf
    ace)Iwaswor
    ri
    edaboutyou"
    Shehuggedme.
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine.Iwasoutwi
    thMpandeandSi
    hle"
    Mom :
    "yourolderbr
    otherdoesn'
    tvi
    sitmeanymor
    e
    soasyoursi
    ster"
    Ichuckl
    e
    Me:
    "Iam st
    il
    lher
    e"
    Mom :
    "Iknowbaby"
    Me:
    "wer
    eyoucr
    ying?"
    Il
    ookeddownt
    oher
    .
    Mom :
    "no,
    noIwasn'
    t.Cof
    fee?"
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    orest"
    Mom :
    ".Ok,
    youcango"
    Me:
    "ar
    eyousur
    eyouar
    eok?"
    Shenodded.
    Mom :
    "Yes.YesIam "
    Me:
    "canwevi
    sitKokot
    omor
    row?"
    Mom :
    "shewoul
    dlovet
    hathoney"
    Me:
    "Okl
    etmegobef
    oreyoucal
    lmeLovey"
    Mom :
    "OhmygodNdu"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Iam j
    oki
    ng"
    Mom :
    "youar
    esomet
    hingel
    se"
    Iki
    ssedherf
    orehead.
    Me:
    "goodni
    ght"
    Mom :
    "goodni
    ght
    Irushedupthest
    air
    st omybedroom.Iwasdead
    ti
    redandneededtorestmyhead.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Iwokeupear l
    ysoIcanpr epareSt
    haforcreche.I
    don'tl
    ikewakingupmydaught eri
    ntheweehour s
    ofmor ni
    ngbutwhatchoicedoIhave.Shehast ogo
    toschool.Icooksomemai zemealporri
    dgeand
    thereaft
    erherwaterwasready.Iwokeherupand
    bathedher.Mypar ent
    spassedoutinthelounge
    areaandIdon'tevenbother,mybrot
    herhas
    botheredenough.Hei smypar entmor et
    hanthem.
    Mar atheyloveeachotherint
    heirownway.Igot
    Sthadr essedupandIalsowentt obathandgot
    dressedi nmyunifor
    m.andwentt odiscar
    dthe
    water.Imadel unchforSthaandshewasdoneand
    dusted.
    Me:
    "youar
    eready?"
    ShenoddedandIgotherof fthechai randt ookher
    backpack.Itookmybagaswel landhel dherhand.
    Webot hwalkedoutandIcl osedt hedoorandwe
    madeourwayoutoft heyard.Hercr echeisn'tfar,
    j
    ustaroundt hecorner.Shehel dmyhandt i
    ghtlyas
    wewal kedthroughthecol dmor ningbr eeze.We
    gottohercrecheandal readysomeki dswer ethere.
    Sherushedi nandIgr eet
    edt hegr annyt hatis
    watchi
    ngt hem.I twaswar mi nsidetochaseaway
    thecoldfr
    om t heli
    tt
    leones.Isai dmygoodbyes
    andmademywayoutt ocat chat axitowor k.It ook
    outmyphoneandcheckedf oranymessagesj ust
    tokeepmysel fbusy.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iwokeupear l
    yt ohelpCeli
    wewi thprepari
    nghersel
    f
    forschool.Shewasqui etandsowasI .Ilookedat
    thefloorwatchingmysonr estsopeacefully
    clenchingonthebl anketwithhisver
    ysmal lhands.
    "
    Iam sor
    rysi
    si"
    Il
    ookatCel
    iweandshei
    slooki
    ngdown.
    Cel
    iwe:"youwar
    nedmeaboutboysbef
    oreschool
    work"
    Me:"i
    thappenedCel
    iwe,
    ther
    eisnot
    hingwecan
    donow"
    Ihol
    dherhandandshelooksatherbumpandpul
    ls
    thej
    erseyoveri
    t.Tear
    sweldupinhereyes.
    Me:"whyMusaukukhal
    a,uzovusaabanye(st
    op
    cr
    ying,
    youwil
    lwakeother
    sup) "
    Shenodded.Igavehert
    hebag.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "thankyou"
    Me:
    "goodl
    uck"
    Shesmi
    ledandnodded.Shet
    henwal
    kedout
    .
    "Ngekekumsi zengalut
    hol okhuakwenzayo
    kuyomeleahlalephansinjengaweagadeumt hwalo
    wakho.AkhoNganeengi zoyi
    phathami na(Itwon't
    helpherwit
    hanyt hi
    ng, shehastodr opoutjustl
    ike
    youandgaur dherownbaby.Iwon' traiseanychil
    d
    )"
    Couldn'
    tshewaitf
    oraf
    ewhour
    sbef
    oreshevoi
    ced
    outheropini
    ons.
    Me:
    "Gogo"
    Gogo:
    "ayiahh"
    Ikeepquiet.Shet urnstheotherwayonherbed.I
    holdontothetableandmyphonevi bratedandI
    takeitf
    rom thetable.I
    t'
    samessagef rom Mpande
    andhei sstati
    ngatwhatt imewewi l
    lmeet .He
    offer
    stofetchmebutIt el
    lhimlet'
    smeetatt he
    parkandhedoesn' trepl
    yaf t
    er.Isighandl ookat
    theamountofpeopl el
    ayingont hefloor.Ifeel
    sorr
    yformybabyandGugu' snewborn.Cel
    iwe'
    s
    unbornchi
    ldal
    ready.Boysaret
    roubl
    e.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam al r
    eadystandi ngont hest reet.Imovedas
    quicklyaspossibl ewhenIsawt axi'sgett
    ingint he
    taxirank.Idon'twantt obebeat enupf or
    somet hingIdon'tknowoncemor e.Istandint he
    mi ddleoftheroadandcar sar epassi ngbyl i
    ke
    nor mal.Itdoesn' tsti
    nganymor e,it
    'ssimply
    l
    oosi nghope.Don' tpit
    yme, it'
    smyr eali
    ty. When
    Igett i
    redImoveawayf rom t her oadandgot ot he
    binsandchecki ft hereisanyt hingIcoul dfi
    ndt hatI
    candowni nthemeant i
    me.IgetaMcDonal d's
    paperbagandopeni t
    .It akeasi pfr
    om thecupand
    j
    ustadr opofnot hing.Irummaget hroughint he
    bur gercontai
    nerandj ustpi ecesofl ett
    uceand
    driedupsauce.Godi ttast essowonder f
    ulonmy
    tongue.Il eavethatandseebi tsof ffri
    esandIst ar
    t
    toeatt hem.Peopl ear el ooki ngatmest i
    ll
    .Ikeepon
    sear chingandIf indt hrownshoes.Theyl ookoutof
    shapebutst i
    llcanbewor n.It aket hem andsi t
    downont hepavementandImassagemyl egsabi t
    .
    Theyar ecut sher eandt here.It aketheshoesand
    weart hem.Sur elyt heyar emal esi zebutt heywi ll
    shieldmyf eetf rom al lthegl assesandr ocksor
    anyt hingt hathar msmyf eet.Ist andupandcar ry
    onchecki ngt hebi nandnot hingel se.Isighand
    taket hecupandwal kar oundt ownhol di
    ngi tinmy
    handsaski nganyonewhoi scomi ngmyway.Most
    oft hem shutmedown.Somegaveme10candI
    wasgr atef ul.I t
    'ssomet hi ng.Iwi ndowshopand
    stopbyacl othingshopt hat '
    saboutt oopen.Il ook
    atthedr essesandcl othes.Apl asticdolliscleaner
    andsmel l
    sni cert hanI .It urnedandkeptonwal king.
    Ilookatt hel ittl
    eki dswal kingwi ththeirmot herto
    school .Iwasoncei nnocentandcar efree.Hadno
    wor riesint hewor ld.Bei ngachi ldisthegr eatest
    giftthananyt hing.Youdon' tseet hewor ldforwhat
    i
    tis.Ikeeponwal king.Acarpassesandt hedr iver
    throwsapl ast ictomyf eetandIwentont omy
    knees.Laught erfilledt hem upast heypassedby.I
    openedt heplast
    icandi
    twasjustbott
    les.Plast
    ic
    bott
    les.Istooduptaki
    ngthem andIkepton
    walkingandaskingpeopl
    earoundtil
    lthenext
    tr
    affi
    clight.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Igotr
    eadywit
    hmybabyboyoncei
    twasti
    me.
    Gogokeptonl
    ooki
    ngatmeandshaki
    ngherhead.
    Gugu:
    "ubuyenezi
    mnandidade(comebackwi
    th
    ni
    cest
    uff)
    "
    Gogo:"nezimnandiukunuka?Ufunaabuyenenye
    i
    ngane? ngobauyokhandaenye(nicestufff
    orwhat
    ?Youwanthert ocomebackwi thanotherchil
    d?
    Becausesheisgoingtoconstr
    uctanother)"
    Gugu:
    "Angi
    shongonj
    alo,
    nceyinawegogo(I
    di
    dn'
    tsayt
    hat.
    gogot
    hough)"
    Gogosl
    appedt
    hebackofherhead.
    Gogo:
    "ngi
    zokushaya(Iwi
    ll
    hityou)
    "
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    oleave"
    Gogo:
    "ngi
    kucuphi
    le(Iam wat
    chi
    ngyou)
    "
    Iswal l
    ow, Inodandt akethebabybagandl oadmy
    phonei nsi deandcar r
    ymychi l
    donmybackand
    wal koutbef oreshesaysanyt hingelse.Icut
    throught hecloseshackst ount ilIwasont hemai n
    road.It ookoutanumbr ell
    abecauset hesunwas
    nowr isingandi twasget ti
    nghi t
    .Icover edt heone
    whoi sonmybackandkeptonwal kingtot hepark.
    It'
    smor edecentaswel l
    .WhenIar ri
    vedt here
    Mpande' scarwasal readythere.Hegotoutas
    soonasweappr oachedandl eanedbyi t
    .
    Wonder inghowwemetandhowever yt
    hing
    unfol ded.Si mple, verysimple.Dr agr ace, Gugu
    beingt hesoci albut t
    erfl
    yshei s.Wewentt heremet
    him andhi sbr ot
    herswi thhi
    sf ri
    ends.Guguhooked
    upwi thot herguysandIhookedupwi thhim.We
    j
    ustcl i
    cked.Dat edaf t
    eramont h.Twomont hsin
    ther elationshi pandt hi
    sonecameal ong.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andst
    oodadi
    stance.
    Me:
    "Mpande"
    Mpande:
    "Howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "ngi
    shar
    p(Iam good)
    "
    Hewalkedclosert
    ousandIclosedt
    heumbrel
    la
    andhestoodbehindmeandlookedatt
    heoneon
    myback.
    Mpande:
    "canIt
    akehi
    m ?"
    Inoddedhesi
    tat
    elyandundi
    dthebl
    anketandhef
    ell
    i
    nhisarmsgently.
    Mpande:
    "hei
    sasl
    eep"
    Heisfast
    .Iguesst
    hewal
    ksoot
    hedhi
    m.He
    l
    ookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ryLwande"
    Me:
    "youhadr
    easons"
    Mpande:
    "it
    'snotanexcuse"
    Me:
    "youcanst
    il
    ldoaDNAt
    esti
    fyouwant"
    Mpande:
    "No,
    hel
    ooksl
    ikedad"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Ifol
    dedmyarmslooki
    ngatt
    hem.Iwant
    edt
    his
    overanddonewi
    th
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iwokeupabi tl
    atetoday,Iwasti
    redfrom lastni
    ght
    andmynecki salsosti
    ff
    .Ididali
    nebef or
    ecomi ng
    downjusttocal
    m myselfdownandf oundmom
    dust
    ingaround.IassumeDadi sawaysomewher e
    andKhonaoutsomewher easwell.
    Me:
    "mom "
    Ir
    ubbedmynoseandsni
    ff
    ed.
    Mom :
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "wher
    eisever
    yone?
    "
    Ndalo:
    "youknowyourf
    ather,Hewenttocheckon
    yoursi
    steri
    nPi
    eter
    mari
    tzbur
    gatschool"
    Me:
    "don'
    tthi
    nkboar
    dingi
    sagoodi
    deaatherage"
    Ndal
    o:"shei
    s15whatcoul
    dpossi
    blygowr
    ong?
    "
    Me:
    "bunki
    ng,
    pregnancyboys"
    Ndalo:
    "Pl
    easeshegoest
    oanal
    lgi
    rl
    sschool
    .Don'
    t
    t
    ellmeaboutt
    hat"
    Me:
    "mmmh,
    Iam l
    eavi
    ngt
    oday"
    Mom :
    "sosoon"
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    o"
    Mom :
    "anyj
    obr
    epl
    i
    es?"
    Iscr
    atchedmyheadandsni
    ff
    ed.
    Me:
    "somei
    nter
    viewspoppedup.
    Mom :"weallst
    artsomewher
    e.Foryoutobethat
    goodinITandreachManagementlevel
    youneedto
    workhard"
    Me:
    "Iunder
    stand"
    Mom :
    "good.Ar
    eyouok?Yournosel
    ooksr
    ed"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine.Justaf
    luke"
    Shehel
    dmyf
    orehead.
    Mom :
    "youseem f
    ine"
    Me:
    "asIhavesai
    d.Iam f
    ine"
    Shenods
    Mom :
    "ok"
    Me:
    "Iam hungr
    y"
    Il
    eaveherandgot
    otheki
    tchen.
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Worki
    ngattheTillareaisquietdrai
    ning.Youar e
    hel
    dresponsi
    blewi t
    ht hemoneymade, l
    ostorover
    char
    gedaswel l
    .Ifthemoneyi nyourregi
    steri
    s
    shor
    tyouarequest i
    oned, overwhatitshouldbe,
    youarequest
    ionedi t'
    sdrai
    ningreall
    yandi tmakes
    myheadspin,Iwon' tgetstar
    tedonsomer ude
    cust
    omer
    sbutmostoft
    hem ar
    ever
    yni
    ce.
    Me:
    "Nextpl
    ease!
    "
    Ipressthebut
    tonundermyr egi
    sterandit
    announceswhocancomet omyt i
    ll.Myfacet
    urns
    sourwhenIseethisguyandIdon' tknowwhy, he
    i
    sjusttoocockyformyli
    king.
    Hi
    m:"wemeetagai
    n.Twodaysi
    nar
    ow"
    It
    akehi
    sst
    onyandment
    orsaswel
    l
    .
    Me:
    "cashorcar
    d?"
    Hi
    m:"ar
    en'
    tyougonnaaski
    fIneedpl
    ast
    icVuyel
    wa
    ?"
    Me:
    "Iam notyourf
    ri
    end"
    Hi
    m:"rudetoacust
    omer.Idon'
    tthi
    nkt
    hemanger
    woul
    dbepleasedt
    ohearthi
    s"
    Me:
    "whatar
    eyi
    utr
    yingt
    odo?
    "
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Hi
    m:"
    Not
    hing.Ineedyourmanager"
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dIdo?"
    Hi
    m:"youar
    ebei
    ngr
    ude"
    Me:
    "what?
    !"
    "Whati
    sgoi
    ngonher
    e?"
    Him:"Sheneedsafri
    endl
    yappr
    oachtoher
    cust
    omers.Idon'
    tli
    kehowrudeshewastome."
    Me:
    "Iwasn'
    t!"
    MrNai
    doo:
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "Iwasn'
    t.Hei
    slyi
    ng!
    !"
    Him:"I,
    Siphesi
    hleZi
    qubuwouldjustli
    eabout
    such?Idemandtheownerofthi
    sbr ancht
    his
    minut
    e.Doyouknowmyf at
    her?"
    Me:"YeyibabaIdon'
    tFuckencar
    eifyourf
    atheri
    s
    f
    atherChri
    stmashimsel
    f"
    MrNai
    doo:
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Him:"myf at
    herwouldstopsuppl
    yingwhi
    skyt
    o
    yourl
    iquorst
    oreifhehearst
    his"
    MeNai
    doo:
    "noneedf
    ort
    hat
    .Vuyel
    wayouar
    efi
    red.
    "
    Me:
    "what?
    !"
    MrNai
    doo:
    "youar
    efi
    red."
    Igavetheguyadeathstare.Itookthe2Lstone
    andshookitbef
    oreopeningitanditpoppedonhim.
    Iwoulditonhi
    m.Peoplegasped.
    Me:
    "thatwi
    llt
    eachyou,
    Iwi
    llgetyou"
    Iwalkedofftothelockerroom totakemybag.What
    now?DoesheknowhowmuchIsweat edf orthat
    j
    ob?Iwal kedoutafterandmyangerst art
    ed
    subsidi
    ngasIgotoutoft heshoppi ngcent er
    .Iwas
    nowwor ri
    edandi nthevergeoft ear
    s.It ookoutmy
    phoneandcal l
    edmybr ot
    her.Itrangaf ewt i
    mes
    andheanswer ed.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Dade"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ir
    ed."
    Sakhi
    le:
    "why?"
    Me:"someguywasi
    rr
    it
    ati
    ngmeandhegotme
    f
    ir
    ed."
    Sakhi
    le:
    "gi
    vemehi
    snameandIwi
    llsor
    thi
    m out
    once"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowhi
    sname."
    Isni
    ff
    ed.
    Me:
    "wai
    tit
    's.
    ..
    "
    "Your
    eal
    lymessedupmyexpensi
    vewat
    ch"
    Ihungupandt
    urnedt
    osl
    aphi
    m.Hehel
    dmyhands.
    Hi
    m:"heyhey,
    what
    'st
    hatf
    or?
    "
    Me:
    "youar
    est
    il
    laski
    ngnj
    andi
    ni(youdog)
    "
    Hi
    m:"
    (smi
    rki
    ng)Idi
    dn'
    tknowIcoul
    dbar
    k)"
    Me:
    "leavemyhandsal
    one"
    Hi
    m:"l
    ookIwasj
    oki
    ngi
    nther
    e"
    Me:"j
    oki
    ngthatcost
    edmemyj
    ob?Youar
    ereal
    ly
    f
    uckedupthen"
    Him:"ok,
    calm down.Iam sor
    rynehuthi
    ni
    ngal
    okho?(
    whatdoyousayaboutt hat?)
    "
    Ne:"ngi
    sut
    hausorr
    ymina.InganeYamiuzodla
    usorr
    ywakhomawubheka.?
    (am Igonnabef edby
    sorr
    y?Ismychil
    dgonnaeatyoursor
    ry)"
    Hi
    m:"wai
    tletmespeak"
    Me: "ucabangaukuthiuzongif
    iki
    sami na.Ngowase
    kasimi namfanamingizokufi
    kisacheeseboy(you
    thi
    nkt hatyoucandot hatt
    ome?Iam f rom the
    hoodzIwi l
    lshowyouwhatIam madeof fcheese
    boy) "
    Hel
    etgoofmyhandsandl
    aughed.
    Hi
    m: "owasekasibaniot
    hengi
    cheeseboy(youar
    e
    f
    rom thehood,WhosaidIam acheeseboy?)
    "
    Me:
    "nx"
    It
    urnedt
    owal
    kof
    fbuthehel
    dmyar
    m.
    Hi
    m:"Iam sor
    ryImeani
    t.Iseet
    hiswasn'
    taj
    oke"
    Me:
    "def
    ini
    tel
    y"
    Hi
    m:"okIsee"
    Iwasst
    il
    langr
    y
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    I
    NSERT5

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Si
    hle:
    "St
    ophi
    tt
    ingme"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tst
    op"
    HekeptonduckingasIthr
    ewmyshoesathi
    m and
    helaughed.That
    'swhatpi
    ssesmeoff
    .Hecomes
    andscoopsmeupandput smeoverhi
    sshoul
    der.
    Me:
    "Getmedown.!
    !"
    Sihl
    e:"Iwil
    lfi
    xever
    ythi
    ngi
    fyoust
    ophi
    tt
    ingmeand
    calm down"
    Me:
    "mybr
    otherwi
    llki
    llyou"
    Si
    hle:
    "Cal
    m downVee,
    mmmhNi
    cebut
    t"
    Me:
    "Tsek"
    Hel
    aughedandpat
    tedi
    twal
    kingof
    f.
    Me:
    "t
    hat
    '
    sbei
    ngsexual"
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'snot"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llar
    restyou"
    Hewentbyt
    hecarsandhekeptonmovi
    ngandhe
    pl
    acedmeontheseat
    s.
    Si
    hle:
    "St
    ayput"
    Heclosedt
    hedoorandwenttot
    heothersi
    deand
    goti
    n.Hestar
    tedthecaranddr
    oveoff
    .Ifoldedmy
    arms.
    Si
    hle:
    "So,
    Youment
    ionedadaught
    er"
    Me:
    "andt
    hati
    syourbusi
    nesshow?"
    Si
    hle:
    "iam maki
    ngsmal
    ltal
    k"
    Me:"Ican'
    thavesmal
    ltal
    kswi
    thyouwhenyou
    havecost
    edmemyj ob!"
    Sihl
    e:"St
    opshout
    ingkeVuyel
    wangi
    lahnextt
    oyou
    (Iam her
    enextt
    oyou)"
    Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongue.
    Si
    hle:
    "ok,
    Iwi
    llkeepqui
    et"
    Hekeepsqui
    etandsodoI
    .Il
    ookout
    sidet
    he
    windowtryi
    ngtocalm downandnotstr
    angl
    ehis
    neckwhil
    eheisdrivi
    ng.Myphoneringsandi
    t'
    s
    Sakhil
    e.Ianswer
    .
    Me:
    "Mf
    o"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Youhunguponme"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "What
    '
    swr
    ong.Yout
    oldmeaboutbei
    ng
    fi
    red"
    Me:
    "Yes.I
    t'
    sthi
    sguy.
    ..
    .Si
    hle"
    Ihekdmyphone.
    Me:
    "what
    'syourf
    ullname?"
    Si
    hle:
    "youwantt
    oseem peopl
    eforme"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tbegyouf
    oryourf
    ullname"
    Si
    hle:
    "youar
    etoof
    iest
    y"
    Me:
    "nx"
    Si
    hke:
    "Si
    phesi
    hle"
    Me:
    "yeahI
    t'
    sSi
    phesi
    hle"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "hei
    swi
    thyou?
    ?"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "whati
    fhest
    eal
    syou."
    Me:
    "Oh,
    Idi
    dn'
    tthi
    nkofhi
    m st
    eal
    ingme"
    Si
    hlesnat
    chesmyphone.
    Me:
    "Dude!"
    Sihl
    e:"iam notast
    eal
    er.Shei
    stoomuchofa
    headache."
    Hefrownedaf
    terandl
    ookedatme.Iwonderwhat
    sakhi
    lei
    ssayi
    ng.
    Si
    hke:
    "Foza"
    Hehungup.
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dhesay?"
    Si
    hle:
    "st
    uff"
    Hekeptquietafter.Ididthesamet hedrive
    commencedandIwasbusyonmyphoneandwe
    reachedaquietneighbour hood.Aplacewayover
    thetopformyself.Evenmyf ormermanagerMr
    Naidoo.Kuhl
    alaabadl aizambanel i
    kapondolah.
    (Weal t
    hypeopleleaveher e)
    Me:"soyouareshowi
    ngof
    fwher
    eyougott
    hat
    r
    ott
    enpersonal
    it
    y"
    Si
    hle:
    "No."
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Ther
    ewassil
    enceagai
    n.Wegottowher
    eheis
    goi
    ngandhehoppedout.Iwat
    chedhi
    m goar
    ound
    andcamet
    omysi de.
    Me:
    "Soyouar
    esel
    l
    ingmeof
    f"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwoul
    dn'
    tnowcome"
    Igotof fwithhim andheclosedthedoor .Ifol
    lowed
    afterhimlikeaf ooll
    ostsomewher e.Wegoti nside
    andt herewasawomanont hestai
    rcasefixi
    nga
    picture.Ilookedaroundandi t
    'sbeautif
    ul.Simple
    coloured,calm butverywellbl
    endedaswel l
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "mom "
    "OhmyGodyouar
    eher
    e.It
    houghtyoudeser
    ted
    me"
    Ikeptonl
    ooki
    ngar
    ound.
    "Whoi
    sthel
    ady?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Vee"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.Iwasf
    labber
    gast
    edandshockedas
    well
    .
    "
    Wel
    lshel
    ooksl
    ikeshej
    ustsawaghost"
    Me:"uhm wow.Sohonour
    edtobeinyourpr
    esent
    s.
    Ist
    alkyou,Imeanl
    ookuptoyou"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Kamo:
    "Iam f
    lat
    ter
    ed.Vee"
    Me:"i
    t'
    sVuyel
    waMrsZi
    qubu,
    wowsounl
    uckyt
    o
    haveasonl
    okehi
    m."
    Si
    hle:
    "pl
    ease.Iam l
    uckyt
    ohaveamot
    herl
    ikehi
    m.
    "
    Kamo:"iam notoutandaboutsoowdoyouknow
    me?"
    Me: "OhIwasont heinter
    netandyourhusband'
    s
    pictur
    eappearedonanAr ti
    clewi
    thhisbr
    othersI
    thinkandIgotyouthereaswellbei
    ngpartofthe
    story.Iam sor
    ryforyourl
    osses.Iknowitwas
    yearsagobutIam sorry."
    Shesl
    ight
    lysmi
    led.
    Kamo:
    "wel
    ive,
    letmegogetsomesnacks."
    Si
    hle:
    "Ibr
    oughtanassi
    stantf
    iryou"
    Kamo:
    "Idon'
    tneedone"
    Me:
    "hegotmef
    ir
    ed"
    Kamo:
    "Si
    phesi
    hle!"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam sor
    rykemom.Iwasj
    oki
    ng"
    Kamo:
    "it
    'sneveraj
    oke!
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam sor
    ry."
    Kamo:
    "si
    tdown"
    Webothsitdown.Wowit'
    ssowonderf
    ult
    obein
    herpr
    esence.Sheoozesadeli
    ght
    ingaur
    a.Il
    ovei
    t.
    Iwastouchi
    nghercouchesl
    i
    keafool.
    Si
    hle:
    "st
    opbei
    ngj
    umpy"
    Me:
    "mxm "
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Wewer einsi
    dehi
    scar,softmusicwaspl
    ayi
    ng.He
    l
    aidtheseatdownandlaidhissononhi
    schestand
    Ij
    ustlookedouti
    fthewindow.
    "Youseem bor
    ed"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    ogohome."
    Mpande:
    "coul
    dyouat
    leastl
    ookatme?"
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyesandt
    henl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Mpande: "ngi
    khawat
    hil
    e, NgobakakhuluLwande,
    Ngiyaziandngif
    unaukuxoli
    sangalokho(Ihur
    tyou
    alotLwande,IknowandIwantt oapologi
    seabout
    that)"
    Me:
    "sengi
    dlul
    il
    elaphomi
    na(Iam pastt
    hat)
    "
    Mpande:
    "Si
    grand?(Wear
    ecool?
    )"
    Me:
    "yeah.Si
    ri
    te(wear
    eok)
    "
    Mpande:
    "okt
    hen"
    Hisphoner
    ingsandheanswer
    staki
    ngi
    toutofhi
    s
    pocket
    .
    Mpande:
    "Nel
    e"
    Hel
    ist
    enedat
    tent
    ivel
    y.
    Mpande:
    "Il
    astsawhi
    m yest
    erday.,
    Ok"
    Hehungup.
    Mpande:
    "sor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    Me:
    "it
    'sf
    ine"
    Il
    ookedoutt
    hewi
    ndow.
    Mpande:
    "youcan'
    tevenl
    ookmei
    ntheeyes"
    Ikeptqui
    et,
    Icoul
    dfeelal
    umpf
    ormi
    ngi
    nmyt
    hroat
    .
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Tear
    sst
    reameddownmyeyes.Ishookmyhead.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "pl
    easej
    ustdon'
    tsayanyt
    hing"
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wandet
    alkt
    ome"
    Het
    ouchedmyar
    m andIwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.It
    urned
    t
    olookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "canIhavehi
    m back?Ihavet
    ogo"
    Mpande:
    "si
    sakhul
    umaAl
    wande(wear
    est
    il
    l
    t
    alki
    ngAl
    wande)"
    Me:
    "youcamet
    oseet
    hechi
    ld,
    nott
    alkt
    ome"
    Mpande:
    "Iknowyouar
    emad"
    Me:"Iam notmadMpande,(cr
    ying)Iam hur
    t.By
    you,youusedmeandhurtmesomuch"
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "pl
    easest
    opsayi
    ngsor
    ry"
    Hekeepsqui
    et.Iwi
    pemyt
    ear
    s.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iwasdonegett
    ingr
    eadytoleaveandpackedsome
    i
    fmystuffandsomeIlef
    t.Icl
    osedmybagand
    Khonawasl ookingatme.Hej ustcameback.It
    's
    weir
    dhowcl oseIam t ohimthanMpande.Mpande
    andSihl
    ebehavet hesameatt imesandNdui sjust
    onhisownuni queself.Ver
    ydiffer
    entf
    rom us.
    Manqobal i
    vesoverseasteachingEngl
    ishi
    nI ndia.
    Helovesteachingverymuch.
    Khona:
    "tr
    avelsaf
    e.Iwi
    llseeyoui
    n3daysi
    fnot4.
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Khona:
    "don'
    tgeti
    ntot
    roubl
    e"
    Me:"Iam ol
    derthan.You.Come"thegotoffmy
    bedandwewal kedout,downthestai
    rcameand
    mom waswaiti
    ngf orme.
    Mom :
    "whyar
    eyoul
    eavi
    ngear
    ly?"
    Me:
    "mom "
    Mom :
    "ok.Comehug"
    Weshar
    edahug.
    Mom :
    "yout
    akecar
    eofyour
    sel
    f".
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll
    "
    Mom :
    "nof
    unnybusi
    ness"
    Shesmi
    led.Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "not
    hing"
    Mom :
    "come"
    Wewal
    kedoutoft
    hehouset
    omycar
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Wearesi
    tt
    ingdowni nsi
    lence.Iam sti
    lll
    ooki
    ng
    ar
    oundandMrsZi qubuhasbeengonef orsolong.
    Si
    hle:
    "sowhatlosswereyout al
    kingabout?"
    Me:
    "ohyouruncl
    eandaui
    t'
    str
    agi
    cshameVer
    y"
    Si
    hle:
    "uncl
    eandaunt
    y?Ist
    il
    lhavet
    hem "
    Me:
    "hai
    bowena.Ai
    ..
    ..
    "
    "
    Eyobr
    o,youcanback"
    Weturnourheads.Isutacoinci
    dencethi
    sguy
    l
    ooksjustl
    ikewhoIthinki
    tisormaybehe
    r
    esurf
    acedf r
    om deat
    handnowt heyarehidi
    nghi
    m.
    Hi
    m:"uhm hi"
    Hef
    rowned.
    Me:
    "hi"
    Si
    hle:
    "thi
    sismybrot
    herMpendul
    obutwecal
    lhi
    m
    Ndu,t
    hisi
    sVuyel
    wabutIcal
    lherVee"
    Ndu:
    "gi
    rl
    fr
    iend?"
    Me:
    "noway"
    Hechuckl
    ed.Ndu:"ni
    cetomeetyout
    houghi
    t
    seemsli
    keyouaremurderi
    ngme"
    Me:
    "no,
    Iam sor
    ry"
    Kamo:
    "her
    ear
    esnacks.Thi
    sist
    oomuch"
    Sheouti
    tdown.
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Si
    hle:
    "somom hel
    pmehel
    pVuyel
    wa"
    Kamo:
    "wel
    l.Shecanbesomet
    hing"
    Si
    hle:
    "anyt
    hing"
    Hai
    bol
    oh.Butr
    eal
    lyanyt
    hing.
    Kamo: "whathecandoisbeyourf
    ather
    's
    assi
    stanceassi
    stant"
    Si
    hle:
    "ist
    hatat
    hing?
    "
    Kamo:
    "youwantsomet
    hing"
    Si
    hle:
    "ok"
    Kamo:
    "iwi
    llt
    alkt
    ohi
    m"
    Ndu:"doyouract
    ionnott
    alki
    ng.Act
    ionsspeak
    l
    ouderthanwords"
    Kamo:
    "Iwi
    lldi
    sownyou"
    Wel
    aughed.
    Wedr
    anksomej
    uice.Shei
    sfunIguess.
    .
    .

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Thesmel
    lwasget
    ti
    ngtoost
    rongthanmydir
    ty
    smel
    l.It
    ookmyshoalandt
    hingswerecomi
    ng
    from bet weenmyt highs.Iwi pedwi thitandI
    foldeditinmyhand.Icar riedonwal ki
    ngandst ood
    atanot hert r
    afficli
    ght .Istoodt herebyt hetraff
    ic
    l
    ightst i
    llaskingt i
    llIhadenough.Myst omachwas
    grumbl ing.Itookt hepl asti
    cbot tl
    esandIwal kedof f
    .
    Iwentt oacent ralpar kandIf oundat apandf i
    ll
    edin
    thewat erbot tl
    es.Iwal kedawayaf terthat.Ikept
    onpour i
    ngwat eronmywhol ebodyj usttocoolof f
    from thesun.Idr anksomej ustt okeepongoi ng
    andhavesomet hingi nmyst omach.Icr ossedthe
    roadpour i
    ngwat eronmyf acewhenIhear dacar
    hor n.Iwi pedmyf aceandt hecarst oppedatt he
    mi ddleoft heroadandt hedrivergotout .Iwas
    scar edher ubbedhi snoseacoupl eoft i
    mes.
    "Whatt
    hehel
    lar
    eyoudoi
    ngi
    nthemi
    ddl
    eoft
    he
    str
    eet!
    !?"
    Tear
    swel
    dedi
    nmyeyes.
    Hi
    m:"Iam t
    alki
    ng"
    Imovedbackwardsandothercar
    swer ehonki
    ng
    j
    ustbecauseoft
    hestoppedcarsidi
    ngcommot ion.
    Mythroatwasdr
    y.Her ubbedhisnose.Il
    ookedat
    hisandandar
    ms.Onesl
    apandIwoul
    ddi
    efr
    om
    that
    .
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    Iam so"
    Hewassti
    llf
    rowning.Myeyesf
    lappedbackandI
    f
    aint
    ed.I
    twasl i
    ghtsoutf
    orme.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    05:
    53] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT6

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    IopenedmyeyesandIwasi nanambulance.I
    t
    wasn'tmovi
    ngbythelooks.Thepar
    amedicswere
    weari
    ngmasksovertheirnoseandmouth.One
    wor
    egl
    ovesandl
    ookedatme.
    "
    Shei
    sawakeSer
    ge"
    Ilookedattheot
    heroneandheworegl
    ovesandhe
    tookoutat or
    chandbli
    ndedmyeyeswi
    thit
    .He
    turneditof
    f.
    Hi
    m:"Howar
    eyouf
    eel
    ing?
    "
    Nauseat
    edanddehydr
    atedaswel
    l.
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Myst
    omachgr
    umbl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"hungr
    yar
    en'
    twe?
    "
    Ikeptqui
    et.Theot
    herpar
    amedi
    clookedatme.
    Par
    amedi
    c:"Iwi
    llbeback"
    Hej
    umpedof
    ftheambul
    ance.Il
    ookedar
    ound.
    Hi
    m:"Sowhat
    'syourst
    ory?
    "
    Me:
    "About?"
    Hi
    m:"Bei
    ngont
    hest
    reet
    sandf
    aint
    ing."
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Hi
    m:"Ar
    eyousexual
    lyact
    ive?"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me:
    "i.
    ..
    "
    Het
    akessomet
    hingel
    seaswel
    l.
    Hi
    m:"
    Iwi
    llwai
    t"
    Me:
    "it
    'ssensi
    ti
    ve"
    Him:"Oh,Isee.Weneedt
    ogetyouatthehospi
    tal
    butf
    ornowIneedtot
    akeanHI
    Vt est"
    Inodded.Hetookmydi r
    tyf
    ingerandt
    ookouta
    wipeandwipeditbef
    orehepri
    ckedmyfingerand
    squeezedi
    t.Icl
    osedmyeyes.
    Hi
    m:"done"
    Iopenedt
    hem andl
    ookedar
    ound.
    Hi
    m:"wewi
    llwai
    tabi
    t."
    Inodded.Theotherparamediccamebackandt hey
    star
    tedtal
    kingamoungstthemselves.Ineedt
    ogo
    outther
    eandseeksomet hingfortheday.
    Par
    amedi
    c:"youar
    ecl
    ear,
    Ithi
    nkyouMi
    ghthave
    ani
    nfect
    ion.Iwi
    llgi
    veyout
    hesepi
    ll
    s.Dr
    inkt
    hem
    asmuchaspossi
    ble"
    Me:
    "canIl
    eave?
    "
    Par
    amedi
    c:"yesyoumay"
    Inoddedandgotof
    fthebed.
    Me:
    "Thankyou,
    Godbl
    ess"
    Par
    amedi
    c:"Yout
    oo"
    Ijustsmi ledandgotoutoft heambul anceand
    peopl ecar r
    iedonwi t
    hthei
    rl ives.Icrouchedand
    tookt hecupf rom thef l
    oorandwal kedof fthe
    streetsinbeggi ngf orsomet hing.Todaywasn' tmy
    bestofl uck.Igott iredofstandi ngaftersomet i
    me
    andIwentt osi tdown.Byt hepavement .People
    goinghomewer erushingdownt hestreet.The
    dar knesswi llcreepi nandal lmyf earsaswel l.I
    sighedj ustlooki ngatpeopl egoi nghome, thei
    r
    homeswher et herei swarmt hbutshel terthemost.
    Feel i
    ngsaf easwel l.Tear sj uststr
    eameddownmy
    cheeksandIl ookeddown.
    "Youar
    edone"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandst
    oodupst
    eppi
    ngback.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Guy:"Justdon'
    tst
    andi
    nthemi
    ddl
    eoft
    her
    oad
    agai
    n."
    Me:"Iwon'
    t"
    Hi
    m:"si
    tdown"
    Isatdownandhepl acedapl ast
    icnexttome. He
    puthishandsbehindhisbackandl ookeddownat
    me.Thesamehasn' tgonebutit'
    sabi tbett
    ert
    han
    howitusuall
    yis,especial
    lydownthere.Maybe
    ther
    eissomethingthoseparamedicsdi d.
    Hi
    m: "Takeit
    .Idi
    dn'
    tspendmymoneyj
    ustf
    oryou
    t
    olookatthat"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Islowlytooktheplastic.Itwaswar m onmyf i
    ngers.
    Iranmyf ingersonghepl ast
    icthenremoveditand
    slowlyopenedt hewhitecont ai
    nerandopenedi t
    .
    Myst omachgr umbl edmor eandIdidn'twast
    et i
    me
    i
    nhavi ngmydi rtyhandsont hiswarm meal.I tf
    elt
    l
    ikeithasbeenf orever,ithasbeen.Threeyears
    havi
    nganact
    ualgoodmeal.
    "I
    t'
    sbeenl
    onghuh?"
    Ist
    oppedandwi
    pedmymout
    hwi
    thmyar
    m.I
    l
    ookeddown.
    Hi
    m:"wher
    eishome?"
    Iat
    esl
    owl
    ythi
    sti
    me.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    thaveahome"
    It
    'st
    rue.Sincemypar
    ent
    sdi
    edIdon'
    thaveapl
    ace
    Icoul
    dcallhome.
    Hi
    m:"howcome?Ever
    yonehasone"
    Me:
    "wel
    lthem "
    Ikeptoneat
    ing.
    Hi
    m:"
    Wel
    lIdon'
    tthi
    nkso"
    Her
    ubbedhi
    snoseonce.
    Me:"wecan'tal
    lhavethesamet hi
    ngs.Wecan'tal
    l
    gothr
    oughthesamer out
    esofjoyandpain.I
    t'
    s
    di
    ff
    erentt
    hingst
    hrougheveryone."
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.Peopl
    est
    il
    lpassedbyand
    l
    ooked.
    Hi
    m:"what
    'syourname?"
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    oMavundl
    a"
    Him:"yournamesayst
    heopposi
    teofwhatyouar
    e
    l
    ivi
    ng."
    That
    str
    ue.
    Me:"sesiyohl
    alaenkosi
    ninaset
    hembeni(Weshal
    l
    st
    ickt
    ot heLordandhavehope) "
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Hi
    m:"i
    t'
    sget
    ti
    ngl
    ate"
    Iam st
    il
    leat
    ing.Hel
    ooksathi
    swat
    ch.
    Hi
    m:"I
    tsnotsaf
    eatt
    hist
    ime"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Thankyouf
    ort
    he.
    ..
    thef
    ood.Godbl
    essyou"
    HeLookedatme.
    Hi
    m:"uhm t
    hanks .
    "
    Het
    ookouthi
    sphoneandmadeacal
    l.
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Iam r
    unni
    nglatewhil
    egoinghome.Sihl
    edropped
    meoffandIrushedi
    nside.Myparent
    sweren'
    ther
    e
    andSthawasalone.
    Me:
    "ohmyGodbaby"
    Iwentt
    oherandhuggedher
    .
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Shesmil
    ednoddi
    ng.Thefeart
    hatsomeonecoul
    d
    havecamei
    nandstoleherorr
    apeher."
    Me:"iwoul
    dneverbecar
    elessl
    iket
    hat
    .Mommyi
    s
    sor
    ry"
    St
    ha:
    "Mommy"
    Shehuggedmeback.Myheartwasbeat
    ingver
    y
    fast
    .OhgodhowcouldIdothatknowi
    ngtheki
    nd
    ofparent
    sIhave.
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Sihl
    e:"Sohowwasspendi
    ngt
    hedaywi
    thAl
    wande
    andTheLit
    tl
    eni
    njago?"
    Me:
    "good(si
    gh)shei
    shur
    tman"
    Si
    hle:
    "shei
    syoung.Shewi
    llmoveasyouhaveas
    wel
    l"
    Me:
    "ei
    shyah"
    Sihl
    e:"bengat
    hilent
    wanaikuni
    kainki
    nga?
    (I
    thoughtshegaveyouprobl
    ems) "
    Me:
    "inseei
    ngmychi
    ld"
    Henoddedandcamet
    osi
    tont
    hecouch.
    Si
    hle:
    "Weshoul
    dbeonmi
    ssi
    ons."
    Me:
    "yeahneh,
    takemyl
    apt
    op."
    Si
    hle:
    "nazoke(t
    her
    ewego)
    "
    Hegoesandt
    akesi
    t.Hegi
    vesi
    ttome.
    Sihl
    e:"DoLomfanalohowayengi
    hluphaesger
    e(do
    thatboyt
    hatusedtobot
    hermeatschool)"
    Me:
    "ohyes.Ihear
    dhemadei
    tbi
    g"
    Si
    hle:
    "bi
    g"
    Me:
    "inhowmanyhour
    s?"
    Si
    hle:
    "cl
    eanhisaccountsl
    owl
    y.Makei
    taweekso
    i
    twon'
    tbesuspici
    ous"
    Me:
    "Iam bor
    edanywaysowhynot"
    Si
    hle:
    "sodl
    aimal
    i(wear
    egonnaeatsomemoney
    )"
    Ishookmyheadandst
    art
    edt
    hewor
    k.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iclosedmyeyesstandi
    ngsti
    llandnotmovingone
    bit
    .Thewat erwascoldbutIaskedfort
    hisonmy
    own.
    Hi
    m:"ar
    eyousur
    eyouar
    est
    il
    lok?"
    Inodded.Hedi
    dn'tswi
    tchofft
    hehosepipe.Ilef
    t
    withhim.Nohetookmef r
    om t
    hestr
    eetsandwe
    areatsometownshipathi
    sbackyard.Iam naked,
    holdi
    ngmybreastsandsomeofmyselftoget
    her.
    Me:
    "usungama(youcanst
    op)
    "
    Het urnsof fthewaterandItakethesoapandre
    applyitagai n.It
    'sthefi
    ft
    hti
    meIam doi ngso.I
    fini
    shappl yingitonmybodyandIcl osemyeyes.I
    takeascr ubandscr ubmyselfr
    oughlyoncemore
    andi t
    '
    sl i
    kemyski nisgonnapeel
    Me:
    "Iam done"
    Hetakesthescr
    ubf r
    om myhandsandgoestomy
    back.It
    'ssor
    ebutIsoldi
    eron,
    thi
    smightbemylast
    bathinages.
    Me:
    "ouch"
    Hi
    m:"shoul
    dIst
    op?"
    Me:
    "no"
    Hecarri
    eson.Hestopsandopensthewateragai
    n
    andrunsitonmyback.Ishi
    verabi
    tthr
    oughthe
    touchofthewat
    eronmyskin.
    Hi
    m :"t
    ellmet
    hel
    if
    eont
    hest
    reet
    ."
    Iwassi
    lentabi
    t.
    Me: "i
    t'
    stough,verytoughforagirll
    ikeme. Ther e
    areopti
    onsofsurvivi
    ngandal loft
    hem ar e
    tor
    ment i
    ng.Prosti
    tut
    ioncanbeoneoft hem buti
    t
    doesn'
    thelpbecausenot hi
    nggetsbetter.I
    t'
    sthe
    same"
    Hi
    m:"haveyout
    ri
    edi
    t?"
    Me:
    "no"
    Hi
    m:"Howdi
    dyousur
    vive?"
    Me:
    "gr
    aceIcoul
    dsay.Idi
    dn'
    thavei
    teasy"
    Hewasqui
    et.It
    hinkthesoapi
    sof
    fnowbutst
    il
    lthe
    wat
    erandhi
    shandr unsonmybar
    eback.
    Hi
    m:"howmanyyear
    shaveyoul
    ivedt
    her
    e?"
    Me:
    "3year
    s"
    Hi
    m:"admi
    rabl
    e"
    Me:
    "huh?"
    Hi
    m:"youar
    est
    rong"
    Me:
    "out
    sideyetsomanyt
    hingst
    ogl
    uei
    nsi
    de"
    Hi
    m:"t
    heycanbegl
    ued?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Heswi
    tchedoffthewat
    er.Het
    henwal
    kedof
    fandI
    wasst
    andingoverapuddl
    e.Hecamewit
    hatowel
    andwr
    paeditaroundme.
    Hi
    m:"l
    egsgoi
    nsi
    de."
    Me:
    "noonehasbeent
    hisni
    ce"
    Hi
    m:"Iam notni
    ce.Ij
    ustwouldn'
    tli
    kemysi
    stert
    o
    got
    hroughwhatyouwentt
    hrough"
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Hi
    m:"come"
    Wewal kedtowar dshi
    shouse.Iwipedmyf eet
    befor
    eentering.Itwasn'
    thomeybutyoucansee
    thatamanl i
    vesher ebyt
    helackofthi
    ngs.Notvat
    all
    .Nocof f
    eet ableaswel
    l.Ifol
    lowedhi
    m ashe
    l
    eadt heway
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
    53] :~I
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    I
    NSERT7

    [
    TWODAYSLATER]

    ★ SI
    PHEPHELO★

    Dai
    sy:
    "ChomiChomi"
    Me:"Woahwai
    t.Bar
    manCelaenyeivodka
    t
    uuu(Wait,
    Bar
    mancanIhaveanothervodka)
    "
    Dai
    sy:
    "Yourmanj
    ustent
    ered"
    Ial
    mostdr
    oppedt
    hebot
    tl
    es.Iputt
    hem ont
    he
    counter
    .Themusicwaspumpi
    ngt
    hrought
    he
    wholeclubl
    oudandcl
    ear.
    Me:"shi
    t!Isai
    dIam goi
    nghome.Hecan'
    tseeme
    her
    e"
    Dai
    sy:
    "hehasn'
    tlooked.Rusht
    othebat
    hrooms"
    Itookmyclutchandlef
    therthereandr ushedt othe
    bathr
    ooms.AssoonasIgoti nIclosedthelat r
    ine
    andsatdownont hetoi
    letseat
    .Ibr eat
    hedi nand
    out.ItookoutmyphoneandmessagedDai sy.She
    saidshecouldn'
    tseehi
    m anymor e.Shit,Iwi l
    lshit
    onmyselftodayIknow.Amessagecamei nand
    i
    t'
    sf r
    om hi
    m.
    "
    Kumnandiekhaya?(I
    sitgr
    eatathome?)
    "
    Howam Igonnar
    epl
    y?Okj
    ustactcal
    m andr
    epl
    y.
    Me:
    "It
    'sgr
    eat"
    Ibi
    temybot
    tom l
    ipanxi
    ous.
    "
    Ngi
    yakut
    handaneh?
    (Il
    oveyou)
    "
    Ir
    epl
    i
    ed.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ibreathedout .Ineedt ofi
    ndanexitfast
    .If l
    ushed
    thetoiletandgotof fitandwalkedout.Istopped
    myt racksasIwat chedhimleanagainstthewall
    playi
    ngwi t
    hhisphonei nhi
    shand.Iwantedt ogo
    backi nsidethetoil
    et.
    "
    Uyaphi?(Wher
    ear
    eyougoi
    ng?)
    "
    Me:
    "Ngi
    phi
    sweukucama(Iwantt
    opee)
    "
    Hechuckledandsteppedcl
    osermovi
    ngf
    rom t
    he
    wal
    l.Isteppedback.
    Hi
    m:"ubal
    ekel
    ani?(Whyar
    eyour
    unni
    ngaway?)
    "
    Me:
    "angazi(Idon'
    tknow)
    "
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"awucavi?(Youdon'
    tknow?)
    "
    Hekeptoncomingf
    ortht
    il
    lIwasonthewall
    .
    Wherearewomenhere?Peopl
    ealwaysneedthe
    bat
    hroom i
    ncl
    ubs.
    Me:
    "Sakhi
    le"
    Iputmyhandsonhi
    schestst
    oppi
    nghi
    m.He
    scansmeupanddown.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "thatski
    rti
    sshor
    t"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Hehol dsmychinwithhisonehandandhekisses
    myl i
    ps.Myner vessubsi
    deabi tsoast
    hef
    ear.He
    hel
    dmybonywai standIplacedmyhandsonhis
    neck.Hebr okethekiss.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Usuqambaamangamanj
    e(youl
    ienow
    ?)"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Hepickedmeup.Whyar
    epeopl
    enotwal
    kingi
    n?I
    l
    ookedatthedoor
    .
    Sakhi
    le:
    "noonewi
    llcomei
    n."
    Me:
    "oh"
    Heki
    ssesmyneck.
    Me:
    "wear
    einapubl
    icspace."
    Sakhi
    le:
    "yourbr
    other
    sar
    eher
    e"
    Me:
    "Ei
    sh"
    Sakhi
    leandIar
    edat
    ingi
    nsecr
    ete.Hei
    sjust
    fr
    iendswi
    thmybrot
    hersespeci
    all
    yLunel
    e.He
    knowspeopl
    eandthat
    'showIknewSakhil
    e.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    lll
    eavewi
    thyou"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "ok"
    Wesharedaki
    ssbef
    oreheputmedown.Ipul
    led
    myski
    rtdownandfi
    xedmysel
    f.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "youar
    enevercomingoutoft
    hehouse
    wit
    houtmeinaski
    rtl
    iket
    hat"
    Me:
    "youdon'
    thavet
    obei
    nsecur
    e"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "mmmh"
    Igotdoneandhehuggedmef
    rom behi
    nd.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "don'
    tl
    ieeveragai
    n.Ngi
    zokubamba(Iwi
    ll
    cat
    chyou)"
    Me:
    "Iwant
    edgi
    rlt
    imewi
    thDai
    sy"
    Heshookhi
    sheadandki
    ssedmycheek.We
    wal
    kedoutaf
    tert
    hat
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Ndu:
    "youkeeponchecki
    ngyourwat
    chsi
    ncewe
    camehere"
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustneedt
    obehomeear
    ly"
    Sihl
    e:"ur
    ingi
    sakweout
    ieeneVr
    oenj
    e(youar
    e
    tal
    kingli
    kesomeonewhohasawife)"
    Me:
    "Hayini
    x(not
    hing)
    "
    Idr
    ankmybeerdown.
    Me:
    "Iam goi
    ng"
    Mpande:
    "Yourt
    wini
    snother
    ethat
    'swhyyouar
    e
    l
    eavi
    ngear
    ly"
    Me:
    "eyiIhadal
    ongday.Ineedpeace"
    Ist
    oodup.
    Me:
    "izohl
    anganaamehl
    omaj
    it
    a(seeyou)
    "
    Ndu:
    "mxm.Hambavel
    e(l
    eave)"
    Me:"uzotholasengi
    khi
    phaamadiloziakho(you
    wi
    llkeepquietwhenItal
    kaboutyourlaundr
    y)"
    Hedi
    d.Theguysl
    aughed.
    Me:
    "shar
    p"
    Them :
    "shar
    p"
    Iwalkedoutoft
    heclubandwentt omycar.Idi
    dn'
    t
    dri
    nkmuch.Justonebot t
    le.Igoti
    nanddroveoff
    .
    Ichecktheti
    meandi t
    's21h00.Veryear
    lyti
    mefor
    met ogohomeat .Iscrat
    chmyheadwhi l
    eIam
    dri
    ving.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Cel
    iwe:
    "Canyouhel
    pme?"
    Isi
    tdownnextt
    oher
    .
    Me:
    "whati
    sit?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Account
    ing"
    Me:
    "Iam notgoodwi
    thnumber
    s"
    Shenodded.
    Gogo:
    "lal
    anini
    siyeke(sl
    eepandl
    eaveusal
    one)
    "
    Cel
    iwesi
    ghs.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Ist
    andupandCel
    iwepacksherbag.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "yeah.Umgogodl
    onj
    e(i
    t'
    smyback)
    "
    Me:
    "aski
    es(sor
    ry)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "it
    'sf
    ine"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Iputt
    hedi
    shesi
    nthewashi
    ngbasi
    nandcover
    edi
    t.
    Wepackedupbef
    orewewentt
    osleep.
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★
    Ican'tcl
    osemyeyes.Everyoneisasleeppeaceful
    ly
    ,whenIt r
    yIgett
    heimageal loveragainandit
    scaredme.Itrycl
    osi
    ngt hem onceandi tsl
    owly
    creepsin.
    -
    --
    --
    --
    --
    Hi
    m:"
    yourmat
    hemat
    icsmar
    ksar
    edr
    oppi
    ngyet"
    Me:
    "ohsi
    r"
    Ipl
    ayedwi
    thmyf
    inger
    s.Hel
    eanedonhi
    sdesk.
    Hi
    m:"youcanei
    therdr
    opt
    omat
    hsl
    it
    eracyor.
    ..
    "
    Hest
    oodupst
    rai
    ght.
    Hi
    m:"wecannegot
    iat
    esomet
    hing"
    Me:
    "Mat
    hsl
    it
    eracyi
    snotbad.Iwi
    llt
    akei
    t"
    Hewal
    kedar
    oundt
    hecl
    ass.
    Him:"butPur
    emat hemati
    csopensgr
    eat
    er
    oppor
    tuni
    ti
    es.Jobaswell"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Me:
    "whatshoul
    dIdosi
    r?I.
    .don'
    tknowhowwi
    llI
    pul
    lupanymor
    e"
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Hi
    m:"Ihaveaneasyopt
    ion,
    don'
    tbescar
    ed.Thi
    s
    i
    sbet
    weenus"
    -
    --
    --
    --
    -
    Iopenedmyeyesandgaspedf orai
    r.My
    grandmother
    'ssnor i
    ngisveryloudthati
    tcoul
    d
    shakethewhol eplace.Iputmyhandonmy
    stomachandt earsrundownmycheeks.Isni f
    f
    tr
    yingtowipethem butt heyover
    fl
    ow.
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Knockknock!
    Itur
    nedtothesi
    deandshewal
    kedin.Shesmiled
    abitandfol
    dedhert
    winpr
    oper
    lyandshesatonthe
    bedslowl
    y.
    Ndal
    o:"Iwor
    ryaboutyou"
    Me:
    "mah?
    "
    Shesmi
    les.
    Ndal
    o:"yourmot
    heri
    swor
    ri
    ed."
    Me:
    "mxm "
    Ndal
    o:"
    don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Me:"shefuckeni
    rri
    tatesme.JustIdon'
    tknowbut
    shedoes.It
    'sunf
    ortunatesheI
    smymot her"
    Shef
    aint
    lysmi
    led.
    Ndal
    o:"youshoul
    dknowwhyyoudon'
    tli
    keher"
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustdon'
    t.Pl
    easedon'
    tfor
    cemet
    o"
    Ndal
    o:"att
    heendoft
    hedayshei
    syourmot
    her"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Shest
    oodup.
    Ndal
    o:"goodni
    ght"
    Me:
    "goodni
    ght"
    Shewalkedout
    .Nx, want
    ingmetobondwithmy
    mother
    .Shehasisol
    atedmeallmyl
    ifeandnow
    shewantsmetosuckup?Hellno.!
    Me:
    "shemustbemad.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Thecrackoft hedooropenedandlitt
    leli
    ghtshown.
    Iopenedmyoneeyesl owlyandlookedathim.It'
    s
    creepythatialwayswakeupont hebed.Hewal ks
    i
    nsideandIcl osemyeyesandhecr ouchedInf
    ront
    ofmeandhel ift
    smeupf rom t
    hefloorwiththe
    bl
    anketsandpl acesmeont hebedandt hen
    brushesmyhai r.
    Lunel
    e:"Muhl
    e(shei
    sbeaut
    if
    ul)
    "
    Hechuckl
    edonhi
    sown.
    Lunel
    e:"youj
    ustneededabat
    hthat
    'sal
    l"
    Iguesshei
    sspeaki
    ngt
    ohi
    msel
    f.Hest
    opped
    brushi
    ngmyhai
    r.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o,mmh"
    Hesaysdi ff
    erentt
    hingsthesedaysEveryt
    ime.I
    can'
    tsleepcomf or
    tablyasIalwayshearany
    movementhappeni ng.Ist i
    llhavemyeyesclosed.
    Ihearhim grabachairandsi t
    snextt
    othebedsi de.
    It
    'sweird.Ihearhi
    m sniff
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
    53] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

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    NSERT8

    ★ ALWANDE★

    Aloudbangonthedoorwokeusup.Isatupsoas
    GuguandCeli
    we.
    Gogo:
    "Kwenzenj
    animanj
    e?(
    What
    'sgoi
    ngonnow
    ?
    )"
    Shegotofft
    hebed.Gugucal
    meddownhercryi
    ng
    baby.Gogoopenedt
    hedoorandwepeaked.
    "
    Themunici
    pal
    it
    yisher
    eaboutt
    hel
    and.Theywant
    t
    oremoveus"
    Gogo:"t
    heycan'
    tdot
    hat
    .Wehavel
    ivedher
    efor
    year
    s"
    "
    eish"
    Gogo:
    "'
    Gqokani
    .(Getdr
    essed)"
    Wegetdr essedandIt akemychildandwraphimin
    ablanketandt heli
    tt
    leonesfol
    lowaswellaswe
    walkout.Gugupul l
    shergownt oget
    herwhil
    e
    holdi
    ngherbaby.Wef ol
    lowgogowheresheis
    growingandt herei
    sacr owdofpeoplegat
    hered
    toget
    her, shouti
    ngt hatt
    heyarenotgoi
    ng
    anywhere.
    "Macomr
    adeamahl
    e(ourf
    ell
    owcomr
    ades)
    "
    Idon'
    tknowthatmanbutheseemsl
    ikesomeone
    i
    mportant.Acounci
    lmaybe.
    "weboughtt
    hispl
    aceandi
    tbel
    ongedt
    othe
    muni
    cipal
    it
    y.Wehavet
    o..
    ..
    ."
    Man:
    "Ayiayof
    okof!
    !"
    Peopl
    est
    artt
    othrowstonesandar
    efi
    ght
    ing
    towar
    dst
    hesepeople.
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgetoutofher
    e."
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Come"
    Wehol
    dtheki
    dshandsandr
    unbackt
    otheshack.
    Gugu:
    "Whatar
    ewegonnado?
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "theycan'
    tpossi
    blyr
    emoveus"
    Me:
    "heboughtt
    hepl
    ace."
    Isi
    gh.
    Gugu:
    "thi
    sunf
    air
    .Wegr
    ewupher
    e"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "tr
    ue."
    Me:
    "pl
    easehol
    dhi
    m.Iwi
    llmakepor
    ri
    dge"
    Cel
    iwet
    akesmychil
    dandIst
    artmaki
    ngpor
    ri
    dge.I
    hopewedon'
    tmovebutwher
    e?
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Wel lIam notanassi stancetoanassi stantbutI


    cookatt imesatt heZiqubuhome.Ihaven' t
    crossedpat hswi thMrZi qubuandIdon' twishtoat
    thismoment .Hei sonever yint
    imi dati
    ngman.Mr s
    Ziqubuandhersonwentt ovisithermot her.Ididn'
    t
    domuch.Ionl ycookwhenshei stir
    edwhi chis
    goodandal sot hepayi sbett
    ert hanwhatIgotf rom
    mypr evi
    ousj ob.Ireallyappreciatethissimplej
    ob,
    beingr i
    chyouhaveunecessar ypeopl etowor kfor
    youbutont hispointSihledi
    dgetmef ir
    ed.Iam
    earlytodayandbr eakfastIsalr
    eadydoneand
    dust edIknow.Nosi gnofanyoneasyet .
    "
    Goodmor
    ning"
    Ispoket
    oosoon.
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Ican'
    tgetovert
    hef
    actt
    hatNdul
    ooksl
    ikeAi
    za
    Bi
    yase.
    Ndu:
    "Di
    dIeverdosomet
    hingt
    oyou?"
    Mw:
    "li
    ke?"
    Ndu:"Idon'
    tknow.Youl
    ookatmel
    ikesomesor
    t
    ofsomethi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Noi
    t'
    sjustyoul
    ookl
    ikesomeone"
    Ndu:
    "who?"
    Hehel
    dhi
    sheadandwentt
    ogetsomewat
    er.
    Me:
    "youruncl
    e"
    Ndu:
    "youknowmyf
    ami
    lymember
    s?"
    Me:
    "onl
    ythosemadeknown"
    Ndu:
    "wel
    lIdon'
    t"
    Hedr
    inkshi
    swat
    er.Si
    hlewal
    ksi
    ntheki
    tchen.
    Si
    hle:
    "AhVeehel
    pme"
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tsaydr
    ink"
    Ndu:
    "y'
    al
    llookcut
    e"
    Me:
    "don'
    teven"
    Si
    hle:
    "Il
    ookcut
    e"
    Me:
    "yourbr
    otheri
    scocky.Br
    eakf
    ast?"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llswal
    lowcer
    eal
    today"
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Me:
    "baby"
    Heopenedhi
    seyessl
    owl
    y.
    Me:
    "Ihavebeent
    hinki
    ng"
    Si
    yanda:
    "of
    f?"
    Me:
    "buyi
    ngKhonaanapar
    tmentorcar"
    Si
    yanda:
    "heshoul
    dwor
    kfori
    t"
    Me:
    "wear
    epushi
    nghi
    m away"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Wear
    enot
    .Wear
    eteachi
    nghi
    m howt
    o
    wor
    kforhi
    sthi
    ngs"
    Me:
    "baby"
    Si
    yanda:
    "NoThabi
    sil
    e"
    Ikeptqui
    etandsodi
    dhe.
    Me:
    "areyougonnat
    ellhi
    m aboutSi
    zabei
    nghi
    s
    mot
    her?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "no.Youar
    ehi
    smot
    her"
    Ij
    ustnoddedandki
    ssedhi
    scheek.
    Me:
    "restawhi
    le"
    Heclosedhiseyes.Isi
    ghedandlookedathi
    m.I
    am happythatheisal
    lmineal
    one.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwokeup, satuponthebedandjuststar
    edinto
    space.Ican'tst
    ayher
    eforever,
    whatshouldIdo.I
    needtof indsomet hingsoIcansur vi
    veandl eavein
    peacebutwhat?Real l
    ywi thwhat?Isi ghasIthink
    j
    ustwhenIhaveast eptodoingsomet hingbett
    erit
    willal
    lleadmet osquareone.Thechai rismoved
    toitsoriginalplace.Ifellasl
    eepwhilehearinghim
    babbleaboutt hings.Il aughonmyownandt he
    dooropensandIt ur
    nt oitandheisleaningonitall
    dressedupwat chingme.Ipul l
    edthecover sto
    myself.
    Lunel
    e:"Goodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Lunel
    e:"Howdi
    dyousl
    eep?"
    Ne:"wel
    lthankyou"
    Henodded.
    Lunel
    e:"mybr
    otheri
    scomi
    ngbackt
    oday"
    Oh.
    Me:
    "Oh"
    Sot
    hismeansIam l
    eavi
    ng.Igotof
    fthebed.
    Lunel
    e:"wher
    ear
    eyougoi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    I"
    Lunel
    e:"Si
    tdown"
    Iobeyedandsaydownandhecameandcr
    ouched
    i
    nfrontofme.
    Lunel
    e:"Weneedtogetal
    otofyourt
    hingsst
    rai
    ght
    .
    Documentat
    ionbei
    ngoneofthem
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"youwon'
    tjustsi
    ther
    eal
    ldayanddo
    nothi
    ng."
    Ne:
    "Iunder
    stand."
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llt
    akeyout
    ohomeaf
    fai
    rswhenIcome
    back"
    Me:
    "Thankyou,
    Godbl
    ess"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam st
    il
    lbr
    eat
    hingsot
    hat
    'sbl
    essi
    ng
    enough"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    tdoanyt
    hingIwoul
    dn'
    tdowhi
    leIam
    away"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"good"
    Heisinti
    midat
    ingme.Het ur
    nedandwalkedoutof
    theroom cl
    osi
    ngthedoor
    .Ibreat
    hedoutther
    e
    aft
    er.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
    54] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT9

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Theyfini
    shedeatingandSihl
    ewentof
    ftosleep
    againaft
    erdri
    nkingpainki
    ll
    ers.Nduj
    ustdrank
    wateraft
    erwaterbottl
    eandwenttosi
    tatthelounge.
    Ipackedupandcl
    eanedt
    hedi
    shesandwentt
    othe
    l
    oungeaswell.
    Me:
    "isMr
    sZi
    qubuhome?"
    Ndu:"No,Theybothwentsomewher
    e.Theywon'
    t
    becomingbacktoday"
    Me:
    "ohok"
    Ndu:
    "don'
    tcook.It
    hinkiam l
    eavi
    ngaswel
    l"
    Me:
    "Par
    tyi
    ngagai
    n?"
    Ndu:
    "No,
    Mypl
    ace"
    Me:
    "Mmmh"
    Ndu:
    "Comesi
    tdownandt
    ellmewhoVeei
    s"
    Me:
    "It
    'sVuyel
    wa"
    Ndu:
    "Iknow.I
    t'
    stool
    ongf
    ormyt
    ongue"
    Isqui
    ntedmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Vuyel
    waIj
    ustVuyel
    wa.Iam amot
    her"
    Ndu:
    "Oh.Howol
    disyourchi
    ld?
    "
    Me:
    "4year
    sol
    d"
    Henodded.
    Ndu:
    "Boyorgi
    rl?"
    Me:
    "Gi
    rl"
    Ndu:
    "Iam sur
    eshel
    ooksl
    ikeyou"
    Me:
    "somepar
    tsar
    eme"
    Myphoner
    angandi
    twasMr
    sZi
    qubu.Ist
    oodup.
    Me:
    "Goodmor
    ningmam"
    Megi
    ggl
    ed.
    Kamo:
    "OhVuyel
    wa.Sor
    ryt
    ocal
    lyou"
    Me:
    "it
    'sf
    ine"
    Kamo:"Il
    eftaf
    ewofmycl
    othesonmybedr
    oom
    bed.Iwant
    edyout
    ooutt
    hem awayf
    orme"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Kamo:
    "Thanks.Ndui
    sleavi
    ngt
    omor
    rowr
    ight?"
    Me:
    "hesai
    dtoday"
    Kamo: "t
    ellhi
    mtoleavet
    omorrow, youcanst
    ay
    over
    nightaswell
    .Isdonttr
    ustthem "
    Me:
    "Ihaveadaught
    ert
    olookaf
    ter
    .Ican'
    t"
    Kamo:
    "Nduwi
    llf
    etchheri
    fthat
    'snotapr
    obl
    em "
    Me:
    "notatal
    l.Thankyou"
    Kamo:
    "wel
    lbye"
    Me:
    "Bye"
    Shehungup.
    Me:
    "yourmom sai
    dleavet
    omor
    row"
    Ndu:"Iwantedt
    oleavet
    oday.SheknowsIhave
    peopl
    ewaiti
    ngforme"
    Me:
    "wel
    l,t
    hat
    'st
    hat
    "
    Ist
    oodup.
    Me:"Iam scaredofent
    eri
    ngyourpar
    ent
    sroom.I
    wasinst
    ructedtocl
    ean"
    Ndu:
    "come.Iwi
    llhel
    p"
    West oodupandwal kedupthest
    airstohispar
    ent
    s
    room.I t
    'sspaci
    ousandIlovetheinter
    ior
    .Very
    dif
    fer
    entandseducti
    veaswel l
    .IlookedatNduand
    helaughed.
    Ndu:
    "what?"
    Me:
    "it
    'sseduct
    ive"
    Ndu:
    "youdon'
    tknowanyt
    hing.Come"
    Wet ookherdressesonthebedandwentt ohang
    them i
    nthecloset.Thisroom i
    smybedroom ,
    kit
    chenandloungeathome.Basi call
    ythi
    sismy
    home.Shehasal otofshoesandclot
    hes.Soas
    herhusband.I t
    'sbeauti
    ful
    .
    Ndu:
    "Wear
    edone"
    Me:
    "yest
    hankyou"
    Henodded.Iletgoofhedr
    essont
    hehangerandI
    hi
    tmyarm somewhere.
    Me:
    "ouch!"
    Somet
    hingdr
    opped.I
    twasabox.
    Ndu:
    "letmesee"
    Igavehi
    m myhandandhechecked.
    Ndu:
    "wewi
    llputsomei
    ce"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Ohmygodl
    ookwhatIhavedone"
    Webot
    hcr
    ouched.
    Ndu:
    "Mom won'
    tknowsowewi
    llcl
    eani
    tup."
    Inodded.Ifl
    ippedtheboxaseveryt
    hingwas
    scat
    teredandwest ar
    tedcol
    lect
    ingt
    hings.Pict
    ures
    ofSizakel
    eBiyasewasinmyhands.Shewasso
    beauti
    fult
    odieinthewaytheysaidshedied.
    Ndu:
    "Idon'
    tknowt
    hiswoman"
    Me:
    "thi
    sisSi
    zakel
    eBi
    yase."
    Ndu:
    "don'
    tknowt
    hename"
    Wepackedup.
    Ndu:
    "Wei
    rd"
    Me:
    "What?"
    Ndu:
    "Ist
    hist
    heuncl
    eyouwer
    etal
    kingabout?"
    Heshowedmeapi
    ctur
    eoft
    hem bot
    h
    Me:
    "yest
    hathi
    m"
    Hef
    rownedl
    ooki
    ngati
    t.
    Ndu:
    "Whati
    sthi
    sforandwhywoul
    dmom hi
    det
    his
    ?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Heputever
    ythi
    ngdownandst
    art
    edr
    ummagi
    ng.
    Me:
    "That
    'spr
    ivat
    e"
    Ndu:
    "theywon'
    tknowt
    hatwesawt
    his"
    HesatdownandIal
    sodi
    d.Wewentt
    hrough
    ever
    ythi
    ng.
    Me:
    "If
    oundal
    ett
    er"
    Ndu:
    "met
    oo"
    "
    Vee,
    Ndu!"
    Me:
    "Si
    hle"
    Iwasst
    ari
    ngt
    opani
    c.Heent
    eredt
    hecl
    oset
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "Isawt
    hedooropen.What
    'sgoi
    ngonher
    e?
    "
    Ndu:
    "wehaveanuncl
    ewhol
    ooksl
    ikeme"
    Me:
    "had,
    hedi
    ed"
    Si
    hle:
    "what?Letmesee"
    Igavehi
    m aphot
    o.
    Si
    hle:
    "Damn.Toomuch.Thi
    sisyou"
    Me:Iknow"
    Sihl
    e:"Manj
    ewhywoul
    dourpar
    ent
    snott
    ellus
    aboutthi
    suncl
    e"
    Ndu:
    "wear
    efi
    ndi
    ngt
    hatout
    ."
    Igavehi
    mthel
    ett
    erandhesatdown.
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'saddr
    essedt
    omom "
    Ndu:
    "readi
    t"
    Sihl
    estar
    tstoreaditi
    nsil
    enceandhi
    seyespopout
    befor
    ehisfacetur
    nspaleandhefol
    dsitcl
    osed.
    Ndu:
    "and?"
    Sihl
    e:"It
    hinkweshoul
    dtal
    ktot
    hef
    olksbef
    oreany
    ofthi
    s"
    Ndu:
    "letmesee"
    Hesnat
    chedt
    hel
    ett
    er.
    Me:
    "youl
    ookpal
    e."
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .Ndui
    ssi
    lentaswel
    lti
    llhef
    ini
    shes
    r
    eadi
    ngt
    hel
    ett
    er.
    Ndu:
    "wai
    twai
    twhat?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Ndudon'
    tdoanyt
    hing"
    Ndu:
    'Uhm vee.Tel
    lmewhatyouknow"
    Me:
    "about?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Uhm.Uncl
    eAi
    za"
    Iwonderwhatt
    hel
    ett
    ersai
    d.
    Me:"wel
    lwhatIknowfrom r
    eadi
    ngisAi
    zaBiyase
    wasabusinessMOGULE'Sson.Onl
    ychi
    ldand
    marr
    iedSi
    zakeleBi
    yase."
    Ndu:
    "Anyki
    ds?"
    Me:
    "pr
    obabl
    y,Idon'
    tknow"
    Henoddedandst
    oodupwi
    thherl
    ett
    erandl
    eft
    .
    Me:
    "di
    dIsaysomet
    hing"
    Si
    hle:
    "Uhm come"
    Wepackedup.
    Me:"Ineedt
    ogetmydaughteryourmot
    her
    i
    nst
    ructedmetost
    ayover
    night"
    Si
    hle:
    "wewi
    llgo"
    Inodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Mymi ndIfogged.Idon' tknowwhatt ot hinkof


    whatt osayatt hismoment, Ineedanswer s.Khona
    needsanswer saswel l.Ialwayst houghtSi hlewas
    mybr other,nevert houghtIl ookedanydi ff
    erent
    thaneveryoneher ebutVuyel wapointedt hatout.
    Wast hisgoingt obesomet hingkeptforeveror
    what?Iam st il
    lconf usedandangr y.Ir eadt he
    l
    etteroncemor eandi t'
    sst ates"MySons"and
    Sizakele,butwhydoesKhonal ookli
    keUncl e
    Siyanda?Ever ythingisamess.Ineedanswer s.A
    knockonmydoorcameandSi hlepeekedi n.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "it
    'snotyourf
    aul
    t"
    Si
    hle:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tknow"
    Hewal
    kedi
    ncl
    osi
    ngt
    hedoor
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lmyl
    it
    tl
    ebr
    other
    "
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    "
    Isi
    ghed.
    Si
    hle:
    "theywi
    llhavet
    oexpl
    ainever
    ythi
    ng"
    Inodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "needsomet
    hing?
    "
    Me:
    "answer
    s"
    Si
    hle:
    "letmej
    ustcal
    laf
    ami
    lymeet
    ingf
    oryou"
    Inodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llgi
    veyouspace"
    Hewalkedout.Isi
    ghed.Ilookedatitonceagain
    andtookmyphone.Istart
    edresear
    ching.Whydi d
    ourmotherl
    eaveusifshei
    sourmot her,where
    coul
    dshebe?Iputmyphonedownandgr oaned.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    PHEPHELO★

    Ihadt ol
    eaveear ly.Dutycall
    sonCampus.Iam
    doingmyhonour sdegr eei
    nPsychology.Educati
    on
    i
    sthenumberonepr i
    ori
    tyathomebutsomeact
    shady, l
    ikeGrannyKhumal o.Sheisshaddythough
    sheisver yoldbutt hatwomandoesn'tstop.Sheis
    j
    ustt oomuchatt imes.Iwaswal ki
    ngwi thDai
    sy
    aft
    ermyl ect
    ure.Shewast alki
    ngabouttheevents
    oflastni
    ght .
    Dai
    sy:
    "andwhathappened?"
    Me:"Il
    eftwi
    thhi
    m.Ican'
    tmovepr
    oper
    lychomi
    Yho"
    Dai
    sy:
    "hescar
    edme"
    Me:"met
    oohey.Iam t
    hinki
    ngofgoi
    nghome
    t
    oday"
    Dai
    sy:
    "it
    'sbeenl
    ong"
    Me:
    "ri
    ght,
    Iwi
    llaskSakhi
    let
    odr
    opmeof
    f"
    Shel
    aughed.
    Si
    ssy:
    "wechoset
    hewr
    ongcl
    ub"
    Me:
    "tel
    lmeaboutt
    hat
    ."
    Ilovethatmanwi t
    hhiscal
    m andscaryside.I
    fmy
    brothersfoundoutaboutusthenIam readytofi
    ght
    forustost aytogether
    .Wellhei
    saf r
    iendsowhat
    choicedot heyhave.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Luneleleft
    .Icleanedt hebedr oom Iam usi ngver y
    wellandleftt
    hewi ndowsopen.Ibat hedtwiceand
    washedmyhai ralotaswel lIalsobr ushedmyt eeth
    al
    otoft i
    mesaswel l
    .Iwantedt ofeelcl eanand
    sl
    owl yIwas.Il ookedatmyf eetandt heyhave
    gonet hr
    oughal ot.Ilookatmysel fandIl ookli
    keI
    am dyinganyti
    me.Myboobsar eslumpyaswel l
    .I
    l
    ookedatmyar msaswel l.Itookt hecl othes
    Luneletookoutf ormeIgotdr essedandput
    ever
    ythi
    ngproper
    ly.HesaidIshoul
    dfeel
    comfort
    abl
    eandIam tryi
    ng.
    "
    Mosadiwadi
    kot
    imar
    ameng
    Ket
    lal
    akawena,
    tlal
    akawena
    Youf
    orme,
    mef
    oryou.
    ..
    ."
    Ihear
    dsomeonesi
    ngi
    ng.
    "Nel
    e!!
    "
    Iswal
    low.Iam evenscar
    edofgett
    ingout
    .The
    bedr
    oom dooropensandacolour
    edguywalksi
    n
    andstopshi
    straxkeqndl
    ooksatme.
    Hi
    m:"ohhi"
    Inodded.
    Hi
    m:"Uhm wher
    eisLunel
    e?"
    Me:
    "hewent.
    ..
    hewentout"
    Heput
    shi
    sbagont
    hebed.
    Hi
    m:"ungenzekanj
    aniwenal
    ah?(Howdi
    dyouget
    i
    nher
    e?) "
    Iwasshockedandsur
    pri
    sed.
    Him :"ungadi
    dwai bal
    asisi
    Ngumunt uomntaka
    oyel
    low(don'tl
    etmyski ncolourconf
    useyoumy
    si
    ster.Iam ablackpersonwithayell
    owskin)"
    Hi
    seyesar
    ebl
    uet
    hough.Yeyl
    etmej
    ustf
    orgett
    hat
    .
    Me:
    "ngi
    yaxol
    isa(Iam sor
    ry)
    "
    Hi
    m:"Usakhonai
    sthenamebutbangi
    bizauKhona
    (t
    heycal
    lmeKhona)"
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Him:"Isawyousomewher
    ebef
    ore.Maybei
    t'
    smy
    eyes"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Hi
    m:"l
    etmecal
    lthi
    sboy"
    Hewal
    ksof
    fandIam st
    il
    lroot
    edont
    hesamepl
    ace.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★
    idon'tevenknowwhatIam buyi ng.Ishouldhave
    call
    edSi phephel
    ot oassistmeherebecauseIam
    fail
    ing.Nt okomaloiswhatsizeeven?Idon' tknow.
    Idon'twantt ocr
    owdher . Iheargir
    lsgiggl
    eandI
    ignorethat.Iam choosi
    ngbetweenwhi chshoesize.
    Thei nnermwwant stotakeal
    lhereshoesfrom size
    3butt henthatwouldbeawast eofmoneyi fyou
    cancomeandexchange..
    "Hi"
    Ihearsomeonesaysbehi
    ndmeandiignor
    eher
    .
    Shecomesandst andsi
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Her:
    "luckywoman"
    ILookedather
    .
    Me:
    "si
    yazana?
    (Doweknoweachot
    her?)
    "
    Her:
    "noneedtoberudehawu.Ngi
    yakhul
    umanj
    e
    (
    Iam tal
    kingnj
    e)"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    otal
    ksomove"
    Sher
    oll
    shereyes.
    Ipushherasi
    deandwentt
    othet
    il
    ltopay.Shei
    s
    aft
    erme.
    Her:
    "thenamei
    sOl
    wet
    hu"
    Me:
    "awuf
    okof
    ekineh?(Youcan'
    tgoaway?)
    "
    Sheswal lowsandwalksoff.Nx.Ipai dupfor
    everythi
    ng.thi
    sisthefi
    rstandlastti
    meIam
    spendingsomuchmoneyonawomanwhoi snot
    myf amilymember .Evenmysi sterandmotherI
    don'tspendthismuchbecausedadt akescar eof
    that.Icouldn'tl
    eaveherbecauseofhowt hewor l
    d
    i
    s.Mom al wayswhenyougi veyouwi l
    lbeblessed
    .Itooktheplasti
    csandmyphoner ang.Iwalkedout
    answer i
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ndul ockedhimselfinhisroom thewholeday.Si


    hle
    gotreadyf orustoleaveandwel ef
    t.I
    thasbeen
    si
    lentsincetheyreadt hatl
    ett
    er.Maybewe
    shouldn'thavedoneanyt hi
    ng.
    Si
    hle:"wat
    hula,akuf
    aninawe(youar
    esoqui
    et.
    That
    'snotl
    ikeyou)"
    Me:
    "Iwasj
    ustkeepi
    ngqui
    et.
    Si
    hle:
    "Ican'
    twai
    ttoseeyourdaught
    er"
    Me:
    "why?"
    Si
    hle:
    "forsur
    eshel
    ooksl
    ikeyou"
    Me:
    "al
    it
    tl
    e."
    Henods.
    Me:
    "doyouwor
    k?"
    Si
    hle:
    "yes"
    Il
    ookathi
    m andwai
    t"
    Sihl
    e:"ngyadl
    alaIdon't
    .Iwor
    kincompani
    esal
    lof
    that
    .Iam selfemployed"
    Me:
    "inwhat?"
    Si
    hle:
    "for
    eignexchange"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Si
    hle:
    "wangi
    buzaimbuzo.Yi
    niuf
    unaukubai
    cher
    ri
    Yami?(Youareaski
    ngmequesti
    ons,
    what?.You
    wantt
    obemygi
    rl?
    )"
    Me:"vel
    eushoukut
    hiuyangi
    funangi
    yakubona
    (j
    ustsayyouwantme,Icansee)"
    Hel
    aughed.
    Si
    hle:
    "ver
    yfunnyVee"
    Hepul
    lsmycheek.
    Me:
    "leavemeal
    one."
    Si
    hle:
    '
    "youar
    eaheadache"
    Me:
    "samegoesf
    oryou"
    Heshakeshi
    shead.
    .
    .
    Tobecont
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    NSERT10
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwassi tt
    ingwithKhona.Hei sniceaswel l,Just
    talkat
    iveifhewant stoo.Hemadef oodf ortheboth
    ofusandIt hankedhim. Helpedhim outwi tht
    he
    dishesaf t
    erandwesatatt heloungeinsi l
    ence
    whi l
    ehewaswat chi
    nghisphone .Hel ookedat
    hisphoneandcur sedbefor
    eputti
    ngitbacki nhis
    pocket .ThedooropenedandLunel ewal kedin.
    Khona:
    "Youhavebeengone"
    Lunel
    e:"Iwasdoi
    ngsomet
    hingunusual"
    Heouttwopl
    ast
    icsont
    hecouchandt
    ookouthi
    s
    phone.
    Lunel
    e:"Ihopehedi
    dn'
    tbot
    heryou"
    Me:
    "No"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Khona:
    "whatwoul
    dIdo?"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hisi
    smyl
    i
    ttl
    ebr
    other"
    Inoddedandheouthi
    sphoneaway.
    Lunel
    e:"Ibr
    oughtcl
    othesf
    oryou.Idi
    dn'
    tknow
    yoursi
    deso...
    "
    Khona:
    "Ar
    eyouhi
    gh?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"What?"
    Khona:
    "Justknowhei
    snotni
    ce"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam notabadper
    son"
    Khona:
    "Isee."
    Lunel
    e:"Packsomecl
    othes.Wear
    egoi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "To?"
    Lunel
    e:"Si
    hlecal
    led.Hei
    scal
    li
    nginafami
    ly
    meeti
    ngtomorrow.Mpendul
    oisnotok"
    Khona:
    "Shame.HopeIdon'
    tseeDad'
    swi
    fe"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hat
    'syourmot
    her"
    Khona:
    "Funny"
    Hestoodupandwalkedoff.Iwasstar
    ingatt
    he
    wal
    lwhilet
    heyweretal
    king.Lunel
    esi
    tsnextt
    ome.
    Lunel
    e:"youar
    esi
    lent
    .Ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Lunel
    e:"Youcangot omyroom andtryonthese
    cl
    otheswhileIbr
    ingsomeinthenchoosesomeyou
    aregonnatakewithwhenwego"
    Me:
    "Iam l
    eavi
    ng?"
    Lunel
    e:"wear
    egoi
    nghomeandIcan'
    tleaveyou
    al
    one"
    Me:
    "Iunder
    stand"
    Lunel
    e:"youcango"
    Ihesi
    tat
    edandt
    ookt
    hepl
    ast
    ics.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Hesmi l
    edandl ai
    dbackont hecouchasIwentt o
    hisbedroom t otr
    ytheseon.Theyarebeauti
    ful.I
    heldthedr essinmyhandandIwentonmyknees
    andt earsstreameddownmycheeks. Iwas
    feel
    ingover whelmed.Ist ar
    tedpr
    ayi
    ngasthanking
    Godf orthis.Itmightbeanowsi t
    uat
    ionbutIthank
    himf orseeingmet hroughinati
    meofneed.Ithank
    himf orthat.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Gugu:
    "ungal
    imal
    i(don'
    tgethur
    t)"
    Sheshoutsaf
    terherki
    dspl
    ayi
    ng.Wearesi
    tt
    ing
    out
    side.Wearetir
    edofgogoshout
    ingwej
    ustneed
    abreak.
    Me: "awuzi
    buziukut
    hiumawakhouyacabanga
    ngawe?(Don' tyouaskyour
    sel
    fifyourmot
    heris
    thi
    nkingaboutyou?)"
    Shebr
    eakst
    hebananaandgi
    vesi
    ttomyson.
    Gugu:"ihavest
    opped.Intoengi
    yazi
    youkuthi
    angi
    balahl
    angaabamiabantwanangayof
    eba.(I
    di
    dn'
    tthrowmyki dsawayandwenttowhore)"
    Inodded.
    Gugu:"khohl
    waindabayabo.Nakauboy(f
    orget
    aboutt
    he.Lookafteryourson)
    "
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Me:"ksasakumelesi
    yol
    andai
    mali.Ut
    heuMpande
    uyi
    faki
    le(t
    omorrowwehavetogoandgett
    he
    money.Mpandesaidhesenti
    t)"
    Gugu:
    "howmuch?"
    Ne:"ididn'
    tcheck.Letmecheckt
    hemessage.I
    am sureanSMSi shere"
    ShewipesherhandsandIcheckt
    hemessagesand
    scr
    oll
    eddown.If oundi
    tandmyeyespopped.
    Me:
    "maybeIcan'
    tread"
    Gugu:
    "letmecheck"
    Igi
    vehermyphoneandshegasps.
    Gugu:
    "YhoYhoDade,
    uqi
    nisi
    le?
    (Ar
    eyousur
    e?)
    "
    Me:
    "maybei
    t'
    sami
    stake."
    Icheckedf
    orairt
    imeandihadR1.Icall
    edhi m.He
    answeredgroani
    ng,howIf oundi
    tcut
    e...Sexy
    whenhegr oanedbutr
    ightnowIam nott
    here.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande.Ni
    grand?
    (Ar
    eyougood?)
    "
    Me:"yeah,
    sor
    ryukuk'
    phazami
    sa(sor
    ryt
    odi
    stur
    b
    you)"
    Mpande:
    "Nokur
    it
    e(noi
    t'
    sok)
    "
    Me:
    "di
    dyouseehowmuchyousent?"
    Mpande:"yeahIdi
    dsee.It
    'ssmallreal
    ly,t
    heDr's
    appoi
    ntments,
    changi
    ngofclot
    hesandhi m bei
    ng
    fedaswell
    .Thenappi
    esal
    sohisf or
    mulafor11.
    Monthsit
    'sal
    otmewhatIsentit
    'ssmall."
    Me:"MpandeR1000isok.Addedwit
    hthe
    Gover
    nmentmoneyit
    'smorethanenough"
    Mpande:"whyuholai
    qol
    ovel
    e?(Whyar
    eget
    ti
    ng
    moneyfr
    om thegover
    nment?
    )"
    Me:"I..I.Angi
    thingi
    mncaneangi
    sebenzimi
    na(I
    am youngandIdon'twor
    k)"
    Mpande:
    "Yourpar
    ent
    s?"
    Me:"ngizali
    swei bona?(Didtheyi
    mpr
    egnat
    eme?
    )Noteveryonei sfort
    unatei
    nmoneyli
    keyouor
    par
    ents whocanj ustt
    hrowmoneyever
    ywher
    e.I
    wil
    lsendther estback.
    Ihungup.
    Gugu:
    "whatdi
    dhedo?"
    Me:
    "hei
    rr
    it
    atesme"
    Gugu:
    "letmeseet
    henot
    if
    icat
    ionagai
    n"
    Igavet
    hephonet
    oher
    .
    Gugu:"Yhoyho.R30K.AhiMzal
    elezi
    gcwalei
    ndl
    u
    (getpr
    egnantforhi
    mti
    llt
    hehouseisful
    l)"
    Me:
    "hayiwena"
    "Azal
    eniwena?!Ut
    hiazal
    eni?
    !Ungangi
    hlanyisi
    weGugu!(Whatshoul
    dshebring?Don'
    tdriveme
    cr
    azyGugu!)"
    Gugu:
    "yambonaugogowakho(youseeyour
    gr
    andmother)
    "
    Me:
    "wear
    egoi
    ngt
    omor
    rowr
    ight?"
    Gugu:
    "Nomakanj
    ani(of
    cause)
    "
    Mpandei
    rri
    tat
    esmeyazi
    .Hi
    scockyf
    ami
    lyasa
    whol
    edoes.
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    St
    ha:
    "mommy"
    Ihuggedher.
    Me:
    "youcamebackear
    ly"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "wher
    eisgogo?"
    St
    ha:
    "insi
    de.Sheboughtasweetf
    orme"
    Asdrunkasmymot herandf
    atherarebutIl
    ove
    howtheyjusttr
    eatmydaughteratti
    mes.Theyare
    notbad.Justdr
    unkens.
    Me:
    "Ok.Come"
    Wewentinsi
    de.Shewavedf
    rom herf
    ri
    ends.We
    goti
    nsi
    de.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    Iwasshocked.
    Mom :
    "whyar
    eyoul
    ooki
    ngatmel
    iket
    hat?"
    Me:
    "youar
    ecooki
    ng"
    Mom :
    "Ihaveal
    wayscookedwhenyougr
    ewup"
    Me:
    "andsober
    .Wher
    eisdad?"
    Mom :
    "bedr
    oom sl
    eepi
    ng.Ivomi
    tedbadl
    ysoIam
    of
    fal
    coholabi
    t"
    Me:
    "t
    hat
    '
    swonder
    fuluhm wear
    eleavi
    ng"
    Mom :
    "wher
    eto?"
    Me:
    "wor
    k.Iwi
    llbebackwi
    thSt
    ha"
    Mom :
    "Sur
    e"
    Inoddedandwal
    kedt
    omybedr
    oom.Ipackedup
    forus.
    St
    ha:
    "wear
    egoi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Shenodded.Iputaj acketi
    nbagandsheworefl
    ip-
    fl
    ops.Sheisbet
    tert
    oday.Notthatdi
    rt
    ybutbet
    ter
    .
    Wewal kedout
    .
    St
    ha:
    "byegogo"
    Mom :
    "byebyeMf
    enekagogo(Gr
    anni
    e'
    smonkey)
    "
    Shel
    aughedandwewentout
    .Wegotoutoft
    he
    yar
    dandSi
    hlehoppedoutoft
    hecar
    .
    St
    ha:
    "whoi
    sthat?"
    Me:
    "mal
    ume"
    Stha:"Zi
    nhlehasaMal
    umeandherMal
    umeputhis
    peethinginherNuna.Mommyshesai
    dit
    'ssor
    e"
    Mybodyj
    ustf
    roze.
    Me:
    "what?
    "
    St
    ha:
    "Idon'
    twantaMal
    umemommy"
    Me:
    "uhm .
    .."
    Si
    hle:
    "your
    eady?"
    Me:"yes,uhm yes.St
    handi
    wet
    hisi
    sMal
    ume
    Si
    hle.Ifhehur
    tsyoutel
    lmommyandIwi
    llst
    ab
    hi
    m"
    Shenodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tdoanyt
    hing"
    Iopenedthedoorandgotheri
    n,Icl
    osedt
    hedoor
    andturnedtohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llst
    abyoui
    feveryouhur
    tmydaught
    er"
    Si
    hle:
    "sengenzenimi
    na.Yazingi
    zit
    hul
    ele(what
    di
    dIdo.Iam justqui
    et)
    "
    Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongue.Hehel
    dmyar
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "tal
    ktome,
    aret
    heyhur
    ti
    ngher"
    Justthethoughtofsomeonehur
    ti
    ngmybabygi
    rl
    .
    Tearsstr
    eameddownmycheeksandhehugged
    me.
    Si
    hle:
    "shh"
    Iwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryf
    ort
    hreat
    eni
    ngyou"
    Si
    hle:
    "someonei
    sdoi
    ngsomet
    hingt
    oher?"
    Me:"herf
    ri
    end.Shejustt
    oldmeherf
    ri
    end'
    suncl
    e
    i
    srapi
    ngherfri
    end."
    Si
    hle:
    "That
    'ssi
    ck."
    Inodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "let
    'sgo.Iwi
    lldosomet
    hing"
    Inodded.Wegoti
    nsi
    deandSt
    hawasbuckl
    edup
    andexcit
    edj
    ustbyacar
    .Sheisusedt
    o
    Sakhi
    le'
    caronl
    y.Myphoner
    ingsandi
    t'
    shi
    m.
    Me:
    "Mf
    o"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Iam checki
    nguponyou"
    Me:
    "Iam good"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "ok.That
    'sgoodi
    fanyonebot
    her
    syout
    ell
    me"
    Me:
    "youknowIal
    waysdo"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Il
    oveyouke"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Hehungup.
    Si
    hle:
    "awusashomeseuqomi
    le(youdon'
    tsay
    whenyouaredat
    ing)
    "
    Me:"thatIwoul
    dn'
    tdoanyti
    mesoon.Menar
    etr
    ash.
    Lear
    ntthatfr
    om Herf
    ather"
    Si
    hle:
    "(l
    ooki
    ngatSt
    ha)
    woul
    dyoul
    ikeahappy
    meal?
    "
    Shel
    ookedatme.Inodded.
    Shenoddedaswel
    l.
    Si
    hle:
    "ok"
    Ver
    yvi
    gil
    antchi
    ld"
    Me:"mybr ot
    hert
    aughthert
    hat
    .Nevert
    rusta
    st
    ranger"
    Si
    hle:
    "'
    yetyout
    rustme"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    mcm"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Aftertal
    kingt
    oAlwandeIgotr
    eadytoleave.Iam
    ti
    redAFbutSi hl
    edemandedus.Ipackedmybag
    andt henwenttomycar.Mom cal
    ledme.
    Mom :
    "Buhl
    e"
    Ihat
    ethatname.
    Me:
    "mah"
    Il
    oadedmybagi
    nsi
    det
    hecar
    .
    Mom :
    "youdon'
    tcal
    lanymor
    e"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry.Iam busy"
    Shedoesn'
    tknowIhaveaki
    d, soasdad.Ij
    ust
    don'
    tknowhowtobreaki
    ttothem.Iam 25yesbut
    st
    il
    l.
    Mom :
    "Sihl
    ecall
    edwant
    ingustocomedown.You
    knowwhatever
    ythi
    ngi
    sabout?"
    Me:
    "no,
    Iwi
    llf
    indoutj
    ustl
    ikeever
    yoneel
    se"
    Mom :
    "itmustbebi
    g"
    Me:
    "sur
    ely.Seeyout
    omor
    row"
    Mom :
    "byeBuhl
    e"
    Igroanedasshehungup.Igoti
    nthecaranddr
    ove
    off
    .It ookoutmyphoneandcal
    ledAl
    wande.I
    t
    wasanswer ed.
    "
    Hel
    lo"
    I
    twasal
    it
    tl
    echi
    ldbyt
    hesoundsofi
    t.
    "
    Guguyambonaumnt
    wanawakho!(Youseeyour
    chi
    ld!
    )"
    Ther
    ewascommot
    ion.
    "
    Hel
    lo"
    Me:
    "lwande"
    Al
    wande:
    "whatdoyouwantMpande"
    Me:
    "youseem upset"
    Al
    wande:
    "isi
    tconcer
    ningourson?
    "
    Me:"no,
    us.WhatIsai
    dear
    li
    erandt
    hewayyou
    hungup"
    Ther
    ewasnoi
    se"
    Lwande:
    "Ihavenot
    hingt
    osay"
    Me:
    "Lwande"
    Shehungup.Ihuf
    fedandputmyphoneaway.
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★
    Weboughtwhatweneededbefor
    egoinghome.
    WegotoutofthecarandIwat
    chedherunbuckl
    e
    herdaught
    erf
    rom t
    hecar.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "St
    hacome"
    Shegrabsherdaught
    eri
    nherar
    msandIcl
    osedt
    he
    door
    .
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "what?"
    Me:
    "not
    hing.Youar
    etoougl
    yformet
    olook"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "mxm "
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.Iwat
    chedher
    .
    Me:
    "Si
    phesi
    hlegetyour
    sel
    ftoget
    her"
    Ifol
    lowedaf
    terherandwal
    kedi
    nsi
    de.Al
    most
    ever
    yonewasher e.
    Si
    phe:
    "Twi
    ni"
    Me:
    "ubudaki
    wei
    zol
    o(youwer
    edr
    unkyest
    erday)
    "
    Si
    phe:
    "yest
    erday.Nott
    oday"
    Shehugsme.
    Khona:
    "sowhyar
    eweher
    e.Wher
    eisNdu?"
    Me:"maybei
    nhisroom.Ther
    ewasagi
    rlIdon'
    t
    know.Shewassi
    lent.
    Me:
    "gi
    rl
    fr
    iend?
    "
    Khona:
    "KaNel
    e"
    Sheshothereyesandwel
    aughed.
    Lunel
    e:"Ihear
    dmyname.
    Hewascarryi
    ngj
    uiceandwhiskyhegavet
    hej
    uice
    t
    othegi
    rlandshesaidasof
    tthankyou"
    Me:
    "int
    roduceus"
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o,Si
    hleandt
    her
    est"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "sheseemsshy,
    howdoyouhandl
    ehi
    m ?"
    Her:
    "he.
    .hei
    snotmyboyf
    ri
    end"
    Me:"zi
    yashasal
    ezondaba(t
    hosear
    eshocki
    ng
    news)"
    Lunel
    e:"asi
    yekei
    ngqi
    no(st
    opbei
    ngf
    orwar
    d)"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "hel
    loSi
    hle"
    Lunel
    e:"andwhoi
    sshe?"
    Khona:
    "navukengentombinj
    eoutofnowher
    e
    (youar
    egetti
    nggir
    ls)
    "
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ewwuno.Hei
    stooar
    rogant"
    Me:
    "andit
    houghtyouwoul
    dagr
    ee"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "canwego?"
    Me:
    "come"
    Wewalkedupthestair
    sandishowedherar
    oom
    shewi
    lluse.Il
    eftheraft
    ert
    hat
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Ihavebeenhearingpeopleknockingonmydoor
    butIjustwantsometimet othi
    nkt hi
    st hrough.I
    keptonlooki
    ngatthelett
    erandhaver eadi tf
    orthe
    10thtime.Ineedmypar entstogivemeanswer s.I
    don'tknowwhattocallt
    hem anymor e.Theyr ai
    sed
    mebutIwantt oknowaboutmyr ealpar ents.A
    not
    herknockcomesf
    rom t
    hedoor
    .
    "
    Nduar
    eyouok?
    "
    Ikeepquiet
    .Anot herknockonceagai
    n.Ist
    oodup
    andgotoffthebedandwentt othedoorand
    openeditandlookeddownonher .
    Vuyelwa:whyuzi
    valel
    elah?
    (whyar
    eyoul
    ocki
    ng
    yoursel
    finher
    e?)"
    Icl
    ear
    edmyt
    hroat
    .
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustneededt
    obeal
    one"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ok.Letmel
    eaveyout
    hen"
    Shet
    urned.
    Me:
    "youcanst
    ay"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    odi
    stur
    byoupeace"
    Me:
    "No,
    youar
    enot"
    Shewalkedinandscannedmyr
    oom.Icl
    osedt
    he
    door.It
    urnedtoher
    .
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ni
    cer
    oom."
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "di
    dyouf
    etchyourdaught
    er?"
    Vuyel
    wa:"yeah.Theyar
    epl
    ayi
    ngout
    sidewi
    tht
    he
    ot
    hers"
    Inodded.
    Vuyelwa:"If
    eell
    ikeIchangedyourmood.Iwantt
    o
    saythatIam sor
    ry"
    Iwal
    kedcl
    osert
    oher
    .
    Me:
    "youdi
    dn'
    t
    .Youhel
    pedmei
    naway"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "okt
    hen.Uhm "
    Shel
    ookedar
    ound"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Ihavegott
    ogot
    hen"
    Shewal
    kedpastme.
    Me:
    "vee"
    Shel
    ookedatme
    Me:
    "youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Shesmi
    led"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "It
    ry"
    Ichuckl
    esoassheaswel
    l.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "bye"
    Me:
    "bye"
    Shewal
    kedout
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Anotherbr ot
    hercameandhel ookedmor elike
    Lunele.Hishomei swonderfulIhavet osay.You
    wouldn'tsayhecomesf rom aweal thyfamilyin
    general.Hei stoosi
    mple.Li
    kenot vinhishouse
    andot herstuff
    .Hecameandsatnextt omeput t
    ing
    hisarm behindmeaswear esi t
    ti
    ngont hegar den
    bench.I tmustbenicebeingachi ld.Idon'twish
    fort
    hisl i
    tt
    leonetogothroughwhatIwentt hrough.
    Lunel
    e:"youar
    egood?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yes.Iam f
    ine"
    Lunel
    e:"don'
    tmi
    ndt
    hem.Theyt
    alkt
    oomuch"
    Hedownedhi
    s4t
    hgl
    assi
    nonego"
    Lunel
    e:"Ineedt
    ogetanot
    herone"
    Inoddedandhest oodupandwal kedinside.I
    watchedever yone.TheguywhoIl earnedisSi hle
    wast ickl
    ingtheli
    tt
    leoneast heyr oll
    edont hef loor
    .
    Ismi l
    edanddr ankwhatwasl eftofmyj ui
    ce,I
    stoodupt ot
    akeitinsi
    de,Ihearsomeonemoani ng
    i
    npl easurewhenIent eredtheki t
    chen.Idi r
    ected
    wher ethesemoanwascomi ngf r
    om andtwasa
    dini
    ngr oom.Ipeakedandi twasLunel e.Hewi ped
    hisnosebef orehemovedandIsawwhati twas.
    Thegl asssli
    ppedoutofmyhandsandIr ushedof f
    beforehesawme.Iwenti nt otheloungeand
    breathedout.Ihopehedi dn'tseeme.Ihel dmy
    chestandbr eathedout.Wai thedoesdr ugs?Why?
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Ij
    umpedbutdi
    dn'
    ttur
    n.Iwasscar
    edt
    o.Hest
    ood
    i
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Lunel
    e:"Sawsomet
    hing?"
    Ishookmyheadf
    ast
    .
    Me:
    "no.
    .Nonot
    hing"
    Her
    aisedhi
    sbr
    ow
    Lunel
    e:"r
    eal
    ly?
    "
    Inoddedver
    yfast
    .
    Lunel
    e:"f
    oll
    owme"
    Hewal kedt
    otheki
    tchen.Idi
    dasi
    lentpr
    ayerbef
    ore
    foll
    owinghi
    m andhestoodwher
    eIdroppedthe
    glass..
    Lunel
    e:"mmmh"
    Il
    ookeddownt
    henhi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"come"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Lunel
    e:"l
    et'
    snotar
    gue"
    Hewal
    kedof
    fandIf
    oll
    oweddoi
    ngasi
    lentpr
    ayer
    aswel
    l.
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
    54] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT11

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Morningcamequi cklyandweal lwenttoeat.It'


    s
    dif
    fi
    cultmakingfoodf orsuchabi gcr owd.Iam not
    usedtothat.Sihle'ssisterisverybubblybut
    sweetaswell,Isharedar oom withherandmy
    daughter
    .Therear eonly6bedr ooms.5ofwhi ch
    weoccupied.Iwonderwher ethegirlsl
    ept,
    shei s
    awful
    lyquiet
    .IthinkLunel econt r
    olsher.Shelooks
    l
    ikesheisapushover .Shecanbepushedar ound
    bypeople.
    Si
    phe:
    "br
    eakf
    astwaswonder
    ful"
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Iwaspacki
    ngt
    hedi
    shesaway.
    "Letmehel
    p"
    Si
    hlet
    ookt
    her
    estandputt
    hem away.
    Me:
    "thanks"
    Khona:
    "Iheart
    hecar
    spul
    lup"
    Si
    phe:
    "Fi
    nal
    ly.Thewai
    twaski
    ll
    ingme"
    Si
    hle:
    "let
    'sgot
    othel
    ounge."
    Iwipedmyhandsandwewentt othelounge.The
    other
    swer ealreadyt
    here.Lunelewasdr owni
    ng
    hi
    msel fi
    nwhi skyandhisgi
    rlwaslookingathi
    m
    andwouldl ookatthetvwit
    hStha.
    Me:
    "comeher
    ebaby"
    Sheget
    sfr
    om t
    hef
    loorandsi
    tsont
    opofme.
    "Ineedt
    ogoagai
    nIngat
    hi,
    itwascutshor
    t!"
    Icoul
    dher
    eMrsZiqubu.Iswal
    lowed.Theywal
    ked
    i
    nf ol
    l
    owedbyot
    hergrownups.About10peopl
    e.
    Ndal
    o:"Myboysal
    linoner
    oom "
    Kamo:
    "wel
    lal
    most
    .Wher
    eismyl
    astbor
    n?"
    "Ever
    ypl
    easesi
    tdown"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "What
    'swr
    ong?"
    Ndal
    o:"weshoul
    dsi
    tdown"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam gl
    adever
    yonei
    sher
    e"
    Woman:
    "Wai
    tIt
    houghtt
    hiswasaf
    ami
    lymeet
    ing"
    Shel
    ookedatus.
    Lunel
    e:"Theyar
    enotgoi
    nganywher
    eAunt
    y
    Thabi
    sil
    e"
    Shekeptwui
    et.Hedr
    ankhi
    swhi
    sky.Thesepeopl
    e
    ar
    einti
    midat
    ing.
    Si
    hle:
    "Youcant
    alkbr
    o"
    Hesatdownnextt
    omeandNducl
    ear
    edhi
    sthr
    oat
    .
    Ndu:
    "Iam conf
    usedyetseeki
    nganswer
    s."
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Ndu:
    "If
    oundt
    his"
    Het
    ookoutthel
    ett
    erf
    rom hi
    spocketandt
    hrewi
    t
    ont
    hetabl
    e.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Ohgod"
    Ever
    yonel
    ookedatherandshekeptqui
    et.
    Kamo:
    "Uhm whati
    sitbaby?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Ishoul
    dbeaski
    ngyou"
    Lunel
    e:"Canyout
    ellus?
    "
    Hesi
    ghedandlookedup,het
    henl
    ookedatal
    lofus.
    Wewerel
    ikeathisMercy.
    Ndu:
    "Whoar
    emypar
    ent
    s?"
    Ndal
    o:"Ohmygod"
    Kamo:
    "Mpendul
    o..
    .uhm babywe.
    ..
    "
    Ndu:"Iam angr
    ydon'tpissmeoff,
    whoar
    emy
    par
    ents?Whoi sKhona'smother?"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Iam "
    Ndu:
    "Yeyiwenaf
    okof
    !Di
    dIt
    alkt
    oyou!
    "
    Nhlanhla:
    "youarenotol
    dforabeat
    ingMpendul
    oif
    youthinkyouhavegrownapai
    r"
    Khona:
    "Wai
    twhoi
    smymot
    her?
    "
    Kamocr i
    ed.If
    eltsor
    ryf
    orher.Yhosomuchdr
    ama
    yetIam her
    esil
    entandli
    steni
    ng.
    Ndu:
    "Whoar
    emypar
    ent
    s?"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Cal
    m down"
    Hecl
    enchedhi
    sjaws.Hewasaaboutt
    obr
    eak.
    Kamo: "
    (teary)Si
    zakel
    eandAi zaBi
    yase.Babywe
    areyourparent
    stoo.Iam yourmother
    .Iloveyou
    l
    ikemyown."
    Ndu:
    "St
    artexpl
    aini
    ng"
    Hehadhi seyescl
    osedlooki
    ngup. Youcansee
    thegainsfr
    om hi
    sneckandhi sj
    awbeingcl
    enched,
    hishandsformedfi
    sts.
    Kamo:"Theyareyourparent
    s.Yourbi ological
    par
    entsandYouandKhonaar ebiol
    ogicalbrother
    s,
    youhavethesamemot herbutdif
    ferentfather'
    s."
    Khona:
    "whoi
    smyf
    ather?
    "
    Kamo:
    "Si
    yanda"
    Khona:
    "andyi
    uakl
    keptt
    hisasecr
    et!
    ?"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"wel
    oveyou"
    Khona:"loveyamasi
    baThabi
    sil
    e,youusedt
    o
    fuckenhateme.Nxf uck!
    "
    Hest
    oodupandwal
    kedupt
    hest
    air
    s.
    "Khona!"
    Ndal
    ostoodupandrushedaf
    terhi
    m andsoas
    Nhl
    anhl
    a.Wej ustwat
    chedamovie.
    Ndu:
    "Wher
    eismymot
    her?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Shedi
    ed"
    Kamo:
    "theyar
    ebot
    hdead.Iam sor
    ry."
    Tear
    sst
    reameddownhiseyesandhej
    ustcr
    ied.
    Whowouldn'
    thear
    ingt
    hat.
    Kamo:
    "Iam sor
    ryMpendul
    o.Il
    oveyouok?
    "
    Hej
    ustshookhi
    sheadandwal
    kedoutt
    hedoor
    .
    Lunel
    e:"weshoul
    dst
    ophi
    m.
    Everyonestoodupandrushedout
    side.Hewasi
    n
    thecarreadytodri
    veout
    .Lunelest
    oodbehindt
    he
    car.Theliverhehas.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "getoutoft
    hecarMpendul
    o!"
    Heknockedonthedoor
    .Hebur
    ri
    edhi
    sheadont
    he
    st
    eer
    ingwheel.
    St
    ha:
    "Mommy"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Wewat
    chedhi
    m cr
    yinsi
    det
    her
    unni
    ngcar
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    iam l
    ookingateveryoneinthisfamil
    y.Theymight
    notseeitbutt
    heseboysar eluckytohavepeople
    wholoveyoulikethat.Whost i
    llt
    akecareofyou
    evenwhenyourpar entsarenomor e.Theyloveyou
    li
    keyouaretheirchi
    ld.Theguycr i
    esinsi
    deunti
    l
    theyfi
    nall
    ymanaget oopent hecarandgethim out
    .
    "Wear
    esor
    ry"
    Theykeeponsaying.It
    'sthereal
    ity.Het houghthe
    hadparentsbutt
    urnsouthi spar
    ent sar enomor e.
    Thatheisanorphanwhohasaf ami l
    ythough.Iam
    what?Af eat
    heri
    nt hewind?Hi st omor rowseems
    secur
    e.Mineisn'
    t.Therearebigdifferencesinhis
    andmine.Heshoul dfeelthehurtlikemebecause
    thesear ehisparent
    s.Peoplewhobr oughthimthe
    wor ld.Theymighthavediedyearsagobuti tf
    eels
    l
    iket heyhavejustdiednowt ohim.Iam stari
    ng
    i
    nt ospacet hatIdi
    dn'tnot
    icetheyhavemoved
    i
    nsi de, If
    eelahandonmyshoul derandIlookatit
    thenhi m.Hei sgonnadieoneday, drugsdon't
    play.
    Lunel
    e:"ar
    eyouok?"
    Inoddedandwipedmyface.HehuggedmeandI
    j
    ustsobbedsof
    tlyandt
    ri
    edcont
    aini
    ngmysounds.
    Lunel
    e:"shhh."
    Her
    ubbedmyback.
    "Nel
    eI.
    ..
    "
    Webr
    oket
    heembr
    aceandiwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    "Iam sor
    ryt
    odi
    stur
    b"
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    sokdad,
    youwant
    edsomet
    hing?"
    Il
    ookeddown.
    Hisfat
    her:
    "No.Iforgot,
    uhm.
    ..Letmegocheck
    onyourmot
    herandremembermarri
    agebef
    oreki
    ds
    "
    Lunel
    e:"what?"
    Whyi
    sever
    yoneassumi
    ngwear
    edat
    ing?
    Lunel
    e:"iam sor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Ndal
    o:"Iknowyouar
    eangr
    y"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Ndal
    o:"wear
    est
    il
    lyourf
    ami
    ly"
    Me:
    "whataboutMpendul
    owher
    eishi
    sfami
    ly?
    "
    Ndal o:
    "wear ehisf
    amilyaswel l
    .Technical
    ly,
    His
    fatherandHlubi,
    ThabaniandIngathiar
    ecousins.
    Closecousins.Wearedistantrel
    ati
    vesbutthat
    doesn'tmatter
    .Wear eal
    lblood."
    Il
    ist
    enedt
    oher
    .
    Ndal
    o:"Yourmot
    herl
    ovedyouok?"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    oknowherf
    ami
    ly.Forsomecl
    osur
    e"
    Ndal
    onodded.
    Ndal
    o:"that'
    sfi
    ne.Wecanar
    ranget
    hat
    .Iwi
    llt
    alk
    t
    oyourfather."
    Me:
    "no,
    hel
    ied."
    Ndal
    o:"ImeanNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.Isatupandsmi
    led.
    Ndal
    o:"youar
    emychi
    ldaswel
    l
    ."
    Ne:
    "thankyou"
    Sheki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    "CanIt
    alkt
    ohi
    m ?"
    Wel
    ookedatt
    hedoorandi
    twasdad.
    Ndal
    o:"sur
    e"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    Dad:
    "howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "uyabuzaboh(youar
    easki
    ng)
    "
    Dad:
    "Iam st
    il
    lyourf
    ather"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Dad:
    "Il
    ovedyourmother,bot
    hofthem.Iam hur
    t
    shei
    sgonebutshel
    eftyouwithme"
    Me:
    "whydi
    dn'
    tyout
    ellme?"
    Dad:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Iam sor
    ry"
    Inodded.
    "
    Let
    sgoanot
    herannouncementi
    scomi
    ng"
    ItwasSiphephel
    owest
    oodupandwal
    kdownt
    he
    stai
    rs.
    .
    .
    ★ NARRATED★

    I
    twassi l
    ent
    .Noonewast al
    kingt
    oanyoneint
    he
    l
    ivi
    ngroom.Mpendulowasbet
    weenKamoand
    I
    ngathist
    il
    lint
    hought
    s.Inpai
    naswell,Kamowas
    hurtaswell,shedidn'
    twanthersonf indi
    ngoutli
    ke
    thi
    sbutsheknewsomedayever ythi
    ngwi l
    lcome
    outofthecloset
    .Mpandesawi tasachancet otel
    l
    everyonehehasasonsomewher e.Thismightbe
    hisonlyshot.Lunelehol
    dsNtokomal o'shandsand
    sheisalsoquesti
    oninghersel
    faboutt hemannext
    toher.
    Mpande:
    "Iam happyever
    yonei
    sher
    e"
    Heclear
    edhisdr
    ythr
    oat,
    hishear
    twasbeat
    ing
    ver
    yfast."
    Mpande:"Idon'
    tknowhowt
    hiswi
    llsi
    twi
    th
    ever
    yone"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    alk"
    Hesighedandlookedbetweenever
    yone.His
    parent
    sthemost.Hel ookedatt
    hedoorjusti
    ncase
    thi
    ngshappenhisexiti
    sopen.Herelaxedabit
    .
    Mpande:
    "Ihaveason"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"aski
    es(sor
    ry?)
    "
    Ndal
    o:"cal
    m down"
    Sheputherhandonherhusband'
    sthi
    ghj
    ustt
    o
    cal
    m hi
    m down.
    Ndal
    o:"car
    ryon"
    Mpande:
    "hei
    sal
    most1"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"whoel
    seknewbecauseIknowyouboys
    knew"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"mi
    nababaangazi(Idi
    dn'
    tknowdad
    )"
    Ever
    yonel
    ookedather
    .
    Sihke:"soyouarej
    ustt
    hrowi
    ngusundert
    hebus
    l
    ikethat,youal
    soknew"
    Ndal
    o:"andyoudi
    dn'
    ttel
    lus"
    Lunel
    e:"i
    twasn'
    tournewst
    oshar
    e"
    Ndal
    o:"youar
    etaki
    ngust
    othegi
    rl
    'sf
    ami
    lyt
    osee
    t
    hischi
    ld"
    Mpande:
    "ok"
    Hesi
    ghedofr
    eli
    ef
    Ndal
    o:"anyt
    hingel
    seanyonewantt
    oshar
    e?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ihopeever
    yonei
    sinschoolorwor
    king"
    Theboysswal
    lowedandlookedamoungsteach
    other
    .Kamo:"yesIhope"
    Ndal
    o:"Idon'
    twanttobedramati
    conanyoneso
    pl
    easeforani
    thkeepi
    tthatway."
    Thyal
    lnodunsur
    e.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Lunel
    etel
    lusaboutyourgi
    rl
    fr
    iend"
    Theguyschuckl
    e.
    Khona:
    "hei
    sinl
    ovebaba"
    Lunel
    e:"shutup!"
    Theychuckl
    ed.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Youl
    ookl
    ikeyouar
    efr
    om t
    hest
    reet
    s"
    Ever
    yonewassi
    lent
    .
    Khona:"awuphel
    iemphawuleniongenangqondo
    yazi(youdon'
    teverdayanyt
    hingproduct
    ivewit
    h
    yourmouth)"
    Nhl
    anhl
    apouncedonKhonabutNdal
    oshi
    eldedhi
    m.
    Ndal
    o:"Nhl
    anhl
    a!"
    Kamo:
    "saysor
    ryKhona"
    Khona:
    "NoIwon'
    t"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Saysor
    rynoworIwi
    llbl
    owyourbal
    lsout
    .
    "
    Ntokomal
    osobbedandshest
    oodupandr
    ushed
    out.
    Lunel
    eNvNt
    okomal
    o!"
    Khona:
    "yousee?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"apol
    ogi
    seUsakhona!
    "
    Khona:"Iwon'
    tbaba,Iwon'tapologisetoher
    becausesheneedstobetold.Youdon' tknowt he
    shi
    tshehasbeenthrough.Youdon' tevenfucken
    knowherbutyoualwaystal
    kr ubbish.Nxdr i
    edup
    pussy"
    Ndal
    o:"Khona!"
    Si
    yanda:
    "that
    'si
    t!"
    Het
    ookouthisgunandKhonaduckedrunni
    ngby
    t
    heki
    tchenwhil
    ebul
    let
    swerefi
    redhisway.
    Ndal
    o:"youar
    egonnaki
    llhi
    m!"
    Sher
    ushedaf
    terSi
    yandaandj
    umpedont
    hewal
    l
    andherlegst
    wistedhisar
    m get
    ti
    ngt
    hem ont
    he
    groundandshetookthegun.
    Si
    yanda:
    "fuckNdal
    o!"
    Theot
    hergotherof
    fhi
    m.
    Ndalo:"i
    feveryoushootaf
    teranyofmyki
    dsIwi
    ll
    ki
    llanyofyou.EvenyouNhlanhl
    a"
    Shecl
    ickedhert
    ongue.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whatdi
    dIdo?"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"hei
    nsul
    tedme."
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "yhoSanat
    hisf
    ami
    lyi
    saf
    il
    m"
    Ever
    yonel
    ookedather
    .Shekeptqui
    et.
    Si
    hle:
    "comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Hetookherhand.Mpendul
    olookedatt
    hem
    wal
    kingoffandhewal
    kedoffaswell
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    NKABIBROTHERS

    I
    NSERT12

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Theni ghts,theni
    ghtsofwhenIusedt osil
    ently
    scream forhelpbutnoonecoul dhearme, The
    l
    aught erofthem hanginguponmel ikeitwasaj oke
    tobr eakme. ThedaysIwoul dsitmysel fi
    na
    cornerasIsatonapoolofbl oodfeelingthepai n
    from mywombascl otscameoutandIknewt hen
    thatIwaspr egnantandIwasmi scarryi
    ng.Iam
    from thestr
    eets,Ili
    vedthereforthreeyears, Ihave
    nopar entsandnohome.Iam onmyown.That
    woul dneverchange, sheisri
    ght.Iam f rom the
    streetsbutwhydoesi thurtwhenshesai dthat?I s
    i
    tbecausei tsuddenlybroughtbackt hetorment ing
    memor i
    esthatIneverthoughtwoul dcomeback.I
    am inanewenvi r
    onment, don'
    tknowf orhow
    l
    ong' sbefor
    eIgobackhome.Tot hestreet
    sof
    Johannesbur
    g.Icoul
    dhearf
    adedvoi
    cesbutmy
    feetkeeponpushi
    ngmetomoveforwar
    d.
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Isob.I t
    'sapainfulsharkonet hatscr
    atchesmy
    throat.Ican'
    tbreathe, IwanttobutIcan't
    .Hi s
    armsswi ngaroundmybonebodyandIcr y.My
    mot her,whenshel eftmeont hi
    seart
    hshewas
    selfi
    sh.Godwassel fi
    shofl eavi
    ngme, Whydidhe
    takethepeoplewhobr oughtmeher eandl eaveme,
    theonewhodi dn'
    tplant obeher eal
    one.Whyam I
    questioningGod.Aswel l?
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Hesniff
    saswel
    l.Ir
    emovedmysel
    ffr
    om hi
    s
    embrace.
    Me:
    "It
    'sok"
    Lunel
    e:"heyl
    ookatme."
    Idi
    dandhewipedmyt
    ear
    swi
    thhi
    sthumbs,
    hol
    dingmyf
    ace.
    Lunele:
    "Iam notabedofr
    osesorst
    rawber
    ri
    esand
    cream "
    Hebecamesi
    lent
    .
    Lunel
    e:"Iam notagr
    eatguyeit
    her.Iam f
    uckedup
    andhavemyowni ssuesIdon'
    tknowhowt osol
    ve"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Lunele:
    "butyouknowwhat,Iwanttohel
    psolve
    yours.I
    twillmakemefeel
    betteraboutmysel
    f"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "myl
    if
    ewon'
    tchange"
    Lunel
    e:"I
    twi
    ll
    ."
    Hest
    eppedcl
    oserhover
    ingme.
    Lunel
    e:"
    YouknowhowmessedupIam.Yousee
    howmessedupIcanbebutyoudri
    ll
    edasof
    tspot
    i
    nmet hatIdon'
    tknow.I
    t'
    sti
    nyt
    hough"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    tcr
    y,Iwi
    llsor
    therout"
    Me:
    "don'
    tit
    'sf
    ine"
    Lunel
    e:"shemadeyoucr
    y"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Helookedatmeandr
    anhi
    swar
    m handsovermy
    f
    ace.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Heleanedcloserandhewascl
    osetomyl i
    ps.Ican
    f
    eelthem onmi neast
    heyal
    mosttouch.
    "
    Lunel
    e!"
    Hegroansandmoveshi
    sfaceawayf r
    om mine.My
    hear
    tisthuddi
    ngi
    nbei
    nganxious.I
    t'
    shismother
    .
    Hismother:
    "oh,Iam sor
    ryt
    odi
    stur
    b.Want
    edt
    o
    checkonyoutwo"
    Lunel
    e:"wear
    eok"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Her:
    "okl
    etmel
    eave"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.Lunel
    elookedatme.
    Lunel
    e:"l
    et'
    sleave"
    If
    oll
    owaf
    terhi
    m. Hehol
    dsmyhandi
    ntohi
    s.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Weleftthehouse.IwastakingVuyel
    waandher
    daughterbacktot
    heirhome.Ican'
    tbel
    ievesheis
    Sakhi
    le'ssi
    ster
    .Sti
    llcan'
    tevennow.Shel ooksat
    me.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Youok?"
    Inodded.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Okke"
    Therewassi
    lence.Istoleglancesatherasshegot
    busyonherphone.Ilookedatt hebackandher
    daught
    erwasasleepalready.
    .
    .
    ★ KAMOGELO★
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "cal
    m down"
    Iwasstil
    lcr
    ying.Idi
    dn'
    twantMpendul
    ofi
    ndi
    ngout
    thatway.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    oloosehi
    mInga"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "youwon'
    tmyl
    ove"
    Ihel
    dontohi
    m andsobbed.Ther
    ewasaknockon
    thebedr
    oom doorandIl
    ookedup.Hewal
    kedin.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    rybaby"
    Ndu:"(cl
    eart
    hroat)
    Iwouldwantt
    oknowmy
    par
    entssi
    deofthefami
    ly.Bot
    hofthem "
    Isni
    ff
    edwi
    pingmyt
    ear
    s.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wear
    eyourf
    ather
    'ssi
    deoft
    hef
    ami
    ly"
    Hel
    ookedatus.
    Ndu:
    "mymot
    hert
    hen"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Sur
    e"
    Isni
    ff
    ed.
    Me:
    "canIhugyou?"
    Henoddedsl
    owl
    yandIgotof
    fthebedandwentt
    o
    hi
    m andweshar
    edahug.
    Me:
    "Il
    ovebaby."
    Hewr
    appedhi
    sar
    msar
    oundme.
    Ndu:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oomom "
    Thatwar
    medmyhear
    t.Webr
    oket
    hehug.
    Me:
    "youwi
    llal
    waysbemyson"
    Ndu:
    "andyouwi
    llal
    waysbemymot
    her"
    Ist
    oodonmyt
    oesandki
    ssedhi
    scheek.
    Ndu:
    "Iam goi
    ngsomewher
    eforawhi
    le"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "becar
    eful"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    lldad"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.It
    urnedtoingat
    hiandheopened
    hi
    sar
    msandIdi
    vedinthem.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★
    Mostoft hekidswereresti
    ngduet opl
    ayingthe
    wholeday.Iwaswashi ngthedishesandCeliwe
    wasdoi ngherhomewor k.Gogowasj ustdoi
    ngher
    knit
    ti
    ngandi twasverysilent,onl
    ythesoundsof
    mydi sheswer emaki
    ngnoi se.Myphoner angandI
    wipedmyhandsandl ookedati t
    .Gogolooksatme
    andIanswer .
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Mpande:
    "Iam notf
    ight
    ing"
    Me:
    "'
    ok"
    Mpande:
    "Itol
    dmyfamil
    yaboutoursonandwear
    e
    comi
    ngtoyourhomet
    omorrow"
    What?No.
    ..
    nohecan'
    tcome.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryyouwhat?"
    Mpande:
    "iam comi
    ngt
    hatsi
    dewi
    thmypar
    ent
    s"
    Me:
    "uhm .
    ..
    mygr
    andmot
    herwon'
    tbear
    ound."
    Mpande:
    "anyel
    der?
    "
    Me:
    "uhm no,
    noel
    derwoul
    dbeher
    e."
    Gogo:
    "uqambelaniamangangamiucabangaukuthi
    angi
    sizwai
    singi
    sisakho(whyareyoulyi
    ngabout
    mewhenyout hi
    nkIcan'thearyourEngl
    ish)
    "
    Doesn'
    tthi
    swomanknowwhent
    oshutup.Icl
    osed
    myeyes.
    Mpande:
    "seeyout
    omor
    rowt
    hen"
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Ihungup.
    Me:
    "gogoawupl
    anyho(Gr
    annyyoudon'
    tpl
    an)
    "
    Gugu:
    "andt
    hen?"
    Me:
    "Mpandeandhi
    sfami
    lyar
    ecomi
    ngher
    e"
    Gugu:"unamanga.I zi
    cebizizobal
    ah?YhoYho
    engathingi
    ngat holaoyedwaat hif
    anj
    engoFive
    thousandathi f
    afango15sgodo(youl i
    e,The
    wealthyfamilywillbeher e?YhoYhoIwishtoget
    oneoft hem whowoul djustsayfawi
    th5thousand
    thenfafawith15t housand) "
    Me:
    "youl
    ovemoney"
    Gugu:
    "haveyouseenmycr
    eche"
    Gogo:
    "at
    leastyouknowyouhaveadaycar
    e"
    Ishookmyheadandcar
    ri
    edonwi
    tht
    hedi
    shes.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Sihl
    edroppedusoffandItookSthai
    nsi
    det
    he
    house.Myparent
    swer ewatchi
    ngtv.
    Dad:
    "hel
    lo"
    Me:
    "hi"
    Mom :
    "Iam gl
    adyouar
    esaf
    e"
    Ifrowned.Weir
    d.Iwalkedtomyr oom andoutStha
    downandwat chedherbeforeunpacki
    ng.Reall
    y
    mypar entsar
    ebehavi
    ngr at
    herweirdl
    y.Myphone
    ranginthatpr
    ocessanditwasanumbert hatIdon'
    t
    know.Ianswer
    edbecauseIl
    ovenews.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    "
    Vuyel
    wa.I
    t'
    smeNdu"
    Me:
    "oh,
    howar
    eyou?"
    Ndu:
    "canIseeyou?"
    Me:uhm sur
    e,when?"
    Ndu:
    "nowi
    fpossi
    ble.Iam ar
    oundt
    hecor
    ner"
    Me:
    "okt
    hen."
    Webot hhungup.Ioutever
    ythi
    ngawayand
    changedmyshoesbeforeIwalkedoutofmyr
    oom.
    Me:"ngiyabuyangi
    yet
    hembaiai
    rt
    ime(Iam comi
    ng
    back,Iam goingt
    obuyair
    ti
    me)"
    Iwalkedoutoft hehouseandyardandIwalked
    downt hestreetandIsawthecarandwalked
    towardsit
    .HegotoutandIgott ohim.Hi sfat
    her
    gavehim greatlooksshame.Iwon'tl
    iet
    here.
    Me:
    "hey"
    Ndu:
    "(
    fai
    ntl
    ysmi
    led)Hi
    "
    Me:
    "Howar
    eyou?"
    Ndu:
    "okIguess"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Ndu:
    "it
    'sok.I
    t'
    sli
    fe.Canwegeti
    nsi
    de?"
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Wegotinsi
    dethecaranditwasabitwar
    m.Hel
    aid
    backi
    ntheseatandIjustwat
    chedhim.
    Me:
    "so,
    yourf
    ami
    l
    yisscar
    y"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "notr
    eal
    ly?
    "
    Me:"Ij
    ustsawoneifyouraunt
    'sgoal
    lchuck
    Nor
    risonyouruncl
    ewhowasbei ngr
    umbo"
    Hel
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "uyabheda(youar
    esi
    ll
    y)"
    Me:
    "Honest
    lyyouar
    eokt
    hough?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Iwonderwhoki
    ll
    edmyf
    ather"
    Me:
    "youwi
    llf
    indanswer
    s."
    Hesi
    ghs.
    Ndu:
    "andmymot
    heraswel
    l"
    Me:"she..
    .shef
    ellof
    fabui
    ldi
    ng.I
    twasdecl
    ared
    sui
    cide"
    Hecl
    osedhi
    seyesandsi
    ghed.Isqueezedhi
    shand.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Ndu:
    "no,
    youhel
    pedmeandt
    hankyouf
    ort
    hat"
    Inodded.Hesmi
    rkedandIsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "what?"
    Ndu:
    "youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Hel ookedatmeandsayupst i
    lll
    ooki
    ngandmeand
    placedhi swar
    m handonmycheekandl eanedin
    andki ssedme.Iclosedmyeyesput tingmyt iny
    handoverhi sonmycheek, slowlythekiss
    commenced.Icoul dfeeleverythi
    ngfrom itaswell.
    QuietheavyatthesameTi me.Hebr eaksi tand
    givesmeaper kandIopenmyeyesandhei s
    l
    ooki ngatmebiti
    nghisbot t
    om l i
    p.Hishandr anto
    myneckandhecar
    essedmychi
    nwi
    thhi
    sthumb.
    Ndu:
    "Iam sor
    ry,
    Icoul
    dn'
    thol
    dmysel
    f"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Itwassof t
    .Youshouldber unningVuyelwa,don'
    t
    goinal i
    onsdent wi
    ce.Heki ssesmeagai nand
    pull
    smeonhi m ashelaysback, Iam i
    ndesir
    efor
    anythi
    ng.Hi shandsgoundermydr esstomybutt
    andhesqeezedt hem buttcheeks.Icouldfeelhi
    s
    shaftgrowingandgett
    ingharderunderme.I t
    doesn'thel
    pthatheiswear i
    ngsweatpant s.Il
    et
    outasof tmoanandhest ops.
    Ndu:"wecan'tcar
    ryonorIwi
    lldounexpl
    ainabl
    e
    t
    hingstoyourbody"
    Ibutmybott
    om l
    ipandnoddedwhewni
    cesave.I
    wasalsol
    ostint
    hisIdi
    dn'
    tthi
    nkofmymor
    alsatal
    l.
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    NKABIBROTHERS~
    I
    NSERT13

    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Igotbackhomeandj ustwenttomyr oom and


    closedthedoor.Somuchdr amaononeday, my
    familyneverceasest
    oamazeatt i
    mes.Aknockon
    mydoordi stur
    bsmyt hought
    sanditopens.She
    peaksherheadi nandwalksin.
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Iam l
    eavi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Youhaven'
    tbeenher
    eforl
    ong"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Ihaveassi
    gnment
    swai
    ti
    ngf
    orme"
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Ar
    eyouok?"
    Isatupandl
    ookedather
    .
    Mw:
    "yeah,
    Iam "
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Sur
    ethen.Bye"
    Ist
    oodupandwesharedahugbef
    oreshewal
    ked
    outl
    eavi
    ng.Mpendul
    owalkedi
    n.
    Me:
    "Ial
    mostsentt
    hesear
    chpar
    ty"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Noneed"
    Me:
    "Youar
    esmi
    li
    ng,
    what
    'sup?"
    Ndu:
    "Icoul
    dn'
    thol
    dmysel
    fbr
    o"
    Me:
    "on?"
    Ndu:
    "Vee.Vuyel
    wa,
    Ili
    keheryazi
    "
    If
    eltapangofdi
    sappoi
    ntmentwhenhesai
    dthat.
    Me:
    "youl
    ikeher?"
    Ndu:"yeah,Ihopei
    t'
    snotapr
    obl
    em si
    nceshe
    camewi t
    hyou"
    Me:"No,
    noit'
    sfine.Makeamoveonherbr
    obut
    shei
    saheadache"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Icanhandl
    ethat"
    Hel
    aidbackont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "i
    t'
    sgoodt
    oseeyourmoodl
    if
    ted"
    Hebi
    thi
    sbot
    tom l
    ip.
    Ndu:
    "Shei
    sagoodki
    sser"
    Hewasi
    nhi
    sownwor
    ld.Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iwokeear l
    ywi t
    hguguinthemor ni
    ngjusttomake
    thingsl
    ookatleastok.Wepackedever yt
    hingni
    cel
    y
    j
    ustt ohavesomesmal lspacearoundandcleaned
    withthekidsonourbackswhi l
    etheotherswentto
    play.
    Gugu:
    "Iam wi
    femat
    eri
    al.NoIcan'
    twor
    kthi
    shar
    d
    "
    Gogo:
    "mmmh"
    Ij
    ustkeptqui
    etsot
    hatshewon'
    ttal
    ksomuch.
    Me:
    "haveyoupr
    epar
    edbat
    hwat
    er?
    "
    Gugu:
    "yes"
    Me:
    "ok,
    letmebat
    hthem "
    Gogo:
    "Mmmhmmmh"
    Sheshakesherheadt
    henwal
    ksout
    .
    Gugu:
    "Eyinawe"
    Shesaysaf
    terGogol
    eft
    .
    Me:
    "Don'
    t"
    Gugu:
    "wecan'
    tevenbr
    eat
    he"
    Me:
    "shei
    shavi
    ngt
    hebesti
    nter
    estathear
    t"
    Gugu:
    "Iknow"
    Me:
    "Takeoutt
    hecl
    othespl
    ease"
    Ipourwaterinthebat
    hingbasinandsomecol dt
    o
    makei twarm andwenttoputtheBathingbowelon
    thebedandshet ookoutthenappiesandclothes
    aswel l
    .Whatweneedt odressthekids.Itookher
    babyfrom herbackandIputheront hebedandI
    undressedherandshestartedcryi
    ng.
    Gugu:
    "Ohmynunuz"
    Me:
    "Iam notki
    ll
    ingher"
    Gugu:
    "It
    'st
    hecol
    dness"
    Me:
    "It
    'snotcol
    d"
    Gugu:
    "Idon'
    tknowt
    hen"
    Me:
    "Feedher
    .Maybeshei
    shungr
    y"
    Gugutakesherdaughterandt
    akesoutherboob
    andshovesthenippl
    einhermouthandshesucked.
    Gugu:
    "Yhoshame"
    Ishookmyheadandwentont
    oundr
    essmi
    ne.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwantedtocl osemyeyesagainti
    llheleavesbut
    sleepdoesn'twanttotakeme.Iam cover edunder
    thesecoversandnoj ustseebi
    tsofhim.Hehas
    beenmovi ngar oundt
    heroom l
    ookingfor
    somethingIpr esume,Bl
    ackchi
    nopant sfi
    thim
    perfect
    ly,Hisski
    nseemssmoot handckean, no
    tat
    tooonhi supperbody.Nothingatall
    .Hei san
    acti
    vepersonaswel l,
    hekeepsf i
    t.Nottoomuch,
    j
    ustr i
    ght.Hestopswalkingaroundandhej ust
    l
    ooksar oundandt hengoestot hecouchandt akes
    thepantshewaswear ingyesterdayandhetakes
    outasmal lbagofwhitecoke
    "
    Per
    fect!
    "
    Hesaysandr ubbedhi snoseandsear chedfor
    somet hinginthepant sandt ookouthi swal l
    etand
    tookoutacar dandR50not eandwentt othedesk
    andhest ar
    tedmaki nglinesbef oresniff
    ingitand
    l
    ookedupgr oaningandr ubbi nghi snose ,asl ow
    deathhei sinvit
    ing.Onemi st akeandhecoul dbe
    gone.Hedi danot herandanot herbeforehet urns
    andhi seyeslandonmeandIcovermysel fmor e
    closingmyeyes.Myhear tist huddi ng.Wesl eep
    nextt oeachother, thebedi sbi genoughf ort he
    bothofusbuther espectsme.Ahugegapi s
    betweenusandhedoesn' ttouchmeandIdon' t
    touchhi m.Iam happywi t
    ht hat .Veryhappy.He
    pullsthecoverof fmyhead.Icoul dhearmyhear t
    beati
    ngyetIdon'tmove.Thebedmovesandhi s
    scenthi
    tsmynost r
    il
    s.Hisshowergel,hi
    shandis
    onmycheekcar essi
    ngit.Iam temptedtoopen
    myeyes.
    "
    Ntokomal
    o"
    Hesayssof
    tl
    yandsni
    ff
    sbefor
    eclear
    inghi
    sthr
    oat.
    Idon'
    tmoveani
    nch,j
    ustbr
    eathsl
    owly.
    "
    Ntokomal
    o"
    Iopenmyeyessl owlyandtheymeethi
    s.Iam
    scared.Seei
    nghim dodrugsscar
    esmealot
    .He
    sl
    ightl
    ysmi l
    edandsnif
    fs.
    Lunel
    e:"
    "Hey"
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Ibl
    inkmyeyesaway.Hi
    snosehadsomewhi
    te
    powder
    .Isatupst
    rai
    ght
    .
    Lunel
    e:"weareleavi
    ngtoday,workiswai
    ti
    ngfor
    meathome.Ihavet oleaveyounextweek.Iam
    goi
    ngtoBloemfontei
    n"
    Thatbad.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Hecar
    essesmycheekandhesmi
    lesandIr
    etur
    nit
    .
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sur
    ebr
    eakf
    asti
    sready"
    Inoddedandgotof
    fthebed.
    "
    Fuck!
    "
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m andhewashol
    dinghi
    snoseup.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Lunel
    e:"
    yeah"
    Inoddedandwat
    cbedhi
    m.Idi
    dn'
    twannapr
    y.
    Lunel
    e:"Ineedt
    osor
    tthi
    sout"
    Hewalkedtothebathroom.Il
    ookedonthef
    loor
    anditwasdropsofblood.Il
    ookedwher
    ehewent .
    Doesn'
    thi
    sfamilyknow?
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★
    Ikeptonroll
    ingthetissueandpushedi
    tonmynose
    topreventt
    hebl eedi
    ng.Itooktoomuchtoof
    ast,
    ther
    ewasasof tknockont hedoor.
    Me:
    "comei
    n"
    Nt
    okomal
    opeekedherheadi
    nandl
    ookedatme.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"youar
    est
    il
    lfi
    ne?"
    Me:
    "Yeahyeah"
    Shewal
    kedi
    nsi
    deandcamet
    itandi
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"l
    etmet
    ryhel
    ping"
    Shetookmyarm andsatmeont
    het oi
    let
    .Shet
    ook
    atowelandpour
    edcoldwat
    edonitandshecame
    tomeandpushmyheadbackabitroughly
    Me:
    "ur
    ghNt
    okomal
    o"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"sor
    ry"
    Sheoutt
    het
    owel
    onmyf
    orehead.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"r
    emoveyourhands"
    Imovedt
    hem f
    rom mynose.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"st
    ayl
    iket
    his"
    Me:
    "doesi
    thel
    p?"
    Nt
    okomalo:"
    onnosebl
    eeds.Idon'
    tknowabout
    dr
    ugeff
    ects"
    Me:
    "youar
    ewat
    chi
    ngme?
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"youl
    eftt
    hem ont
    het
    abl
    e"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Shepi
    nchedmynose.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Youar
    edest
    royi
    ngyourl
    if
    e"
    Me:
    "it
    'smi
    ne"
    Ntokomalo:"Iwonderwhatyourmot
    herwoul
    ddoi
    f
    shefindst
    hosedrugs"
    Me:
    "ar
    eyout
    ryi
    ngt
    othr
    eat
    enme?"
    Snet
    il
    tedherheadandl
    ookedatme.
    Ntokomalo:"Iam not
    .Justaski
    ng,
    Noonei
    s
    againstyourl
    if
    e"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lent.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"whyar
    eyout
    aki
    ngdr
    ugs?
    "
    Ther
    ewassi
    lenceagai
    n.
    Me:"pr
    essur
    e.Ihavealwaysbeenpressuretobea
    gr
    eatbi
    gbrot
    her,f
    irstbor
    nchil
    dthatitbecametoo
    muchforme.It
    'sj
    usttocope"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"doesi
    thel
    p?"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Sher
    emovedt
    het
    owel
    .
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    nter
    est
    ing."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Myphoner i
    ngsandIanswerit
    .It'
    sMpande, Iam
    sweat
    ing.Iam scar
    edhemightwanttotakemy
    chi
    ldawayfrom measwell.Il
    ookatguguandi
    si
    ghbeforeansweri
    ngthephonecal
    l.
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Mpande:
    "wear
    eher
    e"
    Me:
    "aki
    dIcomi
    ngt
    ogetyou"
    Mpande:
    "uhm ok"
    Ihangupandbr
    eat
    hedout
    .
    Gugu:
    "rel
    ax.Nt
    obekogoandgett
    hesepeopl
    e"
    Theynodandr
    ushof
    f.
    Me:"Iam scar
    ed.Thewaywel
    ive,
    hemi
    ghtt
    ake
    hi
    m awayfrom me"
    Gugu:"hehasnorightt
    odothat
    .Nor
    ightatal
    lto
    dothat
    .Youcantakehimtocour
    t"
    Me:
    "theyar
    eri
    ch.Wehavenot
    hinggugu"
    Gugu:"wehaveeachot
    her
    .Iwoul
    dn'
    tkett
    hat
    happen"
    Ismi
    le.
    Me:
    "30cowsf
    oryou"
    Gugu:
    "wi
    thwhatwhenIam l
    i
    ket
    his"
    Me:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lyoung"
    Sheshookherhead,
    gogowal
    kedi
    n.
    Gogo:
    "haveyourguest
    sar
    ri
    ved"
    Me:
    "thear
    ecomi
    ng."
    "
    Ncane!"
    OhmyGodt
    heyar
    eher
    e.
    Gogo:
    "Iwantt
    oseet
    his"
    Shegoest othedoorandtheyal
    lst
    andther
    e.The
    ni
    celydressedwomanandman.Theyl ookaround
    andsoasMoande.Iswal l
    ow.OhmyGodwhat
    haveIgottenmyselfi
    nto.Hi
    sbrot
    heri
    shereaswell
    .
    Gogo:
    "canIhel
    pyou?
    "
    Woman:
    ""
    wear
    elooki
    ngf
    orAl
    wande"
    Gogo:
    "ni
    zomenzani
    ?(Whatar
    eyougoi
    ngt
    odo
    wit
    hher?
    )"
    Man: "(
    clear
    inghisthroat
    )"
    sizoxoxanawemah
    ngidabalokuthiumfanawamiwoni l
    eenganeni
    yakho(wear eheretotal
    kaboutt hematt
    erofour
    sondidt oyourdaughter)
    "
    Gogo:"hedidn'
    tdosmal l
    .Hedidsomet hi
    ngbigand
    thati
    sleavi
    ngahumanwecoul dn'
    tevenfeed.She
    stoppedgoi
    ngt oschoolbecauseofthat"
    Woman:
    "wear
    esor
    ry"
    Gogo:"arghmanyaziniyanginyanyi
    saCelanij
    ika
    ni
    ngaphindeni
    zelah(youar edisgusti
    ngme,
    pl
    easeturnbackandleave,don'tevercomeback
    her
    e)"
    Woman:
    "Si
    ..
    ."
    Gogo:
    "leave!"
    Il
    ookdownandtheywalkedof
    f.Gogolookedat
    meandcli
    ckedhert
    onguewalki
    ngout.
    Hi
    gh:
    "Mmmmh"
    Ishookmyhead.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Lunel
    e:"youshoul
    dn'
    tdot
    his"
    Me:
    "Iwannat
    ryonce,
    onceagai
    n"
    Igi
    ggl
    ehol
    dingonef
    ingerup,
    myvi
    sionwasabi
    t
    outofpl
    ace,Iwasr
    eal
    lyi
    nanot
    herwor
    ld.Idon'
    t
    knowwhat'
    swrongwit
    hmyvisi
    on.
    Lunel
    e:"yousawhowIpul
    led?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "br
    ingi
    ther
    e"
    Itookthebluntandpul
    ledapuffandgiggl
    ed
    handingitt
    ohi m.Iwaslayingonthefl
    ooront
    he
    bulcony.Igavehimthebluntandhetookapuf
    f
    andkissedthesideofmyf or
    ehead.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    oopent
    hedoor"
    Ist
    oodupbuthepul
    ledmet
    ohi
    m andil
    aughed
    andsodi
    dhe.
    Lunel
    e:"uyaphi?
    (Wher
    ear
    eyougoi
    ng?
    )"
    Me:
    "Insi
    de"
    Lunel
    e:"kuyashi
    saphakat
    hi(i
    t'
    shi
    tinsi
    de)"
    Ishookmyhead.Hel ookedatmeandbr oughthis
    facecl
    oserandourl
    ipstouched.Il
    ookedathi m
    forawhil
    eandhepulledbackandbrushedmy
    cheek.
    .
    .
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    ★ MPANDE★

    Mom :
    "Thatwentsout
    h."
    Dad:"shei
    sangr
    y,Wewi
    llcomebackonceshei
    s
    cal
    m"
    Mom :
    "Iunder
    standherf
    rust
    rat
    iont
    hough."
    Wewal
    kedbackt
    othecar
    .
    Mom :
    "Mpandewhyar
    eyousi
    lent
    .?"
    Me:
    "it
    'snot
    hing"
    Mom :
    "Ok"
    Shehel
    dmyhandandIj
    ustchuckl
    ed,
    sheal
    so
    hel
    ddad'
    shand.
    Mom :
    "Iwi
    shIcangoback25yearago"
    Me:
    "for?"
    Mom :"Tor
    eli
    veeverythi
    ng.Fr
    om t
    het
    imeyouand
    Lunel
    ewerebornti
    llnow"
    Dad:
    "Iwoul
    dn'
    twantt
    ogobackt
    onappychangi
    ng
    "
    Mom l
    aughed.
    Mom :
    "KodwaSt
    handwaSam (ohmyl
    ove)
    "
    Theyhel
    deachot
    heranddadl
    eanedt
    oki
    ssher
    .
    Me:
    "Ar
    ghno"
    Iwalkedinf
    rontofthem.It ookoutmyphoneand
    sentamessaget oAlwande.Ihopesher ecei
    vesi
    t.
    Wer eal
    lyneedtotalk,ser
    ioustal
    k.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Iwasbusyi ntheki
    tchencookinglunch,Mrs
    Ziqubuhadaskedmet odothatforher
    .She
    doesn'tseem ok,
    Ifeel
    sorryforheri
    nawaybutI
    thinkMpendulowil
    lforgi
    vethem .Theyaregr
    eat
    peopleaswell.
    "Pr
    act
    ici
    ngyourwi
    fel
    ydut
    ies"
    Il
    ookedupandi
    t'
    sNdu
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tgetmar
    ri
    ed"
    Hechuckledandwal
    kedinsi
    de.Icl
    osedt
    hepot
    andhekissedmyneckfr
    om behi
    nd.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    ost
    op"
    Ndu:
    "Ican'
    tkeepmyhandsomysel
    f"
    Me:
    "pl
    easedo"
    Imovedf
    rom hi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "weneedt
    otal
    kaboutl
    astni
    ght"
    Iwashedmyhandsandt
    urnedof
    fthewat
    er.
    Me:
    "why?"
    Iwoul
    dreal
    lywantt
    omovepastt
    hat
    .
    Ndu:"Ij
    ustwantustobot
    hknowwher
    ewest
    and
    wit
    hfeel
    ingeachot
    her"
    Me:
    "it
    'st
    oosoon"
    Ndu:
    "it
    'snevert
    oosoon"
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    oI.
    ..
    ..
    "
    Si
    hlewal
    kedi
    nandhewascar
    ryi
    ngabag.
    Si
    hle:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Us:
    "Hi"
    Hewentt ot
    hefr
    idgeandtookourbott
    ledwaterand
    cl
    oseditandwenttot
    hekeyholdersandtookhis
    carkeysandwal
    kedoutofthekit
    chen.What '
    s
    wrongtoday?Il
    ookedatNduwhoj ustpul
    ledmet o
    him.
    Me:"
    Mpendul
    ouzongi
    xosi
    a(youar
    egonnagetme
    f
    ir
    ed)"
    Ndu:
    "Iwon'
    t"
    Het
    urnedmearoundandki
    ssedmylips.Icl
    osed
    myeyesandl
    etitgetme.Hebrokei
    t.
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llt
    akeyouhome"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Heper
    kedmyl
    ipsandwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wewer ejustsit
    ti
    nginsil
    ence,al
    readyfi
    nishedthe
    bluntandIf eeldi
    ffer
    entandgoodaswell.He
    wr appedhisarmsar oundmeandpul l
    edmecl oser
    tohi m andthesideofmyhead.
    Lunel
    e:"l
    et'
    sgoi
    nsi
    de"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    ost
    ayher
    eabi
    t"
    Henods.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    ellmei
    fImakeyouuncomf
    ort
    abl
    e"
    Me:
    "youdon'
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"
    ok"
    Iclosedmyeyesandhel
    dontohi
    sar
    m. The
    breezewashi
    tti
    ngmyskinni
    cel
    yaswel
    l
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Mpandehadsentmeamessaget ocomeout.Iam
    honestl
    ycontemplat
    ingingoi
    ngoutandmy
    grandmotherdoesn'
    tseem t
    ocar
    eaboutmychil
    d's
    wellbei
    ng.
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ngback"
    Gugu:
    "Ok,
    areyougoi
    ngwi
    thhi
    m ?"
    Inoddedandt ookmysonandIwal kedoutbefor
    e
    gogosaysanyt hi
    ngfurt
    her
    .Imovedal ongthe
    shacksti
    llIgotonthemainstr
    eetandIsawhiscar
    fr
    om adistance.Ibreat
    hedinandoutbefor
    e
    walki
    ngtowar dsi
    tandhegotoutaswel l
    .Hejust
    l
    ookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "geti
    n"
    Het ookthebabyandIgotinsl
    owl yinsidethecar,
    I
    wasner vousandscared.Iwat
    chedhi m putthe
    babyont hecarseatbefor
    eheclosedt hedoorand
    walkedaroundtohisside.Hegoti nandl ookedat
    mebef orestar
    ti
    ngthecaranddrivi
    ngof f.
    Me:
    "Wher
    -wher
    ear
    ewegoi
    ng?
    "
    Hei ssi
    lentandthatscaresmeal ot.Iswall
    owand
    glanceathim, heisnotanswer i
    ngme.Il ookatthe
    backwher emybabyi slyingandhei ssil
    entjust
    stari
    ng.Ibreathedoutandgl ancedatMpandeonce
    mor e.Hegott oaquietar eaandIswal lowed.Iam
    shakingonmyknees.Hest opst hecarandturns
    offtheigni
    ti
    on.
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wande"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.Hesi
    ghedandsankont
    heseat
    .
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Mpande:
    "About?"
    Me:
    "thewaywel
    ive"
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Mpande:
    "Iam ki
    ndIangr
    yatmysel
    f"
    Ikeepqui
    et.
    Mpande:
    "Iam "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "Comeher
    e"
    Hepul
    ledmet
    ohi
    sar
    ms.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Inodded.
    Mpande:
    "forever
    ythi
    ngLwande"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    lldobet
    teripr
    omi
    se"
    Inodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iam atthepet rolstat


    ionfi
    ll
    ingupt hetank, Iwent
    i
    nsidethegar aget ojustgoandbuysomewat er
    andalsosomebi l
    tongtosnackon, whil
    eIam
    dri
    vingbackt omypl ace.Iwon' tli
    e,Iam hur tthat
    VuyelwaandNdunowhaveat hing.Ithasn'
    tbeen
    l
    ongsi nceIbroughtherbutt heyar eatthatst age
    al
    ready.Ilikedheraswel l
    ,Ireallydid.Iwasj ust
    tr
    yingtowar m upt oherbefor emaki ngitknown
    howIf eelaboutherbutIj ustguessIshoul df orget
    andletthem dowhatt heyaresupposedt odo. I
    paidformyt hingsandwentoutt omycar .
    .
    .
    .

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    ★ ALWANDE★

    Mpandedr oppedmeof fafteral


    ongchat.Hesaid
    hewillopenabankaccountf ormejustt
    omake
    thi
    ngseasierfort
    hebot hofusandIagreed.
    Alr
    eadyt heki
    dareinsideandCeli
    weisbackfrom
    schooldoingherhomewor k.Iputthepaperbags
    onthetableandalreadytheyarej
    umping.
    Gugu:
    "woahwoahst
    opsi
    tdown"
    Theydocal
    m down.
    Gogo:
    "Mmmh"
    Me:
    "It
    'snot
    hingGogo"
    Gogo:"Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng.Remembert
    hatboyi
    sfar
    i
    nlif
    ethanyou.Yoursisonast
    andsti
    ll
    ."
    Gugu:"doyouhavet
    oal
    waysr
    emi
    ndusofour
    mist
    akes?"
    Gogo:"Mist
    akef
    orwhat?Itwasn'
    tamistake.
    Especi
    all
    yyouGugul
    ethu,
    youstar
    tedadultr
    yway
    befor
    e"
    Shest
    oodupandwal
    kedout
    .
    Me:
    "Gogo!"
    Shecl
    ickedhert
    ongue.If
    oll
    owedGuguout
    side
    andIf
    oundhersnif
    fi
    ngandcryi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Gugu:
    "Iam comi
    ngback"
    Me:
    "it
    'sl
    ate.Iam sor
    ry"
    Gugu: "Ithurt
    senought
    hatheisli
    vinghi
    sbestl
    if
    e.
    Helivesbet t
    erwhenheshoul
    dbesuf f
    eri
    ngwhol
    eI
    am sufferi
    ng.Iwas13Lwande, 13"
    Ihuggedherandshesobbed.
    Me:
    "Iknow.I
    t'
    snotyourf
    aul
    t."
    Shecri
    ed.Irubbedherback.Shesni
    ff
    edand
    wipedhert
    ear
    s.
    Gugu:
    "i
    t'
    sok"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyouok?"
    Shenoddedandwehugged.
    Gugu:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ismi
    led.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wel eftt
    hehousegoi ngbackt oLunel e'
    splace.I
    haveeat enandfeeli
    ngabi tokaf t
    ermynap.Il ook
    outsidethewindowandj uststareatt hesightsthe
    wear epassing.Ifeelhishandonmyt high,Iwant
    totrusthim.Somet hi
    ngi nmef eelsateasebutat
    thesamet i
    meIdon'ttrustment hateasily.Idon't
    knowhowmanyt i
    meshehasst oppedhi mselffr
    om
    kissi
    ngme.Iknow, Iknowhewant stobutwhy
    doeshest op?Doeshef inall
    yseet hatiam just
    somegi rlheishel
    pinggetof fthest reetaswel l
    .I
    feelapangofhur twhenhedoest hat .
    Lunel
    e:"Ar
    eyouok?
    "
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Ibi
    tmybot
    tom l
    ip.
    Lunel
    e:"Ok"
    Hemovedhi shandf r
    om mythighandil ookedout
    again.Heheldmyhandoncemor e.Ilookedtitand
    keptmysilence.Histhumbcaressedthebackof
    myhandasourhandswer ei
    ntertwinedtogether
    .
    Flut
    tersi
    nmyst omachcausingar eachi
    ngandI
    pushmyl egstoget
    her.
    Lunel
    e:"Khonai
    scomi
    ngt
    oguar
    dyou"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "youl
    ivewi
    thhi
    m ?"
    Lunel
    e:"yeahIl
    ivewi
    thhi
    m."
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"weneedtodosomet
    hingaboutyour
    fi
    dgit
    ingatni
    ght
    ."
    Me:
    "Ido?"
    Henodded.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    ttr
    auma,
    forl
    ivi
    ngont
    hest
    reet
    sthat
    l
    ong"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Lunele:
    "Don'
    twor
    ry.Youar
    enotgoi
    ngbackt
    her
    e
    everagai
    n"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"Ipr
    omi
    se"
    Inoddedagai
    nandsi
    ghed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Kamo:
    "Iam sosadyouar
    eleavi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Ourhousemi
    ssesus"
    Weshar
    edahug.
    Kamo:
    "Thankyou"
    Me:
    "ever
    ythi
    ngwi
    llbeok"
    Shenodded.Iwavedmyhandandgoti
    nthecar
    andsoasNhlanhl
    a.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youok?"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:"Iam wor
    ri
    edaboutt
    heboys,
    especi
    all
    y
    Lunel
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Me:"Idon'
    tknow.Somet
    hingj
    ustwant
    smet
    o
    wor
    ryabouthim."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Hei
    sok"
    Inoddedandsi
    ghedhest
    art
    edt
    hecaranddr
    ove
    off
    .
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwast
    hinki
    ng"
    Me:
    "Yes."
    Hehel
    dmyhand.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Howaboutwer
    enewourVows"
    Ismi
    ledandbl
    ushedatt
    hesamet
    ime.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"It
    aket
    hatasayes"
    Me:
    "Yes."
    Iki
    ssedhi
    scheek.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Il
    oveyousomuch"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m,It
    ookhi
    shandi
    ntomi
    neandhe
    hel
    dit.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wer eachedourdestinat
    ionandwegotoutofthe
    walkedinside.Khonawasalreadyt
    her
    e.Igreeted
    andhegr eetedback.
    Lunel
    e:"ugr
    and?(Ar
    eyouok?)
    "
    Khona:
    "Iam ok"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam l
    eavi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "mmmh"
    Theylookedateachot
    herbef
    oreLunel
    ewal
    kedof
    f.
    Isatdown.
    Khona:
    "Sohowf
    ardi
    dyoust
    udy?"
    Me:
    "Gr
    ade11"
    Khona:
    "Lunel
    ewi
    llsor
    tthatout"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    ecamebackdr
    essed.
    Lunel
    e:"Behave"
    HegaveKhonaast
    are.
    Khona:
    "Iwon'
    tdoanyt
    hing"
    Lunel
    e:"Fol
    lowme"
    Khonast
    oodupandwal
    kedout
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★
    wegotout
    sidet
    hehouse.
    Khona:
    "andt
    hen?"
    Me:"don'
    tevenmakeamoveonher,
    arewecl
    ear
    ?"
    Khona:"br
    ochi
    ll
    .Ngi
    yazii
    chher
    riyakho(Iknowi
    t'
    s
    yourgi
    rl)
    "
    Me:
    "Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "Iwi
    llt
    akecar
    eofher"
    Me:"ok,
    Ineedt
    ogo.Si
    hlemustbewai
    ti
    ngf
    orme
    wi
    thMpande"
    Khona:
    "what
    'supt
    hist
    ime?"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "youdon'
    tneedt
    oknowmuch."
    Henodded.
    Me:
    "shar
    p"
    WehandshookandIwentt
    othedr
    iver
    'ssi
    deandI
    goti
    n.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Si
    hle:
    "wher
    eisLunel
    e?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Heshoul
    dbeher
    e"
    Si
    hle:
    "fi
    xyourt
    ie"
    If
    ixedi
    t.Icl
    osedt
    hecarbootandl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "youar
    eyourf
    ather
    'sson"
    Me:
    "Il
    ookgoodi
    nsui
    tsj
    ustadmi
    tit
    .
    Sihl
    e:"weareacti
    ngbodyguardsforThisman, he
    i
    sbigbusinessmansupplyi
    nghiscosmet icsto
    supermar
    ketsalsoanunder
    coverdruglord.It'
    s
    easyandsimplewehavefel
    twithsuchbef ore..
    Heshowedmeaphot
    o"
    Me:
    "hei
    stheonewear
    esentt
    otakeoutr
    ight?"
    Si
    hle:
    "ri
    ght"
    Ist
    ret
    chedmyneck.
    Me:
    "let
    'sgogetsomemoneyt
    hen"
    Hel
    ockedt
    hecarandwewal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

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    NSERT16

    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Lunel
    efi
    nal
    lyar
    ri
    vedandhegotoutofhiscarand
    cametowar
    dsuscarr
    yingt
    heblackbackpack.
    Lunel
    e:"Guys"
    Mpande:
    "Youar
    elat
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"byami
    nut
    e."
    Me:
    "fi
    ndaspot.Wewi l
    lgui
    deyou,
    Remember
    t
    her
    eareal
    otofpeopl
    easit'
    sagal
    adinner
    ."
    Lunel
    e:"youknowIam goodwi
    thasni
    per"
    Me:
    "wewi
    llf
    ini
    shhi
    mifhei
    sst
    il
    lal
    ive"
    Mpande:
    "Goti
    t."
    Me:
    "Goodl
    etsgo"
    Weseperatedandwewal kedt owhereotherguards
    areandTheysper at
    ed.Il ookedatMpandeandhe
    nodded.It ookoutanearpi ecefr
    om thepocket
    andIputitonmyearandwal kedt
    hrought hel
    it
    tl
    e
    crowd.Peopl ereal
    lyhavemoneyt ospendon
    uselesst
    hings.
    Me:
    "canyouhearme?"
    Mpande:
    "Loudandcl
    ear"
    Lunel
    e:"Gr
    and(good)
    "
    Me:
    "good"
    Peopl
    ewereconver
    sat
    ingbet
    weeneachother
    .I
    wentbyt
    hekit
    chenandcheckedi
    fever
    ythi
    ngisok
    Me:
    "ever
    ythi
    ngi
    scl
    ear"
    Mpande:
    "Hei
    saboutt
    omakeaspeech."
    Me:
    "ar
    eyour
    eady?"
    Lunel
    e:"Icanseehi
    mfr
    om wher
    eIam "
    Me:
    "Good"
    "
    iwoul
    dli
    kesomeat
    tent
    ionpl
    ease"
    Iwalkedoutofthekitchenandstoodattheki
    tchen
    entr
    ancewiththisotherbodyguard.Eachoneby
    thedoorkeepi
    ngwat ch.IsawMpandeandhej ust
    l
    ookedatme.It ouchedmyearpeace.
    "Iwouldliketothankeveryonewhoi sher
    e. Real
    ly
    thi
    sdinnerwoul dn'
    tbepossiblewit
    houtmyfri
    ends
    i
    nbusi ness.Wear eprosper
    ingandgrowingand
    makingmi ll
    ions,beingthebett
    erpeoplet
    han
    other
    s"
    Ever
    yonesi
    del
    aughed.
    "Togr
    eat
    ness"
    Isawt
    her
    eddotonhi
    sfor
    ehead.
    Ever
    yone:
    "togr
    eat
    ness"
    Me:
    "(whi
    sper
    ing)Now"
    Isaidandthenhewasdownandpeoplescreamed
    runningaway.Werushedt
    owardshim andhe
    wasn'tmoving.Hi
    swifewascr
    ying.
    Her:
    "No.
    ..
    .no!
    "
    Me:
    "Let
    'smovehert
    oasaf
    epl
    ace"
    Her:
    "No.
    ..
    .no"
    Shewascryi
    ngast
    heguar
    dtookheraway. I
    twas
    chaot
    ic.
    Mpande:
    "(whi
    sper
    ingt
    ome)
    That
    'squi
    ck"
    Me:
    "inandoutsi
    tuat
    ion"
    Henodded.
    "Ever
    ybodyspr
    eadout"
    Wenoddedandwewentout
    .
    Me:
    "Ihopeyoul
    eft"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam i
    nmycarr
    ightnow"
    Me:
    "leave"
    Lunel
    e:"shar
    p"
    It
    ookoutmygunandf
    oll
    owedaf
    tert
    her
    est
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwasheadingtobedratherear
    ly.Utsabitbor
    ing
    wit
    hnot vbutwhoam Itosaythat.Ichangedintoa
    ni
    ghtwearandwentonmykneesandIpr ayedthen
    af
    terIgoti
    nbedandl ookedupt hecei
    li
    ng.Iclosed
    myeyesdr i
    ft
    ingof
    ftosleep.
    _
    ___
    __
    (Laughi
    ng)
    "Ngi
    yani
    cel
    a(pl
    ease,
    please)
    "
    Theykeptonl
    aughi
    ngasIf el
    tthepai
    n.If
    elt
    ever
    ythi
    ngandIfel
    tlessaswell.
    _
    __
    Iopenedmyeyesandbr
    eat
    hedout.Myhear
    twas
    beati
    ngfast.Iclosedt hem agai
    n.Icoul
    dseet he
    bl
    oodbetweenmyl egs.Icouldseemyselfcrying
    atthecornerofnothavi nganysleep.Icoul
    dsee
    myselfcr
    yingoutf orgodbutnot hi
    ng
    (
    Laughi
    ng)
    Iopenedmyeyesandsatupandcr i
    ed.Icr adl
    ed
    mysel fandputmyhandovermymout hsoIdon' t
    makeanysoundsbutt ear skeptonr unni ngdown
    mycheeks.Thepai nfulsensat ionfrom mychest
    andt hroatcouldn'tbei gnor ed.Thedooropened
    andhewal kedin. I tbecamemor ewor seandI
    closedmyeyesandt heycont inuedst reami ngfreely.
    Icouldn' tholdinthel umpanymor e.I twaschoki ng
    mewant ingtobesetf ree.Isobbedandj ustbr oke
    down. Hecamet omysi del eavingwhat everthat
    wasi nt hatbagont hef loorandcamet oembr ace
    me.Icr ied.Foral lthet imesIhavebeenr aped, for
    allthetimesIf ellpregnantandmi scar ri
    ed.Foral l
    thet i
    mest hosecarscoul dn'thitmeandsetmef r
    ee
    .Foral lt hepainIhaveendur ed.
    Lunel
    e:"Shhh"
    Isobbed.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    tsok.Iam hernow."
    Her
    ockedmebackandf
    ort
    h
    Lunel
    e:"Iam her
    enow."
    Hecr
    adl
    edmebackandf
    ort
    h.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Iwokeuptoamor ningmessagebyMpendul o.It


    real
    lymademymor ning, hei
    smaki ngmeshyatt he
    sametime.IwokeupSt haandwentt obathher
    thenmadesomebr eakfastforheraswell.My
    phonerangandi
    twasNdu.Ianswer ed.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    o"
    Ndu:
    "Iam onmywayt
    ofet
    chyou"
    Me:
    "it
    'sear
    lyyouknow"
    Ndu:
    "Iknow.Iwantt
    oseeyouear
    ly.Iam l
    eavi
    ng
    hometoday"
    Me:
    "Oh,
    Isee"
    Ndu:
    "yeah.So?"
    Me:
    "that
    'sf
    ine"
    Ndu:
    "ok,
    Iwi
    llbet
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "shar
    p."
    WebothhungupandIwentt obathaswellandgot
    dr
    essed.Si
    hlei
    sawf ul
    lyqui
    et.Usual
    lyheannoys
    mewithacal
    lortext
    .Ihopehei sfi
    nethough.
    St
    ha:
    "mommycanmyf
    ri
    endcomel
    ivewi
    thus"
    Me:
    "why?"
    St
    ha:
    "shecr
    iesmommy"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llsee."
    Ial
    readyhadt
    oomuchonpl
    ate.Ican'
    t.
    Me:
    "comel
    etmet
    akeyout
    oschool"
    Wewalkedoutoft
    hehouseandiwal
    kedhert
    o
    cr
    eche.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Hergr i
    phasn'tloosenedaroundmywai st.Iknow
    i
    tsomet hi
    ngt hathast odof r
    om wher eshei sfr
    om.
    Wher eshewasbef ore.Ipull
    edhercl osertomeas
    shegotburiedinmyar msandisi ghedandmoved
    herafroawayf rom hereyes.Il oosenedhergr i
    p
    aroundmesl owl yandgotof fthebedandIwentt o
    thebagandopenedi t.Ilookedatt hemoneyi nside
    beforeIcl
    osedi tandIputi ti
    nsidet hewardrobe.I
    thentookmycocai nestashanddi dl i
    nesand
    snif
    fedonlytwo.Ir ubbedmynose, Ifel
    tsomeone
    holdmef r
    om behi ndandIt urnedandhel dher.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"iam sor
    ryaboutyest
    erday"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Nt
    okomalo:"Iwantt
    ofor
    getaboutever
    ythi
    ng.I
    wi
    shtofor
    get"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Shel
    ookedatmeandranherf
    inger
    sbymynose
    andi
    touchedi
    ttoo.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"youal
    waysl
    eaveaspot"
    Ichuckl
    eandshesmi
    led.
    Me:
    "tur
    nar
    ound"
    Shedi
    dandIki
    ssedherneck.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"t
    hankyouf
    orever
    ythi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tthankme"
    Shet
    urnedtf
    aceme.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"j
    ustasi
    mpl
    ethankyou"
    Ihel
    dhercheeksandIleanedcl
    osert
    oherandour
    l
    ipstouchedsl
    ight
    ly.AsmuchasIwanttobutI
    can'
    tdoit.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"met
    oo"
    Icl
    osedmyeyesandki
    ssedherandsheresponded.
    Myhandmovedtoherwaist
    .Hereyesgotwetand
    webot
    hopenedt
    hem br
    eaki
    ngt
    heki
    ss.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Sher
    ushedoutoft
    her
    oom.
    Me:
    "Shi
    t!"
    Ibangedmyhandont
    hewal
    l.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o!"
    Ir
    ushedaf
    terher
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT17

    ★ LUNELE★
    "
    Ntokomal
    o"
    Thef r
    ontdoorwasopen.Shewasj ustst
    anding
    thereout
    sidest
    ari
    ng,IwentclosertoherandI
    wrappedmyar msaroundherbodyandt urnedher
    aroundandshehadglossyeyesf i
    ll
    edwithtears.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Isi
    ghedandpl
    acedmythumbsonhercheeks
    capt
    uri
    ngthet
    eardr
    ops
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Shesai
    dsof
    tl
    ylooki
    ngatme.
    Me:
    "It
    'sok"
    Ipul
    lhert
    omychestandshesni
    ff
    s.
    Me:
    "ever
    ythi
    ngi
    sok"
    Shenodded.Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "Don'
    twor
    ryIam her
    e."
    Ikepti
    nholdinghercl
    osert
    ome.Shei
    sVul
    ner
    abl
    e
    ,veryvul
    nerable.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Igotaphonecal lfr
    om Mpandeaski ngmet o
    accompanyhi m somewher eandIagr eedsi
    nceI
    havenot hi
    ngtodosof ar,lastnightwentqui t
    ewell
    l
    ikewepl annedandwegotourmoney.Thi sis
    somet hi
    ngwear ejustgoodat .Impr ovedsince
    Luneletaughtushowt odot hingsfrom thi
    ski ndof
    j
    ob.Yeswecanbeanyt hi
    ngel sebesi dest
    hisbut
    wel ovethi
    s.Itr
    unsi nourbloodwi thsuch
    adrenali
    ne.IgotoffmybedandIt ookmyphone
    andIsawamessagef r
    om Vuyel wa.
    "Ihopeyouar
    eok"
    Ij
    ustdel
    etedi
    tanddecidedtoblockhernumber
    s.I
    can'
    tdoNduli
    kethatsoit'
    sbestthi
    sway.Icall
    ed
    Mpande.Heanswered.
    Mpande:
    "Si
    hle"
    Me:
    "wher
    ear
    ewegoi
    ng?"
    Mpande:
    "Somewher
    e.I
    twoul
    dbej
    ustqui
    ck"
    Me:
    "Ok.Fet
    chme,
    Idon'
    twantt
    odr
    ive"
    Mpande:
    "Sur
    ethen"
    Webot hhungupandIdr
    aggedmysel
    ftot
    he
    ki
    tchen.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Idr
    oppedSt
    haof fandalr
    eadyNduwaswai t
    ingfor
    measIapproachedhiscar,Igott
    ohim andstood
    i
    nfr
    ontofhi
    m andwej ustst
    aredateachother.
    Ndu:
    "Sowear
    egonnast
    areateachot
    her?"
    Ichuckledandgotcl
    osertohim andhepulledmy
    waistbefor
    ehelai
    dasof tperkonmyl i
    ps. I
    cl
    osedmyeyesbef oreopeningthem agai
    nand
    l
    ookedathi m.
    Ndu:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Ndu:
    "Come,
    letmet
    akeyout
    owor
    k"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "noonecoul
    dsaynot
    oaf
    reer
    ide"
    Heopenedthedoorf
    ormeandIgoti
    nsi
    debefor
    e
    hecl
    oseditandwenttohi
    ssi
    det
    hengotinsi
    deand
    st
    art
    edtheigni
    ti
    on.
    Ndu:
    "Youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ult
    oday"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Heki
    ssedmycheek.Iwasbl
    ushi
    ngnonst
    op.
    Me:
    "St
    opt
    hat"
    Ndu:
    "Iam r
    esi
    sti
    ngbutIcan'
    t"
    Me:
    "tr
    yhar
    der"
    Ndu:"Iwil
    ltr
    ybutIwon'
    tbeaccount
    abl
    efor
    anyt
    hingaft
    erthat"
    Me:
    "hayiMpendul
    o"
    Ndu:
    "Iam speaki
    ngt
    het
    rut
    h"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Ndu:
    'buti
    nal
    lhonest
    yyouar
    esuchat
    urnon"
    Me:
    "Ndu!"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "real
    lynow?"
    Ndu:"Iam sayi
    ngyouar
    etur
    ningmeon.Idi
    dn'
    t
    sayanythi
    ngelse"
    Me:
    "Ther
    eisamessagebet
    weent
    hatl
    ine"
    Ndu:
    "yourheadi
    stoof
    ar.Comeback"
    Ihuf
    fed.
    Ndu:
    "Okshoul
    dIsayyoul
    ookwonder
    ful"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Ndu:
    "st
    il
    l..
    ."
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    o"
    Hechuckl
    edandshookhi
    sheadt
    henhel
    dmyhand.
    Ndu:
    "rel
    axwi
    llyou?"
    Ishookmyheadl
    ooki
    ngout
    sidet
    hewi
    ndow.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Me:
    "ukahl
    e?(Aeeyouok?)
    "
    Shenodsandsmi
    lesf
    aint
    ly.
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Gugu:
    'yeahIam f
    ineLwande.Iam f
    ine"
    "MamaCel
    aamashi
    ps(mommycanIhavechi
    ps)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Her
    eisR1"
    Shegi
    vesi
    ttohi
    m andt
    heyr
    ushout
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam scar
    ed"
    Me:
    "ofwhat?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "gi
    vingbi
    rt
    h"
    Gugu:
    "Iwon'
    tsayanyt
    hing"
    Shecl
    osedtheporr
    idgeandmovedawayf
    rom i
    t.I
    j
    ustl
    ookedatherandthenwal
    kedout
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    LuneleandIwentbacki nsidethehouseaf t
    ersome
    ti
    meandwest artedbycleaningupbeforeKhona
    wokeup.I twasn'tmuchofwor kbuti
    twast here.
    Hecameandsatmedownandt oldmethatI
    neededimportantdocument sandIagreewi t
    hhi m
    ful
    ly.Ineededt orestabitastheyweretalkingsoI
    wentt ohi
    sroom andl ai
    dont hebedlookingatthe
    cei
    ling.
    "Whyar
    eyour
    unni
    ngaway?
    "
    Il
    ookedup.
    Me:
    "Iam not"
    Hewal
    kedi
    nfur
    therandgotont
    hebedhover
    ing
    meandj
    ustl
    ookedatme.Myhear
    tski
    ppedabeat
    .
    Lunel
    e:"cal
    m down.Iwon'
    tdoanyt
    hingyouar
    e
    notcomfort
    abl
    ewith"
    Me:
    "what
    'sgoi
    ngon?"
    Heper
    kedmyl
    ipsandmyeyescl
    osed.
    Lunel
    e:"Al
    otwi
    llgoon"
    Heki ssesmeandIr espondedtothekissandlet
    everythingfl
    ow.Hi shandgoest omywai standup
    mydr esstomybr easts.Hishandsarecoldbut
    thatdoesn'tdist
    urbmeatal l.Isti
    llhavemyeyes
    closed.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    11/
    25,
    05:
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    NKABIBEOTHERS~

    I
    NSERT18
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ihaveknockedof fandIam j ustwai t


    ingfor
    Mpendul otocomeandf etchmeashehadasked.
    MeandSt haaregoingtosleepoverathi splace
    today.Wehavedeci dedt ogivewhatwehadat r
    y
    aftersomanyweeksofuscont i
    nuingwithwhatit
    was.Hest eppedinandtoldmewhathewant s
    from me.Iagreedaswel l,Il
    ikehi m andwantt o
    trusthi
    m .IdobutIjustfeart hathewi l
    lgetme.He
    assuredmehewon' tbutIcan' tj
    ustgetthatfearoff
    him hurt
    ingme.Iwaswai ti
    ngf orhim alldone
    whenMr sZiqubuwalkeddownt hest ai
    rs.
    Kamo:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lher
    e"
    Me:
    "Wai
    ti
    ngf
    ort
    ranspor
    t"
    Kamo:
    "okt
    hendear
    "
    Shewal
    kedtotheot
    hersi
    de.Icheckedt
    heti
    me
    andamessagepoppedi
    nandit
    'sfr
    om Ndu.
    "Iam out
    side"
    ItsaysandIst oodupalreadyonmyfeetmaking
    mywayoutl eavingandIopenedthedoor.He
    stoodinfor
    ntofme.Il ookedathim,Ican'
    tget
    throughtohim.Couldn'tfort
    hepastf
    ewweeks.I
    don'tknowwhatIdi dtohi m.
    Si
    hle:
    "Sho"
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Si
    hle:
    "canIpass?
    "
    Me:
    "uhm sur
    esor
    ry"
    Iwalkedoutandhegoti
    n.Ilookedbackashe
    cl
    osedt hedoor
    .Whyishebehavingthatway?
    WhatdidIeverdotohi
    m, It
    houghtwewer eal
    ways
    cool
    .Igott oNduandhegotoutofthecarandwe
    hugged.
    Ndu:
    'youl
    ookeddr
    ained"
    Me:
    "itwashott
    hat
    'swhy"
    Ndu:
    "Iam gonnamakeyoucol
    d"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tevenwantt
    oaskwhat
    'st
    hat"
    Ndu:
    "youwi
    llsee"
    HeopenedthedoorformeandIgetint
    hanki
    nghim.
    Hegoestotheothersi
    deandgetsi
    nbefor
    estar
    ti
    ng
    thecar.What
    'swrongwit
    hSihl
    e?That'
    sthe
    questi
    onIam t
    ryi
    ngtoanswer.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Me:"Ihear
    dther
    eisacommuni
    tymeet
    ingi
    naf
    ew
    mi
    nutes."
    Gugu:
    "haveyoueat
    en?"
    Sheasksherchi
    ldr
    en,
    theyal
    lnod.
    Gugu:
    "okt
    hen.Getsomer
    est
    ."
    Theyal
    lpr
    epar
    eforbed.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwantt
    ocomewi
    thyou"
    Gogo:
    "Comebackwi
    thVal
    idt
    hingsnott
    hatyou
    di
    dn'
    thearanyt
    hingl
    ooki
    ngatt
    henei
    ghbour
    sboy"
    Gugurolledhereyesasshechangedherbabygi r
    l'
    s
    nappy.Shehandedhert oNt
    obewhosatont he
    spongeandl ai
    dthebabynextt
    oher.Itookaj acket
    andwor eitbef
    oreItookmybabyandputhim on
    myback.Iknowhewi l
    lber
    estl
    essonceIleave.
    Gugu:
    "hecan'
    tdet
    achf
    rom you"
    Me:
    "Nohecan'
    t."
    "Bant
    ubaseMal
    ahl
    eni(Peopl
    eofMal
    ahl
    eni)
    !"
    Weheart
    heannouncement
    s.
    Gogo:
    "HambaniNgi
    yekeukuma(goandst
    op
    st
    andi
    ng)"
    It
    akehi
    spaci
    fi
    er.Al
    readyGugu'
    sbabygi
    rli
    sasl
    eep.
    Gugu:
    "let
    'sgo"
    Herki
    ds:
    "Byebyemama.Buyenoswi
    di(by
    mommy.Comebackwit
    hsweets)
    "
    Gugu:
    "mamaUyangi
    thanda(mommyl
    ovesyou)
    "
    Them :
    "wel
    oveyout
    ooandaunt
    ies"
    Wesmi l
    ed,ohtheseki
    dsar
    efor
    eversweet.We
    walkedoutandmadeourwayi
    nbetweenthe
    shacks.
    Me:
    "Cel
    iweyouok?"
    Shenodded.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "yeahngi
    ryt(yeahIam ok)
    "
    Inoddedaswekeptonwalki
    ngthroughtheshacks
    ti
    llwegott
    owherepeopl
    egather
    ed.The
    munici
    pali
    tyi
    sreal
    l
    yhavi
    ngonewi thus.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Isli
    ppedintomypyj amasandhewasl ookingatme.
    It
    'sweirdhowIam comf or
    tabl
    enexttoLunele
    anyti
    me.Hemakesmef eelmorecomfortabl
    e
    beinginhisspaceandhim bei
    nginmine. I
    fi
    nishedgett
    ingdressedandgotonthebedand
    crawlednexttohim andhewr appedhi sarms
    aroundmebef orehekissedthet opofmyhead.We
    haveneverdoneanyt hi
    ngexceedi ngthekissesand
    thehugs.Iappreciatet
    hatalot,hedoesn' twant
    thatfrom me.Hehasneversai dwher ehewant s
    ustost andandIam notlooki
    ngf orati
    telbecause
    i
    t'sgonnamesst hingsup.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko"
    Me:
    "Mmmh?"
    Lunel
    e:"Uyangazingi
    nki
    ngami
    na(youknowIam
    al
    waysapr obl
    em )"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    sscar
    ythatIam scar
    edof.
    ..
    ."
    Ilookedathi
    m.Hel
    ooksbadatmeandrunshi
    s
    thumbonmycheekbef
    oreheper
    ksmyli
    ps.
    Lunel
    e:"Umuhl
    e(youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul)
    "
    Ibl
    ush.
    Me:
    "Ngi
    yabonga"
    Lunel
    e:"(
    sigh)Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:
    "Mmmh?"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam scar
    ed"
    Me:
    "Ofwhat?"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Lunel
    e:"Loosi
    ngyou"
    That'
    sthefir
    stt
    imeanyonehassai
    danyt
    hingt
    ome.
    Fearofloosi
    ngme.
    Lunel
    e:"Idon'
    twantyoubackt
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    otoo"
    Hesi
    ghsandpul
    lsmecl
    oser
    .
    Lunel
    e:"I
    tsucksseei
    ngyoul
    iket
    hatwhenyou
    sl
    eep."
    Ther
    eissi
    lence.
    Lunel
    e:"Wear
    eint
    hist
    oget
    herr
    ight?"
    Inodded.Heki
    ssedmyf
    oreheadsof
    tl
    y.
    Lunel
    e:"Goodt
    hen"
    Iheavedaver
    yheavySi
    ghaswebot
    hlai
    din
    si
    lence.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Mom :
    "What
    'sgoi
    ngonbet
    weenyouandVee?
    "
    Me:
    "Not
    hing"
    Mom :
    "Mmmh"
    It
    ookt
    hepl
    ast
    icshei
    nst
    ruct
    edmet
    otaket
    oSi
    phe.
    Me:
    "Ist
    hisi
    t?"
    Mom :"What
    everyouar
    eavoi
    ding.Tal
    ktoher
    abouti
    t"
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    Iwon'
    t.
    Mom :
    "yeaht
    hat
    'si
    t"
    Me:
    "Oksur
    ethen"
    It
    ookmycarkeysf
    rom t
    hecount
    er.
    Me:
    "bye"
    Mom :
    "byebaby"
    IkissedhercheekandIwal
    kedoutoft
    hehouse.I
    wentt omycarandIhoppedint
    henrang
    Siphephel
    oandsheanswered.
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Yeahwena(
    yes)
    "
    Me:"Iam comingther
    ein20mi
    nut
    es.Iwantyou
    out
    sideyourr
    esidence"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"ohmypackage."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tgetwhyyoudi
    dn'
    tcookf
    oryour
    sel
    f"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"br
    ingmyf
    oodher
    e"
    Me:
    "okt
    hen"
    IhangupandIst art
    edthecarbef
    oredri
    vingofft
    o
    whereSiphephel
    olives.Si
    ncethedayIblocked
    Vuyel
    wa, Ipret
    tymuchhopedIdon'tseeherever
    agai
    nbutIjustdidtoday.I
    tfel
    tfr
    eshwhenIsaw
    herbutIknewthatIhadtomoveonat l
    eastand
    gi
    vemybr otherthespacet
    obehappy.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Iwal
    kedt othedoorandIleanedbyi tandlookedat
    hi
    m droppingthetowelandloti
    oningwhilelooking
    att
    hemi rr
    oraswel l
    .Hewor ehisboxersandt hen
    wentt
    ot hesinkandwashedhi shandsbef ore
    pi
    cki
    ngt hetowelupandf ol
    dingit.Heturnedtome
    andIwasst andi
    ngtherewatchinghim.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"howl
    onghaveyoubeenst
    andi
    ngt
    her
    e
    ?"
    Me:
    "notl
    ong"
    Iwalkedfurt
    herinsi
    dethebat
    hroom andwentt
    o
    hi
    m.Ipl acedmyhandsonhi sshoulder
    sand
    boostedmyselfupwi t
    hmytoesbeforel
    ayi
    nga
    perkonhisli
    ps.
    Me:"KamoaskshowIdeal
    twi
    thyouever
    ysi
    ngl
    e
    dayfor30year
    s"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Whywoul
    dsheaskt
    hat?"
    Me:
    "shesai
    dthatyoui
    nti
    midat
    eher"
    Hechuckl
    edandIsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "That
    'sgood"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"ver
    ygood.AkukhoMunt uozocabanga
    ngumnganiwakhe(Nowillwi
    llt
    hinkIam thei
    r
    fr
    iend)"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ihavef
    oundt
    heboy'
    saunt
    ."
    Me:
    "Si
    za'
    ssi
    ster?"
    Henodded.
    Me:
    "That
    'swonder
    ful
    .Iam sur
    etheywi
    llbehappy
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"weshoul
    dn'
    thavekepti
    tawayf
    rom
    t
    hem."
    Me:
    "Iagr
    ee. "
    Iranmyfinger
    sonhi
    supperbodyandwentdown
    tohisV-
    li
    neandIl
    ookeddownbefor
    elooki
    ngupto
    him.
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whatyouar
    edoi
    nghasanef
    fectonme
    "
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "Iam gl
    adIcanst
    il
    laf
    fectyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youar
    etheonl
    ywomanwhowi
    llt
    urn
    meon"
    Hegi
    vesmeaki
    ss.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"andtheonl
    ywomanwhowi
    llal
    ways
    havemyhear t"
    Me:
    "sameher
    eSt
    handwaSam "
    Wesharedakiss.Isti
    lll
    ovehi
    ml ikethef
    ir
    stti
    meI
    f
    ellf
    orhim,i
    tgrowsdailyandneverrunsout.My
    l
    oveforhi
    m wil
    lneverr
    unout.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★
    "Sinenkinganesi mo, Umasi
    palaufunaukusisusa
    athathei ndawoyethu.Sesahlal
    alahiminyaka
    ,asifuniukuHamba(wehaveapr obl
    em and
    sit
    uat i
    on, themunicipal
    it
    ywantstoremoveusand
    takeourpl ace.Wehavel i
    vedhereforyearsandwe
    don'twannal eave)
    "
    Peopl
    e:"yeah!"
    Theychangedandstar
    tedtal
    kingallofthem att
    he
    sametime.Iam j
    ustscaredofloosingourhome.
    Weonlyknowthispl
    ace.
    "umaef unasi
    suke.Akasi
    thol
    eleenyeindawo
    engconikunal
    e(ift
    heywantust oleave,theymust
    fi
    ndabet t
    erpl
    aceforus!)
    "
    Peopl
    e:"yebo!
    "
    "Enamanzi,Ugeziohambayo.(Wi
    thwat
    erand
    el
    ectr
    ici
    ty)
    "
    Ever
    yone:
    "Yes"
    Hei
    sreal
    lyl
    eadi
    ngt
    hismeet
    ing.
    "Si
    zo.
    ..
    (Wear
    egoi
    ngt
    o..
    .)
    "
    "Umlil
    o.Ziyashai
    zindl
    u(f
    ir
    e!Theshacksar
    e
    bur
    ning)"
    OhmyGod.Ever
    yonescat
    ter
    s.It
    iemybaby
    pr
    oper
    lyonmyback.
    Gugu:
    "Ihopei
    thasn'
    treachedhome."
    Celi
    weisbehi
    ndasherstomachisheavyf
    orher.It
    star
    tst
    ogethotasweareapproachi
    ngourshacks
    andourareai
    sburni
    ng.
    Gugu:
    "InganeZami!
    (Myki
    ds)
    "
    Sher
    ani
    n.
    Me:
    "Gugu!
    !"
    Somemenstoppedmeandonefol
    lowedaft
    erher
    .
    Peopl
    ewer
    einbucket
    spour
    ingwateront
    heshacks.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "ugogo,
    Ingane(Gr
    anny,
    theki
    ds)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ohmyGod"
    Icoul
    dfeelmykneesget
    ti
    ngweaker
    .Icoul
    dhear
    GuguScreami
    ng.
    "Ngi
    funaabant
    abamiNgi
    yeke!!Ngi
    yeke!
    !(Iwant
    mykids,l
    eavemealone!
    !Leavemealone!!
    )"
    Everyonewast r
    yingt
    hei
    rhar
    destt
    ooutthefi
    reout
    beforeitspr
    eadstoomuch.Myheartski
    ppeda
    beat.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Igott
    oSi
    phephel
    oandshewasamess.
    Me:
    "youl
    ookugl
    y"
    Si
    phe:
    "gi
    vememyf
    ood"
    Igavehert
    hepl
    ast
    ic
    Si
    phe:
    "thankyou"
    Me:
    "Ihopeyouhavenoboy"
    Si
    phe:
    "Iam 24Si
    hlepl
    ease"
    Shet
    urnedandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Me:
    "ifyougetpr
    egnantIwi
    llst
    rangl
    ehi
    m!"
    Shewavedherhanddismi
    ssi
    ngme. Iwat
    chedher
    l
    eaveandgoinsi
    de,.Iwal
    kedbackt
    omycar.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Thesharppainonmychestcoul dn'tsubsi
    de.Onl y
    exceeded,Celi
    weandIwer ehol
    di ngeachother
    snif
    fi
    ngwhi l
    ethefiredepart
    mentwasher etoput
    thefi
    reout.Guguwasscr eamingherl ungsout
    wantingherchi
    ldren.Ilookedatmyson.If eelt
    he
    painforher
    .IfIlefthi
    mt oowher ewouldIbe.
    Gugu:"
    (choki
    ng)Ngi
    funai
    nganeZami,ngif
    una
    i
    nganeZami(Iwantmykids,Iwantmykids)"
    Shekeptoncr
    yingt
    hat
    .Shekeptonchant
    ingt
    hat
    astheol
    dwomanheldher
    .
    Woman:
    "Phephi
    saMnt
    anami(Iam sor
    rymychi
    ld
    )
    "
    Gugu:"AweNkosingenzi
    wani
    .InganeZami,
    That
    hami naJesu(Ohgodwhatisbei
    ngdoneto
    me.Myki ds,TakemeJesus)
    "
    Shesobbedandchokedonhersobs.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Al
    wande"
    shel
    ookedatmeandIwi
    pedhert
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "Nana"
    Iheldherastearsrandownmycheeks.
    Paramedicscameaswel l,
    somefi
    refight
    erscame
    backholdingbodies,onewashol
    dingtwobodies.
    Fir
    efight
    er:
    "Theypassedoutbi
    nthemi
    ddl
    eoft
    he
    shacks.Theyi
    nhal
    edalotofsmoke"
    Gugur
    ushedtowar
    dst
    hem andwedi dt
    oo.I
    twas
    t
    woofherki
    ds.Shewentonherknees.
    Gugu:
    "Wakeup.Wakeupf
    orMommy."
    Paramedic:"mam pl
    easemovebackandl
    etusdo
    ourjob.Let
    'st
    akethem away"
    Theyt
    ookt
    hem away.
    Gugu:
    "wher
    ear
    emyot
    herki
    ds?"
    Fir
    ef i
    ght
    er:
    "Iam af
    rai
    dtheybur
    nedi
    nther
    e.We
    couldn'
    tgot
    hrough"
    Gugu:
    "OhNkosi
    "
    Shewasaboutt
    ofai
    ntbutt
    heyhel
    dher
    .
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Gugu:
    "Myki
    dsLwande"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Ididn'tknowwhatt osay.Wef ol
    lowedt
    he
    paramedi cswit
    hherotherki
    ds.Shecoul
    dn'
    tst
    op
    cryingandIwoul dn'
    tstopei
    ther
    .Mysonwas
    asleep.Nt obe'
    sarm wasbandaged.
    Par
    amedic:
    "Thesmal
    lbabyi
    nhal
    edt
    oomuch
    smoke"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "thatmeans"
    Wesawhi
    m cover
    ingheri
    nasheet
    .
    Gugu:
    "No.
    ..
    No.
    ..
    No!
    !"
    Wecomf
    ort
    edher
    .Itwassopai
    nfult
    oseemy
    si
    sterl
    iket
    hat
    .Cel
    iwebust
    erdi
    ntot
    ear
    sandI
    j
    oinedi
    n.
    Gugu:
    "ohgod"
    Wegott othehospit
    alandtheyrushedNt
    obeinsi
    de.
    Wewer etoldt
    owai t
    .Wesatt het hr
    eeof
    fusand
    cr
    iedoureyesout. Wear ehopingandprayi
    ngthat
    Ntobegetsok,thatshesurvi
    ves.
    Gugu:"Ngayiningaphandl
    ekwaboLwande
    ngi
    ngathi
    ni?(Whatwoul dIbewit
    houtt
    hem ?What
    wouldIbe?)"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Gugu:
    "ithur
    ts.I
    thur
    tssomuch,
    ithur
    tssomuch.
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Wear
    esor
    ry"
    Myphoner
    angandIt
    ooki
    toutofmybr
    aand
    answer
    edi
    t.
    Me:
    "(sni
    ff)hel
    lo"
    Mpande:
    "Lwande.Ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouneed?"
    Mpande:"mom justcal
    ledandsaidshehasan
    unset
    tl
    ingf
    eel
    ing.Iwasj ustchecki
    ngi
    fyouguys
    areok"
    Isobbed.Icoul
    dn'
    thol
    diti
    n.
    Mpande:
    "Iam comi
    ng"
    Hehungup.Wher eishecomi ng?Hedoesn'
    tknow
    whereIam ,udon'
    tenter
    tai
    nthatthough.We
    comfortGuguunti
    lshehashiccups.Wearewai
    ti
    ng
    foranyonetosome.Thenursecomest ousandI
    standupwithmyson.
    Me:
    "Howi
    sshe?"
    Sheshur
    gged.
    Nur
    se:
    "it
    'snotgood."
    Wel
    ookedather
    .
    Nurse:"Shewassuf
    focat
    edbyt
    hesmokeshe
    di
    dn'tmakeit"
    Guguscr
    eamed.Tear
    sst
    reameddownmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Th.
    ..
    Thankyou"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    .
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    ★ MPANDE★

    IwasalreadyinbedwhenIcal l
    edAl wande,mom
    j
    ustcall
    edmeoutoft hebluesayingsheisnotok
    andwasj ustchecki
    nguponmesoIdeci ded
    maybetochecki feveryt
    hingi
    sfinewi t
    hmyson
    andAlwande.Igotof ft
    hebedandIputonsome
    tr
    acksui
    tsonmeandsneaker s.IdialedSihl
    eand
    heanswer ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Shar
    p"
    Me:"Shi
    tishappeni
    ngwi
    thAl
    wande.Wher
    ear
    e
    you?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Ont
    her
    oad.Whatdoyouneed?"
    Me:
    "fet
    chme"
    Si
    hle:
    "sur
    e"
    IhungupandIcal
    ledAlwandeandsheanswer
    ed.I
    coul
    dhearscr
    eaming.
    Lwande:
    "Mpande"
    Me:
    "wher
    ear
    eyou?"
    Lwande:
    "Thehospi
    tal
    ."
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    Ihungupandt ookmyhousekeysandIr ushedout
    l
    ockingmyf l
    at.Irandownt hest
    air
    sandwhenI
    wasont hefi
    rstf
    loorIj
    umpedovert her
    ailand
    Sihl
    e'scarwasapproachi
    ng.Ilandedonmyf eet
    andrushedtohiscar,Iopenedthedoorandgotin.
    Si
    hle:
    "Andt
    henYouj
    umpi
    ngf
    rom af
    loor"
    Me:"somet hi
    nghappened.Al
    wandei
    satt
    he
    hospi
    tal
    .Itcouldbemyson"
    Si
    hle:
    "Yho.Let
    'sgo"
    Hedr
    oveof
    f.Il
    aidbackont
    hecarseat
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "Ever
    ythi
    ngi
    sok"
    Me:"Ihopeso.Mom' sgutf
    eel
    ingi
    sget
    ti
    ng
    st
    rongerassheages."
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sol
    dage"
    Me:
    "St
    il
    l"
    Si
    hle:
    "wewi
    llj
    usthavet
    osee"
    Inodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwatchedhim wi
    pehi
    snoseaft
    erdoi
    nghi sthi
    ng.I
    havetoldhi
    m whyhedoesn'
    tst
    opbutitdoesn'
    tend
    well
    .Ilefti
    tliket hat.Hewentt oopent hewi ndow
    andhel i
    tthebl untt hathepr eparedear l
    ieron. He
    tookasmal ldragandl ookedatitbef or
    el ooki
    ngout.
    Thebreezei smovi ngthecur tai
    n.I t
    scoldout si
    de
    butwar m whereIam.Ipul lt
    hecover stomysel f
    andwat chhimt akeasmoke.Khonai soutand
    aboutwher everhei s,t
    hatIknow.Somet i
    mesi nthe
    morningIseedi fferentgirl
    s.Makemei nsecur eand
    wonderwi l
    lLunel ealsof i
    ndonel ikethatorhewi l
    l
    maybel i
    keoneoft hegi r
    lsKhonabr i
    ngs.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    oIhavebeencal
    li
    ngyou"
    Isnappedoutofmyt
    hought
    s.
    Me:
    "yes?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"comeher
    e"
    IgotoffthebedandIwenttohim.Hepul l
    edmeby
    thewaistandItookthebl
    untandtookadrag.I
    wasstartingt
    ogetthehangofit
    .Heki ssesmy
    neck.
    Me:
    "Wear
    edamagedLunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam not
    ."
    Me:
    "theamountofcocai
    neyout
    akewor
    ri
    esme"
    Hi
    shandsmovefr
    om mychestt
    omywai
    standhe
    pl
    ant
    sanot
    herper
    k.
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    twor
    ry.Iwi
    llbeok"
    Me:
    "peopl
    edi
    efr
    om t
    his"
    Lunel
    e:"IsaidIwil
    lbeokNtokomalo.Ngishil
    o
    ngi
    zobagrand.KadeNgigr
    and,ufunanikanti?(I
    sai
    dIwillok,Ihaveal
    waysbeenok, whatdoyou
    want?)"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iwantyout
    ost
    op"
    Lunel
    e:"Ican'
    tjustst
    op.I
    t'
    ssomet
    hingIam
    addi
    ctedto"
    Het
    akest
    hebl
    untf
    rom myhandsandt
    akesapuf
    f.
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    twor
    ryok?
    "
    Hepuf
    fst
    hesmokeout.
    Lunel
    e:"uyangi
    zwa?(Youhearme?)
    "
    Inod.
    Lunel
    e:"Sogxhabana(wear
    egonnahavea
    probl
    em )
    "
    Me:
    "Ihearyou"
    Hebi t
    eshisbottom l
    ipandheki ssesme.Ikisshim
    backclosi
    ngmyeyes, Ever
    yti
    meheki ssesmeor
    touchesmeIf eelworthyofsomesor t
    . Hebr eaks
    i
    tslowly.
    Lunel
    e:"Si
    zobagr
    and(wear
    egonnabeok)
    "
    Inodded.Heperkedmyl ips.Idohavef eel
    ingsf or
    him.Iwon'tl
    ie,justdon'tknowwhattheyaref or,
    It
    'sf
    eeli
    ngsIhavef orhim andIdeepl
    ycaref orhim
    asmuchashedoesf orme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Guguhadhi
    ccups.Wedidn'
    tmovefr
    om wherewe
    ar
    e,GogowasGone.Thekidswer
    egone.Ever
    yone
    wasgone.Wehadj ustt
    het
    hreeofusandGugui
    s
    noti
    nawellst
    ate.
    "Lwande"
    Icoul
    dhearhisvoiceandIsawhi mlookar
    ound
    wit
    hhisbrotherbef
    oretheypoi
    ntedourwayandhe
    camerushingourway.
    Mpande:
    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Ishookmyheadandtearsjustr
    andownmycheeks.
    Hetookthebabyandasignofreli
    evewashedover
    him.Sihl
    ecrouchedi
    nfr
    ontofus.
    Si
    hle:
    "What
    'swr
    ong?"
    Sihl
    ehasalwaysbeencar
    ingdeepdown,
    mor
    e
    thanMpande.
    Cel
    iwewassi
    lentandGuguwashavi
    nghi
    ccups.
    Mpande:
    "Whyar
    eyouher
    e?"
    Me:
    "ou.
    ..
    ourhomebur
    neddown."
    Tearsl
    eftmyeyes.Gugustar
    tedcryi
    ngal
    lover
    agai
    nandSihl
    ejusttookheri
    nhisarmstocomfor
    t
    her.
    Gugu:
    "Iwantt
    hem Lwande.LwandeIwantt
    hem "
    Howcoul
    dIbringherchil
    drenback?Howcoul
    d
    Godt
    akeall4ofthem awayfrom her
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "Shhwewi
    llgett
    hem."
    Me:
    "Wecan'
    t"
    Mpande:
    "not
    hingi
    simpossi
    blewi
    thus"
    Il
    ookedatt
    hem.
    Me:
    "Unl
    essyouareGodthenyoucan.Idon'
    t
    r
    ememberyouguysbei
    ngthat!"
    Mpande:
    "Cal
    m down."
    Gugu:
    "Iwantmyki
    ds.Iwantmyki
    ds."
    Shecr
    iedhyst
    eri
    cal
    ly.
    Gugu:
    "Ihat
    eyouLwande"
    Me:
    "What?
    !"
    Gugu:"youknew.Youknewtheyweregonnadi
    e.
    That
    'swhyyoutookyourchi
    l
    dwithyou"
    Me:"youknowmysondoesn'
    tset
    tl
    eifIl
    eavehi
    m.
    Don'
    tbul
    lshi
    tonmeGugu!!
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "ever
    yonecal
    m down.Don'
    tshoutateach
    ot
    her"
    Hi
    svoi
    cewasaut
    hor
    it
    ive
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Theydi
    ed.Theyal
    ldi
    ed"
    Wel
    ookedather
    .
    Mpande:
    "let
    'sgoandgetyouguysr
    est
    ed.I
    t'
    s
    beenl
    ong"
    I
    thasbeenlong.Weneedtorest,
    Itookmychi
    l
    d
    f
    rom hi
    sarms.Helooksatme.
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llhol
    dhi
    m.Hei
    snotgoi
    nganywher
    e
    "
    Ibr
    eat
    hedoutandnodded.Sihl
    ecar
    ri
    edGuguout
    whowassti
    llcr
    yingt
    othecar
    .

    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    PHEPHELO★
    Iwassit
    ti
    ngonthecouchwatchingt
    v.Itr
    angonce
    moreandnojustl
    ookedatthephoneandcar
    ri
    ed
    onwit
    hwhatIwasdoi ng.
    "soyouar
    eignor
    ingme"
    Ij
    umped,
    myhear
    twasbeat
    ingf
    ast
    .
    Me:"DamnSakhi
    leyouar
    escar
    ingme.Don'
    tdo
    t
    hat,howdi
    dyougetin?"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Whyar
    eyoui
    gnor
    ingme?
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twannat
    alkt
    oyou"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "toobadbecausecoupl
    est
    alk"
    Me:
    "Sakhi
    le"
    Hemovedcl
    oser
    .
    Sakhi
    le:
    "ar
    ewegonnadoi
    ttheeasyorhar
    dway?"
    Iknowt hehar
    dway.Iswallowedandl
    ookeddown.
    Icrossedmylegs.Hechuckl
    ed.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Ihaven'
    ttouchedyou."
    Hwcamecl
    oserandhel
    dmywai
    st,
    sli
    ppedhi
    s
    handi
    nmypyj
    amasandpant
    ies.Hi
    sfi
    ngersl
    ipped
    i
    nmycooki
    e.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "al
    readywet"
    Het
    hrust
    edhi
    sfi
    ngeri
    nsi
    deme.
    Me:
    "Sakhi
    le"
    Icl
    osedmyeyes.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "come.Letmepuni
    shyou"
    Het ookitoutandmademel i
    ckitbeforepickingme
    upandgoi ngtowardst
    hebedrooms.Iwant edhim
    atthesamet imeIknowwhat'sgoi
    ngt ogodown
    oncehet hr owsmeont hebed.Iwil
    lregretignori
    ng
    hi
    scal l
    st hewholedayfornothi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    WegotSt
    haandshesl
    eptont
    hewayt
    o
    Mpendul o'
    sf l
    at.Whenwegott hereweor dered
    foodandshewasawakeaswel l.Weal lsat
    togetherandjustwat chedmoviesaf termovies
    enjoyingeachot her'scompanyt il
    litwasl at
    eand
    Sthawasgonnasl eepi naseperateroom.Shewas
    excit
    ed.Sheal wayst el
    lsmeaboutherf ri
    end
    Zinhle.HasZinhler eportedt
    oherf ami l
    ymember s
    aboutt hi
    sissueort oldhermot herwhatheruncl ei
    s
    doingt oher.Iwal kedoutonceshewasasl eepand
    wentt ojoi
    nNdu.Hewasi nbedal ready.
    Me:
    "thi
    sisgonnabewei
    rd"
    Ndu:
    "what?"
    Heputhi
    sphoneaway.
    Me:
    "shar
    ingabedwi
    thyou"
    Ndu:
    "It
    'snotgonnabewei
    rd.Ihavewant
    edt
    odo
    t
    hatwi
    thyou"
    Me:"excuseme?
    "
    Ndu:
    "don'
    tthi
    nkt
    oomuch"
    Ishookmyheadandt
    ookoutwhatIneededf
    ormy
    nightwear
    .
    Ndu:"HowaboutwemakeSt
    haabi
    gsi
    sterast
    ime
    goes?"
    Hel
    ickshi
    sli
    ps.
    Me:
    "Iam notgoi
    ngdownt
    hatr
    oadal
    one."
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llbeher
    e"
    Me:
    "yeahr
    ight"
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyes.Hegotof
    fthebed.
    Ndu:
    "Babe"
    Hehel
    dmef
    rom behi
    nd.
    Ndu:"Iam nothi
    m.Iam notSt
    ha'
    sbi
    ologi
    cal
    f
    ather."
    Isi
    ghed.
    Ndu:"Iwi
    llmar
    ryyouoneday.That
    'showmuchI
    wantyoui
    nmyl i
    fe.Il
    oveyou"
    Iturnedt
    olookathi
    m.Thi
    sist
    hef
    ir
    stt
    imehehas
    saidhelovesme.
    Ndu:
    "Don'
    tbeshocked.Ngi
    yakut
    handa(Il
    oveyou
    )"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Ndu:
    "mmmh?"
    Inodded.Heper
    kedmyl
    ips.
    Ndu:
    "gochangesoIcancuddl
    eyout
    hewhol
    e
    ni
    ght
    "
    Me:
    "nosex?"
    Ndu:
    "nosex."
    Me:
    "ok"
    Ndu:
    "gochange"
    Iperkedhisl
    ipsbefor
    egoi
    ngtochange.Iam glad
    hesaidthat,Ij
    usthavet
    oseewhereandhowf ar
    heistaki
    nghiswords.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ever
    yonewassi
    lenti
    nthecarandnoonewas
    tal
    kingtoanyone.Ikeptonchecki
    ngthem att
    he
    backont herevi
    ewmirror
    .Theywereholdi
    ngeach
    otherwitht
    hebaby.IlookedatMpande, wher
    eare
    wet aki
    ngthem.?
    Me:
    "Sowhat
    'st
    hepl
    an?"
    Mpandel
    ookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "Iam notsur
    e"
    Me:
    "Youhavet
    omakei
    tfast
    ."
    Mpande:"Iwil
    ltakeLwandeandthel
    it
    tl
    eone.You
    t
    aketheolderone.Ican'
    tdealwi
    th3cr
    yingwomen.
    "
    Hewhi
    sper
    edandIl
    ookedatt
    heback.
    Me:
    "Sur
    e."
    Mpande:
    "wewi
    llsor
    tever
    ythi
    ngel
    sel
    ater"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lSi
    phephel
    otogett
    hem st
    uff"
    Mpande:
    "That
    'sgood."
    Lwande:
    "Mpande"
    Mpandet
    urnst
    otheback.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Lwande:
    "Thankyou.Yout
    ooSi
    hle"
    Ismi
    led.
    Mpande:
    "Anyt
    ime"
    Hesmi
    ledandl
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "don'
    tgetanyi
    deaswi
    thher"
    Mpande:
    "Iam not"
    Ishookmyhead.Hebet
    ternothaveanyi
    deas.
    .
    .
    .
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    ★ ALWANDE★
    Wegott oMpande' sapar tment .Iwasver y
    skepti
    calwi t
    hGugul eavingusbutt heyal
    l
    reassuredbet hatshei singoodhandswi thSi hl
    e,if
    Idon'tfeelsaferthentheycoul dtryandgetmet o
    got otheirhome.Idon' twantt hat.Thisi
    sfineat
    themoment .SihleleftwithGugu, Iam st
    il
    lwor r
    ied
    abouther.Wi llshebeokaf tersomet i
    me?Of cause
    shewoul dn'tt
    heseki dswer eherpr ideandjoy.
    Event houghshegoteachi fthem badlyorended
    withthef at
    herbadl ybutshest il
    llovedthem so
    muchandnowt heyaregone.
    Mpande:
    "Iorder
    edsomefoodsoyoucaneatand
    youcanf
    reshenupi
    fyouwantbef
    orer
    esti
    ng."
    Cel
    iwel
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llj
    ustsl
    eep."
    Henodsandt
    akeshi
    ssoni
    nhi
    sar
    ms.
    Mpande:
    "Bymor
    ningwewi
    llhaveever
    ythi
    ngyou
    need"
    Inoddedandhel
    dCel
    iwe'
    shand.
    Mpande:"Sowhoi
    mpr
    egnat
    edt
    hel
    it
    tl
    eonesowe
    canpoundhim"
    Me:
    "Mpande"
    Mpande:
    "What?I
    fshewasmyl
    it
    tl
    esi
    stert
    heguy
    woul
    dbedead"
    Igasped.
    Me:
    "Hai
    bodon'
    tsayt
    hat
    .Don'
    tki
    llot
    herki
    ds"
    Cel
    iwewassi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "Ungamnaki(don'
    tent
    ert
    ainhi
    m)"
    Shel
    etoutasobandIhuggedher
    .
    Me:"YouseeMpande.I
    fIhadabr
    otherhewoul
    d
    havepoundedyou"
    Mpande:
    "Okaski
    esLwande"
    Shekeptonsobbi
    ngandIr
    ubbedherback.
    Me:
    "Shhnana.Sor
    ry"
    Shesni
    ff
    ed.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "It
    '
    ssi
    rsi
    si"
    Ist
    oppedr
    unni
    ngherback.Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "Comeagai
    nCel
    iwe"
    Shewi
    pedherf
    aceandl
    ookedatme.
    Celi
    we:"I
    twas.
    .i
    t'
    smymat
    hst
    eacher
    .Hei
    sthe
    fat
    her"
    Mpande:
    "Thef
    uck!
    "
    Me:"woahCeliwe,angizwakahl
    eAngi
    zwanga(I
    can'
    thearyouproper
    ly.Comeagain)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "He.
    ..
    he"
    Shecr
    ied.
    Mpande:
    "Ithi
    nkwehavet ogot
    oerschooland
    haveat
    alkwit
    hthi
    steacher"
    Celi
    we:"Idi
    dn'
    twantt
    oLwande.Idi
    dn'
    t,Iwas
    readyt
    odropmathsbuthedi
    dn'
    twantmeto"
    Myheartjustt
    oreapar
    t.If
    ail
    edher,
    Ifai
    ledt
    o
    pr
    otecther.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryCel
    i
    we.If
    ail
    edyou"
    Wehuggedeachotherandcri
    ed.Todayi
    stoo
    much,Ican'
    tfat
    hom t
    hepaininmyheart
    .It
    'st
    oo
    muchl
    ikeit'
    sgoi
    ngtoburst,
    Mpandestandsup.
    Mpande:
    "foodi
    sher
    e"
    Hegetsupandwalkst
    othedoorandcomesback
    wit
    hit.Wearest
    il
    lint
    hesameposit
    ion,Hecame
    backaft
    ersomet
    imeandcrouchedi
    nfrontofus.
    Mpande: "I
    t'
    stoughIknow.Iknowyouar egonna
    bitemyheadof fLwandesayi ngIdon' tunderstand
    whatyouguysar egoingt hroughandIdon' t
    .
    Loosingahome, apar entandal sokidsaswel l.It'
    s
    harderfindi
    ngoutt hatyourl i
    tt
    lesist
    erwas
    mol est
    edbyat eacher.Wecan' tfixmostoft he
    stuffImentionedbutwecanf i
    xt woandt hatisa
    homeandt het eacher.Tomor r
    owwear egoingt o
    yourschoolandIwi l
    lshowt hatteacherwhatIam
    madeof f
    .Dot ellyoursistersifthi
    ngsl i
    kethis
    happenandLwandewi llt
    ellmeaswel l.Wear eall
    i
    nt histogetherok?"
    Cel
    iwenodded.
    Mpande:"eveni
    faboyst
    opsyou.Tel
    lmeIwi l
    lsor
    t
    hi
    m out
    ,Iwantnoboysaroundyouti
    llyouar
    e30"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Mpande:
    "That
    'sgood.Noweatsoyoucangoand
    r
    est"
    Ilookedathi m andhewi nkedatme.Ilookedaway
    , Cel
    iwest art
    edeat i
    ngandi f
    oll
    owedaswell.What
    Mpandesai dreall
    ytouchedme.Webot harebef or
    e
    reti
    ri
    ngt obed, Isleptwi
    thCeli
    weandMpandet ook
    oursonawaywi t
    hhi m.Ifhewakesuphewi lldeal
    withit.Ifeelti
    red.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ibroughtfoodbutshedi dn'
    twantany, Iwenttoget
    warm wat eri
    nt hebatht ubsoshecoul drelaxher
    muscl esbeforeshesl eepsandshewasn' tjust
    moving.Shewassi lentnow, hereyesredandpuf f
    y
    ,soashernose.Ibat hedher, thatwastheoption
    Ihadandshedi dn'tmoveani nchbutshewasst i
    ll
    breathing.Ican'thelpbutf eelsorryf
    orherbutI
    knowIshoul dn'tpit
    yheronl ytr
    yandhel pher,her
    l
    ittl
    esi
    stersneedherafterthi
    swhol ethi
    ng.They
    needtobeokf oreachot her,Igotheroutand
    wrappedherinat owelandpickedherupgoi ngto
    mybedroom.Il aidheront hebedandIwentt o
    takemyt -
    shir
    tthendressedheri ni
    tbeforeget
    ti
    ng
    herundertheblanket
    s.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbei
    ntheguestr
    oom i
    fyouneedme"
    ShekeptquietandIwalkedoutofmyr oom and
    wenttothekitchentosortever
    ythingoutbefor
    eI
    gotosleep.Isentamessaget oSiphephelowhatI
    wouldneedbymor ni
    ngbutshedi dn'tr
    epl
    y, when
    sheseesitthenshewi l
    lseeit.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwaswokenupint
    hemorningbysomeshif
    ti
    ng.I t
    wasearl
    ymorni
    ngbythel
    ooksandIsatup,looked
    athi
    m get
    ti
    ngdr
    essed.Ir
    ubbedmyeyessot hatI
    canhaveamor
    ecl
    earvi
    sion.
    Me:
    "youar
    egoi
    ng?"
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llbeback"
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"haveyouseenmy.
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Ioutever
    ythi
    ngi
    nthewar
    drobesi
    mpl
    yforyou
    t
    osee"
    Hesmiledandwenttoi
    tandt
    ookoutawhit
    etop.I
    haveneverseenhi
    m wor
    kout
    .Onl
    yjoggi
    ngthathe
    sayshedoes.
    Lunel
    e:"Ihavet
    orushsomewher
    e.Iwi
    llbeback"
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Hewor eat-shi
    rt
    .Hespr ayedabiti
    fperf
    umeand
    puteveryt
    hingawaybeforetaki
    nghiscarkeysand
    hecomest omeandgi vesmeaki ss.
    Lunel
    e:"behave"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll
    ."
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llt
    oo"
    Igi
    ggl
    edandhekissedmyfor
    eheadbef
    orer
    ushi
    ng
    out
    .Ilai
    dbackonthebed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iwokeupi nt hemor ni
    ngandwentt owarmt hefood
    from l
    astnightinthekitchen.Icheckedmyphone
    foranymessagesbutt herewasnothingint
    erest
    ing.
    Siphephelorepli
    edthatshewi l
    lgetever
    ythi
    ngandI
    thankedher,Iwenttot hebedroom andIknocked
    twicebeforewalkinginandIf r
    oze.
    Me:
    "woahoutt
    hatdown."
    If
    eelst
    upi
    d.Howdidshefi
    ndwher
    eIputmygun?
    WhywouldIl
    eavei
    tint
    hisr
    oom..
    Me:"t
    hinkaboutyoursi
    ster
    sGugu,
    theyst
    il
    lneed
    you"
    Iwal
    kedcl
    oser
    .
    Me:
    "becar
    efulwi
    tht
    hat"
    Iwal
    kedsl
    owl
    yandsl
    owl
    ycl
    osert
    oher
    .
    Me:
    "Gugudon'
    tdoanyt
    hingst
    upi
    d"
    Shecl osedhereyesandIr ushedtoherasshe
    pull
    edt hetri
    ggerbutnothi
    ngcameout .Iwas
    rel
    ievedasIt ookthegunfrom herhands.Ichecked
    thebul l
    etsandtherewasnot hi
    ng.Ifther
    ewasany
    bull
    etswewoul dbetal
    kinganotherst
    oryrightnow.
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Shesobs.
    Gugu:
    "Iwantmybabi
    es"
    Ihol
    dheri
    nmyar
    msandshecr
    ies.
    Gugu:
    "Iwantmybabi
    est
    hat
    'sal
    l"
    Ihushedhert
    hat
    'sal
    lIcoul
    ddo.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★
    Iwokeupear l
    ierthanCel iwe.Itookt heti
    met o
    l
    ookather .Idon'tknowt hepai
    nt hatCeli
    wegoes
    throughandaswel lasGugu, whathappenedt o
    them Idon'
    twishi tuponanyone.Ibr ushedher
    faceandgotof fthebedandwal kedoutoft heroom.
    IfoundMpandeal ldressedupwi t
    ht hebabyont he
    tablewhil
    ehet ri
    edt ochangehisnappy.Ij ust
    l
    ookedathi m.
    Mpande:"doesn'
    tthi
    spackagecomeoutwi
    tha
    manual?"
    Iwant
    edt
    olaugh.
    Mpande:
    "ei
    sh.Idon'twantt
    owakeyourmot
    her
    up.Wewil
    ljusthavet
    osoldi
    eron"
    Heput
    sthepackagingdownandhetri
    estochange
    hi
    mtil
    lhesucceeded.Wel
    lal
    mostbutgoodenough
    .
    Mpande:"Iseenowwhydaddi
    dn'
    twantt
    ochange
    ournappi
    es,thi
    sishar
    d"
    Hepi
    ckedhi
    ssonupandcr
    adl
    edhi
    minhi
    sar
    ms.
    Me:
    "di
    dhebat
    h?"
    Hel
    ookedmyway.
    Mpande:
    "no,
    Iam scar
    edIwi
    lldr
    ownhi
    m"
    Inodded.Iwalkedcl
    osert
    othem andt
    ookthe
    usednappyandwenttothr
    owitawayandcame
    back.
    Mpande:
    "canyoubat
    hhi
    m ?"
    Me:
    "yes.Letmeshowyou"
    Mpande:
    "ok"
    Itookthebabyandwewenttothebat
    hroom
    together
    .Iopenedsomewaterint
    hebathtub.Not
    toomuchandt henwarmeri
    tbefor
    eIundressed
    him andhel
    dhim byhi
    sarmpitandst
    art
    edbat hi
    ng
    him.
    Mpande:
    "Whot
    aughtyout
    his?"
    Myhear
    taches.
    Me:
    "mygr
    andmot
    her"
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Inodded.Icar
    ri
    edonbathi
    ngthel
    it
    tl
    eone.I
    fi
    nishedup.It
    ookhi
    m out.Mpandehel
    dhim.
    Me:
    "wecangethi
    m dr
    essednow"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llt
    ryt
    hatwhi
    leyouf
    reshenup.St
    uff
    i
    sonmybed"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Webothwal kedoutandIwentt
    ohisroom andtook
    whatIneededandwenttothebathr
    oom t
    obat h
    andbrushmyt eet
    h.OnceIwasdoneIgotoutwi t
    h
    atowelaroundmeandwentt owherehei
    s.
    Me:
    "Iam done"
    Mpande:
    "Iam comi
    ng"
    Inoddedandwai
    ted.Hegotdoneandputt
    hel
    it
    tl
    e
    oneonthefl
    oort
    henhecamet ome.
    Mpande:
    "come"
    Ifoll
    owedafterhi
    m.Iwasner vous,Iam al
    ways
    nervousgett
    inginabedr
    oom wi t
    hMpande.Iam
    foll
    owingbehindhi
    m andIgoti n.Hegoesand
    closesthedoorandIam i
    nstant l
    yscar
    ed.
    Mpande: "t
    hesear
    ethecl
    othes.Notsur
    ewhatsi
    ze
    yoursi
    ster'
    sare"
    ILookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Ist
    oodt
    her
    ewai
    ti
    ngf
    orhi
    mtol
    eave.
    Mpande:
    "LwandeIknowyoubody"
    Me:
    "Mpande"
    Het
    akesal
    oti
    on..
    Mpande:
    "come"
    Heranhisfi
    ngersonmybodyandsmear edloti
    on
    onhishands.Hemademedr opmyt owelandhe
    st
    art
    edloti
    oningme.Ifel
    tgoosebumpsal lovermy
    bodyandbutter
    fl
    iesasheranhi
    sfinger
    s.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ryf
    orhur
    ti
    ngyou"
    Ikeptqui
    et.Heki
    ssedmyneckandmykneesf
    elt
    weak.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
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    I
    NSERT21

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Iopenedmyeyesonl ygofindNdust i
    llasl
    eep.He
    real
    lydoessleepifhehasn' twokenupbynow.He
    i
    shandsome, Justlikehisfatherandhislipsar
    e
    i
    nviti
    ng.Hisparent sreall
    ycreatedagoodgem out
    ofhim.Ir anmyf ingersonhi ssmoothf acebut
    thatwokehim up.Hel ookedatmeandsmi l
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "It
    houghtant
    swer
    ewal
    kingonmyf
    ace"
    Il
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "Goodmor
    ningSt
    handwaSam "
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Ndu:
    "howdi
    dyousl
    eep?
    "
    Hepul
    lsmecl
    osert
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Ver
    ywel
    lthankyou.Wena?(You)
    "
    Ndu:
    "Ihaveneverhadapeacef
    ulsl
    eepl
    iket
    his
    onei
    nmyl i
    fe"
    Me:
    "Nowt
    hat
    'sexagger
    ati
    ng"
    Ndu:
    "it
    'st
    ruet
    hough"
    Heki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Ndu:
    "weshoul
    dcheckonourdaught
    er"
    Me:
    "ohSt
    ha,
    Ifor
    got"
    Ndu:
    "Isee"
    Ihi
    thischestplayful
    lyandwegotofft
    hebed.We
    madeitandwal kedout.Wefoundhersi
    tt
    ingont
    he
    bedintheotherroom.
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Sher
    ushedt
    omeandweshar
    edahug.
    Me:
    "Howdi
    dyousl
    eep?"
    Stha:"Li
    ket
    hisandt
    henl
    iket
    hist
    henIsl
    epther
    e
    andthenher
    e"
    Welaughed.Shewasr
    oll
    ingal
    lovert
    hebed
    showi
    ngushowsheslept.
    Me:
    "iam gl
    adyousl
    eptl
    iket
    hat"
    Shenodded.
    Ndu:
    "Iboughtcer
    eal
    sforyou"
    Sheclappedherhands.It ookher
    .Myphonerang
    andIwenttotakeit.IoutSthadownandshewent
    wit
    hNdu.I twasSihle,Icoll
    ect
    edmysel
    fbefor
    eI
    answered.
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Si
    hle:
    "HiVuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "Longt
    ime"
    Si
    hke:
    "Yeah"
    Me:
    "Si
    hlewhat
    'supwi
    th.
    ..
    ."
    Hespoke.
    Si
    hle:
    "CanIspeakt
    oSt
    ha?
    "
    Me:"uhm ohok"
    It
    ookmyphoneandwentt
    oSt
    ha.
    Me:
    "St
    hauncl
    eSi
    hlewant
    stospeakt
    oyou"
    Shet
    ookt
    hephoneandwal
    kedof
    f.
    St
    ha:
    "hel
    loMal
    ume"
    Ididn'
    thearanyt
    hingaf
    tert
    hat
    .Iwonderwhatt
    hey
    aretal
    kingabout
    .
    Me:
    "Whyi
    syourbr
    otheri
    gnor
    ingme?"
    Ndu:
    "li
    ke?"
    Me:"Whenwemeethei
    scold.Hebl
    ockedmy
    number
    s.Whatdi
    dIdowrong?"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llaskhi
    m."
    Me:
    "ok"
    St
    hacameback.
    St
    ha:
    "YesMal
    umet
    her
    e.Okbyebye"
    Shehungupandgavemet
    hephone.
    Me:
    "Whatwasheaski
    ng?"
    St
    ha:
    "Zi
    nhl
    emommy,
    myf
    ri
    end."
    Ndu:
    "whatf
    ri
    end?
    "
    Mw:
    "nei
    ghbor
    hoodf
    ri
    end."
    Ndu:
    "what
    'sspeci
    alabouther?
    "
    Me:"Not
    hingreal
    lysoIam wonder
    ingwhatdoes
    hewantf
    rom her."
    Ndu:
    "coul
    dbesomet
    hingval
    id."
    Il
    ookedatNdu.WhatdoesSi hl
    ewantfrom t
    hat
    chi
    ld?Hebett
    ernot.
    .Ican'
    teventhi
    nkaboutthat
    .
    .

    .
    .

    ★ ALWANDE★

    Cel
    iwewokeupandsheatebefor
    eshewentt
    obat
    h.
    Mpandewasdet
    erminedaboutusgoi
    ngt
    othe
    schoolandheseemedpissedoffaswel
    l.We
    fi
    nishedever
    ythi
    ngandwewer eonourwayout
    .
    Mpande:
    "Youwi
    llshowmet
    hatt
    eacherr
    ight?"
    Cel
    iwenodded.
    Mpande:
    "Okgood"
    Therewassi l
    encei nthecar.Wel ookedateach
    otherwit
    hCel i
    wbandhi sphonerang.Heanswer ed
    andstart
    edt al
    kingt othepersonont heot herside.
    Wekeptoursi lence.Wef ir
    stwentt ohishomeand
    herushedinsideandwentt odropThebabyi nsi
    de.
    IwasskepticalbutIcan' tbr
    ingthebabyi nt hat
    si
    tuati
    on.Wet henl eftandwentt oCeliwe'
    sschool
    andwegott her e,t
    heki dswereinsidealready.We
    waitedabit
    .
    Mpande:
    "wear
    ejustwai
    ti
    ngf
    orsomepeopl
    e"
    Inodded.Pr
    obabl
    yhi
    sbrot
    hers.Acarpul
    ledupa
    bi
    tfarfr
    om t
    heonewewerein.
    Mpande:
    "let
    'sgo"
    WeallgotoutandIt
    ookCel
    iwe'
    shandandhi
    s
    br
    otherscameout.
    Khona:"Makot
    iwam (mywi
    fe)
    "
    Iwasoncefondofhi
    m.HeisnicebutIj
    ustcut
    ever
    yoneoutwhenMpandedi
    dwhathedidtome.
    Mpande:
    "Tseksi
    ngashayi
    sani
    (let
    'snotar
    gue)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Mmmh"
    Hei
    sver
    yint
    imi
    dat
    ing.Somuch.
    Khona:
    "Sowhat
    'shappeni
    ng?"
    Mpande:
    "wear
    esor
    ti
    ngt
    hatt
    eacherout"
    Lunel
    e:"Asi
    vayeni(l
    et'
    sgo)
    "
    Wefol
    lowedaf
    terhi
    m.Thesecur
    it
    yguyl
    ookedat
    us.
    Hi
    m:"ngi
    ngani
    siza?(Canihel
    pyou?)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"KhonauTshishaesi
    zohlangananayel
    ah
    (ther
    eisateacherweareheretomeet)"
    Khona:
    "Vul
    alahwena(openher
    e)"
    Heshakesthegat
    e.Thesecurit
    ymanopensup
    andwewalkinsi
    de.IholdCel
    iwe'shandandshe
    put
    stheotheronherst
    omach.
    Lunel
    e:"Al
    readyngi
    nyanyi
    lebl
    ind(Iam al
    ready
    di
    sgusted)
    "
    Mpande:
    "Naki
    mi(met
    oo)
    "
    Thelooksont
    hei
    rfacessaysi
    tal
    l.Wear
    ewal
    king
    thr
    oughthewhol
    eschool.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "thepr
    inci
    pal
    '
    sof
    fi
    cei
    sther
    e"
    Mpande:"Si
    funayena.HayiuPr
    incipalsobuye
    si
    mbonelowo(Wewanthi m, notthepr i
    nci
    pal.We
    wi
    llseehi
    mlater)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Hi
    scl
    assi
    sthatsi
    de."
    Lunel
    e:"
    ncncakasazi(hedoesn'
    tknowus)
    "
    Khona:
    "Forr
    eal
    "
    Iwasgetti
    ngner
    vous.Wegott
    othecl
    assandhe
    wasteachi
    ngagrade.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "t
    hat
    '
    shi
    m."
    Ir
    ubbedherhand.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Myhear twasbeat ingfast.Thel ooksfrom my


    classmatesandt heystarttal
    kingamoungst
    themselves.Theyhaveal wayssai dIgethi gh
    mar ksbecauseIsl eptwit
    hmyt eachert hat'
    swhyI
    am pregnantbuttheydi dn'
    tknowt hatheact ual
    ly
    rapedmewi t
    houtmyconsent .Am Iget ti
    ngmy
    j
    ust i
    cetoday? Ir eall
    yhopemespeaki ngup
    doesn'tgoinvain.Lunel ebangst hedoorwi t
    hone
    fi
    standi t
    'ssi
    lent.
    Si
    r:"Ni
    wobanini
    naningenakanj
    eeclassi
    nilami
    (Whoareyoutoent
    ermycl assl
    iket
    his?)"
    Myhear
    tisbeat
    ingf
    ast
    .Iam scar
    edofhi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "don'
    tyouseeourl
    it
    tl
    esi
    ster?"
    Si
    rlooksatme.
    Sir:
    "Whyar eyounotatschool?Youwi
    llgeti
    n
    tr
    oubleyounglady."
    Lunel
    ethr
    owsi
    nthef
    ir
    stpunch.Theki
    dsscr
    eam.
    Khona:
    "Voet
    sekshl
    ama"
    Het
    hrowsi
    ntheot
    herandIam shaki
    ng.
    "Mem !Mem !"
    Oneoft hekidsshout.Il
    ookatthem andIseeMy
    fr
    iendwi nki
    ngatmeandshowsmeat humbsup.I
    smileaswel l
    .Shehasbeenpushi ngmet ospeak
    up.Lunel ehol
    dssirbythecol
    larofhisshi
    rtand
    pl
    astershim ontheboard.
    Mpande:
    "youchoset
    hewr
    ongchi
    ldt
    orape"
    Si
    r:"Idi
    dn'
    trapeher"
    Lunel
    e:"Bul
    lshi
    t"
    Hebangshim ont
    heboardandteacher
    sare
    rushi
    ngi
    n.KhonaandMpandetakeoutthei
    rguns
    asmalet
    eacherst
    rytocomeandassist.
    Khona:
    "Voet
    sek.Thi
    sisbet
    weenusandhi
    m."
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lthepol
    ice"
    Lunel
    e:"Thenwear
    eal
    lgoi
    ngt
    ojai
    lwi
    thhi
    m."
    Hel
    eansbysi
    r'
    sear
    .
    Lunel
    e:"Youknowwhat '
    sfunnyi
    sthatyouwillbe
    deadinsidethi
    nasiphumekanjal
    onje,akwenzi
    mehluko(Wewi l
    lgetoutl
    iket
    hat,i
    tdoesn'
    tmake
    anydiff
    erence)"
    Si
    rwasi
    ntear
    s.
    Si
    r:"Iam sor
    ry."
    Mpande:
    "tshel
    aunyokol
    okho(t
    ellyourmot
    her
    t
    hat)"
    Theycarryonbeat i
    nghim upevenwhenheasked
    forMercy.Iwatched.Iwatchedthem beatupmy
    rapi
    st.KhonatakesoutaknifeandthenIhear
    poli
    cesirens.Everyoneisbythedoor.Somekids
    bythewindows, outsi
    dewatchi
    ng.Khonast abs
    histhi
    ghsandst abshisball
    s,hecri
    es.
    Khona:"uyogci
    nangalawaamasendeenganeni
    yasekhaya(i
    twil
    lbethelastt
    imeyour
    apemy
    si
    ster)"
    ,
    Hekeptonst
    abbi
    ngandt
    hepol
    icecamei
    n.
    "Ever
    yonef
    reeze"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Cuf
    fthem "
    Off
    icer:
    "hai
    boNina.Nenzanimanj
    e?(Youguys,
    whatareyoudoi
    ng?)"
    '
    Mpandekeepsonhi
    tt
    ingsi
    r.
    Al
    wande:
    "Mpande"
    Hest
    ops.
    Lunel
    e:"Thi
    sisalessontoal
    lofyou.Nobody
    messeswithourf
    ami l
    yandgetsawaywi
    thit"
    Of
    fi
    cer:
    "Woahwhat
    'sgoi
    ngon?"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Youar
    est
    il
    laski
    ng"
    Nana:
    "Si
    rrapedmyf
    ri
    end!
    "
    Ever
    yonegasped.
    Of
    fi
    cer:
    "kant
    i,l
    et'
    sgogent
    lemen"
    Theyt
    urnedandwal
    kedof
    f.Thepr
    inci
    palwasaf
    ter
    them.
    Mpande:
    "Youar
    enotcomi
    ngbackher
    e"
    Inoddedandl
    ookedatNana.Wewal
    kedout
    .Thei
    r
    handswerebl
    oody.
    Khona:
    "Iwantt
    oki
    llhi
    m."
    Lunel
    e:"youpr
    obabl
    ydi
    d"
    Khona:
    "Nx."
    Ever
    yonewassi
    lentt
    hent
    il
    lwewal
    kedout
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    IgotwhatIneeded.Icoul dn'
    tleaveGugual onesoI
    droppedheratLunel e'spl
    acewhi leigoto
    Vuyelwa' sneighbourhood.Seei ngGugucr yabout
    herkidsgotmet hinkingaboutwhatVuyel wasaid
    aboutwhat 'shappeni ngtoStha'sfri
    end.It'
    s
    somet hingthatshoul dn'
    tbetakenl i
    ght
    lyaswel l
    .I
    memor i
    sedt hedirecti
    onsshegavet omeandIgot
    outoft hecarandIsawawomanspanki ngachild
    onherbut t
    .Iwalkedi nsi
    detheyar d.
    "Yekaukuqambaamangangomunt
    uwamiwena
    Dot
    i(St
    opl
    yinhAboutmymanyour
    ubbi
    sh)!"
    Icoul
    dheart
    hat
    .
    "Mama!
    "
    "Youwanthi
    m.Nxyouwanthi
    m."
    Ibangedont hedoor.Angersurf
    acedonme.Who
    coul
    dsayt hataboutachi
    ld?Whatkindofpar
    ent
    saysthatt
    oa4yearol d? Ikeptonbangi
    ngand
    themanopened.
    Hi
    m:"yi
    niwena?(What
    'supwi
    thyou?)
    "
    Me: "Iam det
    ecti
    vefr
    om apoli
    cestat
    ion.Iwas
    cal
    ledtothishouseaboutacaseofamanr api
    nga
    4yearold."
    Huk:
    "wr
    onghouse"
    Me:
    "It
    'sZi
    nhl
    eper
    haps?"
    Hi
    m:"notourZi
    nhl
    e"
    Me:"Funnyenoughthecrechecal
    ledt
    hepol
    icei
    n
    andwetookhertothehospit
    alt
    ogettest
    sdone
    andDNAwasf ound.MayIcomei n?"
    Heswal
    lows.
    "Ubanil
    owo?
    (Whoi
    sthat?)
    "
    Thewomenappears.Shel
    ooksol
    dtobedoi
    ng
    thi
    stoherchi
    ld.
    "Mmh,Kwakuhl
    esi
    fikel
    waumuntuomuhlekanj
    e
    (I
    t'
    ssogoodt
    obevisit
    edbysomeonel
    ikeyou)"
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouZi
    nhl
    e'
    smot
    her?"
    Her:
    "yes,
    whyask?"
    Me:"Wearetaki
    ngZinhl
    eint
    osaf
    ecust
    ody.Shei
    s
    notsaf
    eint
    hisenvi
    ronment"
    Her:
    "hai
    bowhot
    oldyout
    hat?
    "
    Me:"Theevidenceoff
    orcedpenetr
    ati
    ononher.I
    hopeyouareawareyourdaughteri
    sbeingr
    aped."
    Her:
    "that
    'sal
    ie.Shel
    ies!
    "
    Me:
    "Li
    esmmmh"
    Her:"YewenaZi
    nhl
    ewozal
    ahsf
    ebe!(Zi
    nhl
    ecome
    her
    eyouwhor e!
    )"
    Me:
    "youcal
    lyourdaught
    erawhor
    e?"
    Shecl
    ickshert
    ongue
    Her:
    "shei
    s"
    Me:"thehospi
    taldi
    dDNAtest
    sonherandfound
    outsamplesofwhocoul
    drapeher.Arapecase
    hasbeenopenedandyoul
    ivewit
    hyourhusband
    ri
    ght?"
    Her:
    "yes"
    Me:
    "hei
    sthef
    ir
    stsuspect
    ."
    Her:
    "What?"
    Hi
    m:"Idi
    dn'
    tdoanyt
    hing"
    Thechi
    ldappeared.Shel
    ookedski
    nnyandhad
    marksal
    loverherbody.Ablueeyewasther
    eas
    wel
    l.
    Her:
    "Ut
    heniwenakul
    oml
    isa(whatdi
    dyousayt
    o
    t
    hisman?)
    "
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Lut
    hoSane(not
    hingSane)
    "
    Her:
    "unamangaDot
    i(youar
    elyi
    ngyour
    ubbi
    sh)"
    Shest
    art
    edhi
    tt
    ingherandihel
    dherhand.
    Me:
    "Icanar
    restyouf
    orchi
    ldabuse."
    Her
    :"t
    hisi
    smydamnchi
    ld!
    !"
    Me:
    "Don'
    ttestmewoman."
    SheyankedherhandandIpi
    ckedupZi
    nhl
    e..
    Me: "thepoli
    cewil
    lbeher eforf
    urther
    i
    nvest i
    gati
    ons.Tr
    yr unningawayandyouwoul d
    consideredaswantedpeoplemaki ngyouveryhi
    gh
    aler
    tsuspects.Wewi llf
    indyouandl ockyouupfor
    runningawaybeforeinvesti
    gati
    ons."
    Her:
    "yaziuyangi
    dinawenasat
    sheniomuhl
    e(You
    ar
    eir
    rit
    ati
    ngmeyouhandsomeSer geant)
    "
    Hi
    m:"
    Sane"
    Me:
    "Wi
    llseeyoui
    nanhour"
    Iwalkedof
    fholdi
    ngZi
    nhl
    einmyar
    ms.She
    seemedscared.
    Me:
    "Noonewi
    llhur
    tyou.Hehur
    tyou?
    "
    Shenodded
    Me:
    "Hewon'
    thur
    tyouandmommyok?"
    Shenodded.Igott
    othecarandputheratt
    heback.
    Ishoul
    d'vecameassoonasIhear
    d.Itookoutmy
    phoneandcal
    ledVuyel
    waandsheanswer
    ed.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Si
    hle"
    Me:"Whatwer
    eyoupl
    anni
    ngondoi
    ngaboutSt
    ha'
    s
    f
    ri
    end?"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Not
    hing."
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "di
    dIsaysomet
    hingf
    unny?"
    Me:"Iam act
    ual
    lygl
    adNdubeatmei nt
    omakinga
    moveonyou.Iactual
    lyf
    eel
    disgust
    edwi t
    hwhat
    yousai
    d"
    Vuyelwa:"sheisrapedok,butIcan'
    tdoanyt
    hing.
    Thechil
    dwon' tspeakup.Ihaveadaughtert
    olook
    aft
    er.Ican'thaveamobhitti
    ngme."
    Me: "youhaveSakhil
    e.Ifsomethingliket
    hatwere
    tohappent oyourdaught
    erwouldn'tyouwanthelp?
    Iam disappoi
    ntedinyouVuyelwa.IfNduwoul d
    hearwhatyousai dhewouldtoo.Youhavea
    daughterbutyouhavesuchment ali
    ty.Youareno
    dif
    ferentfr
    om thi
    srapi
    stbecauseyoudecidedto
    tur
    nabl indeye,nx"
    Ihungupandgotherinsideandwentt omyside
    andIgotinanddroveoff.Istar
    tedatMcDonald'
    s
    togethersomet
    hingtoeat.Weor deredtwoHappy
    mealsandIgaveittoher,hereyessparkl
    edand
    shelookedatme.
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    thur
    tyou."
    Shekeptonl
    ooki
    ngatme.
    Me:
    "Youcaneat
    .It
    'sok"
    Shelookedatthebox.It ookouttheburgerforher
    andshelookedatme.Igavei ttoheraft
    eropening
    i
    tandshet ookitandat e.Real l
    yVuyelwa,she
    shoul
    dhavet houghtaboutherdaught erwhen
    heari
    ngthi
    ssi t
    uation.Ididn'
    tknowshewassel f
    absorbedl
    ikethis.Idroveofftofet
    chGugu.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wehavebeensitt
    inginsi
    lencewi
    ththi
    swoman.I
    hear
    dshelostherki
    dsduetoafir
    e.Icani
    magine.
    Imi
    scarr
    iedmyki
    dssoIknowthepai
    n.Iknowitas
    wel
    l.Imadeteaf
    ort
    hebothofusandgavei
    ttoher
    .
    Me:"her
    e"
    Iputi
    tInf
    rontofher
    .Shewasver
    ysi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "It
    'shar
    d"
    Shel
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "Loosi
    ngyourki
    dsandpar
    ent
    s"
    Gugu:
    "(
    sof
    tl
    y)youknownot
    hing"
    Iwassi
    lent
    .
    Me:"Theymi
    ghthaveneverl
    ivedbutt
    heygr
    ew
    i
    nsi
    deme.Iknow"
    Shelooksatmethenshei
    ssi
    lent
    .Il
    etherbe.The
    dooropenedandaLunel
    ewit
    hKhonawalkedinsi
    de
    thehouse.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko"
    Iwenttohim andwesharedahug.Ididn'
    treal
    ize
    thatIact
    ual
    lymissedhi
    m.Ifeelbet
    terwhenhei s
    around.
    Lunel
    e:"come"
    Weleftkhonawit
    hGuguandgoti nthebedr
    oon.I
    satontheandwatchedhim underandt
    akeofft
    he
    whit
    eshirtt
    hathasblood.
    Me:
    "whathappened?"
    Lunel
    e:"f
    oughtwi
    thsomet
    eacher
    "
    Me:
    "why?"
    Lunel
    e:"Her
    apedaschoolchi
    ld"
    Myhear
    tski
    ppedabeat
    .
    Me:
    "oh"
    Lunel
    e:"youwoul
    dtel
    lmei
    fthathappenedt
    oyou
    ri
    ght?"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Hel
    ookedatmeandcuppedmyf
    ace.
    Lunel
    e:"It
    rustyouwi
    ll"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Lunel
    e:"canIki
    ssyou?"
    Inoddedandhesmi
    rked.
    Lunel
    e:"youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Hehoversmeandkissesmyl ipsandIrespond.I
    pl
    acemyhandsonhi swaistashehol dsmycheek.
    Hebreaksi
    tandbi
    teshisbottom li
    plooki
    ngatme.
    Lunel
    e:"Weshoul
    dgett
    hosedocument
    sinor
    der"
    Inod.Hel ai
    dmeont hebedandhoveredoverme.
    Wecar r
    iedonkissi
    ngtil
    lhebrokei
    tandthenhe
    wentont ohisbusi
    ness.Ifol
    lowedaf
    terhi
    m and
    stoodbehindhim.
    Lunel
    e:"Youok?"
    Hemakest
    hel
    ines.
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Lunel
    e:"
    'dontbeaf
    rai
    dtot
    alkt
    ome."
    Me:
    "Ok"

    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT22

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ndu:"youhavebeensoursi
    ncet
    hel
    astphonecal
    l
    youhad"
    If
    aint
    lysmi
    led.
    Me:"no,
    Ijusthaveaheadache"
    Ndu:
    "Shoul
    dIgetpai
    nki
    ll
    ersf
    oryou?"
    Me:
    "Pl
    ease"
    Hestoodupf r
    om t
    hecouchandwalkedof f
    .What
    Sihl
    esaidtomereall
    yhurtme,Hei
    spr acti
    cal
    ly
    sayi
    ngIam amonst er
    .Ihadmyownr easonsas
    well
    .IlookedatSt
    ha.Nducamebackwi t
    hwater
    andpi
    ll
    s.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Ndu:
    "Ihopeyouf
    eel
    bet
    ter"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    lldon'
    twor
    ry"
    Wai
    thowdoesSi
    hleknowSakhi
    le?
    Me:
    "DoyouknowSakhi
    le?"
    Ndu:"uhm yeah.Hei
    saf
    ri
    end.Howdoyouknow
    hi
    m ?"
    Me:
    "It
    'smybr
    other"
    Ndu:
    "ohno"
    Me:
    "What?"
    Ndu:
    "Ij
    ustbr
    oket
    hebr
    ocode"
    Me:
    "Thati
    s?"
    Ndu:
    "Dat
    ingeachot
    her
    'ssi
    bli
    ngs"
    Me:
    "Sowhatnow"
    Ndu:"Iguesswehavet
    ohi
    dei
    tti
    llwear
    ereadyt
    o
    t
    ellhi
    m"
    Me:
    "That
    'sbest"
    Heki
    ssedmycheek.Il
    aidmyheadonhi
    schest
    .

    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Wewentt ofet
    chGuguaf t
    erthatandshejustkept
    onlooki
    ngatthischi
    ld.Il
    ookedatherassheturned
    herheadbacklooki
    ngatZinhlewhowaseat i
    ngat
    theback.
    Me:
    "Youar
    eok?"
    Gugu:
    "CanIhol
    dher?"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Letmest
    opt
    hecart
    hen"
    Ist
    oppedthecarbythesideoft
    her
    oadandshegot
    outandwenttotheback.Zinhl
    emovedaway.
    Me:
    "Shewon'
    thur
    tyou"
    Shenoddedslowl
    yandGugugotcloserandpull
    ed
    Zi
    nhl
    ecloseinherar
    msandtear
    slefthereyes.
    Gugu:
    "Ohgod"
    Ikeptquiet.Sheranherfi
    ngersal
    loverZi
    nhlewho
    wasterri
    fied.Ist
    art
    edthecarandIdroveof
    f
    makingmywayhome.Ical l
    edMpande.He
    answered.
    Me:
    "Iam dr
    oppi
    ngGuguhome."
    Mpande:"I
    fyouf
    eell
    ikei
    t'
    sbest
    .YouknowAunt
    y
    Kamoandyourdadgetuptonogoodwhent
    hey
    ar
    ealone"
    IthoughtaboutwhatNduhadt
    oldmeaboutf
    indi
    ng
    mom anddadhavi ngSex.I
    nst
    antl
    ymymind
    shiver
    ed.
    Me:
    "fi
    ne"
    Mpande:
    "Sur
    e.Wewi
    llmeetyouatyourpl
    ace"
    Me:
    "we?"
    Mpande:
    "Longst
    ory"
    Me:
    "Oksur
    e"
    Ihungupandl ookedatt hem.Theywer ehol di
    ng
    eachother.Gugucar essingt helit
    tleone'sback
    soft
    ly. Shekeptonsi ngingal all
    abyt oZinhl e
    soft
    lywhiledoingthat.Iconcer ntratedint heroad.
    WhatVuyel wasaidreallypissedmeof f
    ,Ican'tget
    overthatanyti
    mesoon.Imi ghtnothaveachi ldbut
    Ihavelit
    tl
    esister
    saswel l
    .Mot herswhoIwoul dn'
    t
    wantthathappeningtot hem.Eveni fitwasmy
    fat
    herdoingthatIwoul dfuckhi m upandf orgethe
    i
    sjustasper m donor.Idrovet omypl aceand
    alr
    eadyMpandewast herewi t
    hther est.Igotout
    andwentt othebackandGugugotout .ItookZi nhl
    e
    ,Guguopenedherar msandgaveZi nhletoher .
    Mpande:
    "Andt
    hen?"
    Me:
    "Longst
    ory.I
    tcomf
    ort
    sher"
    Mpande:
    "Don'
    tTel
    lmeyoust
    olet
    hatchi
    ldf
    orher"
    Me:"No,sheneededmysavi
    ng.Ineedt
    ocal
    l
    Det
    ecti
    veLuka"
    Mpande:
    "Wesawhi
    m ear
    li
    er"
    Me:
    "Whatwer
    eyoudoi
    ng?"
    Mpande:
    "Beat
    ingsomeone."
    Me:
    "Come"
    Wewentupt omyapart
    mentandthenIopenedthe
    door.Guguwalkedt
    omyroom andplacedZinhl
    e
    onthebed.
    Lwande:
    "What
    'shappeni
    ng.?"
    Me:
    "Letherbe"
    Shenodded.
    Me:"weneedtogoandgetwhati
    sremai
    nedofher
    ki
    dsandyourGrandmot
    her
    ."
    Cel
    iwe:
    ",Idon'
    tthi
    nkIam r
    eady"
    Mpande:
    "wehavenochoi
    ce."
    Theysi
    ghedandnodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★
    Lookingatthischi
    ldgi
    vesmesomesor tofsani
    ty.I
    don'tknowherbutjustl
    ooki
    ngatherIknowshe
    hasbeent hroughsomuchthatachi
    ldshouldn'
    tgo
    through.Wewenthomeandwesawpol i
    ceand
    alsotheforensi
    csaswellt
    aki
    ngburnedremainsof
    people.IclosedmyeyesandIfel
    tdizzyfora
    momentandsomeonehel dme.
    "Cal
    m down"
    Itr
    ied,
    Ibr
    eathedoutandAlwandetoomyhandand
    wewalkedtowardsthescene.Westoodbyt
    he
    poli
    cewhower est
    andingbythet
    ape.
    Of
    fi
    cer:
    "canwehel
    pyou?
    "
    Iwassi
    lent
    .
    Al
    wande:"My.
    ..
    mygr
    andmot
    herandki
    dsbur
    nedi
    n
    t
    hefi
    re."
    Offi
    cer:
    "wecan'ti
    dent
    ifywhoi
    swho.Allfami
    li
    es
    havecamet oi
    denti
    fyt
    heirf
    amil
    ymembers.What'
    s
    l
    eftareashesonl
    y.About20shacksbur
    neddown
    yest
    erday."
    IwentonmykneesandIsobbed.
    Of
    fi
    cer:
    "Iam sor
    ry."
    Al
    wande:
    "Wej
    ustwantt
    obur
    ythem f
    orpeace"
    Offi
    cer:
    "youcanjustspaceashesthatsi
    deand
    keepinanurnoryoucanf i
    ndthei
    rteet
    h,maybe
    youcanident
    if
    ythem "
    If
    eltt
    hepai
    ninmychest
    .
    Off
    icer
    :"Thi
    sist
    heirfi
    nalr
    est
    ingpl
    ace.That
    'st
    he
    onl
    ypeaceyoumi ghtget"
    Icar
    ri
    edoncr
    ying.Ihel
    dont
    oAl
    wande'
    slegs.
    Me:
    "Myki
    ds"
    Al
    wande:
    "Iam sor
    ryGugu"
    It
    ri
    edcall
    ingdownbutthepaini
    sther
    e.Itwil
    l
    al
    waysremainther
    e.Nochil
    dcantakethataway.
    Noone.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Me:
    "theyneedus"
    Si
    hlest
    oppedme.
    Si
    hle:
    "givethem t
    ime.Letthem cr
    umbl
    eti
    llt
    hey
    ar
    esati
    sfied.Itwi
    llhel
    pthem "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.Hel
    ookedatme.
    Si
    hle:
    "IknowwhatIam doi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Andt
    heki
    d?"
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Ihaven'
    tthoughtwhatIwoul
    ddowi
    thher
    ."
    Me:
    "Adopther?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Andwhowi
    llt
    akecar
    eofher
    .Youknowt
    he
    j
    obwedo"
    Me:"yeahIknow.Thoughtyouar
    efondoft
    heki
    d
    henceshei
    shere"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llcr
    ackt
    hatl
    ater
    .Ij
    usthavet
    othi
    nk"
    Ipathi
    sshoul
    der
    .
    Ne:
    "yourmot
    herr
    aisedagent
    lemanher
    e"
    Hel
    aughed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Kokodi
    dthat"
    Me:
    "Kamowoul
    dn'
    tli
    kehear
    ingt
    hat"
    Wechuckl
    edandj
    ustl
    ookedatt
    hem.
    Sihl
    e:"Theywi
    llbefi
    ne.Wit
    hti
    met
    heywoul
    dbe
    abletol
    ivewi
    ththepain"
    Me:
    "yousoundsomat
    uredr
    ightnow"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam "
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    'Iwi
    llpr
    etendl
    ikeIdi
    dn'
    theart
    hat"
    Me:
    "butyoudi
    d"
    Si
    hle:
    "Justkeepqui
    et"
    Me:
    "saywewantaki
    nderj
    oyuncl
    eSi
    hle"
    Si
    hle:
    "isn'
    theyoungf
    orsweett
    reat
    s?"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Iam not"
    Heshookhi
    shead.West
    oodt
    her
    ewat
    chi
    ngt
    hem.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Myf at
    her'
    swifehasbeent ryingtoreachoutt ome
    andhonestl
    yIwantnot hi
    ngt odowi t
    hheratt he
    moment .Ital
    lcomest oacl earexpl
    anat i
    onwhy
    sheputmeaside.If eell
    ikegoi ngouttodaybutI
    am l
    azytodoso.Myphoner ingsandIt akeit.I
    t'
    s
    mymot her
    .TheonlywomanwhoIconsi deratrue
    mothertomeisAuntyNdal o.Shehasbeenabi t
    goodtome.Ver ygood.Ismi l
    eandanswermy
    phone.
    Me:
    "Mot
    herof4ki
    ds"
    Ndal
    o:"youmeanoft
    heuni
    ver
    se"
    Me:
    "Yest
    hat"
    Shechuckl
    ed.
    Ndal
    o:"Howi
    smyl
    astboy"
    Me:
    "Iam goodmom "
    Ndalo:
    "Ifoundyourmot
    her
    'sf
    ami
    ly.Yourf
    ather
    pul
    ledt
    hrough"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    ovi
    sit"
    Ndal
    o:"Don'
    tevenask."
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llseewhenicancome"
    Ndal
    o:"yourf
    atherandIar
    ehavi
    ngananni
    ver
    sar
    y
    t
    hefi
    rstdayofnextmonthandhewant
    edusto
    r
    enewourVows"
    Me:"That
    'swonderf
    ul.I
    t'
    sreal
    lyagr
    eati
    dea.How
    manyyearshaveyouguysbeenmarr
    ied?"
    Ndal
    o:"30year
    s"
    Me:
    "Dangyouol
    d"
    Ndal
    o:"Iam gonnahi
    tyou"
    Me:"howcanyouj
    umpwal
    lsl
    iket
    hat?Don'
    tyour
    bonesbr
    eak?"
    Ndal
    o:"Usakhona!"
    Me:
    "Iam aski
    ng"
    Ndal
    o:"
    yourf
    athert
    aughtmehowt
    odot
    hat"
    Me:
    "Mmmh.Iwonderf
    orwhatpur
    poses"
    Ndal
    o:"youar
    enotr
    equi
    redt
    oknow."
    Ther
    eissi
    lence.
    Ndal
    o:"r
    eachoutt
    oyourpar
    ent
    s."
    Me:"Idon'
    twantto.Sheinsul
    tedMe,
    shei
    nsul
    ted
    Lunel
    eandheinsult
    edhi
    swoman"
    Ndal
    o:"dospi
    ll
    .Sot
    heyar
    edat
    ing?"
    Me: "Idon'tknowreal
    ly.Hehasn'tt
    oldmeanything.
    Theyar ereall
    ycl
    oseandhaver omanti
    csides.I
    haven'theardanymoani ngsoIguesstheyarej
    ust
    fr
    iends"
    Ndal
    o:"Hai
    boKhonat
    ellme"
    Me:
    "that
    'swhatIknowmom "
    Ndal
    o:"Iwi
    llf
    indoutonmyown."
    Me:
    "dot
    ellmewhenyoudo"
    Ndal
    o:"Ihavet
    ogo.Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Shehungup.Thatcal
    lwasver
    ymuchneeded.I
    appr
    eci
    atehersomuch.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Ntokomalowasdeepi nsl
    eepwhi l
    elayi
    ngont opof
    me.Iknowsomet hingsarebotheringherbut
    whenshewant st
    ot al
    kshewi llt
    alktome.I
    removeheraf r
    ofrom herfaceandmyphoner i
    ngs.
    Istr
    etchitbymysi deandIt akeitandlookatit.I
    t'
    s
    mymot her.Ianswerwhi l
    echecki ngifIam not
    dist
    urbi
    ngNt okomalo.
    Mom :
    "Mybabyboy"
    Me:
    "Younevercal
    lmeyourf
    ir
    stbor
    n"
    Mom :
    "That
    'sbecauseyouar
    enotbutanyway"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyoumean?"
    Mom :"Iwi
    llt
    ellyousomedayLunel
    e.Sohowi
    s
    youandyourgirl
    fri
    end?"
    If
    rowned.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    thaveagi
    rl
    fr
    iend"
    Mom :
    "thegi
    rlIal
    mostf
    oundyouki
    ssi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Agai
    n..
    ."
    Mom :
    "don'
    trepeatt
    hat
    .Ihear
    d.Sowhat
    'sgoi
    ng
    onbet
    weenyouandher?"
    Me:
    "not
    hingmuch"
    Mom :
    "Youl
    ivewi
    thher?"
    Me:
    "yes.I
    sther
    eapr
    obl
    em ?
    "
    Mom :
    "Iam notyourf
    ri
    end.Al
    waysr
    emembert
    hat
    whenyouhaveatonewithme"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Mom :
    "tel
    lmeabouther
    "
    Me:
    "whyar
    eyoui
    nter
    est
    edi
    nknowi
    ngher?"
    Mom :
    "ij
    ustwantt
    oknow"
    Me:
    "Ihel
    pedherof
    fthest
    reet
    s"
    Mom :
    "whywasshet
    her
    e?"
    Il
    ookedatNt
    okomal
    o.
    Me:
    "har
    dshi
    ps"
    Mom :"Iam pr
    oudofyou.Letmecutt
    hiscal
    l
    shor
    t.Iwil
    lcallyouneh?"
    Me:
    "yes.Bye"
    Ihungupandthr
    ewmyphoneontheothersi
    de
    befor
    ewrappi
    ngmyar
    msaroundNtokomalo.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued.
    [
    11/
    25,
    05:
    57] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS.~

    I
    NSERT23.

    ★ MPANDE★
    Weareatapub&Gr il
    ljusttorefr
    eshourmi nds.
    Ndualsotaggedalong, thesedayshei sl
    ikeal ove
    st
    ruckteenagerthatwecan' tunder
    standatall.Our
    dr
    inkscomet hroughandIseeLangei nadi st
    ance
    wit
    hherf r
    iends.
    Ndu:
    "Iseeever
    yonehasbeenbusy"
    Khona:
    "youguyshavebeenbusy.Iwasn'
    t."
    Sakhi
    le:
    "ithasbeenar
    ealmi
    nuet"
    Si
    hle:
    "Yeah"
    Ndu:
    "eyVeehasbeenaski
    ngaboutyou"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Vee?"
    Sihl
    e:"Tel
    lheri
    t'
    sbestt
    okeepourdi
    stancel
    ike
    thi
    s"
    Me:
    "canwef
    orgetaboutgi
    rl
    s?"
    Lunel
    e:"youpr
    act
    ical
    lyhaveawi
    febackhomewi
    th
    ababy"
    Me:
    "SoasSi
    hle"
    Sihl
    e:"Yeyi
    .Don'
    tinvol
    vet
    hem i
    naequat
    iont
    hat
    can'
    tbesolved."
    Wechuckl
    ed.
    Il
    ookedatLange'
    sdi
    rect
    ionandshewavedmyway.
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ngbackgent
    s"
    Istoodupandwenttothei
    rdi
    rect
    ion.Ist
    ood
    behindherandshet
    urned.
    Lange:
    "HeyMpande"
    Me:
    "Heyhowar
    eyou?"
    Lange:
    "Iam good.Wowi
    t'
    sbeenf
    orever"
    Me:
    "Yeah,
    Idi
    dn'
    tknowyouwer
    eback"
    Lange:
    "Iar
    ri
    vedyest
    erday.St
    il
    lasauceIsee"
    Ismi
    rkedwhi
    lechuckl
    ing.
    Me:
    "YeahIguess"
    Lange:
    "Andt
    hatpant
    ydr
    oppi
    ngsmi
    le"
    Me,
    :
    "real
    ly?"
    Irai
    sedmybrowandshenodded.Il
    ookedatt
    he
    guysandher
    .
    Me:
    "Howaboutyouj
    oinus?
    "
    Lange:
    "sur
    e.Comel
    adi
    es"
    Theyt
    ookt
    hei
    rthi
    ngsandwewentbackt
    otheguys.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Ilookatmysel fthroughthemi r
    rorandItouch
    mysel f
    .Iam gai ningsomewei ghtandlookingabi t
    bettert
    hanIwaswhenIcameher e.Thenight
    mar eshavesubsi dedaswel landIguessit'
    s
    becauseofsl eepingwithLunelenexttomemakes
    mecomf or
    tableandateaser emindingmet hatIam
    notinthestreetsanymor e.Aknockcomesf r
    om
    thedoorandIgetdr essedquicklyandIrushedt o
    thedoorandshehasawi desmile.
    Si
    phe:
    "Hey!"
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Si
    phe:
    "wel
    lmyboyf
    ri
    endi
    soutandaboutsoasmy
    fr
    iend.It
    houghwhynott
    akeyout
    omyshoppi
    ng
    spree."
    Me:
    "Shoppi
    ng?"
    Si
    phe:
    "yes,
    Comepl
    ease"
    Shedoesthepuppyeyes.Iam notusedt
    oherbutI
    can'
    tdenyher.
    Me:
    "Uhm sur
    e"
    Shej
    umpsupanddown.
    Si
    phe:
    "Justwearyourshoes"
    Me:
    "Ok"
    IgoandwearmyshoesandIfoll
    owheroutlocki
    ng.
    Shehasanicelooki
    ngout
    .Verytal
    kat
    iveasshe
    star
    tsaconver
    sati
    on.
    Si
    phe:
    "Wehaveal
    ongday."
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Si
    phe:
    "Sot
    ellmeaboutyou"
    Me:
    "Wel
    lIam Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Si
    phe:
    "youl
    ookni
    ce"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Ismi
    led.Shemademef
    eel
    ver
    ycomf
    ort
    abl
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    MyRel ati
    onshi pisgoi ngqui etwel l
    .Ndui st
    hebest
    boyfriendanygi rlcouldaskf orreal
    ly.Iwas
    prepar i
    nglunchf orMr sZiqubu, itmustbenice
    beingahousewi febutIcan' tjustsitanddonothi
    ng.
    Ndut oldmeiwoul dbet hatifImar ryhim.Hewill
    providef orhisf ami l
    ylikeaman.Typi calman.He
    i
    st hi
    nki ngofmar r
    iageathi sage.Heshoul dbe
    l
    ivingl i
    fefaithfull
    yt houghwi thmebacuseIam not
    afrai
    dofwaki ngawayf rom hi m.Myphonevi br
    ate
    andIt akei tandopent hemessageandi t
    'sf
    rom
    him.
    "Iam wi
    thyourbrot
    her
    .Wouldt
    radepl
    aceswi
    th
    anyonetobewithyouther
    e"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "Imi
    ssyout
    oo"
    IputmyphonedownandIturnedandwenttowash
    thebowelandmyphonevi
    bratedandIt
    ookitaf
    ter
    wipi
    ngmyhandsandlookedatthemessage.
    Ndu:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Ir
    epl
    i
    ed.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ibi
    tmybot
    tom l
    ip.
    "Someonei
    sinMj
    olo"
    Igotf
    ri
    ght
    ened.
    Kamo:
    "No.
    .No.Car
    ryon"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Kamo:
    "Hemustbemaki
    ngyouhappy"
    Me:
    "Hei
    s"
    Kamo:
    "hei
    sforkeepst
    hen."
    Icar
    ri
    edoncooki
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Cel
    iwe:
    "Si
    sGugui
    sver
    yfondoft
    hatchi
    ld"
    Me:
    "ver
    y.Buti
    t'
    shel
    pingher
    ."
    Cel
    iwenodded.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "needanyhel
    p?"
    Iwaschoppi
    ngt
    heveget
    abl
    es
    Me:
    "No,
    study.Ar
    eyouexci
    ted?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "about?"
    Me:
    "newschool?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwi
    llMi
    ssNana.Il
    ikeher"
    Me:
    "Youwi
    llseeher"
    Shenodded.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwi
    llbei
    nthebedr
    oom "
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Shestoodupwi t
    hherbooksandwenttothe
    bedroom andcl
    osedthedoor.Ihopesheisget
    ti
    ng
    bett
    er.Iwishshecouldj
    ustopenuptomevery
    well
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iwentout
    sideabitandIcal
    ledGugujustt
    ocheck
    uponherandZinhle.Sheansweredaft
    ersome
    ti
    me.
    Gugu:
    "Uhm Si
    hle"
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouguysok?"
    It
    akeasi
    pof
    fmyci
    der
    .
    Gugu:
    "yeswear
    efi
    ne.Youbabyus"
    Me:
    "youbot
    har
    einmycar
    e."
    Gugu:"Thankyouf
    ort
    hatandZi
    nhl
    e.Shegi
    vesme
    comfort
    ."
    Me:
    "Shoul
    dIadopther?
    "
    Gugu:"I
    t'
    supt
    oyou.I
    t'
    snotl
    ikeIwi
    llst
    ayher
    e
    for
    ever"
    Me:
    "wher
    ewi
    llyougoaf
    ter?
    "
    If
    rowned.
    Gugu:"Iwi
    llhavet
    ogoandf endforMysi
    ster
    's
    aft
    ersometime.Ican'
    texpectyouguyst
    otake
    careofus"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llseeyouwhenIcomebackhome."
    Gugu:
    "canwenotar
    gue.Iam st
    il
    lvi
    tal"
    Me:
    "wear
    enotar
    gui
    ng"
    Gugu:
    "yourt
    onei
    sri
    sing"
    Ibr
    eat
    heout
    .
    Me:"j
    ustheal
    .Ar
    eyoubot
    hgoi
    ngt
    othet
    her
    api
    st
    ?"
    Gugu:
    "shecamet
    ousf
    orourcomf
    ort
    ."
    Me:
    "that
    'sgoodt
    hen.Ihavet
    ogo"
    Gugu:
    "ok.Enj
    oy"
    Ismil
    edandwebothhungup.It
    ookagul
    poffmy
    ci
    derbef
    orewal
    kingbacki
    nsi
    det
    hepub&Gri
    ll.
    Khona:
    "Lunel
    elef
    t"
    Me:
    "thatwasqui
    ck"
    Isatdown
    Lange:
    "St
    il
    lgr
    umpysel
    f"
    Ii
    gnor
    edher
    .Act
    ual
    lyIj
    ustdon'
    tli
    keher
    .
    Mpande:
    "Iam notgr
    umpy"
    Khona:
    "Mmmh"
    Wel
    ookedateachot
    herandcar
    ri
    edondr
    inki
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Wewentt othemal landshetookusbothtothe
    salonandt hereaftert
    oeachandever yst
    ore.Igot
    ti
    redalongt hewayandwet ookabreaktogoand
    eat.Shei ntroducedmei nt
    owi neandnowIwas
    outofitdowni ngthe5thglass.Iam just
    blabberi
    ngt oher.
    Si
    phe:
    "Yhomngani"
    Me:
    "yabona(yousee)
    "
    Si
    phe:
    "Itmusthavebeent
    ough"
    Me:
    "Awazi(youdon'
    tknow)
    "
    Shegul
    pshersubst
    ance.
    Me:
    "Phephel
    o"
    Si
    phe:
    "Mmmh"
    Me:
    "yourbr
    otheri
    sagr
    eatguy"
    Si
    phe:
    "whi
    choneoe?"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e.What
    'shi
    sful
    lname?"
    Si
    phe:
    "Behi
    ndLunel
    eist
    hemeani
    ngThandol
    unel
    e
    "
    Me:
    "That
    'swonder
    ful
    .Hehasl
    ove"
    Si
    phe:
    "Youl
    ikehi
    m"
    Idr
    ankmywi
    ne.
    Me:
    "hei
    sagr
    eatguy"
    Si
    phe:
    "Lunel
    eist
    ough."
    Me:
    "Ihavenot
    iced."
    Siphe:"Iam gladyouhave.Hedoesn' tentert
    ain
    girl
    seasil
    ybutwhenhedoeshedoes.Hel i
    kes
    them bodiedli
    kethosebiggirl
    sforsomer eason
    skinnyforhimisat ur
    noffreall
    y .Hei sshort
    temperedaswel l.Heismanyt hingsyho,IDon't
    knowhowwehandl ehim asafami l
    y."
    Me:
    "hawu"
    Si
    phe:
    "ser
    ious"
    Me:
    "That
    'sbummert
    hen"
    Shet
    il
    tedherheadandIdr
    ankt
    hewi
    ne.
    Me:
    "canIhavewat
    er.?"
    Si
    phe:
    "sur
    e"
    Shegotmewater
    .Idr
    anksomeaswell,Idi
    dn'
    tsi
    t
    wel
    lonthef
    actofwhi
    chisLunel
    e'st
    ype.
    Si
    phe:
    "weshoul
    dleave."
    Inoddedandwest
    oodupandt
    ookhert
    hings.
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    IGothomeandNt okomalowasnothome.Istarted
    paci
    ngaroundthi
    nkingwherecouldshebe.Itook
    mycarkeysandIwal kedoutoft
    hehouse.Igotin
    mycaranddroveoff.Damnwher ecouldshebe.?
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    I
    twasget
    ti
    ngabi
    tlat
    easweappr
    oachedt
    heway
    backt
    oLunel
    e'
    shouse.
    Si
    phe:
    "Iam sur
    etheyar
    est
    il
    latwher
    etheyar
    e"
    Me:
    "Yes.Uhm.Ihaven'
    tcooked"
    Si
    phe:
    "Don'
    twor
    ry.Heat
    ewher
    ehei
    sat"
    Il
    ookedather.Ijustkeptmyfocusontheroadand
    shekeptsi
    lentaswell.Wegottothehouseandwe
    bothgotout.Hehasn'tcamebackasyetsoit'
    s
    goodri
    ght.
    Si
    phe:
    ",
    Ienj
    oyedmydaywi
    thyou"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Si
    phe:
    "nextt
    ime?
    "
    Me:
    "Maybe"
    Siphe:
    "Iwil
    lseeyou.Tel
    lmybr
    othert
    obuyyoua
    phone.Iwannacallyou"
    Me:
    "Ok"
    ShewavedandIwal kedbackinsi
    dethehouseand
    wenttothebedroom andpl
    acedeveryt
    hingni
    cel
    y.
    Ithentookoutaheadwrapandputitonmyhead
    andthenIwenttothekit
    chenandstart
    edwith
    cooking,Somethingthatqui
    ckbutniceaswell
    .I
    heardthedooropeningandmyhear tski
    ppedabeat.
    Icl
    osedt hepotandwi pedmyhands.Iturnedand
    hewasl eani
    ngbyt hewall.I
    tscar
    edme.I
    swall
    owedandl ookedathim.
    Lunel
    e:"Soyouwon'
    texpl
    ain"
    Iam sweat
    ing.
    Me:
    "I.
    ..I"
    Heoutt
    hecarkeysont
    hecount
    er.
    Lunel
    e:"Won'
    tyouexpl
    ainwhyIdi
    dn'
    tfi
    ndyou
    here?"
    Imovedback.
    Me:
    "Iwaswi
    thSi
    phephel
    o"
    Henoddedlooki
    ngdown.I
    twasn'
    tthe
    under
    standi
    ngone.Hekeptonwalki
    ngcl
    oseand
    cl
    osertome.
    Lunel
    e:"AndIwasn'
    tinf
    ormedwhy?"
    Iwasscar
    ed.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry."
    Iwasont
    hedoor
    .Hecamecl
    osert
    il
    lhehover
    ed
    me.
    Lunel
    e:"Whywasn'
    tIi
    nfor
    med?
    "
    Me:
    "Itwi
    llneverhappenagai
    n"
    Lunel
    e:"I
    twon'
    thappenagai
    nNt
    okomal
    oandIwi
    ll
    makesureoft
    hat"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Icl
    osedmyeyesashi
    shandcametowar
    dsme.It
    l
    andedsof
    tl
    yonmycheek.Iopenedmyeyes.
    Lunel
    e:"yougotmewor
    ri
    ed"
    Ibr
    eat
    hedout
    .It
    houghthewasgonnahi
    tme.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Lunel
    e:"don'
    tdot
    hateveragai
    n."
    Inodded.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Hehat
    esi
    twhenIdon'
    tanswerhi
    m.
    Me:
    "Ipr
    omi
    se"
    Lunel
    e:"Goodgi
    rl"
    Heper kedmyli
    ps.Ikissedhi
    slipsandhe
    respondedhol
    dingmywai st,Ibithi
    sbot
    tom l
    ip
    softl
    yaswekissedandhepi nnedmeont hedoor
    andletmegoaf tersometime.
    Lunel
    e:"Letmel
    eaveyout
    ofi
    nishup."
    Inoddedandweletgoofeachotherandhewalked
    off
    .Iwatchedhim andIwentt
    of i
    nishupwhatI
    wasdoing.Iswit
    chedofft
    hestoveandwenttothe
    bedroom.Hewasdonewi thhi
    ssniffi
    ngbythe
    l
    ooks.Hewi peshisnoseandlooksatme.
    Me:
    "shoul
    dIdi
    shup?"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam f
    ull"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Si
    phedi
    dmyhai
    rtoday"
    Lunel
    e:"And.Nai
    ls"
    Ismil
    edandsatont
    hebed.Hecameandtookof
    f
    theheadwr
    apandheranhi
    sfi
    nger
    sonthenewhair
    .
    Lunel
    e:"I
    tsui
    tsyou"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Her
    unshi
    sfi
    nger
    sthr
    ought
    hehai
    r.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    tssof
    t"
    Inoddedandhest oppedandthenwenttocleanup
    thecocai
    ne.Iwat chedhi
    m dosoandhet ookoff
    histop.Healwaysdoesthatwhenheisaboutt o
    smokeabl untbutthi
    sti
    mehei snotsmoking.He
    turnstomeandcomesmywayandsni f
    fs.
    Lunel
    e:"Ial
    waysf
    eel
    youreyesonme"
    If
    eltembar
    rassedandhechuckl
    ed.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    t'
    sokt
    olook"
    Inoddedandheper
    kedmyl
    i
    ps.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    t'
    sneveracr
    ime.
    Igotofft
    hebedandt
    ookof
    fmycl
    othesandhewas
    l
    ookingatme.
    Me:
    "DoIl
    ookok?"
    Lunel
    e:"yeahyoul
    ookf
    inet
    ome"
    Inoddedandt
    ookat
    owelandwr
    appedmysel
    fini
    t.
    Me:
    "doyou.
    ..
    ."
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Lunel
    e:"Comeher
    e"
    Iwenttohim andhepul l
    edmebymywai standge
    ki
    ssedmyl i
    pssof t
    ly.Iloveki
    ssinghim somuch.
    HeletsgoofmebutIputmyhandsonhi scheeks
    anddiveri
    ghtbacki nt
    ot heki
    ssandher eturnsi
    t.
    Hishandssoftl
    yl aidonmywai st.Ibr
    eakt heki
    ss
    sl
    owly.Iam fall
    ingf orhim.Toohar dthatIcan'
    t
    savemyselfeveni fIwant edto.Icouldn't.
    Me:"Lunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko"
    Me:
    "Havesexwi
    thme"
    Lunel
    e:"Wher
    eist
    hiscomi
    ngf
    rom ?
    "
    Me:
    "somewher
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    sli
    psandher
    esponded.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llst
    opi
    fIam notok"
    Henodsandmyheartski
    psabeat
    .Hepi
    cksme
    upandgoest
    othebedandhelai
    dmeoni
    t.
    .
    .

    ★ SI
    HLE★
    Ialsolef
    tthepubandwenthomeabitear
    li
    er.Igot
    thereandfoundZinhlewit
    hGugul
    ayi
    ngonthe
    couchwhi l
    ewatchingtv.
    Me:
    "ladi
    es"
    Zi
    nhl
    ewasact
    ual
    lyasl
    eep.
    Me:
    "Ohsor
    ry."
    Gugu:
    "Hi"
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Il
    ookather
    .
    Gugu:
    "Uhm howwasyourday?"
    Me:
    "itwasok,
    your
    s?"
    Sheshr
    ugged.
    Gugu:
    "Iguess"
    Inodded.
    Me.:"
    Iam notgoi
    ngt
    ofi
    ghtwi
    thyouGugu"
    Gugu:
    "Oh"
    Me:
    "yeah.Ij
    usthavet
    hebesti
    nter
    estathear
    t"
    Gugu:
    "Thankyoubutwehavet
    ofl
    y"
    Me:
    "It
    'sokt
    osi
    tdown"
    Sheshookherhead.Shei
    sst
    ubbor
    n.
    Me:
    "weshal
    lsee"
    Shegi
    vesmeast
    are.Wer
    eal
    lyshal
    lsee.
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Mytoescur
    led.Mynailsdugdeepl
    yonhi
    sback.
    Hehasn'
    tmoved.HestoppedmovingandIopened
    myeyes.Ididn'
    tthi
    nki
    twoul
    dhappen.Ibreat
    hed
    out
    .
    Lunel
    e:"keepyoureyesonmi
    ne"
    Inodded.Hest art
    edmovi
    ngoncemoreandmy
    breathi
    nghinched.Pai
    nmi
    xedwit
    hpleasur
    est
    art
    ed
    tokickin.
    Lunel
    e:"Mmh"
    Hebi
    thi
    sbot
    tom l
    ipwhi
    lehol
    dingmywai
    st.
    Me:
    "Ah!
    '
    Myt
    oescur
    ledf
    urt
    her
    .
    Lunel
    e:"l
    ookatmeNt
    okomal
    o"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.Myhandsmovedt
    ohi
    swai
    st.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Ihaveneverf
    eltt
    hiski
    ndofpl
    easur
    e.
    Lunel
    e:"Fuck!Fuck!Fuck!"
    Me:
    "Oh"
    Ibitmybot tom l
    ip.Hekissesmyneckandmy
    handsmovet ohisheadasheki ssesmyneckwhi l
    e
    het hrust
    edinme,Hi sshaf tfi
    ll
    smeupandi sthi
    ck
    thatitexpandedmebeyondt heexpectati
    ons.He
    i
    ncr easedhispacebeforehegr oanedfrom deep
    from histhr
    oatandhel ai
    donmeIf el
    thim shoot
    hi
    ssper
    msi
    nsi
    deofme. Heki
    ssedmyboobs.
    Me:
    "Ohmygod."
    Lunel
    e:"
    Wewi
    llgoagai
    n"
    Me:
    "What?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"youst
    art
    edt
    his"
    Hechuckl
    edandki
    ssedmyl
    ips.
    Lunel
    e:"Youar
    eamazi
    ng.
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    'Thankyou"
    Hegavemeapassionat
    eki
    ssandIr
    etur
    nedi
    t.He
    movedsl
    owl
    yinsi
    deme.
    Me:
    "Mmmhh.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ LUNELE★
    Me:
    "Layonyourst
    omach"
    Shel aysonherst omachandIr emovedthet owel
    andIki ssedherf rom hershoul
    dersallt
    heway
    downt oherbackandwentbackt ohershoul ders
    andIpr essedherhandsdownwhi lel
    ockingmi nein
    here.Iki ssedherneckandIcoul dhearher
    breathingpatternsescalati
    ng.Ithenpositi
    oned
    mysel fbeforeslippi
    nginandshegasped.I
    hover edoverherandst artedmovinginsi
    deher .It
    hasbeenqui etsomet imesinceIhadanysexual
    encount er
    swi thanyone.IknowIhavebadspi ri
    ts
    thatIhaven'tcleansedasyetf r
    om thepeopleIhave
    kil
    led.Ikisshernecksof t
    lyandshemoans.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Me:"shut!"
    Iseeherbi
    tt
    ingherbot
    tom l
    i
    pandherlegsmoveas
    Ikeeponthr
    usti
    ng.Shegaspswhennistar
    tto
    i
    ncreasemypace.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued.
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    25,
    05:
    57] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT24

    ★ ALWANDE★

    Itwasreal
    lylat
    eandMpandehasn'tcameback.I
    waslayingonthebednexttoCel
    iwewhowasdeep
    i
    nherslumber .MybabywokeupandIt ookhi
    s
    bott
    leandwentt owarmitupandsomeultr
    umelso
    hecaneat .ThedooropenedandIhear
    dgiggl
    ing
    andsomechuckl i
    ng.
    "Nost
    opdoi
    ngt
    hati
    tti
    ckl
    es"
    Iwat
    chedt
    hem wal
    kin.
    Mpande:
    "Myboy!
    "
    Cl
    earl
    yhewasdrunk. Het
    ookhi
    ssonandki
    ssed
    hi
    sforehead.
    Mpande:
    "Howar
    eyouLwande?"
    Me:
    "Iam good"
    Il
    ookedatt
    hewomanhecamewi
    th.
    Mpande:
    "Don'
    tmi
    ndus.Lange"
    Lange:
    "Ni
    ceseei
    ngyouagai
    nLwande"
    Shesmi rkedandtheybothwalkedoff
    .Iinst
    antl
    y
    gotpissed.Ileftt
    heultr
    umelandtookthebott
    le
    swit
    chingof ft
    helight
    sandwenttothebedroom.I
    coul
    dheart hem moanandi tj
    ustpl
    ungedme. I
    fedmysonandbl ockedoutanysoundthatIwas
    heari
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Iwokeupi nthemor ningtoanempt ybed.Thepai n
    betweenmyt highswast herebutIhaveneverf el
    t
    suchgr eatpleasur e.Lunel ehadener gythatwoul d
    l
    asthi m days.Af t
    ert he5thr oundIpassedout .My
    bodycoul dn'
    tt akei tanymor e.Evenmybackatt his
    point, i
    thurt
    s.Igetof ft
    hebedandt akethe
    beddingsandIcovermysel fandgot ot he
    bathroom totakeabat h.Iwi llwasht hem justnow.
    IgotdoneandIgotoutoft hebat hroom andwentt o
    getdr essed.It henwentt owasht helinenandwent
    tohangi tont hewashi ngl i
    nebef oreIwalkedi nside
    andf oundhimi nthebedr oom.Isawt hecocaine
    ont hetable.
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Hesatupf
    rom t
    hebed.
    Lunel
    e:"mor
    ning"
    Isatdown.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    omaket
    hebed"
    Lunel
    e:"Youdi
    dn'
    thavet
    o"
    Me:
    "Iwant
    edt
    o"
    Henoddedandgotofft
    hebedandwentt
    odohis
    l
    ines.It
    ookoutot
    herli
    nenandImadet
    hebed.
    Lunel
    e:"Ar
    gh"
    Iseehim wipi
    nghisnose.Hewalkedof
    fandcame
    back,Clear
    lyhisnosewasbl
    eedi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Ist
    hatgood?"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "peopl
    edi
    efr
    om Sni
    ff
    ingcocai
    ne.
    ..
    "
    Lunele:
    "Justbecausewefuckedlastni
    ghtdoesn'
    t
    automati
    cal
    lymakeyoumygi rl
    fr
    iendorwife.Stay
    i
    nyourlaneNtokomalo.Thatcouldneverbe"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Heclickedhistongueandtookhiscarkeys.He
    walkedout .Isatonthebedandheldmychest .I
    swallowedhar d,t
    ryi
    ngtopushthissuddenlump
    back.Thosewor dspier
    cedthr
    oughmever y
    pai
    nfully.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iwokeupi
    nthemorni
    ngandwenttobathwit
    hmy
    babyandt
    her
    eaft
    erIfoundCel
    iweawake.Il
    ooked
    ather
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "andgoodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "What
    'sup?
    "
    Me:
    "wehavet
    ofi
    ndanewpl
    ace"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Why?"
    Me:
    "wecan'
    tst
    ayher
    efor
    everCel
    iwe"
    ShelooksatmeasIdressmybabyup. Ifi
    nish
    andtherei
    saknockonthedoorandIgoandopen.
    Langesmiles.ThewayIdi
    spi
    seher.
    Lange:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Imumbl
    edt
    hat
    .
    Lange:
    "MpandeandIar
    ehungryafteraheavy
    ni
    ght.Woul
    dyoumakebreakf
    astforus."
    Me: "Fourarms, fourl
    egs, foureyes,Twobr ai ns.
    Ift
    heyar eworking.Ithinkyoubot hwillfunct
    ioni n
    makingbr eakf
    astquietwell.Foryourinformation,
    Mpandedoesn' teatinthemor ning.I
    tmessesup
    hisstomach."
    Icl
    osedt
    hedooronherf
    ace.Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongue.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Tense"
    Me:
    "Mxm "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iguesshecheat
    edhuh?"
    Me:
    "hedi
    dn'
    tcheat
    .Wear
    enotdat
    inganymor
    e."
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Okt
    hen."
    It
    ookmychil
    dandwalkedout
    .Iwon'
    tmakeany
    br
    eakf
    astf
    orthoset
    wo.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ndu:
    "tur
    nar
    ound"
    Idi
    d.
    Ndu:
    "youl
    ookwonder
    ful"
    Igavehi
    m al
    ook.
    Ndu:
    "real
    lyyoudo"
    Me:
    "wher
    ear
    ewegoi
    ng?"
    Ndu:
    "it
    'sasur
    pri
    se"
    Me:
    "Ihat
    esur
    pri
    ses"
    Ndu:
    "yougonnal
    ove"
    HeopenedthedoorformeandIgoti
    nandhewent
    t
    ohissideandgotin.Hehel
    dmyhand.
    Ndu:
    "tr
    ustme"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "It
    rustyou"
    Hesmi
    led.Ismi
    ledaswel
    l.Ndui
    sjustagent
    le
    man.
    Ndu:
    "Iwon'
    thur
    tyou"
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iwakeupf r
    om myroom andIgot otheki tchenand
    fi
    ndGuguandZi nhl
    eeating.Istandbyt hewal land
    j
    ustwat cht
    hem bot
    h.Onl yti
    mewi llt
    elliftheywi l
    l
    everbeokornotbutfornowIt hi
    nktheyar ebot h
    coping.Gugul
    if
    tsherheadandl ooksatme.
    Me:
    "Mor
    ning"
    Gugu:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Iwal
    kinf
    urt
    herandt
    aket
    heappl
    efr
    om t
    hecount
    er
    andt
    akeabit
    e.
    Gugu:
    "Wemadepor
    ri
    dgei
    fthat
    'sf
    ine"
    Me:
    "it
    'sf
    inewi
    thme."
    Ipul
    lZi
    nhl
    e'
    snosesof
    tl
    y.
    Me:
    "Shespeaks?"
    Gugu:
    "Onl
    ytome"
    Me:
    "If
    eelbet
    rayed"
    Shechuckl
    ed.
    Gugu:"Thankyouforsavi
    ngher
    .Ithurt
    swhat
    ot
    herpeopledooutther
    e.Iwoul
    dn'
    timagi
    net
    haton
    my..
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Shehuf
    fedandt
    ouchedZi
    nhl
    e'
    scheek.
    Me:
    "Iam t
    hinki
    ngofadopt
    ingher"
    Gugul
    ookedatme.
    Gugu:
    "Uhm t
    hat
    'sgoodIguess"
    Me:
    "onl
    yifyoust
    opbei
    ngst
    ubbor
    n"
    Gugu:
    "in?"
    Me:
    "let
    ti
    ngust
    akecar
    eofyouguys"
    Gugu:"wearenotachar
    it
    ycase.Wel
    ostpeopl
    e
    l
    ikeever
    yoneel
    se!"
    Me:"Idi
    dn'tsayyouar
    eachar
    it
    ycase.Whyar
    e
    youshout
    ing?"
    Gugu:
    "Mxm"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    Me:"Gugu!"
    Il
    ookedatZi
    nhl
    e.
    Me:
    "youok?"
    Shenoddedandcar
    ri
    edoneati
    ng.Ibr
    eat
    hedout
    andwenttomakesomefood.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★
    "Mpande!"
    Igroanedopeni
    ngmyeyes.Langeshookme
    roughly.
    Me:
    "Langeli
    hleyi
    niekseni(what
    'swi
    thyoui
    nthe
    mor
    ning?)
    "
    Lange:"Alwandei
    sdisr
    espect
    ful,
    shejustshuta
    dooronmyf acewhenIt
    oldherweneeded
    breakf
    ast"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    teati
    nthemor
    ning"
    Lange:
    "si
    ncewhen?"
    Isatup.
    Me:"Ihaveal
    waysavoi
    dedeat
    ingi
    nthemor
    ning
    si
    nceIwasyoung"
    Lange:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tknowt
    hat!
    "
    Me:
    "umemezel
    ani?(Whyar
    eyoushout
    ing?)
    "
    Lange:
    "Iam j
    ustpi
    ssedof
    fbyLwande"
    Me:
    "leaveher
    .Shei
    snotyourmai
    d"
    Iwentbackt
    osl
    eep.
    Lange:
    "Ar
    ghMpande!
    "
    Me:"Yekaukurasanomauzohamba(st
    op
    shout
    ingoryouwill
    leave)
    "
    Shehuf
    fedheavi
    ly.Ii
    gnor
    edher
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ididn'thavetheappeti
    tet
    oeatsoIjustwent
    outsideandsatt her
    e.Iwasstar
    ingint
    ospacethat
    Ilosttrackofti
    meofhowl ongihavebeensi
    tt
    ing
    there.
    "Somet
    hingwr
    ong?"
    ItwasKhona.Idi
    dn'
    tseehi
    mthi
    smor
    ning,
    I
    shif
    ted.
    Me:
    "No,
    justi
    nthought
    s"
    Hesatnextt
    ome.
    Khona:
    "about?"
    Me:
    "Not
    hingbi
    g"
    Hewassi
    lentf
    oral
    i
    ttl
    ewhi
    le.
    Khona:
    "Wher
    eisLunel
    e?"
    Idi
    dn'
    tknowwher
    ehewent
    Me:
    "hej
    ustwentout
    .Youmi
    ssedhi
    m."
    Khona:
    "Iwi
    llseehi
    m whenhecomesback.You
    sur
    eyougood?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yeahIam good."
    Khona:
    "Goodt
    hen.Seeyou"
    Hewavedandwalkedi
    nsi
    de.Iresumedwit
    hwhatI
    wasdoi
    ng.Isi
    ghedandIstoodupandwenti
    nsi
    de.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    05:
    58] :~I
    NKABIBROTHER~

    I
    NSERT25
    ★ KHONA★

    Idon'tknowwhat 'sgoingonher ei nthehousebut


    thi
    ngsar ejustsourbet weent het wolovebirds.
    Theyj ustpasseachot herliket heydon' tknoweach
    other, IwanttoaskLunel ebutIt houghtofwai ti
    ng
    j
    ustabi tti
    llt
    hingscoolof fmaybe.Iwentwi t
    hNdu
    thi
    stimeonami ssion.Hi m andLunel earevery
    goodwi ththesni perbutIcan' tjustrelyonKi l
    li
    ng
    spreesonl y.ItriedschoolbutIwasr eject
    ed.Dad's
    wifewasn' tstoppi ngwi t
    hr eachi ngoutandIam
    real
    lyt i
    redofit.Adayi slefttilltherenewal of
    AuntyNdal oandUncl eNhl anhl a'sweddi ngVows.I
    am packedupandr eadyt ol eave.Izi pmybagand
    Iwalkout .Ntokomal oandatt hel oungewear i
    nga
    Jacket, sheist aggingal ongaswel l
    .
    Me:
    "Your
    eady?"
    Shet
    urnedandl
    ookedatmeandnodded.
    Me:
    "Wher
    eisLunel
    e?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"I
    nhi
    sroom "
    Shewalkedoffaftert
    hat
    . Isqui
    ntedmyeyesand
    wenttothebedroom.Hewast aki
    nghiscarkeys
    al
    ready.
    Me:
    "Ndoda(Man)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"your
    eady?
    "
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Hecamet
    owar
    dsme.
    Lunel
    e:"andt
    hen?"
    Me:
    "what
    'sgoi
    ngon?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"wi
    th?"
    Me:"don'
    tactdumbwit
    hme, youandt
    hel
    ady.I
    t
    houghtyouguyswer
    ecool"
    Lunel
    e:"wel
    lwear
    enot"
    Me:
    "what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Lunel
    e:"wear
    egonnabel
    ateKhonaandi
    t'
    sal
    ong
    dri
    ve"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tmi
    nddr
    ivi
    ng"
    Lunel
    e:"wel
    lIdo"
    Me:
    "Baf
    o"
    Hehuf
    fed.
    Me:
    "Chunekani?(What
    'sgoi
    ngon?)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Wej
    usthadanal
    ter
    cat
    iont
    hat
    'sal
    l"
    Me:"thatmakesyouguyspasseachot
    herl
    ike
    st
    rangers"
    Lunel
    e:"So?"
    Me:
    "soLunel
    e?Don'
    tyouseeukut
    hishei
    shur
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"(si
    gh)Iam t
    oobutshedoesn'
    twantt
    o
    tal
    ktomesowhatshouldIdo?"
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dyoudo?"
    Lunel
    e:"Ij
    ustdi
    dn'
    tspeakwel
    ltoher"
    Me:
    "fi
    xit"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandwewal
    kedoutl
    ocki
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ifi
    nallyhaveaphone.I tkeepsmebusyandt akes
    thebor edom awayf r
    om ever yt hing.Idi dgot o
    homeaf fairstogetmyI Dandbi rt
    hcertifi
    cat eand
    j
    ustr eceivedi tyesterday.Thi ngsbet weenmeand
    Lunelear esour .Ver ysour, Wedon' ttalkordo
    anythingandsi ncethatdayhesai dwhathesai dI
    wantedt odi stancemysel fbef or eIhavef alsehope.
    ClearlyIwasl edon.Iam t hinki ngofget tingaj ob
    asawai tress.That 'sast ar
    tsoIcoul dmoveout
    andpayhi m backf orwhathehasdonef ormeso
    far.Iwasscr oll
    ingthroughFacebookandpeopl e
    arever yfunny.Iwasf oll
    owi ngt heMrLaught er
    pagef ulloffmemesandIwasj ustlaughing.Wher e
    dopeopl ecomeupwi t
    htheset hi ngs.Thef ront
    doorsopenedandIwasst i
    lllaughi ngwhi le
    scrol
    lingt hrough.Someonecl ear edtheirt hroat
    andIl ookedupandt heyareal readyinside.Iwent
    backt omyphone.
    Khona:"Areyouexci
    tedaboutget
    ti
    ngoutoft
    he
    ci
    tyNtokomalo?"
    Il
    ockmyphoneandgi
    vehi
    m myat
    tent
    ion.
    Me:
    "YeahIam.Iam ner
    vousaswel
    l"
    Khona:
    "about?"
    Me:
    "Yourpar
    ent
    s."
    Isi
    ghed.
    Khona:
    "don'
    twor
    ry.Wear
    eher
    e,Ri
    ghtLunel
    e?"
    Henoddedandshi
    ft
    ed.Thecarmoved.
    Me:
    "mmh"
    Iwentbackt
    omyphone.
    Khona:"Maybeyoumi
    ghtevenf
    indamani
    n
    Durban"
    Thecarcamet
    oahal
    tandIl
    ookedup.
    Me:
    "Oragi
    rl
    fr
    iend"
    IsawLunel
    ecl
    enchhi
    sjaw.
    Khona:
    "youl
    esbi
    an?"
    Me:"consider
    ing,
    Atl
    eastIknowhowgi rl
    sact.
    Guysarejustt
    oomuchwor k.Theycheat,Li
    e,
    manipulat
    ive,
    Users,
    unappreciat
    ivehumanbeings
    t
    helistgoeson"
    Khona:
    "womenar
    etoo"
    Me:"butIknowhowwomenact
    ."
    Lunel
    e:"
    youar
    enotdat
    ingagi
    rl"
    Me:"excuseyou?Idi
    dn'
    tknowmyf at
    herr
    ose
    f
    rom t
    hedeadandcametotellmewhotodate"
    Khona:
    "Uhm.
    ..
    "
    Lunele:"Youar
    enotdat
    ingper
    iod,
    whati
    fyouget
    pregnant"
    Me:
    "Hai
    bo,
    Andyoucandat
    e.Wowwhatawor
    ld."
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyes.
    Khona:
    "canwenotar
    gue.?
    "
    Me:
    "tel
    lyourbr
    othert
    obackof
    fmyl
    if
    e."
    Lunel
    e:"I
    fIbackedof
    fwher
    ewoul
    dyoubenow?"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Khona:
    "Br
    ono"
    Lunel
    e:"no,Sheneedst
    oanswerher
    sel
    fsi
    nce
    shegrewsometit
    sonme."
    Me:
    "St
    opt
    hecar"
    Khona:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:
    "Justst
    opt
    hecarLunel
    e!"
    Icouldfeelmychestmovingupanddown.He
    stoppedatther
    edr obotandIjusttookof
    fmyseat
    beltandthrewt
    hephoneatt hefrontandjumped
    off.
    Me:
    "Youshoul
    dhavel
    eftmet
    hen"
    Icl
    osedt
    hedoorandwal
    kedof
    f.Tear
    sst
    reamed
    downmycheeks.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Hey"
    Me:
    "hi"
    Weshar
    edahugast
    heywal
    kedi
    nsi
    det
    hehouse.
    Me:
    "ithasbeenami
    nut
    e"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"ar
    eal
    lyl
    ongone"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ndal
    o"
    If
    oldmyar
    msandl
    ookathi
    m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "soyouar
    enott
    alki
    ngt
    ome?"
    Me:
    "yout
    ri
    edki
    ll
    ingmyson"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iam sor
    ry.Idi
    dn'
    tmeani
    t"
    Me:"whatI
    fhedied,
    whati
    fthatbul
    letpenet
    rat
    es
    hi
    mt henwhat?"
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"It
    hinki
    twasj
    ustangernobi
    gdeal"
    Me:"Reall
    yThabi
    sil
    e?Soyout
    hinki
    t'
    sfi
    ne
    shoot
    ingatourki
    ds?"
    "What
    'sgoi
    ngonher
    e?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    acamedownt hestai
    rs.It
    urnedar
    oundand
    wal
    kedupthest
    air
    sleavi
    ngthem..
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Me:
    "Whoupsetmywi
    fe?"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"shei
    sjustangr
    yatSi
    yandaabout
    Khona"
    Me:
    "canwet
    alk?"
    Shewal
    ksof
    fandIl
    ookatSi
    yanda
    Me:
    "let
    'st
    akeawal
    kout
    side"
    Wewal
    kedout
    .
    Si
    yanda:
    "youar
    egonnashoutatme?
    "
    Me:"youar
    eoldfort
    hatandyouknowi
    t.Ij
    ust
    don'
    tknowyouanymore"
    Si
    yanda:
    "whatdoyoumean?"
    Me: "eversi
    nceyouandThabi si
    lecameoutabout
    havingkidsyouhaveact eddiffer
    ent,ver
    ydif
    fer
    ent
    andi am notici
    ng.Youar enottheSiyandaweknew
    whilegrowingup, theSiyandaweknewwhi l
    e
    workingwi t
    hNkosi, TheSiyandaweknewwhof el
    l
    forSiza.Iknowyouhadgoodi ntent
    ionswi
    thher
    ,evenassur edNdalobutwher eisshenow?"
    Hekeptqui
    et.
    Me: "Ndal oisveryangr yatyou.Shei s
    disappointedatt hekindofpar ent syout urnedout
    tobewheni tcomest oKhona.Iam t oo.Hei syour
    son, Hishat redforThabi si
    lewoul dn'tj
    ust .Come
    outofnowher e,I
    t'sfr
    om somewher e.Hedoesn' t
    visi
    tyouguysbutcomest ousal lt heti
    me.Doesn' t
    checkuponyouorcal lyou.Hedoesn' t
    acknowl edgeyoubot hashi spar entswhi chshoul d
    besomet hing.Webasi call
    yr aisedyoursonwhi le
    youashi sfatherisali
    ve.I tsadi fferentstoryf or
    Mpendul obecausehedoesn' thavebot hpar ents
    butUsakhonast illhasaf ather."
    Hekeptqui
    et
    Me:"Yi
    niinki
    ngayakhoNdodangenganeyakho?
    (What'
    syourprobl
    em wi
    thyourchi
    ld?)"
    Hekeptqui
    et.
    Me:
    "Iam gonnal
    eaveyout
    othi
    nkoft
    hat"
    Il
    efthimther
    eandIwenti
    nsidethehouse.
    Thabisi
    lel
    ookedatmeandIshookmyhead.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Whatwer
    eyousayi
    ngt
    ohi
    m ?"
    Me:"Iam act
    ual
    lydi
    sappoi
    ntedi
    nhowyout
    reat
    ed
    Khona"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Howdi
    dIt
    reathi
    m ?"
    IshookmyheadandIwal kedupthestair
    s.Igoti
    n
    thebedroom andNdalowasl ooki
    ngoutsi
    debythe
    balcony.IwalkeduptoherandIheldherfrom
    behindthenkissedhercheek.
    Me:
    "don'
    tst
    resst
    oomuch"
    Ndal
    o:"t
    heyar
    erui
    ningmymood"
    Me:
    "don'
    tlett
    hem "
    Shesi
    ghed.Shel
    ookedupt
    ome.
    Ndal
    o:"Ngi
    yakut
    handaMt
    himkhul
    u(Il
    oveyou)
    "
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyousomuch."
    Shesmi
    ledandl
    aidherheadonmychest
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Cel
    iwe:
    "wher
    ear
    ewegoi
    ng?"
    SheasksmeasIam seat
    edatt
    hebackwi
    thher
    .
    Me:
    "Angazi(Idon'
    tknow)
    "
    ShekeepsquietandIdothesame.Hekeeps
    st
    eal
    ingglancesatusfr
    om therevi
    ewmi
    rr
    or.He
    cl
    ear
    edhist hr
    oat.
    Mpande:"doyouguysneedanyt
    hingbef
    oreweget
    ont
    hefreeway?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Ineedt
    opee"
    Hel
    ooksatme. Ikeepqui
    et.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Mpande:
    "youok?"
    Me:
    "Keshar
    p(Iam ok)
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ar
    eweget
    ti
    ngt
    othet
    oil
    et?"
    Mpande:
    "yeswear
    e."
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Ok"
    Ther
    eissi
    lencei
    nthecarti
    llwer
    eachthepetr
    ol
    st
    ati
    onandshehopsoutandgoestothetoi
    let
    .
    Mpandefi
    ll
    supthetank.
    Mpande:
    "let
    'sgogetsomesnacksf
    orYouguys"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine"
    Mpande:
    "yoursi
    stert
    hen"
    Ihuff
    edandwebot hhoppedoutofthecarandhe
    l
    ockedthecarwhil
    etheyfi
    ll
    edthetank.Wewent
    i
    nsidetheshop.
    Mpande:
    "l
    etmehol
    dhi
    m"
    Igavet
    hebabyt
    ohi
    m andt
    ookt
    hesnackst
    hat
    Cel
    iwewi
    llneed.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "about?"
    Mpande:
    "Lange,
    whathappened.Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:"Wear enotdati
    nganymor
    e.Wej usthavea
    babytoget
    her,Whatyoudodoesn'
    tinvolveme
    anyhowinyourlovel
    ife"
    Ishovedt
    hechocol
    atei
    nthebasket
    .
    Me:
    "Iam done"
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:"Ihavesai
    dmypi
    eceMpande"
    Hekeptqui
    et.Hewenttopayandthenaf
    terwe
    wal
    kedout.WemetCel
    iwebythecar.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Youok?"
    Inoddedandweal
    lgoti
    nthecar
    .Itookmyson
    fr
    om Mpande.Hestar
    tedt
    hecaranddroveof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Ihoppedoutoft
    hecaraswellasLunel
    e.
    Ntokomal
    owaswalkingawayfastandweranupt
    o
    her.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o!"
    Shedi
    dn'
    ttur
    nback.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Wegott
    oher.
    Ntokomalo:
    "Justl
    eavemeal
    one.Justl
    eaveme
    hereonthest
    reet
    s"
    Me:
    "Wecan'
    tleaveyou"
    Sheshookherheadandcar
    ri
    edonwal
    king.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Sher
    aisedherhandupi
    ndi
    cat
    ingIshoul
    dkeep
    qui
    et
    Me:
    "dude"
    Ist
    oppedhi
    m andshekeptonwal
    king.
    Me:"youkeepf
    uckingup,what
    'syourpr
    obl
    em.?
    Youwasn'
    tsupposedtosayt
    hat."
    Lunel
    e:"Iknow"
    Me:"I
    fyoukeeponr emindi
    nghershei swhereshe
    i
    sbecauseofyouthenleaveher.Ifyousavedher
    onl
    ytohurthert
    henletherbeifyoudidn'
    tdoitout
    oft
    hegoodnessofyourheart."
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam gonnaf
    ixt
    his"
    Me:
    "youbet
    ter
    .Iwi
    llbei
    nthecar"
    Henoddedandgavemet
    hecarkeys.Hewal
    ked
    of
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ilookedbet weenthebot hofthem.Thi ngschange


    withtime, Iactual
    lyenjoyhavingtheircompany
    thoughsomet i
    mest heybothwoul dn'
    tt al
    ktomebut
    Iunderstandt hattheyarest
    il
    ldealingwi t
    hthei
    r
    i
    ssues.Iam st art
    ingtobepatientbecauseoflivi
    ng
    withtwowomen, isthi
    showaf amilymanbecomes.
    Whatam Ist i
    ng,Iam notafami l
    yman.Iam young
    forthat.
    Me:
    "Youguysar
    est
    il
    lfi
    ne?"
    Il
    ookatt
    hem andGugunods.Inodaswel
    l
    .
    Gugu:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    obei
    nacr
    owd"
    Me:
    "It
    'sj
    ustf
    ami
    ly"
    Gugu:
    "St
    il
    l"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbet
    her
    eandsoasyoursi
    ster
    s"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "Zi
    nhl
    e"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Ar
    eyouhungr
    y?"
    Shenodded.
    Me:"Ok,
    Iam surether
    eisastopaf
    ewki
    lomet
    ers
    away.Wewi
    llgetyousomethi
    ng"
    Shenodded.Ismi
    ledandconcer
    ntr
    atedont
    he
    road.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ikeptonwal ki
    ngwhi
    lewi
    pingmytear
    s.Icoul
    d
    hearfootst
    epsbehi
    ndmeandIknowsomeonei s
    fol
    lowingme.Myupperarmi shel
    dandit
    urni
    t'
    s
    Lunele
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko.
    ..
    ."
    Iyankmyar m of
    fhi
    sgri
    pandcarr
    yonwal
    king.He
    runsuptodtandi
    nfr
    ontofmeandItol
    dmyarms
    andlookathim
    Me:
    "can'
    tyoul
    eavemeal
    one?
    !"
    Lunel
    e:"Ican'
    tdot
    hat
    .Iam sor
    ryf
    orwhatIsai
    d"
    Me:"youarenothi
    ghsoyouknewwhatyouwer e
    sayi
    ngandyoumentit.Honestl
    ythankyouf
    or
    ever
    ythi
    ngbutever
    ypersonforthemsel
    ves"
    Iwal
    kedpasthi
    m andhecameaf
    terme.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Heheldmywaistandit
    ri
    edgett
    ingofhi
    sgr
    ipbut
    heheldmecl
    osetohim.Helockedmeinhi
    s
    embrace.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    eleavemeal
    one!
    "
    Itr
    iedfight
    inghi
    m buthewoul
    dn'
    tbudge.I
    tdi
    dn'
    t
    hel
    pt hathehadastronggr
    ipaswel
    l.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry.IknowIam shi
    tt
    yandihave
    beenshi
    tt
    yonyou"
    Me:"no youhavebeenabsol
    utel
    ybeenadi
    ck
    aboutEver
    ythi
    ng!
    "
    Lunele:
    "Ireal
    iset
    hatandIam sor
    ry.Iam sor
    ry
    Ntokomalo"
    Hesof
    tenedhi
    sfaceandl
    ookedatme.If
    oldedmy
    ar
    ms.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Heperkedmyl
    ipsandIpushedhi
    sfaceandhi
    thi
    s
    shoul
    der.
    Me:"don'
    teverdot
    hat
    .Iam notyourgi
    rl
    fr
    iend.
    Don'
    teverki
    ssme"
    Henodded.Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongue.Godt
    hisman
    pi
    ssedmeoff.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    05:
    58] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT26

    ★ SI
    HLE★
    Wegott oagarageandIpar kedmycar .Ther ewas
    steersandwi mpyaswel l,Iam sureZinhleisdying
    tohavesomef ood.Actuall
    yIshouldcont acta
    socialworkeraboutadopti
    ngherandof fi
    ciall
    y
    maki nghermydaught er,Mmmhni ceringt oit
    .
    Daught er,
    Nobabymamadr ama,justust wo.I
    opent hedoorforGuguandZi nhl
    eandt heyhopout .
    Iclosethedoorandl ockedthecar.
    Me:
    "wher
    edoyouwantt
    ogo?
    "
    Il
    ookatherandshepoi
    ntsatWi
    mpy.
    Me:
    "come"
    Icar
    ri
    edheronmyshoulder
    sandwewentt
    owar
    ds
    Wimpy.Guguwasqui
    et.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Gugu:
    "whyar
    eyouni
    ce?"
    If
    rowned.
    Me:
    "meani
    ng?"
    Gugu:
    "guysusual
    lyhaveagendasyouknow"
    Me:
    "Wear
    enotal
    lthesame"
    Shenodded.
    Me: "Theki
    ds,
    Idon'twanttotouchyourfresh
    woundsbutdothei
    rfather
    'sknowthattheyare
    deceased?"
    Gugu:"Theywoul
    dn'
    tcar
    e.Theydi
    dn'
    tandsome
    don'
    tknowtheyhadki
    dswit
    hme"
    Shelooksatmeandhereyesar
    egl
    ossy.Weent
    er
    wimpy.
    Me:
    "iam sor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    Shenods.Wearedi
    rect
    edtogoandsi tdownand
    menusarebr
    oughtt
    ous.iseewhatIl
    ikeandilook
    atgugu
    Me:
    "whatwi
    llyouhave?"
    Shel
    ooksupt
    ome.
    Gugu:
    "someseaf
    ood"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "wel
    lIwi
    llhavesomemeat
    ."
    Il
    ookedatt
    hemenuandouti
    tdown.Il
    ookat
    Zi
    nhlewhowasl
    ooki
    ngever
    ywhere.
    Me:
    "Zi
    nhl
    e"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Khul
    umanami(t
    alkt
    ome)
    "
    Shet
    ouchest
    hewaf
    fl
    esont
    hedeser
    tsi
    de.
    Me:
    "youwantt
    hat?"
    Shenodsshyl
    y.
    Me:
    "don'
    tbeaf
    rai
    dtot
    alk"
    Shet
    akescl
    oseshermenu.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Saneuzongi
    shaya(Sanewi
    llhi
    tme)
    "
    Shegi
    vesmeal ook.Gugul
    ooksatus.Ipul
    lheri
    n
    foral
    it
    tl
    ehug.
    Me:"ngekeakushaye,
    ngekeUsakhona(shewon'
    t
    hi
    tyou.Youwon'tseeher)
    "
    Shenods.
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    oenr
    ollyoui
    nanewschool"
    Gugusmi
    les.
    Gugu:
    "Youl
    oveher?"
    Il
    ookatZi
    nhl
    e.
    Me:"iam warmingupt
    oher
    .Iam st
    art
    ingt
    ohavea
    sof
    tspotforher
    ."
    Shenods.Thewai
    tercomest
    otakeouror
    der
    sand
    weletZi
    nhl
    egoandplay.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Assoonaswegott oDurbanitwasexci
    ti
    ng.Tobe
    i
    nanewenvi r
    onmentforamoment, havenever
    real
    lyt
    ravel
    ledoutofGautengsobeinghereinKzn
    i
    ssomet hi
    ngel se.Iwonderi
    fwewillgotothe
    oceanaswel l
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Canwegot
    otheoceanwhi
    lewear
    eher
    e?
    "
    Welookateachothersmi
    li
    ngandMpandel
    ooksat
    us.Mysmi l
    efades.
    Mpande:
    "wewi
    llgo"
    Shesqueelsinexci tement.Il ookout si
    dethe
    windowandever ythingisjustamazi ng, i
    t'
    sabreat
    h
    off r
    eshai
    r.Hest retcheshisar msandkeepson
    drivi
    ng.Wegett oagoodnei ghbour hoodand
    housesaroundher ear eamazi ng, wef i
    nallyst
    opat
    hishomeandt herear ealr
    eadycar sher e.Weget
    outandhet akest hebabyawayf rom meandwe
    takeoursmallbagsandcl oset hedoor s.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "iam scar
    ed"
    Shewhi
    sper
    s.
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Wefoll
    owedaf t
    erhim andwehear
    dsomelaught
    er
    andpeopletalki
    ngwewal kedi
    nandsawsomeof
    hi
    sbrothersandf amil
    ymembers.Iwant
    edtotur
    n
    backt
    hatver ymoment .
    Mpande:
    "wear
    ehomewi
    thTheRhadebepr
    ince"
    Woman:
    "ohmyGodhei
    ssoCut
    e.Br
    inghi
    m her
    e!
    "
    Shestandsup.Hisparent
    sar
    enotinsi
    ght
    .Others
    ent
    eraswellandKhonatur
    nsbackandwal
    ksout.
    "Usakhona!
    "
    Mpande'
    smotherr
    unsafterhi
    m.Hi sf
    atherwal
    ks
    downthest
    air
    s.Iam swall
    owing.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam scar
    ed."
    Ihol
    dherhand.Iam t
    oo
    Ndu:
    "HeyLwande"
    Me:
    "hi"
    Woman: "ohsorr
    y.Iam Kamogel
    o,Mpande'
    s
    secondmother.Thi
    sismyhusbandi
    ngathi,
    SiyandaandThabi
    sil
    e"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"yout
    ellki
    dsmyname"
    Ndu:
    "real
    ly?Youar
    etoool
    dfort
    his"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Mpendul
    o"
    Mpande'
    smot
    hercomesbacki
    nsi
    deandt
    her
    est
    f
    oll
    ow.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"khona"
    Khona:"l
    et'
    skeepourdi
    stancebet
    weent
    het
    hree
    ofusthankyou"
    "Mommydaddy!"
    Wet urnedaroundtothatshreekingsoundandi t
    '
    sa
    teenagegir
    lrunningt
    owar dsMpande' sfat
    her.They
    shareahug.Al adywhol ookslikeKamowal ksinas
    well.
    Her:
    "heyf
    ami
    ly.!
    "
    Kamo:
    "Iam madatyouSi
    phephel
    o"
    Her:
    "sor
    rymom.,
    Daddy"
    Mpande'
    smom:
    "thankyouf
    orf
    etchi
    ngher
    ."
    Si
    phephel
    o:"nosweataunt
    y"
    Theyshareahug.Okthi
    sisst
    art
    ingt
    obeawkwar
    d.
    Mpande'smothert
    urnst
    ome.Shesmi l
    es.
    Her:
    "ist
    hisher?"
    Mpandenodsandshecomesandgivesmeaheart
    war
    minghugshesmell
    ssonice.Youcanjustsi
    nk
    i
    nherarms.
    Her:"cal
    lmeNdal o.Iam Mpande'
    smother,you
    l
    ookbeautif
    ul.Iam happyyourgr
    andmother
    al
    lowedyout obehere"
    Cel
    iweandIlookateachot
    herandweholdeach
    ot
    her'
    shands.Mpandeclearedhi
    sthr
    oat.
    Mpande:"uhm ,
    hergr
    andmot
    heri
    snotmor
    e.Iwi
    ll
    t
    ellyoul
    ater"
    Ndal
    o:"ohIam sor
    ry.Mycondol
    ences"
    InodandshehugsCel
    iweandr
    ubsherst
    omach.
    Ndal
    o:"sui
    tsyou.Ihopet
    heper
    soni
    sdead"
    Weal
    lqui
    et.Whati
    sthi
    swomansayi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "Ist
    abbedhi
    m mommysoIam sur
    ehei
    s"
    Howdoessheknow?Di dt
    heyt
    ellher?She
    smi
    lesandl
    ooksatus.
    Ndal
    o:"i
    t'
    sinyoureyes.Youhavepai
    nthanshame
    orj
    ustpl
    ainj
    oyorsadness.Iam ol
    dforcr
    yingout
    l
    oud"
    Ever
    yonel
    aughs.
    Ndal
    o:"Ihopehedoesr
    ightbyyou"
    Shesmi
    les.Il
    ookatMpande,
    thi
    sone?Never
    .
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Hesai
    dproudl
    yandIr
    oll
    edmyeyes.Pl
    easewhoi
    s
    hef
    ooli
    ng?
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iendedupl eavingwi t
    ht hem.WhatcanIdor eal
    ly?
    Iwassi l
    entthewhol ewayt il
    lwer eachedDurban
    anditwasabi tr el
    ievi
    ng, maybeIcanhavesome
    peacewhi l
    eher e.Wegett ohishomeandever yone
    i
    senjoyingther eunion.Iam invisi
    ble,goodunti
    l
    Lunel
    e'smot hercomesandgi vesmeahugaswe
    areallseat
    edf ordinner.Thiswomani sful
    lof
    warmt h,wonderhowshehadsuchaj er
    kofason.
    Khona:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Inod.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Lunel
    elooksatusandIcar
    ryonwi
    thmyf
    ood.
    Ndal
    o:"wher
    eisSi
    hle?"
    Kamo:
    "Iwasaboutt
    oaskt
    hesamet
    hing"
    Everyonelooksateachotherandweheart
    hedoor
    opening.Perf
    ectti
    ming.
    "Famil
    y!"Thewomenstandupandhewalksin
    wit
    hhisgir
    lf
    ri
    endandchil
    d.HelooksatNdu'
    s
    gi
    rl
    fri
    endandherchi
    ldj
    umpsforjoy.
    "Zi
    nhl
    eZi
    nhl
    e!"
    Weal
    llookathi
    m putt
    ingdownt
    hechi
    ldandt
    hey
    ar
    escr
    eaminginjoy.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iguessshehashert
    imes."
    Heshoot
    sadaggeri
    nNdu'
    sgi
    rl
    fr
    iend'
    sdi
    rect
    ion.
    What'
    supwi
    ththat?
    Ndal
    o: "Iguessal
    lmybabi
    esar
    eget
    ti
    ngmar
    ri
    ed
    andgrowingup.
    Kamo:
    "it
    'sl
    uck"
    Si
    g:"woah,notsofast
    .Thi
    sisGugu,
    Alwandeand
    Cel
    iwe'
    sol
    dersist
    er"
    Kamo:
    "youboo"
    Gugu:
    "no.
    ..
    no"
    Si
    hlechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "mahdon'
    tbef
    orwar
    d"
    Ist
    oodup.
    Me:
    "canIuset
    hebat
    hroom ?"
    Ndalo: "sure.Downt hepassageonyourl ef
    tther e
    i
    sabat hroom "Inoddedandwal kedoff.Icoul dn'
    t
    sitdown.If eltt
    her eandIclosedthedporandwent
    tothesi nkandl ookedatmysel f
    .Isplashedmyf ace
    withwat er.ItwillneverwashawaywhoIam r eall
    y,
    nothing.Tear sst r
    eameddownmyeyesandI
    closedt hetapandt her
    ewasal ightknockont he
    bathroom door ..
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Ii
    gnor
    edhi mforasecondandwashedmyface.
    I
    cl
    osethetapandpatdrymyfacebef
    oreget
    ti
    ngout
    andheisstandi
    ngbythedoor.
    Lunel
    e:"canwegof
    oradr
    ivel
    atert
    oni
    ght?
    "
    Me:
    "tomor
    row,
    Iam st
    il
    langr
    yatyou"
    Heput
    shi
    shandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    .
    Lunel
    e:"ok"
    It
    ri
    edmovi
    ngpasthi
    m buthehel
    dmywai
    st.
    Lunel
    e:"wozal
    ahNt
    okomal
    o(comeher
    e)"
    Hesayssof
    tl
    yandmybodyi sreact
    ing.Yeydon'
    t
    betr
    ayme,pleasedon'
    tweneedameet i
    ngaft
    er
    thi
    s.
    Lunel
    e:"Imi
    ssus"
    Hesays.Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "whati
    s?"
    Lunele:"canwenoti
    nvolveanger?IknowIneed
    torecti
    fymysel
    f.Iam t
    ryingt
    ofixever
    ythi
    ngi
    t'
    s
    j
    ust."
    Hepushedmei nsidethebathroom andkickedt
    he
    doorclosedandlockeditwit
    haf i
    ngerti
    pby
    pressi
    ngsomebut tononthewal l
    .Hepickedmeup
    andkissedmylipswhilestandi
    nginbetweenmy
    l
    egs.Ipushhi
    m andhegoesinf
    ormyboobsand
    pl
    aceshi
    shandther
    ecaressi
    ngi
    tsof
    tl
    y.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    est
    op"
    Heki
    ssesmyneck.
    Lunel
    e:"Iwon'
    t"
    Me:
    "st
    op!St
    op"
    Heplaceshi
    sfi
    ngerundermychi
    nandper
    ksmy
    l
    ips.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam notl
    eadi
    ngyouont
    hist
    ime.Iwant
    you"
    Iswal
    lowedandheki
    ssedme.
    Me:
    "yourpar
    ent
    s."
    Lunel
    e:"Iam havi
    ngt
    imewi
    thmywoman.They
    canwait"
    Heki ssesmewhi lecaressi
    ngmyboobs.Thi sman
    bathing, di
    dheseehowhi smotherjumpedt
    he
    wallslikespidermanlastti
    me.Didheseehisuncl
    e
    shoot i
    nghisson.Andhesayst his,Idon'
    twanna
    die
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Luneledidn'
    tcomebackwit
    hhi sgir
    l,wef i
    nished
    somedi nnerandwewentoutsidewit
    huncl e
    Nhlanhl
    aandKhona.Hewant edtotal
    kt ous.We
    l
    ookedathi m aswest
    oodbyt hepoolside.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ihavef
    oundyourmot
    her
    'sf
    ami
    ly"
    Me:
    "real
    ly?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"yes"
    Me:
    "anddad?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"wear
    ehi
    sfami
    ly"
    Me:
    "oh,
    Isee"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    heyar
    einThembi
    sa"Inodded.
    Khona:
    "thankyoudad.Youpul
    ledt
    hroughf
    orus"
    Me:
    "yest
    hankyousomuch"
    HenoddedandKhona'
    sfat
    hercameoutwi
    tht
    he
    r
    est
    .Iwonderwhatist
    hisman'spr
    obl
    em.
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    IlookedatSihl
    e,heseemedhappyandwasallover
    thiswoman.Checkingifshesheisfi
    ne,
    get
    ti
    ng
    everythi
    ngsheneeds,evenZinhl
    e.Hewasj
    ustso
    softaroundt
    hem.
    Gugu:
    "Si
    hleIam f
    ine.Zi
    nhl
    eandIar
    efi
    ne"
    Si
    hle:
    "ok.Letmel
    eave."
    Hewal kedoutofthekitchen.Sthawashappyt
    hat
    herfr
    iendishere.Icouldn'
    tleaveherwhenNdu
    askedmet ocomewi t
    hhi m.
    Kamo:
    "youandMpendul
    o,di
    dn'
    tknow"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Kamo:"no.
    .no,j
    ustsur
    pri
    sedbuti
    fhei
    shappyI
    am dr
    op.Thatmeansyouaswell"
    Ismi
    led.
    me:
    "thankyou"
    "Wi
    ne!
    "
    Theybr
    ingsomewi
    ne.
    Ndal
    o:"ihopeLunel
    eisnothavi
    ngsexi
    nmyhouse
    "
    Shepour
    swi
    neandt
    hel
    adi
    esl
    augh
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    "mmmh"It hrowmyheadbackashehol dsmy


    legsapart.Myhandsonhi sniceGer mancutt hat
    suitshi
    m soper f
    ectly.Hei ssoper fecti
    nhi sown
    way, mylegsstartshaki ngandhekeepson
    devouri
    ngl i
    keit
    'shisl astdayonear th.Ibreathei
    n
    andoutandhepul l
    smebymyl egsupandhe
    kissesmyl i
    psandIr eturni
    t.Hebreakst hekissand
    iam holdi
    ngont othesi debaseoft hesink.He
    posi
    ti
    onshi
    msel
    fandt
    hrust
    sinsl
    owl
    y.
    "Ah!
    "
    Iketoutasof
    tmoan.
    Lunel
    e:"f
    uck!"
    Heholdsmywai stashegr i
    ndsandthrust
    sinme.
    Mytoescur lashest art
    st aki
    ngoffmysneaker
    s
    andIplaywi t
    hmybr easts.Heget sdoneandhe
    pl
    ayedwi t
    hmybr easts.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Men:
    "mmmhyes"
    Heincreasedhi
    space.Iam goi
    ngt
    oregr
    ett
    his
    af
    ter.Iknow.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    05:
    58] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~
    I
    NSERT27

    ★ LUNELE★

    Ireall
    ydidanumberonNt okomal o.Iam conf using
    her,iknowbuthonest lyIdon' tlikether outemy
    heartwant st otakeandt hat'sl ovingher, Idon't
    wantt obehear tbroken, Icanbevul nerabl e.I
    connectwi thhersodeepl yt hatIf eltandf eel
    connectedwi thherevenwhenwear eint i
    mat e,it
    's
    scary.Iam t oughbutt herear ethi ngst hatj ust
    scaresaper son.Emot ions, Iknowshet riesto
    meanwel lallthetimeandIkeeponhur tingher .It
    hurtsmeIhur ther.Ir eall
    ymessedupwi thwhatI
    saidandIneedt ofixthatwi thher .Iswi tchedof f
    theli
    ghtsaf terlookingatherr estingont hebedand
    Itookachai randsatnextt othebedsi deand
    watchedher .Ist rokemyhandsonherbackand
    sheissilentlysleeping.Icar esshersof tlybeforeI
    retr
    enchmyhand.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    everyoneisgoi
    ngt orestnow.IhaveputZinhleand
    gugut orest
    .Theyaresharingaroom.
    thereare
    mor ethanenoughroomsi nthi
    shouseandIhave
    nothingtoworryaboutthei
    rsafet
    y.Iwalkthrough
    thepassageandIseeVuyel wastandi
    ngbyt hewall.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Si
    hle"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "canwet
    alk?"
    Me:
    "about?"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Zi
    nhl
    etheus"
    Me:"therei
    snothingt
    odi
    scusswi
    thyou
    concer
    ningZinhl
    eandus,
    itwasaphaseofhel
    ping
    "
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Pl
    ease.
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Vuyel
    waI.
    .."
    "Si
    hle"
    It
    urnedandi
    twasGugu.
    Me:
    "goodni
    ghtVuyel
    wa"
    It
    urnedandwentt
    oGugu.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Gugu:
    "shei
    sfi
    dgi
    ti
    ng"
    Iwal
    kedinsi
    det
    hebedr
    oom andZi
    nhl
    ewas
    fi
    dgi
    ti
    ng.
    Me:"Let'
    sletherbeforawhil
    e.Sheneedst
    ofi
    ght
    whateveri
    sinthereonherown"
    Gugu:
    "shei
    sjustachi
    ld"
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Sheshookherhead.IputmyhandonZi
    nhl
    e'
    sback
    soshecoul
    dfeelmypresence.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wewokeupi nthemor ni
    ngandhadawonder f
    ul
    breakfastwi t
    heveryone.Nooneonsomeone' s
    throat.Everyonewashavi ngawonder f
    ulti
    me.I
    wasner vous,IknowNhl anhlaandihavebeen
    mar ri
    edf or30yearsbutthisfeelsl
    ikeaweddingal
    l
    overagai n.Kamowal ksi nsi
    dethebott
    om stair
    s
    bedroom wher eIam gettingprepar
    ed.It'
    sjust
    somet hinginti
    mateandnotbi g.Shesmi l
    esasshe
    seesme.
    Kamo:
    "youl
    ookwonder
    ful
    "
    Me:
    "thankyou "
    Kamo:
    "Iwanti
    ngat
    hiandIt
    oreacht
    hisaswel
    l"
    Me:
    "youwi
    ll,
    howmanyyear
    sagai
    n?"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Kamo:
    "21year
    s.Wel
    l9year
    siscl
    ose"
    Me:
    "that
    'st
    hespi
    ri
    t."
    Welaughed.Themakeupt
    eam wal
    kedi
    nandshe
    wentt
    ositonthebed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ihaven'ttal
    kedt oLunelesi
    nceIwokeup.Haven' t
    hadachancet odoso.Thel it
    tl
    eceremonywas
    doneint hebackyar d.I
    thadhugespaceandit
    l
    ookedamazi ngf r
    om whereIam seeingout
    sidethe
    window.Peopl eareupanddownt heyar
    d.Iam
    sureit
    'scateringteam aswellandIseesomer eal
    ly
    IpeoplewhichIassumear efamilymembers.
    "Canwet alk?"It
    urnaroundandIl
    ookathi
    m and
    nod.Hepul lsmyhandandsit
    smeont hebed.He
    standsInf
    rontofmeandlooksdownonme.He
    rubshishandsandsighs.
    Lunele:
    "iwanttosayIam sorr
    y.Iwasajerkand
    Sti
    llam aj
    erk,t
    hewayItalkedtoyoushoul
    dn'
    tbea
    wayIt al
    ktoyou.Iwasjealouswhenyou
    mentionedyouwoul
    ddatesomeone'selsebesides
    me.Honest l
    yIwantyoualltomysel
    fbutthat
    doesn'tj
    ust
    if
    yanyt
    hing"
    Me: "youareri
    ght,i
    tdoesn'
    t.YouhurtmeLunel
    e.
    Somuch, nowIfeel
    li
    keyouar ej
    ustdoingmea
    favour.Mebeinghereisafavour"
    Hehol
    dsmyhands.
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    snot
    .Iam notdoi
    ngaf
    avourf
    oryou.I
    l
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "youhur
    tmeLunel
    e..
    .Wai
    tyouwhat?"
    Heput
    shi
    shandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    .
    Lunel
    e:"il
    oveyou"
    Am Iheari
    ngthings?Hetakesoutoneofhi
    shand
    andcaressesmyf aceandl
    if
    tsitupashebr
    ingshi
    s
    downandheki ssesme.
    Lunel
    e:"Il
    oveyou,
    Ntokomal
    oandiwi
    llpr
    ovei
    t
    ever
    yday"
    Iautomat
    ical
    lyblushed.Il
    ookedasi
    deandhe
    bri
    ngsmyf acetolookathim.
    Lunel
    e:"Ngi
    khul
    umanawe(Iam t
    alki
    ngt
    oyou)
    "
    Hesmi
    rks,
    Ican'
    tst
    opbl
    ushi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Ihearyou"
    Lunele:
    "awungit
    handi?(Youdon'
    tloveme?)
    "I
    stoodupfr
    om thebed.
    Me:"j
    ustbecauseyousai
    dyoulovemedoesn'
    t
    meanIautomati
    cal
    lyl
    oveyouaswellLunel
    e.I
    havet
    ogetdressed"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Lunel
    e:"Ok,
    it'
    sli
    ket
    hatnow?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yousweatf
    ormyl
    oveBhut
    i(br
    other)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Iam upf
    ort
    hechal
    lenge"
    Hepl
    aceshi
    shandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    s.
    Me:
    "goodt
    hen"
    Helooksatmeandsmir
    ksbef
    orechuckl
    ingand
    pul
    lsmebymywai st
    .
    Lunel
    e:"butIdon'
    thavet
    osweatf
    oraki
    ss"
    Heki
    ssedmyl
    ips.
    Me:
    "thataswel
    l"
    Imovedf
    rom hi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Cel
    iwe:
    "ifIwasol
    d,Iwoul
    dbesayi
    ngt
    hatmaybeI
    woukdf
    indahusband"
    Me:
    "noti
    nthi
    sfami
    ly"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "real
    ly?YouseeBhut
    iSi
    hleandl
    etmet
    ool
    "
    Sheput
    sthedr
    essont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "t
    hati
    ssmar
    t"
    Sheroll
    shereyes.Itakeoutt
    hebott
    lef
    rom my
    baby'
    smout handoutitasi
    de.Ther
    eisaknockon
    thedoor,welookupandit'
    sMpande.
    Mpande:
    "ar
    eyouguysok?"
    Inod.
    Mpande:
    "LwandecanIt
    alkt
    oyou"
    Cel
    iwelooksatmeandIsi
    gh.Istandupandf
    oll
    ow
    af
    terhi
    m andwestandout
    side.
    Il
    ookathi
    m wai
    ti
    ngf
    orhi
    mtosayhi
    spi
    ecem.
    Mpande:
    "Ibr
    oket
    hingsof
    fwi
    thLange"
    Me:
    "so?"
    Mpande: "ngiyakut
    handaLwande.Kakhulu(Ilove
    yousomuch)wi thourbaby.IknowIhavealotof
    growingupt odo, alongwaytogowit
    hf i
    xingmy
    mistakes"
    Me:
    "youar
    enotwr
    ongaboutgr
    owi
    ngup"
    Mpande:"Iknow.Iam manyt
    hings,
    li
    e,cheat,
    an
    excuseofaman"
    Me:"youar eaboyMpandehonest l
    yIdon'treal
    ly
    seewhyyouar etell
    ingmealloft
    his,Iwon'ttel
    l
    youhowmuchyouhavehur tmebecausei t'
    sall
    deafears.Whateveryoudonow,don'tdoitforme
    butforyouandyourson.Youneedt oberolemodel
    tohim oneday.Woul dyouwanthimtobel i
    keyou
    oneday?Askyour sel
    fthat,
    doyouwanthi mtolook
    upinthewayyouar edoingthings?Thi nkofthings
    l
    ikethat.At
    hiubabawamingi yazi
    qhenyangayet o
    otherpeopl
    eandsayi tproudly.Woul dyouwant
    himtosayt hatortheopposit
    e.?Iam t iredoftell
    ing
    youthesamet hingMpandel ikeIam yourmot her. I
    am notyourmot herMpande, Iam onlyamot hert o
    onepersoni nthi
    sworldandt hatisyourson."
    Iwal
    kedof
    fandwenti
    nsi
    dewhi
    lecl
    osi
    ngt
    hedoor
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "tense"
    Me:
    "getdr
    essed."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Imessedup, ImessedupbadlyandIdon'
    tthi
    nkwe
    ar
    ecomingbackf r
    om this.If
    eelsomeonet
    ouchi
    ng
    myshoulderandilookedupanditwasdad.
    Dad:
    "whyar
    eyoucr
    ying?"
    Myeyesar
    ebur
    ning.
    Me:
    "Il
    osther"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youcan'
    tlooseaper
    son"
    Iwi
    pedmyeyes.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youl
    oveher?"
    Inodded.
    Dad:
    "thenwhyyoukeephur
    ti
    ngher?"
    Ikeepqui
    et.
    Dad:
    "doyouhur
    tsomeoneyoul
    ove?"
    Me:
    "No"
    Dad:
    "st
    opl
    yingt
    oyour
    sel
    f.Youdon'
    t"
    Me:
    "Ido."
    Dad:"i
    fshedoesn'
    twantyiuanymor
    eit'
    sbecause
    i
    fyou.Youdon'thur
    tsomeoneyoulove,it
    's
    t
    wist
    edtohurtsomeoneandsayyoulovethem.
    Mpandeyoudon'tl
    ovethatgi
    rl"
    Me:
    "daddon'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Dad:"Iwillsayi
    t,Iwi
    llsayityoudon'
    tbecauseif
    youlovedheryouwoul dn'
    tbecryi
    ngcrocodi
    letear
    s
    her
    ei nthepassagesayingyouloveher"
    Me:
    "Idol
    oveLwande.Il
    ovehersomuch"
    Dad:
    "Idon'
    tknowwhi
    chseeddi
    dIpr
    oduce"
    Hewalksoff
    .Iwi pemyeyesandsnif
    f.Il
    ookatt
    he
    doorsheent
    eredbefor
    ewalki
    ngaway.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    05:
    58] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT28

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwasr
    eadyont
    imesoasLunel
    e,
    Hedoesn'
    texpect
    met obej ustokwitheverythi
    ng.Thatcan'thappen
    sosoon.Noi tcan'
    t,Ican'tbethatsof
    taroundhim
    ,Ican'tl
    ethim walkallovermewhenhewant sto.
    Heneedst oknowthatNt okomalosurvi
    vedwithout
    him befor
    eandhewi llaf
    ter.
    Lunel
    e:"I
    tlooksl
    iket
    hecer
    emonyi
    sst
    art
    ing"
    Hei
    slooki
    ngout
    Me:
    "Iam done"
    Hel
    ooksatmeandhol
    dsmywai
    st
    Lunel
    e:"youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Hel edthewayandIwal kedout,t
    heotherswere
    doingthesameaswel l
    .Iam j
    ustner
    voust hatnot
    oneofhi sfamil
    ymember stor
    mentmet oday
    becauser eal
    lyIam noti
    nthemoodt ofeeldown
    andabout .Ir
    eall
    yhopeeveryt
    hinggoeswel l
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Everyonewaswal kingoutt othebackyar dbecause


    thecer emonyisstar t
    ing.Iwasf eeli
    ngdown.Ikeep
    onr esearchi
    ngaboutmypar entsont heinternet
    andt heiri
    nfoisdisplayedaboutt hem bei
    ngi nlove
    andThei rdeaths,Howmyf atherandmot herdied
    real
    lyhur tme.Ican' tbel
    ieveshewassel fishtokil
    l
    herselfandleaveusl ikethat,leavemepar entl
    ess
    andKhonamot herl
    ess.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ar
    eyoucomi
    ng?"
    Iwasl
    ooki
    ngatmyphonet
    henl
    ookedupt
    oher
    .
    Me:
    "youcangoon.Iwi
    llcat
    chupt
    oyou"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ar
    eyousur
    eyouar
    eok?"
    Me:
    "yeah,
    justneedt
    ocol
    lectmysel
    f"
    Shecomesandki
    ssesmyf
    orehead.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "okt
    he.,
    i
    fyouneedanyt
    hing,
    cal
    lme"
    Inoddedasshet
    urnedandmadeherwayout
    .Il
    aid
    onthebed.Idon' tf
    eelli
    kebeinginacrowdatt he
    moment.Ineedt oknowwhoki ll
    edmyf at
    her,I
    needt oknowwhymymot heronl
    ythoughtof
    herselfandnotthepeopleshebroughti
    ntothis
    earthaswel l
    .Ihat
    eherf ort
    hatbecauseIfeell
    ikeI
    don'tbelonganymore,justanoutcastf
    rom therest
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Thewhol esetupl ookedsobeaut if


    ulli
    kear eal
    weddi ng, t
    hisiswonder fulandal sojustpurely
    amazi ng.Iwashol dingZi nhl
    e'shandaswe
    fol
    lowedSi hl
    e, i
    tbreaksmyhear tEveryti
    meIl ookat
    achi l
    d.Especi all
    yZi nhl
    eandAl wande' schil
    d.I t
    remindsmesomuchofmychi ldren.Icr ymyself
    everyni ghtandbl amemysel f,i
    fIdi dn'
    tleavethem ,
    i
    fIknewt hatthef irewoul dbreakout .IfIsavedmy
    babiesont i
    me.If eelli
    keaf ail
    ure,Iam notagood
    mot her.Ifail
    edt opr ot
    ectmyownki dsf r
    om harm
    t
    il
    ldeat
    htookt
    hem.
    Wegott
    otheseat
    sandseat
    eddown.
    Si
    hle:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Iswal
    lowedt
    hel
    umpandnoddedt
    henl
    ookedaway.
    Si
    hle:
    "Gugu"
    Me:
    "mmmh?
    "
    Il
    ookedathim andheheldmyhandandsqueezed
    i
    tinassur
    ingmanner.IbreathedoutandCel
    iwe
    wit
    hAlwandeapproachedusandcamet ositdown
    nextt
    ous.Al wandelookedsour.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "itwast
    ense"
    Shewhisper
    edtome.Iknowi t
    'sMpande.Hi
    s
    fat
    herl
    ookshandsomethoughitImaysay.Hei
    s
    agi
    nggracef
    ull
    ywithhi
    swife.
    "
    Her
    eshecomes"
    Weal
    ltur
    nedar
    oundandst
    oodup.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Kamo:
    "wal
    kint
    her
    e"
    Ibr
    eat
    hedout
    .
    "
    Notwi
    thoutme"
    Itur
    nedaround.Iwassohappyt
    oseehim,i
    thas
    beenlong.weshareahugandhechuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okozo"
    Nt
    okozo:
    "come,
    Ial
    wayswant
    edt
    othr
    eat
    enhi
    m"
    Me:
    "nodon'
    tdot
    hat"
    Het
    akesmyhandandhooksi
    twi
    thhi
    s.
    Nt
    okozo:"heneedstoknowyouhavesomeone
    whowil
    lkil
    lhi
    mf oryoui
    fhedoessomethi
    ng"
    Me:"wehavebeenmar
    ri
    edf
    oryear
    sandNhl
    anhl
    a
    hasal
    waysmademehappy"
    Hej
    ustlookedatmethenwest
    art
    edwal
    kingdown
    ont
    heredf l
    owerpet
    als.
    "Al
    waysandf
    orever
    Eachmomentwi
    thyou,
    isj
    ustl
    ikeadr
    eam t
    ome
    Thatsomehowcamet
    rue
    Andiknowt
    omor
    row,
    wil
    lst
    il
    lbet
    hesame
    Causewe'
    vegotal
    if
    eofl
    ove,
    thatwon'
    tever
    change
    Ever
    yday,
    lovemeyourownspeci
    alway
    Mel
    tal
    lmyhear
    taway,
    wit
    hasmi
    le
    Taket
    imet
    otel
    lme,
    your
    eal
    lycar
    e
    Andwe'
    l
    lshar
    etomor
    row,t
    oget
    her
    BabyIal
    waysl
    oveyou,
    for
    ever.
    ..
    ..
    ..
    "
    Nhlanhl
    a'smusicsel
    ecti
    oni salwaysshocki
    ngand
    al
    somakesyousmi le,i
    t'
    slikeheissayingthose
    wordshimself
    .Wegott ohi m andNtokozokissed
    myhandbef or
    egoingtositdown.Ihel dmy
    husband'
    shandsandsmi l
    edathi m.
    Pastor:"Dearl
    ybeloved,
    awaregat
    heredheret
    o
    renewthelovebetweenNhlanhl
    aRhadebeand
    BuhlebendaloRhadebe.Godhasblessedand
    str
    engt
    henedthiswonderf
    uluni
    on30year
    sago
    andsohewillcont
    inuedoi
    ngso."
    Il
    ookedatNhl
    anhl
    a.
    Past
    or:
    "maywepl
    easehowourheadsf
    orpr
    ayer"
    Weallbowedoutheadsashepr
    ayedandwesai
    d
    Amen.
    Past
    or:"todayIwil
    lbespeaki
    ngfrom 1
    Cori
    nthi
    ans,1Cori
    nthi
    ans13vs4-8speaksabout
    thel
    ovemadebyGodandwhatt r
    ueloveoff
    ers."
    Hecl
    oseshi
    sbi
    blef
    oramoment
    .
    Past
    or:
    "pl
    easecanyoubr
    ingi
    nthenewr
    ings"
    Theywerebr
    oughtf
    ort
    h.Heprayeruponthem and
    wesaidAmen.Heopenedt
    hebi
    bleagain.
    Pastor:
    "1Cori
    nthi
    ans7:3Amanshouldful
    fi
    lhis
    dutyasahusband,andawomanshoul
    df ul
    fi
    lher
    dutyasawif
    e,andeachshoul
    dsat
    isf
    yt heot
    her'
    s
    needs."
    Webot
    hnoddedandl
    ookedateachot
    her
    Past
    or:
    "1Cor
    int
    hians7:
    4Awi
    fei
    snott
    hemast
    er
    ofherownbody,butherhusbandis;i
    nthesame
    wayahusbandisnotthemast erofhi
    sownbody,
    buthi
    swifei
    s."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Il
    iket
    hatone"
    Me:
    "baby"
    Peopl
    echuckl
    edandsoast
    hepast
    or.
    Past
    or:
    "ever
    yonedoes."
    Il
    ookatNhl
    anhl
    a
    PastorandMatt
    hew19:6]Sotheyar
    enolongert
    wo,
    butone.Nohumanbeingmustseparat
    e,t
    hen,what
    Godhasjoinedt
    oget
    her.Joinhandsandcl
    oseyour
    eyes."
    Wedi
    doncemor
    eashepr
    ayedf
    orus.
    Past
    or:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    aRhadebeyoucanst
    art"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    hankyouMf
    undi
    si(past
    or)
    "
    Hel
    ookeddownt
    henst
    rai
    ghti
    ntomyeyes.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"
    Ihaveknownyouformorethanthe30
    yearswehavebeenmarri
    ed.Ihavenevert
    houghtI
    wouldhaveafamil
    ywit
    hyou.Notinabadwaymy
    l
    ove, (Ichuckled)IloveyouBuhl ebendalo,you
    wer ementf orme. youcompl et
    emei nmanyways
    possi bl
    eandyoumademet hemanIam t oday, a
    mant hathasaf amily,afather, ahusbandt oyou.I
    willkeepmybowonpr otecti
    ngyou, lovi
    ngyouand
    maki ngyouhappyt i
    llourlastdaysonear th.
    Thr oughever yt
    hing,west uckt ogether.Iwil
    lkeep
    onbei ngthehusbandyoudesi remet obb,
    abest
    fr
    iendyouwantmet obe, everythi
    ngi none
    package.Il oveyouwi thallmyhear tandIcould
    neverl oveanotherwomenl ikeIloveyou"
    HeputhishandonmycheekandIsmil
    edwit
    h
    t
    earsi
    nmyeyes.Hetakesther
    ingandhet
    akesmy
    r
    ightf
    inger
    .
    Nhlanhla:
    "it'
    sanewr ing,I
    tsymboli
    sesnewgr owt
    h
    bet
    weenus, r
    efreshingloveandstr
    engthtogoon
    buttheoldoner epresentsthehol
    dandt het
    hings
    wef acedtogetherthepast30years.I
    twasn'teasy
    butitisworthitandmor e."
    Hesli
    psiti
    nandpeopl
    eulul
    ate.Icoul
    dn'
    tcont
    ain
    mytears.Theyf
    ell
    andhewipedthem.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Thelovebet weenMpande' sparentsisamazi ng,


    youjustwi shtohaveorf indthesamel ovet hey
    sharebutpeopl eofourgener ationwon' texper i
    ence
    thattruely.Maj or
    it
    ywon' tbecausei tlastedi nthei
    r
    ti
    me.That 'swhent r
    uelover eallyexisted.My
    eyeswonder edoffandlandedonMpande, hewas
    l
    ookingatusf rom t
    heothersi de.Ir eallyhave
    nothingtosayt ohim anymor ethedeci si onishi.
    That'
    sal lIcansay, heneedst omanupf orhisson
    that'
    sal l
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    ★ KAMOGELO★

    Thecer emonyl ookedsowonder f ul,


    verytouching
    andLovi ngaswel l
    .Throughtheyyear sIhave
    knownt hem theyar ewonderfultogether,aver y
    perf
    ectf i
    t.Theyshar edakissandihel dIngathi
    's
    handandheki ssedi t
    .West oodupandcl apped
    ourhandswhi let heother
    sululatedandwhi st
    led.
    Wewer eallj
    oyfulasmusi cplayedsof tl
    yast hey
    walkedpastus, Icanseetheboysandgi r
    lsbutI
    can'tseem toseeMpendul oanywher e.Istart
    l
    ooki ngaroundandIcan' tseehim.
    Me:
    "Ingat
    hi"
    Het
    urnst
    ome.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Myl
    ove"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    tseeMpendul
    o"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "maybehewentt
    othebat
    hroom "
    Inoddedandhehel
    dmywai
    st.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "come"
    Wewal
    kedof
    fwi
    tht
    heot
    her
    sfol
    lowi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ilookedar
    oundandMpendulodi
    dn'
    tevencometo
    theceremony.Iwonderi
    fhei
    sokwhereheis,
    let
    megoandcheckonhi m.
    Me:
    "comebaby"
    ItakeStha'
    shandandwewalktowardsthehouse.
    It
    'sver
    ybusyaswel l
    .Iwal
    kedupthestair
    swith
    herandIgottothebedr
    oom wewereusingandI
    knocked.
    Me:
    "Ndu"
    It
    ri
    edopeni
    ngt
    hedoorbuti
    t'
    snotopeni
    ng.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    oar
    eyouok?"
    Iknockont
    hedoorbutnot
    hing,
    Itr
    yopeni
    ngagai
    n.
    NowIam worr
    ied."
    Me:
    "Ndu!
    "
    St
    ha:
    "mommy"
    Il
    ookedatherandsi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    oIam wor
    ri
    ed.Pl
    easeopent
    hedoor
    "
    Not
    hingst
    il
    l,It
    urn.
    Me:
    "comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Wewal
    kedof
    fgoi
    ngdownst
    air
    s
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Nt
    okomal
    o:"yourf
    atheri
    scal
    li
    ngyou"
    Sher eferstoKhona, myparentsarestuckint
    heir
    ownwor ldont hedancef l
    oor.Thisfeel
    slikea
    weddi ng.Ot hersstartst
    andi
    ngaswel l
    andgoingto
    thedancef l
    oort odanceaswell.St ar
    tersget
    servedi nthepr ocess.
    Khona:
    "ignor
    ehi
    m"
    Shekeptqui
    et.Hegul
    peddownt
    hebr
    andyont
    he
    tabl
    e.
    Me:
    "sl
    owdown"
    Khona:"Idon'
    ttel
    lyouwhatt
    odowhenyousni
    ff
    yourcoke"
    Igavehi
    m aneye.
    Ntokomal
    o:"Let
    'snotf
    ight
    .Idon'
    thaveener
    gyf
    or
    t
    hat"
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ngback"
    Ist
    oodup.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Shesayssof t
    lybutIignoreandwal koff.Igo
    i
    nsideandwentupst air
    st omybedr oom.Igoti n
    andclosedthedoor, It
    ookof fmybl azerandt ook
    outthecokeandl ookedatitforsomet i
    me.Isat
    onthebedandsi ghedbef or
    eopeningi tandIwent
    tomybedsi deandspi l
    titonthereandst arted
    prepar
    ingtheli
    nes.Aknockont hedoordi sturbs
    measIdot hesecondline.Iwi pemynoseandI
    walktothedoorandopeni t
    .It'
    sNtokomal o.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Justoneday"
    Ipullhercl
    osetomebyherwaistandkissher.I
    cl
    oset hedoorbehi
    ndherandpi
    nnedheroni tthen
    brokethekiss.Shel
    ooksatme,Ifeelweak.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"
    (sof
    tl
    y)Lunel
    e"
    Shetouchesundermynoseandherf
    inger
    shave
    bl
    ood.Webot hlookatt
    hem.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"come"
    Shepul
    ledmetothebat
    hroom andIwenttowash
    mynoseandpushedmyheadup.Icl osedmyeyes
    .Iopenedt
    hem andl
    ookedather,
    shel
    ooks
    concer
    ned.
    Me:
    "Iam ok"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"unt
    ilwhen?"
    Ikeepqui
    etshewal
    ksout
    .
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o!"
    Iheart
    hedoorbangi
    ngandIsi
    gh.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Thetwoleftus,Si
    hlej
    oinedmewi
    thMpande's
    babymamaandhersi ster
    saswel
    l.Heseemsfond
    ofthel
    itt
    legi
    rlsomuch.Ikeepondri
    nki
    ngthe
    brandy
    Si
    hle:
    "Ihaven'
    tseenNdu,
    wher
    eishe?"
    Ishr
    ugged.
    Me:"Ishouldcheckonhi
    m.Idi
    dn'
    tseehi
    m att
    he
    cer
    emonyt oo"
    Si
    hle:
    "Shoul
    dwebewor
    ri
    ed?"
    Ne:
    "Iwi
    llgoandi
    nvest
    igat
    e"
    HenoddedandIst oodupholdi
    ngontothetabl
    eto
    gaingreatsight
    .Iwenttooheavyonthebrandy,I
    putmyhandsi nmypocketandIwalkedtowards
    thehouse, Iwentupstai
    rs.
    "Khona"
    Ist
    oppedmytracksandi
    twasThabi
    sil
    e.Ir
    oll
    ed
    myeyesandcariedonwal
    king.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Iam yourmot
    her"
    Me:
    "mymot
    heri
    sinhergr
    ave.Youar
    enotmy
    mot
    her"
    Shehel
    dmyar
    m qui
    ckl
    y.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Shedi
    dn'
    trai
    seyousoshei
    sjustan
    i
    ncubator"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "fokofyezwaThabi
    sil
    e,youeversayt
    hat
    aboutmymot herwewi
    llhaveser
    iouspr
    obl
    ems.
    Youdidn'
    trai
    seme.Ndalodid!"
    Iyankedmyar
    m of
    fher
    .
    Me:"Ngiyekeungangi
    thi
    ntingobangizonquma
    l
    eminweyakhouzongisanganela(leavemealone,
    don'
    ttouchmeorIwi l
    lcutyourfi
    ngers)"
    Ipushedherofft
    hewayandwentt
    oMpendul
    o's
    room.Iknockedonthedoor
    .
    Me:
    "Ndu!
    "
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    oVul
    alah(openher
    e)!
    "
    Thedopropened.
    Ndu:
    "can'
    tyougi
    vemepeace?
    "
    Me:
    "wedon'
    thavepeacei
    nthi
    sfami
    ly,
    move"
    Iwal
    kedi
    nlasthi
    m andhecl
    osedt
    hedoorl
    ocki
    ng.
    Me:
    "what
    'sup?Wedi
    dn'
    tseeyou"
    Ndu:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tfeel
    li
    keat
    tendi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "smokosi
    kephi?(What
    'st
    hepr
    obl
    em ?)
    "
    Hewentandsatont
    hebed.
    Ndu:"Iwantanswer
    s.Ifeel
    li
    keanoutsider,
    I
    wanttoknowwhyourmotherwassel
    fi
    sht oki
    ll
    her
    self,
    Iwanttoknowwhokill
    edmyfather,f
    uck!
    "
    Tearsst
    reameddownhi
    seyesandhel
    aidbackon
    thebed.
    Ndu:
    "If
    eelvul
    ner
    abl
    e"
    Me:
    "it
    'sokt
    obe."
    Isatnextt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:"Ihavealwayscriedmysel fwhenIwasyoung,
    whymymot herdidn'
    tlovemel i
    keSi sandaor
    Manqoba.WhywasIt reateddifferentlyandnowit
    makesSense.Thabisi
    lewasnevermymot hert
    o
    begi
    nwith.Youar enotanout sider, youaremy
    brot
    her.Wehaveeachot her,
    thepeopl ewhohave
    thesameperson'
    sbloodr unni
    ngt hroughourveins.
    "
    Ndu:
    "mmh"
    Me:
    "wewi
    llf
    indanswer
    s.Iwi
    shweknewour
    mother,
    maybethi
    ngswoul
    dhavebeenbet
    terora
    bi
    tdif
    fer
    ent?"
    Ndu:
    "maybe"
    Il
    aidbackont
    hebedandwewer
    esi
    lent
    .
    Ndu:
    "soyouar
    edr
    unk"
    Wel
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Iam st
    ressed."
    Ndu:
    "youar
    epi
    sseddr
    unkKhona.Di
    dNdal
    osee
    you?
    "
    Me:
    "Idoubt"
    Ndu:
    "thanksbr
    o"
    Me:
    "anyt
    imesmal
    l"
    Ndu:
    "don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Me:
    "Iam t
    hef
    ir
    stbor
    n"
    Ndu:
    "youar
    eol
    dert
    hanmewi
    thj
    ustaf
    ewmont
    hs
    "
    Me:
    "int
    hepr
    evi
    ousyear"
    Ndu:
    "ar
    ghst
    il
    l"
    Me:
    "justgi
    veup."
    Heshookhi
    shead.Wej
    ustl
    aidont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llf
    indyourf
    ather
    'ski
    ll
    er"
    Henodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Iwentbackoutsi
    de,Mymoodj
    ustwentdown.I
    satnextt
    oSiyanda.
    Si
    yanda:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "it
    'sKhona"
    Si
    yanda:
    "whatdi
    dhedo?"
    Ne:
    "iam t
    ryi
    ng"
    Si
    yanda:
    "lethi
    m be"
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "what?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Sheshoul
    dn'
    thaveki
    ll
    edher
    sel
    f"
    Me:
    "real
    lyar
    ewet
    alki
    ngaboutSi
    za?Shei
    sdead"
    Si
    yanda:
    "butIl
    ovedhert
    oo.Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng"
    Me:
    "mxm
    Ihavet
    ovi
    sitt
    heSangomat
    hesedays.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    *
    ***
    Hewal keddownt hestairsandIlookedathi
    mt i
    llhe
    reachedhebot t
    om stair
    s.Hewal kedpastmeandI
    closedmyeyesandbr eathedout,Ifol
    lowedtothe
    dinningr oom andthefoodi sal
    readysetup.It
    's
    j
    ustt het woofusont hislongtable,Mysoulisnot
    ok.It'sneverbeenok, thesedays.
    Hi
    m:"Whatcarshoul
    dIbuy?"
    Heput
    sthenapki
    nonhi
    slap,
    bef
    oreheendul
    ges
    ont
    heeggsfi
    rst
    .
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantone"
    Hegi
    vesmeal
    ook.
    Me: "j
    ustbecauseIhaven'
    tsaidanyt
    hingandyou
    thr
    owingmoneyatmedoesn' tmeanIcantol
    eratei
    t
    Zakhele,Youcan'tkeept
    hrowingmoneyinmyf ace
    tosil
    enceme, Iam ti
    red,
    Ican'tt
    akei
    tanymore
    ...
    ..
    ."
    Hebangedt
    het
    abl
    ewi
    thhi
    sfi
    standij
    umped.
    Zakhel
    e:"yougr
    ewsomebal
    lsonme?"
    Ikeepqui et.HestandsupandIam shaki
    ng,I
    practi
    cedt hisal
    lmorni
    ng,heisi
    mmunet omy
    tearsnow.Theydon' tmovehi
    m buttheykeepon
    streaming.
    Zakhel
    e:"youar
    espeaki
    ngt
    omel
    iket
    hatnow
    Samke!"
    Herai
    sedhi
    shandandi tst
    opsmi dai
    r.Het
    ightens
    hi
    sgri
    pandtakesouthiswall
    etandthr
    owshis
    bl
    ackcar
    donthetable.
    Zakhele:
    "buywhatyouwant .Iwantyouhome.If
    everIhearsomethingaboutyousayi
    ngwhatIdoto
    you, Iwi
    lldomor eSamke,Ican'
    thaveyourui
    ning
    myr eput
    ation.Ihaveameetingi
    nUMhl anga"
    Hewal ksof f.Thedoorcl osesandibr eatheout .
    Weusedt obei nlove, Somuchi nlove.Iwas18
    comi ngfrom UMt hwal umej usttofurthermy
    studiesatHowar dher einDur ban.Imadef r
    iends
    andImetHi mt hroughourDur bant r
    ipsdur i
    ngt he
    weekend, wewer eatSt arBucks.Hecamef rom a
    goodf amilyaswel l
    .Hewas29andIwasst il
    la
    teenager.I twasapr oblem atf i
    rstbutheconvi nced
    me.Spoi ledmer otten, whenIwas19mymot her
    died.Shewast hebr eadwi nnerinmyf amily, Iwas
    theonlychi ld.Shehadal otofdebtst hatIcoul dn't
    carryonst udying.Zakhel etookmeasIdr opped
    outandhel ovedmemor eandIl ovedhi m somuch
    aswel l
    .Thatyear, t
    owar dstheendaf termyt ear s
    ofloosingmymot herhepr oposedandIagr eed.I
    l
    ovedhi m, Ilovedhi m somucht hatIdi dn'tseea
    futurewit
    houthi m.Hewasanamazi ngf i
    anceas
    wel l
    .Wel ivedt ogetherbutt hisbehavi ourstar ts
    whenhehadanaf
    fai
    rwi
    thhi
    spa.Shei
    sol
    dert
    han
    me.
    Iam Samkel
    isweaged20andengagedt oZakhel
    e
    Khuzwayo,Iam t
    ir
    edofhimlayi
    nghishandonme.
    Imisstheol
    dZakhele,
    theoneIfel
    linl
    ovewith.
    .
    .
    .
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    ★ GUGU★

    Iopenedt
    hedoorandl
    etheri
    nsi
    det
    heapar
    tment,
    I
    cl
    osedthedoorbehi
    ndherandf
    oll
    owedri
    ghti
    n.
    Herheel
    sarecli
    cki
    ngwhil
    eshei
    sfixi
    nghergl
    asses
    att
    hesamet i
    me.
    Her:
    "MrZi
    qubur
    ight?
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "yesi
    tismam "
    Shel
    ookedbet
    weenhi
    m andI
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "youmaysi
    tdown. Anyt
    hingt
    odr
    ink?"
    Her:
    "no,
    Iam f
    inet
    hankyou"
    Wenoddedandsatdown
    Her:"weareawayoftaki
    ngZinhl
    eawayfrom you
    becauseofyourst
    atementt
    hatshecomesfrom an
    abuserenvi
    ronment
    .Howyouwantt oadoptheras
    yourown"
    Si
    hle:
    "yes"
    Her:
    "doyoul
    iveal
    one?"
    Si
    hle:
    "no,
    wel
    ivet
    oget
    her"
    Her:"wecheckedyourr
    ecor
    dsandyouar
    ecl
    ean
    sofarwhi
    chisgood.Doyouwor k?"
    Iam wonderi
    ng.Sihl
    eisupanddown, i
    ndoorsor
    l
    eavesatnightatt
    imes.Doeshispar
    entsfindhi
    m?
    Ial
    waysthinkit
    'st
    hatwit
    hallofhi
    sbr
    othersaswell
    .
    Heshif
    tsabithesi
    tantt
    oanswer.
    Si
    hle:
    "Idon'
    tcur
    rent
    lywor
    kbutIdogeti
    ncome"
    Her:
    "fr
    om ?"
    Si
    hle:
    "mypar
    ent
    s"
    Shewr
    it
    est
    hatdown.
    Her:"thatunf
    ortunat
    elycan'twork.Youdon'
    thave
    asolidstabl
    eincomet otakecareofthel
    it
    tl
    eone.I
    am sorry"
    Shest
    andsup.
    Si
    hle:
    "Pl
    easeI.
    .."
    Sheshakesherhead.
    Her:"i
    fyougetajobmaybewecant
    alkoncemor
    e.
    Unti
    lthengoodbye"
    Si
    hle:
    "canyougi
    vet
    hist
    ohert
    hen?
    "
    Hel
    ookedatmeandIwentt ot
    hebedroom and
    t
    ookthel
    it
    tl
    esui
    tcase.Icamebackandgaveitto
    her
    ,shet
    akesi
    t.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llvi
    sit
    ."
    Shenoddedandt ur
    nedwal ki
    ngout .Tear s
    str
    eameddownmyeyes.Imi ssZinhle, Ihopeisok.
    Thereisahugevoidwithouther.IlookatSi hl
    eand
    hesighssteppi
    ngcloserandheembr acedmewhi le
    Isobbed.
    Si
    hle:
    "shhh.Iwi
    llgetherback"
    Ihel
    dont
    ohi
    m whi
    lesobbi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Thisisthedaywevisitourmother'
    sfamil
    y.I
    t's
    shouldbedonesoonerorl at
    er.Assoonaswe
    camebackbutNduwasabi tskept
    ical
    ,Iwasas
    wellbutwehadt omeetthem andgetanswers.I
    l
    ookedout si
    dethewindowt henbackathi
    m.Wear e
    par
    kedoutsi
    deatthegi
    venaddr
    ess.Thehouse
    l
    ooksbigandneataswell,
    awhit
    eCarparked
    out
    side.
    Ndu:
    "let
    'sgoi
    nsi
    de."
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Heopenedt hecardoorandhoppedout.Ihopped
    outont heot
    herside.Il
    ockedt
    hecaraftercl
    osi
    ng
    thedoorandwemadeourwayi nsi
    detheyard
    openingthegate.Wewaledtothedoorandgot
    theeen.Heknockedandwebothstoodthere
    l
    ookingateachot her
    .
    "Ngi
    yezwa(Iam comi
    ng!)
    "West
    oodt
    her
    ewai
    ti
    ng
    andt
    hedooropened.
    Gi
    rl:
    "uhm hi"
    Ndu:
    "Wear
    elooki
    ngf
    or.
    .."
    Hepaused.
    Me:
    "TheXul
    uhousehol
    d."
    Gi
    rl:
    "Oh,
    mygr
    andmot
    heri
    saXul
    u..
    ..
    .
    "Asandewhoi
    satt
    hedoor?!
    "
    Gi
    rl:
    "Someboysl
    ooki
    ngf
    orsomeone!
    "
    Sheshoutsbackandl ooksatus.Wehear
    foot
    stepsapproachi
    ngandawomancomest othe
    doorandiscarryi
    ngabowelandseemst ohave
    beencooking.
    Her:
    "hi.
    ..
    ."
    Shedr
    oppedi
    tont
    hef
    loorandcover
    edhermout
    h.
    Her:
    "Ai
    za?
    "
    Shesai
    dlooki
    ngatMpendul
    o,.
    Her:
    "ohmyGod,
    youl
    ookl
    ike.
    ..l
    ikeAi
    za"
    Gi
    rl:
    "mom whati
    sgoi
    ngon?"
    Me:
    "Ndu"
    Ndu:
    "uhm .
    ..
    .hei
    smyf
    ather.
    "
    Me:
    "wear
    elooki
    ngf
    orourmot
    her
    'sf
    ami
    ly"
    Her:
    "whoi
    syourmot
    her?"
    Ndu:
    "Si
    zakel
    eBi
    yase"
    Sheexcl
    aimedandt
    ear
    sst
    reameddownher
    cheeks.
    Her:
    "ohmyGod."
    Shegaveusahug,
    weweresi
    lentf
    oramoment
    conf
    usedabi
    t.Shebr
    okei
    tandtouchedourf
    aces.
    Her:"shewasmyl
    i
    ttl
    esi
    ster,
    Iam Zami
    leyour
    aunt"
    Wel
    ookedateachot
    her.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Recept
    ioni
    st:
    "Nohei
    sopent
    oday"
    Shesai
    dlooki
    ngatt
    hecomput
    ert
    henmesmi
    li
    ng.
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Ismi l
    edandt ur
    nedmyheelsandwentt ot
    he
    elevat
    or.Igotinanditwentup,i
    tpingedonceIgot
    tohisfloorandIgotoutandsawtheemptydesk.I
    walkedtohi
    soffi
    ceandopenedt
    hedoor.Shewas
    onhislapbutj
    umpedoffassoonasshesawme.I
    fel
    taplunginmyheart
    .Hestoodupfi
    xinghi
    ssui
    t.
    Zakhel
    e:"Samkewhatar
    eyoudoi
    ngher
    e?"
    Il
    ookedathert
    henhi
    m.
    Me:"Ibr
    oughtuhm l
    unchandyourcar
    d.I
    tmaxed
    out"
    Zakhel
    e:"i
    treachedi
    t'
    sli
    mit
    ."
    Inodded
    Her:
    "letmegetbackt
    owor
    k"
    Shetur
    nedandwalkedout.Ishookmyheadas
    soonasthedoorcl
    osed.
    Zakhel
    e:"don'
    tlookatherl
    iket
    hat"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "whydon'
    tyoubr
    eakupwi
    thme?"
    Zakhel
    e:"t
    hatwon'
    thappen"
    Ikeptqui
    et.Idon'
    tevenknowwhattosay.Iwal
    k
    cl
    osertohisdeskandoutt
    helunchboxonthet
    able
    andmybag.
    Me:
    "Ial
    sowant
    edt
    otel
    lyouIam pr
    egnant"
    Hi
    seyespoppedout
    .
    Zakhel
    e:"whatdoyoumeanpr
    egnant?"
    Me:
    "Asi
    nababyi
    sgr
    owi
    ngi
    nsi
    deme"
    Zakhel
    e:"(whi
    sper
    ing)t
    heycan'
    tbot
    hbepr
    egnant
    "
    Me:
    "what!
    ?"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "wowhonest
    lywow,
    justengageheral
    ready"
    It
    urnedar
    oundt
    owal
    koutbuthehel
    dmyar
    m
    Me:
    "youar
    ehur
    ti
    ngme"
    Zakhel
    e:"don'
    tthi
    nkaboutl
    eavi
    ngme"
    Me:
    "leavemeal
    one"
    Zakhel
    e:"Samkel
    iswe"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.Hehaschangedt
    owhat
    everhei
    s
    whenhewantst
    o.
    Zakhele:"weareget
    ti
    ngmar
    ri
    ed.Iam sor
    ryshei
    s
    pregnanttoo"
    Me:
    "Ihat
    eyou"
    Year
    sst
    reameddownmycheeks.
    Zakhel
    e:"Il
    oveyou"
    Ishookmyhead.Hedoesn'
    t.Hedoesn'
    tloveme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Wegoti nsi
    de.Ever yonewasl ooki
    ngatus,wemet
    ourgr andmot herunfort
    unatelyourgr
    andfat
    herdied
    l
    astyearbef orewecoul dseehim.Our
    grandmot herdi dn'
    tstopcryi
    ng, wealsol
    earned
    thatthegi r
    lisAsandeandourcousi naswell.Our
    Aunti smar ri
    edandt heyli
    veher ewit
    hherhusband
    totakecar eofourGr andmot her
    .
    Zami
    le:
    "Idon'
    tknowwhatt
    osay"
    Me:
    "howwasourmot
    herl
    ike?"
    Zami
    le:
    "amazi
    ng.Shehadagr
    eatHear
    t"
    Khona:
    "whydi
    dsheki
    llher
    sel
    f."
    Shesi
    ghed.
    Zami
    le:
    "wedon'
    tknowr
    eal
    ly"
    Me:
    "Soi
    twasaut
    omat
    ic"
    Khona:
    "don'
    tNdu"
    Ihuf
    fed.
    Zami
    le:
    "Sizahasal
    waysbeenstr
    ong.Shei
    snever
    onet
    obreakdownoranyt
    hing."
    Me:
    "iam notr
    eady.Canwevi
    sitanot
    hert
    ime"
    Shenodded.
    Zamil
    e: "Iam gl
    adImetmysister
    'ski
    ds.We
    shoul
    d'vebeeninyourl
    ives."
    Wenoddedandst
    oodup.
    Gr
    andma:
    "pl
    easedon'
    tleave"
    Khona:
    "wewi
    llcomebackanot
    hert
    ime"
    Zami
    le:
    "bazobuyamah(t
    heywi
    llbebackmah)
    "
    Shedi
    dn'
    twanttohearanyt
    hing.Westoodupand
    sai
    dourgoodbyes.Shewal
    kedusout
    .
    Zami
    le:
    "pl
    easedovi
    sitagai
    n.Wel
    oveyou"
    Wesmi
    led.
    Known:
    "wewi
    ll
    .Thanksaunt
    y"
    Shenoddedandwavedgoodbyegoingi
    nsi
    de.We
    openedt
    hecarandgoti
    nsidesi
    ghi
    ng.
    Me:
    "It
    houghti
    twoul
    dbeeasy"
    Khona:
    "it
    'snot"
    Wegotstart
    ledbyaknockandi
    twasfr
    om Khona'
    s
    si
    de.Heroll
    edthewi
    ndowanditwasanol
    dwoman
    i
    nwhiteclot
    hing.
    Her:
    "Ihavebeenpr
    ayi
    ngsi
    nceyouwer
    ebor
    ntobe
    f
    ound"
    Wel
    ookedateachot
    her
    .
    Her: "yourmot her'
    ssoulIst
    il
    lonthi
    sear
    thandit'
    s
    sufferingli
    kebef or
    e.Yourmotherwasneverhappy
    ti
    llshedi ed."
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Her:
    "don'
    that
    eher"
    Shel
    ookedatkhona.
    Her:
    "yourmot
    herandf
    atherar
    ether
    easonbehi
    nd
    t
    hissear
    ch"
    Khona:
    "mot
    her?"
    Her:"st
    epmother,shei
    susingevildeedsonyour
    motherandyou,youwil
    lneversucceed,badl
    uck
    wil
    lalwaysf
    oll
    owyouunt i
    lyoufi
    ndthebodythat
    hasyourmother'
    ssouli
    nit"
    Me:
    "whatt
    hef
    ucki
    sthi
    s?"
    Khona:
    "Ndu"
    Her:
    "Iam MaZuma, Iwil
    lguideyoutoanswer
    s.I
    knowthem butsomeyouwillhavet
    ofindonyour
    own"
    Khonagotoutoft
    hecar
    .
    Khona:"whataboutourmot
    her
    'ssoul,
    shei
    snotat
    peace?"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Her:"shewil
    lneverbeatpeaceunti
    lyoufi
    ndher.
    Youneedtosaveherandactdi f
    fer
    entl
    yfr
    om your
    fat
    her.Marr
    ythecarri
    erofherbody.Yourmother
    's
    soulli
    vesi
    nher.
    Me:
    "ist
    hissomet
    ri
    ck?"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Her:
    "sheisabusedbyherhusband.Yourmot
    her
    wasabusedbyyourfat
    herMpendulo"
    Me:
    "howdoyouknowmyname?
    "
    Her:
    "thegodst
    alkt
    ome"
    Thi
    siscr
    azy.
    Shehol
    dsKhona'
    shand.
    Her:
    "saveher
    ."
    Shel
    ooksatme.
    Her:
    "leaveher,
    shewi
    llbeyourdoom "
    Shet
    urnedandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Khona:
    "woahwai
    t!"
    Iam soconf
    used.
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Khona:
    "whatj
    usthappened?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow."
    Iam st
    il
    ltr
    yingt
    opr
    ocessever
    ythi
    ng.
    .
    .
    ?
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    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iwaskeepingmysel
    fbusyaroundt
    hehouse,Ieven
    washedsomet hi
    ngs.NotmuchthoughandIwas
    outsi
    dehangingt
    hem onthewashi
    ngli
    ne,khona
    l
    eftandsai
    dhewi l
    lbebacksoasLuneleearl
    ierbut
    Isawhim comeback.IhavedonesomeC. V'
    sand
    getajob.Anyt hingformei swonder f
    ulreall
    y.Even
    beingacleanerIam f i
    newi t
    ht hataswell,Imean
    anythi
    ng.Ifini
    shedhangi ngt heclot
    hesupandI
    wentinsi
    det hehouse.Todayi t'
    sveryhot.Iwent
    tothebedroom af t
    erputti
    ngthebasketawayand
    Lunelewasasl eeponhi sstomach.Iwi shhecoul d
    j
    uststopdrugsbuti t'
    shardt ogetthroughhim.I
    wenttohim andt ouchedhisback.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Isai
    dsof
    tl
    y.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Ishookhi
    m abi
    t.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Hewassi lent.HeisquicktowakeupEveryt
    imehe
    hearssomet hing.Icheckedhi
    m andwhit
    efoam
    wascomi ngoutofhi smouthandther
    ewasbl ood
    onthepil
    low.Iscr eamedstandi
    ngonmyf eet
    Me:"Lunel
    e,wakeup.Lor
    dpl
    easepl
    easei
    tcan'
    t
    be"
    Irushedoutofthebedroom andwenttotakemy
    phone.Myhandswer eshakingasIcal
    ledKhona.
    Heanswer ed.
    Khona:
    "Mal
    o"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    eis.
    ..
    .i
    s"
    Khona:
    "hei
    swhat?"
    Me:"bl
    oodandwhi
    tefoam comi
    ngoutofhi
    m.
    Khonahei
    snotmovi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "Shi
    tIam comi
    ng!"
    HehungupandIr ushedbackt
    othebedr oom.I
    tookoutat
    owelanditurnedhi
    m around.Ididn'
    t
    knowwhytodo. Icheckedhisbreathi
    ngandi t
    waslow.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    eIwar
    nedyou,
    ohmyGodsavehi
    m."
    Tear
    sstreameddownmyeyes.It
    urnedhi
    m ar
    ound.
    Cankhonahurr
    yup
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Istoodbythedoorfr
    ameandIknockedonthedoor
    ,sheturnedaroundandsatupf
    rom t
    hebedand
    wipedherface.
    Me:
    "canIcomei
    n?"
    Shenodded.Iwal
    kedi
    nsi
    deandsatont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Gugu:
    "it
    'snotyourf
    aul
    t"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llmakeapl
    an"
    Gugu:
    "shekeptmesane.Loosi
    ngachil
    dit
    'sl
    ike
    l
    oosi
    ngyour
    self
    .Youlooseyoursel
    f"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shewipedherf
    aceandIembr
    acedherasshe
    sobbed.
    Me:
    "youcanl
    eti
    tout"
    Shesni
    ff
    edandcar
    ri
    edoncr
    ying.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    wewer ewatchingsometvafterCeli
    wetookhernap.
    Shehasst ar
    tedanewschoolandsayst hereistoo
    muchwor k.Shecompl ai
    nsalotthesedaysandi s
    verymuchgr umpy.Mysoni sasleep.Ihaven't
    beentalki
    ngtoMpandesincet hedayIsaidthose
    wordstohim.Ther ei
    snothi
    ngmor etotal
    kabout
    eit
    herthanourson.That'
    sall
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "soBhut
    iMpande"
    Me:
    "mmmh?
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "het
    oldmehei
    sget
    ti
    ngahousef
    orus"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    If
    ocusedont
    het
    v.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam t
    alki
    ngLwande"
    Me:
    "andIdon'
    twantt
    oli
    sten"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "mxm."
    Me:
    "sayi
    ngsomet
    hing?"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "yesIam.Whyar
    eyoughost
    ingt
    heguy?
    "
    Me:
    "wher
    edi
    dyoul
    ear
    nthat?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ihear
    ditf
    rom myonl
    inecl
    asst
    eacher"
    Me:
    "youwi
    lldont
    hist
    il
    lwhen?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ti
    llIhavegi
    venbi
    rt
    h"
    Me:
    "ohIsee"
    Cel
    iwe:"t
    alkt
    ome.Younar
    ejustonl
    ytwoyear
    s
    ol
    derthanme"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "don'
    tdat
    e"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "hawu"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Thedooropenedandhewal
    kedi
    ncar
    ryi
    ngst
    eer
    s
    takeaway.
    Mpande:
    "goodday"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "hel
    loBhut
    i"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "mmmh?
    "
    Iconcer
    ntr
    atedont
    het
    vagai
    n.
    Mpande:
    "unj
    ani?
    (Howar
    eyou?)
    "
    Me:
    "okay"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.Cel
    iwehi
    tmyt
    high.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "that
    '
    sver
    ycol
    d"
    Me:
    "leavemeal
    one"
    Iwentbackt
    owat
    chi
    ngt
    v.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★
    IwarnedLunel
    e,Iwar nedhi
    m abouthi
    scocaine
    buthewouldn'
    tli
    sten.Hehastopraythi
    skill
    shim
    DeadorNdalowilli
    fnothisf
    ather
    .Theywillbur
    y
    hi
    m ali
    ve.
    Ndu:
    "st
    eponi
    tKhona!"
    Me:"Iam t
    ryi
    ng"
    Isai
    dovert
    aki
    ngat
    ruckandpassedt
    heredli
    ght
    whil
    ecarswer
    emoving.Ndul
    ookedback.
    Ndu:
    "youar
    egonnaki
    llus"
    Me:"ngi
    meushayelewena?Ufunangenzeni?(Do
    youwantmet ostopandyoudr
    ive?Whatdoyou
    wantmet odo)"
    Ndu:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tsayki
    l
    lust
    hough."
    Me:
    "hol
    don"
    Imadeat ur
    nandchangedthegearbeforepressing
    ontheaccel
    erat
    or.Wewerecl
    ose, wearesocl ose.
    Heopenedthewindowandlehalfofhisbodyout .I
    hadtomakeaf ewtur
    nsbefor
    egettingtothehouse.
    Ndu:
    "Iseei
    t"
    Icouldaswell.Ihitt
    hebrakesandhejumpedout
    ofthewindowandIgotoutaswel ll
    eavingt
    hedoor
    open.Wer ushedinsi
    de.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Wecouldhearhercryi
    ng,wegoti
    nhi
    sbedr
    oom
    andshewasholdinghishead.
    Ndu:
    "noman"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    If
    eltal
    umpi
    nmyt
    hroat
    .Tear
    swel
    dingi
    nmyeyes.
    Me:
    "fuckMf
    wet
    huyoucan'
    tdot
    hisshi
    ttome!!"
    Ndu:
    "l
    et'
    sgethi
    mtot
    hehospi
    tal
    .Iwi
    lldr
    ive"
    Nt
    okomalowascryingherlungsout
    .Ndupicked
    hi
    m upandIassi
    stedaswewal kedout
    .Weput
    hi
    minthecarandweal lheadedtot
    hehospi
    tal
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★
    Zakheledecidedwel eaveworkandgoouttohave
    l
    uncht oget
    her.Hei stryi
    ngtobuymei ntohi
    slove
    again.Wegott oFlori
    daandwentt ohavesome
    l
    unch.Iwant edtobeher e,i
    thasbeenlongsi
    nceI
    cameher ejusttoeatandenjoy.Wegetseat edand
    orderfood.Hel ooksatme.
    Zakhel
    e:"Samke"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Zakhel
    e:"Il
    oveyouok"
    Me:
    "weal
    lwi
    sht
    hatwast
    rue"
    Zakhel
    e:"l
    ist
    enbaby"
    Me:
    "pl
    easeZakhel
    ecanweenj
    oyl
    unchi
    npeace"
    Hekeptquiet
    .Ilookedupf rom themenuandIsaw
    afamili
    arwomanandman.Isqui ntedmyeyes
    wherehaveIseent hem before?Ican' tr
    emember
    anyt
    hingaboutseeingthem.Maybet heyare
    fami
    li
    arfacestoofami l
    iarespeciall
    ythewoman.
    Sheisaginggraceful
    lyandIl oveherdar kski
    n.
    Zakhel
    e:"youar
    est
    ari
    ng"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Hel
    ookedbehi
    ndhi
    m.
    Me:
    "whoar
    ethey?"
    Zakhel
    e:"t
    hat
    'sNdaloRhadebe,sheownsthebest
    l
    awf i
    rminDurban.Kznawhole.That
    'sher
    husband."
    Me:
    "It
    hinkIhavehear
    doft
    henamebef
    ore"
    Zakhel
    e:"maybet
    henewspaper
    s.News24?
    "
    Me:
    "maybe"
    Il
    ookedatt
    hem.Thi
    siswei
    rd.Il
    ookedatZakhel
    e
    Me:
    "uwantt
    ost
    udy"
    Zakhel
    e:"t
    hat
    'sof
    fthet
    abl
    e"
    Me:
    "Iwasn'
    taski
    ng.Iwassayi
    ng"
    Hecl
    enchedont
    hef
    ork.Thewai
    tercame.
    Zakhel
    e:"wewi
    llt
    alkaboutt
    hisl
    ater"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wegott othehospi t
    al,Ikeptonsl appi
    nghim but
    nothi
    ng.Iwar nedhim.Iwar nedhim somanyt i
    mes
    buthedidn'twanttolisten.Ihatehimf ort
    hat.Heis
    bei
    ngselfi
    sh.Wer ushedi nsideandthenurseswere
    cal
    led.Ther ushedhim off.KhonahuggedmeasI
    cri
    ed
    Khona:
    "Shhi
    twi
    llbeok"
    Isobbed.Idon'
    twanthi
    mtodi
    eIdon'
    twantt
    oatal
    l.
    Me:
    "hecan'
    tdi
    e"
    Khona:
    "hewon'
    t"
    Het
    ight
    enedt
    hehol
    dasIcr
    ied
    Khona:
    "hecan'
    t"
    Steaddr
    oppedonmyshoul
    der
    .Iknowhei
    scr
    ying
    aswell
    .
    .
    .
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    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam si l
    ent
    lypr ayi
    ngt hattheDrshel phim andmake
    surehei sok.Khonacal ledhispar entsbecausehe
    didn'thaveachoi ce.Thesi lencefrom theDrswas
    scaringus, wecoul dn'tl
    eave, Idon'twanttoleave
    withoutknowi ngifhei sfineornot.Wi llhewakeup
    ornot .Idon'twantt othinknegativelyatall
    .Ican'
    t
    dot hat.
    Ndu:
    "Noonei
    scomi
    ngout"
    Khona:
    "nonewsi
    sgoodnews"
    Ikeptqui
    etl
    ooki
    ngatt
    hem.
    Ndu:"Couldanyonecomebecausewehavebeen
    si
    tt
    inghereforhour
    s"
    Khonacheckshi
    sphone.
    Khona:
    "It
    '
    sal
    mostmor
    ning"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Khona:
    "don'
    tyouwantt
    orest?Shoul
    dIt
    akeyou
    home?"
    Me:
    "Iam notl
    eavi
    ng"
    Henodded.HesatdownandNdualsodi
    d.wesaw
    t
    heother
    srushi
    nginandt
    heotherpar
    ent
    s.
    Kamo:
    "Ohmygodwher
    eishe?"
    Ndu:
    "Hei
    sint
    her
    emom.Theyt
    ookhi
    m hour
    sago
    "
    Shel
    ooksatme.
    Kamo:
    "Khonawhydon'
    tyout
    akehert
    ogoandr
    est
    "
    Khona:
    "shedoesn'
    twantt
    o."
    ADrcametowardsusandever
    yonewasr
    eady
    meet
    inghi
    m hal
    fway.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Drhowi
    she?"
    Dr:
    "Hei
    sst
    abl
    efornow.Youbr
    oughthi
    minon
    t
    ime"
    Kamo:
    "what
    'st
    hepr
    obl
    em ?
    "
    Dr:"wef
    oundaveryhighamountofCocai
    nei
    nhi
    s
    body.Hewasclosetoloosi
    nghi
    slif
    e"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Over
    dose?"
    TheDrnodded
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wher
    eishe?"
    Dr:
    "Wehavekepthiminintensi
    veCar
    e,youwi
    ll
    onl
    ybeal
    lowedtoseehim atnoon"
    Kamo:
    "pl
    easedoever
    ythi
    ngyoucan"
    Dr:
    "wewi
    llexcuseme"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.Iwasr
    eli
    evedt
    hathei
    sok.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Lunel
    eisgonnashi
    thi
    msel
    f.Hehast
    he
    wr
    ongpar
    ent
    s"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.
    Mpande:
    "Don'
    tcal
    lmewhenmom anddadar
    ri
    ves
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "metoo.Ihavest
    ufft
    osor
    tout
    .Wewi
    llsee
    hi
    m onceheget
    sout"
    Khona:"Iam notgonnabeher
    e.Mom youhandl
    e
    ever
    ythi
    ng"
    Kamo:
    "'
    Soyouguysknewandnsai
    dnot
    hing!
    ?"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.Shel
    ookedatme.
    Kamo:
    "youknew?"
    Khona:
    "shedi
    dn'
    t"
    Kamo:"Ever
    yoneatmyhouseinanhour .Ifyou
    don'
    tar
    ri
    veyouwillsuf
    fer
    edconsequences"
    Shewalkedof
    f.Iam scar
    edofwhat
    'sgonna
    happen.
    Ndu:
    "thi
    sismessedup."
    Mpande:
    "Letmegobef
    oreIar
    ri
    vel
    ate"
    Si
    hle:
    "Ishoul
    dn'
    thavecame"
    Khona:
    "youcame.Let
    'sgo."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Iwokeupi nthemor ningandIlookedar ound.I


    wasn'tint hebedroom Iwasi nt
    hepr evi
    ousnight
    .I
    heardsomemovementandIsatupf rom t
    hebed
    andrubbedmyeyes.Thi sroom i
    sbiggerthanthe
    oneIsl eptin.Am Idreaming?MaybeIam.Icl ose
    myeyesandopent hem oncemor eandt heymeet
    Sihl
    ewi that owelaroundhiswaist.Iwantt ohi
    de,I
    wasst aringtoomuchonhi scoreIlookedaway.
    Si
    hle:
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Me:
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Idi
    dn'
    tlookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "uhm wher
    ear
    ewe?"
    Sihl
    e:"weareatmypar
    ent
    shouse.Wecamei
    n
    earl
    yhoursofmorni
    ng"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tremember"
    Si
    hle:
    "thesl
    eepi
    ngpi
    ll
    sdr
    uggedyou.Youdi
    dn'
    t
    wakeup"
    Me:
    "ohIam sor
    ry"
    Si
    hle:
    "don'
    tbe"
    Inodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "br
    eakf
    ast?"
    Me:
    "sur
    eletmewakeuppr
    oper
    ly"
    Sihl
    e:"Ok,
    yourbagi
    sther
    eandt
    her
    eist
    he
    bathr
    oom."
    Hewentt hroughanotherdoor
    .Igotof ft
    hebedand
    madei tbef
    oregoingt omybagandt henbathr
    oom.
    IbathedandIgotout .Iwenttotakemybagand
    change.Wor eadr essandsandalsthencombed
    myhai rbef
    orewal ki
    ngout.Hewasdone, l
    ooked
    toodressedforbreakfast.
    Me:
    "yourhomel
    ookswonder
    ful"
    Si
    hle:
    "thankyou"
    Hesmiled.Hei sr
    eal
    lyagreatguy,usual
    lypeopl
    e
    whocomef rom weal
    thybackgr
    oundsarenotnice
    orhel
    pfulatti
    mes.
    Si
    hle:
    "Come"
    Wewal kedoutofthebedr oom andwentdownthe
    stai
    rs.Wecoul dhearsomeoneshout i
    ngandIwas
    scaredbythetone.Wer eachedthebott
    om st
    air
    s
    andeveryonelookedatus.
    Si
    hle:
    "Godmor
    ning"
    Kamo:
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Si
    hle:
    "wewi
    llseeyou"
    Het
    ookmyhand.
    Kamo:
    "wher
    ear
    eyougoi
    ng?"
    Si
    hle:
    "out"
    Heopenedt
    hedoorandwewal
    kedout
    .
    Me:
    "It
    houghtwewer
    ehavi
    ngbr
    eakf
    ast"
    Si
    hle:
    "wear
    e.Youneedsomef
    reshai
    r"
    Heopenedhi
    scardoorf
    ormeandIgoti
    nsi
    de."
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iam scaredofMpande'
    sfat
    her.Hei sangryand
    shouti
    ngatus.Ididn'
    tknowhissonwast aki
    ng
    drugs.Guguisl
    uckysheescapedthatone.
    Hi
    m:"Nowal
    lofyougoeatt
    hatf
    oodbecausewe
    ar
    egoi
    ng"
    Weal
    lst
    oodup.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "It
    hinkIpeedonmysel
    f"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "No.
    ..
    .Imeanpee"
    Ist
    oppedwal
    kingandl
    ookedather
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam scar
    edofmovi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Wai
    tletmesee"
    Ther
    estwentt
    othedi
    nni
    ngr
    oom.Shemoved.
    Me:
    "uhm Iwi
    ll.
    ..
    ."
    Shel
    ookeddownonmeandt
    hen.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ther
    eisabat
    hroom downher
    e."
    Me:
    "youwantt
    opee?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "no"
    Me:
    "letmegetsomet
    oil
    etpapert
    owi
    pei
    t."
    It
    sclearpee.Irushedtogetthetoi
    letpaperandI
    wipedevery.Almostranout
    .Icleanedupand
    camebackaf ter.Shewassit
    tingont hecouchnow
    rubbi
    ngherst omach.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam bur
    ningLwande.I
    thur
    ts"
    Me:
    "youneedt
    hehospi
    tal?"
    Shenodded.Irushedofft
    othedi
    nningr
    oom .I
    st
    oppedmyt r
    acksandwenttoMpandeand
    cr
    ouchednexttohim andhel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Cel
    iweneedt
    ogot
    othehospi
    tal,
    Ithi
    nkshe
    i
    shavi
    ngt
    hebaby"
    Mpande:
    "shi
    tok"
    Hepushedhi
    schai
    rbackandst
    oodup.
    Kamo:
    "whyar
    eyoubot
    hnoteat
    ing"
    Mpande:
    "weneedt
    orusht
    othehospi
    tal"
    Hedi
    dn'
    twai
    tforhert
    otal
    kaswer
    ushedof
    f.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "mmmhkubuhl
    unguSi
    si(i
    thur
    ts)
    "
    Me:
    "itwi
    llbeok"
    Mpandepi
    ckedherup.
    Ndal
    o:"what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Mpande:
    "shei
    sgoi
    ngi
    ntol
    abour"
    Ndal
    o:"comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Sher
    ushedof
    fandwewal
    kedout
    .
    Mpande:
    "br
    eat
    hewi
    thmeCel
    iwe"
    Sheshookherheadandcri
    ed.Hepl acedheratt
    he
    backandhi
    smot hercameandgotinwithher.We
    goti
    nthefr
    ontbeforehedr
    oveoff
    .
    Ndal
    o:"br
    eat
    hewi
    thmeCel
    iwe,
    inandoutsl
    owl
    y"
    Icoul
    dseet
    hem doi
    ngbr
    eat
    hingpat
    ter
    ns.
    Ndal
    o:"goodl
    i
    ket
    hat
    ."
    Ther
    ewassilenceinthecar.Wegottothehospi
    tal
    andshewasr ushedi
    nside.Theyt
    ookheroffwi
    th
    hi
    smotherandwest ayed.
    Mpande:
    "youwentt
    hrought
    hat?"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m
    Me:"i
    tfeltl
    ikeanight
    mare,i
    t'
    sworsei
    npubl
    ic
    hospi
    tal
    s.Yougi vebir
    thpai
    nful
    ly"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ryLwande"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Mpande:"Ir
    eall
    yam.IwillproveIam changedf
    or
    me,foroursonandyou.Iloveyou"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andj
    ustkeptmymout
    hshutaswe
    wait
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ihaven'tseenNdut hewholeofyester
    dayoreven
    talkedtohim.Ikindami sshi
    m somuch.Iwasat
    thekitchenwaiti
    ngforthem t
    ofini
    sheati
    ngbefor
    e
    themai dstakethedishesawayandwasht hem.I
    felthandsbehindmeandIknewi t
    'shi
    m.He
    kissedmyneck.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    ono"
    Ndu:
    "Ican'
    tki
    ssyounow?"
    Me:
    "youcanbutnother
    e"
    Ndu:
    "ok.Thankyouf
    orbr
    eakf
    ast"
    Me:
    "youwel
    come"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llseeyoul
    aterok?"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Herushedoff
    .Ismi
    ledandcar
    ri
    edonwi
    thwhatI
    wasdoing.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Icoul
    dfeeltheDrinser
    ti
    nghisfi
    ngersinsi
    demeas
    thepai
    nwasexcr uci
    ati
    ng.Icoul
    dn'tanymore,
    I
    neededthepaingoneassoonaspossi bl
    e.
    Dr:
    "shei
    s5mi
    nut
    esaway"
    Ndal
    o:"okCel
    iwebr
    eat
    henana"
    Tear
    sst
    reameddownmyeyes.
    Me:
    "ithur
    ts"
    Ndalo:
    "Iknow,
    Justbr
    eat
    he.Thebabywi
    llbeout
    soon"
    Dr:
    "ok.Ineedf
    orhert
    opushf
    orme."
    Hewor
    ehi
    sgl
    oves.
    Ndal
    o:"pushCel
    iwe"
    Ipushedmyhar
    dest
    .
    Dr:
    "wecanseet
    hehead."
    Ndal
    o:"pushagai
    n."
    Ipushedonce.
    Dr:
    "justonemor
    epush"
    Ipushedagai
    nandIl
    aidmyheaddown.Iwast
    ir
    ed.
    Ndal
    o:"whyi
    shenotcr
    ying?
    "
    Idi
    dn'
    tevenwanttolookatthebabyorhi
    sdi
    rect
    ion.
    Ihear
    dslapsbef
    orehecried.
    Dr:
    "hei
    sok"
    Ndal
    o:"doyouwantt
    oseehi
    m ?"
    Ishookmyheadno.
    Shetouchedmyshoul
    der
    sandt
    ear
    skepton
    st
    reaming.
    Ndal
    o:"hel
    ookscut
    e.Don'
    tcr
    y."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    oseehi
    m.Idon'
    twanthi
    m"
    Ndal
    o:"shhhh"
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT33

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Dr:
    "Onl
    ytwopeopl
    ecanent
    eratat
    ime"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwantt
    oseehi
    m whenhewakesup,
    whenwi
    llhewakeup?"
    Dr:
    "wear
    enotsur
    eatt
    hemoment
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"cal
    lmeoncehewakesup"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f,weal
    llookedhi
    sdi
    rect
    ion.
    Kamo:
    "Nt
    okomal
    oandIwi
    llgoi
    nfi
    rst"
    Ther
    estnoddedandshet
    ookmyhand.
    Kamo:
    "come"
    Wegotof
    fthecouchesandwewal
    kedof
    f.
    Kamo:
    "Hewi
    llbeok"
    Ijustnodded.Wegott otheI CUandgotourhands
    saniti
    zedbef orewalkinginside.Ilooked
    everywhereandever yonewhowast her
    ejust
    l
    ookedl iketheyaredead, justhol
    dingontot he
    machi nes.Wecar ri
    edonwal kingandwesawhi m.
    Wej uststoodt her
    ef orawhi lebeforegett
    ingcloser
    tohim, theroom wasabi tdark.Kamowentand
    openedt hebl i
    ndsandl i
    ghtpenet rat
    edinside.
    Kamo:
    "Hel
    ookspeacef
    ul"
    Hedoes.Ifhi
    sfatherhi
    tshi
    m.Idon'
    tcar
    eheshoul
    d
    becauseIwarnedhim.Itol
    dhi
    m.
    Kamo:
    "Youar
    equi
    et"
    Me:
    "Ihavenot
    hingt
    osay"
    Kamo:
    "hewi
    llbeal
    ri
    ght
    .Lunel
    eIsst
    rong"
    Inodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    WesawMpande'
    smothermaki
    ngherwayt
    owar
    ds
    usandwebot
    hstoodup.
    Mpande:
    "howi
    sshe?"
    Ndal
    o:"Shegavebi
    rt
    htoababyboy"
    Shel
    ookedbet
    weenus.
    Ndal
    o:"shedoesn'
    twantt
    hebaby"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Mpande:
    "uhm qui
    etunder
    standabl
    e"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "thechi
    lddi
    dnot
    hingMpandeyobuhl
    e"
    Mpande:
    "Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng.Noneedt
    ocal
    lmeby
    myf
    ullname"
    Ndal
    o:"Under
    standabl
    einwhatway?"
    Mpande:
    "justunder
    standabl
    e"
    Me:
    "maybeshewi
    llcomear
    ound"
    Ndal
    o:"Ihopeso."
    Mpande:
    "canweseeher?"
    Ndalo:"theysai
    dIshouldcomebackaft
    er30.
    Minutes.Theywerest
    itchi
    ngherupandcleani
    ng
    t
    hebaby.Shewi l
    lbereadythen"
    Inodded.Cel
    iwehastolovet
    hatbaby.I
    tdi
    d
    nothi
    ng.GugulovedNt
    obekosomuchwhycan'
    t
    shedothesame.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Wewentt
    othemal
    landgotset
    tl
    edatSpur
    .It
    's
    r
    efr
    eshi
    ngreall
    ytobeoutsideandhavingbreakf
    ast
    .
    Ni
    celi
    fepr
    oblemsItel
    lyou.Thewaitercameand
    t
    ookouror
    dersbefor
    ewal kingof
    f.Sihl
    elookedat
    me.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwast
    hinki
    ng"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Si
    hle:
    "thatmom adopt
    sZi
    nhl
    e"
    Me:
    "wi
    llsheagr
    ee?"
    Si
    hle:
    "shewi
    ll"
    Me:
    "whatdoyoudor
    eal
    ly?"
    Sihl
    e:"Iworkwi
    thhi
    ghpr
    ofi
    ledpeopl
    e.I
    t'
    s
    confi
    denti
    al"
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Mustbespeci
    alagentt
    ypeoft
    hing.Conf
    ident
    ial,
    whataword.
    Si
    hle:
    "you?
    "
    Me:
    "whataboutme?
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "whatdoyouwannado?"
    Me:"WellIhavealwaysl
    ovedchi
    ldr
    en.Iwant
    edt
    o
    beaGradeRt eacher
    ."
    Henodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "yourl
    ovef
    orki
    dsshows"
    Inodded.
    Sihle:"doyout
    hinkyouwi
    llhavemor
    eki
    dsi
    n
    future?"
    Me:"fornowno.Idon'
    tthi
    nkIwi
    ll
    .Zi
    nhl
    eis
    enough"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Si
    hle:
    "shel
    ovesyou"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:"shei
    sawonder
    fulchi
    ld.Thankyouf
    orsavi
    ng
    her"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwoul
    dn'
    twantmysi
    stergoi
    ngt
    hrought
    hat
    "
    Inodded.Ourdr
    inkscame.
    Si
    hle:
    "Youdon'
    twantsomei
    cecr
    eam ?"
    Me:
    "wehaven'
    teat
    enasyet"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Itdoesn'
    tmat
    ter"
    Me:
    "Hai
    boi
    tdoes.I
    t'
    sunheal
    thy"
    Si
    hle:
    "inganeZamadi
    et(di
    eti
    ti
    ans)
    "
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:"Iam notonadi
    et.I
    t'
    sjustnotheal
    thyt
    ohave
    somethi
    ngsweetbef
    orefood"
    Si
    hle:
    "wel
    lIam get
    ti
    ngsome"
    Me:
    "Si
    hle"
    Igavehi
    m andeyeandhechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "okMom "
    Me:
    "mxm "
    Si
    hle:
    "umuhl
    e(Youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul)
    "
    Me:
    "ngi
    yabonga(t
    hankyou)"
    Ishyedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    wegotachancet oseeCeli
    we.Mpande'smother
    l
    eftusforamoment, shesaidshewil
    lbebackwi
    th
    whateverCel
    iweandthebabyneeds.Shewas
    f
    acingthewindowsidecryi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Cel
    iwe"
    Ir
    ushedt
    ohersi
    deandIhuggedher
    .
    Me:
    "shyi
    t'
    sok"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    hebabynearme"
    Me:
    "don'
    tsayt
    hat
    .Hedi
    dnot
    hing.Hei
    sinnocent
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "whati
    fhel
    ooksl
    ikehi
    m.Idon'
    twantt
    hat"
    Me:
    "Cel
    i.
    ..
    ..
    "
    Mpandeshakeshi
    shead.
    Mpande:
    "don'
    tfor
    ceherLwande"
    Me:"whatarewegonnadoaboutt
    hebaby.We
    can'
    tjustt
    hrowhi
    m away."
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llt
    alkt
    omom "
    Ihuf
    fed.Ibr
    ushedherback.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    I
    NSERT34

    ★ NDALO★

    Nhl
    anhl
    afetchedmef
    rom t
    hehospi
    tal
    .Ihopped
    i
    nsi
    dethecarandwel
    ookedateachot
    her.
    Me:"Sheavebi
    rth,
    remi
    ndedmeoft
    het
    imeigave
    bi
    rt
    htoLunele"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"andI
    ba?"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"hewasyourchi
    ldaswel
    lNdal
    o"
    Me:
    "Iknow.I
    t'
    sachapt
    erIj
    ustwantt
    ocl
    ose"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youl
    ovehi
    m"
    Me:"Iwil
    lal
    waysl
    ovehi
    m Nhl
    anhl
    a.Hewasmy
    f
    ir
    stchil
    d."
    Hehel
    dmyhand.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Wehavet
    ovi
    sithi
    sgr
    ave"
    Ismi
    ledl
    ooki
    ngathi
    m.
    Me:
    "ok,
    didyouseeLunel
    e?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"iwatt
    oseehi
    m oncehei
    sawake"
    Me:
    "Hoeasyonhi
    m.Hei
    sst
    il
    lababy"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"
    heisal
    most30.Whatishedoingwi
    th
    drugs?Doesheseeusdoingdrugs?Cocai
    neeven.
    Iwonderhowhegraduat
    edtothatl
    evel
    "
    Me:
    "Mt
    himkhul
    u"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    odon'
    tsof
    tenmeup."
    Me:
    "weshoul
    dtakehi
    mtor
    ehab"
    Nhlanhla:"Akhor ehabayihambayol oyo,
    ngeke
    ngimoshei maliYaminomawenaumosheeyakho.
    Ngizowuqedami nalomkhubaef akaochal
    k
    emakhaleni(thereisnor ehabil
    it
    ati
    oncentert
    hathe
    i
    sgoi ngto,Iwon' twastemymoneyoryouaswel l
    forthatmatter
    .Iwi llst
    opt hi
    snonsenseofhis
    snif
    fingchalkuphi snose) "
    Me:
    "It
    'sCocai
    ne"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    swhi
    te"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Me:
    "Don'
    tki
    llhi
    m"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Nhlanhla:"can'tgarent
    eet
    hat.Heshoul
    dpr ayi
    n
    hissleepthathewakesupwhenmyangerhas
    subsidedabi tbutifhewakesupear
    lyIam not
    rel
    iable"
    Me:"Nhl
    anhl
    auf
    unaukungi
    bul
    alel
    aingane?
    (Nhl
    anhl
    ayouwantt
    okil
    lmychil
    d)"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwon'
    tki
    llhi
    m.Justaf
    ewl
    essonsher
    e
    andt
    her
    ejustaf
    ew"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhel
    ookedatme.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"what?"
    It
    urnedt
    heot
    herway.Idon'
    twantt
    otal
    ktohi
    m.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwi
    llcanal
    sost
    opt
    hatwi
    thonet
    hing"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Don'
    tevent
    hinkabouti
    t"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Ithurt
    stoseeLunel
    eli
    ket
    his.Ican'
    tbl
    amehim and
    sayItoldhi
    m sobutnowwejusthavetohavehope
    thathewil
    lwakeup.
    Ndu:
    "hebet
    terwakeup"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "heshoul
    d"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llseehi
    mlat
    er"
    Iwal
    kedout
    .Icouldn'
    tlookathi
    mli
    ket
    hat
    .Hehas
    gott
    owakeup.ForEveryone.
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Iwasatthekitchenpr eparingasandwi chforl


    unch
    asIam hungry.Zakhel edecidedtowor kfrom home
    today,
    Iknowhewant st omoni t
    ormeaf t
    ermy
    behavi
    ouryesterday.I tcostedmyneck.I t
    'spurpl
    e
    atthi
    smomentandmyt hroatwassor e.Thenhe
    saysheli
    vesme, Istil
    lcan'tgetthatwomanoutof
    myhead.Ijustf eell
    ikeIknowheryeti twasmy
    fi
    rstt
    imeseeingher .
    "Youhungr
    y?"
    Hewalkedi
    nsi
    det
    heki
    tchenasIl
    ookedup.He
    si
    ghed.
    Zakhel
    e:"Iwi
    llt
    aket
    her
    apybaby.Iwantushappy"
    It
    ookmysandwi
    chandmi
    lkandIwal
    kedpasthi
    m.
    Zakhel
    e:"Samkel
    iswe"
    Ist
    oppedmyt
    racks.
    Zakhel
    e:"Iwi
    llbet
    hemanyouoncef
    elli
    nlovewi
    th
    "
    Me:
    "hedi
    ed"
    Icarr
    iedonwal
    kingt
    otheloungeandsatdown
    openingt
    hetv.Hedied.Themanifellwi
    thdi
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Shel
    aughedwhi
    leshaki
    ngherhead.
    Gugu:
    "ThatIknowi
    sal
    ie"
    Me:
    "it
    'st
    rue."
    Gugu:
    "Soyouar
    etel
    li
    ngmet
    hatyou.
    ..
    ."
    Sheshookherheadl
    aughi
    ng.
    Me:
    "(smi
    rki
    ng)l
    etmegett
    hebi
    ll"
    Gugu:
    "thankyouf
    ort
    his"
    Me:
    "it
    'snot
    hing"
    Isi
    gnal
    edf
    orawai
    terandaskedf
    ort
    hebi
    ll
    .
    Me:
    "Wher
    eof
    ftonow?"
    Gugu:
    "toseeyourbr
    other"
    Me:
    "int
    heaf
    ter
    noon."
    Gugu:
    "that
    'snotni
    ce"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llseehi
    m"
    Sheshookherheadandt
    hebi
    llcame.It
    ookout
    mywalletandt
    ookoutaf
    ewnotesandatip.
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Thewai
    ternoddedandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Me:
    "come:
    "west
    oodupandwewal
    kedout"
    "Gugu"
    Shet
    urnedar
    oundandIdi
    dthesame.If
    rowned.
    Gugu:
    "Canwego?
    "
    Shesai
    dsof
    tl
    y,hol
    dingherchest
    .
    Me:
    "Whoi
    she?"
    Themanlookedol
    d.Olderthanmyf
    athereven.
    Standi
    ngwi
    thhisdaught
    ers.
    Gugu:
    "Si
    hlepl
    easel
    et'
    sgo"
    It
    ookherhandandpul
    ledher
    .
    Me:
    "cal
    m down"
    Shewashyper
    vent
    il
    ati
    ng.Ist
    oppedandhel
    dher
    shoul
    der
    s.
    Me:
    "br
    eat
    he."
    Shet
    ri
    edt
    ount
    ilshecoul
    d.Iwi
    pedherf
    ace.
    Me:
    "Tel
    lmewhatwr
    ong?"
    Shewi
    pedherf
    aceaswel
    l.
    Gugu:"Someothert
    ime.Iam notr
    eadyt
    oopenup
    t
    hatchapter"
    Il
    ookedatherandshel
    ookedatme.
    Gugu:
    "It
    sver
    ysensi
    ti
    ve."
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Gugu:
    "pl
    easeSi
    hle"
    Me:
    "Ok."
    Ir
    eal
    lywantt
    oknow.Seemsver
    ydeep.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wegott othemal l
    .Wedi dn'
    tsayanyt hi
    ngtoeach
    otherasweheadedt oWool worths.Fi
    gureditwould
    beconvenientbecausethefrontsideisforcl
    othing
    andthebackoft hestor
    ewhi chexitsontheother
    si
    dei swherefoodissold.Istartedwithrompers.
    Me:
    "theyl
    ookcut
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"It
    houghtyouwer
    en'
    ttal
    kingt
    ome"
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyesandhehel
    dmywai
    standki
    ssed
    myneck.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iknowyoucan'
    tst
    aymadatme"
    Me:
    "Iam st
    il
    lmad"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    aket
    hisaswel
    l."
    Het
    ooksmal
    lsocks.
    Me:
    "yes.Theyl
    ookwonder
    ful
    ."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"andt
    hisf
    ort
    heni
    ght"
    Het
    ookt
    hehat.
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "iwi
    shCel
    iwel
    ovesherchi
    ld"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whydoesn'
    tshe?"
    Me:"Idon'
    tknow.Mpandedi
    dn'
    ttel
    lme.
    shewas
    cr
    yingwhenthebabywasbor
    n"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwi
    llaskhi
    m"
    Me:
    "don'
    tbeagr
    essi
    ve"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"I
    '
    m al
    over,
    notahat
    er"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whatel
    sedoyouneed?"
    Me:
    "foodandbuysomef
    orLunel
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Idon'
    tknowwi
    thwho'
    smoney.
    Thi
    nki
    ng..
    ."
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Hehuf
    fedandwal
    kedof
    f..
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    00] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT35

    ★ MPENDULO★
    IhaveaskedKhonai fwecoul dgoandseet hat
    creepywomanf r
    om theotherday.Iwasn'
    tatease
    aboutwhatshesai daboutVuyelwa.IloveVuyel wa
    sowhywoul dshesayshei smyr oom.Herriddles
    don'tmakeanysenseandineedanswer s.The
    otherswer ealsoKeenoncomi ngandthatwas
    wonder f
    ul, wedoneedsomesor tofsupport
    struct
    ure, Ihopethisti
    mewegetf ul
    lanswersas
    shement ionedsheknowst hem.Mpandepar ked
    thecarupf rontandweal ll
    ookedateachother .
    Si
    hle:
    "Let
    'sgoi
    nsi
    de"
    Mpande:
    "issheaSangoma?"
    Khona:
    "no,
    Idoubt"
    Me:
    "It
    hinki
    t'
    sapr
    ophet"
    Si
    hle:
    "ok,
    comel
    et'
    sgo."
    Wegotoutoft
    hecar
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Gugu:
    "St
    il
    l?"
    Me:
    "St
    il
    l"
    Wel ookedatMpande'
    smotherhol
    dingthebaby
    t
    hrought hisgl
    asswal
    lwher
    eotherbabiesar
    e
    l
    ayinginside.Thi
    swomanhasaver ygoodhear
    t.
    Gugu:
    "it
    'shar
    d.Shehasn'
    ttouchedt
    hebaby?"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Gugu:
    "Ial
    sodi
    dn'
    twantNt
    obe"
    Ikeptqui
    etandshesi
    ghed.
    Gugu:"Butwhatmademel oveheriswheniheld
    heri
    nmyar ms.Inpublichospi
    tal
    stheyf
    orcethe
    babyinyourarms.I tal
    waysinyourarmsbecause
    youbatheit,youfeedit"
    Me:
    "Maybet
    hatwi
    llhel
    p"
    Gugu:
    "don'
    trushher
    .Sheneedst
    ime.Gi
    veher
    t
    hat"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "Andyou?"
    Gugu:"nothi
    ng,
    weneedt
    omoveonf
    rom her
    e,be
    onourfeet"
    Me:
    "yes,
    Iwoul
    dn'
    tagr
    eemor
    e"
    Wekeptonlooki
    ng.It
    'st
    heseconddayandst
    il
    l
    Cel
    iwedoesn'
    twantt
    oseeHerchil
    d.
    Gugu:
    "what
    'shi
    sname?"
    Me:
    "Iam notsur
    e.Mpande'
    smot
    hernamedhi
    m"
    Gugu:
    "ok"
    Inoddedandwekeptqui
    et.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Icouldfeelt
    heheavi nessofmybody.Itriedto
    openmyeyesbutt hel i
    ghtwaspenetr
    ati
    ngmyeyes.
    Itri
    edthesecondtimesucceedi ngandIlooked
    aroundbeforebl
    inkingt hem f
    orawhil
    eandcl osi
    ng
    them againsi
    nki
    ngbackt osleep.

    ★ MPENDULO★

    Wemadeourwayi nsidetheyar dandwal kedsl


    owl
    y
    .Welookedar
    oundandi tdidn'
    tlookcreepybut
    t
    hatwomancreepedusout .Mpandeknockedon
    t
    hedooraswer eacheditandi topened
    i
    mmediatel
    y.Shest oodthere.
    Her:
    "Ihavebeenwai
    ti
    ngsi
    nceyoupar
    ked"
    Me:
    "Yousensedus?"
    Her:"NomanMpendulo.Isawt
    hecart
    hrought
    he
    window,Iam notawi
    tch"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Her:
    "comei
    nsi
    de."
    Wef
    oll
    owedaf
    terher
    .
    Khona:
    "Actnor
    mal"
    Welookedaround.Thehousewasjustnor
    mal
    .
    Not
    hingcreepyjusthert
    eaont
    hetable.
    Her:
    "Si
    tdownboys"
    Weal
    lsatdownandshel
    ookedatus.
    Her:
    "WhatcanIhel
    dyouwi
    th?"
    Khona:
    "youment i
    onedst
    ufft
    heot
    herday.We
    wantcl
    ear
    if
    icat
    iononthem."
    Me:
    "hemeanswear
    econf
    used"
    Shewal
    kedar
    oundandsatdown.
    Her:
    "whyar
    eyouconf
    used?
    "
    Me:
    "youspokei
    nri
    ddl
    es"
    Shetookhert
    eaandsi
    ppedoni
    tbef
    oresheput
    sit
    down.
    Her:
    "It
    houghtImademymessagescl
    ear"
    Me:"whyshoul
    dIbr
    eakupwi
    thmygi
    rl
    fr
    iend,
    I
    l
    oveher"
    Shesi
    ghs.
    Her:
    "List
    encar
    eful
    lyboys.Wai
    twoul
    dyoul
    ike
    sometea?"
    Weshookourheadsandshenodded.
    Mpande:
    "whatar
    eyou?"
    Her:
    "aPr
    ophet"
    Si
    hle:
    "wesee"
    Her:
    "Ipr
    ayf
    orwat
    er.Il
    ivet
    hroughpr
    ayer"
    Wenodded.
    Her:
    "backt
    oyout
    wo."
    Shepl
    acesherhandsonherl
    ap.
    Her:
    "Yourmother
    'ssouli
    sont
    hisear
    th.Herspi
    ri
    t
    hasacar
    rier
    ."
    Khona:
    "Soshei
    sal
    ive?
    "
    Her:
    "Ngi
    lal
    eleUsakhona(l
    ist
    ent
    omeUsakhona)
    "
    Wekeepqui
    et.
    Her:"sherei
    ncar
    natedshehasanewl i
    fe.Sheis
    notyourmotheri
    nthisl
    if
    e.Shewon'tseeor
    rememberyoubutshewi l
    lseef
    amili
    arfacesthat
    doesn'tmeansheknowsthosepeopl
    e.Uyi si
    dal
    o
    esi
    sha(shei sanewbreed)"
    Shet
    ookhert
    eaandsi
    ppedi
    t.
    Her
    .:"don'
    tconf
    useherasyourmot
    her
    ."
    Me:
    "youar
    econf
    usi
    ng"
    Her:
    "Iknow,
    it'
    sbecauseyouar
    enotl
    ist
    eni
    ng"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Her:"Goddecidedt
    obringyourmotherbacki
    nt hat
    for
    m.YouUsakhonawi llhavetof
    indhercarr
    ier,
    hernewselfandmarryher"
    Khona:
    "Ihavet
    omar
    rymymot
    her
    ?"
    Her:
    "yes"
    Mpande:
    "messedup"
    Her:"Youhaveto.Youar erect
    if
    yingyourfather
    's
    mistakest
    hroughthat.Youneedtofindherand
    saveherfr
    om herrelati
    onshi
    pandbedi f
    ferentfr
    om
    yourf
    ather
    ."
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Her:"Leaveherbeforeit
    'st
    oolat
    e.Onceyou
    connectwi t
    hyourgivenoneshewil
    lturnl
    ikeyour
    auntandKhona'sstepmot her
    .Shewi l
    lhavea
    bit
    terheartfr
    om t
    hat."
    Wekeptqui
    et.
    Her:"YourGodgivenpar
    tneri
    scloserthanyou
    t
    hink,verycl
    ose.Sheisunderyournose."
    Icoul
    dn'
    tdi
    gestanyoft
    his.
    Si
    hle:
    "howdoweknowi
    fthi
    sist
    rue?"
    Her:
    "shoul
    dIsayyourshi
    nani
    gans?"
    Mpande:
    "nowear
    eok"
    Heshotal
    ookatSi
    hle.
    Her:
    "andMpande,
    fixyour
    sel
    f,Si
    hlef
    oll
    owyour
    hear
    t."
    Me:
    "myf
    ather
    'ski
    l
    ler"
    Shel
    ookedatkhonat
    henme.
    Her:
    "letyourbr
    otherr
    ecoverf
    ir
    st."
    Khona:
    "butwe.
    ..
    "
    Her:
    "tea?
    "
    Thi
    swoman.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Igotaphonecal lfrom t
    hehospi t
    althatLuneleis
    awake.Iwashappyt hathewasbutabi tangryat
    thesametime.Ij usthadtowai tforkhonat ocome
    backsowecangot othehospital.Iwentt otakea
    bathint
    hemeant i
    mesohecanf indmeal lr
    eadyto
    gotothehospital.IhopethatLunelehasl earnthi
    s
    l
    esson.Ireal
    lyhopesocausehi sfatherisnot
    l
    etti
    nghim gothateasy.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Iputt
    hebabydownashewasst
    art
    ingt
    osl
    eep.
    Nur
    se:
    "youar
    ever
    ynat
    ural"
    Me:
    "Ihavebi
    gboys"
    Shechuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "letmel
    eaveyou"
    ShenoddedandIwal
    kedoutoftheward.My
    phonerangandi
    twasNhl
    anhla.Ianswer
    ed.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"hei
    sawake.Iam goi
    ngt
    ofet
    chhi
    m"
    Me:
    "noNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwi
    llseeyouaf
    ter7days"
    Me:"Nhlanhl
    aRhadebeifyouki
    llmysonIwi
    ll
    di
    vorceyouthenki
    llyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"byeNdal
    o.Ngi
    yakut
    handayezwa?
    (I
    l
    oveyouok?)"
    Ms:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a!"
    Hehungup.Ohno,Ineedtogett
    othehospi
    talf
    ast
    .
    Idi
    aledkamo'
    snumber.Sheanswer
    ed
    Kamo:
    "Ndal
    o"
    Me:"Nhl
    anhl
    aisgonnaki
    llLunel
    eIknow,
    come
    f
    etchme"
    Kamo:
    "Iam comi
    ng."
    Ihungup.Iam wor
    ri
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Iwaspr eparedf orthi


    s.Hewokeupear lythanI
    anti
    cipated.Ithrewmyphoneont heothersideasI
    approachedt hehospi t
    alandIparkedmycarand
    gotoutandwenti nside.Igoti
    ntheelevatorasit
    wentupandpi ngedonceI twasthere.Igotoffand
    wenttot heIntensivecareuni
    tandIwal kedto
    wherehei s.TheDrwaswi t
    hhim.
    Dr:
    "youar
    eluckyyousur
    vived."
    Lunel
    enoddedandl
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "hi,
    doccanIhaveawor
    d"
    Henodded.Wewal
    kedof
    f.
    Me:
    "Ineedhi
    m obedi
    schar
    ged"
    Dr:
    "hei
    snotok"
    Me:"Iwi
    llhi
    reaDrf
    orhi
    mtocomehome.Ineed
    hi
    m home"
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Dr:
    "sur
    ethen.Iwi
    llgethi
    spaper
    s..
    Me:
    "good"
    Iwal
    kedof
    fandsoashe.Iwantbackt
    oLunel
    e
    Me:
    "getupwear
    egoi
    ng"
    Lunel
    e:"wher
    ear
    eyout
    aki
    ngme?"
    Me:"home,butwehavet
    omakeast
    op
    somewher
    efir
    st"
    Hejustl
    ookedatme.Hewillknowmet oday,hewi
    ll
    nevert
    akedrugsorevent
    hinkoftaki
    ngdrugsagai
    n.
    Hewantstocausemywifeaheart
    achewhenhe
    di
    es.Iwi
    llt
    eachhim.Icl
    enchedmyjawsj
    ustby
    l
    ooki
    ngathim.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    11/
    25,
    06:
    00] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT36

    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Me:"Lunel
    engekengi
    li
    ndawena(Lunel
    eIwon'
    t
    wai
    tforyou)"
    Lunel
    e:"i
    smom comi
    ng?
    "
    Me:
    "Come."
    Heheavedasi
    gh,
    thenur
    seassi
    stedhi
    m ont
    he
    wheelchai
    r.Hedi
    dn'
    tevenbr
    eakanyofhi
    sbones.
    Whydoesheneedit?
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tthi
    nkhewi
    llneedt
    hat"
    Nur
    se:
    "hei
    sAbi
    tweak."
    Inodded.Shepushedhi m outandIfol
    lowedafter
    them ,wegotintotheelevatoranditcl
    osedbefore
    i
    twentdown.Lunel elookedatmet henlookedaway
    after
    .Theelevat
    oropenedandwegotout .Wewent
    totheparki
    nglotandt henursegotininthecar
    beforeshewentoff.Luneleheldthedoorbefor
    eI
    closedit
    .
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    tki
    llme"
    Me:
    "Imi
    ght"
    Lunel
    e:"IhaveNt
    okomal
    otol
    ivef
    or"
    Me:
    "shoul
    dhavet
    houghtoft
    hatbef
    ore"
    Lunel
    e:"dad"
    Me:
    "youar
    ewast
    ingt
    ime"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryt
    oo.Onbehal
    fofyourmot
    herbut
    me.NoIam not"
    Icl
    osedt
    hedoorandwentt
    otheot
    hersi
    deandgot
    i
    n.
    Me:
    "Buckl
    eup."
    Hepul
    ledt
    heseatbel
    tsl
    owl
    y.Ist
    art
    edt
    heengi
    ne.
    Me:
    "let
    'sseewhat
    'st
    hepr
    obl
    em "
    Ir
    ever
    sedoutoft
    hepar
    kingl
    otbef
    oredr
    ivi
    ngof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Khonacall
    edmeaf
    tersomet
    ime.Maybehei
    s
    out
    side.
    Khona:
    "Mal
    o"
    Me:
    "Hey"
    Khona:"IheardLunelei
    sawake.Iwi
    llcomebyi n
    t
    heafternoon.Iam ki
    ndofbusy.Wewillseehi
    m
    t
    hen"
    Me:
    "nor
    ush."
    Khona:
    "sur
    ethen"
    Hehungup.Whatam Igonnasayt oLuneleonceI
    seehim.Iknowmyscr ewswillbeloose.Letme
    goandpraythatIcalm downbef oremeet
    ingthat
    man,Il
    oti
    onedbeforeIgotdressedandstartedwit
    h
    si
    ngingsomechurchsongsbef oreIpr
    ay.
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    MaZuma:
    "If
    oundScones!
    "
    Shesayscomingfrom t
    heki
    tchen.Shepl
    acedt
    he
    tr
    ayi
    nfrontofus.
    MaZuma:
    "enj
    oy"
    Wealltakeoneandithasjam i
    nsi
    de.Wedi
    dn't
    wanttodisappoi
    nther
    .Shesatacrossf
    rom usand
    t
    ookhersecondcupoft ea.
    Si
    hle:
    "wi
    llIgetZi
    nhl
    e?"
    Sheshr
    ugged.
    Mpande:
    "whatdoyouknow?"
    Sheput
    sthecupdown.
    Her:
    "Iknowal
    ot."
    Me:
    "spt
    ellus"
    Her:"Isai
    dIwi
    llgui
    deyou.Iwon'
    ttel
    lyou
    ever
    ything"
    Ndu:
    "thi
    sisshi
    tt
    y"
    her:
    "Iwi
    llSpr
    inkl
    eyouwi
    thwat
    eri
    fyousweari
    n
    myhouseMpendulo"
    Ndu:
    "sor
    ry"
    Her:"Youneedt obecleansed.Toremovethe
    cur
    sest hatf
    elli
    ntoyoutwof r
    om yourmother"
    Wel
    ookedateachot
    her
    .Shesi
    ppedonhert
    ea.
    Her:
    "eatup"
    Shesai
    dwi
    thasmi
    l
    eonherwr
    inkl
    edf
    ace.
    Si
    hle:
    "Ihavet
    ogo"
    ,thankyouf
    ort
    hescones"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Her:
    "pl
    easur
    e."
    Hewal
    kedout
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Kamoar r
    ivedandIhoppedinthedr
    iver
    'sseat
    becausesheisaslowdriver
    .
    Kamo:
    "hopewemakei
    t"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Ist
    art
    edt
    hecaranddr
    oveof
    f.
    Me:
    "checkf
    ort
    hequi
    ckr
    out
    e"
    Shecheckedt
    hegpsandcl
    ickedoni
    t.
    Kamo:
    "fol
    lowt
    hel
    ady"
    "I
    n100m t
    urnr
    ight
    ."
    Idi
    dtur
    nri
    ght
    .
    Me:
    "Iam ner
    vousKamo"
    Kamo:"it
    'shi
    ssonaswel
    l.Hewon'
    tki
    llhi
    m.He
    woul
    dn'twantt
    oseeyoui
    npain"
    Me:
    "youdon'
    tknowNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Shekeptqui
    et.Ikeptonl
    ist
    eni
    ngt
    othel
    ady.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    "Si
    si"
    Il
    ookedatthesidefr
    om t
    hecei
    li
    ng.Igavebeen
    st
    ari
    ngatitforqui
    etsometi
    me.Shewalksin.
    Gugu:
    "howar
    eyou?"
    Ishr
    ugged.
    Me:
    "iwantt
    obeoutofher
    e"
    Gugu:
    "youwi
    llbe"
    Shesatdownont
    hechai
    r.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twanthi
    m"
    Gugu:
    "haveyouhel
    dhi
    m ?"
    Ishookmyhead.Shehel
    dmyhand.
    Me:
    "don'
    tfor
    ceme"
    Gugu:
    "Iwon'
    t.Iunder
    standyourf
    eel
    ing.Iknowi
    t
    "
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Gugu:"Iwasli
    keyou.Your
    ememberour
    nei
    ghbour?"
    Me:
    "theonewhomovedt
    oabet
    terpl
    ace?
    "
    Shenodded.
    Gugu:"
    yes,Ihavenevert
    oldanyonet
    hisbuthe
    rapedme"
    Sheswal
    lowed.
    Gugu:
    "WhenIwas13,Iwasbackf
    rom schooland
    Gogowasgoi
    ngt
    ofet
    chyouandLwande."
    Isatupandshewi
    pedhert
    ear
    s."
    Gugu:
    "sheaskedhi
    mtol
    ookoutformef
    rom t
    ime
    t
    otimewit
    hhiswif
    eandt
    heyagr
    eed."
    Shesni
    ff
    ed.
    Gugu: "he.
    ..
    hecanandcheckeduponme.My
    homewor kandi
    fIwasdone.Iwas.Hest art
    edl
    itt
    le
    bytouchingmebutIjustt
    houghtmaybeit'
    sa
    mistakebuti
    twasn'
    t.Ishoul
    dn'thavet
    houghtl
    ike
    that"
    Shel
    ookedst
    rai
    ghti
    ntomyeyes.
    Gugu:
    "that
    'showIhadNt
    obeko"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Gugu:
    "noIam.Ishoul
    d'vepr
    otect
    edyou"
    Me:
    "youcoul
    dn'
    t."
    Gugu: "IusedtohateNtobekowhi
    leshewasi nmy
    stomachbugassoonasIhel dher.IknewIhadt o
    protecther.Teachyoursonhowtobedi ff
    erentand
    respectwomen.Teachhi mt obeunique."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Shelookedupndidi
    dthesame.Hecl
    ear
    edhi
    s
    thr
    oat.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam sor
    ryt
    odi
    stur
    b"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Gugu:
    "Iwi
    llseeyou"
    Inoddedandweshar
    edahug.
    Gugu:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyouaswel
    l"
    Webrokethehugandshewal
    kedof
    f.
    isi
    ghed,
    it'
    s
    easysai
    dthandone.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wegottothehospi
    talbutt
    heysai
    dhewas
    di
    schar
    ged.
    Me:
    "damni
    t!"
    Idi
    aledNhl
    anhl
    a'
    snumber
    s.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Me:
    "br
    ingmysonback"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youmakei
    tseem l
    ike.Ki
    dnappedhi
    m"
    Me:
    "youdi
    d!"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Ndal
    ohei
    singoodhands.Seeyou
    af
    teraweek."
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a!"
    Hehungup.
    Kamo:
    "and?"
    Me:
    "hehashi
    m.Iam scar
    edf
    orLunel
    e"
    Kamo:"Ihaveal
    waysf
    ear
    edthatman.Idon'
    twant
    t
    othi
    nkaboutwhathei
    sgoingtodot
    ohim"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Ibi
    tmynai
    ls.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Wegottotheli
    tt
    lecabini
    nt hewoods.Ver ynice
    andsecl
    uded.Cosyaswell.Assoonaswegotout
    oft
    hecarwewenti n.Hecan' tescape.Heknowshe
    i
    sweakandheknowsIwi l
    lf i
    ndhi m.Ialwaysdid
    whentheywentoutofthewi ndowsi nhighschool
    .
    Whatcouldst
    opmenow.Icl osedthedoorand
    l
    ockedit
    .
    Me:
    "Ipr
    epar
    edabat
    hforyou"
    Lunel
    e:"bat
    h?"
    Me:
    "thi
    sway"
    Il
    edthewayandhef
    oll
    owed.Wegoti
    nthe
    bat
    hroom.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hat
    'si
    cecol
    d"
    Me:
    "youar
    eaman.Iam sur
    eyoucanhandl
    eit"
    Lunel
    e:vuhm no.
    .dadIam f
    ine."
    Me:
    "geti
    nsi
    deLunel
    e"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Iam notyourmot
    her"
    Hewentcl
    osert
    ometal
    li
    cbat
    htubsl
    owl
    y.I
    t'
    sful
    l
    ofi
    ce.Heouthi
    shandi
    nandout.
    Me:
    "st
    ri
    pandgeti
    n"
    Hesi
    ghedandgoti
    n.It
    ookoutmygunandputi
    t
    ont
    hesink.
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tmi
    ss"
    Lunel
    e:"youwi
    llshootme?"
    Me:"Iwi
    llandkeeponpr essi
    ngont
    hatbul
    let
    woundifyoudon'tgeti
    nside."
    Heget
    sinsi
    deandIt
    iehi
    shandsont
    othet
    ub.
    Lunel
    e:"ar
    rrh!"
    Hegr
    oans.
    Me:"now.Wewillbedoingt
    hreepunishmentsper
    dayforaweek.I
    nt hemorni
    ng.Noonandni ght
    j
    ustl
    ikehowyoutakeyourmedicat
    ion."
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:"wear
    egonnagett
    othat
    .It
    'st
    ooear
    lyf
    or
    sor
    ry"
    Ist
    oodupt
    aki
    ngt
    her
    emot
    eoutofmypocket
    .
    Me:"nowthistubi
    sconnect
    edt
    oashocker
    .Don'
    t
    wor
    ryitdoesn'
    thur
    t"
    Ipr
    essedt
    hebut
    ton.Hegr
    oaned.
    Lunel
    e:"f
    uck!
    "
    Me:
    "much"
    Lunel
    e:"dad"
    Me: "let
    'sstar
    t.Fi
    rstquest
    ion,
    Whosol
    dyout
    he
    cocaine? "
    Hewassi
    lent
    .Ipr
    essedt
    hebut
    ton.
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    hewhol
    eni
    ght"
    Ipr
    essedagai
    nandhegr
    oaned.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    01] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT37

    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Wegott
    ot hecarandgotinsi
    de.I
    twassi
    lentf
    ora
    momentbefor
    eIstart
    edthecar.
    Gugu:
    "Di
    dyouhearanyt
    hing?"
    Me:"about?"
    Idi
    d.Ihear dever
    ything,Idon'
    tknowhowtofeel,
    I
    j
    ustfeeldef
    eatedatthispoi
    ntandIdon'
    tknowwhy.
    Gugu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Whyar
    eyouapol
    ogi
    sing?
    "
    Gugu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Ist
    oppedt
    hecadatt
    hesi
    deoft
    her
    oad.It
    urnedt
    o
    her
    .
    Me:
    "Gugul
    ookatme"
    Shehadherfacecuppedi
    nherhands.Ir
    emoved
    herhandsf
    rom herf
    aceandIcuppedhercheeks.I
    wipedhert
    earsasshesni
    ffed.
    Me:"whathappenst
    oyouit
    '
    snotyourfaul
    t.Don'
    t
    apol
    ogi
    setomebecauseyoudi
    dnothing."
    Gugu:
    "'Idi
    dn'
    ttel
    lyou"
    Me:"It'
    sokifyoudidordidn'
    t.Event
    ual
    lyi
    fyou
    werecomf or
    tabl
    eyouwoul dhavetol
    dme.Don't
    beatyoursel
    fupaboutthatgugu"
    Gugu:
    "Youwon'
    tlookatmeanydi
    ff
    erent?
    "
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Hereyesbecamegl
    ossy.
    Me:
    "don'
    tcr
    y.I
    t'
    sagooddi
    ff
    erent"
    Gugu:
    "Iam scar
    edf
    orsomer
    eason"
    Me:
    "don'
    tbe.Don'
    tbescar
    ed"
    Ipl
    acedmyf
    oreheadonher
    s.
    Me:
    "Don'
    tbe"
    Shenodded.Iwi
    pedhert
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "wantsomei
    cecr
    eam ?"
    Shegi
    ggl
    edandnodded.
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgetyousomet
    hen."
    Gugu:
    "imi
    ssZi
    nhl
    e"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llgetherback"
    Shenodded.Ist
    art
    edt
    hecaragai
    nbef
    oredr
    ivi
    ng
    off
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Ismiledwhilelooki
    ngatallt
    hesel i
    ttl
    ebabies.They
    l
    ooksoador abl
    ealltoget
    herjustwantsyout ohol
    d
    them forasecond.Youknow.Gugul ef
    tmeand
    wentt ocheckuponCel iweforami nutewhil
    eI
    stoodherlookingatherson.
    "Babi
    es"
    Il
    ookedatt
    hepersonwhostoodnextt
    ome,
    I
    l
    ookedbacktot
    helit
    tl
    eones.
    "Theyl
    ookcut
    e"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    "Hi"
    Itunedmyheadandlookedathi
    m,thenbackatt
    he
    glasswidow.Hei
    stalki
    ngonhisown.Peopl
    edo
    thatfr
    om ti
    metot
    ime
    Hi
    m:"Iam t
    alki
    ngt
    oyoumi
    ss"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "ohsor
    ryhi"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Hi
    m :"howar
    eyou?
    Me:
    "Iam f
    inet
    hankyou"
    Henodded.Iconcer
    ntr
    atedont
    hebabi
    es.
    Hi
    m:"what
    'syourname?"
    If
    rownedandl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "whydoyouwantt
    oknowmyname?"
    Hi
    m:"t
    hat
    'showpeopl
    egett
    oknoweachot
    her"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Hi
    m:"wel
    lIam Zamani"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"j
    ustyourname"
    Me:
    "Al
    wandeIhavet
    ogo"
    "Idi
    dn'
    tmeant
    ochaseyouaway"
    Ikeptonwal
    kingaway.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Icoul
    dfeelt
    hesti
    ngandshockdi ni
    ngthroughmy
    body.I
    t'
    sapainf
    ulexper
    ienceaswel l.Ithought
    maybethecoldwaterwi
    llsubsidethepainthat
    comeswithever
    yshockbuti tdoesn'
    t.Icouldst
    il
    l
    f
    eeli
    t.
    Me:
    "Dad"
    Dad:
    "Onemor
    e"
    Hepressest
    hebuttonandIgr
    oanedi
    npai
    n.He
    st
    oppedandlookedatme.
    Dad:
    "that
    'sl
    essonone"
    Me:
    "Iam gonnadi
    e"
    Heunti
    edmyhands.Mybodyi
    sshi
    ver
    ingf
    rom t
    he
    col
    d.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Dad:
    "met
    ooson.,
    Met
    oo.Getoutoft
    her
    e"
    Hetookhisgunandwal kedout.Ilai
    dinthecold
    water,mybodywasst i
    llfeel
    ingt
    heshockaf t
    ert
    he
    wholepunishment
    .Itf
    eltli
    keIwasstil
    lgett
    ing
    shocked.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Fi
    nall
    yKhonaarr
    ived,Iwasevengetti
    ngboredand
    al
    mostfor
    gotwear esupposedtol
    eave.Heplaces
    hi
    skeysonthecouchasIst andupgett
    ingr
    eadyto
    l
    eave.
    Khona:
    "Youcansi
    tdownWear
    en'
    tgoi
    ng"
    Me:
    "why?"
    Khona:
    "Hei
    snott
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "wher
    eishe?"
    Khona:
    "hi
    sfat
    hert
    ookhi
    m."
    Me:
    "Can'
    tweseehi
    m ?"
    Khona:
    "no"
    It
    hrewmysel
    font
    hecouch.Hesi
    ghed
    Me:
    "Youok?"
    Khona:
    "justal
    ongday"
    Inodded
    Me:
    "Icooked.Shoul
    dIdi
    shup?"
    Khona:
    "Sur
    e"
    Ist
    oodupandwenttothekitchent
    odishupforhim
    andmysel
    f.Whenwil
    lLunelebebackthen?That
    worr
    iesmenowthatheisinthehandsofhi
    sfather.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Ididsaymygoodbyest oCeli
    weafterseei
    ngher
    child.Guguhasal r
    eadylef
    tfrom myunderst
    andi
    ng
    andMpandei swaiti
    ngformeoutside.Hehadt o
    gosomewher efi
    rstbef
    orecomingher.Iwalkedout
    ofthehospit
    alandwentt otheparki
    nglotandgotin
    thecarbeforelooki
    ngatthebackcarseat.Hewas
    asleeppeacefull
    y.Musthavehadhistimeofhisl
    ife
    atMpande'saunt '
    shouse.
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Mpande:
    "hey"
    Hest
    art
    edt
    hecaranddr
    oveof
    f.
    Mpande:
    "howi
    sshe?"
    Me:
    "st
    il
    lthesamebutabi
    tbet
    ter"
    Henodded.
    Mpande:
    "don'
    twor
    ry"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "I'
    m wor
    ri
    ed."
    Mpande:
    "canwet
    alk?"
    Me:
    "wear
    etal
    king"
    Mpande:
    "aboutus"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "Mpande"
    Mpande:
    "Ngi
    yakut
    handa(Il
    oveyou)
    "
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Mpande:"Iwantt
    ofi
    xus.Iwantt
    ofi
    xmysel
    fint
    he
    pr
    ocess,
    Iwanttobeabett
    erman"
    Me:
    "don'
    twantMpande.Youshoul
    ddoi
    t"
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Thecarcamet oahal
    tattheredrobot
    .Hehel
    dmy
    cheeksandkissedmyli
    ps.HeknowsIcan'tr
    esi
    st
    him al
    lthet
    ime.Hebreaksitof
    f.
    Mpande:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Ijustnodded.HeknowsIlovehi m andt
    riest
    ouse
    thattohisadvantagej
    ustt
    ohur tmeagain.Ican'
    t
    fallbacki
    ntothatagai
    n.Ireal
    lycan't
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
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    NSERT38

    ★ GUGU★

    ILookedupt othecei
    li
    ngoft hi
    splacewhi l
    ein
    thoughtsofyoumuchmyl i
    f eisatast andsti
    ll,
    how
    muchoft ormenti
    ngmyl if
    ehasendur edyetIdon't
    wantt ogi
    veup.Thest eppingst onestomoving
    forwardarenowheretobef ound.That '
    sthe
    problem.
    "Si
    tup"
    Isi
    tupashepl acesthebowelfulloficecr
    eam and
    somechocolat
    esauceaswel l
    .Hesai dhedoesn't
    l
    iketoeati
    cecream muchbuthewi llwhenIeati
    t
    soIwouldn'
    teatalone.Ij
    ustthinkhei sl
    yingand
    j
    ustlovesi
    cecream aswell
    .
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    HesmilesandItaket
    hebowelandhavet
    hefi
    rst
    spoonandlookeduptoSi
    hlel
    ooki
    ngatme.
    Me:
    "somet
    hingwr
    ong?"
    Heshookhi
    shead.
    Si
    hle:
    "not
    hing"
    Hehadascoopof
    fmybowel.
    Me:
    "It
    houghtt
    hiswasmi
    neal
    one"
    Si
    hle:
    "Shar
    ingi
    scar
    ing"
    Me:
    "hayi
    "
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Sihl
    e:"Ihaveaf
    uncti
    ont
    oat
    tendt
    omor
    row,
    woul
    d
    youli
    ketosomewithme?"
    Me:
    "Asi
    nfancyf
    unct
    ion?"
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sf
    orchar
    it
    y"
    Me:
    "Oh,
    Isee"
    Henods.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llgo"
    Si
    hle:
    "thankyou"
    Ismi
    ledandwecar
    ri
    edoneat
    ing.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Idi
    dn'tmovef rom thet ub.Thewat erwascol d.I
    couldn'
    t,Ever yti
    meIt r
    iedIjustfeltweak.Thi sis
    onlythefi
    rstr ound, howwi llIgothroughthenext
    ones.IjustthoughtofNt okomal o,howwasshe
    whenshesawmei nsuchast ate.Shetoldmebut
    whenyouar eaddi ctedyoucan' tstop.EvennowI
    am cravi
    ngf orsomecokeupi nmynoset ocal m
    medown.Iwantt oseeherbef oremyf at
    herki l
    ls
    me, Ishould'veleftatleastawi l
    lbeforeIdie.He
    walksbacki nandl eansbyt hewal l.
    Dad:
    "soyouar
    egonnast
    ayi
    nther
    e?Youl
    ikei
    t?"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Me:
    "i.
    ..
    Ifeelweak"
    Dad:
    "youar
    enotweak"
    Me:
    "Iam."
    Dad:
    "getupf
    rom t
    her
    ebef
    oreacol
    dki
    ll
    syou"
    Me:
    "yougonnaki
    llmeanyway"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Dad:"Iam notamonster.Iam justpunishi
    ngyou
    sothatyouwouldn'
    teverthi
    nkofdr ugs.Ifyoudi
    e
    yourmotherwil
    lhatemeifIkil
    ledyoung.Getup
    andthinkoft
    hatgir
    l!"
    Hewal kedoff
    .ILookedatthedirecti
    onhewent
    andi t
    riedget
    ti
    ngupbutgotbackdown.Icoul dn'
    t,
    Ifel
    tweakaf t
    erthat.Ij
    ustl
    aidbackinthecol
    d
    waterast hei
    cehasmel t
    ed.Ifeelnumbaswell.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Igotacallf
    rom Mpendul
    othathewantst
    oseeme.
    Ihavemissedhim somuch,t
    hesedaysIf
    eell
    ike
    wedon' tseeeachot herasmuch.Hewasst andi
    ng
    byhiscarasIsnuckout .Sakhil
    eishomet oday,
    a
    bitdist
    ractedwithSthawhichgavemeenought i
    me
    toslipawayandsoasourpar ent
    shaving
    disagreementswi t
    hhim.Thatwi l
    lkeephi
    m busy.I
    smi l
    easIappr oachhim.
    Me:
    "Hey"
    Wesharedahugandheheldmecl
    osetohim.I
    moanedatthewarmt
    hofhisar
    mswrappedaround
    me.Webr okei
    tandheper
    kedmyli
    ps.Ismil
    ed.
    Me:
    "Ihavemi
    ssedyou"
    Ndu:
    "Imi
    ssedyout
    oo.I
    tfel
    tli
    kef
    orever"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Ibi
    tmybot
    tom l
    ip.
    Ndu:
    "weneedt
    otal
    k"
    Inodded.Soundedver
    yser
    iousbyt
    hel
    ooks.He
    hel
    dmyhands.
    Ndu:
    "Il
    oveyouVuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Hesi
    ghed.
    Ndu:"
    Iwon'tbeavai
    labl
    eforalongtime.Ihaveto
    dosomecleansi
    ngandf amil
    yissuesregar
    dingmy
    par
    ents."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Ndu:"It
    hinki
    t'
    sbestwepar
    tbef
    orewehur
    teach
    ot
    her"
    Me:
    "Ndudon'
    tsayt
    hat
    .YouknowIsuppor
    tyou"
    Ipl
    acedmyhandsonhi
    sneckandt
    henhel
    dhi
    s
    cheeks.
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    olookatme"
    Hedi
    dandt
    ear
    sst
    reameddownmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Ndu:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Me:
    "whyar
    ewebr
    eaki
    ngup?"
    Ndu:
    "Vee"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    m andheki
    ssedmebackandbr
    oket
    he
    ki
    ss.
    Ndu:"Iam sorry.Hewentar oundandgoti
    nthe
    car
    .Ilookedati tbef
    oretur
    ningbacktogohome.I
    washeartbroken.Ireall
    ywas.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iopenedthelightsassoonaswegotin.He
    fol
    lowedafterwi t
    hacarseatandwentt
    othe
    bedroom si
    det olayt
    hebabydown.Iwenttodri
    nk
    somewat erbyt hesi
    nkandwhenIwasabouttoput
    theglassdownhehel dmef r
    om behi
    nd.
    Mpande:
    "Ar
    eyouhungr
    y?"
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustat
    e.Not
    hankyou"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "pl
    easegi
    vemeachancet
    opr
    ovemysel
    f
    "
    Me:
    "abst
    aini
    ng"
    Mpande:
    "mmmh?"
    Me:"forsometi
    metil
    lIam sat
    isf
    iedwit
    hyour
    behavi
    our.I
    fyoubr
    eakthatIam t
    akingoursonand
    l
    eavingyou"
    Mpande:
    "Iwoul
    ddoanyt
    hing"
    Me:"Andyourphonest
    ayswi
    thmef
    ort
    hewhol
    e
    ni
    ght"
    Het
    ooki
    toutandgavei
    ttome.Imovedf
    rom hi
    m.
    Me:
    "Ohonemor
    ethi
    ng"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:"don'
    ttr
    yanyst
    unt
    s.Iwi
    llf
    indoutMpande,
    RememberIknowyou"
    Mpande:
    "Iknow,
    canIki
    ssyou?"
    Me:
    "wear
    eabst
    aini
    ngt
    hatf
    oraweek"
    Mpande:
    "whatLwande"
    Hesai
    dindi
    sbel
    ief.
    Me:
    "goodni
    ghtMpandeyobuhl
    e"
    Iwal
    kedof
    ftot
    her
    oom Iusewi
    thCel
    iweandi
    cl
    osedt
    hedoor
    .Ibreat
    hedout
    .Ir
    eal
    lyhopehe
    pr
    oveshi
    msel
    fri
    ght..
    .
    .
    .
    .
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    inued
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    NSERT39

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    It
    sbeendayssi nceIhaveseenLunele,Bythe
    soundsofeveryonesayinghowhisfatheri
    s,Ireal
    ly
    hopeheisali
    vewher everheis.Yeshemadet hat
    ki
    ndofmistakewhi chalmostcost
    edhim hisli
    febut
    Ithi
    nkhehaslear nedhi
    slesson.Iwassitt
    ing
    outsi
    dewhenKhonaj
    oinedmewhi
    leeat
    ingsome
    bread.
    Khona:
    "Hewi
    llbef
    ine."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iam j
    ustwor
    ri
    ed"
    Khona:
    "Don'
    tbesomuch."
    Me:
    "won'
    theki
    llhi
    m?"
    Khona:
    "Nohewon'
    t"
    Inoddedandsi
    ghed.
    Khona:
    "HowaboutMeandNdut
    akeyououtj
    ust
    t
    ocheeryouup?
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Khona:
    "letmecal
    lhi
    m."
    Inoddedandhewenti nsi
    detotakehi
    sphoneand
    camebackout.Het henstar
    tedmakingacal
    land
    puti
    tonloudspeaker.
    Khona:
    "Mpendul
    o"
    Ndu:
    "Leavemeal
    one.Iwantt
    ocr
    y"
    Khona:
    "Youwi
    llcr
    ylat
    er.Nt
    okomal
    oandiar
    e
    cr
    ying"
    Ndu:
    "Shame"
    Khona:
    "Soyouar
    etaki
    ngusout"
    Ndu:
    "UsakhonaI.
    ..
    ."
    Khona:
    "gr
    eatt
    hen"
    Hegr
    oaned.
    Ndu:
    "l
    ikeIhaveachoi
    cewi
    thyou"
    Khona:"youhadone.Justt
    heyouhaveagood
    hear
    t"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Whatt
    imeshoul
    dIcome?
    "
    Khona:
    "youareevenfet
    chi
    ngus?Wowwear
    e
    goi
    ngshoppi
    ngMal o!
    "
    Hesqueel
    edl
    ikeagi
    rlandIl
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "Mxm gayt
    endenci
    es.It
    hinkyouar
    egay"
    Khona:
    "Tsekl
    aphowena"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Khona:
    "mxm comei
    nanhour"
    Ndu:
    "Sur
    e"
    Hehungup.
    Khona:
    "Wear
    egoi
    ngout"
    Me:
    "youdi
    dn'
    thavet
    ofor
    ceyourbr
    other"
    Khona:
    "weneedi
    t"
    Inoddedandwebot
    hst
    oodupandwenti
    nsi
    de.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Celi
    wei sbackhomebutshest i
    lldoesn'twantto
    seeherson, ThebabygotmovedandMpande' s
    mothersaidshewi l
    ltaket
    hebabyt i
    llsheisfi
    ne
    andreadytoseeherbundl e.Wecan' tdependon
    them f
    oreverthenwhat?Wecan' taboundt hebaby
    aswell.Ij
    ustfeelsor
    ryforbot
    ht hebabyandheras
    well
    .Iwasmaki ngsomemashedbutternutforMy
    babytoeat.Mpandei sl
    ocki
    nghimselfinthe
    bedroom andNotwithhi
    sphone,i
    t'
    sstillwit
    hme
    sotheLadyi sonherAgameattaminghi mt hi
    s
    ti
    me.Iam r eal
    lyput
    ti
    ngmyfootdown.It akethe
    butt
    ernutandgoknockonhisbedroom doorandi t
    opens.
    Mpande:
    "Yourf
    oodi
    sher
    e"
    Hesaysl
    ooki
    ngathi
    sJnr
    .Ihandedi
    ttohi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "It
    houghtyouwer
    etaki
    nghi
    m"
    Igr
    inandshakemyheadno.
    Me:
    "Youcanf
    eedhi
    mri
    ght?Youar
    esuchast
    ar"
    It
    urned.
    Mpande:
    "canIgetaki
    ssf
    ort
    hat?
    "
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Hesmi
    ledandIwentt
    oki
    ssourson'
    scheek.
    Me:
    "Bye"
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Hewr
    apshi
    sar
    m ar
    oundmywai
    st.
    Mpande:"Youhavehadmyphonef oralmosta
    week.Iam sur
    eyoublockedanddelet
    edthe
    r
    emainingnumberst
    hatwerether
    eandyoudi dn'
    t
    f
    indanythi
    ngbad"
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    t"
    Mpande:
    "that
    'sbecauseIl
    oveyou"
    Heki
    ssedmyneck.
    Mpande:
    "Idoal
    lthosenast
    ythi
    ngswi
    thyou"
    Me:
    "Youar
    eonpr
    obat
    ionMpande"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "Iunder
    stand,
    Ijustwantoneki
    ss"
    Me:
    "one?"
    Her
    aisedhi
    sfi
    ngerwhi
    lesul
    king.
    Mpande:
    "justonebaby"
    Me:
    "Lwande"
    Mpande:
    "(
    smi
    rki
    ng)youl
    iket
    hat?"
    Me:
    "it
    ..
    .i
    tmakesmef
    eelspeci
    al"
    Mpande:
    "youar
    especi
    al"
    Me:
    "ok,
    oneki
    ss"
    Mpande:
    "ort
    wo."
    Igavehi
    m al
    ook.
    Mpande:
    "okt
    wo,
    twoki
    sses"
    Me:
    "feedhi
    mfi
    rst"
    Mpande:
    "lwande,t
    hisabst
    aini
    ngt
    hingIam doi
    ng
    f
    oryou.Arewardnyana"
    Ist
    oodonmyt
    oesandper
    kedhi
    sli
    ps.
    Me:
    "Keepi
    tupt
    hen"
    Igavehi
    m hi
    sphoneandhel
    ookedati
    t.
    Mpande:
    "Idon'
    twanti
    t.Iwantyou"
    Me:
    "Mpandef
    eedhi
    m bef
    orehecr
    ies"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llcat
    chyou"
    Ibl
    ewaki
    ssandwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Igotofft hebedandIwentt othebathr oom torun


    somewat er.ImissVeesomuchbutl eadingheron
    whenMaZumasai dIwillhurtherwil
    ljustbreakher
    moreasmuchasi thurt
    smebr eaki
    ngupwi thher.I
    l
    ovehersomuch.It akemyphoneandt ryherand
    i
    tdoesn' tgot hr
    ough.It hinksheblockedme.Why
    wouldn'tshe?Isi ghedthrowingmyohonwont he
    bedandl yingonit.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Knockknock!

    "Gugu!
    "
    Isni
    ff
    edundert
    hecover
    s.WhenIam al
    onei
    thi
    ts
    me,
    thel
    ossofmychi
    ldr
    en.
    "Guguopenuppl
    ease"
    I
    t'
    sSihl
    e,Idon'
    twantt
    o.Ijustwantt
    obeal
    one.
    Anot
    herknockcomest
    hrough.
    "Gugu!"I
    t'
    sabitf
    ir
    mthisti
    me.Igetofft
    hebed
    andIgoandopenthedoor,IknowIl
    ookli
    kea
    mess.
    Si
    hle:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Inoddedandhehuggedme.
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sok"
    Me:
    "Imi
    sst
    hem "
    Si
    hle:
    "shhh"
    HerubbedmybackasIsobbedonhi sshoul
    der
    .I
    f
    eelthepai
    nanditwi
    llnevergoaway.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    01] :~I
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    NSERT40

    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Il
    ookathim gr
    oani
    ngwhil
    eonthefl
    ood.Hewi pes
    hi
    smout hof
    fthebl
    oodandIkeeponpull
    ingupmy
    sl
    eeves.
    Me:
    "Come"
    Hestandsupst
    umbl
    ingabi
    tbef
    orehegai
    nshi
    s
    bal
    ance.
    Lunele:
    "canwetakeabreakatl
    east?Yourpunch
    bustedmyeardr
    um ,i
    t'
    sringi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Dad"
    Myphoner
    angi
    nmypocket
    .Hekeptont
    ouchi
    ng
    hi
    sface.I
    t'
    sNdal
    o.Il
    ookati
    tthenhi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbeback"
    Lunel
    e:"canIgo?
    "
    Irai
    sedmyhandandwal
    kedoutoft
    her
    oom ,
    I
    answeredt
    hecal
    l.
    Me:
    "St
    handwaSam "
    Shesni
    ff
    ed.
    Ndalo:"(t
    ear
    y)Nhl anhl
    aCel aubuyiseinganeYami
    .
    Engi
    nendabauyaphilanomausuyi bulel
    e, ngi
    cel
    a
    i
    nganeYamimi na!(Nhlanhlapleasebri
    ngbackmy
    chi
    ld,Idon'
    tcarei
    fhei sal
    iveordeadIj ustwant
    mychild)"
    Shebrokedown.Idon'
    tli
    kehear
    ingmywi
    fecr
    ying
    event
    houghit'
    smyfaul
    t.
    Me:
    "Ndal
    oungakhal
    ibaby(Ndal
    odon'
    tcr
    y)"
    Ndalo:
    "Buyi
    sauLuneleNhl
    anhl
    a,Ngi
    yakucel
    a
    (Bri
    ngbackLunel
    ePlease)
    "
    Me:
    "Shhh,
    Sokhul
    uma(wewi
    llt
    alk)
    "
    Shebr
    okedownmor
    eandIhungup.Isi
    ghedwhi
    le
    hol
    dingmyphonebef
    orewal
    kingbacki
    nsi
    de.
    Lunel
    e:"Idi
    dn'
    thavewat
    er"
    Me:
    "Wear
    eleavi
    ng"
    Lunel
    e:"buti
    t'
    snott
    heendoft
    heweek"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llcar
    ryonathome"
    Lunel
    e:"babaNgi
    yadlal
    ahawuawusadl
    ali
    swa
    nawe(DadIam pl
    aying,)"
    Igavehi
    m ast
    are.
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llgo"
    Hel
    impedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Itri
    edwipi
    ngmytear
    sbuttheycoul
    dn't,Imi
    ss
    Ibanat
    hisomuch.Wonder
    inghowgr ownwouldhe
    beatthismoment
    .Ican'
    timagi
    neloosinganyof
    myt woboys.Theyar emyhear tandsoul, my
    everything.Iwoul dr athert aket heirplacet hen
    them leavingmet hroughdeat h.Ipul l
    edt hepi cture
    closetomeandcr iedmyl ungsout .Ilear nedt oli
    ve
    withitbutneverf orgethowhedi ed.Itwasal lmy
    fault.Ishoul d'
    vepr otectedhi m wi thever ythingin
    me.Ishoul d'veprotectedal lmyki ds.It'
    sal lmy
    faultandi fLuneledi esit'sal lmyf aul
    t.Ishoul d've
    protectedhi m.Thebabycr iesandIwi pemyt ears
    andIgetof fthebedandgoovert heli
    ttledog
    besidei t
    .Idi dn'
    twantt otr avelupanddownt othe
    nursery. Il
    ookeddown, Tohi m andIpi ckhi m up
    thenkisshi scheek.Hei scut e.Heset tl
    esi nmy
    armsandcl oseshi seyest osl eeponcemor e.Iam
    takenbackandmyhear tachesmor ethani tshould
    beatt hisbeaut i
    fulsight.Icr yoncemor ehol ding
    him closertomychest .

    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Nducamet ofetchusanddr ovetothemall


    .They
    squabblewit
    hKhonabutgetal ongveryf
    ine.I
    t
    showshowmuchofbr other
    st heyare.Wegetto
    themallandgetoutofthecarandmadeourway
    i
    nside.
    Khona:
    "Iam hungr
    y"
    Ndu:
    "Mmmmh"
    Hegavehi
    m al
    ookandIgi
    ggl
    ed.
    Khona:
    "whatdoyoul
    ikeMal
    o?"
    Me:
    "anyt
    hingi
    sfi
    ne"
    Khona:"Ther
    ear
    emanyr
    est
    aur
    ant
    stochoose
    fr
    om "
    Ndu:
    "Ngi
    thul
    eNgi
    yanukanj
    e"
    Igi
    ggl
    e.
    Khona:
    "Let
    'sgot
    oSpurIwantst
    ake"
    Nduchuckl
    ed.Ishr
    uggedaswewal
    kedt
    owar
    ds
    spur
    .Wewer egivent
    hemenusandapl
    acet
    osi
    t
    andbrowsedt
    hroughit
    .
    Khona:
    "whywer
    eyoucr
    ying?"
    Hwl
    ooksatNdu.
    Ndu:
    "Il
    oveVeeman"
    Khona:"HadeMfwet
    hukodwaint
    ooyal
    iweYona
    (Sorr
    ybrobuti
    t'
    ssomet
    hingyouwer
    einst
    ruct
    edto
    do)"
    Ndu:
    "NxBl
    oodyi
    nst
    ruct
    ions"
    Iwassi
    lent
    .Khonal
    ookedatme.
    Khona:
    "what
    'syouri
    ntakeMal
    o?"
    Me:
    "in?"
    Khona:
    "Ndubr
    eaki
    ngupwi
    thhi
    sgi
    rl
    ."
    Me:
    "di
    dshedosomet
    hing?"
    Ndu:
    "noshedi
    dn'
    t"
    Me:
    "whydi
    dyoubr
    eakupwi
    thher?"
    Ndu:"someoldwomanwhoisapr
    ophetsai
    dI
    shoul
    dbefor
    eit'
    stool
    ate"
    Me:
    "maybei
    t'
    sfort
    hebest
    .Shesawsomet
    hing"
    Khona:
    "yeah"
    Ndu:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Hesmi
    ledandt
    hewai
    tercamet
    otakeouror
    der
    s.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Itouchedherbacksof
    tl
    yandshet
    urnedt
    ome,
    she
    satupasIsatnexttoher.
    Me:
    "youar
    eok?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam notabadper
    son"
    Ishakemyhead.
    Me:
    "youar
    enot"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "thenwhycan'
    tIl
    ovemybaby?"
    Me:"it
    'sar
    emi
    nderBabes.I
    tsok,
    don'
    trush
    pr
    ogress"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "I.
    ..
    I"
    Ihel
    dheri
    nmyar
    ms.
    Me:
    "Youknow"
    Shenodded.
    Me:"Mpandesai
    dyouwillst
    artanewschool.Do
    youwantt
    obeaboarderoradaystudent?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "adayst
    udent"
    Me:
    "Okt
    hen"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "li
    fei
    sshor
    t"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "youl
    ovehi
    m"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "Weshoul
    dn'
    tbet
    alki
    ngaboutt
    hat"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "YoudoLwande"
    Me:"Iknowbutatt
    imesl
    ovei
    snotenoughoni
    ts
    own"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "youar
    ehungr
    y?"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Me:
    "Okt
    hen.Il
    oveyou"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Iki
    ssedherf
    orehead.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "doyout
    hinkwewoul
    dfi
    ndmom ?"
    Me:
    "youwanther?"
    Cel
    iwe:"maybet
    hingswoul
    dbedi
    ff
    erenti
    fshe
    di
    dn'tl
    eaveus"
    Me:
    "maybe"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iyear
    nforherLwande"
    Shel
    ookedatmewi
    thgl
    ossyeyes.
    Me:
    "Iknow."
    Ihushedher.Idon'tevenknowhowourmot hers
    l
    ooklike,whotheyar eorhowIwoul
    di denti
    fythem
    i
    fIcould.Iwon'tevenknowwhomyf atherisas
    well
    .Wej usthavetokeeponlivi
    ngl
    iket hi
    swithout
    anyoft
    hem.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Zakhel
    e:"Baby"
    Heputhi
    sgl
    assont hecount
    erandItur
    nedt
    olook
    athi
    m.Thehelpergoti
    nandwet ur
    nedtoher
    .
    "Lunchi
    sready"
    Wenoddedandigotof
    fthebarst
    oolandhehel
    d
    myarm.
    Zakhel
    e:"Ihopeyouwer
    en'
    tdr
    inki
    ng"
    Iyankedmyar
    m of
    fhi
    sgr
    ip.
    Me:
    "Iam hungr
    y"
    Iwalkedoffandwenttot
    hedini
    ngroom.Isat
    downandhej oinedmeaft
    erandsatdownaswel
    l.
    Itwassil
    entbetweenus.Idon'
    twanttosay
    anyt
    hingt
    ohi
    m,Hel
    ooksatme.
    Zakhel
    e:"wher
    eisyourr
    ing?
    "
    Me:
    "lostsomewher
    e"
    Zakhel
    e:"Thatat
    ti
    tude"
    Me:
    "iswhat?"
    Hebangedt
    het
    abl
    efi
    rml
    yandIj
    umped.
    Zakhel
    e:"Iam war
    ning"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    ..
    "
    Thedoorbel
    lrangandwel ookedateachot
    her
    ,the
    hel
    perwentt
    oopent hedoorandhisparent
    s
    walkedi
    n.Webot hstoodup.
    Zakhel
    e:"Mom ,
    dad.Whatar
    eyoudoi
    ngher
    e?"
    Hismothercomesandgiveshi
    mtwoslapsandhe
    hasascratchonhi
    scheek.Herl
    ongnai
    lsmust
    havedonethat.
    Hi
    smot
    her:
    "Howcoul
    dyou?Mmmh?"
    Shesl
    apshi
    m oncemor
    e.
    Zakhel
    e:"Justst
    opmom !
    "
    Hi
    sf at
    her:
    "Haveyoueverseenmecheatonyour
    mother?"
    Hel
    ookeddown.
    Mom :"Thathoecametomyhouseclai
    mingtobe
    car
    ryi
    ngyourbaby.SiesmanZakhel
    esies!
    !"
    Zakhel
    e:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Shel
    ookedatmeandcamet
    ohugmei
    nherar
    ms.
    Il
    ovethi
    swoman.
    Hi
    smot
    her:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Hi
    smot
    her:
    "It
    'snot
    ."
    Sher
    ubbedmybackandIj
    ustbr
    okedowni
    nher
    ar
    ms.
    Hi
    sfat
    her:
    "wear
    ecal
    li
    ngi
    naf
    ami
    lymeet
    ing."
    Hi
    smot
    her:
    "ohmychi
    ld"
    Shekeepsonr
    ubbi
    ngmyback.
    .
    .
    .
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    ★ MPANDE★

    Ifi
    nishedthetaskthatLwandegavet omeandl aid
    him onmychestandhef el lasleep.Iwasscar ed
    whenshet oldmeshewaspr egnantbutl
    ateron
    real
    izedmymi stakeofleavi ngherandnot
    supporti
    ngher .Dadwoul dn' thavel
    eftus,Yeshe
    i
    sat oughbutbuthei sstillanamazi ngdadand
    that
    'swhatIwantf ormysonaswel l
    .Ipulledhis
    l
    itt
    lehandslightl
    y.
    Me:
    "Youseem bor
    ed"
    It
    ouchedhi
    spl
    umpcheeks.
    Me:
    "youneedasi
    bli
    ng?"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:"don'twor
    ry.Daddywil
    lmakeasi bl
    ingwi
    th
    MommyassoonasIgetoft hisabst
    aini
    ngIwill
    knockherupshewon'tseeitcoming"
    Idon'
    tmindmakingLwandepregnantagain.Ican
    al
    readyi
    magineherwitharoundstomachbutIam
    notsosureaboutt
    hehormonesbutit'
    sjustfora
    l
    it
    tl
    ewhile.Therewasaknockonthedoor .
    Me:
    "Comei
    n"
    ThedooropenedandShepeakedherheadi
    nsi
    de.
    Al
    wande:
    "Iwasj
    ustchecki
    nguponyout
    wo"
    Me:"wear eokwitht
    heli
    tt
    leguy.Justhavi
    nga
    deepconversat
    ionwi
    theachother"
    Al
    wande:
    "about?"
    Me:
    "manl
    yst
    uff"
    Shegi
    ggl
    edshaki
    ngherhead.
    Al
    wande:
    "buthei
    sasl
    eep"
    Me:
    "hecanhearme"
    Shewalkedi
    nfur
    therandki
    ssedhi
    scheekt
    henmy
    for
    ehead.
    Al
    wande:"don'
    tfor
    gett
    ochangehi
    snappywhen
    hewakesup"
    Me:
    "St
    aywi
    thme"
    Al
    wande:
    "Ihavet
    ogoandcook"
    Me:
    "Don'
    t.Iam t
    aki
    ngyouout"
    Al
    wande:
    "Ican'
    tleaveCel
    iweal
    one"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llt
    alkt
    oSi
    hle"
    Shesmi
    led,
    shei
    sbeaut
    if
    ul.
    Al
    wande:
    "Iwi
    llsee"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Shewi
    nkedandwal
    kedof
    fcl
    osi
    ngt
    hedoor.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Nomessage, Nocall.Ithoughtthatmaybei twasa


    j
    okeandhewoul dbebackher ebutnothing.Iwas
    hopinghewouldwalkinsidethatdoorinhis
    parent
    'shousebutnothi
    ng.Hedoesn' twalkin.I
    wipemyt ear
    sassoonasIseehi smot herwalk
    i
    nsidethekit
    chenwithababybot tl
    eandpl acesit
    onthecounter.
    Kamo:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Inoddedandshwl
    ookedatme.
    Kamo:
    "Not
    ellmewhat
    'swr
    ong"
    It
    ri
    edr
    emovi
    ngt
    hel
    umpi
    nmyt
    hroat
    .
    Me:
    "justst
    uff"
    Kamo:
    "isi
    tNdu?"
    Tear
    srol
    leddownmycheeksandshecamet
    ohug
    me.
    Kamo:
    "whatdi
    dhedo?"
    Me:
    "hebr
    okeupwi
    thme.Idon'
    tknowwhatIdi
    d"
    Sher
    ubbedmybackasIsobbed.
    Kamo:"Shhh,
    Iwi
    llt
    alkt
    ohi
    m andseewhat
    's
    wrongok?"
    Inodded.
    Kamo:
    "itwi
    llbeoknana"
    It
    'snotOk.Wehear
    dthedooropeni
    ngandshe
    brokethehug.
    Kamo:
    "letmecheckwhot
    hati
    s."
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iclosedmyeyesandbreathedoutbef
    or eget
    ti
    ng
    outofthecar.Myri
    bcagei squi
    teabitsorefr
    om
    thefewblowsaswell
    .Ithoughthewasgoi ngtokil
    l
    me.Hi sf
    ist
    saret
    oostrongevenIcan'tcompare.
    HeleftmeinsidethecaraswehavereachedAunt y
    Kamo' shouse.Ilimpedmywayoutandcl osedthe
    doorbefor
    elimpingtowardsit
    .Ihel
    dont hewalla
    bi
    tbeforemakingmywayi nsi
    de.
    Kamo:
    "OhmygodLunel
    e"
    Sherushedtomysidehelpingmeonthecouch.
    Thepaininf
    li
    ctedasIsatdownandIgroaned.
    Kamo:
    "weshoul
    dtakeyout
    otheDr"
    Me:
    "I.
    .Iwi
    llbef
    ineaunt
    yKay"
    Kamo:
    "Youdon'
    tlookf
    ine.Youl
    ookpur
    ple."
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine"
    Kamo:
    "Vuyel
    wapl
    easegetani
    cepack!"
    Me:
    "It
    'sj
    ustmi
    norst
    uff"
    I
    t'
    snotmi
    nor
    .Thi
    sispai
    nful
    .
    "Hei
    sfi
    ne"
    Il
    ookedupt hestai
    rsandsawmymot herr
    ush
    downt hem andshecametome.Hereyeswer e
    puff
    yandsoashernose.If eelbadt
    hatImadeher
    cryl
    ikethi
    s.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shetur
    nedaroundandl
    ookedatdadwhohadhi
    s
    handsi
    nhispocket
    .
    Mom :
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Mom :
    "lookathi
    m"
    Dad:
    "Icanseehi
    m"
    Mom :
    "hei
    sinpai
    n.Di
    dyouwantt
    oki
    llhi
    m?!"
    Hervoi
    cer
    ises.
    Kamo:
    "Ndal
    ocal
    m down"
    Mom :
    "No!
    ..
    .Nhl
    anhl
    alookathi
    m"
    Hervoicebr
    eaksdown.Shet
    urnstomeandcomes
    tokneelI
    nfr
    ontofmeandputsherheadonmyl
    ap
    asshesobs.
    Dad:
    "Ndal
    o"
    Hecomescl oserbutshedoesn'tmoveaninch.She
    i
    sstil
    lcr
    yingandwear eallsi
    lent.Ihavenever
    seenmymot hercrythi
    smuchandi thur
    tsmet hatI
    hurther
    .Itbl
    eedsmeinsi
    de.Idon'
    tdeser
    veher
    tear
    s.Ideser
    vemoreofwhatdadwasgoingtogi
    ve
    tome.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★
    Il
    ookatmyphoneandputi
    tdownagai
    n.
    Khona:
    "youkeeponl
    ooki
    ngati
    t"
    Me:
    "(si
    gh)Iwantt
    ocal
    lherandmakeup"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Cal
    lher"
    Il
    ookedatherasshecar
    ri
    edonsi
    ppi
    ngher
    mil
    kshake."
    Khona:
    "wantsomet
    hingel
    se?
    "
    Igavehim aneye.Heeh,
    hei
    sinchar
    geofmy
    wall
    etnow?.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"noIam f
    ine"
    Shesmi
    led.Isi
    ghed,
    myphoner
    angandIt
    ooki
    t
    andanswer
    ed
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Mom :
    "Ndu"
    Me:
    "Mom "
    Khonal
    ooksatme.
    Mom :
    "What
    'sgoi
    ngonbet
    weenyouandVee?"
    Me:
    "it
    'scompl
    icat
    ed."
    Mom:
    "shei
    scr
    yinghereyesoutcl
    uel
    ess"
    Me:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Mom :
    "Mpendul
    o"
    Me:"Iam hur
    ttoomom i
    t'
    sjustyouwon'
    t
    under
    stand"
    Mom :
    "ok,
    Lunel
    eisback.Hi
    sfat
    herdi
    danumber
    onhi
    m"
    Il
    ookedatKhona.
    Me:
    "hei
    sback?"
    Mom :
    "yes.Comeandseehi
    m"
    Me:
    "uhm wewi
    ll"
    Mom :
    "bye,
    Iloveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ihungup.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    eisback"
    Theybot
    hlookatme.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"hei
    sback?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Khona:
    "Wher
    eishe?"
    Me:"home.Hisdaddi
    danumberonhi
    m,t
    hat
    's
    whatmom sai
    d"
    Khona:
    "mmmh"
    Il
    ookedatNtokomal
    owhoj ustcarri
    edonwi
    thher
    mil
    kshake,Idrankmybeerandt ooksomef
    ri
    es
    andpopthem i
    nmymout h.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★
    Ilookedatt hewhit
    epaintedwallandnothi
    ngelse,I
    havebeenst ari
    ngati
    tforhours.Hishanddoesn't
    domucht hant opl
    aywithmyhai randwipemy
    tearseverynowandt hen.Imi ssthem.Imissthem
    somucht hatIam goi
    ngcr azyatti
    mes.Iwi shI
    didn'tl
    eavet hem.IwishIsavedthem whent he
    ti
    mewasr ight.
    Si
    hle:
    "Gugu"
    Hesayssoftl
    yandIbl
    inkbef
    oreIt
    urnt
    ohi
    ssi
    de
    andhelooksatme.
    Me:
    "Iam notst
    rong"
    Isaysof
    tl
    yaswel
    l.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iknow.That
    'swhyIam her
    e"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sok."
    Me:
    "Isi
    t?"
    Henodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sokt
    ofeelt
    hepai
    nandhur
    t"
    Me:
    "how.
    ..
    "
    Ibecamesi
    lent
    .Hewi
    pesmyf
    all
    ingt
    ear
    s.
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sok,
    Iam her
    e"
    Hesl
    ight
    lysmil
    esandkeepsonwi
    pingmyt
    ear
    s
    wi
    thhishand.
    .
    .
    .
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    NSERT42

    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Ifeell
    ikeIam abadperson.Ial
    wayshearthat
    chil
    drenarei
    nnocentbutwhycan'tIseethatinmy
    chil
    d?Whycan' tIcan'
    tIfi
    ndhiminnocentinstead
    ofpunishinghimf orhi
    sfather'
    ssins.Idon'thave
    thatcouragetof acehim andseehi m ast hesonof
    arapist.Thepr oductofmypai nandcrieswhi l
    eno
    onehear dme.Theshamef ulstar
    eandwor dsand
    bit
    terwor dsIwoul dgetfrom mygr andmot her.I
    misshert hough, somuch.Whatar ewegoi ngto
    benowwi thoutheri nourli
    ves.Ireall
    ymi ssher
    andwi shIcouldj usthugheroncet hent hat'
    sit.
    That'
    sal lIwant.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Timef orust oleavecame.Mpendulopaidthebil


    l
    andKhonawasver ydeter
    minedinhim doi
    ngthat
    .
    Itwasr eal
    lynicesitt
    ingwit
    hthem f
    orawhi l
    e,They
    arereallygreatbrot
    hersshame.West oodup.
    Khona:
    "doyouneedanyt
    hingel
    se?"
    Me:
    "No,
    Iam f
    inet
    hankyou"
    Ndu:
    "Imi
    ghtact
    ual
    lyt
    akeyoual
    onenextt
    ime"
    Hesai
    dlooki
    ngatKhona.
    Khona:
    "Youneedt
    ospoi
    lus,
    rightMal
    o?"
    Il
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "Iam notyourf
    ather"
    Khona:
    "Don'
    tgot
    her
    epl
    ease"
    Wewal
    kedoutoft
    her
    est
    urant
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Ibrushedhishai rsoft
    ly,playedwithitabit.He
    needsanotherhai rcutandshavingaswel l.Ismile
    whilelooki
    ngathi m, Atl
    eastNhlanhladidn'
    tmess
    uphisbeaut i
    fulface,Ipushedsohar dforthisone
    tocomeout .Ir ememberhowheavyhewas, hewill
    alwaysbemybaby.Hedi dn'
    toutgrowdr i
    nkingthe
    formulali
    keMpande.Ti llhewas4Year s,wast he
    hardestpartofgetti
    nghi mt ol
    etgooft hemi lk.I
    don'tknowwhatIwoul d'vebeenifIhadl osthim, I
    woul dbenothing.Theyar emyli
    fe, mybabyboys.
    ThedooropenedandIt urnedandlookedathi m as
    hest oodbythedoorl eaningagainstitwithhands
    i
    nhi spocket.Iturnbackt oLuneleandIcar r
    yon
    playingwit
    hhisf eat
    urescar ef
    ull
    ynotdi stur
    binghis
    sleep.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Iam si
    lent,Idon'
    ttur
    ntot
    hecal
    lofmyname.I
    hearhi
    m sigh.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Iwanttobemadathi
    m.Angryathim butIcan'
    tto
    thebothoft
    hem ,
    hewal
    ksinfurt
    herandcomest o
    standbymeandwebothlookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Whatdi
    dyoudot
    ohi
    m ?"
    Isaysof
    tl
    y,myeyesst
    il
    lfi
    xedonwhatIam doi
    ng.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    sbestyoudon'
    tknow"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m andl
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "bad?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ar
    eyouangr
    yatme?"
    Hesatbehi
    ndme.Webot
    hlooki
    ngatLunel
    e.
    Me:
    "No,
    .Ican'
    tbe"
    Ther
    eissi
    lence.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"I
    '
    m sor
    ryImadeyoucr
    y"
    Ilai
    dmyheadonhischestl
    eavi
    ngLunel
    e'
    shairand
    face,heembr
    acesmeandkissesmyfor
    ehead
    from t
    hesi
    de.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwasn'
    tgonnaki
    llhi
    m"
    Me:
    "Ihopehest
    ops"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Hewi
    lldon'
    twor
    ry.Iwi
    llmakesur
    eofi
    t
    "
    Me:
    "Don'
    tdoanyt
    hing.Hei
    sst
    il
    lmybaby"
    Hechuckl
    edl
    ight
    ly.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"yousmot
    hert
    hem "
    Me:
    "it
    'samot
    her
    'sl
    ove"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youar
    eamazi
    ng,
    inever
    ythi
    ng."
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Wel
    ookedatLunel
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Kamodeci dedt ogi vemether estofthedayof fsoI


    cancollectmysel f
    .Shesai dIneedsomet i
    met o
    myselfjusttodealwi t
    hthebreakup.Icol lectedmy
    thi
    ngs,Ijustwantt oseemydaught erbecauseI
    knowt hatwillmakemef eelbettert
    hanever .Shei s
    myhappypl ace.Iwentt othebat hroom fi
    rstbef or
    e
    coll
    ecti
    ngmyt hingsandIwal kedt othedoor .Isaw
    hiscarparking,Ifrozeonthespotandj ustwal ked
    backinsideclosingt hedoor.Mr sZiqubucame
    downt hestairsandl ookedatme.
    Kamo:
    "Nanaar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "uhm yes,
    Ijustneedsomewat
    er"
    Kamo:
    "Oh,
    int
    hef
    ri
    dge.Youcanhel
    pyour
    sel
    f"
    Inoddedandwalkedtot
    hekitchen.Iopenedthe
    fr
    idgeandtookoutt
    hebott
    ledwat erandcl
    osedthe
    fr
    idge.
    "Hi"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandwest
    aredateachot
    her
    .
    Me:
    "Uhm Hi"
    Isai
    dsoft
    ly.Hemovedcl
    oser,
    myeyeswer
    est
    il
    l
    onhim.
    Ndu:
    "youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Can'
    tweki
    ssandmakeup.
    Ndu:
    "Youar
    egood?"
    Inoddedandhel
    ookedbehi
    ndme.
    Ndu:
    "Ineedsomewat
    er"
    Iwasagai
    nstt
    hef
    ri
    dge.
    Me:
    "Sor
    ry"
    Imovedf
    rom i
    tandt
    ookmybagr
    eadyt
    oleave.
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Ist
    oppedmyt
    racks,
    Itur
    nedar
    ound.
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    lldr
    opyouhome"
    Me:
    "It
    'sf
    ine.Mybr
    otheri
    scomi
    ngt
    ogetme"
    Li
    es,
    Idi
    dn'
    twantt
    obei
    nthesamecarashi
    m.
    Me:
    "Bye"
    Ndu:
    "Bye"
    Iwal
    kedof
    f.IwillcrywhenIam home.Ican'
    t
    showhi
    m Iam hurt.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Ihavebeensi t
    tingher
    eandgi vi
    ngthef amil
    ythe
    spacet heyneedtoseeLunele.Theydi dn'
    taskme
    butit'
    smychoi ce,Idon'
    tthi
    nkIam r eadytosee
    him asyet.Maybesomet imet ogathermyself
    beforeIseehim becauseIam gonnahi thi
    mI
    swear.Iwar
    nedhi
    m.Theangeri ssti
    llther
    easwel
    l.
    Mpendulocameoutfrom t
    hekitchen, Isawhi
    s
    gi
    rl
    fri
    endwalkaway.Iam saddenedforhershame.
    Ndu:
    "Ar
    en'
    tyougoi
    ngupst
    air
    s?"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Ndu:
    "Why?"
    Me:
    "Myemot
    ionsar
    enotr
    ightt
    oseehi
    m"
    Hef
    rowned.
    Me:
    "Iam notcal
    m"
    Ndu:
    "OhIsee."
    Inodded.
    Ndu:
    "wel
    lyoucan'
    tjustsi
    ther
    e"
    Me:
    "Ican"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "LetmegetKhonat
    hen"
    Inoddedandher
    ushedupthest
    air
    s,It
    ookoutmy
    phoneandwentt
    hroughi
    t.
    "Mal
    o"
    Il
    ookedupandi
    tsKhona.
    Khona:
    "Mahi
    saski
    ngf
    oryou"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    "
    Khona:
    "come"
    Isighedandgotof fthecouchandwentupt he
    stair
    smeet inghim att
    hetop.Ifoll
    owedafterhi
    m
    andwegoti nthebedroom wherehismotheriswit
    h
    therest.Hi sFat
    her'spr
    esencehasadarkaur ai
    nit.
    Hei sjustscary,Idon'
    tevenlookhisway.His
    mot hersmi l
    edatme.Shel ooksli
    keamessbutst i
    ll
    beautifulandseemsnott ocare.
    Her:
    "Nt
    okomal
    ori
    ght?"
    Inoddedandshehuggedme.
    Her:
    "Iam gl
    adyouar
    eok"
    That
    'ssweet
    .Webreakt
    hehugoff.Shepull
    sme
    cl
    osertot
    hebedsi
    de.Heisasl
    eep,seemsdeepi
    n
    sl
    eep.
    Her:
    "hei
    sjustasl
    eepdon'
    twor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Iam not"
    Shenodded.
    Her:
    "let
    'sgi
    veyousomet
    ime"
    Everyonewalkedoutandleftmealonewithhim.I
    stoodt her
    eandlookedathim.Heopenedhi seyes
    andt heymetmine, Lunel
    eishandsome, i
    tshows
    hi
    spar entshavereall
    ywonderf
    ulgenes.
    Lunel
    e:"
    Hi"
    Ikeptqui
    etandj
    ustkeptmygaze.Hetriedsi
    tt
    ing
    upandmadesomespaceandpat tednexttohi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"Pl
    easesi
    ther
    e"
    Isatdown.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Lunel
    e:"I
    '
    m sor
    ry"
    Ij
    ustl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"saysomet
    hing"
    Me:"Iam t
    ryi
    ngt
    ost
    aycal
    m.Iseeyourf
    atherdi
    d
    somethi
    ngs"
    Hechuckl
    edandgr
    oanedabi
    t.
    Lunel
    e:"
    yeah,
    Iam gonnabef
    ine"
    Me:
    "Mmmh"
    Lunel
    e:"Idi
    dn'
    tmeant
    ohur
    tyounorscar
    eyou"
    Me:"pleasest opwi t
    ht hesor rystorycauseyouare
    notLunele.Iwar nedyou, Alotoftimes,athousand
    ti
    mesbuti t'sfi
    ne.Iam notyourf amilymemberor
    anyt
    hingf oryout oli
    stent ome.I t
    'syourli
    fenot
    mineIdon' tknowwhyIbot heredinthefir
    stplace
    butIguessIj ustcaredf ornothing."
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    snotf
    ornot
    hing"
    Me:"Onewr ongmoveLunel
    eandi
    twoul
    dbet
    he
    endofyou.Iam t
    ell
    i
    ngyou"
    Lunel
    e:"Iknow"
    Me:
    "Iwaspr
    epar
    edf
    ormor
    ethant
    his"
    Lunel
    e:"Thi
    sisenough"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"Il
    oveyouok?"
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Lunel
    e:"Imi
    ssedyou,
    CanIki
    ssyou?
    "
    Me:
    "For
    geti
    tfornow."
    Lunel
    e:"(smi
    rki
    ng)ohyouar
    eli
    ket
    hathuh?"
    Me:
    "Thatsmugwi
    l
    lbeof
    fsoqui
    ckl
    y"
    Lunel
    e:"Sondel
    a(comecl
    ose)
    "
    Hesai
    dsof
    tl
    y.Thi
    smanbat
    hong.
    Me:
    "Anddowhat?"
    Lunel
    e:"Sondel
    auzobona(Comecl
    ose,
    youwi
    l
    l
    see)"
    Icamecl oserandheheldmynecksof tl
    yandki
    sses
    myl i
    ps.Icouldn'tr
    esi
    sthi
    m, itwasslowfi
    ll
    edwit
    h
    passionaswel l
    .Hebrokeitandlookedatme
    caressi
    ngmycheek.
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llneverscar
    eyoul
    iket
    hatagai
    n"
    Inodded,Iwascalmingdown.Iwant
    edtoshoutat
    him ormorebutIguessnot.Imi
    ssedhi
    m more
    thananyt
    hingthat
    'sforsur
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Weallgottosi
    tdownandZakhelehashishead
    downthewhilet
    imehisf
    atherwastal
    king.Hi
    s
    motherkeepsonpat
    ti
    ngmybackbutbybi t.
    Mah:
    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Inodded.
    Hi
    sfat
    her:
    "WhatdoyousuggestwedoZakhel
    e?"
    Zakhel
    elooksbet
    weenal
    lofus.
    Zakhele:"SamkeandIar
    egonnagetmar
    ri
    ed,
    Iwi
    ll
    takecareofmychil
    dren"
    Mah:"Chi
    ldr
    en?Kant
    ihowmanyki
    dsdi
    dyou
    pumpinher!?"
    Zakhel
    e:"Samkel
    iswei
    sexpect
    ingaswel
    lmah"
    Shej
    umpedt
    ohi
    thi
    shead.
    Mah:"Youareput
    ti
    ngstressonSamkel
    iswe.Me
    andyoutodayi
    nmyr oom nx"
    Zakhel
    e:"Iam gr
    own"
    Hi
    sfat
    her:
    "Gr
    ownornotyouar
    est
    il
    lachi
    ldt
    ous"
    Hehuf
    fed.Hi
    smot
    heri
    snotscar
    edofhi
    tt
    inghi
    m.
    Mah:
    "NcncZakhel
    e"
    Sheclappedherhands.Zakhelelookedatme, I
    don'
    twantt ogetmarri
    edtohim anymore.Ijust
    wanttoleaveali
    vethat
    'sal
    lIam askingfor,
    isfor
    metobeal iveandoutofher
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    [TWOWEEKSLATER]

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    "OhmyGucci,i
    t'
    saf
    termedaddy!Daddyi
    t'
    saf
    ter
    me!"
    That'
    sSiphephelorunni
    ngaroundtheyar dwhilethe
    chi
    ckenismovi nginherdi
    rect
    ion.Ididn'twantto
    l
    aughbutIhadt oandIam gl
    adIwasn' ttheonl
    y
    one.Khonawentt owardsthechickenandhe
    caughti
    tbyitssides.Shewentdowncr ying.
    Ndal
    o:"Si
    phecomeher
    eBaby"
    Shewasnowsit
    ti
    ngonthefl
    oorcr
    ying,
    Lunel
    e
    l
    aughedandIhi
    thi
    sshoul
    der.
    Me:
    "Youj
    ustwat
    chedher?"
    Lunel
    e:"sheshoul
    dn'
    thaver
    anof
    f."
    "Cel
    ami
    nut
    e(canyoupl
    easecomeback)
    "
    Wel ookbehi
    ndusandi t
    st heprophet
    .Wear eat
    KhonaandNdu' sCleansingceremonyattheir
    homesteadfrom t
    heirfather'
    s.Wewal kedback
    i
    nsidethehutandwesatadi st
    ancewiththeot
    her
    l
    adies.
    Al
    wande:
    "If
    eelhungr
    y"
    Gugu:
    "Shh"
    Shekeptquietandeveryonegotbackinside..She
    l
    itupthecandlesandandst art
    edPrayi
    ng.Khona
    wasstil
    lholdi
    ngt hechi
    ckeninhisarms.Wesai d
    ourAmenandshel etLunel
    e'sfat
    herburnthe
    i
    nceseast heeldestsonofthefamil
    yIguess.
    Nhl
    anhla:"Goandf
    etcht
    heot
    herchi
    cken
    Mpendulo"
    Hestoodupandwalkedoffoutoft
    hehut.Khona's
    motherwasver
    yunsett
    ledduri
    ngtheprocess.She
    keptonmovi
    ngandpulli
    nghershoalover.
    MaZuma: "Khonaoyedwawentidingaukugeza
    ngezenzozakheezi
    bi(oneofyoushoul
    dget
    cl
    eansedforyourbadacti
    ons)"
    Shel
    ookedbet
    weenusl
    adi
    es,
    whatdi
    dwedo?.
    MaZuma:
    "Thet
    rut
    hswi
    llcomeoutver
    ysoon"
    Nduwal kedi
    nwiththechickenandhecrouched
    i
    nf r
    ontofNhl
    anhl
    awhost art
    edChanti
    ngtheBiyase
    clannames.Iknowt hem .Ithi
    nkIhavehear
    dof
    them somewher
    e, notsur
    et hough.
    Khonagr
    oanedabi
    tandweal
    llookedathi
    m.
    Khona:
    "Wai
    tabi
    tbaba"
    Ever
    yonei
    ssi
    lentandt
    urni
    nghi
    sat
    tent
    iont
    ohi
    m.
    Ndal
    o:"What
    'swr
    ongboy?"
    Khona:
    "Idon'
    tfeel
    good"
    MaZuma:
    "Dr
    inkt
    hiswat
    er"
    Hetookt
    hewateranddr
    anki
    t.Hest
    ri
    ppedhi
    stop
    andhewassweati
    ng.
    Khona:
    "If
    eelhot
    "
    Hebreat
    hedout.Howcanhefeelhotwheni
    t'
    scold
    out
    side,Lunel
    ehel
    dthechi
    ckenandKhonajust
    wentdown.
    "
    Usakhona!"
    Ever
    yonescr
    eamed.
    MaZuma:
    "Cal
    m down"
    Kamo:
    "Wecan'
    tcal
    m down"
    MaZuma:
    "Lethi
    m be"
    Ndal
    o:"What
    'swr
    ong?"
    MaZuma:
    "Lethi
    m be"
    Theyst
    eppedbackawayf
    rom hi
    m.
    MaZuma:
    "pr
    oceedNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Weal
    llookedatherinAwe.Whyisshesayingthat?
    Weal
    lkeptquietasLunel
    e'
    sfat
    hercont
    inued.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Nat
    ali
    e:"Whi
    chcol
    ourdoyoul
    ike?"
    Sheholdsuptheclot
    hs.Nonofthesecol
    our
    sIl
    ike,
    thi
    sdoesn'
    tfeelr
    ight
    .Heplaceshishandonmy
    thi
    gh.
    Zakhel
    e:"baby"
    Il
    ookedathim.Ithoughthewoul dst
    oplayinghis
    handonmebuthedoesn' t,i
    thasbecamemydai l
    y
    bread.Idon'
    tevenknowifIwillmakeitt
    othat
    weddingthathewantsustoplan.Natali
    eIssti
    ll
    waiti
    ngonmyr esponse.
    Zakhel
    e:"It
    hinksheneedssomewat
    er"
    Het
    akesasmi
    le.
    Nat
    ali
    e:"of
    cause."
    Shest
    ooduppl
    aci
    ngt
    hecl
    othesandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Zakhel
    e:"Whati
    sthat?"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "doyoul
    oveme?"
    Helooksatmeandsi
    ghsscrat
    chi
    nghi
    shead
    bef
    oreheholdsmyhands.
    Zakhel
    e:"yesIl
    oveyou"
    Iswall
    owwhil
    elooki
    ngathi
    m.Tear
    swel
    dupi
    nmy
    eyesasIbr
    eathei
    nandout.
    Me:
    "Thenl
    etmel
    ive"
    Zakhel
    e:"Samke"
    Hesayssoft
    lyhol
    dingmycheekandmytears
    st
    ream downashecaptur
    esthem wi
    thhi
    sthumb.
    Zakhel
    e:"
    ,Il
    oveyoudon'
    tcr
    y"
    Me:"ifyoul
    ovemeenoughl
    etmegoZakhel
    eI
    can'
    ttakei
    t"
    Zakhel
    e:"Ican'
    tli
    vewi
    thoutyouSamke,
    Iam sor
    ry
    "
    "Iam back"
    Hekissesmyfor
    eheadandIf
    ixmysel
    f.Nat
    ali
    e
    gi
    vesmet hewat
    er.
    Me:
    "(cl
    eart
    hroat)t
    hankyou
    Ismi
    le.
    Zakhel
    e:"canweschedul
    ethi
    sforanextday?
    "
    Nat
    ali
    e:"Sur
    e,Thur
    sday?
    "
    Zakhel
    e:"l
    etmecheckmyschedul
    e"
    Het
    akesouthi
    sphoneandopensi
    t.
    Zakhel
    e:"yes,
    Thur
    sdayi
    sper
    fect
    "
    Nat
    ali
    e:"goodt
    hen.Iwi
    llseeyoubot
    hThur
    sday"
    If
    akedasmi
    leandl
    ookedatZakhel
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Aftereveryt
    hingwasdoneandt hechickenswer e
    slaughter
    edwehadt ogoandhel pi
    nsideby
    cookingthest eam breadt hatwillbeservedwith
    thesetwoboi l
    edchi ckensandever yonemusteat.
    Celiwe'
    sbabyi ssoador able,shehasn' tsof
    tened
    upevent houghMpande' smot herhasshownher
    thebabyshej ustcoul dn'tbri
    nghersel fint
    oholding
    herownchi ld.
    Kamo:
    "Iam wor
    ri
    edaboutKhona"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Hewi
    llbef
    ine"
    Ndal
    o:"Cel
    iwepl
    easepasst
    hebot
    tl
    e"
    Shedoesasi
    nst
    ruct
    ed.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    sthi
    senough?"
    Sheref
    erst
    othef
    lour
    .Ishr
    ugandweshar
    eal
    ight
    l
    augh.
    Me:
    "youcanaskMpande'
    smot
    her"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Ok"
    Kamo:"t
    hiswould'
    vebeenext
    rani
    cei
    fyourwer
    e
    t
    heseboyswives"
    Ndal
    o:"Mmhyes"
    Weshyedof
    f.
    "
    Who'
    swi
    ves?
    "
    Themenwal
    kinsi
    de.
    "Ni
    let
    hel
    euMaZumai
    ti
    ye!
    (Br
    ingsomet
    eaf
    or
    MaZuma!)"
    Theirgr
    andmot
    hershout
    s.I
    t'
    sthescar
    yoneI
    presume.
    Kamo:
    "ok"
    Shegoest
    otheket
    tl
    e.
    Ndal
    o:"yourwi
    ves"
    Lunel
    e:"don'
    tpr
    essur
    eusi
    ntot
    hatcommi
    tment"
    Mpande:"Speakforyour
    sel
    f.YouhearLwande
    howitwouldhavebeenwonderf
    uli
    fyouweremy
    wif
    e?"
    Ir
    ollmyeyes.
    Me:
    "CanIhavemor
    eoni
    onspl
    ease"
    Theyl
    augh,
    hest
    andsbehi
    ndme.
    Mpande:
    "ar
    eyoudoubt
    ingme?
    "
    Hewhi
    sper
    s.
    Me:
    "maybe.Youar
    enotr
    eadyf
    ort
    hat"
    Hechuckl
    es.
    Si
    hle:
    "thatr
    equi
    respat
    ience."
    Kamo:
    "ni
    cewor
    dsbaby"
    Si
    hle:
    "mom pl
    ease.
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "excuseme"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iwi
    llgoaf
    terher"
    Shesmi
    ledandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Ndal
    o:"Lunel
    ekneadt
    hedough"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hat
    'sawoman'
    sjob"
    Weal
    llookedathi
    m.
    Gugu:
    "excuseyou"
    Ndal
    o:"Iwasaboutt
    osayt
    hesamet
    hing"
    Kamo:
    "wow"
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    str
    ..
    .ue"
    Il
    eftt
    heoni
    ons.
    Me:
    "Mpandechopt
    heoni
    ons"
    Ndal
    o:"Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Hi
    sfat
    herwal
    ksi
    nsi
    de.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"yes"
    Ndal
    o:"wear
    enotcooki
    nganymor
    e.Youmendo
    i
    t"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whatdi
    dwedo?
    "
    Kamo:
    "askyourson.Comel
    adi
    es"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam noti
    ncl
    udedr
    ight?
    "
    Kamo:
    "maket
    ea"
    Hesi
    ghedandweal
    lwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    "Hey"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandshest
    oodnextt
    ome.
    Me:
    "hey"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Ntokomalo:"Iknowwehavenevert
    alkedbef
    ore
    butIam Ntokomalo"
    SheletoutherhandandIl
    ookedatherbef
    ore
    shaki
    ngit.
    Me:
    "Cel
    iwe"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iknow"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    t'
    speacef
    ul"
    Me:
    "ver
    y"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"wantt
    otakeawal
    k?"
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Wewal
    kedof
    ftoget
    her
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Webot
    hgoti
    nthecarandhel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "mmh?
    "
    Zakhel
    e:"Ican'
    tlooseyouSamke"
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dIdot
    oyou?"
    Hel
    ookeddown.
    Me:
    "exact
    ly.Ij
    ustwantt
    ogo"
    Hest
    art
    edt
    hecaranddr
    oveof
    f.
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Itooktheteat otheloungeandmygr andmot her


    thankedme.Iwal kedbackintotheki
    tchenand
    l
    eanedbyt hefri
    dgewhi l
    ewat chi
    ngLunele'
    shands
    fulloff
    lourandsoashi scl
    othes.Mpandewas
    wipingthef aket
    ears.
    Mpande:
    "thi
    sshi
    tisshi
    t!"
    Me:
    "yourbr
    other
    sbi
    gmout
    h"
    Ndu:
    "Whar
    eyoust
    andi
    ngt
    her
    e?"
    Me:
    "Ihavedonemyt
    ask"
    Ndu:
    "comepl
    ukt
    hechi
    ckenBaf
    o"
    Me:
    "di
    dmyj
    ob,
    youdoyour
    s."
    Lunel
    e:"whatshoul
    dIdoaf
    ter
    ?"
    Me:
    "letmeGoogl
    e"
    It
    ookoutmyphone.
    Mpande:
    "Youshoul
    djustgoandaskGogo"
    Me:
    "theywi
    llsendmear
    ound"
    Lunel
    e:"wehaveanot
    herhi
    t"
    Wel
    ookedathi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "pl
    ace?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Dur
    ban"
    Mpande:
    "name?"
    Lunel
    e:"I
    t'
    sZi
    khel
    eorsomet
    hingwi
    thaZeeMt
    sal
    i.
    Theinf
    oisint
    hephone"
    Iwentt
    ohi
    m andt
    ooki
    toutofhi
    spocket.
    Me:
    "youcar
    ryi
    tar
    ound?"
    Lunel
    e:"noonecanaccessi
    t."
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Lunel
    e:"br
    ingi
    ttomyeye"
    Idi
    dandi
    topened.Iscr
    oll
    ed.
    Lunel
    e:"Igott
    hehi
    tyest
    erday.
    Me:
    "foundi
    t,Zakhel
    eMt
    sal
    i.Hei
    sinhi
    s30'
    s."
    Ndu:
    "howmuch?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Ami l
    li
    onforonebul
    leti
    nthehead.I
    t'
    shi
    s
    ri
    valwhoorderedthehi
    tbutwehavetoobser
    ve
    hi
    m befor
    ewest ri
    ke"
    Hekeepsonkneadi
    ng.
    Me:"Iguesswear
    eal
    lgoi
    ngt
    omovet
    oDur
    banf
    or
    awhil
    e"
    Mpande:
    "yeah,
    butt
    hegi
    rl
    s"
    Ndu:
    "justsayi
    t'
    savacat
    ion,
    simpl
    e.Theycan
    comewith"
    Me:
    "goodt
    hen.Ican'
    tleaveGugual
    one"
    Lunel
    e:"youl
    ikeher"
    Ii
    gnor
    edhi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT44

    ★ NDALO★

    Kamo:
    "Iwonderhowdoughmaki
    ngi
    sgoi
    ng"
    Wel
    augh.
    Me:
    "Heneedst
    olear
    n."
    Gugu:
    "canIhol
    dhi
    m?"
    Inodandgi
    vehert
    hebabyandshecr
    addl
    esi
    nhed
    arms.
    Nhl
    anhl
    awal
    ksi
    nsi
    det
    her
    oom wear
    einandhe
    si
    gnal
    sforme.
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ngback"
    If
    oll
    owedaf
    terhi
    m wal
    kingout
    side.
    Me:
    "Rhadebe"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Somet
    hingi
    swr
    ongwi
    thKhona"
    Me:
    "whydoyousayt
    hat?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"He.
    ..
    ."
    Hescr
    atchedhi
    shead.
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    atal
    k"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"hei
    shavi
    ngsomet
    ypeofsei
    zur
    e"
    Me:
    "What?
    !Noweneedt
    otakehi
    mtot
    hehospi
    tal
    "
    Irushedpasthim andhefoll
    owed, wegott
    othehut
    andIlookedatIngathiandSiyandawhoarehol
    ding
    hi
    m downwhi leheisshaking.
    Me:
    "Gett
    hecarkeys,
    wear
    etaki
    nghi
    m away"
    "Noonei
    sleavi
    ng"
    It
    urnedbackandi
    t'
    sthi
    spr
    ophet.
    Me:"thisi
    smyson, hei
    smyr
    esponsi
    bil
    it
    y.He
    needsthehospi
    tal"
    MaZuma:
    "IknowwhatIam doi
    ng"
    Ist
    eppedcl
    osert
    oher
    .
    Me:
    "Asf
    arasIam concer
    nedyoudon'
    t."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Shesmi
    les.
    MaZuma:
    "Youdoubt
    ingf
    ate?"
    Me:
    "Iam doubt
    ingyou"
    It
    urnedt
    oingat
    hiandSi
    yanda.
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgethi
    mtot
    hecar"
    MaZuma:"t
    heywon'
    tfi
    ndanyt
    hingbecauset
    her
    e
    i
    snothi
    ngwrongwi
    thhi
    m."
    Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongueandwal
    kedof
    f.
    "Ndal
    o"
    Ist
    opmyt
    racksandNhl
    anhl
    ast
    andsi
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Me:
    "don'
    ttr
    yconvi
    nci
    ngme.Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ibel
    ievesheknowswhatshei
    sdoi
    ng."
    "Yes,
    IknowwhatIam doi
    ng"
    Wel
    ookather
    .
    MaZuma:
    "it
    'shi
    spr
    epar
    ati
    onf
    orhi
    smot
    her
    ."
    Shewal
    ksoff
    .Thi
    swomani
    rr
    it
    atesmeIwon'
    tli
    e.
    Iwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iwi
    llneversayt
    hingsaboutwomenagai
    n.Thi
    sis
    har
    d.Si hl
    ecamet ot
    astethedough.
    Si
    hle:
    "Thesugar"
    Mpande:
    "that
    'swhatGogosai
    dyoushoul
    dadd"
    Me:"Ayiayigetpl
    ast
    icsorwhat
    eversowecanput
    t
    hisi
    nthepot"
    Ndu:
    "thechi
    ckeni
    sboi
    li
    ng.Iam l
    eavi
    ng"
    "Nakhul
    aBaf
    anabam (youhavegr
    ownmyboys)
    "
    Ourgr
    andmot
    her
    'sent
    ert
    heki
    tchen
    MaK:
    "Ihopewedon'
    thavear
    unni
    ngt
    ummy"
    Me:
    "it
    'sdoughgogo"
    Shecomesandt
    ast
    es.
    MaK:
    "thesugar.Butnotbad."
    Mpande:
    "wecanputi
    tin?"
    MaK:"notyet
    .Youl
    eavei
    ttor
    isef
    ir
    stbef
    oreyou
    st
    artcooki
    ng"
    Me:
    "what?
    "
    Shet
    akest
    hebasi
    n.
    MaK:
    "wewi
    llt
    akecar
    efr
    om her
    e."
    Mpande:
    "youar
    ethebest"
    Iwentt
    owashmyhands.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    ochange.Wher
    eisNt
    okomal
    o?"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llsear
    chf
    ort
    hem "
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "sur
    e"
    Icl
    osedthetapfr
    om t
    hesi
    nkandwenttowi
    pemy
    hands.Ireal
    lyneedt
    obat
    h,thi
    sisn'
    tit
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wekeptonwalkingdownthedust
    yroadi
    nsi
    lence.
    I
    t'
    speacef
    ulbetweenus.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Doyout
    hinkIam bad?
    "
    Whywoul
    dIt
    hinkt
    hat?Whywoul
    dshet
    hinkso?
    Me:"Idon'
    tknowyouwel
    ltosayyouar
    ebadbut
    youarewonderf
    ul"
    Ismi
    ledandshedi
    dthesame.Shesi
    ghed.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Ican'
    tlovemychi
    ld"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "youhaveachi
    ld?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "theoneMr
    sRhadebei
    sal
    wayshol
    ding"
    Me:
    "ohIdi
    dn'
    tknow."
    Wekeptonwal
    king.
    Me:
    "whyt
    hough?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Hel
    ooksj
    ustl
    ikehi
    sfat
    her"
    Me:
    "hebr
    okeyourhear
    t?"
    Shef
    iddl
    eswi
    thherf
    inger
    s.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "her
    apedme"
    Icoul
    dseet
    hepai
    ninhereyes.I
    tremi
    ndsmeof
    mysel
    faswell
    .
    Me:
    "Iunder
    stand"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "If
    eelbad"
    Me:
    "it
    'snotyourf
    aul
    t."
    Cel
    iwe:
    "hedi
    dn'
    tdoanyt
    hing,
    it'
    snothi
    sfaul
    t"
    Me:
    "Iknowbutyoucan'
    tfor
    ceyour
    sel
    f,t
    aket
    ime"
    Shenodsandsmi
    les.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "youar
    eni
    ce"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Maybe"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwi
    shyouwer
    emysi
    ster"
    Me: "heywearesi
    ster
    sandbesi
    desyouhavegr
    eat
    si
    sters.Iwi
    shIhadone"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "wecanbeone"
    Iopenedmyar
    msandweshar
    edahug.
    "Youguyscanwal
    k"
    Webr
    okethehugandi
    twasMpendul
    ojoggi
    ng
    t
    owar
    dsus.
    Ndu:
    "youguysgood?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Ihavet
    ogo"
    Sher
    ushedof
    f.
    Ndu:
    "di
    dIdosomet
    hing?"
    Me:
    "No.
    letmegetbackaswel
    l"
    Ndu:
    "wecanwal
    ktoget
    her
    ."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iknockedonthedoorandacomeinwasshout
    ed.I
    openedthedoorandpeakedmyhead.
    Mom :
    "ar
    eyoudone?"
    Me:"yes,CanIbor
    r owgugu,
    Ineedhel
    pwi
    th
    somethi
    ngintheki
    tchen"
    Mom :
    "Sur
    e"
    Shelookedatme.Guguhandedthebabytomom
    andcamet owar
    dsme.Iwalkedoutandshe
    cl
    osedthedoor.
    Gugu:
    "Youf
    loppedt
    hechi
    cken?
    "
    Shegi
    ggl
    edl
    ight
    ly.
    Me:
    "act
    ual
    lyno,
    Iacedt
    het
    ea"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Me:
    "Iwantust
    otal
    k"
    Gugu:
    "af
    tert
    het
    ask"
    Ihel
    dherar
    m.
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustwant
    edust
    otal
    k"
    Shest
    ops.
    Gugu:
    "soundsser
    ious"
    Me:
    "tomei
    tis"
    Gugu:
    "ok,
    wecangoout
    sidet
    hen.I
    t'
    smor
    equi
    et.
    "
    Me:
    "Iknowapl
    ace"
    Wewalkedoutsi
    det
    hehouseandwentbytheMi
    ll
    ie
    f
    iel
    d.Isatdownandshej
    oinedmenextt
    ome.
    Gugu:
    "what
    'sup?"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowhowt
    osayt
    his"
    Gugu:
    "(smi
    li
    ng)sayi
    tSi
    hle"
    Me:
    "Ihavegr
    ownonyou"
    Gugu:
    "met
    oo"
    Shesmi
    les.
    Me: "Ithi
    nkIloveyou, NoIknowthatIdo.Iam not
    sayingthi
    sbecauseofanyvendet t
    aagainstyou.
    It'
    snotaboutwant ingt
    osleepwit
    hyouoranyt hing
    Ijustgenuinel
    yloveyou.Youareanamazi ng
    womanGugu.Iknowyouar egr
    ownthanmeBut
    thatdoesn'tmattertome,Idon'
    tseethat
    .(smil
    ing)
    IjustseeGugul am "
    Gugu:
    "Uhm .
    ..
    .Idon'
    tknowwhatt
    osay"
    Ipul
    ledhert
    ome.
    Me:"Iwanttobethereinever yst
    epofyourl i
    fe
    Gugu.Iknowyoujustlostyourkids,Iam not
    sayi
    ngIwantarelat
    ionshiprightaway, wewill
    workinyourt
    imeandpace.Icanwai tyear
    sf or
    youtobemental
    ly,soul f
    ull
    yandemot ional
    lyokt o
    bri
    ngmeasabi gchapt erinyourli
    fe.Iam patient"
    Shewassi
    lent
    .Il
    etherbe.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ LUNELE★

    Idri
    edmybodyaftert
    hebath.Itookmyloti
    onand
    wasabouttoappl
    yitwhenthedooropened.
    Ntokomal
    owalkedinandlockedi
    t.
    Ntokomalo:
    "yourmot
    hercoul
    d'vewal
    kedi
    nand
    sawt hi
    ngs"
    Me:
    "li
    keyou"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"
    (smirki
    ng)Ihaveseent
    hoset
    hings,
    Woul
    dn'
    tbeasshocked."
    Me:"sheusedt
    ochangemynappy.Okt
    hat
    soundswrong"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "maki
    ngdoughi
    shar
    d"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"pr
    act
    icemakesper
    fect"
    Me:
    "comel
    oti
    onme"
    Shetookthel
    oti
    onandsmearedinherhandsand
    rubbedbefor
    esheranherhandsal
    lovermybody.
    Me:
    "Nt
    oko"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mmmh?"
    Me:"don'
    tyouwantt
    olookf
    oryourf
    ami
    ly?Any
    r
    elat
    ives"
    Shest
    oppedandl
    ookedatme.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iwoul
    dn'
    tknowwher
    etost
    art"
    Me:
    "ther
    oot"
    Sheshr
    ugged.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Ican'
    ttakewel
    linr
    eject
    ion"
    Me:
    "Inot
    iced"
    Shel
    ookedatmeandshookherhead.
    Ntokomal
    o:"i
    t'
    sanemot
    ionalst
    epIhavet
    obe
    r
    eadyfor"
    Me:"Ij
    ustneedtoknowwhenImakeami
    stake
    whodoIreportt
    o"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Weneedt
    ogr
    owupf
    ir
    stbef
    orehavi
    ng
    ahumanbr
    oughtbyyou"
    Me:
    "ahCot
    ton"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"what?"
    Me:
    "youar
    esof
    tl
    yli
    kei
    t"
    Ntokomal
    o:"mmmhcl
    ear
    lyawungazi(youdon'
    t
    knowme.) "
    Me:
    "lot
    ionmyl
    egs"
    Shelooksatmeandshesmearst
    hel
    oti
    onand
    goesdownt ol
    oti
    onmylegs.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"youar
    ehai
    ry"
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Idr
    opt
    het
    owelandsheswal
    lows.
    Me:
    "(smi
    rki
    ng)what?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    t'
    slooki
    ngatme"
    Ichuckl
    edandshegotup.
    Me:
    "ef
    fect
    sofyourt
    ouch.
    "
    Ihol
    dherwai
    st.
    Me:"Youar
    ethef
    ir
    stst
    rangerIhaveeversai
    dI
    l
    ove"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"(smi
    rki
    ng)ohIf
    eelspeci
    al"
    Me:
    "youar
    e"
    Ikissherli
    ps,
    Icoul
    dfeelmybodyheat
    ingup.She
    breaksit
    .
    Ntokomal
    o:"l
    et'
    snotst
    artsomet
    hingwewon'
    t
    f
    inish"
    Me:
    "wecanf
    ini
    shi
    t"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"hol
    dyour
    sel
    fLunel
    e"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    t"
    Sheshookherhead.Ipickedherupandlai
    dheron
    thebedget
    ti
    ngont opofherbef
    oreki
    ssi
    ngherwhil
    e
    removi
    ngherdress.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    etheel
    der
    s."
    Me:
    "wewi
    llbequi
    ck"
    Shegi
    ggl
    edandismi
    rked.
    Me:
    "ri
    ght?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    fIdi
    e.Iwi
    llki
    llyou"
    Me:
    "st
    opexagger
    ati
    ng"
    Ipi
    nchedhernippl
    essoft
    lyandsheclosedhereyes.
    Iki
    ssedherneckandwenttoherlipsoncemore.I
    sper
    atedherl
    egsandnavigatedmywayt oher
    cl
    it
    ori
    s.Mythumbencircul
    atedthereasIwentt
    o
    suckherni
    pples.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mmmh"
    Me:
    "shh"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "layonyourst
    omach"
    Shedidthatpul
    li
    ngapil
    lowsoshecoul
    dlayher
    head.Igotonherandrubbedmyprecum onmy
    di
    ckbeforeIent
    eredher.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Goi
    nsl
    owl
    y"
    Me:
    "it
    'sabi
    tti
    ght
    er"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iknow.Iam agoodgi
    rl"
    Ichuckl
    edandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "youar
    e"
    Iki
    ssedherneckandpinnedherhandsdownand
    ki
    ssedherneckasImovedi nsi
    deher ,
    ther
    ewasa
    knockonthedoor.Nt
    okomal obitherbott
    om l
    ip
    whil
    eIthr
    usted.
    "Lunel
    ear
    eyoudonebat
    hing?
    !"
    Idi
    dn'
    tst
    op.Iwhi
    sper
    ednearNt
    okomal
    o'sear
    .
    Me:
    "shoul
    dIst
    op?
    "
    Sheshookherhead.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    tfeel
    sgood"
    Me:
    "itdoes"
    Iki
    ssedherneck.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Iwhi
    sper
    edsof
    tl
    y.Myvoi
    cewasget
    ti
    nghusky.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"I.
    .Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    It
    hrust
    eddeeperandshegasped.
    "Lunel
    e!!
    "
    Theknockkeptonbei
    ngper
    sist
    ent
    .
    Me:
    "weshoul
    dwr
    apupbef
    oreshebr
    eakst
    hedoor
    .
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mmmh"
    Hereyescl
    osed.Isloweddownandt
    hrust
    ed
    sl
    owly.Itf
    eltsweett
    hatmoment
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Idi
    dn'tknowt hisplace, i
    tlookedfor
    eignbutvery
    peaceful
    ly.Thewat ersoundswer eheardandit
    l
    ookslikeagar denwi thalotofcolourf
    ulfl
    owers.I
    mademywayt owar dsthisladywhowassi t
    ti
    ngon
    apicnicblanket.Istoodbehi ndherassheplayed
    wit
    hawhi tel
    il
    ly,t
    wistingit.
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Shet
    urnedandl
    ookedatme.Beaut
    if
    ulwi
    thchubby
    cheeks.Shestoodupf
    rom t
    hebl
    anketandwe
    facedeachot
    her.
    Her:
    "hi"
    Shesmi
    ledandIr
    etur
    nedt
    hegest
    ure.
    Me:
    "wher
    eam I?"
    Il
    ookar
    oundandshedoest
    hesame.
    Her:
    "it
    'souri
    magi
    nar
    ybubbl
    e,t
    hisi
    showi
    tlooks
    l
    ike"
    Me:
    "imagi
    nar
    ybubbl
    e?"
    Her:
    "Whatourl
    ovewoul
    dlookl
    ike"
    Il
    ookedather,
    shet
    urned.
    Her:
    "It
    'snotgoi
    ngt
    obeassweet"
    Shet
    urnedt
    ome.
    Her:
    "ever
    ymarr
    iagehasi
    tsupsanddownsbutnot
    al
    lwi
    llbebad"
    Iam st
    il
    lconf
    used.
    Me:
    "whoar
    eyou?"
    Her:
    "Si
    za,
    butcal
    lmeSamke"
    Iwasi
    nawewhi
    lel
    ooki
    ngather
    .
    Her:
    "fi
    ndmeKhona.Youar
    ecl
    ose"
    Shetouchesherst
    omachandt
    hengi
    vesmea
    fl
    ower.It
    akeit
    .
    Her
    :"yourj
    obwi
    lll
    eadyout
    ome."
    Shest
    andsonhert
    oesandki
    ssesmycheek.
    Her:
    "bepati
    entwit
    hmeandIwil
    ldothesamewith
    you,1Cor
    int
    hians13:
    4Lovei
    spati
    entandki
    nd"
    Me:
    "youar
    emywi
    fe?"
    Shenodswhi
    lesmi
    l
    ing.
    Her:
    "youar
    emyhusband,
    Wear
    egodl
    ybi
    nded"
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Her:
    "don'
    tbef
    ool
    edbyt
    heout
    side,
    ther
    ear
    e
    br
    okenthi
    ngsi
    nsi
    de"
    Me:
    "Samke"
    Shenods.
    Me:
    "okIsee"
    Her:
    "youwi
    llseeonceyoumeetme.Goodl
    uck"
    Shelookedatmeandper kedmylipsbefor
    eshe
    wenttositontheblanket.Iwasstari
    ngtherel
    ikea
    fool
    .il
    ookedatthefloorandithaschangedtoa
    whit
    er ose.Icl
    osedmyeyes.
    "Usakhonavukamanj
    e(wakeupnow)
    "
    IopenedmyeyesandMaZumasmi
    led.
    MaZuma:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Inodded.
    MaZuma:
    "goodt
    hen"
    Ndal
    o:"ohIam sogl
    adyouar
    eok"
    Shehugsme.Il
    ookatThabi
    sil
    eandshewal
    ksout
    .
    Dad:
    "wewer
    ewor
    ri
    ed"
    Ikeptqui
    et.Ineedt
    ofi
    ndSamke.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Ever
    yonel
    eftmealonei
    nthi
    sroom.Theki
    dsar
    e
    asl
    eeponthebedandIl
    ookovert
    hem.
    "Apr
    ett
    ysi
    ght"
    Il
    ookupandMpandewal
    ksi
    nsi
    det
    her
    oom.
    Me:
    "youar
    edone?
    "
    Mpande:"myhandssmel
    ledl
    ikeoni
    onsf
    orsome
    t
    ime.Ihadtogetri
    doft
    hesmell"
    Ishookmyheadandhesatnextt
    ome.
    Mpande:
    "am Ist
    il
    lgood?"
    Me:
    "sof
    aryouar
    e"
    Mpande:
    "Iwantyout
    ost
    udyLwande"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    thavet
    hemoney"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llt
    akecar
    eoft
    hat"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    ooweyouoranymanMpande"
    Mpande:
    "wewi
    llbet
    oget
    herf
    orever"
    Me:
    "youwat
    cht
    oomuchTV"
    Mpande:
    "Iam pr
    ovi
    ngmysel
    f"
    Me:
    "unt
    il?"
    Mpande:"Iwon'
    tstop.Iam sor
    ryaboutever
    ythi
    ng
    Lwande."Inodded.
    Mpande:
    "nooneknowsmel
    ikeyoudo"
    Me:
    "Iam obser
    vant"
    Mpande:
    "ver
    y"
    Hechuckl
    es.
    Me:
    "whatdoIl
    ike?"
    Mpande:
    "wel
    lletmet
    ellyouwhatIknow"
    Hepul
    ledmet
    ohi
    schest
    .
    Mpande: "youar eobsessedwithspi
    cyf ood
    pref
    erablyindianfoodthemost.YoulikeTalk
    showsespeci all
    yonSABC1i nt heaft
    ernoon.You
    al
    wayst herewat chi
    ng.Youlikethi
    ngsor gani
    zed
    andyoul
    ikeme"
    Igi
    ggl
    edatt
    hel
    astpar
    t.
    Mpande:
    "isn'
    tthatt
    rue?"
    Ij
    ustl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Mpande:
    "il
    oveyout
    oo.Imeani
    t"
    Hebecameser
    ious.Il
    ovehi
    mtoo.
    Mpande:
    "Ihaveasur
    pri
    sef
    oryoui
    naf
    ewmont
    hs
    "
    Me:
    "whatsur
    pri
    se?"
    Mpande:
    "it
    'sspeci
    al.Heki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Mpande:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    omesst
    hisonet
    hist
    ime"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.Iwonderwhati
    tis..
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Helai
    dnextt
    omeaswebot hbreat
    hedout.That
    wasn'
    tqui
    ckatal
    l.Iam st
    il
    lsur
    pri
    sedthedoori
    s
    i
    ntact
    .Hechuckl
    es.
    Lunel
    e:"damnyouknowhowt
    omakemescr
    eam "
    Il
    aughed.
    Lunel
    e:"youar
    eamazi
    ng.
    "
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Ilaidmyheadonhi schest
    .Ij ustdon'
    tknowwhat
    tomor r
    owhol dsbetweenus,Ijustdon'twantus
    hatingeachot heronedaybecauselordIam
    attachedtothismannexttome.Iam scar edof
    thatalone.
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Sincetheceremonygotdonewehadtoleave.I
    couldn'
    tgetwhatSihl
    esaidtomeyest
    erday.he
    l
    oadedt hebagsinhiscarandcl
    osedt
    hedoor .I
    goti
    nsi
    deandhedi
    daswel
    l.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam sor
    ryi
    fIscar
    edyou"
    Me:
    "noyoudi
    dn'
    t"
    Ismi
    led.
    Sihl
    eisagr eatguyshame.,Wonderhowhe
    doesn'
    thaveawomani nhisl
    ife.Al
    loftheseboys,
    exceptLuneleandMpande.Irecent
    lyheardNdu
    brokeupwit hhi
    sgirl
    .Shame.
    Si
    hle:
    "icecr
    eam ?"
    Inodded.
    Si
    hle:
    "Ispoket
    omom aboutZi
    nhl
    eandsheagr
    eed.
    "
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Henodded.Heopenedt
    her
    adi
    o.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    11/
    25,
    06:
    04] :~I
    NKABIBROTHER~

    I
    NSERT45

    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Siyandal
    oadedeveryt
    hingi
    nthecarwhil
    eIwentt
    o
    getmywat erbot
    tl
    eintheki
    tchen.Thi
    swoman
    l
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "what?
    "
    MaZuma:
    "youdon'
    trememberme?
    "
    Me:
    "whydoIhavet
    o?"
    Iwant
    edtobeoutofherpresence.I
    t'
    stoodr
    aini
    ng
    forme,If
    eelweaknextt
    oher .
    MaZuma:
    "youhavet
    o,ever
    ythi
    ngi
    scat
    chi
    ngup"
    Shemovedar
    ound.
    Me:
    "cat
    chi
    ngupt
    owhat?"
    MaZuma:
    "you,
    Iwar
    nedyou22year
    sago"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me:
    "Howmuchdoyouwant?
    "
    MaZuma:"Iwantyouandyourhusbandt
    opayf
    or
    whatyoudi
    dtoSizaandAi
    za"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    MaZuma:
    "Nobaddeedgoesunpuni
    shed"
    Ihavehear
    doft
    hatbef
    ore.
    MaZuma:
    "Mmmh
    Me:
    "wedi
    dnot
    hingwr
    ong"
    MaZuma:
    "youknowyourhusbandki
    ll
    edAi
    za"
    Me:
    "Hedi
    dn'
    twoman!"
    "What
    'sgoi
    ngonher
    e?"
    Ihel
    dmychest.Il
    ookedatNhl
    anhl
    awhowas
    fr
    owningandIt
    ookmybottl
    eandwalkedof
    f.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Thabi
    sil
    e"
    Me:
    "leavemeal
    one.St
    ayawayf
    rom usWoman"
    SheshakesherheadasIwal
    kout
    .Igett
    oSi
    yanda
    andsob.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Heywhat
    'swr
    ong?"
    Me:"Sheknows.Sheknowsyouki
    ll
    edAi
    za.That
    whi
    tedressedwomanknows"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Let
    'sgo"
    Hel ookedbehi
    ndmeandwegoti nthecar
    .Ineed
    tovisitt
    heSangoma,
    oursecret
    scan'
    tcomeout
    aftersomanyyearsofkeepi
    ngthem.Iwouldr
    ather
    diefight
    ing.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Whati
    sgoingonher
    e?Il
    ookedatMaZumaand
    shel
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dyousayt
    omysi
    ster?"
    MaZuma: "Allbaddeedsdon'
    tgounpuni
    shed
    Nhl
    anhla.AizaandSi zawer
    edeart
    omyhear t
    .I
    wastel
    li
    ngher, hert
    ruths"
    Me:
    "aboutwhat?"
    MaZuma:
    "Whyhaven'
    tyouf
    oundt
    heki
    ll
    er?
    "
    Me:
    "Ithasbeenhar
    d"
    Sheshookherhead.
    MaZuma:"yousist
    erisst
    oppi
    ngyoubecauseshe
    knowswhokil
    ledAiza"
    "Whoki
    ll
    edmyf
    ather?
    "
    Wet
    urned.
    Ndu:
    "Whoki
    ll
    edmyf
    ather?
    "
    MaZuma:"
    Youknowwhatt
    odoNhl
    anhl
    a.That
    'sas
    f
    arasIcanhel
    pyou"
    Howcoul
    dThabi
    sil
    ekeepqui
    etaboutt
    hatal
    lthese
    year
    s.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    oseeNdal
    o"
    Iwalkedoff
    .Iam conf
    usedandtryi
    ngtoanswer
    questi
    onsthathavenoanswerri
    ghtnow.Igeti
    n
    thebedroom andNdal
    oisfol
    dingthebabybl
    anket
    .
    Ndal
    o:"what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Me:
    "Thabi
    sil
    eknowst
    heki
    ll
    er,
    Aiza'
    smur
    der
    er.
    "
    Ndal
    o:"what?"
    Ther
    ewasaknockont
    hedoor
    .
    Me:
    "weneedt
    o..
    ..
    "
    Isatont
    hebedasshewentt
    oopent
    hedoor
    .
    Ndal
    o:"Mpendul
    o."
    Ndu:
    "isdadi
    nher
    e?"
    Ndal
    olethi
    minandIl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "Dad"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Iwi
    llt
    ellyouonceIknow"
    Henodded.
    Ndu:
    "tr
    avelsaf
    elyt
    hen"
    Ndal
    o:"yout
    oo.Vi
    sitme"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    ll
    ."
    Theyshar
    eahugbef
    orehewal
    ksout
    .
    Ndal
    o:"Let
    sgohomesowecoul
    dthi
    nkpr
    oper
    ly."
    Inodded.Shet
    ookt
    hesmal
    lbabyi
    nherhands.
    Me:
    "Don'
    tyouwantababy?
    "
    Ndal
    o:"WeareoldNhlanhl
    a.Wecan'thaveoneand
    besi
    des.Iwantyout
    omysel fnow"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "okt
    hen"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Khona:
    "Lunel
    eist
    aki
    ngust
    oGat
    ewaymal
    lbef
    ore
    weheadhomeNtoko"
    Lunel
    e:"whendi
    dIsayt
    hat
    ?"
    Khona:
    "inmydr
    eam youdi
    d.Theysaydr
    eamsdo
    cometr
    ue"
    Il
    aughedshaki
    ngmyhead.Hetappedmyshoul
    der
    andIl
    ookedbackt
    ohi
    m andlaughed.
    Lunel
    e:"Andwhowi
    llbepayi
    ngf
    ort
    hist
    ri
    p?"
    Khona:
    "Theonewhoi
    sol
    dert
    hanus"
    Lunel
    e:"Soi
    t'
    sbasi
    cal
    lyme?
    "
    Khona:
    "weneedt
    obepamper
    ed.Ndui
    snotst
    ingy
    "
    Il
    aughed.
    Lunel
    e:"UsakhonaIam notyourman"
    Hesaidlooki
    ngathi
    mthrought
    her
    evi
    ewmi
    rr
    or
    bef
    orefocusi
    ngonther
    oad.
    Khona:
    "youar
    emybr
    other"
    Ishookmyheadwhi
    lehehuf
    fed.
    Khona:
    "Mom wascompl
    aini
    ngyest
    erdayabout
    you"
    Wel
    ookedateachot
    her.
    Lunel
    e:"sheal
    waysdoes"
    Khona:
    "mmmh,
    ngi
    thiMmmmh"
    OhmyGodwhat
    'supwi
    thhi
    m?
    Khona:
    "soGat
    eway?"
    Lunel
    e:"Idon'
    thaveachoi
    ce"
    Khona:
    "youdidhaveachoi
    cei
    t'
    sjustt
    hatyou
    haveagoodhear
    t"
    Il
    aughed.
    Lunel
    e:"soyouagr
    eewi
    thhi
    m"
    Me:
    "Hei
    saspeci
    alcase"
    Khona:"t
    hankyouf
    ort heVal
    ueMal
    o.Lunel
    ewi
    ll
    buyyousomethi
    ngnice."
    Lunel
    e:"wi
    thyourmoney"
    Khona:
    "weshal
    lsee"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lencei
    nthecar
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Mom :
    "Pleasedovi
    sitme,
    Iam al
    waysal
    onei
    n
    t
    hathouse"
    Me:
    "butyouhavedadandnowt
    hebaby"
    Mom :
    "Iam t
    alki
    ngt
    othel
    adi
    es"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Lwande:
    "wewi
    llvi
    sit"
    Mom :
    "Goodt
    hen,
    comeandhugme"
    ShehugsAl
    wandeandt
    hengoest
    oCel
    iweandshe
    hugsher
    .
    Mom :
    "Iwi
    llt
    akecar
    eofhi
    m,don'
    twor
    ry"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "weshoul
    dleave,
    wehaveal
    ongwayahead."
    Theynoddedandwesaidgoodbyetothe
    grandmot
    hersandmom escour
    tedusout.Iopened
    thedoorf
    orAlwandeandIl
    ookedather.
    Me:
    "youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Shebl
    ushed.
    Al
    wande:
    "thankyou,
    notbadr
    eal
    ly.Youar
    etr
    ying
    "
    Shegoti
    nandIcl
    osedt
    hedoorandwentt
    omy
    si
    deandgoti
    nsi
    de.Ist
    art
    edthecarandmom
    wavedbef
    oreIr
    ever
    sedout
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "canwest
    op?
    "
    Ist
    opped.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "I.
    ..Iwantt
    otakehi
    m"
    Wel
    ookatherwi
    thAl
    wandet
    henateachot
    her
    .
    Al
    wande:
    "Ar
    eyousur
    e?"
    Shehesi
    tat
    edatf
    ir
    standt
    henshenodded.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "hei
    sinnocent
    .Iwi
    llevent
    ual
    lyl
    ovehi
    m."
    Iturnedtot
    hefrontandthenlookedatAl
    wande,I
    turnedthei
    gni
    ti
    onof fandIgotout,mom hada
    frownonherface.
    Mom:
    "What
    'swr
    ong?"
    Me:
    "Shewant
    sherson"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Mom :
    "tel
    lhert
    ocome.Shewi
    lll
    ivewi
    thus.
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowi
    fshewi
    llagr
    eet
    othat"
    Isayhesi
    tantaboutt
    hei
    dea.
    Mom :"sheneedst
    herapyandamother'
    sloveand
    gui
    dance.Wil
    lyougivehert
    hat?No,tel
    lherto
    come"
    Ihuf
    fedandwentbacktothecar,ever
    yoneknows
    nott
    oarguewit
    hBuhlebendal
    o.Iopenedthedoor
    andAlwandel
    ookedatmeandIl ookedatCel
    iwe.
    Me:
    "youar
    egonnal
    ivewi
    thmypar
    ent
    s"
    Al
    wande:
    "what!
    ?"
    Cel
    iwegotof
    fthecarandAl
    wandet
    urned.
    Al
    wande:
    "Cel
    iwe!
    "
    Sheclosedt
    hedoorandAl
    wandeunbuckl
    edand
    openedthedoor
    .
    Me:
    "mypar
    ent
    swon'
    tdoanyt
    hingt
    oher"
    Shebr
    eat
    hesout
    .
    Al
    wande:
    "wehaveneverl
    ivedapar
    t"
    Me:"Ipr
    omiset
    hatwhenshei
    sdonewi
    tht
    hisyear
    shecanmoveback"
    Shesighedandnoddedsl
    owl
    y.Imovedandclosed
    thedoor.Iwentt
    oopenthet
    runkandshet
    ookout
    herbagandIcl
    osedi
    t.
    Me:
    "goodl
    uck"
    Shel
    ookedatmet
    henmom.
    Me:
    "theyar
    enott
    hatbad"
    Sheswal
    lowedandnodded.Ihuggedher.
    Me:
    "begood"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwi
    llbeBhut
    ithankyou"
    Ibr
    okethehugandshewal
    kedof
    ftomom who
    embracedher
    .
    Mom :
    "come"
    Theywal
    kedinsi
    det
    hehouseasIwat
    chedthem
    andIwentbacki
    nsi
    det
    hecarbef
    oredr
    ivi
    ngoff
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★
    Si
    yandahasbeentoosi
    lentf
    ormyli
    kingsincewe
    l
    eft.Iputmyhandonhi
    st hi
    ghandhelookedatme.
    Me:
    "whatar
    eyout
    hinki
    ngabout?
    "
    Hebi
    teshi
    sbot
    tom l
    ip.
    Siyanda:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Iwi
    llacceptanyt
    hingI
    guess"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:"No!Thissecretshoul
    dn'
    tcomeout, Nowe
    havekepti
    tforyour
    sandi t
    'sf
    orthepastSiyanda!
    "
    Si
    yanda:
    "whatdoyouwantmet
    odo?Ki
    llt
    heol
    d
    womantoo?!
    "
    Heshout
    sbackf
    rust
    rat
    ed.
    Me:
    "yes!"
    Siyanda:"wecan'
    tjustgoki
    ll
    ingeveryone.Idon'
    t
    knowwhatgoti nt
    omewhenIki ll
    edAi za,Iwoul
    d
    just.
    ..YesIl
    oveSizabuttoki
    llAi
    zajustdoesn't
    makesenset omeevennow.If eelli
    keIwas
    possessedorsomething"
    Hesaysf
    rust
    rat
    ed.Hesai
    dhel
    ovesher.
    Me:
    "youst
    il
    lloveher?
    "
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iam t
    alkt
    oyouSi
    yanda!"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Let
    'sl
    eavet
    hatThabi
    sil
    e"
    Tear
    sst
    reameddownmyeyes.
    Me:"22.
    ..
    22year
    sint
    hismar
    ri
    ageandyoust
    il
    llove
    her!
    ?"
    Si
    yanda:"youal
    waysknewmyhear
    tdi
    dn'
    thol
    da
    pl
    aceforoneper
    son"
    Me:
    "(sof
    tl
    y)Si
    yanda"
    Si
    yanda:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Me:"youli
    kehurt
    ingme.Shei
    sdeadf
    or
    goodnesssake!Moveon!"
    Ihi
    tthedashboar
    d.
    Si
    yanda:
    "cal
    m down"
    Icr
    iedandhet
    ri
    edt
    otouchmebutImoved.
    Me:
    "don'
    ttouchme,
    don'
    t!"
    Hewentsi
    lent
    ,Isni
    ff
    ed.Why?Whydoeshest
    il
    l
    l
    ovehersomuch.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    04] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT46

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wear ri
    vedatGat ewaymal landKhonasaidwe
    shouldgot oCircusci
    rcus, Wewentthereand
    sett
    ledforfood.Ihaveneverr eal
    lywentoutthi
    s
    muchi nmyl i
    feandt othesekindofplacesaswell
    .
    Il
    ookar oundandt henmyeyesmeetLunel e'
    swho
    winksatmewhi leKhonaisonhi sphone.Lunel
    e
    mout hsan"Iloveyou"andIbl ushthenKhona
    l
    ooksup.
    Khona:"wayumoyimoyiNt
    ombiYindaba(Whyar
    e
    youmissblushybl
    ush,
    what'
    swrong? )
    "
    Me:
    "not
    hing"
    Khona:
    "Iseet
    hoseeyes"
    Me:
    "whateyes?
    "
    Khona:
    "youwantme"
    Lunel
    e:"Yeyi,
    Iwi
    llbr
    eakyourneck"
    Hel
    aughed.
    Khona:"Iam ki
    ddi
    ng.Youcan'
    ttakeajoke, Malo
    youarenotdoingagoodj
    obinrel
    easi
    ngt ension"
    Me:
    "canweeat?
    "
    Khona:
    "Wecaneataf
    ter
    ..
    ..
    ."
    Hest
    opst
    alki
    ngandl
    ooksbehi
    ndme.
    Me:
    "Khona"
    Heissti
    llsi
    lent,
    li
    kehei sst
    aringatsomet
    hing.I
    t
    urnaroundandIj ustseepeopleenj
    oyi
    ngtheirt
    ime
    t
    ogether
    .
    Khona:
    "Iwi
    llbeback"
    Hestoodupandwalkedoff,Il
    ookedatLunel
    eand
    heheldmyhandsandkissedthem.
    Lunel
    e:"don'
    twor
    ryabouthi
    m"
    Me:
    "hei
    syourbr
    other"
    Lunel
    e:"ast
    upi
    done,
    aft
    erMpande"
    Me:
    "hayi,
    don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Heshr
    uggedandl
    ookedatt
    hemenu.
    Lunel
    e:"sowhatwi
    llyouhave?
    "
    Ishr
    ugged.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Me:
    "Voi
    cemai
    l,hei
    spr
    obabl
    yinameet
    ing"
    Isayput
    ti
    ngmyphonedown.Ismi
    leandl
    ookat
    heranshedoest
    hesame.
    Buyi:
    "Ihaven'
    tseenyoui
    nfor
    ever,
    Zakhel
    emust
    beholdi
    ngyoudown"
    Ihaven'
    tseenherintwoyears.Wehavebeen
    fr
    iendssincevar
    sit
    yanddoingeverythi
    ngtogether
    unti
    lIdroppedoutandwestarteddri
    fti
    ngabit.
    Me:
    "wear
    ebusy"
    Hesur
    eiswi
    thhi
    sf ootonmychestandneck,
    she
    t
    akesasi
    pof
    fherjuice.
    Buyi:
    "so,
    whenar
    eyouguysget
    ti
    ngmar
    ri
    ed?"
    Me:
    "Wearesti
    llpl
    anni
    ngbuthesai
    dinamont
    hor
    t
    wobef
    oreIst
    artshowi
    ng"
    Buyi:
    "youar
    eexpect
    ing?"
    Inodwi
    thaf
    akesmi
    le.
    Buyi:
    "congr
    atul
    ati
    ons,
    Imean.Wowl
    ookatyou"
    Ismi
    led.
    Buyi:
    "youar
    eluckyt
    ohaveamanwhowor
    shi
    ps
    thegr
    oundyouwalkon"
    Isi
    pmywat
    er.Iwi
    sht
    ofi
    ndonel
    iket
    hat
    .
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    hebat
    hroom ,
    Iam pr
    essed"
    Buyi:
    "sur
    ethi
    ngf
    ri
    end"
    Ist
    andupandIwal
    kedof
    f.Ibumpedi
    nto
    someone.
    Me:
    "oh,
    sor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhejustl
    ookedatme,If
    eell
    ikeI
    knowhisf
    aceyetIhaven'
    tseeni
    tbef
    ore.
    Me:
    "uhm .
    ..CanIpass?
    "
    Hi
    m:"Samke"
    Howdoesheknowmyname?
    Me:
    "uhm yes"
    Heheldmywaistandpul
    ledmetohim.Peopl
    ear
    e
    st
    ari
    ng.Iputmyhandsonhischest
    .
    Me:
    "Pl
    easest
    op.Iam engaged."
    Hel
    ookedatmyeyes.
    Him:"Usakhonai
    sthename,
    Khonaf
    orshor
    t.
    Rememberit."
    Hel
    etsgoofmeandwal
    ksof
    f,If
    eelmyknees
    getti
    ngweakandhisscentissogood.Ilooked
    aroundandpeoplearebacktoeat
    ingandIrushed
    offtothebat
    hroom andIgot.I
    nandsatdown
    breathi
    ngout.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Sihl
    e, Ican'
    tgethim outofmymi nd, hi
    swordsstil
    l
    ri
    nginmyheadacoupl eoftimes.Iwat chhi
    m
    comingt owardsthecarwiththei cecream he
    promisedandabi tofsomet hingelse.Hegoes
    aroundt hecarandheopenst hedoorandget s
    i
    nsidebef or
    ehandi ngt
    heicecr eam tomeandI
    thankhim.I t
    'sgummywor msandIt hankhim as
    hecloseshisdoor .Helooksar oundf orsomethi
    ng
    andIjustlookathim.Hei shandsomebutyoung,
    probablyayearort wofrom mei fnot3.Whyam I
    thi
    nkingofhim assuch.
    Si
    hle:
    "Gugu"
    Isnapoutofmyt
    hought
    s.
    Me:
    "Mmmh?"
    Si
    hle:
    "di
    dyouhearwhatIsai
    d?"
    Me:
    "uhm ,
    pleaser
    epeatagai
    n"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "Isai
    dIl
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    "Gugu"
    Isnappedoutofmyt
    hought
    soncemor
    e.
    Si
    hle:
    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "uhm ,
    yesyesIam "
    Si
    hle:
    "Iaskedi
    fyouhaveseenmykeys"
    Ishakemyheadsnappi
    ngoutoft
    hought
    s.
    Me:
    "theyar
    eher
    e"
    Igavet
    hem t
    ohi
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "thankyou"
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tsayanyt
    hingr
    ight?"
    Si
    hle:
    "no"
    OhgoodforasecondIt
    houghthesaidhelovesme
    andIl
    ovehimtoo,t
    hatwasjustsomethi
    ngelse.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Ideci dedt hatIwillstayinDur banandst artthejob


    already, itisn'
    tatought askjustneedpat i
    enceand
    obser vingt hi
    ngsar oundaswel l,meaningIam
    l
    eavi ngwi thAunt yNdal oandUncl eNhlanhla.We
    havel eftandar eatt heirhouseal r
    eady.Theyhave
    disappear edsomewher eupst air
    sandsai dlateron
    theyar egoi ngtosomedi nner,soIwi l
    lbehome
    alonewi t
    hMpande' ssisterinlawandt hebabyas
    wel l
    .Iam notgoodwi t
    hbabi essowewi llj
    ustsee.
    IhopeDadf i
    ndstheper sonwhoki ll
    edmybi ological
    father, Idon'tevenwantt othinkaboutwhatIwi ll
    dot
    othatper
    son.
    Ndal
    o:"Ndundu"
    Shej
    ogsdownt
    hest
    air
    s.
    Me:
    "mot
    herTer
    esa"
    Ichanget
    hechannelandsher
    oughl
    yremovesmy
    l
    egsf r
    om hergl
    asscof
    feet
    abl
    e.
    Ndalo:
    "that
    'sexpensive.Myhusbandi
    mportedit
    al
    lthewayfrom Greeceandit
    'sa1845stai
    nglass
    madetableandcostedmor et
    hanyourdad'
    s
    net
    sworthmyboy"
    Me:
    "hewi
    llbuyyouanot
    herone"
    Ndal
    o:"Iwi
    llbr
    eakyou"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shesatnextt
    ome.
    Ndal
    o:"Ihear
    dyoubr
    okeupwi
    thyourgi
    rl
    fr
    iend"
    Me:
    "yeah"
    Ndal
    o:"mmmh.I
    t'
    sfi
    ne.Iwasj
    ustaski
    ng"
    Il
    ookedatherandshesmi
    led.
    "CanIaskwher
    ecanIf
    indt
    heki
    tchen,
    Ineed
    somewater"
    Ndal
    o:"r
    ightt
    her
    emydar
    li
    ng"
    Il
    ookedupandshewal
    kedof
    f.
    Ndal
    o:"mmmhshel
    ooksni
    ce"
    Shenudgesme.
    Me:
    "(f
    rown)who?
    "
    Shewhi
    sper
    scl
    oser
    .
    Ndal
    o:"Cel
    iwe"
    Shesays.
    Me:
    "shei
    swayt
    ooyoung,
    Idon'
    tdot
    eenager
    s."
    Isay.
    Ndal
    o:"youshoul
    ddot
    hisone,
    Shei
    sni
    ce"
    Me:
    "not
    hankyou"
    Ichangedt
    hechannel
    Ndal
    o:"mmh,
    Iam t
    ell
    ingyou,
    shecoul
    dbegood
    f
    oryou"
    Me:"yourhusbandI
    scal
    li
    ngyouaunt
    y,t
    hebabyi
    s
    cr
    ying"
    Shest
    oodup.
    Ndal
    o:"Ndu,
    Ndumyboy"
    Shewal
    kedof
    ftot
    heki
    tchen.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Iwalkedi
    nsidethekit
    chenandCeli
    wewasdr i
    nki
    ng
    waterwhi
    leinthoughts.Il
    ookedatherbef
    ore
    l
    eaningonthekitchencount
    er.
    Me:
    "Cel
    iwe"
    Shej
    umpedoutoff
    ri
    ght
    .
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Mr
    sRhadebe"
    Me:
    "cal
    lmemah"
    Sheswal
    lowed.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Uhm mah"
    Me:
    "IneedyouandMpendul
    otogot
    otheshops
    f
    orme"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Idon'
    tknowany"
    Me:
    "don'
    twor
    ry.Youar
    eassi
    sti
    ng."
    Shenoddedsl
    owly.Iam gonnami
    xmat
    cht
    hese
    ki
    ds,t
    heydon'
    tknowme.
    Me:
    "Ndu!Ndu!"
    Ishoutoutf
    orhi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "aunt
    y!"
    Me:"wozal ah,akumel
    engikumemezengi
    mdala(I
    am notsupposedtoshoutf
    oryouwhenIam ol
    d)"
    Ihearhi
    m comei
    nandhest
    andsnextt
    ome.
    Ndu:
    "yes"
    Me:"IneedyouwithCeli
    wet ogotoThiscake
    st
    ore,Iam cravi
    ngthesetypeofcakes"
    It
    akemyphoneandsear
    chcakest
    oresi
    n
    Pi
    eter
    mar
    it
    zbur
    gandtheypopup.
    Me:
    "Mi
    guel
    '
    sBaker
    y."
    Ndu:
    "wher
    eisi
    t?"
    Me:
    "Pi
    eter
    mar
    it
    zbur
    g"
    Ndu:
    "ahmah,
    yourhusbandcangeti
    tdel
    iver
    ed"
    Me:
    "shoul
    dIcal
    lhi
    m onyou?"
    Ir
    aisedmybr
    ow.Cel
    iwewasver
    ysi
    lent
    .
    Ndu:
    "sur
    e"
    Hedi
    dn'
    tseem pl
    eased.
    Me:"yes,Theymusthavechocol
    atebutanyot
    her
    f
    lavourt
    heyhave"
    Ndu:
    "howmany?
    "
    Me:"3andsomecupcakes,
    Iwi
    llor
    dert
    hoseso
    l
    ong"
    Idai
    lmyphone.
    Me:
    "go"
    Theybot
    hwal
    kedoutandIsmi
    led.
    "Youar
    etoool
    dfort
    hisgame"
    It
    urnedashewal
    kedi
    nfrom t
    hegar
    age.Iwentt
    o
    hi
    m andhehel
    dmywaistandper
    ksmylips.
    Me:
    "Iam j
    usthavi
    ngabi
    toff
    un"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    twon'
    tbef
    unwhenhei
    mpr
    egnant
    sher
    "
    Me:
    "hewon'
    t.Cal
    m downMt
    himkhul
    u"
    Iki
    sshi
    sli
    ps.
    Me:
    "letmeor
    gani
    seababysi
    tt
    er."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"mmmh,
    wher
    edi
    dyoucomef
    rom ?
    "
    Ibl
    ush.
    Me:
    "somewher
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Il
    oveyou,
    Deat
    hwi
    lldousapar
    t"
    Me:
    "deat
    hwi
    lldousapar
    t."
    Weshar
    edaki
    ss.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Il
    ookedathertil
    lsheleft.Icoul
    dn'teat,She
    l
    ookedjustl
    ikeinthatdream butbeauti
    fuland
    chubbi
    er,sheisstil
    lbeauti
    ful
    .
    "Ndoda"Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"wewantt
    ogot
    oanot
    herst
    ore"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llhavet
    hisasat
    akeaway"
    Lunel
    e:"ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "yesIam."
    Henods.
    Lunel
    e:"shocaseke"
    Hecal
    leduponsomeonetocomeandmakemy
    f
    oodat akeout
    .Ineededt
    oseeheragai
    nver
    ysoon.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★
    It
    'ssi
    lentinsi
    dethecar,Iheardt
    heyareleavingfor
    somedi nnerbutwhataboutthebaby?Wi l
    lthey
    l
    eavewi thhim aswel
    l.Theridehasbeensilent
    si
    ncewel ef
    t.
    "Whatgr
    adear
    eyoui
    n?"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "abi
    ggr
    ade"
    Hechuckl
    es
    Ndu:
    "wow,
    ok"
    Me:
    "it
    'sgonnabeal
    ongdr
    ive"
    Ndu:"sur
    elybutnotbad.Just45mi
    nut
    est
    ops,
    an
    houri
    fyouareslow"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "thi
    sismyf
    ir
    stt
    imebei
    ngi
    nKzn"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Ndu:"it
    's13h00.Wewillreachthecityatabout
    14h00.Wewi l
    lexpl
    orePietermari
    tzburgabi
    tdon't
    yout
    hink?
    "
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Me:
    "ifi
    twon'
    tdi
    stur
    bus."
    Ndu:
    "itwon'
    t"
    Inodded.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    04] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT47

    ★ LUNELE★

    Nt
    okomal
    o:"i
    sever
    ythi
    ngokwi
    thKhona?
    "
    SheaskedandIwr
    appedmyar
    m ar
    oundherwai
    st.
    Me:
    "hewi
    llbef
    ine,
    don'
    twor
    ry"
    Shenodded.Itur
    nedandl
    ookedbehi
    ndusandhe
    wasinthought
    s.
    Me:
    "Usakhona!
    "
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "somet
    hingwr
    ong?"
    Khona:"Ihavet
    ogosomewher
    e.Iwi
    llseeyou
    guysbackhome"
    Hewentof
    fjoggi
    ng.Nt
    okomal
    olookedathi
    m
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"goaf
    terhi
    m"
    Me:
    "hecant
    akecar
    eofhi
    msel
    f"
    Shegavemeal
    ookandIper
    kedherl
    ips.
    Me:
    "let
    'sgot
    othebat
    hrooms"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"and?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"come.Youwi
    lll
    ovei
    t"
    It
    ookherhandasshel
    ookedatme.Ismi
    rked
    Ntokomal
    o:"t
    hatsmugsayssomet
    hingt
    hatIwon'
    t
    l
    ike"
    Me:
    "youar
    egonnal
    ovei
    t."
    ShelookedatmeasIpull
    edhercl
    osetomeand
    ki
    ssedherli
    ps,bef
    orebr
    eaki
    ngtheki
    ss.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    IdroppedBuyiatherf l
    at,shehasmovedoutf r
    om
    hercommuneandl ivesinaf latnowbutwi t
    ha
    roommat e,thelunchwasneededar oundthe
    peopleIknew, Myphoner ingsasIam drivingandI
    takeitoutanditgetsanswer edthroughbluetooth.
    It'
    sZakhele,Iknow.Ihavebeencal li
    nghimt he
    wholeday
    Me:
    "Zakhel
    e"
    "I
    tsme,
    Usakhona"
    It
    ryt
    oremembert
    hename.
    Me:
    "Khona,
    uhm howdi
    dyougetmynumber?
    "
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Khona:
    "it
    'sf
    ormet
    oknowandf
    oryout
    onever
    fi
    ndout"
    Me:
    "that
    'smypr
    ivacy,
    Ineedt
    oknow"
    Khona:
    "meetmeatMusgr
    ave"
    Me:
    "Iam notmeet
    ingyou"
    Khona:
    "Iam t
    ell
    ingyou"
    Me:
    "ar
    eyoucont
    rol
    li
    ngme?
    "
    Khona:
    "somet
    imeswomenneedt
    obebentabi
    t"
    Me:
    "Mmmh,
    Don'
    tbel
    ate."
    Khona:
    "al
    readyt
    her
    e"
    Ihungupandmyphoner
    Nbagai
    n.Ianswer
    edi
    t.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    Zakhel
    e:"Isawyourmi
    ssedcal
    l,sor
    rybabyIwas
    i
    nameet ing"
    Me:
    "itwasl
    ongboh"
    Somet
    hingi
    nsi
    deofmesayshei
    slyi
    ng.
    Zakhel
    e:"howwasl
    unch?
    "
    Me:
    "it
    'swasgood.Justoutbr
    owsi
    ngt
    hemal
    l"
    Zakhel
    e:"ok,
    buysomet
    hingf
    orme.Redandl
    ady
    "
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Zakhel
    e:"Il
    oveyouSamkel
    isi
    we"
    Me:
    "met
    oo,
    bye."
    Hechuckledbefor
    ehangi ngup.Ibr eathedout ,
    I
    am abouttomeetthismanIhaveonl yseent oday.
    Whatifhekidnapsmeandki l
    lsme?Hecal ledme
    toapubli
    cplacesoIdon' tthi
    nkso.Igott o
    Musgraveandparkedt hencalledt
    hel astnumber
    befor
    eZakhele.Iam r i
    skingZakheleseeingmebut
    Iknowhewi l
    lknow.Heal waysknowst hethingsI
    dosometimes,Iam evenscaredofbei nghere.
    Khona:
    "Wher
    ear
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Thepar
    kingl
    ot,
    inmycar
    "
    Khona:
    "whi
    chone?"
    Me:
    "It
    'st
    hewhi
    teTi
    guan"
    Khona:
    "Iam comi
    ng"
    HehungupandIbreat
    hedout,
    af ewmi nut
    esl atera
    knockwasonmywindowandIr olledi
    tdownand
    helookedatme.Heissohandsome, Iwon'tli
    e
    aboutthat
    .Hei
    scol
    oured,
    expect edbutsti
    llhei s.
    Khona:
    "UnjaniSamkel
    iswe?
    (Howar
    eyou
    Samkel
    iswe?)
    "
    Me:
    "howdoyouknowmyf
    ullname?"
    Hi
    sZul
    uist
    oor
    awanddeep.
    Khona:
    "youvi
    sitmeatni
    ght"
    Me:
    "geti
    nbef
    orepeopl
    eseeus"
    Khona:
    "shi
    ft,
    Iam dr
    ivi
    ng"
    Me:
    "noway,
    thi
    sismycar?
    "
    Khona:"si
    ngakhul
    umikani
    ngiSamkel
    isi
    we(l
    et'
    s
    notar
    gueaboutthi
    s)"
    Me:
    "orwhat?"
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Khona:
    "youdon'
    twantt
    obepuni
    shednowdoyou?
    "
    Me:
    "Soyouar
    egonnahi
    tmef
    orr
    efusi
    ng?
    "
    Khona:"(f
    rowni
    ng)Iwoul
    dneverhi
    tawoman,
    no.
    Youbendherwit
    hyourgun"
    HelookeddownandIpeakedmyheadoutandI
    l
    ookedathiscr
    otch.Iswal
    lowedandt
    henmovedt
    o
    t
    hepassagessideandhegotin. Hesmi
    rked
    Khona:
    "scar
    edofhi
    m ?"
    Me:
    "l
    et'
    sst
    opt
    alki
    ngaboutyourdi
    ck"
    Hestar
    tedt
    hecar.Thi
    sishowIwil
    lgett
    raf
    fi
    ckedI
    knowandiam t
    oocalmformyl
    iki
    ng.
    Khona:"ok,Youar
    emor
    ebeaut
    if
    ult
    hanI
    ant
    ici
    pated"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "howdoyouknowme?
    "
    Hetookmyl ef
    thandandremovedt
    her
    ingand
    t
    hrewitoutofthewindow.
    Me:
    "heyt
    hatcost
    edmyf
    ianceR10000,
    you
    woul
    dn'
    taf
    for
    dtor
    epl
    ace"
    Khona:"myri
    ngist
    heonlyonementtobeonthat
    fi
    ngerandwort
    hmil
    li
    ons.That'
    sapromise"
    Hel
    ookedatmeandIswal
    low.
    Khona:
    "doeshehi
    tyou?"
    Me:
    "who?"
    Iknowwhohei
    stal
    kingabout.
    Khona:"Lomfanyanaongi
    bambelewena?(That
    smallboythati
    sholdi
    ngyouforme)"
    Me:
    "no"
    Il
    ookedaway.Heheldmyfaceandfacedi
    thi
    s
    di
    rect
    ionbef
    oret
    ouchi
    ngeverywher
    e.
    Me:
    "whatar
    eyoudoi
    ng?"
    Khona:
    "sear
    chi
    ngf
    orwi
    pes"
    Igotthem outofmybagandhet ookthem and
    openedthem ,looksli
    keweareheadedtoAdams
    missi
    on.Hepul ledouttwoandhesmudgedonme
    face.
    Me:
    "heyst
    op!
    "
    Hehel
    dmyf
    aceandwi
    pedmymakeup.
    Me:
    "youar
    egonnacauseanacci
    dent"
    Khona:
    "Il
    ockedt
    hest
    eer
    ingwheel
    ,Come"
    Hepull
    edmyfaceandwi
    pedi
    tti
    llhewasdoneand
    Il
    ookedatt
    hemirr
    or.
    Me:
    "myf
    acei
    scl
    earsee?"
    Khona:
    "wi
    pet
    hatneck"
    Me:
    "no"
    Khona:
    "yekai
    nkani(st
    opbei
    ng
    st
    ubbor
    n)Samkel
    isi
    weandwipeit
    "
    Hisvoicehadauthori
    ty.Hedidn'tshout,
    nohi s
    voi
    cewasf inej
    ustabi tfi
    rm.Istart
    edwipingand
    helookedatmet henturnedtotheroad.If i
    nished
    upandouteverythingaway.
    Khona:
    "whyi
    syourneckpur
    ple?
    "
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Khona:
    "ngi
    yakhul
    uma(Iam t
    alki
    ng)
    "
    Iswal
    low.
    Me:
    "someef
    fect,
    pregnancymaybe"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Khona:
    "Iam notf
    oolSamke,
    whoi
    syourf
    inance
    ?"
    Me:
    "Zakhel
    eMt
    sal
    i"
    Thecarst
    oppedandheseemedt
    ocol
    lecthi
    msel
    f
    andhedri
    ves.
    Me:
    "what?"
    Khona:
    "not
    hing"
    Me:
    "youknowmyf
    iance?
    "
    Khona:"Ihavejusthear
    doft
    hename.Idon'
    tcar
    e
    youaremywi fe"
    Hebana
    Me:
    "Yourwi
    fef
    orwho?
    "
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Khona:
    "justwai
    tandsee"
    Het
    akesmyhandandki
    ssesi
    tandIf
    eelbubbl
    esi
    n
    myst
    omach.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Wear rivedatourdest inati


    onandgoi ngar oundthe
    Cityandwentt oast oreandheboughtswi m wear
    becausehef oundawat erpar kcalledMount ain
    Viewandhesai dweshal lstartinsomewher eelse
    fi
    rstwher ewewoul dgohoar sebackr i
    dingandal so
    seetheani mals.Hemustknowt hi
    spl aceverywel l
    .
    West artedt hereandyest hehor seswer ethereand
    i
    twasbet t
    eraf t
    erIhavechangedt ot heknew
    boughtl eggingsandt hevestt of eelmor e
    comf ortablethant hedr essIwaswear ing.Theyget
    mei nthehoar seandi t'smyf irstti
    medoi ng
    somet hingl i
    ket hi
    sandi t
    'squietscar y.Heseems
    l
    ikeanat ural,Iam sur etheyboughthi m apony
    onceuponat i
    me.Iam sur e, theladykeptonbei ng
    bymysi deandgetmadet hingseasy.Wet hen
    embar
    kedt
    hel
    it
    tl
    esaf
    arij
    our
    neyt
    oseet
    heani
    mal
    s
    .
    Ndu:
    "ar
    eyoust
    il
    lenj
    oyi
    ng?
    "
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yes,
    thankyou"
    Ndu:
    "youknowmom i
    str
    yingt
    osetusup"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "setwhoandwhoup?
    "
    Ndu:
    "meandyou?
    "
    Apersonl
    ikehim coul
    dneverdat
    esomeoneli
    keme
    ,t
    heyareformysi st
    ers,
    Iam moreofasi
    ngl
    e
    br
    okenmot hert
    ype.
    Me:
    "Oh"
    Iset
    tl
    edf
    ort
    hat
    .Idi
    dn'
    tknowhowt
    orepl
    y.
    Ndu:
    "Ohi
    syouranswer?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowwhatt
    osay"
    Ndu:
    "mmmh"
    Isawt
    hegi
    raf
    feandIpeakedoutabi
    tand
    ret
    renchedwhenitcamemyway.Itwasst
    icki
    ngi
    t'
    s
    headtowardsmeandIscreamed.Nduchuckl
    ed
    andpulledmeclosert
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "It
    'sgonnaeatme"
    Ndu:
    "it
    'saveget
    ari
    an,
    howwi
    lli
    teatyou"
    Me:
    "Vegansgi
    veupt
    hei
    rdi
    ets"
    Hel
    aughs.
    Ndu:
    "Justsayyouwant
    edmet
    ohol
    dyou"
    Me:
    "ewwuno"
    Hegent
    lyhel
    dmywai
    standhi
    swar
    m br
    eat
    hwas
    hi
    tt
    ingmyneck.
    Ndu:
    "howdoest
    hatf
    eel?
    "
    Hesai
    dsoft
    ly.I
    tsentshi
    ver
    sdownmyspi
    nef
    or
    nor
    eason.
    Me:
    "St
    ophol
    dingme."
    Ndj:
    "Iwon'
    thur
    tyou"
    Ipushedhi
    m.
    Me:
    "hesai
    dthever
    ysamet
    hingsost
    opi
    t!Hehur
    t
    mewhenIdi
    dn'
    twanthi
    mtot
    ouchme!"
    Igotof
    fthevanandhedi
    dtoo.Tear
    swel
    dedmy
    eyesandhecamemyway.
    Ndu:
    "youar
    enotsupposedt
    ogetout
    ."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tcar
    e"
    Ndu:
    "li
    onswi
    lleatyou"
    Me:
    "li
    ons?
    "
    Ir
    ushedbacki
    nandhel
    aughed.
    Me:
    "dr
    ivet
    her
    ear
    eli
    ons"
    Isai
    dtot
    hedr
    iver,
    Ndugoti
    n.
    Ndu:
    "youar
    eacowar
    d"
    Me:
    "mxm "
    Het
    ouchedmeandIgavehi
    m adeat
    hst
    are.
    Ndu:
    "Iam nothi
    m.Iwon'
    thur
    tyou"
    Me:
    "pl
    ease"
    Thegir
    aff
    epeakedi
    ntheoncemor eandtherewas
    asecondone.OhmyGodit'
    stongue,it
    'sgonna
    swal
    lowme.
    Me:
    "Ah,
    canwego?
    "
    Ndupul
    ledmet
    ohi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "don'
    twor
    ry,
    theywon'
    teatyou"
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyes.Wef
    inal
    lyl
    eftasperr
    equest
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam suret hecamer asareher eifnotthenthat'


    sa
    bitofar eli
    efbutIam hol dingmybr eathwhilebit
    ing
    mybot tom l i
    pwi thmyhandswr appedaroundhis
    neckandmyl egs, heldmyhi sarmsforsupportas
    hishandsar ebalancingwi ththewall,I
    tscoldbut
    turnedwar mj ustaf ewmi nutesago.Whenhesai d
    l
    et'sgot ot hebathroom Ididn'tknowhewas
    ment i
    oningt his,Iam surepeopl ecomi ngi
    nand
    outarewonder ingwhat '
    sgoi ngonorhavef igur
    ed
    outthatt herearetwopeopl ehavingsexinthat
    toil
    et.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Iwhispersof tl
    ylikeitwasclosetonot hing.I
    couldn'tscream normoanbutt akeinallthis
    pleasurehei sgivingtomeashei st hr
    usting.I
    shouldbepr egnantbynow, hekissesmyl i
    psandI
    retur
    ni taswel landhei sthrusti
    ngdeeper, Our
    rythmsi nsynchr onyatthemoment .Myl egsar e
    shakingi nholdandhegr oanssoftlyandIf eelhi
    s
    war m semenshoti nsi
    deme, Hest i
    llki
    ssesmeand
    Iam returningittohim andhesqueezesmybut t
    beforehest ops.
    Me:
    "youar
    ebad"
    Iwhi
    sperandhesmi
    rkedt
    henki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hisshoul
    dgetyoupr
    egnantenough"
    Me:
    "No,
    Hai
    bo"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Lunel
    e:"
    (whi
    sper
    )Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Westayedl
    iket
    hatf
    oral
    it
    tl
    ewhilebeforehepul
    led
    out
    .Iwonderhowwewil
    lgetoutthi
    stime.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    WeFi nal
    lygothome, WellIcouldsayhomebutat
    Sihl
    e'splace.Weor deredsomet akeoutonthe
    waybecausewewer ebothtir
    ed.Iwenttomyr oom
    andIgotont hebed.Imi ssZinhlesomuch, Iwas
    star
    ti
    ngtol ovet
    hatchil
    dsomuch.It urntheother
    wayandIcl osemyeyesandt r
    iedtosl
    eep.

    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Iopenedt
    hedoort
    oherr
    oom.Iknowwhatshe
    saidbutshedoesn'tknowIheardher,Sheloveme
    too,mmmhIwonderwhatwasonhermi ndaswell.
    Ijustwatchedherfacingt
    heotherwaybutIt hi
    nk
    shef el
    tmypresencebecausesheturnedtolookat
    meandIsmi l
    edabi tandwal
    kedinsi
    detheroom
    andgotont hebed.
    Me:
    "It
    houghtyouwer
    esl
    eepi
    ng"
    Gugu:
    "youst
    aredi
    stur
    bedme"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryt
    hen"
    Gugu:
    "canyouhol
    dme?"
    It
    ookof
    fmyshoesandgoti
    nbed.
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    Ipul
    ledhert
    olayonmychest
    .
    Me:
    "soyoul
    oveme?
    "
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "yousai
    dit"
    Gugu:
    "uhm ,
    itsl
    ipped"
    Me:
    "Iam apat
    ientmanGugu,
    Iwasj
    ustaski
    ng"
    Shebr
    eat
    hesout
    .
    Gugu:"whati
    finalongr
    unyouf
    eell
    ikeIam noti
    t
    andIam i
    ntoodeep."
    Me:
    "itwon'
    thappen"
    Gugu:
    "howdoyouknow?
    "
    Me:
    "Iknow.Youneedt
    otr
    ustme"
    Gugu:
    "Ido,
    Ijustdon'
    ttr
    ustmyhear
    t"
    Me:
    "tr
    usti
    ttoo"
    Iper
    kedherl
    ips.
    Me:
    "So,
    wear
    eabi
    tof
    fi
    cal
    ?"
    Gugu:
    ".Abi
    t"
    Ichuckl
    edandshej
    oinedi
    n.
    Me:
    "Icant
    aket
    hat"
    Gugu:"t
    hankyouf
    orunder
    standi
    ngandt
    ryi
    ngt
    obe
    pat
    ient"
    Me:
    "it
    'seasyf
    ormewi
    thyou"
    Shenodded.Ibr
    ushedherback.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    PHEPHELO★

    It'
    sbeensol ong, somuchhashappenedt hatI
    can'tevensay.Sakhi le,myl ovingboyf riend.My
    boyfri
    endofyear snow, Notlongl i
    kepr obabl y2-3
    yearsnow, I
    tsSt illwonderful.Wel lIwi l
    lhavet o
    waitandseebecauseIam si t
    tingont het oil
    etseat
    andbi t
    ti
    ngmynai lsasIlookatt hepr egnancyt est.
    Itcamebackposi tive.Mymot herandf atherar e
    goingtof l
    ip.! most l
    ymyf ather, mymot herwi l
    lbe
    mor egentle.Mybr ot
    hers,Lunel ewon' tlett hi
    s
    sli
    deeasi l
    yIknowandt hat'
    swhatIf ear .Ist andup
    andi walkoutt othebedr oom andhei slayi ngon
    mybedshi rt
    less.Iadmi r
    ehi m abitbef or ehesi ts
    upandl ooksatme.Igavehi mt hestickandhe
    l
    ooksati tbef orehel ooksatme.Ibr eakdownand
    heput sitasideandpul l
    smecl osertohi m.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "don'
    tcr
    y"
    Me:
    "Iam scar
    ed."
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Iam her
    eandIam notgoi
    nganywher
    e"
    Isni
    ff
    ed.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "ok?,
    Inodded
    Me:
    "ok"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "nowgi
    vemeaki
    ss"
    Igi
    ggl
    edandIki
    ssedhi
    m.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Il
    oveyouSi
    phephel
    osam "
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Il
    aidmyheadonhi
    schest"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Wecoul
    dn'
    tgot
    othewat
    erpar
    kaf
    terbecausei
    t
    wasget t
    inglateandalr
    eadyMr sRhadebei s
    checkingifwewer est
    il
    lok,wewentt obuywhat
    sheneededandsomemor esweettreatsforthe
    road.Hepai dandwegoti nthecarandhedr ove
    offint
    othef r
    eewaybackhome.Iat ethefresh
    creamedl ongdonought.Mmmht heytastesogood.
    Ndu:
    "weneedt
    hisshopi
    nDur
    ban"
    Me:
    "def
    ini
    tel
    y"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "whatam Ispeaki
    ng?"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "youhavesomecr
    eam her
    e"
    Me:
    "wher
    e?"
    Het
    ouchedmycheekandr
    emovedi
    t.
    Me:
    "oht
    hanks"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "mmmh?
    "
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "sot
    ellmewhathappened"
    Ist
    oppedeat
    ing.
    Me:
    "wi
    th?"
    Ndu:
    "theper
    sonwhohur
    tyou"
    Me:
    "It
    ssensi
    ti
    ve"
    Ndu:
    "Icandeal
    wit
    hsensi
    ti
    vemat
    ter
    s"
    Me:
    "her
    apedme"
    Hewassilent.Il
    ookedoutt
    hewi
    ndow.Pr
    obabl
    y
    seest
    hisgirlhei
    ssorr
    yfor.
    Ndu:
    "whathi
    sname?
    "
    Me:
    "yourbr
    other
    ssor
    tedt
    hatout"
    Ndu:
    "andidi
    dn'
    tknow?
    "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "youwer
    esupposedt
    oknow?"
    Ndu:"no,wej usttelleachot
    herever
    ythi
    ng.They
    di
    dwellthough.I t
    'sbestwhenitcomesfrom t
    he
    per
    sonthanspr eadingit"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Ndu:"Iam nott
    ryi
    ngt
    oof
    fendyouoranyt
    hingi
    fI
    am "
    Me:
    "younot'
    Ndu:
    "Iam sor
    ryi
    fIsai
    danyt
    hingwr
    ong"
    Me:
    "Doyoushutup?
    "
    Ndu:
    "onl
    ywhenIki
    ssyou"
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyesandhechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Iam j
    oki
    ng"
    Me:
    "ser
    iousl
    y"
    Ndu:
    "Idoshutupi
    fthat
    'swhatyouar
    esayi
    ng"
    Me:
    "yout
    alkt
    oomuch"
    Ndu:
    "Thi
    sisonl
    yjustt
    hebegi
    ning"
    OhJesuswhenar
    ewer
    eachi
    ngDur
    banagai
    n?
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    04] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT48

    ★ SAMKE★

    Iholdont
    otheshowerwal lsandIbr eat
    heout.I
    feelhi
    shandsallovermeandheki ssesmyneck, i
    t
    doesn'
    thaveanef f
    ectonmei nst
    eaditjustsi
    ckens
    memor ethanIam alreadyfeeli
    ng.
    Zakhel
    e:"Ihavemi
    ssedyou,
    Weddi
    ng
    prepar
    ati
    ons?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Zakhel
    e:"woul
    dyoul
    iket
    ovi
    sitmet
    oday?
    "
    Me:
    "Ican'
    t,I.
    ..Iam goi
    ngf
    orcaket
    ast
    ing"
    Zakhel
    e:"ok"
    Heki
    ssesmyneck,
    webat
    htoget
    herandwebot
    h
    getout, hegetsdr essedandIl ookathi m .Igeti nt
    o
    tr
    acksui tsandwebot hwalkdownt hest airs, The
    mat terabouthi ssidechickhasn'tbeensol ved.She
    i
    snotdet ermi
    nedt oleavehim afterallthet hreat
    s
    hismot herhast hrown.Thisi sdif
    ficult,very
    dif
    ficultandi t
    'sinfli
    cti
    ngstressonme.Wesat
    downandhadbr eakfasti
    nsi l
    encebef oreher ushed
    off.Ist aredathi schairf
    orawhi lebef orest andi
    ng
    upandgoi ngoff.Myphoner i
    ngsandIt akei tout
    andansweri t
    .
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Khona:
    "Iam i
    nDur
    ban"
    Hedi dsaylastweekt hathi scomi ngbacksoon.I
    didn'
    tthinkitwast hi
    ssoon.Idon' tknow.Ilikehim,
    Thewayhej usthasaut horityovermeandal so
    becomesachi l
    ledjokesterwi t
    hme.Hei scal m and
    af r
    eshnewt hi
    ng.Hi saut hori
    tivesideisnott hat
    hewant stoover powermeno, It'
    sjustt
    heret o
    showmet hatIshouldlistenbecausehei stalking
    now.I t
    'skindofsexyi naway.
    Me:
    "Uhm ,
    Iam home"
    Khona:
    "comeout"
    Me:
    "what?Whati
    fhesawyou?
    "
    Khona:
    "thenhesawme.Come"
    Thehel
    perl
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ng"
    Ihungup, Ilookedatherbef oreIwalkedoutand
    thesecuri
    tyguyopenedf orme.Iwal kedof ft
    othe
    roadandhewasl eaningbyt hecarlookingatme.I
    couldn'
    thelpmysel fandsmi le,t
    hiscolouredis
    gonnadrivemecr azyIt ellyouwiththesechinese
    l
    ookingeyes.Igett ohim andhel ooksdownon
    meashei stal
    lerthanme.
    Khona:
    "Heychubs"
    Hepl
    ayswi
    thmycheeksandIr
    emovehi
    shands.
    Me:
    "Iam of
    fended."
    Khona:
    "wel
    lIl
    iket
    hosecheeks"
    Me:
    "Mxm"
    Khona:
    "comei
    n,l
    et'
    sgot
    othebeach"
    Me:
    "Usakhona"
    Khona:
    "let
    'sgeti
    nsi
    deSamke"
    Isi
    ghedandwegoti
    nsi
    det
    hecarandIbuckl
    edup.
    Me:
    "Iam supposedt
    ogocaket
    ast
    ing"
    Khona:
    "Youar
    edet
    ermi
    nedt
    omar
    ryt
    hisguy"
    Me:
    "whatchoi
    cedoIhave?
    "
    Khona:
    "Youl
    ikemet
    houghIknow"
    Il
    ookedaway.
    Khona:
    "Ist
    andcor
    rect"
    Ir
    ollmyeyes.
    Me:
    "youar
    esomet
    hingel
    se"
    Khona:
    "Iknow.Wear
    ementt
    obe"
    Me:
    "youar
    esococky"
    Khona:"Iam not
    .Ij
    ustknowwhatIwantandwi
    ll
    have"
    Me:"t
    hat
    'sbei
    ngcocky"
    Khona:
    "comeher
    e"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Hepar ksthecaront hesi
    deandhepul lsmet ohi
    m
    andhesof t
    lyholdsmycheekt henper
    ksmy
    foreheadbef or
    egoinginformyl i
    ps.Iclosedmy
    eyesasweshar edakiss,somethingi
    nmemoved
    andshi f
    tedinadi f
    fer
    entanglethanbefor
    e.He
    brokeitslowlyandlookedatme.
    Khona:
    "fel
    tthat?
    "
    Inodded.If
    elti
    t.
    Khona:
    "Youaremi neSamke,nothis.Iwillt
    reat
    youbet
    ter.Iwi
    lldobet
    tert
    hanmyf ather"
    Iwasmoved.
    Me:
    "Usakhona"
    Khona:
    "that
    '
    sapr
    omi
    seIam keepi
    ng"
    Ij
    ustnoddedandheki
    ssedmyl
    ipsagai
    nand
    smir
    kedbetweent
    heki
    ss.
    Me:
    "what
    ?"
    Isai
    dsof
    tl
    y.
    Khona:
    "Iam wonder
    ingi
    fwebecomei
    nti
    mat
    ehow
    wi
    lli
    tfeel"
    Me:
    "youar
    ethi
    nki
    ngt
    oof
    ar"
    Khona:
    "howi
    smybaby?
    "
    Het
    ouchesmyst
    omach.Wear
    est
    il
    lli
    ptouchi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Ihaven'
    twentt
    oascan."
    Khona:
    "Don'
    tst
    resst
    oomuchok?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Heki
    ssesmeonceandhel
    ooksatmet
    henwi
    pes
    myli
    pswit
    hhi
    sthumb.
    Khona:
    "Mr
    schubbyKhumal
    o"
    Me:
    "If
    igur
    ethat
    'syoursur
    name"
    Khona:
    "ver
    ymuch"
    Me:
    "It
    'syourf
    ather
    's"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Khona:
    "it
    'sscar
    y"
    Me:
    "what?"
    Khona:
    "whenyouknowsomet
    hingsaboutme"
    Me:
    "sor
    ry"
    Hetakesmyhandandlocksitwi
    thhi
    sbef
    orehe
    dri
    vesoff
    .Il
    ookathim andsmil
    e.Mysouli
    sat
    easeasIam wi
    thhi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Shelooksputofthewindowt
    henbackatme.I
    thi
    nksheisnervous,i
    t'
    sherf
    ir
    stdayi
    nanew
    schoolenvi
    ronmentt
    hatshei
    snotusedto.
    Me:
    "youwantmet
    ogoi
    nwi
    thyou?"
    Cel
    iwe:"Ihaveneverbeeni
    nsuchaschool
    .Iwi
    ll
    embarr
    essmyself"
    Me:
    "youwon'
    t.Don'
    tthi
    nkt
    hat"
    Shenodsandt
    akesherbagandhopeout
    .
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llf
    etchyouaf
    terschool"
    Shenodsandcl osest hedoor.Iwat chherwal k
    slowlytowardsthegat eandshedisappear s.Istay
    thereabitbeforedr i
    vingoff.School, Iknowthat
    feel
    ingandi t
    'snotf un.Ihaveneverandwasnever
    fondofschoolmai nlybecauseIwasn' tgoodat
    school.Dadj ustthrewmoneyar oundj ustsoI
    couldgetmywayar oundschoolandnotbebehi nd
    butitjustsuckedthel if
    eoutofme, thewor d
    schooldoes.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Ihavegotmyt i
    met abl
    eandi tl
    ooksbig,t
    heschool
    thati
    s.Ihaveneverschooledwithwhitepeopl
    eso
    thi
    sisallnewt
    omeandIam ner vous.Engli
    sh,I
    havetospeaki
    tfrequent
    lyandIam notupf ort
    he
    chall
    engebuti
    t'
    slif
    eke,thereisnothi
    ngIcoulddo.
    Igotincl
    assandtheteachersmi
    ledatme.I
    walkeduptoherandgaveherthelet
    terIgotf
    rom
    Maht hi
    smorning.
    Her:
    "Newst
    udent
    .Cl
    assThi
    siskhel
    iweMasondo
    "
    Me:
    "it
    'sCel
    iwe"
    Her:
    "sor
    ry.Iam Mr
    sTayl
    or.Yourmat
    hst
    eacher"
    Iwasr
    eli
    evedwhenshesai
    dthat
    .
    Her:
    "haveaseat"
    ShesmiledandIwentt
    ositdown.Ihear
    dthel
    it
    tl
    e
    whisper
    sbehindmebutIi
    gnoredthem.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Lwande:
    "Mpande"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Lwande:
    "Foodi
    sready,
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    teati
    nthemor
    ning"
    Lwande:
    "Iknow.Comeandf
    eedt
    hebaby"
    Igr
    oanedandwokeup.
    Me:
    "Lwandewedr oveher
    eint
    heweehour
    sof
    mor
    ning.Can'
    tIsl
    eep?"
    Shegotonmeandshookherhead.
    Lwande:"i
    langali
    zongenaenqeni(t
    hesunwi
    ll
    ent
    eryourbutt)
    "
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "gi
    vet
    hebabyt
    ooneoft
    hehel
    per
    s"
    Lwande:"yourmot
    hert
    ookover
    .Ij
    ustwant
    edyou
    towakeup"
    Me:
    "thi
    sisabuse"
    Sheki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Lwande:
    "sl
    eepwhi
    lehol
    dingme"
    Me:
    "Icandot
    hat"
    Shel
    aidherheadonmychest
    .
    Lwande:
    "don'
    tbr
    eakmyhear
    tMpande,
    i
    t'
    sfr
    agi
    le"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    t,Ipr
    omi
    se"
    Iranmyfinger
    sonherback.Iwon'
    tbr
    eakherhear
    t
    everagai
    n.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Sowear eonaVacat i
    oninDur ban.That '
    swhat
    LuneletoldmebutIsmel lsomet hi
    ngf i
    shywitht
    he
    vacati
    onst orybutheyIwon' taskhim, Idon'
    twant
    him bi
    tt
    ingmyheadof f
    .Wear einthi
    shouseand
    hesaiditishisfather'
    sbefor ehemar ri
    edhis
    mother, Wellitl
    ookssecur edandallandcoul dsee
    i
    twasn'tmeantt obeaf ami l
    yhomebuti t'
    s
    beauti
    ful.Wear ejusthereforsomet hi
    ngelse.I
    wanttheoceanvi ew, thebirdsthebreeze
    everyt
    hing.That '
    savacat i
    on.Hehol dsmef rom
    behindandIt urnaroundtohi m.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    oko"
    Me:
    "Sowear
    eonvacat
    ion"
    Lunel
    e:"youwantt
    ofeel
    it"
    Me:"no,Huhah.Youarenotget
    ti
    nganyunt
    ilmy
    gutsaysyouar
    enotf
    ishy"
    Lunel
    e:"yourguti
    slyi
    ngt
    oyou"
    Me:
    "iti
    snot
    ."
    Lunel
    e:"Maybei
    t'
    smyseedpl
    ant
    ing"
    Het
    oucj
    edmyst
    omach.
    Me:"huhno.Wearenothavi
    nganybabi
    eswhen
    wearethi
    smessedupandineedtodosomet
    hing
    wi
    thmyl i
    febef
    oret
    hat"
    Lunel
    e:"Idon'
    tmi
    ndt
    aki
    ngcar
    eofyou"
    Me:"thenyouspiti
    tonmyfaceandki
    ckmewhenI
    am downvele.Ican'
    thavet
    hat"
    Lunele:
    "Iwasaboybackthen.Idi
    dn'
    tknowwhatI
    wantedandbabyIam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "st
    il
    l"
    Lunel
    e:"Ki
    ssme"
    Igavehi
    m aper
    k.
    Lunel
    e:"Ngekesi
    zwane(wewon'
    tbewel
    l
    )"
    Ihel
    dhi
    sfaceandgavehi
    m aki
    ss.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hat
    'swhatIwant"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    oseet
    hebeach"
    ,
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llgetabeachhouset
    hen"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "nowt
    hat
    'savacat
    ion"
    Heshookhi
    sheadandper
    kedmyf
    orehead.
    Lunel
    e:"youneedtost
    ayawayf
    rom Khonaabi
    t.
    Heisinf
    luenci
    ngyou"
    Me:
    "No,
    that
    'smybestf
    ri
    end"
    Lunel
    e:"andt
    othi
    nkhewasmi
    ne.Sucha
    hypocr
    it
    e"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "no,
    Iam your
    s"
    Lunel
    e:"mmmh"
    Hepi
    cksmeupandhewal
    ksawaywi
    thmei
    nhi
    s
    ar
    ms.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Iopenedthedoorast
    her
    ewasaknockont
    hedoor
    andIopened.Hewasstandi
    ngt
    her
    eandI
    swall
    owed.
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Thabi
    sil
    e"
    Me:
    "Whatbr
    ingsyouher
    e?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"somei
    nfor
    mat
    ionyouhave"
    Hewal
    ksi
    nandIcl
    oset
    hedoor
    .
    Me:
    "Si
    yandai
    soutatt
    hemoment."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Good"
    Hesi
    tsdown.Iam scar
    edandmyhear
    tisbeat
    ing
    t
    oofast
    .
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"si
    tdown"
    Hei
    scommandi
    ngme.It
    akeaseatopposi
    tehi
    m.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Iam gonnaaskyout
    hisonceandyou
    answerok?"
    Hehadakil
    lerl
    ook.Inodded.Iwasr
    eadyt
    opee
    onmysel
    f.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whoki
    ll
    edAi
    za?
    "
    Myhear
    tski
    ppedabeat
    .
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    I..
    ..
    "
    Nhlanhl
    a:"t
    hinkcar
    eful
    lyi
    fyouar
    egonnal
    ie.You
    knowme."
    Hewi
    lldothi
    ngstomejustf
    orsayi
    ngIdon'
    tknow.
    NowIam morescar
    ed.
    Me:
    "Idi
    d"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"How?
    "
    Me:
    "I.
    .Ihi
    redguyst
    odot
    hej
    ob"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whydi
    dyouki
    llhi
    m ?"
    Me:
    "Si
    yandawasobsessedwi
    thSi
    zasoIwant
    ed
    t
    obr
    eakhert
    hrought
    hat"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    hisdoesn'
    taddup"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    ."
    Het
    akesouthi
    sgunandput
    sitont
    het
    abl
    e.
    Nhlanhla:"askLunel
    ewhatIdidt
    ohim whenhe
    wassni f
    fi
    ngchalk.Iam notaf
    rai
    dtodoanythi
    ngt
    o
    youjustbecausewesharedawomb.Hei smy
    sperm andididworsesotalk"
    Iwasr
    eadyt
    opeeonmysel
    f.
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhlanhla:"Thabi
    sil
    eangif
    uniukukhul
    umakani
    ngi
    (Thabisil
    eIdon'twantt
    otalktoomuch)"
    Me: "I
    t'st
    hetrut
    h.I. .
    .Iwentt
    oaSangoma.
    SiyandasaidhelovesSizaandIaswell
    buthe
    seemedt obeloyaltoherandgenui
    nel
    yloveher
    mor ethanme.Iwasj eal
    ousand..
    .And"
    Hemovedt
    hegunar
    ound,
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me: "AndIwentt oaSangoma.Shesai dImust
    buryhisandherpi eceofcl othing,anyt hi
    ngandpee
    onitandsaywhatIwantt ohappenandIdi d.Idid
    j
    ustt hatandsai dthatSiyanda, whenhet hinks
    aboutSi zaheshoul djustgocr azyinawayt hathe
    woulddoanyt hi
    ngevenhi therorki llher.That
    Usakhonabecomesnot hingi nl i
    feandSi za
    becomesmi serableuntilshedi es..
    ..Ididn'tknow
    thatSiyandawoul dbeobsessedwi thheraf terand
    that'
    s...That'
    swheni tescal atedtohi m kill
    ingAiza
    i
    nor dert ohaveSiza....
    that'swhySi zadied
    becauseofwhatIdi dandt hat'
    swhyt heboyshave
    nothing.That '
    swhyIneverl ikedUsakhonaj ust
    tol
    eratedhimf orthesakeofSi yanda"
    Hewassi
    lent
    . Iwasi
    ntear
    s.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Icr
    ied.
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tmeanf
    ort
    hem t
    odi
    e."
    Hei
    sst
    il
    lsi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "pl
    easesaysomet
    hing"
    Helookedbehi
    ndmeandIdi
    dthesame.Si
    yanda
    wasstandi
    ngbythedoor
    .
    Me:
    "Si
    yanda"
    Istoppedupandhewalkedinandl
    ookedatme.
    Hiseyeswerebl
    oodshotred.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Idon'
    tknowwhoIshoul
    dst
    artwi
    th"
    Hesaysl
    ooki
    ngbet
    weenus.
    Me:
    "baby"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Don'
    t,Don'
    tThabi
    sil
    edon'
    t"
    Hesaidthatf
    ir
    mlyandt
    ear
    sst
    reameddownhi
    s
    cheeks.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Theboyswi
    lldeci
    de,
    mymi
    ndi
    sal
    lover
    .
    Bot
    hofyouinmycar"
    Si
    yandawal
    kedout
    .
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    apl
    ease.Pl
    easedon'
    ttel
    lthem "
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Theyneedt
    oknowhowtwi
    stedyouar
    e.
    Ican'
    tbeli
    eveIshar
    edawombwit
    hyouandIam
    si
    ckeni
    ngaboutt
    hat
    ."
    Hepushedmeoutofthedoor.Isobbed.What
    haveIdone?Iwasi
    nat i
    ghtspot.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Sofarthedayhaspr ogr
    essedwellforme,Ihaven'
    t
    madeanyf r
    iendsasyetbutit'
    ssti
    llear
    lyi
    ntheday.
    Iwenttothebathroom f
    ir
    st,befor
    egoingtothe
    benchestositdown.Itookoutmyl unchandI
    smil
    ed.Bhut iMpande'smotheristhesweet
    est
    womanIhaveevermet .Sheevenleftasmallnot
    e.
    "
    Ihopeyouenj
    oyyourdayandLunchmadewi
    th
    l
    ove
    Youar
    elovedNana"
    IwasshadowedandIl
    ookedupanditwasal
    ljust
    qui
    ck.Theboyshel
    dmedownandt hegir
    lswere
    quickt otakeever
    ything.Iscreamedandtheylet
    megoasIf el
    lonthef l
    oorhi
    tti
    ngmyheadont he
    concr et
    ebenchbehi nd.Theyr anawaylaughing
    wit
    hmostofmyt hings.Mybookswer escattered
    ont hef l
    oorandagi r
    lcamet omeandImovedback.
    Tear sstreameddownmycheeks.
    Her:
    "heywhat
    'sgoi
    ngon?"
    Isni
    ff
    ed
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine"
    Her:
    "youdon'
    tlookf
    ine.Letmet
    akeyout
    othe
    of
    fi
    ce"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine"
    Her:"Thosear
    etheBul
    ldogs.Theydot
    hiski
    ndof
    st
    ufftonewkids"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    ogohome"
    Shehel
    pedmeupandt
    ookmyt
    hings.Myhead
    waspai
    ning.
    Her:
    "heyyouar
    ebl
    eedi
    ng"
    It
    ouchedt
    hebackofmyhead.I
    twasabi
    tof
    bl
    ood.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbeok"
    Itwaspaining.Shehelpedmegot otheoff
    iceand
    theytookmet othenursefi
    rstwhi
    let
    heycall
    edfor
    someonet ofet
    chme.Iwasi nsomuchpainandi t
    fel
    tli
    kekniveswereinsert
    edinmyhead.Icouldn'
    t
    stopcryi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Me:
    "what?Ok,
    Iam comi
    ng"
    Ihungupandgr abbedcarkeys.Ilookli
    keamess
    andIhaven'
    tlookedli
    ket
    hisinyears.Thelastti
    me
    i
    swhenLunel eandMpandewer etoddler
    s.Iwentto
    quickl
    ywasmyFaceandIt i
    edmyhai rupproperl
    y
    beforewear
    ingmyPushi nsandItookmybagand
    rusheddownt hest
    air
    s.Mpandewasupwi th
    Lwandeandt heyweresi
    tti
    ngwit
    ht hei
    rson.
    Me:
    "Wher
    eisNdu?"
    Mpande:
    "inhi
    sroom "
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    o!!"
    I
    ttooksometimebef
    oreher
    usheddownt
    hest
    air
    s
    i
    nshortsonl
    y.
    Me:"wearshoesandat
    op.Ther
    eisanemer
    gency
    atCel
    i
    we'sschool
    .
    Al
    wande:
    "whathappened?"
    Shel
    ookedwor
    ri
    ed.
    Me:
    "it
    'snot
    hingbad."
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "Sheshi
    sa!(Hur
    ryup!)
    "
    Iwentt
    otakemycarkeysandhecamedownt
    he
    st
    air
    s.
    Me:"Keepaneyeont
    hebabyoraskt
    hehel
    pert
    o
    doso"
    Theynoddedandwewentt
    othecar
    .
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    lldr
    ive"
    Igavehi
    mthekeysandwegoti
    n.
    Ndu:
    "what
    'st
    hepr
    obl
    em mah?
    "
    Me:"t
    heysai
    dshehasaheadi
    njur
    y.Wehavet
    o
    f
    etchher"
    Ndu:
    "Isensemor
    e"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Hedr
    oveof
    f.Al
    lthesemendr
    ivet
    hesame.
    Me:
    "letmecal
    lmyhusband"
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    llt
    akehi
    sjobf
    ort
    heday"
    Ipul
    ledhi
    scheek.
    Me:
    "ar
    en'
    tyousweetMnt
    anami"
    Heshookhi
    shead.Wearr
    ivedatHerschooli
    nno
    t
    imeandwewentinsi
    de. Igott
    otherecepti
    on.
    Me:
    "Iam her
    eforCel
    iweMasondo"
    Recept
    ioni
    st:
    "Shei
    satt
    henur
    ser
    oom "
    Me:
    "Wher
    eisi
    t?"
    Recept
    ioni
    st:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lher"
    Shet
    ookherphoneandl
    ookedatus.
    Recept
    ioni
    st:
    "youmaysi
    tdown.
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    thavet
    imef
    ort
    hat
    .Cal
    lmydaught
    er"
    Shedidastol
    d.Wewai t
    edandwesawCel i
    we
    comingourwayandheruni
    for
    m wasamess.She
    wasamesss.Iwenttoherandshesobbedinmy
    arms.
    Me:
    "Ohmygod.Whatdi
    dtheydot
    oyou?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    ogot
    oschoolanymor
    e"
    Shesai
    d.
    Me:
    "Whathappened?
    Tel
    lmewhathappened"
    Ibr
    ushedherback
    Cel
    iwe:
    "myheadhur
    ts"
    IletgoofherandNdut
    ookover
    .Iwentt
    othe
    recept
    ioni
    st.
    Me:
    "Idemandt
    oseet
    hepr
    inci
    paloft
    hisschool
    ."
    Her:
    "Hei
    sbusy"
    Me:
    "Yeyiwena,
    youseemydaught
    er,
    Shei
    s
    cryi
    ngandi
    t'
    sonherfi
    rstday.Idon'
    tcarei
    fheis
    busywit
    hanimpor
    tantcal
    lorwhatever
    .Ipaidshi
    t
    l
    oadsofmoneyint
    hisschoolIdemandtoseehim
    !"
    Her:
    "yesmam "
    Itur
    nedt
    oCel
    i
    weandIwentt
    ocr
    ouchedi
    nfr
    ontof
    her.
    Me:"Cel
    iwetsel
    aumahukut
    hiul
    imal
    ekanj
    ani
    (Cel
    iwet
    ellmommyhowyougothurt)"
    Shesni
    ff
    ed.
    Celi
    we: "t
    heboysheldmedownandt
    heygi
    rl
    stook
    everyt
    hingandthey.
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Sot
    heybul
    li
    edyou?
    "
    Shenoddedsl
    owl
    y.Iwasf
    ummi
    ng.
    "Someoneneedst
    oseeme."
    Ist
    oodupandwentt
    othepr
    inci
    pal
    .
    Me:"i
    st hi
    sschoolaboutpromot
    ingbul
    lyi
    ng!
    ?What
    i
    fshediedfrom aheadinj
    ury,woul
    dyoupayfor
    mydaughter!!
    "
    Hi
    m:"Mam cal
    m down."
    Me:"Voet
    sekcal
    m downforwho?!
    !Iwantt
    hose
    ki
    ds,Theymessedwit
    hthewrongchi
    ld"
    Ndu:
    "Mah"
    Me:"
    'ngi
    zokushayawena(Iwi
    llhi
    tyou)
    ,Cel
    iwewho
    ar
    ethosekids?"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Iam sur
    ewecanhandl
    ethi
    smat
    ter"
    Me:"Stayoutofit.Youcan'
    thandl
    eyourschool
    .
    Abangaziabangazingempel
    a(theydon'
    tknowme,
    t
    heydon'tknowmeatal l)Cel
    iwe"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Theyar
    ecal
    ledt
    hebul
    ldogs."
    Me:"t
    heywi
    llheart
    henameGul
    uvakazit
    oday.
    Come"
    Iwal
    kedoutandal
    loft
    hem f
    oll
    owedme.
    Pri
    ncipal:
    "mam thisisnott
    hepr
    oceduret
    hat'
    s
    done.Therearelessonsandwewil
    lfi
    ndtheseki
    ds
    andtheywillbedeltwit
    h."
    Me:"Onethi
    ngyouar
    esupposedtodoisshowme
    t
    heseski
    ds,Nothi
    ngel
    se.Youdon'
    twanttomess
    wi
    thme"
    Heshutup.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Mymi ndwasal lovert


    heplace.Wear ri
    vedatmy
    houseandwegotoutoft hecar.Ineedtoget
    somethingtoremovethisthi
    ngf r
    om Si
    yanda.I
    can'
    tbelieveThabi
    sil
    edidthat.Iam st
    il
    linnshock.
    Wewal kedinsi
    deandmyphoner ang.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    Ndu:"Dadyourwif
    eisaboutt
    oburnt
    hewhole
    school
    .Sheisgonnaki
    llt
    heseki
    ds.Comequick!
    "
    IcanhearNdal
    oshout
    ing.
    Ndal
    o:"Thi
    sschoolwi
    llknowme!
    "
    Me:
    "Whi
    chschool?"
    Ndu:
    "Cel
    iwe'
    snewschool"
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ng."
    Ndu:
    "Hur
    ry"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Ihungup.
    Me:"yout
    wodon'
    tgoanywher
    e.YouknowIwi
    ll
    f
    indyou"
    Irushedoutandgoti
    nthecar
    .Idroveoff.IhopeI
    makei tonti
    me.Ndal
    ocanbecrazyifshewantsto.
    Especial
    lywhenpr
    ovoked.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    06:
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    I
    NSERT49
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Shecl
    osedt
    hebag.
    Gugu:
    "ar
    en'
    twel
    ate?"
    Me:
    "No,
    Theysaysavet
    hebestf
    orl
    ast"
    Shegi
    ggl
    edshaki
    ngherhead.
    Gugu:"Ican'
    tbel
    ievei
    naweekZi
    nhl
    ewi
    llbewi
    th
    us,Imissedhersomuch"
    Ihol
    dherwai
    st.
    Me:
    "met
    oo."
    Gugu:
    "weshoul
    dgo.Dur
    bani
    sal
    ongdr
    ivef
    rom
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tmi
    nd"
    Gugu:
    "youneedt
    orestwhenyougett
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "ok,
    asambeke(l
    et'
    sgo)
    "
    Sheki
    ssedmycheek.
    Gugu:
    "Youshoul
    dthr
    owi
    naki
    sst
    her
    eyouknow"
    Shewi nkedandwal kedoutwit
    hherbag, ichuckl
    ed.
    Ihaven'tkissedher
    .NotoncebecauseIdon'twant
    torushanyt hingwi
    thherbutmaybeishouldjustgo
    withtheflowandseewher ethi
    ngsaretakingus
    then.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wegoti nt
    ot hefi
    rstclassandthepri
    ncipalknocked
    andgotinside,
    Ifoll
    owedi nsi
    de.Iwasangr yandI
    coul
    dn'tcontai
    nmyanger .Iam ti
    redforCeliwe,
    Peopledoingwhat evertheywantwit
    hher .Iam
    angry.
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "goodmor
    ningcl
    ass"
    Theyst
    oodup.
    Cl
    ass:
    "goodmor
    ningMrMacAr
    thur"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "youmaybeseat
    ed."
    Theysatdown.
    Pr
    inci
    pal:"Wehaveamat t
    erofbull
    yingthathas
    ar
    isedandt hest
    udentwhorepor
    tedthi
    sisanew
    st
    udent.
    ..
    .."
    Ii
    nter
    rupt
    edhi
    m.
    Me:
    "Whoi
    sabul
    ldogl
    ah?"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Mam "
    Me:
    "don'
    tdon'
    tst
    artwi
    thme"
    Ever
    yonewassi
    lenti
    ncl
    ass.
    Me:
    "Fi
    newhoknowswhot
    hebul
    ldogsar
    e?"
    Theyst
    art
    edwhi
    sper
    ingamoungstt
    hemsel
    ves.
    Me:
    "Yeyini
    nani
    ngangi
    casul
    i!(Don'
    tir
    ri
    tat
    eme!
    )"
    Theybecamesil
    ent
    .Iwentt
    oonechi
    ldandhel
    d
    hi
    m bythecol
    lar
    .
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Mr
    sRhadebe"
    Me:
    "Youar
    etheonewhowi
    llt
    ellmeok?
    "
    Henoddedver
    yqui
    ckl
    y.
    Him:"they.
    ..
    theyarepartofthepref
    ect
    si nmat
    ri
    c.
    Bothheadboyandgi rl,
    soast hedeput
    iesandThe
    chancell
    oraswellastheothers."
    Il
    ookedatt
    her
    estoft
    hecl
    ass.
    Me:
    "ishespeaki
    ngt
    het
    rut
    h"
    Theynodded.Il
    ethi
    m goandt
    ookoutmywal
    let
    .
    Me:
    "goodboy"
    Igavehi
    m money.
    Hi
    m:"Thankyou"
    Me:
    "youcome"
    Isai
    dtot
    hepr
    inci
    pal
    .Hef
    oll
    owedaf
    terme.
    Me:
    "Cal
    lal
    lthosepr
    efect
    s.Iwantt
    hem now."
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Butmam."
    Me:"i
    fyoudon'
    tIwi
    llhavet
    hiswhol
    eschoolshut
    down.Byt
    omorrow,tr
    ustme.Iam theoneperson.
    Int
    heworl
    dnottobemessedwith."
    Wewal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Lwande:"Iam wor
    ri
    edaboutCel
    iweandyour
    mother"
    Me:
    "theywi
    llbef
    ine."
    Ipul
    ledhert
    omewi
    thmyonehand.
    Lwande:
    "youwi
    llwakehi
    m up"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    t"
    Iki
    ssedherl
    ips.
    Lwande:
    "Mmh"
    Ir
    anmyhandunderhert
    opandt
    ouchedherboobs.
    Lwande:"Ineedt
    obeonbi
    rt
    hcont
    rolbef
    orewe
    canhaveanysex"
    Igr
    oaned.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Lwande:
    "thankyou"
    Sheki
    ssedmycheek.
    Me:
    "butIcanst
    il
    lpl
    easur
    eyou"
    Igotonherandmovedmyhandsunderher
    l
    eggings.
    Lwande:
    "Mpande"
    Me:
    "baby"
    Lwande:
    "Don'
    tbesmar
    twi
    thmewena"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Ipr
    omi
    seIwon'
    tdoanyt
    hing"
    Lwande:
    "mmmh"
    Iputherni
    ppl
    einmymout
    handIsuckedsof
    tl
    y.
    Lwande:
    "Thatf
    eel
    sni
    ce"
    Ismi
    ledandki
    ssedherl
    ips.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Iwaspacingupanddown.Godpl easesubsi
    demy
    angerbecauseIam goi
    ngtoki
    llt
    hesekidswheni
    hcerepented.WhenIam t
    ryi
    ngtodedicatemysel
    f
    toyoubeforeIdi
    e.
    Me:
    "Whodoyout
    hinkyouar
    e?"
    Theyar
    eal
    lsi
    lent
    .
    "Whyar
    eweher
    e?"
    Me:"Eyi,
    Shutup.Iam t
    heonewhodoest
    he
    t
    alki
    ng"
    Hekeepsqui
    et.Thepr
    inci
    pall
    ooksatme.Hei
    s
    shakenaswel
    l.
    Me:"Youdon'tknowme,youmessedwi
    ththe
    wrongchi
    ldtoday.Youmessedwit
    hachi
    ldthat
    hasaparentwit
    hbipol
    ar"
    Theyar
    esi
    lent
    .
    Pri
    ncipal:
    "Iam disappoi
    ntedi
    nal
    lofyou.Ihave
    cal
    ledinyourparentsandyouwil
    lbesuspended."
    Me:"Iam taki
    ngthi
    stothedepar
    tmentof
    Educati
    on.Iwil
    lmakesurenonofyouwri
    teyour
    matri
    cexamseverinyourli
    feandseewhereyou
    wil
    lgo.Nx"
    Pr
    inci
    pal:
    "Mr
    sRhadebe"
    Me: "Don'
    tst
    artwit
    hme.Yourschoolingdays
    haveended.Iwil
    lmakesur
    eallofyouneverget
    hir
    edanywhereorhavesomet
    hingstableinyour
    l
    ives.Youmessedwi t
    hthewrongonet oday"
    Chil
    d:"myfat
    herhasabusi
    ness.SoIwi
    llt
    akeover
    From t
    her
    e"
    Me:'
    Sobona.Angi
    qedil
    engani(Iam notdonewi
    th
    you)
    Sleepwi
    thoneeyeopen"
    Icl
    ickedmyt ongueandit ookmybagandwal ked
    out
    .Iwasr eadytohitthem ti
    llt
    hei
    rlastbreat
    h.
    ThehalldooropenedandNhl anhlastoodinfor
    ntof
    me.Imovedhi m outofthewayandIwal kedoff
    andhef ol
    lowedme.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Me:
    "Wher
    eisCel
    iwe?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Thehospi
    talshewasbl
    eedi
    ngsomuch
    "
    Me:
    "ohmy,
    Inegl
    ect
    edher"
    Hehuggedme.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youdi
    dn'
    t.Whathappened?
    "
    Me:
    "justhol
    dme"
    Hedi
    dandIsobbedsof
    tl
    yonhi
    schest
    .
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    sok,
    shewi
    llhomeschool"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Me:
    "ar
    eyousur
    eyourf
    atherst
    ayedher
    e?"
    Henoddedwhilel
    ookingatme.Icli
    mbedont he
    poleandspanmybodywhi l
    emovingmyhands
    aroundandboost
    ingmybodyatthesamet i
    me.I
    wrappedmylegsaroundthepol
    eandIletgoofit
    andmovedbackandhel datthebott
    om thenletgo
    ofmyl egsandIlookedathim.Hest oodupfrom
    thechair,i
    t'
    sbeenlongsinceIdidgymnasti
    cs, I
    usedtodot henwhenIwasyoung.Iwast heonly
    chil
    dandmyf at
    herwouldspoilmealotashisbaby
    gir
    l.Idomi sshi
    m somuch.Igotmyl egsdown
    andmybackbentasIt ouchedthefl
    oorandIletgo
    ofthepole.
    Lunel
    e:"youseem t
    oknowt
    heway"
    Ihel
    doni
    tandwentar
    ound.
    Me:
    "It
    'sagi
    rl
    'ssecr
    et"
    Lunel
    e:"youar
    eful
    lofsur
    pri
    ses"
    Ijumpedandwrappedmylegsar
    oundthepole.
    Funnyenoughi
    t'
    soutsi
    desoIwonderwhati
    twas
    usedfor
    .
    Me:
    "comegetme"
    Hestandsupf r
    om t
    hechai
    randcomestomeandI
    hangupsidedown.Hestandsi
    nfr
    ontofmeandI
    pul
    lhisshort
    sdownandplaywit
    hhisjoyst
    ick.
    Me:
    "comecl
    ose"
    HedidandIputitinmymout handstartedsucking.
    Heheldmywai standhi sgr
    ipwastight.He
    wrappedhisar
    msar oundmeasmyl egswr apped
    byhisneckandhehel dme.Her i
    ppedof fmy
    ti
    ghtsandIfel
    thistongueonmyNuna.Ti ngle
    wentdownmyspi ne.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Theseabr eezejustmadeeverythingfeelpeaceful
    .
    Hehashisar mswr appedar
    oundmeaswear e
    seatedonthecarbonnetandj ustwat chi
    ngf r
    om a
    dist
    ance,Ihaven'tbeentoabeachj usttositi
    na
    l
    ongt i
    meandt hi
    nk.Maybet hi
    si swhatIneeded.
    Khona:
    "St
    handwaSam "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhesmi
    led.Oht
    hishandsome
    man.
    Khona:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Iwassi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ido.Ifeelt
    hesameevent
    houghIhaveknownhi
    m
    forl
    essthanamonth.
    Khona:
    "Yousai
    dourlove.I
    ssweet,
    Lovei
    spat
    ient
    andki
    nd1Cori
    nthi
    ans13:4"
    Me:
    "Ir
    emembersayi
    ngt
    hatsomewher
    e"
    Khona:
    "Iam pat
    ient"
    Me:
    "Iam ki
    nd"
    Khona:
    "you,
    kind?Pl
    ease"
    Ihi
    thi
    sshoul
    der
    Me:
    "heyIam ki
    nd"
    Khona:
    "Letmet
    akeyouout"
    Me:"Ij
    ustwantt
    osi
    ther
    eforsomet
    ime"
    Khona:
    "ourki
    dswi
    lll
    ookl
    ikeyou"
    Me:
    "Real
    ly?"
    Henodded.
    Khona:
    "Ineedt
    osnat
    chyouwhi
    lehei
    slooki
    ng"
    Me:
    "youal
    readydi
    d"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Khona:
    "Youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Ibl
    ushed,het
    ookmyf
    inger
    sandi
    nter
    twi
    nedt
    hem
    wit
    hhis.
    Me:
    "Usakhonaumdal
    i(Thel
    ordi
    sst
    il
    lther
    e)"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhel
    ookedatmebef
    oreki
    ssi
    ng
    mycheeks.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Iwatchedherasshehashereyesclosed.A
    bandagewr appedar
    oundherhead.Theywil
    lkeep
    herhereforafewdaysandlucki
    lyi
    t'
    snothi
    ngtoo
    seri
    ous.Shehadaconcussionthough.Idon'
    t
    underst
    andwhypeoplewanttohur tsomeonelike
    that
    ,sheissweetandwouldn'
    thurtaf l
    yatall
    .My
    phonerangdist
    urbi
    ngmeandnit ookitoutandI
    answered.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    "Ndui
    t'
    sme,
    Vuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "Uhm hi,
    areyouok?"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Yes,
    Ijustwant
    edt
    ohearyourvoi
    ce"
    Il
    ovedt
    hiswomansomuch.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llf
    acet
    imeyouwhenIgethome."
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ok,
    Canwej
    ustbef
    ri
    ends?
    "
    Me:
    "sur
    e.That
    'sf
    inewi
    thme"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "okbyet
    hen"
    Me:
    "bye"
    Ihungupandputmyphoneaway.Ir
    anmyf
    inger
    s
    onCeli
    we'sfaceandkissedherfor
    eheadl
    ight
    ly
    bef
    oreisatdownont hechairbehi
    ndme.
    .
    .

    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Ihaven'tt
    oldNdaloaboutThabisi
    leandSiyanda,
    shei semoti
    onalatt
    hemomentandhasn' tst
    opped
    crying,wearri
    vedatthehospi
    talandtheyletus
    through.Wegotinthewar dasNduwassi t
    ti
    ng
    there.
    Ndal
    o:"I
    t'
    sal
    lmyf
    aul
    t"
    Ndu:
    "mahi
    t'
    snot"
    Ndal
    o:"l
    ookather"
    Ndu:
    "shewi
    llbef
    ine"
    Me:
    "wehavet
    osor
    tthoseki
    dsout"
    Shehel
    dmeandcr
    iedi
    nmyar
    ms.Ibr
    ushedher
    back.
    Me:
    "shhi
    t'
    sok"
    Ndal
    o:"i
    t'
    smyf
    aul
    t"
    Ihateseei
    ngmywi
    fecr
    ying.I
    tpi
    ssesmeof
    fmore
    i
    fsomeonemadehercr
    y.Thoseki
    dshavet
    obe
    sort
    edout.
    .
    .
    .

    ★ SAMKE★

    Iendedupspendi ngthewhol edaywi t


    hKhona, i
    t
    wasver ywonderfulandsimple.Relaxingaswell.
    Zakhelehasbeencal l
    ingmebutIi gnoredhiscal
    ls.
    Iknowhewi llf
    indmesoonenoughandal lofthi
    s
    wil
    lbeover .Iam scar edofevengoingbackand
    Khonaopt edwegot ot hehotel
    .Iagreed.ImeanI
    tr
    ustthismanwi t
    hmywhol el i
    fe.It
    'sscarybutnot
    atthesamet i
    me.Wewal kedi
    nt hehot elr
    oom and
    alr
    eadyIwasi nhi
    sarmsasourl i
    pst ouchedand
    ourtonguesi nt
    ert
    wined.Heki ckedt hedoorcl
    osed
    andcarriedmewi theaseasheputmeont hebed.I
    wasner vousbutfeeli
    ngtingl
    esal lovermybodyat
    themoment .Hegotonmeandki ssedmyneck.
    Hisphoner angandhet ookitoutandl ookedatit
    andputi tbetweenmybr aasitvibrated.
    Me:
    "Answeri
    t"
    Khona:
    "it
    'smybr
    other,
    hewant
    stoannoyme"
    If
    eltr
    eli
    evedwhenhesai
    dthat.
    Me:
    "ohw"
    Khona:
    "youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Hesai dsof t
    lyandpull
    edmypant soff,theyareoff
    i
    nasecondandsoast herestofmyclot hesbutI
    don'
    tst ophim.Hest artswit
    hkissingmyst omach
    andher unshisfi
    ngersonitandhegoesar ound
    ki
    ssingever ypartofmybodysof tl
    yleavingshiver
    s
    andtinglesonme.Myl egsgetaroundhi s
    shoulder ssoonenoughandIam amoani ngmess.
    Heishol dingmet onosquirmt omuchf rom thus
    pl
    easur
    ehei
    sgi
    vingt
    ome.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    06:
    05] :~I
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    I
    NSERT50

    ★ VUYELWA★

    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Ij
    umpedabi
    t,Iwasf
    ri
    ght
    ened.
    Me:
    "yes,
    yesIam "
    Itur
    nedt ohi
    m andsmi l
    edbeforecarryingonwi t
    h
    whatIam doing,Ipushthet
    roll
    eyf or
    war d.Haven'
    t
    real
    isedIwasont hesamespotf orquietsometime.
    Ishouldn'
    thavecall
    edhim,Ishouldn'thavereall
    y.
    "Sor
    ry"Itur
    nedar
    oundandl
    ookedatt
    hismanwho
    i
    sbother
    ingme.
    Me:
    "CanIhel
    pyou?"
    Him:"youseem t
    obef arandhavebeenst
    andi
    ng
    onthatspotf
    orover30mi nut
    es,okmaybeIam
    exagger
    ati
    ngbutit
    'sbeentimeandIneedt
    hat
    sauce"
    Hepoi
    ntsI
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Me:
    "Sor
    ryf
    ort
    hat"
    Imovedawayandwentt othetil
    l,Ican'tst
    ayatthe
    stor
    eanymore.IneedtoleavebeforeIdo
    somethi
    ngoutoftheordi
    nary,Fri
    ends?Ar ewe
    gonnaworkasthat?Iwonder.Ipaymybi l
    landI
    walkawayfr
    om thesuper
    mar kettocatchat axi
    home.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★
    Lwande:"Ever
    yonei
    snother
    e.i
    t'
    sjustmeandyou
    and..
    ."
    Thedooropenswhi l
    ewearehavingsomejuice,
    Lunel
    elef
    tmeher eandlef
    twithhisbr
    other.He
    sai
    dtheyaregoingsomewhereandwi l
    lbeback.
    Hedidn'
    twanttoleavemeallal
    one.
    Gugu:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Alwandestandsupandgoestogiveherahug.
    Sihl
    erushesupthestai
    rswi
    ththei
    rbagsand
    comesbackdown.Hecomest oGuguandhelooks
    ather.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llbeback"
    Gugu:
    "butwehavej
    ustar
    ri
    ved"
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llbeback"
    Hewal
    kedoutr
    ushi
    ng.Wel
    ookedateachot
    her
    .
    Me:
    "hi"
    Gugu:
    "hi"
    Lwande:
    "Cel
    iwei
    sn'
    tback"
    Gugu:
    "youknowhowschoolcanbehar
    d"
    Lwande:"mmmhmaybe,
    Mpande'
    smot
    herwentt
    o
    fet
    chher"
    Gugu:
    "sheisokt
    hen.Ishoul
    dgoandget
    somet
    hingt
    oeat"
    Shewal
    ksof
    f.Isi
    tdown.Thi
    sisnotavacat
    ionat
    al
    l.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Ir
    anmyfinger
    sonhercheekandsmi l
    edwhi
    le
    l
    ooki
    ngather,IwishIhadadaught
    er.Nott
    hatI
    l
    ovemyboysanyless.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iknowt
    hatsmi
    le"
    Itur
    nedt
    ohi
    m.Nduwentt
    ogetsomecof
    feef
    or
    us.
    Me:
    "what?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    tmeansyoul
    oveher"
    Me:
    "Idosomuch"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youhaveabi
    ghear
    t"
    Me:
    "Ihopeshej
    ustget
    sok"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"shewi
    ll"
    Inoddedandhesatmedownont
    opofhi
    m andI
    gi
    ggled.
    Me:
    "thi
    sisi
    nappr
    opr
    iat
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    snot,
    justsi
    tdown."
    Inodded. Il
    ookedatCel
    iwe.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ihavesomet
    hingt
    otel
    lyou"
    Hesoundsser
    iousnow.
    Me:
    "whatmayi
    tbe?"
    Hel
    ooksatmebef
    oreheavi
    ngasi
    gh.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    sconcer
    ningAi
    zaandSi
    za"
    Me:
    "Youf
    oundt
    heki
    ll
    er?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"moret
    hant
    hat,
    wear
    einadi
    ff
    icul
    t
    pl
    acewi
    ththi
    sone"
    Hel
    ookedhur
    tnow.
    Me:
    "youar
    escar
    ingme"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    snoteasy,
    that
    'si
    t."
    Iwonder
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Hehasn' tt
    alkedtomesi nceNhl anhladroppedus
    here.Hei sintheshoweral lsil
    entandhasbeeni n
    thereforsometime.Iwantust otalk,Iwantto
    apologiseforeveryt
    hing.IknowImenti tbutI
    didn'
    twanthi mfindingouteverythi
    ngIdi d.He
    fi
    rstcri
    edbef or
    enowhei sjustsil
    ent,Ihavebeen
    watchinghim andi t
    '
    snotapl easantsighttosee.It
    brokemet hewayhecr i
    edandmademeangr yat
    thesametime.Ishecr
    yingi
    ngf
    orherorwhat?
    That'
    sthequest
    ion.
    Me:
    "Si
    yanda"
    Isaysoft
    ly,
    hei
    snotmovi
    ng.Hedoesn'
    tdo
    anyt
    hing.
    Me:
    "let
    'st
    alkpl
    ease"
    Hei
    gnor
    esme.
    Me:
    "Si
    yanda"
    Hefinall
    ymovesandhej ustswi t
    chesoffthewater
    andhel ooksatmewhenhet urns.Heopenst he
    showerdoorandhet akesat owelandItri
    edtohold
    him butheyankedhimselfandwal kedoutwhil
    e
    wrappingthetowelar
    oundhi m.If oll
    owedhim.
    Me:
    "BabyIam sor
    ry"
    Si
    yanda:
    "It
    'smyfaul
    t,I
    fIdidn'
    tloveheryou
    woul
    dn'
    thavedonewhatyoudid"
    Yes!Yesf
    inal
    lyheseeswhatIam t
    ryi
    ngt
    osay.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Si
    yanda:
    "ButIr
    egr
    etsomet
    hingdeepl
    yandt
    hati
    s
    l
    ovi
    ngyou,
    ThatIeverl
    ovedyou."
    Me:
    "babydon'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Het
    urnedt
    ome.Hi
    seyesbl
    oodshotr
    ed.
    Siyanda:
    "Bl
    ami
    ngeachot
    herwon'
    tchange
    anythi
    ng"
    Hegoestot
    hecl
    osetandhecomesbackchanged
    andcr
    ocki
    nghi
    sgun.Iswall
    ow.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    rybaby,
    I..
    .Idi
    dn'
    tmeananyt
    hing."
    Siyanda:"Ishothi
    m 3ti
    mesl
    ikeanani
    mali
    nthe
    head, 3t
    imesThabisi
    le!"
    Heshout
    s.Tear
    sst
    ream downhi
    scheeks.
    Siyanda:
    "thei
    rdeat
    hwi
    llbeonet
    hingt
    hatwi
    ll
    hauntme."
    Iam shaki
    ng.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iwil
    lacceptanyt
    hingNhl
    anhl
    agi
    vest
    o
    me.Ideser
    veit."
    Me:
    "Si
    yandaputt
    hegundown."
    Si
    yanda:
    "why?Shoul
    dn'
    tIshootmysel
    f?"
    Heput
    sitonhi
    shead.
    Me:"Si
    yandastopst
    op!Youhaveki
    dsyouhave
    Nokwandayouhavemetothi
    nkaboutpl
    ease
    pl
    easestop!"
    Iwentonmykneescr
    ying.
    Si
    yanda:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Hepull
    edt
    hetr
    iggerandagunshotwasr
    eleased,
    Iscr
    eamed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Iwaswor r
    iedaboutCel
    iwebutshei ssaf
    eIknow
    becauseMpande'smotherisapersonItrust.We
    werewatchingamoviejusttopasstimetil
    lthese
    boysarebackwhenwehear dapoundgunshotand
    weallfel
    tfri
    ght
    enedfal
    li
    ngont rfl
    oor.
    Gugu:
    "ohmyGodcal
    lsomeone."
    Ntokomal
    ocr
    awl
    stot
    akeherphoneandshecal
    l
    s
    someone.
    Gugu:
    "wai
    tar
    ether
    epeopl
    eherwi
    thus?
    "
    Me:
    "Usakhona'
    spar
    ent
    sar
    eupst
    air
    s"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam scar
    edofchecki
    ng"
    Met
    oo.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Il
    ookatherandchuckle.Shehasali
    tt
    lef
    rownon
    herface,Wedidn'
    tdoanythi
    ngbesi
    deme
    pl
    easuringher
    .Iwantt owaitt
    il
    lwearemarr
    ied,
    Cli
    chebutthat
    'swhatIwantustodo.
    Samke:
    "St
    opl
    aughi
    ng"
    Me:
    "youl
    ookcut
    e"
    Samke:
    "Thankyou"
    Iki
    ssherf
    oreheadasshel
    aysonmychest
    .
    Samke:
    "hewi
    llf
    indus"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llhandl
    ehi
    m"
    Shei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "don'
    tbescar
    ed."
    Samke:
    "that
    'swhatscar
    esme."
    Me:
    "Whatdoyoudo?"
    Samke:
    "Not
    hing,
    Mom di
    edandIdr
    oppedout,
    you?"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    (cl
    eart
    hroat)St
    uff"
    Shegi
    vesmeal
    ook.
    Samke:
    "Sowear
    elyi
    ng?
    "
    Me:
    "Idowor
    k"
    Samke:
    "inwhat?"
    Me:
    "St
    uff
    .Not
    hingser
    ious"
    Samke:
    "youcoul
    dsaywhat?"
    Me:
    "ar
    ewegonnaf
    ightaboutt
    hat"
    Samke:"justt
    ell
    ingmeanhonestanswerwoul
    dbe
    wonderf
    ulUsakhona.Foral
    lIknowyoumightbea
    ser
    ialki
    ll
    erorwhat"
    Me:
    "Wow"
    Ir
    emovedherf
    rom me.
    Samke:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Me: "Soyouthi
    nkIwoul
    dki
    llyou?Igoar
    ound
    ki
    ll
    ingpeopl
    e? "
    Samke:
    "let
    'sj
    ustl
    eavei
    t"
    Shegotof
    fthebed.
    Me:
    "nowear
    etal
    king"
    Samke:
    "Idon'
    thavet
    imef
    ort
    hisanymor
    e.Iam
    goi
    ngbackhome"
    Me:"Don'tf
    uckwit
    hmeSamkel i
    siwe,
    Si
    ngajwayel
    ani(l
    et'
    snotpi
    sseachotherof
    f)"
    Samke:"Orwhat?Iwantt
    oleave,
    Youdon'
    twant
    tobehonestwi
    thme"
    Me:
    "Got
    ohi
    mthen."
    Sheclickshertongueandgoestogetdressed.
    Waithowdi dwegett othi
    smomentver yfast
    .I
    si
    gh.IknowIgoar oundki
    ll
    ingpeopl
    eformoney
    butherthinki
    ngthataboutmejusthurt
    s.She
    searchesforherkeysandIgotoherandhol dher
    waist.
    Me:
    "Samke"
    Samke:
    "Cel
    aungi
    yeke(l
    eavemeal
    one)
    "
    Me:
    "Babyweshoul
    dn'
    tbef
    ight
    ing"
    Samke:
    "Youdon'twantt
    ot el
    lmewhatyoudo,
    Si
    mplequest
    ioni
    fyoudon'tworki
    t'
    ssi
    mpleand
    st
    rai
    ght
    for
    ward"
    Sheisfumi
    ng.Hor
    monesar
    econt
    ri
    but
    ingI
    assume.
    Me:
    "canwecal
    m down?
    "
    Shehuff
    ed.Myphoner
    angandIt
    ooki
    toutand
    answer
    ed.
    Me:
    "whatLunel
    e?"
    Lunel
    e:"Comet
    othehouser
    ightnow!"
    Me:
    "Iam busy"
    Lunel
    e:"Idon'
    tcar
    e.NowKhona!"
    Ihuf
    fed.
    Me:
    "shar
    p"
    Ihungup.Il
    ookedatSamkeandshedi
    dn'
    tlook
    pl
    eased.
    Me:
    "Wewi
    llt
    alksomeot
    hert
    ime"
    Samke:
    "don'
    tevencal
    lme"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    Me:
    "Samke!
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    It
    oldNdal
    oever
    ythi
    ngandshet
    houghti
    t'
    sbestwe
    gohomeatthi
    smoment.Shej
    ustcoul
    dn'
    tbel
    ieve
    ever
    ythi
    ngIj
    ustt
    oldher
    .
    Me:
    "whatar
    ewegonnado?"
    Ndalo:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Idon'
    tevenknowi
    fwe
    shoul
    dtel
    ltheboys."
    Me:
    "wewi
    llsee"
    Idroveushomeandwegotthere.Thereweret
    he
    boysalr
    eadyther
    e.Wegotoutofthecarandwent
    i
    nside.Weheardsomeshouti
    ng.
    "Yousel
    fi
    shSi
    yanda!Youar
    esel
    fi
    shnx!
    !"
    Wer ushedupthestair
    sandThabi
    sil
    eist
    hrowi
    ng
    tantr
    umsonSi yanda.Hit
    ti
    nghi
    m yethei
    snot
    doinganythi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Whati
    sgoi
    ngon.?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    ocal
    ledsayi
    ngt
    her
    ewer
    e
    gunshot
    s"
    Siyanda:
    "Iam notsel
    fi
    sh,
    Iam nott
    heonewho
    putmeundersomevoodoot r
    ansand..
    .And"
    Hel
    ooksatusandUsakhonaappear
    ed.
    Khona:
    "What
    'sgoi
    ngon?
    "
    Thabi
    sil
    ewasbr
    eaki
    ngdownont
    hef
    loor
    .
    Ever
    ythi
    ngi
    samess.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iam sor
    ryKhona,
    forever
    ythi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "mmmh?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "wher
    eisNdu?"
    Ndalo:"weshouldj
    ustt
    alkt
    hisasadul
    tsandsor
    t
    ever
    ythingout"
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"yespl
    ease"
    Me:'no,Nduneedst
    oknowt
    het
    rut
    habouthi
    s
    f
    ather"
    Mpande:
    "Whati
    sgoi
    ngonher
    e?"
    Hesaysswi
    ngi
    ngt
    heguni
    ntheai
    r.
    Me:
    "wher
    ear
    ethegi
    rl
    s?"
    Lunel
    e:"Wi
    thSi
    hle"
    Inodded.
    Khona:
    "wher
    eisNdu?
    "
    Ndal
    o:"Hospi
    tal"
    Si
    yanda:
    "comecl
    ose"
    Khonadi
    dandhewentdownonhi
    skneesi
    nfr
    ontof
    hi
    m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "I.
    ..Iki
    ll
    edNdu'
    sfat
    her"
    Khona:
    "what!
    ?"
    "What?
    !"
    Ndal
    owaspushedagai
    nstthewallandIwentt
    o
    her,
    Nduwashit
    ti
    ngSiyandawhil
    ecr yi
    ng.
    Ndu:
    "Youki
    ll
    edmypar
    ent
    s..
    ..You.
    .youki
    ll
    edt
    hem.
    "
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"Nost
    op!"
    Thabi
    sil
    epul
    lshi
    m of
    fSi
    yandawhoi
    snoteven
    fi
    ghti
    nghim.
    Me:
    "Babyar
    eyouok?"
    Shenodded
    Ndal
    o:"yesIam."
    Khonaj
    ustpul
    ledThabi
    sil
    ewi
    thherhai
    r.
    Ndal
    o:"Boysst
    op!"
    Ndujustf
    eltdef
    eat
    edandhej
    ustsobbed.Ndal
    o
    r
    ushedtohim.
    Thabi
    sil
    e:"l
    eavemyhai
    rUsakhona"
    Me:
    "Khona!
    "
    Hel
    eftherandwal
    kedpassedmegoi
    ngout
    .
    Ndu:
    "Heki
    ll
    edmydadMah,
    Why.
    ..he,
    .
    .I.
    ..
    "
    Ndal
    o:"Iam sor
    ry.
    "
    Ndu:
    "Iwantt
    oki
    llhi
    m"
    Ndal
    o:"Babycal
    m down."
    IwenttoSi
    yandaandpul
    ledhi
    m upandt
    ook
    Thabi
    sil
    easwell
    .
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llsor
    tthi
    sout
    ."
    Ndalo:"NoNhlanhla.Nooneissor
    tingthi
    sout
    wit
    hkill
    ingt
    hem.I twon'
    tbri
    ngbackAizaandSiza.
    Theyareparent
    stoo.Siyandai
    ssti
    llUsakhona'
    s
    fat
    her."
    Ndu:
    "it
    'sunf
    air"
    Ndal
    o:"shhh"
    Sher
    est
    edhi
    sheadonherchest.
    Ndalo:
    "Mhambisekwisangoma(t
    akehi
    mtoa
    Sangoma)andwenaThabi
    sil
    ewear
    egonnasor
    t
    youout"
    Me:
    "Ihat
    eyourhear
    tri
    ghtnow"
    Ndal
    o:"Sucki
    tupt
    hen."
    Ipul
    ledSi
    yandaout
    .Hespi
    tt
    edsomebl
    ood.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ki
    llme,
    It'
    sfai
    r"
    Me:
    "It
    'st
    ooeasyf
    oryou"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:
    "Don'
    ttal
    k.Iwar
    nedyou"
    Si
    yanda:
    "I.
    .Iknow"
    Wewal
    keddownt
    hest
    air
    s.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    WhenUsakhonadr oppedmeher emyhear twas


    beati
    ngabi ttoofast.Ihavebeenst andi nghereon
    thedri
    vewayf or20mi nuets.Ibreatheinandout
    andputhisnumberonspeeddi aljustIncasebut
    aft
    erthattantrum Idon'tt
    hinkhewoul danswer .I
    walkedinsidethehouseandhewasn' tinsight
    .I
    mademywayupt hestair
    s.
    "Youar
    ebei
    ngsneaky"
    Myhear
    twasbeat
    ingfast
    .It
    urnedar
    oundandhe
    wasbyt
    heki
    tchenleani
    ngonthewal
    l.
    Zakhel
    e:"howwascaket
    ast
    ing?"
    IknowheknowsIdi
    dn'
    tgot
    her
    e.
    Me:
    "good"
    Zakhel
    e:"whot
    ookyout
    her
    e?"
    Me:
    "Uber
    "
    Henodded.
    Zakhel
    e:"ok"
    Hecamecl
    osert
    ome.Iwasexpect
    inganyt
    hing.
    Heki
    ssedmycheek.
    Zakhel
    e:"Yousmel
    ll
    ikehi
    m"
    Itur
    nedtor
    unbuthepul
    ledmylegsanIr
    oll
    ed
    downthest
    air
    s.Hestar
    tedhi
    tt
    ingme.
    Zakhel
    e:"Youar
    echeat
    ingonme"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry!Iam sor
    ry"
    Heroll
    edhisshi
    rtsleevesup.Ipushedhim wit
    hmy
    l
    egsandIstoodupr unningtothedoor.Her an
    aft
    ermeandmyphonewasl eftbehi
    nd.Iopened
    thedoorandhecloseditandbangedmyheadoni t
    .
    Icri
    edout.Hepul l
    edmyhai r.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Zakhel
    e:"Youaredoingt
    hist
    omeSamke!Igi
    ve
    youveryfuckent
    hingandyoudot
    his!
    "
    Iwascrying.HechokedmeandIt ri
    edremoving
    hishand.Hel etgoofmyneckbutst il
    lhel
    dmy
    hair
    .Ielbowedhi m hardi
    nt hestomachandhel et
    goofmyhai r.Yes, IopenedthedoorquicklyandI
    ranout.Icouldtastethebloodthati
    scomi ngout
    f
    rom mynoser unni
    ngtomymout h.Irandown
    t
    hedrivewayandIfeltast
    ingonmybacktwi
    ce.
    Gunshot!
    Gunshot!
    Il
    ostbal
    anceandr
    oll
    eddownt
    hedr
    ivewaycl
    osi
    ng
    myeyes.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    05] :~I
    NAKBIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT51

    ★ ZAKHELE★

    Iwat
    chedherrol
    ldownthedr
    iveway.Iputmygun
    awayandrushedaf
    terher
    .Shehasstoppedr
    oll
    ing
    andisl
    ayingonherst
    omach.I
    tdawnst
    omewhat
    Ihavedone.
    Me:
    "Shi
    t!Babywakeup"
    Shei
    ssi
    lentandonl
    ybl
    eedi
    ng.Shi
    tshei
    spr
    egnant
    .
    Me:
    "fuck!"
    Icarryherofft
    hetarandIrushwit
    hheri nmyar ms.
    Iputherinthebackofthecar,Whatam Igonna
    saywhenIr eachthehospit
    al.Iwi
    llseethere.Iget
    i
    nsideandIdr i
    veoff. It
    oldmyselfthatIwon'tdo
    anythingbutwhenIsmeltthatmanlyperfume
    angerconsumedmeandIj ustl
    ostit
    . Itookmy
    phoneandcal l
    edmyf r
    iend.
    "Mzakes"
    Me:
    "Imadeamess.Iwanti
    ttobecl
    eanedup"
    "Whati
    sit?
    "
    Me:
    "Samke,
    shei
    scheat
    ingi
    nmeandIshother"
    "Ei
    shok"
    Me:
    "sho"
    Ihungupandl
    ookedatt
    heback.
    Me:"ifyoudidn'
    tgoar
    oundl
    i
    ket
    hatt
    hiswoul
    dn'
    t
    havehappened."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    Iwasl ai
    donthegrassmatandIhavej usteatenthe
    crocodil
    emeat,Apparentl
    yitwil
    lbeeff
    ecti
    vei n
    removingwhateverThabi
    sil
    eputinme.Icl osed
    myeyesandconsumedt hepainandeverythi
    ng, I
    deservemore.IknowIdo.Idi dn'
    tshootmyselfbut
    endedupshoot i
    ngtheroof.
    _
    ___
    ___
    _
    "Si
    yanda"
    IlookaroundandIam i
    naroom ,
    itl
    ooksvery
    famil
    iar
    .Shewal ksi
    nwithast
    omachandr ubsi
    t.
    "Hey"
    ShesaysandIam si
    lentf
    oramoment
    .
    Me:
    "he.
    ..Si
    za"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Si
    za:
    "Iwashur
    tunt
    ilIuni
    tedwi
    thhi
    m."
    Ikeptquiet
    .Shelooksbeaut
    if
    ulj
    ustl
    ikeshehas
    alwayslooked.
    Me:
    "Youar
    epr
    egnant?"
    Siza:
    "int
    herealwor
    ldyes.Thi
    sismyspi
    ri
    tual
    babybutI
    tsl
    ost"
    Me:
    "how?"
    Si
    za:
    "Igotshot"
    Iam conf
    used.
    Si
    za:
    "Iforgiveyou.Hedoestoo.Ai
    zadoes,
    Iknow
    Nduwil
    lalso.Iam di
    sappoi
    ntedint
    hewayKhona
    wast
    reated"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Si
    za:
    "Iwor
    ryabouthi
    m mor
    ethananyt
    hing.Hei
    s
    themostaffect
    edoneoutoft
    hebot
    hofthem.Ndu
    hadeveryt
    hingbuthedi
    dn'
    thaveamot
    herand
    Father
    'sLove."
    Me:
    "Youar
    eher
    etot
    akeme?"
    Siza:
    "Onl
    yGodwi l
    ltakeyoubutIam t
    aki
    ng
    someone,Asecondchance?"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry.Tel
    lAi
    zat
    hat"
    Si
    za:
    "Wear
    eatpeace.Iwi
    ll"
    Shecomescl
    osertomeandgivesmeaaki ssand
    l
    ooksatme,shetouchesmycheek.Ihavenever
    st
    oppedl
    ovi
    ngher.
    Si
    za:
    "Setyourhear
    tforsomet
    hingnew"
    Shet
    ouchesmychest
    .
    Si
    za:
    "Il
    oveyout
    ooSi
    yanda"
    Shesmi
    lesandIdot
    hesame.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyousomuchSi
    za."
    Ihol
    dheri
    ntoahugandIj ustbreakdowninher
    arms.Ihavenevergr
    ievedherdeathandnowi t
    dawnst
    omet hatsheisnomor e.Shewillnever
    comebacknomatterhowmuchItrytoconceal
    myself
    .ThewomanwhoIt ruel
    ylovedevenaft
    er
    deat
    h.Shebreaksitandwi
    pesmyt ear
    s.
    Si
    za:
    "Si
    yanda"
    Ikeepqui
    et.
    Si
    za:
    "Healpl
    ease.That
    sal
    lIam aski
    ng"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    t"
    Siza:
    "Iwasnotyourst
    obegi
    nwi
    th.Ihaveal
    ways
    beenAiza'
    s.Iam hi
    ssoul
    mat
    e"
    Me:
    "Whoi
    smi
    nei
    fit
    'snotyou?"
    Siza:"Shei ssti
    llt
    here.Iloveandcar eforyou.Be
    ther
    ef orKhonapl ease.Il
    ovehi m andForgive
    yourself.Youdidn'tknowThabisi
    ledidthattoyou.
    Nduwi llforgi
    veyou"
    _
    ___
    _
    Iopenedmyeyesandlookedatt
    hegr
    assr
    oof
    .The
    i
    ncesesmel
    lwasstrong.
    "Mnt
    ungwa,
    Usubuyi
    lemanj
    e(youar
    eback)
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"whatnow?"
    Sangoma:"asoulf
    orasoul
    .Forhert
    oli
    veone
    mustdie."
    IsatupandNhl
    anhl
    alookedconf
    used.
    Sangoma:
    "Amagugual
    elii
    zweayosal
    'emat
    huneni
    ..
    ..
    "
    Shecar
    ri
    esonsingi
    ng.Iknow,Iknowwhat'
    s
    goi
    ngtohappen.Si
    zamenti
    onedtaki
    ngsomeone.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ THABI
    SILE★

    Ihavebeencryi
    ngandtheyl
    eftmeallal
    oneher
    e,I
    wantSiyandatobeher
    etocomfortmeandsayhe
    for
    givesmeandeveryt
    hingwi
    llbeok.
    "Thabi
    sil
    e"
    If
    eltt
    hehai
    ratt
    hebackofmyneckst
    andup.
    "Asoulf
    orasoul"
    Ilookedaround,thecur
    tai
    nswer emovi ng.Iheard
    thewaterrunni
    ngandIwentt othebat hroom .Iwas
    shakingbutcuri
    ous.Igotinthebat hroom andthe
    waterstoppedanditwassteamyi nside.
    "asoulf
    orasoul"
    Me:
    "whoar
    eyou?"
    "Nobaddeedgoesunpuni
    shed"
    Me:
    "Showyour
    sel
    f"
    Themir
    roronthewal
    lbrokeandbl
    oodcamef r
    om i
    t.
    Iscr
    eamedrunni
    ngfort
    hedoorbutitcl
    osedand
    l
    ocked.
    Me:
    "letmeout!
    "
    Somet hi
    ngpulledmeandabi gpieceofthebroken
    mirrorwaslevi
    tati
    ngi
    nt heair.Iwaspushedi nto
    thehotwaterandIscreamed.Somet hingpressed
    medownandsoasmyhead.Iwaski cki
    ngtryi
    ng
    tobreath.Ifel
    tasharppainonmychestas
    somet hi
    ngstabbedmecount lesstimes.Itr
    ied
    fi
    ghtingandeventual
    lyIstoppedlookingatthe
    ceil
    ing.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    ZAKELE(
    SAMKE)
    ★
    .
    .
    .
    Ai
    za:
    "Shoul
    dIt
    raphersoul?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    HenoddedandIlookedatthebl
    oodinthewater,I
    ki
    ll
    edher.Idi
    ditandIdon'
    tfeel
    bad.Shet ookus
    andsheshoul
    djoinus,Ihavewait
    edyearsfort
    his.
    Me:
    "Iam goi
    ngbackAi
    za"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhedi
    dthesame.
    Ai
    za:
    "Youwon'
    tfor
    getme?"
    Me:"Never
    .Il
    oveyou,Iam j
    ustr
    ect
    if
    ying
    Si
    yanda'
    smist
    akest
    hroughmybaby"
    Ai
    za:
    "Il
    oveyout
    ooSi
    zaf
    orever,
    Imi
    ghtcomet
    oo.
    "
    Ismi
    led.Il
    ookedatt
    heDeadThabi
    sil
    eandIcl
    osed
    myeyes.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Nduf i
    nallyr
    estedaftercryi
    ng.Imovedawayf r
    om
    him andputabl anketoverhim.Thabisi
    lecaused
    allofthi
    sandthissituati
    onisti
    ghtbecauseIdon't
    knowwhatt odo.If eelli
    keIam gonnadiefrom al
    l
    ofthestressIam having.IwalkedtoThabisil
    e's
    room andIopenedt hedoor .Iwenttoclosethe
    windows.
    Me:
    "Thabi
    sil
    e"
    Iwalkedtothebathr
    oom asIheardwaterdr
    ops.I
    gotinandtherewasat r
    ailofbl
    oodandwaterby
    thebatht
    ub.IrushedthereandIfoundher
    l
    ookingaythecei
    li
    ngwi t
    hanopenmout handblood
    i
    nthewat
    er.
    Me:
    "Thabi
    sil
    e!"
    Ir
    ushedoutandwenttocall
    Nhl
    anhl
    a.Tear
    s
    st
    reameddownmyeyes.Iwasshaking,Why,
    why
    di
    dshedothattoher
    self?
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Me:
    "whenar
    eweki
    ll
    ingt
    hatni
    gga?"
    Si
    hle:
    "tomorr
    ownighti
    sbestbef
    oreheseest
    her
    e
    ar
    epeoplef
    oll
    owi
    nghi m"
    Mpande:
    "Agr
    eed"
    Me:
    "Iam pul
    li
    ngt
    het
    ri
    gger"
    Lunel
    e:"nduwi
    ll
    .Heneedsi
    t"
    Mpande:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "Ineedmor
    eanswer
    sthat
    'sal
    l"
    Ifeelangry,Samkehasn'tcal
    ledmeandIreal
    ly
    needt otal
    ktoher.Sheistheonlyonewhocan
    calm medown.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    06:
    05] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT52

    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    Ndal
    ocal l
    edandt oldusaboutThabi
    sil
    e.Nhlanhl
    a
    wasshat t
    ered.Hedi dn'
    twantt
    oshowi tbuthewas.
    Theforensicteam t
    ookherawayanditwas
    decl
    aredacr i
    mescene.Thepol icet
    ookal lt
    he
    evidencet
    heyneededandtheyl
    eft
    .Theboystook
    thegirl
    sawayfr
    om thehouseandOnlyNduisl
    eft
    becauseheisasl
    eepandNdalodidn'
    twantt
    owake
    him up.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam goi
    ngf
    oradr
    ive"
    Ndal
    o:"Iam comi
    ngwi
    thyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iwantt
    obeal
    oneNdal
    o"
    Ndal
    o:"No,
    Iam comi
    ng"
    Hewal kedoutandt heyjustlef
    tmeallal
    onet here.
    Ididn'
    tknowhowt ofeelattemoment .Everyt
    hing
    hasn'tregi
    ster
    edwel l
    .Itwasbr ut
    alhowshewas
    found.Ver ybrut
    alandit'
    slikesomeonekill
    edher.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Iwokeupt
    henextday,
    Myheadwashur t
    fulbutthe
    Drgavemesomepainr
    eli
    efs.Igott
    oeatandjust
    wat chedsomebitoft vti
    lli
    twasnoon,Iwantedto
    seemysonsur prisingly.Idon'
    twanthi
    mt ogo
    throughnotbei
    ngl ovedbyhi smotherj
    ustl
    ikeI
    didn't.
    "Hey"
    Il
    ookedatthedoorandhewalkedi
    n.Hel
    ooked
    hor
    ri
    bleandit'
    sli
    kehedidn'
    tsl
    eep.
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Henodded.
    Ndu:
    "howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "good,
    justami
    norheadache"
    Henodded.
    Me:
    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Ndu:
    "Iam "
    Me:"youl
    ookl
    ikeyouwer
    eonwr
    est
    li
    ngt
    hewhol
    e
    ni
    ght"
    Hechuckl
    edl
    ight
    ly.
    Ndu:
    "No,
    Isl
    ept"
    Inodded.Hesatdown.
    Ndu:
    "Yourbal
    dheadl
    ookscool"
    Iroll
    edmyeyes.Howdoesi
    tlookcoolwhenal
    lmy
    hairisshavedof
    f.
    Me:
    "It
    'snot"
    Hechuckl
    edl
    ight
    ly.
    Me:
    "Ar
    eyouokMpendul
    o?"
    Ndu:
    "Ineedahug"
    Heseemedvulner
    abl
    e.Iopenedmyar
    msandhe
    di
    vedin.Ibr
    ushedhi
    sback.
    Ndu:
    "Ihat
    ehi
    m"
    Hesayssof
    tl
    y.
    Me:
    "For
    givehi
    m..
    ..
    ithel
    pst
    rustme."
    Ifor
    givemyfor
    mermathsteacher
    .Notf
    orhi
    m but
    tobeablet
    oopenupandlovemychil
    d.
    Ndu:
    "Ican'
    t"
    Me:
    "It
    syourcal
    l.I
    twi
    llmakeyouhavepeace"
    Ndu:
    "If
    eell
    ikeasi
    ssyr
    ightnow"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "it
    'sokt
    obevul
    ner
    abl
    e."
    Ndu:
    "youshoul
    dbet
    heonecr
    ying"
    Ibr
    oket
    hehugandwi
    pedt
    het
    ear
    sof
    fhi
    seyes.
    Me:
    "Weal
    lcr
    yok?"
    Ndu:
    "thi
    schi
    ld"
    Hechuckl
    edandwi
    peshi
    stear
    s.
    Me:
    "Thi
    schi
    ldman.Mxm "
    Ndu:
    "ar
    eyouhungr
    y?"
    Ishookmyheadnoandhesatdown.Wet
    alked
    andjustopenedupt
    oeachot
    her
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ZAKHELE★

    Ical
    ledmypar
    ent
    sandt
    heysai
    dtheyar
    eont
    hei
    r
    way.Ihaven' tl
    eftSamke'sside.AllIknowisthat
    thebabydi dn'
    tmakei tatall
    .It
    'smyf aul
    tthati
    t
    didn'tmakeit,i
    fSamkedi dn'tl
    ietomet henwe
    woul dn'
    thavelostthebaby.Iwentt ogetsome
    coffeewhileIwaitforherresul
    ts.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Ilookedather, Idi dn'


    tknowfearti
    llIsawwhatI
    sawl astnight
    .Ti llwefoundoutaunt yThabisi
    lein
    thatstateandisnomor e.Iremovedt hehairf
    rom
    hereyesandpul l
    edhert omychest.Idof ear
    l
    osingNt okomal o.Iwoul dn'
    twanttoloosehert oa
    manordeat hatt hismoment .Iki
    ssedhercheek
    andshesqur i
    medbef oreopeni
    nghereyesandshe
    l
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Mor
    ning,
    youar
    ehol
    dingmet
    ight
    er
    t
    hanusual"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Il
    oosenedt
    hegr
    ipar
    oundherwai
    st.
    Ntokomal
    o:"Howi
    sever
    ythi
    ng?Ar
    eyouok?How
    i
    sUsakhona?"
    Me: "Iam f
    ine.Wewi
    llgohomei
    naf
    ew.,
    Ihaven'
    t
    checkedonKhona"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Letmegetupandmakehi
    m some
    br
    eakf
    ast
    .Mybesti
    eissad"
    Me:
    "whenIam sadyoudon'
    tmakebr
    eakf
    astf
    or
    me"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Jeal
    ousydoesn'
    tsui
    tyou"
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Ismi
    led.Shedoest
    hesame,
    Iam gl
    adIt
    ookher.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Me:
    "sayt
    hatagai
    n"
    Nt
    okomalo:"Il
    oveyou.Comel
    et'
    sgomakesome
    br
    eakf
    astandGocheckonKhona"
    Shepul
    lsme.
    Me:
    "wear
    egonnashowert
    oget
    her?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"yesbutnot
    ouchi
    ng"
    If
    rownedandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "youar
    eki
    ddi
    ng"
    Ntokomal
    o:"Lunel
    eplease.Let
    'sj
    ustl
    ayof
    f
    shaggi
    ngeachotherf
    oramont h?"
    Myeyespoppedout
    .
    Me:"Iam notdesi
    gnedt
    ojer
    kof
    fwhi
    leIhavea
    woman"
    Ntokomalo:
    "Iam ser
    iousandbuil
    dthis
    r
    elati
    onshi
    ponotherthi
    ngseit
    herthansex"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llt
    ry"
    Ntokomalo:"wewilldoit
    .Ifyousl
    eepwi
    thsome
    bi
    tchIwillsl
    ityoubothLunel
    eandbehappywi
    th
    anotherman.Mar kmywor ds"
    Shewal
    ksof
    f.
    Me:
    "that
    'sni
    ce!"
    Ishoutaf
    terher
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    TheZi qubufamil
    yar egoingdownt oDurban.
    Khona' smotherwasf ounddeadinthebathtubl
    ast
    nightsoIam aloneandt odayonly,Iwon'tbe
    comingt oworktil
    ltheycomeback.Myphoner i
    ngs
    andit'
    sSakhi l
    e,Nduhasn' tcal
    ledmesincethel
    ast
    ti
    mewet al
    ked.Iwashopi ngit
    'shi
    m.
    Me:
    "Bhut
    iwami(mybr
    other)
    "
    Ianswer
    .
    Sakhi
    le:
    "howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Iam goodandyou?"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Iam good.Iwaschecki
    nguponyou.
    Youhavebeenofflat
    ely"
    Me:
    "no,
    Iam f
    ine"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "real
    ly?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Thedoorbel
    lrang.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    oat
    tendsomet
    hing"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lyout
    hensmal
    l"
    Me:
    "Bye"
    HehungupandIwentt
    oopent
    hedoor.
    Me:
    "mayIhel
    pyou?
    "
    Hesmi
    led.
    Hi
    m:"Ni
    ceseei
    ngyouagai
    nMs"
    HesaysandIf
    rown.
    Me:
    "DoIknowyou?"
    Hel
    ooksatmeandchuckl
    es.
    Hi
    m:"t
    hesuper
    mar
    ketyest
    erday"
    Me:
    "Oh"
    Hi
    m:"Ar
    eyouMrZi
    qubu'
    sdaught
    er?
    "
    Me:
    "Iwi
    sh."
    Hi
    m:"Won'
    tyoul
    etmei
    n?"
    Me:"Idon'
    tknowyouandyourpur
    poseofbei
    ng
    her
    e"
    Him:"Iam her
    etoseeMeZi
    qubu,
    wehavea
    cont
    ractt
    odiscuss"
    Me:"hehasafamil
    yemergencyi
    nDur
    ban.I
    t
    mi
    ghttakel
    ong.Funer
    al"
    Hi
    m:"ohIsee.Di
    nnerat7"
    Me:
    "What?"
    Hi
    m:"Iwantt
    otakeyouout
    ."
    Het
    urnedar
    ound.
    Hi
    m: "Ohbythewaymynameis
    Zi
    khali
    zamant
    ungwa,Cal
    lmeMntungwa"
    Hesmi
    led.Heeht
    hisgent
    .
    Me:
    "Ir
    rel
    evantbutMmmmh"
    Him:
    "Googl
    eme,
    youwi
    llknowBubbl
    es.Seeyou
    at7"
    Hewal kedof f,Iwat chedhi m geti ntoamasar at
    i
    andi tdroveof f
    . Cockymuch, thesehandsome
    ri
    chni ggast hinkt heyar eallthat .Googl eme?
    Hebana, JesuscancomebacknowIdon' tmind.I
    closedt hedoorandwentt otakemyphoneandsat
    ont hecouch.Iconnect edt ot hewi fiandIgoogl ed
    him.Iam sur ehewon' tevenappear .Hisface
    appear edfirstandIscr oll
    edt hroughandchecked
    thisguyout .Hei sfrom Pretoriaandwasbor nand
    bredt here.Hi sf atheri
    sr i
    ch, Ver yrichandhi s
    mot herwel lownsapr i
    vateschoolt hatjustrecentl
    y
    opened.Hi sf atherowns3vol kswagendeal er
    branchesandi sal sotr
    yingt osi gnupwi thBMW i n
    Ger many.Li kewow.Icheckedt hisguyandhehas
    hisownBeerbr andandCi garettesaswel l.Recentl
    y
    j
    ustst artedt heci garet
    tesandhei sget ti
    ngmoney
    from allofthi slikehotcash.
    Me:
    "Wow"
    Hehas3si bli
    ngsandt heyar eallequall
    y
    successful,hi
    st winsisterintomi ni
    ngandhi s
    brotherisapr ophetandt heotheronetheydi dn't
    disclosewhathedoes.Iguesshavi ngar ichf at
    her
    i
    t'seasyf oryoutober ichaswel l.Isearchhisage
    andi tpopsup.Hei s29year s.Mmmhmat uredor
    maybenot .Myphonepi ngedandi t'
    saf ri
    end
    requestonFacebook.Il oginandIaccepti t
    .A
    messagecomest hrough.
    "Haveyougoogl
    edme?"
    Me:
    "Youar
    enotr
    elevant"
    Hi
    m:"Youar
    eal
    oner
    ight?"
    Mw:
    "Mmmh"
    Hi
    m:"Iam comi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Hai
    boboyno"
    Hi
    m:"Iam comi
    ng"
    Jesuspl
    easesaveme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Me:
    "wher
    eisCel
    iwe?"
    Mpande:
    "Ndui
    sgoi
    ngt
    ofet
    chher"
    Hesays.
    Me:
    "ohok"
    Hebur
    pshi
    m andl
    ayshi
    m ont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "youar
    eget
    ti
    nggoodatt
    his"
    Mpande:
    "Iam "
    Hesmilesandcomestomeandki
    ssedmy
    f
    oreheadandholdsme.
    Mpande:
    "Ican'
    timagi
    nel
    oosi
    ngyou"
    Iam si
    lent
    .
    Mpande:
    "it
    'sl
    ikel
    oosi
    ngmyl
    if
    e"
    Me:
    "MpandeIam sor
    ry"
    Mpande:
    "Iam t
    heonewhoi
    ssor
    ry,
    Iloveyou
    Lwande"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Helet
    smegoandki
    ssesmyl
    ipssof
    tl
    yandbr
    eaks
    i
    t.
    Mpande:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    obet
    empt
    ed.Iwantt
    o
    wai
    t"
    Ismi
    led
    Me:
    "Thankyou.Let
    'sgoandeat"
    Henodsandt
    akesmyhandandwewal
    kout
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    06] :~I
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    NSERT53
    ★ ZAKHELE★

    Myparentsf
    inal
    lyarri
    vedandcametomewhileI
    wassi
    tti
    ngandwai t
    ingfort
    hesebl
    oodydoct
    orst
    o
    t
    ellmehowSamkei s.
    Mom :
    "Whathappened?"
    Me:"wewereoutshoppingandt
    hensomeone
    st
    art
    edshoot
    ingourdir
    ecti
    onandSamkegot
    i
    njur
    ed"
    Mom :
    "ohNkosi
    Umnt
    wanaBant
    u(ohmyGod)
    "
    Il
    ookeddown.
    Mom :
    "howi
    sthebaby?
    "
    Me:
    "she.
    ..Wel
    ostt
    hebaby"
    Shehuggedme.
    Mom :
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    "Mt
    sal
    i"
    Wel
    ookedupandi
    twast
    hedoct
    or.West
    oodup.
    Me:
    "dochowi
    sshe?
    "
    Doctor:"yourwif
    ewasi nacri
    ti
    calcondi
    ti
    onbutwe
    managedt ogetheroutofdanger,Thebull
    ets
    sl
    ightl
    yaf f
    ectedhervert
    ebr
    aecolomn,Iam sorr
    y
    butshewon' tbeabletowal
    k"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Mom j
    ustcr
    ied.
    Mom :
    "Ican'
    tbar
    ethesenews.
    "
    Shewal
    ksof
    f.
    Doct
    or:
    "woul
    dyoul
    iket
    oseeher?
    "
    Me:
    "pl
    ease"
    Wef
    oll
    owedbehi
    ndhi
    m wi
    thmyf
    ather
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KAMOGELO★

    I
    tsconf
    usi
    ngast
    ohowThabi
    sil
    eisdead,
    Tome
    thatis.Idon'tunderstandwhathappenedallIknow
    i
    st hatshei sdead.IwonderhowSi yandais
    feeli
    ngatt hemoment .Iam sur
    eManqobai sonhis
    wayf rom Indiaforhismother'
    sfuneral
    ,theyhave
    alwaysbeencl ose.
    Me:
    "Ingat
    hi"
    Helookedatmeashegotourbagsf
    rom t
    hecar
    andclosedt
    heboot
    .
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wewi
    llhearever
    ythi
    ngoncewear
    einsi
    de
    "
    Me:
    "Imi
    ssedmyki
    ds"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "ithasbeenpeacef
    ulwi
    thoutt
    hem."
    Me:"IwonderhowNdui
    sanddeal
    ingwi
    tht
    he
    br
    eak-up"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Come"
    Wet ookourbagsandwewenti nsi
    de.Wecould
    hearThabisi
    le'
    smothercr
    ying.Hersi
    ster
    swer e
    al
    sot her
    ecradli
    ngt
    heirmotherint
    ears,Mine
    neared.
    Me:
    "hel
    lo.
    "
    MaK:
    "Makot
    ihowar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Iam good,
    Your
    sel
    f?"
    MaK:
    "hear
    tbr
    oken"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wher
    eisNhl
    anhl
    a?"
    MaK:
    "Siyandasaidt
    heyl
    eftl
    astnightwi
    thNdal
    o
    t
    ogoknowswher e.Wecan'
    treachthem."
    Me:
    "it
    'shar
    dti
    mef
    orhi
    m"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Iam goi
    ngt
    oputourbagsdown"
    Me:
    "theki
    ds?"
    MaK:"Manqobai
    scomi
    ngandSi
    sandai
    sonher
    way"
    Me:
    "letmegoandassi
    sti
    ntheki
    tchenorseei
    f
    t
    her
    earethi
    ngst
    obedone"
    ShenoddedandIwal
    kedawayt
    otheki
    tchen.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wehavebeenher esincel astni ghtandhehasn' t


    movedf rom wher ehei s, Iam j ustwat chingf rom a
    distance.I t
    'shur tinghim somuchmor e.Ihave
    neverseenNhl anhl al
    iket hisbef ore,Idon' tknow
    wher etost artwithcomf orti
    nghi m soIj ustl ethim
    be.Theoceansoundsar et heonl yt
    hi ngwear e
    hear i
    ngatt hismomentwi thbi rdsher eandt hereas
    wel l
    .Igot ot hebackoft hecarandIt ookouta
    jacketandIl ockt hecarandIwal kcl
    osert ohi m
    andsi tnextt ohim.Hei spl ayingwi thhi swat ch.
    Itsvaluablet ohim, het oldmet hestor ybehi ndi t.
    Hewas19whenhi sfatherandThabi silepr esent ed
    thattohi m, thewor dshi sf athersai dwer e"t hisis
    foryourt imekeepi ng.Keepr ecor dof fallthebl iss
    fullmoment s.Eachsecondcount s,Keept imeof
    everythingt hathappensi nyourl if
    easi tpassesby
    i
    nanhour .Timei st hemostpr icelesst hingyou
    can'tdooveragai norr ewi nd.I tdoesn' tstopbut
    keepsongoi ng, Thecl ockmayst opwor kingbuti t
    doesn'tmeant het imehasst oppedi tcont inues."I
    don'
    tknowwhather
    eal
    lymentbutIguesshedoes
    under
    stand.
    Helooksatmeanddoesn'tsayanyt
    hingbutjust
    pull
    smet ohi
    m andIhel
    dont ohi
    m.Heheavesa
    veryheavysi
    ghfr
    om deepwithi
    nandt ear
    sjust
    str
    eam downmycheeks.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Wher
    etof
    rom her
    e?"
    IwishIknew.Ij ustwishhecoul
    djustcrysoIcan
    takeinallofhi
    semot i
    onsbuthedoesn't
    .Heisnot
    doinganythingatall
    .Everyt
    hingi
    squickandI
    don'tknowwhatt odoatthi
    smoment .

    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★
    Il
    ookatmyphonef orasecondandIputitaside
    andIsigh.Ishoul
    dn'tl
    etmypr i
    degett
    ome.I
    wanttotal
    ktoherevenifsheshout
    sit'
    sfi
    ne.Ij ust
    wanttotal
    ktoher.ItakemyphoneandIdi alher
    numbersandthephonegoestovoi
    cemai l
    .Il
    ook
    atmyphoneandItryonceagai
    nandst i
    llt
    hesame
    thi
    ng.Igetofft
    hebedandIgoandt akemyjacket
    .
    Thedooropens.
    Mpande:
    "Wear
    egoi
    nghome"
    Hesaysl
    ooki
    ngatme.
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    ogosomewher
    efi
    rst"
    Mpande:
    "Iam comi
    ngwi
    thyou"
    Me:"Juststopbabyingme.Thabisi
    lei
    sn'
    tmy
    mother,Y'
    al
    lshouldbesmother
    ingNqobaand
    Si
    sanda.Idon'tgiveafucki
    fsheisdeadoral
    ive!"
    Ipushedhi
    m andwal
    kedout
    . Ir
    usheddownt
    he
    stai
    rs.
    "Usakhona"It
    urnedandi
    t'
    sNt
    okomal
    o.
    Me:
    "Mal
    o"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Imadesomebr
    eakf
    ast"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    tst
    ay,
    Iam goi
    ngsomewher
    e"
    Iwalkedout
    .Igotint
    hecar,
    Samkemustanswer
    herphoneorIwi
    llwal
    kint
    hathousewi
    thherf
    iance
    watchi
    ngandgrabher.It
    ryheragai
    nandi
    t'
    s
    voi
    cemailonceagai
    n.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Me:
    "theDoct
    orssayyouwi
    llbedi
    schar
    ged
    t
    omorr
    ow,Iwil
    lfet
    chyou"
    Cel
    iwe:"Thankyou,
    Iam sur
    pri
    sedtheyhaven'
    t
    ki
    ckedyouout.Youhavebeeninhereforhour
    s"
    Me:
    "Theywoul
    dn'
    tdar
    etr
    yme"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Cel
    iwe:"Onedayyouwoul
    dbear
    rest
    edf
    oryour
    at
    ti
    tude"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    thaveone"
    Cel
    iwe:"Youdo,i
    t'
    sli
    kethist
    ypeofIownt
    hewor
    ld
    at
    ti
    tude.Ri
    chpeopl
    eatti
    tude"
    Me:"Wheredoesmehavi
    ngmoneyconcer
    nmy
    at
    ti
    tude"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "doyoubehavel
    ikenor
    malpeopl
    enj
    eonce
    ?"
    Me:
    "No,
    Iam notnor
    mal,
    Iam Mpendul
    o"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "youar
    enott
    heonl
    yMpendul
    o"
    Sher
    oll
    shereyes.
    Me:
    "Don'
    tdot
    hat"
    Isai
    dfi
    rml
    y
    Cel
    iwe:
    "what?"
    Me:
    "Rol
    li
    ngyoureyes.Youal
    sohaveanat
    ti
    tude"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "makest
    het
    woofust
    hen"
    Me:
    "thi
    schi
    ld"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwantt
    orest"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llwat
    chyou"
    Shef
    rowned.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "That
    'scr
    eepy"
    Me:
    "Sl
    eep"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ok,
    shar
    p"
    Sheposi
    ti
    onedher
    sel
    fandt
    henshecl
    osedhereyes.
    Iwat
    chedher.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★
    Igott
    oSamke' scri
    bandjustst
    ayedinthecarfor
    sometimeandIt r
    iedcal
    li
    nghertwi
    cebutnothing.
    Ideci
    dedthatIam goi
    nginther
    e.Igetoutofthe
    car,i
    sshefine?That'
    swhatIam worri
    edabout
    now.Imakemywayt othedoorandIrangthedoor
    bel
    l,I
    tgotansweredbyamai d.Ifr
    owned.
    Hel
    per:
    "Hi"
    Me:
    "Icamet
    oseeSamke"
    Helper:
    "Oht
    hemadam i
    snother
    e,Shei
    satt
    he
    hospit
    al"
    Me:
    "Hospi
    tal?I
    ssheok?
    "
    Iam worr
    ied.Shel
    ooksar
    oundandcomesoutand
    cl
    osesthedoor.
    Helper:
    "Iwillbequickandbri
    ef.Youdidn'thear
    thi
    sfrom me.Ihopeyouar eheretosavethatpoor
    gir
    l.Hewi l
    lkil
    lheroneday.It
    'sevenbyluckthat
    sheissti
    llbr
    eathing"
    Me:
    "whathappened?"
    Her:
    "Iwasatt
    hecot
    tagewhenIheardgunshots
    l
    astni
    ght
    .Iknowheshother,
    that
    'sallIknow."
    Myhear tjustshattered.Shewal kedbacki nside.I
    needtof i
    ndherbutIal soneedtof i
    ndt hisfi
    ance,
    i
    t'
    shight i
    meIki ll
    edhi m myself. Iwentt omycar
    butIcouldn'tcontainthetears.IfIdidn'tl
    ethergo
    nonofthiswoul dhavehappened.Ibl amemysel fi
    n
    al
    lofthi
    s.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ZAKHELE★
    Iranmyf i
    ngersonherface, Thedoctorsai
    dshe
    willwakeupinafew.Shei sbeaut i
    fulbutshe
    pushedmyhandandr evealedamonst eri
    nme.I
    si
    ghedandr anmyf i
    ngerstoherst omach.It
    shouldbeholdi
    ngourchi l
    di nside.
    Me:
    "Samkewakeup"
    Isaywhi
    lel
    ookingatherandhereyesflut
    terabi
    t
    befor
    esheful
    lyopenshereyesandlooksatme
    wit
    htear
    sinhereyes.
    Me:
    "BabyIam sor
    ry"
    Tear
    slef
    thereyes.
    Me:
    "Howi
    syourback?"
    Shei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "Iam t
    alki
    ng"
    Samke:
    "Itbur
    ns"
    Me:
    "Whoi
    she?"
    Samke:
    "Idon'
    t..
    ."
    Me:
    "Samkel
    isi
    weyoudon'
    twantt
    odr
    ivemecr
    azy"
    Samke:
    "Zakhel
    eI.
    ..
    "
    Ipl
    acedmyhandonherneckandsqueezedi
    tand
    shekeptoncr
    ying.
    Samke:
    "Iam sor
    rypl
    ease"
    Il
    etgoofher
    .
    Me:
    "Lookatwhatyouar
    emaki
    ngmedo."
    Ipacedupanddown.
    Me:
    "Youki
    ll
    edourbaby"
    Samke:
    "Ourbaby?
    "
    Me:
    "Youmi
    scar
    ri
    ed"
    Samke:
    "Ohgod"
    Shest
    art
    edweepi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Youwant
    edt
    oki
    llourchi
    ld"
    Samke:"Idi
    dn'
    t.Youki
    ll
    edourchi
    ldZakhel
    e!Get
    out!"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tevershoutatmeever!"
    "Whati
    sgoi
    ngonher
    e?"
    I
    twasmymot
    her
    .
    Samke:
    "it
    'syourf
    aul
    t.Idon'
    twantt
    oseeyou"
    Iwantedt
    oslapt
    hehel
    loutofherbutmymot
    her
    waslooki
    ngatme.
    Mom :
    "Gi
    vehersomespaceZakhel
    e"
    Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongueandwal
    kedt
    othedoor
    .
    Mom :"Unxaphelabaniwena?Mmmh?
    Ngizokushayaminaangiyenaumnganiwakho
    Zakhele(whoareyouclicki
    ngyourtongueat?
    Mmmh?Iwi l
    lhi
    tyou,Iam notyourfr
    iendZakhel
    e
    )"
    Iwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Thi
    sguyr
    eal
    lycamebackandIj
    ustl
    ookedathi
    m
    ashewasl eani
    ngbyhiscarfeel
    ingwhateverfor
    ce
    thati
    saroundhim andboost
    inghisego.Heputhis
    handsinhispocketandsmil
    edshowingoffhis
    deepdimples.Iwon'tl
    ie,
    helookedcutewhil
    e
    smili
    ng.
    Hi
    m:"Sowear
    egonnast
    andher
    e?"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouwant?"
    Hi
    m:"Come,
    Iam t
    aki
    ngyouout"
    Me:
    "Not
    hankyou"
    Hepl
    acedahandonhi
    schest
    .
    Hi
    m:"Don'
    tbr
    uisemyego"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tcar
    ereal
    ly"
    Hi
    m:"Comeonbubbl
    es"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhesmi
    rked.Hei
    sgoodl
    ooki
    ng,
    Cl
    eanandhandsome.
    Me:
    "fi
    ne!Thi
    sonce"
    Iwenti
    nsi
    det
    otakemybagandIl
    ockedandwent
    tohi
    m.
    Hi
    m:"once?Ar
    ewesur
    eaboutt
    hat?"
    Hesays.
    Me:
    "Yes"
    Him:"Iam notpr
    epar
    edt
    onotseeyouagai
    n
    Bubbl
    es"
    Me:
    "wel
    lIam "
    Hi
    m:"weshal
    lsee,
    nicebut
    t"
    Me:
    "Per
    ver
    t"
    Hi
    m:"Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng"
    Me:
    "mxm "
    Igotinandhechuckled.Hegoti
    nhi
    ssi
    deandhe
    droveoffaf
    terst
    art
    ingthecar
    .
    Hi
    m:"Sot
    ellmewhoi
    sVuyel
    wa"
    Me: "HowdoyouknowmynamebecauseIhave
    nevertol
    dyout
    hat?"
    Hi
    m:"t
    hat
    'snoti
    mpor
    tant
    .Ij
    ustknow"
    Me:
    "that
    'si
    nvasi
    onofmypr
    ivat
    eli
    fe"
    Hi
    m:"ok,
    Iam sor
    rybutIj
    ustwantt
    oknowyou
    now"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:"Vuyelwai sayoungmot hertoa4yearol
    d
    daughter.Hasabr ot
    herandliveswit
    hherpar
    ent
    s,
    Hustl
    ingthroughli
    fe.Yesthatme."
    Henodded.
    Hi
    m:'
    Iam sur
    eyourdaught
    eri
    sbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Shei
    s"
    Hesmi
    les.
    Hi
    m:"Onedayamanneedst
    oset
    tl
    eyouknow"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m anhest
    oleagl
    aceatme.
    Hi
    m:"Don'
    tyout
    hink"
    Me:
    "YeahIguess"
    Hi
    m:"Weshal
    lseewher
    ethi
    sgoes"
    AndIwonderwhati
    sThi
    shei
    sref
    err
    ingt
    o.
    .
    .
    .

    Tobecont
    inued.
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    06] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT54

    ★ LUNELE★

    IwearmyhatandIj ustl
    ookatherandIsmi l
    e, I
    don'tknowbutIj ustautomati
    call
    ysmilewhenIsee
    her.Shehasherf eetoccupyi
    ngthewholebed.I
    guessshecansensenoonei sthereandtryi
    ngto
    takeupt hewhol espacesoshecoul dspi
    teme.
    Herlegsal loverwit
    hherhands.Shedoesn' tcare
    howshei ssleepi
    ngorhowIwi llgeti
    nbedaswel l.
    Ichuckleabi tandItakemyphoneandIwal ktoher
    andIper kherf or
    eheadandIrunmyf i
    ngersonher
    cheek.Ir emovet hem andIwalktothedoorandI
    walkout
    .Igetdownt hest
    air
    squickl
    yandsoon
    enoughIam out
    side.Thegentsar
    ewaiti
    ngforme.
    Ndu:
    "youcant
    akeyoursweett
    ime"
    Me:
    "Someofushavewomen"
    Si
    hle:
    "Wedot
    oo"
    Mpande:
    "Khonaar
    eyouok?"
    Hehasbeensi
    lentandhi
    sfacei
    sred.Cl
    ear
    i
    ndi
    cati
    onhehasbeencryi
    ngthewholeday.
    Khona:
    "Yeahsur
    e"
    Welef
    thi
    ml i
    ket
    hat
    .Hecanhaveatemperso
    whenhehascal
    meddownwewil
    lask.Ihopedi
    n
    t
    hecarwit
    hMpandeandhedr
    oveoff
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Me:
    "St
    handwaSam "
    Hehasbeeninthatshowerf
    oroveranhournow.I
    don'
    tthi
    nkhecaresthatt
    hewaterhaswentf
    rom
    hott
    owar mtocold.
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Isayandhel i
    ftshi
    sheadfr
    om t
    heshowerwalland
    heturnsitof
    f.HegetsoutandIhandthet
    owelto
    him andhewr apsi
    tar
    oundhiswaist
    .
    Me:"Weneedt
    ogohomet
    omor
    row.Wecan'
    tst
    ay
    att
    hehot
    el"
    If
    oldmyar
    ms.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Idon'
    twantt
    oNdal
    o"
    Me:
    "IknowBabakhebutwehavet
    ogohome."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Idon'
    tknowhowIf
    eel"
    Me:
    "It
    'sok.Youl
    ostyourot
    herhal
    f"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Idon'tknowwhatIwoulddoi
    fIl
    oose
    you.Idon'tt
    hinkIwouldsur
    vive,
    Iwouldki
    ll
    myselfj
    usttofoll
    owyou"
    Ipl
    acedmyhandonhi
    scheekandwi
    pedhi
    stear
    .
    Me:
    "Youwon'
    tlooseme,
    Iwon'
    tlooseyou.Wedi
    e
    t
    oget
    herok.Il
    oveyouandIam st
    ayi
    ng"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"CanIhugyou?
    "
    Hel
    ooksvul
    ner
    abl
    e.
    Me:
    "youneedahug?"
    Henodded.
    Wesharedahugandhecl
    enchedonmel
    ikeIwas
    goi
    ngtorunaf
    ter
    .
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Icanl
    oseever
    ythi
    ngbutnotyouort
    he
    boys"
    Me:"wear
    enotdyi
    ngNhl
    anhl
    a,i
    t'
    sokt
    ofeelt
    he
    pai
    n"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    spi
    erci
    ng"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Iwant
    edtobreakdownbutIhavet
    obestr
    ongfor
    myhusband.Heneedsmenowmor et
    hanever
    .
    Thi
    sismessedupreal
    ly.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Icouldn'tstopcr yi
    ngandMah' sarmsar enotdoi ng
    anycomf ort
    ingt hatIneeded.Sheendedupl eaving.
    Mybacki sinpai nandIcan' tcontactKhona?Can' t
    hefindmeal readyandgetmeoutofher e?Imi ss
    him andIam hur taswel l
    .Maybehesawt hatIam a
    burdenandheshoul djustletgo, I
    t'
    smor ediff
    icult
    toacceptt hatIcan' twal k,Thedoct ordidn'tcl
    ear i
    fy
    i
    fit'
    sper meantort empor ar
    yparalyzing.Iholdmy
    stomach, t
    hisbabywassomet hingt hatbroughtj oy
    tomeeversi nceIst artedseeingKhona.He
    wouldn'tgetbackwi t
    hmewhenIcan' twalk.Tear s
    keptonst reami ngandt heydidn'tstop.Ijustwant
    toreleasedf r
    om al lthepai nIam feelinginsideof
    me.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ZI
    KHALI
    ★

    Il
    ookathersi
    ppi
    ngslowl
    yonthewineandshe
    l
    ooksattheti
    methenme.Sheisacuteone,Ver
    y
    cut
    e.
    Me:
    "pr
    obl
    em ?
    "
    Sheshookherhead.
    Vuyel
    wa: "Iwasrushi
    ngt
    ofet
    chmydaught
    erbut
    mybrothertookher"
    Me:
    "Hesavedmemor
    eti
    met
    obewi
    thyou"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "sot
    ellmeaboutyour
    sel
    f"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouwantt
    oknow?
    "
    Vuyelwa:"Thet
    hingst
    hatar
    enotwr
    it
    tenont
    he
    i
    nternet"
    Ismi
    rked.
    Me:
    "WellIam si
    ngl
    eandhavenochil
    dhopingby
    t
    heendofthi
    syearort
    henextsomet
    hinghappens"
    Shechoked.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "yousi
    ngl
    e?"
    WellIwasn'
    tenti
    rel
    ysingle.Mandisaisint
    he
    pi
    cturest
    il
    lbutIwon'tt
    ellhert
    hatasyet.
    Me:"youcoul
    dsayandwhyabeaut
    if
    ulwomanl
    ike
    yousi
    ngle?"
    Shesi
    ppedherwi
    ne"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Idon'
    tknow.I
    tdi
    dn'
    twor
    kout"
    Me:
    "luckymet
    hen"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "ohMy"
    Me:
    "Iwantyou"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Mmmh?"
    Me:
    "Iwoul
    dli
    ket
    oseeyourf
    aceagai
    ntomor
    row"
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Me:
    "Iam notonet
    obegbutpl
    easebubbl
    es"
    Shesmi
    led.Sosi
    ghtf
    ul.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "Uhm sur
    e"
    Me:
    "Api
    cni
    cwi
    thyourdaught
    er?"
    Shef
    rowned.
    Vuyelwa:"Idon'
    tthi
    nkIwantmydaught
    ermeet
    ing
    astranger"
    Me:
    "Hawu"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Me:
    "ok,
    youandme"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "it
    'saDat
    ethen!"
    Shegi
    ggl
    edandshookherhead.
    Vuyel
    wa:
    "youar
    esomet
    hingel
    seMnt
    ungwa."
    Me:
    "Ihopei
    t'
    sal
    lgood"
    Shenodded.Iwoul
    dn'
    tmi
    ndmaki
    nghermywi
    fe.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★
    Wegottotheplaceandweallgotout
    .Wewentt o
    checkwherehewasandhewasi nhisstudy
    makingacall,
    wecouldseehimf r
    om t
    hewindow.
    Thebli
    ndswereup.Perf
    ect.
    Mpande:"Ndugogetr
    eady.Wewi
    llcheckont
    he
    guar
    ds"
    Henoddedandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam goi
    ngwi
    thhi
    m."
    Me:
    "sur
    ethen"
    Khona:
    "Iam sur
    ehehasout
    sidecamer
    a's.Iwi
    ll
    checkt
    hat"
    Mpande:
    "ok"
    Theywal
    kedof
    f.Wewentt
    ocheckont
    heguar
    ds.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★
    Ineedthisadrenali
    neandrushjusttogetmyblood
    going.Aft
    erallthethi
    ngsmyf amil
    yhasputus
    thr
    oughIj ustneededthi
    storewindandknow
    whereIact ual
    lybel
    ongandit'
    shere.Thisist
    he
    onlyli
    feIknowandnot hingel
    se.Wear esetupata
    wonderfulangle.
    Lunel
    e:"Youseehi
    m"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Lunel
    e:"ok"
    Isetupt
    hesniperandIaimedathi shead.Hewas
    notmovi
    nganymor ebutsti
    ll
    ont hecall,
    seemsl
    ike
    hewasshout
    ingbutIcouldn'tcareless.
    Lunel
    e:"shoot"
    Iwasaboutt
    opullt
    het r
    iggerwhenhesuddenly
    wentdown.Someoneshothi m andal
    armsstar
    ted
    goi
    ngoff.Il
    ookedaroundbutIsawashadow.
    Lunel
    e:"Damni
    t!Let
    'sgo"
    Wepackedthesni
    perawayandwentt
    othecar
    .We
    goti
    nandjustdr
    oveoffl
    eavi
    ng.
    Me:
    "whoshothi
    m ?"
    Lunel
    e:"hemusthavehadmanyenemi
    es"
    Inodded.Wel
    lthej
    obi
    sdone.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ UNKOWN★

    Ihaveneverknewmyf ather, onlyheardabouthi m.


    Ididn'tgettoknowhi m whilegr owingupandhe
    wasf rom hereinDurban, Kwamashuwhi l
    emy
    mot herwasf r
    om Capet own.Theymether ewhen
    shewasi nvarsi
    ty.Sheoncet oldmehewasat hug
    from therebuthediedi nthehandsofaman.That
    mani sThi smanI nfr
    ontofme.Isnucki nhisr oom.
    Thewi ndowi sopen.FinallyIhavef oundhim.I
    knowhi swi f
    ehasr ecentl
    ydi ed.That '
    swhatIknow.
    Ihavebeenkeepi ngt absonhi m withmy
    connect i
    ons.It'
    snoteasybei nganassassi nbut
    nowi t'
    sinmybl ood.Iam myf ather'
    sdaughter .I
    tookoutmygunandputasi lenceroni t
    .Itwillend
    here.Ishothi
    sdi
    recti
    onbutheroll
    edof
    fthebed
    andIjumpedonthebed.Hewasupandher oll
    ed
    underthebedandIjumpedoffandhegotofft
    he
    othersi
    deandpull
    edoutagunf r
    om hi
    sboxersand
    point
    editatme.Angerfil
    ledmeup.
    Me:
    "Beani
    ceboyandputi
    tdown"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwon'
    ttel
    lmet
    hatshi
    tyouki
    d!"
    HesaidandIshothi
    sshoul
    derandhegroanedand
    shotthesi
    deofmystomach.Ihel
    dit
    .Itwas
    burni
    ng.
    Me:
    "Fuck"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Whoar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "youki
    ll
    edmyf
    ather"
    Si
    yanda:
    "whoi
    sthef
    ather?Don'
    ttel
    lmeAi
    za"
    Me:
    "No,
    Dimani"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Itwasei
    therhi
    m orme"
    Igr
    oaned.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llmakeyourl
    if
    eal
    ivi
    nghel
    l"
    Ispatont
    hefl
    oorandjumpedofft
    hewindow.I
    l
    andedonthegroanedandpi
    ckedmysel
    fup.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    Ihaveki l
    ledmanypeopl einmyl ifetimeonl yfor
    protection.Di mani wasoneoft hem.Iwasi nmy
    20's.Weusedt obegoodf ri
    endsbutt hi
    ngst urned
    around.Ter r
    itoryandal sof eel
    ingsuper iorthant he
    other .Wet urnedt oenemi esandheor deredahi ton
    mej usttoremovemebuti twasn' tsuccessf ul
    .I t
    wasei t
    hermeorhi m andIhadt ot akehim out .He
    washar dbutwi thNhl anhla'
    sImanagedt ogett hat
    done.I sitont hebedandgr oan.Myshoul deris
    burni ngbutit'snot hingIcannotendur e.Igot ot he
    bathr oom soIcanwashi tabitbef oreIremovet he
    bullet.Howdi dt hatchildfindme?Idi dn'tknowhe
    hadachi
    ld.Maybewi
    thMaphi
    ndi.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam l
    ooki
    ngathim.Hi ghtimehelearnsnott
    o
    l
    eaveatni
    ght,hethinksIam afoolthi
    sone.Iam
    l
    ooki
    ngathim whil
    est r
    etchi
    nghimself.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hecouchi
    suncomf
    ort
    abl
    e"
    Me:"youneedtogetusedt
    oitwhenyoul
    eaveat
    dodgyhour
    s."
    Lunel
    e:"Ngi
    yaxol
    isaMphef
    umul
    owami
    (Iam sor
    ry
    mysoul)"
    Me:
    "Yout
    hinkIam j
    oki
    ngLunel
    e"
    Hecomescl
    oserandheplaceshi
    scl
    othesont
    he
    bedashei
    sinhisboxer
    sandpull
    smet ohi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"Iwon'
    tdot
    hatagai
    n"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tli
    e."
    Lunel
    e:"Ipr
    omi
    se"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Lunel
    e:"canIgetagoodmor
    ningki
    ss"
    Me:
    "youdon'
    tdeser
    vei
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"Babe"
    Ishookmyheadandgotof
    fhi
    shol
    d.
    Lunel
    e:"Ntokomal
    oyouabst
    ainusnowyoudon'
    t
    wanttoki
    ssme"
    Me:
    "Yes"
    Lunel
    e:"Mxm "
    Me:
    "Ar
    eyout
    alki
    ng?"
    Lunel
    e:"no"
    Me:
    "It
    houghtIhear
    dsomet
    hing"
    Lunel
    e:"Justki
    ssme"
    Heissulki
    ng.Il
    aughedcausehel
    ookssocut
    e.
    Usual
    lyheisseri
    ous.Il
    eanedfor
    ward.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Igavehi
    m aper
    kandl
    efthi
    mli
    ket
    hat
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Sihl
    edeci dedt otakemeoutar oundDur banandI
    am thri
    lled.Iwant edust ogot ot hebeachbecause
    Ihaveneverbeenr eall
    yt ooneandheagr eest
    hat
    wedoso.Hesaysweshoul dgot oUshakaMar i
    ne
    i
    nsteadsowecanseeal ltheseaani mal sandthen
    wecangot othebeachaf ter.Ili
    ket heideaandhi s
    homei sneart hebeachsot hat'
    sl i
    keamazi ng.
    Honestlysayi ngSi hl
    eissuchapat i
    entmanandI
    l
    ovet hatabouthi m.Weshoul dbegoi ngtohis
    homest eadbuthesai dt hefami l
    ysai dweshould
    comeunt i
    lthef uneralast heydiscoveredshocking
    newst hatmi ghtupsett heboyswhenseei ng
    Khona'sf ather.Iunder standandhonest lyIam not
    r
    eall
    yupt oplayi
    ngwif
    einapl
    aceIam notmar
    ri
    ed
    i
    tbutthatdoesn'
    tmeanIwoul
    dn'
    thel
    pout.
    Wegott oUshakaandwentt owat chtheDolphins
    show.Iwasamazed.Li keIam seeinganactual
    dolphi
    ns.ItwasamazingandSi hl
    ekeptonhol ding
    myhand.Af tert
    hatwewentt othi
    sbi gshi
    pand
    i
    nsidewasl i
    keamazing.Iwonderhowever ythi
    ng
    wasmadebyt hesepeople.Wegett oseejel
    lyfish
    andshar ks,Nemo,Iam justki
    ddingbutclownf ish
    wegett oseealloft
    hat.
    Me:
    "Si
    hlecomeseet
    his"
    Ipoint
    edandhecamet
    owar
    dsmeandhel
    dmy
    waist.
    Si
    hle:
    "yesbabe"
    Me:
    "Look"
    Ipoi
    ntedatt
    heschooloff
    ishandheki
    ssedmy
    neckandIgi
    ggl
    ed.Itti
    ckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "wear
    einapubl
    icpl
    ace.
    Sihl
    e:"yousai
    dIshoul
    dthr
    owi
    naki
    ssher
    eand
    ther
    e"
    Me:
    "notl
    iket
    his"
    Si
    hle:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    It
    urnedt
    olookathi
    m,Ibl
    ushed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Don'
    tsayanyt
    hing.Il
    iket
    hatexpr
    essi
    on"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "ohBoy"
    Hechuckl
    ed.Wer eal
    lyenj
    oyedt
    herestoft
    heday
    t
    oget
    her.Ilovespendingt
    imewit
    hhim.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Iwasdischargedtoday, Al
    lofmyhairgoneandI
    am herewit
    ht hi
    sbaldhead.Myheadi sshaped
    wei
    rdlyandIjustdon'tl
    ikehowit
    'sshaped.Nduis
    wai
    tingformeasIgetr eadyandIam donequickl
    y.
    Ndu:
    "howar
    eyouf
    eel
    ing?"
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Henods.
    Me:
    "ar
    e..
    .ar
    eyouf
    ine?"
    Henods
    Ndu:
    "let
    'sgo"
    Me:
    "Howi
    she?"
    Iask.Hel
    ooksatme.
    Ndu:
    "Hei
    sok"
    Inodded.Iam abitscar
    ed.Wewalkedoutand
    wenttohiscar.Igoti
    nandsoashim andhe
    star
    tedthecarandhedroveof
    f.Il
    ookedoutofthe
    windowwhileatit
    .
    Ndu:
    "Ndal
    oisnotavai
    labl
    eatt
    hemoment"
    Me:
    "youcal
    lherbyname?
    "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Ndu:
    "somet
    imes.Notal
    lthet
    ime"
    Ishookmyhead.
    Me:
    "Iwoul
    dnever
    ."
    Ndu:
    "Why?Shei
    sfi
    newi
    thi
    t"
    Me:
    "Shewi
    llhi
    tme"
    Hel
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "Shei
    scr
    azybutt
    hesweet
    est"
    Inodded.Hesi
    ghsheavi
    ly.
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    shIwantbor
    nint
    hisf
    ami
    ly."
    Hesays.
    Me:
    "Whydoyousayso?"
    Doesheknowhowl
    uckyhei
    s.
    Ndu:"It
    'snotal
    lbl
    ackandwhi
    teCel
    iwe,
    Ther
    ear
    e
    shadesofgreyi
    nbetween"
    Iwonderwhatmakeshi
    m sayt
    his.
    Me:
    "Whydoyousayso?"
    Ndu:"Alotofsecret
    swerekeptawayonl
    ytofi
    nd
    outt
    hateverythi
    ngisal
    lali
    e.Mylif
    eisali
    e,
    ever
    ythi
    ng"
    Me:"i
    tnotali
    e.Theyj
    usthi
    dthetr
    uth.Idon't
    knowwhattosayt
    omakeyoufeelbett
    erbecauseI
    don'
    tknowhowyouar
    efeel
    ing."
    Ndu:
    "Iwi
    shmypar
    ent
    swer
    est
    il
    lal
    ive"
    HesaysandIl
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    shIknewmi
    ne"
    Il
    ookedoutoft
    hewi
    ndow.Het
    ouchesmyt
    high.
    Ndu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "it
    'sf
    ine.I
    t'
    sli
    fe"
    Ther
    eissi
    lencet
    her
    eaf
    ter
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Ididn'twanttobutIneededtofi
    ndSamke, Dad
    wast heonlypersonIcouldaskfort
    hiski
    ndofhel
    p
    fr
    om.Mymi ndiseverywher
    eIjustcan'
    tthi
    nk
    strai
    ght.Iwenttomygr andmother'
    shouseandI
    greeted.
    MaK:
    "Ohgci
    noz(l
    astbor
    n),
    Yoursi
    bli
    ngsar
    eher
    e
    "
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llseet
    hem l
    atergogo"
    MaK:
    "Whatdoyouneed?"
    Me:
    "CanIseedad?"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    MaK:
    "Okf
    oll
    owme"
    Ifol
    lowaft
    erherandwegettotheroom.She
    knocksandopensthedoorandshewalksi
    nside
    andshepeaksherhead.
    MaK:
    "Si
    yanda.
    ..khonawant
    stoseeyou"
    "Lethi
    min"
    Iwalki
    nsideandwej ustl
    ookateachother.Idon'
    t
    wanttoseehim butIhavenochoicebecauseI
    needhishel
    patthemoment .
    MaK:
    "Iwi
    llbei
    ntheki
    tchen"
    Inodanshewal
    ksoutcl
    osi
    ngt
    hedoor
    .
    Dad:
    "Khona.
    ."
    Me:
    "Ineedyourhel
    pinf
    indi
    ngsomeone"
    Dad:
    "canwet
    alkf
    ir
    st?
    "
    Me:
    "wehavenot
    hingt
    otal
    kabout"
    Dad:
    "Justt
    hisonce"
    Iheavedasi
    ghandhepat
    tedt
    hespacenextt
    ohi
    m
    andIwenttosi
    t.
    Dad:
    "Ihavenot
    hingt
    osay"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Dad: "Iam sorryfornotbei ngthef atherthatyou
    should'vehad.Ever ythi
    ngt hathappenedi smy
    fault
    .Ishoul d'
    vet ri
    edhardertof i
    ghtwhat ever
    Thabisiledidtomebutt hatdoesn'tmeanIbl ame
    herforki l
    li
    ngNdu' sfather.Iam theonewhopul led
    thetriggerandIam t heonef all
    ingr esponsiblef
    or
    that.Iam sor ryfornotlovingyouenoughandI
    wishyoucanf orgivemeonedayf ort hat
    .Just
    forgi
    veness, I
    t'
    supt oyoui fyouwantt ocutmeout
    ofyourl i
    feornot."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "di
    dyoul
    ovemom ?"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Dad:
    "Somuch(smi
    li
    ng)Thef
    ir
    stt
    imeImetherI
    wast
    aken."
    Me:
    "Tel
    lmest
    ori
    esabouther"
    Hesmil
    ed.Hi sfacel
    itupfr
    om t
    hatandIknewt
    hat
    hemustreal
    lylovedher.
    Dad:"Yourmot her,
    Imetherwhenshewasst i
    ll
    withNdu'sfat
    her.Thatti
    meAi zaandHerwer
    eona
    roughpatch.Shewast akenawaytoasafehouse
    forsaf
    etypurposes.Iwouldalwaysspendmyti
    me
    withherwhenIcouldandshedi dwithmeaswell
    .
    Onedayt hi
    ngsgotheatedforus...
    "
    Me:
    "ski
    pthatpar
    t.Idon'
    twantt
    oheari
    t"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Dad:"wehadast rongbond,wecamebackand
    shewentbackt oherhusbandandfoundouthe
    cheated.Hehitheranditwasthefi
    rstt
    imeIshot
    atNdu'sfat
    herforhi
    tti
    ngyourmotherandItookher
    awayandcamet oDurbanwit
    hher.Shef el
    l
    pregnantwi
    thyouandt hi
    ngsweregoodunt i
    l.
    ..Unt
    il
    Thabisi
    lesur
    facedandthat
    'swhenyourmot herand
    Idri
    ft
    ed.Isti
    lll
    ovedhersomuch.Ist i
    lldo,she
    wentbacktoherhusbandandt heyseem tofixed
    thi
    ngs.Youwer ebornand..
    ..
    yeah"
    Me:
    "Youbot
    hcausedmom pai
    n"
    Henodded.
    Dad:
    "Iwi
    shIdi
    dbet
    ter"
    Me:
    "It
    sdonenow.I
    t'
    sok"
    Dad:
    "whatdoyouneedhel
    pwi
    th?"
    Me:"Iam l
    ookf
    ort
    hiswomanandshedi
    sappear
    ed
    onme.HernameisSamkeli
    siwe"
    Dad:
    "Gi
    rl
    fr
    iend?"
    Ismi
    led.
    Dad:
    "ohIsee.Youar
    ebl
    ushi
    ngl
    ikeagi
    rl"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:"Ineedtofi
    ndher.Iam worri
    ed,herf
    iance
    abusesherandthehel
    persai
    dshei si
    nahospital
    j
    ustnotsure.Herfi
    anceshothert
    hedayIdropped
    her"
    Dad:
    "Iwi
    llt
    ellyoui
    nthenexthour"
    Me:
    "Thankst
    hen"
    Ist
    oodup.
    Dad:
    "Usakhona"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Dad:
    "dodi
    ff
    erent
    ly"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    HenoddedandIwal
    kedoutoft
    hedoor
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Celi
    wefellasl
    eept
    hroughthewhol eride.Wegotto
    thehouseandIcarr
    iedherinside.Alwandewas
    fussi
    ngaboutwhereshewasandwhyi sherhai
    r
    gonebutMpandetoldheralltheanswer swi
    llbe
    avail
    abl
    elater
    .Ipl
    acedheront hebedandI
    cover
    edherbodyandsheopenedhereyes.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Wher
    eam I?"
    Me:
    "thehouse"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "oh"
    Me:
    "Sl
    eep"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "CanIhavehi
    m nextt
    ome?"
    Me:
    "Who?"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Mybaby"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "letmegof
    etchhi
    m"
    Iwentoutandwenttogetherchild.Cutestthi
    ng
    ever,IsoundGayIknowbutt hebabyisappeal i
    ng
    attheeyes.Igoti
    ntheroom andshelookedatme.
    Ihandedthebabytoherandshewashesi t
    ant
    befor
    eshet ookt
    hebabyandcr adledi
    t.
    Me:
    "howar
    eyouf
    eel
    ing?"
    Shesmi
    ledandpl
    ayedwi
    thhi
    shand.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "ease.I.
    ..
    Ithi
    nkIl
    ovehi
    m al
    ready"
    Shel
    ookedupatmeandsmi
    led.Igotont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "yout
    hink?
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Hel
    ooksamazi
    ng"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Me:
    "hedoes"
    Cel
    iwe:"Idon'
    twantt
    oletgoofhi
    m"
    Igotcl
    oserandwebot
    hlookedatt
    hebaby.
    Me:
    "Youshoul
    drest"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "pl
    easedon'
    tleaveasyet"
    Inodded,
    Ihuggedher
    .
    Me:
    "Iam notgoi
    nganywher
    e"
    Shenodded.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★
    Me:
    "Zi
    nhl
    eiscomi
    ngnextweek,
    Iam exci
    ted"
    Si
    hle:
    "met
    oo"
    Ismi
    ledanddr
    ankmybever
    age.Wewer
    ehavi
    ng
    l
    unchnow.
    Me:"Iwouldn'
    tmi
    ndl
    ivi
    ngi
    nDur
    banonceImake
    t
    hosecoins"
    Si
    hle:
    "whataboutmeandZi
    nhl
    e?"
    Me:
    "Youcanmovewi
    thme"
    Igi
    ggl
    edandhechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "wecoul
    djustgetmar
    ri
    edandmoveher
    e"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andl
    ookedaway.
    Si
    hle:
    "Gugu"
    Me:
    "Si
    hle"
    Si
    hke:
    "Di
    dIsaysomet
    hingwr
    ong?"
    Me:
    "no,
    youdi
    dn'
    t"
    Si
    hle:
    "youdon'
    tlookf
    ineanymor
    e"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    ine"
    Ifakedasmi l
    e.AsmuchasIam l iki
    ngSihle,I
    don'twanttolovehim withmywhol eheartj
    ustt
    o
    l
    oosehi m.Mar riageissomet
    hingthatisscaryf
    or
    me.Somet hingIhaveneverthoughtofandIdon't
    thi
    nkIwi l
    leverthinkoff
    .
    Si
    hke:
    "Iknowt
    hatsmi
    le"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "Babyr
    inganami(t
    alkt
    ome)
    "
    Me:"Angaziuf
    unangi
    thi
    ni(Idon'
    tknowwhatyou
    wantmetosay)"
    Sihl
    e:"UvelewathulaNgikhul
    umangomshado
    (youjustkeptquietwhenItal
    kedaboutmar
    ri
    age)
    "
    Me:
    "Oh"
    If
    ocusedonmyf
    ood.
    Si
    hle:
    "bukaf
    uthi
    (lookagai
    n)"
    Me:
    "it
    'snot
    hingSi
    hleIpr
    omi
    se."
    Hej
    ustkeepsqui
    et.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Hewascryinghi
    slungsoutandIputhi
    m onthe
    bed,
    hetri
    edtotouchmebutImovedhishands
    awayfr
    om me.
    Me:
    "Don'
    ttouchmeMpande"
    Mpande:
    "'
    Babyl
    et'
    stal
    k"
    Me:
    "Aboutwhat?"
    Mpande:
    "Iwasj
    oki
    ng"
    Me:"Don'
    tever,Imeaneverj
    okeaboutyouhavi
    ng
    dr
    oughtandthrowi
    nginacheati
    ngjoke.Don'
    t"
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Icl
    ickedmyt ongueandchangedmyson'
    snappy
    andIfini
    shed.
    Mpande:
    "baby"
    Me:
    "Come"
    It
    ookmybabyandIl
    efthi
    mther
    e.
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wande"
    AsmuchasIl oveMpandebutIwoul drat
    hertortur
    e
    myselfbei
    ngwithouthimthanbei
    ngwithhimi fhe
    keepsthi
    sup.Iwon' tst
    andnonsenseatall
    ..
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued.
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    06:
    06] :~I
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    ~

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    NSERT55

    ★ SAMKE★

    Iwasl ooki
    ngatt hetvwiththenur
    seandmyeyes
    closed.Ifeelbetterbutal
    sosadatthesameti
    me.
    Itdawnst omet hatIreall
    yhavenooneandZakhel
    e
    i
    smyonl yfamily.Thenur
    sehelpsmebackt
    obed
    af
    tershehelpedmewi t
    hbathi
    ng.
    Her:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shesays.Ihaven' theardanythingfr
    om hisfamil
    y
    buthismot hercamet oseemeandshewasi n
    di
    stress.Iwi llbedischargedsoonandt akentohis
    home.Af terthatIdon'tknowwher eIwi l
    lgo,I
    dependedont hatman.Thenur sefi
    nishesupand
    walksout.Tear sstr
    eam downmycheeks
    unexpectedly.Ifeelairl
    eavingmybody.Ihave
    neverwishedf orhi
    mt odie, j
    ustchange.
    "Samke"
    Iwipemyt earsandlookatthedoorandhei s
    standingthere.Hei sinasuit,somethingIhave
    neverseenhi mi nanddoubtIwilleveragai
    n.He
    comescl oserandhet ouchesmyf aceandwi pes
    myt ears.Ipusht herestbackandhel ooksatme.
    Khona:
    "Ihavebeenl
    ooki
    ngf
    oryou"
    Iam gl
    adhei
    sher
    e.
    Me:
    "Real
    ly?"
    Henoddedandki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Khona:
    "Iwaswor
    ri
    ed.Idi
    dn'
    tsl
    eep"
    Hechuckl
    edandIj
    oinedi
    n.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Hekeptoncar
    essi
    ngme.
    Me:
    "youcamef
    rom somewher
    e?"
    Khona:
    "no.Iam supposedtobeatafuner
    al.My
    st
    epmotheri
    sgetti
    ngburri
    edtoday"
    Me:
    "Youshoul
    dgo.I
    t'
    simpor
    tant"
    Khona:
    "no,
    youar
    eimpor
    tantr
    ightnow."
    Me:
    "Usakhona"
    Khona:
    "Don'
    twor
    ry.Iam her
    e"
    Iam scar
    edofbei
    ngdependabl
    eonanotherman.I
    tr
    ustKhonaj
    ustdon'
    ttr
    ustthef
    utur
    e.Iam gl
    adhe
    i
    shere.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    PHEPHELO★

    Il
    ookedatmysel fthr
    oughthemi rr
    or.Iam scared
    ,Maybemom wi llcat
    chonsoonert hatIam
    pregnant.Ihavebeenavoi di
    nganyf amilymeber
    especial
    lytheelders.Theycant el
    lver
    yquicklyif
    youarepr egnant.Myphoner ingsandIgoandt ake
    i
    t.It'
    sSakhi l
    eandmyi nsi
    desturn.
    Me:
    "Sakhi
    le"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Nauseat
    edbutok"
    Isi
    tont
    hebed.
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Imi
    ssyou"
    Me:"Iam cr
    ossi
    ngmyf inger
    sthatmom doesn'
    t
    f
    indoutnow.It'
    stoosoonforher"
    Sakhil
    e:"Iam notgoi
    nganywher
    eok?Anyt
    hing
    thathappensknowIam here"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Iknow.Il
    oveyouf
    ort
    hat"
    Sakhi
    le:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo,
    Ngi
    zokubona(Iwi
    llsee
    you)"
    Me:
    "ok,
    bye"
    Hehungup.Ist
    oodupfrom t
    hebed.Ther
    ewasa
    knockont
    hedoorandIwentt
    oopenanditwas
    Sihl
    e.
    Si
    hle:
    "li
    tt
    lesi
    s"
    Me:
    "youknowIcameoutf
    ir
    st"
    Her
    oll
    edhi
    seyesandwal
    kedi
    n.
    Si
    hle:
    "wear
    eleavi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Ohl
    etmegetmybag"
    Si
    hle:
    "mom wascompl
    aini
    ngofnotseei
    ngyou"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llvi
    sither
    .Schooli
    snotabedofr
    oses"
    Hej
    ustsqui
    ntedhi
    seyes.
    Me:
    "Whenar
    eyouget
    ti
    ngaj
    ob?"
    Si
    hle:
    "I'
    mjustwai
    ti
    ng"
    Me:
    "mmmh,
    Youguysar
    ejustshady."
    Si
    hle:
    "Comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Itookmycl
    utchandhet
    ookmyhand.Wewal
    ked
    out.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Il
    ookedatherandshelookedatt
    het
    v, Isatdown
    andkeptmystareconst
    antandshel
    ookedaway.
    Me:
    "Samke"
    Shel
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "Iam her
    e"
    Samke:
    "Khona"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Samke:
    "Idon'
    tknowwher
    etof
    rom her
    e"
    Me:
    "it
    sok,
    Iwi
    llf
    igur
    eitout"
    Samke:"Idon'
    twantyoutofigur
    eoutthi
    ngsforme.
    Iwantt
    odot hat
    .Idon'twanttobedependenton
    you"
    Me:
    "SamkeIam notyourex"
    Samke:
    "Iknow."
    Me:
    "wewi
    llf
    igur
    ethi
    ngsout"
    Shesi
    ghedandIst
    oodupandper
    kedherl
    ips.
    Me:
    "howar
    eyouf
    eel
    ing?"
    Samke:
    "mybacki
    spai
    ningf
    rom t
    imet
    oti
    me"
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dtheDrsay?"
    Samke:
    "Ican'
    tusemylegs,
    Idon'
    tknowi
    fit
    's
    per
    manentort
    emporar
    y"
    Me:
    "not
    hingi
    simpossi
    ble,
    youwi
    llbeok"
    Samke:
    "Ican'
    twal
    k"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tcar
    e.Il
    oveyout
    hat
    'sal
    lthatmat
    ter
    s."
    Shesmi
    led.Ir
    etur
    nedt
    hef
    avour
    .
    Samke:
    "got
    othef
    uner
    al"
    Me:
    "no,
    Iwantt
    obeher
    e."
    Isatdown.Shel
    ookedatme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Thesharpsobsandcr i
    esf r
    om mymot herinl
    aw
    weresomet hingIwasexpect i
    ngbutshewassi l
    ent
    soasherson.MaKhel dherwr inkl
    edhandsand
    shejustsmiled.Al lshekeptonsayi ngwas, My
    daughterwast heonewhowassupposedt obury
    mebutIguessGodwant edhert ocomef i
    rstsothat
    Icanfoll
    owherbehi nd.Nhl anhla'soldersist
    ers
    weretheonescr ying.Ihel dNhl anhla'
    shand
    thr
    oughoutt heservice.Siyandawasi nadi st
    ance
    j
    ustsil
    entaswel l
    .Thecer emonywasver ybeauti
    ful
    anddignifi
    ed.It'
    sconf i
    rmedt hatit
    'ssuici
    de.No
    fi
    ngerprint
    sei t
    herthanher '
    swer efoundsot he
    casewascl osed.
    Thesoundoft hesoillandi
    ngont hewoodwasa
    tapint
    oourr eal
    ityt
    hateveryt
    hingthati
    shappening
    i
    sr eal
    lyhappening.Everyoneleftaf
    terThabi
    sil
    e'
    s
    gravewascl osedupandNhl anhlaj ustwentonhi s
    kneesandIwentt ost andataf ardi stancesoI
    couldgivehi m somespace.Iwat chedhi mtouch
    thesoilmaki nghi msel fdi
    rt
    ybuthedi dn'tseem to
    carenormi nd.Hebr okedownaf t
    ert hat,Iwanted
    togoandcomf orthim butsomet hingi nmet oldme
    Ishouldlethi m bef orawhi le.Ihaveneverseen
    Nhlanhlaliket hisandi tbr
    eaksmyhear t
    .Iam t he
    onewhousual lycriesandhehol dsmeandassur es
    met hatever ythingwi llbeok.I t
    'smyt urnt odot he
    same.Igot ohi m andIgodownt ohi slevelandI
    pullhimtomychest .Idon' tsayanyt hingbutIwant
    himt ofeelthatIam her eandIam notgoi ng
    anywher e.I twillallbeok.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Mntungwa,thatmanissomethingel
    se.Hissmi
    le
    al
    onejustmakesmyinsi
    desturn.Iam not
    consideringanyr elationshi pwi thhim .Whyam I
    eventhinki ngaboutt hatwhenhehasn' thint
    edhe
    wantst hatbutIam j ustbei ngpr epar ed.Het ook
    meoutonapi cnicandi twasamazi ng.Wegott o
    knoweachot her.Hei scockybutsomehowi t
    makeshi m sexywi thhi st r
    adi t
    ionalsel f.Het oldme
    howt raditi
    onalhi sf ami lyisandshowedmescar s
    from i
    taswel l.Thoser itualsdoneathi shome.
    Theycandoi t,mi naIcan' t.Onet hinghesai daf t
    er
    thatwas"t oobadbecauseasmywi f eyouhavet o"
    Iignoredt hatstatement .ItookSt hat ogoandget
    herhairdone.Thef est i
    veseasoni sappr oaching
    aswel landsheneedst ogetsomebr aidsdone
    beforeSakhi lecomest ofetchust omor rowsowe
    cangoChr i
    stmasshoppi ngforher .Ican' tbelieveit
    hasbeen4f ullyearshavi ngt hisangeli nmyl i
    fe.
    Mpendul oandIar ecoolandwear ef riends, He
    postedal i
    ttl
    ebabyboyaf ewdaysagoandIf elt
    broken.Hear tbr oken, Di dhecheatonmeor
    somet hing?Themostf rustratingthi nghedi dis
    thathedi dn'tcapt i
    ont hepi cturewi t
    hhi ntsifit
    'shis
    ornotsoIt oldmysel ft hatit'
    shi s.
    St
    ha:
    "MamaIdon'
    tknowZi
    nhl
    e"
    Shesays.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow,
    shemoved"
    Shedi
    dn'
    tlookpl
    eased.
    Me:
    "come,
    taket
    hepl
    ast
    icsowecango"
    Sheranandtookitandweleftt
    hehousesoshe
    cangetbr
    aided.Myphoner angwhi
    lewewere
    walki
    ngdownt hestr
    eet
    .Ianswered
    Me:
    "hel
    lo"
    "
    Youoccupymymi
    ndwayt
    oomuchMi
    ss"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Zi
    khal
    i"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Ok,
    Iam goodandyour
    sel
    f?"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Iam happyt
    ohearyourvoi
    ce"
    Me:
    "cheesy"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Zikhal
    i:"Iwasdoi
    ngsomewor
    ksoIt
    houghtof
    call
    ingyou"
    Me:"t
    hought
    ful
    .Youshoul
    dcal
    lyourgi
    rl
    fr
    iend
    af
    ter"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"i
    sntt
    hatwhatIam doi
    ng?
    "
    Irol
    ledmyeyessmi
    li
    ng.I
    t'
    saut
    omat
    icandIcan'
    t
    controli
    t.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    trememberbei
    ngyourgi
    rl"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Ok,
    Vuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "yes?"
    Zikhal
    i:"CanItakeyououttoseet hemost
    amazingl i
    ght
    sf r
    om thet
    all
    estbui
    ldingi
    n
    Johannesburg? "
    Me:
    "mmmh,
    Idon'
    tknow"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"pl
    ease"
    Me:
    "ok,
    Iwoul
    dbehonour
    ed"
    Zikhal
    i:"Thankyou.Youar
    elovedbyMnt
    ungwa
    neh?"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "ByeMnt
    ungwa"
    Hechuckl
    edandwehungup.Iwassmi
    li
    ng.
    St
    ha:
    "mommywhoi
    sMnt
    ungwa?
    "
    Me:
    "not
    hingbaby"
    Wekeptonwal
    king.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ZI
    KHALI★

    "Baby"
    Thesmi l
    eonmyf acedi
    sappear
    edassheopened
    thedoorandpeakedherheadbefor
    eshewal
    kedin
    myof f
    iceandpl
    acedtheshoppi
    ngbagsonmy
    studytabl
    e.
    Mandi
    sa:
    "lookwhatIst
    umbl
    eduponatt
    hemal
    l."
    Shest
    art
    edr
    ummagi
    ngt
    hroughasIl
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "Thenot
    if
    icat
    ionskeptoncomi
    ngi
    n"
    Mandi
    sa:
    "yesbaby,
    Ineededt
    hese"
    Shetookoutt
    heshoes.Theyarethesameast
    he
    oneshehasjustdi
    ff
    erentcol
    or.
    Mandi
    sa:
    "Red!If
    inal
    lyf
    oundt
    hiscol
    our"
    Me:
    "Mandi
    saweneedt
    otal
    k"
    Shel
    ooksatme.
    Mandi
    sa:
    "whati
    swr
    ong?"
    Me:
    "Si
    tdown"
    Shedoesandl
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "YouknowIl
    oveyour
    ight?"
    Shenods.
    Mandi
    sa:"Il
    oveyoutoo,Wehavelovedeachother
    si
    ncehi
    ghschoolZi
    khali,
    Whyareyousayingthi
    s
    ?"
    Me:
    "BecauseIdon'
    twantt
    ost
    ri
    ngyoual
    ong"
    Mandi
    sa:
    "whatdoyoumean?"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyoubutIam noti
    nlovewi
    thyoubut
    someoneel
    se"
    Herf
    acet
    urnssour.
    Mandi
    sa:
    "whoi
    sshe?"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tdot
    hist
    oyour
    sel
    f"
    Shest
    oodupcr
    ying.
    Mandi
    sa:
    "Babywecanf
    ixwhat
    everi
    tispl
    ease"
    Ist
    oodupandwentt
    oembr
    aceher
    .
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Iki
    ssedherforeheadandshesobbedonmychest
    whil
    eholdi
    ngme.Ihat eseei
    ngawomancry,it
    makesmef eeluncomfor
    tabl
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    Ipl
    acedal
    lhercl
    othesonthebedandsmeltt
    hem
    onebyone.Ihavelostt
    wowomenIl ovedwi
    thmy
    wholehear
    t.Ishoul
    djustfol
    lowafterthem.I
    wantedtot
    alktoNdubutfiguredt
    ogi vehim some
    ti
    me, Hehaseveryr
    ightt
    obeangr yanddo
    anyt
    hinghewantswithme
    Isitont hebedandl ayonThabi si
    le'scl
    ot hes.I
    don'tknowwher etogof rom her
    e, Idon'tknowhow
    Ican'tevenst ar
    tcomf orti
    ngmydaught erwhenI
    can'tdot hatwithmyself.Ihaven'thealedf r
    om
    Siza'
    sdeat hsohowwi l
    lIbeabletogiveher
    comf ortont hi
    sone.Icl osemyeyesand
    notif
    icationscomef rom myphoneandIchecki t
    andi t
    'sabanknot i
    fi
    cati
    on.R20000wast aken
    fr
    om myaccount .Istoodupandwal kedout .
    Me:
    "Mpande!
    "
    Iwalkedthr
    ought
    hehouseandhewasi
    nthe
    ki
    tchen.Hetur
    nedtome.
    Mpande:
    "Mal
    ume(uncl
    e)"
    Me:
    "canyout
    racewhot
    ookt
    hismoney?
    "
    Igavehi
    m myphoneandhet
    ooki
    t.Anot
    herone
    came.
    Mpande:
    "Woah!"
    Me:
    "what?"
    Mpande:
    "anot
    her10Ki
    staken.
    Me:
    "Bl
    ocki
    torsomet
    hing"
    Het
    ypes.
    Mpande:
    "justdi
    d.Iam gonnaneedmycomput
    er
    f
    orthi
    s"
    Hewal
    ksof
    f.If
    oll
    owhi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iam tryi
    ngmyhar desttonotgobacktothecoke,
    Therearedayswher eIcraveitt
    hemostbutIam
    resi
    sti
    ngandi t'
    swor kingforme.Theonl ythi
    ng
    thatcanr epl
    acemycr avingfornowisacigaret
    te.I
    am outsidewhileeveryonewaseating.Somehave
    l
    eft,mom anddadhaven'tcamebackfrom where
    t
    heyare.Iam standi
    ngbyt hegar
    densmoking
    whil
    etheaft
    ernoonbreezeisst
    art
    ingtogetcol
    d.I
    f
    eelhandsaroundmywai standbythescentIknow
    whoitis.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Youdontr
    unoutoft
    hingst
    odo"
    Ichuckl
    eandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "It
    'sbet
    tert
    hanhavi
    ngsomet
    hingupmynose.
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"I
    fyoudon'
    tsmokeever
    ydayt
    henyes"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llt
    ry"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Pl
    easedo"
    Ther
    eissi
    lence.
    Me:
    "Nt
    okomal
    o."
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mmmh?"
    Me:
    "doyouexpectt
    ogetmar
    ri
    ed?"
    Shei
    ssi
    lentf
    oramoment.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"shoul
    dIbehonest?
    Me:
    "yesbaby"
    Nt
    okomalo:"No,
    Idon'
    treal
    ly.Iam cont
    entwi
    th
    whatwehave"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"you"
    Me:
    "ithasnevercr
    ossedmymi
    ndt
    il
    lnow"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam f
    inej
    ustbei
    ngNt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:
    "ki
    ds?
    "
    Ntokomal
    o:"whenIhavedonesomet
    hingwi
    thmy
    l
    if
    e"
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Itookapuffandtur
    nedtoherandsheki
    ssedmy
    l
    ipsandIresponded.Shebrokei
    t.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    06:
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    NSERT56

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    MONTHSLATER]

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Lif
    e, Welli
    t'swonder f
    ul,Ihavest artedgoi
    ngt o
    schoolsoIcanmat i
    cul
    ateandt henLunel esaidI
    canappl yforvarsit
    y.Iwantt ostudynur si
    ngand
    becomeone.Hewasn' thappyaboutmycar eer
    choicebutIwantt odoit.Somet hingIam
    passionateabout .Hest i
    llasksmei fmaybeIdon' t
    wantt obeaDrbutno, Iwanttobeanur se.That's
    whatIwantt obe.Khonadoesn' tl i
    vewithus
    anymor e.Hehasagi rl
    fri
    endandt heyli
    vetogether.
    Weseeherher eandt her
    eatt i
    mes.I t
    smor ningand
    Iam getti
    ngreadyf orschool .Itakemybagand
    booksfrom mybedandIwal kout.Lunel eIstil
    lthe
    same, Ihaven'tseenchangeandal wayswonder
    wherehismoneycomesf r
    om.Si ncehedoesn' t
    workIfiguredhedoessomet hingil
    legalandIdon' t
    wanttoaskI ncaseIam att hef ir
    eryendoft he
    pol
    iceandunderal iedetectortest.
    Lunel
    e:"Nt
    okomal
    oyouar
    egonnabel
    ate"
    Iwal
    kedout
    .
    Me:
    "Ok,
    sor
    ryIam her
    e"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    sli
    ps.
    Lunel
    e:"youdi
    dn'
    thavebr
    eakf
    ast"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbuyi
    tont
    heway"
    Lunel
    e:"Comeke"
    HewalkedoutandIfol
    lowed.Thehousewas
    l
    ockedandIgotinandsodidhim.Hest ar
    tedt
    he
    caranddroveof
    f.
    Lunel
    e:"Wher
    ear
    eyougonnabuyi
    t?"
    Me:
    "McDonal
    d'spl
    ease"
    Henoddedandj
    ustsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "What?"
    Lunel
    e:"Ij
    ustf
    eelpr
    oudofyou"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "iam gr
    atef
    ult
    ohaveyoui
    nmyl
    if
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Met
    ooMphef
    umul
    owami(mySoul)
    "
    Me:
    "Gugui
    nvi
    tedusf
    orl
    unch"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam notpr
    epar
    edr
    eal
    ly"
    Hegr
    oanedandIl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "Beni
    cepl
    ease"
    Lunele:"Shecr
    ies,sheshout
    s,sheblamesus,
    tel
    lsonus.Ican'tdealwit
    hhermoodswings, I
    don'tknowhowSi hleandMpandedealwit
    hthat."
    Me:"that
    'swhatyouar
    egonnadealwi
    thi
    fyou
    knockmeup"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Lunel
    e:"i
    fyousayi
    tli
    ket
    hat,
    Iguessi
    t'
    snotabad
    i
    dea"
    Me:
    "Hai
    boLunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"iam j
    oki
    ngbaby,
    Iam notr
    eadyf
    orachi
    ld
    "
    Me:
    "Iam gl
    adwear
    eont
    hesamepageaboutt
    hat
    "
    HeshookhisheadandIsmi
    l
    ed.Iam l
    uckyt
    ohave
    beensavedbythi
    sangel
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Ndal
    o:"whydon'
    tyoueatSi
    si?"
    Me:"Ihaveanassi
    gnmentduemi
    dni
    ghtmom ,
    I
    can'
    teat"
    Shesmi
    lesandj
    umpedont
    hebeddi
    stur
    bingme.
    Me:
    "m.
    ..
    ."
    Ndal
    o:"
    wear
    egoi
    ngoutcome"
    Me:
    "butI
    ..
    ."
    Ndal
    o:"l
    et'
    sgobefor
    eMpendul
    ocomesdownwi
    th
    t
    hatl
    it
    tl
    erascal"
    Iblushedunexpectedl
    y.Nowear enotdatingwit
    h
    Ndu, heisaniceguywhol ovesmysonorshoul dI
    sayhei sobsessed.Lastmonthhewasher eand
    tokhim awaysayingtheyneedtobet ogetheras
    boysf oramonthwi t
    houtme.Ionl yagreed
    becauseIam swampedi nschoolwork.
    Ndal
    o:"t
    hatsmi
    le."
    Me:
    "it
    'snot
    hing"
    Ndal
    o:"Not
    hingt
    hatMpendul
    oisnotdoi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Iam ser
    ious.Mom "
    Ndal
    o:"Youar
    edat
    ing?
    "
    Me:
    "no,
    Ihaveneverbeenf
    ort
    hat"
    Ndal
    o:"come.Youwi
    llt
    ellmeaboutyourcr
    ush
    t
    hen"
    Shepul
    lsmeupandcl
    osesmyl
    apt
    op.
    Ndal
    o:"Goandwearshoesmi
    ssy"
    Igoandwearmyshoes, Il
    ovet
    hewayNdal ot r
    eat
    s
    meli
    keherowndaughter.Evenherdaughterli
    kes
    me.Wegetalongj
    ustfinewhensheisthisside.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Hewalkedi
    nthebedroom sl
    owlyandIsatup
    wi
    pingmytearsandhelookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "CanIwal
    kin?"
    Inoddedsl
    owl
    yandhewal
    kedcl
    oserandsaton
    thebed.
    Mpande:
    "BabyIam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Hechuckl
    edandwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustwantchi
    ckenMpandet
    hat
    'sal
    l"
    Mpande:
    "It
    'soni
    tswayBaby"
    Me:
    "Wher
    eismyson?
    "
    Mpande:
    "byaunt
    yKamo."
    Me:
    "Whydi
    dn'
    tyout
    ellme?"
    Mpande:
    "hei
    sok"
    Iwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    sandsni
    ff
    ed.
    Mpande:"canIki
    ssyou?"
    Inodandheki
    ssedmyl
    ipsandIr
    esponded.
    Mpande:
    "Il
    oveyouLwande"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Mpande:
    "i
    t'
    sgr
    owi
    ng"
    Iputmyhandoverhi
    sandsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "Yes."
    Mpande:
    "it
    'sapr
    incesst
    hist
    ime"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llsee"
    Heki
    ssedmyf
    oreheadandIcl
    osedmyeyes.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Me:
    "Khonast
    op,
    pleasest
    op"
    Hestoppedki
    ssingmeandl
    ookedatme.Il
    ooked
    athi
    m withgl
    ossyeyes.
    Khona:
    "babywhat
    'swr
    ong?"
    Me:
    "Iam scar
    ed."
    Hekeptonl
    ooki
    ngatme.
    Khona:
    "it
    'sok"
    Me:
    "If
    eelr
    eadybutIf
    eeli
    nsecur
    e"
    Khona:
    "It
    '
    sok, Il
    oveyouSamke.That'
    simportant
    .
    Wearegonnagetmar r
    ied(ki
    ssesmyneck)Have
    babi
    es(Ki
    ssesmyst omach)Haveeachother"
    Heki
    ssedmyl
    ipsandIr
    esponded.
    Me:
    "itwi
    llbebor
    ing.Ican'
    tmovemyl
    egs"
    Khona:
    "Itwon'
    tbe.I
    twi
    llbespeci
    al"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Ok,
    Youcancar
    ryon"
    Heki
    ssesmyl
    ips.Hehol
    dsmyl
    egs.
    Me:
    "BabyIdon'
    tthi
    nkIwi
    llbeabl
    etof
    eelanyt
    hing
    "
    Igaspedwhi
    ler
    oll
    ingmyeyesback,
    Ibi
    tmybot
    tom
    l
    ipandmoaned.
    Khona:
    "youf
    eel
    that?
    "
    Inodded.
    Khona:
    "wor
    dsbaby"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Khona:
    "Goodt
    hen"
    Hest
    art
    edmovi
    ngandmyhandswentt
    ohi
    sback.
    Me:
    "Usakhona"
    Khona:
    "yesbaby"
    Ifel
    tsomethingIhaveneverfel
    tbeforei
    nsideofme.
    Likeal
    ltheti
    mesIhavebeeni nti
    mat ewit
    hZakhele
    wereverywrongandwi thKhonait'
    ssodamnr i
    ght
    andgood.Icouldsaywebecameone.Icoul dfeel
    everyemoti
    onhei slayi
    ngthr
    ought his.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ijustcamebackf r
    om dr oppingZi nhl e,Shehas
    offi
    cial
    lyst
    artedgradeRnowandsoonshewi llbe
    i
    ngr adeone.Ihaveneverf eltthiscont entwith
    whatIhave.Ihavedeci dedt ost opbei ngan
    assassinandj ustfocusonmyf ami ly.Inowwor k
    asanI Tspeciali
    stinsomemobi lecompany.I t'
    snot
    whatIwoul d'
    vewentf orbutitget smespendi ng
    ti
    mewi thmydaught erandGuguaswel landkeep
    them awayf r
    om anydangeraswel l.Iputthem fir
    st
    beforeanyt
    hingi nmyl i
    fe.Isoldt hef l
    atand
    decidedtogetamuchcomf ortablespaceand
    boughtahouse.3bedr oom andtwobat hsina
    goodnei ghbourhood.Dadcont r
    ibut
    edint he
    furnit
    ureonlybecausemom askedhi m andhecan't
    saynot ohi swife.Heloveshersomuch. Ihavea
    dayof ftodaysoIwant edtomakei taspecialday
    formeandGuguandshesai dsheishost i
    ngdinner
    sot hat'
    sperfectaswell.
    Me:
    "Gugu"
    Iputthecarkeysont
    hecof
    feet
    abl
    eandIwentto
    thebedroom.Shewasweari
    ngadoekoverher
    head.
    Gugu:
    "myhai
    risamess"
    Me:
    "Youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Gugu:
    "Iam f
    at."
    Shesays.Ilookedather,
    Idon'
    tseewhatshei
    s
    tal
    kingabout
    .Iwenttoherandheldherf
    rom
    behind.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tseet
    hat"
    Gugu:
    "That
    'sbecauseyoudon'
    tfeeli
    t"
    Iki
    ssedherneck.Iknockedherupt
    hef
    ir
    stt
    imewe
    werei
    nti
    mat
    e.AllIcansayi
    sthatshedi dn'
    ttal
    kto
    mefor2monthsanditwast
    ortureunt
    ilcravi
    ngs
    ki
    ckedi
    nandshehadnochoice.Shewasangr yat
    mebutnowwearegood.Wellalmost.
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Gugu:
    "Si
    hle"
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Welookedateachot
    herfr
    om t
    hel
    ongmi
    rr
    or.She
    pl
    acesherhandonherbump.
    Gugu:
    "Iam scar
    edofanot
    herpai
    nli
    kebef
    ore"
    Shesays.
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Shei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Me:"I
    twon'
    thappen.Iwi
    llmakesur
    eyoudon'
    tfeel
    i
    tagai
    n."
    Gugu:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    It
    urnedherar
    ound.
    Me:
    "Iam al
    waysher
    eok?"
    ShenoddedandIwi
    pedherf
    all
    ingt
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "Babydon'
    tcr
    y"
    Gugu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shehel
    dont
    omeandIhel
    dhercl
    oset
    ome.
    Me:
    "shh"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPENDULO★

    Mom :
    "Baby"
    Shewal
    kedi
    nsi
    det
    her
    oom.
    Me:
    "hei
    sasl
    eep"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Mom :
    'youwoul
    dmakeagr
    eatf
    atheroneday"
    Me:
    "yout
    hink?
    "
    Il
    ookedather
    .Shet
    ouchedmyshoul
    der
    .
    Mom :
    "Iknowyouwi
    ll"
    Ismi
    led.
    Mom :
    "Whenar
    eyoul
    eavi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "Ear
    lysowecanar
    ri
    vewhi
    lei
    t'
    sst
    il
    ldayt
    ime"
    Shenodded.
    Mom :
    "Ndu"
    Me:
    "Mom "
    Mom :
    "Pleasedosomet
    hingpr
    oduct
    ive.Idon'
    t
    wantt
    olooseyouboy"
    Shel
    ookspai
    ned.Iswal
    low.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Shenodsandsmi
    les.
    Mom :
    "youar
    emyl
    astbor
    n.Iwantwhat
    'sbest"
    ShehugsmeandIhugherback.
    Me:
    "yesmom "
    Shenods.Iki
    ssherf
    orehead.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Thedayendedsooner .Iwant edtoleavever y


    quicklybeforemyLi f
    escienceteacherst art
    st al
    king.
    Hei syoung.Mor eorlessmyage22year sifIam
    notmi stakenorayearolder.Hel i
    kescal li
    ngmeby
    thesideandhasbeenaski ngformynumber, hei s
    cuteandal lbutmyboyf r
    iend, Myboyfriendi s
    everythi
    ng.That'
    slikegoingfrom i
    phonet ono
    phonet ome.Hi spersonali
    tydoesn'thavet hat
    domi nanceLunelesomet i
    meshasandIneedt hat
    becauseIcanbest ubbornandchallengingaswel l.
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Igr
    oanandpausebythedoorandever
    yonewal
    ks
    out
    .Itur
    naroundandhesmiles.
    Me:
    "Si
    r"
    Hi
    m:"cal
    lmeBanel
    e"
    Me:
    "Ipr
    efernott
    o"
    Hi
    m:"CanIt
    akeyououtt
    olunchat
    least?"
    Me:
    "Uhm Ican'
    tdol
    unchsor
    ry"
    Him:"Iwi
    llseeyoutomor
    rowt
    hen.Youl
    ook
    beaut
    if
    ull
    ikealways"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Iwalkedoutofthecl
    assrushi
    ng.IsawLunele
    waiti
    ngformeandIgottohim .Hewasleani
    ngby
    hiscarwithhandsi
    nhispocket
    .Whywoul dIl
    eave
    thi
    sforthatagai
    n?
    Lunel
    e:"whyar
    eyoul
    ooki
    ngatmel
    iket
    hat?"
    Me:"Idon'
    tknow whenmyboyfr
    iendi
    sat
    tr
    act
    ing
    ever
    ygir
    lwit
    hhisgoodlooks"
    Hechuckl
    edandbr
    ushedhi
    sface.
    Lunel
    e:"wel
    lIdon'
    tknowaboutGi
    rl
    sbutgood
    l
    ooksyeahIcanrel
    ate"
    Wel
    aughed,hehi
    thi
    sbot
    tom l
    ipandpul
    ledmeby
    mywai
    sttohi
    m.
    Lunel
    e:"Wozangi
    manqaze(comel
    etmeki
    ss)"
    Igl
    adl
    ygavehi
    m aki
    ss.Ihear
    dsomeonecl
    ear
    t
    hei
    rthr
    oatandwestoppedandLunel
    efr
    owned
    whi
    leIt
    urned.I
    t'
    stheteacher
    .
    Lunel
    e:"canwehel
    pyou?"
    Hi
    m:"Imi
    ghthel
    pyouNt
    okomal
    o"
    Lunel
    e:"What'
    sthatsupposedtomean.
    Ungangi
    jwayel
    isan(don'tshi
    tonme)"
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgoLunel
    e,Cal
    m down"
    Ipul
    ledhi
    shand.Hecl
    ickedhi
    stongue.
    Lunel
    e:"Ar
    eyouguysf
    ucki
    ng?"
    Me:
    "What?No!"
    Lunel
    e:"Don'
    tshi
    tonmeNt
    okomal
    o"
    Me: "Getyouractt
    ogether
    .Justbecauseyouar
    e
    fuckingsomeoneelsedoesn'
    tmeanwear eal
    l
    doingthat"
    Lunel
    e:"Whoam If
    ucki
    ngnow?
    "
    Me:
    "St
    op,
    stop.Wear
    efi
    ght
    ingoverpet
    tyst
    uff
    .
    Lunele:
    "Ifanyboyheret
    ouchesyouIwi
    llki
    llt
    hem
    Ntokomalo.ImeanKILLt
    hem.RememberwhatI
    am sayi
    ng"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me:
    "Andme?"
    Hetouchedmyfacewhi
    lecl
    enchi
    nghi
    sjaw.He
    hel
    dmyj awst
    ight
    lyt
    hati
    thurt
    .
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llf
    uckyouover,
    don'
    ttr
    yme"
    Me:
    "Myj
    awhur
    ts"
    Hel
    etgoofi
    tandper
    ksmyl
    ips.
    Lunel
    e:"geti
    nthecar"
    Igoti
    nqui
    ckl
    yscar
    ed.Hescar
    edme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    It
    'stheaft
    ernoonandSihl
    eisnotbackasyetwith
    Zinhle,
    Latelyhehasbeenshady.Lateni
    ghtcall
    s
    andsecretcall
    swhenwear etoget
    herandIfeel
    like
    hisischeat i
    ngandhi sphonehasapasswor das
    wel l
    .Ihavest artedonlinelearningthroughUni sa,I
    won' tbedependentonhi m, hewant smet owor k
    andbesomet hingsoIam st udyingLawt hrough
    thatandIwon' tlieit'
    sabi thardbecauseIhave
    neverbeenI nfrontofal ecturerbutSihle'
    saunt
    Ndal osaidshewi l
    lhelpmewi ththatasshei sa
    l
    awyerandshedoesher eandt herewher eIam
    struggli
    ng.If i
    nishcooki ngupt hestorm.Ther eisa
    knockont hedoorandIt akeof fmyapr onandI
    wal kmywayt othedoorandIopenedi t.
    Al
    wande:
    "Ohmywear
    etwi
    ns"
    Shecr
    ies.
    Mpande:
    "Babypl
    easedon'
    tcr
    y"
    Shehi
    tshi
    schest
    .
    Al
    wande:
    "Youandyourbr
    otherpl
    annedt
    his"
    Me:
    "Comegi
    vemeahug.
    Iwi
    pehert
    ear
    sandweshar
    eahug.
    Al
    wande:
    "youar
    ebi
    ggert
    hanme"
    If
    eltapangofhur
    t.
    Mpande:"
    Lwandedon'
    tsayt
    hat
    .Youdon'
    tli
    kei
    t
    ei
    ther"
    Iwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    Mpande:
    "Iam sor
    ryGugu.
    Me:
    "i
    t'
    sokcomei
    nsi
    de"
    Imadewayf ort
    hem andtheygoti
    n.IsawLunel
    e'
    s
    carpar
    kingandtheygotoutwi
    thNtokomal
    o.They
    cametomeandwehugged.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"youhavebeencr
    ying"
    Me:
    "Al
    wandesai
    dIam bi
    ggert
    hanher
    .Iam f
    at"
    Lunel
    e:"canIpass?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Heshr
    ugged.
    Ntokomalo:"youar
    emont hsaheadofhersoshe
    hasasmal lst
    omachthatdoesn'
    tmeanyouare
    bi
    ggerthanher"
    Me:
    "real
    ly?"
    ShenoddedandIsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "geti
    nsi
    de."
    Theygoti nsideandgr eeti
    ngswer edone.Khona
    andhi sgi
    r l
    fr
    iendarri
    ved.Hewheel edheri nside,
    sheissobeaut i
    fult
    obei nt hatchairandi thas
    beenmont hsbutshel ookshappy.Bot hoft hem do.
    Iam wor r
    iedaboutSi hle.Iser vebeveragesand
    everyoneseemst obeenj oying.Wegetonhavi ng
    dinnerand Hef i
    nall
    ywal ksi nwithZinhle.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Mommy"
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Sherecentl
    ystar
    tedcal
    li
    ngmeMom andIwas
    happy.I
    tjustwarmedmei nsi
    de.Icaughtherand
    shesatonmyl ap.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Imadet
    hisf
    oryou"
    Shegavemeadr
    awi
    ng.
    Me:
    "itl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ulbaby,
    thankyou"
    Iki
    ssedhercheekandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Heyever
    yone"
    Theygr
    eet
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Gugu"
    Me:
    "Mmmh?"
    If
    eelangr
    y.Whyi
    shel
    ate?
    Mpande:
    "Ther
    eitcomes"
    Khona:
    "If
    eelsor
    ryf
    oryou"
    Samke:
    "Khonano"
    Hekeptqui
    et.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Dadhasapr
    esentf
    oryou"
    Hegavemeasquar
    edboxandIt
    ooki
    t.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"wel
    lopeni
    t"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Iopenedi
    tandther
    ewer
    ebluerompersandli
    tt
    le
    shoes,Wearehavi
    ngababyboy,Zi
    nhleisj
    ust
    exci
    tedsoasSi
    hle.
    Me:
    "theyl
    ooksocut
    e."
    Tear
    swel
    dedmyeyes.
    Me:
    "IwantmybabynowSi
    hle"
    Lunel
    e:"Youbecomeami
    racl
    ewor
    keri
    nthi
    sthi
    ng?
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    ohi
    tshi
    schestandhekeepsqui
    et.
    Si
    hle:
    "Hewi
    ll
    ,Looki
    nsi
    det
    heshoes"
    ItooktheshoesandIl ookedinsi
    deandsomethi
    ng
    wasshi ning.It
    ookitoutandeveryonescr
    eamed.
    Ladiesespecial
    ly,
    Iwasshockedandmyhear twas
    beatingfast.Hetookthejewel.
    Si
    hle:
    "Baby.
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Si
    hleno"
    Hewentonhi
    skneeInfr
    ontofmeandIj
    ustshook
    myhead.Myheartr
    ateincr
    eased.
    Sihl
    e: "Snegugu,
    Gugulam l
    aphakade.Baby,You
    ...
    onlyyouandnooneel semadethemant hatis
    I
    nf r
    ontofyou.Changedhimintosomethi
    ngonlyfit
    foraqueenl i
    keyou.SthandwaSam Iloveyouso
    muchandIcanti maginemyl i
    fewit
    houtthi
    sli
    tt
    le
    familywehave.Wi l
    lyoujustmarrymeandbeMr s
    Ziqubu? "
    Ibrokedown.Neveri nmyli
    fehaveIi
    magined
    myselfbei
    ngaskedbyamanl i
    keSihl
    etomarryme.
    Myl i
    fepi
    ctureendedwithmeinashackwithmy
    ki
    dsandst ruggli
    ngtobr
    ingt
    hem up.Ifeelapang
    ofsomethi
    ngf rom mychest
    .
    Samke:
    "Getherwat
    er"
    Ihol
    dmychest
    .
    Si
    hle:
    "Baby"
    Hestandsupandembr
    acesme.Wat eri
    sgi
    vent
    o
    hi
    m andIgett
    odownitandIcal
    m down.
    Si
    hle:
    "cal
    m down"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Al
    wande:
    "SayyesIam wai
    ti
    ng"
    Mpande:
    "Lwandedon'
    trushher"
    Shedoesn'
    tmi
    ndhi
    m andIgi
    ggl
    edabi
    t.
    Si
    hle:
    "It
    'sok,
    Icanwai
    tifyouar
    enotr
    eady."
    Oht
    hispat
    ientmanofmi
    ne,
    hemakesmesmi
    le.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llmar
    ryyou"
    Hesmil
    esandsl i
    psint
    heri
    ngonmyleftf
    inger.
    Feel
    sabitheavybutIl
    ovei
    t.Weshar
    eaki ss.
    "Ncooh"
    Heplacedhishandonmyst
    omach.Ibr
    oket
    heki
    ss
    whi
    lesmili
    ng.
    Lunel
    e:"canweeatorgobackhome?
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Ican'
    twi
    thyouanymor
    e"
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued

    Hopeeveryonehadawonderf
    ulSunday,
    Wil
    lsee
    younextweekMondaythe23r
    dofNovemberwit
    h
    thef
    ullst
    ory.I
    ntheaf
    ter
    noon.
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    07] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT57
    ★ GUGU★

    Icouldn'
    tstoplooki
    ngatmyr i
    ngthr
    oughoutthe
    dinner,If
    eelhappyandcontentandSihl
    eisdoi
    nga
    veryamazingjobatthat
    .Ifeelbl
    essedwithhi
    m
    reall
    y.
    "Deser
    t?"Iaskaf
    terwehaveeat
    en.
    Al
    wande:
    "Icecr
    eam pl
    ease"
    Shesays.Ist
    andup.
    Si
    hle:
    "Si
    tdownIwi
    llhandl
    eever
    ythi
    ng"
    Inoddedandhewentt
    otheki
    tchen.
    Ntokomal
    o:"Sowhattypeofweddi
    ngdoyouwant?
    Summer,Winter?Spr
    ing?Autumn?"
    Ihaven'
    tthoughtt
    hatf
    arasyetj
    ustt
    aki
    ngi
    nthi
    s
    moment .
    Me:
    "wewi
    llhavet
    osee"
    Al
    wande:
    "Youdeser
    vei
    tGugu"
    Samke:"Weneedtot
    akeyououtf
    orl
    unchj
    ustt
    o
    cel
    ebr
    atetomor
    row"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mycl
    assesendat13h00t
    omor
    row"
    Khona:
    "If
    eell
    ikewear
    enoti
    ncl
    udedher
    e"
    Al
    wande:
    "it
    'sagi
    rl
    'st
    hing"
    Il
    augh.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Nextt
    imeMngani(f
    ri
    end)
    "
    Lunel
    e:"i
    t'
    snotsaf
    e,Thesemenwi
    llseeyou"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Wecanhandl
    eour
    sel
    ves"
    Samke:"Andbesi
    des.Weknowwher
    ewear
    e
    supposedt
    obe"
    Khonabl
    ushesl
    iket
    her
    eisnot
    omor
    row.
    Me:
    "someonei
    stur
    ningr
    ed"
    Wel
    augh
    "Whoi
    stur
    ningr
    ed?
    "
    Si
    hlewal
    ksi
    n.
    Me:
    "Khona"
    Khona:
    "Igetr
    edatt
    imes"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Def
    endyoursel
    f"
    Si
    hle:
    "wel
    ldeser
    tisser
    vedbyme"
    Lunel
    e:"Ihopeyoudi
    dn'
    tposi
    onus"
    Si
    hle:
    "Mxm "
    Hesatdownnextt
    omeandZi
    nhl
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Me:
    "mmmht
    hisf
    eel
    sni
    ce"
    Isaywhi
    lecl
    osi
    ngmyeyes.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Ihaveneverbeent
    oaspabef
    ore"
    Iopenmyeyesandl
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "weneedmor
    eoft
    hese"
    Isai
    dandsmi
    ledwhi
    lel
    ooki
    ngather
    .
    Me:
    "Mpendul
    omustbeonhi
    sway"
    Cel
    iwe:
    "oh,
    yeah"
    Me:
    "ar
    en'
    tyouexci
    ted?
    "
    Cel
    iwe:
    "toseemysonyes"
    Me:
    "Hawu"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Celi
    we:
    "mom st
    oppl
    ayi
    ngt
    hesegames.Youar
    e
    grown"
    Me:
    "Iam l
    ooki
    ngoutf
    oryou"
    Sheshookherheadandcl
    osedhereyes.Thef
    oot
    massagewasgetti
    ngtomesogood.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Me:"Sheisi
    nther
    e, shewasquiethar
    dtof
    ind.I
    t
    iedheruponachair.Shei
    sfiesty"
    Isay.Henods.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iwon'
    tdoanyt
    hing.Ij
    ustwantmy
    moneyback"
    Hesays
    Me:
    "Iknow,
    youcangoi
    n"
    Hewentt
    othedoorandt
    urnedt
    ome.
    Si
    yanda:
    "It
    hinkIshoul
    djustl
    eaveher"
    Me:"that
    'smil
    li
    onswearetalki
    ngaboutt
    hatshe
    hasbeentaki
    ng,Thecaracci
    dent.Goint
    hereand
    geti
    t"
    Si
    yanda:
    "ok,
    okf
    ine."
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbeatmyhousewi
    thmywi
    fe"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Siyanda:"youalwayshadacrushonNdal
    oway
    beforeshestar
    tedwithyou"
    Me:
    "Nxgoi
    nther
    e!"
    Hechuckl
    edandwal
    kedin.Ismi
    ledandshookmy
    headgoi
    ngoff
    .Heneededmyhelpfi
    ndingt
    he
    personwhohasbeent aki
    nghismoneyeverymont
    h
    andthecaracci
    denthewasi nvol
    vedinamonth
    agosumsupt oalotnow, Shewascloset
    o
    bankrupt
    inghi
    m
    .
    .
    .
    ★ UNKNOWN★

    Iwast i
    edupont hischairbysomeman.Idon' t
    knowwhyhedi dthattomeandIwantt ogetoutof
    here.Iwillr
    eporthimt othepoliceandt heowner
    ofthishot
    el,
    don'ttheyhavecamer asandseea
    womanbei ngtiedup.Iam supposedt oleave
    Durbantodayandgot oCapet ownbutt hati
    snot
    happeningatthemoment .Thedooropenedandt he
    bastardhi
    msel fwalkedin.Iwonderi fheisain
    someMaf iaornot.Hedoesl ookliket
    hoseMaf i
    a
    people,heclosesthedoorandl ocksit.
    Me:
    "WhatdoIowet
    hispl
    easur
    e?"
    Isayandhepl
    aceshi
    shandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    .
    Him:"youhavebeent
    aki
    ngmymoneyandhave
    beenwanti
    ngmedead."
    Me:"Iwanttoki
    llyouandyoushotmesoi
    t'
    sfai
    r
    youpayformyhospitalbi
    ll
    sandmyst
    ayher
    e"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Me:"Howaboutyoubeagoodboyandunt
    ieme
    andIshootyouandIgohome"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"Goodl
    it
    tl
    eboy,
    Thi
    schi
    ld"
    Me:
    "unt
    ieme!"
    Hecomesandwalksar
    oundmeandmoveshi
    s
    handonmyshoul
    derst
    omyneck.
    Me:
    "don'
    ttouchme!
    "
    It
    ryt
    obr
    eakf
    ree.
    Hi
    m:"Justonel
    ongsqueezeandi
    t'
    sal
    lover"
    Me:
    "Doi
    t,Idar
    eyou!
    "
    Hi
    swar
    m br
    eat
    hhi
    tsmyneck.
    Hi
    m:"Shhh,
    wedon'
    twantt
    roubl
    eri
    ght?"
    Hechuckl
    edandcomestot
    hef
    rontandl
    ookedat
    me.Ishothi
    m aneye.
    Me:
    "What?"
    Him:"Yourf
    atheri
    sgone.Thereisnot
    hingmeor
    youcoul
    ddot obri
    nghi
    m back.Youdon'twantt
    o
    crossme."
    Me:"Orwhat?Iam notscar
    edofyou.Yout
    hink
    youar
    eshit?Huh?What?"
    Isayfi
    rml
    yandhecomecl
    oserandhel
    eansbymy
    ear.
    Hi
    m:"I
    twon'
    tbeni
    cef
    oryou"
    Hesaidthatandwentbehindmeandunt iedme.I
    gotof
    fthechairandItur
    nedandpushedi twit
    hmy
    l
    egandittri
    ppedhim buthelandedonthebedon
    hi
    sside.Itookaknif
    ef r
    om myt hi
    ghstr
    apandIgot
    onthebedandhehel dmyhands.Hewasequal l
    y
    str
    ongbutIkeptonpushing.Pushingi
    ttoreachhi
    s
    neckanditdid.
    Hi
    m:"Youdon'
    tgi
    veup"
    Me:
    "Igett
    hej
    obdone."
    Ipusheditonhisthroatandhegroanedandpushed
    myhandsbackandsnat chedthekni
    fefr
    om my
    handsandf l
    ippedmeandhewasont opofme.He
    thr
    ewt hekni
    f eontheothersi
    deandpinnedmy
    handsdown.
    Me:
    "Leavemet
    hef
    uckal
    one!
    "
    Hi
    m:"Gi
    rl
    sli
    keyouneedt
    obepuni
    shed"
    Hesaidandhi shandswentt
    omythighsundermy
    miniski
    rtandher i
    ppedmythi
    ngoff
    .Istart
    ed
    ki
    ckinghim andhechuckl
    edandhel
    dmyl egsand
    hi
    sheadwasundermeandIgasped.
    Me:
    "Leaveme.
    ..
    .t
    he.
    ..
    thef
    uckal
    one!"
    Tingl
    eswentdownmyspi ne.Heheldmyl egsapart
    andIsawanoppor t
    unit
    yandcrossedthem byhis
    neckchokinghim andhefli
    ppedusandIwasont op
    ofhim andIfel
    tthewarmthandthethrust
    sandt he
    pl
    easurefrom myNunamaki ngmykneesweak
    andthegriparoundhisneckweaker.
    Me:
    "ohf
    uck!"
    IcursedandIhel dontothepi
    ll
    owoverhishead,I
    haven'tbeentouchedbyamani salmost4years
    anditfeelsnewandwr ongbutgoodatthesame
    ti
    me.MykneesshookandIcameandhegotme
    offhisface.Mykneeswer eshaki
    ngsti
    llandhe
    wipedhi sl
    ipsandsmi r
    ksrunni
    nghisfi
    ngersonhis
    greyandbl acksi
    lkyhair
    .
    Him:"Therei
    smor
    ewher
    ethatcamef
    rom i
    fyou
    don'
    tbehave"
    Me:
    "Go.
    ..
    to.
    ..
    hel
    l"
    Hechuckledandt
    ookoutafewnot
    esf
    rom hi
    s
    wal
    letandthrewt
    hem ont
    hebed.
    Hi
    m:"notbadf
    oraKi
    dli
    keyou"
    Hewal kedoutcl osingthedoor .Godwhatjust
    happened.Di dIj ustenjoythemanwhoki l
    ledmy
    fat
    herdot hattome?Hi stonguereached
    unreachableplacesi nme.St opthi
    nkingaboutt
    his
    .Myphoner ingsandIst r
    etchmyselftothe
    bedsideandIt akei t
    .It'
    smymot her.
    Me:
    "Mama"
    Mom :
    "Mnt
    anami
    tel
    lmewhenar
    eyoucomi
    ng
    back?
    "
    Me:
    "Mom "
    Mom :
    "Yourf
    atheri
    saski
    ngaboutyou"
    Me:
    "st
    epf
    ather"
    Mom :
    "Youhavenor
    espect
    .Comeback
    Nomasont
    o"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "ok,
    Iwi
    ll
    ."
    Mom :
    "Bye"
    ShehungupandIputmyphonenasode.A
    messagecamethr
    ough.
    “
    Del
    ivermymoneyi
    nanhouratt
    hispl
    ace.“
    anAddresswasatt
    achedwit
    hthemessage.I
    cl
    ickedmytongueandgotof
    fthebed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Tthelit
    tl
    eouti
    ngwasneededIwon'tl
    ie,Iwentback
    towor kassoonaswegottothehouseandputmy
    ful
    lfocusonfini
    shi
    ngmyassignment.Iwasleft
    withjust20wordst
    henIam done.
    "Youworksomuchyoudi
    dn'
    tnot
    icewehave
    arr
    ived"
    Il
    ookedupandIsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry."
    Igotof
    fthebedandwentt
    otakemyson.
    Me:
    "Wasn'
    theabot
    her?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Howar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "ohsor
    ry,
    Iam goodandyour
    sel
    f?"
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Ndu:
    "Iam good.Wej
    ustmi
    ssedyou"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "Real
    ly?"
    Henodswhi
    leshyi
    ngaway.
    Me:
    "wel
    lImi
    ssedyouguysaswel
    l"
    Ndu:
    "Meorhi
    m"
    Hepoi
    ntedatt
    hel
    it
    tl
    eone.
    Me:
    "Bot
    h"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Ok"
    Me:
    "Ishoul
    dputhi
    m down.Hei
    sget
    ti
    ngsl
    eepy"
    Ndu:"l
    etmegoandpl
    acehi
    m.Wear
    egonna
    wat
    chmovies"
    Hesaysandwal ksof
    fwit
    hhim.Igetbacktomy
    t
    yping,IgetdonewhenhecomesbackandIclose
    mylaptopandhegetsonthebedandtakest
    he
    f
    leece.
    Ndu:
    "Howi
    sschool,
    anyonebot
    her
    ingyou?"
    Me:
    "School
    isgr
    eat
    .Noonei
    sbot
    her
    ingmesof
    ar
    "
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Ndu:
    "Anyboyf
    ri
    end?
    "
    Me:"Uhm no,
    Noonehasaskedmeoutasyetso
    no"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Me:
    "Whyar
    eyousmi
    li
    ng?"
    Ndu:
    "Just"
    Me:
    "Justf
    orwhat?"
    Ndu:
    "Youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Oht
    hankyou"
    Ishyof
    f.
    Ndu:
    "andshebl
    ushed"
    Me:
    "am not"
    Ndu:
    "youar
    e"
    Me:
    "real
    lyIam not"
    Ndu:"t
    hat
    'snotwhatIsee"
    Me:
    "Mycheeksar
    enotr
    ed"
    Ndu:
    "Comel
    etmesee"
    Ibr
    oughtmycheekst
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "See"
    Hehel dmywai standpull
    edmet ohim andjust
    kissedme, I
    ttookmet i
    mebecauseIdon' tknow
    whatt odobutIj ustwentwi t
    ht heflow.Iam l ayi
    ng
    onhi schestwhi l
    ewear ekissing.Ibr eakit
    .He
    l
    ooksatmeandIdot hesameal lsi
    lentbeforehe
    start
    skissingmeagai nandIr espondi mmediately
    thisti
    me.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Hewasrunni
    nghi
    sfi
    nger
    sallovermybody
    car
    essi
    ngmewhil
    eIwaslayi
    ngonhiminsil
    ent
    .
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    snot
    hing"
    Me:
    "Youknow"
    Ishi
    ft
    ed.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Mmmh"
    Me:"Ri
    ghtnowIhavesomet
    hingInevert
    houghtI
    woul
    dhave"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"
    thati
    s?"
    Me:"Afamily.Idon'
    tknowwher
    emyr ootsare
    fr
    om butIknowwhereIam andi
    t'
    stheplacewher
    e
    Iam r
    ooted"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Doest
    hatbot
    heryou?"
    Me:
    "No,
    Itdoesn'
    tasi
    tusedt
    owhi
    leIwasyoung"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"l
    et'
    shaveal
    astbaby"
    Me:
    "WhataboutLi
    hle.Shei
    sourl
    astbaby"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"maki
    ngbabi
    esmakesmehappy"
    Il
    augh.
    Me:"Ist
    hebabyort
    hemaki
    ngpar
    tthatmakesyou
    happy"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Themaki
    ngpar
    t.Iam st
    il
    lst
    rongyou
    know"
    Me:
    "Iknow.Younevergett
    ir
    ed"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"so?
    "
    Me:
    "wewi
    llhavet
    oseeaDraboutt
    hat"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Maybet
    wins?"
    Me:
    "Tr
    ipl
    ets"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"yes.Twogi
    rl
    sandoneboy"
    Me:
    "ohl
    etmebookt
    heDrr
    ightnow"
    Isatupandtookmyphone.Helai
    dmebackonhi
    s
    chestandIwentt
    hroughi
    tandwesear
    chedf
    ora
    gynaecol
    ogi
    standfoundone.
    Me:
    "Whatt
    imear
    eyouavai
    labl
    e?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Anyt
    imeavai
    labl
    e"
    Me:
    "wear
    edoi
    ngt
    his?"
    Henoddedandki
    ssedmycheek.
    Me:
    "whati
    fIcan'
    tcar
    ryt
    hebaby?
    "
    Nhl
    anhla:"wewi
    lll
    eavet
    hei
    deat
    hen.Idon'
    tli
    ke
    sur
    rogat
    es"
    Me:
    "yeahmet
    oo"
    It
    ookthenumberandbookedoneappoi
    ntmentf
    or
    ustomorr
    ow.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    07] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT58

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Inolongerwor
    katt heZiqubuhousehol dinstead
    nowIam doingacour seinculinaryschool
    .Ilove
    cooki
    ngandsoZi khal
    ithoughti t
    'sbestIst
    udyi t
    andthenhewillf
    undmei nstarti
    ngasmal lcooking
    busi
    nessunti
    litgrows.Ididn'twanthimt odot hat
    buthei nsi
    stedandhedoesn' ttakenof orananswer .
    Hesai dit'
    snoti nhisvocabul
    aryoft r
    eati
    nghis
    woman.Yeswear edati
    ngnowandsof arIam
    l
    ovingitbutst i
    llguardingmyhear t
    .Idon'twantt o
    givemyal lonlyf orhimtotur
    nl i
    keNdu.It'
    snotlike
    hedidmewr ongbuthej ustl
    eftuswhenwewer e
    good.Iam cur rentl
    yhomeanddoi ngsome
    washing.St hai satschoolatthemomentandIam
    meetingZi khaliaft
    erhismeeti
    ngwi thhissuppl
    iers
    forbeermaki ng.
    Mom :
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Sheisdr
    unkt odayanddrinki
    nghasneverst
    opped
    her
    .Istil
    lloveherthough.
    Me:
    "Mah"
    Mom :
    "wozal
    ah(comeher
    e)"
    Il
    eavemywashi
    ngandgot
    oher.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Mom :
    "wena.
    ..
    wena(you.
    ..
    you)"
    Shepaysmyshoul
    der
    .
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Mom :
    "Iam pr
    oudofyou"
    Me:
    "why?"
    Shebur
    ps
    Mom :"YouArenotli
    keme.Youbehaveyoursel
    f.
    MinaIam notagoodmother,
    Ihaveneverbeento
    you..
    .orSakhi
    le.Ohmyboy!Myboy!"
    Shepaysherchestandwal ksoffwhi lestumbling.I
    l
    ookatherandsomehowherwor dsj usttouched
    me.Yesshei sn'
    tthebestbutshei smymot her.I
    wentbackt owashingmycl othesandIt henwentt o
    ri
    nsethem andhangt hem ont hewashi ngl
    ine.I
    wasdonewhenanavybl uebigcarpar kedInfr
    ont
    ofouryard.Istoodthereandwai tedf orwhoevert o
    appear.Thedooropenedandhegotout .Myhear t
    wasbeat i
    ngveryfast
    .Hel ookedar oundandcl ose
    thedoorandlockedhiscarbef orefixinghimsel f
    andhecamebyt heyard.Iwentt owar dshim.My
    angerrosebyhim approachtheyar d.
    Me:
    "Whatar
    eyoudoi
    ngher
    e?"
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Jabu:"That
    'snothowyougreetyourf
    iance,
    techni
    cal
    lyyourhusband"
    Me:
    "eyiyouar
    enonoft
    hat"
    Jabu:
    "Wher
    eisourdaught
    er?
    "
    Me:"whichonecauseIhaveonedaughterandI
    don'
    trememberherhavi
    ngyouasaf at
    her"
    Iputmyhandsonmywai
    st.
    Jabu:
    "Vee"
    Me:"Don'
    t!Don'
    tyoudar
    e.Tur
    nar
    oundandgo
    backt
    owhereyoucamefr
    om "
    Jabu:"I
    twaswr
    ongofmewhatIdi
    d,Iam sor
    ryf
    or
    hurt
    ingyou"
    Tear sstr
    eameddownmycheeks.Al lthehur tcame
    rushingback, thememor i
    esofthatday.I tplayed
    l
    ikeamovi ei
    nmyhead.Iwoul dneverforgett hat
    day.Ihavehi m myever ythi
    ng,Wentwi thhi m
    througheverythingevenwhenhecoul dn'tafford
    shelterandfoodt ofeedhi
    mselfbutIwast here
    untilhecoulddosoandmor e.
    Jabu:
    "Vuyel
    waIam sor
    ry.Il
    oveyou.Inever
    st
    opped."
    Ishookmyhead.
    Me:"Pleaseleaveanddon'tevercomeback.You
    choseherforar eason.Youtr
    ustedhermor ethan
    me.How. .howcoul dyouthi
    nkIwoul dcheaton
    you?Howcoul dyouwi t
    hmybestf r
    iend!"
    Isobbed.
    Jabu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Iwi
    pedmyf
    ace.
    Me:"Leave,
    youdon'
    thaveanychi
    ldwi
    thmej
    ust
    l
    eave"
    Jabu:
    "Iwi
    llcomebackonceyouar
    eok"
    Het ur
    nedar oundandwal kedof
    f,Isobbed.Noone
    hurtmedeepl yli
    kethem andIdon'
    tthinkIcoul
    d
    everrecoverfrom t
    hat.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ilookedatt hem fr
    om anangl e,Leaningbythewall
    alldressedupf orworkandr eadytogobutIj ust
    tookamomentt olookatthem .Laughingasgi r
    ls,
    Teasingeachot her.Itmademesmi l
    e, Taki
    nga
    momentj usttoappreci
    atethebeautyI nfr
    ontofme.
    Gugu:
    "OkbabyIam al
    ldone"
    ShesaysandZi
    nhl
    etakesherbagandget
    sof
    fthe
    couch.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"t
    hankyoumommy"
    Gugu: "youar
    ewelcome,comel et
    'spackyour
    l
    unch.Ishouldtel
    lyourf
    athertobuyalunchbag
    foryou.Iwanttoaddmor efr
    uits"
    Ichuckl
    edandt
    heyt
    urnt
    ome.
    Me:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Gugusmi
    les
    Gugu:
    "Goodmor
    ning,
    breakf
    asti
    sint
    heki
    tchen."
    Me:
    "It
    hinkwehavet
    oleavenow.Iwoul
    dn'
    tbe
    abl
    etohavei
    t."
    Gugu:
    "Si
    hle"
    Me:
    "Myl
    ove?
    "
    Shehadaver
    yst
    rai
    ghtf
    ace.
    Gugu:"Goandeat,youarenotl
    eavi
    ngwi
    thout
    eat
    ing.Iam nott
    hatlady"
    Me:
    "Yesmam"
    Ichuckl
    edandIwentt
    oherandt
    urnedt
    oZi
    nhl
    e.
    Me:
    "Pr
    incesscl
    oseyoureyes"
    SheputherhandsoverhereyesandIgaveGugua
    shor
    tki
    ss..
    Me:"That
    'sagoodmor
    ning.Howi
    smyf
    inance
    doi
    ng?"
    Sheputherhandsar
    oundmyneck.
    Gugu:
    "shei
    sdoi
    ngwonder
    ful"
    It
    ouchedherst
    omach.
    Me:
    "Needanyt
    hing"
    Gugu:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lifIneedsomet
    hing"
    Me:
    "okl
    etmegetont
    hatbr
    eakf
    ast"
    Gugu:
    "Iwi
    llpackyourl
    unchsol
    ong"
    Me:
    "umunt
    uuzokhul
    uphal
    a(Aper
    soni
    sgonnabe
    f
    at)
    "
    Gugu:"Kumelekucaceukut
    hiawuzihlal
    elenj
    e
    unomuntu(i
    thastobeclearthatyouarenotsi
    ngl
    e
    buthaveawomani nyourli
    fe)"
    Me:
    "mmmhok"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Nt
    okomal
    o:"okwecanl
    eave.Iam r
    eady"
    Shetakesherbagf
    rom t
    hecouchandIputmy
    handsinmypocketwhi
    lelooki
    ngather
    .
    Me:
    "Ift
    hatt
    eachert
    ri
    essomet
    hingt
    ellme"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iwi
    ll"
    Me:
    "maybeyoushoul
    dhomeschoolandhavea
    f
    emal
    eteacher"
    Ntokomal
    o:"Hai
    bo.Don'
    tbedr
    amat
    ic.Iam your
    s
    neh?"
    Me:
    "Comeher
    e"
    Shedoesandshegi
    vesmeaper
    kandsmi
    les.
    Me:
    "youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Imean,
    yousee"
    Shel
    aughsandIj
    oini
    n.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Thankyou"
    Me: "Idon'twanttoletyougososomeboycan
    courtyouandseehowhehasanal lt
    ogetherli
    fe
    andisbet terthanmet otakeyou.Nt okoIknowI
    am notper fectatal
    lbutNgi yakuthandaNgal eheart
    yonke(Il oveyouwi thallofthisheart)and
    angikazengi thandeumunt uwesi fazane
    ngalendlela(andIhaveneverl ovedawomant hi
    s
    way) "
    Iputmyhandonmychestandshet
    ooki
    t.
    Ntokomal o:"Iam stuckwi thyouLunele.Iloveyou
    okanddon' teverwor ry.Evenifar i
    chermant han
    yourf at
    hercomesi naPor scheIwon'tleaveyouf or
    him.Youhavesomet hingnj eeyakhowedwat hatI
    willnevergetfrom anyone.Don' tworryok? "
    Inoddedandsheki
    ssedmyl
    ips.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Nget
    hembe(t
    rustme)
    "
    Me:
    "It
    rustyou"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Okl
    et'
    sgobef
    oreIgetl
    ate"
    Me:
    "af
    teryou.
    "
    Shesmi l
    edandwalkedoff.Ntokomal
    odoesn't
    knowhowmuchIj ustfearloosi
    nghertodeathor
    anothermanandIam scaredoneofmyf earswil
    l
    happenandsoonshewi l
    lreali
    zeIam notwort
    hher
    stayi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ZI
    KHALI★
    Let
    ho:
    "Twi
    n"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Ihavebeentr
    yingt
    ocallVuyel
    waallmor
    ningbuti
    t
    doesn'
    tgothr
    ough.Itt
    akesmet ovoi
    cemail
    .
    Let
    ho:
    "Ist
    hathowyour
    espond?"
    Me:
    "ei
    shcanyouj
    ust
    ..
    ."
    Iputmyphonedown.
    Me:
    "Iam f
    rust
    rat
    ed"
    Isaycal
    mly.Shei
    sawoman.Maybeshemi
    ght
    knowifi
    t'
    shormoneski
    cki
    ngi
    n.
    Let
    ho:
    "Tel
    lme"
    Shewalksi
    nfurt
    herandcomestosi
    topposi
    teme
    andpl
    acesherbagonthetabl
    e.
    Me: "Iam datingthi
    samazi ngl
    adyandIreall
    yli
    ke
    her.Nol i
    kef eel
    swr ong.Il
    ovehersisukut
    himanje
    ngiyamfonelaakabambil ut
    holokhusi
    le(i
    t'
    sjust
    thatIam calli
    nghernowandshedoesn' tanswer
    herphoneal lmorning)"
    Let
    ho:
    "whatdi
    dyoudo?"
    Me: "Lutho!Likeangi
    thol
    ingenzeningoba
    besimnandiizolongi
    menzaamoyi zel
    eyouknow
    kodwa( Nothing!Li
    keIdon'tgetwhatIdidbecause
    yesterdaywewer egoodandshewassmi li
    ngyou
    knowbut) todaysheisdoi
    ngt hi
    s.Actuall
    yIam
    pissed."
    Let
    ho:"calm down.Goandcheckonher .Iam sur
    e
    shehasavalidreason.Maybeshejustneedsyou
    nowwithoutsayingit
    ,it
    'sagi
    rl
    'st
    hing"
    Me:
    "HowdoIknow?
    "
    Letho:"youaresupposedt
    oknowhowyour
    womani sfeel
    ingandwhatshewant
    swit
    houther
    tal
    kingortel
    li
    ngyou"
    Shesayscasual
    ly
    Me:"SoIshoul
    dbecomeAneleandpr
    opheci
    ewhat
    al
    adywants?Thisi
    sridi
    cul
    ous"
    Il
    aybackonmychai
    r.
    Let
    ho:"Yaziwenaaveuphumakul
    ine(
    You.
    ..You
    al
    waysoutofli
    ne)"
    Sheheavesasi
    gh.
    Letho:"Goandcheckonherbutdon'
    tgoempt y
    handed.Anotherthi
    ngwomenlovefood.Aplatt
    er
    fortwoformewillbegoodf
    rom t
    histal
    kingt
    hank
    you"
    Isi
    ghedandst
    oodupt
    aki
    ngmycarkeys.
    Me:
    "comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Letho:
    "ouuuhandIhavebeeneyei
    ngt
    hisbagat
    themall
    .It
    'st
    odiefor"
    Me:
    "youcanaskyourf
    atherf
    ort
    hat"
    Let
    ho:
    "Hawut
    win"
    Ishakemyhead.
    Let
    ho:
    "IknowYandawi
    llbuyi
    tforme"
    Me:
    "Goandaskhi
    mthen"
    Wewal
    koutofmyof
    fi
    ce.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Ihavebeenl ooki ngatmyphonef orsomet imeand


    hislastcal lwas10mi nutesago.15mi ssedcal l
    sall
    together.Idon' twantanyonet oseemel ikethisat
    themomentbutIknowmymot herwi llcomeaski ng
    i
    fnotmyf at her.Iwi pedmyt ears.Jabul aniandI
    havebeent oget hersincewewer eyoung.Wegr ew
    upf rom her et ogetherunt i
    lhispar entsdi edandhi s
    fami l
    ykickedhi m outofhi sfami lyhomewhenhe
    wasi nhi s20' s.Iwasabout18t hatt imeand
    alreadyfini shedwi t
    hhi ghschool .Iwentt olookf or
    aj obandsoashi m.Hedi dn'
    thavel ucki nthatbutI
    gotone.Idi dn'twanthi mt osuf f
    er .Igotoneasa
    cleaneratsomepl aceandIhel pedhi m get t
    inga
    backr oom andsomegr ocerynyanaf oramont h.He
    alwayspr eached"Iwi l
    lmar r
    yyouonceIgetbet t
    er"
    that'
    swashi sdai lyverset ome.Ihadabest fr
    iend.
    Ohhowf riendscansomet imesbesnakes.She
    alwayssawJabuasnot hingandwoul daskmewhy
    Iwasst i
    llwi thhim buti t'
    sbecauseIl ovedhi m.
    Ther eisnomanIl ovedl ikehimi nmyl i
    fe.Igave
    myhear ttohim andt r
    ustedhi m withit.Assoonas
    hegotbet t
    erandst art
    edmaki nggreatmoneyhe
    plannedonst arti
    ngabusi ness, asecur it
    ybusi ness
    andIsuppor t
    edanyt hinghewant edt odo.Igot
    pregnantwi thSt haandhepr oposedt omewhenI
    was20.Icoul dn'tsaynoandwegotengaged.
    Onlyt radi
    ti
    onalaspect sofourr elat
    ionwer edone.
    TheZul uweddi ngandal sot hepayemnetofDowr y.
    Ithoughtmyf riendwashappyf ormel it
    tl
    edi dI
    knowshewasst abbingme.Shet oldJabut hat
    Sthai snotevenhi sbutsomeoneel se's.Hef ir
    st
    doubt edherbutst art
    edbel i
    evingherandf r
    om t hen
    theygott ogetherandt hatjusttookt helasthit.He
    askedi fwecoul dbreakupandIaskedi fhecoul d
    haveaDNAonSt habecauseIknowshei shisbut
    hedidn' twantt oheart heendofi tandnowhei s
    comi ngback.Ican' t,Ireallycan't.

    "Vuyel
    wa!
    "
    Iwi
    pedmyt ear
    sandsatupf
    rom mybed.Mom
    l
    eanedagai
    nstthewal
    l.
    Me:
    "Mah"
    Mom :"Ther
    e..
    .Thereissomemanlooki
    ngforyou
    out
    side.Bukaungipheni(l
    ookwhathegavet
    ome
    )"
    Shet
    ookoutmoneyf
    rom herboobsandi
    t'
    sast
    ack
    ofmoney.
    Me:
    "Gogi
    vei
    tback."
    Mom :"Noplease.Ipr
    omi
    seIwon'
    tdr
    inkwi
    thyour
    f
    atherfor2weeks."
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "Amont
    h"
    Mom :"Haah!Umuntuuyanxanywayoh.(Aper
    son
    get
    sthir
    sty)Canyougoamont hwit
    houtwat
    er?"
    Me:
    "Mah"
    Isi
    gh.
    Mom :
    "2.
    ..2weeks."
    Me:
    "okt
    hen"
    Mom :
    "Come.Iwantt
    otel
    lhi
    m youar
    enotf
    ree"
    Me:
    "ohj
    esus"
    Wewal koutandIseeZikhalibyhiscar
    .Whatishe
    doinghere?Myf at
    heri
    stalkingtohim.Iwonder
    whathei sutt
    eri
    ngtohi
    m.Cant heygoandenjoy
    themselvessomewhere
    Dad:"I
    nganeYamileh,Yabol
    oh(poi
    ntsatmy
    mother)SthandwaSam.(Thi
    sismychild.
    ,You
    seeher,sheismylove)
    "
    Thatjustmademesmi le.Iadmir
    emypar entslove.
    I
    t '
    ssost r
    ongandt heydon'
    tcarehowt heyare.One
    thingIam gratef
    ulfori
    sthatnomatterhowdr unk
    myf athergetshehasneverlai
    dhishandonmy
    mot herandthatIam grat
    efulf
    ornotexperiencingit
    whi l
    egrowingup.
    Zikhal
    i:"Ngi
    yezwababa,Utheuf
    unaezi
    ngakhi?
    (I
    hearyou,Yousaidyouwanthowmany?)"
    Dadl
    if
    tsuphi
    shands.
    Dad:
    "20"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Hayinakusasasi
    ngafi
    ka.Avesi
    zihambel
    a
    i
    zimbal
    iezinhl
    ekwaMbul azi
    (event
    omorrowwe
    cancome.Wel
    ikepi
    cki
    ngbeaut
    if
    ulf
    lower
    s)"
    Hel
    ooksatmewi
    thhandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    .
    Mom :
    "let
    'sgo"
    Shet
    akesmyfat
    her'
    shandandtheywalkoff
    si
    ngi
    ng.Il
    ookdown.Thereissi
    lencebet
    weenus.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Unj
    ani?(Howar
    eyou?)
    "
    Me:
    "Iam good"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"mmmht
    ell
    mewhatdi
    dIdo?"
    HesaysandIl
    ookupt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Not
    hing"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Sowhyar
    eyoui
    gnor
    ingmycal
    ls?
    "
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Zi
    khal
    i:
    "NgiyabuzaVuyel
    wa,Angi
    lwi(Iam aski
    ng
    Vuyel
    wa,Iam notfi
    ghti
    ng)"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknowwher
    etost
    art"
    Zikhal
    i:"weareacouple.Weshouldbeeasi
    ly
    offl
    oadinganyt
    hingtoeachot
    her.Iam your
    bestfr
    iendaswell"
    Inodded.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Comeher
    e"
    Hepul
    lsmet
    ohi
    m andIl
    aymyheadonhi
    schest
    .
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Tel
    lme"
    Isi
    ghed.
    Me:
    "avi
    sitf
    rom t
    hepast"
    Hewassi
    lent
    .
    Me:"yourememberIt
    oldyout
    hatSt
    ha'
    sfat
    herand
    Iendedbadl
    y"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"yeah"
    Me:
    "Hecamet
    hismor
    ningaf
    ter5year
    s"
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Zi
    khal
    i:"howdi
    dthatmakeyouf
    eel?"
    Me:
    "Angr
    y,Idon'
    twantt
    oseehi
    m"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Youshoul
    dn'
    thar
    bouranger,
    youar
    etoo
    wonder
    fulfort
    hat"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Heki
    ssesmyf
    orehead.
    Me:"Wewereonceengaged, hedi
    dal
    lthe
    t
    radi
    ti
    onalst
    uffbutwesper
    ated"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"soyouar
    emar
    ri
    ed"
    Me:
    "no"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"YouhadaZul
    uweddi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Zikhali:
    "Ngokwesi nt
    uSt handwaSam mase
    sebekubikil
    eemadl oziniakhonanjengomakot i
    wakhonawenzel wakonkeusushadi l
    ekhona. (Per
    tradit
    ionmyl ovewhenyouhavebeeni ntroducedto
    theirancest
    or sastheirwi f
    eandever yt
    hingwas
    donef oryout henyouar emar ri
    edinthatfami l
    y)A
    whi t
    eweddi ngormar riagecerti
    fi
    cateisnottheonly
    thingthatdetermineifyouar emar r
    iedornot"
    Iam si
    lent
    .Ir
    eal
    lydon'
    tknowwhatt
    osay.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Iguessyourf
    atheri
    soutofluckbecause
    hewon'
    tgetthose20cowsbutthatfamily"
    Me:
    "Mmmh?How?Iam her
    ewi
    thmyf
    ami
    ly"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"wel
    lletmeeducat
    eyou"
    Heopenst
    hebackdoorandgetsusi
    nandmakes
    melayonhi
    slapwhi
    lelooki
    nguptohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Educat
    eme"
    Zikhal
    i:"Fr
    om whatIknowandwhatIgrewupon,
    I
    comef r
    om astri
    ctt
    radit
    ionalf
    ami
    lyr
    ight
    "
    Me:
    "yep"
    Zikhali:
    "Ifyougetmar riedandever yTradit
    ional
    aspecthasbeenf orforyouyouar enotyour
    origi
    nalfamily'
    sdaught erbutnowyourmar ital
    family'
    sdaught er.Theirancestor
    sacknowl edge
    yousoi fyoudivor cewithsomeonei nal ongr un
    thatdoesn'tmeanyouar etotal
    lyfree.Youar estil
    l
    thatfamily'
    sdaught erpertradi
    ti
    on.Soi fIwantto
    mar r
    yyouIwon' tpayyourdowr yher ebutwher e
    youwer emar ri
    edi ntoi
    nor dert
    ot akeyout obe
    ri
    ghtfull
    ymi ne"
    Me:
    "ohIsee"
    Henodded.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Ngi
    yakut
    handayezwa?
    (Il
    oveyouok?
    )"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Theywer
    eal
    lgoodf
    ool
    stol
    etyougo"
    Me:
    "Why?"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"becauseyouendedupwi
    thme."
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "Iguess"
    Hegavemeaki
    ssandbr
    okei
    t.Ismi
    ledandl
    ooked
    away.
    Zikhal
    i:"Youwerebl
    ushi
    ngl
    i
    ket
    hisyest
    erday
    beforeyouignor
    edme"
    Me:
    "I'
    m sor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Canwef
    etchSt
    ha?"
    Me:
    "Uhm sur
    e.Letmegoandchange"
    Zi
    khali:
    "ifi
    tmakesyouf
    eel
    bet
    terbutIseenot
    hing
    wrong"
    Me:
    "itmakesmef
    eel
    bet
    ter"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO(UNKOWN)
    ★

    Ididn'tfol
    lowhi sdemand.Het hinksIwi lljustjump
    whenhewant smet owellhehasgott hatver y
    wr ongupher e.Idecidedt ogo-tot hemal labi tand
    j
    ustbuysomecakeaswel l.Ihavebeencr avingit.I
    havet ogot oEasterncapenextweekf orahi t.Iam
    donewi t
    ht heonesar oundDur banandboydi dIget
    alotofmoneyf r
    om thatZakheleman.It hinkI
    shouldbuyahousebyt hecoastl ineinCapet own.
    Myphoner ingsandIt akeitoutofmybag, Ihate
    thisthingcal l
    edabagbutIhavet ol i
    vewi thi tfor
    today.It'
    smymot her.Isighedandanswer ed.
    Me:
    "Mama"
    Mom :"Yousai
    dyouar
    ecomi
    ngback.Wher
    ear
    e
    younow?"
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ngmom "
    Mom :
    "Mxm.Youar
    enotNomasont
    o"
    Me:
    "Cal
    m down."
    Shehungup.IshovedmyphoneinmybagandI
    pushedt
    hetrol
    leyt
    hrought
    heshop.It
    akethel
    i
    ttl
    e
    Woolwor
    thscakeandcheckwhi
    choneIli
    ke.
    "Il
    iket
    hechocol
    ateone"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandIgavehi
    m al
    ookathesmi
    rked.
    Me:"awunayoenyi nt
    oyokuyenzangempil
    oyakho.
    Orufunangikubul
    alelah?(Youdon'thave
    somethi
    ngbet t
    ertodowithyourli
    feoryouwant
    metokillyouhere?)"
    Hi
    m: "Iam t
    oool
    dfort
    hisbackandf
    ort
    hformy
    money"
    Me:
    "Wasyourmoney."
    Isayandt
    urnt
    opushthet
    rol
    leyandIfeelt
    hehand
    onmybutt
    .Itur
    nedandpul
    lmymi niski
    rtdowna
    bit
    .
    Hi
    m: "I
    twon'
    thel
    pthatyourbut
    tcheeksar
    eout
    t
    here"
    Me:
    "Fuckyou"
    Hi
    m:"youwantt
    o?"
    Ishowedhi
    m mymi
    ddl
    efi
    ngerandhechuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "GoshIwi
    sht
    oki
    llyounow"
    Hi
    m:"Ki
    llmewi
    thki
    ndness"
    Me:
    "Youwi
    shgr
    andpa"
    Him:"Theydon'
    tmaket
    hishandsomemodel
    anymore"
    Het
    oucheshi
    sfaceandIgi
    ggl
    e.Hei
    ssococky.
    Me:
    "cockymuch"
    Hi
    m:"Don'
    tyouseei
    t"
    Me:
    "Comecl
    oseIcant"
    Hecamecl
    oseandIsl
    appedhi
    scheek.
    Me:
    "oht
    her
    eiti
    s.Musthavemi
    ssedaspot
    ."
    Hehol
    dsmyhandbef
    oreIcoul
    dsl
    aphi
    m agai
    n.
    "Sir,
    mam.Youar emakingcust
    omers
    uncomfor
    tabl
    e,Isuggestyoul
    eave"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Hi
    m:"mypl
    ace,
    mymoney"
    Helet
    sgoofmyhandandwal ksoff
    .Ilookatmy
    wri
    standcli
    ckmytongueandwalkpastthel
    ady
    andwenttopay.Idi
    dn'
    teventaket
    hecake.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    07] :~I
    NAKBIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT59

    ★ NDALO★

    WegottotheDrandwewer efi
    rstaswehadan
    appoi
    ntment.Iwouldn'
    tmi
    ndbeingpregnantonce
    moreandreall
    yther
    eisnot
    hingholdi
    ngusback
    fr
    om havi
    ngthat
    .Wewi l
    ljusthavet
    ohearf
    rom t
    he
    Dr.WegotinandtheDrsmi l
    eswhil
    est
    andi
    ngup.
    Dr:
    "Goodday"
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"hi"
    Dr:
    "Youmaybeseat
    ed"
    Wesatdownandshel
    ookedatus.
    Dr:
    "HowmayIhel
    pyou?
    "
    Me:
    "Wewantt
    ohaveababy,
    Babi
    esi
    fpossi
    ble"
    Dr:
    "Howol
    dar
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Mi
    ddl
    e50'
    s"
    Shel
    ooksshocked.
    Dr:
    "It
    houghtyouwer
    egonnasay30somet
    hing"
    Me:
    "Iam gr
    own"
    Dr:"WellIdon'
    tknowifi
    t'
    spossibl
    e,Havingababy
    atyouragecanhavecompl i
    cat
    ions.Alotofthem.
    Thebabymi ghtnotcomeoutashealthy, mental
    di
    sabil
    it
    yorphysicaldi
    sabi
    li
    tyaswellandalso
    monopause,t
    heendofyourmenstruat
    ionaswell
    asgi
    vingbir
    thwi
    llbedi
    ff
    icul
    tifyoudecidenat
    ural
    bi
    rt
    h."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Wewi
    llpayanyamountf
    ori
    ttohappen
    "
    TheDrl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Dr:
    "Iwillhavetodoafewt
    est
    sonyouandIt
    hink
    I
    VFwillbebetterf
    ort
    hebot
    hofyou"
    Wenodded.
    Me:
    "okt
    hankyou"
    Dr:
    "don'
    tyouwantt
    oconsi
    dersur
    rogat
    es?
    "
    Me:
    "no,
    nowedon'
    twantt
    hat
    ."
    Dr:"Pl
    easecomet hi
    ssi
    desoIcantakesampl
    es
    andalsotakeascanofyourwomb.
    Inoddedandst
    oodup.If
    oll
    owedaf
    terher
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Khona:
    "Ar
    eyousur
    eyouwantt
    ogo?"
    Ilookedatmysel
    fthrought
    hemi r
    rorandIt
    urned
    thewheelchai
    raroundandlookedathim.
    Me:
    "wehaveal
    readypr
    omi
    sedl
    unch"
    Khona:
    "ButIwantt
    ost
    aywi
    thyou"
    Ichuckl
    e
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbeback"
    Khona:
    "okt
    hen"
    Hegotof
    fthebedandcamet
    oki
    ssmyf
    orehead
    t
    hengavemeaperk.
    Khona:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Khona:"Iam af
    ri
    adthosemenwil
    lseeandsnat
    ch
    you,Cabangasengi
    shimafut
    hi(i
    maginemebeing
    si
    ngleagain)
    "
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Youar
    eexagger
    ati
    ng"
    Khona:
    "Ser
    ious.Ther
    eisnomewi
    thoutyou"
    Me:
    "Youar
    enotgoi
    ngt
    obesi
    ngl
    e"
    Khona:
    "Youl
    ooksexyt
    hough"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Ibl
    ushed,
    hegavemeaki
    ss.
    Khona:
    "Comel
    et'
    sgo"
    Hewentbehi
    ndme.
    Me:
    "myhandbag"
    Het ookitf
    rom t
    hebedandgavei ttome.It
    'shar
    d
    beingonawheelchai r,
    it'
    ssomethi
    ngIam not
    usedt ooreverwil
    lbeusedtoanyti
    mesoon.Iam
    scaredthatone-
    dayUsakhonawillseehowmuch
    ofabur denIam andLeave.Iam afrai
    doft
    hat.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    YANDA★
    Si
    sanda:
    "Iam r
    eadyt
    oleavedad"
    Iwassil
    ent,i
    nthought
    s.SheshookmeandI
    snappedoutofmythought
    sandIlookedather
    .
    Si
    sanda:
    "Imi
    ssmom t
    oo"
    Mymi
    ndi
    snotevenonThabi
    sil
    e.
    Me:
    "Haveasaf
    etr
    iphoney"
    Sisanda:
    "Idon'
    twanttol
    eaveyou.Ar
    eyousur
    e
    youaregonnabeokalone?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Thi
    sol
    dmancant
    akecar
    eofhi
    msel
    f"
    Si
    sanda:
    "Okt
    hen."
    IstoodupandIhuggedherandshehuggedme
    back.
    Si
    sanda:
    "Iwi
    llf
    indawayt
    orel
    ocat
    eher
    e"
    Me:
    "Don'
    twor
    ryaboutme"
    Si
    sanda:
    "thatget
    smewor
    ri
    ed"
    Me:
    "Comel
    et'
    sgetyougoi
    ng"
    Shet ookhersuit
    caseandwheeledi
    t.Wewentto
    thedoorandIopenedi t
    .Wewentt ohercarandI
    helpedherloadherthi
    ngsi
    nside.Acarparkednext
    toher sandsheclosedt
    hedoorandlookedatme.
    Shegotoutagr essi
    vel
    yhol
    dingablackbag.I
    smi l
    ed.
    Si
    sanda:
    "Whoi
    sshe?"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lyouwhenyouar
    ri
    vepr
    incess"
    Shef
    oldedherar
    ms.Shegott
    ous.
    Her:
    "her
    eisyourmoney"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    trememberhavi
    ngi
    tascash"
    Her:
    "Iam gonnaf
    uckyouup,
    don'
    tpl
    aywi
    thme"
    Shet
    hrewt
    hebagI
    nfr
    ontofme.
    Si
    sanda:"excuseyoul
    ady,
    whoar
    eyou?
    "
    Her:
    "That
    'snonofyourbusi
    ness"
    Me:
    "Youar
    egonnabel
    ateSi
    sanda"
    Si
    sanda:
    "Dad"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lyou"
    Si
    sanda:
    "JustknowIwon'
    taccepther
    ."
    Her:
    "HoneyIdon'
    tcar
    ewhatyout
    hinkort
    hist
    hing
    youcal
    lafat
    her"
    Sisandacli
    ckedhert
    ongueandgotint
    hecarand
    shestart
    editbef
    orerever
    singout
    .
    Her:
    "Bye,
    Don'
    tevercont
    actme"
    Ihel
    dherar
    m.
    Me:"Youcan'
    tjustl
    eavewi
    thoutgi
    vingmeyour
    name"
    Shelookedatmeupanddownwi
    thaf
    rownand
    yankedherarm of
    fmygr
    ip.
    Her:
    "Youhavenobusi
    nesst
    oknowi
    t."
    Me:
    "It
    hinkwear
    efr
    iendsnow"
    Ismi
    rked.
    Her:
    "Nx"
    Me:
    "Al
    it
    tl
    edr
    inkwoul
    dn'
    thur
    t"
    Shegavemealookandt
    ookt
    hewhi
    skyt
    hat
    'si
    nmy
    handandgul
    pedit
    .
    Me:
    "youseem t
    odowni
    tbet
    ter"
    Her:
    "Act
    ual
    lyIwantt
    hewhol
    ebot
    tl
    e"
    Me:
    "thi
    sway"
    Shet
    ookthebl
    ackbagandpushedmeasi
    de
    wal
    kingi
    nsi
    de.Ichuckl
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Iwaswai t
    ingforNtokomal
    o.Shecameoutofher
    classandcamet owardsme,IwassmokingsoI
    threwthecigar
    ett
    eawayandr ubbedmyhandsas
    sheapproachedme.ShegavemeahugandIhel d
    herwaist.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Somehowyousmel
    lgood"
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Shebr
    oket
    hehugandchuckl
    edandpatmy
    shoul
    der
    .
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Let
    'sgo"
    Me:
    "Iam dr
    oppi
    ngyouof
    fatt
    her
    est
    urant
    ?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Yes"
    Me:
    "thatt
    eacherdi
    dn'
    tsayanyt
    hing?
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Hesai
    dIl
    ooksexyt
    oday"
    Shesmi
    ledandIcl
    enchedmyj
    aws.
    Me:
    "Wher
    eishe?"
    Ist
    art
    edwal
    kingof
    fandshegotonmyback.
    Nt
    okomalo:"Lunel
    eIam j
    oki
    ng!Iam j
    oki
    ng,
    he
    di
    dn'
    tsayanythi
    ng"
    Icoul
    dfeelmyanger
    .
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Ngi
    yaxol
    isa(Iam sor
    ry)
    "
    Me:
    "Getof
    fmybackNt
    okomal
    o"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Ar
    eyouangr
    yatme?"
    Me:
    "Iam "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Nt
    oko"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Youf
    orgi
    veme?"
    Me:
    "Sur
    e"
    Shegotof
    fandIwentt
    othecarandIgoti
    n.She
    goti
    naswell
    .
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Ikeptqui
    etandst
    art
    edt
    hecaranddr
    oveof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Me:
    "youhavegoodt
    ast
    eforsomeonel
    ikeyou"
    Hi
    m:"r
    eal
    ly?"
    Hepouredmor
    ewhi
    skyf
    ort
    hebot
    hofus.My3r
    d
    gl
    ass.
    Me:
    "Mmmh"
    Hegavei
    ttomeandIt
    ookasi
    p.
    Me:
    "Youl
    ivel
    arge"
    Hi
    m:"I
    t'
    scal
    ledhar
    dwor
    k"
    Me:"andbl
    ood"
    Istoodupfr
    om hiscouchandwentar
    oundwhi
    le
    touchi
    ngeveryt
    hing.
    Hi
    m:"youl
    ikeski
    mpyt
    hings"
    Me:
    "Yeahso?"
    Iwasinabl ackleatherminidress,i
    twasshortwit
    h
    azipinthemi ddl
    eal lt
    heway.I tshowedabitof
    chestandsomehi ghmi l
    it
    arybootsandaleat
    her
    j
    acketontop.
    Hi
    m:"Not
    hing"
    Me:
    "st
    opl
    ooki
    ngatmeandi
    twi
    llbej
    ustf
    ine"
    Hi
    m:"sowhenar
    eyouki
    ll
    ingme?"
    Me:
    "Whenyoul
    eastexpecti
    t."
    Hi
    m:"wewi
    llhavet
    oseet
    hen"
    Me:"Hopeyouhaveani
    nsur
    ancepol
    ice,
    li
    fecover
    f
    oryourki
    ds?"
    Hi
    m:"Igoti
    tcover
    ed"
    Me:
    "Goodt
    hen"
    Iwalkedupthestai
    rswhilel
    ooki
    ngar ound, hi
    s
    houseisreal
    lybeauti
    ful
    .Daddywouldn'tl
    ikeme
    bei
    nghereatall.It
    'ssadIhavenevermetmyf at
    her
    .
    "St
    il
    llooki
    ng"
    Itur
    nedwit
    hakickbuthehel
    dmyl
    egandIst
    ood
    ther
    euncomfor
    tabl
    e.
    Me:
    "goodr
    efl
    exes"
    Hi
    m:"year
    sofexper
    ience,
    expectt
    heunexpect
    ed"
    Hesai
    dandt hr
    ewt heempt
    yglassf
    rom hi
    shand
    acr
    ossthepassageandpul
    ledmetohim wit
    hmy
    l
    egandcarri
    edme.Thenpinnedmeonthewal l
    .
    Me:
    "getof
    fme!"
    Hesni
    ff
    edmyneck.
    Hi
    m:"Yousmel
    lgood"
    Me:
    "Iknow,
    I..
    .."
    Heki
    ssedmyneckandIf
    eltt
    ingl
    esgoi
    ngal
    lover
    mybody"
    Me:
    "St
    opdoi
    ngt
    hat"
    Hi
    m:"Justonel
    astone"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llki
    llyou"
    Heki
    ssedmyneckoncemorewhi
    leunzi
    ppi
    ngmy
    dr
    ess,al
    readyt
    hef
    loodgat
    eswer
    eopen.
    Me:
    "Mmhst
    op"
    Hepl
    aceshishandonmyboobandsof
    tl
    ysqeezed
    i
    tandIgasped.
    Hi
    m:"
    Haveyoueverbeenpuni
    shedbef
    ore?"
    Me:
    "(sof
    tl
    y)No"
    Hesmi
    rked.
    Hi
    m:"Thi
    sisst
    ageone"
    Heuncl
    othedmeandIwaslefti
    nmybl ackg-st
    ri
    ng
    andhecarr
    iedmetoaroom andt
    hrewmeont he
    bedandwenttocl
    oset
    hedoorandr ol
    ledhi
    s
    sl
    eevesupandIr
    oll
    edof
    fthebedandgotof
    fand
    hepull
    edmebymywaist.
    Hi
    m:"wher
    ear
    eyougoi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "Iam l
    eavi
    ng"
    Hi
    m:"notunt
    ilwesor
    tyouout
    ."
    Me:
    "I.
    ..
    "
    Hepickedmeupandthrewmeont
    hebedonce
    moreandtookoutt
    oys.
    Hi
    m:"gott
    heseespeci
    all
    yfort
    hisocassi
    on"
    Me:
    "Youmessedupgr
    andpa"
    Hechuckl edandpul l
    edmebymyl egs,It
    ried
    fi
    ghtinghim.Het ookoffmyunderwearandt ook
    thevibrat
    orandt urnediton.Hewentonhisknees
    spreadingmylegsapar tandhestartedpl
    ayingwith
    myNunausi ngthevi br
    atorandImoaned.
    Me:
    "Ohyouar
    esi
    ck"
    Hi
    m:"I
    t'
    scomi
    ng"
    Ibi
    tmybottom l
    ip,
    her
    emovedthevibrat
    orandhi
    s
    headwentbet
    weenmythi
    ghsandIfelthi
    stongue
    pl
    ayingwithme.Hisfi
    ngersalsodoingtheirpar
    t
    aroundmyf ol
    ds.Myhandsclenchedont hecovers
    andIthrewmyheadbackasthepl easur
    ewas
    washingoverme.
    Me:
    "Mykneesar
    eshaki
    ng"
    Icoul
    dfeelmysel
    fcummi
    ng.HestoppedandI
    openedmyeyes.Hewasuponhisfeetandhet
    ook
    thecuf
    fsandcuff
    edmeup.
    Me:
    "Letmego!"
    Hi
    m:"
    sweet
    hear
    tyouar
    enotgoi
    nganywher
    e"
    It
    ri
    edmovi
    ngashet
    iedmeupont
    hebed.
    Hi
    m:"Nowl
    et'
    spuni
    sht
    hisl
    i
    ttl
    eone"
    Hespankedmybut
    tcheeks.
    Me:
    "thathur
    ts"
    Het
    ookoffhisbel
    t.Icouldseewhathedoi
    ngf
    rom
    t
    hemir
    rorthati
    spartoftheheadboar
    d.
    Me:
    "Whatar
    eyoudoi
    ng?
    "
    Hi
    m:"St
    eal
    ingki
    dsshoul
    dbepuni
    shed"
    Me:
    "onceIgetoutofher
    eIwi
    llki
    llyou"
    Hi
    m:"l
    et'
    sseei
    fyouwi
    llwal
    k"
    Heinser
    tedaf
    ingeri
    nme, het
    hrust
    edi
    taf
    ewt
    imes
    andIbit
    emybottom l
    ip.
    Hi
    m:"ar
    eyouavi
    rgi
    n?"
    Hekeepsont
    hrust
    ingandIshookmyhead.
    Hi
    m:"Thenwecanuset
    hisonyout
    hen"
    Hepul
    ledoutandhebel
    tmybut
    tcheeks.
    Me:
    "Ah!"
    Hi
    m:"Goodgi
    rl
    sdon'
    tscr
    eam."
    Me:
    "Pr
    ayyourancest
    orsar
    ewi
    thyou"
    Hi
    m:"Theyal
    waysar
    ewi
    thme"
    Hewalkedof
    fandcamebackwi
    thadi
    ldoanda
    candl
    e.
    Hetookalubeandhepour editfr
    om mybutt
    cheeksandIcouldf
    eeltheli
    quidgoingdownand
    hetookthedi
    ldoandinsert
    editinme.Het hengot
    onmeandl ookedatme.Hesmi rked.
    Hi
    m:"Thi
    swi
    llbef
    un"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llgetyou.Mar
    kmywor
    ds
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Al
    wande:
    "IneedsomeMangoJui
    ce"
    Samke:
    "Sohowwasyourf
    ir
    stni
    ghtasanengaged
    woman?"
    Me:"Idon'
    tknow.Isti
    llcoul
    dn'
    tbel
    ievethathe
    pr
    oposed.Ithoughtt
    hisisoneofmydr eamsIwil
    l
    wakeupfrom"
    Ntokomal
    o:"wear
    eher
    e,t
    rustmei
    t'
    snotadr
    eam
    "
    Me:
    "Iwi
    shwecoul
    dal
    lgetmar
    ri
    edatt
    hesame
    t
    ime"
    Nt
    okomalo:
    "Meandmar
    ri
    agei
    sano,
    Lunel
    eandI
    ar
    efi
    nethewaywear
    e"
    Samke:
    "Mar
    ri
    agei
    sabeaut
    if
    ult
    hing"
    Al
    wande:
    "Ihavet
    oagr
    eedwi
    thNt
    okomal
    oont
    hat
    "
    Me:
    "whatdoyoumean?"
    Al
    wande:
    "MpandeandIareyoung.Wewi l
    lseei
    t
    i
    nour40'
    sifweeverr
    eacht
    hatagetoget
    her"
    Me:
    "yourcal
    lst
    hen"
    Idr
    inkmyj
    uice.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Sowhatar
    eyoupl
    anni
    ngsof
    arwi
    th
    Si
    hle?
    "
    Me:"wehaven'tspokenmuch.Ij ustdon'tknow
    howeverythi
    ngwillbedone.Ineedtofindmy
    motherIguess"
    Samke:
    "Iam sur
    eSi
    hlewi
    llhel
    pyouwi
    tht
    hat"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"yeah"
    Idon'
    tevenknowwher
    etost
    artl
    ooki
    ngf
    ormy
    mother
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Nduaskedmet ojoi
    nhimf orj
    oggi
    ngtoday.Iam
    notapersonwhoj ogsbuthebeggedmesoI
    agreedandIneedsomef r
    eshairt
    oclearmyhead.
    Wear ej
    ustjoggingaroundthenei
    ghbourhoodand
    mysoni slef
    twiththehelper
    .
    Ndu:
    "Youneedt
    ojogmor
    eof
    ten"
    Me:
    "Forwhatpur
    pose?"
    Ist
    oppedandt
    ookdeepbr
    eat
    hs.
    Ndu:
    "tokeepf
    it"
    Me:
    "No,
    Iam t
    urni
    ngback.Ican'
    tcar
    ryon"
    Ihel
    dmychestandt
    urnedar
    ound.Hehel
    dmyar
    m.
    Ndu:
    "Comeon,
    Iwi
    llbebor
    ed"
    Me:"t
    hehousei
    snotbor
    ingsoIsuggestwego
    back"
    Ndu:
    "ComeIwi
    llcar
    ryyou"
    Heheldhi
    skneescrouchingandIjumpedonhi
    s
    back.Hechuckl
    edandboost edmeupholdi
    ngmy
    l
    egsandIheldhi
    snecklightl
    y.
    Ndu:
    "ar
    eyouok?
    "
    Me:
    "Iam st
    art
    ingt
    ofeel
    bet
    ter
    ."
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "wear
    ewal
    kingbackhome?"
    Me:
    "yesgobackhome"
    Ndu:
    "Thi
    sgi
    rl"
    Het
    urnedandwal
    kedbackwi
    thmeonhi
    sback.
    Ndu:
    "Cel
    iwe"
    Me:
    "yes?
    "
    Ndu:
    "canwet
    alkaboutt
    heki
    ss?
    "
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Ndu:
    "youhear
    dme"
    Me:
    "(swal
    lowed)Uhm yes.
    .yesIdi
    d"
    Ndu:
    "Howdoyouf
    eel
    ?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Me:
    "you?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Idon'
    tknowt
    oo"
    Ij
    ustnodded.
    Me:
    "Let
    'snotputourheadar
    oundi
    ttoomuch"
    Ndu:
    "Iagr
    ee"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Thi
    ski
    ndofpuni
    shmenti
    ssomet
    hingIhavenever
    known.I twaspai nf
    ulbutal
    sowi t
    hpleasure.I
    don'tknowhowt odescr i
    beit
    .Heshowedme
    flamest odayandwi thouthi
    m evenpenetrati
    ngme
    justusingt hosetoys.Hehasneverki ssedmylips
    ortri
    edt akinghisclothesof
    fbutjustkeepson
    touchingme.
    "Thewat
    eri
    sgoi
    ngt
    ogetcol
    d"
    Il
    ookedbehindmeandhewasl
    eani
    ngbyt
    he
    bat
    hroom wall
    .
    Me:
    "Getmeout"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"yousai
    dyouwi
    llgetme"
    Me:
    "mykneesar
    eshaki
    ng"
    Themult
    ipleor
    gasimsher est
    rai
    nedmef rom ,t
    he
    l
    astonehitmesohar dthatIf
    eelpar
    alyzedfrom i
    t.
    Hecamewi thatowelanddrai
    nedthewat erbef
    ore
    hepi
    ckedmeupandwr appedmewi thit.
    Me:
    "doyouwantt
    ohavesexwi
    thme?"
    Hi
    m: "Iwil
    lneverhavesexwi
    thyou.Iwi
    llonl
    y
    pl
    easureyouandpunishyouwit
    houtme
    penet
    rat
    ingyou"
    Ikeptqui
    et.Heplacedmeonthebedandwentt
    o
    hiscl
    osetandcamebackwit
    hhist-
    shi
    rt.
    Hi
    m:"Youwantt
    ohavesexwi
    thme?
    "
    Me:
    "ewwuno"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"Youenj
    oyedi
    tIsee"
    Me:
    "what
    'syourr
    eal
    name?
    .Notyourst
    reetname
    "
    Het
    ookt
    hel
    oti
    onandl
    oti
    onedme.
    Hi
    m:"Si
    yanda"
    Inodded.
    Hi
    m:"Andyou?"
    Hedr
    essedmeup.
    Me:
    "Sont
    o,Nomasont
    o"
    Him:"Thechur
    chhasbadl
    uckt
    ogi
    veyout
    hat
    name."
    Me:
    "Mxm "
    Hechuckl
    ed,Il
    ookedathi
    m ashechuckl
    ed.Hei
    s
    qui
    ethandsomeandagingl
    ikef
    inewine.
    Hi
    m:"seesomet
    hingyoul
    ike?"
    Me:
    "No"
    Hepushedmedownonthebedandgotonme.I
    f
    elthi
    sbulgeonmeandIcl
    osedmyeyessl
    ight
    ly
    moaning.
    Hi
    m:"Don'
    tdot
    hat"
    Me:
    "(sof
    tl
    y)what?"
    Hi
    m:"moani
    ng"
    Me:
    "Ki
    ssme"
    Hi
    m:"youwantmet
    o?"
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Hi
    m:"ask"
    Me:
    "pl
    ease"
    Wewerewhisperi
    ngt
    oeachother
    .Ifeelhi
    sl i
    pson
    meandhepausesawhilebef
    orehestar
    tskissing
    meandIrespond.Goshheissuchagoodki sser
    .
    Hehasthi
    seffectovermet
    hatIj
    ustfeelweak
    whenhetouchesme.Hebreaksthekiss.
    Hi
    m:"Youwi
    llgetmei
    nanacci
    dentagai
    n?"
    Ishookmyheadno.
    Hi
    m:"goodgi
    rl"
    Heget
    sof
    fme.
    Hi
    m:"I
    nanhouryouar
    eleavi
    ng"
    Hewal
    kedoutoft
    her
    oom.Wher
    eishemadef
    rom
    ?
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
    06:
    07] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT60
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Wef et
    chedSthafrom crecheandZi khal
    itookus
    out.St
    hawasexci t
    edjustt oplayt
    hegamesonl y
    andalsothefoodandboydi dsheplaythem unti
    l
    shewasoutofi t
    .Wegott akeawayandZi khal
    iwas
    taki
    ngustohisplacebef orehedri
    vesushome.
    Wegott ohispl
    aceandwegotoutoft hecar,I
    expectedi
    ttobeamansi onbutitwasn'tonebut
    surel
    yhisyardwasver ybig.
    Me:
    "Howmanybedr
    oomsdoesyourhousehave?
    "
    Zikhal
    i:"3,
    Ist
    ayal
    one.Ther
    eisnoreasonforme
    tobuyadoublest
    oryhousef
    oroneperson."
    Heopenedt
    hedoor
    .Iseehi
    spoi
    nt.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"andIam t
    ir
    edofst
    air
    s."
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "youar
    elazy"
    Zi
    khal
    i:
    "Iam ,
    Ijustl
    ikecomf
    ort"
    Me:
    "that
    'sni
    ce"
    Zikhal
    i:"l
    etmegoandputt
    hepr
    incessdown
    beforeIatt
    endmywoman"
    Ibl
    ushed
    Me:
    "ok"
    HewalkedoffandIlookedaround,
    Isawpi
    ctur
    esof
    si
    bli
    ngsandalsohisparent
    s.Hecamebackand
    hel
    dmef rom behi
    ndandkissedmyneck.
    Zi
    khali:
    "Onedayyouwi
    llbepar
    toft
    hisf
    ami
    ly,
    it'
    s
    apromise"
    Iwassi
    lent
    .
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Il
    oveyou"
    It
    urnedt
    ofacehi
    m andIsmi
    led.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    ooMnt
    ungwa"
    Heki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Ifi
    nallyknockedoffandIam tir
    ed,Letmegoand
    fet
    chZi nhl
    eandgetsomet akeawaybef ore
    headinghome.Igotaphonecal lfr
    om mysi st
    er.
    Thelasttimewet alkedwaswhenwef oundoutshe
    i
    spr egnantbySakhi l
    ebuthedidpayt hedamages
    forher,eversincethenthi
    ngsjustgothecticand
    shestartedwor ki
    ngaswellandt heyli
    vetogether
    now.
    Me:
    "Phel
    o"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"youdon'
    twantmeanymor
    e"
    Me:"Ihavegotmyoneshi
    tatt
    hemoment,
    howar
    e
    you?"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"Iam good,
    Yourni
    ecei
    sgood"
    Me:
    "sor
    ryhowi
    smyni
    ece?
    "
    Igoti
    nmycar
    Si
    phephel
    o:"shei
    sgood.Wewantt
    ovi
    sityou"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llt
    alkt
    omyf
    ianceaboutt
    hat"
    Shescr
    eamed.
    Me:
    "umsi
    ndohayi(noi
    se)
    "
    Siphephel
    o:"youpr
    oposedohmyGod,
    dot
    he
    rentsknow?"
    Me:
    "notyet,
    Iam gonnat
    ellt
    hem t
    hisweekend"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"mybr
    otheri
    sgr
    owi
    ng,
    Congr
    atul
    ati
    ons"
    Me:
    "thankst
    win"
    Siphephel
    o:"Iwi
    llvi
    sitonei
    fthesedays.Iam
    cominghawu"
    Me:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lwi
    thSakhi
    le?"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"ver
    ymuchanddeepi
    nlove"
    Igr
    oaned
    Si
    phephel
    o:"sucki
    tup"
    Me:
    "Iam t
    ryi
    ng"
    Si
    phephel
    o:"okbyebr
    o"
    Me:
    "byesi
    s"
    ShehungupandIsentat
    extt
    oGugut
    onotcook.I
    st
    art
    edt
    hecarandwentt
    oZi
    nhl
    e'
    sschool
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Aft
    ertheDr '
    sappoint
    mentwewentbackhome,we
    gotsomef oodanddecidedt
    olockour
    sel
    vesinour
    bedroom .Nhlanhl
    aismassagi
    ngmyfeetatt
    he
    momentandIam enj oyi
    ng.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ihavebeent
    hinki
    ng"
    Me:
    "yout
    hinkal
    otBaby"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Wheni
    tinvol
    vest
    hef
    utur
    eIdo"
    Me:
    "okwhathaveyoubeent
    hinki
    ng?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    hehar
    bouroper
    ati
    on"
    Me:
    "yeah?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    hatIhandi
    tovert
    oLunel
    e"
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"
    Ndal
    oit
    'sal
    egacyf
    ort
    hem."
    Me:
    "buti
    t'
    sdanger
    ous"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"IknowbutIknowhewi
    lldoj
    ustf
    ine."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tli
    ket
    hisatal
    l"
    Heper
    ksmyl
    ips.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ngi
    yaxol
    isa(I
    '
    m sor
    ry)
    "
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ndal
    o"
    Me:
    "mmmh?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"
    It
    'st
    heonl
    yopt
    ionwehave,
    wecan'
    tlet
    har
    dworkgoli
    ket
    hat"
    Me:
    "Iknowi
    t'
    sjustt
    hat
    ..
    ..
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youwantt
    opr
    otectt
    heboys"
    Inodded
    Nhlanhl
    a:"t
    heywi
    llbeabl
    etopr
    otectt
    hemsel
    ves
    l
    ikeyoucan"
    Her
    unshi
    shandonmyl
    egt
    omyt
    high
    Nhlanhla:
    "andi
    twi
    llgi
    veusmor
    eti
    met
    omake
    babies."
    Me:
    "ifwest
    il
    lcanhavebabi
    es"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"pr
    act
    icemakesper
    fect"
    Me:
    "(l
    aughi
    ng)HayiMt
    himkhul
    u"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Don'
    tyouwantust
    ost
    artnow"
    Ishookmyheadbl
    ushi
    ng.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"butIcanf
    eel
    myener
    gycomi
    ngon"
    Me:
    "wehaveki
    dsi
    nthehouse"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"butt
    heywon'
    thearus"
    Il
    aughedashepul
    ledmet
    ohi
    m andki
    ssedmy
    neck.
    Me:
    "Nhl
    anhl
    ast
    op"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"KodwaMamakhe"
    Hecar
    ri
    edonki
    ssi
    ngmeandIgi
    ggl
    ed.Hechuckl
    ed
    aswel
    l.
    Me:
    "okke"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"
    youwer
    eal
    readywar
    mingup"
    Het
    ickl
    esme.
    Me:
    "(l
    aughi
    ng)wear
    etoool
    dfort
    his"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"wear
    eneverol
    dforl
    ovi
    ngeachot
    her"
    Igotof
    fhi
    sgr
    ipandl
    aidnextt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tst
    opl
    ovi
    ngyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"met
    oo"
    Ismil
    edwhil
    elooki
    ngathi
    m.if
    eelver
    yluckyt
    o
    havehimi
    nmyl i
    feandasmyhusband.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Ithi
    nkIfellasl
    eepbecausewhenIwokeupi twas
    morning,Iwassti
    lli
    nthesamer oom justal
    one,I
    gotofft
    hebedandwentt ot
    hebat hr
    oom andwent
    tori
    nsemymout hbefor
    eIwalkedoutoft he
    bedroom.Ist r
    etchedmysel fandIwentdownt he
    stair
    s, If
    oundhi m sitt
    ingoutsideonachai rwhi l
    e
    sippingsomet hingf r
    om awhi temug.Ist oodt here
    andj ustlookedathi m, t
    hismanl ooksMexi canor
    Spani sh.Likeoneoft hosepeopl e,
    Ihavenever
    beeni nanycont actwi thawhi t
    emanofevenbeen
    touchedbyone.Her unshisf i
    ngersthr oughhi s
    hair.youcoul dseet hevainsonhi sneckaswel l
    ,
    whydoesi tseem likeIam admi ri
    nghi m?
    Nomasont ogot ohi m anddemandyourt hi
    ngsso
    youcoul dleave, yeahIshoul ddot hat.Iwal kedout
    ofthesl i
    dingdoorandIwal kedupt ohim andst ood
    behindhi m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "goodmor
    ning"
    Me:"howareyouwhit
    eandhaveabl
    ackname?
    Doyouhavesomeothername?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iam notwhi
    te.Iam bl
    ack"
    Me:"cabangaukut
    hiwenzabanii
    sli
    mal
    oh(who
    doeshethi
    nkheisfool
    ing?)
    "
    Siyanda:
    "Wozauzohl
    alaphansiuyekeul
    aka(come
    andsitdownandstopthi
    sanger)"
    Me:
    "Mxm"
    Iwal
    kedar
    oundandhesmi
    ledwhi
    lel
    ooki
    ngatme.
    Si
    yanda:
    "comesi
    ther
    e"
    Hepulledmet
    ohislapandIcoul
    dfeelhi
    sbar
    e
    chestonmyback.
    Si
    yanda:
    "howdi
    dyousl
    eep?"
    Me:
    "ok,
    didweshar
    eabed?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "No,
    Isl
    epti
    ntheguestr
    oom "
    Me:
    "good"
    Si
    yanda:
    "youmi
    ghthaveki
    ll
    edmei
    nyoursl
    eep"
    Me:
    "pr
    eci
    sel
    y"
    Ther
    eissi
    lence
    Si
    yanda:
    "Sunr
    isesar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Theyr
    eal
    lyar
    e.
    Me:
    "Howol
    dar
    eyou?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "ol
    denough"
    Me:
    "Mxm"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Youdon'
    taskamant
    hat"
    Me:
    "Ido"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Don'
    t"
    Me:"what?I
    t'
    snotgonnamakeyouyoungeri
    fyou
    don'
    ttel
    lme"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Dontaskme.Howol
    dar
    eyou?
    "
    Me:
    "34,
    see?Di
    dIdi
    e?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iwon'
    ttel
    lyoust
    il
    l"
    Me:
    "Howmanyki
    dsdoyouhave?
    "
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwantt
    obemysur
    rogat
    e?"
    Me:
    "ewwuno"
    Hechuckl
    edandpl
    acedhi
    shandonmyt
    high.I
    l
    aidbackonhi
    m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "3ki
    ds"
    Me:
    "howol
    disyourol
    dest?
    "
    Si
    yanda:
    "hei
    s31"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Si
    yanda:
    "what
    ?"
    Me:
    "Iam t
    ryi
    ngt
    ocal
    cul
    ateyourage"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Don'
    t"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Siyanda:
    "l
    etsgoi
    nsi
    desoyoucanmakebr
    eakf
    ast
    forme"
    Me:
    "Ineedmoney"
    Si
    yanda:
    "forwhat?
    "
    Me:
    "youcantdowhatyoudi
    dyest
    erdayf
    orf
    ree"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "butIdi
    dn'
    tsl
    eepwi
    thyou"
    Me:
    "Isawt
    hisski
    rtandj
    acketIwant"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Taket
    hemoneyyoucamewi
    th"
    Igotof
    fhi
    m.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Heshookhi
    sheadanddr
    ankhi
    sbever
    age.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Idon'thaveclassest
    odaysoLunel etookmeoutto
    themal ltogetsomeclothes,
    Ididn'tseet
    he
    necessitybutheinsi
    sted.Whoam It odenyhi
    m of
    hismoney, IgotwhatIneededandwentt ohi
    m.He
    wasonhi sphone.
    Me:
    "Iam done"
    Hel
    ookedatme
    Lunel
    e:"ar
    eyousur
    e?"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Lunel
    e:"okl
    et'
    sgoandpayt
    hen"
    Wewentt
    othet
    il
    landhepayed.
    Me:
    "Canwemakeonel
    astst
    op?
    "
    Lunel
    e:"Sur
    e"
    Heki
    ssedmycheek.
    Lady:
    "Hol
    dont
    ohi
    m"
    Il
    ookedather
    .
    Me:
    "hei
    snotgoi
    nganywher
    etr
    ustme"
    Shescannedmycl
    othes.
    Lunel
    e:"Weshoul
    dgot
    otheDr
    .Yourshoti
    stoday
    "
    Me:
    "If
    orgot"
    Lunel
    e:"Isee"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Shedidn'
    ttal
    kmuchyest er
    dayandIwonderedwhy,
    whenshecamebackf r
    om thatl
    unchhermoodhas
    beenoffandIdidn'
    twanttoprymuchbecause
    Samkesnapsr eal
    lyqui
    ckattimessoIwant
    edher
    tocoolof f
    .Wear einabat htubtogether
    .It
    's
    easiertobathtogetherandsomet imeswegett o
    j
    ustbondmor eoverit, shareourchi
    ldhoodand
    futureplanst
    ogether.Thatal waysmakeshersmi l
    e.
    Ireall
    yloveherandIdon' tt
    hinkanot
    herwoman
    woul dcomeandt aket hatloveawayfrom me.
    Me:
    "Samke.
    ..
    .t
    alkt
    ome"
    Shei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "Samke"
    It
    ouchherhand.
    Samke:
    "Mmmh?
    "
    Me:
    "what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Samke:
    "not
    hing"
    Me:
    "don'
    ttel
    lmet
    hat?"
    Samke:
    "whatdoyouwantt
    ohear?
    "
    Me:
    "what
    'sbot
    her
    ingyou?
    "
    Samke:
    "Ij
    ustf
    eel
    afl
    uecomi
    ngont
    hat
    'sal
    l"
    Shef
    akedasmi
    le.
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tpr
    y"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Ipour
    edwat
    eronherchest,
    shewhi
    sper
    ed.
    Samke:
    "unt
    ilwhen"
    Ihear
    dher
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    25,
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    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT61

    ★ KHONA★

    Ihaven'
    ttal
    kedt
    omyf
    atheri
    nal
    ongt
    imeandr
    eal
    ly
    Ineverwasr eadyunti
    lhecont
    actedmeandwant ed
    ust ot alk.Iheardhewasi nacaraccidentbutI
    didn'twantt ogoandseehi m.Heneverpl ayedhi
    s
    fatherr oleonmesowhyshoul dIbotherwith
    someonewhoi sjustasper
    m donor.Samke
    convi ncedmet ocomedownt oDurbanandSee
    him onl yifshewi l
    ltagal
    ong.
    Samke:
    "Don'
    thabourangerpl
    ease.I
    t'
    snotgood"
    Me:
    "Iam f
    inewi
    thouthi
    m"
    Samke:
    "pl
    easegi
    vehi
    m achance"
    Me:
    "Canweki
    llhi
    m andel
    ope?"
    Samke:"Usakhonano!Youki
    llsomeoneIwi
    ll
    l
    eaveyou"
    I
    fheknewhowmuchbl
    oodi
    sonmyhands.
    Samke:
    "Idr
    eamtofyousi
    nki
    ngi
    noceanwat
    er"
    Me:
    "whatdoesi
    tmean?
    "
    Samke:"Maybeyouneedt
    obecl
    eansedof
    f
    somet
    hing"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Youar
    ecomi
    ng?"
    Samke:
    "Ineedt
    orest
    .Go"
    Wewer
    eatt
    hehot
    el.
    Me:
    "baby"
    b
    Isay
    Samke:
    "Nogo"
    Ihuf
    fed.
    Me:
    "okIl
    oveyou"
    Iki
    ssedherli
    psandwenttoherearandbi
    titsof
    tl
    y
    andshegiggl
    ed.Ichuckl
    ed.
    Samke:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    It
    ookmycarkeysandIwentoutoft
    hehot
    el.I
    wonderwhathewant
    s.Maybeheisdyi
    ng.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★
    Ihaveatestt
    odaysoIhavet ogot ocampusand
    writ
    e.Iam nervousandscaredthoughIknowIdi
    d
    studybutIam justscar
    ed.Idi
    dn'tqui
    etsl
    eepwel
    l.
    Sihl
    ewasdoneeat i
    ngandsoasZi nhl
    e.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iwi
    llf
    etchyou"
    Me:
    "Icant
    aket
    axi
    s"
    Si
    hle:
    "No,
    it'
    sbet
    terwhenIt
    akeyou"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Hecameandki
    ssedmyl
    ips.
    Si
    hle:
    "Youl
    ookpr
    ett
    ytoday"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tIal
    ways?"
    Si
    hle:
    "Ij
    ustmeanyoudoj
    ustpr
    ett
    ycut
    etoday"
    Ibl
    ushedandhechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Zi
    nhl
    elet
    'sgo"
    Me:
    "Byebaby"
    Iki
    ssedhercheek.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Byemommy"
    Shewavedandt heywal kedout .Iwat
    chedt hem
    andmysmi lecouldn'
    tfadeaway.Iam i nagood
    space,Ibrushmybel lyandl ookedatmyr i
    ngand
    thejoyjustexceeded.Ican'twaittomarrySihle,He
    i
    samazi nganddoesn' tdisappointmeevenonce.I
    l
    ovehi m andnowIwantt oopenmyhear tf
    ul l
    yand
    fal
    linlovewithhim somuchanddeepl yandgi ve
    him myal lj
    ustli
    kehedi dforme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Iwasf reshandalreadyeatenwhenKhonaleft
    .He
    wantedt omakesur eIwasokandIwas.Iwas
    watchingsomechur chser
    monont vandIwas
    l
    ookingatt hepastor
    .WherecanIfi
    ndthesepastor
    s
    thatperfor
    m mi r
    aclesoIcouldwal
    k.Iclosedmy
    eyesandbr eathedinandoutbefor
    eIpushed
    myselfupandIsatdown.Imovedmyl egstothe
    fl
    oorandt heywer eshaki
    ng.Myheartwas
    breathi
    ngfast.Itr
    iedstandingupsl
    owly.Myknees
    wereshakingwhileIheldont ot
    hewheelchai
    rand
    whenIt houghtIwasupenoughIl etgoofthewheel
    chairbutmylegsfailedmeandIwentdownt ot
    he
    fl
    oor.Mybackst artedachingandIcri
    ed.
    Me:
    "WhymeGod?
    "
    Whyme?Whydi dIhavet ogot hr
    oughal lofthi
    s?
    IsitbecauseIhavenoonet ospeakf ormewheni t
    gotenough, t
    hatIcoul dn'
    teasil
    ywal kaway.Why
    didyoumakemel oveamant hatlateronhurtme?
    Whycan' tIwalk?Whycan' theper f
    orm his
    mi r
    aclesformeorhedoesn' twanttohearanyt hi
    ng
    from me?If eelhopeless.Icriedwhi lel
    ayi
    ngon
    thefloor.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    Nomasont
    o.Thel
    astt
    imeIsawherwasaf
    ewdays
    agot henaf t
    ershel ef
    t.Shei ssomet hingelse.
    TodayIaskedKhonat ocomeandIwantust o
    mendourr elati
    onshipmaybeandaskf or
    forgiveness.Iwasnoti nmyr ightmindbutt hat
    doesn' tjusti
    fyanything.Att hispointi
    tdoesn' t
    mat terifIdieit'
    sok.Si sandai soldandherbr other
    s
    wi l
    lprotectherIknowKhonawi ll,
    heistought han
    Manqoba.Thehel perpr epar edamealf ortheday.
    Thedoorbel lr
    angandIwentt oopenit.Iwasi n
    shor tsandat op.I
    t'saver yhotdayi nDur bantoday
    whi chwi llhavemepi nkifIf eeltheheatfrom
    outside.Ai r
    -condi
    tioningi nventionwast hebestgift
    from man.Hest oodt her e
    Me:
    "Khona"
    Hewassi
    lent
    .
    Khona:
    "(cl
    eart
    hroat)Dad"
    Ismi
    led.Iexpect
    edhi
    mtocal
    lmebymyname.
    Me:
    "Thankyouf
    orcomi
    ng"
    Khona:
    "Thankmygi
    rl
    fr
    iend,
    sheconvi
    ncedme"
    Me:
    "Ishoul
    dthen"
    Hewalkedinsi
    deandwenttothelounge.Icl
    osed
    thedoorandIfol
    lowedaf
    terhi
    m,hehashelped
    himsel
    fwithsomethi
    ngtodri
    nk.
    Khona:
    "Whyam Iher
    e?"
    Me: "Iwanttoapol
    ogiseaboutt
    hewayIhavebeen
    allofthoseyear
    s.Ishoul
    dhavebeenabett
    er
    fathertoyou"
    Khona:
    "youshoul
    dhave"
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Hej
    ustnodded.
    Me:
    "Ihavesomet
    hingt
    oshowyou"
    Khona:
    "whati
    sit?"
    Heasked.
    Me:
    "Come"
    Hestoodupandfol
    lowedaft
    erme.Wewalked
    thr
    oughthedownst
    air
    spassageandIst
    oodInf
    ront
    ofthedoor
    .
    Khona:
    "thef
    orbi
    ddenr
    oom "
    Inodded.
    Khona:
    "What
    'si
    nther
    e?"
    HeaskedandIopenedt
    hedoor
    .Iwasher
    eear
    li
    er
    on.
    Me:
    "comeandsee"
    Khona:
    "i
    fyouki
    llmeIwi
    ll
    ..
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tdot
    hatever
    ."
    Khona:
    "youshotmeonce"
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tandIam sor
    ry"
    Khona:
    "mmmh"
    Wegoti
    nsi
    deandhel
    ookedar
    ound.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Iwal
    kedi
    n.Ther
    oom i
    sact
    ual
    lyhugeandt
    hisi
    s
    verycreepybutpeacefulaswell
    .Theroom has
    blackwallsandaradioaswel l
    .Iwalkedar
    ound
    justrunni
    ngmyf i
    ngersont heframeandIstopped
    andlookedathim.
    Me:
    "Whoi
    sthi
    s?"
    Dad:
    "Si
    zakel
    e,yourmot
    her
    "
    Il
    ookedar
    ound.
    Me:
    "Di
    dThabi
    sil
    eknowaboutt
    hisr
    oom ?
    "
    Dad:
    "No,
    shedi
    dn'
    t.
    "
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "Ihavehereyes"
    Hechuckledwhil
    eIwasl ooki
    ngatt
    hisroom f
    ullof
    mymot her'
    spict
    ures.Pr
    operandst
    olenmoment s
    aswelll
    ikethi
    soneshei ssl
    eepi
    ngandIcouldsee
    herbi
    gst omach.
    Dad:
    "Shewaspr
    egnantwi
    thyouher
    e"
    Me:
    "Whendi
    dshedi
    e?"
    Hewassi
    lent
    .
    Dad:
    "whenyouwer
    ecl
    oset
    otwoyear
    s"
    Hesai
    dandIf
    eltsohear
    tbr
    oken.
    Dad:
    "Shel
    ovedyousomuch"
    Hesai
    dandIwassi
    lent
    .
    Dad:
    "irememberwhenshewaspregnantwi
    thyou.
    Thej
    oyshehadandtheworr
    yofloosi
    ngyou.You
    hadatwin"
    It
    urnedt
    olookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "wher
    eismyt
    win?
    "
    Dad:
    "Yourmot
    hermi
    scar
    ri
    edt
    het
    win"
    Me:
    "why?
    "
    Iwast
    win?
    Dad:
    "Iwi
    llbehonest
    ."
    Inodded.
    Dad:
    "Iwasn'tper
    fectandnorwasNdu'
    sfat
    her.
    Heusedtoabuseyourmotherandwhenshewas
    pr
    egnantwi
    thyouhecheatedandsodidshewit
    h
    me.Theyweregonnaseperateandt
    hat
    'swhenhe
    hither.Theposit
    ionIfoundherinandt hestateshe
    wasi nwasnotgood.That 'showshel ostyourtwin.
    Sheneverknew.Shedi edthinki
    ngsheonl ycarri
    ed
    you.Iknewhowmuchi twoul dbreakherhearti
    f
    sheknewshel ostyetanotherchil
    d"
    Me:
    "Howmany?
    "
    Dad:
    "3sheonl
    ymi
    scar
    ri
    ed3bef
    oreyou"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "SomeandNdusur
    vived?"
    Henodded.
    Me:
    "Tel
    lmemor
    eabouther"
    Hesmi
    led.Act
    ual
    lyhi
    sfacebr
    ight
    enedup.
    Dad:"Iremeberthefir
    stdayImether .Shewasat
    herhouseandIhadt of et
    chherandt akeheraway
    forsaf
    ety.Si
    hle'
    sfatherwasshotthattimeandwe
    hadtofindoutwhobykeepi ngeveryonesafe.I
    swearmywor ldjuststoppedf
    oramomentandshe
    askedmewhoIam andyouknowwhatIsai d?"
    Me:
    "Nowhat?"
    Dad:
    "Yourf
    utur
    ebae"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "cocky"
    Dad:
    "Iwasn'tl
    yingbecausemonthsdownt heli
    ne
    wegott
    ogether
    .Shel ovedAi
    zaandmej ustli
    ke
    howIl
    ovedThabi si
    leandHer"
    Henodded.
    Dad:"Ireal
    lyl
    ovedyourmother,
    somuch.Idon'
    t
    knowatt i
    meshowIgotherebutIwi
    shshewas
    herewit
    hme"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Youcoul
    dseet
    hehur
    tinhi
    seyes.
    Me:
    "Doyout
    hinkofher?"
    Dad:"ever
    yday,Ial
    waysvi
    sit
    edhergr
    aveonmy
    weddinganni
    ver
    sary"
    Me:
    "Why?
    "
    Dad:
    "Shedi
    edt
    hatday,
    Ishoul
    dhavef
    oll
    owedher
    "
    Me:
    "youdi
    dn'
    tknowshewasgonnaki
    llher
    sel
    f"
    Dad:
    "Icausedi
    t"
    Ther
    eissi
    lenceandIlookatthi
    sonebi
    gpictur
    e
    andshehastwokidsonherlapwhil
    esmil
    ing.
    Dad:
    "Aunt
    yKamosentt
    hatoneaf
    ewdaysago"
    Me:
    "Shewasbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Dad:"ver
    ymuchandhadaver
    ybeaut
    if
    ulhear
    twi
    th
    ever
    ythi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Dad"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Dad:
    "Youcanbr
    ingNduher
    eanyt
    ime"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll
    "
    Ihuggedhi
    m andtear
    sjustst
    reameddownmy
    cheeks.Hehuggedmeback.
    Dad:
    "Iam sor
    ryUsakhona"
    Me:
    "i
    t'
    sok"

    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Ndu:
    "Lookwhoi
    slooki
    nghandsomei
    nswi
    mmi
    ng
    shor
    ts"
    Hel
    if
    tedmybabyup.
    Me:
    "Sohandsome"
    Ndu:
    "Thankyou.Iknow"
    Hef
    li
    ckst
    heai
    rli
    kehehashai
    r.
    Me:
    "(l
    aughi
    ng)Andt
    hen?"
    Ndu:
    "Thecompl
    iment
    sar
    etoomuch"
    Ishookmyheadandt
    ookmyson.
    Me:
    "Imadesnacks.Mom anddadar
    enother
    e"
    Ndu:
    "Theyar
    einJohbur
    g"
    Me:
    "Oh,
    theydi
    dn'
    tsay"
    Ndu:"yeah.Theyar
    egonnaseemymot
    herand
    f
    ather"
    Me:
    "canmeandt
    hel
    it
    tl
    eguygoandswi
    m?"
    Ndu:
    "Iam comi
    ngt
    oo.Letmegoandchange."
    HerushedoutandIlaughed.Myphoner angandi
    t
    wasAlwande.OhhowImi ssher.Ihear
    dGuguis
    engagedandIam sohappyf orher
    .
    Me:
    "Lwande"
    Lwande:
    "Si
    siImi
    ssyou"
    Me:
    "Meet
    oo.Iwi
    llaskt
    ovi
    sit"
    Lwande:
    "Pl
    ease.Sohowi
    sschool?"
    Me:
    "School
    isgoi
    ngver
    ywel
    l"
    Lwande:
    "Oht
    hat
    'swonder
    ful
    .Li
    fe?"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok,
    Ienj
    oyl
    ivi
    ngher
    e"
    Lwande:
    "hawuyoudon'
    twantme"
    Shesni
    ff
    ed.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyoucr
    ying?
    "
    Lwande:
    "hor
    mones"
    Me:
    "ohsor
    ry"
    Lwande:
    "Ihavet
    ogo,
    Mpandehasmyf
    ood"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Thankyouf
    ort
    hecheckup.Il
    oveyou"
    Lwande:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Shehangsupandwegoandgett hi
    sonei nfl
    oats
    andItakeoffmybasketbal
    ljer
    seyandf l
    ip-
    fl
    ops.I
    am inswimwearaswell
    .Todayi t
    'shotandthe
    oceanviewfrom t
    hepoolsideismagnifi
    cent.Who
    wouldhavethoughtt
    hatme, Celi
    weMasondo
    wouldbeinapoolinsuchabi ghousebyt heocean
    i
    nDur ban.Lif
    ehasUnexpectedturns.Igetinsi
    de
    andputmysoni nandhei sfl
    oati
    ng.
    "
    Puthi
    mint
    hissohecoul
    dli
    edown"
    Nduwasi nshort
    s.IclosedmyeyesasIsawhisV-
    l
    ineandit'
    stoovisi
    ble.Hegotinsi
    dethewat
    erand
    putThebabyonwhathewasr efer
    ri
    ngtoandl
    et
    himli
    kethat.
    Me:
    "Won'
    thedr
    own?
    "
    Ndu:
    "No"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "wel
    lIcan'
    tswi
    m"
    Ndu:
    "Comel
    etmet
    eachyou"
    Hepull
    edmet
    ohi
    m,hehel
    dmywai
    standhe
    smi
    led.
    Me:
    "Soyoust
    artof
    fli
    ket
    his"
    Ndu:
    "CanIst
    artwi
    thsomet
    hingel
    se?
    "
    Me:
    "Uhm sur
    e,youar
    ethet
    eacher"
    Myheartbeatwasraci
    ng.Thuddi
    ngagai
    nstmy
    ri
    bcage.Hekissedmeandcaressedme.Ipul
    led
    back
    Me:
    "Ndu"
    Ndu:
    "MyLi
    ll
    y"
    Icoul
    dn'
    thel
    pbutbl
    ush.
    Ndu:
    "YouknowIwon'
    thur
    tyou"
    Me:
    "Ndal
    owi
    llki
    llyouIknow"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "Tel
    lmeyoucanf
    eel
    whatIf
    eel"
    Hesays.Idon'
    tknowwhatt
    osay.
    Me:
    "Ihaveachi
    ld"
    Ndu:
    "t
    hat
    'sourchi
    ld.So?
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Ndu:
    "Youcant
    hinkabouti
    t"
    HekissedmyforeheadAndheldmewhi l
    ehe
    movedaroundthepool.Il
    aidmyheadonhis
    shoul
    deratsomepointandjustl
    ist
    enedtot
    hebi
    rds
    andtheoceansounds.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    Meetingwithdadwasnice.Heisactual
    lyatal
    kati
    ve
    personandIthinkIknowwhereIgotthatfr
    om now,
    i
    t'sdefi
    nit
    elyf
    rom him.Wehadsomel unchand
    alsosharedabottl
    eoverl
    ightconver
    sati
    ons.He
    toldmehowhebecamemi xedraceandhowwe
    alsoinheri
    tedthegene.Mygr eatgrandfatherwhich
    wedon' tknowhasr eall
    yst r
    onggenes.SoIam par t
    Mexi cansomewher ei nmeandal sosout hafri
    can
    butIam stillaZuluman100%.Heal sot oldme
    abouthowt heThabi si
    leandhi m si
    tuati
    on
    happened.It hi
    nknowhewasj ustspil
    li
    ngbutIl ove
    news.Her eall
    ytoldmeal otabouthisli
    f easwel l
    andIwasn' tshockedt ofindt hathehasbeenat hug.
    Ikindaknewj ustneverpi nnedi t
    .
    Dad:
    "Somedayoneofyouhast
    otakeover"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e?"
    Dad:"youallhavet
    oworktoget
    her
    .Iknowyou
    boysareinsomethi
    ngshadyaswell"
    Idr
    ankmybever
    age.
    Dad:
    "Iam r
    ight"
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    ogo,
    Ilef
    tmygi
    rl
    fr
    iendal
    one"
    Ist
    oodupandhedi
    d.
    Dad:
    "ok,
    thankyouf
    orcomi
    ng.Br
    ingheroneday"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll"
    Dad:
    "letmewal
    kyouout"
    Wewalkedoutandweshar edahug.Hesai dhe
    wil
    lcal
    lmeandInoddedandgoti nthecar.Ical
    led
    Samketoaskherwhattobringbutshedidn'
    t
    answer
    .Istar
    tedthecarandpassedbySt eer
    sto
    buysometakeout
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Iwasbacki nCapet
    own.Mymot herisal
    ectur
    erat
    Stel
    lenbosch.Idol
    ivewithherandherhusbandbut
    Ihavemyownapar t mentthatIl
    ivei
    n.
    Me:
    "CanIhavet
    hatgl
    ass?"
    Mom handedi
    ttome.
    Mom :
    "Imi
    ssedyousomuch"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Mom :
    "Iam j
    ustgl
    adyouar
    esaf
    e"
    Ifakedasmil
    eandshelookedatme.Myphone
    rangasIpouredsomemil
    kinmyglassandI
    answeredi
    t.
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Mom l
    ookedatme.
    "Youf
    orgotaboutmeSont
    o"
    Icl
    ickedmyt
    ongueanddr
    ankmymi
    lk.Mom l
    ooked
    atme.
    Me:
    "Idi
    d"
    Iwal
    kedof
    ffr
    om herbecausehereyesar
    epi
    erci
    ng.
    Siyanda:"HowcanyouwhenIknowIhavebeen
    tr
    eatingyougood"
    Me:
    "Pl
    easegr
    andpadon'
    teven"
    Si
    yanda:
    "What?
    "
    Me:"Goandpl
    aywit
    hyourgr
    andchi
    ldr
    enMkhul
    u
    andl
    eavemealone"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Idon'
    thavet
    hem butcal
    lmeMkhul
    ubae
    t
    hen"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Youhaveasenseofhumor
    "
    Si
    yanda:
    "Whenar
    eyoucomi
    ngback?"
    Me:
    "Iam not"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Wher
    ear
    eyout
    hen?
    "
    Me:
    "mar
    s"
    Si
    yanda:
    "(chuckl
    ing)
    Ok,
    Iwi
    llbet
    her
    etomor
    row"
    Hi
    svoi
    cei
    stempt
    ingme.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llsee"
    Si
    yanda:
    "gi
    vemeahugwhenyouseeme"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    t.Bye"
    Ihungup.Mythoughtswonder
    edofft
    ohowhis
    handsandf
    inger
    sjustdothi
    ngstomybodyIcan'
    t
    expl
    ain
    "Youhaveaboyf
    ri
    end?
    "
    Me:
    "mom !"
    Ij
    umpedt
    urni
    ng.
    Mom :
    "Tel
    lme"
    Me:
    "noIdon'
    t"
    Mom :
    "mmmh"
    Shewal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    09] :~I
    KNABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT62

    ★ GUGU★

    Sihl
    ecamebytofet
    chmeandhedroppedmeof fat
    thecampusandIwenti
    ntowr
    it
    e.Iwasn'tsur
    e
    howIf el
    taboutt hepaperbutIwaspr eparedsoI
    thoughtitwasok, Aft
    erIwasdoneIwal kedoutof
    thetestvenueandIt ookoutmyphoneandsenta
    messaget oSi
    hletell
    inghi
    m Iam doneandhesai d
    heis5mi nut
    esawaysoIhadt owait.Iwentt othe
    vendingmachi neandgotsomecokeandIwentt o
    sitdownanddr anksome.
    "Uhm hi"
    Ilookedupandt
    hiswomanandsomegi
    rlst
    ood
    Infr
    ontofme.
    Me:
    "Hi"
    Her:
    "Shedoesl
    ookl
    ikeyouwhenyouwer
    eyoung"
    Lady:
    "Canwego?
    "
    Sheturnedaroundandwalkedof
    fandporches
    fl
    ashedit'
    sli
    ghtsbef
    oresheopensandgotinsi
    de.
    Gi
    rl:
    "Iam sor
    ry.Youj
    ustlookl
    ikemyauntwho
    j
    ustl
    eft
    .Mynamei sHul
    isani
    "
    Me:
    "Snegugu"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Gi
    rl:
    "wel
    lsor
    ryt
    obot
    heryou"
    Me:
    "it
    'sf
    ine"
    Shelef
    tandIwentbackt
    owait
    ingf
    orSihl
    e.He
    cameandIstr
    uggledget
    ti
    ngupatf
    ir
    stbutIdi
    dand
    hegotoutoft
    hecarandcametome.
    Si
    hle:
    "Howar
    eyou?
    "
    Me:
    "Okandyou?
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "Sor
    ryIgotdel
    ayed.Iwentt
    ofet
    chZi
    nhl
    e"
    Me:
    "It
    'sok.Iwantt
    obehome"
    Si
    hle:
    "let
    'sgetyouhome"
    Wewalkedt
    othecarandheopenedt
    hedoorf
    orme
    andwegoti
    nsi
    de.
    Me:
    "HeyZi
    nhl
    e"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Mommywehaveacupcakesal
    eatschool
    "
    Shegi
    vesmeapamphl
    et.
    Me:
    "Ohokt
    hen"
    Thesewhi
    teschool
    sjesus.
    Si
    hle:
    "Shet
    oldmewhenIgoti
    n"
    Me:
    "Iwonderwhatt
    heyar
    efundr
    aisi
    ngf
    or"
    Si
    hle:
    "Gr
    ade7f
    arewel
    l
    ,thewhol
    eschooli
    s"
    Me:
    "School
    isascam"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Let
    'sgetyouguyshome"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Icheckedt
    hecoast,
    Iwasoncal
    lwi
    thMpande.
    Mpande:
    "Soanot
    herwomani
    sor
    der
    ingt
    hishi
    t?"
    Me:
    "yes,
    onanot
    herone"
    Mpande:
    "thi
    sismessedup,
    Likewedon'
    tdo
    women"
    Me:
    "(si
    gh)Iknowbutt
    hemoneyi
    sgood"
    Mpande:
    "Howmuch?"
    Me:
    "5mi
    ll
    ion"
    Hewhi
    stl
    ed.
    Mpande:
    "What
    'st
    hei
    rst
    ory?
    "
    Me:
    "themi
    str
    essi
    sor
    der
    ingt
    hehi
    tont
    hewi
    fe"
    Mpande:
    "Thi
    sismessedup.Let
    'ski
    llt
    hem bot
    h"
    Me:
    "hayiwena"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Mpande:
    "It
    'sshor
    tnot
    ice"
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Mpande:
    "wecandoi
    tthough"
    Me:
    "Iknow."
    Mpande:
    "wewi
    llt
    alkbr
    oseeyout
    oni
    ghtt
    hen"
    Me:"Br
    ingLwandesoNt
    okomal
    owoul
    dn'
    tbe
    bor
    ed."
    Mpande:
    "isn'
    tthatdanger
    ousf
    ort
    hem?
    "
    Me:
    "No,
    it'
    sjustqui
    ckandcl
    ean"
    Mpande:
    "Okt
    hen.Ihavet
    ogobef
    oreshewakes
    up"
    Me:
    "Met
    oo,
    bye"
    Ihungupandputmyphoneaway.Isi ghed,
    My
    shoul
    dersfeelheavy.It
    hinki
    t'
    stheamountofsoul
    s
    Ihavetakenandit'
    sreal
    lystr
    aini
    ngme.
    Ntokomal
    o:"Ihopeyouar
    enott
    alki
    ngt
    oyoursi
    de
    chick"
    Il
    aughedwhi
    let
    urni
    ngandshewal
    kedt
    ome.
    Me:
    "It
    oldhert
    ocal
    lmel
    ater"
    Shef
    rownedandIl
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Iam j
    oki
    ng"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iknow.I
    t'
    scol
    douther
    e"
    Me:
    "letmewar
    m you"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Comemakemewar
    m"
    Iwr
    appedmyar
    msar
    oundherbody"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Yousmel
    lgoodbabe"
    Me:
    "Thankyou"
    Iki
    ssedhercheek.
    Me:
    "Ngi
    yazi
    fel
    angawe(Il
    oveyousomuch)
    "
    Shebl
    ushed.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"If
    eel
    sol
    ucky."
    Me:
    "Iam t
    hel
    uckyone."
    West
    ayedt
    her
    eforawhi
    le.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wewer evi
    siti
    ngtheZiqubu'sforacoupl
    eofdays,
    theDrhasn'tgot
    tenbacktousandIam notwor r
    ied
    much, i
    fwecan'thavekidsagainthenwecan'
    tand
    Iam sat
    isf
    iedwiththechil
    drenIhavewit
    hme.Just
    hopi
    ngNduandCel i
    webehave.
    Kamo:
    "it
    'sbeensol
    ong"
    Shesayspl
    aci
    ngt
    hewi
    neont
    hecount
    ert
    op.Our
    husbandsdi
    sappear
    edsomewher
    ear
    oundt
    he
    house.
    Me:"Ver
    ylong.Howdoesi
    tfeelt
    obea
    gr
    andmother
    ?"
    Kamo:
    "Il
    ovei
    t,Si
    hlei
    sexpect
    ing"
    Me:
    "real
    ly?Congr
    atul
    ati
    ons"
    Kamo:
    "Iam soyoungt
    obeagr
    andmot
    her"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "'
    fhat
    showNhl
    anhl
    amakesmef
    eel"
    Kamo:
    "Ishoul
    d'vebeenoneatmy50'snot40'
    s.I
    bl
    amei
    ngathif
    orgett
    ingmepregnantear
    ly"
    Me:
    "Youl
    ovet
    hem t
    hough"
    Kamo:
    "Somuch"
    Me:
    "AndLunel
    eisnotgi
    vingmeone"
    Kamo:
    "Hewi
    ll"
    Idr
    inkwi
    neandoutt
    hegl
    assdown
    Me:"Nhl
    anhl
    aandIar
    ethi
    nki
    ngofhavi
    nganot
    her
    baby"
    Shel
    ookedshock.
    Kamo:"youarebr
    ave.Igavethatthi
    ngupaft
    ert
    he
    t
    wins.Won'ti
    thur
    tgivi
    ngbrthatyourage?
    "
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tmi
    nd.I
    t'
    sthebestpai
    n"
    Kamo:
    "youneeddevi
    nei
    nter
    vent
    ion.Si
    ncewheni
    s
    pai
    nni
    ce?"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:"ohi
    nnocentKamogel
    o,wher
    eisyourmot
    her
    ?"
    Shesi
    ghed.
    Kamo:"Idi
    dn'
    twanttotel
    lingat
    hit
    hisbecauseI
    knowhowmuchhel ovesmymot her"
    Me:
    "what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Kamo:"Sheisil
    lNdal
    o.Shei
    satt
    heHospi
    cer
    ight
    now.Iam af
    ri
    adoftel
    li
    ngt
    heki
    dsaswel
    l"
    Me:
    "Youneedsuppor
    tKamo.Tel
    lhi
    m"
    Kamo:"itwi
    llbr
    eakhi
    m mor
    ethanIam br
    oken.
    Sheaskedmenotto"
    Me:
    "hei
    syourhusband.Doso."
    Shenodded.
    Kamo:
    "Ok,
    Iwi
    llsee"
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Thetearssoothedmei ntosleepingont hef l


    oor,I
    coul
    dn'tgetupeveni fIwant edto.Myhear twas
    j
    ustaching.Iwokeupandl ookedar oundt heroom
    andIwasont hebed,Ilookedbesi demeandKhona
    wasnexttomehol di
    ngmel i
    keal i
    tt
    lechild.His
    headonmyst omach, Iranmyf i
    nger sonhi shair
    andhewokeupi mmedi at
    elyandhel ookedatme
    andsatupr ubbinghiseyes, Idon'tdeservehi m.He
    doesn'
    tdeservet obewi thme, Ifel
    ttearswel dingin
    myeyes.
    Khona:
    "Ishoul
    dn'
    thavel
    eftyou"
    Her
    anhi
    sfi
    nger
    sonmycheekandt
    het
    ear
    srol
    led.
    Khona:
    "Pl
    easef
    orgi
    veme"
    Me:
    ",
    Usakhona"
    Iswal
    lowed
    Khona:
    "Iam sor
    ryIwasn'
    ther
    e"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llneverwal
    kagai
    n"
    Khona:
    "Iknow"
    If
    eltl
    i
    kesomeonewasst
    abbi
    ngme.
    Me:
    "Iwillnevert
    akewal
    kswi
    thyoueveragai
    n,on
    t
    hebeach"
    Ichuckl
    edast
    ear
    sst
    reamed.Hel
    ookedhur
    t.
    Me:"Iwil
    lneverst
    andonmytoesandt
    ryt
    oreach
    yourl
    ipst
    ogiveyouakiss"
    Khona:
    "Samke"
    Hehel
    dmyhandandIl
    ookedati
    t'
    sashesqueezed
    i
    t.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llneverswi
    m wi
    thyou,
    Dancewi
    thyou,
    do
    al
    lthef
    unst
    uffwi
    thyou"
    Khona:
    "youwi
    llbaby,
    youwi
    llal
    ways"
    Icl
    osedmyeyesandhel
    dmychest
    .
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyouUsakhona,
    Ifeeli
    t"
    Khona:
    "Il
    oveyousomuchSamke."
    Iopenedmyeyes.
    Me:"Iam aburden.Youdon'tdeservea
    di
    sfuncti
    onalwomanlikeme.Youdeser vea
    womanwhoyoucanf ullf
    uncti
    onwi t
    handdoal
    ot
    ofstuf
    fwithwit
    houtt
    hewei ghtthati
    sme."
    Khona:
    "Samkepl
    easedon'
    t"
    Me:"IthurtsUsakhona.Ican'tli
    velikethi
    s,Idon't
    wantto.
    ..Ican'tl
    ookatmyself.Whyme, whyyou?
    Whydidyouendupwi thsomeonel i
    keme.I fwe
    werementt obewhydi dn'
    tImeetyouwhenIwas
    okment all
    y,emotionall
    yandPhysicall
    y.Whydid
    Godputusher etohurtyou?Ican'
    tdoyoul ikethat
    UsakhonaIj ustcan't
    "
    Khona:
    "Samke"
    Ii
    nter
    rupt
    edhi
    m.
    Me:
    "youdeser
    vebet
    terUsakhona,
    Iloveyou"
    Tear
    sstreameddownmycheeksandhekeptqui
    et
    andlai
    dhisheadonmychest
    .
    Khona:"Il
    oveyousomuch,t
    hatwon'tchange.
    Youwon'tl
    eavemeSamkenotbecauseofanythi
    ng.
    SamkeIloveyouandi
    twon'
    tchangedon'tf
    orget
    that"
    Icoul
    dfeelmychestget
    ti
    ngwet
    .
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ryKhona"
    Asobescapesmyl
    ips.

    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Jabu:
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andcr
    ossedmyarms.Hel
    ooked
    downtoSthaandwasaboutt
    ocr
    ouch.
    Me:"Don'
    tevent
    hinkabouti
    t,St
    haasambe(St
    ha
    l
    et'
    sgo)"
    Itookherhandandwewer
    eaboutt
    owal
    kint
    he
    yard.
    Jabu:
    "It
    oldmyf
    ami
    ly"
    Me:
    "about?
    "
    Jabu:
    "Vuyel
    wapl
    easedon'
    tdot
    his"
    Me:
    "Dowhat?"
    Il
    ookedatSt
    ha.
    Me:
    "Goi
    nsi
    de"
    Shehel
    dherbackpackandraninsi
    det
    hehouse.I
    havej
    ustf
    etchedherfr
    om cr
    echewhenIsawthi
    s
    onest
    andi
    nghere.
    Jabu:"Youcanpunishmeallyouwantbutnotmy
    daughter
    .Sheneedsherf
    ather"
    Me: "Don'
    tyoudar
    est
    artbl
    ackmai
    li
    ngmedon'
    t
    even"
    Jabu:
    "Vuyel
    wa,
    Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:"Okf
    ineyoucangobackt
    othehol
    eyoucame
    f
    rom.IForgi
    veyou"
    Jabu:
    "Vuyel
    wa"
    Me:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lher
    e?"
    Acarpul
    ledupbehindhi
    sandIplacedmyhands
    onmyhips.Zikhal
    iwastheonewhost eppedout
    oft
    hecarandheclosedthedoorandcamet owar
    ds
    us.
    Jabu:
    "Mbul
    azi"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Mphembekuhambakanj
    aniNdoda?
    (How
    ar
    ethi
    ngs?)"
    Jabu:
    "Kuyancengeka(wear
    etr
    ying)
    "
    Wai
    tam Imi
    ssi
    ngsomet
    hing?
    Zi
    khal
    i:"St
    handwaSam (myl
    ove)
    "
    Me:
    "Woahwai
    tther
    e"
    Jabuf
    rowned.
    Jabu:
    "St
    handwaSam ?
    (Myl
    ove?
    )"
    Me:
    "Howdoyouknoweachot
    her
    ?"
    Zi
    khal
    i:
    "CanIaskaquest
    ion?
    "
    Jabu:
    "Youar
    emar
    ri
    edand.
    ..
    ."
    Me:"YeyiYeyidontbul
    lshi
    tonmewena!Don'
    t
    even"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"cal
    m down"
    Jabu:
    "Iwi
    llf
    etchSt
    hat
    omor
    row"
    Me:"Whodi
    dyouspeakwi
    th?Di
    dIgi
    veyout
    he
    r
    ightt
    ocome?!
    "
    Zi
    khal
    i:"It
    hinkyoushoul
    dleave.Sokhul
    uma(we
    wi
    llt
    alk)"
    Jabuwentof
    fandIt
    urned.Zi
    khal
    ihel
    dmyar
    m.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Vuyel
    wa"
    Me:"l
    etgoofme,
    youwantt
    ofi
    nishwhathe
    st
    art
    ed?"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"
    ngi
    bheke(l
    ookatme)
    "
    Idi
    d
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Iam notJabul
    aniNt
    uli,
    Iam
    Zikhalizamant ungwaKhumal o.What everhi
    story
    youhavewi thJabulani,
    Idon'tcar
    ecauseyouar e
    mi nenow.Don' tcomparemet oyourex'sbecause
    Iam nott hem.IknowwhatIwantandt hatisyou,I
    didn'tknowyouknewJabul anisoasyou.Don' t
    punishmef orthatl
    ikeIwassupposedt omagicall
    y
    knowt hathwasyourex.Wear eneverhavi
    ngthis
    talkagai nyangizwa? (Youhearme? )"
    Inodded.
    Zikhal
    i:"swal
    lowyourpr
    ideandat
    ti
    tudeandspeak
    tomeVuyel wa"
    Me:
    "Ihearyou"
    Zi
    khali:
    "Good.Hambauyolandaumnt
    wana
    wethu(goandgetf
    etchourchi
    ld)
    "
    Inodded
    Me:
    "ok"
    Hebr
    ushedmycheekandsmi
    led.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Ngi
    yakut
    handayezwa?
    (Il
    oveyouok?
    )"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Heki
    ssedmyf
    oreheadandIwentawayt
    ogetSt
    ha.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    06:
    09] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT63

    ★ SI
    YANDA★

    "
    JUSTGI
    VEMEACHANCE,
    ITWI
    LLBEWORTHI
    T"

    ThosewordsranginmyheadasIl ookedather
    pi
    cture,Ij
    ustkeptonscrol
    li
    ngthroughmyphone, I
    l
    ookedatherpictur
    esandcrossedmyl egs,
    the
    wholehousewasdar k,
    onlytheoutsidehadli
    ght
    .
    Thehelperhadalreadyl
    eft.Usakhonaactuall
    ygot
    tobondforthefi
    rsttimeevertogetherandIwould
    real
    lyl
    iketohaveagoodr elat
    ionshipwithhi
    m.I
    ranmyf i
    ngersonmyphoneandscr ol
    ledthr
    oughto
    thenextpi
    cture.

    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Mpande:
    "LwandeIam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "It
    'sok,
    Youhaddayst
    otel
    lmet
    hough"
    Mpande: "i
    t'
    sjustal
    it
    tl
    ethi
    ngwi
    thbusi
    ness
    associ
    ates
    Me:
    "si
    ncewhenyouhaveabusi
    ness?
    "
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m andhej
    ustl
    ookedatme.
    Mpande:
    "youl
    ookamazi
    ng"
    Me:
    "thankyou,
    nowanswermyquest
    ion"
    Mpande:"wethi
    nki
    ngofst ar
    ti
    ngone.Whynot
    knowpeoplei
    ntheprocess?"
    Me:
    "okt
    hen"
    '
    Ifacedt
    hemi
    rr
    orandhel
    ookedathi
    swat
    ch
    Mpande:
    "weshoul
    dgo"
    Me:"youaresur
    eyourmot
    heri
    sokwi
    thl
    ooki
    ng
    af
    tert
    heli
    tt
    leone?"
    Mpande:
    "shewasexci
    tedt
    hathei
    scomi
    ngover
    .
    Shedi
    dn'
    tevengr
    eetme"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "aski
    es"
    Mpande:
    "comel
    et'
    sgobeaut
    if
    ul"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Me:
    "youar
    elooki
    ngdapper
    "
    Mpande:
    "al
    lthankst
    omyf
    ather
    'sgoodgenes"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "oht
    hategohoneyi
    stoomuch"
    Hechuckl
    edaswewal
    kedoutoft
    heapar
    tment
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KAMOGELO★

    Ndaloandherhusbandwer enowi nt heguest


    bedroom bondi ngwi ththei
    rgrandchi l
    d.Ihearwhat
    Ndalowassayi ngbuthonest l
    yIj ustfearmy
    husband'sr eacti
    on.Iwasget t
    ingr eadyforbed
    anyway.Si tti
    ngont hebedi nmysi lkpyj
    amasand
    aGownont opwai ti
    ngf orhi
    mt ocomeoutoft he
    bathroom.Thebat hroom dooropenedandhecame
    outwr appedupi nat owelandt heot heronehewas
    wipinghimsel f
    .Myhusbandi sagingver y
    gracefull
    y,youwoul dn'tsayhei sasol dashei s
    andt hatwehavet hi
    shugeagegapbet weenusbut
    Il
    ovehi m somuchandIknowhedoes.Heal ways
    showshowmuchhel ovesmeaswel l
    .
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Thewat
    erwasni
    ce,
    wishyouj
    oinedme"
    Me:
    "youar
    esupposedt
    obeonr
    eti
    rementnow"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "youknowwhi
    skyi
    smyl
    if
    e"
    Me:
    "Ingat
    hi,
    Sihl
    eandNduar
    ether
    e"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Iwi
    llt
    hinkaboutever
    ythi
    ng'
    "
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Hefi
    nishedwi
    pinghi
    msel
    fandwentt
    otakehi
    s
    l
    oti
    on.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Canyoul
    oti
    onme?
    "
    Inodded.Igotupanddidast
    old.Myhandswent
    al
    loversmearingt
    hecream.
    Me:
    "Zi
    qubu"
    I
    ngat
    hi:"baby"
    Iswal
    lowed.
    Me:
    "Ihavesomet
    hingt
    otel
    lyou"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Whati
    sit?"
    Ikeptqui
    etawhi
    le.
    Me:
    "it
    'smom "
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Issheok?"
    Me:
    "Iam af
    ri
    adnot"
    Het
    urnst
    ome.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Whatdoyoumean?"
    Me:
    "She.
    ..
    shei
    ssi
    ck.Bedsi
    ck"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Howl
    ong?
    "
    Me:
    "It
    'sbeen5mont
    hsnow"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Andyoudi
    dn'
    ttel
    lmeKamogel
    o!"
    Hewal
    kedt
    othecl
    osetandIf
    oll
    owed.
    Me:"Iwasscar
    ed.Sheaskedmenott otel
    lyou,
    it
    wouldn'
    tmakeadi
    ffer
    encebecausetherei
    s
    not
    hingwecando.Itri
    edeveryt
    hingIngat
    hi"
    Ingat
    hi:
    "Thewor
    ldi
    sbi
    g.Somet
    hinghast
    ocome
    up"
    Me: "herhearti
    sf ai
    l
    ing.Sooni twon'thol
    don.I
    tr
    ieddonor sItr
    iedeveryt
    hingandt hereisnot
    hingI
    cando, ithurt
    s.Shemi ghtleavemei nthisworl
    d
    and. .
    ..
    "
    HehuggedmeandIcr
    iedonhi
    schest
    .
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Iam sor
    rybaby"
    Me:
    "Iam scar
    ed"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wewi
    llt
    ryever
    ythi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Iam l
    oosi
    nghope"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wecan'
    t"
    Idon'tknowatt
    hispoi
    ntwhatt
    odo.Iam scaredof
    l
    oosingher,Ial
    waysimagi
    neusdyi
    ngtogethernot
    l
    ikethis.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Me:
    "youar
    est
    il
    lfi
    ne?"
    Shenoddedandt
    hechampagnewasbr oughtt
    ous.
    Wewer eatt
    hel
    ocat
    ionweneededtobein.
    Ever
    ythi
    ngwasgoi
    ngverywel
    lsofarandwhatI
    l
    oveaboutNt okomaloisthatshedoesn'task
    questi
    ons.Sheoncet oldmethatifIam doing
    shadystuffshedoesn'twanttoknowbecauseshe
    doesn'
    twantt oendupunderal i
    edet ect
    ortest
    l
    yingandt hethingsel
    li
    ngherout.Ilaughed,she
    watchesmovi essomuch.Shel ooksgor geous
    thoughtonight.
    Me:
    "Youar
    eok?"
    Ntokomalo:
    "cal
    m downsi
    r,Ever
    ythi
    ng'
    sfi
    newit
    h
    meandt hechampagnet
    astesni
    ce.Ohther
    eis
    Lwande"
    Shesai
    dandwetur
    nedastheywer
    echeckedf
    ir
    st
    bef
    oret
    heywal
    kedinsi
    de.
    Mpande:
    "Fami
    ly"
    Al
    wande:
    "Nt
    okomal
    ohowar
    eyou?
    "
    Theyhugged.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Iam good.Youl
    ookwonder
    ful
    ."
    Al
    wande:
    "Thankyou"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llgetyouj
    uice"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"t
    her
    eisnonal
    cohol
    icchampagne"
    Al
    wande:
    "Oht
    hat
    'sbet
    ter"
    Mpande:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lthewai
    ter"
    Hewavedhishandup.Ilookedathi
    m andhe
    nodded.Goodheisf
    ocused.
    IscannedmyeyesandIsawt hewomanweare
    herefor
    .Sheisthehostofthi
    spar
    tyandshei
    s
    smili
    ngaway.Mi st
    resseswoul
    dgooutoft
    hei
    rway
    todotheset
    hings.IwenttoMpande.
    Me:
    "Ladyi
    nGol
    ddr
    ess"
    Hescannedhi
    seyest
    ohersi
    de.
    Mpande:
    "okIseeher"
    Me:
    "wehavet
    obequi
    ck"
    Mpande:
    "sur
    e"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"t
    hisi
    sni
    ce"
    Shesai
    dsi
    ppi
    nghergl
    ass.
    Me:
    "Iam gl
    adMpandewant
    stost
    artabusi
    ness"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"t
    heywantt
    odot
    hat?"
    Me:
    "youdi
    dn'
    task?"
    Ntokomalo:"nonotreal
    ly,
    Idon'
    taskLunel
    e
    becauseItr
    usthim.ThemomentIquesti
    onhim
    meansIdon' tt
    rusthi
    m"
    Me:
    "yout
    hink"
    Ntokomalo:"that
    'showIf
    eelaboutme,
    Iam not
    everyoneshouldbeli
    ket
    hat"
    Me:
    "yeahIhearyou"
    Someonebumpedi
    ntomef
    rom behi
    nd.
    Me:
    "Oh"
    "Ohsor
    ryaboutt
    hat"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandIlookedatt
    hiswoman.She
    smil
    edandIzonedof
    f.
    _
    ___
    __
    Me:
    "Uzobuyaf
    uthi
    ?(Youwi
    llcomebackagai
    n?)
    "
    "Yeahngi
    zobuyaf
    uthi
    (Iwi
    llcomebackagai
    n)"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Ismiledandshedidt
    hesame.Shest
    oodupand
    touchedthechai
    rint
    hemiddl
    eoft
    heshack.
    "Goandshowyourdol
    ltoGugu"
    Ist
    oodupf
    rom t
    hef
    loorandIr
    ushedoutt
    ofi
    nd
    Gugu.
    Me:
    "Gugubukaumamausi
    phat
    hel
    eni
    (lookwhat
    Mom boughtf
    orus)
    "
    Gugu:
    "haah!Yishdadesodl
    alanayesobabi
    li?
    (We
    ar
    egonnaplaywithitt
    oget
    her?)
    "
    Me:
    "yes"
    Weturnedaroundaswehear
    dthecarnoi
    seandt
    he
    whit
    ecardroveoff
    .Iwavedmyhandintheai
    rwi
    th
    Gugu.
    Me:
    "ByebyeMamaSokubona.!
    (Wewi
    llseeyou)
    "
    Gugu:
    "ubuyenoswi
    di!
    (Comebackwi
    thsweet
    s)"
    Wegi
    ggl
    edandwentt
    opl
    ay.
    _
    ___
    ___
    _

    "
    Lwandebr
    eat
    he"
    ItwasNtokomalo.Tearsst r
    eameddownmy
    cheeks.Iheldmychestasever yt
    hingcameback,
    whenwewer esoinnocent
    .Whent heworl
    dwasall
    rai
    nbowsi noureyesunti
    litwasblackandwhi
    te
    withshadesofgrey.
    Mpande:
    "Babycal
    m down"
    Hetr
    iedt
    owipemytear
    sashet
    ookmef
    rom
    Nt
    okomalo'
    sar
    ms.
    Lunel
    e:"Thi
    nkoft
    hebaby"
    It
    ri
    edcal
    mingdown.
    Mpande:
    "That
    'si
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"whathappened?
    "
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"somewomanbumpedi
    ntoher"
    Lunel
    e:"Whi
    chwoman?
    "
    Me:
    "Can.
    ..
    Ineedt
    ofi
    ndherpl
    ease"
    Il
    ookedatMpande.
    Mpande:
    "Lwande"
    Me:
    "pl
    ease"
    Mpande:
    "Maybeshei
    sst
    il
    lar
    ound"
    Inoddedandhewi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    Mpande:
    "Justcal
    m downok?
    "
    Inodded.
    Mpande:
    "youar
    eloved"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "yout
    oo"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hisi
    sni
    ceandr
    omant
    icbut
    ..
    ."
    Mpande:
    "weknow"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"come"
    Shepul
    lshi
    m away.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Gugu:
    "Wai
    twhi
    choneam Isupposedt
    ost
    epon
    now?"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Gr
    eenmommy"
    Gugust
    ret
    chedherl
    egovert
    othegr
    eendot
    .
    Me:
    "wit
    heachmovemyhear
    tbeat
    sfast
    erand
    f
    ast
    er"
    Shel
    aughed.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Daddyst
    epont
    hebl
    ueone"
    Me:
    "Okhoney"
    Idi
    dasIwast
    old
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Yel
    lowone"
    Webot
    hst
    eppedont
    heyel
    lowcol
    our
    s.
    Gugu:
    "It
    hinkIam sl
    ippi
    ng"
    Imovedf
    rom myposit
    ionandshefelli
    ntomyar
    ms
    andwebothf
    ellont
    hef l
    oor
    .Zi
    nhlelaughed.
    Me:
    "That
    'si
    t,wear
    enotpl
    ayi
    nganymor
    e"
    Gugu:
    "That
    'saf
    ungameSi
    hlepl
    ease"
    Me:"no,
    Iwoul
    drat
    herhaveuswat
    chamovi
    e.I
    t'
    s
    saf
    er"
    Shel
    aughedandgr
    unt
    ed.
    Gugu:
    "Oh"
    Sher
    ubbedherst
    omach.
    Me:
    "what
    'swr
    ong?I
    sitt
    hebaby?
    "
    Gugu:
    "yes"
    Me:
    "comel
    et'
    sgetyout
    othehospi
    tal
    "
    Gugu:
    "Nocomepl
    aceyourhandher
    e"
    Shet
    ookmyhandandplacedmyhandonher
    st
    omachandwekeptqui
    et.If
    eltsomet
    hing
    movi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Wow"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Gugu:
    "thebabyi
    sfi
    ne"
    Me:
    "ki
    ckf
    orme"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"CanIf
    eel?"
    Gugupl
    acedherhandonherst
    omach.Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Yourbel
    lyi
    smovi
    ngmommy"
    Gugu:
    "it
    'st
    hebaby"
    Zinhl
    e:"
    feelmyst
    omachmommy.Ihaveababy
    too"
    Shel
    if
    tedhert
    opandwel
    aughed.
    Gugu:
    "Onl
    ywhenyouar
    eol
    derhoney"
    Me:
    "and40year
    s"
    Gugu:
    "that
    'sanext
    remeageSi
    hle.21at
    least"
    Me:
    "No,
    Ican'
    thavet
    heseboyspl
    aymydaught
    er"
    Gugu:
    "Ohbabypl
    easebeaboy"
    Sherubbedherst
    omachandIputmyhandoni
    t
    andItookherwhenandki
    ssedi
    t.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    IKeptonlooki
    ngforthewomanandIcouldfindher
    anywhere.MaybeIwasj usti
    magi
    ningt
    hingsandI
    di
    dn'tseewhoIthoughtIsaw.Isi
    ghedandt urned
    whil
    ebumpi ngi
    ntosomeone.
    Me:
    "OopsIam sor
    ry"
    Her:
    "noi
    t'
    sokdear
    "
    Il
    ookedather,
    NomanIknowt hi
    sface,
    sheran
    herfi
    nger
    sonherbeaut
    if
    ulgol
    ddressandtear
    s
    pri
    ckl
    edmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Mom "
    Shel
    ookedupt
    omeconf
    usedatf
    ir
    st.
    Her:
    "Uhm Al
    wande?
    "
    OhmyGodi
    tsher
    .Isobbedandshet
    ri
    edt
    ohugme.
    Her:
    "Ohmybaby"
    Me:
    "Howcoul
    dyou?"
    Her:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Sor
    ry?Shei
    ssor
    ry?Shei
    snotsor
    ryIknowi
    t.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    06:
    09] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT64

    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Ihavej
    ustputmysont or
    est
    .Ithasbeenadayf or
    hi
    m andplayi
    nginwateri
    sver
    ydr ai
    ningaswell
    .I
    cl
    osedthenurser
    ydoorandIt
    urnedandj umped.
    Me:
    "Youscar
    edme"
    Ndu:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Ndu:
    "Idi
    dthedi
    shes"
    Me:
    "That
    'sf
    ine.Thankyou"
    Il
    ookedaway.
    Me:
    "Uhm goodni
    ght"
    Iwasaboutt
    owal
    kof
    fwhenhehel
    dmyar
    m.
    Ndu:"Idon'
    twantt
    oputyoui
    nanuncomf
    ort
    abl
    e
    si
    tuat
    ion"
    Inodded.
    Ndu:
    "canwecuddl
    etoni
    ght?Ipr
    omi
    sei
    twi
    llbe
    f
    un"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Cuddl
    ing?
    "
    Ndu:
    "Yesj
    ustcuddl
    ing"
    Me:
    "Ihaveneversl
    eptnextt
    oaman"
    Ndu:
    "At
    leastyouseeIam aman"
    Il
    aughed.
    Ndu:"Ipr
    omiseIwon'tt
    ouchyoui
    nappr
    opr
    iat
    eor
    doanythi
    ng.Justcuddl
    ing"
    Me:
    "Pr
    omi
    se?
    "
    Henoddedandsmi
    led.Hei
    shandsomeshame.

    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Me:
    "wear
    esupposedt
    ost
    ri
    ke."
    Mpande:"Lwandeisst
    andingnextt
    othewoman.
    Shedoesn'
    tlookok,whatdidshedotoher"
    Me:
    "wai
    tyouwi
    lldealwi
    tht
    hatl
    ater"
    Wear
    eoutsi
    dewhilel
    ooki
    ngatever
    yonet
    hrough
    t
    hegl
    asswall
    .It
    'sdar
    katt
    heback.
    Mpande:
    "Wewi
    llhavet
    owai
    tthen"
    Whati
    sshedoi
    ngt
    her
    e?
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Mom :
    "Al
    wandepl
    easehearmeout.BabyIam
    sor
    ry,
    canwegoandtal
    kupstai
    rs"
    Icouldn'
    tst
    opcryi
    ng.Shepull
    edmyar m andwe
    walkedoffupt
    hestair
    s.Iwassti
    llweepi
    ngasshe
    satmeont hebedandIcarr
    iedoncryi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Whydidyouhat
    eme?Whydoyoual
    lhaveus
    ?Whatdi
    dwedo?"
    Mom :
    "wear
    esor
    ry"
    Me:"Youandyoursi
    ster
    sar
    enot
    .Howcoul
    dyou
    l
    eaveus?Youknowhowmuchwehavesuff
    ered"
    Mom :
    "i.
    ..Lwande"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    tdot
    his"
    Mom :
    "hearmeoutpl
    ease"
    Ishookmyheadwipi
    ngmyt
    ear
    sandshepl
    aced
    herhandonmythi
    gh.
    Mom : "Iwasi nmy20' swhenImetyourf ather.I
    am sur egogot ol dyouthatwewer einprost i
    tut
    ion,
    welllnotmebutmyol dersister
    swer e.Iwasst upid
    andyoungt oleaveyou.Wemetyourf at
    heri na
    highclassespl acedwher eMysi ster'
    swoul dsell
    themsel vesfort henightbhewaswi thhi
    sf ri
    ends, I
    l
    ikehi m butmyol dersistertookinter
    estandmade
    amoveandt heydat ed.Iwasn' thappyIwon' tl
    ie
    butIhadt opullthrough.WhatIam sayi ngi swe
    hadanaf fai
    rwi thyourf atherbecausewel iked
    eachot herunt i
    lyoucame.West oppedandhe
    mar ri
    edmysi ster.Imar riedhisfri
    end.Nyhusband
    didn'twantmet ol i
    vewi thyousowehadt oleave
    you.Iam sor ry"
    Me:"Couldn'
    tyouevenst
    eal
    moment
    stoseeme
    youfai
    ledme"
    Isai
    d.
    Mom :
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "Wher
    eisGugu'
    smot
    her?
    "
    Mom :
    "shei
    sar
    ound"

    Thedooropenedandahandsomeol
    dmanwal
    ked
    i
    n.
    Mom :
    "James"
    Shest
    oodup.
    Hi
    m:"Isawyoudi
    sappear"
    Mom :"Pl
    easel
    eavebef
    oret
    hingsgetmessy.You
    cantbeseenwi
    thme"
    Hi
    m:"Cal
    m downpl
    ease"
    Shehuf
    fed.
    Mom :
    "cal
    m downdar
    li
    ng"
    Me:
    "It
    'st
    hehusbandr
    ight?"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Mom :
    "No,
    Iam notmar
    ri
    edt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Guguisget
    ti
    ngmarr
    ied.Weneedourfami
    ly
    f
    ort
    hatt
    henyoucangobacktoyourl
    ives"
    Ist
    oodup.
    Mom :"Youcan'
    tdot
    hatLwande.Iam sor
    rybaby.I
    wantyouok"
    Shehuggedme.
    Me: "Iwishyoudidyearsago.Youdon'tknow
    whatwehavebeent hrough.Cel
    iwewasraped.
    Guguwasr apedsinceshewas13andIf el
    l
    pregnantandIhadt odropoutofschool
    .Gugu's
    ki
    dsandgogobur ntinafir
    e.Wehadnohomeand
    wewer estrandadedinpainbutourmother
    'snever
    caredforus."
    Il
    etgoofher
    .
    Me:
    "Inf
    orm yoursi
    stert
    hatherdaught
    eri
    sget
    ti
    ng
    mar
    ri
    ed.That'
    sall"
    Iwal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE'
    SMOTHER★
    Ifel
    tthepaininmyhear twhenshespoke.I t
    saddenedtoseeherlikethat.Irememberl eavi
    ng
    andnotturningback.Ithoughtofthegoodl if
    e
    i
    nsteadofmydaught er.Ithoughtshewillbein
    goodhands.Jamespul ledmei nhisarms.Icr ied
    onhischest,evenaft
    eryearsIstil
    llovehim.Iwish
    Iwashiswi f
    enotmysi ster.
    James:
    "shhh"
    Me:
    "Ir
    uinedever
    ythi
    ng"
    James:
    "whoi
    sshe?"
    Ipushedmysel
    fof
    fhi
    m andwi
    pedmyt
    ear
    s.
    Me:
    "ourdaught
    er"
    James:"Ourdaught
    er?Wehaveadaught
    er
    toget
    her?"
    Inodded.Hel
    ookedatmei
    ndi
    sbel
    ief
    .
    James:
    "Whydi
    dn'
    tyout
    ellme?
    "
    Me:"How,youaremarr
    iedt
    omysister.Idi
    dn'
    t
    wantt
    orui
    nthat
    .Ididn'
    twantyour
    eject
    ingmy
    chi
    ld"
    James:
    "That
    'smychi
    ldNozi
    pho,
    Youknowi
    t!"
    Hewalkedoutf
    uri
    ousandIwentdownonmyknees
    andIcri
    ed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Gugu:
    "Sowear
    egonnasl
    eepher
    e?"
    Me:
    "Yeahi
    t'
    scomf
    ort
    abl
    e"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Gugu:
    "poorZi
    nhl
    eont
    hecouch"
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgetyoual
    ltobed."
    WegotupandIhel
    pedherup.
    Gugu:
    "Si
    phesi
    hle"
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Gugu:"youareadef
    ini
    ti
    onofyourname.A
    beaut
    ifulgi
    ftt
    omeandZinhl
    eandwet hankyouf
    or
    ever
    ything"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Gugu:
    "Idot
    oo.Wi
    thal
    lmyhear
    t"
    Me:
    "Yonkeeyami
    ?(Al
    lofi
    tismi
    ne?
    )"
    Gugu:
    "Al
    lyour
    s"
    Ichuckl
    edandper
    kedmyl
    ips.
    Me:
    "Andal
    loft
    hisi
    syour
    s"
    Ipoi
    ntedatmysel
    fandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Gugu:
    "i
    t'
    sagr
    eatpackage"
    Ichuckled.GodknowsIl
    ivef
    ort
    hiswomanandmy
    daughter.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Lwandecamerushi
    ngdownt hestai
    rscryi
    ngandI
    rushedt
    oherandcuaghtheri
    nmyar ms.The
    womaninthegolddr
    esshasdisappearedfr
    om us.
    Me:
    "What
    'swr
    ongbaby?
    "
    Lwande:
    "Sheshel
    eftme"
    Me:
    "Tal
    ktome"
    Lwande:
    "Isawmymot
    her
    "
    Me:
    "Wher
    ebaby?
    "
    Lwande:
    "shei
    supst
    air
    s"
    Sher
    emovedher
    sel
    ffr
    om me.
    Lwande:"Youshould'
    veseenher
    .Shel
    ooksso
    cl
    assyinaGolddressli
    vingahi
    ghli
    fewhi
    lewe
    suf
    fer
    edwesuf f
    eredMpande"
    Me:
    "Gol
    ddr
    ess?"
    Lwande:
    "Youshoul
    d'veseenher
    .Iam hur
    t"
    Me:
    "comel
    et'
    sgetyouhome"
    Ipi
    ckedherup.
    Golddress?Nowwecan'tki
    llt
    hiswomanbecause
    sheismymot herinl
    aw.Thi
    sisfuckedup.Iwi
    ll
    cal
    lLuneler
    ightnow.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
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    11/
    25,
    06:
    09] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT65

    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Isleptki
    ndofl at
    elastnightasIhadt oentert
    ainmy
    l
    itt
    lesibl
    ings.Ihavemi ssedt hem aswellbutki
    ds
    arejustdrai
    ning,It
    'sgoodt hatnowt heyare
    growingreall
    yold.Igotof fthebedandsel f
    cleansedmysel fbef
    oreIwentt ohel
    peveryoneand
    theyalll
    eftforschoolandwor k.Iwasaloneinthe
    house,mor ereasonwhyIst ayaloneatt
    imesint he
    apartment.Ieatmybr eakf
    astandmyphoner i
    ngs.
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    "Shoul
    dIf
    indyouoryouwi
    llcomegetme?
    "
    Ispunt
    hehi
    ghchai
    rar
    ound.Ipopt
    hebaconi
    nmy
    mouth.
    Me:
    "Fi
    ndme"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Hi
    m:"Gi
    vemeaf
    ewok?
    "
    Me:
    "Hangup"
    Idi
    dandwentbackt
    oeat
    ingmybr
    eakf
    ast
    .
    "Mmmhsmel
    lsni
    cei
    nher
    e"
    It
    urnedar
    oundandhesmi
    led.
    Me:"Howdidyougeti
    n?Whatar
    eyoudoi
    nghere?
    Howdidyouevenf
    oronef
    indme?Whatdoyou
    want?"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Onequest
    ionatat
    ime"
    Hecamecl
    oser
    .
    Siyanda:"Thedoorwasunlocked,I
    twasveryeasy
    tofindyouthi
    stimeandItoldyouIwoul
    dfindyou"
    Me:
    "Okl
    eave"
    Si
    yanda:
    "It
    oldyout
    ogi
    vemeahug"
    Me:
    "Fr
    om who?Don'
    tevengr
    andpa"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Don'
    tyoumi
    sst
    hesear
    ms?
    "
    Me:
    "Notevenonce"
    Hechuckl
    edandstoodI
    nfr
    ontofmet
    aki
    ngt
    he
    baconf
    rom myhands.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Awushamet
    hat
    'sbad"
    Het
    ookabi
    te.
    Me:
    "that
    'smi
    ne"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iknow"
    Heplacedhi
    shandonmyexposedt
    highandhi
    tita
    bi
    t.
    Me:
    "ouch"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Takemeout"
    Me:
    "Andgowher
    e?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Anywher
    einCapet
    own"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    twantt
    o"
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwi
    llcome"
    Hepul
    ledmeup.
    Me:"Youar
    eannoyi
    ngf oranol
    dperson.You
    shoul
    dbeenj
    oyi
    ngreti
    rementorsomethi
    ng"
    Si
    yanda:
    "taket
    hisasmeenj
    oyi
    ng."
    Ir
    oll
    edmyeyes.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ JAMES(
    ALWANDE'
    SFATHER)
    ★
    Zanel
    e:"youseemedi
    naf
    oulmoodaf
    tert
    hepar
    ty
    "
    Shesai
    dandIl
    ookedatherthr
    ought
    hemi
    rr
    or.I
    coul
    dn'
    tsl
    eepwel
    llastni
    ght
    .
    Me:
    "weneedt
    otal
    k"
    Zanel
    e:"Uhm ok"
    It
    urnedfr
    om themir
    roraf
    terf
    ixi
    ngmyt
    ieandI
    wentandsatonthebednextt
    oher.
    Zanel
    e:"Iknowit
    'st
    oughbeingt
    oget
    heratt
    imes
    butyouknowIloveyour
    ight?"
    Me:
    "Met
    oo"
    Il
    oveherbutI
    '
    minl
    ovewi
    thsomeoneel
    se.
    Zanel
    e:"Okt
    ellme"
    Shesmi
    les.
    Me:
    "I.
    ..Ij
    ustf
    oundoutIhaveadaught
    er"
    Zanel
    e:"Youcheat
    edonme?Howcoul
    dyou
    James?"
    Iwon'
    ttel
    lherIcheat
    edaf
    ewmont
    hsaf
    terwe
    st
    art
    eddating.
    Me:"Itwasbef
    orewest
    art
    ed.Af
    ewmont
    hs
    bef
    orewestart
    ed"
    Zanel
    e:"soshei
    s20?
    "
    Inodded.
    Zanel
    e:"Uhm whoi
    shermot
    her?
    "
    Il
    ookedatherandl
    ookedaway.
    Zanel
    e:"Whoi
    sshe?"
    Me:
    "Nozi
    pho"
    Zanel
    e:"Whi
    chNozi
    pho?
    "
    Me:
    "youryoungersi
    ster?
    "
    Zanel
    e:"Thi
    sdoesn'
    tmakeanysense.Shedoesn'
    t
    havea20yearol
    d"
    Me:
    "Shehi
    dit
    .Fr
    om t
    hebot
    hofus"
    Zanele:
    "soyoust
    art
    edwi
    thhert
    henmeanddi
    d
    nottel
    lme?!"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Shecri
    edhuggi
    ngme.Ther
    ewasaknockont
    he
    door
    .
    Me:
    "comei
    n"
    Thehel
    perwal
    kedi
    n.
    Hel
    per:
    "si
    r,t
    her
    eisMr
    sNyawodownst
    air
    s"
    Zanel
    e:"Iwantt
    oseeher"
    Shegotof fthebedandIwentafterher
    .Wewal ked
    downthest air
    s.Shelookedli
    keamesshol ding
    ontoherchannelhandbagi nherGuccitr
    acksui
    t s,
    herchubbycheekswer eredandsoashernose
    andeyelids.Shehasal waysbeenbeauti
    fulandI
    l
    ovedhowshedi dn'
    tmakeanychangest oherbody
    l
    ikemywi fedidwi t
    hherhipsandskin.
    Zanel
    e:"Howcoul
    dyou?"
    Shebr
    okedown.
    Me:
    "Zanel
    ecal
    m down"
    Zipho:
    "Iam sor
    ryZanel
    e.Inevermentf
    oral
    lof
    this"
    Zanel
    e:"You,
    yougavehi
    m somet
    hingIcan'
    t"
    Iwentt
    ohugher
    .
    Zi
    pho:
    "Iam sosor
    ry."
    Me:
    "Babyi
    t'
    sok.I
    t'
    sok,
    wear
    esor
    ry.
    Zanel
    e:"whyi
    sGodpuni
    shingmeli
    ket
    his.Al
    lI
    everwant
    edwast
    ogiveyouachi
    ld"
    Me:
    "Heyi
    t'
    sok."
    Iwi
    pedhert
    ear
    s.
    Zipho:"Gugui sgetti
    ngmar r
    ied.Theysuff
    ered
    Zanelewecan' tturnourbacksanymore,wesimply
    can't.Youshoul d'
    veseenher.Theyhavesuffer
    ed
    agr eatdeali
    f,ifwest ayedmaybethi
    ngswouldbe
    beenbet t
    er"
    Zanel
    e:"Gugu?"
    Me:
    "Yourdaught
    er?"
    Shenodded.WhenIstar
    tedwithZanel
    eshe
    al
    readyhadachil
    d.Shealwaystol
    dmet hather
    daught
    erisf
    ineandshesendsmoney.
    Me:
    "Weneedt
    ogetal
    loft
    hem "
    Zi
    pho:
    "Pl
    ease.Ineedmydaught
    er"
    Me:
    "Don'
    twor
    ry"
    Zanel
    ecl
    ickedhert
    ongueandwentupt
    hest
    air
    s.
    Zi
    pho:
    "(wi
    pingherf
    ace)Ihavet
    ogo"
    Me:
    "Doyouneedahug?"
    Zi
    pho:
    "Uhm ,
    myhusbandwi
    llt
    akecar
    eoft
    hat"
    Me:
    "Letmewal
    kyouout"
    Wewal kedoutandIpul
    ledheri
    nahugandshe
    sobbed.
    Me:
    "wewi
    llgether"
    Zi
    pho:
    "Iam sor
    ryf
    orkeepi
    ngt
    hisaway"
    Me:
    "Youshoul
    dn'
    thave."
    Zi
    pho:
    "Ir
    eal
    lyam sor
    ry"
    Iwi
    pedhert
    ear
    sandki
    ssedherf
    orehead.
    Me:
    "Youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ulevenwhenyoucr
    y"
    Shechuckl
    edandsni
    ff
    ed.
    Zi
    pho:
    "thankyou"
    Ther
    ewassi
    lence.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llal
    waysl
    oveyouNozi
    pho"
    Zi
    pho:
    "met
    oo.Ihavet
    ogo"
    Shepull
    edoutandshefl
    ashesasmallsmileand
    rushest
    oherAusti
    nMarti
    nandgetsinbeforeshe
    dri
    vesoff
    . Itur
    nedandwalkedbacki
    nside.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    WhatMpandet oldmereal
    lygotmeinaf oot
    .We
    didn'
    tcarryoutt hemissi
    onbecausethewifeis
    actuall
    yAl wande'smotherfr
    om whatshesaid.We
    didn'
    twantherbl oodi
    nourhandsandherhat i
    ng
    Mpandef oreversowecouldn't
    .It
    oldthemistress
    thatthejobcan' tbedonebyus.
    Thesmokebl
    ewintheot
    herdi
    rect
    iont
    hanI
    ant
    ici
    pat
    edasIpuf
    fedi
    tout
    .
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"t
    hel
    aundr
    yfort
    hisweekwassomuch
    "
    Sheput
    sthewashi
    ngbasketawayandcomest
    o
    st
    andnextt
    ome.
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"what
    'sup?"
    Me:
    "Uhm not
    hing.Let
    'sgoout,
    shoot
    ingr
    ange?"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Youwantmet
    olear
    nhowt
    oshoot?"
    Me:"Yeah,
    Ithel
    psr
    eleasest
    ressandanger,
    a
    ni
    cehobby"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Uhm ok.Onl
    ybecauseIbenef
    it
    .Ifyou
    messupIshootyousi
    mpl
    e"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "yeaht
    hat
    'st
    hef
    unpar
    t"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Okt
    hencomel
    etsgobat
    hourbodi
    es"
    Shepul
    ledmeandwewentof
    ftogoandbat
    h.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★
    Ihavebeeninthisposi
    ti
    onforawhil
    e.Idi dn'
    twant
    tomovefrom hereandfacether
    eali
    tythatIreall
    y
    j
    ustcan'
    twalk.Hewal ksbackfrom t
    hebat hroom
    andhegetsont hebedanditmoves.Hel aysnext
    tomeandwr apshisarmsaroundme.
    Khona:
    "It
    hinkweshoul
    dgot
    other
    apy"
    Tal
    kingt
    osomeonewon'
    tgetmewal
    kingagai
    n.
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Khona:"i
    t'
    swor
    that
    rySamke"
    Isi
    ghedandcl
    osedmyeyes
    Me:
    "Fi
    ne"
    Iopenedt
    hem andheki
    ssedmycheek.
    Khona:
    "Thenaf
    tert
    her
    apyweshoul
    dgetmar
    ri
    ed."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Khona:"Iam gonnamar r
    yyou.Comer
    ain,
    sunshi
    neorwhat everIwi
    ll"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Khona:
    "(smi
    li
    ng)That
    'swhatIwantt
    osee"
    Me:
    "mmh"
    Khona:
    "YouknowIl
    oveyour
    ight
    ?"
    Inodded.
    Khona:
    "Don'
    tdoubtt
    hatt
    henSamke"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    t"
    Heper
    kedmyl
    ips.
    Khona:
    "wear
    est
    ayi
    ngi
    nbedt
    oday"
    Me:
    "Pl
    ease"
    Hepul
    ledmecl
    osert
    ohi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Iopenedt
    hebedroom doorandIlookedather
    ,she
    hasbeenrubbi
    ngherstomachsincewegothere
    l
    astni
    ght
    .Iam wor
    ri
    edabouther
    .
    Me:
    "Lwande"
    Shet
    urnedmeandshesni
    ff
    ed.
    Me:
    "canIgeti
    n?"
    ShenoddedandIgoti
    nsi
    de.
    Al
    wande:
    "pl
    easecomeher
    e"
    Iwenttoherandhel
    dhercl
    oset
    omeandshe
    cl
    enchedonmyt -
    shi
    rt.
    Me:
    "It
    'sok"
    Al
    wande:
    "Iknow.Ihaveyou"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Youdobaby"
    Alwande:
    "Idon'
    tneedmymot
    her
    .Wet
    urnedout
    fi
    ne"
    Me:"youknowyouar
    ecomf
    ort
    ingyour
    sel
    fwi
    th
    t
    hat"
    Shecr
    ied.
    Al
    wande:
    "Why?Whatdi
    dIdot
    oher?
    "
    Me:"Not
    hing.Don'
    tbl
    ameher
    .Behappyshei
    s
    al
    ive"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "Let
    'sgogetyousomei
    cecr
    eam "
    Al
    wande:
    "Mi
    lkshakepl
    ease"
    Me:
    "Anyt
    hingyouwant"
    Wegotof fthebedandIwenttotakemyhoodi
    eand
    gaveitt
    oherandsheputi tonherandwor
    eher
    shoes.Itookmycarkeysandchangedmyt -
    shi
    rt
    andwet henlef
    ttheapar
    tment.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    Nothinghappened,hewasveryhonesttohis
    wordswhenhesai dwewouldjustcuddleandwe
    di
    d.Hehel dmecl oset
    ohimthewhol enightand
    di
    dn'tevenchangeanyposi
    ti
    on.Ifeltabit
    comf or
    tabl
    eandhadagr eatni ghtsleep.Iwokeup
    earl
    iert
    hanhi m andcheckedonmysonandIf ed
    him befor
    ebat hi
    nghim.Il efthim attheloungeand
    Iwenttomakecer ealf
    ormysel f.Iat eandputt he
    dishinthesink.It ur
    nedandwentt ot helounge
    andhewasupsi t
    ti
    ngwi t
    ht helit
    tl
    eone.
    Ndu:
    "Shel
    eftyoual
    lal
    one"
    Me:
    "Goodmor
    ning"
    Hesmi
    ledl
    ooki
    ngupt
    ome.
    Ndu:
    "goodmor
    ningi
    ndeed"
    Hisvoi
    cewashuskyabi
    t.Idi
    dn'
    tknowwhatt
    odo
    next
    .
    Ndu:
    "If
    eell
    ikegoi
    ngoutoryouar
    elazyt
    o?"
    Heasked.
    Me:
    "youcangoi
    tsf
    ine"
    Ndu:
    "Iwantt
    ogowi
    thyou"
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    ost
    udy,
    I'
    m sor
    ry."
    Ndu:
    "it
    'sok"
    Hest
    oodupandIt
    ookt
    hebaby.
    Ndu:
    "thepar
    ent
    sar
    ecomi
    ngbackt
    oday"
    Me:
    "ohr
    eal
    ly?"
    Henodded.
    Ndu:
    "Whi
    chdayar
    eyouf
    ree?"
    Me:
    "Tomor
    rowt
    henf
    rom t
    her
    eonwar
    dsi
    t'
    shect
    ic
    "
    Ndu:"Goodt
    hen.Iam t
    aki
    ngyououtt
    omor
    row
    ni
    ght"
    Me:
    "ni
    ght?Li
    keonadat
    e?"
    Ndu:
    "It
    'sadat
    e"
    Me:
    "Uhm .
    ..
    "
    Ndu:
    "Cel
    iwe"
    Me:
    "Fi
    ne"
    Ndu:
    "thankyou.Letmegoandf
    reshenup"
    Hesmel
    ledhi
    msel
    fandIl
    aughed.
    Ndu:
    "it
    'snotbad"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tthi
    nkofnotbat
    hing"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Ndu:
    "yesmam "
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    10] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT66

    ★ NOZI
    PHO(
    ALWANDE'
    SMOTHER)
    ★

    Iparkedont hedri
    vewayofmyhouse.Myhusband
    knowst hatIhaveAlwandeIcouldn'
    ttakeher
    though.Ihaveonechi l
    dafterherandit'
    smyson,
    heis18year sofage.Igotoutslowlyfr
    om mycar
    andIclosedt hedoor
    .Myphoner i
    ngsandit'
    s
    James.Ibr
    eat
    heoutandIanswer
    .
    Me:
    "James"
    James:
    "Zi
    pho,
    Ihavef
    oundt
    hegi
    rl
    s."
    Me:
    "ohwher
    e?"
    James:
    "Iwi
    llsendt
    headdr
    ess"
    Me:
    "OkIwi
    llbet
    her
    e"
    Ihungupandhoppedi nthecar.Iwasabi
    texcit
    ed.
    Ishoul
    d'vedonethisalongtimeago.Hesentthe
    l
    ocati
    onandIt appeditinthegpsandIdr
    oveoff.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Honestl
    yMpandeisthemostamazingboyfriendat
    thi
    spoint
    .Fat
    herevenaswell
    .Iam proudofwher e
    heiscomingfr
    om andhispar
    tyi
    nglevelshave
    subsi
    ded.Icanoff
    ici
    all
    ysayhehasgr own.Hegot
    meami l
    kshakei
    nst
    eadandtheoneIwant
    edand
    t
    hankedhim.Hedrovebackt
    otheapar
    tment
    .
    Mpande:"mom cal
    ledt
    otel
    lmet
    hatt
    heyar
    etaki
    ng
    oursont
    oDurban"
    Me:
    "mybaby"
    Mpande:
    "Let
    'sgi
    vet
    hem achance"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "ifhewi
    llcomebackwi
    thCel
    iwe.Imi
    ssher"
    Mpande:
    "Shewi
    llcomeback"
    Inoddedandhadmymi l
    kshake.I
    twascol
    dtoday
    butIdidn'
    treal
    lymi
    ndtheweather
    .Wegottothe
    apart
    mentandwebot hgotout.
    "Lwande"
    Itur
    nedanditwasmymot herst
    andingt
    her
    ewit
    h
    themanfrom yester
    dayandanot herwomanI
    coul
    dn'
    trecognizeproper
    ly.
    Me:
    "Wh.
    ..
    ."
    Mpandest
    oppedme.
    Shecamecl
    oser
    .
    Mom :
    "Pl
    easedon'
    tshutmeout"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouneed?"
    Woman:
    "Wher
    eisGugu?"
    Mom :
    "wher
    eisCel
    iwe?"
    Me:"Cel
    iweisinDurban.Shel
    ivest
    her
    enow.
    Guguisatherhouse"
    Idrankmymil
    kshake.Themancameandj
    ust
    huggedme.
    Me:
    "Uhm.
    ..
    "
    Hi
    m:"Iam sor
    ry,
    Idi
    dn'
    tknow"
    Iassumei
    t'
    sthef
    ather
    .
    Me:
    "Oh"
    Webr
    oket
    hehugandhesmi
    led.
    Hi
    m:"Youl
    ookj
    ustl
    ikeyourgr
    andmot
    her"
    Me:
    "Shedi
    edi
    naf
    ir
    e"
    Woman:
    "Mom di
    ed?"
    Me:
    "Iam sor
    ry,
    whoar
    eyou?"
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wande"
    Ikeptqui
    et.
    Mom :
    "That
    'saunt
    yZanel
    e,Gugu'
    smot
    her"
    Me:"you3don'
    tdeser
    vet
    obecal
    ledmot
    her
    's
    shame."
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wande"
    Woman:
    "Ihear
    dshei
    sget
    ti
    ngmar
    ri
    ed"
    Me:"Yes,Iwil
    lgiveyouheraddr
    essbutIdon'
    t
    knowaboutherforgi
    vingyou"
    Man:
    "Babyj
    ustgi
    veusachance"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llhavet
    othi
    nkaboutt
    hat"
    Man:
    "ok"
    It
    urnedandwentt
    oMpande.
    Mom :
    "Wewi
    llcomebacksoon"
    Inoddedandwewal
    kedof
    f.
    Mpande:
    "It
    'sok"
    Me:
    "I.
    ..Idon'
    tevenknowhowIf
    eel"
    Mpande:
    "that
    'sok"
    Inoddedandwewalkedupt
    hestair
    stoget
    herand
    wenttohi
    sapar
    tmentandgoti
    nside.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KAMOGELO★

    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Baby"
    Hewalkedi
    nthebat
    hroom whi
    leIwassoaki
    ng
    mysel
    finbat
    hwater
    .
    Me:
    "Mor
    ati
    wa(myl
    ove)
    "
    Hesmi
    led.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Weneedt
    oseeyourmot
    her"
    Imovemyhandsar
    oundt
    hewar
    m wat
    er.
    Me:
    "ok"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Thankyou."
    Icl
    osedmyeyes.
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "wheni
    sMpendul
    ocomi
    ngback?"
    Me:
    "Uhm Iam notsur
    e"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Hi
    sfat
    her
    'sbusi
    nessesar
    est
    il
    lrunni
    ng"
    Me:
    "Wi
    llHl
    ubigi
    vet
    hem t
    ohi
    m ?"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "it
    'shi
    sinher
    it
    ance"
    Me:
    "Okt
    hen,
    Igetwor
    ri
    edabouthi
    m"
    I
    ngat
    hi:
    "Don'
    twor
    ry.Ever
    ythi
    ngwi
    llbef
    ine"
    Me:
    "Ir
    eal
    lyhopeso"
    Heleanedagai
    nstthewal
    landjustlookedatme
    andIclosedmyeyesandenjoyedthewater.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★
    Wewereatarest
    urantandhewaslooki
    ngatme.
    Weorder
    edthesamekindofbever
    age,Hecan'
    t
    dr
    inkal
    onenowcanhe?
    Me:
    "St
    opl
    ooki
    ngatme"
    Heput
    shi
    sgl
    assdown.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iadmi
    reyourconf
    idence."
    Me:
    "inwhat?"
    Siyanda:
    "'
    inal
    otoft
    hingsandyoudon'
    tcar
    ewhat
    anyonethi
    nks"
    Me:
    "whyshoul
    dI?"
    Helookedatme.Ihaveneverfel
    tnakedjustbya
    manlookingatme.It
    'sl
    ikehecanseemybi rthsui
    t
    j
    ustbyhiml ooki
    ngatme.Icrossmyl egswhi l
    eat
    t
    hatandourf oodar
    ri
    ves.Ithankthewaiter.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Doyouexer
    cise?"
    Me:"Iusedt
    otr
    ain5t
    imesaweek,
    ifnot6butnow
    i
    t'
    sless"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Yourt
    onedbodysaysi
    tal
    l."
    Me:
    "You?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Idoaswel
    l"
    Me:
    "Tr
    ain?
    "
    Siyanda:"Fr
    om t
    imet
    oti
    mej
    ustt
    oshar
    penmy
    skil
    ls."
    Het
    ookabi
    teof
    fhi
    sst
    ake.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Youcanshowmesomet
    hing"
    Me:
    "Ifyouhavef
    uner
    alcovert
    henIcan"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Don'
    twor
    ryaboutt
    hatSont
    o"
    Usuall
    yit
    'sNomaorNomasont
    o.Wehada
    peacef
    ulcompany.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Wel ef
    tKamogelo'spl
    acepr
    ett
    yearl
    yandMpande
    call
    edmei nf
    ormingmethatIcangowithmy
    grandson.IwashappyandreadytoseeCel
    iwe
    alreadyinhopeswewi llf
    indever
    ythi
    ngsti
    llok.I
    tookt hepacketofcheesecurl
    sandopenedi tand
    gavei ttohi
    m atthebackandhet ooksomeand
    startedeati
    ng.
    Me:
    "youst
    il
    lthi
    nkourhousei
    sint
    act?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Nduknowsbet
    ter"
    Inoddedandlookedatmygr
    andsonatt
    heback.
    Weent er
    edDurbanandIwaseasi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Weshoul
    dfl
    ymor
    ethandr
    ivi
    ng"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Ienj
    oydr
    ivi
    ngwi
    thyou.Wegett
    obond
    ont
    heroad"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:"Andyourmusi
    cchoi
    ce.I
    tmakesmef
    allf
    or
    youmore."
    Nhlanhl
    a:"wai
    tIhavet
    hisoneIwantt
    opl
    ayf
    or
    you"
    Il
    aughedandhekeptonchangi
    ngt
    hesongst
    il
    lhe
    st
    opped.
    Me:
    "Si
    ngt
    hisonef
    orme"
    Myhusbandi
    snotthebestsi
    ngerbuthei
    sn'
    tbad.I
    r
    eal
    lyenj
    oyhear
    inghisvoi
    ce.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"ok"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Thesongst
    art
    ed.Ibobbl
    edmyheadbackandf
    ort
    h
    tot
    hebeatandinst
    rument
    s.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    t'
    ssi
    mpl
    e,Il
    ovei
    t
    Havi
    ngyounearme,
    havi
    ngyouher
    e
    Ourconver
    sat
    ions,
    out
    rageous
    Yousmi
    leandIsmi
    lewhenIsay,
    oh
    Thi
    sisget
    ti
    ngper
    sonal,
    per
    sonal,
    per
    sonal
    Let
    'sst
    ayf
    orawhi
    leandpl
    ay
    Gi
    rll
    et'
    smaket
    hisamoment
    ,oh
    Gi
    vingyout
    hebestofme
    Amazi
    ng,
    amazi
    ng,
    oh
    Havi
    ngyoucl
    oset
    ome
    Amazi
    ng,
    Out
    rages
    Gi
    veyout
    hebestofme.
    ..
    "
    Me:
    "Il
    ovet
    hisone"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Andmyhor
    ri
    blesi
    ngi
    ng"
    Il
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyouvoi
    cekodwa"
    Heshookhi
    shead.
    Me:"Iam hopi
    ngt
    heDrappr
    ovesofushavi
    nga
    chi
    ld"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"wecanadoptaswel
    l"
    Me:
    "ouuht
    hat
    'sawonder
    fuli
    dea.Il
    ovei
    t"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Whi
    chonedoyouwant?"
    Me:
    "Ifweadopthowar
    ewegonnaadopt?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"l
    et'
    sadoptonet
    eenageboyandt
    hena
    newbor
    nbabygirl"
    Me:
    "Havi
    ngababymeansmoneyNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"wehaveal
    lthemoneyNdal
    o.Wedon'
    t
    knowwhattodowithi
    tatti
    mes,Ievenhadt
    o
    expendthevol
    t"
    Tr
    ue,ver
    ytrue.St
    il
    ldon'
    tknowwhyhedoesn'
    tput
    i
    tint
    hebank.
    Me:
    "oki
    fyousayso,
    Iam l
    ovi
    ngt
    headopt
    ion
    mor
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"wecanst
    artoni
    t"
    Me:"Uthandwayi
    miRhadebe(youar
    elovedbyme
    Rhadebe)"
    Hesor
    tofbl
    ushed.Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Wear
    est
    il
    lbabymaki
    ngt
    houghr
    ight?"
    Me:"Ohyesofcause!Si
    ngayekakanj
    aninj
    e(how
    canwestop)
    "
    Wel
    aughed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    I
    t'
    stheweekendandmeani
    ngwear
    elayi
    ngar
    ound
    today.Nextweeki sgoingt
    obeZi nhl
    e'sbakesal e
    andIhavet obake.Si hl
    ewantedtobuyt hem butI
    i
    nsi st
    edonbaki ng.Iknowhowt obakesoIwi lldo
    sof orher.Igotinthehousefrom hangingthe
    l
    aundr youtsideandIwatchedthem.Zi nhl
    ewas
    asleeponSi hlewhil
    ehewasscr ol
    li
    ngthrought he
    tv.Ismi l
    ed.
    Me:
    "Shesl
    eptear
    ly"
    Si
    hle:
    "shei
    sfeel
    ingabi
    thot"
    Me:
    "Fl
    ue?"
    Sihl
    e:"yesIt
    hinkso,
    Igavehersomemedi
    cat
    ion
    fr
    om lastt
    ime"
    Me:
    "Okt
    hen."
    Si
    hle:
    "It
    'swar
    m.Comeandj
    oinus"
    Me:
    "letmegoandputt
    hisdown"
    Iwalkedtothebat
    hroom andputt
    hebasketdown.
    Iwalkedoutandwenttojoint
    hem.Itookt
    heother
    fl
    eece.Therewasaknockont hedoor.
    Me:
    "Expect
    ingsomeone?"
    Si
    hle:
    "no,
    Iam not"
    Istoodupandwentt
    oopent
    hedoor.Awoman
    stoodtherewit
    haman.Shelookedl
    iket
    hoser
    ich
    housewi ves.
    Me:
    "Uhm hi"
    Idon'
    trememberwher
    eIsawher
    .
    Her:
    "Gugu"
    Me:
    "Yes,
    Uhm comei
    nsor
    ry"
    Imovedandshesmi l
    edholdi
    ngherbagandshe
    wal
    kedinfoll
    owedbytheman.Sihlesatup
    car
    eful
    lynottowakeZinhl
    eupandhestoodup.
    Si
    hle:
    "Hi"
    Theygr
    eet
    edandt
    heyseat
    ed.Hewenttoputheri
    n
    herr
    oom.Hecamebackandsatnextt
    ome.
    Me:
    "Woul
    dyoul
    ikeanyt
    hingt
    odr
    ink?"
    Her:
    "No,
    wear
    efi
    ne"
    Inodded.Thehusbandwasn'
    ttal
    king.
    Her:
    "Ihear
    dyouar
    eget
    ti
    ngmar
    ri
    ed"
    If
    rowned.
    Her:
    "Al
    wandet
    oldmet
    hatyouneededme"
    Me:
    "Needyou,
    I'
    m sor
    ryIam conf
    used"
    Man:
    "Shei
    syourmot
    her"
    Idi
    dn'
    tsayanyt
    hing.Si
    hlehel
    dmyhand.
    Me:
    "howdi
    dLwandecomeyou?"
    Her:"I
    t'
    sabumpint
    oyouki
    ndofmomentwi
    thher
    motherwhoi
    nfor
    medme"
    Me:
    "shei
    sri
    ght
    .Ineedyou,
    tof
    indmyf
    ami
    lyf
    or
    me"
    Her:
    "Iwi
    ll
    .Youhavegr
    own"
    Me:
    "Youl
    eftmewhenIwas5"
    Shecl
    osedhereyes.
    Her:
    "IKnow.Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:"i
    t'
    sok.Youdon'tneedtohavemei nyourl
    if
    e.
    Wejustneedt
    oknowwher eourotherf
    amilycome
    f
    rom,whereourgr
    andmot heri
    sfrom "
    Her:
    "Ihear
    dshepassed"
    Me:
    "Soasmyki
    ds"
    Shenodded.
    Her:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "it
    'sok"
    Her:
    "Thi
    sismyhusband.
    "
    Man:
    "ni
    cemeet
    ingyou"
    Ij
    ustnodded.
    Her:
    "wel
    lwehavet
    ogo"
    Si
    hle:
    "letmewal
    kyouout"
    Theystoodupandsai
    dthei
    rgoodbyesbef
    oret
    he
    l
    eft.Isatont
    hecouchandSihl
    ecamebackandsat
    nexttome.
    Si
    hle:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "(
    smi
    li
    ng)Iam ,
    ver
    yfi
    ne"
    Sihl
    e:"Howdoyouf
    eel
    aboutal
    loft
    hat?Her
    surf
    acingnow?
    "
    Me:"shesur
    facedattherightt
    ime.IfIdi
    dn'
    tgo
    t
    hroughwhatIwentthroughIwouldn'
    thavemet
    yousur
    ely"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam gl
    adt
    ohearIam yourbr
    ightsi
    de"
    Me:"youar e,iforgi
    veher.Formysel
    ftomoveon
    andfeelpeacefulandcarr
    yonwi t
    hmyl i
    fe"
    Si
    hle:
    "comeher
    e"
    Hekissedmyforehead.Ir
    eal
    lydidn'
    that
    eher.Now
    Iwanttobethebestmom toZinhleandourunbor
    n
    chi
    ld.That
    'swhyIwant.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
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    25,
    06:
    10] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS

    I
    NSERT67

    ★ NOMASONTO★
    Af ewweekspassed, veryqui ckl ybutt heywer e
    questionableandenj oyablef orsomer eason.Iam
    i
    nDur ban, Don'task.Iwon' tki ssandt ell
    .Allyou
    shouldknowi sthatt hiskingsi zebedi smaki ngme
    feell
    ikeaki ng.Sof tandcomf or t
    ableonmy
    exposedski n.Myni ppl eagai nsthi sbar echestand
    hishandonmybackmyl egi nt ertwinedwi t
    hhi s.
    Thecovercover ingourbodyf ort heni ght.Iwoke
    upear li
    erthanhi m andl ookedathi m asleep.Thi s
    mani shandsome.Thegr eyonhi m makeshi m
    l
    ooksexi ert hanheal readyis.Ir anmyf ingerson
    hischesttohi sV-li
    neandi t
    'st here.Hi swellbuil
    t
    bodyaswel l,Het akescar eofhi msel f
    .
    "Stoptouchingmybody.Youwil
    lenduppull
    ing
    thoseboxersdownandyouwil
    lseesomet
    hingyou
    shouldn'
    tsee"
    Hesaysandopenshi
    seyesandImeett
    hoseeyes.
    Me:
    "Itst
    oppeddownl
    oadi
    ngat1%?
    "
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "youdon'
    twantt
    oknoworsee"
    Ihaveknownhi mf orsomet imeandhehasn' teven
    tri
    edsl eepi
    ngwi thme.Heal wayspleasur
    esme
    andi t'
    sendst here.DoIwantt ofeelhi
    m andYes!I
    do!I fhistouchaf f
    ectsmet onor et
    urnli
    kethatI
    wonderhowhei s.Ar ealbeastl
    eavingmet obeg
    formor eandmor e.Pi nningmeont hewall
    ,
    Prickingme, Choki ngme, Spankingme, Punishi
    ng
    me.Icani magi neitallbeingdonet omebyhi m.I
    havet hishugedesi reforhim.
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    o"
    Heshookhi
    sheadchuckl
    ing.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Thi
    schi
    ld"
    Igotonhi
    m andpl
    acedmyhandsonhi
    schest
    .
    Me:"Youalwaysmakemef
    eelweak.HowaboutI
    makeyoufeelweak?"
    Siyanda:
    "don'tst
    artbecauseyouwon'
    tbeabl
    eto
    facetheconsequences"
    Il
    eanedbyhi
    sear
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tmi
    ndt
    hem "
    Hecl
    osedhi
    seyes.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Nomasont
    o"
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwon'
    twi
    n"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    ll
    ."
    Satupandgr i
    ndedonhim abi
    tbef
    oreIgotof
    fthe
    bed.Ilookedathi
    m andhewashard.Ismil
    edand
    undressed.
    Me:"Iam t
    aki
    ngashower
    .Youcanj
    oini
    fyou
    want"
    Iwal
    kedof
    f.Iknowhewi
    llcomer
    unni
    ngaf
    tert
    hat
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    ”
    Betshedoesn'
    ttouchl
    ikeme
    Sur
    eashel
    ldon'
    tF*
    ckl
    ikeme
    Nocompar
    ison
    Noshedon'
    t,noshedon'
    t..
    ."
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Sowear
    esi
    ngi
    ngaboutsi
    dechi
    cksher
    e
    ?"
    Inoddedandl aughed.Icamet ovisithi
    m.Stha
    wenttovisitSakhil
    e.It ol
    dhim aboutJabuandhe
    saidhewillsortit
    .Sof arJabuhasn'tbot
    her
    edme
    forsomet i
    me.Hepi ckedmeupandgavemea
    kissandIreturnedit
    .
    Zi
    khal
    i:"CanIsendt
    hosecows?
    "
    Me:
    "Baby"
    Zikhal
    i:"Iam ser
    iousVuyel
    wa.Iwantt
    omar
    ryyou.
    Iam getti
    ngoldandIneedtoset
    tl
    e"
    Me:
    "youar
    eonl
    y29"
    Zikhal
    i:"st
    handwasenhl
    izi
    yoYami(l
    oveofmy
    heart)
    "
    Me:
    "Ok"
    Hesmi
    ledandki
    ssedme.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"canIhaveanot
    herki
    ss?
    "
    Igi
    ggl
    edandnoddedbef
    oreki
    ssi
    nghi
    m.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"
    anot
    her"
    Me:
    "haah"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"
    Ican'
    tgetoveryou"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Weki
    ssedagai
    nandIl
    aughed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Hishandwasonmyst omach.Mybodyi
    saching
    real
    lybad,t
    hatt
    eacherdoesn'
    tgi
    veupandIhaveto
    payforit
    .
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Ishookhi
    m.Hegr
    oaned.
    Me:
    "Pul
    loutpl
    ease.Iam bur
    ning"
    Hemovedhi
    shandt
    omyboobsandsqueezed
    t
    hem.
    Lunel
    e:"Ngi
    zokumit
    hisaminakuphel eindaba
    yakhonal
    oyathi
    sha(Iwil
    limpregnantyouandend
    thi
    sthi
    ngofyouandyourteacher)"
    Me:
    "Idi
    dn'
    tdoanyt
    hingLunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam j
    ustsayi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Whatshoul
    dIdo?"
    Lunel
    e:"Iwi
    llsor
    thi
    m out"
    Me:
    "Don'
    tdosomet
    hingst
    upi
    dpl
    ease"
    Lunel
    e:"Iwon'
    t."
    Me:
    "pul
    lout
    .Mybodyi
    sachi
    ng"
    Lunel
    e:"Ist
    il
    lli
    kei
    tint
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "OhgodLunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Sl
    eep"
    Hemovedhi
    shandbackt
    omyst
    omach.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Ourbedr oom willhaveal itt


    lenur ser
    yheaven.The
    i
    nteriordesi
    gneri sgonnadot hatforus.Si hl
    e'
    s
    i
    dea.Act ual
    lyhismot heri nsistedont heideaofthe
    nursery.Whowoul d'vet houghmybabyhavi nga
    nursery.Actuall
    yIf eel bl
    essed.Mymot her'
    s
    husbandi sLwande' sf ather.Cel i
    we'smot her
    passedonyear sago.Af tershewasbor nshefel
    lil
    l
    anddi ed.Celiwedidn' ttaket henewswel lwhenshe
    vi
    sitedthissidehenceshewentbackt oher'mom'
    Mpande' smot herthati s.
    Me:
    "Il
    iket
    hiscr
    eam col
    our"
    Si
    hle:
    '
    'it
    'snut
    ral
    Desi
    gner:
    "doyouknowt
    hegender?"
    Me:
    "no,
    wewantt
    obesur
    pri
    sed."
    Shenodded.
    Designer:
    "everyt
    hingwi
    llbesetupinaday.The
    wallpaperwil
    lbesetupaswell.Ever
    ythi
    ng"
    Me:
    "Iam exci
    tedact
    ual
    ly"
    Si
    hle:
    "Ican'
    twai
    tforhert
    ogi
    vebi
    rt
    h."
    Thedesi
    gnersmi
    ledandputthei
    deasdown.We
    di
    dn'
    twantmuch, j
    ustsi
    mpleandnicef
    ort
    hebaby.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    "Ther
    etheyar
    e"
    Thedoct
    orsai
    d.
    Mpande:
    "They?"
    IthoughtIhear
    dherwrong.Ihel
    dontomytopwhi
    le
    shemovedt hescanonmyl i
    tt
    legrowi
    ngbump.
    Dr:
    "Yes,
    Twobabi
    es.Boyandgi
    rl"
    Me:
    "Mpande"
    Igavehi
    m al
    ook.
    Mpande:
    "LwandeIam sor
    ry.Idi
    dn'
    tknowt
    wowi
    ll
    scor
    e"
    Me:
    "Iam neversl
    eepi
    ngwi
    thyouever"
    Mpande:
    "Don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Me:
    "Imeani
    t"
    Dr:
    "wai
    tunt
    ilt
    heaf
    ter
    noon"
    Theychuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Iam ser
    ious."
    Mpande:
    "Ok"
    TheDrwi
    pedmeupandgavemepr
    escr
    ipt
    ion
    bef
    orewel
    eft
    .
    Mpande:
    "howi
    sitgoi
    ngwi
    thyourpar
    ent
    s.?
    "
    Me:"myfat
    hertr
    ies,
    Iam j
    ustnotsur
    eifIwant
    somet
    hingwit
    hmymot her"
    Mpande:
    "For
    givet
    hem i
    fyouwantt
    ofeelok"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    o"
    Mpande:
    "Il
    oveyou,
    youknow"
    Me:
    "Ihaven'
    tfor
    got
    tenyoushott
    wobabi
    esi
    nme"
    Mpande:"ngoxol
    isi
    lenj
    eLwande(iapol
    ogi
    zed
    Lwande)
    "
    Ishookmyheadandhesi
    ghed.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Hedidn'tfoll
    owmeasIexpect ed.Insteadhewent
    toshoweri ntheot
    herbedroom andcamebackt o
    getdressed.Idon'tknow, Maybehej ustseest
    his
    ski
    mpyt hingthatwearsclosetonothing.Ideci
    ded
    todressfull
    yandIwor ealongsleevet opanda
    tr
    acksuitpantsandwentdownt hest air
    s.Hewas
    ontheiPadandhel ookeduptome.
    Me:
    "Haveyoueat
    en?"
    Henoddedandl
    ookedatmeupanddown.Doeshe
    l
    ike?
    Me:
    "what?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "whatar
    eyouwear
    ing?
    "
    Me:
    "cl
    othes"
    Si
    yanda:
    "ar
    eyoucomf
    ort
    abl
    e?"
    Me:
    "uhm yeah"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Idon'
    tli
    kei
    t"
    Bat
    hong!
    Me:
    "Whatdoyoul
    ike?Whatdoyouwantj
    ustt
    ell
    me?
    "
    Si
    yanda:"IwantyoutobeyouNomasonto.Tellme
    of
    fdoallthatwearwhatyoul
    ike.That
    'swhatIl
    ike
    "
    Me:"(smil
    ing)Youl
    ikei
    twhenIt
    hreat
    enand
    swearatyou?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Yes"
    Me:
    "OkMkhul
    ubae"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Siyanda:
    "Yesandnotever
    ythi
    ngr
    evol
    vesar
    ound
    sex"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyoumean?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Wedon'
    trequi
    resexbet
    weenus"
    Hewentbacktohi
    siPad.Irushedupst ai
    rsandI
    changedint
    oaminiwhi
    tedenim ski
    rtandwor emy
    sportbr
    aandwentdownthestair
    sbar efoot
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ar
    eyoucomf
    ort
    abl
    e?"
    Inoddedwhi
    lesmi
    li
    ng.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Comesi
    ther
    e"
    Iwentandsatonhi
    slapandcr
    ossedmyl
    egs.
    Siyanda:
    "Ungi
    funaematr
    asiniwenakahl
    ekahl
    e
    (youwantmeinbetweenthesheets)
    "
    Me:
    "Ist
    hatbad?
    "
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwon'
    tsur
    vive"
    Me:
    "tr
    yme"
    Ileanedandcapt
    uredhi spi
    nkl
    ipsandhishand
    wentt omybackandt henmythighsandinbetween
    them.Igotoffhim andpull
    edhim byhistopand
    heputhisiPaddown.
    Si
    yanda:
    "wher
    ear
    ewegoi
    ng?"
    Me:
    "youknowt
    hesongRedl
    ightspeci
    al?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "bywho?
    "
    Me:
    "TLC."
    Si
    yanda:
    "Whatdoesi
    thavet
    odonow?
    "
    Me:
    "wear
    egonnai
    mit
    atet
    hel
    yri
    cs"
    Ismi
    rkedl
    ooki
    ngathi
    m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "youhavesomebr
    aveness"
    Me:
    "Iam myf
    ather
    'sdaught
    er"
    Si
    yanda:
    "cl
    ear
    ly"
    Wewal kedt hr
    ought hepassageandIpinnedhim
    ont hewal landgotonmyt oesandIkissedhim.He
    heldmywai standt henpicksmeupandpi nnedme
    i
    nt hewal lbeforehekissedmyneck.Ismi ledand
    moanedashesuckedt hereandtookoutmyboob
    fr
    om t hespor tbraandsuckedont hen.
    Me:
    "That
    'sni
    cebabe"
    Icl
    osedmyeyesf
    eel
    ingt
    hepl
    easur
    e.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    10] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT68

    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Myt oescurlt
    othepleasur
    ethatj
    usthitme,He
    hasn'twentanyfur
    therasyetandal
    readyIwant
    hi
    mt ogofurt
    her
    .
    Si
    yanda:
    "weshoul
    dst
    opher
    e"
    Me:
    "Don'
    teven"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "ok"
    Hewenttot
    hedrawont
    hesi
    deandt
    ookoutsome
    bot
    tl
    efi
    ll
    edwit
    hoil
    .
    Si
    yanda:
    "tur
    nar
    ound"
    Il
    aidonmyst omachandhepour editonmybody.
    Her anhisfi
    ngersallovermybodyandr ubbedmy
    buttcheeksbeforehespankedthem.It uckedmy
    bottom l
    ipbehindmyt eethashedi
    dt hat.If el
    tthe
    bedmoveandhewasbehi ndme.Hepl acedhis
    handsonmybut tcheeks.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ar
    eyousur
    eaboutt
    his?"
    Me:
    "st
    opact
    ingl
    ikeavi
    rgi
    n!"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Il
    oveannoyi
    ngyou"
    Me:
    "yousur
    ear
    eannoyi
    ngatt
    hemoment"
    If
    elthi
    sti
    p.Theinnermewast wer
    kingal
    ready.I
    movedtoreachhim buthehel
    dmedown.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Pat
    ience"
    Me:"youreal
    lyknowhowt
    osqueezet
    hel
    if
    eoutof
    aperson"
    Si
    yanda:
    "shhh"
    Heheldmyhandsandhepushedi nfur
    ther.I
    moaned, hi
    swarm br
    eathehi
    tmyneckandhe
    ki
    ssedit.Hedi
    dn'tmoveatall,
    Iam st
    il
    ltaki
    nghi
    m
    i
    nandt hemomentinaswell.
    Hest
    art
    edt
    omoveandIcr
    ossedmyl
    egs
    Si
    yanda:
    "Sont
    odon'
    tdot
    hat"
    Hegr
    oaned.
    Me:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Igaspedashei
    ncr
    easedhi
    space.
    Si
    yanda:
    "fuckSont
    o!"
    Icl
    osedmyeyeswhi
    legaspi
    ng.
    Me:
    "Oht
    hatf
    eel
    ssoni
    ce"
    Si
    yanda:
    "itwon'
    tbeni
    cesoon"
    Ifel
    twetmor
    e.Heisgonnapuni
    shme,
    Ican'
    twai
    t
    toseehowhepuni
    shes.
    Me:
    "Ican'
    twai
    t"
    Hechuckledandr
    eleasedmyhandsandawayfr
    om
    mybackbutheldmywai standt
    hrust
    ed.Ibi
    tmy
    bot
    tom l
    ip.
    Me:
    "Ohyes!
    "
    Myeyeskeptonr
    oll
    ingandIhel
    dont
    othepi
    ll
    ow
    consumi
    ngthepl
    easure.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★

    It'
    st hequi etmomentf orme.Wehavebeensi lent
    forover2hour sandit'
    scomf ortabl
    e.Iknowhow
    har ditisforSamke, it
    'shardformet oseeherli
    ke
    that.Myf athersaidhewi l
    lcontacta
    physi otherapistthati
    sbestrecommendedf rom
    over seasj ustforher.Iwanttodoanyt hi
    ngtomake
    herf eelokandhappyonceagai n.Shet apsmy
    thighsof tlyandIsnapoutofmyt hought
    s.
    Samke:
    "whatar
    eyout
    hinki
    ngabout?"
    Me:
    "you"
    Shebecamesi
    lent
    .
    Samke:
    "whataboutme?"
    Me:"howl
    uckyandbl
    essedIam t
    ohaveyoui
    nmy
    l
    if
    e"
    Samke:
    "real
    ly?"
    Me:
    "Real
    ly"
    Samke:
    "Mmh"
    Me:
    "you?Whatar
    eyout
    hinki
    ngabout?"
    Samke:
    "thef
    utur
    e"
    Me:
    "whatabouti
    t?"
    Shekeepsqui
    et.
    Samke:
    "Howi
    tlooksl
    ike"
    Me:
    "beaut
    if
    ul,
    wehaveeachot
    herr
    ight"
    At
    eardr
    oppedf
    rom hercheeks.Iwi
    pedi
    t.
    Me:
    "don'
    tcr
    y"
    Samke:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyoumor
    e"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Me:
    "Il
    ovet
    hatsmi
    le"
    Shegiggled,Il
    ovethiswoman.Shehastotr
    ust
    thatIam notherexandIam notl
    eavi
    ngher.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Wehadt ogosomegr ocer


    yshoppingforthemont h.
    Ilovethispar
    tbecauseIgettochoosewhi ch
    i
    ngr edi
    entsIwanttobuy.Sihl
    eispushi
    ngt he
    trol
    leywithZi
    nhl
    einitwhilewearewalkingthrough
    thestore.
    Me:
    "Isanyoneal
    ler
    gict
    oanyt
    hing?
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "Fi
    sh"
    Me:
    "HowcomeIdi
    dn'
    tknow?
    "
    Si
    hle:
    "weneverbuyi
    t"
    Me:
    "Ohyeah.Zi
    nhl
    e?"
    Sheshakesherhead.Inod
    Me:
    "okt
    hen.Anyt
    hingwi
    thf
    ishwedon'
    tbuy"
    Si
    hle:
    "Andt
    inst
    uff"
    Me:
    "Youdon'
    teatt
    innedst
    uff?"
    Henodsandsmi
    les.Iputmyhandsonmyhi
    ps.
    Me:"If
    eell
    ikeyouhaveali
    standIdocookt
    inned
    st
    uffbutnothi
    nghappens"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Iam j
    oki
    ngaboutt
    het
    innedst
    uff.
    Me:"ok,l
    et'
    sget
    sbakedbeansandt
    henwecan
    st
    ocksomesnacks."
    Henodded.
    Me:
    "Ial
    mostf
    orgott
    hebaki
    ngi
    ngr
    edi
    ent
    s"
    Si
    hle:
    "wecoul
    djustbuyt
    hecupcakes
    Me:
    "no,
    Iwi
    llbake."
    It
    ookt
    hebakedbeans.
    Me:
    "Iam f
    inewi
    thi
    t"
    Hesmi
    ledandIr
    etur
    nedi
    t.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Iwasdi sappoi ntedtohearthatIcan'thaveababy,


    Ican'
    tcar ryanyki dsbutNhl anhlaAssur edmet hat
    Ishouldn'tf eelbad.Wear enowatt heor phanage.
    Aspromi sedbymyhusbandt hatwewi lladoptand
    Iam excited.I t'
    sli
    keIam goingt obuysomet hing,I
    l
    ovechi l
    dr ensomuchandl ovet ohaveasmuchas
    possi
    blear oundme.Maybei t'
    sbecauseIgr ewup
    al
    oneandl i
    ket ohaveasmuchpeopl ear oundme.
    Wegetoutoft hecarandNhl anhlaholdsmyhand
    andclosest hedoorformebehi ndmeandIhol d
    ontomybagaswewal ktowar dstheor phanage.
    Thecaregi
    veri
    sal
    readywai
    ti
    ngf
    oruswhi
    le
    smil
    ing.
    Lady:"Wel
    come,youmustbeBuhl
    ebendal
    oand
    Nhlanhl
    aRhadebe?"
    Me:
    "Yes,
    pleasecal
    lmeNdal
    o"
    Lady:
    "Yesmam,
    wemaywal
    kinsi
    de"
    Wefol
    lowherinsi
    dethehouse.I
    twasquieti
    nsi
    de,
    wel
    ookedaround.It'
    snoti
    nthebestshapebuti
    t'
    s
    t
    her
    e.IheldonNhl anhl
    a'
    shand.
    Lady:
    "Theki
    dsar
    eout
    sidepl
    ayi
    ng."
    Me:"Howmanychi
    ldr
    endoest
    hisor
    phanagehost
    ?"
    Lady:"asmuchaspossi
    blesi
    ncei
    t'
    snotapr
    ivat
    e
    orphanage"
    Wenod.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Howwoul
    dyoudescr
    ibeyourchi
    ldr
    en?
    "
    Lady:
    "Theyar
    ejustki
    ds"
    Me:
    "Whatagegr
    oupdoyouhaveher
    e?"
    Shet
    urnst
    ousandwest
    opwal
    king.
    Lady:
    "Fr
    om ani
    nfantt
    o17year
    s"
    Wenod.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Canweseet
    heki
    ds?
    "
    Shenods.
    Lady:
    "of
    cause,
    thi
    sway"
    Wefol
    lowaf
    terhertotheout
    sideandki
    dsar
    e
    pl
    ayi
    ng.Wel ookatthem.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"what
    everdeci
    sionyouchoose,
    Iam
    wit
    hyouhundredpercent"
    Il
    ookar
    ound.
    Me:
    "whi
    chonesar
    eyourmostwel
    lbehaved?"
    Lady:
    "Ther
    ear
    eavar
    iet
    y."
    Inod.
    Lady:
    "Sanel
    e!"
    Shesmi
    lesandwal
    ksof
    f.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youseesomet
    hing?"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyousay?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam notsur
    e"
    Me:
    "Wewi
    llseet
    hebabi
    esaf
    tert
    his"
    Henods.Ileavehi
    m andIgoaroundthe
    playgr
    oundandIgoaround.at
    eenageboyst
    ops
    Infr
    ontofme.
    Hi
    m:"Whatar
    eyoudoi
    ngher
    e?"
    Iputmyhandsonmyhi
    ps.
    Me:
    "Ishoul
    dbeaski
    ngyout
    hat"
    Him:"Lookherwoman.Wewi lldief
    ight
    ing.We
    knowaboutt hecar
    sgiversel
    li
    ngourlit
    tl
    esisterst
    o
    peoplel
    ikeyousotheycangoi ntopr
    ostit
    uti
    onand
    theygai
    nmoney.Thatwon' thappentomysi ster
    yangi
    zwa? (Youhearme?) "
    Ismi
    le.
    "Sanel
    e!"
    Theothercar
    egivershout
    s,hi
    slooki
    sfi
    rm bef
    ore
    herubshishands.
    Hi
    m:"Thi
    sisDur
    ban."
    Me:
    "Mmmh"
    Hewalksoffandgoest
    otheli
    tt
    legi
    rlandhepi
    cks
    herupandwalksoff
    .Nhlanhl
    acamet omeandso
    asthecar
    egiver.
    Lady:
    "Iam sor
    ryabouthi
    sbehavi
    our
    .Hei
    s
    tr
    oubl
    esome"
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youar
    efi
    ne?
    "
    Me:
    "tel
    lmeabouthi
    m,what
    'shi
    sname?"
    Lady:"Sanel
    eKhoza.Hehasbeenher esi
    ncehe
    was7, hastwosist
    ers.Onewasjust10monthsol
    d
    andtheother6year
    sol d.Wedon'
    thavemuch
    i
    nformati
    ononhim ashewasdr oppedof
    fhere.Al
    l
    ofthem."
    Me:
    "mmmh,
    howol
    dishe?"
    Lady:"17aboutt
    obe18Hei stheol
    destoutofal
    l
    theki
    dsher ebutver
    ytr
    oubl
    esome."
    Me:
    "Isee"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iknowt
    hatf
    ace"
    It
    urnt
    ohi
    m andsmi
    le.
    Me:"Wewil
    lcomebacksomeotherti
    meand
    cont
    actt
    hesoci
    alwor
    keronourfi
    naldeci
    sion"
    Shenods.
    Lady:
    "itwaswonder
    fulhavi
    ngyouher
    e"
    Me:
    "thankyou."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Mynai l
    sdugateithersideofhisri
    bcageandI
    threwmyheadback, Iam sureIhaveburisesand
    soashi m.Heletsoutacur sebeforeIthr
    owmy
    bodynexttohimremovi ngmywei ghtoffhim.Our
    breathi
    ngpatt
    ernsareheavyaswecat chour
    breathswhi
    lemyeyesar eontheceili
    ng.WhenI
    havecaughtmybr eathIlooktohim.
    Si
    yanda:
    "youf
    inal
    l
    ygotwhatyouwant
    ed"
    Me:
    "Yeah"
    Ibi
    tmybot
    tom l
    ipandhechuckl
    es.
    Siyanda:
    "Youwoul
    dswearyoudi
    dn'
    that
    emea
    fewmonthsago"
    Me:
    "Ist
    il
    ldo"
    Het
    ouchesmycheeksandIcl
    osemyeyes.
    Si
    yanda:
    "yetyoul
    ovei
    twhenIt
    ouchyou"
    Thi
    sman!
    Me:
    "Iam l
    eavi
    ngt
    omor
    row"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Youar
    enot"
    Iwon'
    tar
    guewi
    thhi
    m.
    Me:
    "Wewi
    llsee"
    Si
    yanda:"youcan'
    thi
    tandr
    un,
    whati
    fyoul
    eave
    mepregnant."
    Il
    aughwhi
    leopeni
    ngmyeyes.
    Me:
    "Goshyouar
    esomet
    hingel
    se"
    Hesmi
    les.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Theyalwayssaymenar
    etr
    ash.You
    wantt
    ofal
    lunderthat?"
    Me:
    "ok,
    Iam nothi
    tt
    ingandr
    unni
    ng"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Okt
    hen"
    Heranhi
    sfi
    nger
    sonmyst
    omachasIf
    eltt
    ingl
    es
    f
    rom t
    hat
    .
    Me:
    "whydoyouaf
    fectme?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Idon'
    tknow"
    Hecar
    ri
    edon.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Wel ef
    ttheor
    phanageandwewenthome.Wel eft
    thecarhomebeforeNdal
    owantedtogotothe
    beachsowewentt her
    eandIsett
    leddownandshe
    di
    dbet
    weenmyl
    egs.
    Me:
    "whatar
    eyout
    hinki
    ngof
    f?"
    Ndal
    o:"Thatboy"
    Me:
    "ishest
    eal
    ingmywi
    fe'
    shear
    t?"
    Shel
    ookedupt
    omesmi
    li
    ng.
    Ndal
    o:"maybe"
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouwantt
    odo?"
    Ndalo:
    "Iwantust
    oadopthim butheseems
    pr
    otect
    iveofhi
    ssi
    ster
    's."
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tthi
    nkhewoul
    dagr
    eel
    eavi
    ngt
    hen"
    Ndal
    o:"t
    hat
    '
    sthet
    hing"
    Shesi
    ghs.Itakeherhandsi
    ntomi
    neandIpl
    ay
    wit
    hherri
    ng.
    Me:"your
    ememeberwhatIsai
    d30year
    sago
    whenwegotmar
    ri
    ed?"
    Ndalo:"yousai
    dal
    ot.Iwasbl
    indedbyyoubei
    ng
    handsome"
    Ichuckl
    edandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Ipr
    omi
    sedt
    omakeyouhappy"
    Ndal
    o:"youhavemademehappyandsti
    lldo.
    Bei
    ngwithyouishappi
    nessoni
    tsown"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Sameher
    eSt
    handwaSam "
    Sheputshert
    inyhandonmi
    neandIi
    nter
    viewed
    ourf
    inger
    s.
    Ndal
    o:"youknowwhenIwast
    her
    eNhl
    anhl
    a..
    ."
    Me:
    "mmmh"
    Ndalo:"Howmuchmyl i
    feisimpacti
    ngmenow,
    Celi
    we, Mpande,Lunel e, Khona,Li
    hle.Thoseare
    mykids.Celi
    wewillfinishvarsit
    yandleavemeand
    Li
    hlewillgot
    ovarsitysoon.Il ovechil
    drenonly
    becauseIhaveneverr eall
    yhadpeopl earoundme.
    That'
    swhatIwantf ormyki dstohaveeachother."
    Me:
    "Whatdoyouwantt
    odo?"
    Ndal
    o:"Iam l
    ost"
    Me:
    "Il
    ikedt
    hatl
    it
    tl
    ebabygi
    rli
    nthepur
    pler
    omper"
    Shegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Ndal
    o:"shei
    scut
    e."
    Me:
    "Let
    'sdot
    his"
    Ndal
    o:"mmmh"
    Theoceansoundswer
    ecal
    ming.
    Me:
    "howaboutweadoptt
    heki
    dswel
    ike."
    Ndal
    o:"oneofeach?"
    Me: "youl
    iket
    hatboy.Let'
    stakehi
    m andhi
    s
    si
    ster'
    sandIwantthatbaby"
    Shel
    ookedupt
    ome.
    Ndal
    o:"I
    sn'
    tthati
    nconveni
    ence?"
    Me:"Wehaveahousef ul
    lofmoney,Awonder
    ful
    hear
    tedwomanl i
    keyou.Ithi
    nkt
    hoseki
    dswil
    l
    comeoutjustf
    ine"
    Ndal
    o:"Andamanl
    ikeyou.Theywoul
    dbei
    nli
    ne
    andnoboyar
    oundt
    hosegir
    ls"
    Shel
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveseei
    ngyouhappy"
    Ndal
    o:"Thankyou"
    Me:
    "Wear
    egonnahaveaf
    ullhouse"
    Ndal
    o:"That
    'swhatIl
    ike"
    Me:
    "canweaddababyboy?"
    Shenodded.
    Me:
    "wehavet
    osetupabudgetf
    orki
    ds"
    Ndal
    o:"IwantLi
    hlebackaswel
    l."
    Me:
    "shewi
    llschoolher
    einDur
    bannextyear
    ."
    Ndal
    o:"Asui
    tabl
    eschoolf
    ort
    hem.Al
    sodesi
    gni
    ng
    anur
    sery,
    Theirr
    ooms."
    Me:"Wewil
    lext
    endthehouseandaddt
    woext
    ra
    bedr
    oomsandbathr
    ooms.
    Ndal
    o:"Il
    iket
    his"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Iki
    ssedherf
    orehead.GodknowshowmuchIl ove
    mywi f
    eandlovemakingherhappy.Seei
    ngher
    smil
    ejustmakesmyhear tski
    pabeat.Nothi
    ng
    exi
    stsinmyworldthanher.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued.
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    11] :~I
    NAKBIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT69

    (Fourmont
    hsl
    ater
    )

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    IthoughtIhaveseeni tal
    lbutwiththi
    smani t
    's
    nevergar enteedwhenyouhaveorhaven' tseeni t
    all
    .Heal waysj ustfi
    ndsawayt oshockyou.My
    rel
    ationshipwi t
    hLuneleisverywonderful.Ican't
    compl ai
    nandwoul dn'
    tcomplainatall
    ,throughhis
    personali
    t yheisverysupport
    iveandloving,over
    protecti
    veandnott oforgetcontr
    oll
    ingattimesbutI
    l
    ovet hat.Iloveallofthat
    .IknowIsai dIdon'tl
    ike
    mar ri
    agebutLunel eandIdi dthemostcr aziest
    thingandwentt ogetmar ri
    edathomeaf f
    airs.No
    ri
    ng, nogownnonot hingj ustthet woofusandwe
    l
    ikeitli
    ket hat.Wewon' ttreateachot herl
    ikewear e
    mar ri
    edbutcar ryonourr elati
    onship.Hesai dhe
    want ssomet hingthatwi l
    ltieus.Tr ustmeIknow
    thismanf earsloosingmeatt imes, Idoaswel l so
    allmeNt okomal oRhadebe(l aughs)Iam ki dding,I
    am stil
    lthesameol dNt okomal o, Iam notmar ried.
    Youdi dn'tbeli
    evemedi dyou?.I t'
    sbeenayear
    beingwi t
    hhi m andaf ewmont hsinpassi ng.AYear
    Igotof ft
    hest reetsandt r
    yi ngtobet termysel fand
    i
    t'sallthr
    oughamanwhosawt hr
    ought hedi r
    tand
    l
    ovesmej ustenough.Ismi l
    eandl ookathi m and
    giggleinmyown.
    Gugu:
    "(st
    uff
    ed)Youar
    elaughi
    ngwhy?
    "
    Wear eatherhouse.Si hleplannedababyshower
    forherandsheiscloset obirthaswell
    .Shei s
    bloat
    ingverymuchbutnooneut ter
    stthatar
    ound
    herorAlwandeorhel lbreaksloose.Ihaveheard
    theyhavefoundtheirmot hersandIam happyfor
    them.Alwandeget salongwi thherfat
    herthanher
    mot
    herhenceGugu'
    spar
    ent
    sar
    eal
    soher
    e.
    Me:
    "Not
    hing"
    Gugu:
    "hei
    slooki
    ngatyou"
    Il
    ookatLunel
    efrom wher
    eheis.Heiswit
    hthe
    othermenaswellhavi
    ngaconver
    sat
    ing.Hewi
    nks
    atmeandIlookaway.
    Samke:
    "Hel
    ovesyou"
    Me:
    "AndIl
    ovehi
    mtoo,
    openmypr
    esent"
    Igiveitt
    oGuguandsheopensitandshetakesout
    thelit
    tl
    eshoesandshehastear
    sonherface.
    Hor mones,
    shecri
    esalotaswel
    l.
    Gugu:
    "OhmygodNt
    okomal
    o.Iwantmybaby"
    Wel
    augh.
    Samke:
    "it
    'sl
    ovel
    y.Lookatt
    hel
    it
    tl
    ehat"
    Shetakesitoutandst
    art
    scryi
    ng.Sihlei
    srunni
    ng
    comingtohersideandcrut
    chesInfr
    ontofher.
    Aft
    erbirt
    htheyareget
    ti
    ngmar r
    ied.Yes!Si
    hlepaid
    dowryforherafewmonthsagoandwewer eall
    happy.
    Si
    hle:
    "Babywhat
    'swr
    ong?"
    Gugu:
    "lookSi
    hlei
    t'
    sbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Wel
    augh.Heki
    sseshercheekwhi
    lesmi
    li
    ng.
    Si
    hle:
    "it
    'sver
    ylovel
    ybaby"
    Sheputsitawayandgr abshisf
    acebef
    oreshe
    ki
    sseshim notcar
    ingherinlawsandparent
    sare
    her
    e.Theybreakthekiss.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "wear
    eher
    e!"
    Gugu:
    "Cal
    lNdui
    fit
    'shotf
    oryou"
    Shebl
    ushed.
    Lwande:
    "Imi
    ssMpandewher
    eishe?"
    Kamo:
    "Somewher
    e.Wher
    ear
    emyki
    ds?"
    Theboys:
    "wear
    eher
    e!"
    ThatsKhonaandMpande.Lunel
    ecomesandsi
    ts
    nexttome.
    Lunel
    e:"Imi
    ssyou"
    Me:
    "met
    oo"
    Hebi
    teshi
    sbot
    tom l
    ipandki
    ssesmyhand.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Istoodbyt hedr i
    vehol dingmydr essli
    keal i
    ttl
    egirl.
    Ihavealreadycooked, t
    henur ser yandal sot he
    bedroomsar eallsetup.Wet r
    iedmaki ngt hi
    spl ace
    ascomf ortableaspossi blef ort heirarri
    val.5ki ds,
    Couldwehandl eit?Yeswecan, wi t
    hloveyoucan
    andalreadyIl ovethem wi t
    houthavi ngt ospend
    ti
    mewi ththem.Twomont hsl eftbef oreLihle
    comesbackf rom Pietermar itzbur gandt hent hey
    wil
    lbe6oft hem.Iseet heSUVpar kandNhl anhla
    hopsoutandhegoest ot heback.Theyal lhopout
    andlookar ound.Hehol dshi ssi ster'
    scloset ohi m
    whilel
    ookingar oundandt henhi seyesl andonme
    andIflashawel comingsmi le.Nhl anhlacomes
    holdi
    ngt hekidswhi letheycomehol di
    ngt heirwor n
    outbackpacks.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    heyar
    easl
    eep"
    Ipeek.
    Me:
    "theyl
    ooksoador
    abl
    e"
    Hesmi
    led.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"l
    etmet
    aket
    hem i
    nsi
    de"
    Inoddedandhewalkedi
    nsi
    de.Thet
    hreeof
    fthem
    stoodInf
    rontofme.
    Hi
    m:"What
    everyouwantt
    odoyouwon'
    tachi
    eve"
    Me:
    "hel
    lot
    oyout
    il
    lSanel
    e."
    Hebli
    nked.Amahle,shei
    s11year
    sol
    dand
    Phumelel
    eis17year
    s.
    Amahl
    e:"Youar
    egonnabeourmot
    her?"
    Me:
    "yeshoney"
    Ismi
    led.
    Phume:
    "Sendusback."
    Shel
    ooksatSanel
    e.
    Sanel
    e:"whydoyouwantus?Whatar
    eyougonna
    gai
    n?"
    Me:
    "Peace,
    Iam ol
    dyouknow.Il
    oveki
    dsandI
    havekidsol
    derthanyouandmydaught eri
    sround
    aboutyourage.Iwon'tsendyouback.Youare
    nowaRhadebeandIam Ndal o."
    Theyl
    ookatme.
    Me:"comei
    nsi
    de,
    Ihavepr
    epar
    edyourr
    oomsand
    cooked"
    Theyf
    oll
    owme.
    "Wow!"Ihearthel
    it
    tl
    eonesay.Nhlanhl
    acomes
    downt
    hestairs.Hekissesmycheek.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Ihavetor
    ushsomewhere.Thenanny
    wil
    larri
    vetomorr
    ow.Iwi
    llseeyounolat
    ert
    han
    19h00"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Heki
    ssesmyf
    oreheadandwal
    ksout
    .
    Sanel
    e:"whatar
    eyou?"
    Me:"Ar
    eti
    redl
    awyer
    .,ar
    eyouhungr
    y?Ihopeyou
    l
    ikel
    amb"
    Iwal
    ktot
    heki
    tchen.Theyst
    andt
    her
    e.
    Me:
    "becomf
    ort
    abl
    e.Youcanopent
    hef
    ri
    dge,
    cupboardsandanythi
    ngyouwantandSaneledon'
    t
    dodrugsplease.Youcanaskmyol dersonwhy
    happenedtohim whenhedidcocai
    ne"
    Sanel
    e:"yesmam "
    Amahl
    ecomesandhugsme.
    Amahl
    e:"t
    hankyouf
    ort
    aki
    ngusal
    l"
    Ihugherback.Myhear
    twar
    med.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Shel
    ookedatmesmi
    li
    ng.
    Amahl
    e:"Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    Hewalkedtomwsl owly,Wearei
    nCapetownin
    myapartment,Iam t
    hinki
    ngofmovi
    ngtoDurban
    duet
    omysi tuat
    ionathand.HestandsI
    nfr
    ontof
    meandlooksatmeasIst
    ret
    chmysel
    fandIst
    and
    upandl
    ookathim.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Youshoul
    dst
    andof
    fvi
    olencef
    orawhi
    le
    "
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    obei
    nNor
    thwestyouknow"
    Itoldhi
    m aboutmy'
    j
    ob'
    andhewasn'thappyabout
    i
    tbutwhatcanhedo.Iam st
    ubbor
    nandwon' t
    l
    istentome.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Sont
    o"
    Ihel
    dhi
    sneck.
    Me:
    "Ok,
    Iwi
    llt
    rygetsomeoneel
    se"
    Iki
    sshi
    sli
    psandher
    etur
    nsi
    t,hesqueezesmyl
    it
    tl
    e
    but
    tandIgi
    ggl
    e.
    Me:
    "haveyout
    oldyourki
    ds?
    "
    Henods.
    Si
    yanda:"Khonasayshewant
    stoseet hebaby
    wi
    thhisownt woeyesandManqobahandledi
    tok.
    Si
    sandahasn'tt
    alkedt
    ome"
    Me:
    "thatbr
    atwi
    llcomear
    ound"
    Hespanksme.
    Si
    yanda:
    "St
    opcal
    li
    ngmydaught
    erabr
    at"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Ij
    ustsayt
    hatyouhaveonest
    rongf
    ishes"
    It
    ouchhi
    schest
    .
    Si
    yanda:
    "Comesf
    rom ast
    rongman"
    Inod.
    Me:"mom hasbeenaski
    ngaboutyou.It
    oldherI
    am pr
    egnant"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Whati
    syouri
    ntake?"
    Me:
    "Iwanthert
    oknowbutnotnow"
    Si
    yanda:
    "ungenzaumakhwapheniwakho(youar
    e
    maki
    ngmeyoursidechi
    ck)"
    Il
    augh.
    Me:
    "Nobabe"
    Il
    eavehi
    m andt
    urn.
    Me:
    "Ineedt
    ogetdr
    essed"
    Si
    yanda:
    "wear
    eal
    one"
    Me:
    "just"
    Heshakeshi sheadandsi tsont hecouch.Istand
    byt hepassageandj ustwatchhi m.Ihavenever
    saidthistohim.Nei t
    herhashebutIt hinkwear e
    oldenought oknowhowwef eel.Il
    ovehim, Ihave
    fal
    lendeeplyinlovewi t
    hthisol dfoolandIlovehis
    personali
    ty.Heisplayful,
    ser iousandalsoknows
    howt ohandleawoman.Ir ubmyl i
    tt
    lebumpandI
    turnandgot othemai nbedr oom.
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Mpande:
    "howar
    eyouf
    eel
    ing?"
    Hesi
    tsnextt
    omeandt
    akesmysonawayf
    rom me.
    Me:
    "good"
    Hesmi
    les.
    Mpande:
    "canwet
    alk?"
    Me:
    "what
    'sup?"
    Mpande:
    "it
    'snot
    hingbad"
    Me:
    "oh"
    That'
    sarel
    ief.Westandupandheput
    shi
    m down
    andholdshishandbefor
    ewewalkawayf
    rom t
    he
    crowd.
    Mpande:
    "Al
    wande"
    Hei
    ssi
    lentandhesmi
    lesandl
    ooksdown.
    Mpande:
    "Il
    oveyou."
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Mpande:
    "Thankyou,Fornotgivinguponusand
    mewhenyoucould.Forever
    ything"
    Me:
    "heyi
    t'
    scal
    ledl
    ove"
    Mpande:
    "Ir
    eal
    lyl
    oveyou"
    Ikissedhi
    m.Hedoesn'
    thavet
    osaymuch.He
    provedhimsel
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Theyseemedt ohavel
    eftl
    ooseaf
    tereati
    ng.Iwent
    tocheckintheki
    dsandthebabygir
    lwaswi de
    awake.Ipickedherupandtookt
    hem totherooms
    theywil
    luse.
    Me:"thesear
    eyour
    s,Schoolf
    oryoust
    art
    snext
    year
    ."
    Theyl
    ookar
    ound.
    Phume:
    "ar
    ewesaf
    e?"
    Me:
    "youar
    ever
    ymuch.Wewoul
    dneverhar
    m you
    "
    "Mam'
    Rhadebe!
    "
    Me:
    "upst
    air
    sBabakhe"
    Il
    ookedatt
    hem.
    Amahl
    e:"Dowecal
    lyourhusbandBabakhe?"
    Il
    augh.
    Sanel
    e:"Amahl
    e!"
    Me:
    "No,
    Cal
    lhi
    m..
    ."
    "Baba"
    Heappear
    s.
    Me:
    "youcamebackear
    ly"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"i
    twasqui
    ck.Act
    ual
    lyhaveasur
    pri
    se
    f
    oryou"
    Me:
    "oh"
    Sanel
    e:"Canweset
    tl
    e?"
    Me:"sure,youdon'
    thavet
    oask,
    shoutI
    fyouneed
    anyt
    hing"
    Theynodandwewal
    kdownt
    hest
    air
    s.
    Me:
    "whatsur
    pri
    sedoyouhavef
    orme.?
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"canIhol
    dthebaby?"
    Inoddedandhet
    ookt
    hebabyandcl
    osedmyeyes
    wit
    hhisonehad.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"l
    ist
    ent
    omyvoi
    ce"
    Me:
    "it
    'ssoot
    hing"
    Hechuckl
    ed.Ij
    usti
    magi
    nedhi
    ssmil
    e.Ikepton
    wal
    kingandher
    emovedhi
    shand.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Lookbaby"
    Iopenedmyeyesandi
    twasacarabi
    ggerone.
    Me:
    "Il
    ovei
    t"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    hankyouf
    orever
    ythi
    ng"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Me:
    "Ishoul
    dbet
    hanki
    ngyou"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    sli
    ps.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"met
    oo"
    Il
    aidmyheadonhi
    schest
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ PHUMELELE★

    ILookedar oundmynewbedr oom.NowIdon' thave


    tosharewi t
    hal lofthoseki ds.Ihavemyownspace
    andpr i
    vacy.Ihaveal wayspr ayedt ohavesomeone
    adoptsusal landseenki dsgetadopt edandl eaving
    butSanel ewoul dalwayssaywehaveeachot her .
    Thatallthatmat ter
    s,hewassocl osetoleavingus
    attheorphanageandmegoi ngnextandl eavi
    ng
    Amahl eallalone.Weneededpar entsandapar ents
    l
    oveandournewmot herseemsni cesofar.Il ayon
    thebedandsmi l
    e.Godbl essthiscouple.Ihope
    weenj oythest ayandt hattheydon' tsendusback.
    Thereisaknockont hedoorandIwentt oopen.I t'
    s
    Sanele.
    Me:
    "Sanel
    e"
    HehugsmeandIhughi m back.Mayhebe
    prot
    ectedandblessed.Afterourmotherpassedon,
    wehadnowher etogo.OurAuntl i
    vedonwi thher
    husbandand3ki dsandt ookusinbutherhusband
    complainedofhavi
    ngt ofeedtwomor emout hs.
    Sanele, Theneighbourschild.From adi sf
    unctional
    homeonhi swayt otheor phanagej ustbecausehi s
    parentscouldn'
    ttakecar eofhi m.Iremember
    askingtheladywhowast aki
    nghi mt otakeusas
    wellandt ol
    dherwehavenopar ents.Shedidand
    droppedusatt heor phanaget ogether.Sincethen
    hehasl ookedoutf orus.Beent oughandhadmany
    fi
    ghts, notj
    usttheor phanagebutatschoolaswel l
    .
    Ican'tcountthetimest hecaregi vershadtogoi n
    forhisbehaviour.Itwor r
    iesmeatt imes.His
    behaviour.Webr eakt hebreakt hehugandIsmi le.
    Me:
    "Youar
    enowl
    egal
    lymybr
    other"
    Hel
    etsoutasmal
    lsmi
    le.
    Sanel
    e:"youar
    ecomf
    ort
    abl
    e?"
    Inod.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Henoddedandputhandsi
    nhi
    spocket
    .
    Sanel
    e:"ok,
    Iwi
    llseeyou"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.
    Sanel
    e:"Iwi
    llbebyt
    hepoolsi
    de"
    Ther
    eisevenapool!Wow.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llj
    oinyou"
    Heshyedof
    f.
    Sanel
    e:"ok"
    HewalkedoutandIcl
    osedt
    hedoorandj
    umpedon
    mybed.

    .
    .
    .
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    ★ NDALO★
    Me:
    "Iam sur
    pri
    sedyouar
    epar
    ti
    cipat
    ing"
    Nhl
    anhl
    achuckl
    ed.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Changi
    ngnappi
    esi
    sn'
    tasbadasI
    t
    hought
    ."
    Me:"YouknowSanel
    esomehowr
    emi
    ndsmeof
    oneofyoursons"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Lunel
    e"
    Inoddedwit
    hasmileandgavehi
    mthebaby
    powderandhespi
    ll
    edalotont
    henappy.Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "shoul
    dIt
    akeover?"
    Idr
    essedt
    heboyup.
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"yes"
    If
    ini
    shedupandgavehi
    mthebaby.
    Me:
    "butyout
    ri
    ed.Thatal
    lthatmat
    ter
    s"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Youwi
    llf
    indusatt
    hebedr
    oom "
    Me:
    "letmecheckonAmahl
    e"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Sheiswatchi
    ngcar
    toons.Iam sur
    eyou
    don'twantt
    odistur
    bthat"
    Me:
    "ok"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    scheekandt
    hebabybef
    orehewal
    ked
    out
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★

    Zikhali'
    sfami l
    ytakessuchevent sser i
    ouslyandI
    j
    ustl ovehowhi sfami l
    yissowel comingandhi s
    mot herisoneoft hesweet est.Shei sgluedonme
    andSt hawaswel comedpr oper ly.Tosayt hat
    Jabul ani'
    sfamilyalmostr uinedt hingsf orme
    regardst helobolonegot iationsIam gl adthatthey
    didn'tsucceedandZi khalidi dn'tgiveup, mucht o
    hisannoyancewhatJabul ani '
    sf amilywasdoi ng.
    Hedi dn'tsleepthatweek, tr
    ustmeIsawhowhe
    l
    ookedandi t
    'sli
    kel i
    fewassuckedoutofhi m.They
    refusedt otakepar tanynegot iationsandIt ol
    d
    Zikhalithatweshoul djustpaydowr ythr oughmy
    familyandhesaidhewantst odoi ttheri
    ghtway,
    herewear e.Thedevi
    lisaliershame.Aver ybi
    g
    onet obepreci
    se.Ii
    nvit
    edMr sZiqububutshe
    couldn'
    tcome.Herson'sfiancei shavingababy
    shower.Letsgetbacktothesef esti
    veevents.
    Wehavebeenonourkneesf orsomet i
    mewhi lehis
    baboMkhuluwasspeaking.Icouldn'
    tstopsmi l
    ing
    atthemomentofeveryt
    hing.Peopleul
    ulati
    ngher e
    andIlookathi
    m.Iam notscaredno,Hei sZikhali
    notJabunorNdu.Themanwhot oldmeevery
    secondofhisl
    if
    ehowmuchhel ovesmeandi
    beli
    evehi
    m andlovehim aswell
    .
    "Mnt
    ungwa,
    Mbul
    az'
    omnyama,
    Ni
    nabakaBhej
    'eseNgome,
    Ni
    n'enadl
    '
    umunt
    uni
    myengangendaba,
    Ni
    n'enadl
    'i
    zimf
    'ezi
    mbi
    lii
    khambil
    aphumal
    il
    inye,
    Lobengul
    akaMzi
    li
    kazi
    ,
    Mzi
    li
    kazikaMashobana,
    ShobananoGasakaZi
    kode,
    (cl
    annames)
    "
    Everyonewhoi saKhumal ochangedt hoseclan
    names.Zi khaliheldmyhandandIbl ushed
    effort
    lessl
    y, i
    twasourt radit
    ionalweddi ngdayand
    i
    t'stakenver yser i
    ously.Somet hing'sIdidn'
    tknow
    wer edoneunt ilthi
    ngsar edonei nt hisfamil
    y.The
    eventst ur
    nedwonder fulandmypar entsand
    Sakhilewithhi sgirl
    fr
    iendandChi ldwer ehere.
    TrustmeZi khaliwentt hroughalotfrom Sakhile
    regardingmyl astex'sbuthei sstartingtowar m up
    onlybecauseIl ovethisman.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ PHUMELELE★

    Iwenttojoi
    nSanel
    ebythepool
    .Hewassit
    ti
    ngin
    sil
    enceandIst
    oodnextt
    ohim bef
    orehel
    ookedup
    tomeandIsmi l
    edbef
    oresi
    tt
    ingdown
    Me:
    "Amahl
    eiswat
    chi
    ngt
    v,shei
    shappy"
    Sanel
    e:"i
    t'
    sgoodt
    oseeherhappy"
    Me:
    "theoceanvi
    ewl
    ookswonder
    ful"
    Sanel
    e:"somuch."
    Me:"
    Iam gr
    atef
    ulf
    orever
    ythi
    ngyouhavedonef
    or
    us,
    prot
    ecti
    ngus"
    Sanel
    e:"Iwil
    lal
    wayspr
    otectyouPhume,
    youar
    e
    i
    mportant"
    Helooksawayaft
    ert
    hatstat
    ement
    .Ihavegot
    ten
    usedtoSanel
    e'
    sshysidewhenhei
    saroundme.
    Me:"Iwi
    shIhadacost
    ume.Iwoul
    dbeswi
    mmi
    ng
    now"
    Sanel
    e:"i
    fyoucan"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "Iwoul
    dtr
    y"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Sanel
    e:"Yeah"
    Me:
    "Howi
    sNono?
    "
    That
    'shi
    sgi
    rl
    fr
    iendf
    rom school
    .
    Sanel
    e:"ok"
    Me:
    "Ihopeyoumar
    ryheroneday"
    Hel
    ooksatme.
    Sanele:"Idon'
    tknowaboutt
    hatorwewi
    llmakei
    t
    nextyear"
    Iam sil
    ent
    .Ihaveneverdat
    edonlybecauseSanel
    e
    thr
    eatenedever
    yguywhot r
    iedt
    heirl
    uckonme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Wel eftwhentheshowwasover .Iwasti


    redand
    feel
    ingveryti
    red.NextyearIam goi
    ngt
    odo
    nursingandIam soexcited.
    Me:
    "sowhatar
    eyouchangi
    ngnextyear?"
    Il
    ookedatLunel
    e.
    Lunel
    e:"Howaboutwechangeyou?"
    Me:
    "Notnextyear"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Lunel
    e:"wel
    ldadtol
    dmehei shandi
    ngoverthe
    famil
    ybusi
    nesstomeandMpandewi thKhonasoI
    guesswearemovingtoDur
    ban"
    Me:
    "Il
    ovet
    hesea"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    ""
    youknowonet
    hingIam gr
    atef
    ulf
    or?"
    Lunel
    e"what?"
    Me:"
    thatnoexofyour
    shasshowedupandcaused
    pr
    obl
    ems"
    Lunel
    e:"t
    heyknowbet
    tert
    hant
    omesswi
    thme"
    Igi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "youar
    esuchabul
    ly"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ VUYELWA★
    Theceremonyi
    snowoverandever yonei
    smingl
    ing
    witheachot
    her
    .Zikhalimanagest
    olocat
    edmeand
    takesmeawayfrom thecrowd.
    Me:
    "Ther
    ear
    est
    il
    lpeopl
    e"
    Zikhal
    i:"Idon'
    tcar
    e.Theywi
    llhavet
    owai
    t.Ineed
    somet i
    mewi thmywife"
    Ibl
    ushed.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Youl
    ookwonder
    fuli
    nIsdwaba"
    Me:
    "Thankyou,
    youl
    ookhandsomeaswel
    l"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Ican'
    tbel
    ieveyouar
    emi
    ne"
    Me:
    "Ican'
    tbel
    ieveyoul
    ovemet
    hismuch"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Ido,
    somuch"
    Heki
    ssedmyf
    oreheadandIsmi
    le.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"don'
    teverf
    orgett
    hatok?"
    Me:
    "Iwon'
    tMnt
    ungwa"
    .
    .
    .
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    AFEW YEARSLATER

    ★ VUYELWA★

    Zi
    khal
    i:"Mkami"
    Heshookmel
    ight
    lyf
    rom mysl
    eep.
    Me:
    "Mnt
    ungwa"
    Isatup.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Baby"
    Isatuprubbi
    ngmyeyes.Iam st
    il
    lmadathimfor
    cominghomel at
    ewi
    thnoexpl
    anati
    onatal
    l.No
    excuse.
    Me:
    "whati
    sitZi
    khal
    i?"
    Ir
    ubbedmyeyesgr
    oani
    ng.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Iam sor
    ryaboutl
    astni
    ght"
    Me:"it
    'sok.Youar
    esaf
    eandcamebackt
    obed.
    Thatmatter
    s"
    Il
    ookedathi
    m andhesmi
    led.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"
    theki
    dsar
    eatschool
    .Ij
    ustdr
    oppedt
    hem
    of
    f."
    Me:
    "shoul
    dIpr
    epar
    eyouf
    orwor
    k?"
    Zi
    khal
    i:"nowear
    egoi
    ngout
    .It
    'syourbi
    rt
    hday"
    If
    orgot!OhIsmi
    leatt
    hatmoment
    .
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Iseesomeonef
    orgot"
    Me:
    "it
    'sokf
    ormet
    ofor
    getnotyou"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Zikhal
    i:"Ihavepr
    epar
    edaspeci
    albubbl
    ebat
    hfor
    you"
    Me:
    "thankyou"
    Hepi
    ckedmeupandIgi
    ggl
    ed.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Bayakhal
    angawe(t
    heyar
    eadmi
    ri
    ngyou
    )"
    Me:
    "who?
    "
    Zi
    khal
    i:"myassoci
    ates.Youar
    ebeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "wel
    lthankyouIt
    ry"
    Welaughandthebat
    htubhasabubbl ebath,
    An
    i
    cebucketwi
    thwineaswellasst
    rawberri
    esand
    cr
    eam.Scent
    edcandlesl
    itup.Heplacesmedown.
    Zi
    khal
    i:"Enj
    oy"
    Iki
    sshi
    scheek.
    Me:
    "thankyoubaby"
    Hesmil
    esandwalksout.Letmegetinsi
    deandf eel
    l
    ikeaQueent
    hathetr
    eatsme.I thasbeenamazi ng
    bei
    ngwit
    hhim.Iwouldn'taskf
    oranotherhusband.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SANELE★

    Iam headi ngbackhomeandbyt omor rowIwillbe


    l
    anding.Mom , IwanttoseeherwhenIcomeback
    butfir
    st l
    yIwantt oseePhumeaswel l
    .Ihadtogo
    toGermanyj usttolearnhowcar sare
    manuf act ured.Iwant edt
    oknowt hat.Iam nowa
    Mechani calengineerandIlovemyj ob.Itwouldn'
    t
    allbepossi bl
    ewi t
    houtmyadopt i
    vepar ent
    s.They
    aremor ethanj ustthewordadopt ivebutmy
    parents.Bot hofthem.Iswi tchof fmyphoneas
    myf l
    ighti sbei ngcall
    edandIst oodupt ol
    eaveand
    boardt hepl ane.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SI
    HLE★

    Zi
    nhl
    e:"dad"
    Me:
    "Yeshoney"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"
    sot
    her
    eisaboy.
    ..
    "
    Il
    ookathert
    hroughtherevi
    ewmi rr
    oralr
    eadyI
    won'
    tli
    keandIam notreadyfort
    hisconver
    sat
    ion.
    Me:
    "theboy"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"yes,
    Hel
    ikesme.Het
    oldmet
    hat"
    Me:"hel
    ikesyourski
    rt
    .Boysl
    iket
    hatdon'
    tfal
    lfor
    t
    hat"
    Zinhl
    e:"buti
    t'
    sauni
    for
    m al
    lgi
    rl
    shavet
    hem at
    school"
    Me:
    "theonl
    yboywhot
    rul
    ylovesyoui
    sdaddyok?
    "
    Shesul
    ked.Hai
    bo.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"ok"
    Me:
    "Ihavet
    ospeakwi
    thyourmot
    heraboutt
    his"
    Zinhl
    e:"mommysai dIshoul
    dn'
    tbot
    herher,
    the
    babyisdrai
    ningher"
    Wejustrecent
    lyhadanot
    herchi
    ldandi
    t'
    sagi
    rlt
    his
    t
    ime.Ilookatherbrot
    her
    .
    Me:
    "andyou?What
    'shappeni
    ngi
    nyourl
    if
    e?"
    Heshr
    ugged.
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"hei
    s6,
    ther
    eisnot
    hingi
    nter
    est
    ing"
    Me:
    ""
    your
    stoo.Youar
    eal
    lsmal
    l"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"Iam t
    all"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    tyouhavi
    ngf
    ri
    endswhoar
    eboys"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"why?"
    Me:
    "Idon'
    t"
    Zi
    nhl
    e:"ok"
    Thi
    sonei
    sal
    it
    tl
    est
    ubbor
    nasshegr
    owsbutIl
    ove
    her
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ ALWANDE★

    Me:
    "Mpandeputmedown!"
    Iwasoverhisshoulders.It
    'ssoearl
    yfort
    hisandI
    am goingt
    of al
    lifhedoesn'
    toutmedown.We
    movedt oDurbanyearsagoandhehasbusi nesses
    withhi
    sbrothers.Sohehasment ionedbutno
    poli
    cehasknockedonourdoorsoIguesst hatwe
    arefi
    ne.
    Mpande:
    "Wai
    twear
    eal
    mostt
    her
    e"
    Me:
    "putmedown"
    Mpande:
    "ok"
    Helowershi
    mselfandIgetdown.It
    urnt
    ohi
    m and
    hi
    thisshoul
    der
    .
    Me:
    "Thekidsar
    ecomi
    ngbackt
    oday.Dadwi
    lldr
    op
    t
    hem of
    f"
    Mpande:"maybeheshoul
    dtaket
    hem f
    oranot
    her
    month"
    Me:
    "hayiImi
    sst
    hem "
    Mpande:
    "ok,
    Comel
    etmeshowyou"
    Wewalkinsi
    dehi
    sst
    udyandweseeapor
    trai
    tof
    mysel
    f.
    Me:
    "Wowwhendi
    dthi
    shappen?"
    Mpande:
    "somet
    imeago"
    Me:
    "it
    'sanact
    ualpai
    nti
    ng?
    "
    Mpande:
    "yes"
    Me:
    "Il
    ovei
    t.I
    tlookswonder
    ful
    ."
    Mpande:
    "Iam gl
    adyoul
    ikei
    t"
    Me:
    "Il
    ovei
    t"
    Iki
    ssedhi
    sli
    ps.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Mpande:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oobaby"
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Me:
    "Ihavecal
    ledt
    hedoct
    or.Youwer
    ecoughi
    ng
    t
    hewhol
    enight
    "
    Ndalo:"myt
    hroatwasdry.If
    eltbet
    teraf
    ter
    dr
    inkingwat
    er.Uboni
    lenawe(yousawaswel l
    )"
    Shecamef r
    om thebat
    hroom andputherhandon
    herchestcl
    osi
    nghereyes.Irushedt
    ohersideand
    hel
    dher .
    Ndal
    o:"BabyIam f
    ine"
    Me:
    "wear
    egoi
    ngout?"
    Ndal
    o:"canwecel
    ebr
    atemybi
    rt
    hdayi
    nbed?"
    Shehel
    dont
    ome.
    Me:
    "ar
    eyouok?"
    Ndal
    o:"yes.Comel
    et'
    sgeti
    nbed."
    Me:
    "nowIam wor
    ri
    ed."
    Ndal
    o:"KodwaNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:"Ok, comelet'
    sgeti
    nbed.Theki
    dsandI
    boughtcakeforyou"
    Ndal
    o:"Br
    ingi
    tuppl
    ease"
    Idi
    dn'
    twantt
    owor
    rybutshedoesn'
    tlookok.Atal
    l.
    Me:
    "ok"
    Iki
    ssedherli
    psbef orewal
    kingdownthest air
    s.
    Theywerealreadygoneforschool
    .Itookt hecake
    andIli
    tthecandles.Ismil
    edwhiledoingthat
    befor
    eIwalkedupt hestai
    rsandgotinther oom.
    Shesmiledwhileclappi
    ngherhands.
    Me:
    "Happybi
    rt
    hday"
    Ndal
    o:"t
    hankyouSt
    handwaSam "
    Me:
    "makeawi
    sh"
    Ndal
    o:"ok"
    Shecl
    osedhereyesandbl
    ewt
    hecandl
    es.
    Ndal
    o:"Iwantt
    oseeI
    ba"
    Me:
    "wewi
    llgot
    othecemet
    eryt
    omor
    row"
    Shej
    ustnodded.
    Ndal
    o:"putt
    hecakedownandcomej
    oinmei
    nbed.
    "
    Idi
    dasIwast ol
    dandgotinbehindherandsheput
    afl
    eeceoverus.Iki
    ssedhercheek.
    Ndal
    o:"Il
    oveyouNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    ooNdal
    o"
    Shesmi
    led.
    .
    .
    .
    Tobecont
    inued
    [
    11/
    25,
    06:
    11] :~I
    NKABIBROTHERS~

    I
    NSERT72

    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iam tiredf
    rom ni
    ghtshif
    t,Ireallylovebei
    nga
    nursebutthingsgetver
    yhect i
    catt imes.After
    fi
    ndingoutthatIam expecti
    ngIhavebeenhappy.I
    haveast abl
    ecareerandlif
    eisgoi nggreat,welive
    i
    nDur banandmymanhasbusi nesses.Wear enot
    mar r
    iedbutlif
    eisver
    ywonder fulforusboth.Ilove
    Lunel
    esomuchaswell
    ,Icoul
    dsaf
    elysaythathe
    worshi
    pst
    hegr
    oundthatIwal
    kon,touchéIknow.
    Ij
    ustwokeupf rom sl
    eepandLunel
    ewasn' tar
    ound.
    Igotoffthebedandmademywaydownst ai
    rsaft
    er
    fr
    esheningupthenstart
    edwit
    hcookingfortheday.
    Thekit
    chen.DooropensandIturnt
    ohi m andhe
    l
    ooksst r
    essed.
    Me:
    "hey"
    Iwentcl
    osert
    ohi
    mt ogiveawel
    comebuthe
    pushedmebackali
    tt
    lebit
    .
    Lunel
    e:"NotnowNt
    okomal
    o"
    Me:"Uhm ok,Iwentforal
    it
    tl
    escan.Ij
    ustgot
    exci
    tedaf
    termyshif
    t"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam notr
    eal
    lyi
    namoodNt
    okomal
    o"
    Hewentt
    othef
    ri
    dgeandt
    ookoutabeer
    .
    Me:
    "what
    swr
    ong?Tal
    ktome"
    Lunel
    e:"Idon'
    twantt
    o"
    Me:
    "Iam t
    ryi
    ngt
    ohel
    p"
    Lunel
    e:"coul
    dyouj
    ustshutup?
    "
    Me:"Hayiphel
    adon'
    trespondtomelikethatwhen
    Iam t
    ryi
    ngtofi
    ndtheprobl
    em Lunel
    e, nx"
    It
    urnedandhehel
    dmyneckt
    ight
    lyf
    rom behi
    nd.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e!"
    Lunele:
    "Usuyangi
    jwayel
    aNtokomal
    o(youar
    e
    shif
    ti
    ngonmeNt okomalo)Youcantal
    ktomeli
    ke
    thatnow.I
    t'
    sthoseDr'syouworkwi
    th"
    Me:
    "leavemeal
    oneyouar
    ehur
    ti
    ngme"
    Ielbowedhisstomachandtr
    iedt
    orushoff
    .
    Knowi ngLunel
    ehemightdosomethi
    ng.Iwentup
    thestair
    sandhewasaf t
    erme.
    Lunel
    e:"youar
    edi
    srespect
    ful
    "
    Myhear tisr aci
    ng.Igett ot hemai nbedroom andI
    getinandt riedclosingthedoorbutwewr estl
    edi t
    andheover power edme.It r
    iedrushingofft
    ot he
    bathroom buthegott omeandhet hrewmeont he
    couchi nther oom , myst omachmadecont actwi t
    h
    thecornerofi tbeforeIfel lonthefloor,hetookof f
    hisbelt.Theonl yt hingthatcamet omindIsto
    covermyf ace.Hehi tme.Fort hefir
    stti
    meint he
    yearswehavebeent ogetherhewashitt
    ingme.I
    couldfeelthebur
    ningsanati
    onofthebeltcomi ngin
    contactwithmyskin.Hecamet ograbmybr aidsas
    wellandIcouldfeelt
    hehur t
    inggr
    ip.Tearsdidn't
    stopcomi ngout.
    Me:
    "I'
    m sor
    ryLunel
    e,I
    '
    m sor
    ry!
    "
    Hest oppedanddr
    oppedt
    hebel
    t.Isobbedwhi
    le
    cryi
    ng.Mybodywasaching,
    herubbedhisf
    ace
    roughly.
    Lunel
    e:"Shi
    t"
    Hewal kedoutaft
    ert
    hatandIcri
    edhidingmyf ace.
    Itr
    iedstandi
    ngupandlimpedmywayt othe
    bathr
    oom.Ihaveneverseenhiml i
    kethatandI
    wonderwhathappened.Mymi ndcouldn'
    tregi
    ster
    whatjusthappened.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ KHONA★
    Samke:
    "yourphonei
    sri
    ngi
    ng"
    Shel
    if
    tedherheadf
    rom mychest
    .Il
    ookedati
    tand
    i
    t'
    sLunel
    e.
    Me:
    "it
    'sLunel
    e"
    Samke:
    "Oh"
    Shechangedt
    hechannelwhi
    leIanswer
    edt
    hecal
    l.
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"If
    uckedupUsakhona.Moret
    hananyt
    hing.
    Idon'
    tknowwhatIam supposedt
    odonext"
    Me:"whathappened?Speakpr
    oper
    ly,
    isi
    tthe
    cont
    ract
    ?"
    Il
    ookedatSamkewhowasbusyont
    het
    v.
    Lunele:
    "No,Ifi
    nall
    ysecur
    edt
    hatshi
    ppi
    ngdeal
    thought
    heydidn'
    tdeser
    vewor
    kingwi
    thus.Imean
    Ntokomalo"
    Me:
    "whatdi
    dyoudo?"
    If
    rown.
    Lunel
    e:"Khona"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    ewenzani?(Whatdi
    dyoudo?
    )"
    Myvoi
    cer
    isesandSamket
    ouchesmyar
    m.
    Me:
    "Iam comi
    ng"
    ShenodsandIremovehercar
    eful
    lybef
    oreIwal
    k
    offandgoout
    side.
    Me:
    "tal
    k"
    Lunel
    e:"wegotint
    oanalter
    cat
    ionear
    li
    er.My.
    .my
    emoti
    onsgotthebett
    erofme"
    Me:
    "Lunel
    e!"
    Lunel
    e:"Icanhearyou"
    Me:
    "tel
    lmeyoudi
    dnotl
    ayyourhandonher"
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Me:
    "Thef
    uck"
    Lunel
    e:"Iam scar
    edofchecki
    nguponher
    .Iwas
    i
    naf oulmoodandshekeptontal
    king"
    Me:"nomatterhowannoyedyouar eyouneverdo
    t
    hatshi
    t.YouknowBabawi l
    lki
    llyou.Mom wi l
    l
    assi
    sthi
    m .Fi
    xit
    !"
    Lunel
    e:"how?"
    Me:"f
    igur
    eitoutl
    ikehowyouf
    igur
    edhowt
    ohi
    ther
    .
    Damn!"
    Ihungup.Lunel
    et ookitt
    oofar
    .Istayedout
    side
    j
    usttocal
    m downbef or
    egoingi
    nsi
    de.WhenIwas
    enoughIwal
    kedinside.
    Samke:
    "ever
    ythi
    ngok?"
    Me:
    "Uhm yes"
    Iki
    ssedhercheek.
    Me:
    "needmor
    esnacks?"
    Shenodded.Iwentt
    ogetmor
    esnacks.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NDALO★

    Dr:
    "Iwi
    llcomebacknextweekt
    ocheckuponyou
    i
    fyouar
    enotf
    eel
    inganybet
    ter"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"haveyouf
    igur
    edoutwhat
    'swr
    ong?"
    Hel
    ookedatme.
    Dr:
    "It
    'sami
    ldf
    lueasf
    arast
    hesympt
    oms"
    Me:
    "yousee,
    Iam f
    ine"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam notconvi
    nced."
    Me:
    "thankyouDr"
    Dr:
    "pl
    easur
    eMr
    sRhadebe"
    Hewal
    kedoutofourbedr
    oom.Ipat
    tednextt
    ome.
    Me:
    "Sondel
    ast
    handwa(comecl
    osel
    ove)
    "
    Hemovedcl
    osert
    omeandIplacedmyheadonhi
    s
    chest
    .It
    ookashal
    lowbr
    eat
    handsmil
    ed.
    Nhlanhl
    a:"Ndal
    otel
    lmewhati
    swr
    ong,
    Iknowyou
    know"
    Me:
    "Iwantyout
    oenj
    oybei
    ngwi
    thme.Don'
    twor
    ry
    "
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iam wor
    ri
    ed.Iwantt
    oknow"
    It
    ookadeepbr
    eat
    h.
    Me:
    "hear
    tfai
    lur
    e"
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Nhl
    anhl
    a'"howl
    onghaveyouknown?
    "
    Me:
    "it
    'sbeen2year
    s"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"andyoudi
    dn'
    ttel
    lme?
    "
    Me:
    "Iwast
    ryi
    ngt
    opr
    otectyouandt
    heki
    ds"
    Nhlanhl
    a:"f
    rom whatNdal
    o?From what?Fr
    om
    savingyout
    ryi
    ngtoprot
    ectusf
    rom t
    hat"
    Me:
    "Iam ol
    dNhl
    anhl
    a.Iam t
    ir
    ed."
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"NoNdal
    o"
    Hesai
    dsof
    tl
    y.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"wecangetyouadonor.Ahear
    tfr
    om t
    he
    bl
    ackmarketi
    fIhavet
    ojustanyt
    hing"
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    hishear
    tri
    ghther
    e."
    Ipl
    acedhi
    shandonmychestandl
    ookedathi
    m.
    Me:
    "youknowwhy?"
    Hewassil
    ent,
    hiseyesr
    edhol
    dingbackhi
    s
    emot
    ions.
    Me:"becausethi
    shearti
    stheonlyheartt
    hatl
    oves
    you.Replaci
    ngitwoul
    dbeliker
    eplaci
    ngyou"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youwi
    lll
    ive"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    lll
    ive.I
    nyou,
    Iam yourl
    if
    e"
    Ismi ledandheki ssedmyl i
    psandIr esponded
    beforehebr okeit.Itouchedhischeekwhi le
    l
    ooki ngathimingl ossyeyes.Ilovet hi
    smanwi th
    allofmyhear t,deeplyandfull
    y.Hehasshownme
    whatl overeal
    lymeansandf orthepast36year sof
    beingmar ri
    edIhaveneverhadanyt hingbadf rom
    him.Hasnevercheat edorlai
    dhi shandbutshowed
    mel ove.Wewentt hroughwhatot hercouplesgo
    throughbuthei smyst r
    engthandIam hi s.It'
    snow
    ti
    mehef oundst r
    engthinthekidsaswel lasme.I
    smi l
    ed.
    Me:
    "Ist
    her
    est
    il
    licecr
    eam ?"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"t
    her
    eis"
    Me:
    "l
    et'
    swat
    chamovi
    e"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"andcuddl
    e?"
    Inodwhi
    lesmi
    li
    ng.
    Me:
    "andber
    omant
    ic"
    Hesqueezedmybut
    tandIshr
    eek.
    Me:
    "(l
    aughi
    ng)Nhl
    anhl
    a"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"youl
    ikedi
    t"
    Me:
    "youar
    esi
    ll
    y"
    Nhl
    anhl
    a:"Iknowyoul
    ikedi
    t"
    Thi
    sman!
    .
    .
    .
    ★ PHUMELELE★

    Ci
    ndy:
    "Ihavesetupt
    hatbl
    inddat
    e"
    Me:
    "ohCi
    ndy"
    Ci
    ndy:
    "justt
    hisone.Ipr
    omi
    seyouwi
    lll
    ikehi
    m"
    Iam maki
    ngmywayoutofwor
    k.Iam r
    eal
    lynoti
    n
    themood.Iwantt
    ogohome.
    Me:
    "okf
    ine"
    Cindy:"hesaidhewi
    llf
    etchyousoIt
    hinkhei
    s
    outsi
    dealready"
    Me:
    "youknowmyf
    atherr
    ight
    ?"
    Ci
    ndy:
    "Iwoul
    dn'
    tgetyouki
    dnapped,
    Iknow"
    Inodded.
    Me:
    "bye,
    seeyounextweekMonday"
    Ci
    ndy:
    "youwi
    llt
    ellt
    hedet
    ail
    sonMonday"
    Me:
    "ok,
    bye"
    Iwalkedoutandwentdown.Idon'
    tevenknowt his
    guy.Igetoutoftheof
    fi
    ceandwenttostandbyt he
    securi
    tyguy.Aguygotoutoft
    hecarandhefixed
    hissuit
    .
    Hi
    m:"Hi,
    Areyouper
    hapsPhumel
    ele?
    "
    Me'
    :
    "yesIam "
    Hesmi
    led.
    Hi
    m:"l
    et'
    sgoshal
    lwe?"
    Inodded.Hedi
    dn'
    topent
    hedoorf
    ormel
    ikedad
    does.Bummer.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ihavebeensi t
    tingonthetoil
    etforoversomet ime.
    Hopingthepainswoul dendanyt i
    me.Igr untedand
    heldmyst omachwhenIf eltsharppains.The
    soundoft hebloodclot
    slandinginthetoil
    etwat er
    wasl oudenoughf ormetohear.Thebangi ngon
    thedoorformet oopenbyLuneleisnothelpingas
    well.Idon'twanttoseehim.Iam scaredofwhat
    hemi ghtdonext .
    Lunele:
    "Ntokobabypl
    easecomeout
    .Iam sor
    ry.I
    am real
    lysor
    ry"
    Ihavebeenhear
    ingt
    hosewor
    dsaccompani
    edby
    hi
    sbangs.
    Lunel
    e:"babyIwantt
    otakeyout
    othehospi
    tal
    pl
    ease.Checkift
    hebabyandyouaref
    ine"
    Whenhesai dbabyheopenedt hefl
    oodgat es.I t'
    s
    cl
    earasdayl ightwhathasbeenhappeni ngallthis
    ti
    meIam si t
    tingont hetoilet
    .Mybabyi sgoing
    downt hetoi
    let,Itmighthavebeenaf etusbuti t'
    s
    wasgoi ngtogrowi ntoababy.Isobbedandpl aced
    myhandovermymout hsoIcanquietenmysobs
    downsohewoul dn'thearmebutt heshar ppricing
    paini
    nmyhear tisonet hingIcan'
    tcover.Ihol d
    myst omachast hecl otskeeponcomi ngandt he
    painsurfaci
    ngnowandt henaswell.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ CELI
    WE★

    IdraggedmyfeetasIwalkedtothecar
    .Alr
    eady
    theyarewai
    ti
    ngforme, Icoul
    dn'
    thelpbutsmile
    whenIsawMpendul o.Honestl
    ysayinghelooks
    mor ehandsomewhileweari
    ngasuitandt he
    corporatewor
    ldsui
    tshim.Thekidsstandingnext
    tohimi nacheermodethanIhaveexpected.
    Me:
    "Hel
    lo"
    Hehandedfl
    owersovert
    omeandIt
    hankedhi
    m by
    ki
    ssi
    nghischeek.
    Ndu:
    "Howwasyourday?"
    Me:
    "exhaust
    ing"
    Ndu:"Icant
    ell
    ,howaboutwegetyouhomeandI
    wil
    lcook"
    Me:"ar
    en'
    tyout
    hemostamazi
    nghusbandagi
    rl
    coul
    dget"
    Ndu:
    "Iam "
    Wel
    aughedandgott
    heki
    dsi
    nsi
    det
    hecar
    .
    .
    .
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    NSERT73

    ★ PHUMELE★

    Hi
    m:"Ienj
    oyedt
    hedat
    e"
    Me:
    "Ienj
    oyedi
    taswel
    l"
    Ir
    eall
    ydidn'
    t.I
    twaspract
    ical
    lyal
    labouthi
    m.We
    wereatt
    heparkingl
    ot.
    Hi
    m:"
    seconddat
    e?"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    lll
    etyouknowi
    fIam notbusy"
    Hi
    m:"
    okt
    hensweet
    s."
    Hesmi lesandget si
    nhiscarandIwatchhim dri
    ve
    off
    .Isi gh.Thatwashorri
    ble.Iwentupthestai
    rsto
    myapar t
    ment.Iam ti
    redandwor khasbeenvery
    hecti
    c.Iseemi ssedcall
    sandtheyarefrom mom.I
    wil
    lcallherinthemorningasit'
    slat
    eatthemoment .
    Igettomyapar t
    mentandIunlockthedoorandget
    i
    nsidebef oreswit
    chi
    ngont heli
    ghtsandthrowi
    ng
    mybagont hecouch.Itakeoffmycoatandshoes
    andIt akethem andwal ktothebedr
    oom andIopen
    thelightsandIseehi m cuddl
    ingonmypi l
    lowwhi
    le
    asleep.Istandthereandwat chhim bef
    oreIwal
    kin
    fur
    therandIsatont hebedandhewakesupand
    sit
    sup.
    Me:
    "youknowt
    hepi
    ll
    owi
    sforr
    est
    ingyourhead"
    Heshysmi
    led.
    Sanel
    e:"Iknow."
    Hepushesi
    tasi
    deandst
    ret
    cheshi
    msel
    f.
    Me:
    "whendi
    dyoucomeback?"
    Sanel
    e:"2hour
    sago,
    wher
    ewer
    eyou?"
    Me:
    "Iwasatwor
    kthenwentonadat
    e"
    Il
    aidont
    hebed.
    Me:
    "I'
    m gonnadi
    eavi
    rgi
    n"
    Hei
    ssi
    lent
    .
    Sanel
    e:"Iwant
    edt
    ocheckuponyou"
    Me:
    "youar
    egoi
    nghome?
    "
    Sanel
    e:"Ihaven'
    ttol
    dmom t
    hatIam back"
    Inodded.Heki
    ssedmyf
    orehead.
    Sanel
    e:"Someoneoutt
    her
    elovesyousomuch,
    wit
    hallofhi
    shear
    tandwantstoseeyouhappy"
    Me: "canhecomeoutal
    ready,honest
    lyIcan'
    tbe
    seekinghi
    minthewrongplacesI
    ..
    ."
    Heki ssesme, thisisthefir
    st.SomehowIf i
    nd
    mysel fcl
    osi
    ngmyeyesandki ssinghi m backas
    well.Hishandgoest omywai standhesqueezesi t
    softl
    yandhi schesti spressedonme.Nomanhas
    everkissedmel ikethis.Soonenoughourcl ot
    hes
    disappearandhei sontopofmewhi lekissi
    ngmy
    neckandmyl egsgoar oundhiswai stasmyhands
    runthroughhisupperbodyf eeli
    nghi smusclesas
    well.Myt i
    nybodypr essedunderhi m.Hest ops
    kissi
    ngandl ooksatmeandcar ri
    esonandIl ef
    t
    him.Soonmyvi rgi
    nityisgoneandIam awoman
    andnotagi rlanymor e.Ast hethrustskeptcomi ng
    mybl oodwasf luctuatingwarmlythr oughmyvai ns.
    Heshothi sloadatl onglasti
    ngpleasur eandhel ai
    d
    nexttomeandpul l
    edmybodyt ohimsel f.
    Sanel
    e:"Il
    oveyouPhumel
    ele,
    Iam t
    hatman"
    Il
    ookathi
    m.
    Me:
    "HewasI
    nfr
    ontofmeal
    lthi
    sti
    me"
    Henoddedandki
    ssedmyforeheadandr
    est
    edmy
    headonhi
    schest
    .Sil
    enceconsumedus.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Iheardtheshuffl
    ingandIj ustwatchedhim.He
    cursedthroughthedarknessandwentt othe
    bathroom andIheardshowerwat er
    .Tears
    streameddownmycheeksandIhel dontomy
    stomach.Hecomesoutaf t
    erawhi l
    eandget si
    n
    boxersandgetsont hebedandhewr apshisarms
    aroundme.I t'
    salmostmi dnightaswell.
    Lunel
    e:"Iam sor
    rybaby"
    Heki
    ssesmycheek.Idon'
    twantt
    ocr
    yinf
    rontof
    him.Hehol dsmecl oset ohim.ThemanIhadl oved
    thesepast6year shashur tmel astnight,brokeme
    i
    nonego.Idon' tknowhowIwi l
    lrecoverfrom
    everyt
    hing.Whenhei sasl eepIgetof fthebedand
    Igooutoft hebedr oom andIgodownt hestairs
    andgoout sideclosingt hesl i
    dingdoorandIj ust
    breakdown.Not hinghur t
    st hanl oosi
    ngachi ldyou
    haven'thel
    di nyourar ms.Ki ssedt osayhowmuch
    youloveit,it
    'smyf aultIl ostmybabyi nthe
    processwhenIshoul d'vepr otectedit.
    "Nt
    okomal
    o"
    Iwi
    pemyt
    ear
    ssni
    ff
    ingandhecomesandsi
    tsnext
    tome.
    Lunel
    e:"IpromisebabythatIwoul
    dneverdowhatI
    di
    dyesterday.Iloveyousomuch"
    Ipl
    acedmyhandonhi schestandl
    aidoni
    t.Il
    ove
    hi
    mt oo.Iknowhekeepshispromi
    ses.
    Me:
    "Iknow"
    Iam afr
    iadoft
    ell
    inghi
    m Ihavel
    ostourchi
    ldwe
    werereadyfor
    .
    .
    .
    .
    ★ GUGU★

    Iwokeupearlytodaypacki
    ngupforever
    yonetoget
    readyt
    ogot owork.Myhusbandcamei nthe
    kit
    cheninboxer
    swhi l
    eIwasdoingtheki
    dslunch
    box.
    Si
    hle:
    "myl
    ovel
    ywi
    fe"
    Heki
    ssesmyneckandIgi
    ggl
    e.
    Me:
    "Zi
    nhl
    emi
    ghtwal
    kinsi
    de"
    Si
    hle:
    "youl
    ookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Me:
    "Il
    ookhor
    ri
    ble.Idi
    dn'
    tsl
    eep"
    It
    urnedt
    ohi
    m.
    Si
    hle:
    "youst
    il
    llookbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Hesays.
    Me:
    "yourl
    it
    tl
    edaught
    eri
    squi
    etascr
    eamer"
    Hechuckl
    ed.
    Si
    hle:
    "Adi
    va"
    Me:"sur
    ely.Letmegowaket
    heki
    dsupandpr
    epar
    e
    yourout
    fi
    t"
    Si
    hle:
    "t
    hankyoubaby"
    Wesharedakissandhebr okeitandIr
    ushedof
    f.I
    am atmyhappiestatt
    hisverymoment.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NOMASONTO★

    "
    Youar
    egonnaf
    all"
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "thesunr
    isei
    sbeaut
    if
    ul"
    Hegavemeacupofcof
    fee.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Youar
    emaki
    ngmyl
    astdaysmemor
    abl
    e
    "
    Me:
    "youar
    enotdyi
    ngsoon"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Idon'
    tknow.Ij
    ustf
    eell
    ikeIam "
    Itur
    nfrom t
    her
    ailandl
    ookathi
    m.It
    ouchhi
    s
    cheek.
    Me:"Don'
    tsayt
    hat
    .Whataboutyourki
    ds?
    Omuhleandme?"
    Si
    yanda:
    "youwi
    llhavemef
    rom heaven"
    Me:
    "don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Si
    yanda:
    "l
    et'
    senj
    oyt
    hevi
    ew"
    Hest
    oodbehi
    ndme.
    Si
    yanda:
    "Il
    oveyouNomsont
    o"
    Hesai
    ditf
    ort
    hever
    yfir
    stti
    mei
    n6year
    swehave
    beent
    oget
    her
    .It
    urntohim.
    Me:
    "Il
    ongl
    ovedyou"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iknew"
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Youar
    ehandsome"
    Hebl
    ushed.
    Si
    yanda:
    "wel
    lyouar
    enotbad"
    Me:
    "hai
    bao"
    Hehol
    dsmywai
    st.
    Si
    yanda:
    "i
    t'
    syourst
    rongspi
    ri
    tthatIl
    ove."
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Ndal
    o:"Nhl
    anhl
    a“
    Iswall
    owedandgotcl
    osert
    oherandshesmi
    led
    whil
    ehereyeswer
    eglossy,sower
    emineaswell
    .
    Ndal
    o:"
    Iloveyou"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo.Let
    'st
    akeyout
    othehospi
    tal"
    Sheshookherheadsmi
    li
    ng.
    Ndal
    o:"No,
    Iwantmybed."
    Me:
    "Ndal
    oIcan'
    t.
    ..
    Ican'
    tlooseyou"
    Ndal
    o:"
    Bhungane,Youwon'tl
    ooseme.Iam
    al
    waysher
    e,Iam yourhear
    tasyouar
    emi ne"
    Icoul
    dn'
    tdi
    gestanyt
    hing.
    Me:
    "doyouneedanyt
    hing?"
    Ndal
    o:"
    myki
    ds.Iwantt
    hem al
    lher
    e"
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llcal
    lthem "
    Ndal
    o:"Iwantyout
    ohol
    dme,
    tol
    aynextt
    ome"
    Shesmi
    ledwi
    del
    yandIgoti
    nnextt
    oher
    .
    Ndal
    o:"Yout
    akecar
    eofyour
    sel
    fforme"
    Me:
    "'
    Buhl
    ebendal
    o"
    Ndal
    o:"
    Thankyouf
    ort
    hebest36year
    sofyourl
    ove
    "
    Me:
    "youdeser
    vet
    hem andmor
    e"
    Shecl
    osedhereyes.
    Ndal
    o:"Iam sl
    eepi
    ng.Wakemeupwhent
    heyhave
    ar
    ri
    ved"
    Me:
    "IWi
    ll
    "
    Ihel
    dont
    oherassher
    est
    ed.Ir
    anmyf
    inger
    son
    herbackf
    rom herheadandIki
    ssedherf
    orehead.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ SAMKE★

    Usakhona'
    sphonerangandhewasdeepi
    nsl
    eep.I
    shookhim abi
    tandhegroaned.
    Me:
    "Usakhonayourphone"
    Khona:
    "t
    heywi
    llcal
    llat
    er"
    Icheckedhi
    sphone.
    Me:
    "i
    t'
    sBaba"
    Hesatupandt
    ookt
    hephoneanswer
    ingi
    t.
    Khona:
    "Dad"
    Hewassi
    lentf
    oramoment
    .
    Khona:
    "Uhm okwear
    ecomi
    ng."
    Hehungupandl
    ookedatme.
    Me:
    "what
    'swr
    ong?
    "
    Khona:
    "dadsaysmom want
    stoseeus.Iwonder
    why"
    Me:
    "weshoul
    dgot
    ofi
    ndout"
    It'
    searlyinthemorning.Pr
    obablyt
    hesunhasn't
    full
    yrisen.Wegetoffthebedandgoandt akea
    bathtogetherbefor
    ewear eoutanddressed.We
    areleavingourbabywi t
    hthenannywhilewego
    andseewhat '
    shappening.Heissi
    lentandin
    thoughts.Idon'twanttodist
    urbhi
    m.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ MPANDE★

    Al
    wande:
    "Ar
    eyouok?"
    Me:
    "yeahyeah"
    Shel
    ooksatt
    heki
    dsatt
    heback.
    Al
    wande:
    "Iam sur
    eever
    ythi
    ngi
    sok"
    Idon'
    tknow.Daddi
    dn'
    tinf
    orm uswhymom cal
    l
    ed.
    Al
    wande:
    "Theyar
    eti
    red"
    Me:
    ""
    yeah"
    Mymi
    ndi
    snother
    eatal
    l.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NTOKOMALO★

    Ideci dedt onott el


    lhim, Iwi l
    lfakeaf ewmont hs
    l
    at ersohewoul dn'tf
    eelasgui l
    ty.Idon'
    tknow.Iam
    tr
    yi ngt oprotecthisfeelingsandyetIdon' tknow
    how.I twillhurthimi fImi scarry.Heknowst hatI
    waspr egnant .Sur el
    yitwoul d'vebeeneasyifhe
    didn'tknowandIdel l
    twi thitonmyown.Wear e
    headi ngtohi spar entshouseashegotacal lf
    r om
    hisf ather.Wehaven' ttalkedsi ncethet
    imehe
    camebackhome.IknowIl ovehim.Wi t
    hallmy
    hear tandIhavef orgivenhimf orwhathappened.
    Hepar ksthecarandal r
    eadyt herearemor ecard
    thanant ici
    pated.Wel ookateachot herandgetout
    ofthecarwonder ingwhat '
    sr eall
    yhappening.We
    wal kinsideandever yoneisher e.Wegr eet.Hi
    s
    fatherwal ksdownt hest ai
    rs.Hel ooksdrainedandI
    haveneverseenhi ml ikethat.
    Hi
    m:"Thankyouf
    orcomi
    ng"
    Mpande:
    ""
    what
    'sgoi
    ngon?"
    Khona:
    "Iwasaboutt
    oaskt
    hesamet
    hing"
    Hi
    m:"yourmot
    herwant
    stoseeyou"
    Sanel
    e:"what
    'swr
    ong?"
    Hi
    m:"al
    lofyouf
    oll
    owme"
    Weal
    llookedateachotherbef
    oref
    oll
    owi
    nghi
    m.
    Wewalkedupthestai
    rs.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★
    Iwasdreadingthi
    srequestbutwhatmywi fewants
    sheshallget
    .IopenedthedoorslowlyandIwalked
    i
    nsidethebedroom andsheturnedt
    ot hedoorand
    smiledweakly.
    Ndal
    o:"Mybabi
    es"
    Theyal
    lwal
    kedi
    n.Al
    l12oft
    hem.
    Nkanyi
    so:
    "ismommyok?"
    Ndal
    o:"Mommyi
    sok,
    comegi
    vemeaki
    ss"
    Hegetsonthebed.Ever
    yoneissil
    entand
    Nkazi
    mulodoesn'
    twantt
    obeleftoutandal
    sof
    all
    s
    i
    nNdalo'
    sarms.
    Ndal
    o:"youar
    ethegr
    eat
    estgi
    ft
    syourf
    athercoul
    d
    gi
    vetome"
    Shel
    ooksatourdi
    rect
    ionsmi
    li
    ng.
    Khona:
    "what
    'sgoi
    ngon?"
    Ndal
    o:"j
    ustal
    it
    tl
    efl
    ue"
    Sanel
    e:"t
    hisdoesn'
    tlookl
    ikeaf
    lue"
    Ndal
    o:"don'
    twor
    ry"
    Lunel
    e:"mom youneedt
    hehospi
    tal"
    Sheshookherhead.
    Ndal
    o:"Iam f
    ine"
    Shecoughedandsmi
    led.
    Ndal
    o:"i
    t'
    sgoodt
    oseeyoual
    l.Il
    oveyou"
    Amahl
    e"youar
    eleavi
    ng"
    Ndal
    o:"noBaby,
    Iam not
    .It
    oldyouIam f
    ine"
    Khona:
    "thi
    sisf
    arf
    rom f
    inemom !"
    Hewal
    kedof
    f.
    Samke:
    "Khona"
    Phumelef
    oll
    owsandSanelewalksout.Li
    tt
    leby
    l
    it
    tl
    etheywalkoutandLunel
    eislef
    t.
    Ndal
    o:"Lunel
    e"
    Lunel
    e:"Mah"
    Hi
    svoi
    cei
    sbr
    eaki
    ng.
    Ndal
    o:"Takecar
    eofyoursi
    bli
    ngs"
    Lunel
    e:"
    don'
    tsayt
    hat"
    Ndal
    o:"Ineedt
    ocuddl
    ewi
    thmyhusband."
    Henoddedandever
    yonel
    eft
    .Il
    ookedather.
    Ndal
    o:"
    comecl
    oser"
    Icamecl
    oser
    .
    Me:
    "Hol
    donf
    orme"
    Ndal
    o:"Il
    oveyouNhl
    anhl
    a"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou.Wear
    egonnagett
    hrought
    his"
    Ndal
    o:"
    Iknowyouwi
    ll,
    singf
    orme"
    Me:
    "youknowIcan'
    t"
    Ndal
    o:"yetIl
    oveyourvoi
    ce."
    Me:
    "one,
    looki
    nyoureyes
    Andt
    her
    eIseeaj
    ustwhatyoumeant
    ome
    Thel
    ovet
    hatweshar
    e
    Makesl
    if
    esosweet
    Toget
    herwe'
    l
    lal
    waysbe.
    ..
    Her
    eandnow,
    Ipr
    omi
    set
    olovef
    ait
    hful
    ly.
    Ndal
    o:"(si
    ngi
    ngsof
    tl
    y)You'
    real
    lIneed."
    Sheki
    ssedmyf
    oreheadandl
    aidonmychest
    .
    .
    .
    .
    .
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    NSERT74

    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Theoceansoundsr epl
    acedthesoundsofft
    hesoi
    l
    hit
    ti
    ngthedesignedwood.Thebi r
    dschir
    pedli
    ke
    theyhadnocar ei
    ntheworld.Il
    ookedatthephot
    o
    andtear
    sstreameddownmycheeks.Ihavenever
    fel
    tdeadbeforeinmylif
    e.Idon'tf
    eell
    if
    einsi
    deof
    me.Ifeell
    ikeairistakenawayf rom mebitbybit.
    Thesmil
    eIwi l
    lonlyhavei nmymi ndandi
    npi ct
    ures
    al
    one.Iwouldneverseei tonherfaceandplaster
    myli
    psjusttofeel i
    fit
    'sreal.Iswall
    owthelump
    andwipemyt ears.
    Si
    yanda:
    "I'
    m sor
    ry"
    Iam si
    lent
    .Il
    ookdownt
    othesand.Hei
    sst
    andi
    ng
    ri
    ghtnextt
    ome.
    Si
    yanda:
    "it
    sal
    lsur
    real"
    Hesays.
    Siyanda:
    "Iknowhowyouf
    eelmaybenotexact
    ly
    butIknow."
    Il
    ookedathi
    m.
    Si
    yanda:
    "that
    'showIf
    eltwhenSi
    zadi
    ed."
    Me:
    "Shedi
    dn'
    twantt
    obewi
    thmeanymor
    e"
    Myvoicei
    sbr
    eaki
    ngandIf
    eelt
    hepai
    nonmy
    chest
    .
    Si
    yanda:
    "Ndal
    olovedyousomuch.Shedi
    ed
    l
    ovi
    ngyouandwantstoseeyouhappy,
    Cel
    ebr
    ate
    her"
    Me:"Iwishwedi
    edtoget
    heri
    nacaracci
    dentor
    somethi
    ng.Notl
    iket
    his"
    Si
    yanda:
    "Iknow.Butt
    heki
    dsneedyou"
    Me:
    "Ineedher
    ,Ist
    il
    lneedmywi
    feSi
    yanda"
    Hesatnextt
    ome.
    Siyanda:"Iwillt
    aketheAmahl
    etocomeli
    vewith
    usf orawhileandyoukeepthel
    it
    tl
    eones.Theywil
    l
    keepyoudi str
    acted."
    Inodded,
    thenchuckl
    ed.
    Me:"shewant
    edust
    ohavemanyki
    dssoshe
    coul
    dleaveme"
    Si
    yanda:
    "don'
    tdot
    hist
    oyour
    sel
    fNhl
    anhl
    a."
    Ican'
    t
    .Thekidsar
    ppoachandwi
    pemyt
    ear
    sandI
    cl
    earmythr
    oat.
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"Daddy"
    ShestoodI
    nfr
    ontofmeandIf
    aint
    lysmi
    ledandput
    heronmylap.ShegavemeaUSBandsmi led.
    Me:
    "what
    'st
    hispr
    incess?
    "
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"Mommysai
    dIshoul
    dgi
    vei
    ttoyou"
    Shebi
    therbot
    tom l
    ipandsmi
    led.
    Phume:
    "Maybeyoushoul
    dseewhat
    'si
    nsi
    de"
    Il
    ookedati
    t.
    Me:
    "Come,
    let
    'sal
    lgoi
    nsi
    det
    hehouse"
    IpickedNkazimuloupandwewal kedinsi
    dethe
    house.Mostf amil
    ymember sar
    eher e,wewentup
    thestair
    st ooneoft
    hebedroomsthathasat vand
    theyallsatdownonthecouchesandbed.Ilooked
    atallofthem.
    Lunel
    e:"wear
    eher
    edad"
    Li
    hle:
    "Yeah"
    Inoddedandtooktheremot
    e.IputtheUSBi nandI
    openedthetvandsel
    ectedUSBthenpressedon
    thefol
    der.
    Ndal
    o'sf
    aceappear
    ed.Myhear
    twasbl
    eedi
    ng10
    t
    imesmore.
    Ndal
    o:"wel
    lIknowt
    hatonedayIwoul
    dlooset
    he
    l
    oveofmyl if
    eorIwouldleavehim.Ihopethat
    neverhappensbutifi
    tdoesit'
    snotal
    lbad.
    Sthandwasenhli
    ziyoYamiifyouarewatchi
    ngt
    hisI
    l
    oveyou"
    Shesmi
    ledsosweet
    lyandIchuckl
    ed.
    Ndal
    o:"Buhl
    ebendaloi
    snotBuhl
    ebendal
    owithout
    Nhl
    anhlaRhadebe.l
    etmeshar
    emyl i
    feshal
    li?"
    Iputmyhandsinmypocket
    .Phot
    o'sandvi
    deos
    star
    teddi
    spl
    ayi
    ng.
    _
    ___
    _
    *
    *Ndal
    o:"Nhl
    anhl
    awher
    eismyhat?"
    **
    *
    *Me:
    "Ibahasi
    t"*
    *
    **
    Ibanathiranuptoher .Ir
    emembert hedayshe
    gr
    aduatedf rom l
    aw.Shest oodnexttoMakand
    Si
    yandat ookthepictur
    e.Thesmi l
    eonherface
    di
    splayedthejoybeforeshepickedIbaupand
    ki
    ssedhischeek.* *
    *
    **Ndal
    o:"Lookatt
    hecamer
    aIba"*
    *
    _
    ___
    __
    Ismi
    ledatt
    hat
    .
    Mpande:
    "whoi
    sthat?
    "
    Me:
    "yourol
    derbr
    other"
    Ilookedatt het
    v.Lunelewant edtospeakbut
    fi
    guredt obequietf
    oramoment .Ourweddingday
    wasdi splayedaswellever
    ythingwaspl ayi
    ngoutto
    thebeachandherf i
    rstbirt
    hdaywi thme.Ever y
    singl
    emomentweshar edtogetherwit
    ht heki
    dsas
    well.
    _
    ___
    __
    Ndal
    o:"Happybi
    rt
    hdaySanel
    e!"
    Iwasstandi
    ngbehi
    ndherwhi
    leshepl
    acedt
    hecake.
    Sanel
    eshyedaway.
    Ndal
    o:"Makeawi
    sh."
    Sanel
    e:"Ok"
    Heclosedhiseyesandbl
    ewthecandlesandweall
    cheer
    edf orhi
    m.IgaveNdal
    othepresentandshe
    handedittohi
    m.
    Sanel
    e:"What
    'st
    his?"
    Ndal
    o:"yourgi
    ft
    .Youar
    egr
    own"
    Me:
    "youdeser
    vei
    tboy"
    Heopeneditandl
    ookedatusi
    ndi
    sbeli
    efbeforehe
    cameandhuggedNdaloandwechuckl
    e.Everyone
    star
    tedsi
    ngi
    ng.
    Sanel
    e:"Thankyouguys"
    _
    ___
    __
    Sanel
    e:"Ir
    emebert
    hatl
    ikei
    twasyest
    erday."
    Amahl
    e:"t
    hatwas2year
    sago"
    Hepushedherandshegi
    ggl
    ed.
    Me:
    "youcr
    iedl
    ikeababy"
    Sanele:
    "Ihaveneverexpect
    edacaronmy21
    bi
    rthday"
    Lunel
    e:"That
    'swhatdadi
    sspeci
    ali
    n"
    Mpande:
    "li
    ket
    her
    eisnot
    hingel
    sehecanbuy"
    Theyl
    aughed.
    Me:
    "youar
    egangi
    nguponme?"
    Nkanyi
    so:
    "Iam not"
    Me:
    "thankyouboy.
    "
    Wecar
    ri
    edonwat
    chi
    ngt
    il
    lever
    ythi
    ngwasover
    .We
    wer
    eal
    lsil
    ent
    .
    Mpande:
    "shegaveust
    hebestmemor
    ies"
    Phumel
    ele:
    "shewaspat
    ientwi
    thus"
    Lunel
    e:"Lovedusevenwhenwewer
    ewr
    ong"
    Sanel
    e:"shewoul
    dwantust
    obehappy"
    Me:
    "ther
    ewoul
    dneverbeanot
    herwomanl
    ikeher"
    "Real
    ly"
    Celi
    wewalkedi
    nandIwentt
    ohugher
    .Tear
    slef
    t
    hereyes.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iam sor
    ry"
    Me:
    "it
    'sokpr
    incess"
    Shesmi
    led.
    Cel
    iwe:
    "Iwi
    llmi
    ssourspadays"
    Nkazi
    mulocameandt
    appedmeandIl
    etgoof
    Cel
    iwe.
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"daddy"
    Me:
    "Myl
    astpr
    incess"
    Ipi
    ckedherup.
    Lunel
    e:"t
    hewaysheisfol
    dingherl
    ipsshei
    sabout
    tosaysomet
    hingoutoft
    urn"
    Li
    hle:
    "leavet
    hebabyal
    one"
    Me:
    "whatdoyouwantpr
    incess?"
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"Mommysai
    dyouwi
    llbuyacast
    lef
    or
    me"
    Wel
    aughed.
    Me:
    "Iwi
    llbuyi
    twhenyouar
    ebi
    g"
    Shesulked.Il
    ovemykids, Ndalol
    eftsomet
    hing
    speci
    alwithmeandit
    'sthesekids.Irub
    Nkazi
    mul o'
    sback.
    .
    .
    .

    [
    AFEW YEARSLATER]
    Theyhavegrown.Shewal ksdownt hestai
    rs
    gracef
    ull
    yjustl
    ikealady,Justl
    ikeNdalowouldand
    shereachesthelastst
    epandput sherbagunder
    herarms.
    Me:
    "youcant
    akeyourt
    imeyoungl
    ady"
    Amahle:
    "Ihavet
    olookgooddad.I
    t'
    sapar
    ent
    s
    meet
    ing"
    Shesai
    dlooki
    ngatt
    hegl
    asswal
    l.
    Me:
    "let
    'sgo,
    wewi
    l
    lbel
    ate"
    ShesmiledandImadeahookwi t
    hmyar m andwe
    walkedoutandIpracti
    cedmychilver
    yonherasI
    openedthedoorforherandshegotinthenIcl
    osed
    i
    t.IwenttomysideandIgoti nsi
    de.
    Amahle:"Myboyfr
    iendneedssomel
    essonsf
    rom
    youaboutopeni
    ngdoorsformedadyouknow"
    Me:
    "youhaveaboyf
    ri
    end?"
    Amahl
    e:"boyf
    ri
    end?Di
    dIsayt
    hat?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Amahle:
    "ohImeantBoywhoi
    saf
    ri
    end.Boy-
    Fr
    iend"
    Shwgi
    ggl
    edner
    vousl
    y.
    Me:
    "howol
    dar
    eyou?"
    Amahl
    e:"26"
    Me:
    "wheni
    sther
    ightdat
    ingage?
    "
    Amahl
    e:"Butdad,
    Aladygott
    odosomet
    hing"
    Me:"Idon'
    twantt
    heseboyshur
    ti
    ngmyl
    it
    tl
    egi
    rl
    's
    hear
    t"
    Amahl
    e:"wor
    rynot
    .Heknowsnott
    omesswi
    thme
    "
    Me:
    "Iwantt
    omeethi
    m,what
    'shi
    sname?
    "
    Amahl
    e:"i
    t'
    s.
    ..Haahngekesoyoucanhaunthi
    m
    down"
    Me:
    "justaname"
    Sheshookherhead.Ichuckl
    ed.Theyhavebeen
    keepi
    ngmesanef ort
    hesepastfewyear
    s.
    Me:
    "youknowyourol
    dersi
    ster
    shadal
    ready
    movedoutatyourage"
    Amahle:
    "Iam comf
    ort
    abl
    ehomeandbesi
    desyou
    needme."
    Me:
    "Icant
    akecar
    eofusandwecanhavehel
    per
    s
    "
    Amahl
    e:"ohno.Mom hat
    edt
    hose"
    Me:"Youar
    eyoungamahl
    e.Youhavet
    obesoci
    al
    andfr
    ee"
    Amahl
    e:"youar
    ehear
    ingyour
    sel
    fri
    ght?"
    Me:
    "yes"
    Ismi
    le.
    Amahl
    e:"whoar
    eyouandwher
    eismyf
    ather?
    "
    Ichuckl
    ed.
    Me:
    "theol
    dmani
    sst
    il
    lher
    e"
    Wegott otheki
    dsschoolandIparkedthecar.We
    gotoutandmadeourwayi nsi
    de.Wesawt hem
    si
    tt
    ingonthebenchandNkanyisograbbedhisbags.
    Nkanyi
    so:
    "Iam sur
    eshehel
    dyouup"
    Me:
    "youknowyoursi
    ster"
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"heydaddy.
    Shesmi
    ledhuggi
    ngme.
    Me:
    "Heypr
    incess.Howwasyourday?"
    Nkazi
    mulo:
    "myPhysicsteachersai
    dIneedt
    ost
    op
    aski
    ngtoomuchquest
    ionsinclass"
    Me:"Ipayal
    otofmoneysoaskasmuchasyou
    l
    ike"
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"Iwi
    ll
    ."
    Amahl
    e:"Wher
    ear
    eyourt
    eacher
    s?"
    Nkazi
    mul
    o'"t
    hehal
    l.Letmet
    akeyou"
    Shetookusaway.Theyhavegr ownsomuch.She
    l
    eftaft
    erandwentt ofindtheircl
    asses.Wewent
    aroundallthei
    rsubjectteachersandthef eedback
    wegotwasok.Theyt oldmet hatNkanyisohasa
    bri
    ghtfut
    ur einbasketballifhepursuesit.Iwi
    ll
    havetotalktohim ont hat.Wewentt otheirhome
    l
    anguaget eacherforIsizul
    u.Shesmi l
    edwhi l
    e
    l
    ookingatus.
    Amahl
    e:"shehashot
    sforyou"
    Me:
    "Icansee"
    Wesatdown.
    Her:
    "MS Cel
    eist
    hesur
    name"
    Me:
    "Ni
    cet
    omeetyou.MrRhadebe.
    "
    Her:"
    Nkanyi
    soandNkazi
    mulo'
    sf at
    her
    ,Theyhave
    nevermenti
    onedhavi
    ngahandsomefather"
    Ichuckl
    edl
    ight
    ly.
    Amahl
    e:"howar
    etheydoi
    ng?"
    Her:
    "Verywel
    lincl
    ass.Iam happywi t
    hthe
    Answer
    ingandpart
    ici
    pationIgetf
    rom t
    hebothof
    t
    hem.Theyarewonderfulkids"
    Amahl
    e:"Wear
    ehappyt
    oheart
    hataboutourki
    ds"
    Shef
    akedasmi
    leandhel
    dmyhand.
    Her:
    "oh,
    yourki
    ds?"
    Iwantedtolaugh,whati
    sAmahl edoing?This
    daughterofminei
    spossessive.Al
    lofthem ar
    e.I
    rememberLihlepr
    etendi
    ngthatwearemar ri
    ed
    becausesomewaitresslefthernumber
    sand
    wantedmet ocal
    lher.Shecausedascene.Ndal
    o
    i
    skickingi
    nthatone,inallofthem.
    Amahle:"yes,
    MyhusbandandIwer everyworri
    ed
    aboutt
    hem wit
    ht hei
    rschoolpar
    ti
    cipat
    ionbutsofar
    wearehappy.RightHoney?"
    Theybot
    hlookedatme.Thet
    eacherl
    ookedver
    y
    di
    sappoi
    nted.
    Me:
    "yes"
    Ihavecrazydaughter
    s.Thi
    siswhatIdealwith.Not
    thatIwanttobewithanywoman.No, Iwoul
    d
    neverhaveanotherwif
    eorloveanyoneelset
    han
    Ndalo.
    Her:
    "youl
    ookyoungt
    obet
    hei
    rmot
    her"
    Amahl
    e:"Iam t
    hei
    rst
    epmot
    her"
    Me:
    "It
    hinkweshoul
    dleave."
    Her:
    "pol
    ygamyIassume"
    Amahle:
    "HoneyIcan'
    tbesecondwifeshame.I
    am t
    hefi
    rstandonl
    y.Comelet
    'sgetourki
    ds"
    Shest
    oodupandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Her:
    "cal
    lmeifyouneedanyt
    hingr
    equi
    ri
    ngt
    hekids
    andanyquest
    ionsatal
    l.Mydoori
    sal
    waysopen"
    I
    sshef
    li
    rt
    ingwi
    thme?
    Me:
    "Iam sur
    emyf
    ami
    lyi
    swai
    ti
    ng"
    Ist
    andupandshehol
    dsmyhand.
    Her:
    "tomanymor
    emeet
    ings"
    Ir
    emovedmyhandandwal
    kedof
    f.
    Amahl
    e:"Wear
    eleavi
    ng?
    "
    Me:
    "youandyoursi
    ster
    'shavest
    unt
    s"
    Amahl
    e:"wehavet
    olookoutf
    orourf
    ather"
    Nkazi
    mul
    o:"Who?"
    Nkanyi
    so:"MsCel
    ehasalwayshadacrushonyou
    si
    ncethatt
    imeshesawyoufet
    chingus"
    Me:"
    unf
    ort
    unat
    elyIam mar
    ri
    edandi
    nlovewi
    thone
    woman"
    Nkazi
    mulo:
    "Dad,
    Mom sai
    dcanyout
    akeusout
    f
    oricecr
    eam "
    Wel
    aughed.
    Me:
    "let
    'sgot
    oci
    rcusci
    rcus"
    Wewal
    kedof
    f.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ LUNELE★

    Itouchedthesideofherheadasshel ooked
    exhaustedfr
    om allthewor kthathasbeendone.I
    couldn'
    timaginemyl i
    fewi t
    houtNtokomal oinitand
    Ivowedt oneverhurthereveragain.Sheopensher
    eyesandshoot sthem aroundt heroom befor
    eshe
    l
    ooksatme.
    Me:
    "Hey"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"wher
    eishe?"
    Me:
    "hei
    snextt
    oyou"
    Ismi
    le.
    Me:
    "Hel
    ooksl
    ikemet
    hemost"
    Ntokomalo:"Soyouar
    etel
    li
    ngmeIpushedhi
    m out
    f
    ordecorati
    on?"
    Wel
    aughed.Ihel
    dherhand.
    Me:
    "Nt
    oko"
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"mmmh?"
    Me:"Thankyouf
    orst
    ayi
    ngwhenyoucoul
    d'vel
    eft
    me."
    Shesmi
    ledweakl
    y
    Nt
    okomal
    o:"Il
    oveyousomucht
    odot
    hat"
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyout
    oo"
    Ist
    oodupfrom thehospi
    talchai
    randki
    ssedher
    l
    ipsandsheresponded.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyou"
    Shesmi
    ledbackatme.
    .
    .
    .
    ★ NHLANHLA★

    Wear ri
    vedatt hehouseandever yonewentt ot heir
    rooms.Ichangedmycarkeysandwentout side
    andgoti nmycarbef oredr ivi
    ngof f.Ilistenedt o
    somemusi cwhi l
    eati tanddr ovei ntothehi ghway
    headingmywayt oPor tShepst one.Igott othe
    houseandIpar kedandgotoutandmademyway
    i
    nside.Thedoorcl osedassoonasIgoti nandI
    walkedinfurtherinside.Igoti nther oom andi t'
    s
    displ
    ayedt hesamewayi twas6year sago.Iwent
    totheclosetandt ookoneofherdr essesandIhel d
    i
    tinmyar msandr anmyf ingersoni t.Iwentt o
    takeherper f
    umeandspr ayedi tont hedr essand
    j
    usthuggedi t,Mademef eelclosert oher.Li keshe
    i
    sI nf
    rontofmeandIam huggi ngher .Iletgooft he
    dressandIwentoutoft hecl osetandwentt osi ton
    thebedandl ookedatt hebi gpictureInfrontofme.
    Me:
    "St
    handwaSam (myl
    ove)
    "
    Ismi
    led.
    Me:
    "Imi
    ssyouever
    yday"
    Ikeptqui
    etf
    orawhi
    le.
    Me:"Nkanyi
    so'
    steacherwast
    ryi
    ngherl
    uckonme
    t
    oday"
    Ichuckledatthet
    houghtofHeral
    readyt
    hreat
    eni
    ng
    theteacherordoi
    ngworse.
    Me:
    "yourdaught
    eri
    ssomet
    hingel
    se"
    Il
    ookedatherpi
    ctur
    e.
    Me:"i
    t'
    sbeen46year
    sofourMar
    ri
    ageSt
    handwa
    Sam."
    Ibr
    eat
    hedout
    .
    Me:
    "wehavecameal
    ongway"
    Ist
    oodupandwentt
    ost
    andi
    nfr
    ontofherpi
    ctur
    e.
    Me:
    "Il
    oveyousomuch"
    Mymi
    ndJogsbackt
    oherl
    astwor
    ds.
    Ndal
    o**
    "(smi
    li
    ng)Ifeel
    sleepy,Iwi
    llseeyouwhenI
    wakeupok?IloveyouNhl anhl
    a"*
    *
    Il
    ookedatherpi
    ctur
    ebefor
    eIcl
    osedmyeyesand
    l
    eanedagai
    nstthewall
    .Evenaf
    teryear
    sIst
    il
    lwant
    hernearme, Cl
    osetome.Tal ki
    ngt omeand
    askingustodolit
    tl
    ethi
    ngsthatturnmei nt
    oa
    romanti
    cpersonbecauseIwantt omakeherfeel
    happyandloved.Imisshercall
    ingmeout
    randomlyoutofnowhere.Imi
    ssmyot herhal
    f,I
    missBuhlebendal
    oRhadebe.Imi ssmyWi fe.
    ..
    ..
    .
    .
    .
    .
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