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IYANA
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We spent two days in the cabin getting to know each other. It was amazing. The most amazing time I've spent with a guy, well first guy I've spent time with besides family. I've noticed that he is a kisser and loves cuddling. He is the type that is not shy to hold hands in public. I love the way he is so affectionate. We spoke about the lobola negotiations and he guaranteed me that everything was going to be fine and he is going organize someone to be with me while I'm at home, just to make sure I'm safe. After my crying session we just sat there and started talking, it was nothing shot of magical. Everything about him just awakens feelings I didn't know I had. It might be too soon but I know that I love him. How he made sure that I was ok, making sure that he didn't harm me, how protective he is. He makes me feel safe. The way I was able to tell him everything that happened to me was great and it made me feel better not to have all this locked up inside me.
Even though he has assured me that I'll be safe when I go home, that I'll have security around me all the time. I still can't help but wonder if my father won't try anything or if my mother won't be mean to me as per the usual. I don't know if I'll be completely safe. I trust Qophelo, I believe him when he says I'll be safe but I still can't help but wonder. I've been packing for a while now, I can't seem to finish. The thoughts of being home with my parents are just draining me taking all the energy from me. The only people I am actually happy to see again are my brother and Bab' Sbonelo. Our Seer took on the role of a father to me. Since my father could only see a wife and not his child when he looks at me, Bab' Sbonelo was there to guide and protect me through most. Now, I'm sure he is the only one that is happy for me and I am also starting to understand some of the things that he told me and explained especially with my powers. Bab' Themba has helped me a lot with unlocking my powers and undoing what the seer from Edwaleni Kingdom did to me. I didn't even know I could move things with my mind. What's surprising is the shield power. I use it in different ways. Like now, no one can read my mind, my is automatically blocked from anyone who has the power to read minds and I can actually shield anyone from reading Qophelo's mind or anyone else. It is amazing. Sometimes it saddens me that Qophelo cannot read my mind. I wish he could. There are things I wish he can just read my mind instead of me telling him.
Qophelo: Hey cupcake. "He smiles as he walks in interrupting me from spiraling through my thought. I got the nickname because of my love for sweet things."
"Hey. I am almost done. Do I really have to go?"
Qophelo: We had this conversation Cupcake. You don't have to worry. You are going to be fine and you are going to be safe I promise and tomorrow I'll be there, I promise. I need you to trust me on this please.
"It's not that I don't trust you. I am really scared of going home. I can't help but wonder what awaits me."
Qophelo: You have nothing to worry about. I am going to drop you off myself and I am going to leave you with two guards and a personal guard that will be next to you all the time.
"Can my personal guard be a woman."
Qophelo: Yes my love. It's a woman and she will be here soon. My sister is going with you.
"Is she back?"
Qophelo: Your guard is picking her up from the airport. So you my dear wife to be, are going to be very safe. "He says picking me up, sits on the couch and has me straddling him kissing me all over my face, which makes me giggle like toddler that just received candy." Good, you are smiling. I don't want you to stress. I've got you.
"I know and I appreciate it." I say kissing him softly and he deepens the kiss making it intense, making me feel like he is claiming me without saying the words. He slowly pulls out of the kiss and looks at me like he is looking into my soul, trying to see if it accepts him.
Qophelo: After the lobola negotiations, do you want a big wedding?
"No. I've never wanted a big white wedding. Let's keep everything small and intimate. We can just do all the necessary traditional ceremonies that need to be done and we can just have a celebratory lunch or dinner on the day we go sign. What about you?"
Qophelo: I want the same thing, small and intimate, so what the Princess wants, the Princess shall get.
"Great. Now can I finish up otherwise we are going to be late."
He kisses and lets me get off me. He sits watching me without saying a word and I appreciate the silence. Just as I zip up my bag, there a knock and he attends to it. I hear the maid telling him that his sister is here and Phiwo walks in screaming before Qophelo could even respond to the maid. She jumps on him hugging him and kissing him and then she runs to me hugging me. This one is very energetic.
Phiwokuhle: I hear that I am going to Manzini Kingdom with you. Oh my god, I am so happy this is finally happening. We are going to have so much. Finally I get to have a sister that I share things with. Mom is cool and all but sometimes she can just be a mom. Come let's go downstairs we have a surprise for you. "She drags me out the room with Qophelo following wearing a big smile on his face.
"Slow down Phiwo. I am also happy to have a little sister." She goes on talking about her trip and how it is at school. As we walk into the lounge, I freeze seeing my little brother here. I run to him hugging him. Now matter how bad my parents were/are towards me, I could never hate my brother. I love this soul more than anything. I never told him what is happening in that palace but I suspect that he knows now that he is older.
Thando: Hey sis, how are you?
"I'm good. Gosh I missed you so much. You grow taller every time you come home."
Thando: It is what it is sisi. Are you ready to go home.
"Not really, but I know with you by my side I'll be ok."
Qophelo: I thought it would make things easier for you if you went home together.
"Thank you so much. I really appreciate this."
Qophelo: Let's getting going then but before we go, this is Neliswa, she is your personal guard and that is Andrew and Senzo. Neliswa will with you all the time. Andrew and Senzo will be in the shadows but not too far.
"Nice to meet you all and thank you."
Qophelo: Let's get going.
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BUSI
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I have been locked up in here since the day Lona almost killed me. If it wasn't for Sthembiso, I'm sure she would have killed me. I am still wondering why she is keeping me here. It is obvious that they know exactly what happened, what Bheki and I did. They know. If they know, why did they keep quiet for so long? I really don't want to know what they are going to do to me or to Bheki. I know they have him as well. The only reason we are not in police custody could be that they are going to punish us the old way. The old laws are still in place here but we don't use them. They are only for special cases and my case counts as a special case. They will just have to understand that we did what we had to do to get what we want. The door opens and my son walks in.
Sphamandla: Wow, you look ...
"Where is your brother?"
Sphamandla: He doesn't want to see you. Tell me why, why did you have to kill uncle Zweli?
"Your father and I, we did what we had to do to secure a future for you and your brother."
Sphamandla: What future mama. Our future is already secured. We don't want the throne. It does not belong to us. How many times did we tell you that? We are fine. We have our own businesses, we have shares in some other business, we are very secured. Why couldn't you just be happy with what you have. You didn't want for anything. You are rich already. Your financial status is stable and strong to last for generations to come. Why all this greed? You know what don't answer that, I really do not want to hear the answer.
"Sphamandla, we want the best for you. Your father felt cheated out of the throne. He wanted you guys to rule this Kingdom."
Sphamandla: Cheated how mama? You are not making sense. How was he cheated out of the throne when uncle Zweli was the first born and he has two sons. You know what the tradition is. Even if it was not case, we still do not want the throne. There is just too much responsibilities that come with it. We are fine the way we are mama. We don't need the throne. You killed a kind man, a man who was more of a father to us than our own father. You took that away from us and believe when I tell you this mama, I'll never forgive you, you and your husband can rot in hell for all I care. I am done with you.
"He walks out not giving me a chance to respond to what he just said. You know you've done bad when your own child tells you they are done with you. Right now with everything that is happening, I wish I had listen to my children. Sphamandla is right about one thing, we didn't want for anything. Financially we are secured. Bheki wanting the throne was just... He felt like his father didn't love him enough, he felt like he didn't give him the attention he needed and paid more attention to Zweli since he was the first born. He felt left out, so he wanted the throne to prove that he can be a good leader. As he wife I was supportive, it meant that one the kids would be King one day. Something still gnaws at me though. I can't help but think that this was more that just the throne. Bheki hated his brother more than he led on, I could see it and I don't know why. Could the woman that he told me about be Lona, is that why he hated his brother. But this was years ago. How can he still harbour such hate, unless he still loves her. Oh no, could it be Lona. My husband is in love with his brother's wife. This can't be happening. How can he love her. She doesn't even see him like that. He is just a brother in law to her. Now it makes sense. It makes sense why he wanted her to be his second his wife. My husband can so stupid sometimes. Lona was never going to be his second wife even they practised the tradition of Ungeno, she was never going to agree to it. Lona loved her husband, her love for him was pure, genuine. She would never marry his brother. She would rather be with someone else.
Guard: Come, we have to go. "The guard says as he walks into the room that I am kept in."
"Where are you taking me?"
Guard: To the hospital, to see your husband. Queen's orders.
"Wait, why is my husband in hospital?"
Guard: He tried to fight the King in his true form.
What?, How can Bheki so stupid. Qophelo is huge and stronger than any of us in his true form. Why would he want to fight him like that. Sometimes I just wonder I love that man the way I do.