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TEARS OF A ROYAL BLOOD

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ZIZIPHO

Her brother really did send his friend over. He's a nice person, just that he talks a lot.

Luyanda:Are you even listening to what I'm saying?

Zizipho:You didn't say anything.

Luyanda:I am saying we need to hire a Private Investigator. We used one to find Londi.

Zizipho:Okay, that's a great idea because I tried finding them on social media.

Luyanda:Maybe you weren't looking right. I will call the guy and give him all the info you have told me.

Zizipho:Thank you.

He stood up and walked out.

She sighed, she was a bit nervous. Even if she does finds this family, what if they don't like her? Or what if they blame her for Sipho's death?

She brushes her legs with her palms. Luyanda comes back and notices that she was nervous.

Luyanda:Don’t worry, everything will be fine.

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SOLWAZI

He drove them somewhere, away from the neighborhood.

He parked his car and looked at her.

Londi:What?

Solwazi:Nothing, you're beautiful.

She blushed.

Londi:Thank you. You are cute too.

Solwazi:Indoda yomzulu ekuthiwa I cute?(A Zulu man that is cute?)

He frowns and that causes her to laugh.

Solwazi:No.

Londi:Okay, you are handsome then.

Solwazi:Much better.

There was a moment of uncomfortable silence for a while.

Solwazi:So.…

Londi:Yes, I really want to hear you out about this royal business. Even though I don't believe it. We have suffered so much Solwazi, we can't be royal. We are just paupers.

Solwazi:You suffered because my family stole from your family. That can all change if you take the throne back.

Londi:Who would be king? We don't have any males. It's only me and my mother.

Solwazi:Why are you looking down on yourself? You could be Queen.

Londi:Me and being a Queen? Tjoh!

Solwazi:Don't rush, we will take everything step by step. Right now my brother and his mother are occupying the royal house. You are welcome to chase them out. It's your home.

Londi:They are your family.

Solwazi:I know, but they are not good people. Everything is upside down because of them.

Londi:My mother believes you, she said dad used to tell her that something was stolen from us but he never told her what it was. He left on a quest one day and came back dead, I was only 10 years old when I lost him.

Solwazi:I'm sorry to hear that. I'm really sorry.

Londi:It's okay. I've made peace with his death. The pain will never go away, but it doesn't hurt like it used to.

She sighed.

Londi:I just don't know if I'm ready for all of this. Royal business always includes drama, war and witchcraft.

Solwazi:I'll be with you every step of the way. You'll never be alone.

She smiled hearing him say that.

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KHETHI

She had to humble her pride and go back home. She will finish her mourning period there. She couldn’t stay with Solwazi in the same house any time longer. It was just so awkward because they were all cooped in the same house.

Her mother wasn't too happy obviously with her return but honestly there was nothing for her in the Zondos. They are not even royal. Just commoners. Like her.

She is still in disbelief about that.

She walks out with two glasses of juice to her friend, Nomzamo. She gives her the glass and sit down.

Nomzamo:Thank you.

They sip on their juice.

Nomzamo:So girl what happened? Why are you back?

Khethi:Things didn't work out. They turned out very badly for me. I don't even have nothing to show that I was married to the king.

Nomzamo:You're scaring me makhethi. What happened?

Khethi:Isn't it that when Qhawe died he hadn't updated his will? So I got nothing. Not even a ten cents!

Nomzamo:You liee!! Not even a property.

Khethi:Nothing! Nix nada! He left me stranded in that house nje!

Nomzamo:I don't believe it. So how did you get to Durban?

Khethi:I'm still getting there. Mkhonto, he was the heir right? And he declared himself king when he announced that his father was dead. After that he started doing crazy things that surprised everyone. He slapped Sindiswa and her child and threw them in jail. We were also threw in jail, he just turned into a maniac overnight.

Luckily, Solwazi came to rescue his sister and we ended up tagging along because we were not safe. That's how we got to Durban. It was fine at first but the place was just too crowded for my liking so I came back home.

Nomzamo:I'm still saying, royal affairs are juicy!

Khethi:Kukhona nesinye ke isgaxa engiza naso(There is also big news I'm going to tell you).

Nomzamo:Out with it.

Khethi:Turns out the Zondos are not even royal. They stole the throne from the Ntulis years ago.

Nomzamo opened her mouth wide open. She was shocked.

Nomzamo:Haibo Khethi tell me you are joking.

Khethi:Why would I joke about such? They are not royal. I married a commoner like me. Useless!

They stayed for a while and caught up, until Nomzamo left.

Khethi took the glasses inside and found her mother waiting for her in the kitchen.

Khethi:And then?

“Why did you tell your friend everything that happened in your marriage?”

Khethi:She's my friend.

“But not with your marriage affairs. You weren't supposed to tell her that. What if she tells other people?”

Khethi:She won't do that. I trust her.

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MKHONTO

In the morning he called Lisa but she hung up on her. It's clear Madida caused damage when he was in control. Lisa is his wife and he loves her.

He calls her again.

Lisa:I am going to block your numbers. What do you want?

Mkhonto:I just need to talk babe.

Lisa:Talk about what!? I told you that I am leaving you. Get ready to receive the divorce papers soon. I will not stay with an abuser.

She clicks her tongue and hung up.

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LONDIWE

Solwazi took her to his workplace, and she is amazed with the success he has. She wishes she could also be something and have something.

His office is to die for. It's big and neat.

She's looking outside the window and the cars look so small on the ground.

Londi:I'm impressed. You're not only pretty boy, but you are rich.

Solwazi:I'm not rich.

Londi:Whatever.

She sat on the table.

He stands in between her legs and brushes her thighs. Yep it was a terrible idea to wear a short dress today.

He gets close to her and she closes her eyes thinking he's going to kiss her, but he just brushes her cheek with his thumb.

Londi:Mxm.

Solwazi:What?

Londi:I thought you wanted to kiss me.

He laughs.

Solwazi:Why are you rushing?

Londi:You're just too close.

Solwazi:Oh me being close to you does something?

He asks with his eyebrow raised at her.

Yes it does something to her, it's been a while since she has been with a man. She doesn't like this, he hasn't even done anything to her but she is feeling so hot.

He chuckles and whispers into her ear.

Solwazi:You want me to take you on right here?

Londi:Please.

She said with a low tone. Morals aside, she needs him as in now!

Solwazi:Do you really want me to?

He bites her ear softly and that sends a tingling sensation to her. He's torturing her.

Londi:Please.

Solwazi:Londi, I haven't even done anything to you nje mama. Why is your breathing different now?

He was right, she was breathing heavily.

She dropped a few tears and rested her head on his chest.

He laughed and removed her to look at her.

Solwazi:Don’t worry, when I make love to you, you won't even want me to stop. I'll fuck you so hard you won't even be able to walk.

He kisses her forehead.

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At Nomzamo's home.

All day she has been thinking about what Khethi told her.

She shakes her head and goes to Facebook.

She creates a fake account and starts posting everything Khethi has told her about the Zondos, including them not being royal and Zizipho not being Qhawe's daughter(Khethi overhead Zee talking with her mother and told Nomzamo).

She dishes out everything and post it.

She shares it to the ladies house groups and in no minutes she was getting more reactions, comments and shares.

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To be continued.