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TEARS OF A ROYAL BLOOD

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SEASON FINALE

SOLWAZI

After leaving Phazama's hut, he left with a light heart. At least now he understands why things happened the way they happened. He still thinks they shouldn't have made feel like they loved each other though, but it's all good.

He now knows that he could never been happy with Londi, because she's not the one for him. He's still confused though about why Ntuli said congratulations to him. Is something good coming his way? He is out to find Andiswa when he sees Londi coming towards him. She gets close and stands in front of him. They were standing in the passage.

Londi:Hi.

It's hard to believe that he actually once loved this woman, well influenced to love, but now he's just looking at her, and he's not feeling anything.

Solwazi:Hey. Congratulations once again on your marriage.

Londi:Thank you. It could have been you.

She said with a low voice.

He sighed.

Solwazi:Well you know that we are not meant to be.

Londi:Why should we let dead people dictate our lives?

He opened his eyes in shock. When did she get so disrespectful?

Londi:We love each other Solwazi, I know you love me.

She tries to touch him but he pushes her off gently.

Solwazi:Please don't do this Londi. You are married and I am in a relationship.

Londi:I don't care about that, I want you. You are my soul mate Solwazi. You found me and wiped my tears, you can't just leave me because dead people say we are not meant to be. They are not God and they can't control our lives like this!

Solwazi:I thought you were a nice person, but I guess it's true that not everyone is who you think they are. I saw how our future would have looked like if I stayed with you, and I don't want that toxicity Londi. Please just accept that my job was to return the throne only to your family. Your ancestor Ntuli admitted that they influenced our love, we don't love each other. You don't love me, same way that I don't love you. Mangaliso is the one for you, please don't lose him while you are holding on to things that will never be.

Londi:I don't love him. I want you Solwazi. Why can't you understand?

He sighed and looked down. He really didn't know what to say anymore to make her understand. Maybe he should tell Phazama to show her what he showed him too, maybe then she will understand.

Solwazi:Confirm with Phazama if you don't believe me.

Londi:He showed me that vision.

Shocked!

Solwazi:So then why can't you see? Who were you happy with?

She swallowed.

Londi:Mangaliso.

Solwazi:Then be with him. He is your husband. I love Andiswa. Have a good day Londi.

He walked away…

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ANDISWA

She is pacing up and down, thinking of the possibility of her being pregnant. And when she thinks about it, she doesn't remember when was the last time she had her period, and the way some things smell off proves Thembeka's theory. She's happy and nervous at the same time, her first baby daddy turned on her, what if Solwazi does the same? People are unpredictable. But Solwazi wouldn't do that, he's a good man. Maybe he would be happy that he will be a father, even though he treats Amahle(her daughter) like his own. Plus these days he has been speaking more about building a family and talking of marriage.

She sits down and calls her sister.

“Dadewethu(my sister)”

Andiswa:Mtaka ma nakhu ngixakekile la(My sister I have a situation here).

“Is everything okay?”

Andiswa:I think I'm pregnant.

Her sister screams in excitement.

“Yoo finally!”

Andiswa:What!?

“It's a good thing, Solwazi is a good man. Every Woman out there wants him.”

Andiswa:Hay wena, I am not trapping him with the baby. He loves me enough, I don't need to do that.

“Whatever. So have you told him?”

Andiswa:Not yet. I haven't done a pregnancy test to prove it.

“Do it then. Ma Andy I know you. You are probably panicking right now thinking he'll do what your baby daddy did. Men aren't the same baby. Solwazi loves you, I know that. Give him a chance to prove himself”

Andiswa:I hear you, I'll do as you say. I'll call you later..

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MANGALISO

Three years ago, his mother kept on pressuring him to find his family and form a bond with his siblings, he ended up doing so, and he found a good family. It's not what he expected, he thought they would hate him or something but they were all loving. That's when he got to know Londi, it was love at first sight for him honestly. He couldn't take his eyes off her. He was disappointed to learn that she was Solwazi's ex. But he could not let that stop him, so he spoke with Solwazi first and luckily he was cool about it and he went ahead and pursued her. It was hard at first because she was not buying it, then unexpectedly she agreed to be in a relationship with him. It was complicated, given she was a Queen and he was a nobody, the that seer guy told him that it's his destiny what what to be in the royal house. That he was chosen to be the King and rule the kingdom. He was not interested, but to be with Londi, he would do anything.

Today they were celebrating their marriage, been married for about three months. Some days are good and some are just bad. Something is going on with her, she’s not okay. He's tried to get her to open up but she just won't talk to him.

He was about to find her when she saw her talking with Solwazi in the passage. She kept holding his hands and he was pushing her. He felt his heartbeat rise with fear.

He moved away before they could see him.

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ZIZIPHO

She might as well just move to EC because she's forever here. She's family. It's like she's making up for all the years she's lost with her father. Her relationship with her father grows everyday and she loves it. There is a celebration happening KwaSompisi but she couldn't make it, apparently Solwazi has a half brother. Whee! Qhawe! He left his mess here! Her mother finally stopped her behavior and respected Sipho & Jabu's marriage.

Nozipho's twins are growing everyday and that means more trouble. You reprimand every now and then when they are around. Nozipho currently moved to Durban, for work purposes.

Sipho:I'm sad that you couldn't make it to your brother's party…

Zizipho:But is he my brother though?

Sipho:It doesn't matter if you don't have the same father. You are still connected to the Zondos.

Zizipho:I know dad, but at least I was there for the wedding. But I don't trust that Londi girl..

Sipho:You have started with your gossip.

He stands up and walks away, leaving her laughing.

Zizipho:I wasn't going to gossip.

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ANDISWA

The celebrations were still going on and everyone was having a great time. She dashed to the shops a bit for the pregnancy test. She wants to do it now and be sure before she could tell Solwazi. Thembeka locks the door while she's peeing in the bathroom.

She comes back and they dip the stick inside the urine. They wait for a few minutes.

Thembeka:Check now.

Andiswa:I'm scared. Check for me.

Thembeka looks at the stick and she starts smiling.

Thembeka:Congratulations mommy.

She looks and there were two lines.

Andiswa:I can't believe this.

Thembeka:Owww I'm going to be an aunt again!

Andiswa:Please don't tell your brother. I want to tell him.

Thembeka:Of course, I will clean this for you.

She nods and walks out to find Solwazi.

Solwazi:I have been looking for you.

Andiswa:Me too. I want to tell you something

Solwazi:Everything okay?

Andiswa:Yeah..

She looks around if no one was around..

She holds his hand and he looks at her confused.

Andiswa:I'm pregnant.

He stops for a minute.

Solwazi:You're pregnant?

Andiswa:Yes.

He looks at her without saying anything. She bites her inner mouth waiting for his response.

Andiswa:Please say something.

He finally starts to smile and without hesitation, he picks her up and spins her around. Causing her to giggle.

Solwazi:Please tell me you are joking.

Andiswa:I'm not joking. It is true.

Solwazi:Fuck baby this is amazing. Thank you for this. I love you.

He kisses her pinning her against the wall.

Andiswa:I love you too.

After that, he kneels down and brushes her stomach.

He lays his head on it.

Solwazi:I will be there every step of the way.

She nodded smiling. She doesn't know what she was worried about.

While she was digesting that, he sees him taking out something from his pockets. No this can't be what she's thinking!

Solwazi:I wanted to do this in a more romantic way, but I can't wait any longer sthandwa sami. Three years I have been with you and I know I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you make me the happiest man in the world and marry me?

She jumps in excitement and nods repeatedly.

Andiswa:Yes yes I will marry you.

She opens her finger to him and he slips in the ring. It was shining. She looked at it and cried. Everyday he just keeps on proving how much he loves her.

He stands up and hugs her, he wipes her tears..

Solwazi:Don't cry. You deserve the world. I thank God everyday for bringing me someone like you. You complete me.

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Meanwhile, Londi watches as the two are declaring their love for each other. He just asked her to marry him. She finds herself silently crying. She doesn't think she will ever heal or move on from this. Solwazi is hers. Andiswa came out of nowhere stole him. She's even pregnant.

Jealousy was brewing inside her and she didn't like the thoughts that were filling her mind.

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To be continued