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TEARS OF A ROYAL BLOOD

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FINALE

ZIZIPHO

Jabu:I will be honest, when your mother started doing her things, I wanted to abandon you because of her. But then I told myself that your father had been crying for you for years, so much that I even grown attached to you while I didn't even know you. You are a good child and I'm happy to have you as my daughter.

Zizipho:Thanks mom Jabu. I was also scared too, I thought you would shout at me and hate me but I'm glad you didn't. Having my father in my life has been the biggest highlight of my life..

Jabu:Thank you.. So tell me... Any boyfriend?

She laughed..

Zizipho:Not a boyfriend, but a girlfriend.

Jabu frowned.

Zizipho:I'm a lesbian.

Jabu:Oh, I was so confused. Okay so when are you bringing her here so we can meet her?

Zizipho:Not now, she's shy. But I will bring her soon.

Her phone rang and it was her mother.

She answered

Zizipho:Hello

Sindiswa:Zee an accident has happened at home.

Zizipho:Accident?

She stood on her feet alarmed.

Sindiswa:Londi killed herself and your brother was shot but he's okay..

Zee:Solwazi?

Sindiswa:Yes, but he's okay. They shot him on his shoulder.

Zee:I will be in KZN as soon as I can. Thank you.

She hung up and dropped on the couch. Londi is dead? She didn't even get time to get to know her! She always thought she was shady and avoided her and now she's gone. Jabu comforted her without asking questions.

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A week later, they just buried Londi and gave her a dignified funeral. It was sad and emotional. Mangaliso couldn't even talk, he is stressed and going through the most. His brothers are trying to be there for him, they don't want to make him feel like he's alone.

Mangaliso:Thank you for being here. It means a lot to me.

Solwazi:I'll always be here for you Bro. Don't stress. I'm sorry about Londi man, we don't know what made her do this. I'm truly sorry.

Mangaliso:They will bring back her phone so hopefully we will find out what was the issue.

Solwazi nodded. He was sad of course about her death but a part of him was glad, the girl was starting to be trouble.

Mkhonto arrives in the room carrying Londi's phone.

Mkhonto:Here.

Mangaliso:Thank you.

He's embarrassed that he didn't know his wife's password.

He goes through her phone and discovers that she was making calls to someone saved as "nkabi", and there were transactions of money from her to him. He pressed his lips together as his mind instantly figured out what happened. He opens the messages and there was a text from the same number stating that the job was not done, Solwazi is alive.

He shakes his head and passes the phone to Solwazi.

He reads the message and frowns. Londi wanted to kill him? But why?

Solwazi:Why would she do that?

Mangaliso:I think she still loved you. I wouldn't be surprised if she killed herself with the hope of reuniting with you on the other side.

Solwazi:This is crazy.

He walked out to find Phazama.

Solwazi:We just found evidence in Londi's phone that she sent someome to kill me.

Phazama:Londi was a lost cause. Nothing could be done for her. She wasn't willing to change her mind. She wanted to kill you and kill herself so you would be together on the other side, but her plan didn't work. She died alone and for nothing. If only she accepted the situation, she would be here with us.

Solwazi:I am honestly tired of all of this royal shit. Soon as this is all over I'm taking my fiance and leaving this place.

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SIX YEARS LATER.…

Solwazi walk inside his house and he finds his wife, Andiswa watching TV. He joins her.

Solwazi:They are finally asleep. Now we can have peace.

They now have a total of four children together. The youngest is five months old and cries a lot. They have been married for six years now and they fall in love with each other everyday. He eventually accepted Londi's death. Andiswa completes him and he wants to spend the rest of his life with her.

Andiswa:*Smiling* Finally Yooo. Your children are too much. Do they have to run around the house all day? When are schools opening again?

Solwazi:They still have two weeks.

She sighed defeated. She loved her children No lies, but they are trouble. And they are almost the same age so maybe that's why they are chaotic.

Andiswa:But I signed up for this. And I think I am pregnant again.

Solwazi:Another baby?

He was horrified. She laughed at his reaction.

Andiswa:I’m joking.

Solwazi:Let’s raise these ones first then we can make more. I love you, don't forget that.

Andiswa:I love you too.

She smiled.

Happy wife, warm home, four children. He is not complaining. Life has been good for him.

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ZIZIPHO

Things between her and her girlfriend were going well, they aren't married yet but she believes some day they will be.

Her father and Jabu are amazing parents. And her mother of course. She feels like she(Sindiswa) is lonely though, it's been years since Qhawe died but there's no action in her love life. But maybe she doesn't want to date.

She steps out to the balcony barefeet and is amazed by the view. She is on a holiday overseas, working so hard towards her career she decided to spoil herself.

Life is good on her side.

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MKHONTO

This year marks 13 years since they have been married with Lisa and had their family. Their daughters are grown, they are now teenagers. The boys are still toddlers.

He is lucky to have a wife like Lisa. When he thinks about how he almost lost her 9 years ago his heart stiffens. Madida almost made him lose such a precious gem.

Lisa:I don’t know why you are looking at me, but knowing you, you have just zoned out.

Mkhonto:*Laughing* I have not zoned out. I'm just thinking about how much I love you.

Lisa:I know you love me, what's not to love?

She shakes her ass that causes him to laugh.

Mkhonto:Stop being crazy. Come here.

He pulls her to him.

Mkhonto:On the real though, I love you and thank you for sticking with me through everything.

Lisa:Till death do us part, remember? I love you too Mkhonto.

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SINDISWA

Zizipho once made a remark that she is lonely, but she doesn't feel lonely. She's old now, getting close to 60. She can't start a new relationship. She is just waiting for her death. Her children have made it in life and she has grandchildren from Solwazi. There's nothing more she could ask for. Her heart will always belong to Sipho but there's nothing she can do about that.

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THEMBEKA

She is married, and she has children, with Solanda.

They have two children, two boys. After her abortion, she didn't think he would forgive her again but she never lost hope. She begged and begged him until he forgave her. What she did was indeed cruel and she is over that, and happy that she has her happily ever after. She gets along with her mother very well and her siblings.

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KHOLO

She will die any time, she is not sick nor feeling any pain, it's just a feeling. She's heading to her late 60s and she can just feel that one of these days her body will betray her and decline.

Even if she dies, at least she turned over and repented. She fixed her relationship with her children. They now love and trust her. She has forgiven Qhawe for lying to her, and she is happy with her current life.

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MANGALISO

Worst six years of his life. He is better now, the first two years were hard. He saw Londi everywhere, maybe she was haunting him. But it was hard to accept that she's gone. He ended up resorting to alcohol. His brothers were there for him and he is thankful, they suggested he attends counseling to get over the loss and he listened to them and did so. It's only then that he learnt how to deal with the pain and discover coping Mechanisms.

He is kneeling in Londi's grave, as always he has a flower with him.

Mangaliso:It's the sixth year. I still miss you, but today I am letting you go. I am not forgetting about you, but I am moving on with my life. I will always love you, I'm sure you know that but I need to find someone. I have spent six years grieving and mourning for you. It's now time for me to wipe my tears and carry on with life. I hope you understand and I hope you are resting in peace.

He stands up and walks back to the house. He didn't have anyone in mind but he has hope that he will meet the right person soon. Until then, he is taking care of the kingdom and being a King to the people.

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SOLWAZI

After leaving Andiswa on the couch, he goes to their bedroom to get blankets for them. He takes the blanket and sighs looking around. He really hoped this was it. No more drama or fights. He's tired for that. He just wants to enjoy his life with his wife, kids, family and friends.

He walks back downstairs and gives Andiswa her blanket.

Andiswa:So Lisa called me and had an idea of a getaway.

Solwazi:Okay where are we going?

Andiswa:Out of the country. We haven't had a vacation in years.

Solwazi:I'm fine with it.

Andiswa:Thank you.

They sit on the couch holding each other and enjoying the movie.

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THE END

We have finally reached the end of our story, thank you for your support and engagement throughout the story. I hope to have this kind of love and support again for our next read. I love you all so much. Thank you for reading my stories.