PART 1 THE GIFT

My story starts while i was still in Varsity. I was doing my 2nd year in nursing, actually
I’m repeating my 2nd year i failed the previous year. I’m studying at Sefako Makgatho
University of Health sciences. I grew up in an orphanage for as long as i could remember
and there i met a very sweet Girl Nqobile who became my friend ever since. She’s also
studying Nursing, same university she’s doing her second year but unlike me she didn’t
fail she was a year late because of financial issues but now she has a bursary. It’s very
hard to go to Varsity without any financial support ask me i know, i was very fortunate
to have met a man who loves me dearly and i love him too. I couldn’t get a bursary my
results were not that good so my Fiancé Theo Nkosi is paying for my fees. I met him
back when i was doing my 1st year, he was best friends with my anatomy teacher. They
went as far as calling me “Nae-Nae” so i couldn’t see that they talking about me, and the
name has forever stuck with me. Theo is a Branch Manager at Absa bank in pta. Now i
don’t really know how much they earn but Theo has alot of cash which makes me think
that there’s something else that his doing to get cash something illegal. We have been
together for 2 years and we are Engaged he bought me a car a Renault clio that small
one to travel to school with since I’m living in a flat that i share with my best friend
Nqobile. Theo is very possessive, very controlling, he always wanna have his way and
always wanna be right. It’s either his way or the highway,but despite all of that i know
he loves me.
It was a Saturday morning and i was preparing to go and meet up with Theo. I wore
grey formal pants, grey heels, and a white transparent shirt that showed my white bra
underneath. I have been blessed in the breast department some people even think that i
have breasts implants but honestly I’m just blessed. Nqobile came to my bedroom as i
was dressing up we live in a two room bedroom flat. I have the Rihanna type of body but
with big boobs that make a killer cleavage.
Nqobile: look at you maKhumalo don’t you just look great
I smiled. She came to fix the collar of my Shirt.
Her: Uzohlanya u Theo la (Theo will go crazy)
Me: i hope so..
I looked down..
Nqobile: His still at it?
I nodded yes. Theo is cheating on me with i don’t know how many girls. People at school
have warned me before about him that he doesn’t let a skirt pass him by but I’ve always
turned a deaf ear until i saw for myself. I love Theo with all my heart and I’m not gonna
leave him because of Armpits I’m his Fiancé his future wife i know he loves me too and
he will stop all of this nonsense.
Me: i just hope he will realise how much he hurts me and stop
Her: Theo is very very Hot i don’t blame this girls who throw themselves at him, girl
have you took a good look at your man..
I chuckled..
Me: He is Hot isn’t he?
Nqobile: To the core. What im trying to say is he loves you, i know he does he just gets
tempted you know how men are.
Although Nqobile talks like this, she hates Theo with all her heart because of how he
treats me.
Me: You don’t have to pretend i know you hate him.
Her: But you love him, and i love you.
I hugged her.
Me: Thank you
Nqobile is like a sister to me, we’ve been through alot together and have conquered alot
we always had each others backs at the orphanage.
Me: What are you gonna do today?
Her: Just shopping
We attend classes from 8-14:00 them from 14:00-17:00 we at the hospital working and
we get paid at the end of the month 5000.
Nqobile: Go before your crazy man strangles you for being late
We laughed.
Me: I’ll see you later
Her: Okay enjoy, i love you
Me: i love you too…
I took my bag and car keys then walked out to my car and drove to Spur. We live in
Hatfield so Theo and i we were gonna meet at Pta CBD. The spur that’s close to
suncurdia mall……..
I arrived on time, but he wasn’t there so i ordered something drink while i waited.
30min passed with Me still waiting, i tried to call him but his phone was on voicemail…
He showed up after an hour, i was even tired of waiting for him. He kissed me on my
cheek.
Him: Sorry that I’m late Nae-Nae things at the office were hectic.
I could believe him if he didn’t have a love bite on his neck, bastard even wore a suit to
tighten his Alibi while in actual fact he wasn’t working today.
Him: You haven’t ordered anything yet?
Me: No just a drink, i was waiting for you..
They gave us menus. He was all starring at me..
Me: What?
Him: i just love you so much
I smiled..
Me: i love you too..
Him: Let’s order.
My phone beeped, it was a WhatsApp message. I checked it. It was the girls saying that
we should go out tonight.. Nqobile and i have the same Friends. We a group of 4 friends
we friends and classmates.
They were just being crazy now i was smiling. After a minute i looked at Theo he was
mad pissed. I put my phone aside.
Him: i wonder whose that guy that’s making you smile like that.
Me: Its not a guy, it’s my friends
Him: i find that highly disrespectful. Your friends see you everyday i only see you on
weekends, can i just fucken have my time! *yelling*
Now all eyes were on us.
Me: I’m sorry
He looked at his menu too.
Him: i fucken wanna spend time with you and the only thing that’s on your mind right
now it’s your friends, then go and date your friends because they matter most to you!
When his like this, it’s just better for me to keep quiet.
Him: i fucken pay for your fees, textbooks, your rent, i bought you a fucken car and I’m
the last person on your mind right now all attention has to be given to your friends!
Tears where very close, but i had to hold them back because crying would piss him
more off. The waitress came to us.
Her: Good day can i please take your order
Theo: I’ll have a burger please
Me: I’ll have buffalo wings please.
Waitress: Sorry if this is gonna come around as me being forward but Aii abuti obotse
shame (you are beautiful)
Theo smiled at her.
Theo: i think you also beautiful
She blushed.
Her: Thank you.. Uhm I’ll just go and get your order
She went. I looked at her as she talked to the other waitresses and busy starring at Theo
all smiling. What pained more was that Theo was finding this very Entertaining.
I wanted to eat and get out of there.
Our order finally came and we ate.
Him: i want you to spend the night at my place
I cleared my throat.
Me: i can’t I’m sorry
Him: Why?
Me: Study group, i have a major test coming up on Monday
Him: i don’t know why you just don’t quit, it’s not like we need the money
Me: Its not about the money.. It’s about me following my dream.
Him: Nursing is not a dream!
Me: maybe i should just go..
I stood up and he held my hand.
Him: Seat the fuck down!! Before I cause a scene
His voice was firm, i sat down.
Him: Can we just not fight for once and enjoy our date because after this I’m probably
gonna see you next week Saturday.
I kept quiet. We got dessert. We were eating in silence. When we were done he paid and
then tipped the waitress with R500.
We walked out and he walked me to my car.
Him: I’ll call you
Me: Okay
He hugged me and kissed me
Him: i love you
Me: i love you too..
He watched me as i drove away..
I cried in the car, i was very hurt why does Theo treat me like this Mara??………
……..
I got to the flat and i thought to myself that other than Nqobile i have one more person
who i can confide in.. I took my phone and called her,lucky for me she answered.
Mercy: Hey you..
I started crying.
Mercy: Zee are you alright?
Me: No..
Mercy: Is it Theo?
Me: Always…
Her: Ohhh my darling, why don’t you just come and spend a night here in my house
I wouldn’t say no to that. I love spending time at Mercy’s house. She is Married to the
greatest prophet of this lifetime. Her house is welcoming, the atmosphere is peaceful
and i feel soo much at peace when I’m there and very loved.

PART 2 THE GIFT

I drove straight to Mercy’s house. The reason why i love Mercy is because of the fact that
she has been through alot in life and she has conquered it all, that she even have a book
called “REDEEMING LOVE” which sold over a million copies………………………..
I arrived at her place and ya her house is mad big and beautiful like a palace. She opened
the door and welcomed me in, i was all looking around.
Her: Give it up Zee, this is not the first time you’ve come here
Me: i still can’t get enough of your house.
Her: it is quite something hey..
Me: True that..
She came and hugged me. Me and her Met in one of her seminars she’s a motivational
speaker. She has inspired me in ways that I can’t even explain…..
Her: Would you like something to drink?
Me: Yes please
Her: I’ll prepare sprite and lime for you.
I exhaled.
Her: What’s been happening?
Me: alot i don’t even know what to tell you
She gave me the sprite, and she sat down.
Her: Its Theo?
I nodded while i took a sip.
Her: have you tried talking about him regarding this cheating thing?
Me: No, I’m just scared that he will get angry and it will just start a fight.
Her: it sounds like he has angry issues
Me: He has a short temper
Her: has he ever hit you?
Me: No.
Her: Its only a matter of time until he does..
Me: He just gets soo mad i don’t even know what to do or say,and it’s frustrating
because I’m the one who makes him mad.
Her: Now you sound like those abusive women who always make excuses for their
abusive partners.
Me: i can’t leave him, i love him and his all i have.
Her: Zee..
Me: No Mercy you just don’t understand.. I grew up at an orphanage right now his the
only person i have,and he has done a lot for me.
Mercy: So because his paying for your everything that means you owe him?
Me: the house is quiet where is your husband and your daughter?
Her: They went out, daddy and daughter day out.
Me: That’s sweet. You very lucky do you know that?
Her: I’m blessed not lucky..
Me: most girls would kill to have a life like yours
Her: and most girls wouldn’t survive if they had to go through what i went through.
Me: It was scary
Her: Sometimes i read my book and ask myself if I really went through what i went
through….
The door opened and some beautiful woman walked in.
Mercy: Kimbella what are you doing here?
Kimbella: You know when I’m here there’s always an emergency.
She hugged her.
Kimbella: Where is Ayo?
Mercy: Daddy and daughter day out
Kimbella: Ohhh moments like that are always priceless.
She looked at me.
Mercy: ohw ya, Bella meet my friend Zee and Zee this is A family friend of ours Kimbella
She stretched her hand to me.
Her: Nice to meet you..
I held her hand and what i saw freaked me out. I saw wings protruding from her back.
Big white Angelic wings just flapping around. I let go of her hand immediately all shaken
up……..
I looked at her again and she didn’t have the wings.
Mercy: Are you okay?
Me: Ya.. Im.. I think.. I have to go..
I stood up and got my bag, it fell i was Shaking that’s how disturbed i was by this..
Mercy: Zee what’s wrong?
Me: I’m fine!!*shouting* look I’ll call you..
I took my bag and went straight to my car. I opened and got it. When i put my hand on
the starring wheel they were still shaky….
Me: What the hell was that?
Was i losing it? What’s wrong with me?
I started my car and drove to the flat. I prayed that i arrive alive because of the state i
was in…..
I finally got to the flat, Nqobile was chilling with our two friends and they were drinking
Four cousins sweet rose…
Mazet: Hey Zee
I put my bag down.
Me: Hi..
Nqobile: I’ll pure you some wine… She got a wine glass and then poured me. I took the
glass.
Me: Thank you..
I was still Shaking that i accidentally dropped the glass..
Me: I’ll clean that up..
Buli: kwaphuza thina then kwadakwa wena (we the ones who are drinking and you the
one getting drunk)
Nqobile: Buli cut it out…
I started picking up the glasses…
Nqobile kneeled next to me and held my hand.
Nqobile: Let’s go and talk, Mazet will sweep won’t you Mazet?
Mazet: What?
Nqobile looked at her..
Mazet: Uhm ya why not, I’ll clean.
Nqobile took me to my bedroom, she closed the door and hugged me. I cried on her
shoulder.
Her: Its okay lovy…
She let me cry without saying anything, then when i was calm she sat me down.
Nqobile: What’s wrong, is it Theo?
Me: No its…
She looked at me.
Her: Talk to me..
Me: i thought that I’ve just seen an Angel
She looked at me with her eyes wide opened.
Me: You see how crazy it sounds?
Her: uhm wow.. Are you sure?
Me: Would i be this shaken up if I wasn’t sure..
Her: How is that possible?
Me: i don’t know Nqobile okay! I think I’m losing it.
Her: No baby don’t think like that, maybe you tired or maybe you thought you saw her
but..
Me: i saw her wings flapping around!!! She had wings it happened when I touched her
hand, when i let go of it the wings disappeared.
Nqobile: This shit wanna make me have some more of that wine! What you saying is
really deep!
Me: So you see I’m crazy?
Her: No don’t be crazy..
She hugged me. What just happened, did i see an Angel? Was my mind playing playing
games with me?

PART 3 THE GIFT

We drank that whole day, I really needed to forget about what happened today and the
only thing I trust is alcohol. It has always made me forget about my problems……………..
I woke up Sunday morning with a serious hangover, my head was Pounding and my
body was aching. I got out of bed and Walked to the bathroom eish i was feeling some
type of way. I brushed my teeth and washed my face, then went to the bedroom and
threw myself on the bed….
I got my phone i had 10 missed calls from Theo. It’s best i stay away from him for now. I
laid on my bed until i fell asleep……….
I woke up later, went to bath. After bathing i dressed up and went to the kitchen.
Nqobile was making something to eat.
Her: Good morning babe
Me: What’s good about it?
Her: Hangover?
Me: You have no idea.. How come you don’t have a hangover?
Her: i drank black tea without sugar
Me: i don’t think i can handle that…
The whole day was just me lazing around and trying to be rid of this hangover…….
..at around 17:00 Nqobza and i went to McDonalds and got something to eat.
Me: i found 10 missed calls from Theo this morning
Nqobza: Did you call him?
Me: No I’m not in the mood for his temper
Nqobza: Won’t he be more mad if you don’t call him
Me: I’ll call him later..
Nqobza: We should eat out more often..
Me: That’s your way of not wanting to cook
Her: i actually find junk food more better than cooking, plus we were never taught how
to cook.
At the orphanage we always had someone cooking for us.
Me: We should start learning
She laughed.
Her: Zee
Me: Ya?
Her: i don’t know if you will still remember what you told me yesterday
Me: the Angel issue?
Her: So you really did see an Angel?
Me: Yes, i still can’t put mind to it
Her: I’m also finding it hard to comprehend.
We finished our meal, then went to Pick n pay and bought snacks for later………we got to
the flat and i ironed my uniform. I tried not to think about Theo but if i keep on doing
this i might drive him straight into the arms of another woman. I took my phone and
called him, i was very scared….
Him: Hello
Me: Hey, it’s me..
Him: I’ve been calling you
Me: i know i got your missed calls.. I am very sorry..
Him: Don’t apologise, i should be the one apologising.
Okay that’s a first.
Him: After how i treated you yesterday i don’t blame you for not answering my calls.
Me: Its okay
Him: Its not Okay.. Zee you are a very special woman and i shouldn’t have talked to you
the way i did. I’m just soo frustrated at work and you not being here it’s just driving me
crazy…
I didn’t know what to say.
Him: Are you still here?
Me: Yes i am..
Him: Can i make it up to you next week?
Me: How?
Him: i want you to meet my family, i think it’s time now.
Theo has never really talked about his family and I’ve never met them, so this was big
Me: Are you sure?
Him: Yes. It’s time my family meets you. I mean we engaged to be married so it’s time
Me: i can’t wait..
Him: i love you
Me: i love you too
Him: I’ll call you tomorrow
Me: Okay
Him: Bye.
Me: Bye.
I like it when we not fighting…..
Nqobza and i watched movies for the rest of the day until it was our bed Time. I went to
bath first wore my Pjs and went to sleep…………
Halfway through my sleep i had the most strange dream ever. It was at night and i found
myself walking in a cemetery. It was Foggy i didn’t even know where to go. I was
wearing a white night gown. I walked around until i stumbled into some grave and i saw
someone sitting ontop of it crying. I couldn’t see who it was because the person had
their back facing me. I recognised that it was a man because he was wearing a military
uniform. It was as if he was a soldier. I went a bit closer.
Me: Hello???
The person continued crying..
Me: Hello?? Are you alright?
I got closer as i was about to put my hand on the person’s neck, he turned and half of his
face was badly burnt.
Him: Please tell my mother where i am.. She needs to know where i am..
I screamed while walking backwards, and i bumped into something, when i turned
around it was the soldier. He was now standing behind me.
He held my arms it was a firm grip.
Him: Please you need to tell her where i am!
He was Shaking me violently and i was screaming.
Then i heard a voice busy saying “Zee wake up” it sounded like Nqobza. She was Shaking
me trying to wake me up. I opened my eyes i was very terrified,she hugged me.
Her: Its just a dream sweety…
She was brushing my hair with her hand.
Her: Shhhhh it’s just a dream..
It was a dream but it seemed so real..
Nqobza hugged me until I stopped crying.
Her: Go back to sleep you were just dreaming…
Me: Will you.. Can you please sleep with me?
She smiled.
Her: Ofcause..
She got in bed and held me we slept with the lights on, but honestly i didn’t sleep. I
couldn’t sleep after what i saw, i only fell asleep at around 02:00am………
I was woken up in the morning by the alarm clock it was around 5am. I got up and went
to shower, honestly i was very tired i wanted to sleep….. When i was done showering i
went to clothe. I noticed that i had marks on my arms. Red marks as if like i got burnt
then i remembered my dream that soldier holding my arms. This didn’t make sense at
all. I dressed up and went to the kitchen, Nqobza had already poured some cereal for
me.
Her: Eat so you can get strength
Me: I’m not hungry
Her: Come on babe, it’s gonna be a long day you need the strength…
I ate and then we went to school…
We got at school and attended the our classes, my mind was far away i was mostly
thinking of the dream i had…….
14:00 came and we went to the hospital Gorge Mukhari hospital that’s where we do our
practicals..
I was working in the TB ward today………
While i was busy working i heard some noise, i wondered what was it all about until i
saw Mercy walking in. The way the patients and Nurses were cheering her up you’d
swear that mother Theresa or Maya Angelou had walked in or even Oprah. She was
greeting the patients giving them hugs, Blessing them and wishing them a speedy
recovery. I wondered what she was doing here.
Her: Zee I’m here to see you
She was walking with the matron
Matron: Zee why you never told me that you are Friends with this powerful and God
fearing woman?
I just smiled
Mercy: You don’t have a problem matron if i just steal her for a couple of minutes..
Matron: Its okay she can have the whole day
Mercy: Bless you Matron
Matron: I receive.
I took my bag and we went to her car. It was hard walking to her car with all the crowd
that was taking pics and following us, others wanted to take pics with her, others just
wanted to touch her, others wanted her to bless them…
We Finally made it to her car. People were still standing around,looking at us
Me: must be really nice to be this famous and admired
Her: I’m not here for that
Me: Then you are here for what?
She exhaled
Her: Did you see Kimbella’s wings that day?
I swallowed hard.
Me: i don’t know what you talking about.
Her: Kimbella is an Angel, and no one can see her wings. I’m married to the most
powerful Prophet but even i, i cannot see her wings, no human being can see her wings..
Me: i Really don’t know what you talking about
Her: i think you do..
Me: No i don’t..
Her: Yes you do! If you didn’t then why did you freak out after touching her hand?
I kept quiet.
Her: Zee you need to talk to me so i can help
Me: i don’t need help
Her: Yes you do! Something is happening to you, something big and it’s scaring you. I
can see it in your eyes..
I started crying..
Me: i… I really don’t know what you talking about..
Her: Look we can talk to my husband I’m sure he can have an explanation
Me: Mercy for the last time I’m fine!
I opened the door
Her: Zee
I looked at her
Her: You really need to find out who you are before its too late..

PART 4 THE GIFT

I drove back to the flat, i was very tired mainly because i didn’t sleep last night. So when
i got to the flat i decided to rest a little……………..
I didn’t have the dream, but something more strange happened. I heard someone
banging on the door, like serious banging. I couldn’t ignore it because it was very loud
so i decided to wake and see who it is..
I got out of bed and went out of my bedroom the Banging sound came from the
bathroom. I slowly walked up to the door it was closed. I opened it but i didn’t go inside
i stood by it when it came back flying and closed it was almost as if someone was closing
it from the other side. I freaked out.
I stepped back until i was at the corner and i sat there with my hands covering my ears
because the Banging sound was becoming loud and a voice of a child was screaming in
the bathroom busy saying “Let me out, i won’t do it again”
I really didn’t know what was going on with me…… After a while it was Quiet. I slowly
Stood up all Shaking. I went to the bathroom to check who it was and there was no one,
am i really going crazy or what?
I went to my bedroom and took my phone. I called Nqobza but she didn’t pick up i
figured she was still doing her rounds at the hospital…………….
I went to the kitchen and poured myself a glass of wine, one glass became 2 glasses,
then 3 glasses until i eventually got drunk and went to sleep……….
…………..
I woke up after a few hours, it was dark i didn’t know what time it was
I was woken up because i felt like i was having stomach cramps. I put my feet on the
floor, the floor felt wet. I looked down and i saw blood my feet were in a pool of blood i
screamed with my hands covering my face……. Nqobile came to my room.
Her: Hey what’s wrong?
She sat next to me. I removed my hands from my face
Nqobza: What’s wrong?
I looked down and there was no blood.
Nqobza: Zee I’m starting to get very worried about you
Me: i don’t know what’s happening to me *crying*
She hugged me.
Her: Its okay we’ll figure this out together.
I wish i knew what was happening to me….
Nqobza slept with me again that night, i didn’t have the dream because i drank a few
glasses is wine before sleeping……….
I woke up in the morning and went to shower then dressed up. I got an sms from Theo
saying his gonna come later. Nqobza was at the kitchen busy sorting out her textbooks.
Her: Morning
Me: Hey
Her: You look tired
Me: more like hung over
Her: Ya you went hard on that wine..
Me: i didn’t go hard enough..
Her: Don’t you think you should go and see a professional?
Me: A shrink?
Her: psychologist
Me: I’m not crazy!
Her: i never said you are, i just think that a psychologist will understand what you going
through
Me: I’ll think about it.
I walked to the fridge and got Four cousins, it wasn’t alot that was left
Nqobza: Whoa! Wait are you crazy? You can’t drink, you going to school.
Me: i doubt this will even get me drunk
Her: i say no!
She took the bottle and poured the content that was inside down the drain
Me: Fine be like that, you’ll catch a cab to school!
I took my bag and Walked out to my car then drove off………….
School was boring as always was just attending classes nothing new or major. During
lunch Mazet said we should go to her room. She was living at the Res in school. We went
to get something to eat at the cafeteria first then after walked to her room which was
far. It was me, Mazet, Buli, and Nqobile.
Buli: We should’ve taken your car Zee..
Mazet: i can feel the distance
Me: i don’t have petrol to play with, my Fiancé gives me cash for petroly from school to
home. Not from school to mazet’s room
They laughed.
Buli: But Zee your Fiancé is hot shame
Buli: He is yazi, can you at least hook me up with one of his friends
Nqobza: ya like prof Zwane
We laughed
Buli: Hai ngeke! (never)
Nqobza: But they Friends
Buli: Hai mubi uZwane(Zwane is ugly) it’s like he eats onion everyday
We laughed…………………
We got to mazet’s place. We ate and then talked about Girl’s staff,until it was time to go
to the clinic.
Me: Let me go and pee fast before we leave.
I went to the toilet to pee then went to their bathroom in her corridor to wash my
hands. In the bathroom it was 3 showers and two basins…..
While i was washing my hands i heard someone singing in the shower and the water
running, which was weird because it was empty when i came in…………..
The person had a beautiful voice, it was a Girl’s voice. I closed the tap after Finishing
washing my hands i looked around and the voice came from the last shower. The
curtain was even closed. I slowly walked there.
Me: Hello..
The person kept on singing..
I walked until i got there. I stretched my hand to open the curtain, when i was about to
open the curtain i felt a hand touching me on my shoulder.
Voice: Hey..
I jumped in in Terror. I turned around and it was Mazet.
Me: Fuck, don’t ever scare me like that!
Her: Sorry
I looked at the shower, there was no one the curtain was opened and the water wasn’t
running….
Her: Ready to go? We even late
Me: Ya let’s go..
We went to her bedroom took our bags and started walking….
They were talking about random things. My mind was still thinking about the girl in the
shower..
Me: Mazet can i ask you something?
Her: Ya?
Me: Did someone die in the shower at your Res?
She exhaled.
Her: Don’t even go there
Me: What’s wrong?
Her: i once heard of a story of a student who hanged herself in the shower
Buli: Really?
Mazet: Ya, no one uses the last shower because we believe it’s haunted. People say
sometimes at night when they pass by there they could hear her singing
Nqobile: Bullshit!
Buli: So you trying to say she died while Singing?
Mazet: i think so… But i don’t believe any of that i think they just trying to scare us.
Buli: could be..
Nqobza: Its just a fairy tale story i tell you.
I looked at them while they were talking. It could be a fairytale story, or it could be real.

PART 5 THE GIFT

I did all my rounds at the hospital, started at 14:00 then knocked off at 17:00……………
After the rounds Nqobza and i went straight to the flat. We didn’t do much just ate and i
watched movies on my laptop which i fell asleep. It was better falling asleep while
watching movies with my headsets on because then i didn’t have those awkward
dreams……… I woke up later because i had to meet Theo. I bathe and dressed up for the
occasion then went to wait for him. His Audii A6 showed up after 10 min of me waiting
for him, i got in.
Me: Hey
Him: Nae..
Me: How are you?
Him: I’m good.. Look i want you to come and visit my house for a few days my mom is
coming over tomorrow and i want you guys to bond..
Me: Wow uhm that’s big, i didn’t expect that at all
Him: i hope you okay with it?
Me: Ofcause i just can’t wait to meet your mom..
Him: Then go and pack a few clothes……
I went back to the flat and packed.
Nqobza: What are you doing?
Me: Ohw Theo wants me to visit him for a few days
Her: You think it’s a good idea?
Me: We engaged
Her: Hai uyamazi lomuntu wakho (you know your person)
Me: Nqobile please..
Her: Okay im not saying anything
She hugged me.
Her: Just call me when he starts being crazy
Me: Its like you waiting for him to screw up
Nqobile: We know very well that he will do that on his own without any help
Me:Theo is not that bad
Her: and you’ll always defend his abusive Ass
Me: Let me go i don’t wanna fight with you…
I got my things and went to him.
Him: i thought you changed your mind
Me: No i was just saying goodbye to Nqobile
Him: Okay
We didn’t go straight home, just went to get something to eat at first then went out for a
movie, and finally ended up going home…..
He rented a townhouse in a gated community where he was paying 7000 for it every
month……… We got there and as I was about to get out of the car he held my arm….
Him: i was thinking that we can be spontaneous
Me: I’m not following
Him: have sex in the car..
Theo is something else when it came to sex, he always want me to do this freaky things.
I don’t know if that came from the women he slept with or what. We went to the back
seats, with me sitting ontop of him. We kissed busy letting our tongues play around with
him squeezing my breasts very hard that it was a bit painful.
Me: Not so tight
Him: Sorry I’m just obsessed with your breasts
I smiled. We continued kissing then he took off my t-shirt and continued squeezing my
breasts..
After some time we finally got both our clothes off. He roughly slid his hard shaft inside
of Me which was a bit painful because i haven’t had sex with him for a while since we
don’t live together. He was busy sucking my breasts and i was going up and down. We
never use a condom, he just doesn’t wanna use a condom with me but lucky I’m on that
contraceptive injection..
When he was about to come he held me tight on my waist and made me increase the
pace………
After a few minutes we were finally done we dressed up and went to the house. I
decided to bath then wore my pjs, and he went to bath after me. His phone rang while
he was bathing caller ID was “Sindi. Weekend” i didn’t answer it cause as much as i
wanted to answer it he would strangle me. I knew that it was one of his bitches but what
can I say or do? Because everytime that i confront him about this we end up fighting….
This person of his didn’t stop calling even sent messages, i just looked at his phone…..
He came into the bedroom when he was done, he kissed me…
Him: I’m glad that you here..
His phone beeped. He took it and checked it, he then clicked his tongue and threw it on
the bed….
Me: Who was that?
Him: No one important
We didn’t do much just had sex until my vagina had that burning sensation and that’s
when we stopped…….. I was tired to go bath again so we just slept. I had that soldier
dream again, it freaked me out that i screamed and Theo woke me up… He hugged me.
Him: It was just a nightmare, you okay
Me: It feels so real *crying*
I was all sweating.
Him: What was it all about *wiping my tears*
Me: i don’t really remember but I know it’s just scary…
I know very well what it’s about i just don’t think he will take it lightly if i told him,he
cuddled me as we slept……………..
I woke up in the morning a bit late, Theo was getting dressed.
Me: Why didn’t you Wake me up? Now I’m gonna be late for my classes
Him: Good morning to you too…
Me: Sorry, good morning
I got out of bed,and Walked to the bathroom.
Him: i don’t think you should go to school today
Me: i can’t miss my clinical blocks
Him: my mom is coming Naledi i won’t be around I’ll be at work, so can you just stay at
home just for today?
Me: School is important
Him: i fucken pay for your fees so don’t tell me that shit
Me: I’m going
I said that while walking away..
Him: Naledi…
He followed me then put his hand on my throat all choking me..
Him: Don’t fucken piss me off!!
I tried to remove his Hand but I couldn’t, he let me go.
Me: i can’t do this anymore Theo
He looked at me
Me: I’m done with you!
Him: What the fuck did you just say?
Me: i can’t take the abuse and cheating no more I’m done..
As i was walking out, he pulled Me by my hair and threw me on the floor then started
kicking me. The was a specific sensitive place where he was kicking me and that was my
womb until i protected myself by putting my hands there then he kicked me on my back.
I didn’t know where he got all that strength from, i was all crying and screaming but he
didn’t stop… Probably this is how I’m gonna die.

PART 6 THE GIFT

Theo and i have been in a relationship for 2 years now, and he has never beat me before
until today. His temper Is getting worse each day, it’s like everything i do or say pisses
him off. After all that beating he walked out. I was on the floor crying, all alone and in
alot of pain. I slowly got up, my womb was very sore and i was bleeding, but wasn’t too
much. My whole body was aching. I put on a sanitary pad for the bleeding and sat on the
bed thinking deeply. I truly wanted to die, i hate God for everything he took my parents
away from me then he got me to live this kind of life………..
After hours of thinking and crying my phone rang, it was Nqobile. I wanted to ignore
Mara i know that bitch makes an issue of everything she might even come here,i
answered…..
Me: Hey (Sniffing)
Her: Hey bhuba where are you?
Me: i.. Uhm
Her: Don’t tell you not coming to school You know we have a major test at 14:00, it’s a
first semester test.
Eish i forgot that today i was supposed to write my Anatomy test.
Her: Where are you?
Me: i can’t come.
Her: What are you talking about you cannot come? Zee..
Me: Nqobile please (Crying)
Her: Zee what’s going on?
I hung up my phone, she kept calling but i didn’t answer…….
Do you know the pain of losing your parents? That’s shit you never get over,and then i
have to endure this abuse and cheating from Theo it’s too much……
I don’t remember much of my childhood but sister Makie the one who runs the
orphanage told me that i was in a very bad state when they found me. I was dirty,
bruised, i was just a mess. She told me that when they took me to the doctor the doctor
checked me and found that i was sexually Assaulted.
Sister Makie said i was 5 or 6years, the way i was soo traumatised i never said a word to
anyone they thought i was a mute until the age 10… Theo knows all about that but still
his putting me through another pain…….
Theo sent me an Sms that his mother will be arriving in about 10 min time… I didn’t
wanna piss him more off i decided to wear my gown and washed my face. My eyes were
red and swollen. I slowly walked to the kitchen to wait for her…………….
Indeed she showed up, such a beautiful woman, had the most beautiful smile ever.
Her: Hello you must be Naledi?
I smiled
Me: Yes i am, please come in..
She came in with her luggage bag.
Her: Its good to finally meet you, Theo has told me alot about you
Me: Its good to finally meet you too
Her: He said you studying to be a nurse?
Me: Yes i am..
Her: Ain’t you supposed to be at school?
Me: uhm.. I.. I don’t have classes today
Her: Okay well sit down I’ll make us some tea and cookies then we’ll talk
Me: i can make the tea..
Her: Are you sure?
Me: Yes..
Her: That’s lovely dear..
She sat down at the kitchen table..
I went and heat up the water. When i tried to reach up for the mugs my back started
aching that i dropped the mug.
Me: I’ll pick it up..
I tried to bend but my womb didn’t allow me..
Her: Let me help you..
She came to pick up the broken pieces, and put them on the kitchen counter and looked
at me.
Her: What’s wrong Naledi?
I faked a smile
Me: I’m not following
Her: You soo much in pain i can see. Every second you get you put your hand on your
womb or flinch in pain..
Me: i just have period pains that’s all
Her: Your eyes are red. It shows that you’ve been crying. I know that we do not know
each other, but please talk to me.
I looked down…
Her: Is Theo hitting you?
I looked at her.
Her: Don’t try to defend him..
Me: i.. It was my fault. I made him Angry..
Her: Let me see..
I was starting to get scared, i really don’t want Theo to think that I’m bad mouthing him
to his mother.
Me: I swear it’s my fault..
Her: Where did he hit you?
I lowered my gown and turned around…
Her: Ohh my God!
Me: Please don’t confront him about this.
Her: I’m gonna call him now!
I held her arm, my hand was Shaking that’s how scared i am of him
Me: Please he will kill me..
I saw tears In her eyes. How can a stranger feel my pain..
She smiled through her tears…
Her: Go lie on the couch I’ll be with you now, now..
She helped me to the couch… After a few minutes she brought a bowl with water.
Her: Where should we start?
I told her about him kicking me on my womb..
She took a mini towel dipped it in the water then put it on my womb. It was hot and a bit
painful
Me: Ouch..
Her: You gonna be alright.
After some time the towel was soothing. She did the same to my back while humming a
song. I wondered how could this humble woman give birth to a monster like Theo…
When she was done she made me something to eat then gave me painkillers……….
I slowly dozed off, but it wasn’t long until i had the soldier dream..
She woke me up..
Her: You just dreaming, it’s all a dream
She put her hand on my forehead.
Her: You burning up, i should get you panado..
She got me some panado..
Her: What is the dream about dear?
Me: Its just me walking In a graveyard and i bumped into this soldier whose crying that i
need to tell his mother where he is..
Her: Do you know him?
Me: Not at all..
Her: Then it’s weird..
Me: i just wonder what the dream is about..
Her: Can you describe how he looks like?
I described him to her i couldn’t get a clear description because half of his face was bent,
i saw her eyes widening.
Me: Are you okay?
She stood up and went to the kitchen, she then came back with a pic..
Him: Is this him?
I looked at the picture it looked exactly like the soldier in my dreams
Me: That’s him…
She put her hand on her chest and closed her eyes.
Her: That’s my son..
That was shocking..
Her: He was a soldier, he was deported to Afghanistan 4 years ago then I’ve never heard
of him.. All this years i couldn’t eat or sleep i always wondered what happened to him,
no one could tell me where my son is..
I could see the pain she was in and tears falling..
Her: i need to know what happened to my son, is he dead or alive..
Me: I’m very sorry..
She couldn’t control her tears anymore
Her: if you have the same dream again can you please ask where he is? I need to know
where he is, so i can bring him home..
I went closer and put my hand on her back..
Me: I’ll ask him..
Why is this happening to me?

PART 7 THE GIFT

This is hard, here i am caught up in this family issues. I don’t even know her son, why i
keep on having such dreams about him i don’t know……
We chilled all Day just talking about Random things, then later she cooked dinner. When
i bathe that night she told me to use salt..
We had dinner when i was done bathing, she had cooked chicken stew and dumplings.
Was a very good meal.
Me: This meal is good maNkosi thank you
Her: You welcome dear..
I could see that she was down.
Me: This issue about your son, i see it doesn’t sit well with you
Her: I’ll be okay don’t worry about me, just that this thing has always been a wound to
me..
Theo came in as we were having dinner, my mood changed instantly. My heart was
beating fast. I have grown to be very scared of him.
Him: Good evening..
Me: Evening
maNkosi didn’t say anything, she was mad i could see and i was just praying that she
keeps her mouth shut.
Theo: Ma it’s good to have you here..
She still kept quiet. Theo sat down.
Him: Something smells good.
The silence was very awkward.
Theo dished up.
Him: My favourite meal, you don’t know how happy i am that you here…
maNkosi stood up.
Her: Naledi would you like some home made custard?
Me: Yes please, i can even help you dish it up
Her: Sit down.
He gave Theo a weird look
Her: You need to rest your aching body.
Theo dropped the fork on his plate.
What is maNkosi doing Mara, he wants Theo to kill me….
Theo: It was a mistake Ma..
maNkosi: a mistake? You almost killed this young woman, did you see the damage you
did to her back? I don’t wanna mention her womb! She’s in alot of pain and all you have
to say is it was a mistake.
Theo: i didn’t do it on purpose, i just lost it..
maNkosi: i don’t know why you just can’t be like your brother! He has never troubled
me like you!
Theo got pissed..
Theo: That’s the problem mom! You have never been proud of me! Everything i did was
to make you proud but no you’ve always Prefered Kagiso over me! He was always your
favourite child and me? I was a burden to you, you’ve never loved me!
maNkosi: How can i be proud of you when you acting like this? Should i be proud that
you beat women?
Theo stood up and started walking to the bedroom.
Theo: You should’ve never came!
I was sitting there like a chicken that had been poured by hot water.
maNkosi: I’ll go and prepare the custard for us..
She went to the kitchen and got us the custard. I closed my eyes and exhaled trying to
absorb what just happened. I opened my eyes to see Theo’s brother sitting across me, i
freaked out.
Him: Please you need to help me!
I closed my eyes.
Him: My mom needs to know the truth!
I closed my eyes hard.
Me: This is not happening.. This not happening.. This not happening….
I then heard someone calling my name.
I opened my eyes it was maNkosi
Her: Are you okay?
I looked around and Theo’s brother wasn’t around anymore.
Me: Yeah im.. Uhm.. I’m fine..
Her: Are you sure you don’t wanna lie down a little?
Me: No I’m fine (Smiling)
She handed me the bowl with custard.
Me: Thank you
My hands were Shaking i put it down.
She sat down across me and cleared her throat.
Her: I’ve been thinking
I looked at her.
Her: Maybe we should see a Sangoma..
Okay now she’s losing it.
Me: uhm.. I don’t mean to be rude but i don’t believe in those people
Her: That’s the only explanation we gonna get on why you seeing my son, and what he
wants to tell you..
Me: maNkosi
Her: At least say that you’ll think about it..
Me: Okay..
She smiled. We ate the custard, then it was time to go to bed. I was very scared of going
into the same room as that monster.
maNkosi: Don’t worry he won’t beat you when I’m around..
She gently hugged me…
Her: Good night
Me: Night..
I walked up to the bedroom, i said a 10 seconds prayer before entering.
I opened the door, and Walked in. Something was not right because it was like i was
walking into a cemetery instead of my bedroom with Theo. There was Graves
everywhere, there was a mist and it was dark. I heard someone crying i looked around
and saw Theo’s brother sitting on a grave and crying. Everything happened just like in
my dream, but this time around it was like what was happening was for real, i wasn’t
dreaming but i was in the dream…
I got scared i tried walking Away but then i stopped.
Me: You want me to help you with something?
He turned around and looked at me. I couldn’t see him anymore only to find that he was
standing behind me.
Him: Please help me..
I jumped. I don’t know how he moved from there to here so fast.
Him: Please Naledi..
Me: How do you know my name?
Him: i was supposed to go to Afghanistan, but i didn’t make the trip something
happened to me, something bad..
Me: i don’t follow
Him: We need to find out what happened to me the day before I was supposed to go to
Afghanistan.. My mom thinks I’m at Afghanistan but she needs to know that i never
made the trip.
Me: Do you.. Do you remember anything?
Him: All i could see is just flames, i was burning.. I tried screaming and calling for help
but he walked away
Me: i don’t know what you talking about?
Him: He had so much hate in his eyes, i could see the hate he had for me…
Me: You need to make me understand..
I heard someone calling my name..
Him: No don’t wake up we not done…
His presence was disappearing.. I opened my eyes and it was maNkosi she was waking
me up, i had fallen asleep on the Table
Me: What happened?
Her: i think you fell asleep when I went to cook the custard, sorry i took so long I burnt
it at first.
She handed me the bowl…
Me: Didn’t we have custard already?
Her: No, what you talking about?
This was weird..
Me: i.. Wasn’t i going to bed?
Her: No, Theo went to the bedroom after our argument and i said I’m coming I’m going
to make us custard.. I think i took soo long that you fell asleep. I don’t blame you though
the panado must’ve gotten to you..
Me: Ya it must’ve..
This was surely weird..
PART 8 THE GIFT
I went to bed that night, Theo and i we were sleeping side to side like strangers. I kept
thinking about what his brother told me, everything didn’t make sense at all…………….
I was woken up that morning by my phone ringing, it was Nqobile. I ignored i wasn’t In
the mood for her and her lectures….. I got out of bed and went to bath, i then went to the
kitchen Theo’s mom was making breakfast.
Me: Good morning
She looked at me and smiled.
Her: Morning, how are you feeling?
Me: still in pain but I’ll get there
Her: Sit down I’ll dish up for you, soft porridge.
I sat down. She dished up for me, even brought margarine, milk, and sugar for me.
Me: Thank you
She sat down opposite me.
Her: When are you going back to school?
Me: When your son decides that it’s time for me to go back to school.
Her: Naledi..
Me: maNkosi please..
Her: Okay im not saying anything.
Me: Can i ask you something?
Her: Yes.
I cleared my throat.
Me: i don’t mean to open up old wounds, but i would really like to know what Happened
to Kagiso especially before the day he left.
Her: Haii im not sure i don’t wanna lie..all i know is that Kagiso was very passionate
about serving his country. The last time i saw him was a week before his departure
Me: You never talked to him before he left?
Her: No i didn’t.
She looked at me.
Her: uk’buziswa yini? (why do you ask)
Me: Just asking nje i wanna know more about the Nkosi family
Her: There’s nothing much to know. My husband worked at a mine and he died when
Theo was still a baby.. He never got a chance to meet him.
Me: That’s sad
Her: He was a very loving man.. Then i..
She stopped talking.
Me: Then you?
She smiled.
Her: Don’t you want something else? I was thinking of baking scones
Me: i would like to taste them when you done
Her: Then i better get started.
She stood up and went to the kitchen to bake.
Me: I’ll come when you done
Her: No problem..
I stood up and went to the guest room where she was sleeping. I know going through
someone’s things is not right but i really need to find out what’s going on with this
family. I searched her things and unfortunately there wasn’t anything suspicious that i
found, so i just gave up….I went to my bedroom and forced myself to sleep in hopes of
having the same dream again. If I’m supposed to help this person then they ought to tell
me what really happened…….
I tried sleeping but I couldn’t fall asleep…I got up from the bed and went to pee, when i
came back i was stunned to see Kagiso sitting on my bed.
Me: Am i dreaming again?
He looked at me
Him: Can you see me?
Me: Yes i can..
One moment he was sitting on the bed then the next he was standing behind me.
Him: Then you have to help me.
I jumped.
Me: You freaked me out!
Him: Sorry i didn’t mean too.
Me: Don’t you even remember what happened?
Him: No i don’t remember
Me: Then i don’t know if i can help
Him: No you have too. You need to find out what happened to me so i can rest in peace.
My soul has been wondering around, I’m lost i cannot find my way home.
Me: Then how did you find me?
Him: i didn’t find you, you found me..
I sat down on my bed…
Me: Fine I’ll help you, but you need to remember what happened
Him: I’ll try..
Me: i need to check up on your mom at the kitchen..
I walked out to the kitchen, before i could even reach there he was already
there,standing next to his mother.
Him: i remember she used to bake this scones for me and Theo when we were young.
I went up to his mother.
Me: How far are you?
Her: I’m getting there..you know i used to bake this scones for Theo and Kagiso when
they were young.
Me: That’s sweet
Her: Although they were enemies, always fighting….
Kagiso: i remember now.. I remember what happened.. Come i need to show you
something!
Me: maNkosi can i please be excused?
Her: No problem..
I went up to the bedroom and he was there.
Him: Hold my hand I’ll show you
I held his hand, and immediately we were walking through a dark place. There was
trees, grass etc.. It was like a forest. I then saw headlights a car was coming. It then
stopped before us, i saw 3 guys getting out of the car, one of them being Theo..
Me: What’s happening?
Kagiso: Shhhhh we are reliving what happened to me…
They looked a bit drunk and they were laughing. They went at the back of the car, then i
saw them dragging something. I heard a voice that was crying and begging them to stop.
When i looked closely it was Kagiso. He was wearing his soldier uniform. He was all tied
up and because of the bright lights of the car i could see that he was bleeding.
Kagiso: Theo please stop, im begging you *Crying*
They laughed at him.
Kagiso: You cannot do this, we are brothers *crying*
Theo laughed..
Theo: Did you hear that Gents? Now he wants to be my brother.
One of the guys pissed on Kagiso…
My heart was bleeding, what was happening to him was cruel. Theo kicked him alot of
times while Kagiso was crying and begging for his life. They then took him and locked
him inside the car, then burned him alive. I could see the pain in his eyes as he was
crying and hitting the window, while Theo and his friends stood there and
laughed……………..
After all that scenario we were back into the bedroom. I couldn’t believe what i saw, i
was very shaken up.
Me: No.. Please.. Don’t tell me that Theo did that to you..
Him: Now you know the truth. Please tell my mother so that i can be free, and rest in
peace because my soul is trapped here because of the tears she cries every night. I’m not
supposed to be here, the dead and the living cannot be in the same place…. Please tell
my mother, you are the only person who can help me…
This is a big task for me, i don’t think that I’ll be able to carry it out. I mean how do you
tell someone, something like that..

PART 9 THE GIFT

I had a big task ahead of me. I really didn’t know how i was gonna handle this situation i
swear……………..
The day went by, Theo’s mom prepared supper, she’s a great cook by the way. I’ve been
feeling a sharp pain in my womb it was almost as if like someone was stabbing me in my
womb, i tried to ignore it but it was getting worse…
maNkosi: Are you okay my dear?
I gave her a fake smile.
Me: I’m fine
We continued the pain got worse that i screamed
maNkosi: Okay i think i should call an Ambulance.
Theo Got in as maNkosi was about to call an Ambulance.
maNkosi: Theo I’m soo glad that you here, we must take her to the hospital
Theo: What’s wrong?
MaNkosi: i don’t know..
Theo carried Me to the car, and drove me to the hospital……….
I don’t remember much when i got to the hospital because I was sedated and they also
gave me morphine……..later I woke up with the pain better, but i could feel pain when i
moved…..
maNkosi: Take it easy Dear…
Theo: How are you feeling?
Me: better, but still in a bit of pain
The doctor came in.
Dr: How are you feeling?
Me: a bit better thank you
Dr: We did some tests and, i have the results with Me
I looked at him.
Dr: think i should talk to you alone
Me: This is my Fiancé and my mother in law, so it’s fine you can talk in their presence.
Dr: Did you sustain any physical trauma to the womb?
I looked at Theo.
Dr: What happened..
Theo: We had a minor car accident
Not long ago.
Dr: That’s terrible I’m sorry.
I’ll let him get away with the lies.
Dr: Unfortunately your womb is Scarred
Me: Meaning
Dr: Meaning alot of Damage had been caused to the womb during that physical trauma.
Making your womb non functional and weak, you gonna have problems when it comes
to pregnancy your womb is not strong enough anymore to hold a baby.
maNkosi: Ohh Nkosi! (My lord)
Dr: I’m truly sorry
Theo: is there nothing you can do? Won’t it heal?
Dr: If i can put it in the lamest term is that her womb is swollen on the inside, and that’s
how it’s going to remain for a long period of time. You gonna have cramps every now
and then. Although I would like to see you everyday 6 months for a pap smear because
you are at a high risk of having womb cancer.
maNkosi was just shaken by this news, I was too but then it’s no surprise because vele
nothing Good happens to me.
Me: When can i go home?
Dr: i think tomorrow.
Me: Okay Thank you
The Dr walked out. No one dared to say a word until visiting hours were over then they
left. I cried the whole night, why is it that I’ve never cried tears of joy in my life, i don’t
know what happiness is because I’ve never experienced it. I wish i could die, i wish my
parents could come and take me, to wherever they are…………
….
The following day Theo came to pick me up.
Him: Good morning
Me: Morning..
Him: Ready to go?
Me: Ya..
We walked out and went to his car…………
………
We got home maNkosi hugged me.
Her: uzizwa unjani manje? (how are you feeling now)
Me: better thanks
The doctor had given me painkillers for the pain…. I went to sit on the couch.
Theo: would like me to get you something?
Me: No I’ll be fine..
I watched Tv the whole Day until Theo said we should all go out. I swear i wasn’t In the
mood for anything…. .
We went to spur, i wasn’t much of good company.
maNkosi: Naledi you haven’t touched your food..
Me: I’m not really hungry
Theo: You have to eat Nae, you haven’t eaten nothing all day.
Me: I’m fine.
I watched them eating, then i got a takeaway and we went home….
maNkosi: Naledi I’ll call the women i pray with, they will come and we’ll Pray for you
Me: There’s no need maNkosi
maNkosi: there is a need too my dear, this thing that the doctor said of you not being
able to have children Is demonic, it’s just the works of the devil.
Me: except it wasn’t the devil who kicked me in my womb
She kept quiet.
Theo: Naledi about that, I’m..
Me: You sorry aren’t you? Same way that you sorry for killing your brother!
They both looked at me..
Me: i…
maNkosi: What are you talking about Naledi?
I might as well just tell the truth now.
Me: Theo killed Kagiso
maNkosi: No ways
Me: Kagiso showed me everything, Theo burnt him in a car, Sorry maNkosi but Kagiso
never made it to Afghanistan
maNkosi looked at me with tears in her eyes..
Her: How dare you talk about my son like that! I know Theo and his brother never got
along but Theo will never do something like this!
Me: maNkosi..
maNkosi: Shut up! I’ve been nothing but good to you, why are you hurting me like this?
She then walked out…..
Theo: Where do you get all of that?
Me: Your brother came to me
Him: My dead brother came to you? Can you hear how crazy that sounds?
Me: You can deny all you want, but we know the truth. You killed Kagiso in a very cruel
way. You and your friends that night made a mockery out of him. You beat him
senseless, pissed on him, treated him like he was a dog.
Theo: Shut up Naledi..
Me: You trapped him inside of that car then burnt him, the agony in his eyes, you walked
away as he was begg..
He slapped me so hard that i fell on the floor..
Him: i said shut up!!!!! *shouting*
He was very Angry now.
Him: Why you always make me do this to you!!
I was moving backwards while still on the floor, as he was slowly approaching me.
Him: Tonight I’m going to kill you Naledi! I don’t know how you found out about that,
but you are taking that secret to the grave!!!
He got a cricket bat in the cupboard.
Him: I’m gonna crush your skull, your brains will be scattered on the floor! I’m gonna
kill you just like i killed him!!!!
I heard a voice saying “i wish you would” it wasn’t maNkosi, the voice came from the
kitchen door, i looked over and saw Nqobile, she was with Mercy and they were with
some buffed up guy, for a moment there i thought i was seeing John Cena or The Rock.
That’s how buffed he was, like them wrestlers. Nqobile came to me
Nqobile: Are you okay?
Me: Ya i think so..
She helped me get up
Mercy: Go get all your clothes sweety, we’ve come to fetch you…
That guy approached Theo
Him: And you sir are under arrest..
Theo laughed.
Theo: That’s Bullshit, I’m under arrest for what?
Him: Do i really have to say it?
As he was trying to Cuff him, Theo pushed him.
Theo: Eyy don’t touch me bro!
The Nigga punched him soo hard that he fell and was bleeding through his mouth..
Him: And that is for resisting arrest!
I looked at Nqobile
Me: Whose that?
Nqobile: Captain Cody.. Mercy got him all the way from cpt that’s how much we love
you..

PART 10 THE GIFT

We drove up to our flat, Nqobile and i took all of our personal belongings. Mercy said it
will be safer if we live with her. We drove up to her place that night……………
We got there and went inside the house, was alot going looked like she had visitors. Her
daughter Yolanda ran up to her.
Yolanda: Mommy!!.
She picked her up.
Mercy: Hey fruit loops, are you having fun with Joy and kayla?
Yolanda: Ja
Some white girl showed up with Joy, she looked like she was in her 20s she was
beautiful.
Cody: Where is Bella?
Her: She…
Bella showed up.
Her: Here she is..
It was hard seeing her again, after the wings..
Mercy: Let me introduce everyone to everyone. This is Cody his married to Kimbella and
this is their daughters Kayla and Joy.. And guys this is Nqobile and Zee they going to be
staying here for a few days.
They greeted us.. I saw something that I didn’t wanna see especially infront of people.
Kimbella had a ghost attached to her, was a white girl looked 16/17. She was screaming
at Kimbella.
Her: Kimbella please! Why can’t you see me?
I looked at her
Her: i know how to defeat the Pandora! Please listen to me…
She was getting frustrated. She looked around until our eyes met, i quickly looked away.
Her: Can you see me?
I shook my head no
Her: You wouldn’t be Shaking your head if you can’t see me and hear me… In a blink of
an eye she was all up in my face, i almost freaked out.
Her: Please tell her! Tell her that the only way to defeat the Pandora is through Joy.. Joy
holds the weapon that can defeat the Pandora for good..
Nqobile put her hand on my shoulders.
Her: Are you okay?
I smiled, this ghost was starting to irritate me..
Her: Tell her it’s Jay..
I tried ignoring her but she driving me crazy.
Me: The only way to defeat the Pandora is through Joy.. Joy has the weapon to defeat the
Pandora. A message from Jay.
There was a moment of silence, everyone looked at me..
Cody: What did you just say?
I really didn’t know what to say, what if they think I’m crazy?
Me: i…
Kimbella: it all makes sense now.. Joy’s innocence can defeat the Pandora,why didn’t i
think of that.
Jay: ask her why she can’t see me?
I cleared my throat.
Me: She’s asking why can’t you see her?
Kimbella: Because i can’t see evil, she still has the mark of Isis.
Jay: Please tell Kayla that the guy she’s dating is not good for her.
Me: kayla the guy you dating is not good for you.
Cody looked at kayla.
Cody: You have a boyfriend?
Kayla: i think i need to put joy down, she’s tired. Excuse me.
Kayla started walking upstairs with Cody following her
Cody: You have a boyfriend?
Kayla: Gosh Cody I’m 21!
Cody: Don’t give me that!
Mercy: Come on Nqobile I’ll show you where you sleep.
They walked away, i was only left with Kimbella.
Her: I’m sorry about the other day i didn’t mean to scare you..
Me: Its okay.
Her: You have a gift Naledi. You have the sixth sense
I didn’t say anything
Her: i know it scares you but we here to guide you.
Me: “we”
Her: Me and prophet Badru…
The door opened and the Prophet walked in.. He had someone who was carrying his
luggage for him.
Kimbella hugged him.
Ayo: Where is everyone?
Kimbella: upstairs
He looked at me. Such a classic man. Mercy was lucky.
Him: Naledi right?
Me: Yes..
Him: Nice to finally meet you.. My wife told me alot about you
Kimbella: Ya and we need to guide her through her gift..
Ayo: Can we do this tomorrow, I’m very tired and i miss….
Mercy: Baby!!!
She was coming from upstairs and she ran up to him all hugging him and kissing him..
Mercy: i missed you
Ayo: i missed you too
I was a bit jealous, i mean Mercy was lucky to have someone like Prophet Badru.
Kimbella: alright we get the message…
Mercy: I’m sorry just that I’ve missed him..
Kimbella: Let me also go to my man..
She walked upstairs.
He looked at me.
Him: I’m sorry but are you in pain right now?
Me: Pain?
Him: think cramps in your womb or something like that?
Me: Uhm i do…
He took Mercy’s hand and put it on my womb.
Him: Leave her!
As he was saying that i felt the cramps getting a bit worse.
Ayo: i said leave her!!!
I was all screaming Mercy was holding me..
Ayo: She’s not gonna have womb cancer, she’s not gonna have any problems with her
womb i command you to leave her now!!!
I felt something moving from my womb, then after a few seconds i was fine..
Mercy: You alright sweety, you alright.
I was just confused.
Ayo: Sorry i was getting rid of the evil spirit, and demon that’s supposed to give you
womb cancer,we’ll talk about your Gift Tomorrow now I’m very tired i need to rest..
He walked upstairs.. Leaving me with my mouth opened
Mercy: Let’s go I’ll show you where you sleep.

PART 11 THE GIFT

I went to sleep, Mercy’s house was just too beautiful and very big, must’ve taken forever
to build it.
Nqobile: Do i even have to ask?
Me and her where sharing a room, i felt safer when she’s close to me.
Me: What are you talking about?
Her: You talking to ghosts?
Me: Apparently i have a sixth sense.
We kept quiet for a while.
Me: We still cool?
Her: Yes, as long as your ghosts stay away from me
We laughed.
Me: Thank you for saving me
Her: You welcome
Me: How did you know that my life was in danger?
Her: You weren’t answering my calls, you were missing school like crazy. I know that’s
not like you.
Me: You really saved my life.
Her: So you going back to him?
Me: i don’t think so. I love him yes but his too damaged mentally
Her: I’ve always known that the was something wrong with that guy.
I wasn’t gonna tell Nqobile about Theo, especially Theo killing his brother nje I’m not
gonna tell anyone…………………..
We woke up the following day and prepared for school. We didn’t even know how we
were gonna get to school especially because my car was at the flat. My phone beeped, it
was a message from Theo which read “if you don’t bring your Ass Back home, just know
i want my car back and you’ll pay for your own fees” I threw my phone on the bed and
clicked my tongue.
Nqobile: What’s wrong?
Me: He wants his car back and his not paying for my fees anymore.
I sat on the bed.
Me: i don’t even know why I’m going to school if my fees won’t be paid.
Her: We’ll think of something. How about you apply for NFSAS
Me: That shit has done played with students.
Her: Mercy?
Me: She has done a lot for me i don’t wanna bother her.
Nqobile: But..
Me: No we not gonna bother Mercy..
I hate being a charity case, people pitying me and all that.
There was a knock at the door, Mercy came in with Yolanda
Her: Are you girls ready for school?
Nqobile: Yes we are
Mercy: Come I’ll drop you off at school..
We stood up and went to eat breakfast.
Me: Where is Kimbella and Cody?
Her: They left this morning, they just came to drop off the kids..
Me: Doesn’t kayla have school?
Mercy: She was suspended.. Don’t even ask why..
Prophet Ayo came in the room,he greeted us and we greeted back.
Yolanda: pofet Ayo (Prophet Ayo)
Ayo gave her a weird look.
Him: Its dad to you…
Yolanda: Daddy pofet Ayo
We laughed. Ayo picked her up.
Ayo: Its time to go to preschool young lady
Yolanda: Bye Missi (Mercy)
Mercy: Bye..
They left.
Mercy: i wish she can call me mom already
Nqobile: Kids will be kids..
Mercy looked at me.
Her: Did Theo contact you?
Nqobile: Yes he did, to tell her that his no longer paying her fees
I gave Nqobile a serious look.
Her: What? It’s the truth.
Mercy: He was paying your fees?
Me: Yes, but I’ll find a way to pay my fees…
Mercy: Honey don’t be scared to ask for help
Me: i don’t need help! *shouting*
Nqobile: Zee..
Me: Zee what? I’m tired of people pitying me! Yes my parents died, i don’t have any
family of my own but I’ve always taken care of myself!
They kept quiet.
Me: I’ll fetch my bag.
I went upstairs to get my bag. Yall don’t understand how difficult it is for a girl like me. I
don’t wanna be pitied that’s one thing I hate, people take advantage of me because I
have no one like Theo did…………
I took my bag went downstairs and Mercy drove us to school. I attended classes that day
very worried that Theo might show up and start war. Luckily for me he didn’t. At
around 13:00 during lunchtime Nqobile and the girls accompanied me to the financial
department to get The NFSAS forms unfortunately the closing date was last week. We
walked out of there very department.
Buli: Can’t they even make an exception?
Me: i knew this was gonna happen, nothing Good ever happens to me!
Mazet: Don’t talk like that girl, God will..
Me: God? Don’t tell me about God right now!
Mazet just shrugged her shoulders.
Buli: Let’s go to my room, we’ll eat lunch there
Me: Go I’ll meet up with yall, i need to return my textbook at the library
Nqobile: I’ll walk with you.
Me: I’m fine, plus i need time alone.
I went to the library and returned my text book then walked back to Buli’s Res. Her and
Mazet were roommates. I passed by the bathroom and heard the girl singing with water
running….. I went in and went to the last shower.
Me: Hello…
I slowly opened the curtain there was no one, I was a bit scared. The water was running
though. I turned off the tap, when i was about to walk out, i felt a rope around my neck, i
was slowly lifted up with the robe around my neck strangling me. I tried screaming but
the rope was too tight. A naked girl stood before me, she was wet.
Her: That’s how i died*shouting*
The rope was tight, I couldn’t breath.
I heard someone touching me on my shoulder.
I turned around and it was Mazet.
Her: What are you doing here?
I looked at the shower the curtain was opened there wasn’t anyone..
Mazet: Come on, our food is getting cold.
I went back to the room with her and we ate. I saw Nqobile looking at me.
Me: What?
Her: Your Neck..
The girls looked at me.
Buli: looked like someone was strangling you..
I went to check myself in the mirror, it looked like a mark that the rope left. It was a red
mark.
Me: Its just rash
Buli: Doesn’t look like a rash..
Me: Well it is! Yall bitches have a problem with that?
They shook their heads no…
After lunch we went to do our hospitals blocks then after went home. Mercy had
someone come pick us up she couldn’t pick us up……………..
We got home, and the maid told me that Mercy wanna see me she’s at the garden. I went
to the garden. She was sitting under a tree with someone, looked like they were eating
lunch.
Mercy: Here she comes..
Mercy stood up.
Mercy: Hello Dear, meet a dear friend of mine Taylor Duvenhage he is here to talk to
you.
She looked at him.
Mercy: Taylor this is Zee, the lady i was telling you about.
This Taylor Guy stood up and stretched his hand to me.
Him: Nice meeting you Zee..
He smiled, and all i heard was “Zee” i heard nothing else after that.

PART 12 THE GIFT

This Mr Duvenhage is very good looking, we sat down.
Mercy: Taylor is a CFO at the Reserve bank of South Africa
Me: That’s nice..
There was something about his smile, and those pink lips hmmmm.
Mercy: should i leave you guys to talk?
I gave her a weird look, she winked at me then stood up and went.
I poured myself the juice that was at the table and i drank without stopping,he looked at
me.
Him: You must’ve been really thirsty
I nodded my head yes.
Him: I’m gonna get straight to the point. Mercy Is a good friend of mine i Met her in one
of my Seminars
Me: Semi.. Se..
He chuckled.
Him: I’m a part time motivational speaker, and so is she. That’s how we met.
Me: i should’ve been a motivational speaker brother you fine as hell *low voice*
Him: pardon?
Me: uhm it’s nothing sorry..
Him: Anyway Mercy told me that you need money to pay your fees. I am here to let you
know that look no further i will sponsor your studies.
I put the glass down.
Me: Ohw
Him: i sponsor alot of financial disadvantaged students to further their studies
Me: financial disadvantaged?
Him: Sorry if I..
Me: Look here Mr Duve.. What what I don’t need your help and I’m not Financial
disadvantaged as you put it!
Him: Sorry if I’ve upset you, i really didn’t..
Me: You can go and tell your Mercy that I don’t need your help, not from you or anyone
else you hear me? Nxa! Ningijwayela kabi Yaz!
I walked up to the house, Mercy was pacing up and down in the lounge. She looked at
me and smiled..
Her: And?
Me: Am i overstaying my welcome here?
Her: No.. Why would you think that? I enjoy Having you here
Me: Then why are you embarrassing me like that to your rich friends?
Her: I’m not following
Me: Do me a favour! Next time when you are with your friends do your motivational
things and Leave me alone!
I walked upstairs.
Nqobile saw how disturbed i was she didn’t say anything.
Her: I’ll be downstairs doing my assignment if you need me..
Me: Okay..
She walked out.
I laid in bed all crying. Yall won’t understand how shameful it is to lose your parents
then after having to live with the handouts that people give you. You don’t know how
difficult it is to have to love like a beggar, the orphanage i was at the woman who ran it
didn’t have much, she only had enough to buy us food and stationery. She always made
sure that we have everything we need where school was concerned. Everything else we
had to go and beg for it, all my clothes we had to go door to door every weekend begging
for clothes. Sometimes we would get very nice people who would donate clothes to us,
some would shut the door in our faces, some would unchain their dogs so they can
chase us of their yard. Most people treated us as if like we had a certain disease, that’s
why i hate being a orphan. I had to lie throughout my teen years and say my parents
travel alot because i was ashamed to say “i am an orphan” as i thought that life couldn’t
get any more Terrible i met Theo. I just wonder when I’m gonna die because this pain is
just too much. All i wanted was love, all i wanted was a mother’s love I’ve been shown
hate all my life that i really don’t know how love feels like. I’ve been crying the same
tears ever since i could remember. It’s hard letting people in because all the people I’ve
let in they ended up hurting me.
I heard a knock while i was crying..
The door opened.
Ayo: i was very concerned when you didn’t say come in because i just walked in what if
you were naked, but thank God you not…
I kept quiet.
Him: That was supposed to be a joke..
I still kept my silence..
He came and pulled up a chair then sat down.
Him: We can talk..
Me: i don’t wanna talk
Him: i think you do before you self destruct.
I kept quiet.
Him: i know that your parents dying was the most greatest pain you’ve ever felt in your
life,but you should know that them dying was never your fault.
How did he know that? Did Mercy tell him? Have they been discussing me?
Him: Naledi I’m seeing you in a different way. When i Walked in that night and i saw you
with Kimbella you were soo skinny. I’m not saying that you skinny but spiritually you
appeared very skinny to me because of this thing that you carrying inside that’s eating
you little by little. Naledi i can just tell that you not very trusting when i Walked in i felt
that the first thing you said to yourself was “Ahh what does he want”..
I got up and sat up straight starring at him.
Him: You have a gift and you need God to guide you through this Gift, but the way you
hate God it’s very very scary. You need God to guide you through this Gift because if you
keep on pushing him away the devil might sneak in and take over. Naledi this gift that
you have comes in two ways. It can be used for good it can also be used for evil. So who
you let in is up to you, do you let God in? Or do you let the devil in.
He then stood up went out. This guy is damn Good but one problem is that I would like
to let God in, but God has hurt me soo much that the Anger i have towards him is just
too great.

PART 13 THE GIFT

That night i slept with a broken heart. I get more and more depressed this days…………..
I woke up that Friday morning prepared for school as Always, Nqobile was always an
early bird.
When i was done i went downstairs to eat, and to my surprise the Prophet was eating.
I thought of turning back but then he already saw me.
Him: Good morning
Me: Morning
I sat down. I just ate cereal.
Him: How did you sleep
Me: i slept good..
Him: Then that’s good..
After that we said no word to each other,until i decided to break the silence.
Me: yesterday you said alot of things that i didn’t understand
He looked at me.
Him: like what?
Me: being skinny spiritually..
Him: What’s not there to understand?
Me: Are you trying to act fresh?
Him: Your attitude is very wrong..
Me: Forget i even asked
Him: You know it’s your Anger that’s gonna lead you to doom. Physically you are fine,
but spiritually and Emotionally you are dying. I saw your spiritual being you carrying
alot of baggage, anger, pain, hurt, Those things are heavy for you, you struggling that’s
why you cannot connect with God because you are confused by those things and then
you shutting him out. You need to let him in.
Me: Easier said than done
Him: Naledi you have a fragile gift, if used for the wrong reasons it will destroy you. You
need to let God and the holy spirit in so they can guide you.
Me: Look Ayo..
He gave me a serious look.
Me: If God wants to tell me something he must do that himself, i don’t need another
human being telling me such!
Him: i hope you will make a better choice..
He stood up and started walking away, he stopped then looked at me.
Him: Don’t do it that’s not what your Gift is supposed to be used for
Me: What are you talking about?
He said nothing, continued walking.
This guy is always talking in riddles i don’t understand a word he says sometimes…..
Mercy, Nqobile, and Kayla showed up from the garden all laughing and chatting seems
like they had a good chat.
All that laughter seized when they saw me.
They greeted me except for Mercy.
Mercy then looked at Nqobile.
Her: Enjoy school..
Nqobile: Thank you
Mercy: Come on let’s go
Kayla: Bye
Nqobile: Bye..
They walked away..
Me: i see you have new best friends now.
Her: Don’t be Jelly..
Me: I’m not being anything i mean you supposed to be my best friend ain’t you?
Nqobile: Let’s just go to school before you piss me off…
We walked out to the car, we had a chauffeur that drove us to school…
School wasn’t good because Nqobile and i we were on that sophisticated ignorance,that
Mazet and Buli noticed as we were walking to their room to eat lunch.
Buli was talking to Nqobile, and i was talking to Mazet we were walking far behind
them.
Mazet: So what’s the beef between you and Nqobile?
Me: Mxm that one, she has a new besty now.
Mazet: That’s strange
Me: It is isn’t it?
Mazet: Did you confront her about it?
Me: No i don’t need Nqobile, i mean i have you and Buli she can just go to hell..
Mazet: Maybe we can just eat at the cafeteria.
We went to the cafeteria and got something to eat……..
It was amazing how many students had soo much ghosts attached to them that i thought
of a way of making money…….
Me: Mazet i just thought of a way of making money
Her: Yea?
Me: I’m gonna be a medium for a day
She laughed
Me: No really i Googled that ish it’s easy..
Her: uhm I don’t think scamming people with that is gonna work.
Me: Just watch.
I went up to this other 2 girls.
Me: Good afternoon ladies sorry to bother you but I’m a medium
They laughed.
Me: No I’m serious
Lady 1: i believe none on those people
Me: Let’s make a deal.. If i read you and i read you correctly you pay me R20
Lady 2: We’ll give you R100
Me: deal..
I looked over at Mazet she was Shaking her head no..
Me: i feel a mother energy.. Who lost their mother?
Lady 2: i did
Me: Good..
I cleared my throat.
Me: I’m finding it a bit hard to breath did she die from a heart attack, or something was
wrong with her lungs
Her: She had lung cancer..
Me: How do you relate with the month of may 2013?
She covered her mouth with her hands.
Her: Now you freaking me out. She died on the 21st of may 2013..
Me: Do you sleep in her t-shirt? Because she’s like to me “Tell her to wash my t-shirt”
I saw tears In her eyes.
Her: Omg yes i do.
Me: Just know that everytime you wear that T-shirt your mom is actually there with
you.
She started crying. I was on fire i was reading people next thing i know i had a crowd
surrounding me, Mazet was counting the cash..
I had to cut the sessions short because it was beginning to get late.
I promised to read them again on Monday. I started at 13:00 it was now 17:00
Me: How much did we make
Mazet: R2000
Me: That’s what I’m talking about!
Mazet: How did you know all of that?
Me: I told you that i Googled..
We laughed and went to her room, the door was locked.
Her: Eish no!
She leaned against the door
Her: Buli has the key
Me: Well where is yours?
Her: i lost mine so we sharing hers
Me: Call her
Her: You know i don’t have a phone
Me: i always find it strange that you don’t have a phone…
I touched the door handle and the door was locked indeed.
Me: Let me call her..
I took my phone and went a bit far from the room leaving Mazet standing there. My back
was facing her.
Buli’s phone was on voicemail i figured she was at the hospital. I walked up to the
bathroom, i heard the voice of the girl singing again. She had a very lovely voice.
The song she was singing went like “my heart is pierced by cupid, i disdain all glittering
gold. There is nothing can console me than my jolly sailor bold” she repeated those
lyrics her voice was Angelic. I got in the bathroom. The singing came from the last
shower, the water was running. I slowly walked to the shower, making sure that I don’t
disturb her. I really needed to see her, i didn’t see her that well that day i had that
incident in the shower. As i was approaching the shower, she stopped singing..
I stood still. She started singing again. I walked again then she stopped i stood still.
Her: Is there someone there?
I kept quiet
Her: Please you scaring me, it’s late at night.
What was she talking about because the sun was still out. Her voice sounded a bit
familiar, I’ve heard it before i think.
Her: Okay im coming out.
She turned off the water, i heard the curtain opening she stretched her hand to reach for
her towel . when she was about to come out, i felt a hand touching me on my shoulder. I
turned it was Mazet..
Me: Wtf! You gotta stop freaking me out like that!
Her: Come Buli brought me the key
Me: She did? I called her that bitch phone was on voicemail
Her: Well she came come on.
Me: Okay
I looked at the last shower there was no one..
We went to the bedroom.
Me: We must go drinking tonight
Her: You read my mind..
My phone rang..
Mazet: I’ll be right back I’m going to pee
I answered it was Buli..
Me: Hey
Her: i got your missed call, what’s up?
Me: Agh Mazet and i wanted the key to your room but i heard you brought it
Her: What are you talking about? I’ve just finished my blocks I haven’t come to the room
ever since lunchtime
Me: Ohw ya my mistake the securities opened for us
Her: Okay Nqobile and i we on our way
Me: Okay
I hunged up. That was weird how did Mazet open?
She came back.
Her: What would you like to eat?
Me: Anything..
Her: Okay
Me: Can i go and wash my hands
Her: I’ll accompany you because you always act shady when you at the bathroom
Me: uhm okay..
We went to the bathroom, i washed my hands
She was standing behind me at the doorway. When i lifted my head after washing my
hands i noticed something that really scared me. There was no reflection of mazet
through the mirror, i turned and looked at her. She was standing at the door all smiling
at me. I smiled back, i looked again at the mirror i only saw me, which was weird
because I’m supposed to see her as she was standing behind me… I finished washing my
hands.
Her: Let’s go and eat..
Me: You know what Buli and Nqobile called they said we must go and meet them
hal…halfway..
My voice was breaking
Her: Are you okay?
Me: I’m fine
She came closer i stepped back
I flashed a fake smile
Me: I’m fine..
Her: Okay
She could see that i was lying..
Her: Let’s go and meet them halfway..
She closed the door of her room and we walked, something was not adding up with
Mazet. I was all rushing as i was going down those stairs,i felt more safer as we was
outside with other students passing…

PART 14 THE GIFT

I was happy to see Nqobile and Buli, i ran up to them then we all walked up to the
room…
Mazet: Zee was on fire today
Buli: Meaning?
Her: We made 2000 today with her being a fake medium at the cafeteria reading people
and telling them about their death ones, i must say you really good
Buli: Really?
Me: Agh she’s exaggerating
Mazet: I’m not
She took out the money.
Mazet: Zifebe zam'(my Bitchez) Today we getting sloshed
Nqobile looked at me.
Her: Zee can i talk to you
Me: Yes Ofcause
We went outside
Her: What are you doing?
Me: Meaning?
Her: Are trying to get caught. Look not everyone takes such as a gift some other people
will think you evil
Me: Relax friend. This is good business. When i make enough money we’ll move out of
Mercy’s house
She looked at me.
Me: loosen up!
Her: i hope you know what you doing
We went back to the room. We got alcohol then just drank in the room, all dancing,
playing music and then just getting sloshed.
Me: Let’s a pic together
Buli: That’s a good idea!
We positioned ourselves
Mazet: I’ll take the pic
Mazet has never taken a pic with us.
Buli: You always say that, it’s not fair we wanna take a pic with you too!
Mazet: Someone has to take the pic
Buli: That’s why we have a selfie stick
Nqobile took out her selfie stick..
Mazet: Guys I’m not photogenic
Buli: Come you’ll be strong
I took out my phone and i took out my iPhone we took pics, was nice enjoying this
moment with my girls they bring me soo much joy. We continued drinking then in my
drunk state i went out to call Mercy, she didn’t take long to answer.
Her: Hey
Me: Friend
Her: Ohw hi
Me: Mercy i just wanna say I’m sorry for how I’ve b like acting, it’s not right i mean you
opened up your home to me. You have been nothing but a good Friend to me..
Her: Uhm okay..
Me: i love you Mercy, you have a good heart i don’t wanna lie
Her: Are you okay Zee?
Me: I’m tops I just wanna express my gratitude to you
Her: Are you drunk?
Me: No I’m fine
Her: Where are you guys it’s late
Me: We sleeping over at a friends place we just having fun.
Her: Okay be safe then
Me: You know what wena sohlukaniswa ukufa(only death will do us apart)
Her: i love you too, drink alot of water before sleeping
Me: Yes captain!
She laughed and hunged up.
I went to the room. Out of all of us Nqobile was not a heavy drinker, she was just a bit
tipsy. I was wasted. When i drink alcohol I drink to be wasted because i want alcohol to
help me forgot about everything.
I took my phone
Me: Zifebe zam listen (bitches listen)
They kept quiet
Buli: Talk bitch, you have a right to talk!
Me: Zifebe I’m calling my ex, I’m calling Theo
Buli: Call him!
Nqobile: Call him about what?
Me: to officially dump him Hau!.
Mazet: Wait, wait, zibitches i have an idea. Call him and we sing him ” There you go”
Me: Perfect!
I called him and put him on loud speaker. As soon as he said “Nae-Nae” Mazet started
with the song.
Mazet: “Please don’t come around talking about how you love me”
Buli: “Because that love game ain’t for me”
Me:” i don’t wanna hear you say that you adore me”
Mazet: “so there you go, looking pitiful just because i let you go”
Buli:” There you go talking about you want me back but sometimes it bees like that”
Me: “so there you go talking about you miss so, that you love me so, i let you go, there
you go cause your lies got old look at you there you go”
Mazet: “Soo there you go”.
We laughed then i hunged up.
Nqobile: You bitches are crazy!
We continued drinking until we passed out……………
I woke up in the middle of the night i wanted to pee, my bladder was compressed. I sat
up straight i was sleeping alone in the bed. I got out and switched on the lights. Buli was
sleeping with Nqobile in her bed, i looked around no sign of my Mazet she was supposed
to be sleeping with me. That was strange but i needed to go and relieve myself. I walked
out to pee. I heard the voice again singing….
“my name it is Maria, I’m a merchant daughter’s fair, and i have left my parents. With
3000 pounds a year. My heart is pierced by cupid, i disdain all glittering gold, there is
nothing can console me, than my jolly sailor bold” when i was done i went out wanted to
see who it was, I slowly walked there and looking back Incase Mazet creeped up on me. I
was about to open the curtain when i saw something crazy. I saw mermaid legs dangling
around in the shower as the person was singing i ran out, then i heard the girl talking.
Her: Wait, are you my jolly sailor bold?!
I ran to the room all Shaking, maybe the alcohol we drank is too strong..
After a while Mazet came in all wet and having a towel around her body. She looked so
enthusiastic and humming a song.
Her: Hey why are you up?
Me: I’m just from the bathroom
Her: Okay
I looked at her towel, it was the same towel i saw the girl pull out when i was about to
burst her in the shower.
Me: i like your towel
Her: Its an old towel, it’s antique
Me: i can see
I took my phone and looked at the pictures we took earlier funny enough Mazet wasn’t
there although we took the pics with her. I really needed to find out who this girl is.

PART 15 THE GIFT

I slept with one eye open that night, i just didn’t trust Mazet at all…… She was sleeping
soundless next to me………… I opened my eyes and i was glad to see the sun shinning
outside proved that the morning had came. Mazet was still sleeping i got out of bed and
went to the bathroom to brush my teeth. Nqobile was already there washing her face. I
joined her.
Her: Hey how’s the hangover?
Me: I’m okay and you?
Her: i don’t drink that much remember?
Me: Ya i remember..
Her: You alright?
I exhaled
Me: i think there’s something wrong with Mazet?
Her: How so?
Fortunately i had my phone in my pants, i took it out.
Me: Check the pics we took yesterday and please point Mazet.
She went through my phone, I saw her eyes widening.
Her: She’s not here!
Me: No so loud….isn’t that a bit fishy?
Her: it is i won’t lie..
Me: i wonder..
Her: Do you think she’s a ghost?
Me: i Really don’t know but I’ll find out soon
Her: This is creepy
She gave me my phone back
After washing our faces we went back to the bedroom, Mazet was up.
Her: Zibitches!
We gave her fake smiles
Her: Yesterday was great i won’t lie, it’s always good to spend time with you guys
Nqobile: Good spending time with you..
She looked at her legs, her expression changed she seemed a bit agitated.
Her: I have to take a shower
Me: Wait for me..
Her: No! I have to shower alone
She looked at me and smiled.
Her: You’ll take a shower after me..
Me: Okay…
She took her towel and her toilet bag then walked out.
I looked at Nqobile
Her: Something is definitely up!
I sat on the bed
Me: i think i have to spy on her
Nqobile: Won’t that be dangerous?
Me: I’ll be fine, if something happens I’ll scream leave the door opened
Her: I’ll do just that..
I walked out, i slowly tiptoed my way into the bathroom, Being very careful i don’t even
make a small sound….
It was Quiet. The was no sound in the last shower but the curtain was closed, the water
was running. I looked to make sure that there’s no one following me, especially that
someone Being Mazet.
When i got to the last shower, as i was about to slide the curtain wide open i heard a
voice behind me saying “are you spying on me” o turned around and it was Mazet. She
looked at me all squinting her eyes.
Me: i… Why would I spy on you?
Her: You tell me! Because I came here and let the water run while i went to the toilet, i
come back and here you are!
Me: Well i wanted to take a shower, so i heard water running i called your name but you
didn’t reply so I wanted to make sure if you here
She looked at me still squinting her eyes. There was something cold about Mazet, the
was something about her that i couldn’t really put my finger on
Her: Its amazing how you here to take a shower but you don’t even have your toilet bag,
oh wait make that you didn’t bring your toilet bag at all..
Now i didn’t know how to explain myself.. I kept quiet.
She approached me as i was walking backwards.
Her: What do you really want Zee?
Me: i… I just…
Nqobile: Is there something wrong?
She was standing by the doorway
Mazet turned and looked at her..
Mazet: No nothing is wrong, I’ll just go take my shower..
She then looked at me, and gave me the most cold look ever….
I went out to the room with Nqobile.
Me: I think we have to go
Her: Are you okay?
Me: We just need to be out of here..
We took our bags and Walked out. We were still wearing our nurse uniform, we drank
with that and slept on that…..
I took the cash i made for yesterday. Only R1500 left because we had spent the R500 on
alcohol……….
We used public transport to get to Mercy’s place. I was very relieved when we got there.
There was no movement in the house, looked like there was no anyone around the
house.
Nqobile: I’m going to the bedroom to sleep
Me: Okay..
She walked upstairs. I went to the lounge, i saw bottles of Ciroc and Amarula ontop of
him as table. I also saw an ashtray along with cigarettes buds on it. I looked at the TV,
Kush’s music videos were playing. This was weird because i know for a fact that people
in this house are too religious to drink although they have a bar inside the house……….
I decided to walk up to Mercy’s room, maybe she’s there. The door was slightly opened i
heard them arguing. I walked up to the door and looked at them, they couldn’t see me.
Ayo: Then why did you marry me if you know that you still inlove with him?
Ayo looked a bit upset while on the other hand Mercy looked very messy. Her weave
was all over the place, she looked very disorganised.
Ayo: You a prophet’s wife Mercy, start acting like one!
Mercy: Ohh I’m sorry that I’m not perfect as you expect me to be..
Mercy’s dress wasn’t fitting her in the right places. The right hand was far down,
revealing her bra on the right side. She put her hand on her forehead.
Ayo: That’s not What im saying Amor, i just don’t like the fact that you going back to
your old life! Hooking up with your old friends again who made you drink, this is soo
unlike you, what am i doing wrong?
Ohhh so they are not perfect after all.
Mercy: Kush was a part of me okay? Do i still love him, yes!
Ayo took off his jacket and put it away.
Him: Then what about me and Yandy? Can you also make space for us in your life?
Why is Mercy stressing this poor prophet, I’d do anything to have him.
He is not just your typical prophet but he is a prophet with style. Has tattoos, good
looking, Lord have Mercy it seems like he hits the gym everyday his body was to die for.
Mercy: That’s not fair! I love you and Yandy don’t use that against me!
Him: What’s the use of convincing people that we happy while we not? Why are we
living a lie?
She kept me
Him: Tell me!! *shouting*
His voice was firm, it dominated.
Mercy started crying..
Ayo: You need to sit down and think about what you want!
because i cannot compete with a dead person!
He started approaching the door, i stood by the balcony and pretended i was singing,
Mercy came to stood by the door as he walked out..
Mercy: Ayo!!
He ignored her and continued walking..
She sank down at the door all crying, i went to sit next to her. She was crying so bad that
it hurt me.
Her: i can’t do this anymore Zee, i miss Kush, i want Kush!!
Me: Shhhhh, it’s okay…
Kush and Kush.. He is Mercy’s ex that passed on a few years ago. He was a hip hop artist,
a world recognised and admired hip hop artist.
As i laid her head on my cleavage i could smell the alcohol in her, and the cigarettes.
Her: I just want Kush… Ayo doesn’t understand, he truly doesn’t understand.
It hurt seeing my friend crying like that…

PART 16 THE GIFT

I walked her to her bed, and i let her sleep. Why after all this years would Mercy miss
Kush? I have never seen her soo broken.
I went to my bedroom, Nqobile was cleaning. I sat on the bed while exhaling…….
Nqobile: What’s the matter?
Me: Its just Mercy
Nqobile: Is she alright?
Me: i hope so
I took off my uniform. We went to the laundry room and did our laundry too…………..
Nqobile went about to study while i went to make myself something to eat. Ayo was at
the kitchen making food for Yolanda.
Yolanda: 1,2,3,4,5…10
Ayo: What happened to 6?
Yolanda: 6 and 10!
Ayo laughed a little…. I was standing there shame admiring the moment. He was truly
good with his daughter.
Ayo: Here you go.. This time around finish your food.
Her: Why?
Him: So you can grow up..
Her: Why?
Him: So you can grow up
Her: Why..
Him: Yolanda if i keep on debating with you, I’ll go crazy..
Her: Daddy?
Ayo was now standing against the sink
Ayo: Yes?
Her: i want Mommy..
Him: Mommy is a bit Sick my Angel..
Her: Call the Doctor..
He laughed.
Him: i will..
Although he was laughing but deep down you can tell that his hurting……
Yolanda: ball so hard mamafuckers wanna fine me..
Ayo looked at her..
Ayo: Hey don’t sing that song again.
Yolanda: But you sing it daddy..
Ayo: Go to Charlie!
She got off her chair and ran pass me, Ayo put his hand on his face rubbing his eyes.
I walked in while clearing my throat.
He looked at me.
Me: Afternoon
He nodded his head.
Me: i just came in to make food..
Him: Its okay….
Me: Can i make you something to eat?
Him: No thanks, only my wife makes me food.
He took his phone and Walked out.
Aii his a bit arrogant i didn’t ask him that we should have sex.
I made myself to eat then went to join Nqobile, we were studying for our test……….. I
couldn’t focus Ayo was on my mind i was tapping my pen against the study table,until
Nqobile snatched away the pen from me….
Her: Give the poor pen some break.
Me: Sorry…
Her: What’s wrong with you?
Me: Nothing..
Her: Still thinking about Mazet?
Me: Ya i am…
Her: Leave Mazet alone and study..
I tried to study Mara Aii…. I went to rest a bit……………………….
I woke up later, at around 19:00 i passed by Yolanda’s room. I saw some white Girl
reading her a bedtime story,but Yolanda had already passed out. Yolanda was very cute
and very adorable. She was also very smart for a 4 year is old……………..
I passed by Mercy’s room she was still sleeping. I walked downstairs when i heard
music playing coming from some room. I walked up there and it was a gym. Ayo was
laying on his back while lifting up weights. He was playing some song very loud.
“Ohhhhhhhhhhhh i love you soo, but why i love you I’ll never know”
I stood where he couldn’t see me. After lifting about 5 times, he stood up and damn that
body! I found myself biting my lower lip.
He had a tattoo on his chest. He was wearing red addidas that had white stripes on the
sides. He took a squeeze bottle and drank water. He picked up a photo on some small
table and looked at it then after he put it down and Walked out. I hid myself as he was
walking out…….. While he was walking downstairs i went to see the picture it was a
picture of Mercy in a frame. I felt some jealousy creeping up i took the pic and threw it
against the wall, the glass broke. I picked the picture and started tearing it.
Me: You don’t deserve him, you just a fucken whore!!!!!!!
I then walked out to my bedroom, i laid on the bed…..Nqobile walked in after a while
and laid next to me…………….
I fell asleep after sometime…. I had the most beautiful sexual dream ever! Ayo and i
making out. Him picking me up with those strong hands… Our bodies against each
other.. It lasted for an hour or so….
I woke up that morning, was a Saturday. I stretched with a smile on my face. I got out of
bed, took my towel and went to shower while Singing and thinking about the dream i
had………..
When i was done i went up to the bedroom and dressed up. I wore a short, with sandals
and a crop tee. I put on make up and made my way downstairs. I passed by their room
and knocked, no answer. I opened their bed was made. Where Could they be? As i was
about to walk downstairs i heard someone giggling from the gym, i Walked up to my
spot and peeped at the side of the door. No one can see me when I’m crouching only
someone outside can see me, but the people inside cannot see me…
It was Mercy and Ayo. She was laying on his back as he was doing push up, all laughing
as he was going up and down. I started boiling inside. She was wearing his shirt, and he
was shirtless. I could see from the waist down that the shirt took out her shape perfectly
plus she had a good body…….. When Ayo was done she got off him, he got up.
She punched him a little on his shoulder..
Her: You still got it
Him: But you getting a bit heavy..
He said that while drinking water.
Her: I still don’t understand how my picture made it there
Him: Probably it’s the wind
Her: and the wind decided to tear it up?
Him: You’ll never know, such things happen I’ve seen crazy things before..
Mercy: Yeah right..
She looked down. He lifted her chin up.
Him: What’s wrong?
Her: I just feel bad about what happened yesterday
I rolled my eyes..
Him: You were in a bad space
Her: I’ve never missed Kush before..yes I do think about him but it ends there.
Him: Do you think it might’ve been the alcohol?
Her: Ya and seeing Nik and Queen they started talking about him i think that triggered
all the emotions
Ayo didn’t say anything.
Mercy: I’m sorry, it will never happen again..
Him: I know.. Now come here
He pulled her closer, and he kissed her while running his hands under her T-shirt. He
pulled out after a few seconds
Him: And you not wearing any underwear?
She leaned over and whispered something in his ear and they both laughed. He picked
her up and put her on that small table while coming in between her legs. I can’t let this
happen, now i was very mad. I stood up and Walked away i need a plan, then a perfect
plan struck me. I’m gonna go get Yolanda and have her interrupt them… I went to her
bedroom, she was sleeping i woke her up.
Me: Wake up sweety, come and see mom
She was striking at first..
Me: Don’t you wanna see Mommy?
After a few minutes she finally gave in, i held her hand and we walked to the gym. They
were already doing it, i picked up Yolanda and laid her head on my chest preventing her
from seeing the whole ordeal…
Me: Ohh my God im…
They looked at me..
Ayo: Shit!!
Me: We’ll just… I..
I walked away and stood by the balcony letting them dress up. After a few minutes they
came out.
Mercy came and took Yolanda from me.
Her: Hey honey are you alright?
Me: She was crying when i passed her room, she wanted you…
Mercy: Ohw uhm…
She looked at Yolanda.
Mercy: Where you crying baby?
Ayo came to us.
Him: That’s a first Yolanda is not that Type
Mercy: She truly isn’t that type, do you think she’s sick?
She was sleeping on Mercy’s shoulder
Mercy: i think we need to take her to the Paediatrician.
Ayo: i can’t I’m sorry i have to get ready i have to go to Sandton remember I’m preaching
there
Mercy: Ohw ya, sorry love i don’t think I’ll come with Yolanda like this
Ayo: Its fine, you’ll call me when it’s something serious
Mercy: i will..
He pecked her lips then walked to the bedroom.
Mercy: i think i must get her ready
Me: Can i come along?
She looked at me and smiled.
Mercy: Ofcause and thank you.
She walked to Yolanda’s room. I stood there smiling, as i was about to walk downstairs i
saw someone standing in the passage, arms folded. They came towards me i realised it
was a ghost with the appearance and clothes.. As i looked closely it was an old women.
She looked at me and all of a sudden i was lifted up from the floor a bit. She looked at me
and shook her head…..a ghost has never did this to me so i was a bit scared.

PART 17 THE GIFT

I heard someone Shaking me, a soft voice waking me up. I opened my eyes and it was
Mercy.
Her: What happened, why you on the floor?
I looked around i was on the floor against the wall. What happened? I tried getting up
my head was banging.
Her: What happened sweety?
Me: i Really don’t know…
She helped me get up slowly. I remember now, i remember that old hag doing
something to me. She threw me against the wall and i fell.
Mercy: Ayo did say there’s something wrong in this house
I stood up, my head was seriously banging i was a bit dizzy
Me: i don’t think I’ll go with you, my head
Her: Its okay let me help you to bed.
We went to the bedroom and she gave me painkillers, i slept…………
I woke up later and bathe, my phone rang as i was coming out of the bathroom. It was
Theo. I’m not going to answer.
I wore pjs because i wasn’t going anywhere anymore……………..
I was lazing around the whole day i didn’t do anything i didn’t even study. Later we ate
dinner without Ayo he was still at Sandton then later we went to bed…………………
Woke up the following day everyone prepared for church except for me, i don’t do
church.
I was surprised to see Ayo in the dinning room eating breakfast and reading a
newspaper. I stood there admiring him, he was concentrating deep on whatever he was
reading,after a few minutes he looked up and saw me,he put his paper away.
Me: i thought you will be at church with the family.
I sat down opposite him.
Him: i thought you’ll be at church
Me: i don’t do church
Him: It doesn’t surprise me
Me: So what are you doing today?
Him: I’m going to fetch Kimbella from the airport
Me: i don’t understand why she’s always hanging around here
He looked at me.. I smiled.
Me: What?
Him: i warned you that don’t let the devil in
Me: I’m not following
Him: That time you misused your Gift is the time when you allowed the devil into your
life.
Me: You not making sense
Him: Your Gift is not supposed to be used for you to make money, but for you to help
lost souls cross over.
Me: i needed money, and that was an easy way to make money.
He stood up,and Walked away…
Me: Yea whatever!
After eating i took some money and went to pta town, i started reading people and made
a lot of money, i must say i was on fire and i loved it……..at around 17:00 i have already
made 3000 so i decided to go back home. As i was busy walking to the taxis i was doing
window shopping peeping through the clothing store windows. Something very
awkward happened. I saw a reflection of a woman through the window she was wearing
black. I looked back and there was no one behind me. I looked at the window again and
there was no one, that was strange………
I walked to the taxis and got a taxi then went home…………….
I arrived at the house and they were eating lunch, was just Mercy, Nqobile, and Yolanda.
I looked at Mercy and i didn’t like that bitch at all.
Mercy: Hey how are you feeling?
I gave her a fake smile
Me: I’m good..
Nqobile: Are you gonna join us?
Me: Naa I’ll pass thank you.
I walked up to the bedroom.. I counted my cash and put it away safely i was all smiling,
and happy. I heard someone calling my name. I looked around and saw no one. I took
out my textbooks to go and study when the voice called my name again… I looked
around and saw something shocking in the mirror thar i dropped my textbooks. It was a
woman she was wearing black, only her face appeared and she had flames all around
her.
Her: Don’t fret child come close..
I walked close and stopped halfway.
Her: Come closer
I went closer…
Her: Zee you are the chosen one..
Me: i am the chosen one?
Her: When you opened up the door of misusing your Gift you also let us in..
She looked at me deep into my eyes, her eyes where hypnotic..
Her: You are my slave now..
Me: i am your slave…
Her: You work for me…
Me: i work for you…
Her: i am your master
Me: You are my master…
Her: I am trapped in hell… And it’s prophet Ayo who sent me here… You are gonna do
my work for me
Me: i obey……
Her: i am your master.. Master Xolelwa..
Me: i must obey master Xolelwa…
Her: You must kill Prophet Ayo..
Me: i must kill Prophet Ayo.. I must kill Prophet Ayo… I must kill Prophet Ayo…
She started laughing..
Me: i must kill Prophet Ayo…
I then felt someone Shaking me.
Nqobile: Zee yini? (zee what’s wrong)
I snapped out of it….I looked at the mirror and there was no one there
Nqobile: Are you okay?
Me: Ya why wouldn’t i be?
Her: i don’t know you standing infront of the mirror busy talking alone like you
possessed
Me: Pshhhh Girl I’m fine..
Her: Take your books and let’s go and study..
She took hers and Walked out. I picked up my textbooks and followed her.
We studied, and studied until late….
After that we went to bath and chilled in our room, until we eventually fell asleep……..
I was woken up in the middle of the night by the voice.
I got up from the bed my master was in the mirror, i Walked closer.
She was not alone in the mirror she had another woman.
Her: Zee your first task must for you to resurrect us back to life again
Me: How do i do that master
Her: You must go to a certain cave there’s a book of spells there, a certain spell will work
in resurrecting us..
Me: How do i get there master?
Her: Me and my sister will guide you….
Me: You will guide me… You will guide me..
They laughed….. Suddenly i heard a voice praying…
Xolelwa: Noooooooooooooo!!
I felt myself burning a bit….
My masters vanished…
The voice was attacking.
Voice: Fire!!!
I swear when the voice said that there would literally fire in the room i started
screaming…
Me: I’m burning!!
I didn’t realise that my scream had woken up Nqobile who went to wake up Mercy…..
Mercy: What’s wrong sweety?
Me: I’m burning *Crying*
Mercy: No you are fine… You are not burning..
She looked at Nqobile
Her: What happened Nqobile?
Nqobile: i don’t know..
Mercy: Let me go and get Ayo he was praying at the study..
Me: No please don’t get him!
Mercy: He will know what to do..
Nqobile: His a powerful man of God he will help you..
Me: Mercy no don’t call him..
As she was approaching the door, it closed and locked. She tried opening it but it didn’t.
I saw my masters in the mirror…

PART 18 THE GIFT

Mercy just wants to start a big war now,she was busy banging at the door.
Me: Mercy stop..
Suddenly the was fire coming from the mirror. Mercy and Nqobile hot really scared
Nqobile: What is going on?
Mercy was banging at the door.
Mercy: Ayo!!!
I looked at the mirror
Xolelwa: Stop her!
I went up to he and grabbed her by her weave..
Me: i can’t let you do this..
Nqobile tried coming to us but then a certain energy ball coming from the mirror hit her
at the back and she fell..
Me: Nqobile..
My heart sank…. Mercy escaped from my grip but the door still didn’t open. She moved
backwards and cuddled in a corner.
Mercy: What are you doing Zee?
I went to Nqobile, she wasn’t moving at all. I kneeled next to her, with tears falling.
Xolelwa: What are you doing? Stand up and kill Mercy!
I was trying to ignore her, but it was hard. It was as if like Master Xolelwa had power
over me…. I got up and a knife fell at my feet. It wasn’t just your ordinary knife, it looked
like an Ancient knife with alot of markings on the handle…
I got up and took the knife and made my way to Mercy, who was very scared..
Xolelwa: Kill her!
Me: i must kill you… I must kill you… I must kill you..
She looked very scared
Her: What are you doing? Zee stop!
She had no place to run, she was against the wall…
There was a knock at the door..
Ayo: Mercy!
Mercy: Ayo help me!!
I didn’t know who to kill right now between the two of them.
Xolelwa: i command you to kill Mercy!
Me: i must kill Mercy.. I must kill Mercy… I must kill Mercy..
She stood up from the floor, we wrestled for the knife. We got interrupted when the
door busted open, she moved her attention from Me to Ayo, as she was running towards
the door i put the knife on her back…
Mercy: Ayo!
Ayo: Mercy!!
He ran to her as she was falling down. She was bleeding, she was struggling to breath…..
Ayo was not Alone, Kimbella walked in, she threw a scroll at the mirror and it shuttered.
Pieces of it where on the floor as i saw Xolelwa’s reflection in the pieces of the mirror
she was screaming, then after she disappeared.
I suddenly felt something leaving my body. It was like some evil spirit was leaving my
body…….
I didn’t know what was happening, i saw Nqobile on the floor, i saw Mercy on the floor
Ayo was trying to wake her up………….
Me: What….what happened?
I saw Joy flying inside, she was in an Angelic form so was Kimbella..
Instead of freaking out i felt some love and peace in the atmosphere. Joy came down,
and Walked up to Nqobile. She put her hand where Nqobile was hit and i saw some
white light it was almost as if like she was transferring some Angelic power or
something to her, And after a while Nqobile woke up Gasping for air. I went up to her
and hugged her.
Her: What happened?
Me: I don’t know…
Joy walked up to Mercy, we followed her. She put her hand were Mercy had the knife
stuck into her but nothing happened.. She tried again but nothing happened. She joined
forces with Kimbella but nothing happened Mercy wasn’t waking up but she was
breathing……
Kimbella: I’m sorry Ayo…
Ayo was breaking.
Ayo: No!! Don’t say that…
He didn’t wanna let go of her
Kimbella changed into her human form. Charlie walked in, when she saw Mercy on the
floor she lost it,she ran to her.
Charlie: Madam Mercy!
Kimbella: We need to get her in bed.
Kimbella and Charlie picked her up, and Walked out to her bedroom, we were following
them..
They laid her on the bed, Kimbella got the knife out,they changed her clothes and made
her wear a white night gown. Charlie had brought warm water and towels they were
cleaning her womb and they bandaged her, to stop the bleeding..
Ayo looked at me, I’ve never seen him this angry…..
Him: See what you have done?
I didn’t know what he was talking about, i was confused.
Him: Don’t act like you confused you stabbed her!!
I shook my head no.. He came up to me and literally strangled me. Kimbella came and
held him, he let go of me. He literally had tears in his eyes, he walked out…….
Kimbella looked at me.
Her: I don’t know how we gonna reverse the damage you have caused………….
I stabbed Mercy? That doesn’t sound like me, i am not a violent person i have never
stabbed no one in my life………
I walked out with Nqobile calling out for me..
Nqobile: Zee..
Kimbella: Give her some space
I was going downstairs when i heard some noise coming from one of the bedrooms. I
made my way there Ayo was just losing it he was throwing things around, crying. He
was just in a state that i have never seen him in before.
Him: I can’t lose her Again God!! I can’t lose her Again!!!
I was overwhelmed with sadness, what did i do? How did i hurt Mercy. I ran downstairs
and Walked out to the garden.. I was crying, what did i do to the most kindest soul I’ve
ever met.
Me: God please whatever i did punish me and not her!!!
I was walking around the garden crying senseless…
Me: take me God!! You can’t take her she has a husband and a daughter that loves her
very much, unlike me i have no one please take me!!!
While i was busy crying, i heard someone clearing their throat behind me. I turned
around and it was Mr Duvenhage himself.
I couldn’t stop myself from crying, tears just kept on coming and coming but i tried to
compose myself.
Me: i…. I.. I didn’t hear you wa…
Words couldn’t even come out.
He looked at me.
Me: i……I’m just sad… I…
He came up to me and just hugged me… I needed a hug and he just came at the right
time…

PART 19 THE GIFT

As crazy it sounds, Mr Duvenhage took me out. We went to a restaurant a classy one…..
Him: My mother always told me that food is good when you not feeling good..
I didn’t say anything..
Him: wanna talk about it?
I shook my head no..
Him: What would you like to eat?
I shrugged my shoulders.
A white slim beautiful waitress Came to us.
Her: Good evening Mr Duvenhage
She then looked at me.
Her: Good evening Mam’
Him: Janet, how are you finding your new job?
Her: Its challenging but I’ll get used to it and thank you for getting me this job
Him: You welcome
She was beautiful and looked young,probably 18.
Her: May i take your order please?
Him: I’ll have the usual
They looked at me..
Me: I’ll have a glass of water thank you…
They gave me a weird look.
Him: i think that will be all…
She walked away.
Him: Water is refreshing.
I kept quiet.
Him: Okay what’s really going on?
I might as well tell him, i need someone to talk too.
Me: i hurt Mercy
Him: What do you mean “You hurt Mercy”
Me: Apparently i… I stabbed him..
His eyes widened.
Him: You didn’t strike me as the violent type
Me: That’s the problem I don’t even remember stabbing her.. All of this doesn’t make
sense at all..
Him: How is she?
Me: Critical.. I wish there was something i could do.
Our order came……
Him: Mercy is a fighter she’s always been one…
He started digging in his food and i drank my water.
Him: Enjoying your water?
I giggled.
Him: And what do you know ladies and gentlemen, she can smile….
I covered my mouth and looking down trying not to make him see that I’m blushing a
bit.
Him: Was that so hard?
Me: You are something else.
I sipped on my water, while he continued eating. I looked at him shame he has the looks
i don’t wanna lie…………
I waited for him to finish then after he drove me home… I don’t know if i wanted to be
there,the security guards opened the gate for us and he drove In. We parked a bit close
to the door.
There was silence in the car..
Him: Do you want me to walk you in?
Me: i don’t even know if i wanna go in..
Him: facing your problems might be tough, but running away from them is much
tougher.
I looked at him.
Him: So go in there, whatever the outcome be proud that you didn’t run away..
Me: i would like you to walk me inside.
We got out of the car, and went inside. Everyone was Gathered in the lounge i stood
infront of them.
No one said a word…..
Duvenhage: i think i should leave
Ayo: Take her along with you, i don’t want her in my house anymore.
Awu kodwa Nkosi ngizoyaphi (ohh Lord where will i go)
Me: Ayo please..
He was very furious.
Him: Leave my house! You don’t deserve any Mercy! What you did is unforgivable you
joined forces with the world of darkness after i warned you!
My tears where failing me again..
He picked up the whiskey bottle on the table and threw it at me, luckily i ducked in time.
Him: Get out before i send you to hell!! Don’t forget I’m the greatest prophet of this
lifetime!
Me: Where…
I put my hand on my chest..
Me: Where will i go? I have nowhere to go!
Him: How about you go to hell!! I can even give you the directions because I’ve sent alot
of your kind there!!!
Mr Duvenhage put his hand on my shoulder.
Him: Go get your clothes I’ll wait for you in the car…
He walked towards the door, i Walked upstairs. I started packing.
Me: God what did i do so bad that such things are happening to me *crying*
Nqobile came in..
Her: Are you okay?
I nodded my head yes
Me: You should start packing too
Her: I’m not coming along..
I looked at her
Me: What do you mean you not coming?
Her: to be honest I don’t trust you.. Ever since you started having your Gift you’ve been
acting quite strange Zee i don’t know you anymore..
Me: Its me Nqobile.. It’s me!
She kept quiet. Wow even my down the line Friend is turning on me.
I smiled a bit with tears falling down.
Me: What i did must’ve been really evil that even my besty is turning on me..
Her: Its not like that..
Me: Its fine i.. I understand..
I took my bags and went downstairs. I stopped at the kitchen and looked around
remembering the first time i got here……………..
I then walked out, didn’t wanna piss Ayo more. I approached Mr Duvenhage’s Mercedes-
Benz i don’t much about this person, i don’t know what I’m getting myself into but all i
know is that i have no one right now, i only have him and his willing to help.

PART 20 THE GIFT

Mr Duvenhage’s house was big and beautiful. He had pictures of his family all around,
which just indicated to Me that he is a family man.
Him: make yourself comfortable, you can stay here as long as you want.
Me: Thank you
He walked me into some room,was a nice room i won’t lie.
Him: You can sleep here
Me: Thank you.
I was far behind with studying for my test so I got right to it. Studying was hard
especially with all that’s been happening………..
After an hour of struggling to study i closed all my textbooks and went to bath the
bedroom had a bathroom then after I went to bed..
I cried through the night, i even prayed i promised that if God saves her life I’ll dedicate
mine to him……………………..
I don’t know at what time i slept but then i woke up and it was morning. I went and
bathe, put on my uniform. At least i still have the cash i made that time it will be enough
to take me to school…
I took my bag and went downstairs. Some girl was preparing breakfast, there was a
Variety of food to choose from..
Her: Good morning.
Me: Morning
Her: my name is Veronica
She looked old but not that old, she was white and pretty. Mr Duvenhage came into the
room as i was about to introduce myself..
Him: Hey.
Me: Hi
He was wearing a suit i could tell that it’s expensive. He was also wearing a wrist watch,
his hair neatly laid out.
Him: I see you’ve already met my sister Veronica
Me: uhm yes i was about to introduce myself.. Hi I’m Naledi but please call me Zee.
She gave me a handshake.
Duvenhage: Thank you Veronica for preparing breakfast
Her: Its a pleasure.. Excuse me
She walked away.
Him: She’s a great help, mostly because I’m not around.
I just smiled….
Him: Shall we?
I nodded my head yes. He opened the chair for me, that’s smooth. I sat down and he sat
opposite me..
Him: How are you feeling today?
Me: I’m feeling better thank you…
Who was i kidding, i felt like breaking inside.
Him: How are you planning on getting to school?
Me: I’ll catch a taxi..
He coughed as if like something chocked him..
Me: Are you alright Mr Duvenhage?
He gave me a hand then drank water.
Him: Please call me Taylor. Only at work they call me That..
Me: uhm okay
Him: i can’t have that,do you know how to drive?
Me: Yes..
Him: Do you have a license?
Me: Yes i do..
Him: Then you can use my Jaquar..
Me: Uhm no, there’s no need i…
Him: i insist
He said that with a smile on his face. I really didn’t know what was happening here……
We ate breakfast In silence, we don’t really exchange words that much unless it’s
necessary.
He looked at the time…
Him: i have to go, you’ll find the keys in my bedroom… My bedroom is next door yours
Me: Thank you..
He smiled, then stood up and was about to walk out when Veronica showed up with his
briefcase…
Veronica: Don’t forget this..
Him: What would i do without you..
She smiled. He took the briefcase and left. She looked at me.
Her: would you like me to do anything for you before you leave?
Me: No thank you Veronica..
Her: Okay
She walked away… I stood up and went to his bedroom. Was a lovely bedroom, very
vintage but very lovely. I looked around for the keys for a very long time only to find
them nicely hanging on the wall…
He had alot of car keys, i looked for the jaguar keys until i found them now i have to look
for the jaguar, lucky for me his card weren’t so far from the gate… I went to it unlocked
and got in. I am not very familiar with such cars but it’s Automatic so I’ll be able to drive
it……………………
I did drive it, i enjoyed driving it was a dope car…….
I parked it at student parking, you know all eyes on me i felt some type of way very
important…. I took my bag unlocked it and went. Niggas who never greeted started
greeting,i went to the lecture Hall where we was to write the test….
The test was mad hard or Is it because I didn’t study? I looked around Nqobile was
going through it like it was nothing, i looked at Mazet she was also going through it like
it was nothing, i looked around for Buli she wasn’t around that’s quite odd……
It was 1hr30min,and i took 1hr30min,i didn’t know if i had passed or failed but what i
know is that at least I’ve written something. The lecturer had asked us not to leave
because she wanted to address us about something………..
He collected the scripts then went to stand infront.
Him: i didn’t wanna tell you guys about this while you were still writing, because I know
that some of you we’ll be distracted and then you won’t be able to complete the test.
He exhaled.
Him: It is with great sadness that i must inform about the tragic loss of one of our
students. Her name is Nombulelo Cirha she was found dead in the shower this morning..
People sighed, people sent out cries, and me i was very shocked. Buli was a good friend
and then to hear that she’s no more it surely feels like a dream.
Someone asked what happened?
Lecturer: We are not really sure, we’ll have to wait for the autopsy results,you can now
go….
We stood up and left, I seriously cannot believe this. Mazet caught up with me.
Her: Hey..
Me: hi
Her: How are you?
Me: I’m still shocked by Buli’s passing
Her: Ya it is shocking, but what can we say people die this days..
Me: She was your roommate and friend, what really happened?
Her: She was studying very hard for the test shame, at around 3am she decided to go
and shower so she can sleep, and…
Me: And?
Her: and that’s all I know…
Me: When she didn’t come back from the shower didn’t you bother to go and look for
her?
Her: i was fast asleep..
Me: Okay..
Something didn’t quite add up, this bitch looked happy was all smiling and what not.
Her: Where is Nqobile?
Me: i don’t know..
Her: See you later then….
She walked away, that girl is mad creepy.
I went to attend the rest of my classes, Nqobile and i nje we were giving each other the
silent treatment…………
At around 17:00 when we were done i went to the car and drove back home……
Veronica was cooking dinner, Taylor was not back. I went upstairs and took a long
warm bath wanted to go and help Veronica with preparing dinner.. All of a sudden i
started feeling very sleepy, i was yawning until i eventually passed out in the bath
tub,and i had a strange dream…….
I was in this beautiful cave, heard pearls around, shells, and precious stones. I saw a
mermaid sitting on some rock, her back was facing me she was singing………
Her: “My heart is pierced by cupid, i disdain all….”
She kept quiet. I recognise the voice.
Her: Are you my jolly sailor bold?
I didn’t know what she was talking about….
Me: Who are you?
She went inside the water, half of her body was still inside the water, or should i say half
of her mermaid legs.
I went to sit on the rock where she was sitting on, she was in the water and still had her
back facing me.
Me: Who are you?
Her: “My name it is Maria, I’m a merchant daughter’s fair, and i have left my parents
with 300 pounds a year”
I kept quiet… She turned around and i got the biggest shock of my life.
Me: Mazet?
She looked a bit different though..
Her: Shhhhh..
She swam her way to me..
Her: Come i wanna show you something, get inside the water..
I took off my shoes and got inside the water.. The water wasn’t that deep, i followed her.
Now the water was getting deep..
Me: i can’t go any further i don’t know how to swim
Her: Then we’ll flush you there..
The water started spinning vigorously… It was almost as if like i was being flushed I
tried swimming but I failed i was drowning, i was dying until i felt hands pulling me out.
It was Tailor i was actually drowning inside the bathtub, he had already had a towel
with him and he wrapped it around my naked body, i was coughing and i felt a bit of
water in my lungs.
Me: She was trying to kill me
Him: Who??
Me: She was trying to kill me..
He held me tight.
Him: You must’ve had a bad dream.
Only to me it wasn’t just a “bad dream” it felt real. Is Mazet trying to tell me something?
PART 21 THE GIFT
He sat me on the bed, he crouched infront of me while holding my both my hands. I felt
safe with him, this guy is the only person who gives a fuck about me right now.
Him: You very shaky are you Okay?
Me: Yes, just the drowning thing scared.. If you didn’t find me..
Him: No no no let’s not beat ourselves with a hypothesis..
He brushed me on my arm, his touch was gentle and comforting.
Him: We’ll you be okay to join us for dinner?
Me: i think so.
He smiled at me.
Him: We’ll wait for you..
He walked out. What happened really scared me i should be careful next time. I dried
myself then lotioned and wore my pjs, then made my way to the dinning area. Taylor
and Veronica were already eating. I sat down.
Taylor: i baked a delicious Pepper steak pie….
Me: You can cook?
Him: i can do everything..
Veronica: believe him he can..
Me: i thought you were cooking Veronica
Her: i did salads and he baked the pie.
He dished up for me, i was sitting next to him.
He took a fork, took a small portion of the pie and fed it to me.
Him: How does it taste?
Me: Spicy but very nice..
Him: want some more?
Me: Yes please..
He took another portion but this time he literally put it on my cheek, leaving my mouth
wide open like that.
Him: I am very sorry… I can be clumsy sometimes
Me: You did that on purpose
Him: i did not i swear..
He took a napkin and wiped me..
Him: That’s better..
We continued eating.. Veronica was all smiling at us.. After eating i decided to help
Veronica with the dishes,while Taylor worked on some paperwork.
Veronica: that was a good pie wasn’t it?
Me: Very good
I was wiping the dishes and she was washing them, she stopped and looked at me..
Me: What?
Her: You too should just get married already!
Me: What are you talking about?
Her: Sorry just thinking out loud..
After washing the dishes i went to sleep, i didn’t lock my room Incase i have one of them
nightmares again…..
I did have the same dream, seeing Mazet seating there again singing the same song…
Me: Why did you try to kill me?
She jumped in the water then leaned on the rock while her lower body was still inside
the water.
She looked very beautiful, i swear she wasn’t the Mazet i knew. She had long silky black
hair covering her breasts because she wasn’t wearing any bra.
Her: I wasn’t trying to kill you
Me: Then what?
She exhaled
Her: i was trying to show you what happened to me, I’m trying to answer all the
questions you have.
I stood there..
Me: Well I’m not coming inside the water, so just tell me while I’m standing here..
Her: i was never like this, i was normal just like everyone else.. I was a normal girl.
Tears fell from her eyes.
Her: my mother was a sorcerer(a person who claims to have magical powers) i messed
around with her book of spells and cast the wrong spell on myself and it turned me into
a mermaid. In the afternoon i would be a normal person but at night I’ll change into a
mermaid and I’ll need water if i don’t get water I’ll die. My mom tried to find a way to
reverse the spell and she did, she did find the spell but it was too late. People had
realised what i am and they suspected my mother of being a witch then they burned her
and they banished me from the village i had to go far away…… And far away i went..
I made it through with this life and made it to Varsity. My life there was hard because
every night at 3am I’ll have to go and stay in the shower until dawn. I needed water to
survive. One night when i was in the shower singing my jolly sailor bold song, i heard
some girls coming into the bathroom laughing and talking they sounded drunk. I kept
quiet, no matter how quiet i was the water couldn’t be quite. They found me, they took
pictures, they mocked me they went scared because alcohol gave them the courage.
They hanged Me, i was begging for my life but they continued. Amongst those girls was
Buli they killed me without having any Mercy. My soul never left that place, i seeked
revenge. One thing about mermaids is that you can change into anything you want,
that’s how i managed to keep a deceiving look without her noticing who i was.
Me: So you killed her
Her: that was the only way i could be at peace. Although you made it hard for me to get
my revenge because of the gift that you have.
She smiled at me.
Her: You have a very special gift Zee, cherish it and it will take you far, misuse it and it
will lead you into doom.
I saw other mermaids coming to her.
Her: You know that if you see a mermaid that means you gonna have luck in your life.
My heart became sore, will i ever see Mazet?
Me: Mazet
Her: My name is Maria..
Me: Will i ever see you again?
Her: i have a way of how we can communicate.. I left you a Gift in your dressing table..
She was about to swim away.
Her: Taylor Duvenhage, he loves you. For once allow someone to love you..
I smiled with tears in my eyes..
Her: Goodbye Zee, i am going to be with my beautiful mermaid family. I will be were i
belong because honestly society doesn’t have space for people like us….
She waved goodbye and they swam away……………..
I woke up in the morning it was a holiday. I got out of bed and noticed something on the
dressing table. It was a shell and pearl earrings. I put the shell on my ear i could hear the
waves, it was like i was at the beach, i could hear the mermaids sweet voices “we love
you Zee” i giggled alone…
I took the pearl earrings and put them on they were beautiful.. Someone knocked
Me: Come in…
It was Taylor
Him: I thought you’d still be sleeping
Me: I just woke up
Him: i received a call from Ayo, his saying Mercy is at the hospital and recovering there’s
hope that she will be okay
Me: Thank you..
Him: if you like i can take you to see her
Me: i ld like that very much
Him: You’ll tell me when you ready
Me: Okay..
He walked out.. I looked at the shell, could it be true that if you see a mermaid then you
gonna have luck all your life?

PART 22 THE GIFT

I bathe and Got ready, although i really wanted to go and see Mercy but i was really
scared of how Ayo might react to me. I mean i put her there, it’s best i just stay away…
I walked downstairs, Taylor was on his laptop, i stood by him and he closed his laptop
when he saw me.
Him: Wow, don’t you look beautiful…
I smiled while looking down.
Him: I’ve already bathe so just give me 5min to wear something more appropriate.
Me: There’s no need too..
He looked at me.
Me: After the damage I’ve caused, i think it’s best i stay away from the Badrus for now
until tempers have settled down.
He Gave me that ever so cute smile..
Him: Then unfortunately I’ll have to go alone, i was hoping to go with you but i can see
you not ready.
Me: maybe some other time..
Him: Ya maybe some other time..
He stood up took his laptop and went upstairs, he stopped halfway.
Him: You can use the Jaguar to go wherever you want
Me: Thank you
He continued walking upstairs.. I was hoping he would say that because honestly i had
the keys in my bag already…. I went outside and got in the car then drove in search of a
church……
Promises are things that i take seriously, i made a promise to God that if Mercy recovers
I’ll go to church…
I drove around until i came to some church a Catholic Church. It looked so inviting and
wasn’t far from Taylor’s place.
I walked up there, i was scared to open the door but eventually I did, and Walked
inside…….
It was very quiet there was no one. The windows were rather Dim with The virgin
marry as a poster, i Walked to the front there was alot of Statues of Jesus and burning
candles. I sat at the front, I really didn’t have any idea of what was going. It’s not that i
have never been religious, we used to pray at the orphanage but when i grew up i forgot
about the spiritual side of me…….
After a long time of sitting there i heard someone clearing their throat behind me.. The
person came and sat next to me, it was a pope. He looked a bit old was wearing that
pope outfit without the hat though. He was having a necklace with Jesus’s cross around
his neck.
Him: such a peaceful day
Me: It is indeed father
Him: What brings you here child?
Me: i made a promise father..
He looked at him..
Me: My friend looked like she was dying this past few days. I made a promise to God that
if she recovers then I’ll dedicate my life to the Lord, so I’m here to honour my promise
because he has kept his end of the deal and i also wanna keep my end of the deal.
He chuckled.
Him: i admire you for such courage. It’s not everyone that keeps their promise which
goes to show me that you are a person of your word.
I looked at him..
Him: But don’t make it seem like you are obliged to serve the Lord it should come from
your heart
Me: I’m not very spiritual father..
Him: has anything happened in particular that made you to second guess the Lord?
Me: alot of things Pastor
Him: You know who you remind me off?
Me: Who?
Him: Moses..
Me: Moses?
Him: Ohhh yes Moses. When he had to rescue the Israelites he had doubts about God…
Me: Did he end up rescuing them?
He stood up and went infront, then came back with a Bible then handed it to me.
Him: Why don’t you read and find out?
It was a thick book that i didn’t even know where to start reading it.
Him: Have you ever read the Bible before?
Me: Not really..
He showed me how to read it, was alot of chapters and verses could take me my whole
life to finish this book
Me: i look forward to reading Moses’Story father
Him: It is a very interesting story, read it and come back if you have any questions
regarding the story.
Me: i will do so
Him: i never got your name..
Me: My name is Naledi, bit they call me Zee..
Him: Well I’ll be part of the crowd that calls you Zee
We both laughed.
Him: i am Father Luther, i started this Catholic Church back in the days
Me: It does seem like a very good church..
Him: Why don’t you come Sunday?
Me: I’d like that..
Him: We shall pray child before you go
Me: But i haven’t prayed since from a young age Pastor, i don’t know if i still know how
to pray…
Him: You just have a conversation with God. Because the honest truth is when you read
the Bible you are quiet and God is talking to you, and when you praying God is quiet and
listening to you while you are talking.
Me: But doesn’t God know everything that I’m about to say?
Him: That’s true but sometimes he wants to hear your voice..
Me: That makes sense..
We went at the front and kneeled down before the alter..
Him: Just say anything that comes from your heart..
We prayed for about 30min i was just saying anything that was in my heart… When we
were done we walked to the door.
Him: This should be a place of refuge for you. When you feeling confused or sad you
must come here and seek refuge
Me: I’ll do so Pastor……………….
Days passed i was living a peaceful life, Taylor and i we were becoming very close we
had kissed a few times but we haven’t been intimate. Mercy was at home now
recovering very well and I thanked God everyday for that. My faith was getting strong
and stronger everyday i attended Pastor Luther’s services every Tuesday night and
Sunday. I read my Bible everyday and prayed twice a day, morning and night. The Bible
was my friend now, it was Amazing how i didn’t know soo much about God. There was
no longer Mazet and Buli, but everytime i missed Mazet I’ll go and listen to the shell.
Nqobile and i we would call each other we were trying to mend our broken friendship
and me i was at peace……….
………
I woke up that morning all happy, or was a Saturday morning. I played music from my
phone, i stumbled on Ariana Grande’s song “Santa_Tell_me” was a perfect song for how i
was feeling right now…
Me: “Santa tell me, if you really there.. Don’t make me fall in love again if he won’t be
here next year…Santa tell me if he really cares, cos i can’t give it all away if he won’t be
here next year…feeling chris..” as i was singing and Shaking my little Ass, while making
my bed i felt someone hugging me from behind…. I smiled and turned around.
Taylor: Its not Christmas yet..
Me: i just love the song
He pecked my lips..
He was shirtless, was wearing a basket ball short and nikey sneakers.. His body was fine
had a 6pack to die for, and a bit of hair on his chest. He was sweating a bit.
Him: Wanna challenge me?
Me: on what?
Him: Basket ball..
Me: I’ve never played that before
Him: I’ll teach you..
I was on my Bumshort and Pj top with sleepers… We got to his backyard he had a basket
ball court there. He looked at my feet
Me: What?
Him: You can’t really play with sleepers
Me: Why? My sleepers are cute
Him: They very cute but not for this sport..
Me: Fine I’ll take them off…
I took them off..
Me: I’m going to play barefooted
Him: Don’t your hurt your small cute toes
Me: i won’t..
He went and played music on his ipod which he connected to some big speakers.
He was playing “Snoop dogg_Carlofinia roll”
Him:” Baby you could be a movie star (in Los Angeles) get yourself a medical card (In
Los Angeles) ”
Me: play ball nigga..
Him: Don’t rush me..
He got the ball and kept bouncing it while rapping to the song..
Him: “girl i like the way you roll even though you from the ghetto, but you belong in the
home in the mountains.. I’m not talking about them view, I’m talkin’ about me and you”
I was all blushing and thinking to myself if we were ever gonna ball..

PART 23 THE GIFT

We played basket ball until i was tired, to be honest i really didn’t know what i was
doing. The ball was heavy, i couldn’t do what they call it “Shooting hoops” on the other
hand Taylor seemed as if like he was getting through it pretty well, all scoring which
made me wonder how the hell he could lift that basket ball because it’s fucken heavy!
I sat down.
Me: I’m done..
Him: You didn’t even get at least one in..
Me: the ball is heavy!
He switched off the music and came to sit next to me.
Him: i forgot to tell you, i got an Sms from the Badrus they invited us for Dinner tonight..
Me: Ohw go and enjoy
Him: i just said they invited “us” to dinner tonight not “i”
Me: You know how i feel about them.
Him: You have to fix things with them.
Me: What if they don’t forgive me? I almost killed Mercy
Him: Then that’s that..
I looked at him.
Him: Look it doesn’t matter how a person reacts to your apology, what really matters is
that you would’ve asked for forgiveness, forgiving you its up to them….
Me: Well you have a point there..
Him: i always have a point, plus i want to tell them that now we official?
Me: Official?
Okay Me and Taylor we’ve fooled around a little for this past few weeks, we ain’t even
had sex yet Mara already we are “Official”
Him: the Honest truth is that having you around in the house and always spending time
with you really brought about feelings that i never thought i had for you, and if you give
me a chance i would really like to see what this feelings really mean.
Wow!
Me: i didn’t hear you asking me to be your gf
Him: i thought i covered that in my statement 10seconds ago.
Me: i wanna hear it..
I folded my arms.
He looked at me with those cute eyes that hypnotise me, and his pink lips started
moving that i always wanna kiss..
Him: Would please do me the honour of being my gf..
Me: That’s deep i think i have to…
He clicked his tongue and pulled me closer to him and kissed me…
Him: How about (Pecking my lips) we take (pecking my lips) a shower together?
(pecking my lips)
Me: Sounds tempting but it’s still Early for that.
Him: Still Early for what?
Me: If we take a shower we gonna end up doing things that we shouldn’t be doing..
Me: Things like??
I gave him a serious look..
Him: Ohh that? Nooo.. My mind was not even there..
Me: Really?
Him: i promise you…
Me: Well that’s sad because my mind was there..
Him: Can i withdraw my last statement?
I laughed.
Me: No..
I stood up and started walking to the house with him following me..
Veronica was already preparing breakfast
Her: Where have you guys been?
Taylor: Basket ball..
Veronica: Then go freshen up, breakfast will be ready in no time.
We walked up to our different bedrooms to bath,then after met downstairs for
breakfast………
Me: at what time is the Dinner at Mercy’s place?
Taylor: i think 19:00… You can take my credit and go buy you some beautiful dress..
Me: What are you trying to say about your clothes?
Him: i meant that with no disrespect.. Problem is the restaurant we going too they give
100 fucks about the dress code.
Veronica: I can accompany you
Me: Thank you Veronica that’s very nice of you..
Veronica was just sweet i don’t wanna lie… I went upstairs to get my phone and bag. I
had 4 missed calls from a number i didn’t know. I called the person, a woman answered.
Her: Hello..
Me: Hi.. I found missed calls on my phone from this number..
Her: Naledi is that you?
Me: Yes.. And you are?
Her: Ngiyabonga Nkosi (Thank God) it’s me maNkosi
My heart star racing what does she want?
Me: MaNkosi..
She started crying..
Her: We need to talk urgently..
Me: About?
Her: You were right Theo did kill Kagiso..
Me: He confessed?
Her: Yes.. I guess he couldn’t live with the guilt anymore
Me: Its a good thing that he apologised, and i am sorry you had to find out that way.
Her: Naledi buya ekhaya(come home)
Is she kidding me right now?
Me: MaNkosi please..
Her: uTheo uyakukhumbula (Theo misses you) his a mess ever since you left, his always
emotional and angry..
Me: maNkosi Theo needs professional help to deal with his demons, he doesn’t need
me..
Her: Na..
I hunged up, with Tears falling down. Why is Theo coming now when I’m trying to
forget about him,i heard a knock at the door..
I looked at the door and it was Taylor.
I wiped my tears..
He came to me, i turned and let my back face him. He put his hands on my shoulders and
kissed me on my neck.
Him: What’s wrong?
I might as well tell him because he won’t let it go…
Me: Its Theo
Him: Your abusive ex?
I nodded my head yes. I told him a bit about Theo. His face changed instantly.
Him: What does he want? Doesn’t he know that you’ve moved on?
Me: Its his mom, she’s begging me to go back to him.. After everything that his done to
me Taylor? He fucken beat me almost to death and kicked me on my womb!
He tightened his grip on my shoulders.
Him: just go do shopping with Veronica, do everything that you women like doing,I’ll be
back before 19:00.
He walked out……
Me: Taylor weight where are you going?
He didn’t answer he just went.. I took my bag and went to his bedroom to get the car
keys…
I noticed a photo album on his bed, i went through it was pics of him and his family i
assume. When i was about to put it on the dressing table a pic fell. I picked it up, i
noticed it was Taylor he was standing side by side with whom i assume was his twin
brother because they look exactly alike…
They were young probably 10, i turned the pic around and it was written “Riley
Muller&Taylor Duvenhage”
I was disturbed by Veronica..
Her: Are you ready to go?
Me: Ya.. Vee tell me who is Riley Muller?
Her eyes widened.
Her: How did you?…. How..
Me: i saw this pic on his album
She came and snatched it away from me…
Me: What’s wrong?
She looked shaken up, she gave me a fake smile..
Her: You look ready let’s go..
She put the pic in her bag and Walked out..
Did i open an old can of worms? Who is Riley Muller?

PART 24 THE GIFT

I don’t ask any further questions, we walk out to the Jaguar and we drive to town.
We both quiet in the car i start to play music just to ease up the tension……..
……
We get to town we go to alot of boutiques,searching for a dress and i found one. There
wasn’t anything special about it just a beautiful short red dress with red heels,and a red
clutch bag.
When we done shopping for an outfit we go to some hair salon and i do my hair, just did
a long weave that had bluish highlights…
We end our day by getting something to eat at Nandos. I am trying not to ask Mara, i
can’t contain myself.
Me: Vee
Her: Hmm?
Me: i know you don’t wanna talk about this but.. I really need to know who this Riley
Muller is..
She stood eating.
Her: Zee please leave it..
Me: I cannot leave it.. Taylor and i we in a relationship i need to know more about him
and you know Taylor he doesn’t like talking about his life
Her: He will tell you when the time is right, it’s not my place to tell you about Riley
Me: Vee please you are like a sister to me.
Her: Fine I’m gonna tell you this but please don’t tell him I told you
Me: My lips are sealed
She looked very scared, was Taylor that scary? Underneath all that sweetness is he a
wolf?
Her: Taylor and Riley are.. They are brothers.
Me: Twin brothers?
Her: No, they have the same mom but different dads
Me: So what’s scary about that?
She looked around just to make sure we are not being heard.
Her: Taylor is Jack’s son
Me: Whose jack?
Her: Shhhhh not so loud, Jack is Riley’s uncle but his dead now (Whispering)
Me: If his dead then why are we whispering? I doubt he can hear us all the way from the
grave
Her: Riley Killed Jack, Taylor found out and that made them sworn enemies for all this
years..
Wow i don’t know this Riley guy but already i don’t like him he sounds soo evil.
Me: Yooh this is deep..
Her: It goes deeper than that but for now we’ll Leave it here……
We ate our lunch and Ya Taylor’s family sounds very dangerous, i wonder if his
dangerous………
When we were done we drove back home, didn’t do much i was just lazing around until
the time came for me to prepare myself for the double date dinner…..
I wore my dress, put on make up with the help of Vee, she really had taste shame…….
Haike i waited for Taylor Mara he didn’t show up, i called him and his phone was
off………
At around 22:00 i changed into my pjs was soo disappointing shame…..
I tried waiting up for him but he didn’t show up that i decided to go to bed,i slept in his
room on his bed just saw that I become the first thing that he sees when he walks in. His
duvet was smelling his cologne, his bed was very warm………… I passed out and i was
woken up by him when he walked in, he was talking think he was on his phone i
pretended to be asleep…….
Him: I’ll call you tomorrow….Ya man we still have alot to discuss… Cool.
I heard his footsteps, i heard him putting his phone, and watch at the dressing table. I
think he took off his clothes then went to shower……………
He came back when he was done, he wore his pjs i assumed because he was a bit quiet.
He then switch off the light and got in bed……. He was all behind me snuggling me like a
teddy bear. He was smelling good I think now it was his lotion, i could feel his manhood
against my butt a bit hard. He whispered in my ear.
Him: I’m sorry..
I kept quiet.
Him: I’m so sorry
I still kept quiet
Him: i am mad sorry
…..
Him: i am totally sorry
I couldn’t help but laugh a bit..
Me: I’m trying to sleep.
Him: And I’m trying to apologise
Me: We’ll talk in the morning
Him: Kiss?
Me: No…
He kissed me on my cheek and we slept…………….
I was woken up by a random dream nje i couldn’t really make out what it was about, i
gently removed my his hands from me and got out of bed…..
I was about to exit through the door when i thought to myself that lemme do a bit of
some Detective work, what is this guy hiding? I looked around opening drawers slowly,
and gently so i don’t wake him up….
I came across the biggest shock of my life when i opened his side drawer i found a gun
and a blue Bandana. I sighed then covered my mouth with my hand because i was very
scared and started to breath very fast, i closed the drawer and unfortunately it made
noise…
He started moving, shit! What excuse am i gonna give him if he wakes up, and asks what
am i doing going through his things.

PART 25 THE GIFT

I sat there on the floor still, he just tossed a bit and then went back to sleep. That was
very close i don’t wanna lie. I got back in bed and we slept……………

I woke up that Sunday morning and bathe preparing to go to church. I went downstairs
to eat breakfast. Taylor came down, he was wearing a blue Golfer T, a Jean and sneakers.
He kissed me on my forehead.

Him: Good morning

Me: Morning

Him: Going to church?

Me: Yes, wanna join?

Him: No thanks I’m just gonna go and play golf… Which church do you go too?

Me: Roman Catholic Church…father Luther

Him: Ohh that church down the street?

Me: have you been there before?

Him: Not really but I’ve never heard of a power Luther..

Me: How can you hear of him if you’ve never been to the church

He looked at me.

Me: I’m just saying..

He took out R500 from his wallet.

Him: for offering, Ohw and we still gonna meet Mercy and Ayo later tonight.

Me: i hope this time you actually gonna show up

Him: You still mad about Yesterday?

Me: Why would I be?

He stood up and drank his juice then left. I took the cash, got my bag and Walked to
church... Was a walking distance from home.

The service was beautiful wasn’t Father Luther who was preaching but still it was a
good service, Father Luther wasn’t Around so after church i just walked
home……………….

My phone rang as i was walking i took it out, it was maNkosi i exhaled thinking to myself
what does she want now? I didn’t wanna answer but i answered.

Me: maNkosi you have t..

She was crying.

Me: What’s wrong?

Her: Its Theo….

Me: What about Theo?

Her: He was shot last night, his at the hospital and i..

Me: Calm down maNkosi just tell me which hospital and I’ll come…

She told me which hospital and i rushed home. I got there i changed and wore leggings
with my Lacoste Sneakers and a t-shirt. I took the Jaguar keys and Walked
out………………………

I arrived at the hospital and went to the reception..

Me: Hi

Receptionist: hi..how are you?

Me: I’m fine thanks can you please tell me where Theo Nkosi’s ward is?

She checked on the system.

Her: His In ICU and unfortunately no one other than his family members are..

Me: I’m a family member my Name is Naledi

Her: oh his mom told me about you..

She handed me some forms.

Her: Please sign here

I signed.

Her: Ward 4B just go straight

Me: Thank you..

I walked and looked for ward 4B until i found it, i Walked in and his mom came to hug
me.

Her: I’m so glad that you here

Me: How is he?

Her: His very bad, it’s not looking good at all…

He was laying there with soo many machines helping him to breath, he also had
bandages around his chest and tummy. I walked up to him

Me: What really happened?

Her: i don’t know but the police will be here to inform us…

We waited for the police and they came.

It was a detective and a cop…

Detective: Good afternoon i am Detective Mokoena

maNkosi: i am Theo’s mother, maNkosi

Me: I’m Naledi his..his ex girlfriend

He nodded

maNkosi: Can you please tell us what happened?

Detective: We believe that it was a drive by because looking at the camera surveillance
tape he was shot at the basement parking of where he works. He just got into his car and
as soon as he was about to exit a car came and shots were fired.

maNkosi put her hand on her chest.

Me: Do you have anything did you find the car and the people who did this?

Him: Unfortunately not... The only thing we found in the scene was a blue Bandana.

That raises concern to me...

Detective: But i promise that we will find the people who did this..

maNkosi: I’ll be waiting on you detectives………..

I couldn’t stop thinking about the blue Bandana, i saw one in Taylor’s drawer…… But i
don’t think Taylor can do this i mean he looks sweet to be doing such.

maNkosi and i sat there for the whole day i even lost track of time before i knew it, it
was 21:00…i forgot about the dinner plans that Taylor and i had with the Badrus.

I said my goodbyes to maNkosi and told her that I’ll come visit again…. I walked out to
the parking and drove home………..

.
I got home and Taylor looked very furious, he was pacing at the kitchen

He looked at me.

Him: Is this supposed to be some pay back because of what i did yesterday?

Me: No, I’m sorry I got held up somewhere

He looked at me as if like he was waiting for an explanation

Me: Theo got shot last night, his in ICU and i went to see him

He laughed, but it wasn’t a friendly laugh

Him: Are you fucken kidding me Naledi (English accent)

Me: i wish i was..

Him: Let me get this straight, you stood me up and our friends to go and visit your ex
that used to abuse you?

I looked at him.

Him: i don’t get it, i just don’t get it at all…

I wasn’t in the mood for an argument

Him: You kn..

His phone interrupted us, he answered it while walking away.

Him: Not any news for me?

I walked upstairs and took off my sneakers then sat on my bed. I got my phone which i
had left and it had almost 20 missed calls from Taylor……. I bathe then wore my Pjs and
went downstairs to get something to eat, i passed by the lounge and heard voices. It was
Veronica and Taylor sounded like they arguing

Veronica: Are you ever gonna make peace with him?

Taylor: No! He killed my father!

Vee: It’s not like your father was a saint...

Taylor: Me and Riley we forever gonna be enemies, his a blood I’m a crip those two
gangs have always had it for each other, his my Rival there is no way that we ever gonna
get along, so just forget about it!
I stood there thinking there’s alot i still need to investigate about this family...

PART 26 THE GIFT

I was pacing up and down in the bedroom busy talking to myself
Me: The crips.. The crips..
I sat down on my bed, took my phone and Googled “The crips” What i found was very
interesting.
[THE CRIPS]
FOUNDER: Stanley Williams who got executed
MEMBERS: +30 000
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Drug trafficking, robbery,
extortion, murder, burglary, prostitution, and theft.
BIGGEST RIVALS: the bloods..
I went further to read that The crips don’t wear any other colors than blue, white, and
black…….Taylor’s clothes are mostly Blue and white, that’s very interesting.
While i was at it i decided to Google the bloods too.
[THE BLOODS]
FOUNDED: 1972
MEMBERS: +15 000
CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES: Drug trafficking, robbery, murder, burglary, prostitution, theft,
and extortion.
BIGGEST RIVALS: THE BLOODS
Unlike the crips, the bloods have celebrity members like The Game who even went to
name record label (The Bloods).
The bloods don’t wear any other colors other than Red, white, and black..
So if Taylor is a crip and Riley is a blood then they are big enemies because honestly the
bloods and the crips always wanna kill each other……………………….
I wanna know more about this “Riley Muller” i went and Googled him too. Apparently
Riley Muller is a mineralogist and a CEO of the Muller mine that was founded by his
uncle “Jack Muller” who happens to be Taylor’s dad. Yooh there’s too much going on in
this family i don’t even know that i can keep up…….. There was a knock at my door, and
it was Taylor. He walked in wearing a white t-shirt with blue pants, he had a Bandana
wrapped around his wrist.. He sat next to me,i quickly exited the net.
Him: What are you doing?
Me: Just going through Facebook.
He gently squeezed my cheek..
Him: I’m sorry for standing you up the other day..
Me: Its fine, and sorry for what i did too. I didn’t know that going to see Theo would
upset you like that.
Him: What upsets me is the fact that he put his hands on you. Real men don’t hit women.
So that means he will never hit me?
Me: He wasn’t the best fiance that i cannot deny…
Him: Anyway I think we should talk about your fees.. If you want I’d still like to pay for
them..
Me: That’s great but..
Him: You’ll Bring me your statement of account tomorrow..
I understand Taylor wants to do the right thing but this is how it all started with me and
Theo. He paid for my fees, then after he started controlling me, before I knew it he was
abusing me…….
Him: How about tomorrow night we go out for dinner?
Me: Id like that very much..
Him: I’d like that too..
He kissed me….his hands got under my pj top and he was findling my breasts. I wish i
could say no, i wish i could tell him to stop but i can’t, I’m enjoying how his caressing my
body. His touch is very gentle as if like I’m fragile and he doesn’t wanna break me..
We continued kissing with our tongues just playing around, and he made me sit ontop of
him.
He was squeezing my breasts, went down to squeezing my thighs while i had my hands
around his neck………………….
Our foreplay was getting steamy, we was now naked, and he gently laid me on the bed
and then came ontop of me. He opened my legs as he made his way inside of me. I
wasn’t that wet, and i wasn’t that dry either. He lifted up my but with his strong hands
and he was going in and out with Skill.. I’ve had sex with Theo before but this wasn’t just
sex, i felt my whole being wanting this man, he was touching all the right places.. He
wasn’t having sex with me but he was loving me in a way that i wanted to be loved.. I
wrapped my legs around his waist, with my hands running on his back, as he thrusted
deeper i was moaning and slowly calling his name “Taaaaaylor” he was kissing me,
sucking my breasts was just beautiful…….. He took longer than I expected this guy was
good making me come thrice in one round…. It didn’t take him that long to come inside
of me too. We laid side trying to catch our breaths……. We then decided to go and bath,
had one last round in the bathtub then after went to bed, i was on his chest with his
hands wrapped around me. I truly felt safe in his arms, his hands were meant to love me
and not to hurt me, i truly slept with a big smile on my face…………………………….
I woke up the following day still with a smile i ran my hand on his side and he wasn’t
laying next to me, he probably went to work……
I got out of bed and went to shower, i was all smiling, and singing was a beautiful day…..
When i was done bathing, i put on my uniform and took my bag then walked to the
kitchen……..
Veronica was there offloading dishes from the dishwasher. I went up to her and kissed
her on her cheek.
Me: Good morning… Good morning love (singing)
She stopped and looked at me.
I sat down and prepared me some cereal
Her: Someone is happy..
Me: Its a beautiful day, i have every right to be happy..
She just looked at me…
I ate my breakfast, when i was done i put the bowl in the dishwasher. Before i Walked
out i searched for the Jaguar keys, and i found them in my bag… I walked up to the door
as i opened the door there was a delivery man. He was holding a bouquet of flowers.
Him: Good morning I’m looking for miss Naledi
Me: This is she..
Her: Then this is for you…
He made me sign some papers and then left.
I looked at the flowers, there was a card, i took it and read it……..
It read: “I love you, From T”… I smiled and asked Veronica to put them in the water for
me….. .
I went to the Jaguar and drove to school.
.
.
My day at school was splendid, no one could spoil my mood i was in the 7th cloud of
happiness……
At around 17:00 when i was done with my blocks i decided to drive back home, i was
looking forward to having dinner with My man….
Instead of driving to the house straight i decided to pass by at the hospital and see how
Theo was doing…………….
I got there and i was surprised to see that MaNkosi was not around. I put my bag on the
floor and went up to him. Yes Theo is all this and that but he was my first and his always
gonna have a special place in my heart…. I took a chair and sat next to his bed with my
arms on his small cabinet and i was laying my head on my arms, then i suddenly fell into
this deep sleep…………………..
I woke up i don’t know aft how long and i was surprised to see Theo Looking at me,
sitting on his bed with his hands on the cabinet he was looking directly at me all
smiling..
Me: You look better, you look soo much better..
Him: i feel better..
He looked so much better.
Me: That was a speedy recovery
He continued smiling at me.
Him: I wish i had appreciated you, i wish i had loved you…
I suddenly heard a beeping sound, and after the door busted open and the doctor with
nurses rushed In..
Me: Theo what’s happening?
I looked over at his bed and i saw his body still laying there, but what i didn’t
understand was Him being right infront of me…
Me: i don’t understand…
Him: i love you Naledi…
Doctor: Get her out of here..
The nurse got me up..
Me: Wait, Theo wait…
The nurse was pulling me.. Theo was standing there looking at his body while the
doctors were trying to revive him…
We got out of the ward, and the nurse sat me down on the chair.. I was all nervous and
scared they taking long and worse I’m not allowed to go in there………….
The doctor came out after a while, he had this indescribable frown on his face..
He looked at me.
Him: I’m sorry, we tried everything..
Me: No..
I walked to the ward, i saw the Nurse pulling the sheet and covering him, the machines
were off…
Me: Theo No!!!
I tried going to him but the Nurses stopped me…
I don’t wanna lie, i was very heartbroken..
PART 27 THE GIFT
Theo’s funeral was beautiful and peaceful. His colleagues and friends spoke beautifully
about him. maNkosi was a wreck throughout the whole funeral, I don’t blame her
though losing both her Children in a tragic way must be very hard for her.
I arrived here on Friday, Taylor was not very happy about it but hey what can he say or
do i was very stubborn about this whole situation that he allowed me to go.
Nqobile was with me, she had accompanied me.
After The funeral Nqobile and i we were helping around with dishing up,i was dishing
up in the bedroom while she dished up for the pastors in the lounge. I was wearing my
long black dress, black doek and a shawl around my shoulders, i had now changed my
heels and i was wearing flat shoes. Theo’s mom was all introducing me to the elders as
“Theo’s Fiancé” i bet if Taylor could hear that he will go ballistic.
After helping around i dished up for myself and went to sit outside in the tent and
Nqobile joined me after a while……….
..
Her: Yooh Thank God we are done
Me: awuvilaphi uza kahle (you are very lazy)
Her: Hai ngeke those pastors were alot and some of them wanted more and more….
We laughed.
Nqobile: Yazi angikakholwa ukuthi uTheo uhambile namanje (i still can’t believe that
Theo is gone)
Me: It will take a while for me to get used to that..
Nqobile: ngathi uzovela manje aqale inkinga (it’s like he would show up now and start
trouble)
Me: Ya neh……
We continued eating, then when we were done we helped with washing the dishes
etc………..
By the time we were finished i was dead tired and my feet were killing me.
maNkosi came to us..
Her: Ngiyabonga mantombazana (Thank you girls) you truly helped alot around here..
Nqobile: It was nothing ma..
She looked at me.
Her: Ohh Zee, how i wish that Theo could’ve married you..
Hai this kind of talks Mara…..
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At around 18:00 Nqobile and i freshened up and we were ready to hit the road… We
called Theo’s mom to tell her that we are leaving.
Her: Its late now lalani (sleep over) can’t have two girls driving around at night.. It’s not
safe..
Me: maNkosi we cannot sleep over again, I really…
Her: Kodwa Zee ngiyacela bandla (I’m begging you)
Eish what is Taylor gonna say, I’m even a bit scared call him..
Me: Hai maNkosi i don’t think that Taylor would approve of that..
Her: Mcele nje (ask him) Zee I’ll be seeing you for the last time…
I looked at Naledi she just nodded her head.
Me: Okay let me call him..
I took my phone and moved away from them and called Taylor who answered on the
3rd call..
Him: Are you on your way home?
Me: Uhm no..
Him: What you mean No? You said you coming back today!
Me: I know but Theo’s mom is insisting…
He kept quiet for a while..
Me: Tay…
Him: Do what you want Zee!
Me: Do..
He hung up on me..
Me: Taylor…
I looked at my phone
Me: u cannot believe he hung up on me…
I went back to Nqobile and maNkosi.
Nqobile: and?
Me: He agreed
maNkosi smiled,and hugged me..
Her: You don’t know how happy i am..
I faked a smile..
Her: Let me go and join the elders..
She walked away. Nqobile looked at me
Me: What?
Her: He said no didn’t he..
Me: But maNkosi doesn’t know that..
Nqobile: Zee you have to stop giving her ideas, if you continue like this she will never
stop
Me: Nqobile she just lost her son..
Nqobile: Fine then………………
Our day was spent with Theo’s drunk cousins. We were chilling at some neighbours
house all drinking Nqobile just had one glass, she doesn’t go hard on alcohol unlike me..
I didn’t drink that much though didn’t want Khabo Theo thinking that I’m a drunk…
I was getting drunk, that i ended up Missing Taylor soo bad. I took my phone and went
outside to call him, it was late at night now.. His phone kept on ringing and ringing that
Nqobile came to me..
Her: Are you okay?
Me: Taylor is not answering his phone.
Me: maybe his with another bitch!
Nqobile: Zee stop drinking alcohol
Me: Theo cheated on me what would stop Taylor from doing the same?
Her: Because Taylor is not like Theo! I don’t think he will cheat on you.
Me: They cheated on Beyonce i mean who are we?
Her: i think we should go and sleep now sowuyabeda (you speaking nonsense)…….
We didn’t go back to the house we went back khabo Theo and we slept……………
In the morning i had a bit of a hangover but i tried to ignore it…..
There wasn’t much to do I just drove maNkosi to run her errands then after Nqobile and
i drove back home…………
I dropped Zee off at Mercy’s place, i didn’t go in because i still don’t know how Ayo feels
about me….
I drove back home, i was tired as hell all i wanna do is sleep when i get there……….
…
I arrived, took my luggage and Walked inside. Taylor was in the dinning room with two
other niggas. They had some paper laid out at the table, seemed like they were working
on something big.
Taylor: So how do we approach this building without getting caught?
Guy1: i was thi…
When he saw me they all kept quiet and looked at me…
Taylor: I’ll be right back guys..
He came to me,and just looked at me.
Me: I’m sorry..
Him: Its okay I’m just glad that you are back safe…
I smiled..
Him: We’ll talk later, got some business to take care of
Me: Okay
He kissed me then went back to his people…
Taylor: How do we know that the bloods won’t interfere with this heist?
Guy2: their leader is down remember?
Taylor: Shit i forgot that motherf*** is on a wheelchair now
Guy1: i wish to see him, not soo mighty after all Riley..
Guy2: Still can’t believe yall are brothers..
Taylor: Eyy I’m not related whatsoever with that motherf***I’m not in a wheelchair
nigga
They laughed….
I was standing there thinking to myself that how can someone talk like this about his
own brother?
He realised a bit late that i was still standing there listening to them..
I started walking away…
Him: Doll wait…
I didn’t wanna hear shit!

**Part 28**

He came to the bedroom, quite frankly I didn’t wanna talk to him or see him…
Him: i can explain
I looked at him with my arms folded.
Him: Its…
I still looked at him, he couldn’t explain himself.
***After 2min**
Him: I’m not used to talking about how i really feel, just know that there’s some shit
going on between me and my brother
Me: How is our relationship gonna work if you don’t tell me about you, where you come
from, and your family.
Him: You haven’t told me about yourself
Me: Well both my parents are dead, i grew up in an orphanage..
Him: I’m sorry..
Me: Its okay..so what about you?
Him: Well i raised myself up, mom was never there and my dad concentrated more of
his attention in raising kids that are not his.
Me: What do you mean you raised yourself up?
Him: i…
He buried his face on his hands.. I laid my head on his shoulder. He removed his hands
from his face..
He then stood up and went to my dressing table started findling my things. He had his
back against me.
Him: I’m very ruthless Zee, I’m dangerous, I’m a monster..
Me: i don’t see you that way
Him: That’s because you haven’t seen Me angry.. But don’t worry I’ll never hurt you, i
have no one Zee, it’s always been me I’ve always had my back..
I understand his pain.
Me: Now it’s different..
Him: How?
I walked up to him and hugged him from the back…
Me: You have me now, and I love you..
Him: But what if you leave me after seeing the monster side of me..
I swallowed hard, well he said he will never hurt me… He can be a monster or a beast or
whatever but truthfully i love him…
Me: I’ll never leave you..
Him: That’s what they all said
Me: I’m not “them”
He turned around, and put his hand on my cheek.
Him: Then prove it to me..
Me: How?
Him: Marry me..
Woooooooow!!!!
Me: wow uhm..
He smiled, but it was a smile that came with sadness.
Him: Its okay if you don’t want too.
He kissed me on my forehead.
Him: i still love you..
He then started walking away..
Me: I’ll Marry you..
He stopped and looked at me.
Him: Do you mean that?
I nodded my head yes..
Him: What if i told you that I’m a murderer, the first time i killed a person was when i
was 16..i have alot of blood In my hands..
Me: i still wanna Marry you…
Him: What if i told you that I’m part of a very dangerous gang and your life will always
be in danger, would you still wanna Marry me?
Me: Yes..
He came a bit closer.
Him: What if i told you that I’m the one who killed your ex, what would you say then?
That was a blow!! How can he do something like this? Who is he?
I kept quiet for a while, tears filled my eyes..
Me: I’d still say i wanna Marry you..
He looked at me, i couldn’t stop the tears.. He Came closer and hugged me while
brushing my hair, you have no idea how much i wanna push him off tight now but i
couldn’t, i always feel safe in his arms.
Me: wh.. Why though?
He looked at me while wiping my tears.
Him: Because he hurt someone that i love, seeing you crying and in pain everyday it did
things to me Zee.. Ask me if I’ll do it again Zee? Ask me if I’ll kill for you?
Me: would you.. Would you kill for me again?
Him: i would! I’d do anything for you Zee.. I promise I will kill anyone who hurts you..
Wow this guy is a psycho…
Him: Get ready because we going out on that double date..
Me: Okay
He kissed me… Then after he went.
Call him whatever you want but i love him, and he loves me too. I have never been loved
like this before……..
I prepared myself wore a purple high skirt that was very tight, i wore my purple t-shirt
that looked more like a bra, had the perfect cleavage ever……
I wore purple heels, and i curled my weave put on make up and i was good to go….. He
was wearing a black suit looking flashy and classy as always. He was waiting for me in
the lounge…. As i was approaching him he could keep his eyes off me…..
Him: Wow you look… I’m.. You look great..
Me: Thank you…
He held my hand and we walked out to his car…………..we drove out in style, was riding a
black McLaren.. Was driving with his right hand while his left hand was holding my right
hand………….
We arrived in this beautiful restaurant that looked very expensive. We signed at the
door, i was surprised at how people respected him there.. Some waitress came to us.
Her: Good evening Mr Duvenhage
Him: Evening Celeste..
She took us to the garden, was peaceful, beautiful and a candle lit dinner was prepared
for us. He opened the chair for me,i sat down. He then went and sat opposite me…..
Me: This is beautiful..
Him: promise that you like it?
I smiled..
Me: i love it..
Him: And i love hearing that because i own this restaurant.
Me: Really?
Him: Yea..
We were served the appetisers first, then Entree, and finally desert.
We ended up dancing to Ebony eyes by Ricky James…….
After all that we left but we didn’t drive straight home, we went into this other house,
was a beautiful house.
Me: What are we doing here?
Him: You said you loved me right?
Me: Yes..
I was scared i swear.. We went inside and we were met by some woman who took us to
some room. It was as if like we were here to see a sorcerer. The room was weird, had
skeletons, it was like nje there’s some vudoo about to go down…….. A black woman
wearing some African traditional clothes came to us.
Her: Nice to see you again
Her accent sounded like she was from those African countries.
She looked at me.
Her: Is this her?
He nodded..
Her: We shall begin..
Me: Begin.. Begin with what?
Him: You trust me don’t you?
I nodded my head,he smiled at me.
She came with a bowl that had Red soil inside, she came with a razor. She cut Taylor’s
wrist a bit, then cut mine, and we had to suck each others blood.. Then some of the
blood she put in the bowl with the red soil.. She said some spell then put the soil in a
bottle then gave it to Taylor. She then took a hot poker and put it on my arm was hot i
screamed, she did the same with Taylor.. It left an infinity mark. Was like a tattoo…..
Her: Now we are done..
Me: What was that all about?
Her: Your souls are tied together forever, you must only be with him and him alone
because you just made a blood convenent with him. Should you sleep with another man
or love another man you will die, you are gonna love him alone until death do you apart.
I looked at Taylor like wtf?!!

Part 28 the gift

I don’t know if Taylor was testing me or what, but what happened there was total
BULLSHIT…..
No word was said in the car until we got home.. I walked in first while he followed me, he
slightly grabbed my arm but i yanked his hand Off.
Me: Don’t!!!, don’t fucken touch me! Nxa!
Him: Soo much attitude, for what?
Me: i have a scar on my wrist, and a fucken mark on my arm, some crazy woman did some
Voodoo on me and you gonna say “Soo much attitude” are you serious? Fuck you Taylor!
He looked at me as if like he didn’t believe I was saying that.
I pushed him.
Me: You a crazy fuck!
His mood changed instantly, he took off his jacket and put it on the kitchen counter.
Him: You need to fucken calm down! You acting like i forced you!
Me: You gave me no choice!! How about discussing such shit with me first? (shouting)
Him: Don’t raise your voice at me Zee!
Me: or what? What huh? What you gonna do Taylor?
He took his jacket.
Him: We’ll talk when you’ve calmed down..
He walked upstairs. Veronica came into the kitchen.
Her: What the hell Is going on?
Me: Why don’t you ask your…
I was getting a bit dizzy
Me: Ask…
Her: Zee, are you Okay???
Her voice created some echoes.
Me: I’m not feel…
Those are the words i remember saying, what happened next i truly don’t know…
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I opened my eyes and i noticed I was laying on the couch, with Taylor and Veronica looking
at me..
Me: What happened?
Veronica: You fainted..
I tried getting up but my head was banging.
Taylor: Take it easy.
Me: Ouchhhhhh… You say i what?
Veronica: You don’t remember fainting and bumping your head?
Me: No.
Taylor: Well what do you remember?
Me: Us going out for a romantic dinner then after coming back home.
They looked at each other, then they looked at me.
Taylor: You don’t remember us going anywhere else?
Me: No did we go somewhere?
Him: No we drove straight home after dinner.
He helped me to get up.
Him: Come and drink some pain killers.
He walked me to the kitchen, got some panado tablets then made me drink.
Me: Thank you.
He looked at me.
Me: What?
Him: Please tell me that you at least remember agreeing to marry me?
Me: I remember none of that!
Him: Really?
Me: Yes..
Him: Ohh
He looked so disappointed.
Me: i just remember agreeing to marry some fine good looking white guy definitely wasn’t
you..
He laughed.
Him: i hope he knows how dangerous i am, i don’t play and definitely i don’t share.
I laughed, but my headache reminded me that it’s here.. I put my hand on my forehead.
Me: awuuu!
Him: maybe you should lie down a lil’
Me: or maybe I know a way we can get rid of this headache.
He put his hands on his pockets.
Him: Yea?
I got close to him, i started unbuttoning his shirt.
Him: Ohh you mean this remedy?
Me: You so slow for a smart guy.
He laughed and kissed me………..
Ask if we had sex? No we didn’t have sex, but we had crazy sex! You know this guy was
doing things to me, the more that he was humping me on the kitchen table, it made me to
want more and more and more and more of him..
I was screaming, i was moaning, I’m sure i even went Emtee a bit (Krapa fasa baba
let’s)………….
We did it in several places, we even didn’t care about Veronica hearing us, i think we even
broke the coffee table………….
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When we were done, we went and took a long shower, we were very tired so nothing
happened in the shower just touching and kissing, and him caressing my body…….
When we were done we got out, dried ourselves, put on lotion and i wore one of his T-shirts i
wasn’t wearing any underwear then we went to bed..
Me: Tay..
Him: I’m listening..
Me: Do you know how i got this scar on my wrist?
Him: i think it’s when you fell..
Me: And the tattoo?
Him: We got those after our romantic dinner, see i got one.
Me: i don’t remember that at all.
Him: Then you must’ve bumped your head very hard
Me: What do they mean?
Him: That we bounded together forever..
Me: hmmm interesting..
Him: You should sleep, you got school tomorrow..
Me: You right.
I kissed him goodnight and i slept.. It didn’t take me long to fall asleep because i was very
tired………..
I had one of the most strangest dreams. I was in a dark room that had a bit of smoke,i tried
walking around but i couldn’t see where i was going because it was dark.
Me: Hello??
There was no answer.
I located the main switch, wanted to switch on the lights but someone spoke.
Voice: Wait, don’t switch on the lights.
Me: Is there someone in here?
I recognise that voice…
Voice: Its Tay..
Me: i can’t see you..
Him: That’s because i don’t want you to see me..
I heard him talking, i also heard some heavy breathing as if like there’s some big creature in
the room.
Me: What are you talking about?
Him: What if you don’t like what you see?
Me: Tay you crazy!!!
Him: Zee I’m serious..
Me: I’m switching on the lights.
Him: Zee wait..
I switched on the lights, as i turned around to look at him, what i saw made me scream as
loud as i can..

Part 30 the gift

What i saw was a very big black lion standing infront of me with blood in its mouth. I could
see that it was hungry for more blood, and i saw alot of dead bodies scattered around on the
floor Theo’s body included. There was alot of blood, my feet were standing in a pool of
blood, the bodies were missing parts. One body would miss a head, another body would be
missing hands etc. The lion was reaping off a hand from some guy who seemed to be still
alive. The guy looked at me with teary eyes and his last words to me where “help me”. I
screamed, as i screamed the lion stopped and looked at me, it came closer i was trembling
with fear. I sank on that floor full of blood, i was very scared, i was Shaking and crying.
Amazingly the lion stood infront of me and looked at me, it made a sad sound as if like it was
crying, as i looked closely it cried tears of blood. The way it was soo big i swear it was like
king Kong standing infront of me. It didn’t look like it wanted to hurt me, it looked more
ashamed of what it had done. I stood up and slowly walked towards it, but as i took steps it
stepped back. That continued until it got to the wall, it was trapped there because there was
no exit, as i tried to touch it. It roared very loud and shaved me off the way and ran out of the
door, after exiting it spread it’s big wings and flew away…………
I felt someone calling me and Shaking me, i opened my eyes and Taylor was waking me up. I
hugged him, i was Shaking, my heart was beating very fast. I know I had a bad dream but i
just couldn’t remember what it was about. Again i felt safe in Taylor’s arms.
Him: You Shaking Doll, what’s wrong?
Me: i.. I had a dream..
He put his hand on my cheek,that always relaxes me.
Him: What was it all about?
Me: That’s the thing, i don’t remember what it was about…..
He kissed me on my cheek.
Him: I’m sorry..
Me: i don’t think that I’ll sleep..
Him: We all get nightmares every now and then…
Me: That’s the thing, it’s not just a nightmare.
Him: You think it means something?
Me: It did mean something, it carried a heavy message.
He looked at me.
Me: You don’t believe me?
Him: Its not that I don’t believe you, I’m just not superstitious. I think that nightmares are
thoughts that where buried in your subconscious mind and now they coming into the
conscious mind with vivid images.
Me: If you say so then…
Him: Tell you what, let’s go and have pancakes with milk
Me: pan cakes at this time of the night?
Him: That’s a good snack if you can’t sleep.
Me: Okay..
He got out of bed.
Him: Hop on my back..
I jumped on his back and we went to the kitchen.
Him: You light as a feather.
Me: Whatever!
We got to the kitchen and he put me ontop of the kitchen counter.
Him: Wait until you taste my pan cakes………..
He made the pancakes, they were accompanied by chocolate milk, and he poured a honey
syrup ontop of the Pancakes.
Me: This looks like it’s gonna be sweet.
Him: just trying it..
I was still sitting on the kitchen counter, he was standing next to me……….
He let me take a bite.
Me: They actually taste good..
He got closer and sucked my lower lip, that really did things to me..
Him: And you also sweet.. You had a bit of honey on your lip.
I chuckled………. ………
I noticed that Taylor had a big tattoo of a lion with wings, the tattoo was just below his lower
breast on his heart. He also wears a sliver icon chain that has a pendant of a black lion… I
looked at the chain closely. You won’t notice that it’s a lion until you look closely because
the pendant was a bit small…..
Me: babe what’s up with you and a flying lion?
Him: i just like a lion..
Me: This lion looked familiar, like I’ve seen it somewhere but i just don’t remember
where……
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A full week passed by i was swamped with School work, and i also had to plan my wedding.
Taylor and i were madly in love being away from each other for even 5min was very
hard……….
It was a Friday afternoon i was with Nqobile and Mercy, we were chilling at Mercy’s garden
they helping with planning my wedding. Well they were planning and i was in deep thoughts
thinking of Taylor.
Nqobile: Why not go with the same theme of your wedding?
Mercy: Red and white?
Nqobile: Yea your wedding was beautiful especially when you let me watch the videos and
look at the pics.
Mercy: i don’t know, Zee’s favourite colour is purple..
Nqobile: Zee what do you think??
I was quiet.
Mercy: Don’t tell me you still thinking about Taylor..
Nqobile shook me..
Me: Huh?
Mercy: You’ve been thinking about Taylor ever since you got here.
Me: guys i just love Taylor
They looked bored.
Mercy: here we go again
Me: He..
Nqobile: He completes you we know..
Me: Don’t hate..
I saw Ayo coming to us.
Him: afternoon ladies
We greeted back…. He picked up one of the magazines and looked at it
Him: Whose getting married?
Mercy: Zee
Him: getting married to who?
Mercy: Taylor
He put the magazine down…
Him: Ladies can i please speak to Zee..
Mercy and Nqobile excused themselves… They took the magazines.
Ayo sat down across me.
Him: What are you doing?
Me: Excuse me?
Him: Do you even know the man that you marrying
Me: I’m not following..
Him: Naledi you marrying a man that sold his soul to the devil in exchanged for riches and
the heart of a lion..
Me: What are you talking about?
Him: ever since you started seeing this man what happened to your Gift?
I didn’t reply him….
Him: He owns your soul Naledi, the mark you have the blood convenent you did..
I stood up.
Me: i don’t like this conversation..
I started walking away..
Him: This dream of a lion that you keep on having, you are being warned.. This man is evil!
I stopped and looked at him…
Him: the lion represents him Naledi. He is big and strong and fearless, he has all the qualities
of a lion. All the dead bodies you see they represent all the people that he has killed. You are
his only weakness, your love is what weakens him, your love is what drains his power that’s
why his ashamed and cries when he sees you…. But with all your love cannot save him
because a lion is the most ruthless animal you could ever find it evens kills it’s own cubs. The
lion is the king of a jungle, and Taylor his the king of a brotherhood club where him and his
other brother have sold their souls to the devil in exchange for richness and power.. You need
to leave him before its too late…

Part 31 the gift

What was Ayo saying to me exactly?
Me: Tay loves me, he would never hurt me.
Him: That could be true, but no matter how much you wanna force it you and him cannot be.
His bad you good, it’s like an Angel and Demon trying to build a close relationship.
Me: You did with Mercy, she was a witch and evil
Him: Mercy was cursed and possessed she wasn’t herself when everything happened. On the
other hand Taylor sold his soul to the devil for riches, power, and the heart of a lion. That’s
why it’s easy for him to kill but hard for him to be killed..
Me: This is unfair
Him: Good can never exist along side evil, that’s why you two cannot be.
Me: They why did you guys let him In
Ayo: i don’t get visions whenever I want all this was revealed to me recently. I was never
gonna know the real him if he didn’t have a connection with you, and you have a connection
with heaven because of the gift you have that’s why it was revealed to me..
Me: i never wanted this gift
Him: i never wanted to be a prophet too but there’s nothing you can do if that’s your destiny.
Me: i choose Tay over my gift
Him: Naledi…
Me: No! Tay is the first and the only person that has ever shown me true love
Him: That’s not true.. You have us, if we didn’t love you we weren’t even gonna forgive you
on what you did to my wife.
I was now In tears.
Him: It was hard for me when I had to take Mercy to be my wife especially because she had
alot of evil surrounding her.
Me: But she changed, you changed him.. Taylor can be good too
He looked down.
Me: Can’t he?
Him: Unfortunately no.. It should be up to him to change we can’t force prayers on him if he
didn’t purpose in his heart that he wants to change.
Me: Fine then I’ll choose him over my Gift, i choose him over anything he is my life i can’t
live without him.
Him: No you can live without him, you just don’t want too because of this spell and blood
convenent you did with him. Naledi he owns you, he owns your heart.
Me: He owns my heart because he loves me and i love him back! You know i came here to
Mercy and Nqobile so they can help me with the wedding all of this I don’t know where it’s
coming from.
I started walking away then i stopped.
Me: Ohw if you wanna preach go and preach to your wife because she’s the one who
introduced me to Tay.. How do I even know that you the ones who are evil…….
I continued walking away while passing Mercy and Nqobile in the lounge.
Nqobile: Ohh Zee we were..
She saw that I was upset
Me: Yabona wena Mercy tell your false prophet husband to go and prophet somewhere else!
I’m not one of his charges!
Mercy: What happened?
I was very heartbroken, i was still crying.
Me: You know his upsetting me with things that are not true saying Taylor is evil he sold his
soul to the devil!
Her: Wait what? Taylor did what?
Me: Then you act like you don’t know
Her: Look Tay and i met at a symposium his a philanthropist and a motivational speaker like
me i didn’t know that he sold his soul to the devil maybe if it was written on his forehead i
would’ve known!
Me: All of this makes sense now.
You jealous, you trying to get in between us so you can have him
She laughed…
Her: listen to this girl! Why would I want your devil?
Me: Look whose talking, not along you were a witch! Your vagina use to kill you should be
locked up for all the people you’ve killed Kush included!
She stood up and came to me grabbing me by my hair.
Him: you’ve said whatever you wanted to say now get out of my house!!
She was dragging me to the door!
Mercy: Nqobile bring her bag along!!
I was on the floor and she was dragging me across the floor with my weave.
Me: Why are you catching feelings it’s not like I’m lying! Your Grandmother was a witch so
was your mother and so are you! It’s all written in your book!!….
Before i knew it she was ontop of me, punching me i never knew she could be this ghetto.
Nqobile was trying to get her off me….when Nqobile finally got her off me, i stood up half of
my weave was on the floor. Mercy picked it up and threw it at me..
Him: Get out of my house with your cheap weave!!!…
Me: Even marrying a prophet couldn’t get the hood out of you! I wonder what people would
say if they could hear that The Prophet’s wife can play so dirty?
She walked closer, Nqobile stood between us.
Nqobile: i think you should leave Zee!
Me: I’m leaving vele! And wena Nqobile consider Mercy your new best friend because you
and i we done!!
I took my bag and Walked to my car. How can Mercy attack me like this? And how can
Nqobile side with her?……….
I got in my car before I drove i looked myself in the mirror and she did bruise my weave was
even a mess i then drove home all crying………………………….
I got home and was walking to the bedroom when i saw Tay playing pool with his friend In
the lounge, we have a pool table there i decided to go to him, he couldn’t believe his eyes
when he saw me..
Him: Wtf?? Who did this to you?
I couldn’t say anything i just started crying….he came to me and hugged me, then after
looked at me….
Him: Who did this to you?
Me: mer…(clearing my throat) Mercy..
Him: Mercy attacked you?
I nodded my head.
Him: Why?
Me: Because her husband was busy telling me that I should leave you, you’ve sold your soul
to the devil you and i cannot be…
Him: What??!
Tay lost it.
Taylor: Who the fuck does he think he is? Does he even know who i am?
His friend answered.
Friend: Who that?
Tay: that prophet Badru
Friend: Ohh that guy, I’ve never liked him
Tay: Its time someone put him in his place!
Friend: Just say the word bro.
Tay: You know what fuck Mercy! I will hook you up with girls who have class and style,
girls who are far way better than Mercy!
He took out his phone and went away……….
I walked upstairs and laid on the bed all crying.. Taylor walked in after a while. He sat next to
me while running his hand on my thigh.
Him: This prophet is gonna piss me off i swear!
Me: i just wish that people could be happy for us…
Him: Come here…
I went and sat ontop of him.
Him: i love you, and you love me that’s all that matters isn’t it?
I nodded my head yes….
Me: as long as we have each other that’s all that matters..
He smiled at me and kissed me…
Him: i love you
Me: i love you too..
Him: Let’s get married, have a bunch of kids and be happy.
I looked down, he lifted my chin up so I could look at him.
Him: What’s wrong?
Me: i can’t have kids remember?
Him: You gonna have them don’t worry..
I looked at him..
Him: i just know a woman who can make you conceive she’s very powerful
Me: What if she c..
Him: Let’s cross that bridge when we get there..
Me: Okay
He stood up while holding me..
Him: freshen up because later we meeting my brothers and their wives whom I hope that you
will be friends with..
Me: Your brothers?
Him: Ya from the brotherhood club..
I looked at him puzzled
Him: Let me not bore you with details, go freshen up
Me: Yooh so I’m meeting this classy women whole i look this ratchet?
Him: Your bruises ain’t nothing that make up cannot cover up..
He put his hand on my face all examining me..
Him: i never thought of Mercy to be ghetto, but i will be paying her husband a visit!
Tay was very upset about this Situation i don’t blame him though, it’s time someone showed
Mercy and Ayo that they don’t run this world!

Part 32 the gift

I prepared myself, I wore a black dress with black heels and I put on make up and tried to fix
my weave. I didn’t look wow just acceptable…
Tay was wearing a suit and looking flashy as always…….
We went to his car and drove off….
We got to another restaurant that looked more expensive than the last one we went too….
We went to a private dinning area where we met his friends and their wives. The wives were
young and mad beautiful, the kind of beauty i have never seen. They were both black but the
husbands were white………
Tay introduced me. It was Natasha But they call her Tassi, the other one was Zoe……….
We sat down and started to talk getting to know each other….
Husband: so this is the Zee that you want to marry?
Tay looked at me and smiled..
Tay: Yeap this is the woman that stole my heart.
Husband 2: Then you are one special lady because Tay has a heart of a biggest lion it cannot
be stolen.
They all laughed, he might’ve said that in a joking but I knew it was true because Ayo told
me……..
Tasi: i like your dimples hey..
I blushed.
Me: Thank you..
Tay: This are the ladies i want you to roll with, they are fun, they have class.
I looked at them even the clothes that they were wearing looked expensive more expensive
than my tuition fees. Their weaves Lord have Mercy…….
Zoe: girls why don’t we excuse ourselves go to the bar and chat a bit we’ll come back after a
few minutes…….
We all stood up and Walked to the bar, Tasi had the biggest Ass and boobs I’ve ever seen. If i
didn’t know right I’d say she was dating one of them American rappers. Zoe had a beautiful
thin body……
We ordered some cocktails..
Tasi: Zee i am jealous
I looked at her confused…
Her: i mean you got Tay….
Me: I’m not really following
I said that hoping not to sound stupid.
Zoe: Because she always wanted Tay..
Tasi: As if like you never wanted him.
Their accent sounded so cheesy…
Tasi: Do you have any idea how blessed you are to have Tay?
Me: I know hey..
Zoe: Tay doesn’t just fall for any girl, he doesn’t easily give in to love……
I didn’t know what to say so i kept on smiling.
Zoe: Anyway Zee what happened to you? You have bruises and your weave is a no no..
I wonder how she noticed…
Me: Ohh uhm, i had a fight with my friend Mercy and she went ghetto on me…
Tasi: Mercy the one who Married a prophet?
Me: Yes
Zoe: i never knew she was ghetto
Me: She can be..
Tasi: that is like totally not on..
Zoe: But I’ve never really liked her hey…
Tasi: Me too she thinks highly of herself because she married that prophet.
Me: From a witch to a prophetess..
They laughed……
After we were done talking we went back to the table, Tay and his friends were drinking the
most expensive Whiskey that the restaurant had…… He leaned over to me.
Him: And?
Me: They very nice people i like them..
Him: You do?
Me: Yes..
He smiled.
Him: I’m happy when you happy…
I looked over Tasi was starring at us all smiling.
Zoe: We going shopping tomorrow Zee wanna come with?
Me: uhm…
I didn’t know how to respond because I’m broke and this women look rich. I looked at Tay.
Him: i think that’s a good idea get her mind off what happened today..I’ll give you some
money, it’s time you start spending some of my money because i cannot spend it alone…
Tasi: and i heard you guys are getting married soon?
Me: Yes and i would really like it if you girls could help me with the wedding
They was all excited.
Zoe: You have come to the right people…….
We went back home that night, i really had a lovely time with the girls.
Me: Tay?
He was undressing. He turned around and looked at me.
Me: have you dated Tasi and Zoe?
Him: No why?
Me: No I’m just asking
He looked at me
Me: Just that they were going on and on about You..
He looked at me and smiled.
Him: i have been with only one woman before you..
Me: Don’t play with me
Him: I’m serious..
Me: How do you get that right?
Him: Because i have to follow my heart and my heart was never into any woman other than
you its very picky
I giggled.
Me: I have one last question
Him: Shoot?
Me: What are you gonna do to Ayo?
Him: just talk to him
That was weird.
Me: at least you not gonna hurt him
Him: i can’t touch him
Me: Why is that?
Him: His too powerful if i kill him his blood and death is gonna destroy our Kingdom
Me: Kingdom?
He came and sat next to me.
Him: i think it’s time i tell you the truth
I looked at him.
Him: i have a heart of the biggest lion, i kill first before i could be killed. I sold my soul to the
devil for riches..
So what Ayo said was true…
Him: You don’t look surprised.
Me: Ayo had already told me….does that mean I have to sell my soul to the devil too?
He laughed and squeezed my cheek.
Him: No doll you don’t have too.
Me: would you ever hurt me I know how heartless a lion is
Him: I’ll never hurt you unless
Me: unless?
Him: You start falling for another guy then that will be the death of you…I will kill you and
literally eat your heart..
I laughed… And i realised that he wasn’t laughing….
Him: I’m serious Zee you supposed to love me, and me alone.. Not even death can do us
apart whether I’m going to heaven or hell you bound to follow me, because you and i we are
one..
That’s deep…

Part 33 the gift

I woke up that morning, with a tray of breakfast next to me. I got out of bed and went to
brush my teeth, then went back in bed to eat…..
It was a waffle with cream and a chocolate syrup,then juice and strawberries with
cream………
Tay walked in as i was eating.
Him: Good morning
Me: Hey
He kissed me on my forehead.
Him: How did you sleep?
Me: i slept peaceful for the first time, no nightmare no nothing..
Him: I’m glad….
I smiled.
Him: Well finish eating because I have a surprise for you…
Me: What is it?
Him: That’s why they call it a surprise, you must come and see it for yourself.
Me: Okay…
I ate my breakfast, then after he picked me up, and told me to close my eyes…
Him: Are you sure that your eyes are closed?
Me: Yes..
After a few minutes he put me down………..
Him: open your eyes.
I opened my eyes, and my my my a white Lamborghini was parked tight close to us, with a
red ribbon.
Me: oh my.. Is.. Is it mine?
Him: all yours, i figure that you need to roll with something more sexy than my Jaguar.. If
you don’t like it i can cha..
Me: Are you crazy? I love it
Him: You promise?
Me: Yes i love it!!!!
He handed me the keys i ran up to it, it had them butterfly doors. I went in and the seats were
Red and had my name encrypted on them “Zee” the number plates were also written
“Zee”……
I went out..
Me: Its beautiful babe… Thank you.
Him: Anything for you…
Me: i Really love it
Him: That’s good then my love…look i have to go somewhere I’ll see you later
Me: Okay
He kissed me..
Him: i love you
Me: i love you too..
I walked into the house all jumping and all that…..
Veronica was at the kitchen cleaning..
Her: You look happy..
I wiggled the car keys at her….
Me: Tay bought me a car..
Her: oh my word really?
Me: Really
Her: Why can’t I find a rich man too?
Me: one day you will.. Anyway where have you been?
Her: i was visiting my man
Me: Excuse me Ms i was visiting my man..
She blushed.
Me: You must invite him over for dinner..
Her: i will… .
I walked upstairs to bath, my phone rang and i went and answered it.
Me: Hello
Voice: Hello is this Zee?
Me: Whose asking?
Voice: Its Zoe
Me: Ohw hey this is Zee
Her: i was telling you that we must meet at Sandton In an hour
Me: Ohw okay
Her: I’ll Sms you the details
Me: Okay
Her: Bye.
Me: Bye
Me hunged up and noticed that I got a message, I checked and Tay has deposited 350 000 in
my bank account. My heart raced a bit I’ve never had this amount of cash before……….
I went to the bathroom and bathe, i was truly blessed to have Tay in my life….after bathing i
got dressed and took my bag then went to my Lamborghini then drove to Sandton…………
I got lost a bit but after a while i found my way…….the girls where already waiting for me at
some French restaurant, Tasi raised her hand as i was walking in then i Walked up to
them….. They hugged me and kissed me..
Tasi: How are you?
Me: I’m good and you?
Zoe: We good…
We had breakfast, then after we went to a few boutiques bought clothes, they took me to
some salon they did my hair,then our last stop was at the plastic surgeon..
Me: What are we doing here?
Tasi: Don’t worry…
Hai ke they spoke to the surgeon and he sat me on the bed. He injected my lips was a bit
painful though but after a few minutes they were numb..he did alot of things to me including
sticking needless on my face that procedure made me tear up a bit…
After a while we were done, although i thought i was never gonna finish. I washed my face
then he told me to look myself in the mirror… My complexion had brightened and my lips
where thick and full them Kim kardashian and Angelina jolie kinda lips. My cheekbones
where lifted up a bit i looked different but very good… The girls looked at me.
Zoe: i don’t know there’s one small thing that’s missing
Tasi: Are you thinking, what im thinking?
Zoe: Yeap…
We went to some tattoo shop i had my cheeks pierced like blac chyna and then I also decided
to get a tattoo of a dragon on my ankle…
Yazi i fit in with them perfectly, we looked like them reality show bitches like we on that
Love&hip hop…….. I felt good about myself had alot of confidence. I mean when you look
good, you also feel good……
We ended our long day with having lunch it was now around 18:00 Yeap that’s how long we
took at the surgeon……….
I said my goodbyes then drove back home, i didn’t know how Tay was going to react to my
new look……….
I got into the house i was even scared to walk in but luckily he wasn’t there….
I went upstairs and bathe, changed into a sexy number then went downstairs to wait for him..
He got in at around 23:30…
Him: You still up?
Me: Ya
He was busy texting on his phone, when he was done he put it away and looked at me,
looking all shocked….
Me: Say something..
Him: i.. Uhm… Wow.. I’m very speechless.
Me: Ohw
Him: I’m not saying you don’t look good i just never knew that you were into surgery and all
that..
Me: i was just tired of looking Normal..
He smiled..
Him: i think this new look suits you, not that there was something wrong with your old look
but ya you look wow….
I smiled..
Him: How did you pay for all of this?
Me: The girls did..
Him: They probably will send me the invoice
Me: Sorry i should’ve discussed it with you first..
Him: No doll don’t worry money is not the problem. Remember you can have everything you
want.
He came closer to me.. He kissed
Me and then picked me up while walking upstairs…

Part 34 the gift

My whole wedding was planned with the help of Tasi and Zoe. They had hooked me up with
a Wedding planner that travelled all the way from overseas. The whole wedding cost about
2million including the venue, my dress, cars, etc. It was gonna be a small wedding like 20
people it was mostly Tay’s people because I had no one from my side. Zoe and Tasi where
gonna be my Bride’s maids. The theme was black and white, i was to wear a black and white
dress my bride’s maids was to wear, Tay and his groomsmen were to wear black suits. Those
where the colors Tay and i chose the theme of the wedding was black and white………
It was a week before our wedding and i was very nervous, i can’t believe that my dream was
coming true I’ve always wanted to get married to a man that i love and who loves me
too………..
We were at the bridal boutique i was fitting my dress all the way from Beverly hills. It cost
$15 000 that’s Equivalent to +-R200 000. I was fitting my dress for the first time. Zoe was
sitting there, Tasi was sitting there, and the wedding planner they were waiting for me to
come out.
Me: Okay im coming out..
Tasi: Its about time..
I came out.
Me: So what do you think?
They were all looking at me with their mouths open…
Tasi: Look at our bride
They were sipping on expensive champagne and eating expensive chocolates……..
I was soo overwhelmed with Joy that i started crying.
Zoe: Ncoooh sweety
They both came to hug me.
Me: ive never been this happy in my life before, all I’ve experienced was pain and sadness
but now God has blessed me with a man who loves me more than anything. I wish my
parents were here to experience this…
Tasi and Zoe were also tearing up now.
Tasi: Tay loves you, and you very blessed to have him.
Zoe: But most of all we blessed to have you as our friend…..
We had a group hug and my phone started ringing.
Zoe: Let me get it for you..
She went and got it from the couch.
Zoe: Speak of the devil, it’s Tay..
I took it from her and answered.
Me: Hey hun.
Him: Hello Doll was just checking up on you and how everything is going…
Tay was in Compton Carlifonia handling some “Business” i didn’t wanna know about his
businesses the lesser i know the better.
Me: Everything is going fine, I’m actually fitting my dress..
Him: Ohw it has arrived already?
Me: Yes
Him: And are you happy with it?
Me: Very…
Him: if you not happy with it we can always get another one..
Me: I’m very happy with it hun.. Although it cost alot.
Him: Don’t worry about money, your happiness comes first to me…
Me: Thank you for everything..
Him: You deserve everything..
Me: i love you
Him: i love you more….
I heard some shooting in the background and swearing.
Him: Look i have to go sweetheart
Me: is everything okay?
Him: everything is fine doll..
Me: Okay i miss you
Him: i miss you too..
Me: Bye..
He hung up. I was a bit worried with all that shooting i heard in the background
Tasi: What’s wrong babe?
Me: i think Tay is in trouble i heard a lot of shooting..
Zoe: Tay has the heart of a biggest lion, he always makes it.
Me: i hope he makes it to our wedding
Zoe: He will..
Tasi: Now get rid of that frown on your face and let’s go party!!!..
Me and the girls had soo much fun the next couple of days, we did shopping, partying etc i
wasn’t even going to school anymore, school is not that important to me
anymore……………………
Tay came back 3 days before the wedding i was soo happy to see him, i ran to hug him..
Me: Baby I’m so happy to see you!
Him: I’m happy to see you too.
He was smiling but i could see that his smile was not genuine..
He held on to the kitchen counter..
Me: Tay what’s wrong?
Him: I’m fine doll..
Me: You don’t look fine..
He looked soo much in pain..
Me: Tay..
He just collapsed without saying a word..
I kneeled next to him..
Me: Veronica (screaming) Tay what’s wrong?
He was screaming In agony with his hand on his ribs.. I removed his hand and he was
bleeding….
I lifted up his T-shirt a bit, he had been shot..
Me: Oh my Gosh Veronica!!
Veronica didn’t waste time she came to the kitchen..
Her: What.. Omg Taylor
She also kneeled next to me. Tay was shivering as if like he was cold, his eyeballs were
rolling at the back only the whiteness part showed…
Me: Omg his dying I’ll call the ambulance..
Veronica: No!
Me: What do you mean No his dying!
Veronica: Hold this cloth against his wound i know who to call I’ll be right back…
She got up and rushed upstairs…
I held the cloth against his wound to try and stop the bleeding..
Me: Tay stay with me please…
He held my hand tight, his eyes changed they were now red and he was roaring like a lion.. I
was scared as hell i moved back a bit..
After a few minutes he was back to normal and his last words before he went unconscious
were “Zee”

Part 35 the gift

Some woman came in, she was black and looked like a sorcerer. She was wearing those
traditional dresses the kind that Nigerians women wear and a doek. She had a necklace with
teeth around her neck, her earrings where bones, human bones. She carried a bag with her
and she was with some two guys…she looked familiar as if like i knew her from somewhere..
Her: take him upstairs
Tay was still unconscious. The two guys carried him upstairs. Veronica was with Me now..
Her: i would like not to be disturbed
Her accent was off though… She walked upstairs………
I went and took a cloth, poured water and thick bleach in the bucket and started cleaning the
blood.. I was scared what if Tay doesn’t make it.. Tears were now falling.
Veronica: Are you alright?
Me: I’m fine…
I was scrubbing off the blood from the floor..
Veronica: Let me help you with that…
Me: i got it Veronica.
She looked at me.
Me: I’m sorry it’s just that… What if he doesn’t make it?
Her: Zobra will heal him, she has never been defeated by Anything
Me: Who is this Zobra by the way?
Her: She’s a power sorcerer (wizard) she started the brotherhood club to help men get rich by
selling their souls to the devil,she has the power to connect with Lord Khalifa on behalf of the
brothers
Me: Lord Khalifa?
Her: Then God of riches…
This sounds complicated and deep, but i cared not about what Taylor did or is doing. All i
know is that i love him so much and that he loves me too…………
………..
After what seemed to be forever Zobra came down with the two men, we looked at her….
Her: His okay and resting.
She looked at me..
Her: Our bride, we are blessed to have you.
Me: Thank you
Her: You have stole the heart of one of our own, you have stolen the heart of the biggest lion.
Taylor is the most powerful one of them all consider yourself blessed
Me: Thank you..
Her: He would like to see you…..
I left her talking with Veronica, i went upstairs to go and see Taylor…..
He was laying in bed with a bandage around his ribs.. He looked at me, he looked weak
probably that was caused by the blood he lost…….
Him: Doll..
He was smiling at me, i know i should be scared of this man especially after what I’ve seen,
especially after seeing him almost changing into a lion but that made me love him even
more…..
I went and sat next to him.
Me: How are you feeling?
Him: just a bit dizzy and weak
Me: rest a bit..
He put his hand on my cheek while smiling…
Him: i love you..
Me: i love you too..
I removed his hand from my cheek, and watched him fall asleep……………………
For the next few days he was recovering very well, whatever Zobra did to him was powerful.
It was now one day before the funeral and we had to go see Zobra so she could bless our
wedding and make sure nothing bad happens… We drove up to her place at around 19:00 she
had a beautiful big house………….
Taylor’s brothers and their wives where there i never knew soo many niggas where in this
brotherhood club. Tasi and Zoe were there too………..
We walked up into this other room were everyone was there wearing all black. The room had
smoke, Zobra was also wearing black. I was a bit scared but Tasi was there, Zoe was there,
and Tay was there i knew that nothing would happen to me………..
Zobra: Brothers we are gathered here to congratulate one of our own…
They were cheering.
Zobra: Let the Ceremony begin!!
Someone was beating the drums, we were ordered to undress, Tay was left with his boxers
and i was left with a black bra and black underwear. I was ordered to wear black. We got
inside the bathtub that was full of blood.
Zobra: have no fear! This is not human blood but this is the blood of a lion……
We got inside and she was busy talking in a language i didn’t understand the rest of the
members where chanting.. We had to literally bath ourselves with the blood of the lion.. After
a while she was speaking in a language i understood.
Her: Lord Khalifa let your power of darkness fall down to protect this two tomorrow on their
wedding day. Let no one interfere and let no one stop the wedding……….
After The whole ceremony we were ordered to sit on some chairs, more like a throne. We
were crowned and the lion skin was put on our shoulders……………
The Ceremony took 2 hours then after we bathe with clean water, got dressed and went to
have dinner in the dinning table…..
The brotherhood members were soo kind i really enjoyed myself for the first time i felt like i
belonged somewhere, like i have a family…
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The day of the wedding finally came we were getting ready, we were gonna be Wed at the
garden of our house then reception was to be in a 5 star hotel. I went out to the garden to
check the decor everything was perfect,Zoe Came to me..
Zoe: We were looking for you all over, come on you need to get ready…..
My stylist was gay and he did a very good job. We got dressed and styled my dress was black
and white, my vail was black and transparent…..
Tasi: i think it’s time
Me: I’m nervous
Zoe: You look beautiful…
The was a knock at the door, Tasi opened. I couldn’t believe who walked in it was Mercy and
Nqobile. I saw Tasi and Zoe getting irritated.
Tasi: Are you 2 in the guest list?
Mercy: We not here to fight we just here to support our friend..
Tasi: Well i..
Me: Tasi it’s Okay..
Tasi and Zoe looked at me then walked out…
Mercy: You look beautiful
Me: Thank you..
Nqobile: You look like a princess
Me: Thank you..
Mercy: Zee about th..
Me: i don’t wanna talk about that, today it’s my wedding i wanna enjoy it..
Mercy: Ofcause, we’ll go and take our seats..
They started walking out……
Zobra got in after them..
Her: Are you ready?
Me: Yes..
Her: i have a present for you..
She handed me a jewellery box. I opened it and it was a diamond necklace she put it around
my neck it had black diamonds i wonder how much it cost.
Her: Welcome to the family..
Me: Thank you (Smiling)
She hugged me.
Her: Never feel alone because now you have a family you have the brotherhood family…..
I smiled at her..
She stretched out her hand to me..
Her: shall we..
I stretched out my hand to her too. Yes Zobra was gonna walk me down the aisle and marry
us too…
We walked to the garden, everyone stood up as we were about to walk down the
aisle…………..
I was holding a black bouquet of black flowers, and black rose petals were laid out on the
black capert as we were walking….
Tay was standing there with a smile on his face……
We walked up to him and Zobra handed me to him and took her place then everyone sat
down…. We were ordered to say our vows first. Tay started.
Tay: Zee you and i met in a very strange way, i didn’t even think that we was gonna make it
thus far. I’m very blessed to have you in my life and i promise to love, protect, and cherish
you everyday.
His eyes where filled with tears. I could tell that he meant every word he said.
Him: Thank you for allowing me to love you after all that you’ve been through with your ex
bf. I love you Zee and my heart chose you.
He wiped his tears, his friend put his hand on Tay’s shoulder.. I was also tearing up now..
Him: You have no idea how much i love you, i could even die for you..
I didn’t know that someone could love me this much, i felt soo blessed……….
I didn’t say my vows because i was very emotional i couldn’t stop crying…. Zobra handled
the whole ceremony. The ring he got me for me was a black diamonds ring, even his was a
black…..
Zobra: by the power invested in me by Lord Khalifa and the brotherhood club. I now
pronounce you husband and wife, you may kiss the bride….
He lifted up the veil and kissed me with everyone cheering us up and just like that we were
married… We walked out of there with the brothers Throwing money at us..
We had a chariot take us to our wedding reception with classy cars following us.. I was now
Mrs Duvenhage…………
We got into the hotel and everything was planned out perfectly, everyone else walked In after
us….. Before anything else we were asked to dance with other couples joining us……
As we were dancing i looked up thanking God for blessing me with this wonderful man…..

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After dancing we went to sit down, and had something to eat.
Tay: was this your dream wedding?
Me: It was beyond my dream wedding.
He pecked my lips..
Him: i love you Mrs Duvenhage
Me: i love you too……….
After eating we cut the cake, then a few people said a few words it was just beautiful. I threw
my bouquet of flowers and Tay got the gutter of my thigh and threw it………..
I then went to change my dress put on a short white dress, and Hit the dance floor with my
girls while Tay mingled with other people…
Zoe: Your wedding was beautiful babe
Tasi: and expensive, more expensive than ours believe us.
Me: It was my dream wedding..
I felt someone poking me at the back it was Nqobile.
Me: Excuse me guys
Tasi: Okay
We went to stand a bit further from them.
Nqobile: i just wanted to congratulate you, your wedding was splendid
Me: Thank you, and I’m glad that you came
Nqobile: i would have missed my best friend’s wedding.
Me: i would really like for us to meet up and catch up
Her: I’d like that too..
Me: Come I’ll introduce you to my friends
We went back to the girls.
Me: guys this is Nqobile she’s been my besty ever since.. And Nqobile this are my friends
Tasi and Zoe.
Tasi: Nice meeting you
Nqobile: Nice meeting you too guys.
We had soo much fun at the reception just dancing, eating etc……………….
People started leaving and we also left too went back to our house…
Tay: We finally did it doll
Me: i Really thought this day wasn’t gonna come..
Him: Well it came and it was beautiful
Me: It was indeed.
Him: Now we need to think of our honeymoon.. Where would you like to go?
Me: I’m really not sure honey but I’ve always wanted to go to Thai land or Dubai
Him: I’ve been to Dubai it’s a beautiful place
Me: Then we’ll go there…..
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We went to Dubai, was there for 3 weeks i truly enjoyed being there just me and Tay.. I love
Tay with all my heart and very happy to have him in my life………………… ……
We arrived at home Thursday night i was missing Dubai already
Him: And we home…
Me: i miss Dubai already
Him: We truly had a good time there.
His phone beeped, he took it out and read the message..
Him: Go to hell..
Me: Whose that?
Him: My mother she’s been trying to invite me for dinner
Me: And?
Him: And no..
Me: But i would love to meet your mom..
He looked at me.
Me: Please
Him: Fine I’ll call her and tell her that will come Saturday
Me: Thank you..
I started walking upstairs..
Him: Doll
I stopped and looked at him…
Him: We have to go and see Zobra
Me: What for?
Him: Remember we talked about having kids
Tay was busy nagging Me about starting a family while we were at our honeymoon.
Me: Let me go and Wear something more appropriate…
I went upstairs and changed into a long dress, sandals, and a doek then we drove to Zobra’s
place.. As always she was happy to see us and welcomed us into that dark room of
hers……….
Zobra: What can Zobra do for you?
Tay: Remember we discussed that matter of Zee not being able to conceive?
Zobra: i remember that issue.. Well we can get started.
She took out two pills and put them inside my vagina and then ordered me and Tay to make
love.. I felt a bit humiliated having to have sex right infront of Zobra while she performed her
rituals, it just didn’t feel right………….
When we were done she told me to take a pregnancy test after 2 days………
We drove back home, i was very quiet in the car.
Tay tried to hold my hand but i yanked it off
Him: What’s wrong?
Me: Nothing..
He pulled over.
Him: Is it because of what happened?
I didn’t say anything.
Him: Zobra’s way of doing things might be weird and different but her ways always work.
We gonna have a baby..
I faked a smile.
Me: Yey I’m happy (sarcasm)….
He started driving again and in no time we were at home……….
Him: Zee what’s eating you?
Me: i don’t know hey.. Maybe i find it highly humiliating having sex infront of a sorcerer
Him: i am sorry about that.
Me: Sorry won’t bring me back my dignity! Is this how we gonna live? Always having Zobra
in our lives?
Tay: Zee you knew very well that i was about this life when you agreed to marry me
Me: Ohh so now it’s my fault?
Him: You acting like a damn child!
Me: So now I’m acting like a child?
Him: Yes you are! We having a baby that’s all that matters!!!!
He said that while walking to the bedroom..

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I was in my bedroom crying i cannot believe that Taylor could be this insensitive about this
whole situation……
………
He came in after a few minutes of me crying, he crouched infront of me and held my hands.
Him: Doll i am so sorry i didn’t mean to upset you like this..
I didn’t say anything.
Him: i just want a baby so bad that i….
He took a deep breath..
Him: I’ve never had a relationship with my father and i just want a son so that i can be a
better father to him, i wanna do things things with him that I’ve never done with my
father……
I could see how much talking about this was killing him..
Him: I’m sorry Zee, i didn’t mean to upset you..
No matter how much i wanna be mad at him but i couldn’t my love for him was just too
strong and everytime he touched me i felt weak..
Him: i love you pumpkin and I’m sorry about what happened today..
Me: Its okay..
Him: i just want us to be better parents than our parents were to us…
I smiled at him..
Me: i understand
He got up and kissed me, i couldn’t deny the kiss. Tay was owning me, he had soo much
power and control over me that i can’t even say no to him the love that Taylor and i share no
one would understand it………
He laid me back on the bed and came ontop of him.. I wanted him, i wanted him to own Me
sexually i felt like i had to submit to him, things he was doing to me made me to unleash a
side of me that i never knew existed…
Me: Ohhh Tay….
The way he was caressing my body, the way he was moving up and down with skill he knew
how to make me feel loved and wanted..
Call this man whatever you wanna call him, but his mine….. Our sex life had changed from
slow core to hardcore, the way he was pumping me i thought that my bed would break he was
like a hungry lion.. He would squeeze my body and bite me here and there, would pull my
weave, would literally strangle me but that’s how he showed me that he was dominant and i
enjoyed that…….. That made me love him more and more………..
Our sex session lasted for an hour we must’ve had 2 rounds that lasted for 30min each……
I was now laying on his chest we were both trying to catch our breaths.
Him: i love you Mrs Duvenhage
Me: i love you too……………..
It didn’t take us long to fall asleep…
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I walk up in the morning with him not next to me, i figured he had went to work……..
I got out of bed and went to the bathroom. I ran me a warm bubble bath. While the water was
running i went to look myself in our long mirror that was in the bathroom….
I had bite marks in most parts of my body, when i touch some of them they were painful and
they were Red i could literally see the teeth marks… Touching them would only remind me
of our steamy session that we had, i closed my eyes and bit my lower lip while thinking about
him biting me and caressing my body. My hand even went down to my vagina, i was missing
him, i wanted him inside of me Tay had this great power over me… I would literally picture
him being behind me touching me, with his hand on my neck strangling me a bit..
Me: Ohh Tay…
I imagined him touching me in the right places Lord where did I get this man from…………
I opened my eyes after a while and realised that i was masturbating..
Me: Zee what’s wrong with you?
I quickly went and got into the bathtub, i was very wet and very horny……….
……………
After bathing i went and dried myself then lotioned and dressed up…..
I went downstairs to eat, Veronica showed up after a while.
Vee: Morning
Me: Hey..
She was holding some letters with her..
Her: You have a post..
She handed the letter to me.. It was a letter from school..
Me: What do they want?
I opened it and read. They were just informing me about the classes I’ve missed and tests that
i didn’t write, and exams that i didn’t write too. They were informing me that if i don’t show
commitment I’ll repeat the year….
Me: Aghh whatever!
Vee: is everything okay?
Me: Just school….
I wasn’t even feeling school anymore, I wanted to quit it was a total waste of time…….
As i was eating i felt nausea creeping in, i tried to ignore it but it was tense that i went
vomited in the kitchen sink, i was dizzy and i felt something moving in my womb.
Vee: Are you okay?
Me: i…
Whatever was moving, it was tense because it caused me pain…
Me: Vee I’m not feeling good…
I put my hands on my womb while screaming…..
Her: i think i should take you to the doctor..
I felt my Bumshort getting very wet i looked down and blood was dripping…….
….
I touched my tummy and it felt a bit big..
Me: Vee what’s happening to me?
Her: Can you walk?
Me: i… Ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!! (screaming)
She took her phone and call Tay while walking me into her car….
Me: i don’t think I’ll reach the car
Her: Try darling we almost there…
We got into the car and she drove me to the hospital… My tummy was growing every
minute, it was now getting a bit big………..
We got into the hospital she ran and got me paramedics who got me a wheelchair and
wheeled me inside…. I was losing alot of blood that I passed out………………
I opened my eyes and i was in hospital, i was still feeling a bit dizzy i looked around Tay was
there together with Vee and the doctor..
Me: What.. Wha….
Tay: Shhhhh…..
I put my hand on my tummy, and my tummy was big…..
Me: Tay…
Him: I’m here don’t worry you okay…….
Doctor: Rest a bit Mrs Duvenhage being 5months pregnant with twins is no child’s play you
need all the rest….
Me: 5m..i….the bleeding.. Wha..
Doctor: Don’t worry, the rate of how your babies where growing tore the lining of your
uterus.. Having two human beings growing inside of you is not easy, they both wanna occupy
the space……
I was so weak, so dizzy, and soo sleepy that i couldn’t say anything but pass out again…. I
drifted to lala land…

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I opened my eyes, i was still a bit drowsy… I looked around i saw Tay holding a baby, I
looked on my tight and i saw Vee holding a baby too…..
Me: Wh.. What..
Tay looked at me all smiling.
Tay: and she’s awake….
The Gynaecologist came in…
Her: Welcome back.. How are you feeling?
Me: sleepy
Her: Its the Anaesthesia…
I was feeling some pain in my abdomen area..
Dr: Congratulations you gave birth to twins and hour ago..
Me: No its.. It’s too soon
Tay: i thought you said she was not gonna remember her speedy pregnancy, why is she
remembering everything?
Dr: She doesn’t have amnesia obviously she would remember… I think you must call Zobra
to come and fix this, i will sedate her so long…
She sedated me and I went back to sleep again…………
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I don’t know for how long i slept but i woke up and everyone was just playing with the
babies, Zobra was even there…
Dr: Hey how are you feeling now?
Me: Still dizzy..
Her: Its the Anaesthesia…
They all looked at each other, Zobra talked.
Zobra: i don’t blame you for all this tiredness because you have just given birth a few hours
ago.
Me: Really?
Her: You do remember giving birth don’t you?
Me: No i don’t even remember being pregnant..
Zobra looked at the doctor..
Dr: There’s perfectly a good explanation. I think the Anaesthesia had an effect on your
memory
Me: That doesn’t make sense..
Tay: What she meant that your body was too much in stress and Trauma that your short term
memory got affected that’s why you cannot recall the birth isn’t it so Dr?
The doctor smiled but i could tell she was nervous..
Her: Ofcause it’s like that..
Me: Can i see my baby..
Tay: Its babies..
I looked at him..
Tay: You gave birth to a baby boy and a baby boy they fraternal twins……..
Me: Really? Omg let me see them..
The doctor came and helped me sat up straight…..Tay brought the baby to me..
Tay: one baby at the time. This is your daughter her name is Jade..
Zobra: We named the babies while you were unconscious.. I hope you don’t mind..
Me: Its okay..
She looked so adorable and healthy..
Me: She’s so adorable….
Tay took her after a while, then Vee handed me my son..
Vee: meet Jaden he is old with 3min…
Me: Hello Jaden..
My babies were soo adorable, i was even getting emotional…..
Zobra: Let’s give the new parents some space and time to bond…
They all went out, i was holding Jaden while Tay was holding Jade..
Me: i still cannot believe that I’m responsible for this 2 adorable lives…
Tay came and kissed me on my forehead..
Him: Thank you..
I smiled at him..
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The doctor discharged us after a week, i was in love with Jade and Jaden. I had a C-section so
my operation was still painful but not that much………..
Tay came to fetch us and we went home…
We got there everything was perfect there were presents and welcome home balloons, the
was also presents..
Me: Wow soo much presents..
I sat down while Vee took Jade and Tay took Jaden……
I opened the presents and they were all for Jade, they were all from the brotherhood club…
They went as far as buying her a car.. It was weird because no present was directed to
Jaden……….
Me: Tay..
He looked at me.
Me: Why doesn’t Jaden have presents?
Him: uhm We have to go to Zobra’s house tonight. That’s where Jaden’s presents are…
Me: Okay………..
The whole day i was just bonding with my babies, i never knew that i could be capable of
loving another human being the way i love my babies…………..
At around 22:00 we prepared ourselves to go to Zobra’s place, the twins were sleeping so we
just put them in the car and Tay started driving… ….
We were holding hands in the car, finally i have my own family…….
We got to Zobra’s house and i was surprised to see every member of the brotherhood club
present, even Zoe and Tasi were there. They were all wearing black which confused me
because i thought we were here for Jaden’s presents…..
Zobra came to us..
Zobra: Welcome my new family.. We welcome you and your little ones..
Tay was holding Jade and i was holding Jaden….
Zobra: We shall begin…
I looked at Tay..
Me: Begin with what?
He didn’t answer me……
Zobra went and opened some big basket..
Zobra: Great one we come here as your servants. We only wanna please you….
I looked at Tay..
Me: Tay what the fuck is going on?
Him: Calm down doll..
Me: Don’t tell me to calm down!!!
I was starting to get pissed everyone looked at me….
Zobra: the great sacrifice shall begin
Me: Sacrifice? What sacrifice?
Zobra: the baby boy please..
She opened her arms.
Me: No.. You not taking my son
Zobra: the baby boy please…
She said that while approaching me.. She got closer and closer..
The was no way of escaping because if I try to run they will catch me before i even make it to
the door……
I spat on her face..
Me: stay away from me and my kids…
She looked at me and laughed, but it wasn’t a friendly laugh..
Her: i was gonna let you keep The baby girl but since your attitude is like this then both of
them shall be sacrificed!
She tried to take Jaden away from me but i was pushing her until she got people to come and
hold me, then she took him away…..
Me: No… Please not my baby..
She took Jaden and put him inside the basket, i don’t know what was inside of there but all i
heard was Jaden crying…
Me: Noooooooooooooo!!!! My baby..
I was kicking and screaming.. But this men were holding me tight. Then i saw Tay walking
into the basket with Jade..
Me: No Tay what are you doing?
She placed Jade inside, and i heard her crying too…
You don’t know the anger and pain that i was feeling deep inside.. I was now crying..
Me: Tay why are you doing this to me?
I heard groaning sounds coming from the basket, my babies weren’t crying anymore it’s like
something ate them..
Zobra: all hail king Khalifa!!!
They all started bowing down, i was still being held like that…

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What i have witnessed I’m probably never gonna forget it…..
We drove back home that night without saying a word to each other, i was done with Tay i
didn’t want anything to do with him anymore………………..
We got home and i went straight to the bedroom and started packing my clothes..
Him: Can we at least talk about this?
Me: The is nothing to talk about!!
I started pushing him.
Me: i hate you Tay, you are a monster!!!!!!!!!! I truly hate you..
He was looking at me..
Me: You watch them die, you watch them being eaten by whatever that creature is inside that
basket!
He tried holding me..
Me: You watch them die Tay.. (crying)
I was in pain my heart was very heartbroken….he held me tight.
Him: I’m sorry
He kissed me on my forehead…
Him: I’m truly sorry….
Those were the only words that he could say………………..
That went on for a couple of days. I was on hunger strike, i didn’t wanna eat anything i didn’t
even wanna close my eyes when i sleep at night because I could see them in my dreams
crying…. I was soo devastated i never knew that a human being could be this hurt…
I was sitting at the garden, rocking back and forth in that nursery chair just looking at the
flowers concentrating on how beautiful they were……….
Tay walked in with a tray of food.
Him: i made you something to eat.
Me: (silent…)…
He put the tray on a small table next to me..
Him: Tasi and Zoe called to say that they will come and check up on you……
He crouched next to me,and held my hand… He was kissing it.
Him: i know that you don’t understand the life that I’m living and you probably never will. I
am so sorry doll for putting you through this, I….You were not even supposed to be there
when all of that was happening…..
I kept quiet while still rocking my chair back and forth.
Someone interrupted us..
Tay: the Doctor is here to see you..
Me: (Silent..)..
The doctor came and crouched next to me too..
Dr: Good morning Mrs Duvenhage.. I am Dr Smith do you still remember me? I came to see
you last week. I am a psychiatrist..
I was still looking at the flowers…
Tay: That’s all she does, just stare at the flowers and Rock the chair back and forth…
Me: My babies…. I can hear them crying..
Tay: Doll they not here remember..
Me: No they have to be here.. They.. I can hear them crying we need to check up on them..
Tay: Zee..
I stood up and started walking away..
Me: i have to go and check up on them…
He held me..
Him: They gone Zee..
Me: They gone???
He looked at me..
Me: They gone to where?.. Tay i want my babies!!
I removed his hands from me, and ran to the house, running upstairs..
Tay and the doctor where following me….
I got into the nursery, i could see them crying but i couldn’t see them..
Me: Where are my babies Tay? I want my babies!! (crying)..
Tay was starting to get very frustrated.. He held me tight and shook me..
Him: Stop it!! Just stop it, it’s enough!
The doctor came to us..
Dr: i would like to talk to her privately please if you don’t mind… Tay: She’s my wife,
everything you wanna say to her you gonna say it infront of me….
Dr: i need to do a psychiatric evaluation.
Me: i remember.. You killed them Tay!!
I started hitting him..
Me: You bastard you killed them!!
He walked out..
Him: i seriously cannot do this anymore…..
I was now In tears, serious tears..
The Dr didn’t know what to do anymore… Vee walked in,she came and hugged me..
Me: He killed them Vee, he sacrificed them for riches…
Veronica looked at the doctor.
Vee: Can you please come back maybe next week
Dr: But..
Vee: Please this is a family matter..
The Dr looked at me, then looked at her..
Dr: Just know that I will be coming back again…
He went.. Veronica walked me upstairs and put me in bed..
Vee: get some sleep sweetheart, everything will be better when you wake up in the morning
she gave me some pills that sent me straight to lala land………..
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I woke up the following day, I was still feeling the same way…
I got out of bed and went to brush my teeth, and washed my face..
I then went to the nursery, that’s the only place that reminded me of the twins. I held one of
the Teddy bears with tears falling, i then felt someone wrapping their arms around me….
Me: i could feel their presence Tay….I could hear them crying…
Him: everything is going to be alright, we’ll get through this I’ll be here for you…..
He held me tight while i cried in his arms..

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Instead of getting better, i got worse day by day. I had lost weight, i looked horrible like i
haven’t slept for years. I was tired, weak, and very dizzy………… I couldn’t get out of bed
for 2 days, Tay didn’t even know what to do anymore… He was there with Vee they were
both looking at me..
Vee: if she continues like this, she’s gonna die…
Tay: I’ve tried everything..
Vee: We need to take her to the hospital or something..
Him: We cannot you heard what Zobra said..
Vee: Can’t you see that she’s dying?
Tay: Don’t give me that! Do you think i enjoy seeing her like this? It’s killing me inside!
He stood up and started walking around the room..
Him: Sacrificing the twins was supposed to perfect our lives, we were supposed to be
happy!..
Vee: No mother would be happy to see their babies dying..
Vee: i..
Suddenly the was a knock at the door…. Tay went to open. What was killing me Is that Vee
and Tay were talking about me as if like i wasn’t there….I didn’t believe my eyes, Zobra
walked in with her side kicks….
Tay: You don’t know how relieved i am to see you here…
Zobra: This is an emergency.. How is she?
Tay: She’s getting worse everyday.
Zobra looked at Vee..
Vee: I’ll just excuse myself..
Vee walked out, closing the door behind her..
Zobra looked at her side kicks, they also walked out…….
She had a bag with her..
Zobra: We shall begin
I hated this woman with all my heart and soul!!!
She made her way to me, i wanted to get up from my bed and strangle her, but i was too
weak, i was very weak..
Zobra: i never knew it was this bad!
Tay: Please save her.
Zobra: We can Vanquish her like we did with the other ones..
Vee: Not this one..
Zobra: Tay you have the heart of a lion son, you can have any woman that you want..
Tay: But i want Zee okay? I love her! So do whatever you have to do to save her or else..
Zobra: No need for threats, don’t forget i made you who you are!
She sat next to me..
I couldn’t talk all i could do was run my eyes around the room in circles…
She put her hand on my forehead..
Her: This is really bad. She took out a small bottle, opened it and ran it close to my nose. It
smelled horrible. When she was done she put some of the liquid from the bottle ontop her
finger, and then put some on my forehead, and at the back of my hands……
Her: This will make her strong, she will forget about what happened..
She closed the small bottle and handed it to tay..
Her: make sure that you do this everyday especially at night…
She then opened the bag again and took out a black snake necklace…. When she tried to put
it around my neck i truly don’t know what happened it’s like something hit her she flew and
hit the wall…
Tay: Zobra!!
Tay ran to her……… I heard a voice going around the room..
Voice: May the blood of Jesus provide protection to Naledi wherever she is…..
I recognised the voice, i just couldn’t make out who it was but it really sounded familiar….
Zobra was still laying there on the floor, Tay was trying to wake her up but she wasn’t
waking up. I don’t know if she passed out or if she’s dead…….
I got up from the bed, i was very weak and dizzy. I stood up and had to hold on to something
to prevent myself from falling…….
As i was trying to find my way out of the room, Tay noticed that i was out of bed he came to
me…
Him: What are you doing get back to bed..
Me: i….i just…. I..
Zobra started coughing..
Zobra: Tay..
Tay picked me up and put me on the bed…
Zobra: put the bracelet on her…
He took the bracelet and put it on me around my wrist……..
He then went and helped Zobra to get up….
Zobra: Damn you Ayo!!
As i was trying to get up again, i saw the door Bursting open…. Kimbella walked in..
Zobra was still on the floor trying to get up…
Kimbella was in her human form..
Tay: Angel Phoenix!
How the hell does Tay know Kimbella…
Kimbella: Taylor or should i call you Aslan?
Zobra: kill her Aslan!!!
Tay: Its funny how you would show up alone especially if you cannot even defend yourself.
Kimbella: i was hoping you’d say that but I didn’t come alone…
Tay: Who did you bring, the whole Army of Angels?
Ayo came in..
Ayo: No she came with me!
Zobra panicked, she was moving backwards while still on the floor..
Zobra: Prophet Badru!!
Ayo: i am not here to send anyone to hell..
Kimbella: We here for Naledi…
Ayo: Let us leave with her in peace!
Tay: Over my dead body!
What happened next still shocks me even today…. Tay changed into a big black lion with red
eyes and wings…in my weak state he left me without a jaw…. Kimbella changed into her
Angelic form..
I looked at them and saw that shit is about to go down..

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Tay made his way to me. He really Scared me i don’t wanna lie.
Ayo: Give us Naledi and we’ll leave in peace
Kimbella tried to come to me but Tay was scaring him away with his deep and loud roar……
Zobra: You are wasting your time, he will never give her up..
Ayo: your day is gonna come, where you gonna pay for what you’ve done to all of this poor
souls!
Zobra laughed….
Zobra: i made this souls rich! I helped them and loved them!
I was too frightened on what’s gonna happen next…..
Kimbella tried to come to me but Tay sent her flying across the room..
Ayo: Kimbella!!!
I wished that i could intervene but i was just too weak..
Kimbella: I’m okay….
Ayo: Distract him while i get Naledi.
Kimbella: Okay
Kimbella was distracting Tay, making it as if like she’s gonna attack him. Tay was moving
away from me and towards Kimbella while Ayo made his way to me…
Zobra: Ta..
Ayo looked her, and Zobra just froze!
When Tay looked back to see what was happening, Ayo had already picked me….
Ayo: Wake up sweetheart and look at him…
Kimbella: Naledi look at him, look him straight in his eyes…
I looked at him, i looked at him straight in his eyes.. He backed away..
Zobra: Aslan attak them!
Ayo: He can’t attack us when we have Naledi.. She is his weakness remember, you failed to
make him not fall in love when you turned him into a lion!
We walked out of the door To Ayo’s car. Tay didn’t follow us, neither did Zobra………
Kimbella got the bracelet off my wrist.
I was laying on Ayo’s shoulder..
Ayo: We’ll Joy be able to heal her?.
Kimbella: i don’t know but we’ll try..
She put her hand on my forehead..
Kimbella: She’s burning up soo bad………..
We arrived at the house, and he rushed me inside. It’s like everyone was waiting for me,
Mercy and Nqobile were standing at the kitchen…
Mercy came to us..
Mercy: Ohhh Dear Lord what did he do to her?
Ayo: I’ll put her in bed, she’s burning up soo bad…
They rushed me upstairs,and he laid me in bed. Nqobile was there holding my hand…
Nqobile: Hey it’s me, you okay..
Mercy: Get joy real quick..
Kimbella went and got joy… She touched my hand but nothing happened. She tried again
still nothing happened……
Mercy: She must try harder..
Joy started stepping away from me as if like she’s seeing something……
Mercy: She’s stepping away Kimbella why?
Ayo: Because the evil that’s surrounding Naledi is too great.
Kimbella picked her up and they were floating in the air… It was soo beautiful seeing the
sight of 2 peaceful Angels…
Nqobile: Then what are we going to do?
Ayo: We have to do it the old natural way…. Feed her and take care of her until she regains
her strength. Then we’ll take it from there…
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Days passed Mercy and the others were taking good care of me, i was getting better and
better. One night i got out of bed, i was still feeling a bit dizzy.
I made my way downstairs, slowly walking down the stairs….
When i was finally down i was very dizzy and very tired. I heard everyone talking and
laughing, the noise came from the dinning room………
I made my way there and as soon as they saw me, they all kept quiet.
I don’t know what was going through their minds. Mercy immediately stood up and came to
help me sit down…
Ayo: You shouldn’t be out of bed, you look very weak..
Me: ive been laying down on the bed for too long now..
Kimbella smiled at me..
Kimbella: Its good to have you back..
Me: Thank you..
Nqobile dished up for me and served me..
Me: Thank you..
I ate, it was a good meal. We were talking and laughing, i looked at everyone and i can’t
believe that I almost messed this up……..
As we were eating, i felt a pain on my back it was almost as if like someone was whipping
me with a still rod or something……..
I couldn’t ignore the pain was excruciating, i was screaming..
Mercy and Nqobile came to me…
Nqobile: Ohh my God she’s bleeding on her back and her top is ripped. It’s as if someone is
whipping her.
Mercy: Any explanation on what’s happening Ayo?
Kimbella: Its Tay. His inflicting pain on himself so that he can torture you!
Mercy: But how is he doing this?
Kimbella: the blood convenent made them one remember? Whatever happens to him happens
to her.
Nqobile: You telling me his not feeling pain at all?
Kimbella: Even if he does, but he has a heart of a lion he can tolerate pain, unlike Naledi…
Me: Why is he doing this to me? (crying)
Mercy: Because he is a sick bastard!!
It was very painful i won’t lie. Remember when Jesus was whipped on The passion of the
Christ? That is what was happening to me……..
Mercy couldn’t hold back the tears too..
Mercy: there has to be something we can do Ayo look her back and look at how much she’s
bleeding. She’s in pain!!!!
Kimbella came to me but as soon as she touched me it was like something pushed her with
great force! And she fell…
Me: make him stop (crying)
Mercy: Ayo do something please (crying)
He came and held my hand tight, with his eyes closed.. Looked like he was saying a silent
prayer……
As he was doing that the pain seized, everything stopped….
Ayo: i think we should take her upstairs…
I was weak, i looked down on the floor the was too much blood it was almost as if like
someone was slaughtering a cow. It looked like it was Texas chainsaw Massacre.
Mercy: No we Have to take her to the hospital…
Ayo: Its not safe for her there, I’ll call the family doctor….
They took me upstairs. Mercy took off my top i was laying on my stomach. It was was
another pain because the t-shirt was glued to my back because of the blood..
Ayo came to me,and held my hand..
Him: I’m gonna find a way to break off this connection that you have with him…..
Why would Tay do something like this to me? I thought he loved me.

Part 42 the gift

Unfortunately no matter how Ayo tried to get me help, get me the best doctor but i had to go
to the hospital, the was no other way…..
I stayed in hospital for about 3 weeks recovering. It was a very long and painful recovery but
Ayo made it worthwhile made sure that i get the best treatment ever and also security was
tight, only certain people were allowed to visit me………
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Today i was getting discharged the Doctor felt confident and trusted that I can recover at
home…
Mercy fetched me from the hospital, I’m glad she’s the one who fetched Me this will give us
time to talk….
Me: Thank you for fetching me.
Her: Its my pleasure
Me: I’m glad you the one who fetched Me, the drive back home will give us some time to
talk…
She looked at me, then looked at the road again.
Me: Mercy I’m truly sorry..
Her: No i should be the one whose apologising..Look Zee i value our friendship alot and i
cannot help but feel that some of what happened is my fault.
Me: How so?
Her: I’m the one who introduced you to Tay..
Me: No don’t think like that.. We didn’t know that Tay was like this.
Her: That’s the thing, he came across as this sweet Guy. He always had a a smile on his face
and was ready to help..
Me: If only we knew that underneath all that, he is a lion….
We got home, and i went to bed tried to get some rest……
I was woken up by Ayo, i sat up straight.
Him: How are you feeling?
Me: I’m getting there….
He pulled a chair and sat next to me.
Me: Thank you for everything that you doing for me. I truly don’t deserve all of what you
doing for me.
Him: Let’s forget about all of that.. I think i might’ve found a way to break the curse between
you and him.
I looked at him…
Him: We have to meet up with Bishop McCarthey at dawn. He knows how to handle such
things..
Me: i just pray it works, I wanna be done with this life…
Him: i hope it works too..
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Haike at 4am we prepared ourselves and went to meet up with Bishop McCarthey…..
We met him at some dam, he was already waiting for us.. Ayo shook his hand.
Ayo: Thank you for doing this Bishop McCarthey.
Him: i can never drag my legs or be lazy to do God’s work.
He looked at me.
Ayo: This is Naledi, the lady I’ve told you about.
Him: Its a great pleasure to meet you.
Me: same here sir.
Bishop: Now we have to wait for Pastor Lelethu Zulu.
Ayo: Its unlike her to be late……
In no time Pastor Lelethu showed up.
Lethu: i apologise for being late..
Bishop: We should get started, we have no time..
Ayo: Naledi this is the same dam were i brought Mercy for her to be rid of evil…
Bishop: and we hoping that it break the bond between you and Aslan…
I had to get into the dam naked, but Ofcause Bishop McCarthey and Ayo faced the other way
while Pastor Lelethu walked me inside, she was holding a towel for when i come out…..
I got inside and Lelethu instructed them to pray and they did that..
I was feeling very cold in that dam, the water was very cold as Ice….
After an hour of praying, i had to come out while Lelethu handed me the towel. I wrapped it
around my body then that’s when Ayo and the Bishop were comfortable looking at me…
Ayo: i hope it did work without Aslan
I looked at him all confused.
Ayo: in order to break the bond he had to be here too…
Bishop: i believe it has worked…..
We drove back home, and i slept again. For the first time i had a peaceful sleep…….
I woke up later to have breakfast. Everyone was all dressed up looking like they were going
somewhere.
Me: Good morning
They greeted me back.
Me: were is everyone going?
Mercy: i have a sermon would you like to come along?
Me: No thank you..
Mercy: Come on i would really love for you to be there..
Me: Maybe some other time..
Her: Okay then..
They left, was her, Nqobile and Ayo…….
I didn’t do much just watched Tv, Kimbella came along and we spent the whole day
together…..
Later we prepared dinner was around 20:00…
Me: i didn’t know Angels cook
She laughed.
Her: There’s much you don’t know about Angels..
I was peeling vegetables and everything.
Her: So where to from here?
I looked at my Ring.
Me: i just need to start my life afresh… Pick up the broken pieces and all that..
I took off the ring, and threw it away.
Him: You still love him?
Me: I’ll always do… But then me and him cannot be Ayo was right, his not good for me.
Kimbella: I’m sorry..
Me: Its okay..
The was a knock at the door..
Kimbella: Expecting someone?
Me: No..
Kimbella: Let me go and see who it is…
She walked up to the door, when she opened it something or someone struck her and pushed
her off.. She fell all bleeding..
Me: Kimbella!
I ran to her and Tay walked in, he was in his lion form…..
I stepped back, he came closer..
He was bleeding, and breathing heavily..
I was scared i didn’t know what to do, running seemed to be the only thing i could think of…
As i ran he grabbed me, how he put me on his back i don’t know.. Then flew out with me….
We were very sky high, all i could do was hold on tight and try not to look down although my
heart was beating very fast……….
We got into some field and he put me down, i guess he couldn’t go on anymore because of
the bleeding………..
He changed into his human form. He was bleeding on his right side just close to his ribs. He
looked like he was in too much pain…….
He couldn’t keep up, he just passed out there… I didn’t know what to do because it was just
me and him in that place and no one else..

Part 43 the gift

I was standing there looking at him, was her dead? Was he still alive? I didn’t know all i
could do was just wonder……..
While i was standing there i saw lions approaching us, i moved back a bit. Running was not
gonna help this things are huge if i run they will catch me…..
They looked normal, they went Tay’s kind. I was busy saying a silent prayer, what if they
attack me. They were like 5 of them…….
They went and surrounded Tay, busy roaring i didn’t know what was going on until i heard a
voice.
Voice: Stand back!!
The lions made way. A man showed up, he looked like an Eskimo. He was old and white…..
He knelt down on one knee and looked at Tay, then stood up…
He tried to drag him but Tay was heavy for him so he looked at me..
Him: a little bit of help..
I went and helped him, then we put Tay on one of the lion’s back…
He then started walking away with them lions he stopped halfway and looked at me…
Him: Are you coming?
I went and Walked with them….
We got to some cave. The was a fountain, and rocks the was also crystals around the
cave……
The lions went and sat on some big rocks while he put Tay on some rock too….. He started
mixing some herbs then put them on a big leaf and put the leaf against Tay’s wound…
Tay started shivering and roaring, make the other lions roar too…
Me: What are you doing to him?
Him: I’m reversing the Poison…Come and hold here..
I went to hold the leaf against Tay’s wound. He came back and started making him drink
water….
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We stayed in that cave for quite some time. It was hard living like an Animal, was hard being
in a place were i don’t know……..
I woke up that morning and I was alone in the cave, no Tay, no lions, and the old man wasn’t
there too..
I got up from the rock and looked around i was totally alone. I went out of the cave and went
to look for them. They were in the field with the lions just wondering about. Tay looked
better, that was a speedy recovery…….
I went up to them.
Me: Hey…
They turned and looked at me..
Old man: Let me take the lions hunting will see you guys later..
He took the lions and went. Tay and i stood there looking at each other without saying a
word, it truly was an awkward moment……
Me: You look better..
Him: i believe i am getting better.
Silence….
Me: What happened?
Him: i wanted out, but unfortunately it’s not that easy getting out Zobra is out to kill me..
Me: You wanted out of the brotherhood club?
He nodded his head yes..
Me: Why?
Him: Since you and i cannot be together while I’m like this i decided that it’s better if I
change and become good….
Woooooooow so Tay would give up all of that life for me?
Me: So you would give up for me?
Him: Yes because i love you…
I didn’t know what to say.. He came closer and put his hand around my waist and pulled me
closer to him.. I couldn’t look at him he lifted my chin up so I could look at him.
Him: i love you..
He kissed me…. That kiss took me back, it brought back memories..
Him: Let’s go home..
Me: Okay..
I know you will think that I’m making a wrong decision but when love got you, it got
you………
Me: How are we getting home?
Him: Do you trust me?
I nodded my head yes…
Him: Do you trust that I’ll never hurt you?
I nodded my head yes…… He changed into his lion form, he then went down signalling that i
should hop on and i did…………
We flew home, was dangerous and risky what if someone sees us……
We got home and he put me down then changed into human form, we walked inside….
Me: Were is Vee?
Him: She….
He seemed to be in pain. He held on to the kitchen counter and put his hand on his wound
while screaming in agony…..
Me: Tay what’s wrong?
He screamed and i saw that he was bleeding…
Me: Vee!!! (screaming)
She showed up after a minute or so……
We held him and took him upstairs,then put him on his bed.
Me: What we gonna do?
Her: i don’t know, most especially because Zobra is doing this to him..
He looked very much in pain and that killed me. I lost my children to this woman, and now i
refuse to lose my husband to this woman…
Me: stay with him I’m coming..
Vee: were are you going?
Me: to do something that i should’ve done long time ago….
I took my car keys and went to Zobra’s house……… I went straight to that witchcraft room
of hers..
I I opened the door, and there she stood busy performing her rituals, probably it was the ritual
that was killing Tay……
Her: Zee what a pleasant surprise..
I walked in and looked around..
Me: always a great pleasure seeing you..
Her: Why are you here, to beg Me not to kill Tay?
Me: I’m not here for that….
She was talking behind me while i was busy walking around until i spotted a horn and i took
it, then put my hand at the back while looking at her……
I’m here to make a truce with you..
Her: a truce?
Me: Yeap
I then stretched my hand out to her for a handshake…. She came to me and stretched out hers
to meet mine. As soon as our hands locked i struck the horn on her neck, she screamed while
bleeding..
I forced the horn in deeper and deeper until she went down….
I took her cane and started striking her on her head until it cracked her skull and she started
bleeding….
I noticed that the basket were they put my babies inside was there. I didn’t wanna open and
check what it was, what if it’s a snake that will attack me… I decided to set it on fire and i
also started fire in the whole room.. Zobra was laying there all dead…….
When the whole room had caught fire i went out, got into my car and drove
home……………
I got there and Tay was better, he was even in the kitchen..
Him: Hey were are you coming from?
Me: Its over baby..
He noticed the blood on my t-shirt..
Him: over? What’s over?
Me: Its over my love..
I went and hugged him….
Him: Zee what did you do?
What really satisfied me was that this bitch was dead and never to bother us ever again…

Part 44 the gift

I wish I could say killing Zobra gave us peace but it drove me insane.. Literally insane! I
would constantly see shadows, dead people trying to kill me. It was a struggle Tay didn’t
know what to do, everyone didn’t know what to do this has gone on for a while now.. Tay
had taken me to many psychiatrists who believed that I had a mental illness..
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Today i was being taken to a mental institution because my behavior had changed into being
violent towards other people and myself…………
We got there and it was not a bad institution at all. My room had a chair with a desk and a
bed… I went and sat on the bed. Tay and the doctor were here….
Dr: Do you like your room Zee?
Me: (silence..)
Tay: is she gonna be alright here? I mean she has never been in a place surrounded by
strangers.
Dr: She’s gonna be fine..
Me: i would like a pen and a pad to write my story..
Dr: We will organise that for you..
Tay looked at me.
Tay: i will come and visit you everyday.. As soon as you get the help that you need then the
sooner you can come back home….
He kissed me..
Him: i love you..
I was playing with my fingers he stood up and left..
Dr: nurse!! (yelling)
Some nurse showed up..
Dr: Please organise a pen and pad for our patient…
Nurse: Yes doctor..
She then went.. The doctor pulled a chair and sat opposite me.
Him: Can i be the first one who whom you tell your story too?
I looked at him……
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All of this started with a Gift, a Gift that I turned my back on. My story covered alot of
things, but i hope it has shown you two great things that as much as good exist, evil exists too
but those two things cannot exist along side each other……
Although I had defeated evil but i didn’t do it the right way…….
I love Tay and he loves me too although our lifestyles prevent us from being together but
love will always bring us together, because you cannot help who you fall in love with….
The End

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