Cursed - My Name Is Karma

CHAPTER 13

I admire Onikiwe very much. It’s been 2 weeks since she put a protection spell on Monte. He did move to George. The only goddess who knows where he is at is the goddess of water and she says he is doing well and is much protected. If I was meant to have friends, Onikiwe would be my friend but I guess in another life.

Well last week I had the most annoying assignment but I had no choice. I had to complete it. This other woman wished karma upon her man’s side chick. I did say me being karma sometimes mean I get to punish innocent people. What I did to that side chick is unspeakable but I have no room in my heart for guilt or other stupid emotions.

I wake up, shower and get dressed for the day. I am keen on doing something about my life once I rid of the curse which may be in 10 years or 20 years or whenever but I want to do something for myself. Which is why I am meeting up with my legal advisor, Miss Andiswa Zulu.

I first eat breakfast and then drive to the law firm where she is working at. I intend on passing by my boutique once I am done with my meeting. I don’t usually go in but I do pop up every once in a while just to check on the employees. I get to the firm and after signing in at the reception, I head to Miss Zulu’s office. I find her already waiting for me. We exchange greetings and I sit down.

Andiswa: “so what is it that I can do for you today Miss Radebe?”
Me: “I wanna start a foundation of young ladies. Where they are taught about anything and everything about life. Sex, marriage, the importance of being independent, their role in life, what it means to be a woman in the 21st century and about different religions and many other things.”

Andiswa: “what exactly is the organization going to be doing?”
Me: “uplifting young woman from as early as 12 years old. I can provide shelter for those who are homeless but that’s not my main goal. We will have many activities that they can keep themselves busy with just to stay out of trouble and away from teenage pregnancy. Also the girls from the foundation will get full scholarship when they wanna study at any university or college in the world. Being in the foundation will open many doors for them.”

Andiswa: “what if you’re not in the foundation?”
Me: “then you’ll benefit maybe 10% of what the girls from inside the foundation will benefit in.”
Andiswa: “you are planning on having one only in this province or in all provinces?”

Me: “our province is the start and then we will go national and eventually global. But we should start here and see if it makes any difference or if it decreases the statistics of teenage pregnancy, homeless teenagers and dropouts.”
Andiswa: “are you going to be hands on with this project?”

Me: “you know me Zulu. I don’t do well with humans but then that’s where you come in. you will hold interviews and you will find people who will lead the foundation. Honorable people not just your friends or relatives.” She laughs. “I pay you well and I will even triple what I pay you for you to carry out the tasks I have laid out.”

Andiswa: “now you’re talking. So you want my legal advice?” I nod. “Well this is a great initiative, even though it is not going to bring in any money, but it’s great. And you have enough money, so…” she shrugs and I chuckle. “I will get someone who will be like a PA who will search for a site or building where this foundation can be situated.”

Me: “I already have tons of vacant buildings which you can choose in. contact my lawyer and she will give you details of the buildings and you will see which one is good for the foundation.”
Andiswa: “what is your budget with this project?”

Me: “unlimited and I work with quality not quantity so please don’t compromise quality of anything. And I will also be overseeing everything but get the PA and project manager for this project. I will only communicate with you three. You know how I love my personal space and all that. And get a PA who isn’t noisy and forward.” She laughs.

Andiswa: “noted. So when should I start the interviews and all the other things?”
Me: “as soon as possible.”
Andiswa: “and how will I communicate with you?”
Me: “we always use emails Zulu. There is nothing new. Contact me when you have found the right people.” I stand up.

Andiswa: “what’s the name of the project?”
Me: “I am still working on it.”

I leave her office. I first drive to Enhle’s Sweet Tooth to purchase some coffee and muffins. I eat one muffin and drink my coffee. When I am done, I drive to the boutique. I frown when I see how busy it is. I walk inside and head straight to Zipho.

Me: “hi Zipho. What is happening?”
Zipho: “hey boss. Princess Lisakhanya Zulu and King Zenzo Mkhwanazi are here to purchase some clothes. I don’t know who heard about them being here. Now most people are excited and some end up purchasing a few things.”

Me: “that’s good for business. Did you say Princess Lisakhanya, from the Zulu royal house in KZN?”
Zipho: “yes. Apparently they are engaged. He has even paid lobola for her. They are such a dreamy couple.” She says blushing. I just chuckle and shake my head.

Me: “let me go greet and then I will be on my way. You know how I hate crowded places.”
Zipho: “plus today is so crowded. You’d swear we have a black Friday sale or something.” I chuckle and walk to the waiting lodge. I find the two couple sitting down surrounded by a number of bodyguards.

Me: “greetings. I am Miss Radebe, the owner of the boutique.” The princess is the first one to stand up. She smiles and fixes her specs.
Princess: “I am not fussy, I am just a normal human being who doesn’t have an expensive taste. I am not into ball gowns and mermaid gowns or whatever. Do you have something for me?” she speaks very fast. If I was a normal human I would’ve asked her to repeat her statement.

King: “calm down love and breathe.” She rolls her eyes and the king laughs.
Me: “What is the occasion you’re shopping for?”
Princess: “no particular occasion, just normal clothes fit for a normal queen like Me.” she smiles. She has a very beautiful smile and a soothing aura. She may be naughty at times but her aura defines peace.

Me: “give me a few moments. I will be right back.”

I go to the dresses section and take a few dresses. First a green lantern sleeve belted tunic dress, a burgundy scallop trim & fit flare dress with belt, a binding detail houndstooth fit & flare dress, a notched neck geo print belted dress, a pineapple print V-neck dress and a multicolor cut and sew panel smock dress. I take a few skirts and blouses and then hats. By the time I go back to the lounge, I have a basket full of clothes. Her face lights up.

Me: “would you like to try them on?” she looks at her fiancé.
Princess: “are you up for a fashion show?” he laughs and nods. “I guess that’s a yes.” She comes and take the basket.
Me: “I have to love and leave you but don’t forget to leave a review. Bad or good. We need one.”

Princess: “trust me. You’re in for a good review. I just love the hospitality in your boutique. We are definitely coming here love angithi?” she asks looking at her fiancé with puppy eyes. Gosh she looks so cute. I head to the office and find Narekele with a young man. He looks really nervous.

Me: “what’s up?”
Narekele: “I love how you handled that one. I just had a feeling that you would show up and save the day. She turned down most of our suggestions.”
Me: “I have a power to read people.”

Narekele: “that I have no doubt you have.” I chuckle.
Me: “and who is this young man? Your ben 10?”
Narekele: “stop being silly. He is Nyakallo. A fresh designer who Zipho thought it might be good to give him a chance. It’s his first day here.”

Me: “welcome young man and bye Narekele. I am out.” I head out but before I exit, I catch a glimpse of the princess wearing the tunic dress and dancing in front of her fiancé. I laugh and head out. Young love.
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