Chapter 11 ( continued)
Short chapter
I arrived at the place we were supposed to meet. I didnt wait too long then i got a call from the same number Menzi had called with earlier. I answered.
Me: ukuphi kanti ( where are you)
Menzi: are you alone?
Me:yes
Menzi: get inside the restaurant order anything choose a well hidden table.
Me: why though?
Menzi: Ndoh i will answer all your questions please trust me and do as i say ill be there now. He hung up before i could protest further. Big bully! I said to myself and proceeded to go do as i was told. I got a well hidden table and sat down. My phone rang. It was Sthe.
Me: hey babe
Sthe: hi babe ufunani eMelrose? ( what do you want in Melrose?)
Me: awu how did know im in Melrose? He laughed.
Sthe: is it a secret ofcourse im supposed to know where you are you are my woman.
Me: oh the cellphone ne?
Sthe: clever girl ai uslow kodwa muntu wam( but you are slow my person)
Me: mcm im hanging up ke.
Sthe: no wait so you didnt answer me what are you doing there? He was now serious. I didnt answer him the first time because i was buying some time to think of what should i say im doing there. I had to think fast Menzi begged me not to tell anyone.
Sthe: ngikhuluma nawe( im talking to you)
Me: im just having some fresh air nje trying something new.
Sthe: oh did mom give you more money?
Me: umm no its money i had left over from the other day its not much but its enough. I dont know why i lied. I went to see Menzi with the last cash i had i didnt think this through what if Menzi lowo doesnt pitch even if he does will he give me money to go back. Yoh ntanga i was nervous i ordered but i have no money. Ai stress sodwa!
Sthe: aibo whats going on ngakhuluma ngedwa?
Me: sorry babe i got distracted .
Sthe: okay im coming there you acting strange and if i find ukuth(that) you not alone it wont end nice. Shit! This is not happening im ruining my relationship for this fool Menzi mcm.
Me: okay babe ungeza ( you can come) and see for yourself. Since you dont trust me.
Sthe: its not that i dont trust you but you acting strange so im worried.
Me: im not a child Sthe and i cant stay couped up the house all day i need some air nami its not easy knowing theres people who want to kill you. He went silent.
Sthe: im sorry babe i didnt mean to upset you ok then ill see you when you get home.
Me: ok if you say so.
Sthe: i love you Ndoh
Me: okay sharp. We hung up. Honestly i wasnt mad at Sthe but at myself i mean here was a man who loves and is concerned about my wellbeing and here i was waiting for some thug. In the midst of my waiting and anger a man walked straight up to me. He sat down and took off his shades it was Menzi.
Menzi: im sorry i kept you waiting i wont r your time. But i need you to pay full attention it could save your life.
Me: im listening.
Menzi: Nomfundo is not your birth name your name is Nomzamo i know that because then woman who hired me called you by that name. Thats why it wasnt easy finding you.
Me: Nomzamo?? But why cant i remember my parents let alone my name?
Menzi: thats what we have to find out i havent been able to do much the healing is taking some time.
Me: buy why arent you in hospital or something.
Menzi: too risky but dont worry there's someone to help me. Damn that Sphiwe betrayed me i thought we were bras. When he mentioned Sphiwe i just looked down. That dog was better of dead.
Menzi: i swear hes the first person im going to kill! He slammed the table.
Me: its too late for that.
Menzi: what do you mean?
Me: someone already killed him first and shoved his penis down his throat. Yoh Menzi laughed, he kept on repeating what i said and just continued laughing.
Menzi: serves that bastard right i used to warn him that one day he' ll mess with the wrong people.
Me: yeah you know when i thought you were dead, he took me with him saying he was gonna keep me safe when all he wanted was to rape me and sell me to that woman. I heard them talking. Menzi's faced changed his jaw tightened he clenched his fists. " uthi ukwenzeni" ( you saying he did what to you). I looked down.
Me:he drugged me then raped me it was confirmed at the hospital. I wad now crying i didnt even realise i was crying until Menzi reached out to wipe my cheek. He held up my chin.
Menzi: im so sorry i couldnt protect you from that monster but i promise you i dont intend on leaving you again.
Me: why are you doing this? Why help me? A nobody who doesnt even know her past i mean i could die right now no one would even look for me no one has ever looked for me im alone in this world.
Menzi: you have me now and i will make sure nothing hurts you. I just nodded i didnt know what else to say.
Menzi: theres something else i need to tell you but please you have to pretend like you dont know until we get information we need.
Me: what is it?
Menzi: its about Sthe and his mother than are plotting to kill you!
I just burst into laughter.
Me: i see the bullets affected your brain as well.
Menzi: its true Ndoh Sthe's mom is the woman that hired me to kill yoi and Sthe is well aware and also part the plan..
You Ive never experienced whati
It like to have someone stab you with a knife in the heart but i swear to you felt that on that day. Every words he spoke was like daggers to my heart. Tears were streaming down my face i felt so defeated. No it cant be true.
Me: sekmele ngihambe.( i must leave now)
Menzi: Ndoh wait dont be like that this plan relies on your full cooperation you cant let the see you the just act like youre okay but as soon as theres no one in, you better start snooping for anything that might help us.
Trust yourself and Sthe mustnt know about and pretend all is well incase he has you followed i beg of you
Illcall a cab that will take you. The truth was i was numb liked i couldnt cry no more not my Sthe i felt sick in my stomach.
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