( short chapter)
I spoke to the paramedics and they said they would be here in 15 minutes or less. I just couldn't lose Menzi I've lost too many people in my life that matter and now that i find someone who truly loves me God wants to take him away. Why does God allow such cruelty to happen when evil people like Thandi get to live like queens.
Dad: Thula phela mtanam( stop crying my child) ambulance is coming asthembe ( let's hope) its not too late. I didnt respond i just held my Menzi in my arms i tried to feel for his pulse but it was very weak. I sighed a little sigh of relief at least it was there. I decided to call Nelly. It rang and she picked up immediately.
Nelly: sisi niright( are you guys ok)
Me: Nelly...Menzi has been shot
Nelly:oh Nkos yam yenzeka njani na lena into( oh Lord how did all this happen) she started crying.
Me: Thula sisi ( please dont cry) i checked his pulse its there but weak.
Nelly: did you go the paramedics?
Me: yes i did.
Nelly: ok please examine him and check where exactly is the wound and whether there is an exit where the bullet went or is it still in the body.
Me: ok hold on. I put the phone down and then tore open his t-shirt and checked where he was bleeding from it was a bit close to the chest the wound was small but the bleeding was too much. I told Nelly what i was seeing she told me to apply pressure to the wound the bullet might have grazed a major blood vessel time was of the essence. She was still on the phone with when the paramedics called i put her on hold and answered i directed them to exactly where we were and went back to Nelly and told her. The two men arrived and started doing their thing and pretty much Menzi was now strapped to the stretcher and they rushed him out. There was hope. They told me the hospital he was going to and i told Nelly i would catch up with her i needed to get my dad out of the house and call the police. This is a crime scene.
Nelly: that will take up your time just take your dad and go to our house clean yourself up then call the police from there and if they want to question they can do it there. I agreed and we hung up. I quickly went over to my dad brought his wheel chair close and helped him get on it. I thought he was paralysed but he wasnt it was just muscle weakness from being immobile all these times. We made our way out of that house passing Thandi's dead body on the floor, she died the way a witch like her deserves to die.
It was a struggle getting the wheelchair up the stairs but i pulled with all my might until we got to the top they werent that many. When we were going down the passage a man approached us.
Him: Nomzamo right?
Me: who wants to know? He smiled.
Him: sorry about that im SK Menzi's partner and I'll deal with everything he prepared everything in advance dont even call the police. Everything is sorted. He smiled again and passed us this time two other men following behind him sabhekana nobaba( me and dad just looked at each other ) i shrugged my shoulders it seems my man thought of everything. We left that evil witches house and i drove to Menzi's house it was empty Nelly had already left i took my dad to the guest bedroom i used to sleep in.
Dad: dont fuss over me my baby just go shower and go see your man ngyabona inqondo ayikho la( i see your mind is not here ) . He was right all i was thinking about.
Me: ngyabonga baba ngikwenzele ukudla before nghambe(thanks dad should i make you something to eat before i go)
Dad: no baby dont worry just tell me where the kitchen is ill make myaelf something later. I nodded and told him where it was then i helped him into bed to get some rest and left him. I quickly went to Menzi's room to have a shower. When i got in i wanted to break down and cry. No i cant let myself think the worst. I shook it off and got undressed took a towel and went into the shower. I scrubbed all the blood away as i was crying thinking about what i would do or say if Menzi were to die and it would all be my fault. I finished showering towel dried my body and went to the closet to get something to wear. Yes Menzi and i were sharing a room. I took out a simple floral dress my underwears and got some sandals. Lotioned myself and got dressed. Combed my hair neatly and with that i was ready to go. I grabbed my bag put my phone in and rushed out of the room when i passed by i decided i cant just leave dad to fend for himself even if it was for a couple of hours. So i went into the kitchen made him a sandwich and wrapped it with some cling wrap, took a jug and poured juice in it and also covered the jug with cling wrap. I took a tray and put everything on it including a glass and went to him. He opened his eyes when i got in. I put everything beside him.
Dad: awu kodwa Nomzamo mtanam ngishilo kuthi ngzozenzela( Nomzamo my child i told you i would make something myself.
Me: No baba its fine , i have to go im going to write down my numbers and leave them next to the landline incase you need to get a hold of me.
Dad: ok you can go now. I smiled kiased him on the forehead, grabbed Menzi's car keys and i left. The drive to the hospital took eternity. I got there and decided tk call Nelly. It rang and aftet some time she picked up.
Nelly: sisi uphi( where are you)
Me: im here at the hospital's parking lot did you find Menzi?
Nelly: yes i did but hes in emergency theatre come to ward 3 thats where im waiting.
Me: ok be there now. We hung up.
When i got there i saw Nelly sitting she looked miserable i went over to her she quickly got up and hugged me, she started crying. I just brushed her back i had no words i couldn't promise her anything. We broke the hug and Nelly asked how everything happened after i told her everything she had her mouth wide open in shock.
Nelly: wow sisi it sounds like a movie, dont feel bad i get that yoy shooting him was an accident. He'll pull through.
Me: he has to Nelz, i cant lose Menzi my one true shot at love and happiness i just cant. Right now my heart is in darkness from the moment i saw him fall to the ground my heart shattered and now its jist living in darkness ,the only thing that will bring light to it and repair it is if my Menzi comes back to me. Nelly took my hand.
Nelly: sisi lets pray. We bowed our heads and prayed after we said our amens the doctor who i assumed was part of the surgeon team came to us we immediately stood up.
Me: doctor how is he? The doctor looked at me confused since it was a first seeing me.
Nelly: She's his girlfriend doctor Nel she got here a few hours ago.
Doctor: ok well we have managed to stabilise him but the next 24 hours will be crucial in determining the outcome as of now he cant breath on his own so he'll be in the intensive care unit. Please excuse me ladies do pray for him. With that he left. We looked at each other.
Me: at least theres hope Nelly. She nodded trying to force a smile but i know she doubted he would pull through.
Me: hes going to make it i know he has to. She just looked at me as though she felt sorry for me. She said she would go check on my dad she knew i wouldnt leave the hospital without seeing Menzi. She left then a nurse came to call me saying it was okay to go see him now. I followed her into his cubicle. He really was breathing through a machine with a pipe down his throat, they said it was to help keep his airway open. It broke me to see him so weak and helpless. How can someone who survived 5 bullets be killed by just one? If there is God out there please save my Menzi one more time please forgive him for all his sins he may have committed, he has turned a new leaf. His sister needs him I need him please God bring him back to me. I took his hand in mine and kissed it, i silently cried beside him i wish he would just wake up and hug me and tell me everything was going to be okay.
Me: Menzi if you can hear me, please listen to the sound of my voice and come back to me i need you, Nelly needs you please babe fight, fight against the darkness that wants to take you away from me FIGHT!! I just cried uncontrollably until the nurse came in
Nurse: Maam im gonna have to ask you to calm down please.
Me: im trying but i cant theres this pain right here, i pointed my chest. " Its making it hard for me to calm down" i wept.
Nurse: im sorry okay just come with me and you can sit in the waiting until you calm yourself then you can go home and come back tomorrow. I just stood up still crying and followed her out to the waiting room where she left me. I was seated there alone and decided to call Nelz and check on them. I scratched around my bag and came across my anxiety pills. It has been a long while since i used them. However today i needed them more than ever.
