Stolen Heart

Chapter 44

WEEK LATER !!!

***Khensani's POV.

The burial of Unathi Zamokuhle Mazibuko was so touching. Sis'Zamo's cries still haunt me , how she screamed and fainted , it's still painful. We watched her cry holding onto her son's coffin , not wanting to let go and her grandfathers trying to hold her. Little Uminathi also cried for his twin and it was so painful to watch , he still cried even after the funeral because he still thought his brother was coming back until the grannies used an ancient way which is whispering in his ear that his twin was gone and not coming back while he was asleep and it worked surprisingly.

Nolu : "Come here baby."  She said as she reached the last step on the staircase. I go to her , she hugs me.

Nolu : "I'm sorry I never came to check on you when you were sick."

Me : "Don't worry mah , I understand."  She studies my face , staring at me intensely until I look down. Since BabuNkomo mentioned that I'm pregnant , I've been wearing Mnqo's hoodies and when someone would look at me , I'd instantly pull my jersey or top down.

Nolu : "You glowing." She says with her one eyebrow raised as a matter of fact.

Me : "Mnqo is back , I guess that's why."  She rolls her eyes.

Nolu : "weMnqobi!! Get your big head here right now!"  She shouts. Mnqo comes running down the stairs.

Mnqo : "Mom why are you screaming as if I stole something."  She grabs him by his ear , twisting it and Mnqo screams.

Mnqo : "Aibo mah! What did I do manje?"

Me : "Mah please leave him."  I beg on his behalf and tears are already burning my eyes. You have to understand that this is my man.

Nolu : "What did we warn you about Mnqobi?!"  She asks letting go of his ear roughly. 

Mnqo : "About what mama? The grandpas already gave me a lecture and slaps for the Thandeka issue nje!" 

Nolu : "Who are you shouting at?"

Mnqo : "I'm sorry mama."

Nolu : "Didn't I tell you to not impregnate Qondi while she isn't done with her studies? And wena Qondi , what happened to your gynae?"  I look at ger shocked.

Mnqo : "Aibo , what are you talking about mama?"  He asks nervously looking at me.

Nolu : "I have 11 kids all together so I know how to spot when someone is pregnant." Mnqo swallows and looks at me.

Mnqo : "Babe?"

Nolu : "Drive her to the hospital and find out!"  She walks off.

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#Narrated.

[ In Muzi's study]

Muzi and Nolu were sitting together on a couch opposite their parents.

Bab'Luthuli : "What is it that's so important Nono?"  Nolu takes a glance at him then look at her husband. Muzi starts explaining everything to Nolu's parents. Nolu's mother just wails and her father is comforting her. 

Bab'Luthuli : "She was telling the truth when she told you about your mother's history with her family but I'm not so sure about the girl she claims to be our daughter because like we had told you before , I only impregnated my wife twice and we've met your sister who is your copy so I don't know much about that." 

Nolu : "You sure it wasn't triplets , because y'all seem to always keep stuff from me in terms of not wanting to open up old wounds?"

Bab'Luthuli : "Nono!"  He says in a stern voice.

Nolu : "No baba. You have to tell me so I can be prepared to be neglected by you guys again."

Bab'Luthuli : "listen my child."

Nolu : "Baba. You and mom said I was being selfish when I questioned you guys moving to Cape Town so you can be closer to your daughter and now when I'm asking , it's a problem?"

Bab'Dlamini : "Makoti." He says calmly.

Nolu : "I'm sorry mama and baba." 

MaLuthuli : "Do you have her phone number so we can call her?"

Nolu : "She's been waiting for this call ever since. Please excuse me."  She leaves the piece of paper with the number and walk out.