LANGELIHLE #32
LANGELIHLE
I know what I did or was attempting to do was wrong, but I was so desperate. I was so damn desperate; I'm not trying to justify what I did but it felt like the only choice back then. I didn't know that it would come back to bite me. Imagine the embarrassment I faced at court today, everyone now knows what I did! The way Zachary's lawyer changed the whole thing like I'm the one who seduced Zachary. I'll agree, being only in a towel around him may have set off false hopes. But that still didn't give him the right to do what he did, and my mind was everywhere that day. I wasn't thinking straight.
Sondela will never forgive me for this, what was I thinking? The only thing I'm glad for, is that our plan didn't work. Because I'm only now realizing how much badly this would have affected us. The child would have felt betrayed when he grew up and found out that I wasn't actually the mother, because one way or another the truth always comes out. No matter how long it takes.
Zimthele comes rushing to me.
Zimthele:We need to go to the hospital. Sondela got involved in a car accident.
Whoa, I stood up in a speed of lightning with my heart beating so fast. An accident? When? How? Why?
We got in a car and she was the one driving.
She was still very angry with me, understandable. I wish they could see how bad I feel.
We rushed inside and the Mthembus were already there.
I looked down in shame, the way they looked at me showed that they are also upset with what they heard.
Zimthele:Have you heard anything?
Mlamuli:Not yet, they are still busy with him. What really happened?
Zimthele:He left, we just had an argument and he was pretty angry.
Mthembu:He will be okay, the doctors know what they are doing.
I sighed and sat on the bench. I sent Mlando a quick text letting him know that he can go back home. I have a feeling that I will be here for quite a while.
We waited for hours. My heart was beating so fast. I was scared, very scared. We don't know how much of an accident he had.
Mlamuli sits next to me and I shift away a little.
Mlamuli:I don't bite. Why are you shifting away?
He tried to touch me but I quickly removed his hand.
I was still not comfortable with the other gender touching me, because of what Zachary did. Mlando was the only male I trusted at this moment.
Mlamuli:*Clears throat* I'm sorry.
Langelihle:No, I'm sorry.
Mlamuli:So how are you? Regarding the whole court case?
Langelihle:Hoping for the best. I just want to see Zachary behind bars. He violated me deeply.
Mlamuli:He will, all evidence points to him. His lawyer is just reaching.
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ZIMTHELE
I went outside for a bit to make a phone call.
I called him and he wasn't answering. Damn it!
"The number you have dialled does not exist", whined the white lady on my ear. How could this guy's number not exist!?
Now I see that when you need something done, you should do it yourself.
A month ago, I hired this person to take out Michael. He was referred to me by a friend of mine. I paid him and he showed me proof that he killed Michael. I relaxed, thinking I had fixed all my problems.
This is a mess. How will I get myself out of this one now? The truth is all out. He will surely leave me. So all this was for nothing.
And I still can't believe what Langelihle wanted to do. So if her plan succeeded, she would have stole my baby and gave me a dead one! Sies! That's so unlike her at all.
I wonder how her case will go now. Langelihle may not be my favourite person, but I hope she gets justice. No one deserves to be raped. I was subpoenaed to testify against her so I didn't have a choice.
My phone rings and it was an unsaved number.
Zimthele:Hello?
"Zim zim", oh God!
Zimthele:I thought you were dead. How did you do it?
Michael:I have nine lives sweetheart. And the person you hired; he did a very bad job. So I got him to send you fake proof and paid him more than you did. It's amazing how much power you have when you have money.
I should have known.
Michael:How did your husband like my little gift?
Zimthele:You're a dog! Don't bother me again!
I hung up and clicked my tongue. Ngiyazisola(I regret what I did). If only I didn't go to him. I should have just told Sondela the truth. He wouldn't have forgave me but he would have known the truth from me, not the way he found it out. And now he's fighting for his life out there and we don't know if he will make it.
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MLANDO
I had to go back home after Langelihle sent me a message telling me that her husband got involved in a car accident. Well the trial didn't start so well today, I was shocked and surprised to hear that she was planning to steal a baby. But I don't judge her, she probably felt pressured or had her reasons. I haven't been around her that much, so I don't know what type of person she is that well.
Nongcebo:How did it go?
Mlando:The guy's lawyer came prepared, but we should trust justice to play its course.
Nongcebo:I hope so. Poor thing has been having nightmares all month.
Mlando:She will be okay. She is the Queen.
Nongcebo:*Smiling*Soon to be. Can't wait for the day of coronation. She will be amazing. Already things are starting to get better within just a month.
Mlando:I know hey, by next year this place will be different. She was really the light and hope we needed here.
We chatted for a while and I went outside. I came across Gobi. I sighed and tried to avoid her but she called me.
Gobi:Mlandowenkosi Hinode-Hlatshwayo.
Yooo my full name!
Mlando:I know what you want to say.
Gobi:Have you told her?
Mlando:No. I didn't tell her. How do you think she will take it?
Gobi:You will make her understand.
Mlando:I can't just... I can't.. She's my cousin.
Gobi:The both of you are the only people left in the royal family. If she marries someone else and have children with him, the Henondi-Hlatshwayo Surname will be no more.
Mlando:But I can marry someone to keep our Surname.
Gobi:I'm sorry to say this, but you are nowhere near in line to the throne, so your seeds won't do anything. But your seeds with her will strengthen this family and birth a new generation.
Mlando:*sadly* I can't marry my cousin Gobi. That's just wrong and cringe. She's my family, and now I'm supposed to be intimate with her? I don't understand it... I just don't...
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Back at the hospital.
The doctor comes out and takes off his glasses rubbing his eyes. They all stand up and anticipate to hear what he has to say about Sondela.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting. We were still operating."
Mthembu:Please just tell us how he is doing.
"At this point, anything can happen. He suffered a lot of fractures, including the Pelvic bone fracture. His fibula was broken but we stitched it back. Half of his bones are dislocated due to the amount of force his body hit. He also has a ruptured spleen."
Langelihle:What is that?
"It is caused by a blow to the left upper abdomen. When the spleen breaks open it pours blood in the abdominal region, causing internal bleeding."
Langelihle:*Swallowing* Can it be treated?
"Yes, he got medical help quickly. But that's not all."
All of them gasped. Oh what now?
"He also suffered diffuse axonal. It's a severe form of concussion which can have side effects such as migraines, memory loss, seizures and can lead to death or a coma. Right now, Mr Mthembu is not responding. So he's in a coma and we don't know when he might wake up or if he will wake up. I'm really sorry."
Langelihle sat down feeling defeated. This is not how she hoped this day would end.
They all looked at the doctor sadly, hoping that he will say Sondela is okay and they can see him.
But he didn't, what he explained was really what was wrong.
They all sat down and wondered in their thoughts. Each of their own wondering if Sondela will wake up, and when he will wake up. Or what type of person he will be when he wakes up?
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To be continued......
I'll try to throw in another one later on if I can.
Those Anatomy classes are paying off hey🤣🙊.
