𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐃 (18+)

29 | confront the truth

"The thing you fear most has no power, your fear of it is what has the power, facing the truth really will set you free."

Third Omniscient Point Of View

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Zweli was sitting with Funeka in his bedroom. She was crying in his arms as he comforted her. She felt like things were falling apart in her life and she could do nothing to stop it. Zweli, on the other hand, just wanted her back in his arms. Forever.

"I know that things are difficult right now. You're not being replaced with Thandeka. It's coincidental but you know I'd rather be with you right now." Zweli said, deep in thought about what she was going to respond with.

"Things are never going to be the same, Zwe. I'm going to be judged and... and our son is going to be mistreated. He's going to be bullied. People will never accept this. Not only did I cheat on Sibonelo but I'm also a homewrecker since I'm basically causing you to cheat on Thandeka-"

"No, Funi. This is me. All me. I'm a grown man and I can make my own decisions." He cupped her face. "Mom is planning to announce our decision to marry. You'll make a great Queen and that will shut people up." Funi cracked a small smile, "what happened between Thandeka and I was horrible, and wasn't supposed to happen but it's just more proof that out marriage was a sham."

"So... you're going to divorce?"

Zweli nodded, "it's a big decision but I know Thandeka wants the same thing. It's not going to be easy but I'm tired of hiding what we have. What we did to Sibonelo was horrible but love is love."

Zweli recalled the night of Sibonelo's death...

Things were getting complicated between them. Funi was pregnant and she hadn't confirmed to Zweli whether it was his or his brother's. He knew that he was asking too much by asking her to leave Sibonelo for him. She was the one who was going to be cast out, not him.

Something about this baby made him want to keep it. He'd made tedious plans for her previous pregnancies to not last and he felt like this was his child, not Sibonelo's. It was just a feeling.

Funeka sneaked of their secret room and ran to her side of the house, back to his brother's bed. Zweli didn't like the sneaking they did. Especially when she was in love with him and this was not about sex only. Just as he was about to sleep, his door opened once more.

He figured Funi must've left something, "Funi?" No one responded. He switched on the bedside and looked towards the door. His heart dropped as Sibonelo stood at the door. "Sibonelo."

"How could you?" He whispered, clearly distraught. "How could you, Zweli?!" His voice went a bit higher.

"I..." Zweli was short words, "it just happened, bro. I... I don't know.."

"You don't know? You don't- you've got to be kidding me! All this time? How long?"

"Don't do this, Si-"

"How long?!"

"Just a year!" Zweli yelled, covering his face in shame.