THE NYATHI WIVES

2

Eps 02

" can i get you something to eat.?"
Zamo asked looking deep in his eyes. Its been three whole days and he isnt smiling as usual. Pain is eating the man of love inside.
Nkululeko stood up and kissed her forehead then walked out on her without a word. Even if mad at her decision he still kisses her and help her out but without  a sound of a word. His parents have already found a girl to get him married to.  Does he love all this.?? No. This man lost three unborn babies and his father who doctors said he died due to heart attack in two years. This is a pain in his buns.

Nkululeko reached the taxi rank pissed and then he found his best drive who he can call him a friend and a brother.
Nkululeko  : mageza.!
Hluphi : bani loyo anghlanyelayo..
       (Who is that irritating person..)
The moment he turned his face he saw his boss standing and looking at him with a smile.
Hlupi : mhloniswa.!
        (Boss)
Nkululeko  : izok bamba i high high yehlisa umoya.
    ( you will get high blood pressure relax. )
Hlupi : you scared me . How are you nyathi.??
Nkululeko  : am coping. I dont know what this world wants from  me.
Hlupi : dont give up mfethu. We all have problems.
Nkululeko  : awngiphe ezakho ngoba zinqono kudlula lento engibonayo.
    ( give me yours because they are better than mine more than what am passing through. )
Hlupi : the only advice i can give now is for you to prepare to love two hearts.
Nkululeko  : ngabe kuphume inyembezi zemfene phela awngeke.
      (I rather  cry monkey tears because i cant do that.)
Hlupi looked around
Hlupi : looks like my taxi is full. I will see you later.
Nkululeko  : leave that one to me..you can drive another one.
He took the taxi keys and went to his office to take his gun.
Nkululeko  : make sure everything is in order before you leave.
Hluphi : mina.?
Nkululeko smiled getting into the taxi and greet the passengers.

THENJIWE

thenjiwe : mama..who are the people outside
I asked seating with my three mothers in my room. Ever since morning i was kept here and they wont allow me to go to my friend's house.  I have a homework to do.
Nolitha 3rd : you are getting married.
Thando 1st: nolitha.!!
Thenjiwe  : bani.?? Me.?? How can i marry at my age.?? Am in school njena.
I looked at my mother who is the second wife and she looked at the window.
Thenjiwe  : mama.!!
Nolitha 3rd: your father said he have many girls to spare since he only have 3 boys and 6 of you.
Thando 1st : nolitha shut up.!
Nolitha 3rd : its the truth. Let this poor child know.
Thando 1st : you say this cause you only have one boy as a child.
Zandile 2nd : they will take care of you those people thenji.. he is rich.
Thenjiwe  : so dad went in for the money.?
Thando 1st : he still loves you like his child.
Nolitha  3rd : lies wena nana!
Zandile 2nd : thula nolitha.!!
          (Shut up.!)

I sat down on bed. I tried to wipe my endless tears..sooner or later my aunt came with a smile.
Dudu : its done.
She looked around and noticed that we are all quite and sobbing while nolitha my last mom was pressing her phone chewing a gum.
Aunt went out closing the door. They all stood up and left me in my room..the next thing i knew i looked out my window.
I packed my small bag and threw it out..my sisters came in and found me standing near the window.
Amahle : look who is the bride.
Sinamile came in screaming and hugged me.
Amahle : well we are here just to congrats you on your big day..do you know your groom.?
Sinamile : dont tell her its a suprise.
Thandeka : i wish i was you. You are getting married to the nyathi family.
I faked my smile looking at them. We had a small chat till they left and i had my chance to escape.

After i fled in the forest i made sure to run and never look back. I found a road to the nearest supermarket and am not far from my friend's house.
Thenjiwe  : taxi.!!
I stopped the taxi and i quickly got in at the front seat since there was no one there.
Nkululeko  : who is after you.?
Thenjiwe  : mkhuba ka noah.
       ( a bad luck.)
I tried to catch my breath.
Nkululeko  : how do i know that you are not a thief and you are running away from the community.??
Thenjiwe  : a thief under the rebel sun.?
He kept quite looking at me with question eyes.
I breathed out and looked forward
Thenjiwe  : am running away from my arranged marriage.  My parents are actually selling me to another man..from the nyathi family.
He choked and coughed  repeatedly.
Thenjiwe  : yeah i know..they are dangerous and including their first son Nkululeko..he always carry a gun and the most feared human being.  I only love stories about his wife..she is kind so am sure am not getting married to him. And banzi..well he is living a fake professional life. He beats women..i will kill myself if its him. Maybe it one of their cousins...
Nkululeko  : enough.!
I got scared and looked at him. His eyes became glassy.
Nkululeko  : so where can i drop you.?
Thenjiwe  : at my friend's house..i'll direct you.
He sat straight and start the engine.
Nkululeko  : how old are you.?
Thenjiwe  : turning 19 in december 05th
His hands went tight on the steering. Why did i just see that.