WORLD'S APART ✅

CHAPTER 23

Asanele literally jumped out of the bed and fell down .

Heavy beads of sweat were descending down his face , actually his entire body was just a pool of sweat.

He was having the same dream , again .
He has been dreaming of Zintle dying for the past three weeks. And in all his dreams it's because of suicide.

As usual after dreaming , he went to check up on Zintle. It was no surprise that it was quiet at the palace since it was few minutes after one in the morning , the ungodly time.

Just when Asanele was about to pass the kitchen , he heard voices  . Normally he wouldn't have eavesdropped but he heard Yamihle's name being mentioned.

" Are you sure you saw her in Asanele's room?" , Asked a voice that was carrying authority. It was a voice that he knew very well. It was his mother's voice.

" I'm sure my Queen , Yamihle has been staying for sometime but I didn't see her yesterday."
Replied the other person. It was a familiar voice , probably one of the maids.

The only question that was blocking his mind was ; what did his mother want from Yamihle ?

It was a good thing that Yamihle no longer resided with him. She told him everything about her life and how she ended up moving to Gqeberha .

At first he was angry that Yamihle had hidden such vital information from him. He was hurt because all these years she was suffering under his watch. In as much as they were both young he felt responsible for her.

That is why he asked the most trusted helper in the palace , Mavis , for help. Mavis who was always fond the Royal siblings didn't waste time and agreed to their request. They asked Mavis if Yamihle can stay at her place .

" Okay ,you can go."
As soon as Asanele heard the maid' s dismissal and quickly tiptoed up the stairs.

He went to Zintle's room. It was dark and almost quiet if it was not for the sniffs that covered the room.

Tears slid down his eyes as he approached Zintle's bed . He knew Zintle's room even when there were no lights. His heart throbbed painfully at the thought of his helpless sister.

He slowly sat on the edge of the bed , extended his hand to switch on the bedside lamp. As the dim orange light emitting throughout the room , he tried pulling the blanket that was covering the owner.

Before he could pull it off , Zintle did it herself. Asanele quickly pushed back the tears that were threatening to surface.

They looked at each other . Zintle's eyes didn't have their natural trace of mischief  , they lost their inner beauty.

She was dull .

Zintle : I'm sorry.

It was the first time Zintle was able to say something audible.

Asanele : About what ?

Zintle :( wiping her remaining tears ) For being a burden to you. You didn't deserve that.

His heart crumbled into millipieces at her words.

Asanele : Don't talk like that . You are not  a burden to me. Even if you were , what's wrong with that ? You are my only sister so who's going to be my burden if not you?

She let out a chuckle and snuggled into Asanele's frame. She wanted to feel the warmth of her pillar of strength.

Zintle : You're crazy.

Asanele : Nah , I'm not the crazy brother. Have you seen your other two brothers ?

Zintle : Leave those fools alone.

Asanele looked down at his sister who was cuddling and using him as a teddy bear.  A warm smile adorned his face at the sight.

Asanele : I love you sis.

Zintle :  I love you too bro.

They stayed like that for the rest of the morning . Zintle slept peacefully after a long time . No nightmares, just the warmth that came from her younger brother.

Things continued like that . As time went by , Zintle communicated more often but shied away from that horrible event that changed her life.

Asanele's life consisted of checking up on Zintle and Lunathi , spending time with Yamihle and lastly his friends.

It was early January meaning school's were about to open and matric results were on the way.

Asanele was relaxed as if nothing was happening. He just knew that he did well and there was no need for him to stress .

" I think I'm going to die !!"
Exclaimed Loyiso as he threw himself on Asanele's bed.

Asanele and his friends were chilling together at his place.

The three other males in the room looked at him and rolled their eyes before sitting down.

Luzuko sat on Yamihle's chair while Asanele sat on his . Mikhanyile and Loyiso sat on the bed.

" I think I'm going to die!!"
Loyiso said once again.

Luzuko : Repeat that again and see what I will do to you.

Loyiso : I think I'm go..

Mikhanyile swiftly slapped Loyiso 's head. That caused Asanele to let out a soft laughter.

Luzuko: You are such an idiot.

Loyiso : I think it's safe to say that everyone is an idiot right now.

Asanele : I fully disagree.

Mikhanyile : Me too. You should stop thinking that everyone has mental issues like you.

Loyiso : But we are getting our matric results next week.

The boys looked at him with raised eyebrows. It was not something new to have Loyiso saying stuff that made no sense , but today was worse.

Luzuko : Are you high ?

Loyiso : No . Aren't you scared of your results ?

Mikhanyile : Dude , who is ever scared of matric results ?

Luzuko : Take me for example . I'm not scared of matric results , because I know I have a bachelor pass.

Asanele : And not just any bachelor pass. I'm not going to be collecting a statement with a bachelor pass that is on ICU.

Everyone laughed, except for Loyiso.

Mikhanyile : True that . Imagine being called in front of the whole school to receive a statement that is a higher certificate.

Loyiso : I see nothing wrong with that.

Luzuko : Of course you wouldn't.

Loyiso : What is that supposed to mean?

Mikhanyile : Let's do some problems on Doppler effect.

Loyiso : Doppler what? Dude I'm done with high school . I ain't touching highschool stuff again.

Asanele : This is why you see nothing wrong with a Hadiwele  . You don't like books. If you don't like books, they will automatically be your worst nightmare.

Loyiso : I hate geniuses .

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Danko🤘