OTHER HALF.

chapter 35.

OTHER HALF.

TWO WEEKS LATER.

"Tell me if I did anything wrong.you can't just dump me over the phone.its been two weeks,this is getting out of hand"

Relebohile sent Nkazimulo a text annoyed.At first she thought he was planning something but no,come to think of it.he hasn't answered any of her text messages or calls.but if he was really Serious about dumping her what did she do?and who dumps one over the phone.of he really wanted nothing to do  with her then he had to face her.and just man up.

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At a waterfall,Tiger shivered as the cold water ran down his  body.manzini helped him wash his body.she started singing in her soft voice while washing his upper body.

Minutes later then finished up.manzini stepped back then turned to where they had parked their car while sticks got dressed.She took two 2 litre bottles then filled them with water.

Tiger walked over dressed in white.he smiled at manzini then stood next to her and they watched as the sun rised.

Manzini:How are you feeling?.
Tiger:Better,like some weight has been lifted off my shoulders.Thank you.
Manzini:You are as good as a born again person ,stay away from trouble.
Tiger:
Manzini:And your mother in law.she will never bother you again.she has much bigger problems than focusing on you.
Tiger:Okay.
Manzini:Your grandfather is really proud of you for the journey and decisions you took and he is hoping that you will continue making him proud.

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At the graveyards,Khangelwa looked as the coffin lowered down the hole.tears filled her eyes.she would turn 19 this year.Jamani looked over to her then walked over and hugged her.

Jamani:It's Okay.

He said comforting her.Rele walked over and hugged her as the two men filled the grave.

Rele:It's Okay mom.

Khangelwa wiped her tears and hugged rele back.it has been long since she heard someone call her mom.her voice always warmed her heart.

Khangelwa:Thank you baby.
Rele:My bags are in the car,I will go home with you.
Khangelwa:(Smiled)Okay.

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"I won't be able to help you if you don't tell me what's going on?"

Koketso said to Nkazimulo.

Nkazimulo:I just need her to be at the mall at 15:00 and that's all.
Koketso:What's going on.

Nkazimulo sighed looking at her.or maybe he should just tell her.he had no choice and nothing to lose.he told her everything.Koketso looked at him in disbelief then smiled happily that Tshegofatso was the one Nkazimulo wanted.

Koketso:Wow that's, I don't know what to say.i mean you should've told me.
Nkazimulo:(Sighed)Will you help me or What?.
Koketso:(smiled)of cause I will.but you know everything has a price.you actually have to give me some money so we have some lunch then I will tell you when we are done.i will try to come up with a plan actually.
Nkazimulo:Great then.

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Mother in law moved around the kitchen making lunch.she mixed a an avocado with tin fish and a peanut butter.she didn't even know where her love for such came from.if she was younger she would say she is pregnant or if she didn't force those pills down her throat.

She mixed them together then dished out some pap then the mixture.she sat down then ate enjoying every bite of it.the door open and Jasmine walked in.she looked at her mom then shook her head silently.why would her mom get pregnant at her age.she didn't know much about pregnancy but the cravings and mood swings she had these days confirms that the box of morning afters she saw at the bin didn't work.

Jasmine:(Sighed)Mama we have to prepare for the baby.
Her:Which baby,Jasmine are you pregnant?.
Jasmine:No I mean yo....."
Her:Jasmine you are not pregnant,who is going to take care of your child while you go to school?I don't want any grandchild sisi,you better abort that thing.you know exactly well that our situation is not Okay,we are not financially okay.and you come here telling me we must prepare for a baby.who is going to look after your child while you go to school?.
Jasmine:jeez mom so much drama,I wasn't talking about me.
Her:Then who are you talking about?.

She asked then clicked her tongue before getting back to what she was doing.

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Nkazimulo watched as Koketso and  Tshegofatso walked out of the mall later that day laughing at whatever they were laughing about.he took a deepbreath as they walked over.Tshego stopped walking.She angrily turned and looked at Koketso.

Tshegofatso:You are not doing this again.
Koketso:Just give him a chance.
Tshegofatso:(Angry)So you only called me out because you you wanted me to meet with your brother?.
Koketso:Please try to understand me,he begged me to this.try to hear him out.
Tshegofatso:You had no right.
Koketso:But you are also not saint in all of this.i consider you as my friend and I will be honest with you.The minute Nkazi met with you ,all the feelings he had for your twin went down the drain,that's if he loved her.you should've thought of the negatives of meeting with someone for your sister.i see you forgot one thing.you may have the same expression with your sister but you are two different people.its a pity for her because nkazi fell for you.he even dumped her for you.
Tshegofatso:What?.
Koketso:If that is nothing then I don't know.
Tshegofatso:I just wish you could try to understand where I'm coming from.Do you realize that my relationship with my sister is at stake.and me agreeing to this will ruin everything?.
Koketso:I understand you,I really do but also hear him out.maybe after this he will stay away from you.

Hopefully he will stay away,she just had to hear what he says then it's done.maybe she had to give him a little credit.he was not bad after all.never been.

Tshegofatso:Okay.

She said with a sigh.koketso hugged her then gave Nkazimulo who was looking at them through the rearview mirror thumbs up.she turned the walked away and Tshegofatso walked towards the car and got in.

Nkazimulo:Hey,thank you for agreeing.

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Meanwhile, Relebohile and Khangelwa walked towards the parking lot holding plastics of groceries.Rele looked at the familiar car then looked closely untill it came in mind.it was Nkazimulo's.She helped Khangelwa load the plastics then fixed her hair and turned walking towards it.She turned to the passenger side about to open the door but it was closed.

Now that she was closer to it, she could really tell it was his.She tried to looked through the dark tinted Windows but nothing.she could see that there was a women inside but she couldn't tell what she looked like.her heart began pounding as she tried again.

Rele:Nkazimulo?Nkazimulo open this door.

This is exactly why he has been ignoring her texts and calls.her heart skipped as the urge to break down the window came over her.she turned immediately spotting a br**ck.she picked it then walked towards the car.

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Inside the car.tshego looked at Nkazimulo as her heart pounded.her hands began shaking.she would be painted the girl who is dating her sister's boyfriend.she looked at Nkazimulo's calm face.

Tshegofatso:Do something,she can't see me here.
Nkazimulo:Relax Okay,I will step out right now and deal with her.lock the door when I step out Okay?

Tshegofatso nodded.tears filled her eyes as she looked at Rele going crazy outside.nkazimulo stepped out and she quickly locked the door.she looked at him as he walked over Rele.

Nkazimulo:Stop.
Relebohile:Oh and you decided to come out.This is why you have been ignoring me.who is that girl in there.
Nkazimulo:Can you please stop acting crazy.
Rele:Crazy,I will show you what crazy is.

She said then stepped back,she raised her hand about to throw the br**ck but nkazi pulled it away.

Nkazimulo:Throw it and you will see how cruel I can be.

He said daring her.
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