Zenande Okhethiweyo 2

Chapter 6

"You broke protocol Dr Zulu" Dr Naidoo says.
Right now I'm in front of the board justifying my actions. They found out  a week ago that I'm married to the same man I operated on,they are all so stupid and negligent,they should have looked in to the issue of matching surnames long before they contacted me. I have been banned from coming to the hospital the past two days and I haven't recieved any contact from the Zulu family.
"I was the only doctor that this hospital reached out to,not because you are short staffed but because I'm one of the best in my field,and I was Mr Zulu's only hope. Forgive me for not cowering away and acting like a distressed wife. I'm sorry that I put my husband's life first like any wife would. I wasn't thinking of how this would affect the hospital if it came out and for that I'm sorry" i say trying to sound remorseful.
They can fire me for all that I care but one thing for sure I know that I won't lose my practicing license. I can see the one woman on this panel resonating with me,she understands and if given the same situation she would do what I did without a doubt. I'm asked to sit outside as they discuss my future with this hospital.

I think the Zulu family isn't happy with me,who am I kidding I know for a fact that they are upset with me. I will give them their space but I pray that Zano is getting better. I will go up to his floor and check on him after this damned meeting.
"The twins are crying again" Rea texts.
I sigh.
"I will be there as soon as I can,video call my mom it will distract them" I text back.
They have been wanting to see their father and they are pulling out all the guns. But a part of me knows that they want my attention also because they are not used to me being so distant.
"Dr Zulu you may go in" the receptionist says.

I have been removed from this case and that is fine with me. I have already played my part and I'm pretty sure that Zano will be better. Dr Naidoo rushed out as the board was telling me my fate,I think it's something to do with Zano that's why I'm rushing there right now. My heels make loud clicks as I hurry down the corridor.

As usual the Zulu family is at the waiting room,no Dr Naidoo in sight.
"Morning " I greet not knowing what else to say.
They mumble back greetings except Dudu and Baba. I must say that hurts,Baba has always been so welcoming to me. I take a seat distancing myself from them,I will just sit here until Dr Naidoo appears.
"What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be also in there trying to figure out what's wrong with Zano?" Dudu asks bitterly.
So that means there is something happening.
"I can't. I got removed from the case." I say weakly.
They all turn their heads to me except Baba.
"What happened?" Siphephelo asks.
I shrug.
"I operated on my husband without the hospital knowing,I wasn't supposed to do that as I have a personal relation to him,a lot could have went wrong" I say.
Siphephelo nods.
"Mxm" Dudu says standing up.
I sit there quietly as they talk amongst themselves for about twenty minutes.

"Dr how is he?" Siphephelo jumps to his feet as Dr Naidoo comes to us.
He gives me a quick look and back to Siphephelo.
"The good news is that he is awake but he seems to have lost his speech"
"What?" Dudu.
"It happens due to trauma,he will be okay in a few days or whenever his body is ready" the doctor in me says.
Dr Naidoo looks at me with a thank you because all these people looked like they were going to eat him alive.
"I thought you were removed " Dudu says with attitude.
"Yes I am but it doesn't mean that my brain also got removed " I fire back.
Dr Naidoo looks at us with wide eyes.
"Can we see him?" Siphephelo covers up.
"Yes but do not over crowd him,one at a time" he says and leaves.
Everybody has nothing but relief on their faces. But now the big decision is on who gets to see him first.
"Gogo you should go in first" Muzi says.
"What? I'm going to see him first,he is my husband after all" Dudu says.
Gogo has been a mess ever since I got here,she is the one that raised him.
"Muzi is right" i say.
"And what are you still doing here? Leave you are not part of this family!" Dudu shouts.
"Dudu calm down. Let gogo go in first" Siphephelo says.
Dudu sits down with a huff and Gogo quickly gets up and she almost runs to Zano's room.
"She left him and now that she is back acting like she cares about him you are going to take her side on everything?" Dudu asks Siphephelo.
He doesn't answer her,he just keeps quiet.
"You are nothing to him,I am his wife. I am the mother of his child,I suggest that you leave right now" Dudu says to me.
How beautiful and what am I? A stranger? She forgot who I am this one.
"Dudu stop that sit down, Sphesihle has just as much of a right to be here just like you" Muzi says.
Forever the lawyer I guess and I'm glad he is warming up to me again I guess it has to do with me donating my blood. They should be happy that Zano is awake instead of fighting.
"No it's fine I will leave" I say as I get up and take my handbag.
Dudu looks surprised just like everyone else, Mamkhulu even seems angry at me for suggesting to leave. I nod my head and walk away. As I said I will give these people time to deal with whatever they are dealing with.

"Makoti!" I hear someone shout.
I turn to look back and it's Baba,I was rushing to get out of here that I must have not heard him.
He walks slowly on his walking stick until he reaches me. He looks old and tired but still the same powerful king.
"How are you?" He asks.
"I'm alright baba and you?" I ask trying to sound like I'm not shocked that he just asked how I am when he didn't even look my direction the entire time I was here.
"I would be much better if you were going to get my grandsons so they can see their father" he says.
"Baba I do- .."
"That's why he is awake,you promised him" he cuts me off.
I see it in his eyes this is a command so I nod my head and he smiles.
"Good" he says as he turns back.
Is this man aware that he is about to let hell break lose? Dudu is not going to take this lying down,she is going to make sure there is a fight. I get that he wants to see the boys also but I don't want my boys exposed to Dudu and her shenanigans. I start walking slowly out. A part of me is excited that Zano is awake and that the boys are finally going to see him but a part of me is also nervous of what his reaction is going to be,I hope it doesn't take a toll on his health. These thoughts dance around my head the entire drive to Diego's house.