NOMZAMO

Chapter 20

Nomzamo's Pov

I feel so alone and rejected currently. I keep on ignoring the red flags about my father but with each and every action of his he finds a way to prove me wrong. I was given an advice from my shrink that I have to give both my parents a second chance but what happens if my father treats me like an outcast. His words have inflicted more pain on my current fresh wounds he is not meeting me halfway to show me that he loves me,we didn't even get a chance to share words of sentiment I ask myself what was my mother doing when she decided to choose such an arrogant man to father me.Is it not funny that my father and that guy from the Buthelezi household kinda behave the same way their level of arrogancy can kill a person.I am so willing to give my father a second chance but he is not willing to put in the effort to rekindle our relationship.This reconcile madness better end soon I am fed up honestly to be dealing with such a grown up man who knows what he wants for himself.My alone session is disturbed by someone.

"Zamo I know I'm the last person who should be saying this to you but all that I am doing is not intended to hurt you or even harm you.I have lost so much in all of these years to think that I had the power to give you everything you wished for but because of my arrogance you ended up having on of the worst upbringing ever.I will take the blame and say that I am the reason of you experiencing all those hardships but that's a story for another day.I come to you as a humble father to seek forgiveness from you and for you to give me chance to start our relationship on a clean slate"says Mandlake

"All that you have said is true.You or father you are so arrogant and now I see where do I get it from.I am tired of letting tears or even you get to me you are a mere human being who knows nothing about me yet you find a way to take me back to the place I've tried getting out of but I won't let you dad and your words to take me back there.I forgive you."says Nomzamo

"A hug"says Mandlakhe

"If it was up to me or my instinct I would listen to it as it says don't give him that hug he's been vile towards you.We don't like him one bit he's rude and arrogant the only thing that would make him eligible for this hug is mianly because he's your father but I am just a good daughter right so a hug is then"says Nomzamo

They both decide to go into the house to have lunch since it was interrupted and they are all smiles as they make their way to the dining table.

"Mhmmmm I like what I see the father and daughter reunion"says mom

"Well mom I decided to be a grown up and I tried putting myself in dad's shoes he dealt with a lot so I didn't want to be an addition to his problems.I realized that he just wanted what was best for me.So all is forgiven meaning it's water under the bridge. Let us feast then"says Nomzamo

Both siblings looked elated and excited. They have been waiting for this day to arrive and finally it did.The rushed to their father and sister to give the both of them hugs but one thing did not make any sense the mother of Nomzamo did not seem happy about all of this what could have been the reason.Or maybe she was scared that her husband would replace her by giving more love to Nomzamo to a point where her efforts would not be see her daughter. Our minds trick us into believing what is fictitious ,those thoughts then make us a prisoner of our emotions or even feelings.Overthinking is sometimes a plague for relationships.

At the Buthelezi household

"Baba,how is it going with the arrangement for Mzwandile's wedding ,have you sent the letter as of yet if not what are you waiting for?"says Nombuso

"It has been sitting idle in my office waiting for someone to deliver it for me.As I said your son won't get married if I don't do this,poor boy is still grieving his love.He needs to understand that we are living on borrowed time by God.When it's time for them to go there's absolutely nothing we can possibly do to question God.It is final that Onyx is getting married and I am not having any of his childish behaviour,I should be having grandchildren time waits for no man.Moreover the letter I myself will deliver it personally to tell the Mchunu family that we've seen a precious flower from their garden and that we would like to pluck it out by taking care of it"says Siyanda

"Morning Mom and Dad ,how are you doing on this good morning.What are we having for breakfast?"says Mzwandile

"This is one of the reasons why I want you to get married ,that whole responsibility should be placed on your wife,my wife can't be making breakfast for an old man like you who even has done well for himself. Anyway in 5 mins we going to the Mchunu house,we have unfinished business that side and it also demands your presence son. " says Siyanda

"aiiiiiiiiii!aiiiiiiiii!Baba I told you that don't involve me in your agendas if you want a wife for me so bad why won't you marry her youself "says

Is this the way to speak to your father ,this is no way of talking to him and if he says you'll get married you are and it's decided so you young man brace yourself to be a husband and shove your pride up your butt.You father needs your support " says Nombuso

" Support kanjan(how) when I'm not a part of this marriage you all are planning and looking forward to ?"says Mzwandile

"I don't need your approval and I'll do it myself young man.I am your father not some piece of skunk please respect me"says Siyanda

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At the MCHUNU household

A bell rings.Nomzamo rushes to the door to see as to who it is.When she opens ,she tries to remember as to where she saw this familiar face and she does not seem to remember it.The gentleman standing at the door greets and asks for the elders of the house claiming that there's a matter at hand that demands her parents. She quickly rushes to her parents room to call them.As they descend down the stairs following each other the gentleman with a familiar face takes out an envelope that is nearly wrapped with African decorations outside.The mother of the young lady has an idea of what is about to unfold. They are both handed an envelope.The father rushes to open it and it reads as follows:

Dear the Mchunu

I write this letter to inform you that I have seen a beautiful flower in your garden.One who is as pure as a newborns heart.I have been looking at her from her last stay though we met during the wrong time I instantly fell in love with her.I humbly ask for a hand in marriage of NOMZAMO NDLOVU to be my wife.I would like to inform you by saying that we might knock anytime soon be prepared.

Your love
Mzwandile Onyx Buthelezi

"It has not been months or even weeks yet your precious daughter is already busy.Has she no self respect for herself. Who on earth gets married at the age of 21 huh?!You need to first get your life together but you couldn't wait for the right time " says Nomzamo's father

These harsh words bruised Nomzamo, she felt unwanted and rushed to her room to drown in her own misery. She kept asking herself whether this name NOMZAMO was also a contributing factor to these problems that kept on arising every single day.She suddenly felt her heart beat at a faster rate the last time when she had such an episode was when that old hag locked her in the dungeons.This was the very same place she had fought to get out of but just one thing took her back in there. She was slowly running out of air she tried gasping for air several times but it was in vain that is when her mother entered and realized that her daughter was having a panic attack and episodes...