"Sweetie breathe in and out don't think about all of that.Instead think about the positive vibes you've experienced since you arrived here.Such as seeing your siblings, your mother or even your father. We all love you"says her mother
"What is so positive about this place all that it does is trigger my emotions on a daily basis. You claim that there are people who love me but I don't see it like that you know ever since I arrived dad or rather your husband has been spewing nonsense from his mouth ,there isn't a day that passes without him talking ill about me or even being bitter.I have noticed that it's a coping mechanism for him and here is a useful suggestion, put him in his place or I will not consider the fact that he's my father the only useful thing that he did was fathering me only but not carrying out a role of being a father to me "says Nomzamo
"You should not say that ever dear that is so bitter of you it does not suit you at all. Try to be in his shoes and understand the way he reasons sweetie "says her mom
"So you saying that it should feel normal to me that I'm a trash can mother.Your husband is the one out of line you should be telling him that and one other thing I wasn't the one who refused to take responsibility by doing right by you.He was the one who constantly went to the supermarket got what he desired free of charge isn't it?So don't come here teaching me about responsibility this or that go to your husband first he's the cause of all of this. Infact you should be leaving my room now by going to your lovely husband I'm in no mood to be told this and that there is a lot I should be doing like maybe thinking of my arranged marriage maybe I'll find a husband who will stand up for me since it's evident that you and your husband lack in doing that "says Nomzamo
Her mother stands up heading for the door only to be met by her husband at the door who is clearly showing signs of remorse for everything that transpired in the room.
"You know I have been addressing this issue of you just talking and not taking your words into account. Did you hear how your daughter talks to me she doesn't even recognize me as her mother. Fix yourself or you'll end up losing her forever this time.You are slowly driving her into the road of hating you.Fix yourself dear husband "says her mom
She doesn't give him a chance to explain.He is left there alone thinking of everything that has transpired today because of how he just randomly speaks.
Meanwhile at the Buthelezi household...
"Sawubona ndodana ngizokhuluma ngeSingisi keh,Are you well?There is something that I would love to discuss with you about the marriage proposal, remember that time waits for no man.Meaning time is no longer on your side Onyx and you have done well for yourself a young business man who needs wife by his side.It is now time for you to get married who do you want to eat these fruits of yours that you have planted?"says his father
"With all due respect Baba(Father) I am not ready to get married.Should I crucify myself to prove to you that I need no wife in my life she'll die just like the first one that I had. Don't you get it Baba I don't want a wife for goodness sake.I will eat the fruits of my labour alone if you want grandchildren there are many ways to have children e.g surrogacy"says Onyx
"Laughs,that won't work in this house we want a daughter-in-law to do that not your technology nonsense.You are getting married. Today is Thursday on Saturday prepare yourself for a big day amalobolo(lobola negotiations)son and make sure that you get the best designer suit but it must not be flashy it should demand attention and represent the name ONYX then uthi faaafaaa iCologne ebizayo(expensive)"says his father
"(Sighs) I'll check the suit online and see if I get the one that demands all of that.One thing for sure I am not getting married to her for love I'm just getting married for you and mom.It seems like me being single is a real problem."says Onyx
"Your father is absolutely honest handsomeness will fade away whilst you are stuck in the past.Who knows maybe this Nomzamo girl might be the right girl for you my child. I know you like those feisty girls but Nomzamo is different.She is also beautiful."says Nombuso
"You can't even wait Mama(mom) to be with your new daughter.I would say that you have been waiting so long for this day to arrive having a daughter of your own.You know it would have been different falling in love letting nature take its course in fulfilling the celebration two hearts being one but in this case it's not like that. I just cannot believe that my parents are forcing me to get married.Wow!!So hard to believe ."says Onyx
"Just know that we looking out for you.We are your parents and know what is best for our son.Would rather prefer to grow alone and old in a vacant house with just you and memories that slowly fade away of your first love. The nicest thing about love is that it just happens naturally you know.It is a feeling that one can never find a suitable definition for it.Just imagine yourself under a tree with the love of your life facing up in the sky letting the sky blue engulf itself on your minds talking of how you all love each other and will always be there for one another.Telling your woman that you love her and that she's the only thing that makes sense when nothing does not seem to be working out.All of this is just fantasy to you ,son you won't relate because you are scared of falling in love again. Let your mind loose and allow it to love again right?If you don't take the risk how would you know that this girl is the one for you.Loosen up man,allow yourself to feel again be a Simp for somebody"says Nombuso
"Ohhhhhhh ain't you a lover girl like Mama ungenile binnekant. (laughs)It's so nice to see love from your parents you know seeing it from people who birthed you. I just love this.I will definitely take your advice into consideration"says Onyx
Meanwhile at the Mchunu household
There is a family meeting at the dining area where Nomzamo, the father ad mother are having a meeting.
"With all due respect why did you all call this meeting.Are you all here to apologize just like you always do.Don't you get tired of saying sorry hun"says Nomzamo
"I do get tired of constantly apologizing but do you blame me though?What do you want me to do you are my long lost daughter the one person that I have been waiting for so long to be with.I know I am unjust most of the time but please I beg you to be easy on my my dear.As much as I am your father I also make mistakes.I apologize for my tyrant behaviour and it's not acceptable coming from such a grown-up like me "says father
"I totally understand father but please go easy on me sometimes you know I am also still trying to adapt and whatever you said on that concerning the marriage proposal I had no idea at all.I swear to you mom and dad,don't you ever get tired of me apologizing repeatedly because everytime there's a family meeting I'm always apologizing . "says Nomzamo
"We have no problem with that Zamo ,so tell me then are you down for tying the knot with that arrogant zulu boy.Are you ready to settle after all of these ups and downs"says mother
"If I had to choose it would definitely be me getting married with something into the family like you know giving rich vibes makoti (bride) into the family.On the other hand how sure am I that this marriage is for a life time is the guy even down for getting married or is he just doing it for the sake of his parents but something just doesn't add up in all of this.I barely know these people the last time I saw them was at that torturous house anyways let me not let my mind go to places the are not of my concern. I am down for tying the knot I mean the guy is lookable and he is also loaded with bucks, sings you can bank on it(sinister laugh)"says Zamo
"(claps) after God fear women, Zamo my child I didn't know you were like this you are even thinking about your soon to be husbands' wealth.I like your vision daughter already securing the bag. Girls should learn from you that they don't go just for love but securing the bag.In whatever you do I give you my support "says mother
YOU ARE READING
NOMZAMO
General FictionEmbark on a journey of Nomzamo who grew under the shadow of her mother being a slave.Her mother dies,Nomzamo is required to take her job but what happens after that only time will tell.
