Prologue

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Krishi Mhlongo is 15 years old. she was adopted by the Mhlongo grandmother Gladys when she was a baby. The Mhlongo family is a well-known and rich family in the small township called Buhle Park in Germiston. Her grandmother is known to be a very cold lady. She has a good relationship with her cousins and aunt. She is still in high school. Her grandmother told her that the name Krishi was given to her by an Indian lady who worked at the orphanage they adopted her in. She does not remember what it means. 

Her aunt Sthandiwe is the only elder who cares about her. she has two sons, Sash and Siviwe. They are 19 years old. They are doing their first year at University of South Africa, they are studying online. Sthandiwe came back from her husband's house when they were very young, so they don't remember what happened. Mike is the first born who live in another province with his family. He has a wife, Lizy. He has two sons, Thabelo and Ntando. Thabelo is 19 years old, he is taking a gab year. Ntando is 14 years old, he is in high school. Thabang is the last born who was arrested 15 years ago.  

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