The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 5

SASA POV_

The next few weeks were quite tense at home. Father had to buy a new stove entirely. I felt that wasn't fair but he did it because mama always made me start the fire outside for food or water. At all times. It was my last week home. I had to go back to university. I only felt bad for leaving my dad behind. I so wish he would come with me and make a living in the city. This was selfish of me but he deserved more, surely.

Xolani: "Sasa. Aren't you going to be late for registration?"

Me: "We've gone through this tata. It opens only a week from today."

Xolani: "Okay. I'm very proud of your results. You got distinctions. That is very good. I want you to keep being focused like that and pass this year the same."

Mama: "And maybe it will be better for you if you got a part time job also. All the money we have here in the house goes to your schooling and that's not fair. We must be left with crumbs every month."

Xolani: "That's not true. There's always enough here at home. Sasa doesn't need to work."

Mama: "That university is very expensive. Then there's the place she lives in? No Xolani, that's not fair. Zanele also needs things. She's in high school."

Xolani: "Zanele doesn't need anything at all. No child of mine is going to be supporting themselves while I still live."

Mama: "She was selling bread not too long ago."

Xolani: "So that she can buy herself something nice. Thanks to you, that was cut short."

Mama: "Hehe! Now you're going to disrespect me in front of her so that she can have an attitude."

Xolani: "No one is disrespecting you. You're the only one fighting and you're fighting alone." He got up and walked out.

Mama: "This is all your doing. You've always been a selfish child. You want your father all to yourself because you're selfish. What about your sister? Me? Every time you're here, he ignores us for you because you want to be his shining star. Nxx!" She got up. "And wash those dishes!" She walked to the lounge. I got up to clean the kitchen spotless. Honestly, I don't think I'll be home for Easter. It will take God and a miracle to convince me. I needed a very long break from my mother but I knew this would hurt my father badly. I just don't know what to do. Maybe I should just suck it up for his sake.

My day of departure finally arrived. I'd packed my clothes days ago. I've been very ready. It was still morning and Tata had said he would drive me. I needed to secure a room at Res and register tomorrow. Dad would be there with me until I get settled into a room. I went to the kitchen where my father was. He was dressed already, drinking his tea.

Xolani: "Good morning my child."

Me: "Good morning tata and mama."

Mama: "Morning Sasa." Zanele was at school already.

Xolani: "We'll be leaving soon, are you ready?"

Me: "Yes tata. I'm ready." I sat down with my bowl of porridge. "I'm going to miss this."

Xolani: "You can come home on weekends my child." I ate my porridge quietly.

Mama: "So where will you live? Do you get your old room?"

Me: "No mama. I have to go apply again."

Mama: "What if you don't get one?"

Me: "I hope I will. Off campus flats are expensive and I prefer being on school premises."

Xolani: "It will work out my child. Don't worry. Let's go."

Me: "Okay." I went to fetch my bags, taking them to the bakkie.