The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 29

SASA'S POV_

When Amahle came back from school with Petu, we went to watch the movies at the cinema. Nothando didn't want to go. I was beginning to understand her a little bit, as closed off as she was. Unlike Amahle, she wasn't willing to open up. I don't know if I could call her my friend so I just stick to her being Amahle's friend. We got takeaways and made our way back to res. Petu had planned to do my hair tonight. I loved how she braided me. Amahle would be as usual, reading her book. Maybe Nothando might join us with her book as well. We arrived at res, Petu started in her room to get her phone charger and change into a more comfortable tracksuit. I too changed into my black leggings and grey cartoon graphic t-shirt cut into a baggy crop t-shirt. Amahle got in her comfortable pajamas, climbing into bed with her book.

Me: "You okay?"

Amahle: "No."

Me: "No? What's wrong?" I dropped what I was doing.

Amahle: "I can't see."

Me: "What do you mean? Like you're blind?"

Amahle: "No. I can't see." She repeated. I was so confused and starting to freak out.

Me: "Can't see how Amahle?"

Amahle: "Can't see what's about to happen. I just... I don't know." She shrugged, opening her book.

Me: "Is that bad?"

Amahle: "No. It happens sometimes."

Me: "That sounds bad. What if someone is blocking you from seeing something?" She chuckled.

Amahle: "No one knows I can see. They can't block me if they don't know."

Me: "Your family doesn't know you can see into the future?"

Amahle: "No."

Me: "Is there a reason why?"

Amahle: "No. It just never came up."

Me: "They only know you're immortal?"

Amahle: "Yes."

Me: "Have they figured out why you're immortal? There has to be a reason surely. You can't just not die forever. Clearly you're living for something. A purpose. Maybe once that purpose is fulfilled, your ancestors will let you go." She stared at me quietly for a very long time.

Amahle: "hmm." Petu came back in the room. Nothando followed behind her. I know Petu dragged her here because she did not look impressed.

Petu: "Now that we're all here. How about some soothing music."

Notha: "Why did you call me here?"

Petu: "You can't just lock yourself in your room all the time Nothando. It's not healthy."

Notha: "It was healthy for Thembisa all of last year. Why is it different for me?"

Me: "You knew me last year?"

Notha: "No. We live in the same building. I'm bound to see you sometime. You had a very loud roommate too. Always wondered how you coped."

Me: "Zimmy wasn't loud."

Notha: "You're too polite. Can I go back to my room now?"

Ama: "Phone." I looked at my phone but it didn't ring this time. She looked puzzled too. "Something is wrong." We heard an urgent knock on the door. Nothando opened. Zimmy barged in.

Zimmy: "Sasa." She cried.

Me: "Hey, what's wrong?"

Zimmy: "Khaya. He's... He's in ICU."