The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 55

NKOSI'S POV_

The nation was in complete shut down. It was only until that video was completely removed. I paced the floor while Sibonelo clicked on his computer. My heart was with Thembisa, wondering what she's doing but I couldn't go to her yet, she ordered me to work.

Nkosi: "Well!"

Sibo: "I've sent a virus to all of the devices that received it."

Nkosi: "How will that help?"

Sibo: "When they click on it, their device will format."

Mthunzi: "Won't that get back to us?"

Sibo: "Hardly. It's unlikely they'll link it together. Even if they do, there's not much they can say without having their account permanently suspended, I'd already put alerts yesterday."

Mthunzi: "That's good work Sibonelo."

Nkosi: "Thank you. How long will this take?"

Sibo: "Could be the whole day but I'm hoping 3 hours at most."

Nkosi: Okay. While we wait for that, we continue with work. Thembisa reckons it will be a good idea to set up a medical helpline for citizens during this lockdown. Those who have actual emergencies can get help from it. Can you do that?"

Sibo: "Yes. I can have it running in an hour. Mnqobi, call Hazel with this brief." His brother made the call.

Nkosi: "The lockdown is likely to last a few days if not a week, Sasa suggested food parcels to civilians as a way to make up for their loss of income." He looked at me but quickly away.

Sibo: "Khaya, what do you think about that?"

Khaya: "It's good. It will also soften them in regards to the lock down. What about small businesses? Are they included?"

Nkosi: "How can they be included?"

Khaya: "in a way that supports their operations. Buying from them to provide for other citizens."

Mnqobi: "but that's longer term Kay."

Khaya: "I get that, but there are businesses that can get this running in a few hours."

Nkosi: "I want the parcels ready by 4pm they'll be delivered by 9pm tonight. Parcel should include 90% main essential food and 10% snack. Perhaps also add a toiletry pack. How much are we looking at?"

Sibo: "For the entire city? 2 million at most." I know he's trying to rob me.

Nkosi: "Mthunzi, please contact the accountant." I sat down. "Your brother tells me you're meeting with royals today to update them about council."

Sibo: "Yes. Is there anything in specific you want me to tell them?" Why couldn't he look me in the eye?

Nkosi: "No. I trust you."

In three hours, I was in full panic. Mostly because I wanted to see Thembisa. I couldn't sit still.

Nkosi: "Mthunzi."

Mthunzi: "Sibonelo, what's the latest?"

Sibo: "About halfway there. Khaya?"

Khaya: "I've gathered three companies willing to supply some essentials. I'll need trucks to collect and also volunteers."

Mthunzi: "The trucks are available, I'll make the call. You provide location for each collection. I've organized women from a shelter to help with putting together the parcels. Send location for collections. You'll be using the new res to sort the food." Zwe walked in.