The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 95

SASA'S POV_

I was awake by 4 in the morning. My mother didn't miss a beat, she was singing loudly. It was impossible not to wake up. The only thing I'd asked for was a basin bath. I managed to wash my body and got dressed in a skirt. My mother helped me with the beads around my neck and wrists.

Me: "So what will happen from here mama?"

Mama: "I spoke to the wife of the chief last night. I told her we're having a ceremony for your virginity today and it would be ideal if she could make it. At first she had an attitude but I think she remembered that she's speaking to me and I'm currently the most famous woman in the village." I couldn't help but laugh. Honestly, I was on the floor. "Heee. Laugh. But they all want to be here. They know you're getting married, but they don't know to who. OH, THEMBISA!!! I am the happiest woman in the world. I cannot WAIT to see the looks on their faces when a King walks into my house." She ululated and screamed. My father walked in.

Xolani: "What is the problem now?"

Mama: "I am so happy Xolani!! I can't even breath."

Xolani: "Well you'll have to. We have a long day today. Remember, you're not allowed to be in the living room when the negotiations happen."

Mama: "Xolani, please don't sell our daughter cheap. This test will prove that we raised her right. This is our only chance Xolani, don't call below 100 cows."

Me: "What!!! Mama, no!! That's ridiculously expensive."

Mama: "Thembisa you're a virgin, you're in second year university. Very smart girl. This is a royal family, how can you want less??"

Me: "I don't want Nkosi's money. I love him."

Mama: "Mntanam, that's beautiful. Love him very much but he must pay."

Xolani: "Ntombenhle, Thembisa is not a commodity that I am selling. These negotiations is merely a way of our families getting to know each other. I won't charge a million. That is very greedy."

Mama: "Xolani, this is the family that is ruling our country. They do not care."

Xolani: "No! The important thing today, is that Thembisa and Nkosi are joined in union. Let's focus on that. The money is not important."

Mama: "Yuh. Okay ke." She sulked.

Xolani: "Thembisa, are you ready? Remember, once you go in that hut, you cannot change your mind. Tell me right now, if there's something I should know."

Me: "Tata." I begged.

Xolani: "I'm only making sure. I don't want you embarrassed in front of the village."

Me: "I promise tata."

Xolani: "Okay my child." He walked out, my mother following him trying to give him more instructions. I looked at my phone, I'd just received a message from Nkosi. "Good morning Thembisa. I'm reminiscing of the first time I saw you. I was sitting in a club, my guards all around me. I was in a mentally dark place. All I had going for me, was that I'm the most powerful person in our continent. I had abilities only known to my family. I had a life only known to me. I looked at you and immediately my interest focused in. Once you looked at me, I forgot that life. You captured me from that moment and you will have me for the rest of your conscience. In death and the next life. I found a soulmate in you. I love you so much. I want you to know I will love you forever. Once we reach forever, continue alot longer than it. I cannot wait to be your husband. I cannot wait to wake up next to you for the rest of this life." My heart softened to liquid. I responded: "I never thought I'd ever feel this connected to a person. You are the most perfect human I have ever met. You teach me so much without you knowing. I feel as though I am discovering life with you and it is the most adventurous, and most amazing time in my life. I love falling in love with you. I cannot wait to spend the rest of eternity with you. I love you with my heart and soul Nkosi yam enhle." I sent it.