The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 96

PETU'S POV_

Trigger Warning: Gender Based Violence

Today was such warm perfect day. I had a date planned with Notha. The past almost two weeks were a bit challenging. When restaurants opened, Mnqobi had booked us a table and we had dinner. Another time we had lunch. And then last Saturday, we decided on an activity we could do. Painting and music. This I thoroughly enjoyed. Today was the first time I'd spend alone with Nothando. We thought it would be a great idea since Mnqobi isn't around. I got up from bed and took a long bath. I came back to dress up in high-waisted jeans, a black rough cut crop top and black sneakers. I tidied my room then went to the kitchen. Siza was rocking the baby to sleep.

Petu: "Hi sis."

Siza: "Hey." I could hear in her voice, she was low in spirits.

Petu: "What's wrong?" She looked at me, tears in her eyes and smiled.

Siza: "Nothing love. You look pretty, you got a date with your man again?"

Petu: "No, Notha. Siza what's going on?" I heard some other voices in the house.

Siza: "Do you mind if we went to your room? Quickly?"

Petu: "Why?"

Siza: "Now Petu." She grabbed my arm. I followed her but what she was trying to hide came right out. Jackson came out their room with his girlfriend. I couldn't even hide my shock. We walked into my room and closed the door. "Please don't say anything."

Petu: "I beg your pardon?"

Siza: "I'm fine Pet-"

Petu: "He's fucking her in your bed while you're here!! With his children in the house!!"

Siza: "Petunia, lower your voice!"

Petu: "No! I'm not lowering anything Sizani. He's a dog and he must know that!!"

Siza: "Petunia, you will not disrespect my husband in his house-"

Petu: "He's disrespecting himself!" The baby started crying. "Siza, please pack your bags."

Siza: "No!!"

Petu: "Sizani, it's either you pack your bags or I'm putting poison in his food."

Siza: "Petunia, where will we go? I have nothing to my nam-"

Petu: "I have some savings. We can get a flat in town but dear God, we're not staying here."

Siza: "I can't expect that from you."

Petu: "Yes, you can and you will! Just because you're older doesn't mean you must be the only one to take care of us. We're sisters, we should be leaning on each other. We'll figure out a way. We will, Siza. But this is not it. You're not comfortable, you're not happy, you're always crying and worse of it all, even your children aren't comfortable. They're not even allowed to make a slight sound and you think that's okay? No ways." I took out my suitcase. "Please go pack."

Siza: "Please hold her." She gave me the baby. I put her on my hip while I packed my clothes, recklessly. I didn't even care honestly as long as I didn't leave a thing behind. On my second suitcase, I finished closing it and checked my savings. It would be enough to rent a 1 bedroom, buy a bed and some food. We'll find a way to make money somehow. I don't know how long it will take for my investment to pay dividends but we would make it. I sent Notha a message postponing our date and because she is Nothando, she called immediately.

Notha: "Why are you canceling on me? I'm already dressed."

Petu: "Something happened. My sister and I are moving out of her house."