The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 97

NOTHANDO'S POV_

After the call with Petu, hearing the shouting in her background I immediately called the police with Mnqobi's name. I don't know what was happening in that house but they'd do a wellness check and it would be Petu or Siza who determines they're okay. I can't just stand by and do nothing. I went to the lounge area where Mama Biyela was working. She designs her own clothing line for her boutiques and seemed to really enjoy it.

Notha: "Mama."

Queen: "Hello my angel."

Notha: "I just got off the call with my friend, Petu. Do you remember her?"

Queen: "Yes, weren't you supposed to meet her today?"

Notha: "Yes mama. She called to cancel. Says they're moving out her sister's home. Then I heard some shouting. I don't know what was happening. I've sent the police on a royal wellness check, making it top priority." She put down her papers.

Queen: "You think it's that bad?"

Notha: "I don't know what to think mama. I've also spoken to Mnqobi, he's on his way back." I got an alert on my phone. "They're at the house now."

Queen: "What does the alert say? Is it a green?"

Notha: "It's red."

Queen: "Oh no. So it's bad."

Notha: "I hope she's okay." We waited for just over 10 minutes when my phone rang again. "Mnqobi?"

Mnqobi: "Hi love. I called Petunia some time ago. She had a violent situation at her home. The police are with her right now. She's coming to the Palace."

Notha: "So she's okay?"

Mnqobi: "She sounds shaken. Let me know when she's home okay? I'm on my way."

Notha: "Okay." I hung up. "Apparently there was a violent situation."

Queen: "Oh no. Is she okay?"

Notha: "Mnqobi says she's shaken. They're bringing her here."

Queen: "Here to the palace?"

Notha: "Yes mama. I assume she'll arrive in a few minutes, they were in Oceansview."

Queen: "Oh. Okay. Uhm, let me get a helper to fix her a room." She got up nervously and walked away. I think she knew about us but she hadn't yet asked. I don't even know how we would explain it but we will find a way. I waited around the dining area not sure what to do. I heard the cars driving in so I waited by the foyer. Mama came to stand next to me. The door opened and a guard walked in first. Petu came in after him holding a baby and two toddlers walking next to her. My mind went blank for a second then I remembered, Siza has children. So if Petu had the kids, where was Siza? Surely the guards didn't leave her there?

Petu: "Good day, my queen." She bowed.

Queen: "Hello Petu. How are you?"

Petu: "I'm well mama, how are you?" She was holding back her tears and her eyes were already puffy from crying.

Queen: "I'm okay. Are these your babies?"

Petu: "No, Uhm. They're my sister's." Her voice broke. Oh no.

Queen: "Come sit, sweety." We went into the lounge and sat down.

Petu: "My sister's husband has been abusing her, I don't know for how long. Today, he got angry because she was leaving him. He had a woman in the house, so I asked her to pack her things so we can get a flat somewhere in town rather than live with a man who disrespected her so much and hurt her. I was packing in my room when I heard her screaming. I was on the phone with Notha at the time so I quickly went to attend to her and he was beating her." She cried. I took the baby from her, putting it on my lap. Not sure what to do with it but Petu was breaking down and incapable of holding her.