The Royals: A Kings Heart

Chapter 141

SIBONELO'S POV_

Zwe had managed to finish the book. Alot of it had to do with how the reign of the country had become successful and handed over to the next generation of Sikhosana. It isn't recorded why there was a disconnect in the later generations but I think we'll find out soon because I got an email from the royal board requesting an interview. Nomzamo had really come through as she had promised. This turn around time was fantastic. We sat in the dining table for brunch. The entire family excluding Nkosi and the king.

Sibo: "I got an email from the royal board. I have an interview coming up."

Mthunzi: "That's good but how will you pass?"

Nolwazi: "Royal board? What for, if I may ask?"

Sibo: "I requested to see the archives my queen. In any way that can help the throne currently, we were hoping it's recorded in history."

Nolwazi: "Why didn't you just ask the king or Nkosi to approve it for you?"

Sibo: "That wouldn't be ethical, my queen. I wouldn't want to put the king and prince through that decision."

Nobantu: "No one has ever been approved through the board. You do know that, right?"

Sibo: "Yes my queen. I have received a few pointers and articles from Nomzamo."

Nobantu: "Or Amahle can prep you."

Ama: "Nhlanhla will do it better. She knows the process and the understanding of the interview. Not only does she have the answers but she can simplify them to better understanding which you can improvise into your own answers."

Sibo: "I would be grateful for the help." We ate our food quietly. This was so different for me. My family always had a conversation during dinner. Here it felt rude to speak. I finished my food, eager to get back to working. Mthunzi excused us as we went back to the office. We entered the space, sitting down. Nhlanhla walked in.

Nhla: "Are you free now?" She looked at me.

Sibo: "Uhm. Sure, have a seat."

Nhla: "Not here. I have to reveal information only to you that can't be known by any other. We can go to my private lounge."

Sibo: "Right." This made me uncomfortable. Very uncomfortable. I didn't even know how to explain it or avoid it so I just stared at her and she stared back at me.

Zwe: "Sibonelo?"

Sibo: "Hm?"

Mthunzi: "You can use the courtyard gazebo outside."

Sibo: "Thank you Mthunzi." I took my notebook and pen, following her out. At least the courtyard was outside and guards were roaming about. We sat under the shade. The furniture was pure black matte with gold trimmings. This palace felt like heaven on earth, sometimes with a sprinkle of hell.

Nhla: "Why are you scared of me?" I looked at her. Nhlanhla was a beautiful girl, hazel brown eyes and an intense gaze. She looked alot like Nkwenkwezi but not quite identical. Their facial features, body build and complexion were the same but there was different details in each girl.

Sibo: "I'm not scared of you."

Nhla: "Yes you are. You avoid being alone with me."

Sibo: "Because I'm not allowed to. You're a princess."

Nhla: "And you're a Prince.

Sibo: "I respect your family Nhlanhla, and you. Can we begin?"

Nhla: "I won't hurt you. No one will, ever again." I stared at her. That was a weird thing to say.