Little Miss Successful

Part 11

Nkosinaye's POV
I return back home and before I get there, I transform back into my human form.I just came from my 7th feed since I've been back here,my body has just been too tense and my beast has been restless,these past few days,like something big is going to happen.The worst part is that Babu'Rhambalikamdoni has not been shown anything by our great ancestors.Yesterday I dreamt of a baby girl in a woman's arms,sadly I couldn't make out the woman's face.What's weird is that I was sitting with them looking all happy.
Anyways I run as fast as my legs can carry me to my hut to avoid being seen in my birthday suit. I run warm water into the tub while switching on the heater.It's really cold this evening...
I take out my black Nike sweaters and slides that I usually keep this side. I get in the tub and immediately close my eyes thinking about how I'm going to tackle this issue.How am I going to save my chosen one...one that I know nothing of...one that I've never met before.When things start looking up in my life something always has to pull me back.Sigh.
I finish bathing and freshen up.It's been so long since I've had some coitus and I can feel it manje ngoba I'm aroused.I call my village link up,Asante while taking a seat on my bed.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Asante:Hey stranger
Me:Yebo.
Asante:(giggling)In need of my service dzaddy?
I almost gagged at how cringy that sounded.If I wasn't this desperate to release I wouldn't have even called this girl ngoba uyangidina.Kodwa ke sesenza izinto ngenhloso yokwenza nje.
Me:Come over.Make sure to enter from the patio door.
Asante:Awusakwazi nokungilanda ?It's literally raining cats and dogs outside and it's dark.
Me:Cha angifuni,uyeza noma awuzi?
Asante:Fine I'm coming
My mind automatically takes me to my chosen one and on second thoughts I say...
Me:Actually nevermind
Asante:What do you mean?
Me:I mean just that
Asante:(shouting)YAZI UYANGIJ...
I cut the call.I fucken hate being shouted at,nxxx. I stand up and walk around this whole hut frustrated.Just to distract myself I call the manager who's taking care of the reparation task.
Mr Ashton :Evening sir
Me:Hello.I was calling to check on the reparation process.How is it going?
Mr Ashton:Everything is going well,we have managed to finish 4 hospitals,11 schools,bridges and the roads.We have finished 21 out of the 50 tasks we are working on.
Me:Oh very well then.Send the rest of the details to my PA,I'll come for an overview on Monday.
Mr Ashton:Farewell
I drop the call and ring my Khulu.She went back to her house after I woke up.
Me:Sawbona Khulu
Khulu:Yebo nkosi yakhuluzi.
I chuckle.
Me:Usuyaphila kodwa?
Khulu:Ngiyaphila now that my second grandson has finally remembered to call me.
Me:Usune drama kodwa ma omkhulu.
We continue chatting for a bit until she starts yawning.We say our goodnights and she cuts the call.Haw Kanti isn't the caller supposed to drop the call? Anyways I take out my laptop and start getting busy with work ngoba I'm not feeling sleepy.

Amahle's POV
I breathe out loud as I sniff the last bit of cocaine I had,I really need to restock.I love it because of the way it makes me feel,like cocaine gives me a rush and an escape from reality. It gives me that temporary thrill that I wish could last forever.I started using it a few days ago after I swore to never cut my wrists again.A win is a win mos...I feel like I'm not in control of my body and mind anymore...like ndiyaphambana.After that talk with my dad I went out with my friends.I later went to buy some cocaine with the help of a few druggies I know. I then locked myself in this room.I've temporarily cut off my friends,brothers,father,work included because I just wanted to disconnect from the world just for a moment.My mom has not visited me in my dreams since my dad arrived.I've not dreamt of anything these past few days which is weird.The only time I had a dream was yesterday,I dreamt of holding a baby girl in my arms and a man was sitting with us,I couldn't make out how the man looked like though .Anyways let me try and get some sleep.

Nkosinaye's POV
"Knock knock"
I groan as I open my eyes.
Me:Ubani?
Voice:Ngicela uvule Nkosi.
I sigh in frustration.How come it's already morning? Worse my body needs this rest after sleeping so late.
Me:Ngiyeza
Of course I'm not about to open the door for someone who disturbed my much needed sleep,if it's important they'll have to wait.I put on a vest and slides then make my bed. I go take a shower and dress up.I'm sure the person has already left judging by the silence.I open my door and get a bit startled by the figure standing in front of me.It's one of the elderly helpers around the palace.
Helper:(bowing)Good morning my prince.
Me:Morning.
Helper:Could you please kindly step aside, my prince.I need to clear your room.
Me:I have already done that.Anything else you needed?
Helper:No my prince.
She bows and leaves.I go and sit down and take out my radio and listen to the current news.As I'm listening another knock disturbs my peace.Kanti yini?!
Me:What else do you want now!?
I say as I open the door.I'm met by a different helper,she looks so young maybe like 17 years of age.She bows
Me:Yhini?
Her:M...my...pr...prince ,the queen...I...is asking for your presence.
Me:Manje why are you stuttering? Ukhohlwe yhini kukhuluma?
Her:I...I...I'm...s...sorry my...my...prince.
I close the door on her face,just annoyed.After I've finally calmed down I switch off the radio.There was genuinely no need to be rude to her ngoba she was just doing her job.Sigh.I stand up and go open the door and I see the young lady standing by the door with tears falling from her eyes.As she sees me she quickly wipes them away and looks down.
Me:Ngiyaxolisa besingekho isidingo sokuthi ngikhulume nawe kabi.
Her:It's alright my prince.
Me:May I ask ?
She nods
Me:You look so young,what are you doing here working as a maid?
Her:Well I'm trying to make ends meet.
Me:Elaborate
Her:(sighs)I'm here trying to make an income so I can save some money for school.
Me:Hawu abazali kanti bakuphi?
Her:(tears fall from her eyes)My...I...m...my parents died 2 months ago,leaving me alone with my drunkard of an uncle.Just 3 weeks ago he molested me,taking my pride away from me.No family members from both sides of my dad and mom want to take me in.I have nothing,no identity cards or documents in my name.Since you royals offer a job and a roof over peoples heads I decided to grab the opportunity and run away from my uncle.I know I shouldn't have told you any of this but you look like a good listener. I'm sorry for not respecting boundaries your majesty.
Me:Don't worry about that. I am truly saddened to learn about the pain you are enduring at home.It is incredibly distressing to know that someone as young as you are,is facing such abuse and hurt.I don't know how it feels like to lose someone you love especially your parents but my advice to you is to take it one day at a time after all Rome was not built in a day. You look like a bright star and I'll be here to support in any way I can.
She quickly looks up at me
Her:My prince what do you mean?
I smile at her.I feel connected to her somehow.Not in a romantic kind of way but rather a sincere and fatherly way.
Me:What is your name?
Her:I'm Hlelolwenkosi.
Me:You have a nice name.
Her:Ngiyabonga my prince.
Me:Unangaphi?
Her:I am 14 years old
Me:Ini?!
Her:(shyly)Yes
Me :Wow angazi nokuthi ngithini...
She just shakes her head. I don't know how they allowed her to work here at such a tender age.I need to fix that,we can't have any more minors working here.
I know this might seem weird since I just met her now but I'm willing to play the fatherly role in her life.Something in me tells me she's part of my soulmates and I's journey.What if my ancestors and God brought her to me for a purpose?
Her:I have to proceed to my duties,your majesty.
Before I can stop myself ,I find myself asking
Me:Do you trust me?
Her:(confused)well I...I...can't say I do since I just met you.
Me: Come with me
I grab her tiny hand into mine and lead us towards the main palace.I push the corridors open as I walk in further into the house,going to the direction of my parents bedroom.As I'm about to knock,I hear loud moans coming from their room.My first instinct is to close Hlelo's ears so I do so.I quickly lead her to the lounge area.
I get to know her better as we wait for my parents.She was an only child ,her favorite color is purple.She likes to read books and write stories.She is actually left handed and under the uniform bandanna is curly dark hair.She's darker than me in skin,not too short,medium sized and very talkative.I think I have found my first princess.
A helper comes and gives me breakfast.
Me:Please also make some for her
The helper smiles.
Her:Of course I can make some for the young lady here.
She scurries away to the kitchen.Eventually her food gets here and I start digging in.She clears her throat.
Hlelo:Let's pray please.
Yho kodwa sengidlile.But I close my eyes.
Hlelo:Lord please bless the food we are about to eat and the hands that made it.Many people don't get to eat the meal I'm about to eat so be kind and be with them.Amen.
Wow.I open my eyes and smile at her.We start digging in while she keeps on complimenting the food.
Hlelo:Kanti what is this?
Me:That's bacon Hlelo.
Hlelo:mhmm it's so nice.
Well I agree with that.We are basically having an avo ,bacon and egg sandwich with fruit salad on the side.As we are eating we hear footsteps.I look up and I see my parents wearing his and hers matching gowns.Hlelo quickly stands up almost falling and bows.
Her:Your majesties
Knowing her ,I know she's already panicking right now.My dad nods with a slight frown.
Ma:Sanibonani.
Me:Molo ma
She makes her way to me and as she is about to hug me I dodge.
Me:Hay ma ,ngicela ungangibambi.
Her:Haw ngoba kutheni?
Me:(annoyed)Mama you know what you and dad were up to this morning...
She claps her hands rather dramatically.Dad walks behind her and holds her waist while putting his head in the crook of her neck.
Dad:Myekele ndlovukazi yami...you have your husband that will hug you whenever you want.
Mom giggles and just like that they are lost in their bubble.After a few minutes I ruin their moment by saying...
Me:I want to adopt a child.
Mom/Dad:What ?! Ini?
Me:Yes please sit down so I can explain myself.
They quickly take their seats.I indicate to Hlelo to take a seat and she does,making sure to sit on the far end of the table.Sigh
Me:I want to adopt Hlelo,who you guys know as a helper.Hlelo introduce yourself.
Her:I...I...I'm H...Hlelo ...I
Ma:(smiling)calm down my baby.
She clears her throat and tries again.
Hlelo:Sanibonani,I'm Hlelolenkosi.Born and raised here in Umhlanga by two loving parents.
Ma:It's nice to meet you,you have a nice and meaningful name.
Hlelo:Thank you my queen.
Dad has been silent this whole time,I wonder what he's thinking.
Me:Hlelo's parents died just 2 months ago leaving her with her uncle who is a drunkard.He abused and raped her during her stay with him.
Mom stands up and attacks her with a hug.
Dad:You look young yet you've gone through such.How old are you ntombazane?
Hlelo:I'm 14 years old my king.
Dad clenches his jaw and remains silent.
Me:I feel a deep sense of connection with her.I really want to be a father to her so I can groom her into someone better.Everyone in this life needs a bit of love and care,in which in my case I get it from you guys, but what about her?
Dad:I hear you son,but are you ready to be a father?To love someone unconditionally and do anything for them?
I think about that for a moment...
Me:Yebo baba.
Mom:I will support your decision...Hlelo how do you feel about this whole situation?
Hlelo:I'm actually excited and happy that I'll be having a father again.Though the prince won't be the same as my dad,but I know he will be just as good.I know this because I have been speaking to him for the past few hours and so far he has been nice,caring and supportive.So I thank him,I'm the luckiest person to get a second father who is royalty.I mean who else gets adopted by royalty in this day and age?
We all just laugh at this girl ngoba what she's saying is ridiculous.
Mom:(excitedly)Well I guess I'm having my first grand baby.
They start conversing as I walk out to make a phone call.
**PHONE CONVERSATION **
Sbu:Sho sho bozza
Me:Shap bruh.Locate this person for me,when you find him bring him to the warehouse here in KZN.Don't forget to update me,should anything come up.
Sbu:Okay I'll do so...kanti kwenzekani?
Me:I'll tell you later.
Sbu:Awe
I drop the call and send the information .Hlelo's uncle doesn't know what he has gotten himself into.I'm coming for him...ncncncncnc.
I whistle walking towards Bab'Mdoni's hut.As I'm about to walk in he is already standing in front of me.He then proceeds to say my clan names.
Him:Zulu
Me:Yebo baba.
Him:It's good to know that you have found your daughter who's connected to you by spirit.You are supposed to take her in and make her your own.She's here because she's going to make your bond with your chosen one stronger once she gets here.A lot is still going to happen son,our ancestors chose this girl for a reason.She's a Zulu now...next month we need a welcoming ceremony for her and an introduction to the royal ancestors.
Me:Ngiyabonga.
I walk out and go to isibaya sakwaZulu.Ngibheke izinkomo,izimvu nezimbuzi.Haw kodwa sicebe ngemfuyo. I guess I'm a dad now!