When You're Bound To Love

Chapter 167

SPHO**

I can't believe he actually ran out the house. Lakhe: "What the hell was that?" Me: "You heard him." Lakhe: "Spho. That was Lukhanyo." Sibu: "His triplet." Lakhe: "That can't be right. No. There is no way in hell, three people can look that identical." Sands: "They do." Lakhe: "Have you seen them in the same room?" Sands: "No." Lakhe: "There you have it. That's one person masquerading as three." Me: "I believe him. Lukhanyo is much calmer than this one." Lakhe: "What if he's just got an alter ego." Me: "Why are you here?" Lakhe: "Spho, you can't trust that man. You said it yourself he's wolf-like." Me: "Why are you here?" Lakhe: "I want to talk to you." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "I'm sorry." Me: "Okay." Lakhe: "Spho you can't hurt my dad like this. He's falling apart." Me: "Shame." Lakhe: "How much are you offering for it?" Me: "You have R3 billion?" Lakhe: "I don't even have one! Spho stop being unreasonable!" Sands: "That company is worth more than 3 billion Lakhe. Come on." Lakhe: "Sandile, this is your family business. Your father's legacy. You're supposed to be on my side!!" Sands: "Your side is losing and I don't wanna be there. Besides, when your father fucked over Spho's project you were mute as a mouse. Your own wife Lakhe. You left her high and dry then had the audacity to not leave her a cent." Lakhe: "She said she didn't want my money." Sands: "After she heard you gossip with your then girlfriend, ONIKA, that you didn't want to fight about money nobody helped you earn." Lakhe: "That's not what I said! Why would you tell him that?" He asked me. Sands: "Direct the questions to me sir. Dad is gonna have to find means or probably ask Spho for a job. But he's not getting that company back. No." Sibu: "Here's what is going to happen. Tata Robert made a mistake. We all know Spho loves and respects him. She would never hurt him. He needs to admit he was wrong and Spho will further decide how much shares to sell to either you or him. Spho?" Me: "I'll think about it." Lakhe sighed. Sands: "It's the only proposal on the table. We love dad but he needs to know when to stop." Lakhe was frowning and pacing the living room. Lakhe: "Okay." I got a text on my phone from Jake's mommy. 'Need to be earlier. Plz' I replied her: 'Okay. Same place in 30 minutes?' She agreed. Me: "I have to go." I announce. Lakhe: "Where are you going?" Me: "I was married to you, I get that but you honestly need to dial the husband qualities down now. You no longer have that access." Lakhe: "Spho, I am worried about you. I have to be. We're not married but you're the mother of my kids. I need to know where you're going and with who. Dumi was attacked. Someone tried to kill him. What if that person comes after me too? I'm his only client so obviously they'll try to get rid of me or probably you to get to me." Me: "Trust me. You of all people are safe." If there's anything I know about this baby is that he loves his father to death. Lakhe: "How do you know that?" The baby kicked in my tummy. Me: "Do you trust me?" Lakhe: "Look, I'm not the best example of trust. But Spho you've done some shit. Admit it." Me: "Fine, I was wrong for buying your father's company but if I didn't-" Lakhe: "You could have told me-" Me: "We're not doing this again. Nobody is going to hurt you. I made that promise to you long ago and I will keep it." Sands: "Yes Queen. Am I in subsection A of this contract?" Me: "All of you are. Every single one of you." Lakhe: "I trust you but where are you going?" Me: "To Jake's mom. Something is going on with her." I gave him the baby. Me: "I'll be back for the parent meeting." Lakhe: "Okay. I'll wait here with Lam." Sands: "And me." Lakhe: "And Sandile." Sibu: "Hello?" Lakhe: "And Sibu." Me: "Okay. Don't wreck my house. I need to talk to you when I'm back. I'm already late now." Lakhe: "About what?" I went to the bedroom to change quick, and pack my bag. Lakhe: "You know that Porsche would complete your outfit." He walked in. Me: "Stop trying to buy me, you're not getting that company back." Lakhe: "I'm just saying." He stood by the door of my room. Me: "Why is that whenever you want something from me you have to seduce me or bribe me. Am I that gullible in your eyes?" Lakhe: "I'm not trying to seduce or bribe you Spho. I just need you to be safe." Me: "I'll buy my own car. I promise it'll be brand new and up to standard." Lakhe: "Just take the Porsche." Me: "So you can dictate me?" I laughed. Lakhe: "I've never done that." Me: "I'm not taking the car. I don't want it." Lakhe: "How well do you trust these guys?" Me: "Which guys?" Lakhe: "Lukhanyo." Me: "I trust him." Lakhe: "And that bouncing ball that looks like him?" Me: "He can't harm me." Lakhe: "How did he even know where you live?" Me: "Lakhe, come on." Lukhanyo was the same, I never told him, he just appeared. Lakhe: "Fine. What is it you want to talk to me about?" Me: "You're making me late. Nosi is having difficulty at school. They were mocking her and creating rumors that she aborted and wrote articles and such. I think we need to talk to the school HOD about this Lakhe. This is bullying. What if it sends her to being suicidal? You know how cruel school kids are." Lakhe: "You're right. I'll go see him in the morning." I nodded. Lakhe: "Together?" Me: "No. Nosi is your sister. I'm just trying to help her. I don't want her to go through this alone. Your family doesn't pay attention Lakhe, especially you. She needs someone who she relies on to keep an eye on her. Your mom hasn't even tried to call her since Sunday. Is that normal?" Lakhe: "Okay! I guess that's why she and Sandile ran here in the first place. What happened, where did this incident occur?" Me: "At school. She'll give you the details but Lakhe you need to follow this through. Promise me." Lakhe: "I will. I promise." I couldn't tell Lakhe about the shooting, he'll go crazy and ban Lukhanyo away from us. Me: "Let me get going." Lakhe: "Spho, please." Me: "I'm not taking that car Lakhe. Leave me be." Lakhe: "You can't rely on Sandile-" Sands: "Why not!?" Me: "I already met up with a rep from Mercedes. It won't be long now. Besides, Sandile has been a real darling lately. He's even painting the office for me." I walked out to the lounge. Lakhe stared at Sandile. Sands: "Jealous?" Lakhe picked up a ring on the kitchen counter. It was the diamond ring from Sunday. Lakhe: "Forgot something." Me: "Was going to courier it to you." I collected my phone ready to leave. Lakhe: "It's yours Spho. All of it." I laughed and walked out. Me: "You are sooo predictable. Gosh."