THE ROYAL GHOST

chapter 10

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●TONY ●

(Thandeka and Tony were at the airport, heading to the royal palace.)

Thandeka: Baba, did you bring everything?

Tony: Yes, my love. I still don't get why you refused to let Natasha come.

Thandeka: That Mmamoruti child is a loose child. She couldn't even wait a bit for her and Leakwe to get to know each other before having sex with him. I know my son; that girl forced him into sleeping with her.

Tony: You always amazes me. We've been married for 20 years, but every day you amaze me. Not long ago, you wanted this same girl to be your daughter-in-law, saying she's independent. Now, out of the sudden, you don't want her anymore. She's loose. You're the one who's been giving her tips on how to be in bed with your son.

Thandeka: Well, that was before Leakwe and princess fell in love.

Tony: They're not in love. Stop this whole thing. You're forcing Leakwe into a marriage he doesn't want. We both know that Leakwe doesn't want this.

Thandeka: We, as his parents, know this is for his best interest, and he will be respected as he should.

Tony: You mean your own interests and wanting to be respected.

Thandeka: What does that have to do with anything?what do you mean by that again?

Tony: I mean, you're doing this whole thing so that you can be respected as the mother of Leakwe, who's going to be the king. You'll be bragging to everyone about it, looking down on people.

Thandeka: That's a little exaggerating. I'm doing this whole thing for my son, not me.

Tony: Oh no, this whole thing is definitely about you. You never put that child's happiness first. It's always about you, wanting to show people about our progress, competing with all the women in church, wanting to make sure you're the best. That boy has never put his happiness first, but yours.

Thandeka: Because he knows I know what's best for him. Baba, why can't you side with me for once? You vowed to stand by me for better or worse.

Tony: Yes, I did. But I'll tell you the truth: stop what you're doing. Stop it.

Thandeka: You're jealous that our son listens to me, right?

Tony: People who don't want to hear the truth always want something to defend themselves. Like you ,our flight is now boarding. Let's go.

Thandeka: We're not done avoiding this conversation.

Tony: I am.

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●LUCIFER ●

(Lucifer arrived at the royal jail, her presence commanding attention. )

Lucifer: Guard!

Guard: Yes, your majesty.

Lucifer: Where is the royal king?

Guard: Cell number 28.

Lucifer: Go get him and take him to the cave.

Guard: What? But, your majesty, why are you taking him there? You can still heal him here.

Uncle Lwazi: (stepping forward) What's going on here?

Lucifer: (anger flashing in her eyes) You heard me, guard. Go fetch the royal king and take him to the cave. Now!

(The guard hesitated, but a swift slap from Lucifer sent him scurrying to obey.)

Guard: (hurriedly) Yes, your majesty. I'll fetch him right away.