When 15-year-old Melokuhle Nanayemhle Bhengu meets charming and confident Ntsikayomuzi Ntando Nkosi at school, their worlds collide in unexpected ways. As they navigate love, friendship, and family expectations in the suburbs of Beacon Bay, they mus...
It's been a week since that strange day at the beach. I'm still trying to process everything that happened. Nkosenye and Milani have been keeping a close eye on me, making sure that I don't try killing myself cause apparently they thought I was committing suicide but then I don't blame them cause what do you call what I did.
At first, I tried to brush it off as just a weird moment, but the more I think about it, the more I realize that something was off. I've been having these vivid dreams every night, filled with images of the ocean and an overwhelming sense of longing and also Mgani's voice. I don't know if I'm insane or what but I sometimes feel like what happened at the beach is somehow connected to this whole Mgani issue and if I have to go to the depths of the ocean for her then I will cause I promised that I'll fulfill her last wish and there's no way imma back out my promise.
The Ndlovu issue, I tried talking to Nkosenye about it and everytime I do he's either brushing me off or finds an excuse to not talk about it that time anginaso isikhathi sokudlala mina and honestly speaking two can play that game shrm , the day he needs to know something from me he must expect the same treatment.
My friends...yohhh ngiyabakhumbula labo bantu abangenangqondo shrm I don't wanna lie especially uNtando wami. He noticed something is wrong with me and yep I admitted ukuthi I'm not okay but I didn't tell him what's really going on with me cause I also don't understand and he's supportive and all . He calls me frequently and when we call, we talk for hours but then hayi enough about him I have a very serious issue.
So Nkosenye told my dad about the beach issue and all and apparently my dad took it somehow and now my Capetown vacation has been cut short and I'm going to KZN this Saturday meaning I only have like today , Thursday and Friday to enjoy myself cause from that incident I've been treated like a suicide survivor and yohh haii ngeke ngi perfect nge treatment yabo shrm.
Ohh and I know you didn't ask but the reason I'm going to KZN is because apparently my dad told this family traditional healer about my situation and jiki jiki they think I have a calling like kanjani bro and I know Mgani said something like this before she died but like guys not that I'm saying whatever I'm saying but then according to the Bible shouldn't the dead stay dead cause if I do have a calling that means I have to talk to my ancestors and all that typer shit and ancestors are dead people mocc or am I wrong but then we'll think about that later let's go take a bath, we are going to the movies and stuff.
So I pushed the thoughts aside and focused on the present moment. Today was about having fun and taking my mind off things. I headed to the bathroom to get ready for the movies. As I took a bath, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.
I got dressed, grabbed my phone, and headed downstairs.
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Nkosenye and Milani were chatting in the living room, looking relaxed and ready for a night out. They exchanged a concerned glance when they saw me. Yohhh this is what I hate.
"Marshmellow, you sure you're okay to go out tonight?" Nkosenye asked, his brow furrowed with concern.
"I'm fine, Nkosenye," I replied, trying to sound casual. "Stop treating me like I'm fragile."
"We're just worried about you, Melo," Milani added, her voice soft and gentle. I know Milani cares about me neh mara haii she cares too much and it's irritating.
"I know, and I appreciate your concern," I said, feeling a bit frustrated. "But I need some normalcy in my life right now. Can't we just have a fun night out without analyzing everything?"
"But Melo, you have to understand, we're just trying to protect you," Nkosenye said, his voice firm but gentle. "You're still just 15, and what happened last week...it was a big deal."
"I know it was," I said, sighing. "But I'm not fragile, Nkosenye. I can handle myself."
Milani put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "We know you're strong, Melo. But sometimes, it's okay to admit you need help or support."
"I don't need help," I insisted. "I just need you guys to stop treating me like I'm going to break and also we're just going to the movies not the ocean where there's water calling me to it yohhh!."
Nkosenye and Milani exchanged a glance, then nodded in unison.
"Okay, we'll try to back off a bit," Nkosenye said, smiling. "But promise us one thing: if you start feeling overwhelmed or scared, you'll tell us, okay?"
I nodded, feeling a bit relieved. "I promise."
With that settled, we headed out the door and drove to the cinema. As we walked in, the smell of popcorn filled the air. We grabbed some snacks and....
"Which movie are we watching again?" Milani asked, checking the tickets.
"We're watching 'The Watchers'," Nkosenye replied, grinning. "I've been waiting for this movie for months!"
"Me too!" I exclaimed,
We entered the theater, the darkness enveloping us as we found our seats. The movie was about to start, and I was ready to escape into a world of supernatural suspense or whatever the movie was about.
After the movie we went and grabbed McDonald's for dinner. The movie was about Mina, a young artist who gets stranded in a vast, untouched forest in western Ireland. She seeks shelter in a bunker, where she meets three strangers. As night falls, they're stalked by mysterious creatures known as "The Watchers".As the story unfolds, it's revealed that "The Watchers" are actually ancient beings known as "Changelings" or "Faeries". They're trying to learn how to imitate humans, and they're furious with Mina for repeatedly breaking the rules . And fun fact it was horror guys yohh if I knew I wouldn't have watched but then it was actually interesting and all and the fact that Nkosenye was laughing at the most horrific parts mxm but otherwise yohhh I enjoyed.
******************************************************** Short??? I know and I'm sorry ,I just couldn't think of anything interesting rn and I wanted to fulfil my promise and all so yeahhh.
And do y'all miss Ntsika cause I think I do and maybe he could visit us in the next chapter with something worth reading nyana, I don't know what do y'all think???? ********************************************************
