NTOMBI (GIRL)

How can he?

The way they expect her to marry The Prince made Ntombi mad. She loved the Prince but why can't she make that decision on her own. She hated the fact that once people find out that She is not pure. People will judge her. The prince will hate her!

She had decided not to go to the stream but she wanted answers. She wanted to know why the prince totally ignored her wishes. If only he knew the reason behind it.

"Why Muzi? Didn't I say no after you proposed to me." Ntombi asked him at the stream.

"Ntombi please understand..."

"Understand what Muzi?!" She asked with so much rage in her voice.

"I love you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Don't you understand that. I need you Ntombi." He sounded tired as if he had no more strength in him.

"But... you can't..."

"Look, listen to me. We are meant to be i know this. Ntombi tell me you don't love me and I promise I will leave. I will marry another girl who I do not love." He looked straight into her eyes. He didn't want to do this. Deep down he knew he wouldn't be able to leave her no matter How much he tried.

"I... eish! Muzi mann this is not the issue here. Don't you hear anything that I'm saying to you. We simply can't get married!" why is all this happening. She thought to herself. 

"That does not give me any answer. Tell your parents that my uncles will be there not more than 3 months from today." He gave Ntombi a last glance and walked away. What was wrong with this woman! He thought. Doesn't she see the love he has for her. He would treat her like a goddess. Make everyone kneel before her even himself. He would praise every single piece of flesh on her and his name will be the only thing that comes out of her lips.

Ntombi could not believe this. Muzi out of all people. How dare he. I'll show him. I'll make him regret ever setting his eyes on me. She thought.

He would make mockery of her. How will she answer to people once they find out that She isn't a virgin. This is a disaster all because of Muzi who's forcing all this. She couldn't say she doesn't love him.  That is an obvious lie even to a blind man could see.

Why!!! She screamed out of her lungs. 

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She decided to not ever go to the stream because she was angry with the prince. The last couple of days she hasn't touched anything but her food and her bathing water. Finally she was now treated like a princess after all those years in the house. 

The royal household sent servant to do everything for her family. Soon news travelled and everyone knew that Ntombi will be marrying the Prince. Many were disappointed especially the ones who dreamed of the handsome prince next to them.

Preparations were made and Ntombi was expected to go live in the palace before ceremonies and their wedding came. She already conducted a plan. During her stay she will give the Prince all the reasons not to marry her.  

A lady came in with all sorts of beautiful clothing for her. Today is the day she'll be escorted to the palace. She'll stay and dine with royalty. The thought made her want to Sprint and tell her grandmother all that has happened to her. Was this a dream she thought. But she can not let all that fool her. She needs to find ways to not get married.

"Ntombi, hurry baby it's almost time." That was the last she heard from her mother. Upon her arrival to the palace a big branch was organised for her so that she gets to meet everyone including the Prince.

"So Ntombi, how are you finding the palace?" The queen asked. 

"It's been fine, ma." She answered whilst looking down her food. Meanwhile the prince couldn't take his eyes off her. Her beauty always made him wonder. He wanted her so close yet she was so far even when seated right next to him. He swore with his every being that he would make her his. She was his precious rose. No one could rule next to him but her.

After branch drinks went around the house as people took small conversations with eachother. The queen was equally happy for her son as the king for choosing such a beautiful girl and above all the daughter of the richest man in the village. 

The moon-light half Peaked above the sky as the night fell. Ntombi's room was beyond what money could buy. It's was way too fit for an African queen. She doesn't deserve this, she thought. It's funny how one little event could turn everyelse so wrong. If it wasn't for her egotistical step-dad she would be happy to marry the Prince.

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Author's notes:

So sorry for the short chapter, hope you all enjoy tho. Some feedback and votes will be highly appreciated.