NTOMBI (GIRL)

chapter 15

"Muzi sir." Not many from royalty would be this calm if I had forgotten their names. This is intriguing. He continued, " Ntombi. That's the woman I'm talking about. I need her back to me."

This has to be one of the most confusing days of my life. Do I know Ntombi? Sure I do, but I think we are talking about different people with the same name here.

" Muzi , please elaborate. I have a girl which I've been living with for months now but I doubt she has anything to do with you." I said.

He shifted as if to make himself comfortable in the chair. " I don't think there's anything to explain. You have a girl you've been living with and I'm saying I need her back. Ntombi that's her name. That's the girl I'm looking for and that's the one I'm leaving with. "

"But sir.., I mean Muzi. Why don't you just ask her to come with you. I live with her but I've got no control of where she goes."

"See now that's where you come in. I need your help. I heard you preach about forgiveness here. I've done unforgivable things and I'm so selfish that I can't let go of her. Please convince her to come back to me." Now the man that was staring at me wasn't the man with the high shoulders and a posture that held so much confidence. This man looked vulnerable and... desperate if I can put it that way. He looked hopeless and I didn't want to interfere with whatever affairs he had with Ntombi.

" how will I do that. She should willingly do that by herself I'm just a man doing the Lord's doing and helping people. I can't do much for you."

"Anything. Just help me. Talk to her then. Tell her things to convince her. I need her back to me. She doesn't know that I'm here right now. If not just tell me what to do at least. I'm desperate. She wants nothing to do with me."

" You need to pray then. Ntombi is a good woman. She has a good heart and she easily forgives. Whatever you have done to her must be really big then. Why are you so bent on going back with her."

"I need her pastor. I don't ever think my organ can pump more blood if I can't be near her. I must feel her and breathe her." I really wanted to help him. He looks to be a good man. At the same time I don't want to involve myself in such matters. One can never be sure of the depth of hurt the other is feeling.

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Ntombi pov.

I just finished preparing supper for father Michael and his son. I usually don't cook but today I just need to work some stress out. They both walked in at the same time and couldn't keep quite of how much I've missed at the church service. I should've gone and ignored the stupid feeling that said I should stay. Why did he have to come back.  I just wish both father Michael and his son never find out about this man. I don't want it to seem as if I do not trust them by not telling them everything about me. It's just so hard.

We ate in silence and again I cleaned up everything, which by the way was a fight.  I don't get them back at home woman used to do everything but here, in this household, man do help around the house. It's a huge cultural difference for me.

I finished cleaning and as i was walking toward my room I saw father Michael with his glasses on and a bible in his hand, probably preparing for another church service. He ushered me with his fingers and I knew whatever he wanted to say is important. I sat opposite him.

"Ntombi there's a certain Muzi that came around my church today." That stilled me. If I was the same colour as him he would've seen the drain of blood on my face.

"He asked to talk to you," he continued, " He came to beg me to convince you to come back to him. Do you know him?"

"I do father. He has no right. Neither of them have. I promised myself not to look back to where I've come from. I've cried enough and the lord put me in both your and your son's hands. I have no intention of facing my past. Everyone hates me." I just couldn't stop the tears from cascading down my face. What terrifies me more is the fact that I still care and love him.

It shouldn't be this way. He ran... he did what I'd expected him to do. I've done so much for myself here and for the first time I can say I'm happy. " He ran away from me. He... he looked disgusted. I just don't understand what he wants from me. I thought I looked damaged to him." I continued telling father. And I told him everything that happened to me and how he burged out the door when I told him about my step-dad's doings.

"Ntombi dear, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying forgive him and elope with him to God knows where. All I'm saying is hear him out. It's clearly visible how much closure you need. "

"I think you are right father." I deeply exhaled as if all the burden I've been carrying went out with the breathe. Talking really does help. And i think hearing him out and finding out what it is he wants from me is a good idea.

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