NTOMBI (GIRL)

chapter 17

King Muzi POV. ( Muzi's father)

" I need to know when he'll be back. Tell him that if he doesn't want me to come over there to fetch him he'll make sure his butt is back here in 3 days." I told one of our messengers to pass on the message to Muzi. He seriously can't think he can spend time in another place when he has his own one to rule and keep in order, what sort of a king will he be. I understand the dilemma that's happening between him and that girl Ntombi.

To a certain extent I understand. I would move mountains for my queen. But the thing is you can never be careful especially when you are someone of my calibre. You can't just make a rule based on a story. Where's the proof that sipho truly raped the girl. There's no proof or witnesses. If I pass a rule to punish Sipho then I might be seen as unfair. I don't want to be seen as that king. I need to gather facts first. I will lie if I say Sipho is a genuinely good guy. That man has done things but as a man too I can't judge. My father didn't teach me that way. Zulu land is mostly admired for its beautiful scenery and fair trials. I've been one of the old kings fortunate enough to get good education. For now Sipho and his family will have to wait. My son is the most important .

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Muzi POV.

I've received news from my father that my stay on another land has expired but I can't just pack up and go. I need to leave here with Ntombi.  I can't just come all the way here and convince her to be mine agian only to leave her behind. I will never leave her out of my sight. She is stuck with me forever. I will not waste anytime when I arrive, I'll immediately Wed her . She has changed a lot since a last saw her. She more confident and her eyes don't seem to hold any pain.

She looks like the woman I've fallen for but only better now. She looks so much more mature than before. She looks like a born queen. She'll sure make a fine one back at home. We haven't spoken about getting back to Zulu land and I'm afraid to do so now. What if she's afraid to face her family. She needs not to worry because I'll be there for her no matter what. I've sworn to lay my life for her.

Ntombi and I are in my the guest house I've been staying in. I've decided to spoil her with some sweet stuff since she seems to love those so much. I love the look in her eyes everytime she pops one in her mouth. It gives me joy to see her happy. I wait for her to swallow the last one in before telling her that we need to leave.

"Ntombi, you know that I love you and i would do anything including laying my life for you right." She shifted all her focus on me as if sensing my urgency.  She bobbed her head up then down to convey her yes.  Good.

"I need you to trust me more than you've ever done before.  We can't live here forever. It's time we go back home my love." She looked to the side avoiding my eyes. She has to say yes no matter what.

"Muzi, you are asking so much of me. I ran away from there because of a good reason. To think that that man is still smilling, living and breathing happily kills me. He needs to pay for his crimes and your father isn't willing that. Why Muzi?"

"Look Ntombi. I do not know my father's reasons but I promise that once I become king I'll make him pay more than he should."

"You know that can only happen when your father joins the ancestors. I can't go back now. You need to go and leave me here. I'm happy. I've made a new life for myself here. I'm at peace can't you see that?" She can't do this to me.

"Ntombi please, my love. I'm begging you." I went on my knees. She has to see how desperate I am right now. "I can't stay here any longer and the thought of not seeing you even for a day kills me."