*** Mbali was sitting on the couch eating while playing with Kalu who was lying next to her….she was tickling him and he was laughing while kicking his legs and moving his hands and Mbali was chuckling too….it was a nice sight to see but Ray wasn’t here for that…he was angry***
Ray: where the fuck is my signed NBA basketball
***Mbali looked at him with a frown on her face***
Mbali: and how will I know where it is
Ray: don’t fuck with me Mbali im not in the fucken mood, now where the fuck is it?
***he said with an angry voice***
Mbali: maybe I stabbed it with a knife and burned it to ashes or maybe not
Ray: what?
***He said with his heart beating fast***
Mbali: I said “maybe”
Ray: Mbali fuck with me anyhow you want but not with that ball….you know it holds sentimental value to me something that is irreplaceable and I can’t fucken replace it even if I want to so where the hell is it
Mbali: I don’t know
***She said not even looking at him and he stood there looking at her, he wanted to grab her by her hair and drag her to the basement and beat the shit out of her until she tells him where it is but he couldn’t for obvious reasons***
Ray: so it has gotten to this huh….. I mess up and you burn, break and throw away my shit huh
Mbali: would you have preferred I divorce your ass then Raymond?
***He looked at her with clenched jaws***
Mbali: you said you’ll take it like a man so take it like the man you are
***she continued eating and he chuckled which was a clear indication to Mbali that he’s angry***
Ray: so threatening to leave me is the only hold you have on me so I don’t bust your fucken teeth out right
Mbali: I don’t have your stupid ball Raymond now leave me alone
Ray: well that stupid ball had better not have even a single scratch on it or by the time I’ll be done with you even your father won’t recognize you nx
***He then walked away and Mbali swallowed hard cause his tone and his threatening words shook her a bit and she sighed***
Mbali: mxm there’s nothing that you can do to me that will beat you cheating on me and breaking my heart…. nx rubbish
***She said and continued eating….well she hid the ball somewhere safe, she knew it meant everything to him cause one of the signatures on it belongs to his all-time favorite late basketball player so if she burns it then he can never replace it like he can with the things she destroyed cause the guy passed on 6 years ago***
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ON THE ROAD
Thandi: so you still won’t tell me where we’re going
***Ruslan looked briefly at her with a smirk on his face and he looked back at the road***
Ruslan: will you just relax….you’ll know in due time
Thandi: mmmh…so wherever we are going im going to meet your brother huh?
***he nodded***
Ruslan: and I must warn you, he’s a bit too much, he doesn’t think before he talks and he’s a pain in the ass and….. he’s also a flirt and…and…and….
***Thandi laughed***
Thandi: wow
Ruslan: mmmmh he’s too much amour so don’t be shocked by him you’ll get used to him
Thandi: ok
***Then Ruslan sighed and he put his hand on her thigh and he squeezed it a little***
Ruslan: so is it safe for us to start making love again
***Thandi blushed cause she missed him like that too***
Thandi: ummm yeah I guess….gogo cleansed me and 10 days has passed since his death so im good
***He smiled***
Ruslan: good cause I want you so bad my love
***she smiled blushing some more and she looked away biting her lower lip***
Ruslan: wow and she’s blushing
***he said laughing and Thandi smiled***
Thandi: mxm…..anyway I hope there’s food where were are going cause im hungry
Ruslan: yeah ofcourse….Cass and I cooked
***She smiled***
Thandi: and to think you two didn’t see eye to eye
***Ruslan laughed***
Ruslan: I guess sometimes blood is really thinker than water
Thandi: true
***he took her hand and kissed the back of it***
Ruslan: I love you amour
***she blushed***
Thandi: I love you too
***Then Thandi’s phone rang and she took it out of her bag, she didn’t recognize the numbers but she answered anyway***
Thandi: hello
Jackson: please don’t hang up….. please
***She swallowed hard with her body tensing***
Thandi: ka bona o susu these days neh, akare kgaogana le nna? ( I see you’re deaf these days, didn’t I say stay away from me?)
Jackson: can we meet up please…..i want to explain the text I send you….im really in love with you Thandi im not playing games with you
***She closed her eyes getting angry then she opened them again and Ruslan noticed***
Ruslan: what’s wrong amour and who’s that?
***He asked cause he could see she was getting angry and she looked tensed but she didn’t say anything, she just gave the phone to Ruslan***
Jackson: hello Thandi….Thandi are you still there?
Ruslan: who the hell is this?
***He asked with a frown on his face***
Jackson: I should be asking you that question….where is Thandi….just give her the damn phone!
***Then Ruslan remembered the voice and he chuckled getting pissed***
Ruslan: ooh it’s you you piece of shit
Jackson: so you’re the bastard that’s making Thandi to refuse to meet up with me
***He said with an angry voice and Ruslan chuckled***
Ruslan: tell me here boy, why would my fiancée agree to meet up with another man huh?
***Thandi looked at him surprised that he said that and Ruslan winked at her***
Jackson: wh…what?
Ruslan: yeah….I popped the question and she said yes so you can go hang yourself now
***Thandi held her laugh***
Jackson: you’re lying you fucken bastard!
Ruslan: you wanna ask her yourself….she’s here next to me looking fine as ever
***He could hear Jackson breathing heavily over the phone***
Jackson: Thandi will change her mind I know she will….she loves her boys and she won’t be able to live with herself knowing that she had an opportunity to make sure the boys know their roots and all and she chose a useless dick instead
Ruslan: well the boys will know their roots and you and your evil family members will bow down to her and the boys asking for forgiveness one of these days
Jackson: you son of a bi….
***Ruslan interrupted him***
Ruslan: listen here boy….i don’t fight with small boys and Thandi doesn’t fuck with small boys anymore so if you know what’s good for you then never call Thandi ever again or I’ll make your nightmares a reality….i hope we understand each other
*** He said with a stern voice and he dropped the call and gave Thandi the phone***
Ruslan: block that number amour
***she did and they drove in complete silence until Thandi spoke***
Thandi: im sorry baby I swear there’s nothing going….
***Ruslan held her hand and kissed it***
Ruslan: relax I know amour
***She sighed with relief***
Thandi: then why were you silent like that
***He smirked looking at her briefly***
Ruslan: so a man can’t think now huh?
***he said with a smirk on his handsome face***
Thandi: what is it that this man is thinking about then?
***she said poking him on his upper arm***
Ruslan: your delicious pussy….. I want you so bad so I was debating with myself on whether to stop the car and park then have you or to just keep on driving
Thandi: bathong Ruu
***He laughed***
Ruslan: what…im being honest
***She just shook her head blushing***
Ruslan: I love you ok
***he said kissing the back of her hand***
Thandi: I love you too
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***They finally arrived and they got out of the car and walked to the door with Ruu holding her hand***
Thandi: wow this house is huge and beautiful baby
Ruslan: you like it?
***She nodded looking around the yard***
Thandi: mmmmh
***he smiled***
Ruslan: im glad you do
Thandi: is this your brother’s house?
Ruslan: no
***he said opening the door for her and then she slowly walked in and her eyes popped out***
Ruslan: don’t mind the mess, the interior designers aren’t done yet
*** the house wasn’t even dirty it’s just most of the furniture was covered with white sheets……well her eyes wondered around, the interior design was beyond beautiful and she noticed that its one of the designs she once saw on a magazine and she remembers showing Ruu the pictures and she told him the day she’ll buy her boys a house she’ll do the exact designs inside her house and now the magazine pictures are right in front of her eyes and she can’t believe it***
Ruslan: you look flushed amour are you ok
***he said with an amused voice***
Thandi: ummm yeah im ok it’s just I once saw the exact designs in a magazine…..i even remember showing them to you
***Ruslan pulled her closed and he kissed her***
Ruslan: yeah I remember you once did….anyway let me go call Cass so we can get this over and done with
Thandi: ummm ok
***he kissed her forehead and he followed Cass’s dark aura and it let him to the study while Thandi was moving her eyes around still captivated by the interior design…. Anyway with Castiel, his aura wasn’t good at all despite him being a Vampire….it was like he was angry or something….Anyway Ruslan opened the door and he found Castiel staring at his crystal ball and it was showing Kazi and a guy, they were in bed cuddling and laughing***
Ruslan: Cass
***he didn’t move or look up at him***
Ruslan: Cass!
Castiel: they were making out Madou….he was touching her and shit and she let him
***he said with an angry voice, he was even breathing heavily and Ruslan sighed***
Ruslan: she can’t be having sex now, I mean she hasn’t healed completely
Castiel: I didn’t say they were fucking man!
***He snapped at him and Ruslan chuckled shaking his head***
Ruslan: and he says he’s not in love with her
***he shook his head looking at an angry Castiel***
Ruslan: anyway Thandi is here come and say hi
***he walked to the door***
Ruslan: and you better be in a jolly mood when you come out
***then he walked out and Castiel clicked his tongue***
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Ruslan: took you long enough
***He said looking at Castiel as he walked to them***
Castiel: chill will ya it takes long to look this good ok
***Then he smiled at Thandi***
Castiel: damn and how the hell did you convince such beauty to be yours
Ruslan: piss off man
***Castiel laughed and Thandi just smiled shyly***
Castiel: Castiel is the name…..Cass for short and damn you are beautiful mami?
***he said shaking her hand and Thandi frowned a bit cause his hand was ice cold***
Ruslan: I’ll bust your balls man don’t fuck with me!
*** He warned him and Castiel laughed ignoring him***
Castiel: don’t mind my cold hand its some kind of a…..condition I have
***he said letting go of her hand and he remembered Kazi once asked if he has a condition and he said no that its because he sleeps naked….he swallowed hard thinking about Menzi and Kazi kissing with Menzi touching her perfect body then he cleared his throat***
Thandi: ooh ok…it’s nice to finally meet you Cass
Castiel: likewise soon to be Mrs Monteiro and im the elder brother by the way while he’s my little bro
Thandi: huh?
Ruslan: good genes amour
***he said annoyed by Castiel***
Thandi: wow ummmm ok
Castiel: damn you’re beautiful
***he said trying to annoy Ruslan some more and Thandi blushed***
Ruslan: stop it man, only im allowed to make my woman blush!
***He said warning Castiel and Cass laughed not believing what he was witnessing while Thandi was shocked by Ruslan’s possessiveness towards her***
Castiel: damn man I swear I’ve never seen you this possessive towards any woman
Ruslan: im not possessive I just don’t want other men touching or making amour blush
***Castiel chuckled then Ruslan mind-communicated with Castiel ***
Ruslan: “you good”
***he asked him cause he could still feel the dark aura around him***
Castiel: “ yeah I’ll be fine don’t worry”
***he answered him back then he cleared his throat***
Castiel: excuse him our wife that’s what happens when an old man falls in love and be loved back truthfully for the first time
Ruslan: will you just shut up please!
***he warned him and he raised his hands in surrender***
Castiel: fine whatever….anyway welcome to the family Thandi
Thandi: thank you
*** she said smiling then Castiel looked at Ruslan and he chuckled***
Castiel: damn you got it bad man
Ruslan: I’ll fucken hit you Castiel continue and you’ll see
***Castiel laughed and he looked at Thandi who was holding her laugh***
Castiel: our wife your crazy man here and I cooked so I hope you’re hungry
Thandi: im famished
Castiel: great let me go dish up for us then
***he walked away happy that his little brother finally found the one….then his face got hard and his eyes changed colour as he got angry thinking about Kazi and Menzi kissing and touching each other***
Castiel: Nxa
***He said as soon as he got inside the kitchen ***
Castiel: no more Mr nice guy
IN THE LOUNGE
Ruslan: sorry about that amour
Thandi: it was nice seeing you that jealous
***she said smiling at him and he smirked shaking his head***
Ruslan: don’t get used to it
Thandi: ah ah why not
Ruslan: cause it will got to your head and you might end up doing shitty things that will make me act crazy just cause you wanna see me jealous again
***Thandi laughed and Ruslan got up smiling and he switched the TV on then he kissed her forehead***
Ruslan: let me go help him ok
***she nodded and he went to the kitchen***
Thandi: wow ok…..damn I wonder who owns this beautiful house
***she said running her hand on the expensive looking table in front of her***
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*** Well after their lunch meal Ruslan ended up telling Thandi about the house, that he bought it for her and the boys and he even gave her the tittle deed and the house was in her name…..she cried not believing that Ruslan did that for her and the boys, she cried until she finally calmed down and as for Castiel he was amazed with Thandi’s reaction towards Ruslan’s surprise…..seeing her genuine reaction made him to fully accept Thandi into their lives cause these days the world is full of opportunists and gold diggers so seeing Thandi that emotional to a point that Ruslan had to hold her until she calmed down just because he bought her a mere house made him see that she’s not in it for the money….
Anyway now Ruslan and Thandi were lying in bed with Thandi’s head on his chest while Castiel went back to stalking Kazi using Ruslan’s crystal ball***
Thandi: thank you Ruu for the house….. yoh I cant believe you did that, im still shocked
***Ruslan kissed her forehead and he smiled***
Ruslan: you haven’t seen nothing yet amour
***she raised her head and looked into his eyes***
Thandi: you do know im not about the money right
Ruslan: trust me I know
***she sighed and rested her head back on his chest***
Ruslan: talk to me
Thandi: why didn’t I meet you before I met James mara
***Ruslan sighed***
Ruslan: all I can say is it’s better to suffer now than later in life amour….you have suffered and now its your time to be truly happy and loved unconditionally
***She snuggled closer and he held her tight***
Thandi: I love you Ruu
Ruslan: I love you too my love
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***They were now kissing and soon the kiss got heated and Ruslan got between her legs and they continued kissing hungrily and as soon as Ruslan grabbed her right breast Thandi winced in pain***
Thandi: ouch, careful they are sensitive baby
Ruslan: sorry my love
***he whispered to her and they continued to kiss then Ruslan’s hands went to her ass and as soon as grabbed her ass cheeks she winced again***
Thandi: ouch
***He stopped and looked at her***
Ruslan: what’s wrong?
Thandi: it’s nothing serious…..four days back I went to the clinic and i started on contraceptives and the nurse that gave me the injection I think she’s a heartless woman, the area she injected me on is swollen and painful
***Ruslan quickly got off her with a look she can’t explain plastered on his face***
Ruslan: you…you did what?
Thandi: ummm I…i went to get a shot four days back
***she said with a low tone***
Ruslan: tell me you’re joking Thandi
***he called her by her name***
Thandi: why would I joke with that Ruu….you said you’ll never use a rubber with me so I went and got a shot
Ruslan: HOW CAN YOU FUCKEN GET A SHOT WHILE YOU PREGNANT!
**he said getting out of bed***
Thandi: what?….me?….. Ruu im not pregnant
Ruslan: YOU ARE DAMN IT!
**he snapped at her and she jumped a bit looking scared***
Ruslan: get up and wear your shoes im taking you to see a doctor!
***he said wearing his shoes but she didn’t move***
Ruslan: I said get up Thandi, don’t make me tell you again!
Thandi: why are you shouting at me huh…..im not pregnant ok I was on my periods and so I went for a shot…..i would know if I was pregnant!
***she snapped at him too and he stood there with a deadly look on his face***
Ruslan: you were on what?
Thandi: my periods
***he went to her and put his hand on her stomach and his eyes changed color and they turned cloudy and Thandi froze looking at Ruslan with her eyes popped out…. Anyway Ruslan commanded the fetus to move and the small bean moved a bit which made Thandi to have a weird feeling inside her stomach and luckily he could hear the heartbeat loud and clear then his eyes went back to normal and he sighed with relief and when his eyes landed on Thandi’s he saw a shocked look on her face….he sighed then he got out of bed… her seeing his eyes changing was the least of his problems now***
Ruslan: wear your shoes Thandi….im taking you to the doctor….my child’s life might be in danger!
** he commanded her but she didn’t move***
Ruslan: Thandi!
***he said raising his voice***
Thandi: im not pregnant ok and what happened to your eyes….they….
***Ruslan interrupted her***
Ruslan: I SAID WEAR YOUR SHOES AND LET’S GO!
***he roared and she just sat there not moving with a frown on her face…..Ruslan looked at her with a pissed off look but she wasn’t moved at all in fact she was hurt and angry at him for raising his voice at her***
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IN THE STUDY
***he was drowning his sorrows with alcohol….the crystal ball was now back in the bag and he was laying on the couch humming an ancient song his late mother used to sing for him when he was young….then he heard a voice***
Voice: don’t give up on her my night rider
***he stopped humming the song and he frowned sitting up***
Castiel: you again….and stop calling me that
Voice: you love her and its ok….. and he loves her too and it’s still ok but you need her Cass and she might not know it but she needs you too
***Castiel huffed***
Castiel: oooh shut the hell up Juana or whatever your name is….just stay out of my fucken business!
Juana: you love her…..admit it and everything will fall into place
Castiel: come out and say that to my fucken face and you’ll see what I do to you…..nx I don’t fucken love her!
***he shouted***
Juana: you have fallen for her and it ok
Castiel: you know what FUCK YOU….YOU DEAD BITCH….FUCK YOU NX!
***he got up and walked out…. then a pissed off Ruslan and an angry Thandi walked down the stairs and he stopped with a frown on his face***
Castiel: is everything ok
Ruslan: yeah
***he said and he walked passed him and Thandi followed without saying anything and Castiel concentrated on reading Thandi’s mind and all she was thinking was;
“ I know my body and im not pregnant”
..... “ entlek fuck him….ukhuluma nam kanjani lo, heeeh akangazi shem….eeh tsotsi e gae nkitsi pila shem nx” (I know my body and im not pregnant”…..you know what fuck him….how dare he talks to me like that, heeh he doesn’t know shame….eeh this thug doesn’t know me shame “)
And she went on;
“ heh he shouts at me….o omanya nna Thandi, nna Tee wa go tshwara tsotsi ka lerete until a thepa out, shem this guy doesn’t know me he should asks James shem cause nna a ka rapelwa in fact a ka apeswa phuwana so ke gafa strong nx” ( heh he shouts at me… shouts at me Thandi, me Tee who grabbed a thug’s balls tight until he taps out, shame this guy doesn’t know me he should ask James shame cause im one not to be messed with cause im crazy like that) ***
Castiel: holi shit….
***he said with his eyes popped out… then he laughed surprised by that side of Thandi forgetting that he was angry a minute ago……he then heard the car driving out and he sighed shaking his head then he took out his phone and searched for her numbers and he dialed them…..they rang for some time then she answered with her sweet voice***
Kazi: hello
***he clenched his jaws ***
Kazi: hello
Castiel: hey Ntandokazi
Kazi: hi…. ummm who’s this?
Castiel: Castiel…the guy with ice cold hands
***she kept quiet for a bit ***
Kazi: ooh ummm how did you get my numbers cause I don’t remember giving them to you
Castiel: let’s just say I have my ways
Kazi: ooh
Castiel: yeah….. look Ntandokazi im too old to play games so im gonna be straight with you
Kazi: huh?
***she said confused and he breathed out***
Castiel: im attracted to you
Juana: “attracted” really Castiel?
***he cleared his throat stopping himself from swearing at Juana voice***
Kazi: wait what?
Castiel: yeah and tell that boyfriend of yours that he has competition now and I don’t like to lose
Kazi: woah Castiel…stop right th….
***he interrupted her***
Castiel: I want you and im gonna have you Kazi and yeah I may have all the time in the world but im a very impatient man so tell that boy of yours that he better start mourning for your little relationship as of now
***Kazi just kept quiet shocked***
Castiel: and I don’t care who saw you first and whatnots, what’s important is who you’ll end up with, and again always remember that you’ll earn a strike each time you let him touch what belongs to me and like I said I have all the time in the world and soon so will you, so tread carefully cause im one crazy son of a bitch Kazi……I may end up punishing you for eternity for letting boys touch what’s mine that’s how crazy I am …..now that’s out of the way enjoy the rest of your day
***then he ended the call and Kazi swallowed hard still shocked by the phone call…..Then Menzi walked in from the en-suit bathroom and sat next to Kazi on the bed and he kissed her exposed shoulder and that’s when she came back to earth***
Kazi: ummm hey you back
***Menzi frowned***
Menzi: yeah…are you ok?
***she cleared her throat***
Kazi: yeah…. what about you?
***he chuckled and he kissed her shoulder again and he laid back***
Menzi: I’ll live, angithi bathi ( they say) good things comes to those who wait
*** she chuckled and he kissed the top of her head***
Menzi: so tell me here sthandwa sam, ngizolinda iskhathi esingakanani for ikhekhe lakho ( so how long do I have to wait for your pussy my love)
***she faked a chuckled shaking her head***
Kazi: wow failing to wait already Mr?
*** she laid her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her and he kissed the top of her head***
Menzi: never! bengibuza nje sthandwa sam…..so uthi ngizongena nini esibayeni sam? (never! I was just asking my love…..so when will I enter my kraal?)
***she swallowed and she faked a laugh and Menzi laughed too***
Kazi: hai shem I give up with you
***They continued to laugh….. but Kazi was troubled by that phone call and she wondered if she should tell Menzi about it***
