NTOMBI (GIRL)

chapter 21

I felt like nothing as i stood in front of the king. Slowing making my way towards him as he had that 'we don't have the whole day' look. I should be positive. Whatever happened to the prince must be pretty serious because so far the king avoided anything that had to do with talking with me... until now. Or he simply want to know where his son is.
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"Sit." One loud command from the king sent cold shivers all over my body. I set down and waited for him to reach his thrown to sit as well.
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"Ntombi." Okay this isn't going to go good. The way he called my name wasn't friendly at all. As much as this man is treating me like a person who did some horrible crime in his kingdom, I have to respect him because he is my king and the father of the man I love.
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"My king." I said that with so much confidence I think i threw him back a bit.
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"I received news that Prince has gone away to another village. Now I want you to tell me something. Do you have any doing in that? Was this your plan all along." Okay so that is where Prince Muzi went to that kept him from even wishing me a simple  goodnight sleep. I almost thanked him for the information he just gave me but then I remembered that with it came a very disturbing question or rather a suspicion.
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"My king. I had no idea where the Prince was until now. I don't have any doing in what your son plans to do. As much as everyone in here is worried about his where about I'm equally as worried if not more."
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"I want to know if you were the one that put some silly idea into his mind to go tell my friend that he can't marry his daughter. Because if it is I tell you young lady I will show who's castle this is." Okay... right now I felt like running and locking myself in an isolated room and cry alone. Why does everyone see me as threat?
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Ok what...? The Prince took it upon himself to go tell Eliza that he would not marry her. What the actual heck is happening here. The gods have mercy. It all makes sense that the king would think i have a hand in all this. How do I even begin to explain myself.
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"Well my king... you see, I... I uhm. " that's me stuttering and looking for all the right words I've been taught all my life. For once in my life can something disturb and save me from this embarrassing moment.
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"SPEAK." His voice bounced against all the four corners of this sacred room.
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"Father stop!" The Prince came in time before I could put myself in more tanglement than I'm already in. "You can't torture her for my doings father, She's innocent."
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"Do do  you not understand the complications you just created. Those people are one of our top traders,  Muzi. With you and Eliza together this kingdom could flourish."  it really hurt to hear all of this. It made me realise then and there that I have nothing to offer. I'm just here to cause mayhems and break down relationships. It is times like this that you really ask yourself this,  did I make the right decision?
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Muzi POV.
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Before morning in the Zwane ( neighbouring village)household.

"My son I really appreciate and admire your courage. As a king and father I don't want my daughter to be in a love less marriage. But somethings have to be considered. What about the promise your father made on your behalf. My daughter has rejected countless suitors for you." King Jabulani Zwane and I were in his lovely home. My father was right. These people have so many resources and riches. My kingdom didn't stand a chance competing with them. They had everything. The finest and latest architecture. Their kingdom is indeed beautiful. 

"I understand that adults can be in a hurry to make decisions for their children and i do not object but I would like you to tell Eliza personally. She has grown quite fond of you." King Jabulani continued. I really don't care what I have to do. I just want to make Ntombi happy and the look she gave me today is something i do not want to live with.  I love that woman so much.

The king gestured to one one of the guards to Fetch Eliza. The waiting was quite awkward. I mean how can you look at the father of the daughter you are about to break their heart.
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"Father, I told you I'll be..." she stopped in her tracks when she saw me. She is so beautiful. Beautiful flow less hair cascaded down her shoulders, clear Brown skin. She is tall with all the curves in the right places. She screamed royalty and elegance.
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"Oh, excuse my rudeness. Father you didn't tell you had a visitor. Prince Muzi it's wonderful to finally meet you in person." She extended her hand to me and gave me a slight bow with a wide grin on her face. Her teeth were as white as the shooting stars when contrasted with the dark evening sky and oh her hands were as soft as the silk we import back at home.
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"Princess Eliza, you look immaculate." I stood up to formally greet her properly. We both took our seat.
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"Eliza, the Prince here want to tell you something. I'll excuse you too to talk. " she gave me the widest grins a princess could master. Gosh she is beautiful. The king gave me "the look" before he exited the room.
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"Princess please do not give me that look. The purpose for this visit isn't a happy one. I came to tell you that I can't marry you. I'm in love with another maiden from my villlage." She gave out one ugly laugh that for a moment I thought I had suddenly grown two heads.
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"My Prince. What are talking about. Please don't joke like that. I assure you that I'm not one of those oppssesive and controlling wives. No need to be scared. Marriage is a natural thing and in our case it will strengthen the two kingdoms. Mine and yours and as you can see I have some pretty  genes..." She kept on about how cute and wonderful our children will be. Truly speaking the only person in my mind was Ntombi. I only want her to have my children.
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"Look princess Eliza, you are beautiful and any man would be stupid to not fall for you but I'd be more of an idiot if I leave the only person the gods have blessed me with. I'm sorry this marriage is cancelled. I'm so sorry for giving out false hope and wasting your time." I felt like a bigger fool for sitting next to this wonderful lady and watching her tears roll down her face but the heart want what it want.
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"Why can't you love me my Prince. I have fallen so deeply in love with you. Please think about this at least. She can't be that beautiful for you to throw everything that can be beneficial to both the kingdom." She pleaded.
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"My princess please don't do this to yourself. Hold on to whatever dignity you've got left. I just told you that I love another woman and you can't be begging like this.  I only pray we become good friends. That's all that I can offer."  She turned her face around as if to gather her wits.
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I had to get going but it was too late so I stayed over night only to go back home very early in the morning. It's best if I get there early, I have a strong feeling that my father would want every reason to send Ntombi away but I can't allow that.
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Present time at Zulu land.
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"Father I thought I would make things easier for you by telling king Jabulani of the sudden change is your plans by myself ." I said to the king. " now leave Ntombi alone. The only thing she has done is to return the love i give her. It's time that everyone including you get that she is the woman I plan to marry and I'm willing to risk everything for." The king paced up and down probably contemplating what I just said. This is an ultimatum, either I rule with Ntombi or I don't at all! It's really hard standing up to the man you've always looked up to.
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"Son, I hope you truly know what you are doing." With that he left Ntombi and I alone.
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To be continued...

Author's note:

Just enjoy and show feed back!!! Again sorry for taking long to update. I have school to deal with!!! Argh!!!

Note: chapter isn't edited!!!! BUT I tried my best, hope there are only minor errors.