***it’s been a few hours since Kazi woke up she was now at her place drinking to numb the pain in her heart....Well one of her employees found her passed out on the floor and she sprinkled some water on her face and she woke up.....she couldn’t believe that Castiel paid dowry for Phumi but what baffled her the most is the fact that Phumi was six months pregnant...six months!***
Kazi: maybe...maybe the baby is Thabo’s and Castiel shoots blanks so this was the only way he could be a father....yah that’s the only explanation
***She said to herself then she took her other new phone and dialed Castiel’s numbers....it rang for some time and send her to voicemail***
Kazi: nx
***she tried it again and he answered***
Cass: yah
***his voice made her swallowed hard***
Kazi: hi
*** she said with a low tone, even his voice nje had a strong effect on her***
Castiel: who’s this?
Kazi: it’s Kazi
Castiel: what do you want?
***he was so cold towards her***
Kazi: so I see you’re ready to father another man’s child
Castiel: what are you talking about?
Kazi: the child Phumi is carrying, we both know its Thabo’s child so let me guess you’re impotent and now you want to father another man’s child
***Castiel laughed***
Castiel: is that what your tiny brain is telling you?
Kazi: don’t insult me Castiel, I know what im talking about
Castiel: maybe Phumi and I met six months ago and we fucked how about that
Kazi: Phumi would have told me
Castiel: we got together behind your back and now she’s even my wife and she’s pregnant and she still didn’t tell you
***she kept quiet getting angry***
Castiel: why are you like this Kazi, its like you feel entitled to shit or some sort
Kazi: you and Phumi betrayed me...you used me and when it was convenient for you you dumped me just like that
***Castiel laughed***
Castiel: I think you’re bipolar or something woman...how did we betray you or is it me making you cum without touching you or showing interest in you that made you think you’re entitled to me
***she gasped***
Kazi: im sure it makes you feel proud neh
Castiel: listen here Kazi, I used to want you but I don’t anymore now I want Phumi and her alone and the sooner you accept that the better.....where’s you dignity man, your desperation is appalling and a total turn off
Kazi: why her heh, what does she have that I don’t
***she said with a breaking voice***
Castiel: a kindred heart, beautiful smile and a beautiful mind
Kazi: what....dude my body is goals that every man out there would give up their wealth just to have me so don’t tell me about that rubbish
***she laughed bitterly***
Kazi: “a beautiful mind and a kindred heart” while on the other hand she looks like a whale and im sure you’re even embarrassed to take her to your business functions or to even meet your friends
***Castiel laughed***
Castiel: in other words you saying Phumi is fat?
Kazi: we both know she is, she’s just lucky all that cholesterol helped her have an ass and curves if not she would be a round big jojo tank
**Castiel laughed again***
Castiel: she’s chubby Kazi not fat and there’s a difference but I wouldn’t put my money on you to get it cause you a dumb bitch.....and just so you know her “fat” body gives me a hard on every time I look at her
Kazi: hahaha wow trying to convince yourself that you made the right choice?
Castiel: I know I made the right choice and body shaming another woman is a total turn off if you didn’t know
***he said with a serious tone***
Kazi: wait... did you just call me a dumb bitch?
Castiel: and things register slowly in that tiny brain of yours, why am I even surprised
***he chuckled***
Kazi: fuck you uyangizwa ( you hear me)....fuck you and that fat pig of yours nx I hope she loses that bastard she’s carrying msoon!
***Castiel chuckled then he got serious***
Castiel: you the one who’ll die single and alone for being an evil bitch nx..... and just so you know the baby my Phumi is carrying is biologically mine and now she’s living the life you were supposed to live and its all your fault....now this should be the last time you call me...you don’t exist in our lives so stop with your obsession, I don’t want you now get that through your fucken skull.... I choose Phumi so concentrate on your hitman and stay the fuck away from us!
***he said with a serious tone and he dropped the call leaving Kazi hurt.....her bottom lip was trembling and she felt stupid for calling him...she wished she didn’t call him...she had a mixture of hurt and anger in her, she knew from that instant she despises Phumi for turning her into this person***
Kazi: mxm they can both go to hell
***she wiped her falling tears and she got up***
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AT CASTIEL AND PHUMI’S NEW HOUSE
***Cass shook his head after he dropped the call***
Castiel: all because I made her cum without touching her and now she’s acting like a crazy ex nx
***he said to himself and went back to making late lunch for him and Phumi***
Phumi: you must have been really hurt when she chose Menzi over you, I mean like you said to her, she could be living my life now if she knew what she wanted...so yay lucky me the second choice
***she said the last part sarcastically with tears in her eyes and as soon as Castiel turned to look at her tears ran down her cheeks***
Castiel: bello
***he said feeling like shit***
Phumi: keep on entertaining her akere she’s your first choice
***she walked away wiping her tears off***
Castiel: damn it!
***he switched the stove off and went after her***
Castiel: bello
Phumi: don’t call me that
Castiel: Phumi come on
Phumi: leave me alone Castiel!
***she said with a warning tone and Cass raised his eyebrow***
Castiel: im not entertaining her bello
***she chuckled***
Phumi: I’ll never catch a break will I, I guess im unlovable
Castiel: are you trying to hurt my feelings on purpose
Phumi: what feelings Castiel when you have an option to go back to your first choice
***Castiel just shook his head and he chuckled which meant he was now pissed off***
Castiel: im just gonna pretend like you didn’t just say that
***he said with a pissed off tone***
Phumi: pretend all you want but it’s the truth
***she said not even looking at him****
Phumi: and just so you know im not insecure cause I know you don’t love me and that im just your incubator....im just hurt that you entertain another woman to a point that you even feel free to talk about how fat I am with her
Castiel: that’s not what....
Phumi: respect me Castiel, you may not love me but atleast respect me cause im out here putting my life at risk just so you can be a father so respect is all I need from you
Castiel: that’s not how it went Phumi....can we just not fight about this please
Phumi: I don’t care just respect me Castiel that’s all
***he sat down cause he felt like she was giving up on him or something***
Castiel: bello look Kazi is...
Phumi: I don’t wanna hear that name ever again Castiel.....look I said my peace and what I asked for is not a lot I just want you to respect me that’s all so please I need to rest excuse me
***she got up slowly and she went to the bedroom that is downstairs***
Castiel: fuck!
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KAZI’S HOUSE
***its been a week and she still felt embarrassed and stupid for chasing after a man that didn’t want her anymore.... nigga even called her a dumb bitch and he didn’t even apologies which was now clear indication to her that Castiel wasn’t into her anymore or maybe he wasn’t to begin with he was just infatuated by her nje or maybe he just wanted some pussy and move on but what still baffled her was the fact that Phumi was six months pregnant and Castiel confirmed that the pregnancy is his, that is what hurt her the most cause it meant that they knew each other all along and pretended not to know each other around her.....she then felt bad for her relationship with Menzi, she knew she loves him and he loves her back and she hoped that he understands that this was just a stage she’s not proud of and that she’s ready to put everything behind and fix things with him....she tried his numbers and it send her straight to voicemail, she sighed and tried to call him using her other new phone with a new simcard and it rang***
Kazi: ooh my God he blocked me
***she said to herself hurt***
Menzi: hello
Kazi: so you blocked my numbers Menzi
***he sighed***
Menzi: Ntandokazi
Kazi: I know I hurt you but to block my numbers Menzi, I’ve been worried about you and wena you blocked my numbers
Voice: look what I came up with Ngcobo.....ooh sorry
***she whispered the last part and Menzi cleared his throat***
Kazi: who the hell is that?
***she asked sounding worked up***
Menzi: look I have to go....ummm I’ll unblock your numbers
Kazi: MENZI WHO THE FUCK IS THAT!
Menzi: she’s a colleague Kazi and I don’t like your tone!
Kazi: YOU DON’T LIKE MY TONE, ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME!
Menzi: I have to go shap
***he ended the call and she sat there shocked by the turn of events....she looked at her screen and she huffed looking angry***
Kazi: nx
***she got up and went to her bedroom to change and she locked up and got inside her car and drove out***
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AT MENZI’S HOUSE
Lorraine: sorry about that I wasn’t aware you’re on the phone
Menzi: its ok don’t worry about it
Lorraine: ok now look what I came up with
***he looked at the papers and a smile formed on his lips***
Menzi: ok now this figures makes sense and I can work with them
Lorraine: am I good or am I good?
Menzi: mxm stop bragging...uyazama nje ( you’re just trying)
***she laughed and she pushed him and he chuckled***
Lorraine: mxm uyabora shame
Menzi: so should I fill up your glass madam
Lorraine: yeah but this is my last glass, I still need to drive home
Menzi: don’t worry I’ll gladly drive you back home provided you make that lasagna I found you eating in your office...it looked delicious and smelled good
***she laughed beautifully***
Lorraine: I knew it....i saw your eyes kept going to my lunchbox every now and then
***they laughed***
Menzi: now you know so?
Lorraine: I don’t want to over stay my welcome Menzi and plus I don’t wanna get comfortable in another woman’s kitchen cause hey women of today bathela ubuso ngeacid unye nyi for their man so eish ( they’ll pour you with acid on your face for their man so eish)
***Menzi chuckled***
Menzi: that kitchen belongs to me Raine so relax and make me that Lasagna assomblief....my mouth is even watering just thinking about it
***she laughed***
Lorraine: ooh God what have I gotten myself into
***Menzi smiled as she made a face that looked cute***
Lorraine: fine but im leaving with an unopened bottled of one of that fine wine we are drinking
Menzi: done
***she looked at him and she shook her head with a smile on her face***
Lorraine: fine I hope you have lots of cheese cause that wasn’t some typical traditional lasagna but a custom made one
***he chuckled following behind her looking at her ass moving and he bit his lower lip and put his hands inside his pockets***
Menzi: Custom made huh?
Lorraine: yep....wow nice modern kitchen Ngcobo
***she said turning to look at him and also admiring the kitchen and he quickly cleared his throat***
Menzi: thanks
***he showed her where everything was and she started with her preparations with Menzi helping here and there while they held a nice conversation....after a while she was done and she dished up for the both of them and they went to the lounge and ate while watching Tv***
Menzi: damn this is good nkosazana
***she blushed***
Lorraine: its my favourite dish actually that’s why I perfect it like this
Menzi: now its my new favourite dish
***she blushed some more***
Lorraine: I’ll write down the recipe so your helper will cook it for you sometime
Menzi: nope I want you to prepare it for me
***he said looking at her and she shyly looked down to her plate and Menzi smirked then they heard a door bell ring.....he cleared his throat and put his plate down***
Menzi: let me get that
***he went to the door and opened it then he frowned***
Menzi: Ntandokazi...what are you doing here?
***she raised her eyebrow at him***
Kazi: askies?
Menzi: I mean why didn’t you tell me you were coming
Kazi: you’ve been ignoring my calls Menzi
Menzi: we talked like an hour ago!
***he said with an annoyed voice***
Kazi: how was I to tell you when you dropped the call on me!
***she said sounding angry and she pushed him out of the way and she walked in and saw a woman sitting in the lounge with a plate and a glass of wine next to her and she raised her eyebrow at her***
Kazi: and who might you be ntombazana ( girly)
***she asked with a bit of attitude***
Menzi: Ntandokazi!
***he warned her***
Kazi: whoa yimakancane bhuti ( wait a minute), im sitting at home worried sick about you cause your numbers weren’t going through and wena you’re here entertaining whores
Raine: whoooh....whoooh.....i don’t know you and you don’t know me so let’s not step on each other’s toenails ntombazana
***she said getting up***
Kazi: askies....uthini kimi wena sfebe ( what did you just say to me bitch)
Menzi: Ntandokazi that’s enough!
***he said with a firm tone***
Menzi: uyahlanya yini ( are you crazy), how dare you come to my house and insult my guest!
***He said with an angry voice and Lorraine wore her heels not looking pleased***
Menzi: Raine look im sorry about all this embarrassment
Kazi: so im an embarrassment now Menzi
***she said sounding hurt ***
Raine: its ok.... just get back to me about those figures and a contract that will benefit both of us cause im not settling for anything less than what I spoke to you about
***Menzi cleared his throat as she packed her laptop inside her laptop bag along with some papers and she picked her handbag and she walked towards the door with Menzi following behind her.....she stopped walking and she turned and looked at an angry looking Kazi***
Raine: never call me a whore or a bitch again Ntandokazi cause I may be a classy and respectable woman but I’ll wipe this tiled floor with your pretty face if you ever disrespect me like that ever again....im glad we understand each other....have a lovely evening
***she turned and walked out with Menzi following behind her shocked by what she just said.....she opened the back door and she put her laptop bag inside and she closed it***
Menzi: im sorry about what happened Raine....i didn’t know she was coming and I didn’t expect her to behave that way
***he said sincerely as she opened the driver side of her car***
Raine: from now on we work in either your office or mine so something like this doesn’t happen again
***Menzi sighed***
Menzi: it won’t happen again trust me
Raine: I trust no one Ngcobo so from now on we keep things professional ok
Menzi: come on Raine it hasn’t gotten to that
Raine: I was called isfebe so it has gotten to that im afraid
***he sighed disappointed***
Raine: but I had a great time and I’ll wait to hear from you about the contract...bye
***she got inside her car and Menzi closed the door for her, she buckled up and started the car then she reversed out....Menzi watched her until she drove away then he sighed and walked back in***
Kazi: you took your time!
***he ignored her and he picked the plates up and went to the kitchen with them and Kazi followed him***
Kazi: are you cheating on me Menzi
***she asked with a voice filled with hurt***
Menzi: do you still have feelings for your ex
***she swallowed***
Kazi: it was only feelings Menzi, I didn’t say I love him and want to be with him
Menzi: you haven’t answered my question
Kazi: yes...now are you cheating on me?
Menzi: no....my dick hasn’t fucked another woman’s pussy if that’s what you’re asking
***she felt relieved cause she knew she couldn’t take another heartbreak***
Kazi: im sorry Menzi, I messed up.....i know I hurt by admitting to having feeling for another man but I swear I have never acted on them and I have decided to let Phumi and Castiel be
***Menzi chuckled shaking his head***
Menzi: who exactly is this Castiel of a guy and what powers does he have that made you admit to still having feeling for him to my face
Kazi: babe can we just move on from this please.....im sorry I acted that way, I love you Menzi and its you that I want not him
***Menzi looked at her intensely***
Menzi: what happened to you Ntandokazi, you’re not the woman I fell in love with months ago.....its like ever since you came back from being kidnapped you’re a different woman all together and it got nothing to do with the trauma you went through.....you just insulted my guest like you’re some hood rat for no reason whatsoever and you’re fighting with your best friend over an ex while you had a man who loved you like his life depended on it
Kazi: Menzi....
Menzi: you don’t know what you want Kazi and im not about to have another Buhle in my life
***tears ran down her cheeks***
Kazi: im nothing like your ex-wife Menzi...I’ve never cheated on you and I truly love you
Menzi: find yourself Ntandokazi then we will talk cause im not about to fight for you with that man, a friend of mine warned me about him and he said I shouldn’t even think of going into war with him cause I have children in case you forgot and they come first!
Kazi: what are you saying Menzi, you don’t have to go to war with anyone
Menzi: YOU TOLD ME YOU’RE STILL INTO THIS GUY AND YOU’RE EVEN HATING ON YOUR BEST FRIEND BECAUSE OF HIM....YOU’RE DOING ALL THIS KNOWING VERY WELL THAT I LOVE YOU NTANDOKAZI...DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW DANGEROUS THAT MAN IS
***she was just crying***
Menzi: HE EVEN CALLED ME NTANDOKAZI TO COME AND TAKE YOU CAUSE YOU WERE INSULTING PHUMI AND THAT DIDN’T GIVE YOU THE HINT THAT AKAKUFUNI ! (he doesn’t want you)
Kazi: I don’t want him too...i want you!
***she said wiping her tears off***
Menzi: when did you realize that huh, after he paid ilobolo for Phumi or before?
***she froze a bit***
Kazi: he paid that cause she’s pregnant, there’s nothing special about that
***Menzi chuckled defeated***
Menzi: you need help wena
***he then walked away***
Kazi: Menzi...
Menzi: hai fokof man
***she swallowed hard***
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RAY’S HOUSE
***Ray walked inside the kitchen where Mbali was busy making breakfast for the both of them holding Kalu***
Ray: she’s clinging on to you as if you’ll run away
***Mbali laughed***
Mbali: I even had to strap her on my back so I can work
***He didn’t say anything he just stared at her with an intense look asking himself what he did so good to deserve her***
Mbali: what?
Ray: what did I do to the man upstairs to deserve you my flower
Mbali: you saved my life remember
***She said smiling and he chuckled...he got closer to her and they kissed for some time***
Ray: I love you
Mbali: I love you too baby
Ray: don’t cook lunch we are going out the four of us
***she smiled surprised cause it’s been a while since they went out***
Mbali: ok
***she continued making breakfast for them***
Ray: my flower
Mbali: mmmmh?
Ray: you’re not a house wife and you’ll never be one ok
***she didn’t say anything she just smiled lightly at him***
Ray: I have big plans for you my flower, and it starts with you going back to school to finish your degree
Mbali: how will I juggle two kids, being a wife and being a student Ray
Ray: you’re not a single mom and besides we will make it work you’ll see....i can’t wait for the day you’ll graduate just so I can see your father and your grandmother’s faces
***She smiled emotionally***
Mbali: I can’t wait too
***he kissed her forehead***
Ray: we gonna be a force to be recon with, just wait a see
***she smiled at him and he perked her lips then her phone rang, it was Naledi and she answered***
Mbali: mamkhulu
***Naledi laughed***
Naledi: mamncane unjani
***Ray kissed her forehead and Cataleya’s forehead and he walked away with Kalu***
Mbali: hai ngiright wena ( im good and you)
Naledi: ngiright nami( im also good) so i want your advice on something
Mbali: ok im listening
Naledi: what do you think about baby pink and cream white?
Mbali: umm they are nice I guess...why?
Naledi: you don’t sound convincing mamncane
***Mbali laughed***
Mbali: for someone else im sure will be nice but for me it’s a no no
Naledi: ok what would your colors be then?
Mbali: gold and baby pink
Naledi: wow ok
Mbali: ok so are you hosting a party or what
Naledi: yeah one of the girls we’re funding is turning 21 so we were thinking of throwing her a party and plus she’s doing really well with her studies
Mbali: wow that’s thoughtful of you, im sure she’ll be happy especially with those colors
***Naledi laughed***
Naledi: let’s hope so
Mbali: I know so trust me
Naledi: ok fingers crossed..... well let me call the décor people we will talk later ok
Mbali: ok and please send me pictures
Naledi: I will shap sthandwa
Mbali: shap babe
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NALEDI’S HOUSE
***she called Thandi’s numbers and she answered on the third ring***
Thandi: a reng? ( what did she say)
Naledi: gold and baby pink
Thandi: wa bona ( you see)....i told Ntombi gore she’s now grown bopink and purple ke tsa eng
***Naledi laughed***
Naledi: mmh even le Pink and cream white was a no no for her
Thandi: ai bontombi ba tla re irisa boshaedi waitsi ( ai we nearly messed up because of Ntombi)
***Naledi laughed***
Naledi: hai..... anyway how’s Phumi...i hope I’ll meet her ko parting
Thandi: o shap its just her pregnancy is showing her flames shame, I don’t even think she’ll be able to make it cause Castiel o over protective ka yena shame ( with her)
Naledi: ai ok retla bona ka yena ( ok we will see if she comes)
Thandi: mmmmh mara shame you’ll like her....gai pone ( she doesn’t think highly of herself) and she looks like the younger version of Jill Scott...she’s just pretty and cute with that million dollar smile of hers no wonder Castiel is smitten shame
Naledi: mmmmh now I can’t wait to meet her..... anyway wena call the déco people and give them di colors
Thandi: alright I love you
Naledi: I love you too my love
Thandi: mwaaaah
***Naledi laughed and they ended the call***
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