NTOMBI (GIRL)

PART 2: CHAPTER 2

Muzi pov.
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"Yes son something has to be done. This kingdom can't continue to suffer like this. You need to show of something. What haven't I done as a mother to help the both of you. Now my own mates laugh behind my back all because your wife can't give birth to even a girl." My mother yelled for the millionth time. I've just had it with everyone.
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"Mama what do you want me to do, mmh? I'm no miracle worker. Everything happens for a reason. Have you no hope in our ancestors? They know what they are doing." I again tried reasoning to another person questioning this no child issue.
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"My son, something is really wrong and it's your wife. All she does is eat, sleep and cry to who so ever bridges her from giving me a grandchild." How can she say that about Ntombi.
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"Mama that woman is my wife. The queen of this kingdom." -me

"Oh don't dare give me that right now. She isn't fit to be one. She's just making a mockery of it. Don't you think people question you too. I can't take that son. The people and our allies must not see you as weak." How do you reply back to that. There's no reasoning now. She has a point and there isn't a day that passes by without me questioning my ancestors.
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I have so much pressure to keep the kingdom and at the same time making everyone happy. It doesn't help that every time ceases a reason for me to defend my wife. What more can a man do?
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"Mom, what do suggest then? I can't control such things."

"You can. Take a second wife." With that final word of hers I turned my back on her ready to leave her sight. She doesn't deserve my respect. "Son wait! You need an heir you know. Hope will not continue this family's lineage. Be a man Muzi and stop running away!!" She yelled across the room whilst I gracefully walked away. How would she feel if my father took a second wife all in the name of a child.
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Queen mother pov (Muzis' mother)
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I'm meeting with the elders of this kingdom. As the queen mother I've decided to take things into my own hands. I've given that woman more than enough time to provide me a grandson and an heir to the thrown. A woman has got to do what a woman's got to do. This mockery in my kingdom has gone on long enough.
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Don't get me wrong I do adore my daughter in-law but this is something that goes beyond anything. My sons' manhood can't be questioned and it shouldn't. Everyone is as confused as the other and as such believe whatever rumour that surfaces and meet them.
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With the elders on bored with the second wife issue Muzi would have no choice but to do as told. His rule only goes so far. He's bound to do what the elders think is better for the kingdom. Much can't be done now. Eliza is still searching and if she agrees to be my sons' second wife then I don't see why he would throw a fit, Eliza is a beautiful princess.
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"My elders, I greet you all. I have an important issue that needs your attention and assistance." I went right ahead with what I wanted with them. No need to beat about the Bush.
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"Yes woman. Speak." The one who seems to be more in control of himself answered me.

"As you all know. We've been waiting for our bride to produce and heir to the thrown. These children are not getting young. I fear that with more patience the issue would become more of a problem. I want us all to act fast."
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"But my queen. What is it that we can do." The one in the middle asked. He has small curious eyes and big ears. He sounded more intelligent than he looked.
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"I want us to marry a second wife for my son." Silence emerged and everyone looked at each other. Communicating with only their eyes.
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Finally they stopped nodding to each other. " I would be lying if I say we haven't thought of that. I'm glad the queen herself suggested it." One elder said. They were five in total.
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"Yes,  But how do we go about that?" Another one filled in.

"I hope you all remember princess Eliza. The one my husband wanted for my son?" They nodded in agreement so I continied, "I heard she still single and waiting for a suitor. I suggest one of you go to find out more and ask if she's Still willing to marry my son."
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"Wise choice my queen but don't you think we should notify your son first." Curious eyes asked.
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"Well... I'm sure you know how badly he would react to this. This is the reason I called you people. As per our tradition he can't defy the five of you standing together concerning one issue, right?"
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"Yes I do my queen but what about the wife,  Ntombi?" I didn't see the person that said that.
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What can I really say about that. Ntombi has failed to fulfill the duty at hand.
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"I'm guessing she'll understand. She knows a son is needed. Now that my husband is gone many people will try challenging us and we don't want to rise doubt within our people. This is for everyone's good." They all nodded.
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"Then my queen I volunteer to go." The one who looked more in charge said.
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"Well then. You shall update us. Meeting dismissed." Shuffling of feet echoed around the room as the men went away one by one. The way they loved order, their departure was done in an orderly manner.
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Now off to telling my son the reality he has to get used pretty son. Let's hope Eliza would be on bored with this...
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Ntombi pov.

We all sat around the dining table eating our dinner. I sense some tension from both the queen and the Prince. I feel like this would have been much more pleasant if I ate in my chambers. Times like these really makes me miss the past king. He had some humour in him and he never made dinner times this awkward.
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"Please excuse me." I tried excusing myself since the situation seemed to be getting much worse but the queen  insisted that I sit down.
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"Ntombi, you haven't even touched your food. Should we call the cook to make something else since you don't seem to like the current food. Or is there something you are hiding from us. Are you pregnant?" The queen just had to cut the wound even deeper.
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"Mom please. Stop it!!" The Prince warned her mother.
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"It's okay. I'll like to be excused now." I went right to my chambers. "See I told you all she does is cry." I heard the queen  say on my way.
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Muzi pov.
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"Mother! I will not take this. When have started this behaviour towards my wife. She's the queen for kingdom's sake." I tried keeping my voice down.
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"My son you need to new wife. I don't hate her. This situation is just so unfortunate and frustrating. " she said. Raising the same point I've forbidden her from ever saying.
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"Mother I told you. I will not!! Now quit it."
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"Well that's a shame then because all the elders have decided and are now in the process of getting you a wife that will give you children!"
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"WHAT?!!"
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"It's time to be a man son."
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                                                                Authors note:

And another chapter in the bag!!! Well all I can say is relax and enjoy my fellow human beings!

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