Amo: mama I’ll call you back
***then she dropped the call***
Jabu: o re you want to do what?
Amo: I think its best I went back home
Jabu: are you hearing yourself Amogelang...o nagana gore re mo mojolong mo ( you think we’re dating here)
Amo: it’s for the best
Jabu: best ya masepa.... best for who huh....best for who!!
He said sounding angry and Amo stood up and she breathed out.
Amo: I have a headache can we not do this now
***She went back to the bathroom leaving Jabu standing there trying to make sense on what he just heard***
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MENZI’S HOUSE
*** Menzi finally got out of his study room and went to look for Kazi....he found her in the dining room area crying.....he rushed to her and when she felt his arms around her she let it all out......he also let her cry whatever that hurt her out and when she calmed down he pulled a chair and sat next to her***
Menzi: what going...is it the baby?
***He asked with a concerned tone and she shook her head no***
Menzi: then what’s wrong
Kazi: Phu... Phumi’s mother is dead
***He frowned then his face softened and he sighed looking down***
Menzi: eish....ngiyaxolisa sthandwa sam ( im sorry my love)....what happened, was she sick?
***she shook her head no as tears ran down her cheeks***
Kazi: that....that guy and that woman I gave Phumi’s address to killed her
***Menzi’s eyes popped out***
Kazi: I got her killed Menzi....her blood is in my hands....i killed my aunt Menzi
***She cried and Menzi sighed and he made her stand up then he pulled her so she sat on his lap and he held her as she cried***
Menzi: shhh its ok....its ok
***she shook her head no***
Kazi: Phumi knows Menzi....she called me and she said I should sleep with one eye opened
Menzi: what...but how did she know and where does she get the nerve to threaten you
***She sniffed and wiped her tears off***
Kazi: I don’t know but she does and she sounded cold and scary
Menzi: don’t worry she won’t do anything to you
Kazi: you don’t get it Menzi.....when she said I should sleep with one eye opened I actually felt shivers run down my spine.....there’s something about her Menzi, she wasn’t even crying or sounding emotional or angry, she was just cold
Menzi: and I said she won’t do anything to you Ntandokazi now stop stressing my baby and calm down
***She just sniffed and rested her head on his shoulder and he wrapped his arms around her***
Menzi: nothing will happen to you or our baby ok
***she nodded....after some time they retired to bed and slept...in the middle of the night she woke up screaming and sweating like crazy....Menzi woke up too and tried to calm her down but all she did was to cry hysterically***
Menzi: sthandwa sam look at me please...look at me
***he made her look at him...she was even shaking***
Menzi: you need to calm down please...it was just a dream
***she nodded quickly as she tried to calm down and he just held her tight worried***
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***The following morning Jabu left early in the morning to go attend an important meeting with one of his suppliers, he was gonna come back after the meeting to sitting and talk with his wife so they find common ground in a calm matter but what he didn’t expect is to come back from the meeting to find his wife and daughter gone along with their clothes...he tried to call her but it send him straight to voicemail....he then rushed out with his car keys and drove out of his yard in a rush....
He arrived at her parents’ house and saw her car....he breathed out with relief then he got out of his car and walked inside the yard all the way to the door and he knocked, after some time the door opened and Amo’s mother stood there***
Jabu: mamazala le kae? ( mother in law how are you)
Amo’smom: ke teng...tsena ( im fine...come in)
***She made way for Jabu to walk in and he went to his daughter when he saw her playing on the floor with her toys.... she screamed raising her hands to her father when she saw him, he picked her up and she giggled as he kissed her all over her face....he sat down and he put her on his lap and Amo’s mother sat down too***
Jabu: where is Amo dimamzo
Amo’smom: she’s sleeping
***he sighed....this whole thing with Amo was weighing him down cause he loves her so much***
Jabu: mmmmh...can I have my daughter’s bags dimamzo and as for your daughter will come home once she realizes that she’s someone’s wife
Amo’smom: go etsagalang Jabu....why Amo a re family ya geno e tletse ka madimoni le baloi le di vampire (what’s going on Jabu...why is Amo saying your family is full of demons and witches and also vampires)
***Jabu clenched his jaws not believing that Amo betrayed him like that***
Jabu: that is between my wife and I mamzo
Amo’smom: so ke nnete? ( so it’s the truth)
Jabu: tlisa beke ya Lile ke nyako vaya assomblief ( please bring Lile’s bag I want to leave)
***He said with an annoyed tone and Amo’s mother shook her head and she got up and went to the bedroom Amo was sleeping in and she woke her up and told her Jabu is here and he wants to take Lile with, she woke up and went to the lounge....they stared at each other for some time until Amo looked away***
Amo: you’re not leaving with her Jabu
Jabu: I need your permission because?
***he asked with a frown on his face***
Amo: im her mother!!
***she said raising her voice a bit***
Jabu: and im her father
***She kept quiet for a bit***
Jabu: so you want to break our family apart Amo
Amo: what family Jabu....your family is with your brothers and their wives and Mbali’s family
Jabu: why are you doing this?
***She didn’t answer him***
Jabu: you want me to choose you over my family then what....what do you think will happen to us and our marriage
Amo: with God’s help we will be fine
***Jabu laughed shaking his head***
Jabu: so to hell with me and my feelings as long as Amo get what she wants right
***she didn’t say anything and Jabu chuckled shaking his head***
Jabu: you know what give me my daughter’s bags and let me go
Amo: you’re not going anywhere with my daughter Jabu
Jabu: I don’t wanna argue with you so tlisa beke ya Lile ( so bring Lile’s bag)
Amo: I said my daughter is not going anywhere!!
***she shouted***
Amo’smom: Amogelang how dare you raise your voice at your husband like that....e le gore o tsenwe ke eng!!( what’s gotten into you)
Amo: he wants to take my daughter away from me....just because you could sit around and let your dead husband kick me out of his house like a dog don’t think I’ll do the same!!
***Jabu just shook his head looking down disappointed by her behavior***
Amo’smom: Amogelang....
***Amo ignored her mother and looked at Jabu***
Amo: you have your son now leave my daughter for me....don’t take me on Jabulani or else I’ll hurt you were it hurts the most
***Jabu just looked at her wondering what went wrong***
Jabu: when your father kicked you out like a dog who was there to save you and today you’re the one who threatens me to my face Amogelang.....i have been nothing but good to you, I treated you like a queen making sure every woman around envies you and now you’re doing this to me just because I refused to choose between you and my family
***he said with a voice full of pain***
Amo: I didn’t ask you too
***those words hurt Jabu to the core***
Jabu: wow....
***he whispered***
Amo’smom: mokhwenyana ema pele ke founele abuti wa gae.....maybe he’ll knock some sense mo tlhogong ya gae ( son in law wait a minute and let me call her brother....maybe he’ll knock some sense into her head)
Jabu: no ma I just realized gore being mamzalwane doesn’t mean gore you’ll make a good and accepting wife....im sure le legosha( even a prostitute) will make a better wife
Amo: wa reng Jabu ( what did you just say Jabu)....take that back now
***she said hurt by his statement and Jabu just kissed Lile’s cheek and he got up giving her to Amo’s mother ***
Amo: JABU!!
***she shouted scaring Lile in the process***
Jabu: hei hei not in front of my daughter....ke tlao tunner into susu ka warm klap e one mo pele ga mmagao ( I’ll give you only one slap in front of your mother that will turn you deaf instantly) if you ever showcase your bitchy side in front of my daughter!!
***He said with a firm voice pointing at Amo and she kept quiet***
Jabu: dimamzo askies for disrespecting you and your home.... I’ll come and see Lile tomorrow
***then he looked at Amo and clicked his tongue and he walked out feeling a mixture of hurt and anger***
Amo’smom: to think I was scared gore Modise will take after his father and guess what my daughter is the one that took after him
***she shook her head***
Amo: Ma please not now!!
***She stood up and walked away and Amo’s mother just shook her head feeling defeated***
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CASTIEL AND PHUMI’S HOUSE
Cass: you packed everything?
***They were leaving for KZN permanently for more privacy in their farm house.....but for Cass he wanted to be closer so he’ll be able to support Ray and Mbali during this tough times without worrying about Phumi and Thia being alone far away from him in another province....anyway she nodded and kept quiet looking outside the window....she wished she could go outside and let the sun hit her skin giving her all the vitamins her skin needed but she couldn’t and she will never experience that ever....she sighed looking down***
Cass: talk to me
***He could see she was troubled***
Phumi: will Thia be able to go and play outside during the day
***she asked looking outside again***
Cass: I don’t know yet bello....there are different types of vampires out there so I don’t know as yet of the kind of vampire our Thia will be....only time will tell
***She sighed and nodded***
Phumi: so I’ll be cooped up inside the house for eternity
Cass: no...once the sun sets we will go outside...we can even take a walk with Thia or we can move to a country where it’s always cold and snowing and the sun hardly comes out....its all up to you
***She shook her head no......he then took a leap of blind fate and he wrapped his arms around her body from behind and he kissed the top of her head***
Cass: I love you
***She didn’t say it back but he was glad she didn’t push him off her even though her body was a bit tense***
Cass: I know you love me too so there’s no need for you to say it back
***she smiled and relaxed***
Phumi: what will happen if I step outside and let the sun hit my skin?
Cass: you’ll evaporate....meaning you’ll die
Phumi: but that day ko gae you were walking outside while it was sunny
***He sighed and kissed the top of her head***
Cass: im not a full blown vampire Bello I was born not bitten while you were bitten....im a half vampire half wizard meaning im a hybrid called a Siphoner.....i siphon magic from the energy that keeps me alive and use it as the source of my magic meaning I basically use tricks to make me walk on the sun for a few minutes without burning to death...come let me show you something
***he pulled her and they walked away going to the back porch...she quickly closed her eyes when the sun light got too much for her and Cass quickly went inside like a speed of lightning and came back with a pair of sunglasses and she wore them***
Cass: is it better now?
***she nodded and he kissed her forehead***
Cass: this is what I wanted to show you
***he went to the edge of the porch and stretched his bare hand to the sunlight and after a few seconds it started to burn....he clenched his jaws as the pain was unbearable and after a few seconds he pulled his burned and shaking hand back and Phumi looked at it with her eyes popped out.....she could see his skeletal bones from where it was burnt....he clenched his jaws and took it like a man until his hand repaired its self until it got back to normal...she was still shaken even when his hand healed***
Phumi: ooh G...jeez....did I just see your bones...ooh my gosh
Cass: that’s what happens....i managed to pull my hand back cause the rest of my body wasn’t burning but imagine if my whole body was there in the middle and the sun was burning me like that all over my body....by now I would be dead and turned into ashes not forgetting the pain .... its unbearable but my magic helps with slowing the burn and minimizing the intensity of the pain I feel when my skin burns
***Phumi swallowed hard***
Cass: I can only last in the sun for 10 to 15 minutes tops before the pain gets intense and I start feeling like im being burned alive to death
Phumi: I can’t believe this
***she looked terrified***
Cass: this is our life Bello and it’s not that much of a big deal...once the sun sets night walkers like ourselves come out to play...it’s the sun that is our number one enemy that’s why I hope that Thiago is a Dhampir
***she sighed and turned then she walked back in.... she suddenly felt so much fear for the sun....Cass joined her as she watched Thia sleeping in his cot***
Phumi: I think you’re right....look at him sleeping peacefully.....are you sure he’s a vampire too
***he chuckled and he wrapped his arms around her***
Cass: yeah that’s why I said I think he’s a different one altogether....he could be a Dhampir in fact I hope he’s one
Phumi: what’s that?
Cass: Dhampir are also called Daywalkers.....they have all the powers vampires have but without all those weaknesses full blown vampires have like the sun being their enemy
*** she finally breathed out with relief, at least all is not lost....maybe her son will have some kind of normal life even though he’s a vampire.....she hoped he’s a Dhampir too.....then she felt his hand going to her curves and he brushed them and he grabbed her ass and groaned a bit***
Cass: the day I’ll have you.....our house will be left in mess once we done.....i swear we will have to buy knew furniture cause everything will be broken but eish...... I miss your love handles bello
***she raised her eyebrows***
Phumi: askies
***he chuckled***
Cass: I miss holding on to them as I hit it from behind...what am I hold on to from now on
Phumi: im not even gonna entertain you
***she said walking away and he checked out her ass and he bit his lower lip and he whistled***
Cass: but damn that ass...whooooooh
***Phumi just shook her head with a small smile on her face as he followed behind her***
Cass: are you sure this is all you
Phumi: mxm sambora creature ( don’t bore me creature)
Cass: nawe creature ( you too creature)
***she chuckled....he loved that she was slowly going back to the Phumi he loves but he was still treading carefully around her***
Cass: I love your new body im not gonna lie, that tiny waist, perky breasts and your out there round ass drive me crazy but I miss your love handles bello...eish
***Phumi laughed shaking her head...her laughter warmed his cold heart***
Phumi: you’re crazy Jes.....
***she kept quiet and kept a straight face....she sat down on the bar stools in the kitchen looking sad all of a sudden***
Cass: you can say his name you know
***he said witting next to her***
Phumi: it feels wrong.....i feel like I betrayed him by agreeing to be turned but at the same time im glad to be alive even though im actually not ....if you know what I mean
Cass: people are judgmental but not God Bello.....Saint is a demon but he acknowledges God and worships him like no other...so don’t care what society thinks about vampires their opinions don’t matter, the only one that matters is Gods’
***she bit her lower lip looking down***
Cass: im not into religion cause I’ve seen how the real world is like....I’ve been to places that would question your whole knowledge of life and this world....I’ve seen creatures that humans don’t believe exist even those that people believe are myths but I do believe in a higher being....the creator or heaven and earth...some may say that’s God but other religions call him with different names....even amanye amaZulu have a name for him, they call him Umvelinqangi, the most high....Devine consciousness who is considered the source of all that has been, that is and all that ever will be......you can debate with them and say but that’s God but they’ll disagree and say no....the different religions like Baha’I, Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism, Shinto, Sikhism, Taoism and Zoroastrianism have a name they use to call him....they may all believe their own name is the right one but one thing they have in common is they believe he is the higher being, the creator of all so that’s why I believe in a higher power but not religion
Phumi: mmmmh
***She said taking in all he just said***
Phumi: you read a lot neh?
***he nodded***
Cass: you will too once the years goes by...knowledge is power Bello ......so back to God, you can call him Umvelinqangi ke how about that
***She smiled a bit***
Phumi: and you know it’s not like I....we worship the devil...even though im a vamp now I still believe in G...in Umvelinqangi....i still have faith in him....i still believe if he didn’t care or he thought me being turned into this is so wrong and an abomination in his eyes he would’ve made sure I don’t make it but here I am....i still love him and I still believe he’s the creator of all and that he loves me but because society is judgmental and...yah.....it’s even making it hard for me to say his name...it’s like when you’re a sangoma and you call out his name, some Christians give you a dirty looks as if it’s an abomination for a sangoma to call upon his name...it’s just sad
***Cass sighed and he pulled her and her chair closer and she rested her head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around her***
Cass: stop caring about what people say Bello....care about what God or Umvelinqangi thinks of you....we are what is called a myth, an abomination but yet were still here....look at Saint he’s a demon but he’s more of a believer of God than many Christians...he doesn’t even care what he is...as long as he still gets to call on God’s name and to worship him in his own way then he’s good....ukuthi wena uthi he’s a demon, he’s evil, he’s this and that akusilo ibhizinisi lakhe lelo ( it’s not his business) but at the same time let’s not forget that there are some Christians and some people too from other religions that are not judgmental, those that don’t think they are God’s advisers and believe they know more than God so there’s still hope for Christianity and other religions and humanity....those are the people that make this world a better place and I have tremendous respect for them
***she sighed and kept quiet a bit***
Phumi: I called Phumi last night
***He didn’t say anything***
Phumi: you know
Cass: yeah
***she sighed***
Phumi: I was angry last night but not anymore
Cass: why?
Phumi: angazi ( I don’t know)....i just.... its because I know she loves my mother, my mother was more of a mother to her than her own mother was and she would never put her in harm’s way intentionally
Cass: what if they found you there....would you still feel the same way
***she kept quiet***
Cass: its ok to let some things go Bello but never let anyone take advantage of your kind heart....you’re no longer that vulnerable Phumi but a vampire who’s married to a half vamp and half wizard....you can be a sweet heart all you want but never take shit from anyone including me ok
***she nodded slowly***
Cass: she was willing to let those two fuckers hurt you for a man that never fucked her or even dated her....what she did was childish but her giving strangers you home address is just.....
***he shook his head***
Cass: you know if it was years back she would be dead by now but since im trying to be a good example for my boy I’ll let her be.....so let her own guilt eat her up and let’s concentrate on our family and raising our son ok
Phumi: ok
****she breathed out***
Cass: thank you for forgiving me and for giving us a chance to making this work
***she didn’t say anything and he kissed her forehead***
Cass: I love you Bello so much
Phumi: I love you too
***he smirked like a retard***
Phumi: don’t even say it
***he laughed***
Cass: I still miss those love handles
***she got away from him and he laughed some more***
Phumi: may Amadioha hit that your mouth mxm
***she said with a Nigerian accent and Cass laughed some more***
Cass: what’s Amadioha?
Phumi: I don’t know they usually say it in Nigerian movies
***Cass laughed out loud***
Phumi: mxm
***she got up and walked away***
Cass: Amadioha come back....
***he teased her***
Phumi: voetsek!!
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MENZI’S HOUSE
***it was around 3 in the afternoon and Kazi was still in their bedroom with her eyes bloodshot red....she couldn’t believe that her aunt died like that, she blamed herself for her death and she wished she could turn the hands of time and make things right.....after staring into space for some time she took her phone and decided to unblock her mother’s numbers then send her a message telling her about the passing of her sister, she has been contemplating on whether to tell her or not since last night cause she’s her only sister or rather she was her only sister, despite how much she despises her mother but the person that died is her blood sister and she deserved to know .....her phone rang for some time and she answered.....Kazi then told her about her sister’s death ***
Joyce: ithi uyadlala Ntandokazi ( say you’re joking Ntandokazi)
***fresh tears ran down Kazi’s face***
Kazi: Phumi said she died
***Kazi’s mother started crying over the phone and Kazi dropped the call....she then send her Phumi’s numbers and she put the phone down and cried some more....after some time she wiped her tears off and stared into space as she dwelled on her pain....the door got pushed open and Menzi walked in with a tray on his hands....he put the tray on top of a small table that is next to a couch that is inside the bedroom and he sighed....he was worried about her stress level***
Menzi: come and eat
***she wanted to tell him that she’s not hungry but she thought of her baby and slowly got out of the bed...Menzi saw red stains on the sheets ...the next thing a red liquid ran down her legs and she held her stomach feeling some pain***
Menzi: noooo....noooo
***she looked down and saw more blood running down her legs and she started shaking***
Kazi: God....noooo...pleasee....noooo
***he rushed to her and quickly picked her up and rushed out***
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***Phumi’s phone rang and she didn’t recognize the numbers but she answered anyways***
Phumi: hello
Aunty: hello Phumi....its your aunt, Kazi’s mother
***She frowned***
Phumi: ooh hi...aunty
***She didn’t know what to say to her...she was shocked that she called her...she heard her sniff on the other side of the phone and she sighed...she knew Kazi told her but she was surprised that they are talking now ***
Aunt: ngiyaxolisa ngane yami( im sorry my child)....im sorry for the pain you’re going through....uNtandokazi called and told me about what happened
***she cried and Phumi sighed***
Phumi: yeah uma is gone and she’s not coming back
***Her aunt cried some more***
Aunt: I’ll come tomorrow to help you prepare for the funeral ok...I’ll leave early in the morning
Phumi: there’s no need aunty...uma is cremated but you can tell abaphansi ukuthi indodakazi yabo ( the ancestors that their daughter) is no longer with us in this world but she’s with them in their world
Aunt: ini? ( what)
***She shouted ***
Aunt: uthi umenzeni umtakama!! ( what did you say you did to my mother’s child)
***she shouted***
Phumi: I cremated her aunty
Aunt: you did what....Phumelele who gave you the right to cremate my sister...who heh?
***she asked sounding angry and Phumi breathed out calming herself down***
Phumi: aunty the last time I saw you was during my father’s funeral and I was 8 that time.....i don’t even remember how you look like now I mean your own child couldn’t reach you for some time cause you even changed your numbers.....you called your own daughter with different numbers whenever you felt like it and you didn’t even bother to call your sister to check on her .....the only reason why I even remember that my mother has a sister is because of Kazi cause even mama never talks about you
Aunt: hey doti ( rubbish)....don’t tell me nonsense.....you cremated your mother without letting her family know about her passing....uyinja yengane ( you’re a shitty child).....i can’t believe my sister gave birth to such a thing
***her words hurt Phumi but she didn’t break down***
Phumi: what family....do you even know that she once suffered a stroke and she was limping because of that.....do you know that she has been in and out of hospital because of arthritis and high blood so don’t tell me about mtakama.....mtakama yamasimba
Aunt: is this how you talk to me Phumelele.....you’re telling me that shit
***Phumi breathed out calming herself***
Phumi: yazin ( you know what) aunty I don’t have time for you....I’ll let you get eaten by your own guilt cause I know my mother is resting in peace....she’s with my dad and im sure they are happy so wena hlala necala lakho ( so stay with your guilt)
***she then dropped the call and she looked up as her cold heart ached.....she was going through a lot and she was trying by all mean to remain calm and level headed for her own peace of mind and for her son but people keep pushing her***
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AT THE HOSPITAL
Menzi is sitting on the hospital couches feeling defeated, after the doctor told him that Kazi lost the baby due to stress he just sat down and let it all out....everything was getting too much for him cause he lost his mentor and now his unborn child.....its been almost an hour now since the doctor told him the bad news and he hasn’t even went to see Kazi....he just couldn’t face her, he blamed her for the miscarriage.....Anyway he got up and walked out of the building all the way to the parking lot and got inside his car then he rested his forehead on the steering wheel and cried some more.....he remembered the time Buhle lost their first pregnancy how it shuttered him....he wiped his tears off using his vest that has some blood on it and he took out his phone and made a call***
Voice: Ngcobo
Menzi: ngiyenzeni engaka Lorraine ( what did I do so bad Lorraine) to go through all this pain
Lorraine: huh?
***she was confused***
Menzi: I begged her to stop stressing.....i begged her but......now my baby is dead
Lorraine: what are you talking about Menzi.....is Ntandokazi ok....is the baby ok
Menzi: she lost my baby and it hurt man....fuck it hurts so bad
Lorraine: ooh my God.....im sorry Menzi....im really sorry
***she said sounding sad....losing a baby breaks one’s soul, she knows from experience it doesn’t matter whether it’s through miscarriage or not.....she then heard him sniff***
Menzi: yaz I begged her...i begged her to not stress but no
Lorraine: you’re not gonna do that Menzi, don’t be that petty assomblief.....people are not the same, we handle stressful situations differently so stop it
***she reprimanded him***
Menzi: so you’re taking her side....she killed my baby with her stress and you’re taking her side
Lorraine: angizwani no doti Menzi ( I don’t take kindly to nonsense Menzi)....Ntandokazi also lost her unborn baby.....even if she was sitting in her veranda sipping tea and a stray bullet hit her stomach and the baby died she’d still blame herself so she doesn’t need you blaming her too even though it’s not her fault.....stop being a jerk and be there for her
***Menzi frowned***
Lorraine: I know how it’s like to lose a baby so I won’t sit and listen to you blame your girlfriend for the miscarriage while you also failed to calm her down....what you’re doing is a turn off in so many ways cause it shows you’re not to be trusted and that you’re weak and a coward...nxa I hate men like you
***Then she dropped the call leaving Menzi shocked by her outburst ***
