The Wife

Chapter Five

I took my bag and went downstairs. I found Ade and KB drinking wine. I didn't see them over the weekend, I locked myself up there.
Me: I wanna go somewhere.
Kabelo: Ok let me put on some pants.

He was on his boxers. He's really not a fan of pants when he's indoors. I've learned to live with that.
Me: I wanna go alone. Just open the gate for me.
Kabelo: Ndaba would feed me to the hyenas.
Me: What would you tell him?
Kabelo: No Bianca.

I stormed towards the stairs. I stopped, I really need to go the shops. I sighed and turned.
Me: Let's go.
Kabelo: I'll go dress up.

He ran upstairs. Adelaide turned to me.
Ade: What are you? His pet?
Me: Stick it out Ade.
Ade: You're too beautiful for this bullshit.
Me: So are you.
Ade: Why do you allow this?

I am done with this conversation. I walked away...

-
ZWELETHU

I got in followed by Nongcebo. I put the file down and took off my coat.
Me: What do we have?
They all looked down on their files after exchanging weird looks.
Me: Spit it out. I don't have all day.
Nongcebo: I got an autopsy, she was beaten before being shot.
Spikes: We have 2 suspects, Kamila Ntombela and Quinton Dube.
Me: Whoa whoa, my wife?
Spikes: Yes Sir. She was seen entering her room the night before she was found dead.
Me: And the Dube guy?
Spikes: She was his mistress.
Nongcebo: Perhaps she wanted to talk and he killed her.
Spikes: Yes, he had motive, huge one.
Me: What about Kamila?
Persina: You and the deceased have history and met not so long ago, Mrs Ntombela might gotten jealous and afraid that you'll do things, she eliminated her.
Me: That's absurd.
Nongcebo: So we need to find the Quinton guy. You'll handle him and we handle Kamila.
Me: I'll be in my office waiting for the address.

I took my coat and left the room. I drove straight to her office, it is 6+ minutes away.

I found her making coffee at the lobby. She smiled, not now. I pulled her to her office.
Kamila: Let go! What the hell? Infront of my colleagues? Really?
Me: What colleagues?
There was no one in sight.
Kamila: Someone could've came out.
Me: What were you doing in-

"I figured you'll come here."

I turned to find Nongcebo standing in the door way.
Me: You followed me?
Nongcebo: Yes. What you're doing is against the rules.
Kamila: Are you here to question me? Am I a suspect in your case?
Nongcebo: As a matter of fact, you are the prime suspect Mrs Ntombela. Zwe please excuse us.

I looked at Kamila. She looked away. I walked out...

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NAOMI

Njabulo's phone rang.
Me: Babe your phone.
He left it all on top of his desk. It stopped and started again.
Me: Njabulo!

I sighed and hop off the bed. I hate it when he's working from home. I answered but the line died. I saw a glimpse of 'pregnant' in Ndaba's email before the screen blacks out. I move the mouse and I read it.

I JUST NEED TO GET SOMEONE TO LOOK AFTER BIANCA ALL THIS TIME. I CAN'T LEAVE LEBO TO BE PREGNANT ALONE, I'VE BEEN ABSENT ALL THIS WHILE. IT'S ALMOST HER DUE DATE, I NEED TO BE WITH HER ALL THE TIME...

I couldn't read it all. He came out of the bathroom. I was still sitting there in shock. While Bianca is home alone; he's out there cheating?
Njabulo: Are you okay?
Me: Yeah I'm good.

I got up and went to the bathroom. Bianca needs to know this...

-
BIANCA

After my little shopping I went to get coffee. I stayed more then expected because I ended up getting brunch and misusing their Wi-Fi.

My phone rang. I don't wanna talk.
Me: Hey love.
Ndaba: I miss you.
Me: I miss you too. How's everything going?
Ndaba: Hectic. I just wanna come home and snuggle up next to you.
I chuckled.
Me: Tell them you're sick and then come home. I'm so bored I went out to shop.
Ndaba: What did you buy?
Me: New underwears and a few jeans.
Ndaba: I wanna see the underwears.
Me: You're such a naughty body. I'll show you when I get home.
Ndaba: Ok my baby. Let me get back to work then.
Me: Ok. I love you.
Ndaba: I love you too.

I hung up. I better get going. I finished my food, paid the bill and left.

The drive back home was as quiet as the one going to the mall and I really don't mind.

Adelaide bursted a gum bubble, she kept doing those nxam-nxam sounds. I felt my eardrums go hot.
Me: Can you please stop?
Ade: What?
Me: Gum. Its frustrating.
Ade: So what should I do now? Throw it out?
Me: If you can't chew it silently then yes.

She chuckled.
Ade: Your Queen tendencies really mess you up.
Kabelo: Adelaide.
Ade: What? What is wrong with my chewing?
Me: It's too loud.
Ade: Then put on earphones.
I sighed.
Ade: You act like someone with mental issues. I really can't deal, pull over I'll take an uber.
Kabelo: Just throw the gum out.

She burst the bubble again before throwing it out. I clenched my jaws. This woman is gonna be the death of me

-
My phone sang after I came out of the shower. I took my pills and then a nap when we arrived. I just woke up and took a shower, it's late. I need some food and then work on some things on my laptop.

Me: Tebogo
Tebogo: That's a good start. Hi.
Me: Hi.
Tebogo: Are you okay?
Me: Yeah.
Tebogo: It's week 3. Who is with you?
Me: Kabelo and his girlfriend.
Tebogo: Is that allowed now? Bringing strangers into your house?
Me: She's here so I guess it is.
Tebogo: Ok. I just wanted to know if you're okay.
Me: Thanks. Don't ever call me.
Tebogo: I won't. Keep well.
Me: Thanks.

I hung up, I went to my vanity to lotion. I heard noise from outside.

"Bianca!" That's Naomi. I rushed to the door. She stormed in.
Naomi: Where is he?
Me: Who?
Naomi: Ndaba, where is he?
Me: He's at work. Its week 3.
Naomi: Has he ever told you what he does in that damn job?
Me: No.
Naomi: Well I think he harvest vagina. Ndaba is two timing you Bianca.

I frowned and cracked up in laughter.
Me: Aisuka Naomi.
Naomi: I saw his text to Njabulo. Her name is Lebo and she's pregnant.
Me: That's not true and you know it.
Naomi: Bianca!
Me: You should go back home and rest.
She scoffed.
Naomi: I can't believe this.
Me: Kabelo will drive you.

She stormed out. I followed her.
Naomi: Let go of me!
She said to Njabulo who just arrived. I locked my door and went to lotion...