I got inside the room full of elderly women and I immediately knew that it is about to go down. I'm not really comfortable with them giving me advises but there is nothing I can do. My aunt is even sitting amongst those women with a huge smile on her face that makes me wonder what the hell is she up to.
" Mntanam njengoba mkhwenyana ekwezile konke ukufanele kwamele wazi ukuthi manje ungumfazi awuyona intombi, usunomuzi okwamele uphakamise. Mntanam indoda iyahlonishwa ,awuyibhuzi ukuthi iphumaphi , uzithoba njalo. Konke uzokwenza manje wenzele abasemzini. Kakhulu mntanam kwamele wazi ukuthi kuyavulwa. ( My child now that our son in law has done all his duties you need to know that you are now someone's wife, you are no longer a girlfriend, you now have a household that you need to uplift. My child you need to respect your man , you don't ask his. Whereabouts , you must humble yourself. Everything that you do from now on has to be for your in law's and you must know that you have to open.) "
" Hayi sisi you are not telling her straight. Uyabona manje sekuphuma esika George ( You see I am now speaking English) , Hlelo now that you are married you need to know that you are expected to have children and before having children you need to open your legs. You are no longer a child that we have to warn against boys and sex , you are now a woman and not just a woman but a married woman. The only way you would be able to hold your marriage tight is by respect, give your husband his place even when he makes you angry , you do not shout at him. You must just hit him with a silent treatment, cook for him , iron his clothes but don't speak to till he apologize to you. You need to make sure that your husband is always satisfied otherwise he will go and look for satisfaction elsewhere. Lastly don't allow a man to change who you are, if he makes you cry more than he makes smile just know that he is not for you. Love yourself before you can love him. I wish you all the best in your marriage. " MaDingiswayo said
Wow that was mouthful. Each and every one of them wanted to say something, some were saying things like I should persevere, if he hits me I should apologize and uMaDingiswayo told the lady straight up ukuthi udakiwe ( That she is crazy). I was surprised because uMaDingiswayo is not the type to swear or anything but overall I heard everything that was said even though I don't agree with most of them but to have peace I listened.
My so called also aunt gifted me with a lingerie and I am like why on earth would I take something that comes from her, she must think I am very crazy. My aunt hates me she would never give me something willingly surely even the lingerie that she gave has her evil portions.
After the meeting I was told to go to my room my mom wants to see me. When I got there I saw my suitcases neatly packed and my mom was sitting with my favorite dress well it is her favorite dress because she always wants me to wear it. I look lovely in the dress according to her. I know that leaving is hurting her but it's not like I am dying. I am also scared of what is to come, I don't know even know what is waiting for me ahead. I walked towards her and took off my dress. I wanted to be as comfortable as I can and the dress was not giving me what I wanted. I cuddled her just like she always cuddles me and that made her release her tears that she tried stopping.
We both cried in each other's arms. I don't want to live without my mom and now that I am moving out makes me sad. It has always been the three of us well including my grandma. They have always stood up for me, supported me and love me with no conditions note that I said love and not loved me because the love is still there. Just because I am married, it doesn't mean that I will abandon my family.
It is a bittersweet moment for my mom and I but it's nothing that a phone call cannot fix. We once separated when I went to UCT so this time I'm moving out to start my own home. I was focused on speaking to my mom to the point where I didn't see my suitcases packed , like I thought I would pack my own suitcases and choose what I need and now that my stuff is packed, I don't know what was packed anyways I'm grateful for whoever who packed my suitcases in a way they helped me.
I bid farewells to my family and made my way to hubby's car and found him looking at me already. Well I'm a blushing mess right now considering the fact that my husband is looking at me with those eyes that are showcasing his love for me. My man and I might have started on a very bad note but I don't doubt the love that this man right here has for me.
Nkosiyabo : " Dudlu ntombi nengena baskithi eyangena emarket ( Zulu praises) awu ntombi uyangifaka noma uyangikhipha. ( Are you taking me in or not )
Me : " Cha bhuti ngiyakukhipha (No my brother I'm taking you out. ) "
Nkosiyabo : " awu ntomb'enhle ngiyabonga ngoku ngikhipha enhlupekweni ( My beautiful lady thank you for taking me out of my misery ) "
Me : " Haibo muntu manje ufuna ngithi ngiyakufaka ? ( You want me to say I'm letting you in ) "
Nkosiyabo : "Ngiyabonga ntokazi ngoku ngifaka enhlizweni yakho ( Thank you my lady for giving me your heart. ) "
Mara this guy. We laughed and hugged each other. I missed him yoh phela it's been long since I last saw him. Nkosiyabo opened the car for me apparently there is a surprise waiting for me. He doesn't even want to tell me where we are going to.
We are driving to God knows where whilst listening to our favorite music. I was even reminding him of the time we actually went to buy food together during school hours. It was the first time I met someone who has the same music taste as me.
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When did I get here? Where am I ?
" Ndlunkulu siyakwamukela kwaZulu ngiyafisa ngabe ngiza ngendaba ezimnandi kodwa akunjalo. Isizwe siyakudinga lungisela ukuzo lwela isizwe senu. Abenzi bobubi sebamtholile phuthuma ubahlenge ( My Queen we welcome you to the Zulu family. I wish I had good news but unfortunately not. The nation needs you prepare to fight for your nation. The evil doers have found them protect them. ) "
" Who are they ? " I asked
I'm in a place full of darkness, the aura of the place I'm in is weighing heavily on my shoulders. People are crying, there's fires everywhere.
" Look around you will find them. "
I walked around trying to figure out where am I. My heart started beating fast when I saw my grandmother laying down with blood oozing out of her mouth. I ran towards her and kneeled down and all that she said was all is well, it's God's will for everything to happen the way it did before she took her last breath.
I wanted to stay with her till we get help but I heard someone's cries. I went there only to find my cousin holding her son. Her mother kept on saying the sacrifice had to be done in order for them to get to the throne but my grandmother ruined everything by giving up her life and taking her great grandson along with.
I got angry and wanted to shout and beat them but they couldn't see me. Everything is falling apart. Everyone is crying it's like there was a huge fire that took so many life's.
" Everything that you see will happen. Look towards the river and you will find your solution on how to prevent everything from happening"
I looked where I was told to look and I saw Busisiwe and her son. I went to them and I saw that Busisiwe was praying but her son had something that looked like a weapon ready to strike but I quickly went and took the blow. I fell down and saw Busisiwe's son rejoicing at my downfall. Busisiwe cried holding my hand while praying that I live and not die.
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" Hlelo vuka , vuka !" Nkosiyabo shouted
Author's note
Hi guys it's been a while since I last updated the book. Yoh guys a lot has been happening in my life I don't know how I am going to get through it but I will fight so that I finish the book only a few chapters left.