Lolo's grandfather*(15)

After my father told me the good news , I was frozen for a moment . Then I felt happy before worry hit me like a tornado .

Him , carrying my child at that very moment was dangerous . They would go after him and I knew it .

" Ukhanyo , I'm going to fetch some firewood for cooking" Lolo , said coming out of the house .

" No , your not " I said walking closer to him . He looked at me with a blank expression , then burst into tears , which got me panicked.

I pulled him into my embrace quickly . " I'm sorry Lolo , I'll go with you okay " I said kissing his lips tenderly .

He nodded with a big smile as if he'd never cried . Was this really how it was going to be from now on? I had to ask myself .

I already felt a headache , coming on . I sighed and said farewell to my father , since my wife wanted to fetch firewood.

We got to the forest and I did everything . From chopping the firewood to carrying it .

" Ukhanyo , this is not what I meant by fetching firewood " he whined cutely .

" You said you wanted to fetch firewood , we did , what's the problem?" .

He rolled his eyes at me at those words . " I wanted to do it myself , not only carry one stick " he all but bellowed angrily .

I had to hold in my chuckle at that , he was so damn adorable. I had to kiss him to appease him .

" I won't let you do any heavy work , while your still carrying my child " . Lolo , froze at that .

" What?" He asked , his voice fading a bit. I sighed and held both his hands .

" You are carrying my child , if you don't believe me , we can visit the village doctor".

After I finished talking , he looked up at me again , with tears in his eyes .

I instantly panicked again . " What is it ?" He closed his eyes for a moment .

" This child will be in grave danger , Ukhanyo , how can we protect him , with so my enemies ?" .

He was right and I knew it , I had thought about it already. " We'll do our best " he glared at me for that .

" No , we are not going to do our best , you better become stronger , I will not loose my child because of this insane struggle for power " .

After he said those words , he walked away from me . " It seems it is time for your training young prince , now that you have more people to protect your resolve will increase" .

Sir Xolo, said breaking me from my thoughts . I nodded at his suggestion .

I had to become even stronger, I had to connect more with nature . My wife and unborn child , needed me and I needed them .

With determination , I stood up . I walked back home still carrying the firewood.

When I got there I heard shouts , " what is going on?" I asked no one .

" Your wife's grandfather has come to find trouble" . I groaned at that , that evil old man , always made me irritated .

I decided to run home . My eyes turned red with anger when I entered the yard . Jobe , stood infront of Lolo , in a protective stance .

" Leave my brother alone !" He yelled angrily . I had never seen him , look at his grandfather like that .

Jobe , always loved and respected his grandfather . When I looked at him , non of that previous love could be seen in his hard eyes .

" He is my grandson , you stupid boy " the man said with his gruff voice .

As he spoke I smelled something in the air . My nose , was very sensitive to herbs, the advantage of having a healer as a wife.

" What is that smell?" I asked the trees , since they would know better .

"It's a controlling powder , it will make the person it is used on , lose his/her will and let himself or herself be controlled by the person who made the powder".

I saw how the evil old man looked at my Lolo , and I instantly knew who that powder was for .

I walked up to him and used the grass spirits to hold his hands , I was not about to dirty myself by touching him .

He was startled when his hands got bound by the grass spirits . "Let me go you cursed child!" he yelled like I was trying to kill him .

That alerted everyone in the village and they came running to our yard .

I was honestly irritated by that.

" You evil child , you won't even spare an old man ?" Asked Nosipho , from the crowd .

That made everyone look at me with  scorn .  The same look they had always used to look at me since I was young .

The same look that told me I was never accepted in my own motherland .

" Stop looking at my husband like that " Lolo , said angrily . " If you don't have lives , let us live ours peacefully ".

He then looked at his grandfather , " I will not step my foot in your yard as long as your still alive ".

With that he turned and walked away , leaving the old man angry enough to kill someone , probably me .

Everyone remained silent after he walked away . Just as I was about to say something , Joy , came , holding a spear in his hand .

His eyes were hard and angry. " What is going on here?" He asked , voice , soft yet deep .

It gave gave you this eerie feeling that made goosebumps rise on your body .

Everyone made way for him as he walked by . " Someone , better say something before I loose it " .

My mother , came at that moment , with aunt Meriam , Lwandle and and aunt Lebo.

I guessed my father was out hunting in the forest . My mother looked alert , " Sky , go and call Thando , right now , tell him Joy , needs him " .

Lwandle , ran  like the wind and I stood there still wondering what was happening .

He looked at Lolo's grandfather ,then he smirked darkly . " Do you know I can kill you without feeling sorry " .

Then he chuckled , " then again , only you will be feeling sorry , no one  touches my family , did they tell you I'm crazy ".

I stood frozen in my spot as he came closer to the old man . " Joy , my baby boy , don't do it please " .

Mama, begged and I looked at him . " Joy ,mama , is right don't be stupid " .

He did not listen , just as he picked up his spear , a booming voice called out .

" Joy , stop!" The voice yelled . Joy , stopped in his tracks , " why won't you let me kill him? He does not deserve to live ".

" I won't let you because I say so " Thando , said walking out of the crowd , with a panting Lwandle ,behind him.

" Come here, you need to calm down" Joy , glared at the old man then walked over to Thando , who had his arms open for him .

My brother fell into his embrace and Thando , took him away .

I stared at their leaving backs in confusion . Then I looked at my mother .

" I don't know much about what's happening to him , what I know is he'll never hurt us" .

I nodded though I was still confused . I looked back at the old man.

Only to be surprised at how shaken he was.  He was trembling pitifully .

" He is a demon , he was really going to kill me , he knows I killed him before ".

At his words , I because even more confused . Joy , had never been killed , so what was the old man talking about?.

I had to wonder .

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