31

BURNING BLUE.
BY BELLA ROYALTY.
31.
SEASON FINALE.

[SHAKA 'PRIME' ZWANE]
Now that people had returned to their homes, we could also focus on the brewing issue we were faced with.

Don't get me wrong, Peach's birthday celebration was a great experience but it has left us with problems, the rain stopped on Saturday, so on Sunday Peach's friends and family had to return to Joburg, we also came back to the apartment and Peach is not okay, she's blaming herself for this whole thing.

Had she not gone to that club and met Sandy, she wouldn't have had an encounter with this Ty or whatever his name is, who is seemingly lowkey obsessed with her to a point where he'd hack into her phone.

Kamo and I also perpetuated the situation as well because we honestly had no business entertaining this guy on WhatsApp, I do admit that I had no right to entertain him but Kamo made it worse as well by agreeing to meet this guy after Peach's session with Dr. Karen.

Luckily today I wasn't writing so I was going to accompany Peach to her session however unfortunately tomorrow I have an exam and I know for certain they will meet and I have to be prepared for that, Peach is going to try and kill all hope he might have about them being together and if he fails to understand and insists on pushing forward, I will have to intervene.

Peach: Baby I'm done, we can go.
Me(smiles): You look beautiful.
Peach(smiles): Thank you sthandwa sami.

I walked to her and kissed her lips, which she deepened and I pulled out chuckling.
Me(smiles): Don't kiss me like that, you know what that does to me.
Peach(giggles): What does it do?
Me: Peach, we will be late.
Peach: Let's go.

I chuckled while shaking my head, I took her bag and grabbed the keys, we walked out and I locked the door and we walked to our car and I got the door for her and got on my side as well and we drove out.

We were going to start at the Mall, I wanted to get her another phone and some equipment for her content creation.

After a while we got to the Mall and went straight to iStore, I wasn't even aware there was an upgraded version out already, Peach didn't like it though, she preferred the one she had, so we got it and then went to Samsung store, I believe a person has to have two smartphones especially if the other one is an iPhone you have to have an Android as well, luckily at the store we were able to get the equipment she needed to do her content, she said she needed a tripod, ring light etc, I am not really familiar with these things to be honest, I am just supporting her because I saw how much she got paid recently and you can see that if she were to take this seriously, she'd earn close to 100k a month.

We decided to get some groceries as well and then went for lunch and then her session for the day which was an hour tops.

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Me: Have you spotted him?
Peach: No, he probably sent someone else to check if indeed I came and if I did, I came with you or not.
Me: Since I won't be here tomorrow, he's definitely going to show up.
Peach: I don't want to lie baby I'm scared.
Me: I know sthandwa sami, which is why we are driving to Dr Sipho Msomi's practice right now, I spoke to him and we will be inserting a tracker in you, one that's not easily detectable so that even if he takes you to his shady places, I will still be able to track you down.
Peach: Babe, can I ask you a question?
Me: Yes baby.
Peach: Seeing the lengths this guy is taking, do you believe this is innocent? I mean me meeting Sandy at the club and everything else?
Me: I don't think so sthandwa sami and that's what's been bothering me, honestly I don't even think you're the target here, these people might be after me.

She bit her lip.
Peach: Is there a job that you guys did that was messy that you think is the reason why this guy might be after you?
Me: Honestly baby I don't know, I don't remember, we've always covered our tracks I think, but you might never know, but this wasn't a coincidence baby.

She nodded as we pulled over at the practice, Dr Sipho Msomi is also an agent at the House Of Pain Agents, he is part of the field agents and medical team since he's a doctor.

Dr Sipho(smiles): Hello kids.
Me(laughs): Wow, big man, are you good?
Dr Sipho: I'm good ntwana, and who might this beautiful lady be?
Me: Oh this is my woman, Ntando, babe this is Dr Sipho.
Peach(smiles): It's nice to meet you Dr. Sipho.
Dr Sipho(smiles): It's a pleasure to meet you as well Ntando, and Sipho is just fine, please come in.
Me: Thank you.

We walked into his consultation room.
Dr Sipho: Ntando, I am going to give you an implantable tracker on one of your fingers, it will be in the form of an injection and it will definitely hurt I am afraid but what I like about it is that it is not easily detectable, they can bring in a tracker detecting equipment and machine, they will not find it because it'll blend in your veins, it stops working when there's no blood circulation in your system.

She nodded.
Dr Sipho: We invented this kind of tracker because the pendants, necklaces and watches are easily detectable, as soon as a criminal sees you wearing jewelry they'll take it off you and throw it away, then we lose you.
Peach: That makes sense.
Dr Sipho: It's valid for a year, after a year you'll have to renew it, can I have your left hand?

She placed her hand forward and Sipho had the biggest injection ever, I held her other hand for support as he injected her middle finger and she winced in pain.

Dr Sipho: There we go, Prime please hold it for me.
Me: Okay.

I pressed the cotton wool where he had injected her, which is the middle finger and he disposed of the injection and gloves and then handed pills to take for the pain.

Me: Askies sthandwa sami.

She nodded.
Dr Sipho: It'll feel a little numb for a couple of hours and your finger might appear to be swollen, but after a few hours the swelling will go down and it won't be painful anymore.
Peach: Okay doc.
Dr Sipho: We are done.
Me: Thank you big man.
Dr Sipho(smiles): No problem, let's talk on the side a little.
Me: Okay, I'll be back baby okay?
Peach: Okay.

I pecked her lips as we stepped outside.
Dr Sipho: So what's up?
Me: Precautionary measures big man.
Dr Sipho: Prime, are you in any sort of trouble? You're a HOPA now and we look out for one of our own, what's the matter?
Me: I'm still trying to figure out whether there is even a real matter or I'm just paranoid.
Dr Sipho: Okay what's happening?

Me: On Friday was my girl's birthday and she went to the club where she met a girl who asked if she could join her, they ended up drinking and having some fun, so Ntando was a little drunk and couldn't drive to the apartment and I had an exam, so she couldn't call me either, this girl called her brother to come and fetch them so that Ntando could sleep for a couple of hours to avoid driving while drunk, the problem is that the entire time she was with these people she was unreachable.

Dr Sipho(shocked): What?

Me: I am telling you, I could not even track the car until it moved, the calls and messages I kept sending her, she never got them, so we didn't think much about that until her phone kept acting up, sometimes it'll require a password and sometimes it wouldn't. I knew right there that her phone was intercepted, but not before this guy texted Ntando on some he got her number from his sister, he just wanted to check if she arrived at home safe, mind you the sister had already done that.

Dr Sipho: That's a cause for concern indeed.
Me: So he started telling her that he likes her and she told him that she has a boyfriend, he said I'm an obstacle that could easily be removed by a bullet.
Dr Sipho(shocked): What?
Me: I'm telling you, he even said he always gets what he wants and this is someone from the North and you know that place is crawling with dangerous people, so my crew and I don't think this is all coincidence, there's liking someone and there's being an obsessed psycho who's not used to people telling him no and there's ulterior motives.
Dr Sipho: You at least have a name?
Me: He said his name was Thami but then Ntando says it's Ty, he either owns or manages the Triple T club.
Dr Sipho: Okay, please focus on your exams, I'll get Lindani to dig up whatever he can about this guy and we will take it from there.
Me: Thank you man.
Dr Sipho: Ntando will have to take classes so that she can defend herself if there's ever a need, it doesn't have to be hard-core but it can be basic defence lessons and gun handling.
Me: That's actually a great idea
Dr Sipho: I will also have a guard for her, someone who will tail her but be discreet so that she's safe.
Me: I'd appreciate that big man, thank you.
Dr Sipho: Sisonke ntwana.

We shook hands.

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On our way home, we grabbed ourselves dinner.
Peach: I could have cooked though baby.
Me(smiles): I know sthandwa sami, I thought you'd rest tonight.
Peach(laughs): Why?
Me(laughs): There is no reason baby.
Peach: Manqoba I know you, ufunani?

I laughed, Manqoba is my second name.
Me: Nothing baby, I promise.
Peach: Okay baby.
Me: When we get home I'll need about 5 hours to study sthandwa sami.
Peach: Okay I won't disturb you, I'll be busy with my phone.
Me: Speaking of that, now that you've got the time, I was thinking that you should focus on content creation, like make it work.
Peach: I was thinking the same thing as well because you didn't want me looking for a seasonal job.
Me: That's out of the question, you're just 19, let's revisit the part time job topic next year.
Peach: Okay.

We finally arrived at the apartment.
Peach: So are we going to the funeral on Saturday?

I exhaled.
Peach: I'm not particularly thrilled at the idea, but we have to show face sthandwa sami, we can't appear as ungrateful, at the end of the day, the Zwanes raised you.
Me: I get you baby, on Sunday I'll be meeting the Miya family as well.
Peach(smiles): Oh that's nice.
Me: Yeah, I just wish you'd be there.
Peach: No sir, this is something that you have to do on your own sthandwa sami, I'll be right here, waiting for you.
Me: Okay baby.

She squeezed my hand before we got out of the car.

[NTANDOKAZI NGEMA]
I was woken up by Shaka's alarm. I don't even know what time he even went to bed last night. After we had dinner he asked me to not disturb him as he studied. I must have fallen asleep when he made it to bed.

I switched off the alarm and went to the bathroom to release myself and brush my teeth. I also turned on the geyser before I returned to bed.

Me: Baby.
Shaka: Mmmh.
Me: Wake up.
Shaka: Yoh, already?
Me(giggles): That degree won't finish itself Mr Miya.
Shaka(chuckles): Oh God!

I laughed as he got up and went to the bathroom, he came back after a while and got back in bed, he pulled me to him and kissed me, while reaching for my cookie.
Shaka: You dodged me izolo.
Me(giggles): No, I did not! You took a long time to get to bed, baby.
Shaka(moans): Is that so?
Me(giggles): Yes! Do you even have time?

I asked as he pulled down my PJ pants.
Shaka: I do.
Me(smiles): Okay.

We kissed as he got in between my thighs and rubbed himself on me a little before he pushed in.
Me(moans): Mmh!
Shaka(whispering): Feels good doesn't it?
Me: Yes baby!
Shaka: I love you Peach.
Me: I love you too Baby.

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Shaka: Baby, I'm off neh, please keep your phone ON at all times, send me an update after the session, I'll be able to check the message through my watch.
Me: Okay.
Shaka: Are you nervous?
Me: A little bit baby.
Shaka: I have someone tailing you, who will make sure you're safe.
Me: Okay, good luck on your exam baby, break a leg!
Shaka(smiles): I will, you made sure of it a few minutes ago.

I laughed.
Me: Don't fall asleep, a great morning glory has that effect hey.
Shaka(laughs): Ey you're right baby, I'll have to grab an energy drink on the way, speaking of which, I'll be leaving you the car.
Me: Okay.
Shaka: Okay let me go, ngiyakuthanda.
Me(smiles): I love you more baby.

We kissed and he took his stuff and walked out, since it was still early, I decided to return back to bed for a couple of hours.

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To say I was nervous as I was driving to Dr. Karen's offices would be an understatement, honestly I don't know what this guy wants from me, we aren't even the same age, he seems like he's in his late Twenties, what would a man in his late twenties be wanting with a 19 year old?

He's just freaking me out. I honestly regret that day. I shouldn't have gone to that club. If I hadn't, I wouldn't have met Sandy who introduced me to her brother. Now I fear for my life and that of Shaka's because that man practically threatened to kill him, like who does that?

And Kamo made things worse as well by agreeing to meet with this guy, she gave him hope and also hinted that I might not be happy in the relationship and I hate that.

I finally pulled over at the office and then went in, as usual my session with Dr. Karen was great and we've decided to meet 3 times a week now, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Dr Karen: I will see you on Friday.
Me(smiles): Okay doc, have a great day.

I decided to do a little video for my vlog.
Me(smiles): Okay guys I've just finished my session with my therapist and as expected we had a lot to unpack especially because on Friday it was my birthday and a lot happened over the weekend, right now I'm about to head down to breakfast, what time is it anyway? Anyway I haven't had breakfast, so we'll catch up later guys I'm about to drive. Speaking of driving, I really need to get a drivers license.

"Or we can get you a chauffeur."

I was so startled that I dropped my car keys, I said a silent prayer as I bent down to pick the keys up, I knew exactly who this was, he was waiting for me at the parking lot, I slowly turned.

Ty(smiles): Hi.
Me(nervously): Hi.
Ty: I'm sorry if I startled you, I didn't mean to.
Me: It's okay.
Ty: So… I waited for you yesterday.
Me: Oh uhm… I didn't have a session yesterday.
Him: Really? Then my research was wrong.

I swallowed nervously.
Me: What's your name again?
Him: Tham'sanqa Tyson Mthimkhulu, but you can call me Ty.
Me: Yes, Ty! Uhm… this isn't going to work, I have a man, I'm in a relationship, like a serious relationship, I don't see myself with anyone else but my man, I don't know what vibe did I give you that suggested that maybe I'd be open to giving you a chance, but… I'm not interested.

He chuckled.
Him: Wow.
Me: If you'll excuse me, I have to go.
Him: We are not done talking, Ntando.
Me: YOU are not done talking but I am.

I attempted to open the door but he blocked me.
Me: Ty, you are scaring me right now, please let me go.
Him: You're Zulu right?

I looked at him.
Him: Are you familiar with the term 'ukuthwala?'
Me: You've to be kidding me, that's abduction! In case you didn't know my father is a detective, he's actually very good so if you dare abduct me he will find me as well as my boyfriend.
Him(smiles): That's sweet, no actually it's adorable.

He whistled and I saw two guys approaching us.
Me(emotional): Ty wha… What are you doing?
Him: Abducting you.

Someone else appeared from the other direction with a gun, my knees went weak at the same time, guns terrify me!
Guy: Hey! Let her go.
Ty(smiles): Oh wow you even have a body guard, that's really adorable, what are you going to do man? You're outnumbered!
Guy: I will—

He didn't even finish his sentence, guns started going off, in the midst of that chaos I got a chance to run, luckily I was wearing sneakers so they came in handy, when I say I ran out of that parking lot? I ran and didn't look back.

Once I was in a public space where everyone was going up and down, I slowed down and checked the time, great Shaka was done writing, he was writing a 9-12 paper.

I took out my phone and called him.
Shaka: Baby.
Me(breathless): Baby you have to come and get me, he tried to kidnap me and another guy with a gun showed up and they started shooting at each other and I ran away.
Shaka: Okay baby, I'm on my way, get inside the nearest store and hand the phone to the manager.
Me: Okay.
Shaka: Don't drop the call.
Me: Okay I won't.

I walked a little further, there was a Dischem shop in front of me.
Me: I see a Dischem shop.
Shaka: Okay baby get in and request to see the manager and then hand him the phone, I'm on my way, I have your location.
Me: Okay.

I think I was seconds away from entering the store when I felt buff arms scoop me up, I screamed as the man whisked me away, my phone fell on the floor and another one picked it up.

Me(screaming): LET ME GO!!!! LET ME GO! HELP SOMEBODY HELP! THEY ARE KIDNAPPING ME!

I think because these people were carrying guns, people were scared of trying to help me or they just didn't care but I could see a few people putting their phones on their ears, probably calling the police or something.

This buff man that was carrying me reached a car and opened the boot and shoved me inside and I was kicking and screaming, I actually managed to kick him and he stumbled back a little which gave me a chance to get out of that boot but I didn't even take a few steps when I heard a gunshot, I stood still, covering my ears in terror.

Ty: The next one will go through your head.
Me(crying): Ty please let me go! Please!!!

I was just trying to stall for Shaka to get here, but then I noticed my pants getting damp, that wasn't just a gunshot for a warning, Ty shot me on my thigh and it took me a while to realise that I had been shot.

There was so much blood coming out of my thigh and it freaked me out as my hands started shaking while I tried to stop the blood. Ty walked to me and I fell. As he walked towards me, I tried to crawl away from him.

Ty: Ntando you are very stubborn, now in any day, I'd be turned on by your stubbornness but today is not the day, you made me shoot you!

Me(crying): You shot me because you are a psycho Ty! What the hell do you want from me huh? What do you want because this isn't about you liking me! So what do you want? Are you a human tr**cker? Did your buyer ask for a girl like me? Is that why you're going all out to get me?

Ty: You are offending me Ntando, I know the man looks rough but human tr****king? Really? Will you stop crawling?

"Ngamla we have company."

Ty: Who's coming for you huh? Is it your boyfriend?
Me: You are so doomed! You don't know who you're dealing with! You chose the wrong girl to obsess over he is going to—

He kicked me on my stomach and I screamed, he picked me up while I was kicking and screaming like that and then I felt something pinch me on the side of my neck, it was so painful and I started seeing double, I was shoved inside the car and door was slammed shut and the car started moving before my eyes finally gave in.