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14THE HOLY GRAIL MINISTRIES
THE OTHER OFFICE
The bishop pulls opens the door and walks in followed by Reitu who has been scrutinizing every corner of this place the moment she set foot on the premises. Surprised, he looks at the people in the room and then shifts his gaze to Reitu who also has a look on her face.
Seipati: hey, cuz... so this is the place. I was invited in while strolling outside.
Bishop: excuse me?
Reitu: ok—aay.
Bishop: would you mind explaining what’s happening here?
Seipati: this adorable, handsome man saw me walking outside and asked in and offered me a tor around the church, it was great, I learnt a few things and I hope to learn more.
Reitu looks at her cousin a little disappointed. She can’t understand her at all. She’s different from the curious and cautious little girl she once knew. When did Seipati grow to be such a materialistic and forward person.
Bishop: so…uhh--- this is--- his name is---
The young man extends his hand to Reitu and introduces himself, saving the struggling man who can’t find a name for him.
Ntando: I am sorry if I offended anyone. I just thought it’d to her some good to see what’s going on around here. Ms Reitu, we have been waiting to meet you. I’m Ntando, I have been working around her as your sister’s assistant for at least 2 years now.
Reitu: assistant? my sister never said anything about an assistant…
Ntando: yes, that is because I have been juggling this work and school. I’m barely here so she wouldn’t have said anything about me.
Reitu nods, looking convinced.
Bishop: well, then. I guess my work here is done. You can now lean on Ntando here, he will show you the ropes and how things are done around here.
Reitu: I guess I’m thankful too.
Seipati: does this mean you’re staying here? Aren’t we supposed to go back home?
Reitu: you can, if you want to. I think I’ll stay. I must. Excuse me for a second, where’s the bathroom again?
Ntando: oh, just out the passage, fourth door on your right.
Reitu: thank you.
Bishop: I have work to do too so, I’ll get going now. Ntando, can I have a moment with you...
Ntando: yes, bishop.
Bishop: right this way to my office please. Ms. Cousin, it was nice meeting you.
Seipati: likewise, Bishop.
Seipati gets comfortable in one of the chairs in the room while she waits for her cousin who went to the bathroom. Bishop leaves the room followed by Ntando to his office. For some reason she gets a little curious and bored while waiting and starts reading the files on display on the desk in front of her.
Seipati: wow! This place has money, doesn’t it?! I guess I’m staying now.
THE BISHOP’S OFFICE
Bishop: what was that about? I thought we discussed this and reached an agreement. Why are you being like this?
Ntando: like what? Are you scared? Why are you even raising your voice at me? You must have forgotten who I am. And you know, I am going to allow that just because I’m in a good mood. But never again will I take insults and tones from you. I delegate, I’m the one who knows how things will go. You ask, I give. I do not answer to you, you answer to me. I’m starting to thing I have gone soft on you. Should I remind you who the hell I am? Is this disguise fucking with your damn mind?!!
Bishop: no! No! I apologize. I did not think that through. Of course, you’re the master. I am at your service. I don’t question your ways and never will I. That was a moment of foolishness that took over me, never, and never will I put your methods on doubt.
Ntando: that’d better be the truth. I can end you any minute I want to. You belong to me. You owe me your life. All this around you are my works. Without me, you wouldn’t have this congregation, such large number, such power, and such deep pockets. Remember your place!
Bishop: I am grateful! I acknowledge your work!
The bishop gets on his knees and gives bows to the master who’s been a little out of control and difficult to handle since his last visit here.
Ntando: and… I think I’ve changed teams now… I like the cousin better that the other girl. You work on an angle at that and bring me here. That Reitumetse girl--- no… she is not it. she’s too glum, for now, get me the cousin.
Bishop: master, I thought---
Ntando: again, the thoughts… I thought I warned you about that!!
The master unravels his tail disappearing the human legs. He swings the bishop across the room with one whip. He goes further and starts covering the man with the rest of his bottom making sure to suffocate and choke him with his strong hold in the process.
Ntando: you get me the girl!!! And that is final!! I don’t want to hear a word from you! And that little girl you tried being sneaky with this morning without my permission!! She must go!! Its time!
The master throws him back down and he lands on his face. He immediately gets in a bowing position while trying to catch his breath and pleads for mercy on his knees while the creature in front of him reverts to human form and leaves the office.
THE MOHLALA HOUSEHOLD
Mfundo sits on the only chair in the dark room while flipping pages through a magazine. She looks at the girl tied up in the corner and scoffs. She stands up and strides towards her. She shakes her a couple of times to wake her up.
Lesego: please--- I’m sorry. Please let me go… I will not blab a word about this. I am sorry… please---
She stops in the middle of a sentence and looks at the person in front of her. Her eyes widen as she realizes who the person is.
Lesego: Mme Bishop!! Mme Moruti!!! Please!! I am sorry--- I will disappear--- I will stay away from your husband… I will never do anything with him again!! I promise I wil—
Mfundo: darling, hush…hush. Hush child! What is this whole havoc for… of course, you will be set free. Tonight. Don’t worry, for now, just get yourself clean, and wear this. This is the perfect attire for your sendoff.
Mfundo slides a small bag with lingerie and perfume across the floor.
Lesego: se-nd off… what do—what does that me—mean?
Mfundo: we’re letting you go; you’ve done your part. Isn’t that something to rejoice about/ you’ll meet your friend finally! Well, friends!
Lesego: what—no! No! please don’t kill me!! I will do anything… anything at all!!! Please save me!! I am begging you…
Mfundo: honey, this is the ‘anything’ you can do. Now go get clean, the master is almost here. And make sure to wear that. I’ll come back to check.
Lesego shrieks and falls into despair crying her lungs out as Mfundo ascends the stairs not giving a care in the world.
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