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Chapter 4
KGOTHATSO .CHAPTER 04 .
— THE FOLLOWING DAY .
He groans painfully closing his eyes , the mark burning more and more .
: why isn't she here ?
Gogo Manzini : She hasn't called yet .
: I can't take this pain no more !
Gogo Manzini : I know but please hang in there .
Just then , her phone rings . She flashes a smile ....
Gogo Manzini : I think your prayers might have been answered .
: is that her ?
Gogo Manzini : yes ..
She quickly picks up the call .
Gogo Manzini : Ma'Ndlovu ..
Kgothatso sighs .
Kgothatso : please send me the address .
Gogo Manzini : I'll do that immediately .
She hangs up and sends the location ..
: what did she say ?
Gogo Manzini : that she wants the address of this house .
Mpiyakhe : well it's better she's coming .
Gogo Manzini : it's better , and I hope she's agreeing to this marriage . Your father is flying down tonight and everything will be arranged .
: just get it over and done with .
Gogo Manzini : well you must know she's beautiful as heaven .
: she is ?
Gogo Manzini : she is .
Mpiyakhe : we'll believe it when we see it .
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— 30 MINUTES LATER .
She steps out of the car in her light blue cargo jean and oversized white nike tee and her all star hike . She takes off her shades as she walks to the gate
Security guard : who are you here to see ?
Kgothatso : the sangoma .
Security guard : are you the one that's supposed to save the boss's son ?
Kgothatso : will you let me in ? Your heart is weighing heavily on mine , you don't have any pure intentions with the conversation you're initiating right now .
Security guard : okay ..
He presses the remote and the gate opens , she walks in .
Security guard : the code at the door is 445 .
She nods and walks to the door , she presses the code and the door opens ..
Gogo Manzini : I think she's in here .
His heart starts beating unusually fast ..
Gogo Manzini : let me get her .
She walks downstairs and glances at Kgothatso who's scanning the entire house .
Gogo Manzini : hello .
Kgothatso : hey ..
Gogo Manzini : come ..
She follows her upstairs as her heart beats more faster , her knees weakling .
Gogo Manzini : is it overwhelming on you ?
Kgothatso : alot .
She says balancing herself with the wall ..
Gogo Manzini : let me help you .
She reaches out for her hand and helps her walk into the room , she shuts her eyes with tears streaming down her face .
Gogo Manzini : here he is ..
He weakly tries opening his eyes but fails , she wipes off her tears glancing at his back .
Mpiyakhe : you're here ..
Her eyes don't move from him , he has his face faced forward so he can't see his face .
Gogo Manzini : go ..
She gathers up the courage to walk up to him and kneel down , her fragrance hits his nostrils ..
Kgothatso : what's your name ?
: Mandlawenkosi .
Kgothatso : why did you request for me ?
Mandlawenkosi : you're the one who's supposed to help me .
Kgothatso : give me your hand ..
He holds out his hand as she shivers , she holds his hand ..
Kgothatso : you don't have time ..
Mandlawenkosi : hence you're here .
Gogo Manzini : Mpiyakhe , please help him sit up .
Mpiyakhe : okay .
He walks over to Mandlawenkosi and slowly helps him sit up , her heart beats even more faster as she comes across his face . He groans lightly and finally opens his eyes .. the first thing he comes across is her beautiful eyes .
Gogo Manzini : there's your future wife .
He doesn't move his eyes from her , his vision gets blurry as he's about to collapse but she quickly grabs his muscular arms .
Kgothatso : don't .. don't let it come over you .
Mandlawenkosi : I don't feel good ..
Kgothatso : you're allowing it to take over you , toughen up .
Mandlawenkosi : i...I can't .
Kgothatso : you can and you will .
She says rubbing her beads on his wrist . She starts chanting their clan names ..
Mpiyakhe : (whispers) how does she know our clan names ?
Gogo Manzini : she's not the chosen one for nothing . She's more than special , she's amazing .
Mandlawenkosi begins sweating as he tries collapsing again but she holds his arm tight . He begins breathing heavily as he shuts his eyes ..
Mandlawenkosi : what's your name ?
Kgothatso : Kgothatso , Kgothatso Mofokeng .
He opens his eyes again as she slowly lets go of him , he glances at her as she stands up .
Kgothatso : you're letting it take over your entire body , that's not supposed to happen . You look like a strong man so toughen up and fight it ..
Gogo Manzini : he's gonna be able to fight it if you're with him .
Kgothatso : you still have a long way to go , you're not healed yet .
Mandlawenkosi : I'm not healed yet because I'm not married to you .
Gogo Manzini : are you ready to make her your wife ?
Mandlawenkosi : do you want to be my wife ?
She clears her throat a bit avoiding his eyes ..
Kgothatso : I wouldn't want another person to lose their life whereas I was supposed to help them .
Mandlawenkosi : I'm gonna take it as a yes .
Gogo Manzini : you do things the traditional way , you send the elders to her home and pay lobola , you're gonna drive back home and have your traditional wedding there . She must get introduced to the ancestors and be known by the Ndlovu family .
She sighs lightly .
Gogo Manzini : when you come back , you're gonna live together . For as long as destiny wants .
Mpiyakhe : we need to send a letter to her family first ..
Mandlawenkosi : we'll do that tomorrow when dad is here .
Mpiyakhe : I guess this is a wedding then .
Kgothatso : if we're done , may I go ?
Gogo Manzini : the maid had prepared lunch , won't you eat ?
Kgothatso : I'll eat when I step into this house as a married woman .
Mandlawenkosi smiles lightly and shakes his head .
Kgothatso : for now , I'll take your leave .
Gogo Manzini : thank you so much for agreeing to save our son , you've not only helped him but you helped all of us .
Kgothatso : I'm a healer , I'd do anything to save lives . My ancestors gave me the gift for a reason .
Gogo Manzini : and I'd like to think so , you're using your gift for genuine reasons only .
Kgothatso : (nods) , bye ...
She glances at Mandlawenkosi ..
Kgothatso : remember what I said , toughen up .
Mandlawenkosi : I will .
She walks out ..
Mpiyakhe : now what did you think of that ?
Mandlawenkosi : she's gorgeous .
Gogo Manzini : I knew you'd think so .
Mandlawenkosi : she's insanely unique and beautiful . Totally surprised me ..
Mpiyakhe : and she said you must toughen the **** up.
Mandlawenkosi : I actually feel a lot better .
He says heaving a sigh ..
Mandlawenkosi : I guess I'm getting married .
Mpiyakhe : you must tell your little girlfriend that you're getting married to someone who's like 10× gorgeous than her .
Mandlawenkosi : Stop that , it's not funny ..
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