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TWO QUEENS IN MY CASTLE 18YOLANDA
After getting hold of Bongani, he accompanies us to Chopper's place. With a man amongst us, we might stand a better chance of stopping whatever is about to happen. Thandeka wishes she could have stayed with him even after Ora asked to speak with him. There was no way she could have known really, hence here we are. I'm tired of putting the blame on Oratilwe because at the end of the day, it's Kabelo who's taking decisions for himself.
"Can we walk faster?" Thandeka asks.
"You're the one who's behind so I don't understand why you'd even suggest a faster pace," I answer, irritated.
"He could be dead right now. I've heard my mom talking about this Chopper monster and I can't help but fear for Kabelo," she carries her arms on top of her head for a few seconds. We're all scared but we don't need her to add her drama right now.
"Everybody calm down. Panicking won't solve a thing at this moment. Or would you rather have me going alone?" Asks Bongani. He has a point but letting him confront the man alone would be inconsiderate of us. We might not be strong physically to fight him but at least we might help here and there.
His house isn't far, we're there now and surprisingly the street lights aren't working tonight. It's already dark outside but all of us can hear the noise that's coming from the yard. Figures of people are on the ground and I notice that it's Kabelo and Chopper fighting as we approach.
Chopper has his back on the ground and it seems he's losing the fight. We're not here to witness a murder so Bongani quickly pulls Kabelo away. I kick the gun far away from them so that no one even thinks of it.
"Let me go. I want to end him," with the bruises on his face, Kabelo still insists on proceeding with the fight. Shirts are torn, pants are covered in dust and lips are swollen. If this was a different house I would have been surprised why the neighbors didn't come to help but because it's Chopper's, it's understandable. No one really dares to meddle in his business and they probably thought he's just disciplining one of his foes.
Licking the blood on his lips, Chopper takes steps back. I never, in my entire life thought I'd see him back down. I guess it's true that he's indeed a coward who hides because a weapon.
"Let's go home. This isn't the way," Bongani pulls him forcefully outside. I'm not sure what's going through Chopper's mind right now but trust me, this fight is far from over.
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THANDEKA
I'm running back to Kabelo's place with my med kit after fetching it from home. He refused to get checked up at the clinic so I'll have to improvise and see how I can help him. Except for the obvious bruises on his face, I'm worried he might have been hit elsewhere.
"Sit still and stop being a baby," I say to him after he flinches. I'm mad at him that he went to pick a fight with a dangerous man and now he's being a cry baby when I nurse his wounds.
"I'm fine. You really didn't have to bring all these disinfectants," he says.
"I'm a patient nurse but I do know how to deal with stubborn person like yourself. Don't push me," I'm at the verge of losing my patience and my love for him won't change anything right now.
His eyes become smaller when I tell him off. It kind of makes me feel bad but I love that at least I can knock some sense into him.
"Let me see your torso," he frowns his brows before taking off his shirt. He has a bruise on his left hip but it's not that bad. He lies on his back and lets me do my job in peace. I must confess, having my hands around his body is giving me all sorts of sexual feelings but now is not the time to address that. There's a lot on his plate and he's going through a rough patch.
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KABELO
I'm alone in my bedroom after listening to all the speeches they gave me. This doesn't necessarily mean I'll let this matter slide, it's my mother we're talking about. It's around 10 at night and only Bongani has left. Yolanda and Thandeka are still in the living room, making me the center of their conversation. The door swings open, I turn to face the other way as Yolanda walks in.
"I only brought you food, not a lecture."
"You can just leave it right there," I say.
"We only wanted to save you from that man. Lord knows what could have happened if we didn't show up."
"Yeah you're right about one thing. I would have killed him and that's it," I sit up straight and face her.
"So you want to die and leave Ora alone? Stop being selfish, Kabelo. Your mother just passed and this isn't the time for revenge. You need to mourn and heal then somewhere down the line you can plot your revenge with a sound mind."
"A sound mind? How can I possibly have a sound mind after finding out how my mother really died? What would you have done if you were in my shoes?" I'm angry and I don't want to lose my temper. I'm having all sorts of emotions and I hate breaking down, especially in front of a woman.
"I understand," she sits beside me, her hand on my knee.
"So why are you judging me?"
"I'm not. I think we're all concerned because we don't want to lose you," she takes my hand and locks her fingers with mine.
"Thank you," I heavily sigh. She turns my face to hers and brushes her lips on mine. I haven't had a decent kiss in a long time and as much as I'm going through a lot, Yolanda is tempting me in every way possible.
"This isn't fair. Thandeka is in the other room," I mumble through the kiss.
"Are you asking me to suppress my feelings to protect Thandeka's heart?"
"No. I'm just..." she pulls me closer and deepens the kiss.
"Don't hold back," her words relaxes my whole body as I let my emotions lead. Am I rushing things?
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