Chapter two .
LOVE CONQUERS ALL .CHAPTER : 02 .
ZWELAKHE NGWENYA .
I just arrived at my father’s home ‚ I parked my car then stepped out ‚ the guards took my bags inside & I followed them behind ‚ my mother called me here as the older son because my father is sick ‚ my sister ran to me & attacked me with a hug .
Kayden : I missed you so much !
Me : I missed you too .
Kayden : Where’s my present ?
Me : Hai uqalile !
Kayden : Mxm wena you’ll never be a big brother Shem !
“MY BABY BOY !” said my mother as she walked in .
Me : Mah !
Mom : Come here !
She pulled me & hugged me so tight .
Mom : I missed you so much .
Me : Cape Town is busy mom .
Mom : Mxm it’s always work .
I chuckled then kissed her forehead ‚ She smiled . Ma Ngwenya the second walked in .
Ma Ngwenya : Mfana wami !
She attacked me with a hug & started kissing my cheeks .
Ma Ngwenya : You’ve been scarce this days wena !
Me : Scarce ? I’m not here most of the time mah !
Mom : Where’s my husband nokubonga ?
Me : Mom not now ‚ you might be Mrs Ngwenya the first but you must respect your sister wife !
Ma Ngwenya : Ngiyabonga boyza ‚ your mother doesn't listen Shem .
Mom : Mxm asambe uyobona ubabakho !
She held my hand & we climbed the stairs to dad’s chamber ‚ we walked in & found my two brothers & my sister .
Me : Family !
Mandla : Ehhh mfo !
He stood up & we bro hugged ‚ Zamokuhle followed then I hugged Unathi so tight ‚ she giggled .
Unathi : Bhuti !
I pulled out & smiled ‚ I raised my head & looked at my father on his bed .
Dad : Ndodana !
He said in a faint voice ‚ my heart broke into pieces to hear him so weak .
Me : Father !
Dad : Woza Lana !
I walked to the bed & sat next to him .
Dad : You’ve grown into a man !
Zamokuhle : Hai i’m the man here !
I chuckled ‚ well Zamokuhle is one year older than me but my family look upon me as the older brother .
Dad : Siyazi man !
Me : How are you feeling ?
Dad : Not so strong anymore .
Me : Moc wena uthe uyintsimbi engagobeki !
Dad : Every warrior has it’s falling day !
Me : Don’t say that !
Zamokuhle : We’ll give you some space to speak !
They stood up & walked out ‚ father held my hand .
Dad : Unjani ?
Me : Ngisharp but I’m worried about you !
Dad : Worried ? Nah don’t be worried my boy !
Me : But look at you father ‚ your condition is getting worse .
Dad : I’m a die hard remember !
I burst out laughing ‚ even when he’s sick he won’t stop making jokes .
Me : But can’t we do anything ?
Dad : The traditional healer said my ancestors are waiting for me .
Me : Yhooo stop saying that !
Dad : Okay as you know we look upon you as the family ‚ So I thought you should be the next king !
Me : No ! Zamokuhle should be the next king baba !
Dad : But Zamokuhle will make stupid mistakes ‚ my people need a real leader !
Me : I won’t fight with my brothers because of a throne !
Dad : But you can lead the kingdom very well .
Me : Zamo can also ‚ because traditionally the eldest son should be the next king !
Dad : I need a real leader ‚ & I see you as a real leader !
Me : Baba I don’t want the throne !
Dad : I know but this is my wish before I meet my ancestors !
Me : Baba I don’t know why I came back here because this is all bullsh*t !!
I stood up & walked to the door .
Dad : Please son !
Me : Zamo should be the next king finish & klaar !
I walked out & he started coughing ‚ Mom looked at me then rushed inside ‚ Mxm I don’t care about the throne kodwa Zamo is the rightful heir to the throne ‚ I don’t want to fight with my brother for just a mere throne .
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