Enhle the girl behind the innocent face
The next morning enhle did not get ready.. Rather she stayed in bed and suddenly the door of her room cracked open.James entered,flanked by his parents.
Enhle's heart sank
Enhle:James what do you want here? (trying to act brave)
Jame's smile was cold.
James:We've come to discuss our upcoming wedding.
Enhle:I won't marry you.
James eyes narrowed.
James:you have no choice.
Mr Smith stepped forward.
Mr Smith:your family's business dealings rely on our alliance.
Enhle stood tall.
Enhle:I'd rather lose everything than marry into your family.
Mrs Smith sneered.
Mrs Smith:you foolish girl what do you mean?
James face darkened..
James:We are getting married no matter what you get it stupid girl?
Enhle:I won't marry you... I'd rather die.
James took a step Forward, his eyes mencing.
James:you're just a pawn in our games enhle and pawns are meant to be used.
Enhle's heart pounded, but she stood firm.
Enhle:I. Won't marry you.. I won't be used.
Jame's smile twisted
James:we'll see about that.
Mrs Smith spoke up.
Mrs Smith:James perhaps we should...
James:No mother enhle needs to know and understand her place.
James grasped enhle's arm, his grip tightened
Enhle tried to shake him off.
James:you'll do as you're told
Enhle:please let me go.
MR Smith intervened
Mr Smith:enough James we don't want to Alam her parents.
James released enhle, his eyes blazing.
James:this isn't over.
Suddenly the door opened.
Ntombi:is everything okay?
James:yes mother in law.
Ntombi:oh I see my child.
Mr Smith:we were just talking to our daughter here.. Right enhle?
Enhle:(scared)yes yes she's right mom.
Enhle put on a fake smile trying to hide her true feelings
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