Busisiwe POV
How I wish I could get my friend back but I would rather suffer than lead them to my friend knowing very well what they want to do to her. I am a child that was born in a family that worships the dark forces. I have done things that I am not proud of but I didn't see anything wrong since it was something that we did as a family but when I met Hlelo, I wanted to change for the better. She made me realize how I tainted my gift by allowing my parents and brother to drag me into their world. I tried to leave, God knows how much I tried to leave but I was given an ultimatum. I couldn't allow myself to continue with it hence I abandoned someone close to my heart.
My mom promised that they weren't not going to help Hlelo 's father to get her blood but she lied. I saw how my parents worked together with my friends father to destroy her. Hlelo does not deserve any of this especially because she is innocent in this whole thing. I have a plan that might work but before I could implement it, I need to have Hlelolwenkosi's forgiveness. Blood is thicker than water and I find myself drowning in the blood with no one but myself to save.
I took a bath and wore my baggy jeans with my white bodysuit after all I am a Ukzn student. I had to work very hard to obtain a bachelor pass so that I can move to the campus even though there are people watching my movements anyways I decided to wrap my head with my red and white doek that makes everyone think that I am a sangoma ( healer ) but I didn't care what they thought I just wanted to feel my ancestors with me. Ever since I realized that my family were actually really bad people I decided to repent and dedicate my life to God.
Nkosiyabo POV
A wise man once said : "Kwesinye isikhathi kwamele sidlule ezimeni ezinzima futhi ayikho into esingayenza. Isizulu sithi kuqala kubemnyama ngabhambi kokuthi kukhanya. ( Sometimes we have to go trails and tribulations and there's nothing that we can do. A Zulu proverb states that it becomes dark first before light prevails) " but I still find it very hard to believe it. In some people lives it seems like the darkness shadows their lives forever.
After I called Hlelolwenkosi's mom , she relaxed a bit even though you could see that she still had her own doubts. We both got into the car and made our way to her house where everyone was waiting.
For the first time Hlelo's presence made me suddenly nervous and my heart was beating outside my chest.
" You know you could have just refused to fetch me, I could have made a plan to get home. " She said
The awkwardness between us could be felt.
" Why would I do that?" I said chuckling nervously
" Nkosiyabo I can see you are very uncomfortable with my presence. I mean you can't even look at me. " She said lowly
" Wow I am just going to pretend like you didn't say that. " IÂ said
Deep down, I knew that Hlelolwenkosi was telling the truth but it was not because of her scars infact I admire her scars as I see her scars as a symbol of braveness. I couldn't look at Hlelo because I felt myself being more attracted to her.
" Nkosiyabo don't patronize me. " She said with tears.
Mxm only if she knew how I really feel but now is not the time for her to be in relationships and I don't think she will be ready anytime soon. I think she's the one for me.
I tried consoling her but she wouldn't budge so I left her alone. I wish there's was something that I could do to wipe all the memories and pain that Hlelolwenkosi went through but I guess everything happens for a reason.
The ride home was filled with silence since one of us decided to sleep. She looked very cute with her mouth slightly opened and at that moment I decided to take a picture just for control.
When we arrived, I poured a drop of sauce that I had in the car inside her mouth and mhm it was not hot.
" Voesek mahn Nkosiyabo ufakeni esemlonyeni wami ( what did you put in my mouth ?) and why is it hot ? " She asked
Her reaction made me laugh at her very hard.
" Manje ungithukelani ngoba ( but why are you swearing me because) all I did was to give you my sauce from Nandos since you didn't want to wake up. " I said
" Nkosiyabo I am flipp'in allergic to anything that has peri Peri. " She said with her eyes out
I didn't know she was allergic , had I known I wouldn't have pranked her. I found myself panicking because the last thing I want is for her to go back again.
"Should I call your mom, ngiyaxolisa ( I am sorry) Hlelo all I wanted was to prank you not to make you more sicker than you are. " I said sincerely
" Don't call my mom ( coughing) " she said
I could feel my butt sweating out of fear. Hlelo is having a allergy reaction but she doesn't want me to call her mom and she is coughing very hard. I tried giving her water but she refused it.
" Ngezeni ke Hlelo awufuni lutho uthi ngezeni or noma ufuna ukungifela ezandleni zami. ( What must I do then Hlelo tell me what must I do or do you want to die in my hands. ) " I said getting frustrated
She laughed really hard at me like I am a clown mind you all this time I was freaking out thinking that I almost killed her.
" ( Laughing) That's for pranking me your rubber neck ashambe ( let's go in ) and why is everyone quiet. " She said walking out of the car
Little did she know what was waiting for her inside.
" Surprise "Â her family said.
She looked startled. Her mom planned a surprise welcome home party just to celebrate her life hence she didn't fetch Hlelo.
" Wow .... " Hlelo said before running upstairs even though she can't really run but you can imagine.
" And then " one of the friends said
I didn't know their names but I know they are Hlelo's friends.
" Please leave her alone she will come back when she is ready. I will be in my car if she comes out. " I said leaving
Everyone seemed disappointed but maybe it was too soon for us to actually plan something like that but for now I hope she gets out of the room.