Unedited 1900
Milkah
I turned towards the voice and came face to face with MaZulu, the first wife. She was standing amongst the crowd where all the wifes and close family members stood.
I heard santa shouting inside my round so I quickly walked over to the crowd.
I was betting on pure luck that santa would not do anything in front of everyone, I don't think he wants to embarrass himself in front of the neighbours.
"I'm ready!" I said looking directly in the eyes of MaZulu.
This woman must know that something must have happened but I hope she will take my side and lead me to safety because if she sides with her husband, I'm dead.
She looked at me for a second. I know I'm terrible at lying but it never hurt to try.
I can feel my armpits start to itch as her eyes go pass my head towards my round where I can hear foot steps of people leaving the round.
I turn my head to see a red faced santa walking towards me. My father was of a lighter complexion so red undertones are more common around such complexions. I must have really pissed him off, the man looked deranged as he walked towards me in huge strides.
Maybe this is how he use to look when he was younger and in good shape. He looked fit and strong when angry, I have to say. Maybe my husband will be as manly. Maybe...
"Okey then, let's go." MaZulu said
She grabbed my hand and started to walk but as soon as she did santa grabbed my other arm harshly to the point where I knew it was going to be aching for a few days, guaranteed a bruise shall appear.
"We still have to finish the ritual MaZulu!" He stated in a cold manner
Wow, does this man even love his wife?
"Mkhize, the groom's side of the family have arrived, we cannot delay any futher. The is an important man, let's not step onto his bad side." Mazulu stated in a calm manner.
You tell him girl! This man wants to cut my face.
"I am the man of this house and what I say goes!" Santa said
"I understand and I respect that but you are not higher in authority then a King." She said
"This is my house and my domain, what I say goes!" He said again
"Mkhize, I am your wife and I live in your domain however the land and the people do not belong to you." She stated in suggestive manner.
Call me crazy, but I have a feeling these people are no longer talking about me but some thing else.
"Mazulu! Do you have something you wish to say, you have been quiet all these years ,what makes you so bold today!" He said
The man looked like a tomato at this point. MaZulu must really want to use me as a tool to speak out, to be honest she can even use me as a horse if she wants too, as long as she gets me out of this yard with my face still intact.
"Mkhize, I..." Mazulu spoke a bit louder then before.
I turned to look at her. She seemed to be in deep thought, I guess she must me thinking of a way to phrase her words.
It's obvious to see that santa is bullying his first wife if you're an outsider looking in.
Which in my opinion is common these polygamous men get so full of themselves that they forget who are the persons behind strong homes!
"I don't wish to say anything however as the first wife, it's my responsibility to look after the families well being. Being rude to the royal family is something that cannot be ignored twice, especially when it involves the the current King." She said in a suggestive manner.
Call me crazy but this lady is the first wife for a reason.
I turned to look at santa and the man looked speechless. Well I guess the first wife wins this round.
Off we go!
MaZulu looks at all the wife's and states two words. "Let's go"
That was all that was needed and everyone started walking towards the gates where the the grooms people where waiting. Including a salty santa.
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