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Milkah
The man that stood on the write side of the King, walks to where we stood, me and the concubines.
"You have been chosen to spend the night with the King. Please leave early and prepare as the King will come to see you tonight." He said that to concubine 2 then left.
Well I'm a bit disappointed but I knew there was no way he would pick me. After all first impressions last. Concubine one looks unhappy but there is nothing she can do. The Kings word is final.
"Zodwa... can you lead me to my family. I want to say my final goodbyes."
We walk to the far end where my family is enjoying the festivities.
I greet every with a few hostel glares from Thandeka and Ntondokayise.
Santa gives me the cold shoulder of which I care not.
The only people that actually acknowledge me are MaZulu and Nkanyezi's mother. Which is fine with me.
Nkanyezi is an emotional rack but somehow she still looks even more adorable.
Nomathemba is acting weird, I blame in on the fact that she might have to change places from working at Melokuhle's home to working in the palace.
"Remember all that shines is not gold. Don't trust anyone that shows a smile. Protect yourself first before protecting other people. Most importantly always keep a low profile" MaZulu whispered for only me and to hear. After that she left.
I don't know how to feel about her words but I will definitely leave a note behind for Melokuhle to read once I go back to my world.
If a person like MaZulu is giving advice I'll take it as being valuable.
"Stop crying Nkanyezi! You will come and visit often if you miss me that much." I told Nkanyezi
"I know, I just recently got to know you and now you're leaving. It makes me sad and happy at the same time. Mostly happy. Sister I wish you all the best in your marriage." She said in between sobs.
What am I going to do with this adorable mess!
Granted her emotions are coming from a good place so I'll alway her to cry her heart out.
"I will miss everyone, and I promise I will visit soon rather than later. You'll get sick of me. Either way, I have to go. I don't want to be left behind as the entire royal family has left and I'm still here. Take care Nkanyezi"
"Come let's go Nomathemba, I'm really exhausted and I'm looking forwards to your amazing massage's! " I say to only turn and look upon a silent teared Nomathemba
"Hawu Nomathemba, why are you crying? Aren't going to live together?
Come you'll cry once you finish massaging me, my knees hurt so bad"
"Melokuhle...I cannot follow you any longer. It's time for me to build my own life" she says with a grave facial expression
"What do you mean Nomathemba ?"
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