In the village, Thandi packed all her clothes, cooked the chicken and steamed bread she was taking back to the city with her. The schools were opening the following day and she was looking forward to seeing her friends again. This year she will be doing grade 12 also known as matriculation or matric. This was the most challenging and important grade in the school as it was the last grade before university. Grade 12's write a national paper at the end of the year and universities use the results of that exam to accept or decline your admission to different courses. Thandi knew if she wanted to be accepted into quantum physics she had to work very hard this year.
In grade 12a the pupils had finally settled down after greeting their friends and shared their festive stories. Mr Q entered the classroom, pupils stood up, clapped their hands and cheered for him. He had produced outstanding results with the previous years matriculants t
Few kilometres from the school Thandi, Mandy and Cindy were walking home when a red car stopped next to them. Inside it were two young man about 20 years old.Good afternoon ladies, they said politely.Good afternoon, the girls responded.Thandi can we talk to you please, they asked. Thandi was puzzled, she had never seen these people before yet they knew her name.Sorry, I don’t know you, she said. Her mother always told her not to talk to strangers.You think you are something because of S’bu that you won’t even talk to us? You not even that pretty, they sneered driving away.Thandi looked at Mandy confused hoping she would know what that was about but her friend was just as confused. They soon forgot about the weird young man and chatted happily
S’bu spent the whole morning and day thinking about a way to resolve the issue of the man troubling Thandi. He wandered if the private chat messages would be enough to convince the judge to grant restraining orders against the man. He consulted Zake about it. Zake was a respected lawyer and his father’s youngest brother. Since he was not as old, S’bu could speak freely with him and they got on very well. After a long conversation with him S’bu discovered that unless the young man were threatening Thandi, there’s was no way to get the law involved in the matter. He had to come up with another plan to get the man to back off and leave Thandi alone. He was interrupted by a call from Mandy.S’bu they took Thandi!, Mandi shouted frantically over the phone. S’bu could not make out the details as Mandy was now sobbing over the phone. He go
When they got to Mandy’s home, Thandi took some painkillers and went to sleep in Mandy bedroom.S’bu called Zake again to update him of what has happened since they spoke that morning. S’bu’s worry now was that even though Sivu was arrested the other eight young man were not and could still hurt Thandi. Zake managed to get emergency restraining orders for the eight and were delivered to each one of them by the police. The young man were very shaken by receiving a formal document from the police. They did not intend on doing anything illegal or hurt Thandi in anyway. When they heard what Sivu did they were shocked, they joined the group to irritate S’bu not destroy their lives. If they got arrested and had a criminal record, it will be very hard for them to get employment in the future.Thandi was woken up by Mandy an hour later telling her that aunt Noli, Mr and M
It had been eight days since S’bu’s video was released and three days since Thandi was abducted and almost raped. S’bu’s wall was still full of comments his friends, followers and strangers had written. Having made sure that Thandi was safe and managed to catch up with his university work that he missed when he was home, he decided to make a statement.A few days ago I was recorded without consent and that video clip and a photo of me and Thandi was shared on university‘s student page and all over social media. Some cowards who had a problem with me decided to target Thandi, a school pupil who had never offended them. With the personal information some of of you shared here, she was insulted, abducted and nearly raped. You should be ashamed of yourselves but more importantly be ready because I’m coming for everyone who contributed in all of this. By the way 4S is an understatement,
Please come and sit down, S’bu invited Thandi to a section of the lounge next to the pool table behind the sofas. Thandi followed and suddenly stopped.What’s this? she asked looking at S’bu. There was a huge rug with rose petals on the floor and two big cushions on opposite ends. The middle of it was fruits, snacks and sweets. It looked like a picnic setting for lovers.Well, with everything I going to be explaining to you, I’m going to get hungry and since I didn’t know what you liked I got everything I could find, he lied. Please sit down, S’bu said pointing at one of the cushions on the rug and he went to sit on the other one opposite Thandi. He clapped his hands twice and suddenly soft romantic music started playing and the lights in the room changed to different colours.Can we talk about G now, Thandi asked impatiently.&nbs
Mr J, G and his team all traveled to Johannesburg where S’bu studied. They were joined by Menzi on the way who was coming from his university in Durban.When Thandi told them her worry, Mr J took it very serious because he had tried calling his son a day before but did not get him. That was not unusual with his socialite son but he always returned his Father’s calls. This time he had not done so and 24 hours had passed.Menzi was also worried because after not getting hold of his brother for three days. Their friends who were in university with S’bu had not seen him for three days and he had not attended his lectures.There was nothing suspicious in S’bu’s flat except that he was not there. His neighbours had not seen him for three days, they thought he had gone home. His friends had also gathered to try and find him.G who had taken a call, came back with a worried face. Mr J knew he must have found something and it was not good, judging fr
Son, can you hear me, Mr J asked shaking his son. S’busiso, he called him again but no response followed. S’bu had bruises all over but no deep wounds.G made some calls, the ambulance arrived within 20 minutes and took S’bu to hospital. He was assessed as having sustained a head injury and was taken for an emergency scan of the brain. After waiting for an hour, the admitting doctor came out to inform them that S’bu had fractures on his skull and unconscious but fortunately his brain was not affected. He was expected to make a full recovery but will be monitored in a high care unit for any complications.Mr J made a call to his wife informing her of the good news and spent the next hours informing and thanking everyone who assisted in looking for his son. It was already morning when he finally got to rest.Thandi had not been getting much sleep since S’bu went missing. When her phone rang she hurried to answer it. When she found out that it was Mrs J, her
Thandi had decided to avoid meeting S’bu until she can put her thoughts together but Mrs J asked her to come over and she could not refuse.When she got to the Jobe home, Mandy and Mrs J greeted her first. She was still hoping not to meet S’bu but unfortunately today he was sitting at the lounge and everyone was fussing over him.Hi S’bu, I’m glad you are ok? Thandi said with no emotion.Really?, no hugs?, no kiss?, S’bu said whimsically.Thandi blushed and dropped her head, how can S’bu say these things with his Mother around? she wanted to run and hide.It seems you are still in denial about your feelings. Let me help you out. If I died, would you have come here as a mourner or a comforter? S’bu asked smiling.Comforter of course, Thandi lied.Then why the middle of the night sobbing? S’bu asked.Mrs J! How could you tell him that!, Thandi exclaimed. The other night when Mrs J called her, she misundersto
S’bu and Thandi were inseparable from the day she was discharged from the hospital. They were spotted a multiple times walking holding hands, sharing ice cream at their favourite ice cream shop with their children. Thandi’s relationship with Dlamini and Jobe family had also improved.S’bu and Menzi’s relationship was even better than before. They literally spent every other day in each other’s homes just like they did growing up. Menzi brought Joy every time he came until her fear of marriage subsided after witnessing how in love S’bu and Thandi were after everything they went through. Thandi was happy to gain a new friend and they soon discovered that they had a lot in common. Their relationship made Mandy and Cindy uneasy as they felt that they were loosing Thandi to Joy and it didn’t help that they betrayed her.It’s
S’bu and his cousin were still sitting sitting down the hill when they heard a familiar voice.It’s good to know that you will actually mourn for me, it said.Thandi? S’bu said rubbing his eyes. Did he wish Thandi was there so much that he started imagining her talking to him?No, it’s my ghost, who-ooh, she said laughing, sitting next to him.Thandi, he called her name again, touching her face. You are here, he said kissing her.How is this possible? Sbu’s cousin asked, puzzled. We all saw your car exploding.When the truck knocked my car off the road, it was caught by those tree branches for few minutes before it started rolling down. I managed to get off in time and held on the tree but I lost my balance
The following day, Thandi went to see S’bu in his office. The JC staff were exceptionally friendly to her. It was well known that S’bu had transferred everything to her, including JC. It was also common knowledge that the judge had to authorise their salaries until the divorce process was completed. This meant that Thandi had the authority to hire and suspend anyone and might be responsible for signing off their salaries in the future.When Thandi reached the CEO’s floor, Sbu’s PA’s did not try to stop her. They were so friendly, they even offered her coffee.MaDlamini, it is great to see you, S’bu said lovingly.Don’t try to flatter me, she said sternly.I am just happy to see you, he said charmingly.I have made my decision about the research. I will come bac
S’bu drove Thandi and Amahle home. Thandi was silent all the way listening to Amahle venting about the journalists. When they got home, Amahle got off the car, leaving her parents behind.Is what the journalists said true about the research sponsor? Thandi asked without emotion.Yes, it is. Luke, the mentee left three months after you resigned. His report back stated that there was no progress on the research since you left. The sponsor decided that it made sense to pull off the sponsor and give it to whichever company you decide to work with, he explained.Okay, she said, opening the car door.Thandi, he called, holding her hand.Don’t touch me, you have no right, she said coldly and got off the car.
S’bu and Mr J were walking in the garden.Listen son, I know you are sorry and you want to fix things. These are my suggestions. You have to publicly apologise because you publicly hurt and humiliated her. You need to fix what you destroyed starting with her home you burnt down in the village. Thandi was never interested in your money, transferring everything you own in her name will not win you any points. You will get to her back by focusing on what she loves the most, that’s Sipho and Amahle. I know that you and Sipho are now inseparable. Now you have to win Amahle over as well. If you succeed, you will have your wife back.I have started building the house in the village, I am doing my best to make sure that it is exactly the way it was. It should be completed soon, S’bu said. Amahle hates me, I can see it in her eyes. I d
Thandi and Amahle were standing outside the court waiting for S’bu to come out with Sipho when Cindy and Tsepo approached them.Thandi, Tsepo said coming to hug her.I don’t think you should do that, your wife is not comfortable with me around you, Thandi said avoiding Tsepo’s hug.Seriously! Tsepo exclaimed, giving Cindy a cold look.I’m sorry, I believed Jane and said mean things to Thandi, Cindy said, ashamed.She is the only person that believed you when you were accused of being a blackmailer and you couldn’t return that favour, Tsepo said, disappointed.It’s okay,
Two weeks had passed and no one heard anything from Thandi. S’bu had moved back to the mansion hoping to feel closer to her and maybe get some clues on where she could have gone. He had gone to different television stations and on social media urging her to come back home or at least let him know that she was okay but there was no response.S’bu was starting to wonder if Thandi had managed to leave the country like she was planning to when he received a call from the highest court in the country informing him that it has received a divorce application. He was informed that the hearing will be held the following week. He didn’t know if he should celebrate or be sad. At least he now had a confirmation that Thandi was okay but if she approached the highest court in the country it meant that she was more determined than ever to divorce him.You have to forgive me baby, there is
Fifty kilometres from the city, S’bu and seventy armed Jobe man had an old factory surrounded. They were patiently waiting for Black Widow to give them a signal that the cameras were disabled. S’bu noticed a familiar figure walking towards them.Jobe, please forgive me, he said dropping on his knees.In a split second, S’bu fell backwards and pressed on his bleeding nose. Menzi had punched him very hard on his nose.Can you two do this later after we have rescued my brother, Zake said irritated.Now we are even, Menzi said, offering his hand to S’bu pulling him to his feet.Bother! S’bu said hugging him.Don’t stain my shirt with your blood, you idiot! exclai
The following day, S’bu arrived to tell Thandi to move out of the mansion. He wanted Jane and his biological child to be raised in that mansion. He painfully ignored Sipho who was very excited to see him, breaking Thandi’s heart.You can move into any of the other houses, he suggested.Thandi had no energy to argue with S’bu and decided to give him whatever he wanted. As long as she had her son and daughter, she did not care about anything else anymore.S’bu left Thandi to pack her stuff and could not help feeling like he was crossing a line, but he had already promised Jane the mansion and had to continue with the plan.Thandi, Amahle and Sipho walked into woman sanctuary. This was a secret location that provided sanctuary to abused woman and women who ne