Thandi saw S’bu coming towards her and could tell that he was not pleased with her. His eyes were so cold that she started shivering.
You flirting with another man right in front of my gate? Are you trying to embarrass me to my whole family? he asked holding her wrist tight. I...I.... Thandi stuttered, she had never seen S’bu this angry before. To S’bu Thandi looked guilty,making him angrier and held her wrist tighter. You hurting me, Thandi screamed in pain. Her fingers were becoming numb. Are you trying to embarrass me to my whole family? he asked again not letting go of her wrist.If you don’t trust me, why don’t you let me go? Thandi snapped also getting angry. Is that what you want? he asked sneering.Yes,she said stubbornly.S’bu was the one flirting with girls all the time and she was the one faced by the abuse from those girls but he was angry with her for talking to her friend. She was tired of it. OkayIn the emergency room, Thandi was filling in S’bu’s details on the forms when Menzi and his other cousins arrived to make sure that S’bu was fine. When Thandi was about to hand over the form to the receptionist, Menzi took it from her.You do realise that only married couples know this much detail about each other? Menzi asked looking at the form. Some of our family members don’t even know this much about S’bu and you filled this form all on your own without asking him, he added.Thandi blushed and looked down not willing to talk about the marriage topic anymore.That’s because she is my wife even though she’s in denial, S’bu responded looking at Thandi.She sighed when S’bu was called in to have his wound cleaned and stitched.When S’bu came out, Thandi told him that she will be going home but he just ignored her and opened the car door for her to get in but Thandi looked at him refusing to go in.Please go in, he pleaded.
Today was the first day S’bu had not gone to the office since he took over JJL two months ago. He spent the whole day with Thandi. They watched a movie and had a picnic at the park. S’bu felt refreshed being outside, he had hardly seen sunlight these days. Always getting to the office early and staying until very late.I know you don’t get enough rest, do you even eat on time? Thandi asked concerned.This is all temporary, once I have proper plans for the company I will be fine, he said not answering her question.When do you think you will have the proper plans? she asked.Two months, he said.Okay, Thandi said already making her own plans.Marry me, S’bu said looking at her lovingly.You hardly have time and I’m not done with my studies. Once I’m done, I need to do something’s at home. Only then can we get married, she said.Your studies will be done in a year, how long will you need after that to sort the stu
S’bu hardly slept and was the first one at the office. He was going through his presentation one last time before his meeting with the board members.Thandi, Mandy and Menzi called to wish him luck and a lot of his friends sent messages wishing him luck.The time for truth had finally come. S’bu walked into the boardroom followed by Charlie. The members were already seated anticipating his arrival. S’bu greeted and took a seat that use to be reserved for his father and Charlie sat next to him.He looked through the room and saw his father sitting next to the door smiling at him, familiar faces of man and women who had been in the board for some time now. Some probably knew more about JJL than him. He took a deep breath and started his presentation.Ladies and Gentlem
Charlie still could not believe that S’bu would have so much confidence in him that he would make him one of SJC managers. Unsure that he was up to the job and fearing disappointing his boss, he tried to convince him to reconsider and give someone with experience the job but S’bu told him to do his best and ask for help when he needs it. SJC branch is for youth and you are youth, S’bu told him.Charlie vowed to do his best to never let his boss down.Tsepo was also shocked to find out that S’bu had so much confidence in him. He also vowed never to let him down. Within a three months he had recruited fifteen highly talented sportsman and women and working hard at promoting and selling their brands. He also enjoyed going to disadvantaged communities and promoting sports. He would make a note of places that had no safe sports grounds to be considered in the community uplifting
Doctor Menzi Jobe, distinction in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Family medicine. A round of applause, ululating and whistles were heard from the audience as Menzi walked on the stage to collect his certificate. He had finally graduated, making him the first Jobe doctor. His parents and the whole Jobe family were very proud of him. S’bu was the proudest of them all, he told everyone he met, spoke about him in board meetings and posted about his doctor brother on social media. He had more posts on Menzi’s graduation than Menzi himself. Menzi was going to start his internship but everyone was already telling him their medical problems and checking with him if the medication they were taking was correct. The Jobe’s had a huge extravagant graduation party for him.You must stop telling people about me now, I’m getting consultations from people I don’t even know, Menzi told his brother.
After the party when very few guests were left, Thandi finally got a chance to speak to her friend. I just saw my stupid cousin leaving with a huge grin on his face, Thandi said looking at Mandy suspiciously.Don’t call him stupid, Mandy said casting her eyes down.You’ve already forgiven him, so soon! Thandi exclaimed.He is just so handsome and charming. I never really got over him, Mandy confessed.If he hurts you, I will kill him, Thandi said. Mandy laughed. Now you know how I feel every time you go back to S’bu even after he hurt you, she said.Thandi was speechless. Mandy was right. Thandi and S’bu fought a lot in the past, Mandy always stood by her side and even told her not to give her brother a chance ag
When they got inside the house, Menzi was there playing music loud and dancing. Thandi greeted him and wondered if he heard all the noise they made in the garage. She was relieved when he asked them if they had been watching him dance for a long time, due to the loud music, he did not hear them come in. Thandi was feeling tired and decided to rest in the bedroom leaving the two brothers.In the garage, really? Menzi asked his brother sarcastically after making sure Thandi was really gone.So, you heard us? S’bu asked smiling.I didn’t only hear, dude I saw you. When I heard the noise I thought it was burglars and went to investigate. You can imagine my surprise when I came across the scene, Menzi said.Thandi can never
One afternoon Mr J received an email again. This was the 10th one and it was demanding more money. G could not trace the sender and every time the location he dropped the money to was deserted with no cameras and no way of monitoring who picked it up. Realising that the demands were only going to get bigger, he decided to confess to his wife and the police. After looking through the case, the police told him that there was no case against him. Even though he fled the scene, the witness and the victim testimony revealed that he was defending himself and saved the girl. Relieved the he was exonerated by the law, he now had to confess to Thandi and asked S’bu to bring her that evening.Thandi had been to the Jobe home a multiple times before, but this time the atmosphere was very tense. Mr J decided to go straight to the point and tell Thandi everything.15 years ago, I had jus
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