AT THE POLICE STATION
***The detectives have been questioning Jabu about Amo’s death and Jabu has been keeping quiet looking bored and that pissed off the Detectives some more***
D.Noah: you do know that keeping quiet makes things worse for you right
Jabu: le tla nchaela when you’re done cause langrasetsa and ke opa ke tlhogo ( you’ll tell me when you are done cause you’re busy making noise and I have a headache)
D.Noah: nthwe ya tella ( this thing is disrespectful)
Jabu: eish Trevor Noah go check if my lawyer has arrived or not
***Detective Mnguni grabbed Jabu with his shirt and pulled him closer to his face looking angry***
D.Mnguni: you think this is joke to you neh.... a woman was killed....a woman that is your wife, you don’t even look like you care!!
Jabu: offence number one Detective and I’ll make sure my lawyer knows about it
D.Mnguni: you think you know the law neh
***he said chuckling and he let go of Jabu***
D.Mnguni: we are the law and you are the number one suspect....i know you killed her or hired someone to do it for you and trust me....we won’t rest until you spend the rest of your life in jail
Jabu: Jail doesn’t scare me Detective......the only thing that scares me is La Parca....you can ask my brother Heath
OUTSIDE
***Castiel got out of the car and he quickly opened an umbrella and he closed the door and locked it then he walked inside the police station wearing a Dolce & Gabbana custom made, tailored double-breasted navy blue striped suit feeling himself....Heath spotted him as he walked inside the building and he got up frowning as Cass closed the umbrella***
Castiel: how do I look....im a Canali suit buyer I swear I didn’t know D&G has nice suits too
***he asked turning around showing Heath***
Heath: wait a minute...is this my expensive suit you’re wearing
***he asked with his eyes popped out***
Castiel: it looks good on me neh
Heath: are you out of your mind...who gave you my suit.... you know what take it off now!!!
***he said looking pissed***
Castiel: take what off....are you crazy....this suit was made for me....look at me
Heath: Castiel im not playing with you
Castiel: I couldn’t come and represent Jabu wearing track pants and sneakers and a round neck shirt....i need to look sharp as a lawyer haw
Heath: not this suit Castiel man....and how did you get it...don’t tell me you entered my matrimonial bedroom
Castiel: I asked for permission from your beautiful wife
***Heath rubbed his face getting frustrated***
Heath: are those my expensive shoes....and my belt and watch....Castiel what the f*ck is wrong with you...are you out of your mind!!!
*** everyone inside the police station looked at him as he shouted and Castiel just smiled as he moved his feet checking them out***
Castiel: they are nice neh....damn you have taste
Heath: im gonna quench( kill) you im telling you....I’ll squeeze the vampire life out of you
Castiel: as long as I get to be buried wearing this suit and shoes...you can kill me all you want bro
***then he laughed giving Heath the umbrella and he walked to the counter leaving Heath defeated but also pissed as well***
Heath: I swear today is not my day...everyone dey carry kata kata bring my way mxm
***he sat down and waited for them***
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BY THE COUNTER
Castiel: hello Mr officer....advocate Monteiro here and im here as Jabulani Vilakazi’s lawyer
Officer: ok let me go call the detective in charge of the case
Castiel: mmmmh.....tell him to make it quick i left my wife naked on the bed
***the officer cleared his throat and he walked away.....after some time he walked back with detective Noah and the detective stopped on his tracks with his eyes popped out***
Officer: here is the detective
***He said to Castiel and Cass kept a straight look on his face as he recognised the detective.... The detective cleared his throat as he approached Cass***
D.Noah: Mr Monteiro
Castiel: detective....i didn’t know you the one handling this case
*** The detective cleared his throat again***
D.Noah: this is a delicate case...an innocent woman was killed brutally
Castiel: mmmmh innocent you say...so why is my brother questioned like a criminal or he’s a suspect?
D.Noah: bro...brother
Castiel: mmmmh....
D.Noah: I...i didn’t know you two are related
Castiel: enough chit chatting take me to my client detective
***The detective looked around and he cleared his throat and let the way....he opened the door and they walked in and as soon as Jabu saw Castiel he raised his eyebrows surprised by his dressing code cause he has never seen him wearing such a stylish and expensive looking suit before...detective Mnguni stood up quickly as his eyes met with Castiel’s and he looked at him shocked***
Castiel: I hope you didn’t say anything to these two Sboshwa
Jabu: I know the drill man
Castiel: good....
***he rubbed his hands together as detective Noah whispered something to his partner and his partner looked spooked***
Castiel: so why is my client here detectives?
D.Mnguni: I didn’t know you are at this side of the country
Castiel: why would you know that...we are not family, friends or acquaintances and im not here for catching up im here for my client....now why is Mr Vilakazi here....what are charging him with
***Detective Mnguni cleared his throat***
D.Mnguni: he’s not under arrest as of yet....he’s only here for questioning concerning his wife’s death
Jabu: I want to open a case of assault for mpya ee ( this dog)
***he said pointing at Detective Mnguni***
Jabu: I need to teach him a lesson to never grab a man’s expensive shirt like that....ontlwaela masepa oo....o busy ontshwara ekare ke le pantiti....o nagana gore this shirt ke jumpsuit e orange nxa ( he’s full of shit this one....busy grabbing me as if im a prisoner....he thinks this shirt is an orange jumpsuit nxa)
Castiel: really detective
D.Noah: can we all calm down
Jabu: sa tlompotsa ( don’t tell me) to calm down wena....why didn’t you tell him to calm down when he grabbed me like that
Castiel: Jabu...
***he stopped him***
Jabu: mxm are you charging me or what
D.Mnguni: you can go but we will call you in again if something comes up so don’t leave the province or country
Castiel: is it?
***both the detectives looked at each other then looked at Castiel***
Castiel: it’s a robbery gone wrong and if my brother here or anyone close to him gets arrested for her death cause I know they are innocent then you two popeyes will share a cell with Viper....the man you betrayed
***the two detectives swallowed hard with their hearts beating fast***
Castiel: im sure he’ll give me half of his wealth for bringing you two to him on a silver platter...good day gentlemen
***he looked at Jabu***
Castiel: lets go man
***Jabu got up and he showed detective Mnguni the middle finger and he followed Castiel out of the interrogation room***
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INSIDE THE INTERROGATION ROOM
D.Mnguni: I hate this Vilakazi thug nxa....i know he killed her....my instinct never lies to me
***he rubbed his head roughly***
D.Mnguni: and this weird creep....why is he this side I thought he’s still in KZN
***he said pacing up and down***
D.Noah: he said Jabu is his brother
D.Mnguni: eish
***he said as he sat down***
D.Noah: let’s leave this place so we can talk properly these walls have ears
***Detective Mnguni sighed***
D.Mnguni: eish this case was gonna give us the promotion we deserve
D.Noah: we need a quick plan asap...lets go
***they walked out***
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OUTSIDE THE POLICE STATION
***Jabu, Heath and Castiel are standing next to Heath’s car***
Castiel: don’t be too hard on the boy....he’s going through a lot and that’s what is making him act irrationally
Jabu: he’s writing his exams Cass....he was supposed to be in his room studying and not playing bo James Bond in the middle of the night
Cass: you still don’t get it do you....all this is your fault.....you let depression take control of you and you forgot about your son....you son is crying out for help....he’s acting out cause his father is not there for him when he needs him the most
***Jabu didn’t say anything***
Heath: he’s turning into your younger self and if you’re not careful he’ll end up in jail too
***Still Jabu didn’t say anything...then they saw the detectives driving out of the police station***
Castiel: I’ll handle them myself
Jabu: old acquaintances of yours?
***Cass fixed his suit***
Castiel: old clients....gents let me love and leave you
***he walked to his car and he opened it and got inside then he closed the umbrella and put it on the passenger seat***
Heath: wait my suit!!!
***Castiel quickly closed the door and he drove off***
Heath: mgodoyi wenja nxa
***he said shouting***
Jabu: he’s wearing your suit??
Heath: my expensive suit Mjava....i only wore it once nxa
***Jabu chuckled shaking his head***
Heath: mxm Cass ke m*t*t* straight nxa
***Jabu sighed and he looked down***
Jabu: who could’ve killed her
Heath: wa thoma ( you’re starting)
Jabu: ke thoma eng ( what am I starting)
Heath: can we not talk about her....im tired of hearing her name Jabu...this woman has taken over your life and head to a point that you’re not yourself anymore....you son needs you tse tsa gore who killed her shouldn’t even be a priority right now....your son should be...we need to get rid of the forensic report
***Jabu sighed....he was drained and tired about the whole thing***
Jabu: why don’t you all want to understand why im feeling like this....this is not about me wanting her back when she was still alive...this is about me....the love I felt for her....i gave her my all....my everything....i trusted her with my heart and my son’s heart... I thought this was it, finally I met the one and I didn’t even hold back and all of a sudden you want me to erase all that just like that.....the heart doesn’t work like that Heath it has the mind of its own
Heath: lets just go Jabu
Jabu: no you gonna listen....that woman before she changed she made me happy....she brought joy into my life and son’s life....she became a mother to Sbu and made me want to be a better man....she once turned my house into a home....she once made me a proud man to have a wife like her.....and you all want me to forget all that and forget just like that.... that she once meant the world to me...im not a robot Heath I have a fucken heart and blood running through my fucken veins
Heath: you don’t get it do you
Jabu: no you don’t get it.....i cant switch off how I feel because all of you want me to...im not a fucken robot...i loved that woman wholeheartedly ...you all are calling me weak but forget that im human too....who said men can’t be broken too....who said men can’t find it hard to move on too
***Heath swallowed hard***
Jabu: why can’t ya’ll let me be human just this once....let me be broken...let me mourn my marriage and daughter’s death in peace without ya’ll thinking I have become weak.....you are supposed to be my supporting system but you’re the ones that are bashing me....im actually disappointed especially in you cause you know me, you know how I felt about her and how happy I was until she changed...you know how my house was once a warm home before she changed
***Heath sighed***
Heath: I understand man it’s just...
Jabu: no you don’t and never will..... it’s hard to let go and accept that my marriage has failed like this...that I gave my son a taste of a warm happy family only for it to crumble within a blink of an eye....this is not about Amo it’s about me failing my son once again...i brought that woman into our lives and trusted her with my son and now my son is scarred for life....i was so much in love that I didn’t even see red flags about her “if they were there in the first place”....i feel like a failure, I failed my kids. That’s why I can’t even face Sbu
Heath: damn...look man im sorr...
Jabu: let’s just drop it
***he opened the door and got in***
Heath: Mjava....eish damn it
***Heath also got inside the car and he started it buckling up and he drove off ***
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AT THE HOSPITAL
*** Doris, Hills, AJ and Alphalette are waiting in the sitting area not saying anything as her doctor is busy examining her***
Doris: i saw Moera walking out and she just passed us like she didn’t even know us
***she chuckled wiping her tears***
Doris: I don’t know where I went wrong with her....i hope she didn’t hurt Masai
Alpha: no she didn’t
Hills: mama something is wrong with Moera....she cant change out of the blue like that....Mo loves Masai mama so I think something is wrong with her im telling you
***No one said anything***
Hills: look now at how she ignored us....my sister Mo will never do that
***Doris sighed***
Doris: mmh I hear you
*** Alphalette just kept quiet and he just concentrated on his son who’s playing a game on his phone sitting on his lap....They got up when they saw the doctor approaching them***
Doris: doctor how is she
Doctor: she’s awake and the good part is that she remembers who she is, where she’s from, her son, boyfriend, mother and sisters so it’s safe to say she’s gonna be ok... with time ofcourse
Hills: ooh Thank you Lord....yho Modimo ke a leboga
***Doris hugged the doctor feeling relieved and the doctor smiled***
Doris: thank you so much doctor
Doctor: its ok mam....you can go and see her...she’s been asking for her son
Doris: ok ok....etla papa
***she took AJ ***
Alpha: you can go in mama I need to make an important phone call
***they walked away and Alpha sat down and called Gaza***
Gaza: Ntsako
Alpha: bhut...she’s awake
Gaza: Masai??
Alpha: yeah
***he said smiling***
Gaza: eish finally....how is she
Alpha: she’s gonna be ok...ummm can we drive to MP a little later so I spend some time with her...i know how important this trip is to you so give me a few hours with her and we will leave
Gaza: don’t worry about it....I’ll drive down there alone and wait for you at a BnB and you can drive down tomorrow and we will go home together....how’s that
***Alphalette kept quiet a bit***
Alpha: you can just wait for me Gee
Gaza: don’t over think this....Wena just spend today with your woman and I’ll see you tomorrow when you arrive...I’ll pin you my location as soon as I find the right BnB
Alpha: why don’t you want to wait for me
Gaza: cause I have some things I need to take care of
Alpha: what things
Gaza: personal things
Alpha: Gee...Nyamsoro luya ( that witchdoctor) is dead....i ended him so don’t go after him...he’s dead
Gaza: he’s lucky....and im sorry to disappoint you but my personal reasons has got nothing to do with my enemies....
***Alphalette sighed***
Gaza: don’t worry about me....wena concentrate on your woman and I’ll see you tomorrow
Alpha: please don’t do something you’ll later regret
Gaza: got it
***Alphalette sighed again***
Alpha: can you believe Moera threatened me....she threatened to break Masai and I up
***he chuckled shaking his head***
Alpha: this girl is delusional
Gaza: I see she’s gonna be a problem for you and your woman
Alpha: don’t worry I know how to handle her....she’s a small child that one
Gaza: mmmmh
***then he kept quiet***
Alpha: so how’s Tshimo
***nothing***
Alpha: hello...
***still nothing***
Alpha: Gaza
***Gaza cleared his throat***
Gaza: yeah
Alpha: ne re how’s Tshimo
Gaza: she’s good
Alpha: she’s not sulking that you’re leaving
Gaza: im not leaving im just going to see my father and son...get cleansed and check on my businesses and I’ll be back
Alpha: you’re moving this side
Gaza: yeah...with my son....
Alpha: for her
Gaza: for myself
***Alpha kept quiet shaking his head ***
Alpha: what about your businesses Gee
Gaza: don’t do that....i have made up my mind wena all I need from you is your support and for you to have my back
***Alpha sighed...he didn’t understand this new Gaza....he just did things differently from the old Gaza and it frustrates him to the core***
Gaza: look let me get ready we will talk...shap
Alpha: shap
***They ended the call and Alphalette called Mpande***
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INSIDE MASAI’S WARD
Hills: im glad you’re ok sis
Masai: yeah me too
***she forced a smile then she looked at her son who’s now laying on top of her singing a song that he only understand***
Doris: this song of his
***they laughed***
Doris: so do you remember what happened
Masai: can we not talk about that....i just wanna get better and get out of here
***Doris sighed***
Doris: she’s your twin Masai
Masai: mama please....dont delay my healing process by stressing me up...i don’t wanna talk about it
Doris: hai ke tla reng ( hai what can I say)
Masai: Hills can you please call the property agent I was going to meet to go view the apartment Im interested in...well that’s if they didn’t take it....you can video call me when you are there so I see it too...i don’t know where my phone is...her numbers are stored as Agent Philile Shandu
Hills: ok no problem...anyway let me love and leave you....i need to drop these off at Tarek’s office
Masai: divorce papers?
Hills: yep....today I woke up feeling courageous
Masai: yes wena girl
***Hills laughed***
Hills: I’ll see you later neh
Masai: ok
***Hills kissed her cheek***
Hills: bye Khai
Khai: bye
***he said waving goodbye to her and she laughed walking out***
Doris: im glad you’re ok my baby
Masai: im glad im ok too mama
***Doris sighed and she got up***
Doris: let me give you and your boyfriend some time to talk....I’ll see you in an hour or so there’s something I need to do
Masai: ok
***she kissed her forehead and Khai’s and she walked out and Khai didn’t even cry for her.... Masai sighed***
Masai: hey papa... did you miss me
AJ: mmh...look mommy
***he said showing him what he did with his fingers and Masai giggled but she stopped when Alphalette walked in***
AJ: papa look
***Alphalette smiled***
Alphalette: hey
Masai: hey
Alpha: where is the smile you just gave AJ...i also need it
***she sighed and looked away as he tried to kiss her ***
Alphalette: ok what’s going on mamakhe
***she kept quiet and Alphalette gave his son his phone to destruct him...he picked him up and put him on a chair and opened a game for him ***
Alphalette: we not gonna do this Masa....if we have a problem we talk about and fix it...silence is not an option
Masai: so you knew all along that Moera wanted you....you knew why she was like that towards me and you kept quiet
***Alpha sighed***
Alpha: so you heard us
Masai: why
Alpha: because I didn’t want you two to fight....you love her my love so imagine if I said your sister has a crush on me....it would look like im coming between you two or I want you to hate each other
Masai: but you watched me stressed that maybe I did something wrong to her....you knew why she was like that and you kept quiet about it
Alpha: calm down ok
***She breathed out and she quickly wiped her tears off so her son doesn’t see her crying***
Masai: my heart is sore Phalette....it’s so sore I feel like ripping it out of my chest
***she said as more uncontrollable tears came out and Alpha cupped her face then he kissed her lips as more tears ran down her cheeks...he wiped them but they kept falling***
Alpha: you were awake all along
***she nodded***
Masai: I woke up and I was alone in the room....i couldn’t reach the emergency button so I think fell asleep again and I heard her...at first I thought I was dreaming but....she said.....
Alpha: shhh...im here....
Masai: you said she wanted to get rid of my body
***she said in a whisper with her bottom lip shaking ***
Alpha: don’t stress mama please....you are sick and you know stress is not good for you....calm down...trust me ok....i love you so damn much and I will move mountains for you....im not just passing by im here to stay permanently....
Masai: but why is she...
Alpha: she’s always been like that ....its not your fault she’s just too good at pretending....now you need to live your life to the fullest....stand your ground....stand on your own...make it on your own and show her that you can do it without her....you’re not gullible Masai....you just have been leaning on your twin and trusting her with your life and it was ok cause you two shared a womb
***he wiped her tears off***
Alpha: let her demons deal with her....do not hate her wena just live your life and let her destroy herself...i know it hurts Ntsako wa mina...trust me I know and im gonna be here for you not to overwhelm you but to support you ok
***she nodded doing breathing exercises to calm herself down***
Alpha: let it sink in....don’t force it....take it one step at a time ok
***she nodded and he perked her lips again then a nurse walked in with a tray of food***
Nurse: here is your food...you need to eat so you’ll be able to take your medicine
Masai: thank you
Nurse: it’s a light meal thou.... mashed potatoes, gravy, vegies and fish....
Masai: thank you
Nurse: press the emergency button if you need anything else
Masai: I will thank you
***the nurse smiled and she walked out***
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***Hills walked inside the building and she got inside the elevator and pressed the floor she’s going to...soon the elevator door opened and she walked out taking a deep breath... she found his PA not in her desk and she proceeded to his office....she knocked on the door but no one answered, she knocked again and still no one answered so she took another deep breath and she opened the door and what she found broke her heart some more.... She found him having s*x with a white woman...they are both butt naked and the woman is laying on the table on her back with her legs wide opened and Tarek is standing between her legs and he’s busy pounding at her mercilessly groaning ***
Hills: Ta....Tarek
***she said in a whisper tone as tears ran down her cheeks and he didn’t even hear her.... he just continued to ravage the poor woman ...she took a deep breath and walked further in with her body feeling weak....Tarek came back to his senses when he heard heels clicking on the floor and he turned his head and his eyes popped out when he saw his wife looking pale with tears all over her face....
He immediately pulls out of the woman feeling like his heart is about to stop beating any second....he’s not even wearing protection....Hills throws the brown envelope next to him on the floor and she turned and walked back to the door making sure she doesn’t collapse as she starts feeling dizzy***
Tarek: Babe...it’s...it’s not what you think I swear
***he said as he quickly picked his underwear and he wore it quickly as she walked out slowly***
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TO BE CONTINUED....
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