Chapter 4
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I took a bath before they could knock on my door. I heard a knock I went to open
It was Buhle
Her:"You're called in the Hutch"
Me:"for what?" I'm curious
Her:"Ukuhlolwa"(Virginity test)
Me:"Ohh okay" I wore my dress. I followed her to the Hutch, I found 3 Grannies there I greeted them
Granny1:"Lay with your back and look up"
I did as she said, I don't know why she's even touching my private part maybe she doesn't trust me.
Her:"Usaphelele"(She's still sealed)
It was time to be introduced to ancestors, I really don't like the smell of impepho(Sage). The poor goat, I'm feeling sorry for it.
According to our Zulu culture I was supposed to be accompanied by my father in the morning but I slept here maybe they do things different. When they introduced me to the ancestors I was covered with a blanket. Those women told me how to treat a man i was so bored.The day went by I wore "isicholo" its a special wide hat, "ibhayi" its a cloak I wore it around my shoulders to show respect to my in-laws, "isidwaba" it is a leather skirt that I also wore which was made with cowhide or goatskin. I really looked good with my natural make up done by Zama and Lilly.
My friends were very supportive I felt loved.
The wedding is a long process everything happened so fast I'm tired this skirt is heavy. I was sitting on a mat as we exchanged gifts and everything.
I was enjoying every moment I even forgot my problems, Mom and dad were happy. Later on we went to the tent where everyone will share their blessings. Lunch was served.
I was now sitting next to Qhawe he's holding my hand. I don't know but he's charming me.
Him:"You look beautiful" I just smiled
Now reality starts to kick In my friends left because it was already late i don't know where's my family but outside people were still enjoying. I'm with Qhawe and his wives in this big house I don't know who it belongs to.
I'm looking down
Him:"I will do the talking and y'all will listen"
They nodded
Him:"Okuhle, MaNtuli here is first wife and MaNkosi is my second I would like you to show them respect as they're bigger than you and I love them"
I nodded
Him:"BoNkosikazi"
Them:"Zwane"
Wee I will never call him with his surname I'm not crazy
Him:"This is MaZungu the last wife, please respect her and show her how things are done here"
Ohh he doesn't love me but I don't love him too
I'm bored right now
Him:"both of you got a honeymoon right? I will be away with her for 3 days we're leaving tomorrow late"
MaNkosi:"But you don't lo...."
Him:"I gave you a permission to speak?"
Her:"No. My apologies Zwane"
Him:"I was expecting a conversation between the 3 of you"
MaNtuli:"Welcome to our family Mamncani" she faked a smile
Me:"Thank you"
MaNkosi:"You're welcome Sisi but you have to know that we're sharing that husband, you can't have him alone"
Qhawe:"Mihlali please limit your words"
They excused their selves. This Mihlali girl is a trouble..Qhawe also left without saying anything.
I remained seated until Buhle came to rescue me.
Her:"You can now go to your room"
We went to my so called room people are slowly leaving. She left I undressed I smell so bad since I bathed in the morning.
I soaked my body in the bath tub
I don't know how I feel about the whole thing. After bathing I wore my night dress Someone opened the door it's Qhawe he changed his clothes.
Me:"What if I was n***d? Please knock"
Him:"Knock in my house?"I kept quiet
I want to sleep I'm tired
He sat on bed yoh this guy
Him:"You know when you came here you were already chosen"
Me:"Huh?"
Him:"My family chose you for me"
Me:"Ohh so the ceremony was just for the community I wish I knew nxn your family is heartless Qhawe"
Him:"Don't talk about my family like that"
Me:"What will you do Huh? Hit me? I will hit you first Qhawe" I slapped him, my mind came back immediately he held me with both of my hands and got on top of me, my hands are pressed to my boobs he's holding me to tight I'm sure my wrists are turning red its painful, he tighten his grins, his eyes are red oh my god this person is going to kill me
"I WILL KILL YOU WITH BOTH OF MY HANDS YOU WOMAN NXN!!"
He let go of me I cried. He stood Up and faced the wall. I took the blankets and covered myself I cried in silence I'm the one who Started this now I'm crying, I feel like a fool my family planned this all along they made it as if the prince chose me it was staged. I hate Qhawe right now. He's still here, I was smelling his cologne.
I kept on sniffing to show that I'm still crying. He left, that broke my heart even more I closed my eyes I felt someone getting in bed he's behind me he puts his hands on my body, his body is cold I felt a weird feeling on my stomach. I ended up sleeping.
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