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BHEKI
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"If I don't do something soon to make sure I am the one crowned on Saturday, then I am going to be in trouble."
Sibiya: We should have waited before making the deal or maybe we can find another way to make it work without you being crowned King.
"The whole deal was devised around me being King, that way it will become something that is permanent in our Kingdom and now with the members of the council not taking my side, we are going to have problems, and they won't convince her to marry me. This is going to be harder than I thought Sibiya."
Sibiya: All We must do is find a way to make this work. Maybe you can talk to the prince and convince him that it is something good for the Kingdom and you will discreetly get your share.
"I hear what you are saying Sibiya, you need to remember that the boy is not stupid, he will know that there is more to it. He was not supposed to have children, my brother was not supposed to have children, how did it happen. After everything I had to do prevent him from having children, what happened."
Sibiya: I don't know Bheki. Something happened, maybe your brother was more protected than we thought or someone knew.
"No one knew except you and me and him. I made sure of that. Look it doesn't matter anymore. We are here now. We need to find a way forward. I am going to go see The Queen. Just make sure that no one sees you leaving my house. Wait until I am gone, then you can leave."
When I get to my car, I slam the staring wheel out of frustration. Everything is just falling apart. Just as I drive into the Palace, I notice the prince driving in as well, but he drives to his side of the Palace. I wonder why he is home early. The guard led me to her office, and she was busy giving instructions to her driver about picking someone up.
"My Queen, how are you today?"
Queen Lona: Bheki, this is a surprise. What can I do for you? Would you like something to drink?
"Juice will be fine my Queen." She instructs the guard that brought me here to ask one of the ladies to bring us drinks and she is having tea.
Sithembiso: Do you need me to leave My Queen.
"I didn't notice that he was here. This man does not age. He has been her personal guard from the beginning. The way he looks at her, it's the same way her husband looked at her. Loving and very protective. Could it be that he is in love with her?"
Queen Lona: No Sithembiso it's fine, you don't have to leave. I'm sure Bheki doesn't mind.
"Not at all My Queen. I came to speak to you about the Crowning Ceremony."
Queen Lona: What about it?
"Well for starters, as you know my thoughts around your son being King. He is too young for the throne. He will not be able to cope with the load that comes with it."
Queen Lona: So, you still think the throne should be given to you?
"Would that be so bad Lona? He can continue to manage all the businesses his father started and I'll take over the mine."
Queen Lona: What guarantee will my son have that you won't want to take those businesses from him once you are sitting on the throne.
"He will have my word my Queen. As long as you will rule by my side as my second wife." I hear Sithembiso chuckling.
Sithembiso: You are really aiming high this time Bheki.
Queen Lona: It amazes me that now that we are days away from the ceremony, you come to me to discuss this matter, whereas before you went behind our backs trying to sway the council to be on your side.
Sithembiso: Lizwi says your guests are here Your Majesty.
Queen Lona: Thank you Sthembiso. Let me tell you this Bheki, it will be a cold day in hell before I become your wife. I hope you know what that means, I wouldn't want to be a fool by thinking that you are smart. Sithembiso we can go. Bheki, please show yourself out. Thank you for coming.
"I watch her walk out gracefully as she always is with her guard by her side. Here I thought I was going to win her over. I guess, I'll just have to play dirty then. In the end I am going to get what I want, and no one is going to stop me.
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NTSIKA
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"Any luck, is the spell working?"
Muzi: Wherever she is, she is protected, or the place is protected. It will take some time, and I won't be able to get the exact location, but I think I will get us close enough to be able to pick up her scent.
"That is good enough, how much time?
Muzi: It will take days even weeks. It is not easy, especially since I have nothing that links me to her.
"I don't have that long Muzi. I need her to be found. Dad what are you doing here?" I asked as I noticed him walking in. Nkosinathi Buthelezi is a proud man, losing Iyanna is driving him crazy and he is stressing out.
Nkosinathi: What is going on Ntsika, where is the girl?
"Muzi is working on it, baba. The investigator has hit a dead end, even the search party cannot find her. It's like she dumped everything and disappeared into thin air."
Nkosinathi: She must have gotten help. She can't just disappear without anyone helping her. I do not believe she is that smart. Women don't know anything about these things. What about her cards, her bank accounts?
"We are watching those and there has been no transaction made that could lead to where she is. Iyanna is no fool, she might have been quiet, did everything she was told but she is no fool."