ZAMAHLOBO,THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 05 SIBONELO A strange, serene energy hums through him as he buttons his crisp white shirt. He selects a tie—a deep burgundy, the color of quiet power—and knots it with practiced precision. He is whistling. Zenzile enters, bearing a cup of coffee, her expression a thundercloud. He accepts it with a … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 04 The amber liquid in his glass catches the low light of the study. Mandla swirls it, the ice clinking a soft, lonely rhythm. Across from him, his younger brother Bongani breaks the long silence. “I heard you and Sibonelo arguing last night. Is everything alright?” Mandla looks up, the … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 03 A heavy silence follows the announcement, thick enough to choke on. Then, Mandla’s steady voice cuts through it. “Mkhontowesizwe, join me, please.” All eyes track his movement as he ascends the small stage steps. The stunned confusion on the guests’ faces is hastily buried under a wave of obligatory … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 02 “Zama, where are you lost?” Sindiswa’s voice cuts through the fog, her fingers snapping in front of Zamahlobo’s face. Zamahlobo blinks,the plush interior of the boutique coming back into focus. “Who, me? Nowhere.” It’s a lie. Despite her efforts, the raspy prophecy of the stranger on the street clings … Read more
ZAMAHLOBO, THE BLOOD WIFE CHAPTER 01 I sink into my office chair and exhale a long, weary sigh. A glance at my wristwatch confirms it’s already half past one. Four hours and 30 minutes to go . Exhaustion clings to me; managing Ngwenya Logistics is no child’s play. People might think it’s all about barking … Read more
THE AFTERMATH 08 SIKHANYISO He dropped off Bahle and went to check up on Hazel. She sits next to him and smiles. “I got your message” he says. “And you didn’t respond” she says. He clears his throat. “I was held up in meeting” She nods and pulling out two pregnancy tests. “I know we … Read more
THE AFTERMATH 07 (SPONSORED BY ANONYMOUS)🙏 Muhle brings me a cup of sugar water and sits next to me. I take a few sips and look at her. “You’re scaring me,” she says. “I slept with him” She breathes out and throws herself back. “Finally!” I give her a blank stare. “Sure it took a … Read more
THE AFTERMATH 06 MALIBANTUBAHLE It’s been a week and I don’t know how to feel about Mthoko’s proposal. I wipe the kitchen counter and start on the dishes. I don’t know but maybe if he had spoken to me first then I wouldn’t be feeling this blindsided. He wraps his arms around my waist and … Read more
THE AFTERMATH 05 MALIBANTUBAHLE “Stop the car” I say. He gives me a glance and continues driving. “Sikhanyiso stop this car right now!” “Is that how you speak to your man?” I scoff,whose man? “You are not my man now stop this car” “Ngiyabuza futhi iyona ndlela yokukhuluma nendoda yakho leyo?” He stares and I … Read more
THE AFTERMATH 04 SIKHANYISO “Morning sleepy head” He opens his eyes to the horror that is Kuyasa looking at him. He frowns and looks around the room. “What’s going?” he asks. Kuyasa smiles. “What’s going on, is that you were in Mali’s warm arms” He clicks his tongue and shakes his head. “Where is she?” … Read more