It’s way past his bed time . Luvuyo sat in his sofa glaring at his notebook. He strode his beard , then took a sip of his scotch and soda .
He had worked out a strategy plan on how to avenge what his best friend and lover did to him . The humiliation and pain that they have brought to him after everything that he has done for them . He has been nothing but a good friend and boyfriend and now this is what he gets paid with .
He cannot actually accept the fact that Xhanti is secretly sleeping with his girlfriend . He had always thought Xhanti was not into woman , never has he seen him with a woman or even talk about any woman . He has always thought that Xhanti was somehow gay but never raised the topic with him because he did not want to offend him .
For 2 years of being friends , he now finally realises that he doesn’t know much of his so called best friend . He only knows , where Xhanti lives , his favourite colour , favourite food but none either than that he actually knows nothing but yet he considers Xhanti his best friend .
Maybe it’s because Xhanti knows more about him then he knows about himself .
Why hasn’t this actually occured to him earlier ? He questioned himself .
Luvuyo seems to have been a man that is unaware of his surroundings . His focus is mainly on his work rather then the people around him . Although he claims to love them and give them a place in his life , he still doesn’t really know them the way he should .
He never met Amanda’s parents , or even considered meeting them . He has always put that behind his head as if they ware the only two that exists in the world .
Was he under some spell that could have taken his senses away . It’s not normal for someone to be in a relationship with someone and never meet their parents or even consider meeting them .
Yes Amanda has met his mother only . And his mother was quite very impressed she likes Amanda . Infact his mother loves every woman he brings over , she never showed any kind of emotions towards them .
Taking his pen , he scratched out the line where he wrote To sleep with one of Amanda’s closest family member and Xhanti .
And there he wrote Buhle’s name and next to Xhanti’s name he wrote still thinking ? .
He closed his note book and poured himself another glass of scotch whisky and soda .
Love is truly wicked . Nomatter what you do , they always betray you .
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Maka kneeled on her knees , praying. She asked the Lord to protect her grandmother , to release the devil that has conquered in her sisters heart , to keep her safe and to forgive her for all sins she has done .
Before she was even done praying , she was interrupted by Amanda .
” I want you to go to the mall for me tomorrow and I want you to buy these things ”
Maka got up and picked up the paper that Amanda threw to her while she was getting up .
” The money is in this envelope ” she said handing it to Maka .
” Thank you ”
Amanda walked back to her room .
Maka took the envelope and placed it under her pillow .
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Amanda stood infront of the mirror , looking at her reflection .
She doesn’t hate Maka , but she hates how Maka fits into the picture of her mother .
Maka is the reason why her mother was in pain . She is only doing this to get the revenge of her mother . Maka’s mother was a evil woman , who treated her mother like trash together with their grandmother who just pretends to love her .
They ill and treated her mother , leaving her with scars and bruises . Now she is ready to do anything to get that revenge for her mother . The woman who raised her when nobody was there to help .
Gogo and Maka will pay for the way they treated her mother .even though Maka did nothing wrong , she is the result of it .
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Officer Chiware turns to look at his wife . She is right he knows that but he cannot just let it slide . He knows that the woman is manipulated by the man and is scared to report him . He finally saw it yesterday in her eyes when he bumped into her .
He tried to question her but she was too hasty and brushing him off .
Chiware cannot stand men who beats woman , he knows he said he will stay out of it but his heart cracks for the poor lady .
The scars on her face tells a story of a woman with her lips sealed .
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Amanda is fed up with the silent treatment she is getting from Luvuyo . She can’t seem to understand what kind of mood swings he has and why he is pushing her away , it’s almost a week and they have not spoken to each other . What couple does that , but she still has have the pride to talk to him first .
Amanda got out of the lift and walked to Noxolo’s reception .
” Any message or mail for me ” Asked Amanda , removing her shades .
” Good morning to you too . And yes there is a message for you ”
“Give it ”
” Please … The boss asked to see you immediately when you come in ”
Amanda made no response , she glared at Noxolo and grimmed as she walked away .
Noxolo rolled her eyes then continued with her work .
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Amanda entered his office and walked up to him .she pulled out a chair and sat down .
Luvuyo kept his focus on his laptop while Amanda made herself comfortable on the chair .
” I heard that you ware looking for me ” Amanda said
” I will be with you just give me a few minutes ” he answered .
Amanda said nothing and scrutinized his office , trying to keep herself busy .
“Soo oky Ummm yeah our buyer is not happy with your designs”
” What do you mean ? ” She asked .
” I mean that what you drew was crap ”
” Excuse me ” her voice raising
” Yes ”
” Excuse me I took my time to do those Interior designs for the client now don’t tell me that shit ”
” I will tell you whatever shit , I want to tell you Amanda because I am the boss ”
” SO what If you are the boss , so you think that you the boss you can shout at me like I am your kid”
” I am not even shouting , you shouting at me ”
” Oh wow I am suddenly shouting ”
” Amanda stop being childish “
” You should stop being childish , you ignoring me and treating me like I am some piece of shit ”
” That’s because you are , you are a whore ”
” What ! “She exclaimed furiously and raised her hand to give Luvuyo a slap .
Luvuyo stopped her hand and gripped it .
” Don’t you raise your filthy hands on me , the same hands you used to sleep with Xhanti ”
A gasp escaped her lips as she staggered backwards , unable to comprehend the revelation that Luvuyo knows about her and Xhanti .
” Yes you think I didn’t know , you know I can’t believe that you betrayed me after everything that we been through , and out of all people you choose to sleep with my best friend ”
” I can explain … Wait .. who told you … How did you find out ” she stuttered .
” You are nothing but a fake … I don’t even know what to compare you to ”
” Luvuyo let me explain ”
” Explain ! You want to explain to me how you ware in bed with my best friend ”
” Yes , I want to explain . I want to explain ”
” You have the nerve “he said with anger in his tone as he walked towards the door .
” He forced me to sleep with him ” she shouted .
He looked back and shook his head , then he turned on his heels and strode away , his shoulders tense with unresolved anger .
Amanda thought of running after him , but that would only cause humiliation . Luvuyo might end up shouted at her so everyone in the building could hear about their issue .
She stayed back and gnashed her teeth . She knows who told Luvuyo . It can only be one person .
She trembled out the door.
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Maka was done with all her chores all was left for her to do was to go to the mall .
Maka slipped herself into a yellow rose dress with a yellow hat . She wanted to look amazing , hoping that it would cheer her up a bit . One of the things that cheer woman up is shopping , make up and looking their absolute best .
Maka was so in love with her dress , she got it as a gift from her ex boyfriends mother on their graduation .
She remember it like it was yesterday when she and Tafadzwa ware deeply in love , her first love and first heartbreak . He was the guy she thought that she would end up with in the future but unfortunately life does not give you what you expect .
She twirled in her dress then tried to pull a smile . The smile was not original and she had to pull it up everyday just to pretend to be happy , knowing very well that nothing is okay .
She feels hopeless , stupid and dump because there is nothing she can do , except pray.
She took a deep breath in then exhaled .
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Buhle and Amanda sat in Lievita lingering over their drinks .
Amanda was not quite happy and Buhle was quite confused. .
Ever since they arrived at the restaurant , Amanda’s face has been thick ,with anger . And she kept talking to herself saying that “His gonna pay ” like a lunatic woman . And everytime Buhle asked who . Her response would be a side eye saying don’t ask me rubbish .
Buhle kept her focus on her drink and phone but kept stealing glances at Amanda who seemed to be loosing her mind .
” Amanda are you fine “asked Buhle .