GUNS AND GLORY

GUNS AND GLORY

PROLOGUE

Walking towards the fairground is a thrill in itself,

one that builds with every step. The night is cool
but dry; perfect for a date. The fair wouldn't be
visible until they turned the final corner but already
the expectations and sheer suspense of it all is
building to a peak.

Sounds are already beginning to pour through the

air. Tsietsi with the binoculars from across the
street, he scans the entrance and presses the
button on his ear.
Tsietsi: It's all clear, let's get in. Remember, the
goal is to get in and out as fast and neatly as
possible. Do not shoot unless there's a need to.
Tuk: Noted boss.
James: Roger that.

Tsietsi puts on his hand gloves that match up with

the colour of his skin, fixes his sunglasses and
carries out his briefcase walking straight to the
bank's entrance.

The technician makes his way back down the

corridor, toward the computer room.

Tsietsi: Tuks, follow him.

Tuks: On it.

The technician passes through the optometric

scanner.

Tuks: Don't move.

Technician: Who are you?
Tuks: It is not important, if you comply and follow
my rules, we are all going to walk away from here
without anyone being hurt. Okay?
Technician: (nodding nervously) Okay.
Tuks: Good, now lock all the doors at the front.

Tsietsi walks to the front and greets the lady who

smiles widely. He always has that effect on ladies
and sometimes it works to his advantage, like
today.

Her: Good day sir, my name is Mandisa. How can I

help you?
Tsietsi: Keys to the vault please Mandisa
Mandisa:(chuckling) Sir, that's funny but…

He moves his hand on the side and a gun shows

from his waist.

Tsietsi: Unfortunately Mandisa, I don't have the

whole day!

Boom, with an extra violent, the counter is

slammed in to and three more men in balaclava
walks in.

Tsietsi: search them, take their cellphones!

Mandisa, come with me sweetheart.
The stunned employees are pushed back while the
man in black quickly riffles their pockets for cell
phones.

Man1: The floor, all of you, now!

No one dares to do otherwise but follows the order.

Tsietsi is pushing Mandisa at the front while

communicating with Tuks.

Tuks: He is working on the volt.

Tsietsi: Tell him to hurry, we don't have enough
time!

Mandisa is forced to load some money into the

bags. Tsietsi is checking the time.

James: Boss, the truck is inside the building.

Tsietsi: Good job gentlemen, now let's get the vault
out and get the hell out of here!

As per his instructions, the volt is detached from

the wall with the help of the technician and loaded
to the truck. Tsietsi zips the bags that are full of
money.
Tsietsi: I'm sorry sweetheart, this is going to hurt a
bit. Thank you for your assistance.

He hits her head with the back of the gun, she falls
on the floor and bleeds a little. He carries the bags
out and gives the guys each while he runs out.

Shit, the police sirens are approaching the bank.

He runs to his bike and hops on it, peels onto the
main road.

The police are on him quicker this time, he can't

shake them. He nears the rendezvous point with
Tuks, sees the truck waiting patiently ahead, but a
glance back confirms he hasn't lost the heat yet.

He makes a slighting gesture across his throat to

signal Tuks to lose them. Tsietsi watches as Tuks
takes a right turn, leading the cops away from the
truck.

The cops try to stay with Tsietsi but his

manoeuvrability daunts them. He cuts hard onto a
path that cuts next to the train trucks. He has
completely lost the cops at this point as they don't
follow him. He follows the tracks until he comes to
the clearing which leads to the woods.

"BANG BANG" the gun goes off, hitting him on the

leg making him lose control of the bike and falling
into the deep hill.

Tuks takes a few steps and looks down when

Tsietsi has fallen off and smirks. Good job!

*****************

Paige is losing her mind at this point, no one is

saying anything to her and it's been hours! A
whole 12 hours to be exact!

Tsietsi usually updates her about the progress of

his "assignments ", this silence is driving her mad.

From the news, it doesn't look good. She last saw

him dodging the cops away and that was it. Some
of the guys have been caught but the truck with
the vault managed to get away.
She picks her phone up and dials Tsietsi, for the
1000s time. It sends her to voice-mail again.

Paige: Tsietsi, if you don't switch on your phone

this minute I'm going to lose it! Baby, pick up the
phone. I've been calling you. I don't like this
silence, I don't like it at all.

Her voice is breaking as she says the last part.

Tsietsi cannot do this to her, what about their kids?
No, he promised to be there forever, this was his
last job and then quit to focus on their family.

The door opens and Tuks walks in, Paige runs to

him and looks behind her. He tries to touch her but
she shifts back.

Paige: Tuks, why are you here alone, where is my

husband?
Tuks: Paige, I'm sorry.
Paige:(shaking her head) No, Tuks please what
have you done to my husband? Where is Tsietsi?
Tuks: The cops got him…
Paige: What do you mean?
Tuks: He's dead Paige, I'm sorry.
Paige: Noooooo!
She breaks down and cries out in agony, Tuks
pulls her to his embrace and kisses her forehead.

Tuks: I'm so sorry, I know it hurts but I'm here for

you and the kids. I promise.

Her phone rings just as she is about to say

anything. She excuses herself to answer it with
hiccups from the crying.

Paige: Hello.
Voice: Paige, don't panic, it's me. Who are you
with in there?
Paige: What do you mean?
Tsietsi: Is Tuks there?
Paige: Urhm, yeah..
Tsietsi: Okay, I need you to listen to me and don't
give it away that you are talking to me.
Paige: What do you mean, what is going on?
Tsietsi: I'm alive but arrested. I'm going to call you
again, get rid of him.
Paige: But how..
Tsietsi: Find a way, you got this baby, I taught you
well.
Paige:(nodding while wiping her tears) Okay.
She ends the call and looks at Tuks, what
happened here? Why does he say Tsietsi is dead
while he is actually arrested?

Tuks: Are you okay?

Paige: Yeah, that was the cops asking me to come
to the police station to identify my husband's body.
Tuks: They found his body?
Paige: Were they not supposed to?
Tuks: No, of course not. I don't mean it like that.
I'm just stressed and confused. Okay, I'll drive
you…

CHAPTER 1

TSIETSI

"Your time is up ndoda, don't finish my airtime, I

also have to call my woman ". The guy that landed
him his phone says. He quickly says goodbye to
Paige and gives her the final instructions.

Tsietsi: Thank you.

He says giving back his phone that he paid with
his diamond stud earrings just to make a call.
Prison life sucks and he will be so damned to
come back here. Right now he needs to cook a
plan and cook it well.

Whoever tried to shoot him wanted him dead, it's a

good thing that he wore bulletproof clothes and
pretended to be dead during the shooting.

Before the cops got hold of him, he made sure to

hide the money and walked away with a little bit of
it. Now he is here, arrested for the biggest heist in
the world.

His mind is going crazy as he is trying to pierce

pieces together and think who tried to betray him
and for what?

Tuks comes top on his suspicious list no matter

how hard he tries to discard the thought away. Nah
marn, he can't do that to him, they are brothers
and have come so far.

But there's something that he can't shake about

this whole thing, the reason why he asked his wife
to play it cool and not reveal that he was alive and
arrested.

Until he figures out what really is happening here,

he would like to remain dead/missing. It's better
that way.

He looks around, the guys are smoking, some

minding their own business while there's those
saying they are innocent.Paige needs to hurry and
get here because this whole thing is driving him
mad.

PAIGE

Being a gangster in a suit's wife is not as glorious

as these movies and novels make it to be. She has
seen and done things that she grew up vowing
never to.

At first, like any normal person would do, she tried

to talk Tsietsi out of this life but it didn't work. So
after breaking up with him, the heart wants what it
wants and that's Tsietsi.
Despite the life he is leading, he treats her well
and she lacks nothing. Their home is warm and
filled with love. Except for days like these where he
has to go on a "project".

Then she will stay all night praying for his safety.
It's crazy because she knows that it's against what
God wants but she would pray for him still,
knowing that wherever he is, he is probably killing
and robbing people.

This was supposed to be the last gig, he had

promised her that it was the last one when she
begged him to not partake in this.

She looks outside the window, biting her nails as

the car speeds its way to the holding cells where
Tsietsi is thinking of a better explanation for Tuks
when they arrive.

Tuks: We are here, do you need me to go in with

you?
Paige: No, thank you I'll be fine.
Tuks: You sure?
Paige: Yeah, you need to lie low remember?
Tuks:(nodding) Call me if you need anything.
Paige: I will.

She steps out of the car and walks straight inside

the police station. People are giving her those
looks and she ignores them. Her husband is quite
popular and known for these kinds of things and
she feels like they already know that he has striked
again.

It's just that previously he has made sure that any

incriminating evidence disappears in a blink of an
eye. It never got to be this serious. Luckily when
she gets to the front desk, the officer handling the
case takes her away and the moment they get into
the room, Tsietsi rushes to her and they hug.

Officer: You have 10 minutes.

He says and walks away, closing the door.

Paige: Oh my baby, you are alive.

Tsietsi: I am baby, I'm sorry to scare you like that.
Paige: I cried so much when Tuks said you were
dead. I couldn't imagine my life without you.
Tsietsi: Wait, Tuks said I was dead?
Paige: Yes, when you called, he had just arrived to
inform me.
Tsietsi: That's strange. What else did he say?
Paige: Nothing really much, after your call we
drove straight here.
Tsietsi: Mhm, something is not right here.
Paige: What do you mean? Do you think he is the
one that set you up?
Tsietsi: I don't know but if it's not him then why
would he say I'm dead?
Paige: Babe wait, what are you saying to me?
Tsietsi: It's confusing but at the same time coming
together. I need you to be careful around him. If he
really did this then I can't trust him around you..but
the question is, why would he do that?

Paige looks down, biting her lips, the door opens

and the police officer tells them that their time is
up.

Tsietsi: I'm going to be home soon, I promise.

Paige: I will be waiting for you.

He shoves a paper inside her pockets and kisses

her.
Tsietsi: Read it when you are alone.

*
*
*

TUKS

*on the phone call*

Tuks: What do you mean the state is going to offer

him a deal? Hey marn, that should not happen! I
don't trust him to not cook something and sell us
out. I need you to keep him in for a couple of days
while I sort my things.

Block all his channels and connections, let me

handle the rest. Sure, I will call you back.

He ends the call and looks at Paige walking out of

the police station and gets out of the car.

Tuks: Hey, how did it go?

Paige: He's alive.
Tuks: Oh…
He pretends to be surprised, actually he is
surprised as to how the hell did he survive?

Tuks: I'm sure you are relieved?

Paige: Not even, him being inside is more
stressful. What am I going to tell our kids?
Tuks: I'm so sorry P.

Tuks pulls her towards him for a tight hug, he tries

to kiss her but she stops him.

Paige: uh-huh Tuks marn, kante keng?(what is it?)

Tuks: What do you mean? I'm trying to be here for
you.
Paige: Please stop marn, what happened between
you and I was a mistake. It shouldn't have
happened and it will never happen.
Tuks: I thought you enjoyed it?
Paige: I did no doubt but that's beside the point.
Tuks: So you used me Paige?
Paige: (chuckling in disbelief) Used you? Tuks,
you took advantage of my vulnerability! I was
stressed out and…
Tuks: I comforted you!
Paige: Yeah well whatever that is…but it will never
happen again. I don't even have to explain this to
you, it's sick. I am married to Tsietsi and I love him.
You are his brother, maybe not by blood but he
sees and treats you as one. If such ever comes
out, he will kill you!
Tuks: So, to hell with what I'm feeling for you?
Paige: I don't want to die and leave my kids behind
because of one silly mistake. I know my husband
is a ladies man but I doubt he would betray me the
way I did. If you don't want Tsietsi to kill you, drop
these thoughts of something ever happening
between us.

Of course he doesn't want to be killed by Tsietsi,

that's why he tried to kill him first!

CHAPTER 2

PAIGE

After Tuks has dropped her, the first thing she

does is read the note Tsietsi wrote for her with her
chest beating so fast. The last conversation she
had with Tuks in the car is now shedding light as to
what could be the reason for Tuks to betray her
husband if he really did that.

That sex was a mistake, a huge one at that and

she honestly thought that Tsietsi thought the same
too. They were caught up in the moment and acted
out.

It is surprising to hear him talking about feelings for

her. What feelings when he knows very well that
he and she will never happen, it's not even about
the money or sex.

It's how Tsietsi carries himself, the aura, physic

and reputation. The sex and money is the bonus.
Now imagine going from that to Tuks? Aneva!

But now there's no time to mop around and feel

sorry about a situation that she cannot change.
Her husband is in holding cells and she needs to
get him out ASAP.

She picks up her phone and dials Zama, his

attorney. Her phone rings for a while before she
answers.
Zama: Hello?
Paige: Zama, it's me.
Zama: I know, I have your number.

This bitch has an attitude and is sassy for days!

But she is good at what she does so she has to let
it pass.

Paige: Yeah, my husband has been arrested.

Zama: Arrested? When?
Paige: Yesterday.
Zama: Wow, and I'm only learning about this now?
Paige: Because I was also not aware! He went mia
after that heist and I got to know today about the
situation!
Zama: Dammit! It's late now, I can't do anything.
Paige: What do you mean? Can't you apply for his
bail?
Zama: Check the time Paige. I'll go see him, check
his case and start with the bail application for
tomorrow.
Paige: Thanks.
Zama: Is there something else?
Paige: He said I should remind you of the
conversation y'all had last month and the safe
house. What safe house?
Zama: Don't worry about it, I'll take care of it. Let
me go and get started on my work.

She ends the call and Paige throws it on her bed.

That's the thing that drives her nuts! Tsietsi tells
this girl a lot and shuts her out. They are married,
they support being together in this, well even if she
is not involved but knows the drill.

"Mama, are you crying?" Rea, their last born who

is 5 years old, says standing by the corner holding
her teddy bear. She quickly wipes her tears and
goes to her, kneels in front of her and pokes her
cheeks.

Paige: No baby, mommy is not crying, just tired.

Rea: Where is dad?
Paige: Dad has gone for work, my angel.
Rea: Is he going to come back home soon?

Now that's something she doesn't know for sure

but she is hopeful. She nods and pulls her to her
embrace.

Paige: Yes, daddy is going to be home soon my

love.
TUKS

Real name Thulani, he paces up and down the

warehouse, looking at the truck packed with loads
of money. There's a problem, and a huge one.
Opening the vault, that is Tsietsi's speciality. And
now they have to find someone to open it without
messing up the money with the ink.

There's footsteps approaching, he pulls out the

gun and hides behind the truck, ready to shoot at
anything that shows face.

" ei relax man, it's me"

He drops the gun and shoves it behind his back.

Tuks: James, you are late!

James: I had to make sure no one was following
me.
Tuks: (scratching his head) We need to move this
truck from here, keeping it for days it's not safe.
James: What's happening with the boss?
Tuks: Whose boss?
James: I meant Tsietsi?
Tuks: He is where he belongs…
James: You know he is going to kill us when he
comes out right?
Tuks: You worry too much, I've already sorted that
one out. For now, let's come up with a plan and
strategy as to how we can move this truck here.

TSIETSI

Finally Zama comes, it seems like she drove

straight from her house to see him, she is on her
casuals.

Tsietsi: You took your time!

Zama: Ungangihlanyisi wena Tsietsi, your slay
queen of a wife called me an hour ago. What was I
supposed to do?
Tsietsi: I'm sorry, I don't want us to fight.
Zama: There's no need for us to, just let me do my
job.
Tsietsi: Okay baby. So, have you spoken to the
detective handling my case?
Zama: Yes, from what I'm seeing, there's someone
in a higher position messing with you.
Tsietsi: What do you mean?
Zama: I mean that it might not be a walk into the
park, but I'll get you out of here. You must be ready
to fight.
Tsietsi: You know I'm always ready to fight.
Zama: Good, be prepared to fight your circle as
well.
Tsietsi: What does that mean?
Zama: It means exactly that. I'll see you tomorrow
at the bail hearing. Should I bring you a suit or
your wife will?
Tsietsi: Zama…
Zama:(raising her hand) It's fine, I was just asking
since there's some of your clothes in the house.
Let me go and work.
Tsietsi: Okay, thanks for coming…
Zama: Only doing my job that you pay me for.

She pushes her chair back and stands up, Tsietsi

reaches out for her hand, she doesn't refuse and
holds it for a while.

Tsietsi: I will see you when I come out of here.

She doesn't say anything but pulls back her hand
and walks away. He exhales, brushing his head
and walks out of the room.

LATER THAT NIGHT

Tsietsi is wide awake, how can he sleep when he

is thinking about his situation and the person
behind it? Zama's speech makes his suspicions
about Tuks to grow even more.

What does she mean to fight his circle? And why

haven't Tuks come to see him? He told his wife
that he was dead, how did he know that if he
wasn't the one that tried to kill him?

He gets up from the trashy bed and goes to the

toilet to pee. It's when he is zipping his pants when
he feels that someone is behind him. First thought
is not to panic but to act fast because he doesn't
know what this person wants and their weapon.

Still with his back turned, he back kicks the person

behind between his legs and it lands straight to his
balls. Tsietsi turns around fast and throws punches
in his stomach, the guy is quite big, he tries to stab
him but Tsietsi blocks the stab from landing to his
face and scratches his arm instead.

The pain shoots straight to his heart, activating the

anger inside him. He kicks him on his pelvic using
his knee and the knife drops on the floor. He picks
up fast and without hesitation, stabs the big guy
mercilessly.

Blood splashes up against the whole wall, his face

and clothes. His anger blocked the noise from the
other inmates who are screaming, banging the
burglars and calling for help.

He presses his knee on his throat and looks at him

coughing blood.

Tsietsi: Hey, hey, don't you dare die. Who sent

you?

CHAPTER 3

TSIETSI
The guy is agitating and pulling the undertaker's
eyes, he is dying and it pisses him off that he is
going to die without confessing who sent him.

Someone pulls him off the guy and shoves him

away, it's the inmate. His clothes are covered in
blood at this point and he doesn't care. Maybe he
deserved to die, but it would have been nice to
know the sender before he died.

There's so much commotion as he is escorted to

another empty cell and locked in there. Turning
around, he is met by the prison runners and boss.
They look at him as if it is a snack. He knows very
well that these ones are the big boys and not to be
messed with so he needs to thread carefully.

Tsietsi: Hey gents, does this chair belong to

anyone?

He asks, pointing at it with his head and no one

responds to him. Oh well, he helps himself and sits
down, wiping his face.

"You are bleeding "

One of the guys with tattoos all over his face points
out the stabbed wound in his arm.

Tsietsi: Oh that, it's nothing.

Him: It's everything, you could bleed to death or
catch an infection.

He tears his overall and comes to his side and

wraps it around his wound. Good to see the boss
helping around.

Tsietsi: Ta.(thank you)

Him: I'm Leroy
Tsietsi: Tsietsi.
Leroy: So you killed Juke?
Tsietsi: Who is that?
Leroy: The guy you just fought with now
Tsietsi: How… ? Never mind.
Leroy: Yeah, you know better. You must be pretty
good if you overpowered him.
Tsietsi: That's the mistake most people make,
underestimating me.
Leroy: I see.
Tsietsi: So, who ordered the hit on me?
They look at each other and laughs, irking him
even more.

Leroy: Come on Tsietsi, you know that's not how it

works. We are not going to jump and give you a
name because you asked for it.

Bloody scavengers, of course they want money

and he wants a name so he has no choice but to
cut a deal with them.

TUKS

His phone rings under his pillows, he grabs it and

answers while still sleeping.

Tuks: Hello?
Voice: Tuks, it's bad my guy. Juke is dead.

He sits up straight and looks at the hun (lady) next

to him. He quietly gets off the bed and goes into
the other room, carefully closing the door.

Tuks: My man, what are you saying?

Voice: I'm telling you that Tsietsi barbecued that
guy.
Tuks:(cursing) Shit! He probably knows I'm into
him now
Voice: It could be, because from what I heard, he
was moved to Ta Leroy's cell.
Tuks: No, no, this is not good.
Voice: Not at all but there's something else.
Tuks: What?
Voice: He just added murder in case, now it won't
be easy to make this case disappear.

He smiles, actually, Tsietsi did good. This is

digging more holes for himself while allowing him a
chance to work on his plans.

Tuks: Thanks man, keep me updated.

He ends the call and walks back to the bedroom

and pulls the lady towards him.

"Mhmmmmm"

She says softly as he brushes her body pulling her

on top of him.

Tuks: Come baby, give it to daddy….

She positions herself on top of his dick and he
helps by pushing it in. He groans as her vaginal
walls stretch to accommodate him.

His hand holds on to her waist as she moves up

and down on top of him. He closes his eyes and
imagines Paige doing it. He grows even more
harder when he replaces the girl's face with hers
on top of him.

Tuks: Yes P, ride it baby.

Girl: Like that?
Tuks: Yes baby.

She bounces and he lets out a pleasurable

laughter, spanking her bums.

Tuks: Paige you are killing me baby!

Girl: Huh?

She stops moving and looks at him.

Tuks: What, why are you stopping?

Girl: Who did you just call me?
Tuks: I called you babe…
She slaps him hard and gets off the bed.

Girl: Ungijwayela kabi yazi!

Tuks:(holding his cheek) Ouch babe, come on.
Where are you going, look at how hard I am?
Girl: Call Paige to satisfy you!

She bangs the door behind her and he sighs. Is it

that bad to a point where he can't control himself?
He gets off the bed, takes his phone and heads to
the bathroom and locks it.

In his phone gallery, he opens a picture of Paige

and starts masturbating.

ZAMA

This is a nightmare, everything is just chaotic.

Paige is so upset, she couldn't believe her ears
when they got here and told that there won't be
any bail application because he has killed
someone.

Paige: How can you do such a thing, are you that

selfish?
Tsietsi: Come on babe, I was defending myself.
Paige: It is said you stabbed him 17 times! 17
times Tsietsi, are you crazy?

She is yelling with so much anger, tears are

threatening to come. She's there watching the
whole scene play out and not saying anything. A
part of her feels for her (Paige), I mean it's
understandable. But phew, baby girl can scream.

Tsietsi: Would you have preferred it to be me who

is dead?
Paige: No, but you shouldn't have killed him. What
am I going to tell our kids? I promised them that
you are coming home today!

Tsietsi tries to hold her but she pushes him away

and picks her handbag.

Paige: Fix this, I don't know what strings you pull

or magic you perform but I want my husband
home. Do you hear me?
Zama: Yes ma'am.

She bangs the door on her way out. Tsietsi sinks

on the floor, bushing his head. He married her
(Paige) but he loves her. It doesn't make sense to
many people, it didn't to her as well but now she
understands it so well.

Slowly, she walks to his side and stands by the

wall and doesn't say anything. The tension in this
room is so heavy.

Tsietsi: I messed up, I know. But I had no choice.

Zama: You just made my job so fucken difficult
Tsietsi! I get what Paige is saying, you should have
stabbed him enough to prove that you were
protecting yourself. But now we have a whole
murder case on top of theft!
Tsietsi: Please tell me if there is a way?

She doesn't respond, he gets up and walks up to

her, holds her waist, brings her closer to him. Him
being this close is dangerous, very dangerous.
Especially in this place.

Tsietsi: Babe?
Zama: Tsietsi…
Tsietsi: There has to be something we can do,
please babe.
Tsietsi's scent is shooting straight to her body
pores and activating feelings. Her clit is twitching
right now. She swallows a lump on her throat…

Zama: There is one way we can try out, but it's

dangerous…

Tsietsi kisses her deeply, holding her face with

both hands.

Tsietsi: I know I can always rely on you babe. So,

what's the plan?

CHAPTER 4

ZAMA

This life has no balance and love is a funny

dangerous business. It's crazy what she feels for
Tsietsi and the things or lengths she would go for
him. When she first met him, she was a fresh
graduate from university, scared and trying to find
her feet in the law industry.

She had just bagged an internship in a big law firm

and was doing her articles there. His boss sent her
to apply for bail for one of Tsiets friend's. The
nerves were shooting the roof, she remembers
when she first saw him and his wife.

Paige looked at her and laughed, asking what the

hell is her boss thinking sending an amateur over
to deal with such a serious matter.

Tsietsi calmly called his wife into order and spoke

to her. He asked her what her name was and if she
was going to be able to handle the case. She said
yes and he smiled and said " I believe in you, I see
the fire and hunger in your eyes, go get them
baby".

That increased her confidence level, made her

convince her boss that she is the fit person for the
case and indeed, she aced it. Her first case which
happened to be big!

From that victory, more cases became easier, of

course she lost some but it was the lessons she
grabbed through each and every case and
corrected with the next one.
Tsietsi came to her office one day and asked her to
be his lawyer. It was such a confusing time and her
boss was not happy about it. She had to resign
and start her own firm. With the little money that
she had, she started her own thing and ran along
with it.

Tsietsi became the biggest client and financial

booster because he was always in trouble, if not
him then his squad or someone he knows. That
helped her to make a quick profit turnaround, she
expanded and started hiring, mostly law
graduates.

Now she was mentioned everywhere, the baddest

crime lawyer. She didn't only represent criminals,
she's also dealing with family law, raf and criminal
law.

Raf and criminal law is the biggest money injection

in her company. All was going well, with her head
held up high and focused on the bag. It started
when she hung out with Tsietsi more, outside
business hours.
She already had her money so Tsietsi having it
was not the major reason why she was attracted to
him. It's something more than something money
can never buy.

She parks 3 streets away from the judge's house

and exhales. It's late and she is sure that no one
will know that she came here since she used her
first start-up car, polo vivo.

Pulling her hoodie over her head, she steps out of

the car and walks to the house looking around. It's
a very quiet neighbourhood, there's hardly any
cars moving around or people.

When she gets at the gate, the security personnel

scrutinise her before allowing her to walk inside.
Such a gorgeous and huge house, she observes
as she is taken to judge Mnisi's office.

Mnisi: Counsel, this is not the time to discuss or

plead your client's case. In fact, I would advise you
to give it up because it's really bad for you guys.
But knowing you, I know that you will want to fight
and argue at court.
Zama:(smiling) You know me very well Sir. But as
you have mentioned, this case just got
complicated and indeed my client is in hot water.
And I know there's nothing that will bring you
excitement like locking him behind bars, isn't?

Mnisi: It will be the highlight of my career,

Mokoena has been a thong on my neck for the
very longest time. You helped him slip away so
many times. This time, there's no doing it the other
way because all evidence points against him.

Zama: What evidence, Your Honor?

Mnisi: This is not the place to argue your case, I
told you this. We all know that CCTV footage
caught him leaving the bank with bags and cops
found him.

Zama: Okay but does leaving with two

smallanyana bags make him the suspect? From
what I heard, the bank lost about 5 million rand
and you didn't find a cent from my client!

Mnisi: Counsel…
Zama: My apologies, Your Honor, I didn't come
here to argue the case but to actually tell you to
drop it.

He laughs, leaning back to his chair.

Mnisi: You are good Counsel but not that good I

see. Even if there is a shortage of evidence to fully
link him to the bank robbery scene, even though
we know he did it, he killed a person. Right in front
of everyone.

Zama: Who is everyone because there's no

witnesses?
Mnisi: What are you talking about?
Zama: Your Honor, my client was defending
himself against the attack and unfortunately things
didn't end well. Now, that's my argument and you
are going to rule in my favour.
Mnisi: And why would I do that, when the
opportunity to lock that thug away is in my hands?
Zama:Ever heard of a saying that says " don't
throw stones while you are living in a glass
house"? Yeah, I think that's the one. Your Honor, it
will be in everyone's interest to rule in my favour
and see Mr Mokoena walk away from this.
Mnisi: And what gives you the powers to demand
such from me?

She takes out her phone, opens a video and gives

it to him.

Zama: Because if this ever goes out, you are

dead.

He looks at it and back at Zama, she smiles.

Zama: Deleting it won't help, there's many copies

saved and distributed. And if something dares
happen to me, it will be known that you did it. I will
see you at Court, Your Honor.

She takes her phone back and gets up from the

chair and walks out of the door straight to the gate
silently praying that she doesn't get a bullet on her
back until she gets to the car.

That was damn risky but she did it. Her phone
vibrates and a message from an unknown number
comes through.

" you got the deal, but we still have to talk"

Mission accomplished, what comes after that
Tsietsi will deal with it. She starts the car and
drives away.

*
*
*
*

Paige opens the door and Tuks walks in. She is in

her silky white gown and has been drinking. Stress
has her by tits, this is where she wishes she was
working because being a housewife drives her
nuts. All she does now is think about Tsietsi and
his case.

Paige: Hi, urhm please come in. Excuse the mess.

Tuks: It's okay, I can see you are stressed.
Paige: Stressed is an understatement. Tsietsi just
made things worse for himself…

She stops midway talking as she remembers that

he is also a suspect for framing her husband.
Tuks: It's pretty bad but I am talking to my guys
about the situation to see how we can help you
know.
Paige: Have you gone to see him?
Tuks: No, I can't because it's risky and can
jeopardise the whole case. The whole gang is lying
low.
Paige: Yeah, of course. I just wish there was a
miracle out of this you know. And his lawyer
doesn't have much faith in him after the stunt he
pulled.
Tuks: Who, Zama? That girl will do anything and
everything to save Tsietsi's skin. I don't know what
your husband is feeding her but whatever they
have going is real.

She looks at him and chuckles in disbelief.

Paige: Hold on a minute, what did you just say?

Tuks: What? Don't act as if you never suspected
your husband for having an affair with Zama. I just
confirmed that they are together.

Paige: No! You are lying ! How can you stoop so

low Tuks!?
Tuks: Oh come on Paige, are you that naive?
Zama knows things you don't and probably would
never do and why is that? Please don't give me
the crap that it's because she is his lawyer.

That's his ride or die, and you my dear, are just a

front, to make him look good and presentable.

Paige: Get out Tuks!

Tuks: I'm helping you here…
Paige: I said get out!
Tuks: P…

She quickly grabs a short gun underneath her

gown and shoots the wall behind him. The bullet
passes by his ear, he pops out his eyes.

Paige: Out of my house, now!!!!

CHAPTER 5

PAIGE

Tuks: Okay easy tiger, there's no need to be all

grumpy. I am just looking out for you!
Paige: Oh really now, you are looking out for me?
Tuks: Yes, I know you don't believe me but you
really deserve better..
Paige: I hope when you say better you are not
talking about yourself because the only thing you
are good at is sex! Unfortunately your good sex or
big dig won't give me the family and comfort that
Tsietsi gives me! So get out before I shoot you!

She shoves him outside and sinks on the floor

feeling hot all over her body, her armpits sweating
and itching. It's not as if she doesn't know that
Tsietsi is cheating, she does although she never
caught him or has proof.

But when a woman knows they know, it doesn't

help that her man is handsome and always does
these mysterious trips.

Chances of what Tuks is saying could be true, it

would explain why she doesn’t like her (Zama) and
how she has been a bitch towards her.

It's not a lie that she spends so much time with her
husband and knows a lot but Tsietsi has always
assured her that it was strictly business. Now what
Tuks is saying takes her back to that note. Why did
she learn about a safe house existence during his
arrest while Zama knew about it all along? What's
in there?

Her heart is beating up so damn fast. She is not

supposed to be angry or feel hurt because she did
it as well but heck, if what Tuks is saying then it's
going to drive her crazy.

More crazy because this bitch has been to her

home and at times she told herself to be easy and
accommodative. Really if they are fucking she's
going to shoot her because how dare she comes
into her home posing as a lawyer only to sleep
with her husband?

It's not like she doesn't know that Tsietsi is

married, he wears his ring everywhere and posts
her and the kids on all his social media platforms.
This is exactly why she didn't like her to begin with.
If she thinks that she can take her husband then
she has another thing coming!

Maybe she was too hard on Tuks, he knows a lot

and she needs his intel. She looks at the hole in
the wall and sighs. The maid has to fix that.
ZAMA

She plants wet kisses all over his face, he smiles

with his eyes still closed. Such a gorgeous man
even in the early morning.

Zama: Good morning.

Tsietsi: Morning babe, you are up early.
Zama: Urhm yeah, I have to after working so damn
hard to get you out "illegally ".
Tsietsi: I am still amazed at how you pulled it
through.
Zama: I shock myself too.
Tsietsi: I don't regret falling for you yazi, you
complete me.

She blushes and looks away. She always ignores

such talks because as good as they sound, she is
always reminded of the fact that he is married and
there's no hint or sign of him leaving his wife, ever.

Zama: I'm going to make us some breakfast, it's

already late, I should be in the office.
Tsietsi: You can work from home, kanti what are
the perks of being a boss?
Zama: You are such a bad influence. So now that
you are out, what's the plan?
Tsietsi: There's a few people that need a personal
visit from me, Judge Mnisi is the first one.
Zama: I see, let me get started on that breakfast,
don't move.
Tsietsi: I won't if you won't take too long.

They kiss before she steps out of the bed and

wears her rope and goes to the kitchen. It's a
beautiful sunny morning, and promises to be a
great day. She is happy, why wouldn't she when
she managed to pull strings and get her ,okay
"their" man out of prison without appearing in
court? Connections I tell you.

She takes out the ingredients and starts cooking,

humming a song. A man that gives good orgasms
deserves a big delicious breakfast.

Her phone rings and Paige's name pops up on the

screen. She wipes her hands and answers while
taking a sip from her cup of coffee.

Zama: Paige?
Paige: Hey, I'm calling to ask about my husband's
case, how is it going? Will you go see him today?

Tsietsi asked that his release be kept a secret just

so that whoever tried to eliminate him doesn't get
any heads-up. It's tricky because he included his
wife in those people who shouldn't know.

Zama:(looking around) Urhm, with the murder

case it's hard but I'm working so hard. He will be
home soon.
Paige: Okay, you are going to keep me updated
right?
Zama: Yeah sure, always.
Paige: Cool.
Zama: I have to go…
Paige: Wait…
Zama: Yeah?
Paige: Are you sleeping with my husband?

She almost choke on her coffee but hey, lying is in

her DNA, she studied this.

Zama: Wow, that's so random. Where is that

coming from all of a sudden?
Paige: This is not a court where you are going to
turn around dodging the question. Are you fucking
my husband, yes or no?
Zama:(sipping on her coffee) Uthini yena
mawumbuza?( what is he saying about that)
Paige: I'm asking you …
Zama: Why? Because I am the easiest link to
attack? I'm not married to you sweetheart, the
person that owes you answers to your insecurities
is the one you said " I do" to. And it is such a
disrespect to accuse me of such.

Paige:(sighs) For your own sake, I hope you are

not lying because next time I won't be as nice.
Zama: Yeah yeah yeah, always easy to attack the
next person other than the real problem. Your
threats don't shake me sweetheart.

She ends the call and clicks her tongue. The

audacity of this slay Queen though, this is what
happens when you don't have a job. Tsietsi shows
up half naked and walking barefoot. He hugs her
and kisses her lips.

Tsietsi: Who is making my woman upset so early in

the morning?
Zama: Clients, you know how it goes.
Tsietsi: Can I make it better?
Zama:(blushing) Shouldn't you be going home?
Tsietsi: But I am home…

He picks her up and places her on top of the table

and gets between her legs, his hand goes under
her gown and touches her coochie. She is so
damn wet it's crazy. He fiddles with it, she gasps
when he inserts both his fingers inside her.

Tsietsi: You good?

Zama:(nodding) I'm good babe…

TUKS

Things are spiralling out of control and he is

running out of time. The gang wants answers as to
why Tsietsi is still in prison and about the vault.
The only person who knows what is going on is
James since they planned this together but he
doesn't trust him one bit.

James is loyal to Tsietsi and can switch sides at

any given day. He is going to kill him once he
achieves his mission. Paige is another way to get
through Tsietsi.

She is the mother of their children and he is very

soft and protective of her. He may be busy with all
the other girls but no one messes with Mrs, he did.

Telling her about his affair with Zama was step one
towards his plan B. If he can turn her against
Tsietsi, all shall go well and it will be easier to take
him down. He is going to use her, no one is as
dangerous as the person you are sleeping with.

His phone rings and Paige's name pops up.

Speak/think about the devil he will show up.

Tuks: Paige.
Paige: Hi, can you talk?
Tuks: Uhrm yeah, what's up?
Paige: I've been thinking about what you said last
night.

His lips stretches to a wide smile, his plan is

working.
Tuks: Yeah about that, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have
dropped the news to you like that.
Paige: Can we meet to talk more about this?
Tuks: Yeah, of course. Where?
Paige: I don't know, anywhere private where
people won't see us together.
Tuks: I agree. You can come over to my place…I
mean this area is secluded enough. But I'll
understand if you are uncomfortable.
Paige: I'll come. Give me an hour.
Tuks: I'll be waiting.

He ends the call and jumps up and down. Yesss,

his plan is coming up so perfectly! He starts going
around tidying the place and making sure it looks
presentable.

In his hand, he is holding her watch that she forgot

the last time she was here, the day they had sex.
Today he is going to give it to her and reminds her
of how great that night was.

The doorbell rings, he takes out his wallet and

heads to open. Uber eats fast today. He opens the
door and is shocked to see Tsietsi standing by the
door, holding his order.
Tsietsi: I bumped into the delivery guy on my way
up. May I come in, brother?

Eishhhh……. When did he get out of the prison

cells?

CHAPTER 6

TSIETSI

Leaving Zama's place was a mission and a half, it

has always been like that. Whenever he is with
her, he feels and enjoys being the man. And it tops
it up the fact that he lays all his cards on the table,
all the baddest and crazy things he does or has
done.

He loves his wife, no doubt. She gave him two

beautiful children that he adores with his life. She
is a good woman, mother and also keeps their
home warm. He feels safe, cared and comfortable
as a man when with her and the kids.

Zama is a hustler, go-getter and lives in the

adrenaline rush, doesn't allow situations or her
gender limits her from taking risks. That's one of
the reasons he loves her, she is an intellectual and
her reasoning capabilities are top notch, always
has solutions and thinks to her feet.

While Paige is laid back and focusing on being a

wife and mother, and allowing him to provide for
her and the kids.

One of their similarities is that they are both drops

out, being a thug has always been in his blood that
he struggled to concentrate at school and failed his
first year as an I.T student.

He met Paige in a club while grooving. At first she

gave out the impression that she was studying and
all but later discovered that the baby girl had failed
and was lying to her parents about her results.
Those days were funny and wild. They connected
and the two got married and 6 years later, they
have 2 beautiful children.

They are different with different personalities but

both play an important role in his life. He doesn't
aspire nor thinks about polygamy but he loves both
of them.
Time to play hide and seek is over now, he needs
to come out and face the bull by its horns. He
leaves Zama's house with the intention of seeing
the Judge.On the way to meet up with Judge
Mnisi, something in him tells him to turn the car
and head to Tuks's place.

His insides are boiling but he knows better than

acting with emotions and Tuks has been in the
game, he taught him all the tricks.

On his arrival at Tuk's place, he parks one of

Zama's cars that she lent to him to use for today
and walks inside. Before he could get to the door,
he meets an Uber eats driver and decides to pay
for his meal.

He knocks on the door and Tuks opens, the look

on his face when seeing him, priceless!

Tsietsi: May I come in?

Tuks:(clearing his throat) Urhm yeah sure, come in
bozza.
Tsietsi: Thank you.
He hands him his parcel and proceeds inside the
room. It looks so clean today, he is wondering
what the occasion is.

Tuks: It's so good to see you, I didn't know you

were out already.
Tsietsi: How were you going to know when you
didn't come to see me?
Tuks: You know I couldn't, the cops were watching
you closely and I didn't want to give them more
information.
Tsietsi: I bet you did. Where is the money?
Tuks: It's safe.
Tsietsi: I didn't ask whether it's safe or not. I asked
W.H.E.R.E??
Tuks: The warehouse.

He nods and gets up to stand by the window,

looking outside. Tuks's phone rings and he cancels
the call.

Tsietsi: You are not going to answer that?

Tuks: Oh no, it's not important. It can wait.
Tsietsi: Feel free to answer, I don't mind, I'll wait.
Tuks: Ta, bozza.
He says and disappears in one of the rooms and
Tsietsi moves fast like a lightning to the microwave
where Tuks hid/put his wallet and the watch.

Even if they say things are the same, this is his

wife's watch that he bought for her on their 3rd
wedding anniversary. What is it doing here? Trying
to kill him wasn't enough now he is stealing from
him/ his wife?

That's the only explanation he can come with

because he refuses to believe that his wife can
have anything sinister to do with Tuks.

He comes back, and Tsietsi is scrutinising him,

from his look and avoiding eye contact. He is
definitely guilty and can't even hide.

Tuks: Sorry about that bozza.

Tsietsi: Is everything alright?
Tuks: All is coming well.
Tsietsi: I'm glad, call the gents, and let's meet up
later on.
Tuks: Already, isn't that dangerous? The cops are
on you.
Tsietsi: Since when are you like this? Call the
gents and let us split the money, and everyone go
their separate ways, what is difficult about that? Or
maybe I should organise the meeting myself?
Tuks: I will do it.
Tsietsi: Good, see you later.

He walks out of the door and heads straight to the

car. He calls Leroy as soon as he gets inside the
car.

Tsietsi: Ta Roy, you were right, this bastard is

guilty. Don't worry, I'm on it. Tonight is on.

He drops the call and drives away at speed.

ZAMA

By the time she arrives at the office it's already

lunch time. Tsietsi really delayed her but she is not
complaining. It was worth it, all of it. She finds her
assistant placing note cards on the desk and
greets.
Zama: Hey Fifi…
Refilwe: Hey, I thought you weren't coming in
today?
Zama: I am not, just came in to check how things
are going and grabbed a few files.
Refilwe: You look happy, your hair is shining.
Zama: Oh, it's the orgasms glow.
Refilwe:(laughing) Cheesa girl, so daddy's home?
Zama: He is home and slept on this chest!
Refilwe: What are you two doing, I mean you are
going into a full year busy with this man.
Zama: It's been that long? Wow, time really flies
when one is having fun. To answer your question, I
don't know where we are going or what the future
holds, what I know right now is that he makes me
happy and I'm just going with the flow.
Refilwe: Okay, do you love him?
Zama: I do, it's crazy but I really do.
Refilwe: OK, but does he love you or loves what
you can do for him?
Zama: What does that supposed to mean?
Refilwe: No offence but he's married, and from
what it seems like, he has no desire to leave his
wife for you.
Are you seriously devoted to being someone's side
chick for life? Don't you want your own family?
Zama, you are beautiful and smart, you can get
any man you want.

Not any man, but Tsietsi and there's a lot of them

out there so yeah, it is what it is.

PAIGE

Tuks called her and told her to not come over

since something has come up. He didn't specify
what exactly but he asked that they reschedule.

That pissed her off because already she had a

whole dialogue ready in her mind and now he is
dodging the bullet. Nothing soothes and calms the
soul more than retail therapy. Since the meeting
got cancelled abruptly, she decides to go spoil
herself to some shopping.

She buys for Tsietsi and the kids too. She always
buys him clothes with his money and he loves it.

Paige: Hi Ruth, please help me with these bags

please.
She says to her house helper the moment she
walks inside the house.

Paige: Thank you, where are my two rascals?

Ruth: I haven't seen them around since their father
came back.
Paige: Their father, my husband?
Ruth:Yes, Mr Mokoena is home.

What? How and when? She takes off her heels

and runs to their bedroom and indeed he is home.
He is packing a bag, a small bag and loading
guns. She runs up to him and he picks her up,
hugging her tightly before letting go.

Paige: When did you come out?

Tsietsi: This afternoon.
Paige: And you didn't tell me to fetch you?
Tsietsi: And ruin this surprise? Are you happy to
see me?
Paige: Are you asking? I'm overjoyed! Oh my God,
I missed you.
Tsietsi: I missed you too baby.
Paige: The bag, what's going on?
Tsietsi: Oh, I have a meeting with the guys later..
Paige: You just came back and you are leaving
again?
Tsietsi: I will come back, you know I always do.
And , I have made reservations in our favourite
place.
Paige: Really? I bought new clothes!
Tsietsi: Perfect then, let's clean and dress up and
get some air. Please wear that watch I got you for
our 3 year wedding anniversary.
Paige: Which one babe?
Tsietsi: The one I personally asked the jewellery
store to make for you.

Eix, she hasn't seen that watch in a while!

To be continued…..

CHAPTER 7

PAIGE

It's been over 30 minutes now looking for that

particular watch Tsietsi is talking about. She has
turned her closet upside down looking for it with
failure.
At the end of her search, she decides to wear
another watch that he got for her and joins him
downstairs. He is chilled and relaxed, playing
games on his phone.

Paige: I'm done, how do I look?

He stops what he is doing and gets up to look at

her.

Tsietsi: Turn around.

She does a mini twirl with him admiring her beauty.

He kisses her lips and forehead.

Tsietsi: You look amazing.

Paige: Thank you baby.
Tsietsi: There's something missing though.
Paige: Yeah, that watch, I couldn't find it.
Tsietsi: You wouldn't because it was at Tuk's
place.

He takes it out of his pockets and hands it over to

her. She takes it without lifting her eyes to look at
him, her heart is about to come out of her mouth at
this point.
Paige: Urhm, thanks, I've been looking for it.
Tsietsi: Do you have an idea how it got to Tuk's
place?
Paige: Urhm, no.
Tsietsi: He probably stole it. Let's go, shall we?
Paige: Yes.

He smiles and takes her arms onto his, she is not

feeling too good about this whole thing and she is
sweating. He is too calm and relaxed, what is he
planning? Whatever it is can't be good!

The drive to the restaurant is awkwardly silent,

Paige keeps on increasing the fan and applying
powder on her face. Tsietsi is driving and puts his
hand on her thighs, it is cold as ice.

Tsietsi: You know I love you right?

Paige: I know, and I love you too.
Tsietsi: Are you happy, I mean in this marriage?
Paige: Yes, I'm happy, you make me very happy
and take care of me and the kids.
Tsietsi: I'm glad.
Paige: Why do you ask?
Tsietsi: Because it's important to always ask your
partner if they are still the people you fell in love
with and do the things they promised to do.
Paige: I see. So to direct the question back to you,
are you happy?
Tsietsi: I wouldn't be here with you if I wasn't. I love
you Paige and no matter what happens, it won't
change anything. For better or worse right?
Paige: Yes…
Tsietsi: Till death do us part sweetheart…

Why does this sound like someone is going to die?

Does he know something about the watch that she
doesn't? And how did he get it? What did he ask
Tuks and what was his response? She has so
many questions but she can't really ask straight up
front.

Tsietsi: We are here, let's get in and enjoy our

meals. I have about 2 hours before I go meet up
with the guys.
Paige: Okay, it looks so empty.
Tsietsi: That's good, we are going to eat without
people looking at us.
He finds the perfect parking spot, steps out of the
car and holds her hand as they walk inside the
restaurant…

TUKS

He is at the location with the other guys waiting for

Tsietsi. His mind is unsettled about this whole thing
not giving his soul peace. The gang that he
partnered with at the prison to kill Tsietsi is on his
neck, they want their money although that guy
failed and died.

The deal was to give them a share in the stolen

money. Now with Tsietsi out and planning to share
the money with all 5 of them is messing up his
plans and putting him in debt.

James comes to his side and leans against the

wall with a toothpick in his mouth.

James: It's been over 10 minutes now, where is

he?

He is whispering as the 2 other guys are playing

cards and chilled.
Tuks: He is delaying on purpose just to increase
the suspense in me.
James: Do you think he knows you tried
something?
Tuks: I think so, he is behaving strangely.
Something tells me that he knows something
about it.
James: That's not good, so what's the plan?
Tuks: Get my share and disappear, lie low for a
while and come back stronger.

"Gents, sorry about the delay, had a date with the

wife. You know how women are, the next thing we
were on top of each other"

Tsietsi says while walking in carrying a backpack,

the guys laughs and greets him.

Guy1: It's good to have you back boss.

Tsietsi: Don't mention it, I missed y'all too but
mostly I was thinking about this money. I almost
died for it without getting any cent.
He says and throws a look in Tuk's direction and
moves it back to the vault. He puts his bag on the
floor and takes out the iPad and moves closer to
the door.

There's a code that needs to be punched in so that

the door can open. 3 wrong attempts the whole
money gets sprayed with paint and messed up.
Hence Tuks didn't want to take any chances with
it.

Tsietsi: Alright, let's see.

He stands by the door and does his thing, slowly,

punching each number after operating his iPad.

Tsietsi: Alright guys, the moment we all have been

waiting for. Are you ready?

Tuks wants to scream and say " do it already "but

he keeps calm and waits until the door finally
opens.

James: Mama mia!

He exclaims as loads of money stares back at
them, neatly packed. Tuks smiles, happily and
relieved. Money makes the world go around.

Tsietsi does the final checks and they start sharing

the money amongst themselves. After the process
is done, bottles of champagne are popped up.

Tsietsi: I would love to propose a toast to you my

family and pull this one off. It wasn't easy, we had
so many obstacles on the road, and got shaken up
a bit with my arrest but here we are, all smiling and
happy.

I know you have your own people to pay and thank

for making this a success. I can't thank you guys
enough for the role you played in this.

As Vin Diesel once said "Money will come and go.

We all know that. The most important thing in life
will always be the people in this room. Right here,
right now".

Unfortunately all good things do come to an end

and this is it for me right now. I promised myself
and my wife that this was the last gig for me.
Winners know when to quit, alutà continua.
Cheers!

They all raise their glasses and drink to that. He

may be quitting, resigning or whatever he calls it
but he wants that money, he still wants to take him
on and everything that he owns.

TSIETSI

After the meeting with the guys, he heads straight

home, not with the money of course. He
exchanged it with Zama at the intersection and
drove home.

He finds Paige still awake and doing her night skin

routine and kisses her. He is happy and throws
money at her. It's been a good day, despite the
watch incident that he is planning to investigate
and deal with properly.

One thing about him, he is not a fool or an

amateur. He doesn't tatazel, hence he lasted this
long in this game.

Paige: So much money ,OMG!

Tsietsi: Fresh money baby, straight from the bank!
Paige:I'm glad all this is over.
Tsietsi: Me too, now let's start out businesses and
branch out. Create a safe legacy for our kids.
Paige: I see you came with Zama's company car?
Tsietsi: Yeah, she had to take the money and my
car was going to be dropped off somewhere.
Paige: You trust this girl, don't you?
Tsietsi: She's my lawyer…
Paige: It seems like she is more than that.
Tsietsi: What does that supposed to mean?
Paige: Are you sleeping with her?
Tsietsi: This again, are you serious?

The kids scream loudly downstairs, Paige gets up

from the chair and heads out in a hurry. Tsietsi sits
on the bed and wonders what's next after this
interrogation.

Paige's phone vibrates, it's a message from Tuks.

He knows her password although he never
touched her phone and has let her think he
doesn't. But in reality it's so obvious he is a hacker
so yeah.
He opens the conversation, Paige was asking him
about the watch and his response nearly causes
him a heart attack.

" you forgot it the night you and I fucked. I was

planning to give it to you when you came first.
Does he suspect anything ?"

Tsietsi: (typing) No, but for safety reasons I think

we should not talk about this anymore. Forget I
even ask.

He sends the message and deletes his response

and the one he typed and puts the phone back
where it was. Paige walks back to the room and
sits down.

Paige: I swear the more your kids grow up the

more they are determined to send me to a
psychiatric ward.
Tsietsi: Toddlers, what were they fighting about?
Paige: Rea was scarring Junior with a fake snake.
Can you imagine? My son is traumatised now.
Tsietsi: I will go talk to them before they sleep.
Before that, I am going to have a small celebration
here at home tomorrow.
Paige: What celebration?
Tsietsi: I am throwing myself a farewell party. The
guys and their women will be here, please prepare
for it.
Paige: It's short notice but okay.
Tsietsi: Hire help if you have to.

He says and walks out of the room, as he cannot

stomach the thought of Paige and Tuks together.

Tsietsi: Fuck, fuck fuck!!!

He kicks the car tires and punches the air. His

eyes are red at this point, he is smelling blood but
he wants this to be so smooth and quiet, hence the
braai.

Tsietsi:(dialling his phone) I need to see you, I'm

on my way!

CHAPTER 8

ZAMA

She had just come back from hiding the money

when Tsietsi called and said he wanted to see her.
From his voice over the phone call, she can tell
that he doesn't want to " talk".

Within a space of a few minutes, she takes a quick

shower and prepares herself for him. He shows
up, and walks towards her. He has the keys to the
house so she didn't have to open for him.

He charges towards her, dropping the keys on the

floor.She grabs him by the shirt and drags him
back up her body. He smiles at her attempt to take
control, allowing her to pull off shirt then helping
her shuck his pants as well.

Leaning back he grabs both her knees and

presses her thighs open, baring her completely to
his gaze.

Tsietsi: You’re beautiful.

He whispers.She blushes but smiles, extending

her arms out to embrace him. He oblige her,
wrapping his arms around her back. She gasps
when he swings her onto his lap as he moves to
the edge of the bed.
In one brutal thrust he set her down on his length,
filling her so suddenly she cries out in shock. His
hands roamed, over her back and bottom, on her
breasts, rubbing against her nipples.

He is everywhere. He pulls her back up then slams

her down again. She is flying, spinning, unsure of
where she started and he ended. Waves of
pleasure roll over her. Her fingers dig into his
shoulders, holding her down when gravity ceased
to exist.

She gasps for air and the orgasm goes on. She is
vaguely aware of his voice, whispering words of
love in his Sesotho language. When she comes
back down to earth, she clings to him, kissing his
face and neck. She pulls back and gives him a
sultry glare, her eyes half-hooded, a satisfied smile
on her lips.

Tsietsi: No, love, I’m not done with you yet.

He tells her with his husky voice, placing her on

her back at the edge of the bed. She put her arms
out to stop his rapid descent towards her breasts.
Zama: Wait, just wait.

He grab her hands and pins them to the mattress

next to her head.

Tsietsi: We are not waiting for shit!

He growls, more animal than man.

Tsietsi: Trust, Surrender. Let me take control.

His eyes softened at her wary expression. They

have been wild before but it's the first time seeing
him like this. He is a beast and she is scared.

Tsietsi: I won’t hurt you. And you won’t regret it.

Trust. Surrender. Yes, she can give him that.

Zama: I trust you. And I love you.

A deep kiss is her reward, and a little shock of pain

when he nip her bottom lip. Still holding her arms
pinned, he enters her cookie, surprising her with
long, slow strokes. His gaze is fixed on hers. She
wants to shield herself from the intensity but
couldn’t seem to pull away.

His fangs extend and it is so erotic her body

tingled with excitement. She wraps her legs
around his waist, pulling him deeper.

When he lowers his mouth to her neck she

doesn't stop him. She trusts him not to leave
hickies without permission. His teeth scraps lightly
against her skin sending sparks down to her toes.

He kisses his way to her collarbone, grazing

sharply then licking the small sting away. He brings
one hand between their bucking bodies and
presses on her throbbing clit. She almost flies out
of her skin.

Her free hand grabs into his head, threading

through his hair, holding him tight while she moans
and writhe beneath him.

Suddenly he stands up straight, grabher under the

knees and raising her hips for deeper access. His
thrusts are ruthless now as he slams into her over
and over.
Their bodies slapping together, luscious and wet.
Her cries grow louder, more desperate, as the
pleasure mounts. She is on fire. She aches for
release. Just…a little…more…

He stops, She whimpers. Wordlessly he flips her

over, positioning her on her hands and knees in
the middle of the bed. He doesn't touch her for a
moment. She is cold and bare without him.

Impatient, she growls, but then his hands are on

her. Light fingers trace a path down her spine. She
shivers. Then he plung into her, steadying her with
hands gripping her hips.

He remains still for a moment, filling her with his

length until she wiggles against him, urging him
on. He wraps her hair around his fist and gently
tug her head back.

She follows his lead, rising up to her knees to meet

his mouth in a firm kiss. He holds her at his mercy,
proving he would take her when he wanted and no
sooner. Surrender. Trust. He wanted it all.
Finally he releases her, placing her hands back on
the bed. He slams into her pussy so hard she falls
forward onto her elbows. But it feels good.

God it feels so good! He does it again, this time

grunting with the force of it. She rocks forward but
stays on her elbows. She has never felt so
exposed. So erotic, so raw. She was trusting her
body, her soul, her very life to Tsietsi.

And he was demanding no less.

Pressure built within her, muscled turning to jelly,
pleasure singing through her veins. She is unable
to take it anymore. She is going to shatter into a
million pieces.

Zama: Tsietsi!

She pleads, needing him to slow down. She is so

overwhelmed her heart and soul are about to be
ripped wide open. She is unable to handle it.

She yelp working up to another climax. With one

big hand placed on the small of her back, pinning
her in place, he moves in and out of her. Her body
jerked back and forth with the strength of his
movement. The bed banging against the wall and
with every sharp thrust their skin slapping together
lusciously. Their sex is loud and violent, just as
she’d expected.

Her moans and cries grow louder. She can't

contain it anymore, she is going to explode. But
Tsietsi flips her over seamlessly and continues
pumping into her with enough force to make her
teeth clatter.

This is no gentle lovemaking. This is passionate,

vengeance sex. God, she loves it!
He brings two palms down onto the bed on either
side of her head and looks into her eyes. She
closes them to shield herself from his intensity.

Tsietsi: Open your eyes, look at me..

He orders and she does.

Tsietsi: Good girl, That’s it.Keep your eyes on me.

He encourages, his voice turned velvety.

Combined with his ragged overgrown beard, he
look sexier than ever.
He leans forward, grabbing her face possessively
with one hand and kisses her.Waves of heat floods
her and butterflies dance through her body.

Tsietsi: Come with me, baby.

He commands and she obeys, he follows shortly

after and collapses next to her body. Only their
heavy breathing is exchanged between them. She
can feel the fire between her legs but damn, that
was good.

He leans over and kisses her, drenched in sweat.

Tsietsi: Hey…
Zama: Hi..

She is a blushing mess, her voice husky from all

the screaming.

Tsietsi: I didn't hurt you right?

Zama: You were rough but I enjoyed it.
Tsietsi: I'm glad. Come, let's bathe, you will feel
better after.
He prepares the bath and they soak their bodies
under the warm water, her head onto his chest. His
heart is beating up so fast.

Tsietsi: There is a braai happening at my house

tomorrow. Please come and don't be late.
Zama: Okay, should I come with a date?
Tsietsi: As long as it's a female one
Zama: What if I bring a male date?
Tsietsi: Don't test me Zama!
Zama:(laughing ) I was joking.

He exhales and brushes her body gently with the

sponge…

Tsietsi: I would like you to partner with me in my

new business venture.

She quickly turns around and looks at him, he is

dead serious!

To be continued….

CHAPTER 9

ZAMA
Did she hear him correctly? He wants to partner
with her in his new business venture? What does
that mean? Having sex and messing around is one
thing, but getting involved with finances is another
story.

A lot can get messy under that situation and with

Tsietsi having the best of both worlds, she is not
sure if she wants to go that route.

Zama: Babe, what did you just say?

Tsietsi: You heard me Zama, I don't stutter.
Zama: Okay but have you thought this through? I
don't think it will be a good idea. You are married in
a Community of property…
Tsietsi: That's exactly the reason why I want to do
something aside, something that won't tie me to
my wife.
Zama: It doesn't work like that, everything that you
own, you share it with your wife.
Tsietsi: So, as a lawyer, what do you suggest I do?
Zama: A will is the solution but why are we having
this conversation, are you divorcing Paige?
Tsietsi: No, why would I divorce the mother of my
kids?
He says and gets out of the tub, Zama looks at him
drying himself with the towels until he leaves the
room. Something is beating the water here and
she is so curious to know what's going on! He can't
just talk like this for vibes with no intention behind
it.

She finishes up and joins him in the bedroom after

cleaning the tub and finds him fully dressed.

Tsietsi: I have to go now, I'll see you tomorrow at

the braai.

He kisses her lips and walks out. Zama sits on the

bed and sighs. Honestly, she doesn't want to see
Paige after that phone call confrontation but at the
same time can't really say no to Tsietsi.

She picks her phone and dials Refilwe's number. It

rings for a while before she answers.

Refilwe: Hey sis.

Zama: Hi, urhm, can you clear my diary for
tomorrow? I want us to go shopping.
Refilwe: Okay, what are we shopping for?
Zama: I have been invited to Tsietsi's house for
some braai. Please accompany me.
Refilwe: Ihheee, this I want to see! Are you going
to pay for my outfit?
Zama: Weeh ave uyithanda imali! Sure I'll take
care of everything.
Refilwe: In that case, we are on! Wait, is Tsietsi
introducing you as his second wife?
Zama:(rolling her eyes) Don't be so silly.
Refilwe:( laughing) I'm sorry, it's just that this whole
thing is funny.

Zama: You know, Tsietsi showed me another side

of him today.
Refilwe: What side?
Zama: I think he is a vampire.

She laughs, so loud almost hurting her ears.

Refilwe: Zama, please. You watch too many

movies.
Zama: I'm telling you. Like okay he has messy
teeth but I swear I saw his fangs coming out.
Refilwe: Ai bo oe, are you serious?
Zama: I'm serious.
Refilwe: Yooh, uzothini ke-ngoku?( what are you
going to do?)
Zama: I'll ask him about it.
Refilwe: And if your thoughts are true, what are
you going to do?
Zama: Honestly, I don't know…

Is this possible? He looks 100% human but that

was scary. She really saw that!

TSIETSI

He has been doing everything in his power to

avoid Paige. He can't fathom the thought of seeing
her under Tuks or vice versa. It's just disgusting
and makes him want to puke.

How can she do that with him, out of all the men
that are there? He is not too mad about her
cheating but mad with who she cheated with.
Seriously, she doesn't see him and today he is
going to remind her of who he is, clearly he has
been too soft and she got comfortable.

Paige: There you are, I've been looking for you.

She says walking inside the bar, he is seated on
the floor with a glass of whiskey executing
tonight's plan.

Tsietsi: Do you need anything, money or?

Paige: No, everything's coming together. I just
wanted to find out what you want to wear?
Tsietsi: Whatever you pick, I'm fine with it.
Paige: Tsietsi, what's going on?
Tsietsi: What do you mean?
Paige: You are not looking at me….

He raises his face and she takes steps backwards

looking terrified.

Tsietsi: There, are you happy now?

Paige: Your eyes…are…R….E….D.
Tsietsi: Please, leave me alone, I need to think!
Paige: Okay.

She disappears quickly and he holds his chest

trying to breathe normally before standing up. He
picks up one of the best bottles of whiskey and
looks at it.
His other hand goes into his pockets and he
comes back with a syringe and flaps it in the air
checking if the solids are well mixed..

TUKS

Tuks:(reading) Johnie Walker seven stride? Damn

this is some good shit!
Tsietsi: You know I'm a baller and we drink only the
best.
Tuks: Thanks brother, this shit is classy.
Tsietsi: You are welcome. I want us to talk about
future plans since now I am leaving the business.

Tuks opens the bottle and pours half of it in a

glass and gulps it down. It is quite packed in here,
the gang and closed friends showed up. The cars
parked outside are the ish. He cannot wait for the
dust to settle down so that he can go buy himself a
new car.

Zama and her friend shows up, they are dressed

to kill, clearly to steal the show..

Tuks: Your girlfriend is here.

Tsietsi: I'll go attend to them and come back.

He says and walks away, Tuks pours another sip

while thinking about how hot this whiskey is. Paige
shows up and pulls him aside, to the passage and
looks at him.

Tuks: And then, what's up with you?

Paige: I think you were right, there's something
going on between Zama and my husband.
Tuks: (chuckling) Okay, so what are you going to
do about it?
Paige: I can't believe he is bringing his nyantsi to
my house! And why didn't you reply to me when I
asked you about my watch?
Tuks: You asked me not to contact you or talk to
you about this. Remember.
Paige:(frowning) Me, when?
Tuks: Stop acting dumb, you said this yesterday
when I responded and told you that you forgot the
watch in my place the night we fucked.

She pops her eyes out raising her hands above

her head.

Paige: You said what? Oh my God, I'm dead!

Tuks: What do you mean?
Paige: I didn't send you those messages, the last
message I sent you was my question about the
watch!
Tuks:(rubbing his chest) What?
Paige: You were chatting to my husband, he
knows!
Tuks: No, it cannot be!

Paige: Are you alright?

She asks, taking a step closer to him, he is burning

and there's a sharp pain in his chest.

Tuks: No, I'm not feeling too well, my vision is

blurry. I think he has poisoned me, fuck!

The glass in his hand drops on the floor as his

whole body stiffen up and the pain in his chest
worsening. Paige screams..

Paige: Your tears are bloody!!!

CHAPTER 10

PAIGE
She has never seen such a thing in her life, what
the hell is going on? Tuks is busy rolling and
moving his eyes backwards as if he is trying to get
them straight.

At this point, she doesn't know whether to touch

him or not. Knowing that her husband knows about
the affair and hasn't said anything. Now it explains
why he has been keeping the distance and not
talking to her.

Tuks drops on the floor coughing and performing

like Undertaker when arriving on the ring. No, this
is serious, she runs back to the front and looks for
Tsietsi.

She sees him talking to other guys and walks

towards him. He sees her and excuses himself
from the other guys.

Tsietsi: Is everything okay?

Paige: No! What did you do to Tuks?
Tsietsi: What do you mean?
Paige: He is in there dying Tsietsi!
Tsietsi: I will go check up on him, in the meantime,
keep our guests company.
Paige: No!
Tsietsi: Askies?
Paige: What if you finish him off?
Tsietsi: If I do, how is it your business?

She looks down, this is over, her husband knows

about the affair and it finally clicks to her that this
was his plan to kill him. He walks away and Paige
grabs a glass of champagne nearby and gulps it
down.

Okay, maybe he is going to need something

stronger because this thing doesn't do what it
should do.

Zama: Great party.

Paige: Zama.
Zama: Paige, I am sure you are happy that Tsietsi
is home.
Paige: I'm thrilled, you did a great job.
Zama: Thank you, it wasn't easy but yeah.
Paige: About that phone call…
Zama: Don't worry about it love, I understand you
were stressed about him being arrested and all.
She fakes a smile as they shake hands. This bitch
thinks she is smart huh?

Paige: But for what's worth I really do hope you

are not fucking my husband because really Zama,
it won't end well. Trust me.
Zama: Oops, there I thought you were coming to
your senses but here you are, still dishing out
threats.

Paige clicks her tongue and walks away, curious to

know what is going on back inside her house but
at the same time afraid of pissing Tsietsi off.

She sees a car driving out at a speed and exhales,

hopefully they are rushing him to a hospital so that
he can get some help.

*
*
*

*AN HOUR EARLIER AT TSIETSI'S HOUSE*

After Paige informs him about Tuk's condition, he
walks back to check up on him. Tuks is on the
floor, busy rubbing his bleeding eyes and crying in
agony.

He walks slowly towards him with his hands inside

his pockets.

Tsietsi: You are going to lose both your eyes if you

continue doing that.
Tuks: Tsietsi mfe2, help me out marn, I'm dying
here!
Tsietsi: Oh no you are not, at least not now.
Tuks: What have I done to you man to put me
through so much pain!?
Tsietsi: Are you asking because you don't know or
you are pretending? You fucked my wife, tried to
kill me so you can have all the money to yourself.
When that didn't work, you sent people to murder
me in prison. Now tell me, where do you get the
audacity to ask me such nonsense?!
Tuks: A bullet in my head will be so much better
than this!
Tsietsi: No, that will be too easy for you. In your
next life, you are going to respect me once I'm
done with you.
He walks away and informs one of his boys to
drive him to the hospital. As soon as Tuks is
rushed out, he goes back to everyone and the first
person to bump into is Zama.

Zama: Hey, is everything okay?

Tsietsi: All is well, thanks for coming, you look
amazing.

He places his hand on her waist and kisses the

back of her neck, Zama shifts uncomfortably.

Zama: I don't think you should do that.

Tsietsi: Relax, I know what I'm doing.
Zama: No like really, I think she knows is
suspecting us.
Tsietsi: Okay.
Zama: Is that all you are going to say?
Tsietsi: What do you want me to say?
Zama: I don't know but something other than this.
She is threatening me Tsietsi and I don't do well
with threats!
Tsietsi: Look, as long as you keep your mouth
shut, she will give up and stop bothering you. I'll
handle her.
Zama: You better…

He lifts his head and finds Paige staring at them

and smiles a little, releasing Zama.

Tsietsi: I'll go talk to her.

Paige continues to gulp down the alcohol and

Tsietsi snatches away from her.

Tsietsi: I think you have had enough for today.

Paige: And who are you to tell me that, my father?
Tsietsi: Keep your voice down!
Paige: I'll be as loud as I want to…ouch!

She says as Tsietsi tightens the grip around her

wrist.

Paige: Tsietsi you are hurting me!

Tsietsi: Aren't you causing a scene?
Paige: I'm sorry…
Tsietsi: I'll deal with you later!

AT THE HOSPITAL.
Tuks is panicking, it's been hours since he has
been here. His eyes are swollen and the pain is
not as bad as it was earlier but he is still seeing
flames.

He hates the darkness caused by the bondage

around his eyes. It feels like he is blind or
something. Footsteps approaches and he shifts
uncomfortably, not sure if it's Tsietsi or someone
else.

Doctor: Relax, it's me.

Tuks: Doc, what is happening with me?
Doctor: We have done tests and I'm afraid we
have to operate one of your eyes out.
Tuks: What, no ways!
Doctor: Sir, if we don't, the poison will progress to
the other eye and you are going to be fully blind.
Even though the left eye will be partially blind but
it's better than losing both eyesight at once.

This is like a dream, a bad one even because what

the fuck!

Tuks: Doctor please, is there anything you can do

to prevent this?
Doctor: I'm afraid not, the longer we delay you, the
more deadly it becomes.
Tuks: You said I was poisoned, what kind of
poison, can it damage more of my other organs?
Doctor: You have consumed Cyanide which is
considered to be one of the most lethal poison.

He feels his heart sinking down with pain and

anger. This is it, there's no turning back from this,
it's now war all the way through. There's no way
that he can lose eyesight and Tsietsi lives to tell
the tale. He should have killed him when he had a
chance.

The next chance he gets, he is putting a bullet in

his head, there's no time for games and plotting
now.

CHAPTER 11

TSIETSI

Everyone is leaving, they are drunk and tipsy, it

shows that everyone had a great time. Although he
used this braai as a disguise to attack Tuks, he
really enjoyed seeing everyone and having them
under one roof with him, celebrating his retirement.

Killing Tuks was going to be very easy and he

didn't want that. For the betrayal he put him
through, death was going to be an easy way out
for him. He needed to feel the pain and his wrath
from all of this.

Going back to his bedroom, he finds Paige coming

out of the bathroom, her hair wet from the shower
and sits on the bed.

Paige: So, when are you going to kill me?

Tsietsi: We have kids together, why would I rob
their mother, kill you for what?
Paige: Drop the act Tsietsi, I messed up big time,
yes! But it's not like you are a saint either.
Tsietsi: Oh really now, is that what it is? You
fucked him to settle a score?
Paige: No, I swear I didn't plan it.
Tsietsi: Of course you didn't, you accidentally
landed on his dick right?
Paige: Tsietsi, listen to me! I was going through a
lot, my family, you being involved in dangerous
situations. I went to Tuks to ask him if he had seen
you but one thing led to another, we had sex!

He feels his beats so fast, as if it's going to come

out of his mouth.

Tsietsi: Out of all the people, you chose him?

Paige: I swear I didn't mean it.
Tsietsi: How many times did this happen?
Paige: Once, only one round, we used protection
and…

The details are driving him crazy. So she looked at

him wearing a condom and didn't regret the whole
thing? That was the time for her to stop whatever
was going on and leave. But no, she let him come
back to her.

Tsietsi: I don't know what to say to you, honestly.

Paige: You are also fucking Zama!
Tsietsi: That's different!
Paige: Is it, how?
Tsietsi: Zama is my lawyer, all I do with her is for
the benefit of our future and the business.
Paige: You are such a fucking liar Tsietsi! I can't
believe that all this time you have been screwing
her! How long has this been going on?
Tsietsi: I'm not sure…for a while.
Paige: I need a time frame Tsietsi!
Tsietsi: What do you want me to say? A year
maybe?
Paige: What??? Then you have the audacity to be
mad at me for fucking Tuks once?
Tsietsi: Tuks is my friend!

His cheeks stings, she has slapped him.

Paige: You are a piece of shit Tsietsi.

Multiple slaps and punches land on his face and

chest. She is so fast by the time he manages to
grab her, his whole face is feeling hot.

He holds her hands and in a blink of an eye, takes

out the handcuffs from his pockets and cuffs her.
He came prepared!

He presses his knee into the small of her back,

holding her still while she kicks and squirm. It
wasn’t a smart move, she realises it too late. Her
gown has moved up and with the handcuffs on,
she is at his mercy. He chuckles.

Paige: Tsietsi, take these things off me!

Tsitse: What did I teach you, huh? Rule number

one. Always be prepared to fight dirty.

Shivers travels down her spine and her insides

twisting in knots. Just what he has in mind? He
grip her upper arm and hoists her to stand.

Paige: What are you doing?

She asks, trying to keep the panic from her voice.

But, truthfully, her voice isn't the only thing
trembling.

He grinned like an idiot.

Tsietsi: It's called payback, love.

She tries to break free from the cuffs but flinches in

pain as they sink into her skin.
Tsietsi: Sto that!The handcuffs won’t break. Now
stop squirming. You don’t want to endure any more
of my wrath than necessary, I assure you.

He smashes his lips onto hers, his kiss is

demanding. He rocks his body against hers, his
tongue reaching into her mouth like he just couldn’t
get close enough to her. When he stops it leaves
her panting and gasping for air. Good.

He starts down at her, his eyes half-hooded and

wanting.The corner of his mouth curls then he
yanks up her shirt and claws her bra in half. Her
breasts tumbles out. He gape at them until her
nipples hardened under his heated gaze.

He places slow, gentle kisses from her chin, down

her neck, stopping in the front of her throat to
nibble gently. She may have stopped breathing,
because she could no longer feel anything but his
sweet caresses. A fever burned, starting in her
stomach then spreading down to her core.

He shifts his hips and his erection hits just the right
spot to send her into oblivion. She gasps and
thrust toward him, willing him to grind against her
just a little harder. But he stopped and stared at
her.

Paige:Tsietsi
Her voice pleads with him.

Tsietsi: Not yet.

His kisses move up the side of her neck. He

whispered in her ear, biting it..

Tsietsi: I want to play first.

His mouth makes its way down her chest, licking,

nipping, sucking, but he doesn't touch her breasts.
The cool air of their bedroom suddenly feels icy
against her sensitive nipples. They tingle in
anticipation when he gazes at them. She squirm,
begging him to take one of her boobs between his
lips.

As if he knows what she is thinking, he lift his

head, and with a decadent smile, he looks at her
needy self.
Tsietsi: Is there something you want, dear wife?

Paige:Touch them, please.

He nods.

Tsietsi: You don't deserve that Mrs, you have been

a very bad girl.

Paige: Come on Tsietsi…I'm dying here.

Tsietsi: I don't like to see you beg.

He teases, his mouth sliding to one breast, lapping

at her nipple softly then stopping. She arches her
back but stifles a moan.

Tsietsi: Do you want more?

She wants to smack him but nods needy.

With a greedy glitter in his eye, he moves to the
other breast sliding his tongue around her nipple
before suckling it gently between his soft lips. Heat
flooding between her legs and she ground against
his hips. A moan escapes her and his eyes flashes
with desire at the sound.
He sucks harder and the moan turns into a cry.
She is still helpless with her hands cuffed behind
her back, but she likes it. He likes that she is at his
mercy in every way. And she knew from
experience, he was good at giving her what she
needed.

He fingers the edge of her black lace panties,His

fingers dip under her panties and between her
folds. Pleasure rocks through her body until she
comes apart, gasping for air.

In a flash, her underwear is gone and he is

thrusting into her wetness, hard and deeper.

He leans forward, grabbing her face possessively

with one hand and staring at her.

Tsietsi: You are mine, Paige. Do you understand

me? Mine! Say it!
Paige: I'm yours, I'm sorry, I will never cheat on
you again!
Tsietsi: Good girl!

ZAMA
Grooving in the middle of the week is never a good
idea. Tsietsi's expensive alcohol had her throwing
up in the bathroom from 5 am in the morning.

Her whole body is shivering and shaking, this is

the worst kind of bhabhalazi she's ever had. She is
lying naked on her couch, feeling an extreme wave
of heat.

Her phone rings, it's a number she doesn't

recognize and she is tempted to not answer but
answers anyway.

Zama: Hello.
Voice: Zama, don't hang up, it's me
Zama: Tuks?
Tuks: Yes, I want us to talk.
Zama: About?
Tuks: I don't have enough time, I am going to the
theatre in the next 5 minutes. Zama, I want to offer
you a deal.
Zama: Tuks, my head is spinning and I am seeing
double, I'm not in the mood for this so early in the
morning.
Tuks: I know but you are going to need me. Tsietsi
is not someone you can trust.
Zama: Let me guess, you are?
Tuks: Zama, you don't know how dangerous the
man you are sleeping with…
Zama: Trust me I know, isn't it me who is always
bailing him out?
Tuks: That's nothing..
Zama: Bye Tuks.

She drops the call and lies on her back, touching

her forehead that is burning. Her phone rings
again, she answers without checking.

Zama: What?
Tsietsi: Whoa, violence so early in the morning!
Zama: Babe, I didn't check, good morning.
Tsietsi: Morning, please open for me, I forgot my
remote.
Zama: Okay.

She opens the gate for him and waits for him to
walk in.

Tsietsi: Wow, what's going on here?

Zama: I'm dying, whatever you mixed on those
cocktails isn't good. I've been through the past
hour.
Tsietsi: Drink water, you are going to feel better.
Zama: What brings you here so early in the
morning?
Tsietsi: I wanted to talk to you about something.
Zama: It sounds serious?
Tsietsi: It is.

She sits up and looks at him with the "Go on"

look..

Tsietsi: Paige knows about us.

Zama: Oh, how?
Tsietsi: She confronted me and I admitted to it.
Zama: Okay, so what does that mean?
Tsietsi: It means that we cannot continue with what
we were doing, we have to stop.
Zama: Huh?
Tsietsi: You are still going to be my lawyer, that's if
you are still keen.

Wait, can this nigga hold up a bit? Is this some sort

of a break up? She feels her intestines turning and
her throat burning.
Zama: Excuse me…

She gets up and runs to the bathroom, fall on her

knees in front of the toilet seat and throws up…

CHAPTER 12

ZAMA

Dating a married man has always been said to be

risky, she knows that. But with Tsietsi it is or was
different. He didn't treat her as a side chick, they
respected each other. Their time spent together
has always been special, from him confessing his
love to her to the latest where he asked her to
partner with him in his new business venture.

Now, all of a sudden he is talking about cutting ties

and ending their affair? What changed and why?

She wipes her mouth and flushes everything out

before rinsing her mouth and washing her hands.
On her way out, she decides to put on a t-shirt and
goes back to the lounge.
He is still where she left him at, busy on his phone
and pressing it so fast. She sits on the sofa,
silently waiting for him to finish what he is doing.
He lifts his head up and looks at her.

Tsietsi: Are you okay?

Zama: Not really, I think I'm going to lie down a bit.
Tsietsi: Maybe you should do that.
Zama: Tsietsi, what are you saying to me?
Tsietsi: I thought I was clear enough?
Zama: No you weren't. You asked me to partner
with you in your new business venture and now
you are telling me it's over?
Tsietsi: Ending our fun should not interfere with
business or how we do things. I believe that both
of us are mature enough to be able to separate
that?
Zama:(chuckling) Matured enough you said? Wow!
I don't mean to be a nuisance but what changed?
Tsietsi: Nothing, I am not going to be forever
young. My wife and I have decided to do right for
each other?

Zama: Do right for each other, what does that

suppose to mean?
Tsietsi: Zama, I know this is hard but it has to be
done, okay? Please see a doctor when you don't
get better. I'll see you around.

He says and walks out of her house leaving her in

disbelief. She claps her hand once and chuckles…

Zama:(mimicking his voice) "please see a doctor

when you don't get better ". As if you care,
bustard!

TSIETSI

He doesn't look back after walking from Zama but

walks straight to his car and drives it away at a
speed. His heart is aching, does he want the
break-up? No, of course not. Zama is his peace
and match made in heaven.

It's just that a relationship with her right now might

jeopardise a lot of things, especially with Paige
knowing and Tuks on the loose.

He knows very well that Tuks will try to use Zama

to get to him. The break-up might be a motivation
or test for Zama to either join Tuks in taking him
down and a chance to prove her loyalty to Tsietsi.

When all is done and clear, he is going to come

back and fix things with her and be happy again.
How can he do away with everything that Zama
brings with her? No way.

His next stop is the hospital where Tuks is

admitted. He meets the doctor and they go to his
office so they can talk.

Tsietsi: Just the person I'm looking for, doctor ,how

is my friend doing?
Doctor: Mr Mokoena, he is ready for his operation
right now.
Tsietsi: You are the one leading it right?
Doctor: Yes and I will update you once it is done. I
have to go.
Tsietsi: Doctor, wait. I need you to do something
for me.
Doctor: Something like what?
Tsietsi: I need you to make a "mistake". I don't
know what you call it in a medical term but along
those lines.
Doctor: I'm not sure I am following…
Tsietsi: I want him permanently blind, do you hear
me? Both eyes!
Doctor: What do you mean by that? Do you have
anything to do with this? You know what, I'm
calling the cops!

He looks very spooked and shaken, Tsietsi shakes

his head.

Tsietsi: If I were you, I wouldn't do that.

He shows him a video of his wife and daughter in

his house. The doctor lowers his phone with his
mouth wide open.

Doctor: That's my family!

Tsietsi: Good, you now have motivation, your
payment shall be delivered later on. Have a great
day!

He taps on his shoulder and walks away, putting

on his sunglasses silently laughing at all the
nurses turning with him on the way.

PAIGE
Her legs are plastered against the wall, she has
just taken a shower and cannot believe that Tsietsi
left her easily like that.

A part of her is still not happy about this, she was

hoping that he was going to deny it at least. He
said he will end the affair but she doesn't believe
that.

From the look of things, this Zama chick is too

comfortable and it could only mean one thing: she
knows something that she doesn't or Tsietsi
promised her something.

The bedroom door flies open and he walks in, after

the sex, they didn't speak much and she has this
feeling that he is avoiding her, eye contact or to be
even in the same spot with her.

He changes his clothes and puts on his cologne.

She looks at him waiting for him to talk first
because wow, the awkwardness in this room is
thick as ice.

Tsietsi: You have bathed, that's good. We have to

go.
Paige: Where are we going?
Tsietsi: I thought you said you wanted to learn the
business and be involved?
Paige: Yes, but aren't you quitting?
Tsietsi: I didn't say which business. Woman, you
are delaying me. Are you coming or not?

This is what she always wanted and it's finally

happening.

Paige: Yes, let's go.

Tsietsi:(reaching for her hand) After you, my lady…

CHAPTER 13

PAIGE

They are inside his car, driving to wherever he is

taking them to. She is looking outside and biting
her nails. Is this for real? Sure she wanted it but,
can she handle it? The risks that come with it?

A leopard never changes its spots, that goes for

Tsietsi for saying he is retiring but she knows damn
well that is wishful thinking. He is a thug, once and
forever one. Maybe he may be retiring from the
heists but he will never be "clean".

Going clean means less privileges and a flashy

lifestyle, he told her this countless times.

Tsietsi: We are here, let's go in.

He says pulling outside a warehouse, without

asking questions, she follows him inside, hand by
hand and is shocked at what they walked into.

There's half naked ladies cutting and packing

drugs while others are working on the money, the
heist money she assumes. She has never
imagined the process and behind the scenes work
that takes place before money comes into her
account. It really is a lot.

Tsietsi introduces her to everyone and tells them

that she will be coming in here more often and at
times make decisions in his absence.

There's confusion from his staff's face but they nod

and agree. She understands their shock, a Queen
like her isn't expected to be involved in such or
know these things to begin with.

He leads them to what she presume to be an office

and takes a seat as she runs her eyes across the
room walls. It needs a feminine touch.

Paige: I never thought there was so much work

that you do to provide for us.
Tsietsi: It is my love and now that you know, you
will understand some of the things.
Paige: Since when do you do drugs?
Tsietsi: It's a recent thing and it really has money.
Paige: And dangerous Tsietsi! Aren't you stepping
on someone's toes or territory?
Tsietsi: I am but that's the nature of the business.
Paige: No Tsietsi this is too risky!
Tsietsi: There's no crime better than the other.

She presses her lips together and exhales.

Paige: Okay. So what's going on from here?

He leans back to his chair and lights up his

cigarette.
Tsietsi: We have a huge shipment coming at the
end of the month. My worry is the cops and their
constant roadblocks. It is not good for business
and the shipment has been delayed enough
because of that. So I need to come up with a way
to work around that.
Paige: But how because cops are everywhere.
Unless….
Tsietsi: Unless what?
Paige: I don't know but maybe you get a cop or the
station commander into your pockets.

She is speaking so fast and he looks at her

interested. Cops hate Tsietsi and are always
gunning to lock him up so maybe her idea is
useless.

Tsietsi: Go on…
Paige: Yeah Urhm like maybe someone in your
corner there? Someone to alert you with all
roadblocks ahead of time. That way you will be
able to move around town knowing that you are
safe and won't be caught.
His lips stretches into a wide smile, he claps his
hands pushing the chair back and walks towards
her.

Tsietsi: Brilliant, absolutely amazing!

Paige: For real?
Tsietsi: Yes baby, this is exactly the one. Now the
task is to find that "cop".
Paige: Yeah, maybe I can do it?

Someone pinch her to calm down hey! This is real

life not some Nigerian movie bathong!

Tsietsi: Babe…
Paige: I mean everyone hates you, especially the
law enforcement. If I'm going to be part of this then
maybe I should make that my assignment.
Tsietsi: You are definitely your husband's wife.
Okay babe, if you think you can pull it off then
sure. But not now, there's so much to learn about
how we operate things here. Okay?
Paige: Okay.
Tsietsi: I like that you are a fast learner, we are
going to be a dream team baby!
She smiles, proudly at that. Finally she is going to
contribute to the empire Tsietsi is building….

*
*
*
ZAMA

6 hours have passed since Tsietsi dropped the

news on her. She has been checking her phone
and hoping to receive a message or call from him
explaining what is going on but there is none of
that.

To avoid going crazy, she decided to go to the

office with the hope of keeping busy with doing
reports and preparing cases.

The vomiting has stopped but the sweating and

emotions being high haven't. She feels like
breaking something or screaming so loud.
Everything is just triggering her, the memories they
share together? No, he can't do this.

Refilwe: Do you have a minute?

Zama: Can you come later please?
Refilwe: You have been saying that for the past 2
hours. Zama, what's wrong with you?
Zama: I'm just not in the mood to talk or be
around people. Can you respect that?
Refilwe: Sure but you should have stayed at home
then.
Zama: You are right, coming here was a big
mistake.
Refilwe: Whoa, I didn't mean it literally.

She ignores her getting up and starts packing her

things and the next thing she feels light headed
and holds the table for a balance.

Refilwe: Are you okay?

Zama: Just a little dizzy, I'll be fine.
Refilwe: Zama, you sure you aren't pregnant?

She shoots her a sharp look and Refilwe raises

her hands.

Refilwe: I mean I've been looking at you silently

the past months, you are gaining weight, glowing
and now your mood swings sis.. ai ngeke.

Zama: That cannot happen, I am on an injection.

Refilwe: We all know it's not 100 percent safe. It
wouldn't hurt to check you know? Maybe there's
baby Tsietsi there with his cute ears baking.

Oh God, that will be a disaster, maybe a week later

she would be excited but now? Hell no! Not with
Tsietsi acting strange.

Zama: I'm going home, I might take the rest of the

week off.

She says and leaves without waiting for Refilwe to

respond. Her first stop is the pharmacy, she buys
5 pregnancy tests and drives to her house.

When last did she have a pregnancy scare? Yooh,

it's been ages really. She takes off her shoes and
heads to the bathroom and uses all of them.

The 5 minutes should be included on 100s ways to

die because what the hell! She jumps when the
alarm goes off and checks the tests. All of them
are positive. Shit! This is a mess! But how? This
doesn't make sense, at all and why now! Yazi
mara u bra God!
She calls Tsietsi's number but hangs up after the
first ring. He returns her call immediately and she
sweats before answering it.

Zama: Hello?
Tsietsi: Zama, I missed your call. Were you trying
to call me?
Zama:(scratching her head) Yes I did. We need to
talk.
Tsietsi: Okay?
Zama: Yeah, but not over the phone…
Tsietsi: Zama, you know my answer to this right?
It's either you say what you want to say or just
forget about it. Okay?
Zama: Fine, I'm pregnant!

Silence. He doesn't say anything but she can hear

him breathe heavily.

Zama: Hello, are you there?

Tsietsi: Yes, I'm here. How did this happen?
Zama: What do you mean, how did it happen?
Weren't we having sex and you ejaculating inside
me!

What a dumb question, she is mad right now!

Tsietsi: Yes but I thought I was dealing with an
adult here, not a teenager. I'm married, what do
you think bringing an outside baby will look like or
do to my marriage? Don't you know about
contraceptives and family planning?

Zama: What? Hello? Tsietsi?

Ai bo guys, khuzani Tsietsi, this is not real, she is

dreaming, a bad dream even! She looks at her
phone and the call has ended….

CHAPTER 14

TSIETSI

It's every married man's nightmare to have your

sidechick falling pregnant. No one wants that, it
might be cute during pillow talk but the reality is
that it is messed up. Things never become the
same after that.

As much as Zama is not just the ordinary

sidechick, he genuinely feels something for her but
the timing is off. He is working on a plan and this
pregnancy is the last thing he needs!

Sighs, this is going to ruin what he is trying to build

and probably gives Paige more leverage against
him. He needs to work on a plan to make sure that
he sits on this matter.

Does he want her to abort? Hell no! They once

experienced a miscarriage with Paige, more
reasons why they can't have more children so it
wouldn't be fair to put Zama through that.

At the same time, if Paige was to learn this, she

wouldn't forgive him and probably thinks it's
because she can't give him more children
anymore. And to be honest, he was okay with their
2 children and had no plans of having another one,
especially outside their marriage.

But oh well, it has happened now and he needs to

think of a solution around it. His response to Zama
was harsh, very harsh. Hence he decided to drop
the call upon that realisation just to allow both of
them some time to calm down and digest this
news.
He dials a number on his phone to the flower
company that he uses.

Tsietsi: Good day, it's Tsietsi here. Yeah, I'm glad

you still remember me. I need to place an order for
a big banquet. Yes there should be a message,
thank you, I'll type it for you and the address it is
supposed to be delivered at. Thank you. Actually,
make them 2, yeah, thanks. Bye.

He might as well buy some for Paige as well, she

doesn't deserve them but if he does everything to
convince her that everything is fine and back to
normal, all his plans will go well.

TUKS

All he sees is darkness and it's driving him crazy,

the operation was smooth but he is dying for the
bandage to be removed from his eyes so that he
can see.

Even though he will be now using one eye, it's

fine, better than not having both eyesight. Tsietsi
will pay heavily for this.
He hears footsteps approaching and lifts his head
up.

Doctor: Thulani, how are you feeling today?

Tuks: Pains here and there but I cannot wait to
hear the results.
Doctor: Okay, please sit up, we are going to take
the bandage off.
Tuks: Finally!
Doctor: Just sit still, and don't open your eyes until
I tell you to, okay?
Tuks: Yes Doctor.

The doctor moves his hands around his eyes

slowly removing the bandage until it is off his eyes.

Doctor: OK, slowly open your eyes, don't rush. If

you feel any pain just stop and try again.
Tuks:(exhaling)Okay…

Just like the doctor said, he opens his eyes slowly

until they are fully open and, nothing.

Doctor: Tell me what do you see?

Tuks: Nothing!
Doctor: You don't see my hand?
Tuks: No Doctor! All I see is darkness and both in
my eyes. What's going on?

He is panicking, his voice is breaking and

heartbeat racing.

Doctor: Okay you need to calm down, there's

really no need for you to panic. We will do more
tests and find out what the problem was, okay? Let
me put back the bandage….

He wants to jump at the doctor and strangle him

but that messes things even further for him.
Defeated, he nods and complies with the
instruction.

ZAMA

Her head is about to explode with pain, this

headache is not doing her any good. She wants to
take some painkillers but is afraid that they might
be dangerous to her baby so she decides to lie
down a bit.
The thought of her being a mother scares and
excites her at the same time. I mean, she is going
to have someone calling her mama and trusting
her with their lives and loving her unconditionally?
Will she be able to perfect that role because her
baby deserves nothing but the best?

In her mind, she is already cutting Tsietsi off and

mentally preparing herself to be a single woman.
She doesn't blame him, typically a man but is
rather disappointed because now he is making it
as if she did this intentionally.

She did her part in preventing the pregnancy from

happening, and he should have done so too, but
no, he hates condoms and pulling out. But it's
okay, she is financially independent and her baby
will not lack anything.

One thing she won't do though is keeping him

away from the child, that's if he decides to be part
of his/her life in the future. Who is she kidding?
She would love for him to be involved and raise
their child together.
It's crazy how she has been drinking and doing all
these things pregnant. The clear blue test kit
reveals that she is 12 weeks pregnant, that's like 3
months! Wow, already the first trimester has gone
by.

First thing tomorrow morning, she is going to the

doctor, she cannot wait to hear the baby's
heartbeat and print out the scan. Now that she
knows she is pregnant, she feels as if her tummy
is big.

Her phone rings, it's the complex security guys

informing her that she has a delivery. She didn't
order anything but allow it to come through. When
opening the door, she is met by a handsome
young guy carrying flowers. Her heart melts as she
signs for them.

Zama: These are beautiful…

She says smelling them walking inside and looking

for the card. It has a sweet short message for her.

"These are to remind you how special and loved

you are. I'm looking forward to this new journey we
are about to take together. I can't wait to see you
later so that we can discuss it more.

Yours,
Mokoena "

Ncoooh marn, her heart is dancing to ivosho right

now. This is so sweet! She puts them in a vase
and takes a few pictures. Daddy is coming home,
she needs to prepare for that.

Where's the headache? Gone! Now it's time she

cooks for her man and wear something sexy
afterwards.

PAIGE

The day went great, seeing and being around the

warehouse was overwhelming at first but she
eventually got a hang of it. She can't believe that
she is going to be fully invested into this.

The kids went out with their father, she is alone,

painting her nails when Ruth, her helper walks in
carrying flowers.
Ruth: These came for you.
Paige: Oh really, thanks Ruth. My husband is so
romantic.
Ruth:( smiling) He is. Let me get back to the
kitchen and finish dinner.

She leaves and she smells the flowers, smiling

from ear to ear and takes out the card to read the
message…

"I'm sorry for lashing out at you earlier, it wasn't

really my intention. It's just that when you told me
you are pregnant, I panicked. I didn't mean all the
things I said, this is both our fault and I'm taking
full responsibility for it.

I will understand if you won't talk to me anytime

soon but we have to talk about this. Let me know
when.

P.s: I am looking forward to being a father for the

3rd time again.

Love,
Tsietsi "
CHAPTER 15

PAIGE

What the hell did she just read? No, there must
have been an error somewhere because what the
hell? Pregnancy? No!

She gets up and paces up and down, look at the

card again, "love, Tsietsi". It reads. This doesn't
make sense. Could it be that Zama is pregnant?
Oh no, she can't be pregnant, not for her
husband!

They are just fixing things and this? No! His car
drives through, she quickly wipes her tears and
hides the card away. Not sure why she is doing
that but she does it anyway.

The kids comes to the house running, looking all

happy. She gives each of them a hug and let them
go to their rooms. He follows through, looking
handsome and chilled as always.

Tsietsi: I see you have got your flowers.

Paige: I have.
Tsietsi: Do you love them?
Paige: Yeah, they are beautiful.
Tsietsi:(smiling) Like you. I'm glad you love them.
I'm going to hit the shower and join you, okay?
Paige: Okay.

He kisses her and walks away leaving her

confused. It doesn't seem like he understands
what happened. Or could it be that there was a
mistake? Maybe he meant to send Zama those
flowers but they came to her?

If that is the case then, it means he bought both of

them flowers and the was a mixup. Wow! How can
he do this to her? He slept with her without
protective? The audacity of that bitch to fall
pregnant?

She is now going to be permanent in their lives

and he is secretly planning on raising the baby
with her, and be there for them as a father. She
would be damned! Clearly Zama didn't take her
warnings seriously.

TUKS
The past hours have been horrible to him. The wait
and fear of the unknown is driving him mad! They
say we attract what we think so now he is trying by
all means to have positive thoughts only about the
whole thing.

The anger and revenge plan he has for Tsietsi is at

the back of his mind. What is important to him right
now is gaining his eyesight.

Footsteps are approaching and curiosity is growing

even wider. What is the doctor going to say?

Doctor: Mr Nkosi.
Tuks: Yes Doctor.
Doctor: I have your results…
Tuks: And?
Doctor: I'm afraid it's not good news. I'm sorry.
Tuks: What do you mean?
Doctor: This condition you are in, it is permanent.
Tuks: But how?
Doctor: Sir..
Tuks: No, make it make sense please! You told me
that the operation was going to stop the poison
from spreading to the other eye. Now I'm
permanently blind? Why and how? It's your damn
fault and you are going to pay for it!
Doctor: You need to calm down…
Tuks: Do not dare tell me to calm down! What, did
Tsietsi pay you? Oh my God, how did I not see this
one coming? He paid you, didn't he?
Doctor: Now you are reaching and making serious
accusations.
Tuks:(chuckling) You better run and tell your friend
I'm coming for him while at it. Nizonya noy2 I'm
telling you…

The hate he has for Tsietsi right now. If he can see

him, God forbid! He must give it to him though, he
played it well and calculated his moves so fast. He
didn't see this one coming, he expected him to
come at him gun blazing but he chose another
route.

TSIETSI

Paige is behaving weird, she is awkwardly silent

and looks sad. He asked her what was the matter
and if she was okay and she said she was fine.
That is what he decides to believe and runs with.
He steps out of the bathroom after shower and
stands in front of his wardrobe while applying
lotion into his body. Paige is in bed already,
covered with sheets.

She came straight to their bedroom after supper

and didn't stay long for conversations. For
someone who received flowers and was so happy
about being at the warehouse earlier, she is
behaving very weird.

Tsietsi: Babe, are you sleeping?

He asks, trying to touch her under the bed covers

but she doesn't move. Her skin is so smooth, it
gives him a boner right now.

Tsietsi: Babe?
Paige: Tsietsi, please leave me alone. I'm not in
the mood tonight.
Tsietsi: Come on babe, I'll be quick.
Paige: I said not tonight, keng, you want to take it
by force?

That takes him aback and makes him gasp in

shock. He has never forced him into a woman, so
what Paige is saying now is strange. He pushes
the sheets and steps out of the bed wearing his
sleepers.

Tsietsi: You should have said you don't want to

with your pussy rather than insinuating nonsense.

Paige: And where are you going, to your Zama?

Tsietsi: And if I am, how is it your business? At
least she won't punish me using sex!
Paige: Tsietsi, come back to bed!
Tsietsi: Are we going to have sex if I come back?

She doesn't respond, he shakes his head and

walks away, a pillow lands on his back with
insults.

Paige: You are trash, engathi ungafa! (I wish you

could die)

He shows her the middle finger and closes the

door behind him going to his bar and starts
drinking. A message comes through from his
phone, it's Zama.
"There I thought you were actually looking forward
to fixing things. I should have known better"

What's going on? Could it be that the hormones

are already kicking in? Yooh hai. He tries to call
her, but she doesn't answer.

ZAMA

The liver that Tsietsi has, sends her flowers and

never shows up is unmatched. She was extremely
mad last night for all the effort she put into
preparation for their night and he didn't show up.

But today is a new day, she is happy and already

at the doctor's office. The thought of hearing her
baby's heart beat for the first time is exciting.

Doctor: Okay, Let's look at the screen. You see

that? That's your baby.
Zama: Oh my God, she's so tiny!
Doctor: She?
Zama: I am hoping for a girl.
Doctor: I see, you could be right. Mothers know
best.
Zama: When can I know for sure?
Doctor: Possibly on your next appointment, given
your baby doesn't hide from us.
Zama: They do that?
Doctor:All the time, sometimes a mother gives
birth without knowing the gender of her baby.

Her baby is healthy and sound, the doctor prints

the pictures for her, saves the heartbeat on her
phone as she requested and gives her the
medication and the next appointment date.

She leaves the Doctor's office so happy, frequently

goes back to her purse just to look at the baby's
scan again. The next stop is definitely food, she is
famished.

The drive to her favourite restaurant is not too far,

the staff welcomes her and leads her to the
upstairs view where she gets to pick a table and
sits down.

She contemplates whether to send the pictures

and the baby's heartbeat to Tsietsi or not but
eventually does. He calls immediately and she
answers.
Tsietsi: Baby…
Zama: Don't call me that. I sent you the pictures
because you are the father but I haven't forgotten
what you said and did.
Tsietsi: But babe, I asked for forgiveness and really
want to do things better.
Zama: Ohho.
Tsietsi: Please. Where are you, can I see you?
Please send me your address, I'll come now.
Zama: Until you decide to ghost me.
Tsietsi: I don't know what you are talking about.
Zama: Of course you don't.

She ends the call and sends him her live location
and eats immediately the food arrives.

Zama:(talking to herself) This is so good OMG.

" yeah wena nondindwa!" (There you are, slut)

Paige's voice says nearby and she nearly choke

on her saliva. Gosh where did she come from?
She doesn't look good, not at all.

Zama: Paige, urhm, I didn't expect to see you.

Paige: Of course you didn't. What did the doctor
say, is it a girl or boy?
Zama:(frowning) What are you talking about?
Paige: Your pregnancy! Oh, I think this was for
you.

She throws the flowers and the card with them.

She reads fast and quickly connects the dots.

Paige: Shocked neh? Tell me, where do you get

th3 audacity to fall pregnant for my husband?
Sleeping with him under my nose is not enough,
now you want to trap him with the baby?
Zama: Paige, I think you need to calm down…
Paige: Why, you are embarrassed that the people
here will know you as a home wrecker and
husband snatcher?
Zama: Okay, I'm not doing this with you.

She gets up from her chair, packs her things and

walks away but Paige grabs her arm.

Paige: And where do you think you are going to?

Zama: Paige, remove your hands from me?
Paige: Oh what? Oh oh, you are going to sue me,
Miss Lawyer?
Zama: You are a low class crazy bitch that no
amount of money will change. No wonder Tsietsi is
cheating on you!

In a split second Paige slaps her hard, she loses

balance and trip, her head and body land on the
floor, down the staircase with Paige right by her
side kicking her stomach hard and throwing in
punches while throwing insults.

People are screaming for securities and the

management to stop her. Her hands are on her
stomach, praying for her baby's safety.

CHAPTER 16

TSIETSI

There's nothing as heart warming as a baby's

heartbeat. It doesn't matter how many kids you
have got, it's a special feeling one cannot explain.
The moment he heard it, he knew that he wanted
to protect and love this kid with everything in him.
Now imagine the shock upon walking on a scene
with Zama being rushed out to the ambulance. It's
too crowded, he didn't get to see what happened
exactly but he spots Paige running away to her car
and blood on the floor.

From the information the securities provide, Paige

attacked her. His heart jumps in fear as he drives
right behind the ambulance. The doctor's are
running up and down and he is kept away until he
is forced to admit that they are dating.

Paige is not answering her phone, she is least of

her worries at the moment. All he is praying for is
Zama and the baby to be fine.

In an hour and 45 minutes, he has smoked 6

cigarettes because of stress. He decided to stretch
his legs to the complex nearby and bought a few
things for Zama.

On his return, he is told that he can go in and see

her.

Tsietsi: Doctor, how is she doing?

Doctor: Not so good, losing a child is not easy.
Especially your first child.
Tsietsi: She lost the baby?
Doctor: I'm sorry for your loss. We want to keep
her overnight and recommend counselling but she
is refusing.

He scratches his head as a huge lump blocks his

throat. Just like that, he has lost the baby before
seeing it? This is his fault, maybe if he wasn't a
jerk this wouldn't have happened.

Zama is facing the other side crying as he walks in

slowly, puts the chocolates and teddy bear on the
chair next to the bed and crawls on top of it.

Tsietsi: Babe…I am so sorry. I don't even know

what to say.
Zama: Me too.
Tsietsi: We are going to heal from this, I promise.
Zama: Your wife killed my child Tsietsi, what are
you going to do about that?
Tsietsi: I still can't fathom that thought you know.
What happened?
Zama: She was following me, from my place to the
doctor and the restaurant. Apparently you had your
flowers mixed.

Oh shit, now it makes sense!

Zama: She planned this, planned to attack me and

kill my baby.
Tsietsi: Paige is clearly losing it, I don't know
what's going on with her…
Zama: What are you going to do?
Tsietsi: I'll take care of it…
Zama: H.O.W??
Tsietsi: I don't know as yet Zama, all of this is a
shock to me the same way it is to you. At the end
of the day, she's my wife and…
Zama: Please leave, I need to rest.
Tsietsi: Baby…
Zama: Go to your wife Tsietsi and leave me the
fuck alone!

She is half shouting with tears streaming down her

face, hurt visible all over her face. He gets up,
gathers his things and heads towards the door.
Zama: And you better tell her that this isn't over,
not by long short! Akho zinyane lengwenya ladliwa
zimvubu kwacweba iziziba. (She won't get away
with this)

Tsietsi walks away feeling the hurt and anger

builds up from his side as well. The doctor from
Tuk's hospital sends him a message that he had
resigned and is leaving the country as they had
agreed. Tuks is the least of his worries at this
moment.

PAIGE

What the hell did she do? Oh Lord, she's going to

jail! There's a video of her attacking Zama
circulating on social media, she is scared to even
watch it.

She doesn't regret teaching Zama a lesson but

regrets doing it in such a public place where
everyone was watching. Damn, she should have
waited for her to go back to the house and get her
there.
Now chances are she might be arrested and that's
something she cannot afford right now. A pretty
hun like her behind bars? No way! Now the tricky
part is that Zama handles their legal affairs. Eix.

Tsietsi walks through the door breathing fire, she

jumps off the bed and walks backwards until
pressed against the wall.

Paige: Babe…
Tsietsi: It's a good thing you are still here.
Paige: Where else would I be? You seriously didn't
think I was going to run away right?
Tsietsi: What got to you? Do you know the mess
you created?
Paige: The mess I created? Tsietsi, you cheated
on me dammit!
Tsietsi: Does that give you the right to kill my
baby?
Paige: What?
Tsietsi: Don't act so surprised, that was your
intention, isn't it?
Paige:(stuttering) I…i…i, no. I didn't.
Tsietsi: Shut up! I don't want to hear more of your
lies!
Paige: A liar here is you Tsietsi! You fucked Zama
and made her pregnant! I was upset, allowed the
emotions to get the better of me but that bitch
deserved it!
Tsietsi: You mean it's a good thing that you
murdered my child, is that what you are saying
Paige?
Paige: I had no intention to kill that baby but it's a
blessing in disguise because I wasn't going to
love a bastard child.

He rubs his head and face, gritting his teeth

together. His eyes are red, she is sweating, heart
beating fast but she is not backing down from this.

Tsietsi: I found you as Nothing and made you the

person that you are now. This is what I get as a
reward? I don't want to even lift my finger on you
because I'll kill you. I need you to get out of my
house and go fuck Tuks.

Paige: Baby….
Tsietsi: Don't you dare call me that, do you hear
me? Don't!
Paige: It was a mistake, I didn't mean all the things
that I said or did.
Tsietsi: I believed you the first time, leave!

He goes to their closet and pulls out two big

travelling suitcases where he throws everything
that belongs to Paige inside and zips them.

Paige: Come on Tsietsi, you seriously can't kick

me out. We have kids, what are we going to tell
our kids?
Tsietsi: That their mother is a murderer who killed
their unborn sibling.
Paige: Oh, what about their father who cheated?
Tsietsi: That's your problem, you think me and you
are the equal and it justifies the nonsense you.
Honey, it doesn't. If you were not happy you
should have left!

He drags Paige together with her suitcases out of

his house. She is screaming and kicking as he
drags her all the way from the house to the
pavement. It's a good thing that the kids aren't
here, they were going to be shocked at what they
walked in on up to.

ZAMA
All actions have consequences, they say. She
knew that by dating Tsietsi she was involving
trouble in her life but one thing she didn't think of
was losing her first child because of that.

Regrets of the affair and anger about everything

surpass the hurt she is feeling right now. What
annoys her the most is how slow and confused
Tsietsi is.

It's true what they say about these not so called

tough men, at home, they are tomatoes. But what
is she thinking, obviously he is going to choose
Paige and that is why she is choosing herself and
to fight! Paige can't kill her child and get away with
it, only Tsietsi has that privilege and he hasn't
caused her so much pain.

The video on social media makes everything very

easy for her as she opens the case of assault
supported by the Doctor's note. She leads the
cops straight to Tsietsi's house and they walk into
a scene. Her bags are scattered in the pavement
and it seems like Tsietsi is pushing her out of his
house while she tries to go back.
They stop wrestling the moment they see her and
the cops ,the fear from Paige's face cannot be
missed.

Tsietsi: Officers, what can I do for you?

Police: Mr Mokoena, we are not here for you today
but your wife. Mrs Paige Mokoena, you are under
arrest for assault and murder of an unborn baby.
You have a right to remain silent…
Tsietsi: Officers, I think we need to talk…
Zama: Officers, there's nothing to talk about here.
Arrest her!

Paige holds on to Tsietsi's t-shirt and hides behind

him crying.

Paige: Babe, I know you and I aren't on good

terms but please, do not allow them to take me.
Please!
Tsietsi: I'm sorry Paige, in this case, my hands are
tied.

Zama smiles and walks back to the police van and

watches as they put handcuffs on the crying
Paige….
CHAPTER 17

TSIETSI

This is getting worse, more than he expected it to

be. He cannot blame Zama for her actions, she is
hurt and in pain for what happened. It is a justified
reaction. And right now it is forcing him to choose
a side.

That's one thing he has been dreading, he is one

person who struggles with changes. Paige is not
only his wife but mother of his children. As much
as she committed the biggest sin ever, he drove
her to it.

Had he remained faithful to her, none of this would

have happened. Now she is a murderer and is
going to prison for something that he could have
prevented.

She won't survive in there, he was losing it in just

48hr, imagine how she will be, since it's her first
time. Worse of it all, Zama is their lawyer, finding
another lawyer to fight Zama is going to be like
shooting himself in the leg, not with all the secrets
she knows about him.

He parks outside her house, rehearsing what he is

going to say before stepping out of his car and
knocking on her door. She takes forever to open
but finally does.

Zama: You seriously are persistent, I was hoping

that you were going to take the hint and leave my
house.
Tsietsi: We need to talk, Zama.
Zama: If it's about your wife, I'm sorry I have
nothing to talk to you about.
Tsietsi: Unfortunately it is about her. Zama, I know
what I'm going to ask you is crazy but please think
about it.
Zama: I'm listening…

Tsietsi: My kids are still young….

Zama:Weeh ai bandla…
Tsietsi: Hear me out. I am willing to do anything
just so she doesn't go to prison. I'm the reason all
of this happened and it ends now.
Zama: What do you mean?
Tsietsi: I am going to divorce Paige and be with
you.

She laughs, clapping her hands.

Zama: Funny but not that funny. Nice try hey.

Tsietsi: I'm serious, I think it's unfair to keep her
around while I no longer love her anymore. I'm
going to set her free, that will allow me to do right
by you, and try for another baby.

Zama: I don't believe you are going to leave her,

just like that?
Tsietsi: She cheated on me with Tuks.
Zama: What, when?
Tsietsi: It's a long story. Are you going to drop the
charges?
Zama: Does us being together solely rely on that?

Tsietsi: She needs to come back and be a mother

to her kids so that you and I can live our lives.
Unless off course you don't mind being a full time
stepmother.
Zama: Yooh hai, no offence but I'm not mothering
the bitch's kids while she killed mine.
Tsietsi: They are still mine though…
Zama: Hence I said "no offence "....

It's going to be a long journey but they will get

there, bit by bit and one issue at a time.

PAIGE

She has been weeping her eyes out ever since

she was shoved into a cell full of scary and buffy
women. One of them who seems to be the leader,
Tina, ordered her to shut up when she cried non
stop.

After forcing her to tell what happened and her

reason to be here, Tina looked at her with
sympathy in her eyes and asked her aside so that
they could talk.

Tina: Men are so selfish, your husband is no

different from them. I'm sorry you had to endure all
of that but you shouldn't have done that. What
about your kids? Now she is going to move into
your house and replace you.

Paige: I doubt. She has her own things.

Tina: In other words she loved your husband?
Paige: Yeah, and sadly it seems like he loves her
too.
Tina: Nc Nc…you know when a man cheats on
you and no longer hides it, you should know that
it's over and done with. Your first mistake was to
admit to cheating, you should
have denied.

No matter how many times a man can cheat on

their spouse , they never forgive it. This got
nothing to do with them knowing their worth but
more about their ego. They know that women don't
cheat for fun, just like they do.

You should have left immediately after admitting to

cheating because staying and hoping that he has
forgiven you was a scam.

Paige: Leave and go where though?

Tina: Don't you have a family, Paige?
Paige: They are the last people to go back to, after
abandoning them shortly after marrying Tsietsi. I'm
sure there is a celebration of my rocky marriage
wherever they are.
Tina: In that case, you should have fought smarter
for your marriage. In this case it's too late, he
might have tried to mize the cheating part but now
you have added murder into it. You are too soft for
a gangster's wife. Uguluvakazi doesn't behave the
way you do.
Paige: I messed up, I admit. But what drives me
mad is how Tsietsi doesn't see himself at fault in all
of this. He kicked me out of our house, our house!

Tears stream down her face, she bites the inside

of her mouth to stop them.

Paige: I need to do something, for my children and

my future.

Tina: What do you have in mind?

Paige:(wiping her tears) I don't know yet but if he
thinks he is going to divorce me and strip me of
everything, then he has another thing coming.
Tina: This time, fight with your brain and not
emotions because you are going to lose my dear.
Be a bad bitch and fight dirty as well. By saying be
a bad bitch I don't mean go fuck your husband's
friend to get back at him.
Paige: What can you advise me to do?
Tina:I don't know, you are the one that knows him
better so I would say, hit him where it hurts the
most.

Hit him where it hurts the most? What could that

be? Yess, his money!!!

CHAPTER 18

ZAMA

This life has no balance, not a chance and the

heart is the biggest betraying organ ever. With
everything that she has, it is easy to fall into
Tsietsi's charms. If someday she can be told that
he is bewitching her, she won't deny it because
how she manages to accept him with everything is
something else.

She is still shocked that Paige cheated, not really

that shocked because you can tell she is
straatmate but more shocked at her cheating with
Tuks no gal. Rule 101 of this game: if you are
going to cheat, do it with someone who you will be
comfortable to continue with when you get caught.
Tuks is okay, not really bad physically but between
him and Tsietsi, there's a huge gap chile, phew,
she really shoots her on the leg this time around.

Right now she is waiting to see her and inform her

that the charges have been dropped. It's a crazy
risk but we do anything for love right?

She walks in and there's awkward silence between

them for a few minutes.

Zama: Have a seat.

Paige: Thanks. Why are you here?
Zama: To get you out.
Paige: Huh?
Zama: Isn't that my responsibility as your lawyer?
Paige: I don't understand.
Zama: You don't have to, thank Tsietsi who begged
me to drop the charges.

She smiles and Zama rolls her eyes.

Zama: Don't be too excited, it's not what you think.

Paige: What do you mean?
Zama: He is leaving you huh.
Paige: What?
Zama: Yes, what did you think was going to
happen after you cheated on him with his friend
and killed his baby?

She looks pale, hurt and defeated; blink so hard to

stop the tears from falling.

Paige: She told you that?

Zama: Yep.
Paige: So, he's leaving me for you?
Zama:(shrugging her shoulders) That's what he
said.
Paige: How can you do that to another woman?
Break my home? Let's put aside the incident that
happened but you slept with my husband!
Zama: I didn't break anyone's home. Secondly I'm
not the first person your husband cheated on you
with so don't make me the bad person. He did it for
the first time and you stayed. This my love, got
nothing to do with me. Just like you, I fell in love
with him.

Paige: And you think you are going to last and be

happy with him? He is going to do exactly what he
did to me even with you.
Zama: Maybe or maybe not. Remember we don't
experience the same person the same way.
Another woman's trash is another’s one treasure.

Paige: You are such a selfish person, shame, you

are not even thinking about the kids who are going
to be affected by this?
Zama: Selfish people live longer, come and sign
your release forms. And for the record, if you try to
attack me again, I won't be as kind, I have no baby
to protect now so I'll strike back.

She pushes her chair back and walks out of the

room and straight to her car. Sometimes, just
sometimes, a little evilness is needed so that
people won't dance into your head. Paige is
blaming everyone for Tsietsi cheating on her but
him.

In other words, the other woman should protect

her feelings while her own husband who vowed to
do so fails.

PAIGE
She would pay any amount to have this be a
nightmare because this is not how she imagined
her life to be, or turn out.

Zama's words are still ringing in her ears and she

hates the fact that despite everything, she is right.
And what drives her even more sad is that karma
doesn't exist. Tsietsi will get away with messing
with her mental health and esteem to be happy
with the next woman while she remains behind to
pierce the pieces of her life together.

It would have been better if there were no kids

involved or if she had a back up plan but none of
those things are true. What is she saying, life
without Tsietsi is not life.

That man introduced her to the best worlds of it all,

transformed her and gave her everything beside
his loyalty. To walk away from all of that is not an
option. She doesn't want to start over, doesn't want
any motivating stories and all. She just wants her
life nje qha.

Arriving at her house, she is met by silence and

wonders where her kids are. First thing she does is
take a shower and change into track pants and get
into the bed.

She doesn't want to believe what Zama said about

divorce. Tsietsi can't just give up on them and their
marriage easily like that. He said what he said to
her to probably lure her into dropping the charges.

Her short nap is interrupted by someone shaking

her up, it's Tsietsi. He is seated next to her on the
bed.

Paige: Hey, I didn't hear you getting in.

Tsietsi: I just walked in now. When did you come
back?
Paige: A few minutes ago. Where are the kids?
Tsietsi: I just came back from dropping them at my
mom's place. You and I need to talk.
Paige: Yeah, we do. I want to say I am truly sorry
for the incident that happened, your child didn't
deserve that because he/she was innocent. I am
sorry that I slept with your friend and broke our
vows.

Tsietsi: I understand you acted out of your

emotions and that I'm the reason behind it. But it
worries me what are you going to do next because
it seems like you always act like this when you are
overwhelmed.
Paige: I can get help baby, I will be fine…

Tsietsi: No Paige, I have messed us up enough

already. It wouldn't be fair for me to continue with
this knowing that my heart is no longer there. It will
be cool if you do get help but don't do it for me or
our marriage because it's over.
Paige: (cracky voice) It can't be over, Tsietsi you
promised me forever.
Tsietsi: It is better we part ways now before we
become monsters against each other.
Paige: (tears rolling) What is going to become of
me, where will I go?

He reaches for an envelope and gives her keys.

Tsietsi: Here is some money to last you until we

work around a perfect figure to support you and
the kids. They can remain at my mom's for as long
as you want. These keys are for my apartment in
the North.
Paige: Where you took one of your side chicks
too?
Tsietsi: It's either you take it or don't but I need you
to be out of my house this afternoon. Do not force
me to drag you out of here because I will.

He says and gets up, walks out of the room. He is

not joking, his voice and face says it all. She wipes
her face and reaches for her phone.

TUKS

Today he is being discharged, his stay was

extended because of the thousand tests done and
he is discharged with assistive devices to help him
cope with his blindness. One of the changes was
to have his phone enabled the "Talk back" option.

It rings and announces that Paige is calling, he

answers immediately.

Tuks: Hello?
Paige: Tuks, it's me, I'll help you.
Tuks: Huh?
Paige: I'll help you take my hu…Tsietsi down.

Huh, did he hear her correctly? Is this not a trap?

CHAPTER 19

TUKS

He didn't believe a word Paige said until she

showed up at his place an hour late after the
phone call. How he wishes to see her at this
moment, but from the sadness of her voice, he can
tell that she is really broken. And boy, he is not
about to let such opportunity go to waste.

Paige: So, you seriously can't see or it's one of

your stunts?
Tuks: How can I joke about being blind?
Paige: I am just checking.
Tuks: What happened?
Paige: It's a long story, but to cut it short, he is
leaving me for Zama.
Tuks: Whoa, I didn't see that one coming.
Paige: Neither did I; but I messed up.
Tuks: By sleeping with me?
Paige: No, I attacked Zama and she lost her baby
in the process.
Tuks: Oh damn…
Paige: Yeah, that's the reason why he is leaving
me. It just feels unfair because he caused all of
this and now is acting like a saint.
Tuks: True and kunini ubekezele shame
mntanabantu( you have been patient)
Paige: Exactly, now he just wants to discard me on
the side? No way!

Hearing this makes his heart jump, there's nothing

as dangerous as a woman scorned.

Paige: So I'm here, to offer support and ask to tag

along in whatever plan you have for him.
Tuks: Are you sure, because he might die in the
process?
Paige: It's better that way than to watch him live
happily with that hoe of his.
Tuks: Okay then, we need to start planning. What
do you have in mind?
Paige: Before all of this drama, he had told me that
there's a drug shipment coming through towards
the end of the month. Maybe we can start there.

Tuks: I love the way you think…

Paige: I'm going to be here for a while, just so that
he doesn't know where I am, we can use the
money he gave me for strategizing.
Tuks: Okay, that's fine…
Paige: I won't sleep with you if that's what you
think this is.
Tuks: I wasn't thinking that at all. You can take the
other bedroom.
Paige: Cool, I'm glad we are on the same page.

He nods knowing very well that in no time, Paige

will be laying in his chest. She might be the tool to
bring Tsietsi down but he would love for them to
have something serious after all of this.

ZAMA

Tsietsi is at her house, they are cuddling silently on

her bed with so many thoughts going on through
her mind. She is imagining him rubbing her belly
and massaging her swollen feet in a later stage of
her pregnancy, only if the baby lived that long.

The doctor told her that she should try again but
she wants to heal and mourn her first child that
she didn't get to spend more time with.
Zama: Babe…
Tsietsi: Mhm?
Zama: Are you okay?
Tsietsi: I'm fine and you, do you need anything?
Zama: No, not really.
Tsietsi: Okay.

He says and kisses her, then goes back to being

silent.

Zama: How do you feel about everything?

Tsietsi: I don't know how I feel, honestly.
Zama: You can talk to me.

He sighs and brushes his face, when he does that

it shows that he is stressed out.

Tsietsi: A lot is going on. I blame myself with

everything. I'm angry that my innocent child got
caught up in this mess you know? At the same
time, I'm hurt that my marriage is ending, just like
that? I never saw myself living without my wife or
breaking up with her.

(Chuckling) It's crazy how this life thing works.

Zama: I'm sorry, I'm sure it is not easy.
Tsietsi: I'll survive, I have been through worse.
Zama: Yeah, you will be fine.
Tsietsi: And I got you now, so I'm covered.

She blushes a little and opens her arms for a hug.

Zama: Come here, come to mama.

Tsietsi:(chuckling) You are making me a baby.
Zama: You are my baby…(brushing his back)it's
going to be okay.
Tsietsi: Yeah, my focus now is the business,
making money and spoiling you rotten.
Zama: More than you already do?
Tsietsi: More than that…
Zama: I can't wait….

PAIGE

She can't sleep, tossing and turning thinking about

everything that has transpired. Her legs are placed
against the wall in the darkness.

Everything is coming down to her mind as she

smokes and travels back to memory lane. Tuks
might have a plan, it is better if he dies now before
the divorce is finalised and she gets to inherit
everything as they are married in a community of
property.

That way, she gets to protect herself and children's

legacy. Speaking about children, she should fetch
them and send them to her mother. It makes her
uncomfortable having them over at her in-laws
house.

The longer they stay there the higher chances they

notice that Thato, their first son, is not Tsietsi's
child. That is something she cannot afford coming
out, especially now that he is talking about
divorce….

CHAPTER 20

PAIGE

She is the first person to wake up and fix things

around Tuk's place. It's not messy just tidying it up
and preparing breakfast. She then remembers that
Tuks is blind and goes to his room to check if
maybe she can assist him.
Paige: Knock knock, can I come in?
Tuks: Yeah sure.

She opens the door and Lord Jesus Christ, he is

naked and his thing is hanging, you know that hard
morning erection? Her throat becomes dry and her
clit itches with desire.

Focus Paige, focus. This is not the time to think

with your body but with your mind.

Paige: Geeze, why are you not dressed?

Tuks: It's hot, I sleep naked. Please pass me my
pants.

She picks his shots and gives it to him, he

struggles a bit and she gets closer and helps them
up, her hand touches the erected penis, God, it's
hard.

Paige: I made breakfast.

Tuks: Oh, thank you. I'll have to wash my face and
brush my teeth.
Paige: Do you need help with that too?
Tuks: They gave me this…
He shows her glasses and some sticks used by
blind people.

Paige: Oh.
Tuks: Yeah, I have to get used to this new reality.
Paige: Okay then. I'm going to be in the kitchen.
Shout if you need help.
Tuks: Will do, thanks.

He needs to get someone that's going to assist

him. Imagine him hurting himself trying to cook or
worse bathe as he has a tub? Argh, he will survive,
he is a man and it's really not her responsibility,
why does she care?

Her phone vibrates, it's Tsietsi. She doesn't

answer. She left her car in the penthouse that he
asked her to stay at and requested an Uber to
Tuks house…

Thulani needs to hurry, they really don't have

enough time. Tsietsi's shipment is landing soon
and it is better if they strike while it is hot.

TSIETSI
*on the call*

Tsietsi: Yeah, you better ensure that the boats and

girls are ready to receive the shipment. No, no, no
car should carry any of it because we don't want
any ambush.

Guys this is a huge project and we are going to get

real money out of this so let's all ensure that
everything goes smoothly. I will see you guys at
the warehouse later, sharp.

He ends the call and turns to Zama who is hugging

his waist from behind and kisses her.

Tsietsi: Good morning.

Zama: Morning, slept well?
Tsietsi: With you next to me, it was a great night.
How did you sleep?
Zama: I slept well too. Can we shower and go grab
some breakfast?
Tsietsi: Yes babe I was about to say that. I tried
calling Paige but she's not picking up. I need to go
see the kids so I wanted to know if she wanted to
see them so I can drop them off.
Zama: Oh, maybe she will call you back. Where is
she by the way?
Tsietsi: Told her to go to that penthouse I used
mostly for hiding.
Zama: And having sex…

He smiles, he knows he is so wrong for this but

hey, it is what it is.

Tsietsi: Tonight I'm receiving the shipment so I

need to ensure that everything goes smoothly.
Zama: You did mention, I hope all goes well.
Tsietsi: It should be. Let's go shower.

He spanks her ass and she giggles, he takes off

his t-shirt and carries her to the shower. They
wash each other's backs while being touchy
touchy.

TUKS

The breakfast Paige prepared slaps, but he

enjoyed her touching him earlier. He can tell from
her breathing that she was struggling and he
wanted to burst out in laughter but he is willing to
be patient.
He knows very well that it won't be long before
she frees herself from this torture.

Tuks: I spoke to one of the guys inside Tsietsi's

team and he tells me the shipment arrives tonight.
Paige: What, I thought he said the end of the
month which is next week?
Tuks: Tsietsi always has tricks up to his sleeve.
From what I heard, he really went all out and the
security is tough.
Paige: Damn, what are we going to do, because
we need to hijack that shipment?
Tuks: My guy is going to guide us through
everything. You need to be ready, tonight it is.
Paige: I'm ready, I have never been so ready. I
can't wait to see the look at his face when he sees
that we have taken all of it.

Tuks smiles, the range in her voice is exactly what

he needs. From what he heard, there will be some
exchange happening by the sea, Tsietsi will be
there and then the shipment will be moved to
somewhere else.

ZAMA
Tsietsi has left to see the kids after breakfast and
now she is bored. Her lips stretches to a wide
smile when she thinks about the sex they had this
morning, it was amazing. Looking at the time, it's
now almost 3 pm. That nap did her good, her body
needed that rest.

She is browsing through her PC thinking about

Paige and how now she has been kicked out of the
house. Something moves in her and she gets off
the couch, takes her keys and drives to Tuk's
place.

There's something that didn't make sense when

she was drawing the exit plan B for Tsietsi in case
things went south and something tells her that
Tuks might be planning something.

She parks 30 minutes away from the building and

waits, uses her binoculars to zoom in at what is
happening at the gate. After waiting for about 10
minutes, Tuk's car drives out and heads east.
Zooming in, she sees that it's a woman driving it
and it's none other than Paige. She lies low on her
car and watches as it drives past her at speed.
Should she follow her or what? No, that would be
risky because she doesn't know where she is
headed. This is crazy, she knew that Tuks will do
something but didn't think Paige will be in it too.

She takes her phone and calls Tsietsi…

Tsietsi: Babe…
Zama: Baby, can you talk?
Tsietsi:Just a second please.

She hears him walking around, probably away

from his family.

Tsietsi:What's up?
Zama: I need to ask you something, does Paige
know the warehouse?
Tsietsi: Why do you ask?
Zama: Just answer me please.
Tsietsi: I took her there once.
Zama: Damn Tsietsi. Okay, you need to rework on
the whole thing.
Tsietsi: You are speaking so fast I'm struggling to
follow what you are saying.
Zama: Change the location for tonight. Don't tell
anyone just do it . Trust me Tsietsi, you are smart
and I don't have to spell it out for you!
Tsietsi:(sighs) Okay, but where are you?
Zama: I'm…(screaming) aaaaah!

She screams loudly when the same car Paige

drove past hits her side. Her phone falls under the
seat, she looks up and see Paige getting out of
Tuk's car with a gun in her hand….

Oh shit!

CHAPTER 21

TUKS

After breakfast Paige brings out the map, pen and

paper to draw the plan around this whole thing. He
has been with Tsietsi once into this operation as it
was still new and Tsietsi was still building trust
around the suppliers.

Paige: Urhm, isn't another exit out of this place?

Tuks: There is one at the back but it takes you to a
closed road. If you are going to use that then you
have to make sure that there's someone waiting
for you there.
Paige: Oh I see.
Tuks: Now we have to get into the warehouse
before the shipment arrives.
Paige: That's not a problem, Tsietsi took me there
not so long ago and told them I was going to be
part of the team, give rules and so on.
Tuks: Even more perfect we should now..hold on.

His phone is ringing, he answers.

Tuks: Hello.
Voice: Boss, I thought I should let you know that
there's a car that has been parked outside your
building for over 10 minutes now.
Tuks: Okay, what car and who's in it?
Voice: It's a woman, I didn't get a clear picture of it
because I was far but I can send it through?
Tuks: Sure and thanks.

The call ends, he gives Paine his phone to check

the message.

Paige: What's going on?

Tuks: Someone has been lurking around.
Paige: Do you think it's cops?
Tuks: I hope not.

His phone beeps and Paige opens the message.

Paige: No freaking way!

Tuks: What?
Paige: That bitch, like she won't stop huh?
Tuks: Who is she?
Paige: Who else except Tsietsi's hot shot lawyer?
I'm going to kill that bitch I swear!
Tuks: Whatever you do, don't kill her unless you
want to add a second murder in your case.
Paige: Fine but I'm going to teach her a lesson.
Please lend me your car.
Tuks: Okay…

PAIGE

She can't believe this bitch is following her, what is

wrong with her? Taking her man wasn't enough,
now she is tailing her? Now she is going to make
sure that she kills her for real because clearly she
won't stop at nothing being a nuisance.
After bumping into her car, she walks out with a
gun pointed at her and goes to the door to open it.
Zama is raising her hands in terror and she enjoys
this sight of her right now.

Zama: Please, don’t kill me!

Paige: Why are you following me?
Zama: I wasn't following you, I was checking out
Tuks. Paige, why are you betraying your husband
like that?
Paige: The same husband that is leaving me for
you? Zama, you know nothing about betrayal so
shut up!
Zama: It doesn't have to be like this, you can still
walk away from this Paige. Think of your children.
Paige: Don't you dare bring my children into this,
do you hear me? Don't.
Zama: I was…

Paige hits her hard on the head with the gun and
she falls on the ground. She gathers her bag and
carries it to Tuk's car before coming back to drag
her body to the car and drives back to Tuk's
building.
Paige: Thulani, I am back, but I am not alone, I've
got some company.

She says breathing heavily dragging Zama's body

with the help of the security guard.
Security: She is bleeding excessively.
Tuks: Who is bleeding?
Paige: She will be fine. You didn't see anything.

She hands the security a thousand rand and

closes the door.

Tuks: Paige, what is going on?

Paige: I'm going to make some space in my room
and keep her there. Do you have ropes and tape?
Tuks: Paige?
Paige: Thulani, stop calling my name! Zama is
becoming a serious problem and I'll take care of
her after tonight. I don't want this to disturb us. The
robes and tape please.
Tuks: My wardrobe, top drawer.
Paige: Thanks.

She goes there and indeed finds the things and

comes back to drag Zama to the room she slept in
and ties her into the chair.
Tuks: How I wish I was able to see the action you
are doing right now.
Paige: Well, sadly you can't see it, but maybe I can
make you feel another action.
Tuks: Huh?

She walks to him and runs her hand under his shirt
all the way to his pelvic area, his dick reacts
immediately. She kisses him and guides him to the
bed. She needs this and fuck everything and
everyone else.

Tuks bumps on the bed and she pushes him down

and gets on top of him, pulls his pants down and
directs his cock inside her wet punani.

Tuks: Oh fuck babe, you are so warm!

Paige: You like that?

She asks, increasing her pace, riding him

sideways and backwards.

Tuks: So much, this feels like heaven!

His hands grabs on her ass and he pumps her
underneath sending her over to the age and she
screams as orgasm hits her hard. He tries to get
out under her but she stops him.

Paige: No, it's your turn to come now, let me make

you cum.
Tuks:(smiling) Okay.

She slowly rides him and watches as he groans

with each move and twist she makes. Looking at
him ,she feels disgusted by him and grabs the
remaining rope.

Tuks: What are you doing?

Paige: Relax, we are being a little Kinky!

She ties his hands to the bedroom window burglar

and goes down on him, sucks his creamy dick
while reaching for the tape.

Tuks: Oh babe, it feels so amazing!

Paige: Oh yeah, you like that?
Tuks: So much…
She goes up with the trail of kisses all the way to
the nipples and sucks them.

Tuks: Oh fuck!

She kisses his neck and positions herself on top of

his dick again, it slides inside her wet coochie.
Within a blink of an eye, she uses the tape to
cover his mouth and jumps off him.

He is spring and kicking, poor thing, this tape and

rope is so tight around them, there's nothing he
can do! She looks for more rope and ties his legs
too.

Paige: I'm sorry but after what Tsietsi did to me, I

am not trusting anyone, especially not you. Yes, I
used you, the same way you tried to use me
against my husband. I have to go now, there's
drugs I need to ensure are safely delivered.

She smiles and walks out of the room locking the

two inside and heads to Tuk's room. She moves
the bed aside, opens the safe that is underneath
the bed covered by the tiles and takes out the
money stuffed in there, guns and walks away.
It doesn't take long for her ride to arrive and it
takes her straight to the penthouse. She hides the
bag and money and quickly takes a shower.

There's a loud bang on the door and it flies open,

she screams and Tsietsi walks in breathing fire. He
looks shocked to see her here.

Paige: What's wrong?

Tsietsi: I have been calling you, why didn't you
answer?
Paige: I had too much to drink and passed out last
night. I just woke up and took a shower.

He looks around and sees a bottle of Hennessy

empty, with few opened wine bottles scattered
around and a messy bed.

Tsietsi: You need to stay here and don't leave.

Paige: Why?
Tsietsi: Because I said so.
Paige: You are no longer my husband remember,
so you don't get to tell me that.
Tsietsi: Try being smart again, I won't be
responsible for the outcome.
He walks out and she follows him and closes the
door. Damn, that was too close, if she delayed
further, he wasn't going to find her here and start
being suspicious!

ZAMA

Her whole body is sore and heavy, especially her

head pounding like crazy. She opens her eyes and
looks around, it's dark in this room. What
happened, how did she get here?

She wants to scream but her mouth is tied up with

tape ,her hands and feet as well. Fuck, she
remembers now, Paige hits her with the gun on her
head, no wonder it is this heavy.

Okay Zama, breath, slowly and don't panic. She

tries different ways to free herself but it's not
working and the rope cuts on her skin everytime
she moves.

There is a movement from the bed and it seems

like there's someone else in the room but it's dark
to see who it is. Just as she is busy trying to free
herself, the light goes on and she jumps startled.

Looking at the watch on the wall, it's half past 6

and the electricity has just come back. She looks
at the bed, Tuks is tied down, naked, her eyes
lands on the knife showing underneath the bed, it
probably fell when Paige was busy cutting the tap

She moves her chair slowly until it reaches the end

of the bed and forces her leg to bring the knife to
her legs. It's a whole mission that forces her to fall
on the chair so that she can grab the knife with her
own hands.

With the knife finally on her hands, she uses it to

cut the rope but damn, it's too tight!

CHAPTER 22

ZAMA

It takes a bit longer but she finally manages to free

herself from the rope and removes the tape off her
mouth. Ouch, it hurts like hell! Her head is spinning
and feels heavy as fuck from that gun hit by
Paige.

She goes to the bed and removes the tape from

Tuk's mouth. He is sweating like crazy from all the
panting he has been doing.

Zama: What happened to you, why are you

naked?
Tuks: It's a long story.
Zama: Make it short.
Tuks: She tricked me into sleeping with her only to
tie me up here. Please free me.
Zama: I'm sorry I can't do that. I'll send help
though, I promise. Maybe tomorrow.
Tuks: Zama please, you cannot leave me like this.
Zama: I really feel for you but I got to go before
she comes back. I need to stop her.

She leaves the room with Tuks screaming for help

and heads out. The security looks at her weirdly
but she ignores him and goes to her car. It has
been stripped and ripped off the parts. She looks
inside hoping to find her phone but there's
nothing. Damnit, how is she going to get to her
place without a car or a phone?
Going back to Tuk's house is risky so she decides
to walk and a taxi stops by, she opens the door.

Zama: Can you please help me, I've been robbed

and hurt, I don't have money in me right now but I
promise to pay any amount if you can take me
home
Driver: Get inside.
Zama: Thank you.

She jumps in and sits on the chair holding on to

her head.

Driver: Where do you stay?

Zama: I'll direct you. Can you please lend me your
phone? I need to call someone.
Driver: Sure, don't finish my airtime.

TSIETSI

He can't reach Zama and that stresses him out.

Something tells him she is not safe and okay
wherever she is. Why disappear after giving him a
warning?
Time is really not on his side, they are approaching
the exchange area in about an hour now. The IT
guy he asked to track Zama's phone hasn't gotten
back at him with the results.

His phone rings, it's the IT guy, finally!

Tsietsi: Yes?
Guy: Boss, I managed to track her last location.
She was around Tuk's house.
Tsietsi: Are you sure?
Guy: Yes. The phone has since been switched off.
Tsietsi: Okay, thank you my man.

The call ends. What was Zama doing there?

Mhm.. he looks at the time from his watch and
presses his lips together. His phone rings again,
this time, it's one of his men calling.

Tsietsi: Yeah?
Voice: She just left the penthouse.
Tsietsi: Be behind her but make sure she doesn't
see you.
Voice: On it boss.
He puts the phone aside and takes out his gun,
checks if it is loaded and steps out of his car. It's
time.

PAIGE

She waited for at least 45 minutes after Tsietsi had

left and decided to start moving. From the plan
they had with Tuks and the arrangement, she is
sure that Tsietsi has received the shipment and it
is probably on its way to the warehouse now.

He won't be there, she knows that. In case there is

a cop burst at the warehouse so that is going to
work well in her favour. Speaking of a cop burst,
she takes her phone and calls her ex, the father of
her first child.

She dated Tsietsi already pregnant and never told

both of these guys the truth. Tsietsi loved her and
she saw her as the best candidate to raise their
son. Her ex is also bad news, what made her
leave him was how abusive he used to be.

Tsietsi might be a cheat but he has never raised

his hand or attempted to, ever.
Him: Hello?
Paige: It's me, are you ready?
Him: Yeah, my boys are ready to raid the place
and take the parcel.
Paige: Good, wait for my call first. I'm leaving now.
If you don't hear from me in the next 35 minutes,
go in.
Him: Roger that. Paige, you and I need to talk.
Paige: We do, but after tonight. Let's do this and
we will talk later.
Him: Okay.

She drops the call, it's high time she tells him the
truth about their son, Tsietsi is going to die anyway
so it won't be a big deal. She sighs and fixes her
attire one last time before leaving.

The Uber is already waiting outside and drives her

straight to the warehouse. She pays the guy and
waits until he is gone before she actually walks
inside.

The further she walks in, the more she realises

that there is no one here. It doesn't even look like
there is going to be some delivery taking place.
She hears all the doors locking up and takes out
her gun.

Paige: Who is there? Show yourself or I'm going to

shoot you!

Tsietsi: Well well well, wow, you really came!

Paige: Tsietsi, what are you doing here?
Tsietsi: I can ask you the same thing!

Shit, she has been played! This is a trap! She

swallows the thick saliva and raises her gun but
Tsietsi fires first. He shoots her on the leg, she falls
on the ground and cries in agony, her gun
scattered on the floor, a bit far from her…

To be continued…
[02/27, 18:54] Thembelihle Nkosi: CHAPTER 23

After Zama's call, Tsietsi knew that he had to

change the whole plan, and crew because it was
clear that there was a mole in his team. It was a
huge gamble but the guys from the prison who
helped him that night Tuks had sent someone to
kill him came through for the boy.
Deep down he was hoping to be wrong about
Paige, hoping that she wouldn't go through with
everything that she had planned to do but seeing
her show up defeated her. It hurts to see them in
this position.

Tsietsi: What happened to us, we are supposed to

rule and run the world together.
Paige: Rule with who, it was always you all this
time!
Tsietsi: Yeah, but I took care of you and the kids, I
took care of us! I kept you away for your own
safety and protection.
Paige: You did this to us Tsietsi, I don't care what
you say!
Tsietsi: So what, you are stealing from me now,
huh?
Paige: Yes, I was going to!
Tsietsi: I can't believe this!
Paige: Me too, never have I thought that the man I
married would impregnate another woman outside
our marriage! I thought you loved me enough to
protect me from that trauma!
Tsietsi: You cheated too, don't forget that!
Paige: I don't, maybe I deserve it, for all the lies
and secrets I've been keeping in this marriage.
Tsietsi: What secrets? Paige, talk to me!

She coughs and holds on to her wound, she is

bleeding.

Paige: Thato is not yours.

Tsietsi:(chuckling) You are lying, you are saying
this just to spite me. That's my son!
Paige: He's not, have you seen how unsettled I
was every time he had to be in your house? How
did I always manage to keep him away from any
traditional ceremonies that your family does?
Tsietsi: Paige, No, stop it!
Paige: Yeah, I know. I lied to you about the church
not allowing that but you should have known
better. Me and church customs? Come on!
Tsietsi: So, it wasn't your first time cheating?
Paige: No, I got up with you already pregnant. I
was 6 weeks pregnant when we met and we had
sex in a week.

This woman! Just when he thought he was the

worst and boom, he drops the bombshell!
Tsietsi: So you knew all this time? You pinned it on
me?
Paige: Between you and him, I saw you fit to be
the father. He was abusive to me Tsietsi and there
was nothing I could do about it because he was a
damn cop!
Tsietsi: You could have told me, I would have still
loved and accepted you!
Paige: I didn't think of that at that time, I had to act
fast..
Tsietsi: So all this time, I've been raising another
man's child?
Paige: I'm sorry…

He places his hands holding the gun behind his

ears and closes his eyes. This, he didn't see
coming, not at all!

The door opens and Zama walks in, limping and

her head bandaged. She is dressed in black jeans,
high heeled boots, vest and a leather jacket.

Paige: Oh look who has joined us, hey Zama.

Zama: Surprised to see me?
Paige: Did someone free you?
Zama: No, I did it myself because you were so
clumsy and left this…

She shows her the knife and Paige sighs.

Tsietsi: How's your head?

Zama: I took pain killers, did you receive my
message?
Tsietsi: I did, you shouldn't have come here.
Zama: I couldn't stay away…Tsietsi watch out!

Paige managed to get to her gun and is aiming it

at him, Tsietsi turns and fires at her, the bullet hits
him on his upper shoulder, he drops on the floor
together with Paige who dies on the spot.

Zama: Oh my God! Tsietsi, sit up..shit we need to

press the wound!
Tsietsi: Stop panicking, it's a small injury, I'll live.
Zama: I'm no doctor okay, blood scares me!
Tsietsi: Search her bag, you might find something
to use. Now Zama! We need to get out of here!
Zama: Okay!

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Zama helps Tsietsi out of the warehouse after

hiding Paige's body in the basement. He says he
is going to come for it, he makes sure to destroy
her phone before they leave.

It's still a shock that she is dead, poor kids, now

they don't have a mom. She doesn't feel sorry for
her but the kids instead, no matter how bad she
was but her kids loved her as their mother.

She didn't want to stepmother Paige's kids after

she killed her unborn baby but with her
permanently out of the way, she will do her best.
That's if she and Tsietsi get to be together for long
and actually settle.

Tsietsi is balancing on Zama and thinking about

the last moments and words from Paige. He
doesn't believe her and is planning to do a secret
paternity test. One thing he knows is that no
results will change how he feels for that kid, he
loves that boy and he is his son, blood or not.
Zama: Shit, we've got company!

She says as 3 police vans pull through, scratching

tires and making a dramatic entrance with those
sirens.

Police: Hands in the air where we can see them!

Tsietsi: What do you want!?
Police: We have a search warrant for the
warehouse.
Zama:(whispering) They can't go in there Tsietsi,
they will find Paige's body!
Tsietsi:(whispering) I know! How many are they?
Zama: 2 in each van so they are 6.
Tsietsi: Cool, I need you to cover my back, okay?
When I say go, we shoot.
Zama: Okay. Tsietsi, if we don't make it out of here,
I want you to know…
Tsietsi: We will make it and you are going to tell
me after.

Police: I said hands in the air where I can see

them!
Tsietsi: Bring that warrant here, I need to read it.
Police: Suit yourself!
He looks around and sees that they are all looking
at him and forgetting Zama. The police
approaches them with his gun out and pointed at
Tsietsi.

Tsietsi: Go!

Zama pulls her gun from her back and starts

shooting, their bags against each other, they open
fire and the cops hide behind their vans still
shooting.

Zama: They are calling back up, we need to get

out of here Tsietsi…
Tsietsi: You run to the car and start it, I'll continue
firing.
Zama: Please be safe!
Tsietsi: I've got this, now go!

Zama runs to the car dodging bullets while Tsietsi

continues to shoot back at the cops. She gets to
the car and struggles to start it due to her hands
shaking but finally manages.

She drives straight to the scene and opens the

door for Tsietsi to jump in. Just as he gets in, a
bullet hits him on his rib and he groans in pain,
Zama screams.

Tsietsi: Don't stop, just drive!

He sits up, takes an Ak47 under his seat, opens

the sunroof and shoots at everyone and everything
approaching. More police cars are approaching
now but Zama is hard on the wheel so he is not
worried.

Zama: Are you okay there?

Tsietsi: I'm fine, just focus on the wheel, it seems
like we have cleared the path for a few minutes.
Zama: Check your wound!
Tsietsi: You mean this?

He shows her the bullet proof vest and Zama hits

his arm.

Zama: You scared the living shit out of me, I

thought you were shot!
Tsietsi: It still hurts though but it is better than
penetrating through my skin.
Zama: Where to from here?
Tsietsi: There's a truck waiting for us, it is going to
drive us out of here. But there's one more loose
end I need to take care of.

He instructs Zama to drive to Tuk's place and tells

her to wait in the car and keep the engine running.

He takes out the 2 litre petrol and pour it from the

door all the way to the bedroom.

Tuks: Is there someone there? Please help me.

Tsietsi:I am helping you broe.
Tuks: Tsie?
Tsietsi: It's me. You are not going to feel any pain
now..
Tuks: What are you…wait, what's that smell? Is
that petrol? Tsietsi!

He drops the match stick and walks out, and

presses the fire alarm.

Zama: You took forever!

Tsietsi: I'm sorry, let's go!
She hits the wheel and drives fast. Tsietsi looks
outside the window and sees cops far from them
and curses.

Zama: What is it?

Tsietsi: We need to ditche car. Now.
Zama: Okay.

She pulls over, they get out, takes their belongings

and walks across the street. He spots an old
woman heading to her Honda, they follow her.

Tsietsi: Don't you dare make a sound, keys

please.

He says with a gun pressed on her neck, she

trembles and cries but gives them to Zama. They
take her things out and jump in.

Zama: I'm sorry about this but we really need the

car.
Tsietsi: Just drive Zama, I'll compensate her once
we have settled.
Zama: Thank God, she looked really sad!
Their drive from there is less stressful and they
arrive at the pickup point.

Guy1: We were starting to wonder if you guys got

caught or what.
Tsietsi: We apologise for the delay, we had to take
care of business. We can go now.

They climb into the truck and it starts moving.

Zama gets the first aid kit and nurses their bruises
and Tsietsi's wounds.

Zama: Where are we going?

Tsietsi: To a glorious place my baby…
Zama: After surviving so many guns today, I really
need that…
Tsietsi: It's guns and glory my love, but I promise
that there won't be more guns now, unless we are
protecting ourselves.
Zama: I hope so, what's going to happen to the
kids?
Tsietsi: I'll fetch them once everything has settled.
Zama: Okay.
Tsietsi: I'm happy you are here.
Zama: I wouldn't be anywhere else…
Tsietsi: Let's start over.
Zama:(smiling) I would love that…
Tsietsi: I love you…
Zama: I love you too…

They kiss and he flinches in pain as Zama

accidentally touches his shoulder…

Zama: Askies…
Tsietsi: It's fine, come here…

He flips her over and gets her on top of him.

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