SOMEWHERE IN GABERONE
Puleng's POV
I dialled his number again for the seventh time, but still no answer.
Me: "What the hell are you trying to say to me by not answering my calls!"
I'm frustrated right now. He left 3 days ago and never called me or sent a message even once. Not even care to answer my call. I know I'm a lot of things, but one thing is for sure, that man loves me no matter what. Which is why I'll have to make sure that he marries me.
Even if he pays lobola for me and no white wedding, I'm fine with it because legaly ill be his wife because here in Botswana, after lobola negotiations, you go to the marriage offices and sign. I know you guys are wondering as to what happened between me him and his friend, but the thing is , but it's not my place to tell really.
Its not my place to tell because the next thing you will be saying I'm lying, I'm only protecting myself, I was also wrong a bitch to be precise , when I was not entirely wrong so they will tell you on their own. I took my phone from the couch and tried to call him again, but nothing , still nothing.
I'm so angry, and this pregnancy is not helping at all. It's making things worse , especially with these hormones they are making me more insecure, and I hate it. I sat down as I took my bucket of ice cream and started eating.
I'm not going to lie and say this baby I'm carrying is Hun's because the truth is I dont know who the father is. What I know is that it's either Hun is the father or Vansid is the father, but I don't care, I'm getting married to Hun no matter what. I'm only praying that the child is his because I love him from the beginning.
Van was just a mistake. I regret every single day of my life. Vansid, I thought I loved him, but it was just lust. Maybe he himself truly loved me, but I didn't. The only person I love dearly is Hun. I just don't know what went into me that allowed me to do something stupid like what I did.
For all our sake, I'm just praying that this baby is my love's child. That wife of hi, I don't care about her, and she will have to go because I'm not planning on staying in a polygamy marriage never. She will be gone sooner than she expects. Hum was mine. He is mine, and he will always be mine alone.
It's either I'll make her leave myself, or she will leave on her own will. I will demand attention from my husband like I'm supposed to, and that can also make her leave, simple like that. A few minutes later, a message came in and uts Hun.
Message: "I'll call you in an hour's time, I'm in a meeting, babe. I love you. "
There you go, that's my husband.
*Royalty's POV*
Me: "What are you trying to tell me Hun?".
Huney: "Can you actually hear yourself, brother?"
It's been a few days since I came back home and since Hun came back from his whores. Right now we are sitting on the dining table as he is eating lunch with his sister whome he found here when he came back. He said he came to have lunch at home and to tell me something.
And Huney, Huney has been coming to check up on me since the day Hun came back from his whore or whores I just don't care. So she happen to be here when he came back. She brought me some peanuts and raisins from clicks today and that's what I'm eating right now.
Hun: "I ean exactly that."
Me: "that ypu want me to be in a polygamy marriage?"
Hun: "yes".
Huney: "I can't believe you right now".
Me: "well, as for me, I do believe him, đź’Ż. But why?"
Huney: "this is bullshit, this is nonsense."
Hun: "what do you mean by why?"
Me: "I mean exactly that, why, why all of a sudden? I mean I thought ypu want us to try, you want us to give ourselves a second chance, to give this marriage a second chance."
Hun: "I'm sorry ok, I'm really sorry but I didn't plan this but still I have to do it. It has to be done."
Me: "You must think I'm a village fool like you always say, huh?"
Hum: "I never said...."
Me: "Your actions speak it all Hun, they say it all. You know what, go ahead and do what pleases you, what makes you happy."
Huney: "What, sis just like that? No, you can't just let Hun step on top of you with his dirty shoes never."
Me: "im ok, really just let him be. It's what his heart wants. I'm sure it's the girl he was dating way before I came, I mean, obviously, I wasn't expecting him to be single when we got married forcefully."
Hun: "Thank you, babe, thank you for understanding me, my wife it really means a lot to me."
Huney: "Hun who is this bitch?"
Me: "Huney no."
Huney: "brother who is she?"
Hun: "it's none of your business, infact I won't tell you any dhot because you already showed me how you are going to behave around her so how to hell. You are not my fucking wife."
Me: "language please Hun."
He took a glass of juice and stood up and left going upstairs. I looked at Huney and smiled. I don't know why I'm smiling but what I know is that I appreciate this girl here. She has been showing so affection and care towards me.
Huney: "Why are you smiling, you idiot?"
Me: "As long as I'm your idiot then I don't mind being called an idiot."
Huney: "You are a fool than I thought. You seem to not be bothered for someone who has just been told that....."
Me: "When ypu look at me, do you also see a fool?"
Huney: "What? Noooo."
Me: "Good, now just sit and watch what happens next."
"Dady wants to talk to you, Royalty."
That's Hun and he is coming from upstairs. He gave me the phone and I answered.
Me: "Hello, baba." (Father)
"How are you, my child?"
Me: "im ok, baba, and you, how are you doing?" (Father)
"I'm fine, my child. I'm sure you know why I asked to talk to you."
Me: "Yes, father, and you don't have to worry. I agreed with him."
"Are you sure? Because this person is gonna live with you and you will share..."
Me: (chuckle) "I know what exactly a polygamy marriage means, father, so don't worry, let my husband do what will make him happy. If he is happy, then I'm also happy."
"I still don't feel good about this, my child."
Me: "Don't worry, Father, I'll be fine, we will be fine."
"Ok, I'll let you be now. Be safe."
Me: "Thank you, Father and you too."
I gave Hun his phone, and he said he is going back to work. I looked at my children's aunt here, who is still sitted looking at me with worry.
Me: "And then, wena, are you not going back to work?" (You)
Huney: "No, I'm not feeling well."
Me: "But you seem fine to me."
We both laughed because she lied at work. She is notbsick at all. This girl is dramatic. We spent the day together, then she left after we had dinner without Hun obviously.
*NARRATOR*
When Mr. Whale dropped the call. He looked at his wife, who was already happy about her son marrying a second wife even before she heard if Royalty was ok with all this.
Mr Whale: "makhoti said she is fine with this, so I'll go and see my brothers at work, then we will send the letter to the girl's family later."
Mrs Whale: "I told you she won't fight anything. I'll be waiting for what you agree on with your brothers. "
Mr Whale left and went to work since he had come home for lunch. He arrived at work, and luckily, both his two brothers were in one office, so he took the chance to talk to them before he went to his office.
Mr Whale: "Well , remember I talked to you about your nephew marrying a second wife."
He said after they exchanged greetings. They both node, and he continued.
Mr Whale: "I was thinking we should send the later today so that they give us a near date since the girl can give birth anytime now."
"I will write the letter if it's fine with you."
Mr Whale: "I have no problem with that. I'll see you around."
Meanwhile Hun ok his way to work he called Puleng and told her the good news.
Hun: "she didn't even fight babe you should have seen her."
Puleng: "Don't you think not fighting is also fighting? I mean, she can poison me. I'm that house, babe."
Hun: "I know Royalty, she could be a lot of things but a murder. Just relax, we will be ok."
Puleng: "If you say so, my love."
The next day they got the reply of the later with the date for the negotiations and it was just in two days so they told their son who said it was ok, to his side. Days passed, and the negotiations were done even though Mr Whale was not happy because the girl was not someone he would allow his son to marry, but nevertheless, he let everything be.
Mr Whale and Huney thought Mrs Whale won't be happy about the girl Hun married, but to their surprise, she was happy. She was so happy that nothing could be hidden. She didn't care, and she forgot what Puleng did to her son because of the hate she has for Royalty.
A few days later, Puleng went to Francistown to her husband after they signed at the marriage offices. She went to her husband's home where she was given a newly furnished room, and he also arranged a baby playroom.
*Royalty's POV*
Mr Whale: "Hun, can't you see you are already starting a fight between your wives?"
Hun: "What do you mean, dad?"
Mrs Whale: "Yeah, I wanted to ask the same."
Yoooh, my mother-in-law waphapha shem. (She is forward)
Mr Whale: "Royalty has been here all along, but you didn't make a baby playroom for her. Why? But Puleng is here, and she already has one for her baby, or maybe you are going to make another room for...."
Hun: "Dad, I didn't want to say this, but after what you said, I think I should just tell you all. The baby royalty is....."
Me: "Hun, please don't say that."
Hun: "What? I want them to know so that they can stop nagging me about not being fair. The baby she is ....."
Me: "Please Hun, I'm begging you, let's talk before you tell them, please."
Hun: "No, the baby she is carrying is not mine. If the baby is mine, she should look like someone who is 6 or 7 months but look at her. She looks ready to give birth. She looks big for someone who is 6 months old. I'm not stupid dad, Mma."
Mr Whale: "Oh my God. "
Mrs Whale: "You see, I've been telling you that she was never loyal to my son. She left my son and she was already staying and shagging with that Vansid of yours."
Mr Whale: "Makhoti."
Me: "Not everything he said it true baba, some are but the fact that this baby I'm carrying..."
Mrs Whale: "I'm not going to sit here and listen to your lies once again. Makhoti, please, if you need anything, you have my number, so don't hesitate to call, ok?"
Puleng: "yebo, mma" (Yes, mother)
And she left, Mr Whale looked at me and when I tried to talk nothing came out of my mouth. It's like the words don't want to come out, so I just looked down as tears flow down my cheeks to my palms. I cried silently, still sitting down. I stood up and went to my room where I got there and threw myself on top of the bed, trying to calm myself down.
I can't afford to lose another baby, not when I came this far, no.
Me: "ok, baby, everything is gonna be OK. Just calm down ok, everything is gonna change. it's just time."
I said to myself until I was calm. I stayed in my room for about 5 to 6 hours and when I got out of my room I went to the kitchen and made dinner. A few minutes later, it was past 7, and I heard people giggling, and a few minutes later, they were at the kitchen door.
Me: "I made dinner. I'll just set the table now now."
Puleng: "Thank you, hey, you saved me, I was so not ready to make dinner. My abdomen is in a little pain."
She said, looking at me, and I could see it through her that she was lying. She just wants attention, which our dear husband here gave it to her quickly without thinking twice. To think I've been sick so many times in this house. Not even once did he ask me or try to help me, but here he is.
Hun: "What, baby, why didn't you tell me?"
Puleng: "Don't worry, my love, it's nothing serious. Besides, it's subsiding now. Do this, go and sit. I'll help my sister wife here to set the table. She is also heavy so we are the same."
Hun: "You are so sweet, my love. I'll go and sit in the sitting room."
He left, and girl came to me like she wanted to strunggle me to death. Kkkkkk
*To be continued.....*
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