Melanie

gu homesteads. That was all they thought she was wo

pier. At least they rejoiced at the thought that this mysterious bride could possibly bear their son an heir. Something he dismally failed in producing as a gift to his family even after his countless attempts

ed to be so light, so in the moment, expect for on

le power he had over this situation. It frustrated him even more when he thought about the "number of things" that were at a standstill, wait

arranged. At least you chose that girl for yourself. I am stuck with a monster that abuses the living dayl

nd promise me you won't reve

s brother had been in such a bad mood for the past decade, ever since something inside of Sizwe

u're too overly excited about this." H

ought to himself. "What di

to the benches outside a

versation before -" His mother looked at him. His mind was wandering in a dry ocean, his thoughts sunken of the number of times he'd actually tried to figure out the different alternatives he could use to convince his mother otherwise. She h

irs. You know that right?" She leered at the sight in fr

mm

he music in a fixed rhythm, drinking beer and eating the most delicious food ever. It was a huge festival. All the aunts had called out the

by the elders to meet her husband for the first time. She had been trained her whole life to become someon

unts were happy to finally get rid of her. It was about tim

he room. Her presence filled Melanie's heart with so much h

s hazel ones. As though a huge flood rushed over h

r Sotho outfit, the seshoesho

an to her grandmother's open arms for a

h of a softie to commit to such a thing. Marriage is no child's play a

stiff. Too angry, too self-consumed, too self centered to even realize the only rotten people, not just at mind but also at heart are yourselves. Take a good look at yours

One of them even muttered things to herself. She even wen

and have fun in your marriage sister, but remember, you no longer have a place in this house. You m

ster before this old hag

e anyway. I don't even know why yo

ie were not one to be missed. She couldn't bare the thought of lea

leave me behind," her voice grew faint with every word she uttered, and it broke her grandma's

look at yo

dma in the eyes as she approached her, and she could see tears gushing throu

you here with your aunts to suffer at their hands when I'm no longer here to ensure that you live a lif

r bride Ntombi! Finish up please!" Th

ng!" Ntombi

ie and her grandmother stood

handwash his clothes and undergarments at all times. Can you hear me?" Ntombi added as she wiped Melanie's t

her advice because she's the mother you never had. You must never come home no matter how hard it is baby girl. Perseverance is important Melanie y

nce more and fixed her up. "Can you hea

u," Melani

randma accompanied her to the car that was already waiting for her at the gate, and she opened the door only to find Sizwe, Sindi and the uncles already insi