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Married at 16. Chapter 27 to 38 (finale)

from Dctv on 04/30/2020 09:39 PM

[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

 

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 27

*** Andile ***

I woke up did my morning hygiene took a quick shower headed to the closet and put on my grey suit, brushed my hair. Looked at myself one more time then took my pills before heading downstairs. I found my mother cooking breakfast although I told her not to. She's visiting, it was supposed to be a day but it has turned to weeks not that I hate having her around but the stuff this woman makes me eat🙌

"Morning!" I said standing by the kitchen door.
"Andile you're up! I'm making your favourite" she smiled
"I'd love to but am late but can you pack a lunch box for me" I said well am not going to eat it I just don't want her to feel bad.
"Andile!"
"Yes!" I answered
"How come you no longer work with Kuda?"
"I opened a construction company and it didn't match with restaurants and fashion" I answered well thank God she knows nothing about that otherwise she'll be asking 21 questions.
"Oh ok tell Kuda to come see me, I haven't seen him in a while"
"He's always busy mum" I answered well I don't want my mother knowing what happened because she's going to try and fix things and I don't want to fix things, I want Anele.
"You two were best friends what happened?"
"We grew up mum now can I go to work" I walked out. I don't know why everyone is asking me that. I got to the office well I didn't lie about owning a construction company. The secretary came in with my coffee with her tight skirt as usual well I only have eyes for one person.
"Morning Mr Johnston" she said
"Hey Lilly, did you call the person I asked you to call?"
"Yes she said she'll be here before 9" she answered
"Ok!" I said then Lilly walkee out a couple of minutes later Anele walked in she's really growing it's like she becomes prettier everytime I meet her
"You!" She rolled her eyes
"Hie to you too Mrs Moyo"
"If I knew it was you I wouldn't have come" he said
"That's why I didn't tell you it was me"
"A woman called" she said
"That's Lilly my secretary"
"What do you want" she asked with her arms folded and she looked great in that floral dress
"Take a sit"
"I don't want to sit what do you want" she asked
"Sit down Anele" yelled and she sat down I guess she understands shouting.
"What do you want?"
"Nothing I just wanted to see you" I smiled then walked up to her and sat on the table in front of her but she shifted back.
"Well you've seen me, can I go now" she said as she shifted uncomfortably.
"Don't worry you'll be gone in no time!" I said as I placed my hands on the arms of the chair and pulled her toward me.
"What are you doing?"
"What does it looking like am doing" I said
"What do you want from me?"
"I want you" I learned over and looked at her in the eyes and from the looks of it she's weak
"Andile don't" she said and it came out as a whisper. I didn't even touch her😂 I was just sniffing her neck because she smells great.
"Do you really want me to stop" I kissed her neck
"Yes!" She whispered and am loving how her body is responding to my touch. I pulled her chin up and killed her funny she didn't push me off but she kissed me back.

*** Kudakwashe ***

Maria is driving me nuts🤦‍♂she's using the baby to get to me yet I specifically told her that she's staying with me because I don't want my child to grown up without his mother. We named him Kumkani meaning King well my father named him that.

"Where are you going" Maria asked as I opened the door
"I need to get some air Maria! Do I have to report to you when going out" I answered
"In other words you mean you're going to see Anele"
"What is your deal anyway" I asked
"Oh so you're going to leave me alone with your son while you go to Anele"
"What do you have against Anele" I asked
"She took my husband from me"
"Did she also tell you to sleep with other men" I asked
"Not fair Kuda you never gave me your attention what did you expect?"
"Then you understand why am giving Anele the attention she deserves" I said
"Fine go to her! I don't care anyway".
"Go breastfeed the baby and stop talking nonsense" I said as I went out then drove to Anele's. She wasn't there but I have a key so I let myself in. About an hour later she entered, it's like she wasn't expecting to find me home. Her eyes are blood shot like she's been crying

"Hey is everything ok?"
"Yeah am fine why" she asked
"Your eyes are red! Have you been crying"
"No! My eyes hurt" she answered
"Why are you still standing by the door, come give your husband a hug"
"Uhm am sweaty" she answered
"😂 really now? That's your excuse?"
"Can you excuse me for a moment" she said as she rushed upstairs and I followed her.
"Did I say something?"
"No!" She answered
"Then what's wrong?"
"Nothing" she said as she locked herself in the bathroom, she usually does that if she's angry or something is bothering her.
"Anele talk to me"
"Am fine" she said then I heard the shower running a few minutes later she came out wrapped in a towel then went to the closet and came out wearing a long sleeved long dress like she's trying to hide something
"Tell me what's bothering you" I said
"I messed up" she cried
"What do you mean?"
"I messed up big time" she cried
"Hey! Don't cry" I hugged her

*** Anele ***

Am so disgusted at myself right now, I shouldn't have gone there in the first place. I could I have been so weak🤦‍♀️. I went to the closet I think this is the 9th time looking at myself in the mirror, my neck is all bruised I have hickies all over and the worse part is that I can't get the image off my mind it's like God is punishing me for what I did. Kuda would kill me if he found out.

"Anele!"
"In the closet" I said as I rushed out.
"Dinner's ready!"
"Am not hungry" I answered
"I made your favourite"
"Fine!" I chuckled then we went and had dinner
"What's on your mind?"
"What do you mean" I asked
"You're not yourself"
"Am fine just a busy day" I replied
"Is that why you were crying?"
"No! That was just me being a cry baby" I answered
"I know you! You don't just cry. What's bothering you?"
"Nothing, now can we eat" I said
"Your O'level results are out"
"Ok I'll check on the internet tomorrow" I said
"Or we can check now"
"Ok why don't you check for while I cross my fingers" I said
"Am sure you did great" he chuckled
"I'll check tomorrow because am not sure I want to know right now"
"You know you can always talk to me" he said
"So how's the baby?"
"He's growing but Maria is drinking me crazy" he said
"See why I didn't want to come there"
"Then how are you going to see the baby" he asked
"Fine I'll come for Kumkani of course"
"That would mean a lot" he said the he tried to touch my shoulder but I moved back honestly I don't know why I did that.
"Oky now am getting worried" he said
"Am sorry!"
"What's going on with you today. Why won't you let me near you" he asked
"It's nothing"

How do I tell him I slept with his friend😭
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 28

Kuda went back to his house, I don't want to lie I feel awful I want to tell him but am scared he might murder me. Well I need someone to talk to and I know just the person. I asked her to met me at my place, I sent the driver to go pick her up and Gosh she looks different. She's prettier with her nicely braided hair and she's wearing skinny jeans🙌

"Wow!" I said
"Hey to you too" she hugged me
"You look amazing"
"I try" she smiled
"Please take a seat, can I get you anything to drink?"
"Coffee would be great" she answered
"Ok give me a minute" I said heading to the kitchen then I came back with a tray.
"So how's it like being the Prince's only wife" she asked
"Not bad actually!"
"I heard Maria came back, is it true" she asked
"Yeah she has Kuda's son "
"So how do you feel about that" she asked
"Well I have my problems to deal with which is kind of the reason I called you here"
"Ok! What did you do" she asked
"I did something very terrible"
"Am listening" she said
"I slept with Andile"
"No! Anele why would you do something like that to Kuda" she said
"I know but I don't know what came over me trust me I feel bad as it is"
"Have you told Kuda" she asked
"Am scared to tell him!"
"If there's one thing Kuda hates it's being lied to. Tell him before it's too late" she said
"He'll kill me🤦‍♀️"
"He won't he loves you" she said
"I don't think he will after this"
"When did this happen" she asked
"Yesterday!"
"So how was it" she laughed
"Not funny Chido this is serious"
"Sorry😂 but tell him the sooner the better well that's if Andile hasn't blabbed to him already" she said
"Yeah will call him"
"Is that a hickey" she answered
"Chido cut it out!"
"What! From that looks like you were enjoying" she laughed
"Since when did you become like this? And stop joking about that I feel bad as it is"
"I became like this since I left Kuda, I actually found a man who loves me and me alone and proceeding with my studies" she said
"Am happy for you!"
"Am glad Kuda married you because if he didn't I'd still be there playing wife number 3" she said
"You crazy!"
"You taught me that" she said
"I missed you" I hugged her
"Let me get going I have class to get to"
"Thanks for coming" I said
"Anytime and please don't let him hit you"
"Well I kind of deserve it" I said
"Wrong or right he shouldn't hit you"
"Ok bye" I hugged her
"Love you and let's hope you not pregnant"
"Go Chido!" I said well am on the pill.
"Cover those hickies up they'll make him more angry" she laughed 🤦‍♀️ she's not taking me serious. I took my phone and dialed Kuda.

Him: Anele!
Me: Can we talk?
Him: Ok am coming over.
Me: Ok
Him: Bye

Am literally shaking and from the looks of it, it's like he's having a bad day because when he answers his phone he usually calls me wife. I waited for him in the dinning pacing up and down. He didn't take time, about 20 minutes max he was already here.

"Afternoon" I said
"Hey"
"I want to tell you something"
"What is it" he said as he pulled me to him arms which is making me lay on his chest and making it hard for me to tell him that I messed up.
"Am sorry" I said
"What did you do?" He said as he sat down.
"I did something terrible and I regret it" I said as I wiped the tears off my cheeks. "Uhm .......I slept with someone and am so so sorry"
"I know!"
"You know" I asked
"How can I not when you came back all jumpy and bruised"
"Am sorry I didn't mean to" I said
"Who is he?"
"Kuda please!" I whispered
"Is it someone I know" he asked and he was very calm.
"It's Andile!" I said and he went quiet for a moment
"Am sorry! Am really sorry" I said.
"Am disappointed Anele!"
"And am sorry" I said
"I didn't expect that kind of behaviour from you"
"Are you mad" I asked
"Yes! And disappointed" he said then walked out🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ leaving me crying by myself.

(A week later)

Do you know that one day you just feel low and don't feel like doing anything? This is me today, I just want to be home sleeping but I can't because we preparing for a fashion show and we're behind time then there's this commercial am supposed to do🤦‍♀️ sometimes I prefer my normal life when I went to school, helped my mother at her work place then hang out with my friends whom I haven't talked to in a while because am always busy. My mother went back to Chitungwiza well she said she's not interfering in my business and am alone these days because Kuda is always at his house with his 'son' , and I think he's still mad at me because he hasn't talked to me since I told his about me and Andile and I hate myself everyday for that. I have apologised countless times but nothing.

"Anele focus" the photographer yelled bringing me back from my thoughts
"Sorry!" I said
"What is wrong with you today" he shouted🙄
"I said am sorry ok"
"Everyone take 5! Anele come here" he yelled and I walked upto him.
"What!"
"Don't give me attitude Anele you know the deadline is today" he said
"Am sorry it's just that my head is all over the place"
"Get your sh*t together. Okay everyone places" he said as he picked his camera.
"Tom (photographer) can I talk to Anele for a minute" said Raymond
"Just don't take long" he answered
"I didn't know you were in town your Highness" I said to Ray well he's crowned Chief now.
"I wasn't but had to come this side ASAP"
"Ok! What's going on" I asked
"Kuda got arrested"
"What!😳 Why" I asked
"It's a long story but l'll explain on our way to the police station because you're also needed"
"Tom! Am sorry but I have to go, it's urgent" I called out
"You gotta be kidding me!"
"Am sorry but please find a fill in for me" I said as Ray and I rushed out.
"Did he tell you what happened" I asked Ray as we drove to the police station.
"Yes!"
"Are you also mad at me" I asked
"It's not my place"
"I swear it just happened, it was just a moment of weakness" I said
"We all have our weaknesses".
"But that doesn't justify what I did" I said
"Don't beat yourself up it was just a mistake" he said.

Ok so Kuda got arrested! Let's hope it's not what I think it is.
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 29

Raymond and I drove to the police station, we got there and it turns out Kuda beat the living hell out of Andile which led him to getting arrested. I guess this time he couldn't let it slide well I don't blame him. I did a horrible thing and I hate myself for it.
The last time I was in a police station was when my parents were fighting. Raymond was doing all the talking, they asked us to wait a moment. This is all my fault, if l wasn't so weak everything would be fine Kuda wouldn't be in jail right now. I asked for the bathroom since I wouldn't stop crying I needed to wash my face. I looked at myself in the mirror, I can't even recognize myself. Money and fame has changed me, I used to be strong but now am just weak. What happened to the strong Anele who knew what she wants and stood her ground, I took my phone out and checked my O'level results, I passed with 8 B's and 4C' s. I wouldn't say am happy because I have always been an A student but hey I wrote the tests myself. I wiped the tears off once more but they won't stop, this man has been nothing but kind to me and this is how I thank him, he has shown me what it feels like to be loved but all I do is disrespect him. Yes sometimes he annoys me but I wasn't meeting him half way, my heart is torn right now and I wonder how Kuda feels. I got out and found Ray still waiting.

"Are you ok" he asked
"Yeah!" I sniffed
"Don't beat yourself up, we all make mistakes" he said wiping the tears off my cheeks with his tumb
"I messed up big time!"
"It's ok, everything will be fine" he rubbed my shoulder
"It hurts I feel really feel bad😭"
"Please don't cry" he said as he pulled me to his arms. We waited a few minutes then they let Kuda out. He came with some policewoman who was wearing a different uniform from the others🤷‍♀.
"Hey are you ok" I said as I hugged Kuda but he didn't hug me back.
"Can we go" said Kuda as he walked away, Ray followed. I get it he's angry but I was worried about him.I was just left standing with the woman.
"Thank you" I said as I was about to walk away
"Is he your father?"
"No he's my husband" I chuckled and she laughed then realized I wasn't joking.
"Your husband😳"
"Yes!" I nodded
"How old are you?"
"Turning 17 in 2 months" I answered
"Which means you still 16?"
"Correct" I said
"Come with me"
"Where to" I asked
"It'll only take a moment"
"Ok🤷‍♀"

I took out my phone and texted Kuda that the police lady wants to talk to me but he did not reply so whatever. I followed the lady and she led me to a office then she gave me water. I sat on the couch then she sat next to me and took my hands.
"My name is Agnes and am from the C.R (Children Rights) organisation. What's your name" he asked.
"Anele Moyo!"
"You said you were married to that man right" she asked
"Yes!"
"Why did you get married at such a young age" she asked and I swallowed hard because I don't have an answer to that.
"Why are you asking me that?"
"Because child marriages are illegal, that man you call your husband could be arrested for being with you" she said
"Please don't arrest him!"
"But it's the law! So do your parents know that you're married" she asked
"Yes my mother organised the whole thing"
"Oh so it was an arranged marriage🙌"she said
"Yes!"
"Were you forced to marry that man" she asked
"Can I have some more water?"
"Sure!" She said as she stood up and poured me water.
"Thank you!"
"Am sorry for bombarding you with questions but I need to know if you were forced to marry that man" she asked
"I had no choice, our house was going to be evicted and it was the only option"
"Am so sorry" she said
"Can I go now?"
"Has he ever abused you" she asked and I had a quick flash back of all the times he hit me.
"No!" I shook my head
"We could help e Anele, we could take you out of that place and you can go back to school, move on with your life. You're still young, our organisation looks out for children like you and it's not fair that you were forced into marriage at your age. I have a daughter just your age and I wouldn't want that happening to her" she said
"That's would be great but I don't have anywhere to go, he's all I have"
"What about your parents" she asked
"They separated and my mother can't afford to take care of both of us"
"If your mother is unfit to take care of you then we can find you foster parents" she said
"Am fine where I am, it's better than living with strangers"
"You're saying this now but in 3 years time you'll end up with a baby and that man won't love you the same way he loves you now and you're going to end up miserable your whole life, is that what you want" she asked
"No! Of course not"
"You're still a kid your thinking now is different from your thinking 5 years later. You still have the chance to fix your life. You don't have to be scared to leave him, we help children like you" she said
"You're confusing me"
"It's ok to be confused. You're still a child after all" she chuckled
"So what are you saying?"
"Take my card and go think about it. Do you want to be married at 16 or do you want to do stuff that 16 year old do. Go to school, get a boyfriend, get your heartbroken, go to parties like kids your age not that am saying go wild but do stuff that 16 year olds do" she said
"I'll think about it and then get back at you"
"Ok cutie. Did you write your O'level" she asked
"Yes" I said as I took out my phone and showed her my results and she was heartbroken
"😭 You're so intelligent Anele you deserve better please do something, you have a bright future" she said
"I should get going, it was nice talking to you"
"Anytime!" She hugged me. This lady is so nice she even bought me lunch. Joe ( my driver) was with me all the time of course then later he drove me home. Kuda was at his place, I took a quick shower put on Kuda's shirt I love the smell of him cologne. I got under the covers thinking about how my life changed the last 10 months. Do I want to spend the rest of my life with Kuda or do I want to be a 16 year old? My phone buzzed and it was Rutendo, my former classmate who is also my best friend..

Her: Hey girl!
Me: Hie! Long time
Her: Long time in deed. These days you don't like me
Me: I do l've just been busy
Her: Yeah busy smiling for the camera. Girl you look 🔥I wish I was you.
Me: Trust me you don't, my life isn't as perfect as in the magazine
Her: Trouble in paradise
Me: 😂😂sort of
Her: Just prepare a nice dinner and go down on your knees trust me he won't stay mad at you
Me: You crazy
Her: Try it and you'll thank me later
Me: Fine!
Her: So did you collect your results
Me: I checked them online
Her: I bet you passed, you were one of our school's best student
Me: What about you?
Her: I managed to get 8 C's well at least my mom is happy
Me: Am happy for you chommie you did well
Her: So we going celebrating tonight do you want to come?
Me: I'd love to but I can't
Her: I know because you married it's ok will be sending you the photos
Me: Ok 💔
Her: Don't be sad!
Me: I miss you
Her: Miss you more girlfriend
Me: Say hie to Anita for me.
Her: Yeah about that one, she's married too
Me: What😳Why?
Her: She got pregnant and her parents kicked her out-ish.
Me: What do you mean?
Her: Well she kinda ran away you know what the Shona call Kutizira
Me: Why would she do that? Married isn't chocolate and flowers
Her: Well not all of us are lucky Anele, you got forced to marry a man who's rich and someone who loves you. I get it, it's wrong but everything happens for a reason. Look at you now, the best model in the country
Me: Yeah maybe you right, everything does happen for a reason
Her: Not maybe but am right
Me: And she's back😂
Her: Let me get going ok
Me: Ok take care!

I hung up and silently sobbed trying to picture how my life would be without Kuda in it. Is Agnes right about what she said? Should l just leave this marriage thing? Am confused right now, what to do🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 30

I took my time and actually thought about what I want but first I need to get something off my chest. I asked Joe to drive me to Waterfalls, that's where my father lives. I've never been there but he gave me his house number and said I should drop by anytime. I never went there because I didn't want to hurt my mother's feelings since her and dad aren't in speaking terms. Am going to my father's place because I think it's about time I forgive him, l've spent my whole life so angry at him for something he didn't even do. I got there and a woman opened for me.

"Good afternoon!"
"Hie! Can I help you" she smiled
"My name is Anele Moyo and am looking for Gerald "
"Anele? Wow you've grown! Please come in" she opened the door wide for me. Am even surprised she knows me, we got in and she offered me a seat.
"Gerald!" She yelled
"Hayi! Hayi! Berita why are you why are you yelling" said Gerald as he entered the room.
"Anele's here" Berita said excitedly
"Anele! Come give your father a hug" said Gerald and I slowly walked up to him thinking about all the shit my mother and I have been through because of this man, all the insults🤦‍♀️. On second thought maybe I shouldn't have come here.
"Hello!" I fake smiled
"Can I get you anything to drink" Berita asked
"Water would be fine" I answered.

We actually sat down and talked for the first time in 16 years. Gerald explain everything from the word go and his story and my mom's don't match at all. These people are actually nice, I don't know why my mother hates them so much or she hated the fact that my father chose his wife over her. They were asking about my life and my marriage which is sour at moment. They also asked about how I did on my O'level. Later I went back home, the house is just quiet and boring🤦‍♀️. Raymond would call to check on me, I guess Kuda is still mad. I sat on the couch thinking about what Agnes said, well it's kinda the only thing that has been on my mind lately. Choosing between being a teenager or playing wife, I compared myself from what I was 10 months ago and what I am right now, a lot has changed, I have changed. I went from strong to weak, from bitter to sweet. My mother once told me ' sometimes we sacrifice our happiness for the ones we love'. I never truly understood that but now I do. Kudakwashe has been nothing but kind to me. He left his wives for me, he went against his parents for me but all I did was hurt him but am going to make things right.

I took a deep breath then entered Thomas's office nervous as hell, am literally shaking because I don't know if am doing the right thing or am going to regret this in the future. Thomas is the photographer in Kuda's fashion company and the head of the magazine department.

"What do you want" he asked busy with his computer.
"Can I talk to you for a moment" I said
"Is it a matter of life and death?"
"Not really" I said
"Then it's not important!"
"It's important please hear me out first" I replied
"You have 5 minutes" he said still concentrated on the photos he was editing.
"Here" I said handing him an envelope.
"We both know am not going to read that, what is it?"
"It's my resignation letter" I answered
"You're quitting😳 Why?"
"This isn't me, I never wanted to be a model in the first place" I answered
"You're our best model Anele this is what you were made for even the camera loves you"
"That's what I've decided" I replied
"Why the sudden change of mind?"
"I have been thinking like a lot and this is not what I want. I don't want to be a model my whole life" I answered
"You know you have a contract with the company right?"
"About that! I had a 9month contract which expired a month ago and you kept saying you'll renew it so thank you for forgetting to renew it" I smiled
"Is there anything I can do to change your mind?"
"No!" I shook my head
"This place won't be the same without you like literally because you very loud"
"Am going to miss you too" I laughed
"So where to from here?"
"Am continuing with my studies and see where that takes me" I said
"All the best wishes"
"Thank you" I said

Ok that was easier than I imagined. Next stop Kudakwashe let's hope he gives me the chance to explain myself. I called him and asked him to come over and he agreed so fingers crossed. I went back home took a nice relaxing bath. I really love my husband and am going to make things right between us.

*** Kudakwashe ***

Nothing breaks a man more than knowing that your wife cheated on you worse with someone you know. When stuff like this happen you start questioning yourself, am I not man enough for her. God knows I tried to keep her happy but it's just not good enough. I love Anele so much that am even scared to be around her because God knows how much pain and anger I have in me. I might end up killing her with my bare hands.

"Kuda are you even listening" Maria asked
"I heard you Maria. What's stopping you from going" I answered
"What is wrong with you these days you all bitter?"
"Am fine" I answered
"Ok then I'll be back in a week"
"I don't care Maria we're not together anymore just don't see your boyfriends with my son" I said
"Not fair Kuda you can't bring that up everytime you're angry I get it I messed up. Am human after all"
"Are you done" I asked
"Yooh🙌🙌 this Anele of yours has really messed you up. Am glad we separated because I don't think I could handle this attitude from you" she said as she walked away and she's not wrong that kid really messed me up. I went downstairs and joined Raymond who was watching TV.

"Why are you still here, should be you be in South Africa with your wife" I asked.
"Vele sungicotsha ( you're kicking me out)?"
"Why does it seem like you avoiding your wife" I asked
"Nicholine is pregnant again🤦‍♀️ I think she's doing it on purpose so she can abuse me then blame it on the pregnancy"
"Is she trying to have a soccer team or what" I laughed
"And her craving are the worst"
"But she's your wife and you made her pregnant so go back her. I want you gone when I come back" I said
"Where are you going?"
"Anele wants to talk" I answered
"Take it easy on her"
"I really want to forgive her but the picture of her and Andile🤦‍♀️" I said
"Ok before you go can give you a piece of advice"
"Advice from you? This I want to hear" I sat sitting back down
"Look I understand you're angry at her and I would too if I was in your situation but remember Anele is just a kid her brain isn't yet mature and she can be manipulated easily"
"That doesn't justify what she did plus I know Anele and she doesn't give in easily" I said
"We all have weak moments, she made a mistake and she regrets it just give her a second chance, she deserves a second chance"
"Maybe" I said
"Stop acting stubborn Kuda you knew what you were getting yourself in when you married a 16 year old"
"In my defense my parents married her" I laughed
"You should have said no it's not like they held you at gun point"
"What are you saying" I asked
"Am saying hear her out first Anele is tough she wouldn't have volonteerily did it"
"Fine I'll hear her out" I said
"And don't you dare hit her"
"What do you take me for" I said heading out. I drove into Anele's. I got in and the house was just quiet. As soon as I closed the door the lights dimmed and the music went on, smooth jazz😃. I looked up and saw her coming down the stairs wearing the same attire she was wearing the day I went to get her from her parents house. It still fits it's just a little tight, that day I never got the chance to actually look at her because I was so angry at my parents. This kid is actually beautiful. She cleared her throat and snapped me out of my thoughts
"Evening!!" she bowed her head. That's the first.
"Hey!"
"I made dinner" she said in a soft voice she wasn't looking at me like she usually does she was just looking at her feet.
"Are you always this alone" I asked
"Yeah" she nodded then we sat on the table, she dished for me like a proper wife then we ate which was awkward because she was all quite, Anele is a talker but this time she was quiet. We finished eating and she took the plates to the kitchen, I guess she dismissed the helpers today. I went and sat on the couch then she followed, she knelt in front of me.

"I am so sorry. What I did is unforgivable but please am really really sorry. I shouldn't have gone there in the first place and am sorry" she said
"Why did you do it?"
"I was weak and am sorry, l promise it'll never happen again" she answered but that doesn't answer my question.
"Andile of all the people?"
" I am so sorry please I'd do anything so you forgive me" she said
"I don't want you to do anything"
"Please forgive me. I know I haven't been the perfect wife but it is going change starting today" she pleaded "l promise l will never be weak like that"
"It's ok"
"I'll be the wife you want me to be, I will respect you as my husband please forgive me" she said
"I said I forgive you Anele!"
"Just like that" she asked
"Yes😃 how can I stay mad at you after all the effort you went through plus you know l love you!"
"I know we've lived together for 10 months but I still don't know what you like so I decided to just go with it. Hope you liked dinner" she said
"Because you've never asked"
"I'll start asking. I made dinner myself" she said
"I liked it but I love the dress more"
"Yeah it's a little tight now, I can hardly breathe in it" she chuckled.
"How about you go slip into something comfortable and I'll find us a movie"
"So you forgive me" she asked
"Yes now go change!"

This little girl has turned me into a weakling!

*Hope ama BP wenu seyehlile😂*
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 31

*** Kudakwashe ***

I really appreciate that she made an effort to apologize even though I ignored her and pushed her away, she came back anyway. She rushed upstairs and came back wearing my t. shirt . I don't know why she loves wearing my clothes. She then handed me an envelope. I don't know what to ask first, about the t. shirt or about the envelope.

"What's with you and wearing my stuff" I asked
"In my defense they look great on me than you" she smiled
"Yeah you look great" I said
"I know" she whispered
"So what's in the envelope" I asked
"You went to school didn't you?" Then she paused "Am sorry!"
"Okay!" chuckled as I opened the envelope and it's her resignation letter. She's quitting modeling?
"Wine" she asked
"You resigning?"
"Yes! Do you want some wine" she asked
"You know I prefer whiskey!"
"Here you go" she said handing me the glass
"Thanks!"
"Do you want anything else" she asked
"Sit down for me moment"
"Okay!" She said as she sat next to me.
"Why are you resigning?"
"Because that's what I want" she answered
"Are you sure?"
"Yes am going to stay at home and be the first you want me to be" she answered
"I thought you love modeling?"
"But I love you more" she smiled
"You love me?"
"Yes!" She giggled
"You don't know how much that means to me"
"I feel like we never got the chance to actually bond and get to know each other. How about we start over. Am Anele Tanaka Moy" she said as she reached for a hand shake.
"Kudakwashe Diale! Wait your middle name is Tanaka?"
"Yes why?" I asked
"Honestly I didn't know"
"You never asked" she said
"So Tanaka! What do you like?"
"What do l like🤔 I like a lot of things" she laughed
"Yeah I've noticed. Can I take you out, get to know each other better better"
"Are you asking me out on a date" she asked
"Yes!"
"Am expensive are you sure can afford me" she said
"Am sure I can handle you😃"
"Am going to have to think about it" she said
"Well think fast as you can see am not growing any younger"
"Lets see 🤔tomorrow would be great" she smiled
"Can't wait!" I said as I pulled her to my arms and hugged her.
"Can I taste your whiskey?"
"No?" I replied
"Please just a sip"
"No I don't want you getting drunk" I said
"Don't be a bore😏!"
"Do you really want to taste it" I asked
"Yes!"
"Okay but just one sip" I said as I handed her the glass.
"Jesus Christ!"
"😂😂Serves you right" I laughed
"Does it always taste like that?"
"Yes!" I replied
"It tastes awful but makes you want more"
"Don't even think about it" I said
"You know I can just go to the kitchen if wanted some"
"Why do you have to be so smart" I laughed
"Oh almost forgot, I checked my results" she said as she handed me her phone. Then went to the kitchen to refill the glass then came back.
"Whoa! You passed! Am so proud of you"
"😊So I was thinking of doing my A' level if it's ok with you of course" she said
"Anything for you!"
"Ok so l'd be home schooling like I did my O' level" she said
"You really thought about this didn't you?"
"Yeah"she nodded
"Ok then Doctor Tanaka"
"Don't call me Tanaka" she said
"But I love it"
"Only my grandmother calls me that" she said
"Well your grandmother and I now call you that"
"So how's baby Kumkani" she asked
"He's growing, you should come see him"
"I will and you named him Kumkani it's a dope name" she said
"Dope?"
"It's a word old people wouldn't know" she laughed
"Did you just call me old?"
"Did I?" she said
"Ok give me back my whiskey it's making you crazy"
"You love me crazy" she smiled
"Yeah true that!"

So she got a little drunk and went wild on me. It was kind of sexy thought. It's nice having to wake up with her in my arms. I got out of bed trying not to wake her up, took a shower then went and prepared her breakfast well it was now 8am and she was still sleeping.

"Anele" I slightly shook her
"Leave me alone Kuda! I never wake you up when sleeping" she said covering her head.
"😄I made breakfast wake up"
"Close the curtains first" she said and I closed them
"Done!"
"Now this I could get used to she" smiled
"For you I'd do it every morning"
"My head is killing me" she sulked
"You should stay away from alchol"
"It's not for persons under the age of 18 after all" she said
"You're the one who asked for it"
"And you gave to me" she yawned
"Eat up I'll go get you pain killers"
"Okay!" She said
"So I was thinking, how about we invite both our families for dinner sometime" I said as I handed her the tablets
"My parents in the same room, this I gotta see"
"Come on am sure it's not that bad after all they have both moved on" I said
"Ok I'll invite them "
"Okay eat up" I said
"I didn't know you can cook"
"What do you take me for" I said
"A 31 year old" she giggled
"You really like pointing out that am older than you don't you?"
"But you don't look 31" she said
"Because men don't grow old😃"
"Please! That B in Science isn't for decorating my certificate" she said
"I got one smart ass wife" I said as I kissed her forehead
"Thank you for the food. Am going to go back to sleep. Wake me up in an hour" she said as she handed me the tray
"Ok am going to go out for a minute"
"Ok then wake me up when you come back" she said
"Ok" I kissed her cheek

*** Anele ***

I woke up and there was a note next to me. I checked the time and it was now 1pm🤦‍♀️. The note read:

*You were sleeping peacefully and I didn't want to disturb you. See you tonight, Joe will drive you.*

*Love❤Kuda*

I got out of bed and went to the closet to find something to wear tonight. I can't seem to find the perfect dress to wear😩 and It's too late to go shopping now🤦‍♀️. There was a door bell so I had to rush downstairs since I dismissed the workers for the weekend.

"Delivery for Ms Moyo" said the woman
"Thank you" I said as I handed her pen back. It was flowers and a dress with a note on it.

*Beautiful flowers for a beautiful lady. And the dress is so that you don't be late trying to find something to wear, plus it matches my suit.*
*P.S: 7 o'clock sharp*

I checked the time and it was now 4pm🙌 is it me or time is moving a little faster today. I then rushed to my bedroom and took a bath. Then put on the long strapless cherry dress that Kuda bought, I have noticed he loves the colour. The dress was long and it had a huge vent on the side that was revealing my legs. I put on a little make up and cherry lipstick, tied my hair into a bun and put on black heels. I looked at myself in the mirror, is this really me? The door bell rang and I took my clutch bag and phone then rushed downstairs. Am sure that's Joe since it's already half 6. I opened the door and it was Kuda and my dress really matched his suit.

"You look gorgeous" he said as he kissed me on the forehead.
"Thank you! You look great also" I said
"Shall we?"
"We shall" I said as he placed his hand on my waist leading me out. Opened the car door then entered. Joe was driving.

"I thought you said I going to met you there" I asked
"I wanted to pick you up myself"
"Sweet❤So where are we going" I asked as I fixed his tie a little
"It's a suprise" he whispered in my ear.
"Can't wait!" I smiled
[4/30, 9:36 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married @t 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 32

Finally we got to this mysterious place after what seemed like forever.

"Patience woman, we've only been driving for about half an hour" said Kuda as he opened the car door for me
"In my defense half an hour is a lot of time, one could do a lot in 30 minutes" I answered
"Really? Like what?"
"You know I could..... I could....." I stummered.
"We could make make babies" he whispered as he pulled me to his arms and planted a kiss on my lips.
"5 more years"
"Yooh I'll be 36 by then" he laughed as he opened the restaurant door for me.
"What's wrong with that?"
"So you want me to go to my daughter's graduation on a cain" he said
"Daughter?"
"Yes I want a daughter from you" he said
"We'll see about that!"

The place is so amazing but it's empty just us and people who looked like the staff. There was a table just in the middle of the room, it was nicely decorated. I couldn't help but smile, I didn't know this old man can be so romantic.

"This place is beautiful" I said as he pulled out a chair for me
"Just like you" he said as he kissed my forehead before sitting down, I guess I'll be getting a lot of those today.
"So what are we eating?"
"😂you really are a 16 year old" he laughed
"Why do you say that?"
"Nothing! What do you want to eat" he asked
"Since am no longer a model am craving pap and beef stew but it's not the menu"
"It is it just has a different name" he said
"I don't understand why they feel the need to confuse us by using fancy names the should put something like mashakada and mangqina in the menu"
"I don't even know what that is" he said
"Mangqina it's zondo in shona"
"Oh that! Soo what are we having" he asked
"Anything with fat in it"
"Is it negotiable" he asked
"No!😂"
"Yooh the things you make me eat. Unlike you l don't want to gain weight" he lifted his hands in surrender.
"You look handsome today" I said well this old men isn't that bad
"I always look handsome"
"Don't flatter yourself" I laughed
"Do you have to be a straight talker?"
"Sorry" I said
"I want a car"
"You're kidding right" I asked
"You want me to forgive you don't you"
"Wait! Is this payback for making you buy me a house" I asked
"😂 Yes!"
"Not fair!" I said

We had dinner over light conversation and it was nice spending time just the two of us. We drove back home with me wearing his jacket and laying my head on his shoulder.
"Dinner was lovely" I said
"Am glad you loved it"
"How do you know that place it's so beautiful" I said
"It's new it's not yet open"
"That explains why we were the only people there" I said
"Well I know people who know people"
"Of course you do" I said as we got out the car then into the house. I removed my shoes and threw myself on the couch, I wish it could always be like that all the time. Kuda then disappeared to the study so I rushed upstairs and slipped into something more comfortable well I wasn't wearing his t.shirt this time. Then went to the study and found him busy with some papers.

"Hey!" I said
"Hie! Give me 5 minutes and I'll be done" he answered
"What's that?"
"Nothing! Important but I need you to sign something" he said
"Am going to have to read it first"
"You'll read it later" he said
"I could be signing a death sentence so no I have to read it first"
"Do you have to be so smart" he asked as he handed me the papers. And it was a document more like a contract making me their permanent model and another one was of a restaurant, he was signing it in my name.
"I can't accept this" I said as I gave it back to him
"Why not?"
"First I told you I don't want to be a model anymore, I want to be your wife and second it's enough that you bought me a house and now the restaurant. No that's too much" I said
"I don't want you to quit modelling because of me"
"Am not quitting because of you. Am quitting because I want to. Am going to do my role as your wife, carry your kids" I said
"You're still young for that how about you do modelling for now then in a year's time, you can do what you want"
"Why do I feel like you trying to keep me occupied. Like trying to get rid of me" I asked
"No! Of course not I just don't want you changing because of me. I love the feisty Anele, that's who I fell in love with even though sometimes you annoy the shit out of me but I love you like that"
"Fine I'll take the restaurant on one condition" I said
"And what is that?"
"Let me buy it" I said
"It costs a lot of money"
"How much" I asked
"6 million"
"Yooh" I gasped
"So are you going to take it or what?"
"No! I don't like hand outs" I said
"Fine how about you come back and work for me as a model then the money you earn will be used to pay the restaurant"
"Why are you so bent on getting me back to work" I asked
"Because we need you and you were our best model. We have a shoot in 3 days and everything is a mess"
"Maybe if you ask me nicely I might agree" I said folding my arms. He knelt down Infront of me
"MaMoyo, Madhewa, mavula malanda, ogeza ngochago. My life! My heart!...."
"Stop! I'll do it ok you can stand up now" I laughed
"I can keep going if you want"
"No need, I'll be at work tomorrow" I said
"Thank you" he hugged me. I inhaled his cologne which drives me crazy all the time.
"And read your contract correctly it doesn't allow you to get pregnant"
"So if I get pregnant I lose my job" I asked.
"Yes!".
"Then am definitely getting pregnant" I laughed.
"I don't want to ruin your future. Finish your A' level first then we'll take it from there" he said
"You are a heaven sent" I said as I got on my toes and pecked his lips. He picked me up and placed me on the table and kissed the living hell out of me but his phone had to disturb us. He cursed picking it up and I just laughed.

Him: What now?.......I thought you said you were going to your mother's?....... Really that's your excuse?........ Of course am with Anele........ Now?....... You know I can't........ Fine! I'll be there by tomorrow.

Then he hung up, sighed before turning to me.
"What's wrong" I asked
"Maria wants something and I have to take it to her"
"It's ok you can go" I said
"Are you going to be fine alone?"
"Yeah I'll be fine. Your son needs you and I think you should go" I said. Do I want him to go? No! But his son matters most.
"Maybe you should come with me"
"No! Maria and I are not the best of friends" I replied
"Please! You'll also get to see Kumkani"
"Fine I'll go change" I said

We went to his house and took whatever Maria wanted well I didn't even care to look. Mind you it's was now 11:46pm. The place was so far we got there a dawn. We then got to some house, Maria was standing out side with the baby in her arms. What is she doing outside by this time. We got out of the car well my feet are killing me, some kid came running I guess that's his daughter. I thought she was running to her daddy but no she came to me.

"Hie little girl" I said as I lifted her up and she's so heavy
"Hie Anele" she said, oh she knows my name
"Oh how are you? How do you know my name when I don't know yours?"
"My mother talks about you all the ...." Before she could finish Maria interrupted her.
"Go back inside Kelly" she shouted and Kelly held on me tight
"I want to go with Anele" she said
"First it was my husband and now my Daughter" Maria clucked yooh🙌🙌I bet she's saying all this because Kuda is inside talking to her mother. I put Kelly down and knelt Infront of her
"Why don't you listen to your mother and go in side" I said
"You're going to come get me right?"
"Yes nana! Now go inside" I said then she ran inside
"Hie to you too Maria" I said
"I see Kuda is taking good care of you. You're even gaining weight" she said
"We could say that!"
"I don't know what you did to him but soon that muti is going to wear off and he'll..." Before she could finish I had already slapped her, well am not about to let her insult. On the other hand she could actually beat the shit out me judging by her size. Thank God she was holding the baby because I could be history as we speak. I left her yelling and got into the car. Kuda came out and tried calming her down but we all know Maria. Her mother came and can be very took her inside. Kuda got into the car and just shook his head before driving off which was a long trip we stopped by some hotel and bathed well and Kuda got us some clean clothes, I was still angry. We got home ( his place)he got out the car and when I tried to get out he locked the doors using the car key then walked to the passenger's side and opened the door for me well am not in the mood anymore. We got inside the house and found Raymond sitting on the couch watching TV.

"Hie wife" he said as he stood up to hug me
"Hey!"
"She's angry" said Kuda passing by and I gave him a death stare.
"What happened makoti? What did Kuda do? Remember I can sort him out for you" said Raymond
"In my defense I wasn't even near the crime scene" Kuda laughed
"What happened" Ray asked
"Well your wife here slapped Maria" said Kuda
"Hawu makoti😂 sutshaya abantu ( you beating people now)" Ray laughed
"She insulted me" I folded my arms
"What did she say exactly" Kuda asked and they both seem to be enjoying this.
"She said I gave you love potion"
"Well didn't you? Because look at him my brother is so whipped" Ray laughed
"Well if it's love potion then I want more" said Kuda
"Not funny!"
"Look Anele don't be offended, Maria was trying to get to you don't mind her ok" said Ray and I nodded
"Ok now go make your husband some coffee then make put some more of that love potion because I think it's fading" said Kuda and I slightly hit his shoulder on my way to the kitchen.
[4/30, 9:36 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married @t 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 33

*** Andile ***

I got discharged from the hospital something like 5 days ago and am better now Kuda really messed me up well maybe I deserved. I have healed now just left with a broken arm, they removing the plaster in a few days. My mother says I have a 'problem' she even booked me sessions with a Psychologist. I don't want to go because I feel perfectly fine but I don't want to hurt her feelings so l'll go and I know that woman thinks am crazy she just doesn't want to say it in my face. Today is my first day going there, I got in and sat on the couch and judging but her appearance she's not that old maybe in here early thirties. She also has beautiful legs🙊

"Morning Mr Johnston" she said keeping a straight face and it's not doing her any justice.
"Hie Mrs?" I said reaching out for a hand shake
"It's Ms Masango" oh so she's not married, I looked at her finger and I don't see no ring. I took off my jacket and sat comfortable on the couch
"Ok Ms can we get on with it I have places to be" I said
"Ok Mr Johnston do you know why you're here?"
"Call me Andile" I said
"Why?"
"Because that's what I prefer" I said as winked at her and she shifted uncomfortably crossing her legs. I can tell from just looking at her that she's that kind of woman. She was literally blushing.
"Ok Andile then"
"Not Andile then just Andile Ms Masango" I said
"Andile! Do you
know why am you're here?"
"Am here because my mother booked these sessions for me but if it was upto me I'd be at work as we speak" I replied
"Mr Johnston, I mean Andile the key to overcoming a problem is first admitting that you have a problem"
"I don't have a problem Ms Masango but we can do something that we both agree on" I said as I walked up to her and placed my hands on the arms of her chair leaning towards her and she shifted back.
"I would appreciate it I you were to sit down Andile"
"Can you do me a favour" I asked as I got closer to her and I could feel her breath on my face.
"Excuse me!"
"I won't be coming for the sessions so I need you to pretend as if am attending and give feedback that am here" I said
"I can't do that, I could lose my job"
"Not if you play your cards right. Just keep the door locked when it's my time and take it as resting time for you" I said
"Am sorry but I can't do that"
"Not even for a million dollars" I said and she swallowed hard
"Am sorry!"
"3 million" I said and her eyes widened.
"Fine but you'll have to check in and out everyday"
"That I can do" I smiled then took out my cheque book and signed 3 million.
"Wow!"
"So do you have a boyfriend" I asked
"That's private"
"Come on! We friends now. Am sure you can talk to me" I said
"Am sorry but I don't talk about my private life to my patients"
"Patient? How about friends" I said
"Fine! Friends then"

Funny how all things are possible when you have money. After out little chat I drove to work with my broken arm of course. Greeted Lily by the reception who's always blushing, went straight to my office. The last time I was here was when I was with madam Anele, I never knew she was that wild.

"Mr Johnston!" Said Lily bringing me back from my thoughts
"What is it?"
"I brought your coffee sir" she said
"Ok thanks"
"Ok is there anything else sir" she asked
"Yeah you look great"
"Thank you" she said pushing her glasses back.
"I need a favour from you"
"Anything sir" she smiled well I don't mean that kind of favour🤷‍♂
"I need you to deliver something and I need you to do it personally"
"Oky! What do you want me to deliver" she asked
"An apple!"
"An apple😳do you mind me asking why" she said
"Because an apple is a peace maker"
"Ok then!" She answered
"Good! You'll go after your lunch"
"Ok sir" she said before walking out looking hot as always.

*** Anele ***

"We were just talking Kuda! What's the big deal" I yelled
"It didn't look like that to me" he answered
We are in Kuda's office. Of course we have to be fighting because it has been a week now since we last fought, he's shouting about me talking to one of the male models, his name Jasper and we having this bridal shoot. In my defense we were just talking, am not even into Casper yes he's my age ( he's 22) and cute but am married.
"We were just talking Kuda relax" I said as sitting on the chair.
"No flirting with the workers Anele we talked about this" said Kuda
"Yes sir! Can I go now" I stood up and walked to the door.
"Anele!"
"Yes" I answered
"Don't forget about the function we have tonight"
"Ok" I answered
"Am sorry for shouting at you"
"Oky" I replied
"Anele am sorry!"
"You know I hate it when you yell at me" I said
"And am sorry" he walked up to me and hugged me.
"I know I messed up before but I need you to trust me"
"I know and am sorry" he said
"Ok! Let me go I have a shoot in 10"
"Is it with Jasper" he asked
"Really?" I pushed him off me and got out slamming the door behind me. I walked to the room where we do our shoots.
"Everything ok" Jasper asked
"Yeah am fine" I said as I took a bottle of water.
"Hope I didn't get you in any trouble with the boss?" He said well most of the people don't know that am the boss's wife because he treats me like call the other workers.
"You did and I'd appreciate it if you kept your distance. I don't want any trouble" I said
"I can go apologize on your behalf if you want"
"No need" I said
"Do you want to go out for lunch sometime?"
"Not interested" I answered
"You not even going to think about it?"
"What part of not interested don't you understand" I asked
"Precise! I like that" he said and I just looked at him
"Ok people places we starting in 5" Tom yelled
"I should go change" I said walking away. My head is killing me, I have been like that for 3 days now.
"Hie" said one lady I have never seen before.
"Hey!"
"Are you Anele" she asked
"Depends! Who wants to know"
"😂Yeah that's you I remember you from that day from the way you talk" she said
"Have we meet?"
"Yes we have" she smiled
"Am lost!"
"Sorry my name is Lilly and I brought you an apple" she said
"From?"
"It's from the love of your life well that's what he said" she smiled
"Ok thanks tell him I said all is forgiven" I said then looked over to Kuda who was talking with Thomas and smiled at him he just winked at me.
"Ok then bye" she said then walked away. My head is killing me. I stood up well the shoot is about to start, the moment I stood up I felt dizzy then blacked out.

*Goodnight!*
[4/30, 9:36 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married @t 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 34

I woke up in a nicely decorated room that smelled weird, I looked around and I was in the hospital with a drip in my lower arm. I sat up, am even wearing those hideous hospital clothes. I stood up and walked across the room well am thirsty, I poured myself a glass of water and gulped it down at once. Am so hungry😩😩. The door opened and it was Kuda, he was carrying food because the smell of pork ribs had already filled the room.

"Hey you up" he said as he hugged me
"Hie! Am starving" I said as I snatched the plastic bad from his hands, sat on the bed and started eating well I know the food is for me obvious.
"How do you feel" he asked
"Am fine! What happened?"
"You fainted" he replied and I froze, usually in movies when the wife faints it means she's pregnant, maybe am pregnant Lord no! What if it's Andile's.
"I fainted" I said as I started coughing well choked
"Yeah the doctor said it's dehydration and you haven't been resting" he said as he rubbed my back because I was still coughing. Well at least am not pregnant plus am on the pill so am safe.
"Yeah we've been busy with the shoots that I hardly rested"
"I think you should take a week off" he said
"No am fine now, I have rested and am good to go"
"Am telling you this as your boss and your husband" he said
"Plus we have that a dinner party"
"That was yesterday, you were out for 16 hours" he replied
"Then there's a party at Mr Kim's today"
"No Anele you need to rest" he said
"I'll go tonight then I take my one week off"
"Plus the doctor hasn't discharged you" he said
"But you can talk to him. Please I hate it here"
"You know I can't do that" he said
"Please do it for me" I wiped my hands and got off the bed. Got on my toes and wrapped my arms his neck
"What do you want Anele?"
"I want you to talk to the doctor for me so he can discharge me" I said kissing his neck
"Not fair!"
"So! Are you going to do it" I asked well I know my husband and I know his weakness
"Fine! Now stop teasing me"
"You know we can always finish this at home" I whispered
"Give me a minute" he said walking out and I just laughed. I went back to eating then the door opened it was Jasper and he had get well balloons in his hands.
"Awwww is that for me" I asked
"Yes!" He smiled as walked upto me
"Thanks you shouldn't have"
"I wanted to, How are you" he asked
"Am fine and you!"
"Am very fine! See I snuck out at work let me get going before the boss starts looking for me" he said
"Ok and thank you for the balloons"
"Oh almost forgot this came for you" he said pulling out a box of chocolates and where was he hiding them.
"From?"
"I don't know but the delivery guy said they are for you" he said
"Ok then"
"Bye looking forward to seeing you at work" he said before walking out. Who could sent me chocolates? Kuda walked in while I still had the chocolates in my hands.
"You got chocolates and balloons" he said and I just looked aside.
"Who are they from" he asked in a firm voice.
"The balloons are from Jasper and the chocolates I don't know"
"Oh, get changed" he said as he threw me a bag.
"Ok" I got out of bed and picked up the bag, he took about a pen and popped all the balloons.
"Jealousy doesn't suit you " I laughed heading to the bathroom.
"Am eating your chocolates" he called out. I opened the bag and it had his t shirt and tights.
"So you couldn't find any proper clothes" I asked as I got out.
"You look good in my t.shirts plus that way no one can see your killer body we don't want the patients falling for you"
"Can we go and stop eating my chocolates" I said
"Let me hold the bag"

We went to the doctor's office and he took my blood sample and did a pregnancy test thank God am clean. We then signed my discharge papers and went home ( my place)

"Home sweet home!" I said as we got in.
"Your house is so quiet" said Kuda
"Yeah it needs a kid running around" I said
"You mentioning the kid thing a lot these days"
"I want us to have a kid of our own and it's not a thing" I replied
"One more year sweetheart"
"Why do I get a feeling you don't want to have kids with me" I asked
"You know that's not true"
"Whatever" I said heading upstairs and he followed me.
"Come on Anele you know that's not true"
"Then what? I told you I was ready Kuda. We know you've always wanted a kid with me from the word go" I said
"A kid is a huge responsibility Anele"
"If I can handle being married to you then I can definitely handle a child" I said
"You are a kid yourself and right now I need you to focus..."
"Yeah yeah focus on my studies" I said as I got under the covers.
"Anele!"
"Can I at least rest before we go to your stupid dinner party" I said as I covered my head, I hate it when he makes decisions for me, I get it am young but we can at least talk about it. I see he enjoys visiting Maria because she has his son🙄.

*** Kudakwashe ***

Anele is mad at me but her wanting a child is just childish, she's 16 and I don't see why she feels the need to give me child. I want her to finish her A' level first or at least get legal. I know she's angry but she'll have to get over it. What does she want a child for at her age. Later that day we got ready for the dinner with Mr Kim and other colleagues. I found her fixing her hair infront of the mirror, she knows how to dress up for an event well she is a model after all. I hug her from behind and I could tell she's still angry.

"Please don't be mad" I said.
"Am not mad!"
"You can't even fake it" I said as I kissed her shoulders
"Fine I'll finish my A' level first"
"You changed your mind already? I was ready to give you the baby you crying for" I said as I tickled her a little.
"Whatever!"
"You think am joking" I said and I unzipped her dress
"Kuda!"
"What" I asked
"Zip my dress up before I fight you in this closet"
"What's with you and fighting these days" I said as I zipped her up.
"You're the one who loves picking on me"
"I love you MaMoyo" I said as she turned and looked at me
"Do we always have to wear matching outfits"
"We are a couple aren't we" I asked
"Can we go already?"
"You didn't say you love me back" I said
"Really🤔"
"Oh you want to play like that" I said as I tickled her
"Ok l love you! I love you" She giggled
"Am sorry what was that?"
"I said I love you" she giggled

We then we

Married at 16. Chapter 19 to 26

from Dctv on 04/30/2020 12:24 PM

[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

 

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 19

*** Kudakwashe ***

Am just watching her, she's sleeping so peaceful and she looks so cute. I know it was wrong of me to drug her so I can sleep with her but knowing Anele she wouldn't have agreed so I had to do what I had to do because it was either that or I get ready for a new wife which I don't want because I actually love this kid and I don't want another wife I want her. I wish she could see how much I really love her. I know I said I was going to wait for her to be ready but my parents were also putting pressure on me and I was running or of excuses to tell them. I know the moment she's going to wake up she's going to flip but what's done is done. I didn't give her anything harmful I actually got this pill from a doctor friend and it was a hormone pill it actually got her in the mood and made her a little tipsy and weak. Honestly I feel bad for doing that but I want her to carry my child.

I got out of bed kissed her on the forehead then ordered something to eat before I went and took a long shower thinking about what went down an hour ago, this is not how I pictured it🙆🏻‍♂she's going to hate me, just when she was warming up to me I went and ruined, she won't even remember her first time🤦‍♂🤦‍♂I really feel bad. I got out of the shower and put on my sweat pants and a vest, looked at her one more time before opening the door for room services. I went and knelt near the bed, ran my hands through her hair, down her jaw line this might be the last time I get to touch her soft skin. I stole a kiss before waking her up.

"Anele!" I brushed her cheeks with my finger
"Mmmmmh!"
"Wake up!" I whispered
"Am tired! I just want to sleep" she covered her head
"No! You have to wake up, you've been sleeping for 16 hours"
"16 hours!" She said
"Yeah wake up"
"Okay!" She said trying to sit up then she hissed a little
"How are you feeling?"
"You didn't" her eyes popped out then checked herself " No! No!"
"Baby look!"
"Don't baby me! How could you? Kuda I trusted you" she cried
"Am sorry!"
"I thought you said you love me! Why did you do it" she asked with tears running down her cheeks then she started throwing like punches at me and I held her hands.
"Am sorry Anele!"
"You drugged me didn't you? You could have asked me first" she yelled
"Come on Anele it's not like you'd have agreed"
"Still that doesn't give you the right to drug me, Kuda that was my first time. And to top it all I didn't even agree to all of this, this is the same as raping me" she cried
"Anele you haven't made things easy for me you won't let me even near you. Anele I love you and I know what I did is wrong but what choice did I have?"
"Get out" she yelled
"Baby!"
"Get out" she said wiping the tears off her cheeks
"Am not going anywhere because I love you and I know you hate me right now but I won't let you go through this alone" I said getting close to her
"Get away from me" she yelled and started throwing punches at me then it was pillows, the vase near the bed fell and there was glass everywhere.
"You're just like my father" she yelled throwing my phone at me and it hit the wall
"Anele calm down!" I said and she got off the bed forgetting there's glass and she stepped on it and screamed. I rushed to her and helped her sit on the bed, tried to pull the glass out but she'd scream in pain I guess it's deeper than I thought. I took the landline and called the ambulance, there was blood on them sheets, the floor. Anele wouldn't stop crying, I took of my shirt and wrapped it on her foot them held her tight telling her everything is going to be fine. The ambulance came and took her, I had to got with her because she wouldn't stop crying I can imagine what she'll do in labour🙌. The doctor got the glass out and they stitched her up and she was good to go. She was using a crutch of course. I went to the room where she was....

"Are you ok" I asked and she hit he with her crutch guys Anele abuses me😂
"Do I look ok to you"
"Sorry my love, I mean how are you feeling" I asked
"I feel like a 31 year old man slept with me"
"Okay let's get you to the car before you get me arrested" I said trying to help her up
"Do not touch me! I can walk on my own"
"Will stop being stubborn for a second and let me help" I said and she swinged her crutch at me I guess that her new weapon.
"Get away from me!" She said limping out of the room. We drove back to the hotel well am not about to start explaining why she's using a crutch. We got to the hotel and the room was now clean, I ordered food while she took a shower, she came back wearing a black dress then she sat on the couch and started eating, I joined her...

"Anele!"
"Can I please eat in peace Kudakwashe! Please" she said
"Yes ma'am" I smiled and she was very annoyed, her phone buzzed and she answered it then handed it to me it was Andile...

Me: Andile my man!
Him: Why isn't your phone reachable?
Me: Well my wife here threw it at the wall and it's dead now
Him: What did you do that made her throw your phone at the wall?
Me: It's complicated but we cool now
Him: Treat her right man or you'll lose her to another
Me: Am trying eyy but she's not making it easy for me
Him: Anyway I called to say I went to check on your wives like you requested and as usual they are fighting
Me:🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ Just let them kill each other
Him: 😂😂 come on is Anele messing your head to that extent that you don't care about your other wives
Me: This kid will be the death of me plus she's mad at me
Him: What did you do?
Me: Well talk when I come back from the looks she's giving me, she wants her phone back
Him: Ok bye!

I then gave Anele her phone back. She took her phone and went to bed. I went to bed to join her.

"Don't even think about it" she said as I was about to get in bed
"You're kidding right?"
"You're sleeping on the couch Mr" she said
"Am not sleeping on the couch".
"Fine!" she got out of bed took one pillow and the bed cover then limbed to the couch.
"Wait! I'll sleep on the couch" I said but she just tucked herself on the couch.

Three days went by and she was still giving me the silent treatment. I have tried everything but she won't forgive me.

*** Anele ***

A week went by and hoped I wasn't pregnant because I will die if I found out that am pregnant. Do you know that thing that happens when you think that you pregnant where you even see the signs and symptoms well that's me right now l even prayed that l'd never get with a man if I don't get pregnant, my foot had healed but I was still limping a little bit at least I was no longer using the crutch. Today Kuda and I are going to this party well one of his friends is having a party and as usual I didn't want to go but the almighty doesn't take no for an answer so I had to suck it up. I put on my peach knee length dress and Kuda put on his suit that matched with my dress, we went to the so called party honestly I don't even want to be there. One of the waiters walked up to us and offered us champagne.
"No no! You're not old enough to drink that" said Kuda
"Am starting to think you're the devil" I folded my arms
"I can't have you getting drunk ok"
"Fine then at least get me some water" I said
"It's by the table!"
"Aren't you even going to get it for me" I asked
"Anele don't start🤦‍♂please not Infront of people"
"So much for a gentleman" I said walking away

Kuda was busy with his friends and I was left alone since I only know one person at the party and that's Andile. This is why I hate going out with Kuda because I end up alone drinking water since am too young for champagne mxm 🙄I went to the ladies to powder my face while I was busy powdering myface I heard the door open then close then there was that clicking sound meaning the door is locked. I just ignored it well it the ladies bathroom after all. For some reason I looked over and saw Andile standing there🤷‍♀

"Andile! What are you doing in the ladies bathroom" I asked
"You look great!" he said walking towards me and I was moving backwards until my back reached the wall
"Thanks but why are you here?"
"Relax! I mean no harm" he whispered as he sniffed me
"You're making me uncomfortable"
"Just relax" he whispered
"How can I relax when this sniffing me and why are you here?"
"God you smell great" he exhaled heavily
"I think I should get going " I said using my hand to create a gap between us because he was really close.
"I like you Anele in fact I love you"
"Are you high" I asked
"I didn't drink anything I really love you, I loved you from the moment I laid my eyes on you"
"Am married" I said
"Just say you love me too and I'll handle the rest"
"But I don't love you" I answered
"Please don't say that. You're breaking my heart" he pressed me again the wall holding my hands above my head
"Let go of me!"
"My feelings for you are too strong" he said then he smashed his lips on mine, how is he so strong, he's holding both my hands with one hand but I can't even break loose. I bit his lip and he let go that's when I got the chance to rush out. What just happened? How do I tell Kuda that his friend made a move on me, they have been friends for a long time and I don't want to come between them.

What do I do?🙆
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 20

I rushed out of the bathroom and walked straight to Kuda, I was literally shaking and why am I shaking I don't even like Andile. Kuda was busy talking to his friends and he didn't even notice I was next to him. I slightly tapped his arm and he turned to face me

"Hey! Is everything ok" he asked
"I want to go home" I whispered
"But we've only been here less than an hour"
"I know but I don't feel well I want to go" I said I just want to get out of here. I don't think I can face Andile after what went down.
"You smashed your lip stick" he said using his thumb to wipe on the bottom of my lip.
"Thanks!"
"Please stay a little longer I promise within an hour we'll be out of here" he said
"Am tired my feet are killing me" I lied
"I can drive her" said Andile
"No!" I answered
"Why? I thought you said you are not feeling well" asked Kuda
"Let's go!" Andile lightly pulled me.
"Take care of my wife" Kuda called out.
"Oh I will" Andile smiled at me
"Let go of me" I said
"Get in" he said as he opened the car door
"Am not going anywhere with you"
"Will you get it Anele" he yelled and it was drawing people's attention so I had to get in.
"What do you want from me?" He just kept a straight face and kept driving
"You should have reported him you know"
"I should report you for harassing me" I said
"I kissed you that doesn't count as harassment"
"You're just like your friend you don't respect women" I folded my arms
"So did you check if you're pregnant?"
"Don't talk to me and just drive" I clucked
"You look cute when angry"
"Do you know Kuda would kill you if he found out that you have feelings for me" I asked
"Well he doesn't have to find out"
"Excuse me!" I said
"Look Anele I didn't chose to love you after all the heart wants what it wants"
"Did you just pass the hotel" I asked
"Yes we going to get something to eat"
"But am not hungry plus I can eat at the hotel" I replied
"Well that means you'll be watching me eat"
"I just don't get you" I said
"Soon you will" he smiled

He drove to this pizza place well I might as well eat since I haven't had dinner. Andile is acting like nothing happened and to top it all he's not even denying that he has feelings for me. After that he drove me to the hotel and Kuda wasn't yet back so I went straight to bed.

After two days we went back home we found Chido sitting on the couch laughing with her phone.

"Anele!" She rushed to hug me
"Hey! I missed you" I hugged her back
"You know he's also our husband right? We also need him" she chuckled
"That's why I brought him back, am tired of seeing his face" I said and Kuda just looked at me and shook his hea
"Well am glad you both are back" said Chido
"Well I missed my bed at the hotel Kuda kept stealing the blanket" I said heading upstairs and I ran into Melissa who just rolled her eyes at me.
"Hie to you too" she said
"Hie Melissa! How have you been?"
"Lonely since you want our husband all to yourself" she said
"Well he's back now🤷‍♀"
"And am supposed to be happy you're the reason he doesn't have time for us anymore" she shouted
"Am sorry but it's not my fault that he comes to me"
"It is your fault maybe if you didn't wear all those tiny clothes seducing him he'd have time for us" she yelled
"Cut it out both of you" said Kuda
"No Kuda this has to stop am tired of you treating us like we don't exist" she yelled
"What is wrong with you Melissa first you were fighting with Chido now it's Anele" Kuda asked
"Well it seems that's the only way to get your attention"
"You should have just talked to me" said Kuda
"Like you have the time"
"Ok everybody let's sit and talk" said Kuda we all walked up to him and sat on the couch. He looked at me before talking....

"I know I haven't been spending time with you and am sorry but I needed time to think" he said
"Think about what" Chido asked
"About us! All of us" he sighed honestly I don't understand what he's talking about
"Ok we're listening" said Melissa
"First of all I want you all to know that I love you" he said then roughly scratched his head, this doesn't sound good at all I sense bad news coming. I don't understand why he kept looking at me the whole time.
" Just tell us already" said Chido
"Am in love with Anele" he said
"What😳"
"Really? That's why you made us sit here" Melissa rolled her eyes
"Am telling you all this because it's getting hard for me to play husband to you all when my heart is with Anele" he said
"Does this mean you don't want to be with us anymore" Chido asked
"Am saying I love you but am in love with Anele" he said
"That doesn't even make sense" I whispered and why does he even love me🤷‍♀ I haven't even given him any reason to.
"Well I'll make things easy I'll leave" said Chido
"Chido I didn't say I wanted you to go" said Kuda
"I know but I won't stay where am not loved and appreciated. I get it you love Anele and telling us that shows that you really love her and I'll give you space" she answered leaving the room and I followed her to her room
"Chido! Am sorry but please don't leave" I begged
"Look Anele I have nothing against you and I understand why Kuda loves you. You're pretty, you're strong and your brains is just a bonus. I wish you all the best" she said
"Am sorry!" I said
"Don't be! I know Kuda and I can tell he really loves you, now it's upto you wether you chose to open up your heart to him" she said
"You don't hate me?"
"How can I hate a cute thing like you" she squeezed my cheeks well I don't understand how she's cool about all this
"Why don't you ever get mad" I asked
"I do get mad but unlike you I think before I act" she chuckled
"Please don't go!"
"I have to Anele! Can't you see this God giving me another chance? Now I have the opportunity to go back to school, finish my diploma and who knows I might even get married again" she laughed with tears running down her face, I know deep down she's hurting
"Am going to miss you" I hugged her
"Stop! You're making me cry more"
"Promise me we'll keep in touch" I asked
"Yes and spend his money😃 he likes it when we do that"
"I don't know how you do it but I wish I was you" I hugged her once more
"Are you going to keep on crying or are you going to help me pack" said Chido

This is wife number 2 leaving because of me🤦‍♀ I bet Melissa now hates me more than she already did. Am just going to avoid running into her because I know she'll murder me and I don't even understand why Kuda loves me. I helped Chido pack even though I don't understand why she has to leave right away. I waved her goodbye then got into the house and found Melissa sitting on the couch.

"I don't know what you did to my husband but whatever it is it's going to fade soon" she said
"Look I know you don't like me but I didn't ask him to love me" I answered
"You probably did something to him because Kuda would never fall for a kid"
"Really Melissa? You think I'd stoop that low" I asked
" Just 4 months ago he hated your gut, he wanted nothing to do with you then out of the blue he loves you with his whole"
"Let me leave before I say something I might regret" I said walking away and she pulled me back.
"Am not done talking!"
"Let go of my hand" I said trying to break loose
"Melissa let go of her " Kuda commanded and she let go and looked at Kuda before she went to her room.
"Why did you do that? Now she hates me more than she did" I asked
"Because I love you!"
"Why? Why do you love me" I asked
"MaMoyo Madhewa mavula malanda, mageza ngochago..."
"Stop!" I tried to keep a straight face but couldn't, I giggled I can't believe he knows my clan names, he held my hands and looked at me directly in the eyes.
"I love you because I love you! I don't have a reason why I love you but you're everything I need in woman, you're strong, beautiful, stubborn of course and you're intelligent. You're everything I want in a woman and I know am older than you but this old madala loves you Anele Moyo!"
"Old Madala" I laughed
"Are you answered now?"
"I guess🤷‍♀" I answered
"You're beautiful!"
"Thanks but I still feel bad about Chido leaving because of me!" I said
"Chido didn't leave because of you, she told me a week ago that she's wants to leave"
"She she did" I asked
"Yes! Anymore questions?"
"None!" I answered
"Permission to hug you since you don't like being touched" he asked
"Just this once" I giggled as he wrapped his mascular arms around me, I was on my toes because he's tall and am tiny. I closed my eyes and inhaled his cologne wow an really someone's wife now.
"Are you hungry" he asked
"Yes!"
"Let's go make you something to eat" he said and the door opened and it was him mother and she had her don't mess with me face. Before I could greet her she interrupted me.
*"Anele come with me"* she said in a firm voice then headed upstairs and I looked at Kuda he just shrug his shoulders.
"Now!" She yelled and I hurried and followed her.

🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀🤷‍♀
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 21

*** Anele ***

I followed mother in-law upstairs and she headed to m my room, I got in and closed the door. She was sitting on the bed keeping a straight face as usual.

"Afternoon Ma!" I said in a soft voice.
"Muroora ( Daughter in-law)" she said keeping a straight face, does this woman ever smile.
"How are you Ma!"
"Well we'll find out in a few minutes" she said and she dug into her bag and pulled out a small plastic then handed it to me.
"What's this" I asked
"Go in there and you'll find out" she said pointing at the bathroom using her eyes and I did as told. I went into the bathroom, said on the toilet while opening the plastic and there were 4 pregnancy test. Since I have never used one I read the manual and followed the instructions. I said a short prayer and crossed my fingers I just hope they come out nagative. The manual said 5 minutes and after 5 I checked, I jumped up and down because it was nagative. I then put on a sad face and walked out well since mother in law wants me pregnant might as well play along.
"Am sorry!" I said as I showed her the tests and she was disappointed.
"Anele why aren't you pregnant" she asked honestly I don't even know how to answer that well for starters am 16 and i don't want to be a mother yet. Well I didn't answer I just kept quiet. She called Kuda and he came in right away it's like he was standing by the door.
"Why isn't Anele pregnant" she asked in a firm voice
"It's complicated" he swallowed hard
"Anele I want a grandchild" she said
"Oky" I answered and Kuda gave me the look.
"Kudakwashe I said I want I grandchild you hear me" she said
"Yes mother I hear you" he said annoyed
"Good" she said leaving the room and she locked the door from outside.
" You're not getting out of there until Anele is pregnant" she called out.
"You gotta be kidding me!" I said to Kuda
"You heard the lady let's get on with it" Kuda laughed
"Over my dead body"
"Didn't you just agree" he asked
"I agreed because am scared of your mother"
"Come here" he said
"No!"
"We going to talk! Come here" he said sitting on the bed and I slowly walked to himwell I don't trust him.
"Am listening!"
"I don't want you to get pregnant! Yet!" He said
"But your mother said..."
"My mother is just being her crazy self don't mind her" he said and I chuckled.
"I love you Anele and I don't want to rush you plus you could get me arrested" he laughed
"You didn't think about that before you drugged me"
"Am sorry about that I wasn't thinking straight I had a lot of pressure coming from my parents" he said
"What will happen if you don't give them a male grandchild?"
"I don't know but if I give them one I get to be the crowned Prince" he answered
"I want you to be crowned Prince and I want to give you a child but am not ready"
"I know and am not asking you to" he said
"What about your family?"
"My family don't matter, I saw how mad you were that day at the hotel and I don't ever want to see you like that" he said
" Now I feel bad because it's all upto me now. It's upto me if I choose to carry your child"
"Let's let you turn 18 first then we'll start talking about kids ok because you're a kid as it is" he chuckled
"Thanks for understanding but again what are you going to tell your mother?"
"Let me handle my mother you just focus on your career, do you really want do be a model your whole life" he asked
"I want to be a Physiotherapist"
"You focus on that and let me handle my parents ok" he said, this is another side of him I've never seen.
"Thank you!"
"Yeah you turning me into a weakling" he shook his head
"😃I think it's sweet"
"So! Tell me about yourself Anele Tanaka Moyo" he held my hands making me face him.
"Am Anele just an ordinary girl from Chitungwiza"
"Why are you so afraid of falling in love" he asked
"Well am afraid of falling in love because l don't know what love is, I don't know what it feels like. I grew up around violence and pain. My mother used to get abused by my father and she'd stay with him because she loved him I told myself l'd avoid falling in love that way I don't end up like my mother being a victim of abuse"
"Am sorry but not all men are like your father do you know that" he said
"All men are the same"
"No Anele don't colour us all bad" he said
"Then why did you drug me so you can sleep with me"
"Am sorry" he looked down
"It's ok it's not like am going anywhere after all my mother doesn't even want me I guess am stuck with you"
"Do you want to be here" he asked
"Do I want to be married to a 31 year old no! But do I have the slightest feeling for you, yes!" I said and a smile peaked from his face
"You don't know how much that means to me"
"Don't get excited I might leave you for someone younger" I laughed
"You wouldn't dare!"
"Am hungry" I said
"Let's call mother to come open the door. Where's the spare key" he asked
"Why didn't I think about that🤦‍♀️"
"Because you we're thinking about babies" he said as I handed him the key.

*** Andile ***

Love sure does make some do the craziest things, here am I day dreaming about my friend's wife. I don't know why I love that kid so much. I have noticed she has been avoiding me since I confessed my feelings for her but the more she avoids me the more I want her. We have a Fashion launch today and with Anele as our top model I guess we'll be seeing her a lot today. I checked my wrist watch and it was 8:15pm as usual Anele and her husband are late, a car pulled up well I was waiting for them outside. The door opened and Anele stepped out and she looked like a Goddess, she was wearing a gold staples long dresses that showed her curves with her hair tied up and a touch of makeup. She got out and closed the door.

"Where's your husband" I asked
"He's not feeling well"
"I guess it's just me and you" I placed my hand on he waist leading her in.
"Again with touching me!"
"Behave the Media is here and you look stunning by the way" I whispered in her in ear
"I swear if you keep bothering me am telling Kuda"
"Tell him! I dare you" I smiled well I know she's just blabbing.
"So you'd risk 15 years friendship for somebody who doesn't even like you?!"
"You're worth the risk sweetheart" I said
"Ok let go of me so I can go get ready"
"You're not going out today you're my date" I answered
"Says who?"
"Says me am your boss remember" I said
"You're not my boss"
"I signed you up and as your boss am making you my date" I said
"Why are you doing this to me?"
"Let's see🤔 because I love you" I said
"Am married to your friend for Christ's sake!"
"Legally you're not his wife plus you deserve a man that'll love you and treat you like a Goddess that you are" I winked at her and she tried to walk away but I pulled her back, Anele seems to be the 'playing hard to get type' I know a part of her wants me.
"If you don't let go of my hand I swear and screaming"
"Feel free!" I said and she shook her head in disbelief
"What do you want from me!"
"Just give me a chance to prove myself to you" I replied
"My loyalty lies with Kuda"
"Please! What do you know about loyality" I chuckled
"Well unlike you at least I respect him enough not to get with his best friend"
"Are you sure about that" I asked
"What do you mean?"
"Let's see what your husband thinks about this" I said and I pulled her towards me and kissed her.
"What the hell Andile!" She pushed me off her
"You taste like cherries" I locked my bottom lip while she rushed to the bathroom. 🙆🏻‍♂🙆🏻‍♂Am so in trouble but it's worth it.
I have always loved Anele ever since she opened that door for me I fell in love with her. I looked across the room and I saw Maria with her bump and she was with Jerald, she's pregnant and don't tell me she's carrying Jerald's child because Kuda will flip well he might get a heart attack if he finds out Anele and I kissed. And to make things worse we made the front page the following morning.

*One of the Prince's wives cheating on her husband with his best friend* and it was picture of me hugging Anele well at least it wasn't the one kissing her. But I loved the comments thought

*They look good together*

*We don't blame Andile she's gorgeous*

Yes some of them were nagative but what the hell the media says whatever they like.
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 22

*** Andile ***

After talking to the queen of my heart I went and took a shower, after that I headed downstairs and found Melissa sitting on the couch well she's helping me out since we both want the same thing and that is separating Kuda and Anele.

"This is not your husband's house Melissa, you can't just show up whenever you like" I said
"Am sorry I just needed some air"
"Go play with your kid or something else! Go fix your hair and nails like other ladies you'll find air there" I said
"Why do you have to be so rude? What happened to we going to work together"
"We working together but the doesn't make me your friend. So what do you want" I asked
"Like I said I needed some air since everything revolves around Anele in our house worse Nicholine and her husband are there"
"Raymond is in town? I haven't seen him in ages. And how's Anele I hope your husband didn't lay a hand on her" I said
"Really? You can't even ask me how I am"
"That's your husband's job. Am asking about Anele" I said
"Well your little treasure has a bruised face"
"How dare he" I yelled
"Well she's his wife"
"Shut up! She's mine you hear me mine and your husband is going to pay for laying a hand on her" I clenched my teeth
"We talked about this Andile no one gets hurt, you get your Anele and I have my husband to myself"
"Well things changed when he decided to touch my woman" I said
"But Andile on a serious note so you'd ruin your friendship with Kuda over a woman"
"Well he started it when he took you from me" I replied
"You said you were ok with me being with him"
"Well he made you happy and that's all I ever wanted, to see you happy" I answered
"Do you still love me?"
"Weren't you listening all along? I love Anele" I said
"She's just a kid I don't get it, what does she have that makes everybody like her so much"
"She's unique" I answered
"Let me go back to my husband since Miss Universe went to her mother's" she said getting up
"Anele is not at her mother's"
"She left this morning" she said
"She came back, she was at the coffee shop with Ray"
"Great! Why does everyone have to like her so much🤦‍♀️ sometimes I just wish I can strangle her in her sleep" I said
"She loses a hair and you lose your life"
"Geez Andile am just joking! Why do I get a feeling Anele is turning you to a Phyco" she said heading out.

I sat on the couch and poured myself scotch going through my messages well I don't care about what the public thinks, it's funny Kuda hasn't even asked me about the kiss, I guess Anele is turning him into a weakling but hey I wouldn't blame him, she's also making me do the craziest things.

*** Anele ***

9 days went by and l've forgiven Kuda although he hates it when I bring it up everytime we fight and yes we fight like a lot, Kuda is just insecure.
We still with Raymond and his wife. Melissa is also there but she's hardly at home then there's Andile who just won't leave me alone, am scared to even tell Kuda about him because am scared Kuda might lash out like he did last time. Am still modeling for the company and we cleared the rumours thank God. Well Kuda has me with guards 24/7 and they suffocating me. I was coming from a photo shoot when my phone rang, I was in Kuda's office waiting for him. Sitting on his chair. It was my father.

Me: Am sending money Dad I didn't forget.
Him: That's not why am calling
Me: Well whatever it is I don't want to hear it
Him: Am still your father Anele
Me: The same father who chose his mistress over his family
Him: Anele I didn't chose her over you
Me: You left us! You knew we couldn't survive without you but you left anyway
Him: Your mother said she wanted nothing to do with me and I had to leave.
Me: Do you blame her? You abused her. You know what am sending the money bye!
Him: Anele please hear me out.
Me: You're saying this because you're sober we both know you always insult me accusing me of being responsible of you not following your dreams.

I hung up and wiped the tears on my face. Kuda entered the room...

"Why are you crying" he asked sitting on the table
"Nothing!"
"What did I say about hiding things from me" he said
"It's my dad and I don't want to talk about it"
"You shouldn't let him get to you" he said
"I know" I said as I stood up to hug him.
"I have a suprise for you"
"Is it food because I think that's the only thing that can cheer me up right now" I said
"Well it's better than that" he said as he took off his tie.
"You tell me you going to tie me up"
"I wish" he laughed "Am going to cover your eyes"
"Ok although I don't fully trust you"
"Ouch" he said
"Am kidding"
"It's not too tight right" he asked as he covered my eyes with it. " Let's go!"
"How am I supposed to walk with my eyes covered?"
"Am going to pick you up so don't panic" he said and as he lifted me up with my hands wrapped on his neck and I could feel him walking.
"Where are we going?"
"It's a suprise" he answered
"Ok where are we now?"
"We passing by the reception" he answered
"Are people watching us?"
"Yes!" he laughed
"No put me down"
"Don't even think about it" he said
"Are we there?"
"Patience woman" he said putting me down
"Okay then"
"I need you to watch your head and enter the car just follow my lead" he said
"Ouch" I bumped my head
"Sorry" he said the minutes later I heard the car start.
"Where are you taking me Mr Diale?"
"If I tell you it wouldn't be a suprise" he said.
"How long have we been driving?"
"5 minutes Anele" he laughed
"It feels like a year with a blind fold on"
"We almost there" he said then we got there and he helped me out of the car.
"There are stairs" he said and I was counting there's 5 steps.
"Are you ready" he asked
"Yeah take it off already" I said as he removed the blindfolded. I rubbed my eyes a little the looked around we in a room more like a dinning room and it's gorgeous, even nicer than his house. The furniture and the floors are just amazing.
"Wow this place is beautiful whose house is it" I asked touching the leather couch then I sat on it, it's very comfy
"It's yours!"
"Excuse me" I said
"It's yours Anele I bought it for you" he said
"No way! I was just joking back there I was just angry"
"Well I wanted to" he said
"Thank you" I hugged him
"You like it?"
"I love it" I screamed jumping up and down.
"Am glad you love it"
"Thank you! " I said trying hard not to cry but the tears just screamed off my eyes.
"I love you" he said wiping the tears off my cheeks
"You're the best husband ever" I smiled
"You bring up the best in me" he kissed my forehead
"Am definitely taking photos in every corner of this house"
"Knock yourself out well am going to order something to eat" he said as he perked my lips.
"Let me use your phone, I think I left mine in your office"
"Let me order pizza first" he said as he took it out of his pocket.
"Awe am your screen saver. Sweet" I pouted
"You're turning me into a teenager" he laughed
"That's a good thing right?
"Raymond says it is and I trust him" he laughed

💃💃💃💃Happy!
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 23

*** Anele ***

We got to the club and it's not like in the movies, the music is too loud and it recks of alcohol and sweat. We got in and from the looks of it Raymond is well known because he was greetings literally everyone. We went and sat down someplace that was reserved I guess that's their VIP. We sat down, Raymond order drinks then a group of girls or should I say woman came and joined us, the drinks tasted awful but they make you keep wanting more. From the looks of it Raymond's plan was to get wasted because he was drowning himself in beer like he's trying to forget something.

"So are you here alone" said one lady with pink hair🙌
"If you alone we can keep you campany" said the other
"Sorry ladies but am with my wife" answered Raymond
"This is your wife" one of them asked
"She looks so young" said the other
"Well I like them young" Ray answered and I chuckled
"Is she even old enough to be here" they asked
"I think you've overstayed your welcome ladies" said Rey then one of the guards led them out.
"Having fun" Ray asked
"Sort of!" I answered
"Take this" he said handing me a drink
"What's that?"
"Something to get you in the mood" he said and I took it and it's stronger than what I was having. And he was right it got me in the mood. The last thing I remember was some guy fighting with his women then Ray tried to play hero that's when all hail broke loose. I don't remember anything from there.

I woke up in a nicely decorated room, I sat up my head is pounding and my stomach feels like it's inside out. I looked around but I don't recognize the room then I looked at my self, am wearing an oversized t shirt more like a man's t shirt. Don't tell me it's what I think it is🤦‍♀️. The door opened and Andile walked in with a tray of food in his hands. God no!

"Morning princess" he said
"What are you doing here" I asked
"I live here"
"How did I get here" I asked
"I drove you here after you went wild at the club"
"What do you mean" I asked
"Long story short Ray started a fight and I was there to rescue you so you're welcome"
"And why am I not wearing my clothes" I asked
"That's remind me you owe me a new shirt. You vomited on my favourite shirt and on yourself also I had take off your clothes"
"I want to go home" I said
"Eat then I'll get you an Uber"
"You didn't do anything to me didn't you" I asked
"If I did you'd remember" he kissed my forehead
"Thank you for the food and sorry for vomiting on you"
"Anything for the queen of my heart" he said
"Andile!"
"I will do whatever it takes to have you Anele" he said
"Am married Andile!"
"You know I love you and I'd do anything for you"he said
"Don't!"
"Just give me the chance Anele and I promise I'll give you the world" he said before leaving the room. Well I guess he's still the crazy Andile but I respect him for not taking advantage of me. I ate then took a shower, Andile gave me my clothes well then were clean now then he got me an Uber, I don't know whether to thank him or what but am grateful for him watching over me. I got home and found Kuda urguing with someone on the phone

Kuda: "What do you mean you don't know where she is...... You promised to take care of her..... I swear if anything happens to you I'll kill you......" He laughs a little
"Saves you right....... Let's just hope she's fine..... Let's think positive" then I clear my throat "Thank your spirits she's here..... Don't talk like that about my wife" then he hangs up and walks up to me.
"Hey! Are you ok" he asked
"Yeah am fine"
"Am sorry I wasn't there to protect you. Are you sure you're ok nothing happened to you right" he asked
"Am fine"
"Where did you sleep" he asked well I can't tell him I slept at Andile's he'll kill me.
"At a friend's"
"Am glad you ok" he hugged me
"Where's everybody?"
"Well Ray is at the hospital and Nicholine is with him" he answered
"Why? What happened?"
"Well I kind of lost it when he said he didn't know where you were" he said
"You hit him? He's your brother"
"I know and am sorry but he promised to take care of you" he said
"But am fine"
"I know and I'll apologize to him. Are you hungry" he asked
"No I already ate I just want to go to bed and shouldn't you be in Durban?"
"Long story short Melissa left" he replied
"Why?"
"Because I want to be with you" he answered
"No Kuda🤦‍♀️you have a kid together"
"I know but my heart is with you" he said
"Why do you love me so much?"
"Even I don't know" he sighed
"Kuda am I worth losing your daughter?"
"Am not losing her! I'll still be there for her" he said
"Am going to go restand process all this, my head hurts"I said.
Now am his only wife🤦‍♀️ 3 women left because of me. I hate how Kuda is making all these decisions because me being his only wife is like putting more pressure on me. I have to play wife, give him kids but I don't want that I want to go clubbing and have fun like children my age. I was woken up by my buzzing phone. I answered without checking caller ID....

Me: Hello!
Voice: I hope you're happy?
Me: What? ( I sat up and rubbed my eyes before checking caller ID and it was a private number)
Voice: Soon he's going to get tired of you and he's going to marry someone else.
Me: And I can't wait for that day!

Well am still sleepy and not about to start entertaining someone who wants to play games, I hung up and threw the phone on the headboard, it rang again and I ignored it but it kept ringing.

Me: Can I please sleep in peace?
Voice: 😂 hangover? ( It's Ray)
Me: I feel like my stomach threw up inside me
Him: Am sorry for letting you drink that much
Me: It's ok I actually had fun and am sorry for Kuda's behaviour
Him: Well I kind of deserved it
Me: No you didn't by the way is that offer of holding him while am beat him up still on?
Him: 😂well after what he did to me I think am now scared of him
Me: He didn't hurt you didn't her
Him: Am in the hospital duh
Me: Are you ok though
Him: Yeah just broken ribs by I'll live
Me: Am sorry
Him: It's ok just wanted to check if you're ok
Me: Am fine but can I go back to sleep?
Him: Ok see you later.

I then drifted to sleep. This time I was woken up by Kuda.

"Kuda leave me alone" I covered my head with the blanket
"That's enough sleep for one day, wake up or you going to get sick" he said
"Kuda leave me alone!"
"Wake up!" He pulled the blanket off me and I could feel him carrying me.
"Where are you talking me" I asked with my eyes still closed and he dropped me in water.
"It's burning daylight!Wake up" He laughed and I stood up on my feet he just dropped me in a tub full of water.
"Kudakwashe!" I yelled
"You have a shoot in 30 minutes"
"Am sick" I said.
"A hangover isn't being sick now get. You said you wanted to work right? Well get to work"
"Please can I skip this one please!" I said wrapping my arms around his neck wetting his clothes
"Don't try to sweet talk me out of this"
"Please Kuda!" I sulked "Please just this once"
"Fine but just this one and stop touching me you're making my clothes wet "
"Thank you!"

Then there was a knock and he went and opened it, I could hear them talking and the helper sad something about Maria being here🤷‍♀Why is Maria here?
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 24

I took a bath then headed downstairs, I sat on the couch next to Kuda laying my head on his shoulder. Well my stomach still hurts and I have been vomiting the whole day.

"How are you feeling" he asked
"It's hurts! My stomach hurts.Why does it hurt so much" I asked
"Its because you were mixing different types of alchol but you'll be fine"
"Who was at the door" I asked well I know Maria was here but I want to hear it from him
"Not important" he said
"Oh ok" then I text came through his phone and he looked it and sighed heavily.
"What's wrong" I asked
"It's nothing"
"What's going on you seem distracted" I asked
"Nothing I can't handle but I have to get to S.A before the end of the week and you're going to be alone, can you handle that?"
"You're going to your parent's? Is there something you not telling me" I asked
"I'll explain everything when I come back but I just need you to promise me that you'll be fine"
"What about Nicholine and Raymond" I asked
"They are coming too"
"How come am staying? What's going on?" I asked
"It's complicated but I promise everything will make sense when I come back"
"First Maria comes here then now you want to go to South Africa what is going on Kuda" I asked
"I just need you to trust me"
"Don't tell your parents a forcing you to marry another wife" I asked
"Jesus Anele what is wrong with you?" He yelled
"Don't yell at me Kuda"
"Anele what do you want from, I try to be the perfect husband but in the end we end up fighting. How can you even think that, can't you see that I choose you. I chose you over my family, I chose you over my other wives isn't that proof that I love you" he asked
"I didn't ask you to choose me okay I didn't ask for anything"
"You're ungrateful Anele, ungrateful is what you are" he said
"I don't have time for this am not about to stand here and let you insult me" I took my keys and walked out. Honestly even I don't know why we are fighting. We fighting over nothing, I went to my house and slept there

The following morning I was woken up by the shower running, I sat up and rubbed my eyes, Kuda came out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist.
"Morning!" I said
"Morning!"
"You slept here" I asked
"Well you'd know if you didn't sleep like a dead person"
"We l need my beauty sleep" I said
"Stop drooling" he said, I didn't even realize I was staring.
"You're my husband aren't you?"
"Just last night you walked out on me and now you want to talk" he asked
"Last night is last night"
"Well still mad at you" he said
"Are you sure about that" I asked as I got out of bed
"Do ever do that again! Don't ever walk out on me or disrespect me" he said
"Am sorry!"
"What are you doing" he asked as I unbuttoned my P.J shirt
"Am going to bath"
"Don't tempt me" he said
"Am I tempting you🙊?"
"Anele I will destroy you" he laughed
"Dream on!" I slammed the door in his face
"Not cool" he called out
"That's for yelling at me"

3 days later Kuda and his brother went to South Africa leaving me all by myself in that big house so I had to invite my mother well it was Kuda's idea but at least I won't be alone

"Your house is beautiful my child" said mum as she sat on the couch, she came this morning
"Thanks mum but I have to love you and leave. I have to go pay my car insurance"
"Haibo Anele you leaving me alone in this big house" she asked
"I won't take long mum, I promise plus the helpers are here"
"Ok mntanami but first I want to tell you something" she said
"Mum you'll tell me when I come back"
"It's important nana" she said and I sat down the age held my hands.
"What is is ma!?"
"Your father never left you Anele" she said
"Don't try to justify him mum, he left us for his mistress"
"No Anele I was the mistress" he said
"I don't follow"
"I was his secretary Anele" he said
"Then why would you lie to me mum, all those years I hated him for leaving me. So he left you and went back to his wife?"
"Yes! She answered
"Does this mean I have other half sister's?"
"No he was with me because his wife was barren" she said
"Mum why didn't you tell me all this?"
"Am sorry baby I just didn't want you to feel bad" he looked down
"And you think you know someone🙌"
"Am sorry but I thought you should know" she said
"So that's what he meant when he said am a home wrecker like you"
"Am sorry you had to go through that and I hope one day you'll forgive me" she said
"You're my mother of course I forgive you" I said as I hugged her. I can't believe I blamed my father for leaving me🤦‍♀️when mum knew the truth all along.

I went paid the insurance then passed by one of the restaurants, well Kuda left me in charge. My phone rang and it was Kuda.

Him: Hey wife!
Me: Hey husband!
Him: I miss you
Me: You left this morning.
Him: Feels like a year
Me:😊 Did you fly safe
Him: Yes we landed 30 minutes ago, it was the longest flight ever with Raymond and his wife fighting
Me: I can imagine😂
Him: So what are you doing?
Me: Am at the restaurant
Him: You mean you staffing yourself with cake
Me: In my defense they make the best cakes
Him: You're a model remember? You're not supposed to be eating that.
Me: Just this once
Him: And if you gain more like a gram I will fire you myself.
Me: Try me! I will burn down the studio
Him: We both know you crazy
Me: You like me crazy
Him: Yeah I fell in love with your craziness. Let me get going I'll call you later
Me: Ok send my regards to your parents

I then drove back home and found my mother with Andile🤦‍♀️What is he doing here.
"Why are you here" I asked
"Your friend is he, I told him to wait up for you" said mum
"Hey not my friend mum and Andile why are you here" I asked
"I'll leave you two" said mum
"Andile why are you here?"
"I missed you plus you owe me a shirt" he said
"I don't owe you anything now go before I call security on you"
"Your feistiness is kind of a turn on" he smiled
"What is wrong with you?"
"Am in love that's what's wrong with me" he answered
"Listen to me Andile and listen carefully, I may be young but I know what I want and that is not you. Am married and you should respect that. Worse am married to your. I suggest you leave or I swear your dead body will be in the news. You should be ashamed of yourself" I clucked then called security to kick him out
"Is everything ok" asked mum coming down the stairs
"No mum! You shouldn't just let strangers into the house"
"Dorry nana I thought he was a friend" she said
"Anyway did you eat?"
"Not yet" she answered
"How about we go out for lunch?"
"Ok my child and to think 7 months ago you were just an ordinary girl but now you're the Prince's wife and a model" she smiled
"So what would you like to have"
"Anything that you having" she answered
"Am having salad mum"
"Then am having pork ribs" she laughed
but if you think of it, if my mother didn't force me into this then I wouldn't be here, I wouldn't be a model. We went and had lunch although I was still full from that cake I had.

"Is he treating you right" mum asked
"We could say that" I answered
"Good because I don't want the same thing that happened to me and your father" she said
"Well at least am not his mistress"
"Anele!" She looked down, I know I shouldn't be hard on her but why did she feel the need to twist the story there's nothing wrong with being a single mother and I don't see why she was ashamed of it.
"Am sorry but on the bright side if you didn't have an affair with him then I wouldn't be here"
"I think we should get going, It looks like it's about to rain" she said
"Okay let's go" I picked up my bag
"Aren't you going to pay?"
"They won't let me since Kuda owns it"
"Oky let's go!"
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 25

*** Kudakwashe ***

The tension in the room can be cut with a knife, my dad is sitting on his throne as usual with mother next to him and then the elders (my uncles and aunties) sitting on the couch. Maria is sitting on the couch opposite me with her baby in her arms, I can't believe she already has a baby yet I found out about her pregnancy 5 months ago. The reason why she was at my house the other day is because she claims the baby is mine but 5 months ago she said it wasn't so I don't know what's what and to top it all the baby is male🤦‍♂ I don't know why they even called me here because the last time I checked I was no longer their son and they cut me off the company, some of my credit cards were even blocked they wanted nothing to do with me. On the other hand mother was over the moon she's always wanted a male grandchild well they all did but I don't believe Maria, she could be lying for all we know. Maybe she just wants to ruin things for me and Anele whom I miss like crazy.

"Finally we have a heir, finally I can step down as chief knowing the legacy will live on" said Philip
"You did well son" Grace smiled
"So we should get on with the process of crowning Kudakwashe after all he is the rightful heir to the throne" said one of my uncles and everyone is all smiles but am not buying it, just two weeks ago these people wanted nothing to do with me. Thank God I had my fashion company and the restaurants otherwise I'd be in the streets as we speak.
"We don't even know wether the baby is mine or not" I said in a soft voice
"What are you saying Kuda? She's your wife of course it's your baby" Philip said
"Well why don't you ask her where she's been living the past 5 months because she hasn't been living with me" I said
"What are you saying Kuda" Grace asked
"Long story short Maria and I separated and am not even sure that baby is even mine and if the baby is mine then I'll take responsibility but Maria and I can never be together"
"Are you crazy? What will people say I'd they found out you can't even handle your wives" Philip yelled
"Wife Father! Because I only have one wife and that is Anele" I answered.
"Kuda what are you not telling us" one of my aunties asked
"Like I said I only have one wife now and I don't need to explain myself to anyone so can we wrap it up because I miss my wife"
"Kuda that's not how I raised you. Since when did you become this disrespectful" Grace asked
"You and dad made me like this you made me like this the day you disowned me"
"That's in the past son! Now that you have a heir let's focus on making you chief" said Philip
"I don't want to be chief, crown one of my brothers. I can't stay here in fact I won't stay here because am life is back in Zimbabwe with my wife"
"If that's what you want then fine" said Philip (father) and everyone gasped looking at him, I did not see that coming.
"You ok with it" I asked
"Yes and am proud of you son for standing out for yourself and what you believe in" he said, I don't know whether my ears are deceiving me or what. Who is this man or maybe he hasn't taken his pills yet because this doesn't sound like my father at all.
"Then who'll step in for you? Kuda has to be chief after you, it's by tradition" Grace (mother) asked
"Raymond can chief plus he has 2 male children" I suggested
"Fine then we crowning Raymond" said dad
"Philip are you listening to yourself" mum asked
"Let him live his life Grace after all it's just life. It's going to end soon" said father as he left the room. Everyone followed leaving me with Maria whom I want to murder right now. This woman has the nerve..

"Who's the father of the baby Maria" I asked in a firm voice
"You are" she said looking down
"Then why did you say it wasn't mine?"
"Because that's what I thought" she sniffed trying to hold back the tears that were clouding in her eyes
"Then what changed? What changed Maria?"
"When I gave birth to him that's when I realized he's yours because he has the same birthmark as your daughter" she answered
"That doesn't mean anything Maria"
"I had a DNA test done and he's yours Kuda. Please forgive me " she cried
"Why are you even crying? I should be the one angry Maria first you cheat on me then you sleep with another man while carrying my child. Then you have the nerve to come crying to me. How dare you Maria? You were my wife and you cheated on me" I yelled
"Am sorry please Kuda we can fix things, am still the same Maria you feel in love with?"
"We're not fixing anything Maria we are done, I will support my children but I want nothing to do with you" I said
"Kuda please! I was weak and am sorry I promise I'll be a good wife" she cried
"I already have a wife and will never forgive you for this Maria"
"Am sorry! Please do it for our son😭 please I want to come home and we can be a family once more" she said
"No Maria in fact am taking my kids, I don't want them growing up around you"
"Please Kuda don't take them away from me please they are all I have" she cried
"You should have thought about before you went sleeping around" I said leaving the room. I punched the wall leaving my hand bruised mxm she even has the nerve to beg me to take her back after she cheated and made me miss my child's birth, he's now a month old and she's only telling me now that he's mine. My phone buzzed and it was Anele...

Me: My other half
Her: Hey husband ( I could hear her giggling)
Me: How are you?
Her: You're angry! What's wrong?
Me: Am not angry ( I sighed heavily)
Her: You're my husband remember, I know when you're angry your voice becomes deep when you're angry
Me: Fine you win!
Her: Do you want to talk about it?
Me: Not really
Her: Only if you were here I was going to give you a massage, that always cheers you up
Me: Because you're going with your hands
Her: I miss you! Will you come back already.
Me: I miss you more, I promise I'll be home in 72 hours
Her: 3 days is a lot I want you to come back tomorrow. Mother is ruining my diet.
Me: Is that why you miss me😃
Her: Well you did threaten to fire me if I gained weight
Me: And you threatened to burn my company so am now scared of you
Her: I also miss fighting with you
Me: You always know how to brighten my day
Her: I also know how to ruin it
Me: True!😃
Her: So how are things going there
Me: Well...
Her: You'll explain when you get here?
Me: Yes!
Her: Ok then
Me: Take care of yourself for me
Her: Always
Me: Good girl
Her: Kuda!
Me: Yes!
Her: I love you!
Me: I love you more!

This is the first time she's told me she loves me. She sure knows how to make my day now that's a keeper.

*I know its short🤦🏼*
[4/30, 9:35 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 26

*** Anele ***

It's been 2 weeks now and Kuda still isn't back from South Africa and I miss him. He doesn't want to tell me wants going on but whatever it is am sure he's handling it.

(Phone rings) It's Ria she's Kuda's secretary from the Fashion company

Me: Hey Ria!
Her: Morning ma'am how are you
Me: For the one hundred time I prefer my name
Her: Yes! Anele there's a slight problem and we need you ASAP
Me: What happened?
Her: Someone is here for you.
Me: Who and what does the person want from me?
Her: I think it'll be best if you came and heard it directly from him
Me: Is it that bad?
Her: Kind of
Me: Ok am on my way
Her: Ok!

I rushed to my mother's room to tell her that I'll be going out and I found her all dressed up and she's transformed I mean l've only been with her for 2 week but she's glowing. She actually looks happy!

"Looking good mum" I smiled
"Hey Anele! Do you think this dress suits me" she asked
"Yeah you look gorgeous. Going somewhere?"
"Yes I have a date" she answered
"A date😳"
"Why do you sound so shocked" she asked looking at herself in the mirror
"A date😂You're old mum"
"Am just 38 hawu" she answered to think of it she's just 7 years older than Kuda.
"That's still old and it's awkward coming from you but enjoy your date"
"I will" she smiled
"Anyway I have to get to the office, one of the drivers will drive you to wherever your date is"
"Ok mntanami ( my child) see you tomorrow" she said
"You not even coming back?"
"Anele I have a life" she said
"You mean you had a boyfriend all along?"
"Yes!" She answered
"And am only finding out now?"
"So you wanted me to tell you that I have a boyfriend" she asked
"Not really but I wanted you to tell me that you found me a new daddy"
"Yooh! You really have grown the Anele I know would have lost it. But mntanami you used to be bitter why?" she said
"Love has changed me mum I think that's what was lacking in my life"
"But I loved you with my all Anele" she said
"Am not saying you didn't but I think I was angry at dad for leaving me that I ended up taking it out on people"
"Did you forgive him" she asked
"I forgave all of you"
"I love you mntanami always know that" she hugged me
"I love you too mum!"
"Hayi Anele see now you making me ruin my make up" she chuckled
"You look great even without makeup"
"Of course where do you think you got your beauty from" she laughed
"Maybe from my dad"
"Let's agree to disagreeing" she said
"I just hate him mum but dad is one handsome man"
"Yeah he is" she smiled
"But nothing compared to my husband🙊"
"So have you slept with him" she asked
"Mum!"
"What? It's nothing to be ashamed of after all I never thought you about that stuff" she said
"Am not having this conversation with you"
"Come on Anele am your mother" she said
"Exactly! The fact that you my mother is the reason why I don't want to talk about it with you"
"Then how did you learn about that" she asked
"Mum! Let me get to work before this conversation becomes awkward"
"Ok see you!" She said as I closed the door then drove to the office. I wonder what's so important because Ria never calls me, she doesn't even like me.

My phone buzzed and it was Kuda.

Me: Hey husband!
Him: Why won't you let your driver and bodyguards do their jobs?
Me:🙄 because I can drive myself and I sure don't need no bodyguards.
Him: Where are you rushing to?
Me: Again with keeping tabs on me
Him: Am just making sure you're ok
Me: No you just checking if am not doing anything shady and I hate it
Him: No! That's not it
Me: Then what?
Him: It's for your safety
Me: Safety from what? What could harm me?
Him: Am sorry!
Me: I have something I need to take care of can I call you back.
Him: Ok can you...
Me: Bye Kuda see you when you come back.

Knowing Kuda he's about to start lecturing me like I don't have a brain of my own. I wonder what's stopping him from coming back because he said he'll be gone for a few days. I passed by the reception heading straight to the offices passing by Ria's desk who was gossiping as usual. Then I got to the office and found Andile sitting on the chair like he owns the place, well he does but that's not the point and he was with someone that looked like a lawyer judging with what he was wearing.

"Good morning Miss Anele" he smiled
"What are you doing here" I asked
"I own the place and why aren't you at work?" He asked🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ he's my boss by the way.
"I don't have any shoots today"
"Ok I was looking at your file and you underage sweetheart" he said
"Wow for real? I didn't know that🙄" I rolled my eyes
"Am serious Anele you're supposed to be at school and not working. You working for us could get us sued" he said and why is he mentioning this now, he knew I was underage when he hired me.
"Well am waiting for my O'level results" I answered
"Is it true you're married" the lawyer asked
"What does that have to do with all this? And who are you"
"My name is Takudzwa Nyoni am the company lawyer" he answered as he reached out for a handshake
"What does me being underage have to do with all this and why are you are you two discussing me?"
"According to the law you can only get marr

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

 

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 8

Why is Jerald doing this? Especially in front of everyone well not literally but he shouldn't be touching me, am married to his cousin for Christ's sake whom I don't like of course but still he has to respect that. If there's one thing I hate most in the whole wide world it's being touched, am trying to keep his hands off me without anyone noticing but it's like he's doing it on purpose. Am trying so hard to keep my cool but Jerald won't get his hand off me. I don't know what Jerald's trying to prove but I swear he's about to get punched by me.
"Is everything ok makoti" asked mother in law, it's like she saw what's good on.
"Yeah am fine" I fake smiled.
"Your wife is very shy Kuda" said Jerald Jerald as he squeezed my thigh. What is wrong with him?
"Yeah right" Kuda whispered
"She really looks quite to me" said Jerald and I kicked him a little since he won't get his hands off me.
I excused myself from the table then went to the kitchen. But Jerald just had to follow me🤦‍♀what does he want from me.

"Hey Princess" he smiled
"What do you want from me" I asked
"I want you!"
"Are you even listening to yourself" I asked
"Come on Anele you know what I mean"
"Whatever! Why did you follow me here" I whispered
"I haven't formally introduced myself am Jerald Diale" he smiled
"And I don't care I just want to know why you're touching me" I asked
"Come on girl we both know you want all this" he said and I looked at him for a moment. Who does he think he is? I don't want him, yes he might be good looking but he's old just like Kuda.
"Am warning you Jerald touch me one more time and ....."
"What are you going to do? I'd like to see you angry" He laughed
"Touch me and you're going to find out"
"I like how feisty you are😉 it kinda turns me" he smiled.
"You're sick" I said trying to walk away and he pulled me to his arms and hugged me.
"Let go of me" I yelled trying to break loose but he tightened his grip
"Don't fight it princess we both know you want it as much as I do"
" Let go Jerald. I don't want you" I said trying to push him off but his muscular arms are just too strong for me. I don't know whether to call for help or handle this myself because I will. But on the other hand I don't want to cause trouble for anyone, I don't want Kuda and Jerald to have bad blood because of me.
"Jerald let go of her" said Kuda who was standing by the kitchen door with his hands in his pocket and his back against the fridge, how long has he been standing there. And Jerald let go, he's not even shaken by Kuda🤷‍♀. I stood there waiting for Kuda's response

"Really man! First it was Melissa now Anele. What is it with you and hitting on my woman" said Kuda in the most polite way ever.
"Drop the act Kuda we both know you don't even like her so stop acting like you care, we both know I will be doing you are huge favour" said Jerald. If Kudakwashe doesn't even like me then why did he marry me?
"Jerald not now" said Kuda
"She needs to know the truth ok. Look at her she deserves better" replied Jerald
"And let me guess you're what's better" said Kuda getting angry
"Well at least I won't pretend to like her when I don't" replied Jerald.
"Shut up Jerald" Kuda yelled
"Is that true" I asked
"Anele leave us" commanded Kuda
"Am not going anywhere until you tell me the truth and I want to why you married me if you hate me so much" I said
"Anele I said leave us" yelled Kuda
"You know what I'll just tell her! ( Then he turned to me) Your husband here married you because his parents made him, he doesn't even want you. To him you're just somebody who's going to carry his child since his last wife is barren" said Jerald
"Is that true" I asked in a breaking voice with tears threatening to come out. I know I don't like Kuda but for some reason what Jerald said broke my heart. If am nothing to him then why bother bringing me here, did he feel sorry for me? He figured since I was chosen by his parents he might as well keep me. He felt sorry for poor Anele and thought he'll be doing me a huge favour by bringing me here.
"Anele let me explain" said Kuda
"So it's true! Did you feel sorry for me? Is it why you're always yelling at me because you don't want me here" I asked
"That's not true" he said
"Well I'll make things easy for you Kuda I'll leave, I'll leave you with your 3 wives and like Maria said things were fine until I came along so I think it's best if I leave" I said rushing to my room, I locked the door then took out my suitcases and started packing, am leaving....

"Anele open the door!" Said Kuda knocking
"Go away! I don't want to talk to you!"
"Anele I mean it open up" he said
"Just leave me alone!"
"Please at least let me explain" he said
"I have heard all I need to know"
"That wasn't true Anele well most of it wasn't. Just open the door and I'll explain everything" he said
"No need to feel sorry for me okay?"
"Anele I don't feel sorry for you" he said knocking
"Go away Kuda!"
"If you don't open this door I swear to God Anele am breaking it down" he said
"I don't care! Break it down if you want"
"I swear if you don't open on the count of three am breaking the door down"
"And am shaking in my boots" I said mocking him
"One!" He said, I guess we doing the count down.
"Two!" I said
"Am not joking. Two! " He chuckled at how am daring him.
"Three!" I called out
"Am not joking Anele open the door" he hit the door
"Three already!" I said continuing packing, then there was I loud bang on the door like something was thrown at the door.
"God Anele stop being childish and open up" he yelled, there's no way he can break down the door these doors are timber. I continued packing well I don't care if he breaks the door or not. I took my phone called a cab then put on my headphones while packing. It's funny how the songs we listen to always make us cry more. I finished packing my bags then headed out, I found him sitting by outside the door with his hand on his head. I just wheeled my bags out leaving him calling my name. Everyone was so shocked when they saw me with my bags well I don't care am leaving.

"Is everything ok? What's with the bags" asked Chido who was in tears, she's such a cry baby.
"Am leaving" I answered
"Why? What happened" asked Maria, as if she's not happy that am leaving.
"Ask your husband" I said wheeling my bags to the door.
"Anele come back here" called out mother in law
"Am sorry ma! But I can't do that" I answered
"I said come here" she ordered
"With all due respect ma! I have already made up my mind after all all your son doesn't want me here so I might as well leave" I said
"Anele don't go, please whatever it is let's sit and talk about it" said Chido.
"Am sorry but am leaving" I said walking up to her and hugging her. I am so going to miss her, i then I headed out, the taxi was already waiting for me. Chitungwiza here I come. Am going back to our small house where it's going to be just me and my mother. A house without the ten commandments a place where I get to be myself, where I get to wear what I want, whenever I want. I can't wait to see my mother or go back to school. Tears are screaming off my eyes, Chido really broke my heart. It pained to have to leave her but I can't be where am not wanted. And Kuda! I hate him even more..

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 9

Now I finally understand the term 'Home is the best', I can actually feel that am back home. I got inside the yard and the door is locked which means my mother isn't home but I know where she keeps the keys when she's leaves the house, she hates carrying them because she's scared she might lose them. The neighbors where looking at me guess they didn't expect to see me back home. I got inside the house and it hasn't changed at all, it's the same way I left it three weeks ago. I went to my room , how I missed my room. Its not big but I love it, there's a single bed, small wardrobe and a table that I use when studying. My uniform was still on the bed where I left it and there are posters on the wall, posters of my favourite celebrities. I put my bags by the corner, will unpack tomorrow. I tried calling my mother but her phone is not reachable🤷‍♀ I went to the kitchen, prepared myself something to eat. After eating I did the dishes then went to bed, my mother isn't yet back.

The following day I woke up around 5, went and checked my mother's bedroom but she isn't there I guess she didn't come back last night, I put on my gym clothes that's when I remembered am back in Chitungwiza where we don't have a gym so I guess am running today.
My phone buzzed, it was an incoming call from Kuda well I don't want to talk to him. After an hour I came back and took a shower put on my black jeans and white t shirt then headed to school I really need to explain to them why I haven't been coming to school and see if they can take me back.

"Tell me am seeing things" said Rutendo as walked upto me, I was sitting outside the principals office.
"Hey girl" I stood up and hugged her
"Why didn't you tell me you're back?"
"In my defense I was going to call you" I said
"So he finally allowed you to come to school?"
"Something like that" I answered
"Well am glad you're back" she hugged me before rushing to class. Finally I got into the principal's office and he recognised me the moment I entered mostly because am one of the A students in the school.

"Anele! How are you?" He said
"Am very fine sir, how are you" I answered as we shook hands.
"Am fine! I haven't seen you in a while. I heard you got married"
"Well it's complicated but am not here to talk about my marriage" I said
"How may I help you then?"
"I wanted to ask if it's possible for me to come back to school, I know I just left but I didn't have a choice" I said
"Am afraid you can't come back, our maximum is 3 weeks and after that we remove from the school register"
"But it's not yet 3 weeks, I still have 2 days left, that counts right" I asked
"Am sorry Anele but we can't accept you"
"Why!" I asked
"You're married and that won't be a good idea mixing you with other students"
"I know but nothing changed am back at home and no longer married. Please sir am begging you" I pleased
"Am sorry but we can only let you write your final year but we can't let you be a student here"
"Sir please if I don't come to school then how am I going to prepare for my final exam" I asked
"Try Extra lessons"
"I can't afford that" I cried
"Am sorry Anele but there's nothing I can do about it plus your family don't want you back at school"
"What do you mean" I asked
"I know I shouldn't be telling you this but your mother and your husband were here just hours ago and they said they'll sue the school if we let a married woman learn with kids. What example will we be setting?"
"But I didn't have a choice, I was forced I didn't even want to get married" I cried
"Am sorry you had to go through that but it's against my power"
"Sir this is me, am still the same Anele I was three weeks ago nothing changed and why would my mother support something like this" I said
"Am sorry Anele but I have to get going, we have a staff meeting" he said leaving the room, so my mother is involved in all this. Why would she do something like this? I got out of the principal's office, sat by the door and cried my heart out, what did I do to deserve all this. I walked home with everyone on the way was looking at me well I don't care, school was the only thing that kept me from going insane and now it has been taken away from me. I got home and the door was open I guess my mother is back from God knows where, I got into the house and I found my bags by the door....

*** Kudakwashe ***

*( The previous day)*

I watched her walk away from me, I could see the hurt in her eyes. I didn't not marry her because I felt sorry for her, I married her because my parents always chose the wives I marry and I never marry for love, their only job is to give me kids and keep me satisfied but with Anele it's different. She stands her ground, she knows what she wants and she's speaks her mind, I know I hated her the first days but I fell in love with her rudeness, her being feisty and her talking back at me. I admit everything that Jerald said was true except the part where I feel sorry for her. I didn't like her then but I do now, I know she's younger than me like old enough to be my daughter young but I can't help it, I think am in love with her.

I tried to run after her but the cab had already left and Jerald did well by leaving because I was going to kill him with my bare hands.

"Son what happened? Why did she leave" asked mother
"You're going to follow her right" cried Chido🤦‍♀this one is a cry baby, why is she even crying.
"Pamwe azvitadzwa mwana veduwe ( maybe it was too much for her)" said Maria, we all know she never liked Anele
"Stop it all of you and go to your rooms" I said and they all left leaving me with my mother.
"She found out" I said as I held my head and sat on the couch
"What do you mean?"
"Jerald told her everything, he told her that I never wanted to marry her and that I don't like her" I sighed
"But that's not true, you said it yourself that you now like her"
"Yes but Anele doesn't know that. She thinks am just using her so she can give me a child" I said
"But that's why she's here🤷‍♀to give you a heir"
"You're not getting me! Anele is different mom I actually love her compared to my other wives whom I married because I was forced by you and dad" I replied
"Kuda get your mind right ok just weeks ago you were begging us to take her back to her parents and now you want her?"
"Well that was before I fell in love with her. I actually love that kid" I said.
"If you love her so much then why did you let her leave?"
" I don't know but what I know is that she'll be back here soon" I said.

I couldn't sleep because I kept tossing and turning trying to figure out a way to get my wife back, yes I said it, she's my wife. I called her mother, I know she's going to help me. I told her what happened and how sorry I was for hurting her daughter but she didn't seem to have a problem with it she said she just wants to see her little girl happy.

*Current day*

I pleaded with Anele's mother not to go back home for the night that way it'll give Anele the chance to cool down without anyone asking her what happened and why she's back home. We then went to her old school well everybody knows how Anele loves school and that she'll try to go back there so we asked the principal to reject her. I know I sound like the devil right now but it's all for Anele and she's going to thank me in the future. Never in my life had I thought I'd fall in love with a girl old enough to be my daughter🤦‍♂ love makes us do the craziest things here am I, a 31 year old man obsessed with a 16 year old.

*** Anele ***

I stood by the door looking at my mother, how could she take the one thing that I love? First she sold me to a stranger and now she won't even let me go to school😔.

"Hey ma!" I said on a low note
"Come here" she ordered and I slowly walked upto her.
"How are you" I asked and she cupped my face and looked at me directly in the eyes.
"Why are you here Anele? Shouldn't you be at your husband's" she asked. Did she really just ask me that
"I left mum!"
"Why? Did he do anything" she asked as if she wasn't with Kuda.
"Why do I get the feeling you don't even want me here?"
"You shouldn't be here in the first place, you should be at your husband's" she said
"Mum do you hate me that much? That you don't even want me here?"
"Anele how can you even say that? I'd never hate you baby, everything I do is for you" she said
"Then why do you want me to go back to that hell hole, mum I hate it there"
"But you're married nana and you can't just pack it up and leave everytime you and your husband fight" she replied
"Mum am wife number 4 why would you let him marry me mum why?"
"Baby he's the Prince he can give you a life I can never give you" she said
"What life mum?How do you sleep at night knowing that your 16 year old daughter is getting touched by a man old enough to be her father? What kind of a mother are you? " I said and before I knew it a hot slap landed on my cheeks.
"You're ungrateful Anele, I try to be the best mother, I try to keep you happy, I try to give you everything. Is this how I raised you? You're talking back at me Anele, me! The woman who gave you life" she yelled
"Am sorry😭"
"Damn right you are! Listen to me and listen carefully, you're going to wipe those tears and you're going to take your bags and go back to your husband do you hear me" she commanded.
"But mum!" I said and she gave me another slap.
"Still talking back at me" she asked
"No!"
"Good now there's a car waiting for you outside, take your bags and go" she said
"Ok!" I silently sobbed, the one person I thought had my back just turned on me. I have no where to go, I swear if I had money I was going to elope. I took my bags and the driver drove me back to that hell hole. How am I even going to explain why am back🤦‍♀

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 10

I rang the bell but no one was answering so decided to let myself in since the door wasn't locked. This is so embarrassing I mean I have done some embarrassing things in my life but this is the worst I just wish the earth could swallow me whole. I left on my own and now am back on my own. I don't want to be here but what choice do I have, one disadvantage of not getting along with your relatives, I should be at their houses as we speak, Thank God no one was in the dining, I went straight to my room with my bags🤦‍♀🤦‍♀I have been humbled I won't lie🙌🙌. Just when I thought things would get worse Kuda come out of the bathroom. Why is he using my room🤦‍♀he has his own for Christ's sake. I just stood there not knowing what to say...

"Look whose back!" He said
"Afternoon!" I answered
"So you're back?"
"Yeah" I whispered, this is embarrassing
"And what made you change your mind Mrs Diale?"
"I didn't change my mind I just don't have anywhere to go" I said
"Does this mean you still don't want to be my wife"
"Yes!" I answered
"Oh ok well glad you're back" he smiled and he's acting as if he didn't have a hand in all this.
"Thank you!" I said
"So are you going to carry on living with me?"
"What choice do l have" I answered
"Yeah what choice do you have😃. Does this mean you ready to carry my child?"
"Are you out of your mind" I asked
"Hayi uyalasha i side shame ( you're rude)" he chuckled
"You know Ndebele😳?"
"Does having a Shona name mean am Shona" he asked well I guess he could hear me all that time I insulted him in Ndebele.
"Am not rude you're e one who makes me like this"
"I guess we started on a wrong foot let me introduce myself am Kudakwashe Diale" he smiled
"And I don't don't want to be here"
"What if I said I'd change your mind, prove to you that am not as bad as you think I am" he asked.
"Not doing to happen!"
"Anyway😃 I was about to sleep, do you want to join me" he asked.
"Over my dead body"
"Suit yourself then" he said getting under the covers
"Why do you want to sleep in my bed anyway?"
"Because I feel like it and this is the closest I get to be " he answered
"By sleeping in my bed?"
"Yes it smells like you" he answered
"Well I guess this means am going to sleep in your bed" I said leaving the room well his bed is comfy and big so he's be doing me a huge favour. I still can't believe I won't be going to school, if this is how marriage is like then I don't want to be part of it.

The following morning I woke up at 5 as usual am so used to waking up early that it has become a habit, I put on my black shorts and a pink tank top then headed to the gym. To my suprise Kuda was there, since when does he work out

"Morning" I said
"Hope you didn't drool on my pillows" he answered
"Hope you didn't drool on mine🙄"
"And what did I say about wearing those tiny clothes" he asked
"Why are you looking at me in the first place?"
"You are my wife aren't you? Am always going to look at you" he said
"Then get used to seeing me in these tiny clothes your highness. And do you have to mention that am your wife every two minutes?"
"Yes and maybe I should start calling you Mrs Diale" he laughed
"Dream on!" I said leaving the room
"Don't you want to work out anymore?"
"Not with you I don't" I replied
"And take off those shorts" he called out. I went back to my room took a shower then went to the kitchen.

"You're back!" Said Chido as she hugged me.
"Hey!"
"I missed you" she said
"I was only gone for a day"
"Yeah but the house was not the same without your loud music and you fighting with Kuda all the time" she laughed
"What am I? Your entertainment?"
"Sort of" she said
"So what are you making"
"Was making you breakfast but you ruined it" she answered
"Well thanks but why are you making me breakfast🤷‍♀".
"Because am glad you're back" she answered
"Thanks I guess🤷‍♀"

Why is everybody suddenly nice to me? Anyway Chido and I had lunch over a light conversation. She really knows how to brighten somebody's day.

"Look who's back" said Maria as she entered the kitchen.
"Hie Maria!"
"I see seducing Jerald didn't work" she said
"Maria you know that's not true" said Chido
"Shut up Chido I wasn't talking to you" said Maria
"Well am talking to you" said Chido ok maybe I judged her too early it seems she got some fight in her.
"Look at that, Chido finally grew balls" said Maria
"I am tired of you Maria! Why do you think you're better than all of us, just because you're the first wife you think you own the world" answered Chido
"Chido you don't have to..." I said and she interrupted me
"Stay out of this Anele" said Maria
"Is this this about me" I asked, well if they about to start fighting then am not getting involved. From the looks of it these two have some unfinished business, Maria doesn't like Chido because their husband always chooses Chido over her and Maria. I just stood by the kitchen door watching them urgue.
"What's going on" Melissa whispered to me
"I have no idea" I answered
"Well let's get out of here before we also get involved" said Melissa
"You're already involved, everyone in the dinning" said Kuda, I guess shit is about to go down. We sat on the same couch all four of us with Kuda sitting on the table facing us. First he looked at me😒 that's just low how can he think I started all this.

"What's going on? Why are you fighting" Kuda asked.
"Well Anele and I aren't involved" answered Melissa
"Maria started it" said Chido
"Chido I expect this kind of behaviour from Anele not you. No offense Anele!"
"Oh I am offended" I said
"What's going on Maria why are you fighting so early?"
"Tame your wife or I will" said Maria
"Are you talking back at me" asked Kuda and Maria zipped it I guess that's much mush she fears him
"Maria heres thinks she's better than all of us just because she's the first wife" answered Chido
"Well one thing for sure is that am better than you because unlike you I can actually give my husband kids" yelled Maria and I looked over to Chido who rushed out crying am sure she must be heart broken.
"Enough both you! Maria to your room now and stop acting like teenagers" yelled Kuda. Mxm so he's saying they should stop acting like me.
"I'll go check on Chido" said Melissa leaving the room. It's now down to me and Kuda, he's still sitting on the table.
"Do you want to go out for breakfast" he asked as if nothing just happened
"No!" I answered standing up
"Sit back down"
"Are you going to force me to go out with you now" I asked
"Yes! Take it was punishment for refusing to remove those shorts"
"Why do you have a problem with my shorts anyway" I asked
"You want the truth?"
"Yes" I said
"They kind of a turn on"
"Ok am going to my room before things get awkward" I said
"No! We are going for breakfast" he took my hand and dragged me to the car.
"Wait I have an idea why don't we all go out, all five of us"
"No it's just me and you" he answered🙄🙄how great for all of us.

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 11

So Kuda and I went for lunch honestly I don't want to be there but he's trying so I thought what the hell let me just go with it although l've already had breakfast but their coffee smells great. We sat by the table and it was the awkward 20 minutes of my life, we've never actually been together not fighting, I don't even know what to talk about. We placed our orders even though I didn't understand the menu so I just ordered toasted bread, eggs and bacon. We had breakfast in silent it's like we are total strangers but if you think of it we kind of strangers because we know nothing about each other.

"Are you full" asked Kuda breaking the silently.
"Yes! Am just eating more food for fun🙄" I answered, he sees that am eating then he asks me if am full, why would I continue eating if am full🤷‍♀
"Am just messing with you plus you look cute when angry"
"Aren't you too old to use the word cute" I asked
"Anele bandla am not that old"
"You're twice my age and to me that makes you old" I said
"Who said am twice your age?"
"Please! I don't need to see your ID to tell that you're in your early thirties" I said while we were still talking the waitress came with the cheque. From the looks of it she's in her late twenties and she was flirting with the almighty. Well he's not bad looking, he's actually cute
"Thanks!" Said Kuda as he handed her the money.
"You're welcome and you have a lovely daughter she is a beauty" she said before leaving, I couldn't help but laugh.
"Wow I've never been so offended. Do I look that old" asked Kuda as he laughed with me touching his chest like he's shocked.
"You don't look old am the one who's tiny actually my friends in Primary school used to call me Tiny because I have a small body and am short.
"Nah I think it's the shorts" he said well I didn't know he had a sense of humour😂after all he's always keeping a straight face.

*** Kudakwashe ***

I have never seen Anele smiling ever since she started living with me, seeing her smile so much and knowing that I was the reason behind it made my heart rejoice. Truly speaking am offended how can that waitress think Anele is my daughter😒 she's making me look old infront of my wife.

"Leave my shorts out of this, you're old you're old" she laughed
"So tell me more about this little girl named Anele" I said poking her arm
"Am just Anele nothing more"
"Come on am sure there's more to you than just your name" I said
"There's nothing to tell" she said and I noticed her mood changing why doesn't she want to tell me about herself.
"Come on Anele don't be like this"
"Can we go" she said
"I just want to know you better"
"Fine you wanna know me! I am Anele Tanaka Moyo, someone who doesn't tolerate nonsense now can we go!" she lightly yelled then she stood up and headed to the car.

🤷‍♂🤷‍♂What did I do? Did I say something wrong? Anyway we drove back with Anele keeping a straight face I honestly don't know why the sudden mood change. I thought we were getting along.

"Anele" I said
"Yes!"
"Did I say something that upset you" I asked
"No!"
"We were getting along at the coffee shop what happened. If you don't like talking about yourself tell me and I won't mention it again" I asked
"I don't want to talk about myself"
"Ok! Am sorry" I said

What is she afraid of? Why did she get upset when I asked her about herself. Anyway we got home and she rushed to her room, Chido was crying and had her bags packed🤦‍♂🤦‍♂here we go again, the pain of having 4 wives every single one of them wants a piece of me.

"What's wrong Chido" I asked
"I can't do this anymore" she cried
"What happened?"
"It's Maria she came to my room and started shouting at me about my barrenness😭is it my fault that I can't have children" she cried
"Chido we talked about this, I love you for you. Forget about what Maria said" I hugged her, she took her bags back to her room then minutes later Melissa came all dressed up.
"Going somewhere" I asked
"I told you I was going to see my mother and you promised to have lunch with her"
"Is it today" I asked
"No it's next year, of course it's today"
"Give me a minute I'll go chance" I said
"Forget it I'll go on my own" she said heading to the door.
"Melissa wait! Am sorry ok it's just that...."
"It's just that you forgot just like you forgot your daughter's birthday. Am tired of your excuses" she said
"Am sorry ok let me make it upto you"
"How" she asked
"How about you come sleep in my room tonight"
"Don't even try to sweet talk me out of it" she said folding her arms
"Am sorry Melissa!"
"Fine but you need to make it upto your daughter" she said
"I will"
"Ok then let me get going" she said heading out. Am definitely going to lose weight this year, I went upstairs and went to Maria's room and I found her about to explode with anger sitting on the bed with her arms folded. I went and sat on the bed next to her...

"Being angry doesn't suit you do you know that" I said
"Well if you don't want to see me like this then stop marrying every girl you run into" she answered
"What happened?"
"Why did you marry Anele" she asked, I didn't expect her to ask that and this also means she's wasn't actually mad at Chido she just used her to take out all her anger. *Why did I marry Anele?* Honestly even I don't know, my parents married her not me but that doesn't mean I don't want her in fact I love that kid.
"Where is this coming from" I asked
"Ever since she came into this house things have changed, everything is about Anele. First it was Melissa and I kept quiet then you brought Chido, I didn't say anything. Now Anele 🤦‍♀a sixteen year Kuda what were you thinking. How do you think this all makes me feel? As your first wife you should have told me. Didn't I satisfy enough that you felt the need to marry 3 more wives" she said with tears running down her cheeks.
"Maria!"
" When you married me I thought that was your way of saying you want to be with you for rest of my life then you go and marry 3 more women. Do you think I enjoy sharing you with other women. Am sorry but this is too much for me" she said
" Look am sorry I didn't know you felt that way but there's nothing I could do, you couldn't give me a heir and know how important that is to my family"
"How is it my fault that am giving you female children maybe you're the one with the problem" she said
"Maria don't start with me ok. You said you'll support me all the way and now you're fighting with your sisters"
"They should respect me" she said
"Give respect in order to get respect and if I hear you mentioning Chido's barrenness I swear I will have 3 wives left"
"So you'll leave me for her" she asked
"If you continue acting like a child I will"
"Am sorry!" She said on a low note
"Fine but please stop fighting I need you all to get along. I don't have a favourite I love you all equally"
"Oky" she said as she hugged me.

*** Anele ***

I was sitting by the kitchen chairs with a bowl of ice cream in hands humming to Lionel Richie finally no drama in the house. For the record I changed my shorts am now wearing a black knee length lace dress. I heard the door bell then I rushed to the door when I opened I nearly dropped my ice cream, there stood a man. He was wearing a maroon chino trousers a white t shirt and black sneakers. He's so handsome with his neatly cut hair and nicely shaved beard. Now this is a man! My heart is about to explode and God did he smell great. 'Anele get yourself together' I said to myself, I cleared my throat before talking....

"Hie!" I smiled
"Hey!" he smiled back at me and God his smile is to die for
"May I help you?"
"Yes! May I see Mr Diale" he asked, his voice is so deep and sweet.
"Yeah sure. Why don't you go take a seat and I'll call him"
"Ok!" He answered sitting down
"Can I get you something to drink?"
"Water will be fine" he answered and I called one of the helpers to get him water while I went to call Kuda, I bagged in without knocking to my suprise I found him sleeping with Maria in his arms and think they just did the deed🤮with this heat. Anyway i went out and knocked since they did not see me.

"Who is it" called Kuda from inside the room
"It's Anele you have a guest downstairs" I answered
"I'll be there in a minute" he answered, I went back downstairs and sat on the couch reading my magazine well I can't leave our visitor all by himself. I could feel him undressing me with him eyes which made me feel more uncomfortable...

"Am Andile" he said and I chuckled , even our names rhyme.
"Am Anele!"
"How come I've never seen you around here" he asked
"What do you mean?"
"Am always here, like almost everyday but l've never seen you" he said
"Well am usually in my room"
"Hope you didn't wait long" said Kuda sitting on the same couch with me he smells like lavender I guess he took a quick shower
"Nah I just got here" answered Andile
"I see you've met my wife" said Kuda and I could see the shock in Andile's eyes
"She's your wife😳Wow I gotta admit she is gorgeous" he answered and I smiled a little.
"Anele this is my friend Andile, we have been friends since high school" said Kuda mxm😒this means Andile is also old enough to be my father, am so over him. Kuda tried to play lovey dovey but after seeing him with Maria I don't think l'd ever want him to even get close to me....

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 12

*** Kudakwashe ***

Today I got a visit from Andile well he visits almost everyday, Andile is like a little brother to me we have been friends since high school. Our families were close that's how we also got close, we also work together actually we do almost everything together, the only difference between us is that I have 4 wives and he's single which has got me questioning his sexuality. He's still at my place and we having a wonderful time, seems Tiny (Anele) is in a good mood today because she still hasn't left the dining like she usually does when we have visitors. She's just sitting there with her legs crossed minding her business busy with her magazine.

"Is she always this quiet" asked Andile refering to Anele
"Not really she's actually a talker" I answered and Anele stood up and left the room I guess she got tired of us talking and excluding her.
"Man how old is she? She looks so young" Andile whispered to me
"She's actually 16 I chuckled
"This is the 16 year old your parents married for you?"
"Yeah! That's her!" I answered
"I really need to see your parents and give them a high five this time they chose well she's a goddess "
"Yeah she's a beauty and she hates me" I said
"Why? She got married to you didn't she?"
"Yeah but she says she hates it here and didn't want to be here in the first place and that she'll rather die than be here" I sighed
"Well it was an arranged marriage and she got married to an old man😂 no offense"
"Am not that old why does everyone keep saying that" I said
"To her you are and loosen up a little. You scaring her how do you expect her to be comfortable around you when you always have a straight face and knowing you I bet you always yelling at her"
"That kid spits out poison wait till you hear her talk" I answered
"Because that's how girls her age act and behave"
"How do I get her to like me when she hates the site of me and mentions every two minutes that she doesn't want to be here" I said
"Man she's 16 of course she doesn't want to be here but you need to put yourself in her shoes"
"What do you mean" I asked
"Unlike your boring ass wives Anele is young and full of energy, her mind is full of having fun and from the looks of it you caging her"
"I don't even bother her she only stays in her room. I let her do what she wants except do out of the house of course" I said
"But kids her age are at school, partying and doing stuff that 16 year olds do"
"I still don't follow" I said, he's confusing me.
"I mean start thinking like her if you want to get along with her"
"Do you think she'll ever like me" I asked
"Nahh she's too hot for you"
"Dude that's my wife" I laughed
"But jokes aside she is gorgeous"
"Yeah she's a Beauty!" I answered
"So I was thinking, how about we make her the face of the company?" He asked, we own a Fashion company, a Restaurant you two clubs not to mention the family business.
"Anele? No man I don't want her at my work place plus I don't want my wives to work that's my job as their husband" I answered
"She's not working, she's just taking a few photos then we use her face on our magazine cover"
"I don't know" I said
"Come on man it's not even going to take an hour"
"Fine but just this once" I said

Andile and I chilled out for some time then he left after dinner well he doesn't have anything to do or a wife to run to since he's single. I just feel like sleeping and never waking up, it's been a long day but I have to wait for Melissa because I 'owe' her and she's not yet back🤦‍♀I just want to go to bed.

*** Anele ***

After dinner I went and took a nice long bubble bath while talking on the phone with Rutendo well I was telling her about Andile even though I have no idea why am talking about him because am over him.

Her: So how are things going with hubby?
Me: Never ask me that and second his name is Kudakwashe
Her: Why do you hate him so much?
Me: I don't hate him
Her: I haven't never heard you say anything nice about him
Me: Because there's nothing nice about him
Her: Girl you don't even know him
Me: i know that he's old and has four wives
Her: What does he like, what is he allergic to, is he a good listener?
Me: .....
Her: Just give him the chance and see what kind of a man he is
Me: If I give him the chance I'll also be giving him the opportunity to get in my pants and am not ready
Her: If he's a gentleman he'll wait for you
Me: The thought of him touching me makes me want to throw up.
Her: Sooner or later he's going to get in your pants because you're his wife.
Me: He can't force me if I don't want to.
Her: Let me ask you something, do you like him
Me: He's old enough to be my father
Her: Anele do you like the man or not?
Me: I don't!
Her: What if he was your age? Would you like him
Me: Well........Look Rutendo I have to go.

I then hung up as soon as I saw the door open, I swear if it's Kuda am going to flip. A little girl entered and she doesn't even have her front teeth.

"Hie" she said
"Hey little girl" I smiled
"What are you doing in there?"😂kids
"Well I was bathing but am done now"
"Are you also my father's wife" she asked
"Well sort of"
"You're pretty and I love your hair" she giggled
"Thanks cuties now can you pass me that towel"
"Here you go!" She said handing me the towel and I wrapped it around my body.
"Am Anele what's your name?"
"Am Lesedi" she answered
"Wow that's a nice name!"
"I am named after my late aunt" she said and who named a child after a dead person then tells the child.
"How old are you?
"Am 5" she answered
"Who's your mother?"
"Melissa!" She said
"No wonder you look like her"
"And how old are you" she asked
"Well am 16"
"That's old" she giggled we'll only if she knew. I then put on my night gown.
"I was going to bed do you want to join me?"
"Yes!"
"So Lesedi what do you like" I asked
"You ask a lot of questions"
"Okay! Good night then" I chuckled

The following day I was woken up by Lesedi playing with my hair. She was braiding me up, I checked the time and it was 4:30.

"Hey!" I said as I sat up
"Do you like what I did to your hair" she asked
"Well it's not that bad" I said looking at myself in the mirror. I changed into my gym clothes and headed downstairs, everyone was up well that's that's the first.
"Good morning" I said then noticed Melissa was crying. Well no one answered me when I greeted them so am just going to go to the gym. After my workout I went past the dining and everyone was still in the dining even Andile was here now. He walked up to me.
"Hey!" He said trying to hug me but I took a step back well I don't like being touched.
"Hey! Sorry am sweaty" I said
"No wonder you look do great you exercise" he mumbled
"Excuse me!" I said
"I said Melissa is really devastated"
"What's going on anyway? Why is she crying" I asked
"She can't find her daughter she says sgelast saw her last night and she's searched all over the house. She can't find her"
"You mean he daughter Lesedi" I asked and everyone turned their attention to me
"Did you you see my daughter, please tell me my little girl is alright" asked Melissa
"Yeah she's sleeping in my room she came last night" I answered and Melissa rushed upstairs followed by Chido and Maria
"And you were quiet all along" yelled Kuda
"I didn't know you were looking for her" I answered
"God Anele! You saw that everyone was was worried why didn't you ask what was going on" he said
"I didn't know it was because of Lesedi plus everyone was ignoring me"
"She's fine now that's all that matters" said Andile
"Here we are worried sick and you knew where my daughter was, all you care about is your stupid workout" yelled Kuda
"Well did anyone bother to ask me, seems am always excluded in everything" I replied
"Don't talk back at me!" He yelled
"What did...." Before I could finish a hot slap landed on my cheeks.

*He didn't....*

Did he really just slap me for something I didn't even know? This is why I distance myself from *man* because they are just abusers, he's turning out to be just like my father.

"Did you just slap" I asked
"Am sorry Anele! I let my anger control me and am so sorry" answered Kuda.
"Do you know I can sue you for that" I said
"Ok why don't we all calm down and talk about what just happened" said Andile
"There's nothing to talk about he can't just lay his hands on me and expect me to just leave it" I said
"Look Anele am sorry!" Said Kuda
"You're not sorry" I said yelled
"Anele I swear I have never laid a hand on a woman" said Kuda
"Well you messed with the wrong girl" I said rushing to my room

*** Andile ***

Ok! I did not see that coming.....

"What is wrong with you" I asked Kuda
"I don't know! I just lost it" answered Kuda
"I have told you a thousand times Kuda no matter how angry you are never lay your hands on a woman"
"I don't know what came over me! I hate it when she talks back at me" he said
"Well if you thought she hates then now she has a reason to"
"Should I go talk to her" he asked
"Let me try talking to her first' I said heading to her room. I got there and knocked
"Go away!" She called out
"Anele it's me! Open up"
"Came to finish what your friend started" she said as she opened the door
"May I come in?"
"No!" She answered
"I just wanted to check on you"
"I look fine don't I" she said and I found myself smiling now this is a woman, feisty and strong she's not even crying. Now I see why Kuda is so drawn to her.
"I also wanted to apologize on Kuda's behalf"
"What's wrong with his mouth, can't he apologize on his own" she asked
"Oh you want him to apologize on his own. Hold that thought!" I said said calling Kuda and he came rushing.
"Am listening" Anele said as she folders her hands
"Look can we at least sit down" said Kuda
"I don't want to sit down and if you don't say what you want I will slam this door in your face" said Anele and I couldn't help but laugh 😂 Maybe I should get popcorn.
"Wow! Look Anele am sorry Anele I didn't mean to slap you" said Kuda
"You call that an apology" Anele asked
"Am trying ( he yelled) 🤦‍♂I didn't mean to yell and am sorry" he said and not to mention am just watching them urgue.
"I forgive you" said Anele
"You do!" I asked because I honestly don't believe her
"Yes but on one condition" said Anele😂I knew it.
"Anything you want just name it" said Kuda
"I want a private tutor until I write my exams because I am writing my O'level"
"Anele we talked about this" said Kudakwashe
"Then consider yourself not forgiven" she said about to close the door.
" Wait! If that's what it takes for you to forgive me then it's done" said Kuda
"Good! Now leave" she said closing the door
"She's a keeper" I whispered to Kuda
"She's also a headache" he said

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

*By Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 13

*** Kudakwashe ***

God knows I have tried to be polite with Anele but she brings out the worst in me, she makes me feel weak as a man. No man wants a woman who doesn't respect him, I just don't get how she's so bitter, all I do is try to make her happy but just can't see that. Maria was right ever since she came into the picture things changed, I changed Anele has changed me. I really love Anele but her attitude makes her less attractive.

"Morning!" Said Maria as she entered my room
"Hey!"
"Is everything ok!" She asked
"Yeah why?"
"You don't look yourself" she said
"It's nothing! You don't look good yourself, is everything ok"
"There's something I need to tell you" she said
"Ok what is it?"
"Am pregnant!" She said on a low note
"No way! You're pregnant! How long?"
"A month" she answered
"You don't look happy. Is the baby ok" I asked as soon as I saw tears clouding in her eyes.
"The baby is not yours" she cried
"What😳"
"Am sorry!" She said
"What do you mean the baby isn't mine?"
"Am sorry ok it's just that you never had time for me ever since Melissa and Chido came into the picture and I needed my husband's attention😭" he said
"Maria I didn't chose to marry them, you know this is all my parent's idea"
"But you're a grown man Kuda and you can't let your parents keep treating you like a little boy" she yelled
"It's not that easy"
"Kuda I don't want to share my man with anyone" she said
"Is that why you went and got pregnant with another man's child?"
"Am sorry!" She said
"How long have you been together?"
"8 months" she answered
"Bathong!😳"
"Am sorry ok but you hardly gave me your attention " she cried
"Maria there's 4 of you and 1 me, how do you expect me to keep up with all of your needs"
"Well count me out because my baby and I are leaving. We're going to live with my baby daddy" she said
"Why Maria? Why would you do this to me? You know I love you"
"If you loved me you wouldn't have married 3 more wives plus how do you expect me to believe you when you tell all of us the same thing" she said
"It's not like I had a choice! You know how my parents are"
"You had a choice Kuda, you were supposed to tell them *No*" she said as she got up
"Maria please don't leave!"
"Why" she asked
"Because I love you Maria and I need you"
"Seems love alone isn't enough because if you really loved me you wouldn't hurt me by marrying 3 other wives. I really love you Kuda but I will not settle for less" she said then left the room.🤦‍♂🤦‍♂ Maria was my first wife, my first love. I can't believe she's leaving let alone that she's pregnant with another man's child. Maria and I have a daughter, she's 8🤦‍♂ Maria is right I shouldn't let my parents make decisions for me, am 31 for Christ's sake. Am a man, am a husband and am a father. Am way old to be taking orders from my parents I know they mean well but nothing good has come out of it. I just sat on the bed thinking about how this wasn't my idea of marriage, I never saw myself with 4 wives. I just wanted to marry one wife have children no matter which gender. There was a knock on the door and it can only mean two things, it's either it's one of the helpers or Anele because she never enters without knocking.

"Come in!"
"This came for you" said Anele as she handed me an envelope.
"Thanks!" I sighed
"Are you ok" she asked
"Yeah am good"
"I know I have been a headache to you and am sorry" she said
"It's not you am just tired"
"I know just the thing to make you feel better" she said getting on the bed then she started massaging my shoulders.
"What did I do to deserve this? Or you just looking for the opportunity to slit my throat"
"Let's say it's my way of saying thank you for letting me continue with my O'level" she said
"Well you did threaten not to forgive me if I didn't"
"And am sorry but sometimes we gotta use force to get what we want" she chuckled
"Are you sure about that?"
"What do you mean" she asked
"I mean would you mind if l do this" I said as pushed her down and got on top of her
"What are you doing?"
"You said it yourself, sometimes you gotta use force to get what you want" I said tickling her
"Wait! Wait! That's not what I meant" she giggled
"Really? I thought this is what you meant"
"No! Stop ticking me" she said
"Only if you ask me nicely"
"Stop!" She said
"Ask me nicely" I said and my phone just had to ruin the moment mxm I had her wrapped around my finger. I let go of Anele and she ran out of the room. It's my mother🤦‍♂ let's hope she hasn't married another wife for me.

Me: Hey Ma!
Her: What's this nonsense that am hearing?
Me: What now?🤦‍♂
Her: What's this nonsense am hearing from Maria
Me: Mum let me handle my wives ok
Her: Clearly you can't, how does your wife get into an affair with another man and gets pregnant without you even noticing?
Me: Well maybe if they weren't so many l've have actually have time to notice such things
Her: Kuda don't talk to me like that
Me: Look mum Maria made her choice and she said it herself that the baby isn't mine plus I can't stay with her if she's carrying another man's child so the best option is to let her go.
Her: But she's your wife
Me: We had a traditional wedding which means in other words we're not legally married so she's good to go
Her: Since when did you become so weak? You can't let her get away with this just like that
Me: Like I said let me handle my wives
Her: Fine but we're not growing any younger and we need a grandchild soon
Me: You have two grandchildren mum
Her: A male grandchild damn it ( she yelled) so now it's upto Anele, knock her out and soon!
Me: Are you listening to yourself? She's 16! That could get me arrested
Her: It's not like we holding her hostage
Me: We kind of holding her against her will because she doesn't want to be here
Her: Well you better start convincing her, if you don't give us a heir then consider us crowning your little brother as the King
Me: I have told you mum I don't care about the throne
Her: As the first born child it's your duty Kudakwashe
Me: Bite me!
Her: We need a heir Kuda or prepare for number 5
Me: Mum are you trying to kill me?
Her: I will if you don't give me a male grandchild
Me: Fine! But can you give me time to talk to Anele first.
Her: You have 2 months!
Me: 🤦‍♂
Her: I mean it Kuda!
Me: Bye mum!

I just wish I was born in a normal family like other people. My mother is not backing down and knowing her she will bring number 5 if Anele doesn't get pregnant soon. Just when I thought things could get any worse Chido bagged into my room...mm

"Really Kuda!" She shouted pacing up and down the room
"You're making me dizzy Chido! Why don't you sit down and tell me what's wrong" I said
"I don't want to sit down! You let Anele go to school yet you said l'd have to get pregnant first before going back to school and from the looks of it Anele isn't even pregnant"
"Look Chido it's not like am having an favourites" I said
"You are! You didn't let me finish my diploma because 'I was supposed to do my duties as a wife' like you said"
"Am sorry ok" I said
"Look I don't have nothing against Anele but you promised to treat us all equally"
"I don't have favourites it's just that Anele is still young and she needs to finish her O'level, I owe her that much" I said
"Just like I needed to finish my Diploma"
"Am sorry! How can I make it upto you" I asked
"Can I visit my mother the coming week?"
"Done!" I said hugging her

🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂See what I go through everyday then my mother wants to bring number 5. I really need a vacation. As usual Andile came over and we watched the game, we love football.

"So did you talk to her" Andile asked
"Not yet but I will"
"When because the magazine has to be printed by the end of tomorrow" he said
"Fine I'll go ask her in the kitchen" I said as I went to Anele in the kitchen, I don't know why she likes doing the dishes because we have helpers. She looked great in her floral dress and God she smelled great. I hugged her from behind and she flipped🤷‍♂

"What is your problem" she yelled
"Am sorry I didn't mean to scare you" I said
"How many times do I have to tell you that I don't like being touched" she shouted
"I just hugged you!"
"That's touching me and I don't like it" she said
"Why? And why won't you let me get near you?"
"I don't want to talk about it" she said rushing out"

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 14

*** Kudakwashe ***

What did I do? I just hugged her then the next thing she's lashing out at me🤦‍♂Sometimes I just don't get her just moments ago we were laughing together. Why is it so hard to get along with her, one moment she's nice the next she's the ice queen. I went back to the dinning and found Andile laughing with his phone...

"Let's hope that's a girl because am starting to think you're gay" I said as I joined him on the couch
"With all the beautiful women out there😃 being gay is the last thing I want to be"
"You're 28 for Christ's sake do you want to die without any children" I asked
"Well you're the one you squeezed the fun out of marriage and kids"
"What did I do" I asked
"I have seen you fighting with your wives and trust me I don't think I can handle such drama in my life"
"So you want to die alone" I asked
"Well you can give me one of your wives😂you know help a brother out"
"Please take one! These women are driving me crazy" we laugh
"I was thinking of Chido but she's too innocent and she's a cry baby. Then Melissa well that one seems like she's the kind that can beat the shit out of man or maybe I should take Maria"
"You won't believe it, Maria left me" I sighed
"What did you do"
"I didn't do anything" I replied
"Then why would she leave, Maria loves you compared to your other pretenders mxm especially Melissa"
"I don't know why you hate her but she's the mother of my daughter and soon you'll have to get along with her" I said
" She said I was a bad influence to you imagine me. Am an angel and if you think about it you're the bad influence here"
"An angel!" I laughed
"Anyway why did Maria leave?"
"Long story short she's pregnant and the baby isn't mine" I replied
"Woooh how did this happen?"
"Honestly I don't know but she said something about me not giving her the attention she needs" I answered
"Well one thing I know about women is that these devils like attention for than anything. Show me a woman that doesn't like attention and I'll show you my arse"
"No one wants to your your arse man" I said
"Anyway speaking of women what did number 4 say about being on our cover?"
"I didn't even get to talk to her because she was yelling at me" I said
"What did you do this time?"
"I just hugged her from behind and she lost it" I said
"Maybe you just caught her off guard or you scared her with your huge arms, have you seen Anele😃she can fit in my laptop bag"
"I don't know! It's just that Anele bottles stuff up, she doesn't want to talk about herself, she doesn't want to talk about her family or her past. How do we get to know each other if she can't even hold a proper conversation with me" I said
"Try making her feel at ease around you. Remember she's just a kid the only thing that comes to her mind when she sees you is that you want to sleep with her"
"But that's not it" I said
"But to her that's what she thinks. You have to make her trust you, make her let her guard down when she's around you trust you'll thank me later"
"Wow you're really good at this" I chuckled
"Oh my God am turning into my mum"
"Can you imagine my mother threatened to bring number 5 if I don't get Anele pregnant" I said
"You also shouldn't ket your mother control you, you too old for that shit".
"You're not helping" I sighed
"Well if she brings number 5 can I have Anele?"
"You know I love that kid" I said
"Your heart is all over the place, just now you were sad about Maria"
"I love them all" I said
"But you're in love with one of them".
"You're right!" I said
"A word of advice one can never divide attention. You can only focus on one of them at a time"
"But how do I give them all the attention they need" I asked
"I think they should have their houses then take turns to come see you"
"Who knew you could think of something so clever" I laughed
"Mxm!"
"But watch out, once you get Anele to like you she'll have you dancing to her tune trust me I have dated a juvenile before these girls are devils, they'll have you attending Justin Bieber concerts"
"You never told me about dating a juvenile" I laughed
"Well am telling you now"
"Anyway let me go talk to my wife" I said
"Ok say hie to her for me"
"I will. Aren't you leaving" I said going upstairs
"No! And please call one of your wives to come keep me company" he called out and I just laughed heading to Anele's room, I knocked once then entered, I found her struggling to put on her necklace.

"Need help" I asked
"Yeah!" She answered then she turned lifting her hair up, I actually love her natural look.
"Done" I said as I sat on the bed
"Thank you" she said as she sat on the far edge and I followed her then sat next to her holding her soft hands.
"We need to talk" I said
"Ok!" She said as she lifted her eyes and looked at me, she looks so innocent with her big brown eyes this kid is driving me crazy.
"Why do you hate me" I asked well that's the first question that came to my mind.
"I don't hate you! I just hate this, I don't want to be married"
"Did your mother force you to get married to me" I asked
"She never even told me that I was getting married"
"I didn't know! But you're here now and you're my wife either way we have to start getting along" I said
"Ok!"
"Look Anele if you want this to work then you're going to have let me in, let me show you that am not as bad as you think I am. Let me love you" I said and I saw tears clouding in her eyes.
"I don't know!"
"What are you so afraid of? I'd never do anything to hurt you" I said
"I'll be your wife! I'll give you a child if that's what you want but I can't promise you that l'll love you"
"Why not!" I asked
"Because I don't know how to love ok, I have never been in love with anyone. I don't know what love feel like, no one has shown me love in my life my life revolves around pain and suffering"
"Then give me the chance to let you experience that" I said and she just nodded and I just held her in my arms, I could feel her tears on my shirt. I think beneath the bitter Anele there's the real her that's broken and is screaming for help. Her phone rang and she answered it and put it on speaker .....

Anele: Baba! (Dad)
Voice: So you got married and didn't even call me.
Anele: Even I didn't know I was getting married, I thought Ma! Told you.
Voice: She didn't and I didn't know you were a whore like you mother. Mxm how can you get married to someone's husband
Anele: Baba!😔
Voice: And tell that husband of yours that I want some money, he can't just live with you without my permission plus am the reason you exist in the first place.
Anele: ........
Voice: Hey wena Anele l....

I picked the phone up and ended the call, I looked at Anele who was playing with her hands.

"Are you ok" I asked
"Am fine" she answered and it's like it didn't even shake her
"You can talk to me"
"I said am fine!" She answered
"Look Anele..."
"I said am fine ok what do you want from me" she yelled
"You don't have to go through this alone"
"Well I want to" she said as she stood up
"Let me help you"
"Am fine I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me" she yelled then openen the door, signalled me to get out. I don't want to piss her off so I might as well leave. I headed downstairs to Andile...

"Did you ask her?" he said
"No!" I sighed
"Why do I get a feeling you scared of her, maybe I should ask her myself"
"Please do" I answered, I can't help but feel sorry for Anele. No wonder she's so bitter, she shuts out the world because she's afraid of getting hurt.
"Oh there she is" said Andile as she saw Anele heading to the kitchen then she called her.
"Hie" smiled Anele as they shook hands it's like nothing happened
"Hey! I have a business proposal" said Andile
"Am listening" said Anele as she folded her arms
"I want you to be the face of our company"
"If it involves cameras then count me out because I am camera shy" said Anele, yet s

Married at 16. Chapter 1 to 7

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[4/30, 9:26 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

 

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 1

Am in the classroom,it's just after break time and the history teacher is making everyone sleepy as usually. Out of the blue I feel the urge to pee, I just went to the bathroom 10 minutes ago🤦‍♀. I shyly walked up to the teacher and asked for permission to go out, I went straight to the bathroom pulled my pants down and noticed some blood. Wait! Did I just get my first period? I wasn't that freaked out because the science teacher had already taught us about that. I've always asked my mum about and she said am just a late bloomer. I talked to one of the female teachers and she drove me home. I went into the house running with my jacket tied on my waist, threw my bag on the couch. Just when I was about to run to my room my mother stopped me.....

"Come here!" She commanded and I slowly walked up to her. I avoided making eye contact standing Infront of her with my legs crossed playing with my hands
"What did I say about running in the house" asked my mother
"Am sorry I just really need to get to my room" I answered on a low note
"And why are you home early?"
"Well I...... I am ....." I stammered
"I don't have all day young lady"
"I think I got my first period" I whispered
"You know what thar means right?"
"What does it mean" I asked
"It means that you're ripe and ready" she smiled honestly I don't get it
"I don't understand!" I said
"Just go clean up and let me buy you a pack of pads" she smiled heading to the door. Why is she happy and what does she mean by ripe and ready?. I went and took a bath afterwards mum came and talked to me you know the talk which is very awkward especially coming from my mother. She was telling me about womanhood which and random stuff that had nothing to do with my periods. Afterwards she took me to bed. I didn't go to school the following 3 days because I was walking funny since an not used to it.

My name is Anele Tanaka Moyo am 15 years old well am turning 16 in a couple of days. I live with my mother, we live in a small town called Chitungwidza. Am the only child of Gerald and Ruvarashe Moyo, my parents separated when I was nine when my father made his secretary pregnant. Ever since life hasn't been great for my mother and I because she hardly manages the bills. My father sends us money every month but it's not enough to cover everything. I know y'all are wondering why I have a Shona and Ndebele name well my father is Shona and my mother is Ndebele. I go to a public school just near are house, I won't lie we are struggling.

So am coming from school with my friends Anita and Rutendo, we have been friends for a year now well they also know Ndebele, let me rephrase that. I taught them Ndebele.

"So what will you be doing during the weekend" asked Rutendo
"The usual, cleaning and doing laundry for people" I answered
"Why do you do that stuff anyway" asked Anita
"Because unlike you I wasn't born with a silver spoon in my mouth and my mother needs the money" I answered
"Are you and your mother throwing a party or what" asked Anita as we noticed cars parked outside my house. 'That's a lot of cars' I said to myself.
"Chommie you throwing a party and didn't even invite us" said Rutendo did I mention today is my 16th birthday, maybe my mother is throwing me a party but where did she get the money from?
"Trust me am as shocked as you are" I said
"Ok girl see you on Monday and if there's a party don't forget to call us" said Anita as they both hugged me goodbye. I got into the yard and saw the ladies from our neighborhood cooking and everyone was all smiles.
"Maswera sei! ( Good afternoon)" I greated them then everyone started ullulating🤷‍♀. Okay!
"There you are" said my mother as she dragged me inside the house.
"Mama silezivakatshi kanti? (We have visitors?)" I asked
"What took you so long? You usually come from school at 2" she said dragging me to my room and I noticed a lot of man sitting by the dinning, even my uncles and aunts were there. We got to my room and there was a neat African attire on the bed, my mum told me to put it on and it suits me perfectly revealing my figure. I also put on the doek. I look so great that left my mother in tears
"Umuhle mntanami ( you're beautiful my baby)" she kissed me on the forehead then took my hand then we headed downstairs. They made me sit on the floor. Hello! It's my birthday and they making me sit on floor I kept looking down drawing the the floor with my hands while they talked honestly I wasn't even listening I was just thinking about how hungry I am at the moment and couldn't wait to taste all the food I saw outside.
"Anele!" my mother brought me back from my thoughts
"Yes ma!"
"This is your husband" she said pointing at some man I have never met
"Husband😳" I gasped Maybe it's just a prank! Maybe she's just joking?
"Yes baby, he just paid lobola for you" my mother smiled
"What😳 this is all for me?" I stood up
"Yes!"
"Am 15! I can't be somebody's wife. I haven't even written my O'level.
"Anele there are adults in the room" said one of my aunties
"I don't care! I can't get married" I said
"See how disrespectful she is" said one of the woman sitting with my aunties
"You people are sick"I said rushing to my room. This can't be! I looked at myself in the mirror and slapped myself. No! Am not dreaming, now am panicking! I can't be somebody's wife I am 16. Why would my mother agree to this? I get it we're in dept but to sell me like this.
"Start packing Anele you're leaving with your husband" said my mother as she stood behind me looking at the mirror.
"Do you hate me that much mum?"
"No! Anele this your ticket to the big life my child. You're getting married to a Prince and they will give you the life I can never give you. The house was going to be evicted and I couldn't afford to send you to school anymore but they can. Am not selling you my child, I just want the best for you" she said
"Marriage kodwa mama? I know nothing about marriage"
"It's not that hard just do everything your husband tells you and you'll be fine" she said
"Am scared mum" I said hugging her
"It's going to be fine my child" she replied. I know I should be mad at my mother for this but knowing her she has good intentions and I know it's my aunties and uncles are the ones who pressured her into agreeing with this madness. I packed my bags and headed downstairs and that man you know the so called Prince led me to the car and we drove off. The drive was so silent he didn't say anything to me 🙄how rude, he could at least introduce himself to me. I turned on the radio and he turned it off, why does he look so pissed anyway or he's just ugly🤷‍♀ Finally we got there and the place was amazing honestly when my mother said Prince I pictured pigs and chickens. We got out, he didn't even help me with my bags this idiot well I don't like him either. We got inside the house and my jaw almost dropped the place is just on point, the floors, the curtains, the couch , the stairs WOW🔥🔥.

" Maria! Chido! Melissa!" He called out and three ladies came running and they bowed Infront of him ok if I have to bow to him then we're going to have a serious problem.
"Manheru Baba! (Good evening)" they all said at the same time
"This is Anele the new wife" he rolled him eyes saying the wife part
"Hie!" Said one of them and the others just gave me the stinking eye.
"Anele these are your sisters my other wifes" he said then walked away

*What😳😳😳am wife number 4*

They all walked away and I was left with one of the wives, the one who greeted me. 🤦‍♀What have I gotten myself into? Not to mention the 'Husband' did not even talk to me not to mention am starving and still wearing that African attire and it's hot.
"Hie am Chido" she smiles
"Am Anele! Nice to meet you"
"I can't even pronounce your name" she chuckled I guess she's hard core shona
"Call me Tanaka then"
"Ok Tanaka let me show you to your room" she said lifting one of my bags and I followed her. The room is painted in peach and very huge its my mother's bedroom and mine combined. There's a king size bed not to mention the dresser, the floor and the dresser.
"We've already had dinner but your food is in the warmer if you're hungry" said Chido
"Am actually starving" I said.
"Follow me!"
"So you don't mind that am here I mean that am the fourth wife" I asked
"Well it's not our job to ask questions we just listen to our husband plus his father is the one who choses a wife for him"
"No wonder he's so bitter" I said
"That's our husband for you"
"What's his name anyway" I asked
"I have no idea"
"You're married to someone you don't even know🙌" I said as I shrug my shoulders.
Chido then lead me to the kitchen and dished up for me while she was telling me about how she became the third wife and how the other two are always ganging up on her. She's 20 years old I guess the Prince likes them young. After eating I washed my plates then headed to my room, Chido's room is next to mine followed the sister wives's rooms then the almighty's room is on the third floor. I took a shower then changed into my P.J shorts and crop top. I still can't believe I have a husband now.

I was woken up by Chido shaking me🤦‍♀ it's 1: 16am for crying out loud
"What" I said sitting up and rubbing my eyes
"He's calling you" she whispered
"Ahh! Tell him am sleeping" I covered myself with the blanket
"It is by culture that you spend the night with him on your first day here" she said
"I don't care about culture I am sleeping go tell him that"
"You're gonna get me in trouble" she cried🤦‍♀🤦‍♀🤦‍♀. I stood up and locked the door.
"Will you calm down and sleep" I said
"You're going to get us both in trouble🤦‍♀"
[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 2

*** Kudakwashe ***

Wife number four🤦‍♂Are my parents trying to kill me or what. I was doing great with my three wives, they have given me lovely children. Am only 31 and they making me marry a 16 year old, what am I going to do with her. My father is so bent on having a male grandchild that he'd go to an extent of marrying a wife for me. Don't get me wrong I have nothing against Anele, yes she is pretty even prettier than all my wives but she's 16 for crying out loud. And from the looks of it this little girl is going to be a handful, I called her last night and she didn't even come. I didn't want to do anything I just wanted us to set some ground rules.

It's 10:30 am and no one has bothered to bring me breakfast. So much for having 4 wives and 2 cooks.

"Maria!" I called out, Maria is my first wife well she was also picked for me by my father. She's 23 she's actually the oldest of them all.
"Baba!" She said
"Where's my breakfast" I yelled
"The new wife is supposed to make you breakfast" she replied
"And whhere is she?"
"Akatorara zvake (she's still sleeping)" she answered.
"Call her her now!"
After a few minutes Anele came down, she's half naked with her shorts and very tiny top. A Prince's wife isn't supposed to dress like this
"Morning!" She yawned sitting down and I just looked at her.
"What do you want" she asked
"First of all that's not how you greet me and second what are you wearing?"
"Am wearing a crop top, do you have a problem with that" she asked
"Yes! You're not supposed to be wearing it in the first place. You're a married woman you're supposed to cover up"
"Is that why you called me" she folded her hands
"Make me breakfast"
"Are you asking me or commanding me" she said
"Am telling you to make me breakfast"
"When you're ready to ask me nicely you know where to find me your highness" she said walking away
"Anele come back here" I yelled and she continued walking, who does this kid thinks she is. I married her which means she's mine now and she has to respect me. Where did my parents find such a disrespectful girl🤦‍♀I followed her upstairs, tried to enter her room but it was locked. Lucky her because she was going to get a piece of me. I knocked but she's not opening
"Is everything ok!" Asked Chido as she saw me knocking on Anele's room.
"Shut up and go make me breakfast" I commanded
"Anele open this door" I kept banging the door. This girls has only been here less than a day yet she's already a headache.
"Here's the spare key" said Melissa as she handed me the key
"And why are you still standing there" I asked
"Sorry!" She said going back downstairs, I opened the door and found Anele sitting on the bed with her earphones plugged in. I snatched the phone from her hands.
"Hey! " She said
"Listen little girl this is my house and you follow my rules do you hear me?" I said and she looked me directly in the eye, this girl has the nerve none of my wives are brave enough to even look at me.
"Oh so now you want to talk, you couldn't even introduce yourself to me what kind of a prince are you"
"Do not raise your voice at me" I yelled
"Yet you're raising yours"
"Am your husband" I said
"You're just someone who took advantage of a sixteen year old girl "
"Please! We both know you're lucky to be my wife many girls would kill to be in your position" I said
"Are you done talking and get out"
"Didn't your parents teach you any respect" I asked
"Respect in earned not demanded"
"Am going to leave before I murder you" I said heading out 🙌🙌🙌
"Can I have my phone back" she called out and I just threw it at her. I went downstairs and had breakfast with my three wives, the drama queen wasn't there. This kid is going to be the death of me.

"Mwana anodherera zvake uyo ( that kid is so disrespectful)" said Maria, I knew she was going to start.
"Apa kuzofamba zvake akashama ( worse she's walking around naked)" answered Melissa. These two and gossiping, Chido is the quiet one. She does what she's told, she's kind, I actually like her eve though my parents don't like her because she's barren.
"Should I call her to come for breakfast" asked Chido
"No! She's come when she's hungry" I answered and speak of the devil, she showed up still wearing her shorts🤦‍♀.
"Morning everyone!" She said as she started eating.
"That's not how you greet your husband" said Maria
"Maria let her be" said Chido
"Oh look at that Chido can talk" said Melissa honestly I don't have the time for this, I went upstairs and changed then passed by the dining, they were still having breakfast, the drama queen is now quite well when it comes to talking Maria takes the cup.
"Anele come with me we're going out" I said and she just stood up and walked up to me, isn't she going to change.
"Where are we going" she asked
"Will you shut up and go to the car"
"Geez loosen up" she said
"Aren't you going to change?"
"No!" She answered🤦‍♂why is God punishing me like this, what kind of a wife is this. I then drove her to the mall, we need to get her some new clothes, proper clothes. We got to the mall and I took off my jacket and placed it on her shoulders. Anele is so tiny and short, my jacket is like a dress to her. I then started picking out clothes I think might suit her.
"Try this on" I said as I handed her the clothes
"Those are for me? There's no way am wearing that" she said
"Anele try these on and stop wasting my time I don't have all day"
"Why are you always so angry anyway" she snatched the clothes from my hand. She then tried the first one on.
"What do you think" she asked
"I don't care okay as long as it fits take it"
"Uyabheda yaz ( you suck)" she mumbled
"Excuse me!"
"Nothing" she fake smiled.
"What is taking you so long?"
"What is your problem? You're the one who brought me here didn't you" she clucked, this girl is overdoing it. I followed her into the dressing room and pinned her against the wall with my hand choking her.
"Listen little girl am your husband and you will respect me. Got it" I said and she nodded then I let go.
"Last night I called you, why didn't you come. Why?"
"I was sleeping ok" she said holding her throat coughing
"And this morning I asked you to make breakfast for me"
"You have 4 wives couldn't you get one of them to cook for you" she said
"Again with the disrespecting me"
"Am sorry ok am 16 I know nothing about this, just yesterday I was coming from school when they told me am married" she said
"Get your things and let's go" I said heading out I don't care about her sob story she needs to respect me
Am not about to be disrespected by a little girl who can be disciplined by a belt. We went back home, I think I scared her a bit well she needs to respect me.

*** Anele ***

When my mother said you marrying a Prince this is not what I expected, I didn't expect to be wife number 4 I didn't expect to be ordered around. I know I am rude and sometimes don't select words when am talking but am 16, what's his excuse. We got to the house of course he didn't help me with my bags, one of the guards ended up helping me. After a while he came to my room and literally ordered me to cook lunch thank God my mother taught me how to cook. I made lunch for then then went to bed am not in the mood to play happy family after he almost choked the life out of me at the mall. The door opened and it was Maria do the people around here ever knock?

"Iwe Mundevere ukudedzwa ( you're being called)" she said. 🤦‍♀
"Am coming!"
"Izvezvi! ( Now)" she said
"I said am coming what's your problem" I said getting out of bed and following her downstairs. I found them eating, I just stood there.
"Why aren't you having lunch" asked Mr Husband whose name I don't know.
"Am not hungry" I answered
"Sit down and eat" he said
"But am not hungry"
"Anele sit and eat. Why do I always have to repeat myself when talking to you and why haven't you changed those shorts" he yelled🤦‍♀ this is torture. I sat down then started eating, after I was done I cleared the table then did the dishes since the helper was busy, when I was done I went back to room on my way there the almighty stopped me.

"Come here!" He ordered
"What!"
"Don't what me, you have to refer to me as Baba" he said I couldn't help but laugh this guy must be out of his mind.

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 3

I repeat respect is earned not demanded, he can't just order me around like his worker. He might be my husband but he was no right to yell at me or force me to do what I don't want to do. I went to my room and took a nap until I was woken up by Melissa. Melissa is a nice person but when she's with Maria she turns into a different person. Maria is the devil himself, from what I've heard from Chido she's the first wife and she thinks she knows it all. Then there's Chido, she's just an angel in human form, she's sweet and kind.

"Wake up!" Said Melissa
"What is it?"
"Dinner is about to be served" she said
"It's dinner already?"
"Yes we eat dinner early" she answered
"Am not hungry"
"He likes seeing all of us at the table
"Nhai iwe Melissa! Ukuzvinetsereii? Musiye kana akaguta ( why bother, leave her if she's not hungry)" said Maria pacing by.
"Am right behind you" I said to Melissa
"So is it true that you're Ndebele" she asked
"Yes why?"
"I've always wanted to learn Ndebele, can you teach me" she asked
"Sure why not!"

We then went downstairs and had dinner, no one was talking just folks, knives, chewing, swallowing and my phone which kept on buzzing, annoying the shit out of husband dearest.
"Will you turn that thing off" he yelled and I took it and put it on mute. But it kept flashing as the messages went in.
"You know what! Am not even hungry anymore" he said leaving the table.
"See what you've done" said Maria and I just ignored her well mostly because she's the oldest and am scared of her.
"She always manages to tick him off" said Melissa as she left the table followed by Maria
"Don't mind them" said Chido
"So what do you spend the day doing other than cooking and ironing" I asked
"Nothing! Our only job is to keep our husband happy and that's it, there are helpers who cook and clean the house then the clothes go for dry cleaning"
"That's boring" I said
"Well it is what it is"
"What about going out and visiting friends" I asked
"You can do that with his permission of course"
"This is torture" I said
"This is marriage. Well at least we get whatever we want, be it cloths or shoes" she chuckled then I looked at her, her clothes say otherwise. She has bad fashion taste just like her husband. After eating I cleared the table and did the dishes even though Chido told me not to, well am not used to sitting around and doing nothing. After doing the dishes I went to watch some TV mind me I still watch Disney channel, everyone is already in bed, these people sleep at 8. While I was still watching TV Chido came and switched it off.
"Come with me" she said and I followed her to my room.
"What's going on" I asked as I saw things layed out on the bed.
"Go bath and wear this" she said handing me lingerie.
"Why?"
"Anele please just do as I told you. Please I don't wanna get in trouble trust me you don't wanna see him angry" she said and I did as instructed. Then came out with my gown on.
"What is this for" I asked.
"Follow me" she said as she took my hand and led me to the third floor.
"Don't be scared ok just do as he says" she said as she opened the door and pushed me inside then closed it. I think am going to be sick because my stomach feels like it's inside out, am scared. Am still standing with my back against the door. She said do whatever he tell you. Honestly I don't wanna do whatever he tells me especially if it means sleeping with that old man I try to open the door but it's locked from the outside. I know exactly what's going to happen next but am not ready for that, I don't even like the guy not to mention I don't even know his name. He then came out of the bathroom looked at me then went under the covers.
"Are you coming or what" he asked very calm
"No am good" I answered
"Come here Anele" he ordered and I shook my head no!
"Wanna play hard to get I see" he said as he harshlly got out of the bag and can towards me but I ran into the bathroom and locked the door from inside.
"Anele open the door" he yelled
"Am not ready"
"You're my wife God damn it" he banged the door
"I don't even know you yet you want me to sleep with you"
"I payed lobola for you. Now open the door" he yelled.
"I didn't ask you to pay lobola for me. I know nothing about you, you could have STD for all I know"
"Are you saying I have an STD" he asked
"Who knows? You have 3 wives don't you" I said and he hit the door hard, I could tell he was fuming
"You better not come out of there there because they will moan you" he said, well I wasn't planning on coming out soon.

I think I might have dosed off because I was woken up by the coldness of the floor. I slightly opened the door to check if he was still there but he wasn't even in the room, I tip toed out and went downstairs to my room. To my surprise I found him sitting on my bed busy with his phone. What do l do? Do I run back out? I just stood by the door.

"Hie to you too wifey!" He said in the most polite way ever. I swallowed hard.
"What are you going here?"
"Ndikutamba fish fish! What do you think am doing here" he asked in a firm commanding voice. God he's angry🤦‍♀. I just kept quiet and continued drawing the tiles with my big toe with my back against the door.
"Sit!" He commanded and I went and sat on the far end of the bed away from him.
"You said I have an STD ayy 🙌" he laughed by himself, this is the first time am seeing him laugh.
"I didn't say you have one I said you might" I said in a lowe voice, don't get me wrong I don't wanna die young after all this man has 3 wives.
"What's the difference? And why did you run away" he asked
"Am not ready!"
"Then why are you here if you don't want to play wife" he asked
"You're the one who payed lobola for me didn't you!"
"How many times do I have tell you never to raise your voice at me" he yelled
"Sorry!"
"What have I gotten myself into" he sighed as he held his head
"Well that makes both of us" I mumbled. He got under the covers🤦‍♀ why won't he go to his bedroom.
"Where am I going to sleep" I asked
"I don't care now stop annoying me" he said. Well am not going to sleep in the same bed with him so I went to his bedroom and slept there. 'Now this is a bed' I said to myself, I could get used to this. I woke up around 4 well am used to waking up early since I have to clean the house before I go to school, speaking of school what is going to happen now that am married? I fixed the bed then went to my room, the almighty was still sleeping and God does he snore. I then put on my black tights and grey hoodie, then went out for a jog well this figure doesn't just happen plus I need some fresh air. First I told Maria that I was going for a jog since I ran into her on my way out. She didn't say much her words were:
*"Zvatichaona gore rino"*

Well I don't care, am not here for here, I ingrored her then went for my jog. I kind of got lost since it was a new area for me and the worst part if that I don't even know the house number of where I live nor have the phone numbers of the people I live with🤦‍♀

*** Kudakwashe ***

Am not not used to sleeping alone, I have three wives for a reason. I wake up and Mrs drama queen isn't even in the room. I go to my room and take a quick shower, put on my grey sweat pants and black T. Shirt well am not going to work today. I head downstairs and find my three wives preparing the table so we can have breakfast. They all greet me the. I sit and they join me, where's this kid?

"Where's Anele" I asked and they all look at each other
"Do I have to repeat myself" I asked
"We last saw her last night" answered Melissa
"Did you ask the guards" I asked
"No one has seen her" answered Maria
"So you mean to tell me that she disappeared into thin air"
"Maybe she just went out" said Chido
"Mxm I just lost my appetite" I said heading to my room. Why does this kid have to be a headache. About 4 hours later Chido came to my room.

"Afternoon!" She said
"Hey Chido can I help you" I asked
"I think we should try looking for her, am starting to get worried maybe something happened to her" she said, I wish I could say no but I have a weak spot for Chido, she's just a saint
"Ok get my car keys" I said
"Ok and thank you" she said heading out then we went out to look for Anele, the funny thing is that she wasn't even that far, she was just 12 houses away. We found her by the side of the road with her head buried in her legs, her eyes are puffy I guess she's been crying well serves her right for leaving without telling anyone, I watched by the view mirror looking all sad in the back seat. Am trying so hard not to loud I mean who gets lost in this century, well I guess she ain't that tough after all. We got to the house and found Maria and Melissa watching TV.

"I want to know how Anele got out of the house without any of you noticing" I asked again they just looked at each other then I turned to Anele. Before I could talk she interrupted me

"Don't start with me, am tired and hungry trust me you do not want to mess with me right now" she said then she rushed upstairs. Maria and Melissa just looked at each other 🙆🏻‍♂🙆🏻‍♂Jesus! I have never been this disrespected by a woman in my life. I followed her upstairs, she really needs to be put in her place. I harshlly opened my the door and to my surprise I found her in her lingerie with a towel hanged on her neck I guess she wants to go bath but she's busy with her phone. She looks great, her skin is just flawless with her natural hair. She caught me staring and screamed..

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 4

*** Kudakwashe ***

She caught me staring at her...

"What are you doing here" she yelled as she picked up the pillow and covered herself.
"I didn't know you were..."
"Get out!" She yelled
"Stop acting like a kid"
"I am a kid now get out" she said as she wrapped the towel around her body, I just couldn't stop staring.
"Eventually am going to see all that"
"Get out!" She pushed me out of the room and locked the door.
I stood with my back against the door, I can't get the image out of my head. "Chill Kuda! She's just a kid" I said to myself. I took a deep breath then went to my room. I shouldn't be having these thoughts she's just a disrespectful, rude, underaged spoilt brat with a killer body and a stinking attitude.

*** Anele ****

I think I should start keeping my door locked because the people around don't know the meaning of 'knock before you enter' or maybe put a huge sign on the door something like 'do not disturb'. Anyway I went and took a bath then went to find myself something to eat because am starving. I find them having lunch and what happened to 'he likes seeing all of us at the table' because no one told me lunch was ready. I went and joined them keeping a straight face.

" Ko mazorasika seii nhai Amainini (How did you get lost)" asked Maria they all bust into laughter I guess they were all holding it in.
"I went for a jog then I couldn't find my way back" I answered
"You know there's a gym there's a gym in the basement right" laughed Melissa
"Well now I know" I said then looked over at Mr Husband who was focused on his phone, I
don't get how one can be so serious this man never smiles like ever.
"Am just glad you're ok" said Chido. Awwww Isn't she a darling
"Thanks Chido" I smiled at her. Then my phone buzzed it was Rutendo my friend from back in Chitungwiza. I picked it up leaving the table and headed to my room...

Me: Hey baby!
Her: Ngikwatile vele ( am mad at you)
Me: Sengenzeni girl ( what have I done now)
Her: You got married and didn't even tell me
Me: Sorry girl it happened so fast, I didn't even know that I was getting married
Her: How are you copying kodwa?
Me: Kunzima Chommie (it's hard) you won't believe it, am wife number four
Her: Does it matter? Girl you married to a Prince
Me: Bona o sister wife ukuzifeeler ngathi bageza ngochago
Her: 😂😂so how's your husband
Me: He's rude and thinks he owns me well he's messing with the wrong girl
Her: Well he kinda owns you
Me: Whose side are you on?
Her: Yours of course look..

Before I could finish someone snatched the phone from my hands. I wanted to lash out but I turned to check who it was first and it was the almighty. He just snatched the phone from my hands and threw it on the floor. Oh he's about to get a piece of me.

"Who do you...."
"She's sorry" said Chido as she interrupted me.
"Sorry for what? He just threw my phone on the floor" I said
"Listen to me little girl...."he said and I interrupted him
"No you listen, you better get me a new phone before the end of the day or I swear there will be world war 3 in this house" I said
"Chido leave us" he said
"Please forgive her"she pleaded
"I said leave us" he yelled. He harshlly closed the door the locked it from the inside.

"Repeat what you just said" he ordered
"I just want my phone" I mumbled
"I can get you another phone Anele" he yelled
"I don't not want another phone I want that on. You can't just throw my phone because you can afford to buy a new one"
"Don't talk back at me" he yelled as he lifted his fist, I just closed my eyes waiting for the fist to land in my face. He didn't hit me even though I pushed him to the limit😶
"God you bring out the worst in me" he took the vase that was on the head board and threw it at the door.
"Am sorry" I whispered
"One thing that I want from you, one thing Anele. I need you to respect me. Are clear" he asked
"Yes!"
"We wouldn't wanna ruin that pretty face do we" he asked and I shook my head no.
"Now be a good wife and go get me some water" he said
"Ok" I said as I took a deep breath and headed downstairs, am literally shaking I can't even hold the glass.
"Let me get that" said Chido helping me as I silently sobbed.
"Are you ok? Please don't cry" she said hugging me
"I just wanna go home"
"Don't be silly" she chuckled well I ain't joking I really want to go home.
"How do you survive like this" I asked
"Like I said, keep Kuda happy then you'll be fine"
"Kuda" I asked
"Don't tell me you don't know his name?😃Well his name is Kudakwashe" she answered. Oh so that's his name🤔
Chido then helped me get upstairs with the water. Well am not giving him the satisfaction of seeing me cry, I wiped my tears before entered the room. I gave him his water then started picking up the broken glass from the floor.

"Am sorry!" He said helping me pick up the glass
"Ok" I answered but this is not over.
"Who was calling you"
"Rutendo" I answered
"Oh!"
"Who did you think it was" I asked.
"Nevermind.Here you go!" he said handing me a bank card
"What is this for" I asked
"Your bank card incase you need something"
"Oh! Thank you. I meant to ask, will I be continuing with school" I asked
"Give me a child first then you can have whatever you want"
"You're joking right?" I chuckled
"Do I look like am joking to you"
"But I have to finish my O'level" I said
"Like I said give me a child first" he said.
"I can't have a kid am too young for that"
"Well then why are you here" he asked
"You tell me"
"You're here to give me a heir" he answered
"Over my dead body" I whispered
"Oh we'll see about that" he said heading out. Am not having a child at this age, I can't be a mother. Am not even ready to lose my viginity.

*( week later)*

"He's going to kill me!" Cried Chido pacing up and down the room. She just burnt the almighty's t.shirt, I don't know why she was ironing it in the first place, we have helpers for that.
"Calm down Chido am sure he won't mind after all it was an accident" I replied. Am not in the mood for drama today.
"This is his favourite shirt😩 it's a designer"
"Well designer or not it's burnt isn't it?" I said
"Am finished🙆 he's going to kill me today"
"Just tell him the truth" l said
"I am dead😭"
"You know what, give me the t.shirt I'll tell him it's me after all am the careless one " I said as I snatched it from her hands.
"No you can't do that" "Don't worry I'll be fine" I said well am used to getting yelled at so might as well help a sister out and take the fall for her. So I took the shirt and went to his room. Here goes nothing....

"Afternoon!" I said on a low note
"What do you want" he asked concentrated on his laptop.
"Am sorry I burnt your shirt" I said throwing it on the bed
"Why were you ironing it in the first place" he asked as he threw the laptop on the bed and walked upto me.
"I was bored so I thought.."
"You thought you could burn my shirt to keep you company" he said
"It was an accident"
"Do you need to be sent back to your parent's house so they can teach you how to iron" he asked. Well I tried to be nice but seems yelling is the best way to communicate between us.
"You know what I'd love it if you sent me back to my parent's house, at least I won't get to see your face every day" I said
"If you hate it here so much then why don't you leave?"
"You're the the one who brought me here didn't you" I said
"Well am telling you to leave"
"Oh I am leaving" I said leaving the room

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 5

*** Kudakwashe ***

I thought scaring her might make here respect me but no this little girl bows down to no one, she talks back at me, she yells at me. I swear the only thing left is to hear that she slapped me, that's how much she disrespects. She wears her tiny clothes revealing her thighs and all that, where am I supposed to look. I have tried talking to her but she doesn't listen in fact she never listens. Because of her my other wives are starting to disrespect me. Maria and Melissa went to visit their parents which means it's just Chido, Anele and I.
A few minutes ago Anele walked out of me🤦‍♂who does she thinks she is. I am the Prince for Christ's sake, she said she's leaving, if she leaves people will think am too weak to handle my wives. I followed her to her room and found her packing...

"What are you doing" I asked
"What does it look like am doing" she answered
"Anele!"
"Kudakwashe" she said continuing with what she was doing and did she just call me by my name.
"Never call me by my name, do you hear me?"
"Well it is your name isn't it" she said
"I said never call me by my name"
"Yooh nang' umuntu (abomination) ibizo ngelakho angithi ( it is your name after all)" she mumbled
"And stop packing you're not going anywhere, you're going to stay here and you're going to be a good wife"
"You're lucky I don't know my way back home or I'd have left long ago" she answered
"And shouldn't you be preparing lunch?"
"I ordered pizza" she replied leaving the room and I followed her downstairs.
"Is pizza lunch?"
"Well its food isn't it" she asked
"If I wanted pizza I'd have gone to the pizza shop. I want a proper meal"
"Refusing food means you're not hungry Mr" she said
"I have two wives in the house and you expect me to eat pizza for lunch?"
"Do you know what else you have? Two legs to carry you to the kitchen and two hands to makes yourself something to eat" she said
"Are you listening to yourself? You want me to go make myself something to eat?"
"Exactly!" She said before turning the radio on full blast. The noise is just too much, I went to the kitchen where I found Chido eating the pizza might as well join her. On the other hand Miss Anele is screaming on the top of her lungs in the dinning. I guess this is what happens when you marry a 16 year old.

"Pizza!" Said Chido handing me a slice
"What choice do I have" I sighed
"I see she's giving you a hard time" she laughed
"Can't you see am already losing weight"
"I don't get why you two are always fighting. You just can't hold a proper conversation" she laughed
"Have you seen how she disrespects me"
"Munozivana (I won't interfere)" she said
"So there's a business dinner today. I want you to come with me"
"What about Anele" she asked
"What about her?"
"Why don't you take her with you. She really needs to get out of the house" she said
"And have her talk back at me infront of my colleagues"
"She won't!" she said
"Fine! Get her ready we leaving at 5 but I swear if she pulls on of her stunts we're going to have world war 3 like she said earlier"

🤦‍♂🤦‍♂🤦‍♂Am already regretting this.

*** Anele ***

So am going out for a business dinner with husband dearest, which means I have to be at my best behaviour and try not to embarrass him Infront of his friends well those were Chido's exact words. I took a bath then changed into a black, knee length off shoulder dress with black heels. I like my hair natural so I tied my hair to a bun and applied makeup even though I hate it but Chido said I have to look like the Prince's wife that I am. We then went downstairs and found Mr man already waiting for me, he doesn't look bad for a 31 year old, he's wearing a suit that matches with my dress.
"What took you so long" he asked looking at his wrist watch. 🙄he could at least tell me l look great so much for a husband
"Don't forget what I said" said Chido as she hugged me goodbye. I went to the car and Kuda opened the door for me, that's the first. We then drove this this so called business dinner:

"Try not to embarrass me" said Kuda as he helped me out of the car.
"I heard you ok. This is the fifth time you telling me that" I whispered, then he placed his hands on my waist leading me towards the door
"I'd appreciate it if you don't talk at all we both know nothing good comes out of that mouth" he said
"Yes your highness" I rolled my eyes.
The place it's self left me speechless, not to mention the people there. Everyone was on point then looked great, they were great, they even smelt great. It's like everybody in the room knew him, it's like he's the boss. After he had greeted literally everyone we went and sat at the table, seems like everybody brought their wives too. Everyone seemed to be having fun mingling expect me because I know no one and I know nothing, not to mention am not allowed to speak. I am so bored that the only thing left is for me to take out my phone and start texting my girls or even play candy crush

"Your wife seems bored" said one lady and I fake smiled.
"And she's so quiet, is she like that even at home" said the other, only if they knew how much this little girl talks😃.
"What's her name again" asked some Mr whom I don't remember his name. I wanted to stay quiet by Kuda squeezed my hand under the table I guess that was the talk signal.
"It's Anele sir" I answered
"Well you're pretty Anele" he said and his wife playfully hit him.
"You looks so tiny and innocent. How old are you?"
"Old enough" I smiled

After dinner people started talking and talking and talking. I am tired of all that standing and smiling, I just want to go home and sleep. I then excused myself and went to the bathroom, not to mention my feet are killing me. When I got out Kuda was waiting for me outside the bathroom...

"Did you die in there" he asked
"I can't go to the bathroom in peace now"
"Come with me, there's someone I'd like you to meet" he said
"Am I allowed to talk this time?"
"Don't start Anele" he said as he placed his hand on my waist leading me to where we headed
"Isn't there anywhere else you can place your hand?"
"You just don't shut up do you" he said
"Well the mouth is for talking"
"Behave!" He squeezed my waist a little causing me to flinch in pain.
"Do that one more time and I will cause a scene" I whispered
"Is this her" asked a lady who looked like she's in her sixties, she was with a man whom am guessing is her husband.
"This is her" sighed Kuda scratching his head.
"She's pretty! She's going to give us beautiful grandchildren" said the man as he hugged me. And I gave Kuda the what's going on look and he ignored me so l had to kick him first, without anyone noticing of course
"Anele!" He said trying to keep it cool
"Yes darling!" I smiled
"Mom and dad this is Anele my new wife" he said as he twisted my arm a little.
"I love her" said the mum as she squeezed my cheeks honestly I don't know wether to bow or what.
"Nice to meet you" I shook their hands well that's all I could do🤷‍♀Mind you I don't even know their surname m He then introduced me to some of his colleagues. The woman around here call him by his name yet am not allowed to call him by his name. I just can't wait to get home and remove these heals. Kuda then disappeared on me, I was all alone sitting by the table busy playing candy crush on my phone.

"Evening ma'am"
"Hie!" I said focused on my phone
"What is a pretty lady like you doing sitting alone" he asked
"Who said I was alone?"
"Well you are sitting alone aren't you" he said
"Look Mr...." I said as I placed my phone on the table and actually looked at him. Now this is a man, don't get me wrong Kuda isn't bad but this one is a 10.
"Am Jerald" he said
"Anele!"
"Nice name! What does it mean" he asked
"It means leave me alone am married😊"
"Wow! How old are you" he asked
"Do you know that it's rude to ask a lady her age?"
"Am sorry it's just that you're so tiny and cute if I could bottle you I could drink you everyday" he said
"Well unfortunately I can't be bottled Jerald"
"You remember my name" he said
"Don't flatter yourself"
"Feisty I see" he smiled
"Look there's my husband and he does not look happy" I said as I saw Kuda coming towards us
"You're Kuda's wife" he asked
"What part of 'my husband' did you not understand?"
"Well you don't look like the kind to become the 4th wife" he said
"Sorry to bust your bubble but I am"
"Hey man!" Said Kuda as he shook hands with Jerald
"You you have one lovely wife" said Jerald as he left us
"What part of do not talk to anyone did you not understand" asked Kuda
"So you wanted me to ignore him?"
"Yes!" He answered
"Sorry your highness I didn't know"
"Get your things and let's go" he said🙌🙌🙌. We then drove back home and he was speeding like nobody's business.

"Stop the car" I said
"Why" he asked
"Stop the car right now" I yelled and he hit the brakes causing me to hit hard on the dashboard.
"What is it?"
"Are you trying to kill us" I asked
"Is this why you stopped me?"
"What is your problem, why the sudden mood change" I asked
"It's you! You never listen to anything I tell you"
"What did I do" I asked
"I told you not to talk to anyone"
"You need serious help Kudakwashe" I said fastening my seat belt
"What did I say about calling me by my name?"
"Whatever just drive. Kudakwashe!" I clucked. This man knows how to ruin somebody's day🤦‍♀
[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 6

We drove home in silence, I don't understand why he's angry I didn't even do anything. We got home and he didn't even wait for me he just got into the house slamming the door in my face. I found Chido and the other two (I guess they are back) watching TV.

"What did you do this time" asked Maria
"I didn't do anything" I answered taking off the heels
"What happened at the business dinner" asked Chido
"Nothing! I did as instructed, I didn't talk to anyone" I said
"Did anyone talk to you" asked Maria
"Yeah some guy named Jerald"
"Kudakwashe doesn't like it when other man talk to us especially when they making you smile and all that" said Melissa
"Well he seemed fine when they greeted each other" I said
"Well Jerald also tried his luck with Melissa so Kuda doesn't trust him" said Chido
"Did you really have to mention that" said Melissa
"Yes she need to know" asked Chido
"You should go apologize " said Maria
"Apologize for what, I didn't do anything" I said
"Anele just apologize before you get us all in trouble" said Chido. One disadvantage of being in polygamy is that your decisions affect every body, I guess I have to swallow my pride and go apologize. I went to my room and changed into something comfortable then headed to the almighty's room. I took a deep breath before knocking, he then told me to come in....

"What do you want Anele" he asked as he says up and looked at me.
"I wanted to say sorry"
"Sorry for what" he asked
"If I did anything to tick you off am really sorry"
"You always do something to tick me off" he said
"Like am saying am sorry ok!"
"Even apologizing is hard for you" he said
"Well you don't make it easy for me"
"You're a headache Anele" he said
"Am sorry!"
"Just go" he said. Well I tried🤷‍♀. Honestly I don't have the time to beg him after all I didn't do anything so whatever he can take his anger and shove it where the sun doesn't shine. I went back to my room and started texting with my friends, they were telling about school and it got me thinking I really need to to finish my O'level it's not yet late I can still do it. But I'll have to convince Mr Husband of course.

The following morning I was woke up around 5, went to the gym downstairs. I really need to find a way to convince Kuda to let me go back to school. I really need to finish my O'level, am not asking for money because my registration fee has already been paid u just need his permission to go. After workout I went and took a shower then headed downstairs to prepared breakfast for 'the almighty'

"Kwakanaka here Amainini ( is everything ok)" asked Maria
"Morning to you too" I said
"Since when do you cook breakfast this early?"
"It's for your husband" I answered
"Well he's also your husband"
"How can I forget that with him reminding me every 2 minutes" I rolled my eyes
"Unodherera zvako mwana iwe ( you're so disrespectful)"
"And then! What did I do now" I asked
"Ever since you came into this house our Husband doesn't have time for us because he's always angry at you"
"What does that have to do with me" I asked
"You're the one who makes him angry, I don't know how you always manage to tick him off, I just wish you never came here"
"Well that makes the two of us" I said getting the tray and heading to the third floor. Maria's words don't even shake me. Plus my mind is on convincing Kuda to let me go back to school. I went to his room, he was in the shower so I waited for him. I was standing with my back against the door thinking of a way to tell him....

"Good morning" I said as he came out of the bathroom
"What do you want?" He asked
"I made you breakfast" I said as I turned and faced the door, am not about to watch him get dressed.
"Are you trying to poison me or something" he asked. How I wish, but today I don't want to fight with him so am going to let this one go.
"I just wanted to say sorry for last night"
"Is that all?" He asked
"There's something I'd like to ask"
"Of course there's something. You'd never cook for me volonteerily" he said, mind you am still facing the door.
"Please! I wouldn't be asking if it wasn't important"
"So you're not going to even look at me when " he asked
"Depends! Are you dressed?"
"Yes!" He chuckled, then I turned and faced him
"So here's the thing, I really need to go back to school and finish my O'level and I was...."
"No!" He said
"Why?"
"Because I said so" he answered
"It's not like am asking you for money am just asking for permission"
"And am saying no! I told you to give me a child first" He said as he walked to me
"But am writing in a few months🤷‍♀"
"You'll write your exams with junior in there" he said poking me in the stomach with his finger.
"But am my ready to be a mother"
"Then kiss school goodbye" he said
"Look here Mr, it is my right to go to school ok it's not like you'll be doing me a favour" I said getting on my toes so I can look at him directly in the eyes because he's about to get it.
"And as your husband am telling you that you're not going to school"
"As your wife am telling you that am going with or without your permission. Kudakwashe!" I said
"Don't call me by my name!"
"Or what" I asked, then he pushed me again door pinning my hand over my head.
"Don't push me Anele"he said sort of like sniffing my neck which is disgusting because this man is old enough to be my father.
"Let go of me!"
"You know I always ask myself, how are you so rude" he asked
"And I always ask myself why you never at work?"
"I warned you" he said as he undid my gown with one hand pinning me to the wall and the other undoing my gown.
"Am sorry! Am sorry!" I said with my eyes closed and he let go.
"Not so confident are we" he said
"Am sorry! I'll never call you by your name"
"You can go" he said as he kissed me on the forehead. I rushed out and went to my room.

"Hey!"
"Chido!" I screamed
"Relax it's just me. Is everything ok?"
"Yeah am fine" I answered
"You're shaking!"
"Am fine!" I said
"Did he hurt you?"
"No!" I answered
"Are you sure?"
"Yeah he didn't do anything" I answered
"Okay I'll be in the kitchen if you need me"
"Ok!"

I looked at myself in the mirror, just three weeks ago I was a girl who just got her first period and now am married. This is not how I pictured my marriage to be like, I never saw myself as the fourth wife. Now I have to be a mother at 16 🤦‍♀. Why does life have to be like this? While I was still lost in my thoughts I text came through phone and its Rutendo and Anita saying they are downstairs🤦‍♀why are they here. It's 9'39am, I rushed downstairs and I found them sitting on the couch with Maria.

"Hey guys!" I fake smiled, these two are going to get me in trouble
"Hey girl" they screamed as they hugged.
"Zvakaoma shuwa" said Maria as she left the room.
"Yini ngaye lo (What's her problem)" asked Anita
"Don't mind her she's just bitter" I answered
"Is this what you have to deal with everyday" asked Rutendo
"Imagine!"
"And may I say the house is amazing" said Anita
"Wait till you see the bedrooms" I replied
"So how's it like being the Prince's wife" asked Rutendo
"It sucks, I can't even go to the bathroom in peace"
"😂is it that bad" asked Anita
"Yes! And I hate it here"
"So have you done it" asked Rutendo and I gave her the I don't know what you talking about look.
"You know the deed" giggled Anita
"Ewwee no! The man is old enough to be my father"
"But he's your husband" said Rutendo
"And he's the Prince" said Anita
"And I don't care" I answered
"I don't understand why you hate him so much" said Rutendo
"For starters he's old"
"And handsome and a prince" said Anita
"You don't even know him" I said
"Yeah but he's coming towards us right now and I know that's definitely him" she whispered
"Oh boy!" I sighed we all know he's about to start shouting
"Anele can I talk to you in the kitchen" asked Kuda as Anita and Rutendo greeted him.
"Right behind you" I answered.
"Now Anele!"
"Yooh girl you should go" whispered Anita as I followed Kuda to the kitchen.
"Who are they" asked Kuda
"My friends!"
"Did you tell me they were coming" he asked
"Well I didn't know they were coming either"
"I want them out" he said
"Let me get this straight, are you saying I should kick my friends out"
"Am saying you can't invite people without my permission" he said
"I don't have time for this" I said trying to walk away but he pulled me back
"Don't walk away from me"
"Let go of my arm or I will fight you in this kitchen" I said

Then somebody cleared their throat, it was his mother🤦‍♀.

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[4/30, 9:34 AM] Samsonite St1: *Married at 16*

By *Cathrine Phiri*

Chapter 7

So mother in law is here, why is she here?. Worse she found me threatening to fight her son🤦‍♀. Am just applying to be sent back to mymother's we all know how strict the in-laws can be especially royalty when it comes to their children, well on the other hand she'll be doing me a huge favour because I hate it here. Kuda went upto his mother and greeted her, well I haven't moved because I don't know wether to shake her hand, hug her or even bow down.
"What are you standing there for" she asked, my heart is racing. Am bombarding myself with questions, is she going to start shouting like her son.
"Excuse me!" I swallowed hard
"Don't just stand there, come give me a hug" she smiled. And I walked upto her and hugged her.
"Hie ma!" I said well I don't know if I should be saying 'hie' in the first place but what the hell
"How's my favourite daughter in-law" she asked. Since when am I her favourite, she just met me last night for crying out loud.
"Am fine thank you! How are you" I said and Kuda kicked me🤷‍♀what was that for. I swear a part of me wanted to kick him back, then it ticked Rutendo and Anita are in the dinning well how could I forget with them laughing so hard, I bet the whole house could hear them. I excused myself and headed to the dining....

"Guys keep it down" I whispered
"And then? What took you so long" asked Rutendo
"And why are you shushing us" asked Anita
"Long story short mother in-law is here and am afraid you guys have to leave😬" I said.
"That was her" laughed Anita
"Not cool guys she's old enough to be our grandmother" I said
"The fact that you said grandmother itself is insulting judging by what she was wearing" laughed Anita
"Guys not cool!"
"We all know you want to laugh you just holding it in because she's your mother in-law" said Rutendo. In my defense I see nothing wrong with her except her bad fashion taste well like mother like son🙊
"Stop it you two. Let me walk you out" I said
"Vele sus'cotsha (you're kicking us out)" asked Anita
"Come on girld you know it's not like that"
"We get it you're married now" said Rutendo as a car hooted, I called a cab for them.
"Yeah! Let me walk you guys out"
"So when are you going to visit us" asked Anita
"I don't know" I sighed
"And school?" Said Rutendo and I just sighed how do I tell my friends that am not even allowed to go back to school.
"Let me guess you don't know" said Rita
"It's complicated" I said
"Ok then take care of yourself and don't get pregnant" said Anita as she closed the car door
"Miss you already" I said waving at them.

Seeing my friends like this reminds me of home, I miss my mother, I miss our small house. Even if he had nothing at least we were happy with the little we had. This is the first time smiling in three weeks. The only one thing people in this house know best is how to shout and fight. I waved at them with tears threatening to come out, who am I kidding thinking about school and hanging out with my friends, am marrief I may never see my friends nor school ever. I wiped the tears off my cheeks and went inside the house and found mother in law with her daughters, they seemed to having fun. Well am not yet that close to them so I wouldn't know what to talk about so I decided to excuse myself. Kuda was just sitting with them but concentrated on his phone, I don't understand how he's always on his phone. I was about to go up the stairs when Kuda stopped me..

"Anele!" He said very calm, he better not start with me.
"Yes!" I fake smiled
"Can you make something for my mother" he asked and why isn't he asking one of his wives, they are sitting next to him for Christ's sake but hey he just had to call Anele. I went to the kitchen and prepared some tea, I had to prepare tea for everyone of course. I served them with cookies. Right as I was about to go upstairs again he stopped me🤦‍♀again.

"Anele!"
"Yes darling" I fake smiled causing Chido to chuckle.
"I only drink coffee" said Kuda🤦‍♀why did he tell me when when I poured the tea?. I took a deep breath then walked up to him and took the cup, when to the kitchen and prepared the coffee he wants then gave him his coffee.
"Anele!" He said
"Mmmm"
"I don't drink sugar nana" he said. And the way he said 'nana'.This man is tempting me, I don't even put any sugar because I know he drinks his coffee without sugar, it's like he wants me to lash out Infront of his mother. I kept my cool took the cup from his hands went to the kitchen and came back with the same cup and gave it to him.
"Anele!" He said and I noticed the others were in stitches it's like they enjoying all this. I feel like strangling him right now.
"Yes!" I said
"Thanks for the coffee" said Kuda
"Ok!" I said walking away
"Anele!"
"What!" I yelled then held my mouth. Did I just yell at him infront of his mother.

*** Kudakwashe ***

Exactly what I wanted, I wanted my mother to see the kind of wife she and dad chose for me. She just stood there with her hand in her mouth then I looked over at mum who didn't even seem to care what was going on. She was busy with her tea

"I am so sorry" said Anele before she rushed upstairs.
"Leave us" said my mother referring to Chido, Melissa and Maria. They did as instructed...
"Do you have anything you'd like to telk me" asked mum
"No why?"
"So you have nothing to tell me" she said sipping on her tea
"Nope" I shook my head
"Then why are you ordering your wife around like some slave? What are you trying to prove?"
"You mean the same wife you and dad chose for me. Mum she's 16 years old🤦‍♂Are you trying to get me arrested" I asked
"Kuda you always marry them young, how's Anele any different from your other wives?"
"She's just too much mum, she never listens to me, she wears her tiny clothes, she talks back at me, he's just disrespectful not to mention she's underage at least my other wives were 18 or older" I sighed
"Are you done?"
"Mum this is serious ok, the kid doesn't even want to be here" I said
"Then send her back home"
"Excuse me!" I said, I didn't expect her to say that, I expected her to say something like she's going to be taught respect by her aunties then she'll come back hen she's legal or something.
"If you hate her so much then send her back to her parents, we both know you don't care about the money so why keep her here"
"What will people say" I asked
"People always talk Kuda" she said and I paused processing what she just said. Now that I have the power to release Anele I don't even want to? I just sighed.
"Well do you want her to go? I can call her right now" said mum
"Well....... I..... I don't want her to go" I sighed
"You like her don't you" she chuckled
"It's either that or am MNloosing my mind"
"Why wouldn't you I mean she's gorgeous" she said
"But she's 16 mum, she's old enough to be my daughter"
"Well she is your wife after all and I want a grandchild soon, am not getting any younger" she said
"Good luck with that" I laughed, Miss Anele will never agree to that. While we were still talking the door opened and it was my cousin Jerald who has a habit of hiting on literally every woman I get with.
"Beautiful people" he said as he sat on the couch.
"Hie Jerald" I said in a low note
"You could at least pretend you're happy to see me" he said
"I am happy, am just surprised to see you here" I said because I haven't seen him since the Melissa incident.
"Your highness" said Jerald as he hugged mum ignoring my question.
"My favourite person" smiled mum😒I thought I was her favourite person.
"Kuda call all one of your wives to make me something to eat, am starving" he said
"We have helpers for that you know" I said🙄
"Then tell them to

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