MADALITSO – Episode 2

MADALITSO – Episode 2

A story by Jochrine Kunda 

 

I greeted her and went to wash the plates we used for breakfast then went to take a nap before I could meet up with my friends, I was woken up by grandma who kept calling me

Grandma: mwana wanga (my child) wake up you’ll be late

I closed my eyes again and she pulled my leg which left me no choice but to get up, I took a shower wore my black pants, tucked in my pink and white flowery T-shirt and a white Denim jacket, I tied my hair in a neat bun and applied pink lip gloss only. I grabbed my clutch bag running to the lounge and grandma was surprised when she saw me

Grandma: wow!!! such beauty, she wore the same on her first date (she said that looking lost in thoughts)

Me: who wore the same on her first date?

Grandma: I never said that

She perked my cheek and handed me some money

Me: what is it for?

Grandma: it’s yours, you deserve it go and enjoy yourself

I left the house and called a taxi, I got one and later called Peter

Peter: okay I know you’re punctual but don’t tell me you’re already there

Me: dude I’m on way

Peter: that’s a relief anyway you’ll find us near the pond

Me: sure

I hang up and listened to music on my headphones, I got to the resort and all eyes were on me. I finally spotted my friends whose eyes were popped out as I walked towards them

Me: what? have y’all seen a ghost?

Saint: yes (he nodded quickly)

Hector: no

Me: should I be worried? (I was looking at Peter)

Hector: yes

Saint: no

We all burst out laughing, the guys had prepared a picnic and we talked about random things including the exam that was coming, I had a great time and we even took pictures. I went back home and Taonga and her mother weren’t back yet, I was exhausted and went straight to my room and after some time I went to the kitchen to help Tapiwa prepare supper. We set the table and started eating, when we were halfway Linda and Taonga walked in, she even had a new brazillian weave which would only last for a day because on Monday she had to go to school and weaves weren’t allowed and lots of shopping bags

Linda: you guys are seriously eating Kapenta? (she had a disgusted look)

Taonga: we had supper at Steers

Grandma: good evening to you too Linda and good night Taonga

Tapiwa and I were in stitches

Grandma: Taonga you’ll share a room with Tapiwa

Taonga: awe ebonshishibe nokwishiba (no besides I don’t even know her)

Grandma: she’s our house help and now a member of this family and you’ll share……..

Linda: hehehehehe my daughter sharing a room with a maid in her father’s house?? NOT HAPPENING and what of this dependant? (she was pointing at me)

Me: mom, no problem I’ll share a room and bed with her

I could see that grandma was disappointed in Taonga’s action but she still managed to wear a smile

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**NARRATED**

Linda went to her bedroom and grandma followed her behind fuming with anger

Grandma: BRING THE MONEY HERE NOW

Linda: it’s not like its your money so back off

Grandma: it’s money sent by my daughter for her daughter’s well being. She said I should inform her if her daughter needs anything and that’s exactly what I do, everyone here benefits from it and you’ve become greedy taking my illiteracy to your advantage

Linda: then let her fly down here and take care of her b***h. She ran away with my man and you expect me to be fine with it? I’m chowing my man’s money and I have every right to

Grandma: stop vomiting rubbish, those two were married so this nonsense of saying “my man this my man that” should come to an end. Lindiwe and Robert were in a relationship and you decided to be an intruder. Lindiwe was 3 months pregnant when she learned that you were also pregnant with Robert’s child which led her to almost lose her child but Madalitso being Madalitso held on to dear life, may God always bless that child. Lindiwe gave birth and 2 months later you also gave birth to Taonga but after seeing her Robert clearly stated that she wasn’t his and he continued his relationship with your sister and they got married, Linda you were dropped like a hot potato so I really don’t know where Robert fits in being your man. NOW YOU REMEMBER SO STOP CAUSING UNNECESSARY TROUBLE AND STAY IN YOUR LANE

Linda was crying as all the events played in her mind

Linda: Lindiwe made my life miserable when she didn’t miscarry and I’ll torture Madalitso for her mother’s deeds and I’ll eliminate anyone who comes in my way. I won’t rest until I have Robert

Grandma: not when I’m alive

Linda: try me mother dearest…

 

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**NARRATED**

Linda Phiri is the second and last born daughter of Madalitso’s grandma, she never knew what love was until she met Robert. He was based in France and she always believed that he’d be back for her despite marrying her sister because she believed that she always got what she wanted. She always believed that he was supposed to be Taonga’s father if she didn’t make the mistake of having an affair with her taxi driver who took her from and to school and he never wanted anything to do with her after she gave him what he wanted. She wanted Robert so badly that she treaded carefully and took advantage of a time where he was stressed because of work and he had a fight with his wife, she convinced him that they go to a club to forget about his problems he agreed to go with her because besides being his wife’s sister he also saw a friend in her. Linda made sure Robert had a lot to drink and she called a taxi to take them to a lodge, NOTHING happened but she made him believe otherwise and pinned him with Taonga’s pregnancy. Her mom could smell her plan and she hated anyone coming in her way, her hatred for her mother grew when Lindiwe and Robert had their wedding ceremony, she went to a ruthless traditional doctor Bana Musonda who gave her a charm and asked her to dress like the bride and touch Lindiwe’s dress as she was walked down the aisle then Robert would be hers but her mother was clever enough to lock her up with in her room, she thought her mother always favoured Lindiwe.

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Present:

She was seated at a park thinking about what her mother told her about making her own money and she felt frustrated uprooting a flower that was next to her

Linda: ENOUGH!!! (she screamed)

Everyone drifted their attention to her

Linda: mother enough of you always belittling me, enough of you always laughing at me, enough I can’t take it, I’m worth it

She dropped the flower and stepped on it several times then boarded a taxi and went home, she took a long shower and wore ripped bum shorts, sports bra and wedge sneakers she wore a lot of make up letting her weave down and grabbed her purse then hit a 360° turn in the mirror pleased with her looks and went to the dining room where she found everyone having lunch and grandma telling Madalitso to focus on her studies. She greeted her daughter and joined them but got irritated by grandma telling Madalitso about good morals and being hardworking which hit a nerve and she got up angry

Linda: enjoy it while it lasts

She went out and found a taxi waiting for her, she decided to visit Bana Musonda, she got to her shrine and the place hadn’t changed much since she last visited

Mrs Musonda: Mmmmmm the prodigal daughter

Linda: stop it already I’m not in a good mood (taking off her shoes)

Mrs Musonda: you’re welcome, what can I do for you?

Linda: I want to build my legacy, I want to be known for something, I want respect and power

Mrs Musonda laughed out loud but Linda kept a straight face

Mrs Musonda: you?

Linda: I’m the one talking so I don’t know where your stupid question is coming from

Mrs Musonda: you’ll respect me I’m not your mother who receives any rubbish you vomit

Linda: money speaks volumes, I’m offering you cash so you’ll shut up and listen to me coz I wasn’t done talking

Mrs Musonda: fine I’m listening

Linda: I want to build a brothel which will earn me fast money, fame, respect and everything I need. I’ll use girls as prostitutes to get me money from those rich guys and when Robert returns I’ll be more than the queen he needs

Mrs Musonda: what money are you using?

Linda: I’ve got everything planned, I’ll use Robert’s and Madalitso will no longer enjoy a dime of her dad’s money

Mrs Musonda: how sure are you of that? coz you could have done that long ago

Linda: the main reason I’m here, I want mother dead I’ll be in charge of the money sent without anyone telling me nonsense

Mrs Musonda: I know I’m cruel and could have done the same but your level of cruelty can’t exceed mine

Linda: meaning?

Mrs Musonda: can’t you at least ask for her to go crazy or something like that coz I won’t let you come back crying to me when you regret your decision

Linda: you’re more stupid than I thought, I said I want her dead and Madalitso a worker at my brothel

Mrs Musonda: consider it done (I smiled)…

 

To be continued…