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THE PURGATORY SEASON TWO

Written by: Precious Moloi

Part 1
# BONOLO
2 WEEKS LATER
It’s amazing how a lot of things can happen in Just a short period of time. Sometimes
we reflect back on a certain time in our lives and we don’t realize how much has
happened be it good or bad. On my side alone I have came across things i didn’t
even expect that would happen. Like for starters, i found out that i was pregnant, my
education was going better than expected and i was putting my foot into making sure
that i grab and use this opportunity to the fullest because such opportunities only
knock once and never again. We came to learn that i am skilled with numbers, i was
at the top of my math class and one day i will seek a career in such maybe work at
the bank or be a Math teacher. My grandmother and my mother were very
supportive and proud of me of what i have achieved thus far.

When life has shown you bad all your life, sometimes you loose even that small faith
and hope that everything will work out for good and that’s when you at the most
vulnerable state. Trust me, the devil will never attack you at your strongest he wants
you at your worst so he can play mind games and confuse you more so you can
view God as weak, as non-existent or him having favorites. What i have learnt is that
God is really not shaken by your tears, anger, complaints and so forth but he is
shaking by the faith you have in him when you at your worst. He is shaken by you
standing up bodly and proclaiming his existence while you have been tested or
broken beyond Job. Your faith becomes greatly tested when everyone around you
says “nothing is working in your life, why are you still having faith in a God that
clearly doesn’t exist?” when someone with the least qualifications as you gets the job
you have spent many years applying for that’s when your faith becomes tested..
Giving up is only for the faint hearted, why give up when you have held on for so
long? Why not carry through until you see what’s gonna happen at the end of your
journey?
Remember for you to be going through what you going through, that means God has
soo much trust in you that you will make it out alive, he has soo much trust in you
that you will come out alive and much stronger. Remember, only the toughest and
strongest soldiers are the ones who get chosen for the hardest battles..
The strongest waves that were hitting hard against the rocks i portray and refer to
them as my pain, my troubles, and my struggles. The rock that endured those violent
waves was me, it was my heart. Today the sun is shining through, the waves have
died through but that rock is still standing even today unshaken and i am that rock..
Zaine has done pretty well for himself too, he was doing endless interviews overseas
with regards to his father’s book that sold over 20 000 copies overseas alone making
him his first millions in just a space of one week. The book was life changing for a lot
of people, Reverend Radebe really paved a way for his son because the book was
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an introduction of Zaine’s Gift to the world. He was telling the world to prepare for the
coming of his Son who has a gift 2 times stronger compared to his. The world was
welcoming Zaine with open arms, but some other people were scaptical and critical
about the whole matter. They clearly laid out their opinions that Zaine is one of those
fake prophets who will only have their 10min of fame and then disappear. I saw him
using that as stepping stones to better himself in his journey….
On the other hand Leighton was also making a name for himself, he was using a
certain red portion to heal people, break the chains of struggle and poverty. He
claimed that the portion represented the blood of Jesus hence such break throughs.
Now i am not the one to judge, but it seems as if like he was glorifying himself than
the living God, his followers had much faith in the portion than they would have in
God. Nkhensani was also changing towards me, she saw me as competition we
were in a competition that i wasn’t even aware off..
Lulu’s state of health remained poor. She was on life support and Doctors were
urging her mother to turn off the machine because the was no hope that she was
ever gonna make it. It was not leaping off the balcony that got her into this state,
Doctors made it clear that leaping off the 3rd floor wasn’t gonna have such
detrimental effects but the environment she fell on was the one that got her into this
state. She fell on a busy road were 2 cars ran over her and they did damage. She
had severe bleeding on her brain and her spinal cord was greatly affected too.. Her
C4 all the way down had permanent damage therefore if she ever wakes up she
would be a paraplegic..
Her lower Jaw was also shuttered, she would need the intervention of a Maxillo-
facial oral surgeon..
My heart was broken for Lucy, after being soo courageous in helping to put the
monster who Is called her Dad behind bars, this is what she has to show for it? I
found myself emotional most of the time because of that..
As much as my life seemed to make sense now, but i was very stressed. Abdul’s trial
was starting tomorrow and in two days time i would be taking the stand. Zaine had
promised that he would be back by then but his interviews seemed never to come to
an end which was prolonging his stay overseas..
The only support system i have now Is my mother, my grandmother, and Simon. It
seemed as if like Lucy and Zaine won’t be taking this journey with me…
It was just a quiet afternoon and we were sitting at the stoep in my Grandmother’s
house. It was just me, my grandmother, my mother, and Blessing.. We were eating
mangoes and just watching people passing by when the nosey maZondi made her
way in through the gate..
She came and sat down then greeted us..
Granny: hau Zondi why do you look so down?
Indeed maZondi was distressed and looked broken that she couldn’t stop the tears
from creating a river..
Mom: i will make you some tear
Her: ngiyabonga Vivi (thank you Vivi)
My mother stood up and went inside..
Granny: shlobo what’s going on?
Her: it’s my daughter Refilwe
Granny: wenzeni (what has she done)
Her: she hasn’t been home for 5 days now. The things she does this days aii i don’t
know
We waited for her to calm down..
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I looked at my grandmother hoping for a better explanation..

Granny: Phela Refilwe is known now to sleep with old married men, she is into this
Bless things
Me: she is a blessee?
maZondi: yes those things. A lot of women call my house or they come to insult me
telling me to put my daughter on a leash because she is ruining their homes and
families, she is taking bread from those poor children’s mouths. She is surviving off
other women’s tears
Granny: the clothes she wears, even you can’t afford Nolo
This came as a shock to me, Thee Refilwe who was put on a high pedestal??
maZondi: she has had many abortions, Yazi after everything i have sacrificed.
Waking up everyday at 04:00am on the coldest and raining mornings to catch a bus
to work so that i can give her a better life. Sometimes at work i would be belittled or
humiliated but i pushed through because i wanted my only child to have a better life
and future than the one i have had and this is the thanks i get?
MaZondi’s pain was one that cannot be ignored. This comes off as a great lesson,
never undermine or be quick to throw words at other people’s children because
those words will come back to haunt your child that you trying to perfect. Don’t hurt
other mothers who have daughters who are troubling them by making your daughter
better than theirs because you are pouring salt on their already paining wounds.
Their tears become a plea to God, and karma sets off to visit you..
I remember how maZondi made me horrible and even made my Grandmother to turn
on me but look today what’s happening to her..
Granny: ungakhali Sisi (don’t cry sister)
No matter how bad a person can do you but their cry is one that can penetrate
through your restricted heart. MaZondi’s cry was one of a mother who doesn’t know
what to do anymore because she has tried everything..
Her: ukuthi i prayed, i fasted, i did everything a mother could do but still
Granny: Eish i feel your Pain shlobo. I wish we could something
She looked at me…
MaZondi: actually there is, i was thinking that Bono.. I mean uMaRadebe can
perhaps talk to her and ask uProphet Radebe jnr to intervene
Me: me?
She came and knelt next to me
Her: i know that i have said words that hurt you deeply before but please maRadebe
i have tried everything
I looked at her and i couldn’t allow my heart to deny..
Me: i am not promising anything but i will try
She literally threw herself at my feet crying…
Her: thank you
I got up from the chair and helped her to get up…
She held my hand while shaking..
Her: thank you very much, God bless you
My mother showed up with a cup of tea..
Mom: here you go
MaZondi: thank you
Granny: I’ll get you scones
My grandmother went to get her scones. I looked at Blessing who was eating
anything that his little stumbled upon…
Me: Hey!!! (yelling)
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He freaked out and started crying when i exclaimed…

My mom picked him up..
Mom: don’t do that Bonolo it’s not right
My grandmother came to us with my ringing phone, i took it and checked it was
Zaine..
Me: i have to take this
I walked away from everyone to answer..
Me: Radebe
Him: maRadebe
Me: how are you?
Me: i am holding up good and you?
Him: i am good
Me: it’s good to get your call
Him: i know i was supposed to call but….
Me: it’s fine i understand..when are you coming back home?
Him: you ask me that question everytime when i call
Me: because i miss you, and i have something to tell you
Him: and that is?
Me: Come home and i will tell you
Him: then i will cut my trip short
Me: do so
Him: i love you soo much
Me: i love you too
Zaine doesn’t know that i am pregnant, and i don’t know how he is going to react to
that..
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# LEIGHTON
My reign came when least expected. After my mother’s funeral everything fell into
place. Zaine is no longer the only Radebe brother to be successful and have the gift,
but after dancing to the devil’s tune i got everything. I thought that being on the other
side would be hard and demanding but it’s not soo bad as long as you follow the
rules. I reign both in the world, hell, and in the brotherhood. My church was growing,
i had power, i had riches, nothing could go wrong. I even got my wife to sell her soul
without even knowing about it..
Today was a very special day, my wife was 5 months pregnant with my Son so i was
buying her a brand new car a BMW X5, big girls deserve big things…
After signing off the papers they promised to deliver the car right in my yard with a
big ribbon..
After sorting out the car issue i drove straight to see abdul since his trial was to start
tomorrow, i just wanted him to know that he is on his own and the Brotherhood won’t
even lift a finger to help..
Him: you enjoying life aren’t you?
Me: to the fullest
Him: be warned Zaine such riches never last
Me: you made your own mistakes, you chose the hardest sacrifice which is sleeping
with little girls what did you think was gonna happen?
He chuckled..
He looked better than before, I think now prison is treating him better..
Me: See me i chose my spirit to be at work, were my soul gets out of my body every
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night and i go with other devil worshipers to cause accidents and do all evil
Him: you think that’s easy?
I shrugged my shoulders..
Him: just make sure that you don’t end up here one day, because a pretty momma’s
boy like you won’t survive even a day
I stood up….
Me: i will never find myself here, i am the Prince of hell, i reign
Him: But Always remember nothing can defeat Heaven, God and good will forever
win and in this situation your brother will win the Brotherhood is only with you
because you are beneficial to them, once you fall you on your own
I crossed over and grabbed him by his orange jumpsuit.. The guards came to
separate us…
I fixed my suit after letting him go…
Me: Enjoy all eternity in prison
Him: i have found God, i repented my conscious is clean. I must say to you Enjoy
spending all eternity in hell, because this riches won’t amount to the pain you gonna
experience there
They then took him away to his cell..

PART 2 THE PURGATORY S2

# ZAINE
My journey overseas has been a fruitful one. It never crossed my mind, that I could still get
the fame that i used to have through something that’s meaningful. My Father’s book has
been a great success, well recognised pastors and Reverends all over wanted a piece of it..
How secretive that old man was tends to surprise me at times, he never said a word about
writing a book that would pave a way for me in religion. I wonder what would’ve happened if I
didn’t accept my calling, he took a very big risk but then that goes to show me how much
trust he had in me..
I was in my Hotel room reading the book that morning when a knock disturbed me. I put the
book down and went to open the door..
It was Amaza. Amaza came to me in a time of great need, apparently her mother is sick and
being the eldest child she had to get her hustle on to make sure that her siblings are taken
care off and her mother is afforded the treatment she needs to make it another day. Her
story really touched me especially when she told me how she had dreams of being an Rnb
singer or in the world of professional careers she had dreamt of becoming an accountant but
all her dreams had to fall when the cloud of darkness shadowed her home. She shared with
me that she once even thought of prostituting herself just to make ends meet, that’s how
much she was desperate..
To prevent her from being one i decided to give her a job as my assistant, and she’s doing a
good job because she planned all this overseas tour of the book all alone and i am very
impressed with all the effort that she is putting in, goes to show how desperate she is even
though she is not paid much for it..
The only problem is that Bonolo doesn’t know about Amaza being my assistant and i don’t
know how to break the news to her without us getting into a big argument because she has
once hinted about not liking her at all, in her own words she said “there’s something about
Amaza that her blood fails to accept her” now i am taking that as her just being insecure. If
something was really off about Amaza the holy spirit would’ve long intervened but at this
instance the holy spirit wasn’t giving me anything about Amaza so i am taking that as if she’s
clean..
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She came in with her tablet and closed the door behind her while i put on my watch..
Her: Good morning Prophet
Me: Morning
Her: how did you sleep last night?
Me: i slept good and you?
Her: i slept peacefully
Me: how are we looking today?
Her: Okay uhm..
She concentrated on the tab for a while..
Her: you have a meeting with Reverend Stevenson of the Dutch church this afternoon. I
have already called and a basket of vanilla cookies with Hazel nuts is already being sent to
your fiance
Me: did you get the address right? She’s temporarily staying at her Grandmother’s house
Her: Yes sir
Me: made sure they should be delivered there on time?
Her: it’s 10:00am here so there’s a 2 hour difference between her and us, if my math serves
me correctly it should be around 08:00am in South Africa the delivery guy is probably
Knocking at the door right now
Me: that’s good, at least London is not like Atlanta… Atlanta is a 6 hour difference
Her: 7 hours Prophet
I looked at her..
Me: i stand corrected
Her: why biscuits though?
Me: excuse me?
Her: forgive me if i am being out of line but a man would usually send flowers or chocolates
to her wife, not biscuits
I laughed…
Me: my fiancé’s sudden obsession with Hazel nuts noughut biscuits came as a surprise to
me too..
Her: she’s very blessed
Me: it’s actually the other way round
Her: i wish to find my own Zaine one day
Me: single?
Her: in a relationship, just it’s not everyday to see a young gifted handsome successful
Prophet
Me: trust me, i surprise myself too
Her: Where would you like to have breakfast today?
Me: heard there’s a great cafe down the street
Her: should i call the driver?
Me: we will walk
Her: we?
Me: it’s my treat to you, you have been working very hard
Her: wow thank you i guess
Me: you can lead the way
We walked out of my room and stumbled upon on what seemed like a couple in the corridor
Lady: Wow is it Prophet Zaine Radebe?
Amaza: Yes it is
Guy: my fiancé adores you
Me: Thank you
Lady: would it be trouble to get a picture?
Amaza: uhm i don’t mean to be rude but..
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Me: it’s fine

She looked at me..
Me: it’s totally fine
The guy took a picture of me, his fiancé, and Amaza
Her: it was an honour to meet you
Me: Same here, and next time when I’m in town i would like you to teach me the accent
Her: Say no more
I hugged them and then we went down..
Amaza signed us out for the day and then we approached the exit..
Immediately when we got outside, Cameras started flashing right in our faces. It was soo
bad that i couldn’t even walk with all the paparazzi…
Amaza: have some respect!!
She held my hand and we tried to upped the pace but it was hard because some would walk
fast to the front to get pictures of me walking…
Amaza: have some bloody respect!!!
Me: let it be, just ignore them
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# BONOLO
I woke up that morning and dragged myself to the kitchen. My mother and Blessing were
already dressed up..
Mom: You don’t have time to sit down you should be preparing yourself we already late
I sat on the chair..
Me: did my biscuits arrive?
Her: Yes, now go and get dressed
Me: i am not going to the trial
Her: what do you mean you not going to the trial?
Me: i mean that
Her: What’s wrong?
Me: i don’t wanna face Abdul, not after what he has done
Her: you need to carry this through the end baby, you need to finish what you started you
have to put him behind bars forever
Me: what if he gets a reduced sentence?
She shook her head no..
Me: Mom Abdul is no fool, he has this trial in the palm of his hand. He knows what he is up
against and he might get away easily
Her: there’s a lot of witnesses and evidence to put him away for a long time believe in that
Me: i wish Zaine and Lulu were here
Her: you have to do this for her
Me: ill go tomorrow
Her: are you sure?
Me: yaa
She came and gave me Blessing..
Her: what would you like to eat for breakfast?
Me: i don’t know just cereal
As she went to prepare breakfast for me we heard a knock at the door…
Mom: I’ll get that
She went to open, and Siya walked in..
Me: Mmata?
Him: hey Mmata
He didn’t look like the ordinary Siya. He had lost weight, had puffy eyes, something was
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totally off with him. He sat down while coughing, it was a disturbing deep dry cough..
Me: i thought you were not around
My mom took Blessing and went away…
Him: i came back because i am sick
Me: sick?
Him: Yes, where is your Grandma?
Me: i don’t think she is around, yesterday she was talking about going to get her pension
money today so i think she woke up early and left
Him: that’s bad
Me: was it important?
Him: my mother wanted me to ask her for that name of some traditional healer
Me: Why?
Him: to get herbs
Me: herbs? Mmata did you go to the hospital? Or Doctor?
He shook his head no…
Him: i won’t go
Me: Why?
Him: because I don’t wanna find out that i might be..
He paused..
Me: be?
Him: hiv +, I’d rather die without knowing
Me: Mmata don’t be ignorant we talking about your health here
Him: Bonolo please, you don’t know what i am going through so don’t be heavy on me
I wonder what happened and how his health took a direction for the worst..
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# LEIGHTON
I was in court, but i got interrupted by an incoming call that i went outside to answer my
phone. Truthfully speaking i have been unfaithful to my wife. Amaza came into my life at the
right time when i needed someone to bring Zaine down..
Amaza didn’t hesitate to agree, after all i am paying her mother’s treatment and supporting
her family..
Me: Babe
Her: hey baby
Me: you interrupting me, I was in court
Her: how is it going?
Me: that Bloody Abdul pleaded guilty
Her: is he gonna get a reduced sentence?
Me: we will have to see
Her: well i just called because i missed you
Me: i miss you too
She kept quiet for a while..
Me: Amaza?
Her: Zaine is calling i have to go
Me: don’t let him slave you around
Her: i won’t
Me: Okay i love you
Her: i love you too
Me: don’t forget, he has to miss that plane tomorrow i don’t want him here when wifey takes
the stand
Her: im on it
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Me: and how was the mission for today?

Her: Completed
Me: that’s my girl
Her: I’ll call you later
Me: bye
I hung up. Amaza is so sure that when all of this is over, i am going to leave my wife and
marry her. su
Such big expections that she has and with me i am just using her to break Zaine..

PART 3 THE PURGATORY S2

# ABDUL
The first day of my trial was a bit tough. Both lawyers knew what they were doing and neither
was backing down. Since i couldn’t afford a lawyer of my own, I was appointed one by the
state and he was better than what I had anticipated..
Almost everyone from the Purgatory was there except for my daughters Lucy and Bonolo the
was no sign of them. I don’t blame them though i wouldn’t also wanna face me after what i
have done. My expectations haven’t changed, i am still opting for a death sentence that’s the
only rightful way for all my victims to get justice..
My life has changed a great deal, after i started attending a church inside the prison were a
pastor comes to preach everyday at 18:00 and on Sundays from 10:00-13:00. I have
repented from my sins and i know that God has forgiven me, i even found salvation and got
saved. The Bible becomes the food for my soul, i meditate on it day and night..
Where human beings find me unworthy to be forgiven, but the Almighty God became faithful
and merciful to me. I was removed from that cell were i was sexually abused to a better cell
with only one cell mate who also sank his whole life in dedication to the Lord..
I was at the visiting room with my Lawyer, he was taking me through the witness list and he
was also preparing me for my testimony because i will be taking the stand soon…
Him: never in my whole career have i ever came across someone who accepts defeat so
gracefully
Me: it’s not accepting defeat, i am just owning up to what i did
He took out a paper from his briefcase..
Him: tomorrow both your wives are taking the stand
Me: i am well aware of that
Him: any hidden agendas i should know about?
Me: No. It’s just two broken women who will speak the truth to get justice for their daughters
Him: they will give you away?
Me: they will give away the truth
He nodded his head while looking at me..
Him: the judge has been made aware of your good behaviour thus far, your will to change for
the better. You might get a reduced sentence and you can even be be eligible for Parole
Me: No
Him: look i know how you are adamant to make sure that everyone gets justice for what you
have put them through but can’t you rectify your mistakes outside? Do you know how many
people would jump at this chance to be free?
Me: i need myself gone and removed from the face of the earth, that’s the only way my
Daughters and Purgatory can heal from everything that I have put them through. My
presence will always date them back to that hell life that i have put them through all those
years and i don’t want that
Him: i forgot to tell you something
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Me: What is it?

Him: your daughter Lucy won’t be testifying against you
Me: Why?
Him: she… She leaped off a balcony
Me: she did what?
Him: she’s on life support
Me: life support, i…
I know i haven’t been the best father to my daughter and hearing that she tried to kill herself
because of me really was a deal breaker. She might never make it all because i failed to be
a better father to her…
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# BONOLO
Simon and i went to the hospital to visit Lulu. I make it a point that i go there everyday even
though she cannot feel my presence but i am hoping that she hears my voice everyday and
that would remind her of how much we need her to come back..
I looked at her and she was still the same, there was no change, the wasn’t even hope that
she is gonna make it..
I was alone with her, Simon had gone to get himself something to drink…
I sat on the chair and held her hand..
Me: Today was the first day of Abdul’s trial.
I looked at her and the was no positive response..
Me: i couldn’t bring myself to face Him after what he has done, after what he has put you
through.. I wish i was there, i wish i could’ve saved you or tried something to get you out of
there but..
I felt tears wetting my cheeks..
Me: i saw how broken you were that day and i shouldn’t have left you alone, i shouldn’t have
been selfish at all please forgive me…
I blame myself for how things have turned out, i shouldn’t have left her alone that day. I
should’ve picked it up from how she was talking about death and embracing it but i didn’t
think that she would actually go ahead and try to kill herself..
Me: Please come back Lulu, i promise that things will be better if you come back
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# LUCY
The events of my life changed after i leapt off that balcony. I can’t remember much but all i
know Is that i got up from the road and everything was different, I felt that i was in a different
world. My body felt more lighter, i felt a bit cold and everything appeared black and white
instead of the world that i know.. There was peace, i didn’t have emotions i couldn’t feel pain.
I look at my body laying there and the more i try to go back to it the more i feel drawn to
everlasting pain…
Going back to my old life will mean more pain, pain that i am trying to escape from and pain
that i am trying to forget..
The way that everything was happening didn’t make sense, i saw myself laying on that bed
and i could hear Bonolo talking but i couldn’t see her the only thing i heard was her voice..
I walked around in the ward in hopes that i could see her, i followed the sound of her voice
and it led me straight next to my already lifeless body but i couldn’t see her..
Me: Bonolo where are you?
I sat down on the chair that was next to my bed..
The only thing i hear from my world, Is just a voice that often comes from a deep dark tunnel
that convinces me never to go back to my old life because of the pain that it brings. It was
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encouraging me to cross over but voices from the people that love me and their cries in my
ward everyday, they were holding me back..
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#BONOLO
I immediately got up from the chair because as i was sitting there something weird
happened, i could feel Lulu’s spirit i felt her that she was in the room especially the
heaviness i experienced of her pain while i was sitting on that chair really gave everything
away that she is around..
Simon walked in just in time as i was trying to catch my breath..
He rushed straight up to me..
Him: are you alright?
I looked at him..
Me: i felt her
Him: felt who?
Me: Lucy, she is around i felt the heaviness of her pain
He didn’t say nothing he just looked at me..
Me: don’t look at me as if like i am crazy! I know what i am talking about
Him: i know you not crazy because sometimes I feel her presence too, it’s mostly heavy
when you sitting on that chair
Me: i just want her to come back Simon
Him: i know and i want that too
He hugged me as i cried on his shoulder…
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# ZAINE
After the meeting with Reverend Stevenson i spent the rest of my day in my Hotel room. I
was catching up on what was happening on the other side when i stumbled upon something
on some news page on Facebook that Abdul’s trial started today. He has pled guilty, and
also accompanying that he requested a death sentence…
That was a bit hard to comprehend who would opt for a death sentence?
Me: pshhhh Abdul
I put my tablet down and went to get the journal that my mother wrote for me, everytime I
loose myself deeper in the journal her voice comes alive, i could hear it right next to my ear..
I went on to read, it’s like this journal opens a curtain for us to communicate and see each
other at times…
Her: What’s happening with you?
She stood right in the middle of the room…
Her: you know we have limited time so abuse this time we have
Me: how come have you not crossed over?
Her: because great evil has my soul
She came and sat next to me..
Me: then why am i seeing you
Her: because only a powerful Prophet can breakthrough the flames of hell to get what
belongs to him without being restricted
Me: can’t i help you cross over?
Her: unfortunately even the greatest Prophet there’s things that he won’t be able to do
Me: i don’t follow
Her: until Leighton repents then I’ll be freed
Me: i don’t see Leighton repenting
Her: don’t give up on him, he is still your brother. The only problem is that what resides
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inside of him is not your brother

Me: i don’t know what happened to him
Her: just try to save him, yes it will be hard but if Leighton dies he will have to spend all
eternity in hell including me.. You have to win Him over before hell does
My mother was talking about this as if like it was simple, if she only knew how different and
evil Leighton is she would have a different opinion..

PART 4 THE PURGATORY S2

# ZAINE
Today i was flying back to South Africa. I really need to be there tomorrow when my fiancé
takes the Stand. My flight was leaving in an hours time, so before i went to the airport i called
Bonolo to check up on her before she goes to court this morning…
Her: i didn’t go yesterday
Me: Why?
Her: i couldn’t bring myself to face Abdul, not after everything that he has done
Me: MaRadebe..
Her: No Radebe you don’t understand
Me: back in Purgatory when he was abusing you, he did it when it was just you and him and
no one else. This time it’s your Victory, you need to face him the same way he was fearless
when he did all those things to you
Me: today my mom and mama Lucia are taking the stand, i have to go and support them. I
don’t have a choice
Me: you cannot be scared of him forever, remember he is powerless he cannot hurt you
Her: i just wish that Lulu was here
Me: how is she?
Her: she’s still in a bad state. Sometimes i feel like we are being selfish, seeing her lifeless
body laid there and having to depend on all those machines for survival i feel as if like we
are straining her by keeping her alive we causing her more pain
Me: don’t think like that. I told you that i had a vision about her and Lucy is stuck in another
world, more like in a parallel plane
Her: i don’t understand
Me: she is stuck between life and death, in her own world the voice that keeps on haunting
her is one from hell trying to get her over there since she tried to take her own life which is a
sin. Do not murder, you cannot take away what God has given you because even him he
doesn’t kill i will sort the Lulu issue when I am there
Her: okay
Me: how is my Son doing?
Her: Naughty
Me: in what way?
Her: he can clearly distinguish between his foods now. When we give him those sweet fruity
purities he finishes them, but when we give him vegetables he spits them out
I laughed..
Me: maybe don’t give him vegetables anymore
Her: he has to eat Vegetables Radebe
I then heard a knock at the door…
Me: listen MaRadebe i have to go, i will call you when i land in SA
Her: okay
Me: i love you
Her: i love you too
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Me: Kiss Blessing for me

Her: i will
After the call i hung up and made my way to the door, Amaza walked in while holding a cup
of coffee..
Her: Good morning Prophet
Me: Morning are you ready to go?
Her: Yes i am but our plane is taking off in 2 hours time
Me: thought it was in one hour
She handed me the ticket..
Me: then where did i get 2 hours?
She chuckled..
Her: here have some coffee
I took the cup and started drinking..
Me: nothing like a strong black coffee before a long flight
I looked at her..
Me: i am very blessed to have an assistant like you, i know that i don’t pay you much but you
truly put your heart into what you do
She looked down…
Her: i am just trying to help that’s all
Me: i understand that and i pray that God blesses you exceedingly and abundantly, above
what you could ever ask for, for all that you doing.
Her: i..
She cleared her throat..
Her: i have to go and pack my things make sure i don’t leave anything out
She rushed out before i could even say anything…
.
.
# LEIGHTON
The Brotherhood cult was coming to South Africa, they were gonna land today. The cult
leader Mr Naizer was flying from Ghana so he was gonna be early than anyone else. The
cult Is composed of 5 men with me being the 6th one, they very successful in their fields.
Some are lawyers, some are rich business men. I feel very lucky to have made the cult, my
encounter with them was through Abdul and hell. Mr Naizer was let in on my work and that I
would be a Reverend so they saw that as a great opportunity for me to let my congregation
praise and worship the 6th God (devil) without them even knowing about it…
Now that my wife has jumped ships things are a whole lot better..
Nkhensani was a faithful follower of the Christian religion but her faith was fragile, reason
why it was easy to get through her. All she had to do was to just drink the portion and that
was it. She had to come to my side because Evil and good in this house was not gonna be
able to exist along side each other…
I was on the phone with Amaza that morning, she sounded very down..
Me: what’s wrong?
Her: i don’t think i can go through with this
I looked around making sure that my wife doesn’t walk in on me…
Me: what are you talking about?
Her: I cannot go through with this Leighton it doesn’t feel right
Me: baby we almost there, you have to carry this through
Her: do you know about my dream?
Me: Yeah you wanted to be a singer
Her: No Leighton. Ever since i couldn’t make it to varsity i took a different turn into studying
religion. I signed up at the McCarthy Bible school because theolgy was something that
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interested me. I want to be a Bible scholar and study different religions hence why i signed
up for the Bible school
Me: all that can still happen
Her: if I’ll be dealing with God’s work i have to be pure
Me: where is all of this coming from now?
Her: let’s be real Leighton, when are you gonna divorce your wife?
Me: uhm..
Her: exactly! I am not stupid i know you using me, so i am done
Me: listen here you little cheap gold digger, you will carry this through do you hear me?
Because If you don’t when you come back to South Africa you will have to bury your mother
and siblings. I will break you to the last degree and the only thing you will wish for is death to
come sooner. Do not test me! You will be done when i say you done!!
I clicked my tongue and then hung up…
I walked up to the desk in my study when i heard my wife talking behind me..
Her: who are you gonna break to the last degree?
I turned around and looked at her beautiful pregnant self standing there wearing nothing but
a lace see through night dress..
I put my phone on the table…
Me: do you always have to look this sexy?
She made her way to me, this days her sexual hunger sometimes gets draining for me to
even keep up with. I call her my whore of Babylon..
Her: big as i am i have to always try and look sexy so that you always find me attractive
She wrapped her hands around my neck while mine went to squeeze her big ass..
Her: Why you all dressed up?
Me: i have to go and Fetch my brothers remember?
She unbuttoned my shirt..
Her: at what time
I checked my watch..
Me: they will be landing in an hour’s time i think
Her: then we can have 30min to ourselves
We started kissing. I am totally in love with the new Nkhensani Radebe..
.
.
#ZAINE
I was feeling very disoriented. My vision was blurry, i was also light headed. I tried to look
around my hotel room and everything just appeared blurry it was more as if like i was drunk,
very drunk..
I sat on my bed and tried to regain myself but it was hard…
Me: what’s happening?
I heard the door closing and someone talking. I couldn’t really see who it was but the voice
sounded very familiar and the blonde hair gave It away that it was Amaza..
Her: im sorry Zaine but i have to do this for my family
She set up something and then made her way to me.. She pushed me back and got on top
of me i was even powerless to push her off..
.
.
#LEIGHTON
Nkhensani was laid back on my desk as i was having the time of my life inside of her. She
was loosing her mind as i went deeper and deeper..
Her: Yeeeeeesss!!!
I was already close to come, the closer i was to coming the more i pulled her hair until i
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came inside of her… Was very intense.

Me: Shiiiiiiit!!!
She was done and so was i…
Her: that was tense!
I separated from her and picked up my briefs from the floor…
She got off and put on her night dress…
Me: i have to go i am already late
Her: you not gonna shower?
Me: Naaa i can’t keep the Brothers waiting
Her: ohw well
After dressing up we made our way to the door, as soon as i opened i felt this strong wind
coming through and before i knew it i was flying across the room..
Nkhensani: Leighton!!!!
The only thing i heard from there was my mother’s voice which said
“leave my son alone!!”

PART 5 THE PURGATORY S2

# LEIGHTON
I went to Fetch Mr Naizer from the airport the leader of our cult known as the Brotherhood he
was gonna be staying at our house until he decides to go back home. The Brotherhood was
to land later that day because of their plane being delayed for whatever reason. The fall
didn’t hurt me that much, i only hurt my arm when i fell but nevertheless I was okay..
Surprisingly my Mother and i we were very close but here she is now defending a Son that
she never loved its truly amazing how things work out..
We didn’t drive straight from home from the airport, we decided to go and have something to
eat first.
Mr Naizer and i clicked the moment we saw each other as if like we knew each other from
way back…
He was wearing all black from his hat to his shoes, and he was younger than i had
anticipated…
Me: welcome to South Africa Sir
He looked around..
Him: i cannot believe that this is my first time in South Africa
Me: you have never been here before?
Him: not entirely, Abdul was the one who always made the trips
The waitress came to take our order..
Her: Good afternoon Gentlemen
Naizer: it’s afternoon already
Waitress: Yes sir it’s exactly 12:00
Naizer: time flies when you not noticing
Me: i will have lamb and baked potatoes please with corn too
She wrote that down…
Naizer: i will have steak with mushroom sauce and a salad, i would like my steak to be well
done please
Her: any drinks accompanying your dishes?
Me: just beer
Her: your order is coming right up
Naizer: thank you
She walked away and my phone rang, it was Amaza. I looked at Mr Naizer…
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Him: go ahead
Me: I’ll be right back
I stood up and went to answer it…
Me: babe
Her: i am about to get on the plane
Me: how did everything go?
Her: everything went well i have the tape
Me: did you sleep with him?
Her: No, i drugged him
Me: you couldn’t seduce him?
Her: Zaine loves his fiancé, he is a man of God and i don’t think he would’ve been easy to
seduce
Me: fine as long as the tape shows that there was something going on
Her: it does
Me: I’ll see you when you land
Her: bye (hanging up)
Me: i love you
Think my statement came too late..
.
.
# BONOLO
We didn’t take Blessing with us to court, i didn’t wanna put him through this great ordeal and
most of all i didn’t want Abdul to come face to face with him…
It was very hard when i walked into that court room and had to face Abdul, my heart was
beating very hard and i had to try and avoid eye contact with him every way possible….
The first witness took the stand at 10:00 and then after we went out for a short recess now
Mama Lucia was taking the stand. They made her swore under oath to tell nothing but the
truth so help her God…
The state lawyer was the one to question her first..
Lawyer: state your name please
Her: Lucia Seko
I could see from her body language that she was very nervous…
Lawyer: what is your relationship with the accused?
Her: he is my husband we have been married for 30 years
Lawyer: and how was your marriage?
Her: at first it was good but things changed when he realised his calling
Lawyer: calling?
Her: to be a Prophet
Lawyer: how did things change?
Her: he started being controlling and possessive, he used his power to control us
Lawyer: how many children do you have with him?
Her: two
Lawyer: where are they now?
Her: one is studying abroad and one is in hospital
Lawyer: What happened to the one in hospital?
Her: she tried to take her life away
Lawyer: why?
Her: after her father was sexually abusing her
Lawyer: her own biological father?
Me: Yes your honour
Abdul looked down as the court exclaimed in disbelief…
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Lawyer: where were you when all of that was happening?

Her: i was mostly sent out to the fields or to run errands
Lawyer: did your daughter ever told you what was happening?
Her: Yes your honour
Lawyer: and did you do something about it?
Her: i confronted him but then i was sent to Purgatory for a few days because according to
him i was questioning God’s will
Lawyer: God’s will?
Her: that our daughter Lucy was chosen by God to satisfy his sexual needs
Lawyer: that’s what he said?
Her: Yes your honour
The court was shocked by this disgusting statement from Abdul, dragging God’s name in
vein like that..
Lawyer: explain what was happening in Purgatory?
Her: it’s a dark room in the church were you spend a few days in there and you are only
afforded a meal once a day. It’s a dark room were you are left alone with your own thoughts
Lawyer: sounds depressing
Her: it is
The lawyer looked at the judge….
Him: no further questions your honour
The lawyer went and sat down.
.
.
# ZAINE
I woke up with a banging headache, the minute i lifted my head up a sharp pain would arise
from my head..
I looked at myself and I was left with my briefs. I tried to recall what happened but everything
was misty. I looked beside me and found a plane ticket that is dated for tomorrow at
11:00am…
How come am I getting on the plane tomorrow, I’m supposed to be on the plane already for
Bonolo’s trial tomorrow…
I reached out for my phone and tried calling Amaza but i got “the number you have dialed
does not exist”
That was very weird, Amaza is my assistant she’s supposed to be available at all times..
I got up from the bed and noticed the video cam stand, and everything started to fall into
place..
I remember Amaza walking in and setting everything up then pushing me onto the bed, what
happened next i cannot recall. She was recording what seemed like an intimate moment
between us, but the question at hand is why? Why would Amaza do that? Everything didn’t
make sense at all..
.
.
#BONOLO
Abdul’s lawyer stood up and went to question mama Lucia
Lawyer: please tell us how your husband’s relationship was with his kids? The ones he has
with you
Her: the relationship he has with my Son is good but they hardly see each other because of
him being away
Lawyer: and your daughter?
Her: their relationship was fine until the abuse started
Lawyer: how do you know that what he did was abuse?
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Her: i don’t think i understand the question your honour

Lawyer: it has been happening for a while and you never found it wrong while all of a sudden
you find it wrong?
Her: i.. I have always known that it wasn’t right
Lawyer: then why didn’t you do something about it?
Her: because i was scared!!
Lawyer: Bullshit!!! Every mother would try to protect their child from harm, but you led your
daughter into her suicide, you led her into harm and doom! A real mother would protect their
own daughter even if it means putting their own life in danger!!
The state lawyer stood up..
Lawyer: objection your honour!!
Abdul’s lawyer raised up his hands..
Him: i will move on
He walked around again…
Him: take me through to how you felt when you realised that your daughter is sexually
abused?
Me: i was broken, i was devastated
Lawyer: did you try to act motherly and comfort her?
Me: Yes your honour
Lawyer: Really? Wasn’t that against the rules?
Her: Yee… It was
Lawyer: so you decided to break the rules? Weren’t you scared of being at Purgatory again?
This was getting harder for Mama Lucia and in turn it made me nervous about tomorrow…
Her: i love my daughter
Lawyer: that’s not what i asked
Her: can i be taken down your honour, i don’t like the questions being asked
Lawyer: we are not done
Mama Lucia was breaking down, she got up and ran to the door…
Looking at how bad things are going, it looks like Abdul might win this case and be home
free..

PART 6 THE PURGATORY S2

# ZAINE
All along i was thinking that i was going on about the good Christian way trying to help
Amaza. I couldn’t bring myself to witness a young innocent girl exploiting her body for
immoral activities in exchange for money so that she can take care of her family, but then my
act of goodness came back to bite me at the back..
I was sitting on the bed drinking whiskey awaiting my fate on what Amaza is gonna do with
that video, i know this is aimed to tarnish my name and reputation..
The conversation earlier on that i had with the holy spirit he made it clear that my Ego, and
stubbornness clouded my judgement and not taking my wife seriously. He made it clear that
at times he won’t reveal obvious things, some other things i don’t need a revelation but to
pray upon them. I wish i could’ve listened to Bonolo because it seems like her female
intuition didn’t lie and another problem is that i wasn’t honest with her about the Amaza
situation and now it’s gonna be hard reasoning with her..
My phone rang next to me, i took it and it was a number i wasn’t familiar with…
Me: Hello
Voice: Hello am i speaking to Zaine Radebe?
Me: Who is asking?
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Voice: Shit were my manners at? My bad you speaking to Carl Shaw
Me: how can i help you?
Him: can we perhaps meet up, i have some business proposal i need to discuss with you
Me: what business? And how did you get my number?
Him: trust me it wasn’t that hard
Only Bonolo and a few close people have this number..
Me: look Mr Carl Shaw, i don’t know you and whatever business you wanna discuss with me
i am not interested
Him: not even if it includes a lot of money?
Me: you have 5min
Him: can we meet up?
Me: i am in London
Him: i am well aware of that, so am i
This guy sounds serious with his business proposal..
Me: Fine come to my hotel room
Him: not quite what i expected but okay
I gave him the name and my room number..
Him: i will see you soon
Me: Ayt
I hung up, and continued drinking..
.
.
# BONOLO
We got home later on that day and we were very exhausted. My mother was down because
of what happened at court, Abdul’s lawyer grilled her too..
My grandmother was sitting on her couch while knitting..
Me: Where is Blessing?
Her: Sleeping
We sat down..
Grandma: Hau, how did everything go?
We kept quiet for a while..
Me: it is not going good at all
Mom: the lawyer portrayed me as this bad mother who couldn’t protect her own Daughter
from evil
Grandma: that’s not true
Mom: I’m going to lie down for a while
She got up from the couch and made her way to the bedroom..
Grandma: Shame maan..
Me: that lawyer is a pitbull, now i am nervous about tomorrow
Her: don’t be just go up there and tell the truth
Me: yaa and at least Zaine will be there
Her: speaking of Prophet Radebe is he on his way?
Me: probably because he is not answering my calls
Grandma: that means he is on his way
Me: i can’t wait to see him, i have missed him
Grandma: are you gonna tell him about the pregnancy?
Me: Ya after Abdul’s lawyer has grilled me
We heard a knock..
Me: expecting someone?
Her: No
I stood up and went to open, surprisingly it was Abdul’s lawyer
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Me: what the hell are you doing here?

Him: can i please come in?
Grandma: who is It?
Me: how did you find our place?
Grandma: Bonolo let them in
I stepped away and he got in..
I closed the door and went to sit down..
Him: good afternoon
My grandmother greeted back..
Him: i would like to apologise for just showing up like this but i have something for Bonolo
from my client
I chuckled in disbelief..
Grandma: What is that?
Him: A letter and a book
He put them on the table…
Him: that’s all I came for and good luck for tomorrow
He stood up and went to the door..
Me: uhm Mister
He looked at me..
Me: you forgetting something
I looked at the book and letter..
Grandma: Bonolo..
My Grandmother looked at him..
Her: Thank you sir
He slightly bowed his head and left..
My grandmother reached out to the table and took the book..
Her: “My mother’s sins” hmmmm
I stood up and snatched it away from my grandmother then started tearing it..
Grandma: Bonolo!!
Me: No Grandma you can just tell by the title that he is gonna blame my mother for
everything
.
.
#ZAINE
This Carl of a human being showed up indeed. He came in with his hoover board and his
cap that he wore backwards..
I was listening to music and getting drunk off the whiskey…
Him: Carl Shaw
I ignored Him and went to refill my glass..
Him: Thank you for meeting up with me
Me: What do you want?
He kept quiet.. I turned and looked at him while he was still on his hoover board..
Him: getting drunk to deal with your problems?
Me: what?
Him: people use alcohol as an antidepressant to forget about their problems or pain
Me: Who are you?
Him: i am the guy who is going to make you a millionaire Zaine Radebe
Me: Prophet Radebe
Him: isn’t that a front?
I looked at him….
Him: i thought that you became a Prophet to make money, church is a quick money making
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scheme
Me: Who are you?
Him: wait this line is powerful… “feeling the world go against us”
He then turned around while pointing on his shoulders with his thumbs..
Him: “so we put the world on our shoulders”
He then turned around and looked at me..
Him: Come on as a music producer you supposed to know what it means
Me: i know what it means but what i don’t know Is what you want
Him: Okay…Remember the rapper kush?
Me: best rapper the ever was
Him: yeah after his tragic passing the were a few songs that weren’t released so i was asked
to be the man behind his music videos
Me: so?
Him: i would like you to produce and direct the videos
I walked to sit down on the couch
Me: i am no longer about that life
Him: your friend Blaze refered me to you and I’m thankful that fate helped us meet. I was on
tour when i heard you were around too
Me: you have to find someone else
Him: Kush sold millions of copies for the album he worked on before he passed on, if you
come on board you stand to gain a lot
I don’t know were this is coming from but it seems like a great temptation. I mean when
Amaza releases the tape i am done as a Prophet, what am i gonna discharge from my
mouth that people are actually gonna believe? Worse i am gonna loose my wife in the
process and regaining the trust from my church and my wife is gonna be hard. Being a
music producer was the best, whatever scandal comes forth you don’t care and the public
doesn’t crucify you that much.. Maybe sticking to what i know wouldn’t be bad
Carl: so are you in?

PART 7 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
I couldn’t sleep last night because I was very nervous about today and with Zaine not calling
me to let me know where he is wasn’t helping either. I would wake up every hour because of
the anxiety attacks that i was was getting, and calling Zaine but his phone goes straight to
voice mail put more pressure and stress on me..
It was the early hours of the morning and i was in the lounge crying and praying that God
can just do away with this day because i wasn’t looking forward to what was gonna happen
today, i didn’t wanna face Abdul at all, i don’t wanna relive my pain…
My mother literally found me on the floor..
Her: Bonolo
She came and helped me up..
Her: Wha.. Are you alright?
I wiped my tears..
Me: i am alright just pouring out my heart to God
She sat down next to me..
Me: Zaine is not answering his phone
Her: i am sure that he will be there, he won’t miss such an important day of your life
Me: i am scared
Her: don’t be
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Me: Abdul sent a letter and a book yesterday through his lawyer while you were laying down
Her: and?
Me: i ripped it, the book tittle was “My mother’s sins”
She exhaled..
Her: Abdul doesn’t know when to give up
My phone vibrated on top of the table..
My mother got it for me..
Me: is it Zaine?
Her: No a whatsApp message
Me: let me see
It was an unknown number that sent me a message saying “hubby won’t attend your court
case, instead of getting his shit together he missed the flight because he was busy”
The message was accompanied by a video..
I downloaded it and i got the biggest shock of my life..
.
.
# ZAINE
Drinking is fun and enjoyable, but the hangover that follows is not so fun. I was woken up by
the alarm from my phone, i reached out to get my phone and switched it off..
I looked around and in the middle of the room stood Helena..
Me: What are you doing here?
Her: i don’t know Zaine how about you tell me?
I got up from the bed and my head was heavy..
Her: rough night?
Me: you wasted your time coming here because i am not changing my mind
Her: a minor set back is gonna make you give up? Good let Leighton win
I looked at her..
Me: Leighton?
Her: he is the one manipulating Amaza
I walked up to the bathroom with her following me..
Me: i should’ve known
Her: so you gonna give in to evil?
Me: the holy spirit didn’t back me up on this one, heaven didn’t back me up
Her: Zaine sometimes there’s things that needs your thinking and logic. The holy spirit will
carry what is required and important in this case you should’ve listened to your wife
Me: Thank you for the vote of confidence Helena (sarcasm)
I ran the shower water..
Her: take this as a lesson that yes you a Prophet but you need to trust and work with your
wife, she is also here to oversee things that you don’t know carry danger
I looked at her before taking off my shirt..
Me: do you mind?
Her: i am your guardian Angel I have seen you naked a lot of times so relax
I still looked at her..
Her: fine I’ll be in the other room
She walked out…
.
.
# LEIGHTON
I was at a hotel with Amaza because i can’t bring her home my wife won’t be happy with her
presence. I went over the tape of her and Zaine again..
Me: this is useless!!
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Her: i tried!
Me: You didn’t try hard enough! It is clear that he was drugged look at him he is out! Instead
of the public going off at him they actually gonna be on his side and you will be the she devil
who tried to bring down a powerful Prophet!
I threw the laptop on the floor
Her: it wasn’t easy getting to him
Me: he might be married and a Prophet but he is still a man and can be seduced!!!
Her: Zaine is not weak to a female spell like you!
I put my hand on her throat and pushed her against the wall..
Me: What the fuck did you say?
She started coughing..
Me: i am paying a lot of money for your mother’s treatment and this is the shit you gonna
come with at me?
I let go of her when she was turning pale..
Me: all of this is useless! The only thing we managed to do is break his marriage but not his
reputation! Now i am starting to think you more useful to me dead than alive!!!
Her: we still have the pictures
Me: not much is portrayed through the pictures! Not everyone is Naive some will see that
this is a clear set up!
I walked over to her as she moved backwards..
Me: better pray that when Zaine lands today, her and Bonolo are no longer an item for your
sake and your family’s sake!
.
.
#BONOLO
I was beyond broken, so Zaine has been lying to me all this time? What if he didn’t even go
to London for the tour book, what if he went to spend some time with this Amaza girl? I told
him about her then he lied and said that he will cut off all contact with her..
Mom: Nolo look at this video again it shows that Zaine is out of it he is not participating in
what this girl is doing
Grandma: i am old and don’t know much about such things but i can also see that something
was done to him
I stood up and went to the window..
Me: it’s not the video that bothers me… It’s the Lies!
Mom: What’s gonna happen now?
Me: whenever he decides to come back home
I took off the ring…
Me: he can marry his Amaza then live happily ever after
I put the ring on the table..
Mom: Bonolo
Me: i have to prepare for court
I went to the bathroom to Bath. No matter how much i tried to block away what i saw but it
was getting to me. Seeing her working her way ontop of him, seeing another woman ontop
of my husband, Zaine truly disrespected me..

PART 8 THE PURGATORY S2

# ZAINE
On the plane back home i decided to renew both the strength and faith that i have lost with
watching the videos that my father has made for me before he tragically passed on..
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Hearing him saying that he is proud of me and will forever be proud of the man that i am
going to be in the future was a soothing herb to my self inflicted wounds. I take full
responsibility with the Amaza issue i have myself to blame and no one else..
Yes this is gonna cause a lot of conflict between me and my wife but giving up shouldn’t
have been something that circulated in my mind. The best revenge you could have against
your Enemy, is coming back stronger than the time that they attacked you..
Before i came back to my senses i was very angry at what my brother did to me, i told myself
that when i go back home i am going to punch him in the face again but it is not until the
Holy Spirit spoke to me and i thought of a scripture that was mind opening for me..
Ephesians 6 verse 12 “For we are not fighting against human beings but against the wicked
spiritual forces in the heavenly world, the rulers, authorities, and cosmic powers of this dark
age”
I need to put on God’s full amour because i am not fighting with my Brother, but i am fighting
against the spirit that dwells in him.
My father topped off everything when he said:
“everytime you find yourself in a deep dark pit, remember what happened to Joseph too.
Know that PIT simply means that you are a Prophet In Training, all the challenges that come
your way use them to always renew your strength with The Holy Spirit being your Guardian”
The Zaine that’s going to come out of this plane in a few hours to come, will be a complete
different Zaine, hell should tremble in fear because i am coming for them with all that i have..
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# BONOLO
The court room was full as always but that didn’t bother me. My focus was still on what Zaine
did to me. I was trying so hard to find a way that’s gonna make me view this situation
differently and try to come up with something good from it, something that will make me find
it easy to forgive him for lying to me but i found nothing. I looked around and he was not
even here to support me while i have always supported and stood by him in his darkest
hours..
Surprisingly Prophet Badru and his wife Mercy were here to support me…
The state lawyer stood in the middle of the court room and looked at me..
Him: Please state your name
Me: Bonolo Ra..
I cleared my throat..
Me: Bonolo Seko
Him: i believe the accused is your Step Father?
I looked at Abdul and i couldn’t bring myself to even admit that he is my step Father because
he is the biggest failure to the whole of humanity,he brought Shame to the good fathers and
Step fathers out there..
Lawyer: would you please respond to that mam’
I turned my focus to the state lawyer..
Me: I’m sorry your honour what was the question?
The judge looked at me..
Him: do you want to take a break?
Me: No your honour i am fine thanks
Lawyer: the question was, Is the accused your Step Father?
Me: Yes your honour
Him: take us through when the sexual abuse first started
Me: at first everything was okay, we were this peaceful God fearing family. Abdul came
across as a good fa…a good father to all of us even though i was the only one who wasn’t
his blood. I think when i was 8 or 10 years old everything started to change, he no longer
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saw me as a child anymore or his step daughter anymore but he saw me as this grown
woman who can satisfy his sexual needs.
Lawyer: ever since from then until your teen years he has been forcefully sleeping with you?
Me: Yes your honour until i was 17 and had a baby by him
The lawyer took some papers and gave the judge..
Lawyer: your honour a paternity test was conducted and it is with no doubt that The accused
is the baby’s father. 99.9%
The court exclaimed in shock..
Lawyer: Ms Seko, did you tell anyone about what was happening?
Me: only the family knew
Him: and the Purgatory residences didn’t know what was happening?
Me: No your honour, it was said that they shouldn’t know
Lawyer: so he knew very well that what he was doing was a shame! To an extent that he
didn’t want his people to know about it
Me: i believe so your honour
Him: How did all of this affect you?
Me: it broke all the trust i had for anyone, at some point i thought that it was normal for
people who claim to love you to be busy hurting you. I couldn’t stand the presence of any
men in my life. This whole experience will forever torment me, i was robbed of my childhood
and although i might have figured out a way on how to live with what happened, but honestly
this is something i will always have to live with
The lawyer looked at the judge..
Lawyer: no further questions your honour
He then went to sit down, i was now waiting for Abdul’s lawyer to come and grill me like he
has done with my mother and mama Lucia..
He stood up..
Him: i have no questions for Ms Seko your honour
He sat down after that, I must admit i didn’t expect that at all..
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# LEIGHTON
Later that day the whole Brotherhood gathered at my house. We were in one of the rooms
off which now I call a sacred room for our rituals. We were wearing black long robes, the
light in the room was all red with sculptures and pictures of the great Baphomet the Lord of
our riches and power…
Naizer: this is our very first meeting with our newest member Mr Radebe. We are soo proud
to have you in the Brotherhood cult, you have proven yourself to be an asset to the cult…
He looked at all of us..
Naizer: it is in our hands to bring about the new world order. The beast might already be
here. We delight in a scripture that Christians find fearful and disturbing. We delight in
Revelations 13 verse 18 which states:
“This calls for wisdom. Whoever is intelligent can work out the meaning of the beast,
because the number stands for a human name, it’s number is 666”
Brothers that is true testimony that the beast is already living amongst us on earth disguised
in a human form.. Those who are intelligent can work out the number of the beast because
the number stands for a human name…
His eyes wondered around…
Him: do we know who is it?
We shook our heads no..
He walked around..
Him: Ofcause we do not know because we are part of the 666 could be me or any of you,
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but in our mist of not knowing we do have the 3rd eye, one that lets us see beyond what the
human eye cannot see. Gentleman we are living in the last days, it is up to us to bring about
a new world order before we depart in this world. It is up to us to win many souls before the
coming of Jesus, it is up to us too..
He paused and looked around…
Him: i like it better when we have such meetings at night around 03:00am the witchful hour
when everyone is sleeping, not now when Christians are praying.. Take cover brothers!! Our
world is being shaken!
As he said that we heard a lot of voices praying and doing away with evil powers.. Everyone
ran for cover but only one of our brothers was caught by the fire from heaven that Christians
called upon. It was a scary site to see someone burning right in front of your eyes and
there’s nothing your can do about it not only was there fire, but the whole room was
trembling as if like the was an earthquake..
The more the prayers reached up in heaven the more heaven retaliated, i cannot live my life
like this being an enemy of heaven is very devastating because you always live in fear or
you always on the run…

PART 9 THE PURGATORY S2

# LEIGHTON
2 DAYS LATER
For the past 2 days my life wasn’t the same anymore, just in a matter of two days something
can hit you so very hard and you will feel as if like it has been happening for a long time…
I was in the kitchen making myself a cup of coffee when my hand couldn’t stop trembling,
Yes the previous night i had a terrible dream that left fear in me. In my dream that i should
even be referring too as a nightmare because of how terrifying it was, i saw myself in hell but
this time it didn’t seem like an ordinary visit it felt like my fate had already been decided. I
was walking down the corridor of what seemed like a prison with cells all around, as i was
being walked down that corridor by two Angels of darkness my eyes couldn’t overcome the
curiosity that lingered in my brain so i looked on my right to see what was happening and the
sight of what i was seeing was not pleasant at all.
I saw this old woman in one cell, it looked like she was being tortured by demons. They were
pouring her with all kinds of chemicals and the chemicals would eat away all her flesh until
only a burnt smelly skeleton was left, don’t think it ends there. Her body would reform again
and the whole torture would start all over again, her scream was landing on deaf ears the
demons seemed to find pleasure in what they were doing they would laugh in between as
they were torturing her..
One of the angel of darkness looked at me and explained what was going…
Him: you are tortured the same way that you use to torture people while you were still on
earth, she used witchcraft to kill and torture innocent people
I glanced down on those dark tiles and wondered how i was gonna be tortured, whatever
awaits me in my cell i will have to endure it for all eternity..
I would wake up before I reach my cell with soo much fear that i could literally feel my heart
beat in my throat. I have had this dream twice in a row now and it truly scared me..
I jumped and let go of the mug i was holding when i felt a hand tap me on my shoulder..
I turned back and it was my wife..
Me: Geez Nkhensani you have scared me!! (yelling)
Her: i am sorry i didn’t mean too
Not only does my fear end there, but now i have this weird hallucinations too were i would
randomly see the angel of darkness with a chain standing in the middle of the room. I don’t
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know if it is here for me or what but everytime when it appears fear and paranoia would
come at me 10 times more..
Nkhensani slowly went down to pic up the broken pieces of the mug…
Me: it’s fine I’ll do it
She held on to the table and helped herself to get up as the table took all her weight..
I crouched down to pick up the pieces and i was shaking terribly..
Nkhensani: Honey it’s fine I’ll get one of the maids to do it
I left all the pieces there…
Her: are you alright?
I slowly got up from the floor..
Her: What’s wrong Leighton you don’t look fine
I felt tears clouding my eyes..
Her: Honey what’s wrong?
I wiped my tears…
Me: i have.. I have done terrible things and i think they catching up with me now
Her: what do you mean?
I do wanna tell her what i have done, i do wanna tell her that i have had a hand in my
father’s death, i have been working for the devil by having my soul taken out of my body
every night to go cause car accidents and collect all the blood to feed off the demons that
were in the highest ranks, i wanna tell her that my Mother became a sacrifice for our riches, i
wanna tell her that as i let her drink that portion it was actually blood and the ownership
stamp of hell was put on her but how do i tell her all of that without sounding crazy? Without
sounding like a heartless monster? How will she ever trust me?
As we were talking i saw that Angel of darkness standing by the door way with a chain and a
clock this time around…
I closed my eyes..
Nkhensani: Honey what’s wrong? You scaring me now Leighton?
Me: can you see it?
Her: See what?
Me: they coming for me Nkhensani
Her: Leighton what’s going on
I couldn’t stop shaking, i couldn’t stop hearing this voices in my head of languages that i
didn’t understand..
I put my hands on my ears and went down..
Nkhensani: Leighton!!!
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# ZAINE
Since i have been back i haven’t contacted Bonolo. I was in our house the whole time
fasting, praying, and just cleansing my soul. I needed to renew my strength in the Lord first
before i go and face the wrath of my wife. I must say that it was a fruitful 24 hours that i
spent in the presence of the Lord, i prayed so hard that i was convinced i saw the heavens
opening, that’s how hard i was in it..
After bathing i went to make myself a fruit salad, i have been eating fruits, yorghut and
drinking juice only. Fasting can do a lot of things for you i don’t know why people take it for
granted, sometimes you need to shut the whole world out and let it be you with your God
only the two of you of course with the presence of the Holy Spirit too..
I turned down Carl’s offer, i decided that i will still be a producer but in a different Genre of
music being Gospel. I will record great hits with the choir at church they very talented with
my wife being the lead singer..
I had the bowl of fruit salad in my hand and i was about to go to my bedroom when i heard a
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knock at the door…

Today was my last day of fasting so i really didn’t expect any disturbances. I ignored the
knock until the person used their keys to open and i knew for a fact that it was Bonolo..
She walked in while looking at the door handle, after closing the door she turned and our
eyes met..
I saw shock from her side, shock that i was back and probably didn’t contact her..
She broke the silence after about 3 minutes of starring at each other..
Her: i.. I came to get my clothes and Blessing’s clothes
She walked to the bedroom but stopped halfway…
She then turned around and came to me, she started hitting me with her bag while
screaming and crying..
Her: i hate you Zaine! I hate you with all my heart!!
I held both her hands tight and pulled her closer to me..
Her: i can’t believe you did that to me (crying)
I had promised myself that the only tears i would ever see falling down her cheeks would
only be tears of joy, but now i am seeing different tears that she’s not supposed have..
I didn’t say much i just held her tight and let her cry..
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# ABDUL
Pastor Shai came as always to preach, today the service started off differently he opened a
spot for the inmates to go up and testify. A few of them went to testify on how they thank
God that they were eligible for Paroles, some went on to say they thankful for getting
reduced sentences it was a testimony after a testimony on how the church services brought
about change and second chances in their lives. Hearing them talking like that i felt the need
to go up and say a few words too, after how my trial went and my lawyer said that i might
have a chance i really did feel like i owe God words of Gratitude..
When pastor Shai was about to close the testimonies i raised my hand up..
Him: Seems like we have one more soul that would like to testify, come up Son
I got up and walked to the front. I looked at everyone and a song arose deep inside of me..
Me: “we fall down but we get up, we fall down but we get up, we fall down but we get up..
For a Saint is just a sinner who fell down (but i couldn’t stay there) so i got up”
I sang and the inmates joined in too, we started singing together until the Song came to nd
end..
Me: to me it’s not just a song but it’s my testimony. When i was first brought in here i had lost
all hope and prison had no mercy on me too. I felt to the core that i was being punished for
my sins, i was going through all the pain that i had inflicted on several innocent girls. For me
to feel their pain i had to go through it. My story is no different from Apostle Paul, I too
persecuted God’s church in another form. It was when the lightning hit me the same one that
hit Paul and i found myself here. Our lightning was different, mine was jail and his was
blindness but nevertheless Jesus got to us both.. I didn’t think that God can forgive a sinner
like me who dragged and used his name in vain to hurt others but it is when i repented that i
got my sight back, today i can see hence why i can sing this Song soo bodly i was a sinner
who was saved by grace. In a few days time my fate will be decided but whatever awaits me
even if it’s death i am at peace that I got to know God before my death. I wanna Thank
Pastor Shai for opening my eyes to see that there’s joy and peace in the Lord, thank you
very much..
They clapped their hands as i made my way to my seat…the only thing i am striving for now
is to get Bonolo and everyone else that i have hurt to forgive me..
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# BONOLO
I was a bit calm now but i was still crying, i couldn’t stop the tears from falling. I just can’t
believe Zaine, really i can’t understand his actions…
Me: when did you get back?
He put his hands in his pockets..
Him: a bit late on that day of you taking the stand
I nodded my head with tears still falling..
Him: Nono..
He attempted to come and hug me but i stopped him..
Me: don’t touch me Zaine Radebe
Him: there’s no excuse to justify my actions, i was wrong period
Me: you know Simon..
Him: you have to stop that, everytime when i hurt you, you need to stop comparing me to
other people
Me: that’s because they never hurt me like you did!
Her: i admit, I admit that i am not the best fiancé right now but I don’t do all of this things to
deliberately hurt you.. I love you Bonolo
Me: No you love Amaza!
He kept quiet, carefully thinking of what to say…
Him: when you like this i just wish my mom was here so she can help me in this situation
because i fail to understand you
Me: don’t use emotional blackmail
He exhaled..
Me: I’m pregnant Zaine, congratulations you going to be a father
His eyes widened…
Him: are you for real?
Me: Yes, those were the news that awaited you
Him: i..Are you sure?
I took the papers from bag…
Me: i went to the doctor they did tests
He looked at them..
Me: it’s unfortunate that we gonna be co-parents
He looked at me..
I took the ring out..
Him: don’t do this
Me: it’s Over Zaine
I stretched my hand to give him his ring..
Me: just take the ring and don’t make a fuss about everything
He started breaking….
Him: you can’t do this to me
Me: it’s already done
He didn’t say anything..
Me: just take the ring please i don’t want it anymore, i don’t wanna be your wife
He took it…
I was hurt yes but seeing him breaking too hurt me more..
I took my bag and walked up to the door, with him following me but i didn’t give him a chance
to even stop me. I opened the door and went out, i leaned on it while crying as it slowly
closed… A certain song that I’ve heard before kept playing in my head as i was crying and
sinking down to the floor….
“So hard to breath this air that we call love, ain’t nothing worse than the hurt we receive from
love. When you get hurt by the one you living for..pain can make you wanna love no more.. ”
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#ZAINE
I was on the other side and what stood between us was a door that became a barrier. I could
hear her crying, i could feel the hurt that accompanied those tears. I sat on the floor looking
at the ring, I just didn’t think that it would hurt this much..
I could clearly hear the tune playing in my head right now
“loving you no more, i just can’t be loving you no more… I love you more than I love myself”
It truly is hard to breath the air that we call love..It was my first time being broken like this by
a break up.

PART 10 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
The next coming days were extremely hard for me, i woke up everyday with this void and
emptiness in my heart that nothing could fill. My mother and my Grandmother tried their best
to always be there for me and try to cheer me up but it wasn’t working i was hurting. The
pain and heaviness that Love brings cannot be compared with anything, have you ever loved
someone and hated them too at the same time? That is exactly how i feel about Zaine.
The video got to me Yes, but what truly cuts deep is his lies and dishonesty about
everything, i don’t know why he felt the need to constantly lie to me like that. I mean how am
I gonna trust him again? How are we gonna move on from this situation? Everything was just
soo messed up… But in the mist of everything that’s happening and since we gonna be
parents again, we decided to try Co-parenting where he comes to fetch Blessing twice or
thrice a week and spend the day with him. Today was gonna be their first day spending time
together..
I haven’t seen Zaine for almost a week now since our break up and the only time we get to
communicate is when we have to talk about Blessing or our unborn baby over the phone. I
miss him a lot, sometimes i even feel like taking my things and moving back home but when
i think about what he did, i restrain from doing that..
I always try to keep myself busy so i avoid thinking about him, like i would study a lot or
spend time with my friend Siya just composing songs and trying to fuse our Harmonies
together. Despite all the bad choices that Siya has made in life, but i cannot get over the fact
that God blessed Him with something that not even sickness can take away from him and
that is a beautiful voice. We have composed songs together and we looking forward to
collaborating together in a gospel album..
It was around 09:00am on a Friday morning and i had just finished dressing up Blessing,
now i was putting his diapers and food in his bag..
I am very grateful that Zaine has stepped up and decided to be a Father figure to Blessing,
despite the harsh conditions on how Blessing was born or being born in an environment
filled with abuse and hate but God turned that around for him and now he has a good father..
I picked him up..
Me: you ready aren’t you?
My mother walked in..
Her: Zaine’s car just pulled up
Me: Can you take Blessing to him?
Mom: No, you have to face Him
Me: Mom please
Her: No Bonolo i am not doing it, period!
We heard a knock at the door..
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Mom: i am going to let him in, you come with Blessing

She went to open for him, and i heard them talking..
My heart started beating fast as i Walked out of the bedroom with Blessing, my hands were
sweaty and i got a tingling sensation under my feet, that’s how nervous i was..
Zaine always looks his best, everything he wears suits him perfectly from his suits to his
casual wear. Today he was wearing black denim cabri jeans, Jordans, a white tshirt with a
gold print and a cap now i know why Amaza Couldn’t get her claws off him..
I walked up to him and he stood up..
I wasn’t the only one who was nervous.
Him: Hey
Me: Hi
I handed Him Blessing..
Him: Hello big boy
Blessing started crying and tried to reach out for me..
Zaine: Come on, don’t tell me that you have already forgotten me
Me: ill fetch his bag
I went to the bedroom to get his bag and then i Walked them out to his car..
He put Blessing at the back seat, on his car seat and then strapped Him…
I opened the bag and took out his pacifier..
Me: this will shut him up
Our hands touched when i handed it to him, got a bit of some blood rush there..
Him: Thank you
He bent over and put it in Blessing’s mouth..
I then handed him the bag..
Me: have him home no later than 17:00
Him: got it
We shared a moment of silence for a while..
Him: how are you?
Me: im okay and you?
Him: i am hanging in there
I wasn’t Okay at all i was lying but i didn’t want to show him..
Him: when is your next appointment?
Me: next week
Him: i would like to come
Me: ill text you the details
Him: Okay
Things were very awkward between us..
Him: better get going
Me: you should
He got to the front seat while i Walked back inside, my mother was sitting with Siya in the
lounge..
I couldn’t stop myself i broke down..
Siya: Mmata
He came and hugged me..
Me: i don’t know why it’s soo hard
We sat down..
Him: askies
I wiped my tears..
Siya: break ups are never easy
Mom: it’s not a break up, it is madness Bonolo you need to go back home
I shook my head no..
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Her: its clear that you miss him

Me: ill be fine
I heard my phone ringing..
Me:excuse me
I ran to answer it in the bedroom, it was Simon..
Me: Simon
Him: Nolo
Me: What a pleasant surprise been a while since we last talked
Him: things have been quite hectic
I heard someone coughing in the background..
Him: listen I have good news
I sat down on the bed..
Me: Yes?
Him: After Zaine prayed for Lulu yesterday she woke up this morning
Me: are you serious?
Him: Yes, she’s a bit off but she made it
Me: Wow I’ll come later to see her
Him: i must say Zaine is indeed a true and powerful Prophet, he defied Doctors. They kept
on saying Lulu will never wake up she’s brain dead but here she is
Me: it is a miracle indeed
Him: i will see you later then
Me: Can you come and fetch me?
Him: can’t you ask Zaine to drive you?
Me: he went to the zoo with Blessing don’t know when they coming back
Him: Okay I’ll come
Me: Thank you
Him: No problem
We hung up.. I sat on the bed for a while busy thinking about a lot of things when I felt a
sharp pain in my womb. I tried ignoring it but it got a bit worse..
Me: Mom!!!
I stood up to check if i was bleeding and i wasn’t but the pain got stronger and stronger..
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# LEIGHTON
I met up with Amaza that day after receiving endless missed calls from her. I was trying by
all means as to not be in public because of my underlying psychological disorder but i had
no choice since i couldn’t let her come to my house.
My situation was getting worse everyday. I was having more than 5 panic attacks a day, i
would also have some insanity feeling like i am loosing my mind, i had hallucinations and
now i was having agoraphobia the fear of being in public..
We sat at the table that was outside and i kept on looking over my shoulder making sure that
my Demons weren’t following me i cannot afford to loose it in public. If you had previously
watched The passion of the Christ, observing Judas behaviour after he had betrayed Christ
was exactly what was happening to me..
Amaza touched my hand and i freaked out..
Her: are you alright?
Me: Yes i.. I am fine
Her: you trembling
I looked at my hands, and they were trembling
Me: ill be alright
Her: Zaine what is going on? You look like you haven’t slept in a long time
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Me: i have been busy

Her: Okay
I looked around..
Me: Why did you call me out here for?
Her: My.. My Mother passed on
Me: I’m sorry
Her: The house burned down to Ashes, my little sister started the fire unknowingly and we
lost everything. My mother burnt to Ashes, my sisters are in hospital and might be taken
away to a foster home because social workers got involved
Me: I’m sorry to hear that
Her: i was fighting not to loose my family but either way i lost them
Me: that’s deep
Her: i am soo broken Leighton you have no idea, all that i did to Zaine is catching up with me
Me: we shouldn’t release those pictures
Her: i was thinking the same thing too
Me: after what i did to him, unexplainable things have been happening to me too
Her: we have messed with the wrong soul, Zaine is powerful in all ways
Me: i hate to admit it but that’s true
Her: What are we gonna do?
Me: ill have to contact my Brothers
Her: or we can just ask for forgiveness
Me: if that’s the only choice we have but I still have powerful brothers
I saw two cops talking to the waitress and pointing at our direction, they both came to us
being led by the waitress..The one wearing different from the other one started talking
Him: Sorry to disturb you but are you Leighton Radebe?
Me: Yes
Him: Detective khomani
Me: can i help you?
Him: Leighton Radebe you are under arrest for being an accomplice in the murder of your
Father
Amaza: What?
The other Cop who was wearing a uniform came to handcuff me..
Me: How is this possible?
Him: The Doctor you paid confessed everything after the security tape showed her going into
your Father’s ward and Strangling Him
This was not happening.. I was walked out of there in handcuffs with everyone looking and
others taking pictures..

PART 11 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
Simon was the one who rushed us to the hospital in our local town so i could get a better
service, my Grandmother totally discouraged the idea of me going to a public hospital saying
that i might not be fully attended too as needed. I was worried but my family seemed more
worried they kept on asking me how i was feeling every 2min. The pain would come and go,
i couldn’t quite differentiate if it was cramps or a sharp pain the intensity was very confusing.
They would come and go, and they weren’t as painful as when we left home..
I was immediately admitted the moment i got to the hospital, different machines surrounded
my bed every Doctor that came in had a purpose of their own to fulfill. They kept me in the
dark for a while, they just spoke amongst themselves and that got me worried more. When
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these certain Doctor comes in, another one will go out, then the one that came in would go
out too and then they would come back together i wish they knew how much they were
stressing me. I was alone with them for a while as they made tests, and as soon as they
were finished my mother was allowed to come in..
Her: How are you feeling now?
Me: did you call Zaine?
Her: Yes I did baby they are on their way
I know things between me and him aren’t quite Honey and milk, but we will have to put our
differences aside for now and be there for our baby both of us because i cannot do this
alone…
Mom: What did the Doctors say?
Me: i don’t know they keep on coming in and going out without explaining anything to me
I was worried, i was scared, i was sad, i was crying, i was mad.. I just had all this mixed
emotions..
Mom: don’t cry, i am sure everything is fine
Me: if everything was fine Mom then we wouldn’t be here right now
I put my hand on my tummy, i cannot loose my baby i don’t think that I’ll be able to handle
that type of pain. I know it hasn’t been long since I found out that i am pregnant but I am
emotionally drawn to my baby..
The nurse walked in at that instance, I hope she will able to put me out of my misery..
Her: Ms Seko how are you feeling now?
Me: what is going on?
Her: don’t upset yourself like this, we still waiting for Dr Khan
Me: is he coming from America?
She smiled..
Her: No, she’s still in theatre but she will be out in 30 minutes time
Me: so i have to wait for 30 minutes?
Her: im afraid so
Me: what’s special about Dr Khan, that i have to wait for her?
Her: She’s one of the best Gynecologists in this hospital
Me: she has to come now or else im gonna die
Her: you not gonna die, try breathing
Mom: how are the cramps?
Me: i can’t feel them anymore
Nurse: can i get you something to drink?
Me: i don’t want anything to drink
Mom: you sweating Nolo are you sure you don’t want anything?
Me: i just wanna know if my baby is fine that’s all i wanna know (crying)
My mom gave me a hug..
Her: everything is gonna be alright don’t cry
.
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# LEIGHTON
The interrogation was cut short when the detective realised that i wasn’t myself. I was
completely out of it now, i had totally lost all touch with reality. What happened in that
interrogation room when Detective Khomani excused himself for a couple of minutes to get
coffee cannot be put into words, all i know is that he found me cuddled in a fetal position
next to the door and the fear i portrayed stunned him. To show how real it was he didn’t even
ask me or suggest that i was faking it..
I was taken to a psych ward so a psychiatric evaluation can be done to determine if i am in a
right state of mind to stand trial..
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Things were getting worse for me, I was hearing voices in my head which were telling me
what to do and also i felt like something was possessing my body, soul, and mind. I wasn’t in
control of my whole being anymore..
I was sitting in a pure white room, with only two chairs in the room. The walls and the tiles
were all white except for the blood stain on the wall were i was trying to scrap off the paint
and that left me with bloody finger tips and chipped nails….
The door opened and a man wearing a white coat walked in accompanied by two security
guards.. He sat on the chair opposite me.
He was well dressed, with his white hair perfectly stretched…
He had a black and red pen hanging on the pocket of his coat, he also had a notepad with
him..
He crossed his legs and cleared his throat..
Him: i am Dr Bouwer, care to tell me your name?
I looked at him and his appearance changed, he took a form of a goat face with Horns, the
devil that has been tormenting me for this past days..
Him: Leighton Radebe?
I looked at him and the words that came out of this goat face were ones that i didn’t wanna
hear..
Him: come one Leighton, you put yourself here and unfortunately there’s no one who is
gonna help you now, you are mine your soul is mine and i possess it!
Me: Stay away from me!! (shouting)
I covered my ears with my hands..
Him: Whatever you do Leighton know you are mine. You killed your father, you sacrificed
your mother and you went against your own brother! The day you started feeling jealous of
your Brother, the day your hate towards him grew was the day you allowed me in. Your
hunger for money and power is what got you here! Look around sir you are all alone, no one
can help you now!! Not so powerful and mighty are we now?
Me: Stay away from me!!! (shouting)
I got up from my chair and went to strangle the devil that sat across me..
Me: Stay away from me!! Leave me alone!!! (shouting)
After a few seconds the security guards got hold of me and restrained me facedown on the
floor while Dr Bouwer was trying to catch his breath..
.
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#BONOLO
The wait for Dr Khan was slowly but surely killing me. The nurse said she would be here in
30 minutes time but it was now almost an hour..
I wasn’t feeling the cramps anymore but that didn’t relax me at all, i was still in hospital and
my being here is confirmation enough that something is still wrong with my baby..
The door opened Again i had hoped that it would be Dr Khan but it was Zaine, he made his
way to me..
I am very glad that this time around he actually showed up when I needed him the most..
Seeing him made me cry more…
He gave me a hug..
Him: it’s alright i am here
Mom: where is Blessing?
Him: i left him with grandma and Simon at the waiting area
Mom: I’ll go and check on them
She walked out.. I couldn’t stop crying, you can only imagine what i was going through…
He broke the hug and started wiping my tears..
Him: What happened?
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Me: i started having cramps out of nowhere

Him: What triggered them?
Me: i don’t know Radebe they rocked up from nowhere
He got the chair and sat down next to me..
Me: i don’t wanna loose my baby
He held my hand…
Him: don’t even think like that, you not gonna loose our baby
Me: i am very scared and…
He kissed my hand…
Him: don’t upset yourself like this, no devil of a miscarriage is gonna succeed
He said that while pressing his hand on my tummy, i put my hand on top of his..
Dr Khan finally showed up. She was a beautiful short Indian woman wearing blue scrubs,
she was holding a file as she made her way in..
Her: Sorry to keep you waiting, i am Dr Khan
I was too emotional to greet her back..
Her: i thought the surgery was gonna take 5 hours but..
She opened my file and read through it in silence..
Her: When did the cramps start?
Me: today
Her: today when?
Me: in the morning
She put the file away….
Her: do you still have them now?
Me: i am not sure
She smiled..
Her: your eyes just give you away that you been crying a lot
Tears fell as she said that..
Her: Ahhhhh I’m sorry everything is going to be okay
She came closer….
Her: may i?
Zaine removed his hand from my tummy and Dr Khan placed hers..
She pressed a bit hard..
Me: ouch!!
Her: how far along are you?
Me: maybe 2 weeks or 3…ouch!!!
Zaine: maybe we should be a little bit gentle
Dr Khan looked at him..
Her: i studied for 9 years sir, well 6 was pure med and the rest was specializing so i got this
She looked at me..
Her: experienced any bleeding that came with the cramps?
Me: No
She went and put on a latex glove..
Her: im gonna need you to slightly open your legs for me
Me: okay
Zaine: Whoa!! Doc is all of this necessary?
Dr: would you rather wait outside sir?
Me: Zaine it’s fine
Zaine: I’m just saying i..
Me: allow her to do her job
Dr: please!
She inserted two fingers inside my vagina then after brought them back up..
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Her: okay light spotting

That was weird, i wasn’t bleeding when i got here..
She took off the glove and disposed it in a yellow small bin with a red plastic inside…
Her: let’s see if the baby is still alive
She went and switched on the ultrasound machine..
Her: lift up your gown a bit
I did as i was told and she poured the gel on my tummy then started with the scan..
Her: we are trying to hear a heart beat
Zaine and i held hands as silence filled the room..
My heart beat was probably the only thing making noise at that moment….
Her: and here we go.. Faint but there’s a sign of life there
That was a big relief..
Zaine: the baby is fine?
Her: seems that way
She continued doing the scan….
Her: uhm
“uhm” is not a good word to use in this type of situation..
Her: looks like they are all okay i can hear the heart beats
Me: heart beats?
Her: now i see the logical explanation behind the cramps, your womb might have been
expanding to create more room for all these souls
Me: all these souls?
Zaine: Doc how many souls are we talking about?
Her: i detected 3 heart beats
Me: 3 what?
Zaine: wait a minute are you saying?
Her: Yes, she’s carrying triplets
That was a bomb that i didn’t expect..

PART 12 THE PURGATORY SEASON 2

# BONOLO
I am 18 years old, i have a tiny body i don’t see myself being able to carry three babies
inside of me for the whole duration of 9 months. I don’t even understand how Zaine and i got
to this trio-saga, all i wanted was just a healthy baby and here we are finding out that we
gonna have 3 babies..
Me: the scan must be inconclusive or something, there’s no way that i am pregnant with 3
babies it’s impossible
Her: we did the scan 4 times and same results
Me: Ohh God
Her: this is supposed to be a celebratory moment for you, it’s not everyday that a woman
gets pregnant with triplets
Me: how did it happen for me to be pregnant with three people?
Her: well do you have any triplets in your family?
Me: Not that i know off
Her: Where you on fertility drugs?
Me: No
Her: did you conceive the natural way or Through IVF?
Me: IVF?
Zaine: she conceived the natural way
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Her: then it’s just the and biology taking place

Zaine: we do have triplets in my family, or rather had.
I looked at him..
Him: my mother once told me that she’s a Triplet, but both her siblings passed on after being
born she was the only one who survived
Me: and you didn’t care to tell me?
Him: how was i to know that you would be pregnant with triplets?
Dr: that explains everything then, it is highly possible that you were carrying the triplet gene
Me: great (sarcasm)
Dr: it seems like this came across as a big shock to you
Me: you have no idea
Dr: if you wanna deliver 3 healthy adorable little rascals you have to keep your stress levels
under control especially because you in your first trimester of pregnancy and you more
susceptible to spontaneous abortion. A lot of young mothers get scared when they first find
out that they pregnant but in 9 months time you should see the joy in their faces when they
hold their babies for the first time. You very blessed to even have your boyfriend with you..
Zaine: excuse me Doc do you even realise who i am?
Her: am i supposed to know you beyond than how i know you right now?
Zaine: you keep on degrading my title to my fiancé
Her: apologies i didn’t realise that you were engaged, you just seem soo young
Zaine: young?
Me: Zaine please now is not the time
Dr: i would like to debate further but duty calls
She looked at me..
Her: now know young lady i am gonna keep you here for at least 3 days just to make sure
that everything is well. It’s not gonna be an easy ride and taking into account of how tiny you
are i need to see you frequently so we know that your body will allow to accommodate and
take in all the baby weight
Me: i am telling you right now i won’t be able to carry these babies for the full term
Zaine: she will be fine Doctor
Dr: i am sorry but i am having a conversation with my patient
Zaine: i thought you said you leaving
Her: i will be back
Zaine: that’s a given, even a dumb person can suck off on that statement
Dr: Pardon?
Zaine: exactly!
Dr: if it didn’t last upon you a few minutes ago that i studied for 9 years off which i was pre-
med at the age of 17 a..
Zaine: and it took me less than a month to be annointed and heal people something your 9
years of studying cannot do. I defy the laws of Medicine sweetheart you can now get the
stepping
Her: that’s a religious statement i assume
Zaine: i also don’t work of assumptions, it’s either left or right
She kept quiet and looked at him until her pager started beeping..
Her: i will see you later Ms seko
Zaine: Mrs Radebe
Dr: ohw really? where is it written?
She too the file and started paging though it..
Zaine slightly chuckled and then looked down..
Me: not to interfere or anything but i am getting really irritated by what’s happening
Zaine: you upseting my wife
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Dr: i will be back and hope you are gone

Zaine: Whatever makes you sleep at night
She walked out and i gave him a serious look…
Him: she started it
My mother walked in with Blessing and my grandmother as Dr Khan exited..
Mom: here’s our patient
She gave me Blessing who looked rather excited to see me. He was all jumping on me and
all that..
Me: Someone is happy to see me
Grandma: so bathini? (what are they saying)
Zaine: she’s fine was not a serious thing
Me: i am pregnant with Triplets
Mom: Zaine!!!
Zaine: why is everyone blaming me?
Me: Because your side of the family has triplets
Him: yeah, yeah, yeah.. whatever (sarcasm)
He stood up..
Him: i have to get going
Me: Where too?
Him: i don’t know maybe to meet up with Amaza
The Whole room kept quiet..
Him: humour can do you good at times
Me: that wasn’t funny
Him: i have to prepare for Tonight’s Night prayer
Me: what? You can’t leave me alone
Him: i will be back tomorrow morning
Me: excuse me Radebe i need you
He chuckled..
Me: what tickled you?
Him: just that a few days ago you didn’t want nothing to do with me and today you need me
Me: Well you were a jerk a few days ago but now you a Father to 3 babies
Him: four
He squeezed Blessing’s cheeck..
Me: ohh i forgot about this one
Mom: i am taken by how you two are talking as if like we not even in the room
Grandma: it’s only today you notice? They always act like this
Mom: maybe we should go and give the Radebe family some time to themselves
Grandma: plus Simon wants to go he can give us a lift, we have to prepare for the night
prayer
They hugged me before they left taking Blessing with them who protested by screaming..
Zaine: ill bring him later
Mom: he is getting smart now, he knows his parents.. Bring him back before we go to the
night prayer
Zaine: understood
They kissed him and then left..
Zaine took out his phone..
Me: and?
Him: i will have to call the pastoral team someone has to stand in for me since I will be
spending a night here
Me: Really? You would do that for me?
Him: don’t get used to it
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He called and informed the pastoral team that he won’t be able to come later today so
someone has to stand in for him, he also told them to extend his apologies to the church.
Me: at least i am not gonna spend the whole night alone at the hospital
He put his phone away..
Me: i wonder if Blessing is gonna be able to keep up with the night prayer?
Him: i forsee him passing out before we even start praying
I looked at Blessing..
Him: Yes mommy is going to have 3 more little rascals
Zaine put Blessing’s little hand on my tummy..
Him: before you ask us later where babies come from, know they do not come by a plane
Me: stop it!
Him: he has to know i want my Son being smart if they ask him where do babies come from
he should be able to know that they grew in your womb
Me: and form of delivery?
He looked at Blessing..
Him: he will have to know that when he is 18
I laughed and Blessing seeing me laughing he also giggled
Zaine: ohhh you understood that?
Me: you teaching my baby not soo good things
He took him from me, then started throwing Him in the air.. Blessing was very scared that his
eyes widened..
Me: Zaine stop it you scaring him
He stopped..
Zaine: look at him with his eyes widened ready to have a heart attack..
I laughed my lungs out it just became too funny when Zaine started imitating how Blessing
widened his eyes during that whole ordeal
He then came to me and kissed me..
Him: i love you maRadebe
Me: i love you too Radebe
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# NKHESANI
Two Cops came to my house to let me know about Leighton and what was happening to
him, i couldn’t believe that my husband was in a mental institution it just didn’t make sense
he was in the right state of mind when he left this morning. I had noticed that something was
wrong with Leighton, he wasn’t himself anymore these days. At night especially at around
3am,his body would be very cold and he would be in this deep sleep that i can’t even wake
him up from. At times his body would shake violently i would do my Christian duties and pray
but it was almost as if like God wasn’t hearing my prayers..
After learning what had happened i drove straight to the mental institution same one that his
mother was locked up at..
I wasn’t even allowed to go up to him, i had to see him through the window and he was in a
stray jacket. The reason for that was that he attacked a psychiatrist earlier on. I looked at
him and that wasn’t my husband anymore. There were blood stains on the floor and on the
wall.. He was trying to get that stray jacket off him, and his face appeared bloody with
scratches as he made his way to the window..
Nurse: he hurt himself
He came to the window and our eyes met but it seemed as if like he couldn’t recognise me
anymore he didn’t know who i was..
He hissed like a cat and then started banging his head against the window that the window
cracked and he began bleeding..
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Me: Leighton stop!! You hurting yourself (crying)

The nurse put her hands over my shoulders and moved me away from the window..
Her: i have never seen anything like this. He must have a rear mental disorder
Me: it’s not a disorder, my husband is possessed and from the look of things it seems as if
like he is possessed by the devil himself
I didn’t know where to start or what to do at that moment until Zaine crossed my mind..
I looked at the nurse..
Me: Please keep him safe from hurting himself further, i know someone who can help him
She looked at me too..
Her: help from outside is not allowed, especially if it is not an authorised Doctor
Me: believe me the Doctor i am bringing is the only one that can help him
I put my hand on her arm..
Me: Please i am a desperate wife, and a desperate mother to be. I need my husband
She still kept quiet while taking note of my desperation.
Her: You only have two days before the Doctor comes back in the meantime i will have him
strapped in a bed
Me: Thank you, thank you very much
Her: hurry
I made my way to my car, Zaine is my last hope.. I am praying he comes through for his
brother even after everything that has happened between them..

PART 13 THE PURGATORY SEASON 2

# ZAINE
It was a cloudy Saturday morning, the weather revealed that in a few minutes time it’s going
to rain cats and dogs again just like it did last night.
Not only was it cloudy but it was a bit chilly too you know that type of weather that makes
you stay in doors, engaging in various activities with your loved one. Unfortunately for me i
was gonna spend the day all alone in doors just watching soccer, i thought of going to fetch
Blessing but he probably is tired from all the night prayer that was going on last night at
church, Bonolo’s mother told me that he was on and off he couldn’t get a decent sleep
because of all the noise..
One of my junior Pastors, Pastor Cele had come to see me so he can give me feedback on
how the night prayer went..
I gave him the hot mug of coffee..
Him: Thank you Prophet
I sat across him..
Me: how was the whole service?
Him: it was full, i will admit though a lot of people were disappointed that you weren’t there.
They were really hoping to receive healing through your touch
Me: that’s the thing i don’t want them to be worshiping me or feel like they can’t recieve any
healing from their faith and that they need my hand all the time. They need to learn to
depend on their faith in the Lord so they could receive abundant healing even when i am not
there
He nodded his head..
Him: i understand Prophet, but all in all the service turned out great, Greater than i had
anticipated
Me: Thank you for seeing to everything and making sure the church runs smoothly without
my being there
Him: i am just your helper
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Me: Thank you anyway

Him: before i forget Prophet
He took a letter and handed it to me..
Him: found it at the gate, i decided to come in with it because it was gonna get wet
Me: Thank you Cele
It was a Blue envelope addressed to Bonolo, she has been getting a handful of letters these
days i kept them all away for her..
I checked at the back and it was initialled “A. Seko” i knew very well who it was from…
My wife is under a lot of stress and i don’t want such letters making things worse..
I put it aside when the holy spirit talked to me that one of these Days Bonolo will have to
read the letters..
I tried to protest a bit but when the holy spirit says “My word is final Zaine, you can’t go
against it” i have no way but to be obedient..
Cele: Prophet are you alright?
I opened my eyes..
Me: Mmmmm i was having a debate with my comforter
He gave me a puzzled look..
Me: story for another day
Him: i have to get going before it starts raining
Me: Thank you for coming along
Him: it’s a pleasure Prophet
We both stood up and i accompanied him to the door..
Him: i guess there’s no interviews today?
Me: with such a weather i doubt
I always hold interviews in my church for new members, it’s a way of me getting to know
them as my spiritual children..
It started raining and the rain fell hard..
Me: drive safely
Him: Thank you
I closed the door as soon as he walked out..
I walked up to the pantry to get my salt and buttered popcorns, so I can put them in the
microwave since the game was starting in a few minutes..
I got the letter while waiting for my popcorns, i wanted to open it but it was not mine..
I heard a faint knock at the door but i ignored because i thought it was just my imagination,
the person knocked again 3 consecutive times. I switched off the microwave and made my
way to the door, to my surprise it was Nkhensani standing at my doorstep ad I opened..
Me: Nkhensani?
I let her in so that the rain doesn’t get her more wet..
Me: what an unexpected surprise
Her: unfortunately i am not here for a social visit
She looked upset….
Me: Please come and have a sit I’ll make you something to drink
I was also taken at the fact that she was pregnant, she was big and looked ready to pop
soon..
Me: i am not sure if coffee is recommended in your state
Her: If you have Rooibos it will be fine
Me: i only have coffee and hot chocolate, i will prepare the hot chocolate for you
Her: Thank you
I kept on stealing glances at her as i was preparing the hot chocolate, it just doesn’t make
sense for her to be here the Last time i checked her and Leighton didn’t want anything to do
with us..
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When i was done i took the cup to her…

Me: here you go, be careful it’s hot
Her: Thank you
She warmed her hands with the mug..
Her: you probably wondering why i am here
Me: is everything alright?
She looked down and shook her head no..
Me: What’s wrong?
She closed her eyes and exhaled with tears falling..
Her: It’s Leighton
Me: what about him?
Her: he.. he is in a mental institution
Me: a what?
Her: Same one where Ms Jackson was being locked up
Me: What happened?
Her: i seriously don’t know but..
She wiped her tears..
Her: Zaine i looked at him and that wasn’t my husband. I don’t know what possessed
Leighton but it’s great evil
Me: Nkhensani you truly not making sense
Her: Leighton has been acting very weird lately, drinking weird things and associating
himself with evil people
Me: that’s deep
Her: you have to help him, you are our last hope Zaine
She said that with eyes full of tears..
Me: Nkhensani
Her: don’t say that, don’t say it please..
I looked at her and this woman looked defeated, she was Emotionally drained and physically
tired..
Me: ill see to it but right now i want you to pack your things and go home
She shook her head no..
Me: listen to me.. You cannot afford to have soo much stress while you pregnant. Go home
and i will see to Leighton
Her: if i go home, promise that you will save him. Save my husband for me please
She stretched her hand and put it on top of mine..
Me: i promise
I am very much led by the holy spirit through everything and as far as Leighton is concerned,
the holy spirit hasn’t said anything to me. Here i am promising my sister in law something
that i don’t know if i will even be able to fulfil, will i be able to save my brother? Did i reply
prematurely without even discussing this Matter with the holy spirit?
.
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# ABDUL
Today i had an unexpected visit, i had a visit from the leader of the Brotherhood cult Mr
Naizer himself..
I wanted to turn back and go to my cell but him being here was satisfactory for me, this can
only mean one thing he is desperate..
I went and sat opposite him as he took off his hat and glasses then put them ontop of the
table..
Him: Mr Seko
He extended his hand for a handshake but i just looked at it..
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Him: i know that you are confused on why i am here

Me: that’s a good statement
Him: Seko i want you to know how apologetic i am with everything that has happened. I
wasn’t made aware by the Brotherhood with your situation hence why you felt abandoned, i
must say that how the brothers handled your situation was totally absurd. Brotherhood does
not stand for such, we are a unity..
When everything is going well for you everyone is there acting like they your friends or
family, then when everything goes downhill you find yourself alone and that’s when God
shows himself. When you back at your feet they come back again.. One thing i have realised
Is that God will never leave you, you the one that leaves him but he doesn’t leave you hence
why he said “i will never leave you, nor forsake you” and what i know Is that he is not a Son
of a man to lie or go back on his word..
I looked at Mr Naizer..
Me: “i am the Lord your God who brought you out of Egypt where you were slaves. Worship
no god but Me” Exodus 20 verse 1-3..
He gave me a confused facial expression accompanied by a faint smile..
Me: the Almighty God saved me from Egypt which was Sin, the riches i acquired, the hand of
the devil and how i lived now why would i possibly wanna go back there again?
Him: Abdul you seem to forget we Brothers
Me: Not anymore
I stood up..
Me: i wish you good luck with your future endeavours
Before i Walked back to my cell i had one last question to ask…
Me: Where is Leighton? Thought he was the “it thing” in the Brotherhood, i thought he
replaced me?
Him: he.. he is a lost cause that one
Me: it was only a matter of time
I looked at the guard and he came to walk me back to my cell..
.
.
# BONOLO
I am not all for hospitals i don’t like being here one bit. I didn’t sleep even have a good night
sleep last night, i kept on remembering all the stories my mother used to tell me about
hospitals being haunted and i thought that a ghost would rock up from nowhere and strangle
me to death.
I was only able to sleep peacefully at around 05:00am when it started raining, but i was
woken up at 07:00am by the nurse to go shower and then have breakfast. Since it was
weekend the Doctor won’t be coming to see me so i spent most of my morning sleeping and
hoping that Zaine would walk in..
I was facing the other way when i heard a voice calling my name, i turned the other Side and
it was Simon..
Me: Hey you
He came and hugged me..
Him: how are you?
Me: i am good i guess
He helped me to sit up straight..
Him: how have you been?
Me: i am hanging in there
Him: that’s good, i heard about you being pregnant with triplets congratulations
Me: Thank you
Him: you don’t seem happy
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Me: honestly i don’t know if i will be able to hold these babies full term
Him: you one of the strongest people i have met before, you will get through this
Me: i hope so
Him: Well i have something that will cheer you up
Me: What is that?
He walked out and then came back wheeling Lulu in the ward, i couldn’t believe it although
she was in a wheelchair but she was alive, that’s all that mattered she was alive..
The joy that came over us as we looked at each other was just unexplainable, i literally got
out of bed and went to hug her while crying and she couldn’t hold back her tears too..

PART 14 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
It was nice spending that short amount of time with Lulu, she couldn’t stay for long though
because of her dizzy spells and she had to follow the doctor’s orders with getting enough
sleep. Unfortunately she miscarried her baby due to the accident she had but she seemed to
be coping well even with such news. I was only saddened that her life from here on was not
gonna be the same, let alone be normal. She was a paraplegic, she suffered soo much
trauma to the brain that the layers of her brain are inflammed which the Neurosurgeon
diagnosed it as Meningitis….she told me Doctors don’t know how she could’ve woken up
from all of that..
After they had left, I fell into a much needed deep sleep but i was later on woken up by some
peaceful Humming and someone gently massaging my tummy. I slowly opened my eyes and
although everything appeared a bit blurry for those few seconds but i could clearly see that it
was Ms Jackson..
Me: Ms Jackson
She looked at me and smiled.
Me: am i dead?
Her: No darling i am the one who is dead remember?
I couldn’t comprehend what was going on..
Her: how are you feeling?
Me: i am getting there i suppose
Her: you know you are very blessed to have been the one to carry the triplets
Me: i don’t really feel blessed
Her: i know you scared and everything but…
Me: but?
Her: you supposed to have identical triplets be it boys or girls but in your case they
accommodate both genders
Me: i don’t follow
Her: you carrying 2 boys and 1 girl, or 2 girls and 1 boy
Me: huh?
Her: the babies are symbolical they represent 3 things. As much as Blessing represents your
pain but the triplets represent your Peace, Joy, and Love
Me: i didn’t see it that way
Her: God is the God of Restoration, at some point all that you have lost comes back to you
at the right given time in your case that is Peace, Joy, and Love.
Me: that was something I didn’t circle my mind around
Her: Cherish them as they will bring you those 3 things
Me: i am just scared
Her: i understand but you have a lot of support including from Zaine too
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I looked down…
Her: my Son is a bit of a challenge, Zaine has never dared to listen to anyone he always
wants things done his way because he is very sure that his way is always the right way. At
times his way causes severe damage especially to the ones that love him most
Me: i have forgiven him but his actions still prove otherwise, i mean where is he now?
She held my hands..
Her: he is hard work i know but what i know about my Son is that when he loves, he loves
deeply and sincerely. Zaine is not a bull if he makes a mistake he acknowledges it and will
make sure to never repeat it again. So you my sweetheart you will have to trust him he did
not go against my wishes to be with you and later on destroy what he has tried very hard to
build
I looked at her…
Me: do you still feel the same way about me?
Her beautiful smile spontaneously surfaced again…
Her: no.. I just wished i knew then what i know now that you had no intentions of lying. I wish
we could go back in time so that i could have been there for you and treated you better
Me: it’s all forgiven now
Her: your heart pierces through the most hardest mineral known to men and that is a
diamond. You have been blessed with a pure and gentle heart, probably the reason why
God chose you to be my Son’s partner because he knew that you would make a suitable
partner for him. And as the Radebe family we are very blessed to have you
There’s a lot of people who would excite you by telling you things that you want to hear but
not Ms Jackson. Her honesty is one of the things i admire about her, she is always honest
about everything and right now i know she means every word she says..
Me: Thank you
Her: Now don’t give up on that stubborn crazy Son of mine.. Never allow a mere girl to
destroy your happiness and your family, he is with you and not her. Girls like her are just
money driven that they would stand soo low and loose their dignity in the name of money
Me: What she did was below her
Her: the day you understand the Devil’s tricks then you would know when he comes at you
She turned and looked at the door…
Her: i better go before people come in and think you are crazy. Take care of yourself and the
Radebe clan that’s coming soon, we might not be there physically but always know that i will
be watching over you
Me: thank you, i really needed this closure. I really needed to know how you feel about me
She stood up and kissed me on my forehead..
Her: take care of yourself
Me: i will
She walked backwards while still starring at me until she disappeared..
After Ms Jackson’s departure i felt someone slightly shaking me on my shoulder…..
Voice: Mrs Radebe
I opened my eyes and it was the nurse, i looked around and i couldn’t see Ms Jackson..
Her: Are you alright?
Me: didn’t you see some white woman when you walked in?
Her: No you have been alone ever since your two guests left, i have been checking on you
and no one has came to visit you other than your previous guests the white guy and the girl
in a wheelchair
I sat up straight..
Me: Ohw i must’ve been dreaming
Her: time to eat so that you can drink your vitamins before i get in trouble
Me: thank you
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She brought the tray of food closer…

My phone rang…
Her: I’ll get it for you
She got it for me…
Me: it’s my husband
Her: I’ll give you some space
Me: thank you
I answered…
Me: Sugar where are you?
Him: uhmm i am not in trouble?
Me: Why would you be in trouble? Have you been doing something you not supposed to do?
Him: That’s not my style anymore
Me: on a serious note where are you? I miss you
Him: i am at St Claire’s
Me: what are you doing there?
Him: to see a patient
Me: one of the church members?
Him: No it’s Leighton
Me: Leighton Radebe?
Him: Yes?
Me: What happened?
Him: Nkhensani showed up at the house all upset saying Leighton is possessed?
Me: that’s deep is he?
Him: i arrived here a few minutes ago and i haven’t come out of my car. I had a conversation
with the Holy Spirit and the demons that possessed Leighton date back ancient ago
Me: I’m still listening
Him: he is possessed by the same Demon that possessed Cain hence why his jealousy and
hate towards me grew
Me: Abel and Cain?
Him: just like Cain killed his brother, Leighton was meant to kill me too
Me: Ohhhh my goodness
Him: and the other one is Lucifer the devil himself
Me: Leighton sounds dangerous
Him: Leighton opened a portal between evil and good the day he drank blood from the cult
he joined. He didn’t realise that the blood was sealing the convenant that he will later on
have with hell. Only the blood of Jesus is the one you supposed to share in and not another
blood. He might have not known that blood actually is a replica of the soul and spirit, the
more he downed it the more he was hell consumed
Me: So you going to come face to face with the devil himself, honey be careful
Him: i am very much protected
Me: get your Brother. Let your Brotherhood love that you once shared with him remind you
that he is your Brother, forget about what he has done to you
Him: What would i do without you?
Me: just get him and bring him home
Him: that’s the plan
Me: i love you
Him: i love you too
After the call, i literally got out of bed and knelt down to pray for my husband because this is
gonna be one difficult spiritual fight…
Me: “Dear heavenly Father, i come before you with the name that was given to us so we can
be able to have direct communication with you and that is the name of your Son Jesus Christ
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of Nazareth. I ask you God Jehova Eloyn – God most high to be with my husband at this
present moment as he is coming face to face with Lucifer himself. You said in your word
(Psalms 91 verse 11) that you will put your Angels in charge of us to protect us wherever we
go, so i send archangel Michael before him to defeat Lucifer once more, i ask all of this in
the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.. Amen”
I opened my eyes and i knew that heaven heard me..
.
.
# ZAINE
I got out of my car and walked in at St Claire’s with confirmation that i had the whole support
and protection of heaven. I felt Angel Michael’s presence, i didn’t summon him someone had
summoned him for me beforehand and i know who that is. I am blessed to have a wife that
knows how to kneel down and ask for protection on my behalf, she is my pillar of strength.
The Holy Spirit did let me know that at some point i will no longer be able to see what i used
to see be that Angels and anything that is supernatural because now since i am growing
spiritually i will have to walk by faith and not by sight. I couldn’t see Angel Michael but i could
feel his presence and i am at peace that he is here because he is the perfect candidate for
this Matter since he defeated Lucifer before. Though i am truly appreciative of that but today
i want the presence of Jesus Christ himself if not i want the power of his name to manifest
after all heaven, hell, and earth has to hold still and listen to whatever you have to say when
the name of Jesus comes forth..
The same procedure was done where i had to be searched and my phone, my belt, cuffs etc
had to be seized for that period of time..
I got to the reception the nurse asked me who I wanted to see…
Me: Leighton Radebe
She looked at me..
Her: Uhm
Me: is there a problem?
Her: unfortunately that patient is not allowed visitors
Me: Why?
Her: he is a potential threat to himself and everyone else
Me: believe me i can handle him
Her: Sir i..
Me: i am family you cannot deny me to see my Brother
She exhaled in defeat..
Her: Okay but i will have to send you in with security guards
Me: i have protection already
She seemed confused a bit.
Me: i know you trying to do your job which i highly respect but please i have to do this alone
Her: if he starts portraying a violent behavior know that security guards will come flooding in
Me: Thank you
I walked down that corridor again, such has to end with Leighton no Radebe under my watch
will come here again..
We got to his room and the door was opened for me to go in..
Nurse: we will be watching you on the monitor to make sure that you do not get attacked or
anything
Me: Thank you
I walked in and the door closed behind me..
Leighton was seated at the corner while banging his head against the wall, he was in a stray
jacket…
Me: Leighton
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He stopped..
He got up and then turned and looked at me..The state that he was in truly killed me deep
inside. He had bruises on his face, i got a better view of his lips too as he made his way to
me they had cuts more like he was constantly biting his lower lip..
He stood not that far from me while clenching and grinding his teeth, he had been doing that
for a while now the biting surfaces had worn away due to bruxism..
His pupils were very black in colour signifying that something had taken over….
He laughed and then hissed like a cat/snake
Me: better leave on your own
Him: cannot drive me out Prophet!
Me: we can do this the easy way or the hard way
Him: listen to what i am saying, you cannot drive me out!
Me: and what makes you soo sure?
Him: for me to go your brother has to Confess and repent, from the look of things i do not
see that happening
Me: that’s a bluff
Him: you can pray all you want and try to drive me out but you will only be hurting your
Brother because i am not going anywhere
I lifted my hand towards him..
Me: i command you to leave my Brother in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth!!
He twisted and turned, his voice deepened as he made different sounds…
I kept on calling the name of Jesus and he kept on twisting his body, coming up with different
styles he was pretty adamant for a person in a stray jacket…
This kept on going for a good 30 minutes when he twisted for the last time and i heard
something breaking, he then fell and the Holy Spirit spoke to me…
Holy S: beloved stop…
I glanced down and the cry that came from him was not Lucifer but Leighton, he was in great
pain..
I tried to go up to him but the Holy Spirit Forbid.. It was difficult for me to see him in that state
and in soo much pain….
I heard the voice of Lucifer laughing and roaming around..
Him: i told you that you will only be hurting him!!!…Mən hər yerdə fikrində deyiləm, i onu var
(I am not going anywhere, i own him)
When i looked at Leighton one more time his eyes landed on me too……
Him: Zaine?
Me: it’s me Brother
He crawled his way to me in that pain that he was in and hugged my legs…
Him: Zaine help me
I couldn’t stop the tears from falling on my side too…
I placed my hand on his head…
Him: Help me Brother (crying)
I couldn’t say anything other than having tears streaming down..
I then heard the door open and the security guards got in and got a hold of Leighton..,
The nurse looked at me and she wasn’t pleased…
Her: you will never be allowed to come anywhere near him again! Look at the damage you
have caused him
Leighton couldn’t stand on his own, looks like he hurt himself pretty bad when he twisted his
upper body..
The security guards held him and dragged him to his bad with his feet moping the floor, he
was still crying…
Him: why can’t death come soon, kill me already would you?
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I couldn’t take it anymore i walked out of there broken, the Holy Spirit tried talking to me but i
didn’t wanna hear anything i was too emotionally broken.. That is my brother!

PART 15 THE PURGATORY SEASON 2

# LUCY
2 DAYS LATER
The only person who can understand your pain better is yourself, no one will ever
understand what you going through they can only begin to imagine it. Being repeatedly
raped by your own father then later on fall pregnant by a baby that you gonna address as
your Little brother/sister is what i call blasphemy at its best.
Bonolo’s situation is also painful but at least in her case, her and Abdul don’t share the same
blood it was different from mine..
My accident left me traumatic, being wheelchair bound made things worse. I am always
limited to what i can do, i will have to be dependent on someone for everything..
I wheeled myself to the bathroom that morning leaving Simon peacefully sleeping on the
bed.
My toothbrush and the toothpaste were inside our mini cupboard at the top where i couldn’t
reach, Simon might have forgotten to put them within reach..
I put my hands next to the sink and i was shaking uncontrollably, my dexterity was very
poor.. I tried lifting myself up from the wheelchair using my hands for support but that didn’t
work..
I was frustrated and tears followed..
Emotionally i wasn’t feeling good today my mother woke me up with bad news.
Yesterday it was Abdul’s trial and he got away with just 30 years in jail for everything that he
has done, the cherry on top is him being eligible for Parole after serving 15 years of his
sentence while some of us have to live with what he did for the rest of our lives..
I didn’t realise that my cry was loud until Simon walked in..
Him: hey what’s wrong?
He came and crouched before me, while holding my hands..
Him: what’s wrong sweetheart?
Me: just frustrated that I can’t do everything for myself
Him: we will get through this
Me: My mom called
Him: How are things now between you and her?
Me: they are still rocky
My mother allowed everything to happen to me, she didn’t stop Abdul from hurting me she
practically acted blind to everything that her husband was doing to me…
Him: just know that i will be here for you always
He put his hand on my cheek..
Him: let’s help you brush your teeth and then I’ll make you breakfast how does that sound?
Me: Better
He picked me up and sat me next to the sink…
He got my tooth brush for me the shank of my toothbrush was big like it was embedded in a
tennis ball..
Him: i designed it for you so it will help you with your dexterity
Me: that’s thoughtful, thank you
We brushed our teeth while kissing in between with our mouths full of toothpaste it was
sweet..
The blessing of everything that has happened is to find someone that cares for you deeply..
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After brushing our teeth he put me back on the wheelchair and we went to the kitchen..
Him: what would you like to eat?
Me: surprise me
He started preparing breakfast..
Me: Why aren’t you at work?
Him: i took a day off to spend with you
Me: you don’t have to give up your job because of me
Him: just waiting for someone to help you when i am at work.. I was thinking maybe we
should get our own place?
Me: as in like a house?
Him: why not?
Me: can we afford a house?
Him: i got promoted i am a supervisor now my pay is a bit better
Me: that’s good congratulations
He continued preparing breakfast..
Him: given the opportunity to go to school what would you study?
Me: social work
Him: that’s interesting, so are you up to attend school like Bonolo?
I shrugged my shoulders..
Me: maybe we should focus on getting me better first
Him: right
We heard the door bell ring..
Me: expecting someone?
Him: kind off
He walked over to open the door..
Simon: Mom..
Me: Mom?
Simon had lived at Purgatory for a while now i didn’t think he had parents..
The woman walked in, she had a suitcase with her and looked at bit old, but beautiful
nevertheless..
Simon: how was your flight?
Her: you know i hate flights
She took off her coat..
Him: I’ll put that away for you
She handed him the coat..
Her: Thank you
She looked around, judging from how she looked i could clearly spot that she was a woman
of class..
Simon: Mom i want you to come and meet someone
They came to me..
I was a bit nervous..
Simon: Meet Lucy, and Lucy this is my mother Dr Watson
Her: How are you Lucy?
Me: im fine thanks
Simon: i was making breakfast
Her: i was thinking that we go out for breakfast
I am not all for going out in my state, I looked at Simon..
Him: Uhm mom
She looked at him..
Him: Lulu is not comfortable with going out
She came and knelt next to me..
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Her: Why?
Me: i am not comfortable
She held my hand..
Her: being in public might be scary but believe me you have to regain your life, you have to
take charge again and that starts with doing small things. Like taking small walks until you
are comfortable enough to be in the presence of people. Remember it’s not Depression that
kills you but your silence and isolation
She smiled at me…
Her: Now maybe i can prepare breakfast and we can all eat at the balcony?
I looked at the balcony, i don’t know if that was gonna work either..
.
.
# BONOLO
Dr Khan decided to discharge me today given that I take care of myself at home and show
up for my appointments..
Her: are you excited about going home?
Me: Yes i am, not that these place was bad but i am scared of hospitals
Her: i understand.. So here are your vitamins and your dietician gave me this booklet said it
will guide you on what foods to eat
Khan also suggested that i see a dietician so we can gain me a bit of weight..
Her: Funny because most of the time dieticians interfere in obese patients helping them to
eat healthy and in your case we doing the opposite making you gain weight
Me: ya I know but i agree too that i need to gain me some weight
Zaine knocked at the door…
Khan looked at him as he walked in and then looked at me..
Khan: have a safe trip, and don’t forget next week you have to see me
Me: i won’t forget
She made her way out without even greeting Zaine, the bad blood that they share i don’t
know where it comes from..
Him: Okay what’s her problem?
Me: maybe she doesn’t wanna fight
He came and kissed me..
Him: are you ready to go?
Looking at him he didn’t look fine, i know Zaine and at this present moment i can tell that
something was bothering him, he even looked restless..
Me: i am ready
He helped me get down from the bed
Her: let’s go
I decided that i was gonna let this go we will talk about it when we get home..
.
.
# ZAINE
Since that incident with Leighton i haven’t been myself. He is my Brother despite everything
that has happened between us he needs me to save him from all of this and quite frankly i
don’t know what happened that day. The Holy Spirit hasn’t said a word to me ever since so i
was neutral about everything waiting for him to say something because now i didn’t know
what to do…
I felt a hand on my cheek…
Nolo: are you alright?
Me: I’ll be fine
Her: talk to me what’s wrong?
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I exhaled..
Me: i couldn’t save Leighton, instead i hurt him more
Her: What really happened?
Me: i don’t know
Her: the Holy Spirit wasn’t with you?
Me: everything was just a mess
Her: did you listen to the Holy Spirit?
Me: only when it came to the demons that possessed Leighton
Bonolo: you know what’s your problem Radebe?
Me: i guess you gonna tell me
Her: you don’t listen you always rely on what you think you know, Yes we know that you a
powerful Prophet but at times you have to listen when we talk to you, you cannot always rely
on yourself
Bonolo was making sense, i came to realise that me and the Holy Spirit we weren’t in tune
with the Leighton situation that day. I should’ve waited for the Holy Spirit to say something…
We arrived at home and Bonolo seemed excited to be home..
Me: welcome home
She looked around..
Her: at least you been keeping the house clean
Him: had a bit of help from your mom
Her: i can see
She turned around and looked at me..
Her: so we should go and Fetch Blessing i miss him
I pulled her closer to me…
Me: or maybe we can have a few days to ourselves and then after we can Fetch Blessing
I said that while kissing her on her neck….
Her: i like that idea
Me: I’ve missed you
Her: I’ve missed you too
We started kissing with my hands making their way down to her small perfectly rounded
butt..
I have missed this part of our love that we once shared, her response to how i was gently
squeezing her body confirmed to me that she has missed me too..,
We continued kissing passionately as we took small steps which led to our bedroom..
Our moment was interrupted when we heard the door bell ring…
Me: let’s just ignore it
Her: we can’t what if it’s Luu and Simon
Me: What would they be doing here without calling first?
Her: Maybe you right
We continued kissing but the person wasn’t giving up….
Her: it’s getting ridiculous
Me: we not here
Heard a familiar voice calling my name…
Amaza: Zaine? Are you around?
Bonolo immediately broke the kiss..
Her: are you kidding me?
She made her way to the door…
Me: Nono wait
I have to give it to Amaza though she has guts, showing up at my house after everything that
she has done!
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PART 16 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
Amaza had the nerve to show up at my house after everything that she has done to me and
my husband. Other people just don’t know when to give up and Amaza is one of them..
We were standing at the kitchen face to face i was fuming that even my breathing became
abnormal…
Zaine cleared his throat…
I then felt his hand on my shoulder.
Him: Errr MaRa..
Me: don’t touch me Radebe i don’t wanna hurt you
He stepped away..
Amaza Couldn’t even look me in the eye, shame reflected through her eyes as they found
comfort just wondering around the room..
Me: Why are you here?
Her outfit was a bit different from how i have seen her wear. She was wearing a long black
dress that touched her feet, she had a black scarf around her neck and she covered her hair
too with a black shawl..
Her: i am sorry for coming unannounced i know very well that i am the last person you
wanna see right now but..
She looked at Zaine who was standing behind me..
Her: Can i talk..
I snapped my fingers in her face..
Me: Hey! Bring your eyes back at me you talking to me now ain’t you?
Zaine: Bonolo..
Me: Zaine stay out of this!
He kept quiet..
Amaza: Bonolo i know how much you hate me and believe me you have every reason too,
but know this i never intended to hurt you and Zai..
Before she could finish her sentence my hand had already left a burning sensation on her
cheek..
Zaine held me back..
Him: Bonolo that’s not the way to do things
He looked at Amaza..
Him: Please leave
Her: Zaine i just..
Him: you upseting my wife
She looked at me and didn’t say anything she headed to the door…
Me: and know next time when you wanna show yourself in my house! I will kick your A
double tramp Snakes!! (yelling)
She banged the door behind her..
Me: Soo much disrespect!
Zaine looked at me just not believing that i had done that..
I was still breathing heavily..
Him: Come here
I walked up to him and he hugged me..
Me: i don’t know why she always has to be present in our lives
My wrist was hurting..
Me: think i hurt my wrist in the process
He broke the hug and inspected my wrist..
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Him: You did swing hard, i don’t know if you were helped by the trio but for a slim woman
you can swing damn!
Me: and funny enough i have never really engaged in a physical fight
Him: Amaza brought the worst in you
Me: i guess so
Him: I’m sorry that she came here and then got you all worked up
Me: it’s fine but that clap will surely make her stay away
Him: let’s hope so, i don’t want you kicking her A double what?
I chuckled..
Me: Don’t play with me
He kissed me on my cheek..
Him: The pool is clean, wanna go for a swim?
Me: Yeah why not
Him: go and change
We both walked to the bedroom with his hands on my shoulder..
.
.
# AMAZA
I walked out of there to the main gate with a sore heart. I should’ve known better than to fuck
someone who might have been able to help me. Leighton played with me, all that i did he
didn’t even pay me my money let alone keep his word on marrying me..
I needed money to bury my Mother and money to get a place to stay since i no longer have
a home..
I practically have nothing, I did all of this to save my family and cater to their needs but at the
end i lost them…
Purgatory has a service tonight so i am gonna try and have a word with Zaine after the
service, i doubt Bonolo will try anything i mean we will be at church..
Currently i am staying at wright Park around a small town known as Springs with a guy that
has been trying to get me for a while now but i had been giving him a cold shoulder, i only
remembered Him now at my worst and decided to ask him for help..
He is stable, has a stable job the only reason why i didn’t want him was that he didn’t have
the looks at all. One thing about me i can’t go for a guy with no looks, and Sthe was beyond
the word ugly..
He is fat, very dark in complexion with disgusting acne all over his face..
He also doesn’t smell good, he has this disturbing smell especially when he sweats..
I can say that we are in a sexual relationship, i give him what he wants and he gives me a
roof to lay my head. Sthe is very stingy he would rather buy you whatever you want instead
of giving you money and with my mother’s funeral he denied to help..
I took that long walk to spur at Carnival mall, i was gonna meet Sthe there.. he was already
waiting for me when i got there..
He came and kissed me on my cheek, you cannot begin to imagine how disgusted i was..
Him: how did it go with your friend?
Me: she wasn’t around
Him: that’s sad
I looked at him and the thought that i had to eat while he is sitting right across me Brought
vomit up to my throat..
I cannot afford to think like that though, i need to appreciate this guy so he can continue
giving me a roof over my head before i find myself homeless…
.
.
#BONOLO
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I had on my green bumshort with a matching green bra, my breasts were getting a bit bigger
that the bra appeared smaller, but my big breasts complimented my slim body perfectly..
Zaine was wearing his shorts only and we were just wondering around playing with the ball,
he would also put me on his back was really sweet. I don’t know how to swim so fortunately
the water wasn’t deep just reached my breasts..
Me: how did you get it so clean?
Him: i cleaned it
Me: it’s sparkling
Him: i know
He threw the ball at me..
Him: i have a better sport that we can play
Me: i know you do
He came closer to me…
Him: ever wondered how making love in the pool would be like?
Me: i don’t know but i mean we have a pool so we can probably experiment
He leaned closer and kissed me i hope this time around we won’t have anyone disturbing
us..
We slowly moved to the corner and now things were really starting to get steamy he couldn’t
wait to get inside of me judging from how he was squeezing my body tightly…
I took off my bra, my nipples were already hard. I moved my hand smoothly from his abs
down to his manhood and he was rock hard.. The more i let my hand play around there the
more he squeezed my body towards his and started mourning with his lips still locked to
mine..
His hand also made its way inside my underwear and he slid his finger inside of me, it was a
bit uncomfortable that i gasped…
Him: Want me to stop?
Me: it’s okay
He went on to sucking my nipples, he would run his tongue around in circles making my
nipples more hard…
I moved my hand to the back of his neck he was really igniting something in me that my
hormones got confused…
I couldn’t wait for him to get inside of me so i helped him remove his shorts and then after we
took off my underwear..
He lifted my leg up a bit as he tried to slid his way in..
The more he penetrated me the more pain i felt and it was also a bit difficult for him to make
his way in because the pressure of the water just didn’t have mercy..
He continued pressing in deeper and i felt more pain as if like i was having my virginity
broken again..
Me: Ahhhhhhhhhh Zaine!
Him: I’m sorry
Me: it’s too painful
Him: it will get better now now
He continued pressing in deeper and i could feel myself stretching to accommodate Him
fully..
Things got better when he was fully inside and then he started pumping me slowly at first
and the pain started seizing while pleasure kicked in..
.
.
# LEIGHTON
My mental disorder as how i would refer to it was now something that would come and go,
one moment i feel okay then the next moment I am totally out of it..
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Today i was having a session with my psychiatrist, instead of having the session in his office
we had it in my room. I was bed bridden since i hurt my back…
I had an excruciating pain arising from there, was almost as if like thousands of needles
were being inserted on that area…
I haven’t looked myself in the mirror lately, i am scared of what i might see and judging from
the chipped nails i could tell that i caused myself great pain..
Dr: You look a bit better compared to how you were a few days ago seems like the meds are
working
I was starring right at the ceiling..
Him: Why do you think that you are here Leighton?
I didn’t say anything, not that i was being reluctant to speak but i just had nothing to say..
Him: What made you decide to hurt yourself?
I was thinking about what i have done and every pain that i have caused everyone especially
my little brother. i knew the way out of my situation was death because I don’t feel like these
demons would stop tomernting me, i felt no different from Judas iscariot..
Sometimes if you live by evil, you die by evil..
I could confess to having a hand in Killing my father yes but what good would come out of
that? I’ll just end up in jail were the devil will torment me more..
Tears started streaming sideways there’s more evil I’ve done than Killing my father and i am
now paying for my sins..
Me: i would like to see my Brother and my wife please
Him: you know that you not allowed to see anyone and your brother is no longer authorised
to be here, not after how he provoked you..
Me: i don’t have much time i need to see them please tomorrow the latest
Him: Leighton..
Me: i didn’t hurt him the last time he was here did i?
Him: No but..
Me: Doc i need to see my Brother and my wife tomorrow
Him: that won’t happen unfortunately
He stood up…
Him: i will see you tomorrow
He walked out..
I don’t have much time i really need to see Zaine and Nkhensani before anything happens to
me, after all we cannot run away from the fact that The results of Sin to its fullest is death..

PART 17 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
Making love with Zaine reminded us of the love we share, reminded us of our unity and
unbreakable bond.. Spending the rest of the morning and afternoon together was also
splendid…
We were now preparing for church and he came to give me back my ring..
Him: this time around you have no right to take it off, i am the one who is supposed to take it
off since I am the one who put it in your hand
Me: i promise
He kissed me on my forehead..
Him: How are you feeling now?
Me: still in pain but i will pull through
He went to put on his shirt…
Me: Radebe?
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Him: Yes?
Me: Making love to you is becoming a bit uneasy for me
He turned and looked at me while buttoning his shirt..
Him: am i doing something wrong?
Me: Ohhhh no you perfect
Him: then what’s wrong?
Me: you a Prophet and..
Him: and?
Me: how do I know the Holy Spirit is not watching us or Angels? Or what if the Holy Spirit
decides to talk to you while we at it
He chuckled..
Him: trust me that won’t happen
Me: now i have to stand in front of the church and preach while earlier we were at it, i feel
naked and somehow
Him: it’s not like you just a girl that I picked up from the road, we married we supposed to
engage in love making every now and that. Even king David engaged in sexual intercourse
although it’s not explicitly written worse he slept with someone’s wife. When you have time
you must read Songs of Songs..
Her: you are right. I mean even Jesus himself engaged in sexual intercourse with Mary
magdeline
His facial expression changed…
Him: where did you get that?
Me: documentary i saw one time at Purgatory Jesus mysteries
He came and sat next to me..
Me: they said they had a baby but the baby was killed because they didn’t want females
leading. A certain writing was recovered where magdeline said “he used to kiss me on my…”
Him: on my?
Me: that part was torn
Him: i don’t wanna hear you talking like that anymore
Me: Why?
He held my hand…
Him: scientists have dedicated their lives into changing the perspectives of humans when it
comes to Jesus. They have tried to channel a different explanation of Jesus one that makes
sense to them. While i was still in my ways i used to rely on science a lot but then
unexplainable things happened that made me believe there’s a greater force than what
meets the human eye.. Not only scientists but certain religions too have tried to do away with
Jesus, other religions don’t believe in his existence
Me: ohw
Him: read your Bible and forget about other things, MaRadebe you not supposed to watch
such things they will mess with your mind
Me: well then i won’t
He stood up and went to clip on his cufflinks…
Him: i think you must start attending McCarthy Bible school to learn about the depths of
religion, God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit
Me: that’s not bad
Him: then you will also learn true things that Bible scholars researched
Me: okay. Maybe you can pray for me and cleanse my soul so i don’t feel naked when
standing in front of the whole Purgatory
Him: if it will make you feel better
I stood up and he came to hold both of my hands.. We closed our eyes and i waited for him
to pray but he kept quiet with his eyes still closed
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That went on for at least 5min..

He then opened his eyes and looked at me…
Him: you wanted to preach about forgiveness based on your experiences?
I nodded..
He squeezed my hands..
Him: unfortunately i cannot allow you to stand in front of the church and preach
Me: Why
Him: because it will be hypocritical
Me: in what way?
Him: you gonna stand and talk about forgiveness while your heart is still locked
Me: i forgave everyone
Him: except for Abdul
I got my hands out of his grip…
Me: you can’t expect me to forgive Abdul
Him: see what i mean
He walked and came back with letters..
Him: here
I took them..
Him: it’s time you hear what he has to say
I cannot believe that God is expecting this from me, i don’t see myself forgiving Abdul..
.
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# LUCY
I had a peaceful day with Simon and his mother. His mother is a very good woman and has
a way with words. After breakfast we went out to the mall she kept on insisting that i needed
fresh air, i needed to go out and so we did..
Now i was laying on the bed with Simon massaging my legs..
Me: i had a great day with your mom today
Him: really?
Me: Yes she is a good woman
Him: she is something fascinating
Me: i guess so
Him: do you feel any sensation when i press here
Me: No
Him: and here?
Me: No
He kept quiet..
Me: are you alright? You have been acting weird ever since we got back from the mall
Him: im fine
Me: i beg to differ
He stood up and went to the drawers, he then came back with a stack of letters..
Him: these are for you
He handed them to me and i went through them, as soon as i saw that they were from Abdul
i started tearing them up..
Simon: you could’ve at least opened them
Me: i don’t wanna hear anything from him
Him: Lulu holding on to soo much anger won’t do him anything, Abdul will still wake up and
live his life. You will only be destroying yourself
Me: i will never forgive him, never ever!
He kept quiet and continued with what he was doing..
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# ZAINE
My church had moved from just being a church that accommodates only members from the
compound to accommodating everyone who wanted to come. I had new members coming in
and joining us that we even ran out of chairs in every service and some of the members had
to remain standing throughout the whole services..
I was very honored to see even old people coming to listen to me, being open minded in
what i had to teach them…
I mostly preach on Sundays, during the week we have guest speakers..
Me: with out most respect, i would firstly like to greet all the prophets and the pastors who
are present in this house, i would also like to greet the whole body of Christ being the
church. I greet you all in the name of Jesus of Jesus Christ..
They greeted back..
Me: i know that tonight my wife was supposed to be the one preaching but unfortunately that
won’t be the case anymore and i apologise for the inconvenience
I could tell from their responses that they were disappointed..
Me: when the Holy Spirit intervenes there’s nothing i can do, but nevertheless i have
someone that you guys will love to hear from and that is Mrs Mercy Faziel Badru
The church stood up and clapped their hands as she made her way to the pull pit…
Her: thank you very much for giving me this opportunity
Me: you welcome
I gave her the mic and then made my way out to my office…
I wanted to have a word with Prophet Badru regarding the Leighton situation…
He came in after a while…
Him: you seem soo stressed what’s wrong?
He sat down..
Me: it’s my brother Leighton
Him: what happened?
Me: he is locked up in a mental institution the one where my mother was locked up…
Him: What happened?
Me: he is possessed by the same Demon that possessed Cain and Lucifer himself
He sighed…
Him: Leighton must’ve really gotten himself in deep waters to have Lucifer in him
Me: i visited him this other time, i tried to drive the demons out but i only hurt him. when i had
a conversation with the Holy Spirit last morning he told me that Leighton has to Confess and
repent
Him: Transparency weakens the devil, you needn’t not to drive him away but Leighton’s
transparency will weaken Lucifer and he will drive himself out
Me: he is the only family i have now, i have to save him
Badru kept quiet for a while…
Me: what’s on your mind?
Him: im seeing him surrounded by darkness, I see this great deal of darkness… Was he in a
cult of some sort?
Me: i believe so
Him: they won’t let him go,he is very much useful to them even at this state because
Leighton leads a big church so they need him to win the church so that evil can rise and
manifest
Me: i won’t let that happen
Him: i see a great battle between us and them over Leighton
Me: When you say us? Do you mean that?
Him: it’s gonna be a great fight even the youngest powerful Prophet will need help plus i am
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well familiar with the evil side

I looked at him….
Him: my wife comes from a family of diplomatic witches remember?
Me: had forgotten but thank you for doing this
.
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# LEIGHTON
I spend a great deal of my time just laying in bed and thinking about everything that I have
done. I was thinking that if i could go back in time and try to fix everything I would just so i
can make better decisions…
The door opened and the nurse came in, today she is late i usually take my medication at
19:00 now it’s 20:00..
Me: you are late today
Voice: Brother it’s me
I am well familiar with the voice, it’s one of my Brothers..
He came closer…
Me: Ojo?
Him: shhhhh, i am here to get you out
Me: No
Him: we are brothers Leighton and the Brotherhood doesn’t abandon their own
Me: No my brother Zaine will come for me
Him: Where is he? Do you think Zaine will save you after everything you have done to him?
Do you think he will forgive you when he hears that you killed your father and had your
mother sacrificed for riches? I mean If you wanna be saved from the hand of the devil you
have to Confess to what you did and the question is are you ready for that?
Thinking of my confession and how my church and everyone else will think of me is quite
daunting. I don’t think anyone would wanna be led by a leader that has done soo much evil..

PART 18 THE PURGATORY S2

# ZAINE
A MONTH LATER
I spent the whole month fighting for Leighton’s freedom. For him to be safe and be kept
away from evil is if he comes and stays with me at my place, where the cult won’t be able to
get him. It wasn’t easy getting that court order that i had to take to St Claire’s so they can
release him to my care. What made it hard was the fact that he was an accomplice in my
Father’s murder so St Claire’s protested that if Leighton can be released to the public he
might be a threat to everyone around him including himself, they even went as far as
retracting that tape where i was trying to drive the demons out of him to show that i am not a
suitable candidate to look after him hence he is more safer at St Claire’s…
It was a truly difficult process but the words “What is impossible with men, with God is
possible” came to life..
God intervened and i was able to get my Brother into my care provided that he takes his
medication regularly and also they will come and check up on him to see if he is Still in the
best care and safe….
I cannot begin to explain the joy i felt as i drove to St Claire’s that morning to get him, i mean
it has been exactly a month of me fighting for his freedom at some point i felt like giving up
but With the support of Prophet Badru and the whole of Heaven i was able to get him..
I was with Prophet Badru and the superintendent of our police station as we went to get
him…
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The psychiatrist took a good look at the court order..

Him: Gentlemen i won’t lie, from a professional level i think that you are doing a grave
mistake. Mr Radebe is better off here where he cannot hurt anyone or himself. He is not
ready to face the world or live like a normal person in a normal environment or society
Me: that is not for you to decide, you are not God you cannot detect his life
Badru: just for interest’s sake Dr can i ask something?
The psychiatrist looked at him..
Badru: is the medication working?
Dr: partially. Sometimes he would still have periods of psychosis
Badru: doesn’t that raise a red flag that maybe medication cannot help him?
Him: What are you insinuating?
Badru: i respect you and your job. Can you also respect my calling?
Dr: that’s the problem with you Prophets and Pastors you are ready to rule out a sickness as
the victim being “Possessed” rather than getting down to the core of the problem. Mr Radebe
is schizophrenic accompanied by a series of severe delusion and psychosis
Me: you can hit us with all the science you want Doc but the real truth is the medication is
not working so there’s no reason for him to be here, if you don’t mind i would like you to get
my Brother for me
He looked at us..
Him: you are making a big mistake
Sup: get the patient Please
He got the security guards and they went to get Leigh..
I looked at the superintendent..
Me: Thank you very much for coming with us and supporting us in this
Him: you are a man of God and i respect what you do, if you feel greatly that your Brother is
better in your care i support you. But keep in mind that he still has to go on trial, since he is
no longer at St Claire’s the law doesn’t protect Him anymore he is no longer considered unfit
to stand trial
Badru: i thought that was no longer be given thought too, since there’s no evidence pointing
to him that he had a hand in his father’s murder, it’s his word against the Doctor
Sup: Still he has to stand trial
Me: ill make sure he does
The nurse came to us..
Her: Good morning
We greeted her back..
Her: i will need you to sign here for your Brother’s release
Me: Thank you
I took the pen and signed..
The door opened and they showed up with Leighton. He was not in a very good state, he
looked worse that the last time I saw him..
He was bruised beyond with a black eye and he had also lost a bit of weight..
Me: There he is
I walked up to him, i was a bit nervous because i didn’t know the state of mind that he was
in..
One of the guards brought a wheelchair..
Me: I’m here to take you home
He didn’t have a response to that statement, his eyes just filled with tears..
Me: God has granted you a second chance in life
I think he couldn’t believe that he was getting out of here..
I looked at the guard..
Me: Thank you but the wheelchair is not necessary
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Prophet Badru came to us..

Him: Leighton i am Prophet Badru, it’s nice to meet you
They shook hands…
Me: let’s go
I held his arm..
Dr: Prophet Radebe
I looked at him..
Him: a letter instructing you to take him to the hospital so he can be treated for his bruises,
and these are his pills he has to drink them twice a day
I took the pills and the letter..
Me: Thank you
I held Him and we slowly made our way out..
He is not free from the demons but this is a new start, we gonna take it one day at a time..
.
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# BONOLO
There’s something about Prisons that makes one’s skin to crawl, it doesn’t matter whether
you are locked up in here or just visiting the fear is no different..
You might be wondering what i am doing here and the honest truth is that, i read all those
letters sent by Abdul and they really tore deep within. So i am here to look him in the eye
and see if he means everything that he had been saying in the letters, or he if he was just
buying my forgiveness with words..
I had my hand on my tummy, i was now 1 month and 3 weeks pregnant almost going to 2
months..
I didn’t know if i had made the right decision for me to be here, the pressure feels heavy on
me now..
The door opened and they walked him in, my heart sank down to my knees..
He seemed shocked to see me..
The guard walked him to the table and he sat across me. I guess he wasn’t dangerous
because he wasn’t handcuffed..
He just sat there and looked at me for a while without saying anything, i didn’t know what to
say too..
Him: i..
Me: you..
We both spoke at the same time..
Him: you can speak
Me: you look good, the prison is treating you better than i expected
Him: i am hanging in there, and you look good too
Me: Thank you
Him: Thank you for coming to see me
Me: it had to happen at some point
Him: i take it you read my letters
I nodded..
Him: Bonolo you don’t know how sorry i am..
I shook my head no..
Me: i wanna know why you did it
Him: Money and power, the Brotherhood promised me a lot of money and power in
exchange i do everything that i am instructed to do
Me: you know i came here to see if you really are sorry, i was even scared on how i am
going to react when i see you but weirdly enough i feel at peace i am not as scared as how i
was when…
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Him: i am glad…
We kept quiet until he broke the ice again..
Him: i have been attending some church here in prison it’s really helping me a lot
Me: that’s very good
Him: how is Blessing?
Me: he is a Blessing, got his little front teeth now he bites everything
He laughed and i did too..
Him: How old is he now?
Me: 6 months
He cleared his throat..
Him: if it is not too much to ask for can i please see him i think it’s time that i have a
relationship with my Son
That’s something big to ask for and i don’t even know how Zaine is going to feel about it..
.
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# LUCY
Prophet Zaine has helped me a lot especially after the accident, Him and Bonolo have been
very present in my life and helping me to deal with everything. I won’t lie my life is full of
hope and possibilities now. I have moved from a wheelchair to using crutches but i mostly
use one, Simon is making good money now that we moved out of the flat to a beautiful
house with a pool, he bought it cash with the help of the bank loaning Him money he pays
the bank R5 000 a month. Me and his mother on the other hand we have an unbreakable
bond, she loves me and we spend hours talking on the phone everyday..
I am also attending therapy and next year i will be starting with school i am excited with that,
so since i am free this year Simon and i decided to get married. It’s gonna be a small
intimate wedding between family and friends..
My mother had come to visit me and she was making us some tea while i went through
some bridal magazines..
Me: i still can’t choose between peach and white
Mom: why do you wanna wear a peach dress? Why not a white one?
Me: i like peach
Her: You can have a peach&white deco, but the dress keep it white
Me: if you say so
She brought the tray to the table..
Me: Thank you
Her: you welcome… It gives me peace to see how happy you are
Me: i have a man that loves me, i have a big Emerald ring on my finger, i have family and
friends that love me, and now i am planning a wedding with my Mother why wouldn’t i be
happy? And not to mention a mother in law that adores me
My mother looked a bit down..
Me: What’s wrong? You haven’t been yourself ever since you got here
She looked at me..
Her: Your Father wants to see you
Me: we having a good time now why would you wanna ruin it?
Her: i am not trying to ruin it i just..
I stood up..
Her: Where are you going?
Me: to lie down for a while
I don’t see myself forgiving Abdul, to me he is dead and buried..
.
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#ZAINE
I did everything that the psychiatrist had instructed me to do, I took him to the hospital first
and then after we went home..
Bonolo and i we moved into my Parent’s house and sold our old house. Had to perform a
prayer to cleanse the house first as it harboured a lot of evil forces..
Now that Leighton is around i am hoping Nkhensani will come too and we can start afresh
and live as one big Radebe family..
Me: Welcome home
He looked around..
Me: you gonna stay here for a long time you home now and I won’t allow anyone to take you
away from here
Him: There’s only one thing for me to do so i be read of the Brotherhood
Me: they won’t get to you don’t worry
Him: i still belong to them because of certain things that i am holding on that belongs to them
Me: such as?
Him: such as confessing to my sins in the presence of the church and my wife
Me: Leighton
Him: i wanna do it, allow me to do it i cannot live with all these demons because now they
inviting more
Me: i understand
Him: you might not like what you gonna hear but know that it wasn’t my intentions to do what
i did
Me: What’s more important is that you realising your wrongs and ready to confess and
repent
The holy spirit did instruct me that i shouldn’t force Leigh to confess it must be something
that he does on his own, it must come from deep within Him and i am glad that Leighton is
realising his wrongs on his own..

PART 19 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
After visiting Abdul i went home to get Blessing, he doesn’t stay with us full time because
there’s no one look after him when Zaine and i are not around. My mother cannot travel that
much anymore because we no longer living at our old house but we living at Zaine’s parents
house which is a bit far from my Grandmother’s house…
I was sitting in the lounge with my Mother and maZondi, Blessing was on the floor trying to
crawl his way around the room. My grandmother was laying down she had a headache..
MaZondi: Blessing is growing up fast
Me: it’s been a while now
MaZondi: it was only yesterday when you both came here, he was soo tiny
Me: he is a strong little boy to have gone through what we went through
Mom: That’s true.. How was your meeting with Abdul?
Me: it was better than i thought
Mom: Did Lulu come with?
Me: Luu will never come with she hates Abdul with all her might
MaZondi: i don’t blame her though she looked at my Mom..
Her: even you i am surprised that you accepted Blessing
Mom: What do you mean?
Her: i mean if my husband slept with Refilwe repeatedly that he made her pregnant, i don’t
think i would accept the baby
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MaZondi will never change..

Mom: Blessing did nothing wrong
She looked at Blessing..
Mom: Come to Granny my little pudding
Blessing shook his head no..
Blessing: No!!!!! (shouting)
Mom: Where did he learn that word?
Me: Ask Zaine he is the one teaching him things
Mom: Blessing get away from there!
Blessing: No!!! (shouting)
MaZondi: he is not even 5 years yet but he is already stubborn
Me: Anyway Ma Abdul asked me for something
Mom: What is that?
Me: he wants a relationship with Blessing
My mom’s eyes widened..
MaZondi: Is he crazy?
Mom: Did you talk to Zaine about that?
MaZondi: Talk to Prophet for what? Wena Bonolo ishaye indiva le ndaba (ignore this matter)
Me: actually i was thinking of taking Blessing there, i know it sounds somehow but at the end
he is Blessing’s father and he has a right to be in his life
MaZondi: Prophet wabantu, after all he did taking you in raising your baby now he has to
step back and Your rapist will step in and be a Father to Blessing? You have no heart
Bonolo angikushisi (i am playing with you)
Mom: just talk to Zaine after all he did step up and fathered Blessing he did a lot for you guys
if it wasn’t for him Abdul would still be roaming around
Me: ill talk to him
There was a knock at the door..
Me: Come in
The door opened and Siya walked in..
Me: Mmata
Him: good afternoon
My mom and maZondi greeted back..
He sat down..
Him: Blessing
Blessing looked at him
Siya: Hello (waving)
Blessing waved back at him
Siya: you are smart aren’t you?
Me: How are you holding up Mmata?
Him: i have started with my ARVs so i am getting there
Me: That’s good, i was thinking how would you like to join our choir at Purgatory?
Siya: are you serious?
Me: Yes be the lead singer
Mom: i thought you were gonna lead the choir Nolo?
Me: i am the Prophet’s wife apparently i am not supposed to be all up in there
MaZondi: it’s true mele uzoqoqe at all times (you have to compose yourself at all times)
Siya: i would like that but i don’t know how people are gonna feel especially with my
sexuality?
Me: What about it?
Him: i am gay and gonna be in the choir, singing infront of the church how are people gonna
find that?
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MaZondi: i wouldn’t accept that, I can’t be led by someone who has demons
I gave MaZondi a weird look then looked at siya..
Me: Purgatory is not about that, as Zaine would say. Jesus is our healer, Purgatory is the
hospital. We don’t stand to judge people, we don’t say leave your Sin then come to church
no come with whatever baggage you have, partaken in serving the Lord and he will do the
rest. Remember God doesn’t hate you but he hates the Sin in you
Him: so you saying being gay is a Sin?
MaZondi: of course it’s a sin, the bible says..
Me: the bible says we shouldn’t judge one another. As much as God is not for
Homosexuality but that is for him to judge and not me. It would be hypocritical for me to
judge you while i have sins of my own too i think Christians misuse that scripture i don’t think
God said we must use the scripture to judge people with it
MaZondi clapped her hands..
Siya was getting a bit upset..
Siya: MaZondi you act like i woke up one morning and asked to be gay, i was born this way
MaZondi: Never!! (shouting)
She raised her voice soo loud that Blessing freaked out and cried..
My mother stood up and went to get Blessing and they walked out..
MaZondi: you were born a man, you chose to be what you are! Mina nje i will talk to the
Prophet i refuse to have a confused person leading me in praise and worship
Me: Maybe don’t come to church anymore
MaZondi: Haibo is it your church na?
Siya: maybe i should go
MaZondi: the truth shall set you free
Siya stood up and went, i looked at MaZondi
Her: As the wife of a Prophet you supposed to be discouraging this
I stood up too and went outside to stand with my mother and Blessing..
.
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# LEIGHTON
Zaine had left to go and fetch Bonolo, i was in the garden with Prophet Badru. We called
Nkhensani earlier and since she really didn’t go home she said she’s gonna come tomorrow
morning, i am glad she decided to go home but decided to crash with her sister for a while..
As we were slowly walking around the garden i could feel the demons wanting to take over
but they were suppressed by Prophet Badru’s presence..
Badru: i had a vision i saw a great fight
Me: i know The Brotherhood won’t take this lying down that’s why I am doing this so that i
can put an end to evil once and for all
Him: i admire your great courage
Me: seeing all the damage i have caused i don’t even question why everything is happening
like this in my life
Him: all will be well, it will be harder for people to forget but what matters more Is that you
would’ve received forgiveness from heaven and your brother
Me: that’s what’s important
Him: i can feel the presence of the devil trying to take over, we should go inside so i pray for
you
We walked back inside. Prophet Badru and Zaine they constantly pray to keep the demons
away from me until i break the chain by confessing..
.
.
#BONOLO
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Zaine came to fetch Blessing and i, Blessing lost it when he saw Zaine. I can’t even believe
that he loves Zaine more than he loves me..
MaZondi: this is soo sweet he does recognise his father, and i mean his only father
I rolled my eyes..
Mom: he is very fond of Prophet Radebe
Me: he loves him more than he loves me i am jealous
They laughed..
Zaine: are you ready to go?
Me: Yes we are
MaZondi: Prophet i would really like to talk to you about something
Zaine looked at her….
MaZondi: i don’t know but your wife asked her gay..
Me: MaZondi please!
Zaine: what is going on?
Me: Nothing
Mom: i will walk you to the car
We walked out to the car..
I cannot believe MaZondi right now..
Mom: Blessing come give Granny a kiss
My mom tried getting him from Zaine but Blessing didn’t want..
Zaine: i will put him in his car seat
Me: the great battle
He walked over to put him in the car seat…
My mom looked at MaZondi..
Mom: What was that all about? You can’t just talk to the Prophet about such things what’s
wrong with you?
MaZondi: As a member of Purgatory i have a right to voice out my concern
Me: who invited this woman to our church?
Mom: MaZondi really now you have to learn to control yourself
I hugged my mom..
Me: ill call you
Her: Okay bye
I went and got in the car then Zaine started driving, Blessing was crying..
Me: What’s wrong with him?
Zaine: he is just too clingy
Me: he is gonna cry the whole way
Zaine: he is gonna pass out a few minutes time
We kept quiet..
Zaine: How did it go with Abdul?
Me: it went well
Him: Okay
It’s very hard to keep things from Zaine, sometimes i feel like he can see right through me..
Me:Uhmm Radebe
Him: Yes?
Me: Abdul he..
Him: he did what?
Me: he asked to see Blessing
He kept quiet for at least 3min before replying..
Him: and what do you say?
Me: it’s his father so..
Zaine: it’s his what?
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Me: i just think it’s fair that he uhm.. He…

Him: listen here Bonolo you are not taking my Son to go and visit Abdul do we understand
each other?
Me: But Zaine he just wants to see him
Me: i don’t think i have made myself clear, i said you will not take my son to go and see him
are we clear now?
Me: Zaine..
Him: Are we clear Bonolo? (shouting)
Me: Crystal
He clicked his tongue and continued driving..

PART 20 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
Zaine decided to ignore me the whole way till we got home, he didn’t even want me to touch
Blessing not that I was complaining because Blessing doesn’t want anyone when he is in
Zaine’s arms. I adore the bond between them, it’s not easy accepting and loving a child
that’s not yours only a few people are gifted when it comes to that and Zaine was one of
them..
I wish he could understand that Abdul will never take his place in Blessing’s life, no matter
what happens Blessing will be a part of Zaine’s life..
I let them be, whilst they were still spending time together i decided to start preparing dinner.
In between when my pots were boiling i would go and check up on them just stand at the
door and not breath a word..
Zaine was teaching Blessing how to walk, he was holding his little hands and stood behind
him while Blessing took those disorganised steps. His feet would just land around anywhere,
he would try to move forward and get away from Zaine’s grip which was funny but yet
adorable..
Zaine spotted me standing at the door after a while..
Me: He is in a rush to walk
He ignored me and continued with what he was doing with Blessing..
I didn’t think that this situation was gonna hit Zaine this hard..
I heard the door bell ring and i made my way to the kitchen, checking on my pots along the
way..
I opened the door and it was Nkhensani..
Me: Khensi
Her: Nolo
Me: Wow it’s good to see you
Her: Same here
We hugged, i was taken by her big tummy..
Me: looks like you will be ready to pop soon
Her: i can’t wait for him to come i am already tired
She looked around..
Her: Where is everyone?
Me: Zaine is with Blessing and Leighton i am not sure
Her: Ohw
Me: let me help you with your bag
I got her bag and then we walked upstairs..
Her: going up and down the stairs will be too much of an exercise for me
Me: you need it
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We got to her bedroom and Leighton was sleeping on the bed peacefully..
I put the bag next to the dressing table..
Me: i have to go and check on my pots
She nodded..
I walked back to the kitchen to check on my pots..
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# LUCY
I had been sitting on my bed and starring at all these letters that my father had sent to me, i
haven’t even opened one..
There’s things in life that we can forgive, and there’s things in life that we cannot forgive and
one of those things is what my father did to me..
Fathers are supposed to be their Daughter’s protectors, they supposed to protect their
daughters from sexual predators but in my case my Father was the Predator..
I wanna forgive him yes, but i don’t know where to start..
I limped over to the small shelf and took my bible, i paged through it searching for a scripture
that will Oblige me to forgive my father but i ended up throwing the bible on the floor..
It’s unfair that God would expect me to forgive something that’s soo deep like this one..
Me: God you can’t, you can’t just expect me to forgive just like that..i mean it is very useful to
forgive someone knowing very well that everytime when you see that person or think of what
they put you through will still hurt you, it’s very useless..
The door opened and Simon walked in..
Him: i was wondering why the house was soo quiet
Me: my mom left?
Him: i think so
He took off his jacket..
Him: are you alright?
I nodded my head yes…
Me: i am fine
Him: Zaine told me that tomorrow evening it’s gonna be a very big service wanna tag along?
Me: Yeah, sure
He looked at me while he was taking off the rest of his clothes..
Him: are you sure that you alright?
I took all the letters and went to throw them in the small bin that stood behind my bedroom
door..
Me: I’m fine.. Just don’t forget to take the trash out tomorrow morning on your way to work
I didn’t wanna read the letters, no amount of “Sorry” will ever mend my broken soul..
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#BONOLO
After finishing cooking i set up the table for dinner..
I had cooked lamb and vegetables..
Zaine was bathing Blessing and preparing him for bed, i just didn’t know what Nkhensani
and Leighton were up too..
I walked upstairs to tell Zaine that dinner is ready, i found him sitting on the nursery chair
while putting Blessing to sleep. Blessing was sucking on his bottle with his eyes closed…..
I stood at the door first i didn’t wanna interrupt the moment..
Zaine: the first time when i heard about your existence i told myself that whatever underlying
feelings i have for your mother i would never act on them, i didn’t see myself being a step
father or fathering another man’s child. But then i met you and I don’t know, but i thought
maybe i can try this step father thing and see where it leads too. I spent time with you and
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everyday i felt more and more drawn to you. You gave me an opportunity to be a Father and
because of your presence in my life i now know that I will be a better father to the triplets.
You will sleep peaceful every night knowing that you are loved..
He stood up and laid him in his crib..
I couldn’t stop myself from crying, i tend to be very emotional these days..
I made my way back to kitchen before he could realise that i was eavesdropping..
Maybe Blessing doesn’t need to have a relationship with Abdul i mean he already has a
Father that loves him to death..
The door bell rang again, i went to open..
I wondered who that could be because we weren’t expecting any visitors tonight..
I opened and i saw this man wearing all black standing at the door step, he was holding a
black stick with a cobra head at the top..
He was wearing the same outfit that Abdul used to wear back in Purgatory…
He took off his hat..
Him: Good evening Ma Lady
Me: evening can i help you?
Him: may i come in?
Me: uhm yes i guess
I let him in.. He took off his shades..
Me: can i help you?
he extended his hand to me…
Him: Naizer is what they call me
I looked at his hand and something deep inside of me said i shouldn’t shake his hand..
Me: i am Bonolo
Him: Ahhhh Mrs Radebe nice to meet you
Me: You still haven’t told me what you are doing here
Him: i am a friend of Leighton Radebe, i am here to talk to him. Is he around?
Me: errr…
He looked at the table..
Him: i came at the right time
Something was off with this man..
He made his way to the table but stopped halfway..
Him: looks like we have unwanted guests
Me: guests?
Him: Yes
Me: ill go call Leighton for you
As i was about to go up the stairs, Zaine came down..
Naizer: Prophet! Such an honour to finally meet you
Zaine came down..
Naizer: let me formally introduce myself, i am Mr Naizer
He stretched his hand to Zaine.. Zaine looked at it and extended his to him..
They joined in a handshake but after a few seconds i saw Mr Naizer being uncomfortable
with the handshake, he broke the handshake and i noticed that his hand has been burnt..
Naizer: that hurt
Zaine: what are you doing here?
Naizer: to get my Brother
Zaine chuckled..
Zaine: i think you should leave peacefully
Naizer: not without my Brother
Zaine: i call upon the Blood of Je..
Mr Naizer lifted up his hands..
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Him: fine i am leaving

He turned and started walking to the door but then stopped halfway..
He turned and pointed his stick at me..
The stick started glowing and then something like a fire ball came out and came straight to
me. I stood there not knowing what to do i literally froze, because it was directly coming to
my tummy..
Zaine: Helena shield!!!!
I closed my eyes as it was closer to hitting me, then i felt myself being lifted off from the floor,
the fire ball hit the wall..
I felt someone holding me but I didn’t see who it was, i felt wings flapping around too but i
couldn’t see who was holding me the person wasn’t visible..
Naizer pointed his stick again to Zaine..
Zaine: Arch Angel Michael, attack!!
Naizer flew across the room, he was attacked by an unknown entity that i couldn’t see..
Zaine: Angels sliding door!!
The sliding door opened and Naizer was sent out through it, with him yelling the words “it’s
not over”
The sliding door closed and then i was brought down to the ground..
Zaine came to me..
Him: are you alright?
I collapsed and he held me before i hit the ground.. What just happened became too much
for me to comprehend..
“God will put his Angels in charge of you to protect you wherever you go. They will keep you
up with their hands to keep you from hurting your feet on the stones”
Those were the words i heard being recited next to my ear before i blacked out..

PART 21 THE PURGATORY S2

# BONOLO
I opened my eyes and i was nicely laid on my bed, with two pillows supporting my neck and
my head. I got up and looked around trying to figure out what had happened and it all came
back to me, the fire ball aimed at me, being lifted off from the floor everything came back and
everything wasn’t making sense..
I took off the covers and got out of bed, i was still feeling a bit disoriented but nevertheless i
was fine..
It’s not everyday you come across such things hence i didn’t know how to handle everything,
my head started spinning from trying to make sense of everything and before i knew it i had
collapsed and blacked out…
I went to the bathroom to wash my face and then made my way downstairs following the
noise that came from the dining area….
Zaine, Leighton, and Nkhensani were having dinner…
Khensi: look who is awake
Me: Hey
Zaine stood up and opened the chair for me…
Him: how are you feeling now?
Me: ill be fine
Khensi: i must say Bonolo your meal is delicious
I smiled at her..
Me: Thank you
Zaine: should i dish up for you?
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I put my hand on his shoulder..

Me: Thank you but i don’t think i wanna eat anything I’ll just have something to drink
He put his hand on my tummy..
Him: What’s wrong?
Me: i feel a bit light headed and nauseated, i might vomit after eating
Him: should we go to Dr Khan tomorrow?
Me: if it persists we will
I watched them eat while i had a glass of cold water..
Leigh: everything that’s happened tonight it’s all my fault
Zaine: it’s nobody’s fault
Leigh: i brought this dark cloud here
Khensi: What are you talking about?
Zaine: let’s just forget about what happened and enjoy our meal
They continued eating..
I enjoyed what was happening, seeing Zaine and his Brother getting along like that despite
what happened between them really nailed the casket for me that God truly exists and
everything is possible with him, because i truly didn’t see Leighton and Zaine ever getting
along….
After dinner we sat at the lounge and had ice cream while allowing Zaine and Leighton to
take us down memory lane of how it was growing up together especially with a mother who
doesn’t take nonsense like Ms Jackson. Leighton was very much relaxed and engaging well
in the conversation, we became once more a united front..
At around 23:00 we called it a night and went to sleep..
I took a long well deserved bubble bath before i got in bed, Zaine was reading the bible
when i came in the room to lotion my body and put on my pyjamas..
Me: which scripture are you reading?
Him: i was reading 1 Corithians 4 verse 10, 12,and 13
Me: it talks about what?
Him: being apostles of Christ
Me: Okay
He closed the bible and put it away….
Him: i am sorry about my behaviour today
I went and got my lotion..
Me: i thought you forgave Abdul
Him: i have, the thing is that i don’t want Blessing to grow up in a confused environment. We
can allow him to have a relationship with Abdul yes but what if he becomes very much close
to him then at a later stage he finds out what had happened, that will break him
Me: i understand. Seeing you with him today confirmed to me that Blessing already has a
Father
Me: i am not saying he shouldn’t have a relationship with him, i am just saying let’s wait until
he is old enough to understand what happened and let him make that decision for himself of
having Abdul in his life or not
Me: maybe you right it should be all up to Blessing
Him: i am glad we on the same page, let me also take a quick shower and rest i had a long
day today
Me: ohhh wait not soo fast, i might have one last task for you
Him: What is that?
I went and sat ontop of him..
Me: Songs of songs, i don’t know what it’s all what’s about but i can paraphrase my own
understanding of the scriptures
I pushed him back after saying that and leaned over to kiss him..
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# LUCY
The following morning i woke up and prepared myself for yet another appointment with my
Therapist. At first i was very much against going to therapy but now, i have a different
mindset towards it because i had come to realise that it helps to talk about what happened.
You don’t really need a person who has an identical pain to yours but sometimes you just
need someone to lend you an ear..
Simon dropped me off at my Therapist’s office before going to work…
Therapist: Lulu please come in
I prefer her calling me Lulu than Ms seko..
Her: have a seat
Me: Thank you
She sat opposite me..
Her: how are you feeling today?
Me: i feel much better think we making progress
Her: Really?
I nodded..
Me: it’s better than the first few days
Her: i am happy that therapy is helping you
Me: I’m happy too
Her: how are the wedding preparations going?
Me: they coming alright can’t complain
Her: Excellent.. I am sure you can’t wait
Me: i am looking forward to my wedding day, think that’s the only day where I’m actually
gonna be happy
Her: You have never had a happy moment?
Me: all my memories are filled with events of my life that i am trying to forget
Her: Such as?
Me: such as what brought me here
Her: why do you think that you can’t really forget about your past pain?
Me: Because i brought it into my future, once you dwell soo much in that certain event of
your life that broke you to pieces it’s hard to find yourself again
She started writing on her book as i was sitting there and trying to relive my past pain without
it breaking me down..
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# ZAINE
I dedicate at least 5 hours of my time everyday to have one on one chats with members of
my church. They allowed to talk to me about anything, those who are seeking prayer also
come but most of the time I have encounters with members who need prayers to get jobs. I
didn’t quite understand how high the unemployment rate was until i had more than 5 people
knocking at my office everyday asking me to pray for them so they can get jobs..
I was sitting in my office waiting for someone to come in, i was fully focused on some
documents that laid on my desk when i heard a knock on the door, i answered without
checking who it was..
Me: Come in
I heard the person taking steps, approaching my table…
Voice: Good morning
I looked up and my ears heard correctly it was Amaza…
Her: Please i am not here to cause trouble
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I pointed at the chair indicating that she can take a seat..

Her: Thank you
I looked at her..
She cleared her throat..
Her: uhm.. I don’t even know what to say or where to begin
I didn’t say anything, i just looked at her..
Her: i am not a bad person Zaine, i have just been in bad situations. I’ve always went for bad
choices in my life because of desperation and in so doing i have always found myself hurting
a lot of people
I passed her the box of tissues as she was starting to tear up..
Her: i didn’t mean to cause any drama between you and your wife, i was just desperate for
money and someone to love me and not play me like all my previous boyfriends have done.
It’s very much difficult for someone like me to find a stable relationship, guys I’ve dated
before saw me as a whore hence they treated me like one they never searched deep in their
souls that i also deserve to be loved
She wiped her tears..
Her: anyway I don’t want to bore you with my life stories, i just wanted you to know that i am
truly sorry and i hope that you forgive me, extend my apologies to your wife too
She stood up and left without even giving me a chance to respond to what she said..
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# LEIGHTON
I was very nervous about tonight and how everyone is gonna respond to everything that they
gonna hear. I have failed my Father’s church and i have disrespected the whole Radebe
legacy..
How do i even begin to tell my church what i have done, how do i begin to explain that i Lied
and deceived them? I made them partaken into the world of darkness by leading them into
believing that they drinking the blood of Jesus, while in actual fact they drinking human blood
mixed a bit with some flavours that suppressed the taste to make them not suspicious. Who
Is gonna forgive that?
Yes i am still gonna ask for forgiveness but i don’t think that i will continue to live with what i
have done. Although i can be forgiven, but i will never be able to forgive myself..
My hunger for power and my jealousy over my brother led me straight to hell, i didn’t want
things to end up like this all i wanted was to just live up what I have always wanted and that
is to be a Reverend, but i went about it the wrong way..

PART 22 THE PURGATORY SEASON

TWO
# LEIGHTON
As much as i was nervous and didn’t want the clock to move at all but the time came for me
to go and purify my soul infront of all the people that i have hurt. Many of my church
members went to join Purgatory, some stood still in supporting me and those are the ones
who don’t believe in Zaine and think that he is one of those fly by night Prophets i just hope
that my apology will be extended to them too..
I had spent my whole day praying asking for forgiveness and asking God to cleanse my soul
from everything that I have done and all the pain that i have caused everyone..
The church was very full which made me a bit paranoid and a bit out of place. I felt fear
wanting to take over, i had this uncomfortable feeling pressing on my chest all that was
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happening i could feel that the devil was trying soo hard to take over and make me think
twice about what i was intending on doing, but all of this ends here and it ends tonight..
After praise, worship, and praying Zaine went up to address the church..
My little Brother who was just a music producer not soo long ago, today everyone all around
gathers under this roof to listen to him..
I was sitting next to Nkhensani my day one supporter in everything that i did and i hate that i
had to drag her in my evil ways..
She held my hand and smiled at me..
When Zaine took the mic everyone sat down..
Zaine: i greet all the Prophets and Pastors who are here tonight with us, and i also greet the
whole body of Christ..
The church greeted back..
Him: Tonight we are going to have a different service from all the services that we had
previously had before
He walked around the pull pit..
Him: i remember when King David sinned by having a man killed for his wife, i read that
scripture earlier today and wondered what everyone said when they learned of his sin if they
ever found out
We all kept quiet waiting to hear where he was going with his topic..
Him: we as leaders we are put in a very high pedestal, you look at us and see God but let
me tell you something we are not God, we are not Adam either. Adam was complete, he was
a complete human it sounds better when i put it in vernacular ukuthi bekaphelele but
because of his Sin the human race that followed we were tainted by his sin hence we born or
rather created incomplete. Incomplete sounds very much offensive but nevertheless we
were born into sin. Where am i going with this? What i am trying to say is that it will be
impossible for us to not sin whether you are a Prophet, Pastor, or teacher but we are all
vulnerable to Sin. Beloved what is gonna happen tonight or what you gonna hear tonight
open your heart into understanding that we are human we vulnerable to sin but as soon as
we admit to our wrongs it shows that we are very much aligned with God and if God can
forgive who are we not do so? The bible says “we must be perfect just like our father in
heaven is perfect”.. It further on goes to show God’s heart that he doesn’t keep a record of
wrongs so since we share in the body of Christ and since we are created in God’s image and
likeness can our hearts be gentle enough to forgive? The Bible says if your brother can
wrong you even 77 times you must forgive, i am not stating it word to word but i am
paraphrasing. Beloved, forgiveness is one of the Fundamentals of religion. Forgive to a point
where people will say “you are such a fool how do you forgive someone who will later on
wrong you again?”. Tell them Yes in your eyes i am a fool but i am clever in union with
Christ.. Don’t worry about how the world views you because though you are born into this
world but you don’t belong to it, always be concerned with what God says about you, and not
what a human being says about you..
He looked my way..
Him: let me not waste anytime, i would like the church to stand up and give my Brother
Leighton Radebe a warm welcome
I stood up and slowly approached him as the church clapped hands, he hugged me before
giving me the mic..
I took the mic as he made his way to his chair, and the church settled down…
Me: Thank you Prophet Radebe and thank you to the church of Purgatory for welcoming me.
I looked around at everyone..
Me: When i first heard of the word “Purgatory” it reminded me of the angel of Death Azriel
who was put in Purgatory for his sins, but because of the innocence of all the Angels
outweighing his sins he was taken out of Purgatory and i am wishing that upon myself too,
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for my soul to be purified tonight here in Purgatory. Many of you know me as Reverend
Radebe i took over from my father when he passed on and i carried on with his legacy or so
I thought..
All my life as i grew up i tried my hardest to always appear perfect to my parents and God, i
wanted the gift my father possessed to be passed on to me because I viewed myself perfect
from my Brother and I felt that i was more deserving than Zaine was of being a Prophet.
When Zaine was chosen to be a Prophet i was angry, and my anger opened up a portal in
my life where it was Easy for evil to come and consume my soul. I let in soo much evil into
my life that i couldn’t see what was evil and what was good anymore. Instead of supporting
my Brother into carrying on with the legacy of our father i ended up hating him.. I am not
gonna go deep into that but i found myself later joined in a cult that blind sided me soo much
with evil..
I brainwashed all my church members and my wife too, i had them share in evil by allowing
them to drink human blood that was provided by the Brotherhood cult as to sell your souls to
the devil in exchange for you to worship the power of darkness
The church exclaimed, they were all shocked and at that moment i didn’t know how to
proceed with all the comments that were also thrown at me..
I waited for them to settle down first but Nkhensani stood up walked to the door i was Scared
of that somehow that she wouldn’t handle what I was going to say….
Bonolo stood up and went after her..
Me: i cannot begin to explain how sorry i am. Yes i did evil i even had a hand in my Father’s
death and i sacrificed my mother unknowingly in exchange for power and riches
That was the last nail to the coffin, other members stood up and walked out.. Some were
cussing at me it was chaotic
I stood there very emotional, i knew that this was going to happen.. I moved closer with tears
in my eyes
Me: all i am asking for is for forgiveness
I said that while going down on my knees and not holding the tears back..
Some of the church members were very sympathic, some were angry it was mixed emotions
just running around..
In the mist of my Purification i heard a humble voice speaking behind me
Voice: Leighton
I turned and looked back, it was my mother. She stood there looking beautiful as always,
and smiling at me.. Standing beside her was my Father they looked angelic..
Dad: it’s time to go home Son, you have carried out your journey and now you have reached
your destination. You need rest from all the demons that have been troubling you..
After he said that i started coughing, i looked down and i was coughing out blood, the blood
that i had been drinking from the Brotherhood was all coming out..
I looked over and saw Zaine making his way towards me but it was too late..
After i had collapsed on the pull pit i felt myself de-attaching from my body, i felt myself being
lifted up into the atmosphere..
I felt lighter, more at peace and i didn’t feel any demon taking over, putting it in simple words
i was free…
I looked down at my body and Zaine who was sobbing uncontrollably while trying to wake
me up..
Mom: Come Son
Me: What about Zaine?
Dad: Zaine is going to be fine, we might no longer be there physically for him but he has a
family in heaven that will always be there for him
I walked over to hold my mother’s hand as we walked to that bright light..
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YEARS LATER
# LUCY
My journey with Purgatory was not a smooth ride, i encountered a lot of heartache,
confusion and hate that enrolled in Anger. I didn’t understand why my father who contributed
into my existence would do something so sinister as to hurt me while he should be the one
shielding me from all the evil of this world. I spent soo much time being angry at him and not
knowing that I was actually killing myself. I came to realise that the more anger and hate you
hold towards another person you actually Killing yourself because honestly that person
wakes up everyday and live their life while yours is held back by anger and hate..
I forgave my father when i understood that Forgiveness is giving up hope that the past
could’ve been different..
I felt someone hugging me from behind i didn’t know that i was lost in my thoughts..
Simon: what are you thinking about?
I turned around to face Him..
Me: do you think the dress makes me look fat?
He looked at me..
Him: you supposed to look fat you pregnant remember?
Me: don’t be like that, i don’t wanna ruin the wedding pictures
Him: sweetheart you the bride’s maid, not the bride by the way you supposed to go and look
for your flower girl
I exhaled..
Me: Joy is a headache
Him: ill go and check on Zaine
He kissed me on my cheek and left, i went to find the flower girl joy..
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# ZAINE
My journey with Purgatory started off as something i didn’t understand. I was a non believer
and i was too much into my life of being a producer and living life to the fullest, i had no idea
that i was born with such great purpose..
The most remarkable thing i will never forget is falling in love with a broken heart. I really
didn’t think that Nolo was ever gonna love again, smile or be happy but God made it all
possible..
My brother’s death truly hit me hard, but later on in my grieving I learned that he was at
peace he died with a clean conscious and wherever he is, there’s no devil that will torment
him..
I heard a knock at the door and the door opened..
Blessing: Pops are you ready?
I turned and looked at him..
Me: What’s up with the sneakers?
Him: Swag
Me: drop the swag it’s my wedding day today imagine you’ll be the only one in the pictures
wearing a suit with sneakers
Him: fine I’ll drop the swag
Me: Where are your Brothers and sister?
Him: they were poking the cake the Las time i saw them, Aunty Lulu is looking for joy who is
sleeping under the table with her puppy
Me: She brought the puppy along?
Him: Yeap
Me: and you let her?
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Him: Joy is a cry baby

Me: ill have to do damage control
He looked down..
Me: What’s eating you?
He shrugged his shoulders..
Me: What’s wrong young man?
Him: i think i am ready to meet Abdul
Me: Ohw
I guess i knew that this day was gonna come…
I fixed my cufflinks..
Me: ill take you to him next week before i go to my honeymoon
Him: i have procrastinated enough
Me: i guess so
Him: he will always remain my father, after all he is the reason why i am here that’s a
Father’s job to bring a kid to the world
Me: if you feel that way
Him: but my dad is always gonna be Zaine Radebe
I looked at him..
Him: i don’t know but i am ready to change my surname to Radebe
Me: Blessing i..
Him: i really wanna be a Radebe officially
I smiled at him..
Me: Come here
He came and hugged me..
Me: i love you Son
Him: i love you too Dad
Me: Now go check on your mom, make sure you don’t walk her down the aisle late
Him: i got your back Jack
I laughed as he walked out, Blessing has grown up to be a very smart boy..
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# BONOLO
Mom: are you ready?
I was sitting at the dress table, starring at myself in the mirror
Mom: Bonolo?
Me: Please tell me that i am not dreaming, tell me that this is happening?
Her: you not dreaming
Me: Mom my life was surrounded by a lot of pain, i didn’t think that i was ever gonna be
happy someday
Mom: don’t start with the tears please
I looked at my hands i was literally shaking..
Me: i have never had this kind of feeling and it’s scaring me
Her: God is a God of restoration, open your hands as God pours Blessings in your life that
you cannot contain
We heard a knock at the door..
Mom: I’ll get that
She went to open..
Blessing: is Nolo done?
Mom: it’s mom to you
Him: do you know how hard it is to convince my friends that she is my mother? Even with 4
kids she still looks young
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Mom: don’t you think that maybe if you can start calling her “Mom” people will believe that
she’s your mom?
Him: grandma why you always have to start with me?
Mom: I’m just saying Blessing, are you wearing tekkies?
Him: sneakers grandma
Mom: i don’t care what they call them nowadays but they still tekkies
I sat there and laughed as they kept on arguing..
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# ABDUL
I was standing in my cell just starring out of window. A few years back my daughter Lucy got
married, now she wrote to me that she’s pregnant and is very excited to be a Mom. We
haven’t seen each other yet but we keep on writing each other back and forth, she told me
that she’s going to school and hopes that soon she will be a social worker and help kids with
the same background as hers..
Bonolo came to see me a few days ago to tell me that today she’s getting married. She is
very much happy with her life, her triplets are growing up so fast and they are naughty but a
Blessing to her, she had 2 boys and one girl. She said that she’s still settling in her new job
as an accountant but she’s enjoying smiling at people everyday and interacting with them
while she attends to their finances..
Despite all the pain i put my daughters through, but with me repenting their lives changed
and God healed all the pain that they carried….
I went to get one letter that I read at least four times a day, a letter from my son Blessing,he
sent me a month ago but i always read it..
“Today i started high school, it’s not as bad as i thought it would be especially after everyone
knew that my Dad is Zaine Radebe i became a Celebrity. Hey, i have a girl that i like but i
don’t know if Bonolo is gonna be happy with that she always says I’m still young to be into
girls. I love my siblings but they are a pain in the ass at times and they growing up very fast..
I will see you soon Father, Peace! ”
I am truly thankful to Zaine for everything that he is doing for my Son, but i am more thankful
that he turned Purgatory from the church of shame, to Purgatory – Purification of the soul..