Chapter 47 We looked at each other but kept but kept quiet. The garage door opened and the car engine roared. He backed out and left. We have to ask mama to talk to him,its our only chance. Sese pulled me by the hand. But you know mama wont go against daddy once he makes up his mind. I protested. But Sese tightened her grip. We have to try. she said firmly. We stopped at their bedroom door I knocked. Sese didnt wait for a reply she went in and I followed her. You kids are in a lot of trouble. Im sorely disappointed in you girls. Why do you want to give me a heart attack? she stopped what she was doing and sat on the bed. She cried,my heart broke. We went and sat at her feet. Mama,we are sorry. We did not mean any disrespect. There really was no transport and we had to sleep over at Nonkis place. We are sorry mama. I cried and hugged her leg. But you girls should have left earlier. How could you be so irresponsible? Is that how we raised you? she spoke softly. Mama,we made a mistake. We will do anything to have your forgiveness. Please. Sesethu begged her. I understand you made a mistake but I wont meddle between your father and you. You will have to endure whatever punishment he puts you under. Thats the only way. she said and we lost all hope. Now go to your rooms so he doesnt find you here and think we are conspiring against him. she stood up and we did too. Thank you mama. we said in a chorus. We got to Seses and sat on the bed and we heard the car come in. We have have hugged and Sese whispered Im sorry. I nodded. The door opened and daddy had a leather whip in his hand. We winced. Why are you girls still here? he asked quietly. Daddy we are sorry,we.. i tried to explain but he cut me off. That is not what I asked. But now that you are here,let me remind you..this is my house which means in this house you do as i say. Anyone who feels that they are too old for that.. Leave now. he pointed to the door and we did not move. He continued I take it you still want to be kids. So as my children let me remind you that you do not have rights in this house because you did not vote for me to be your father. God saw it fit to give me that role and i will not let him down by letting you run wild. Understood? Yes daddy. we both said. I did not get into a polygamous marriage because I cant handle many women,if you want to be women..leave. But if you stay,get down,on your stomachs. Sesethu cried Daddy please. Down!Now or leave. he shouted. We went down like cardets on training. He whipped Sese and she screamed. He repeatedly hit her and she squirmed and cried. The whip landed everywhere on her body. After what seemed like an eternity he came to me. He whipped me and my body tensed. Secondly lash and i clamped my hands into fists. He whipped so many times i lost all feeling in my body. He went back and forth between us still beating us. Until the door opened and mama shouted.. Tata! Kwanele ngoku. she grabbed his hand. He looked down at us the at mom then exited and left the house...
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