Chapter 92 Stranger

Chapter 92 Stranger

" Awii.! Speak with respect.! She's my boss.!” He scolded, nudging her with his elbow.

" I don't like the way she looks at you” she whispered back at him and I scoffed.

" I'm just trying to help him nothing else” i explained with a sarcastic scoff. " I have nothing to do with your boyfriend”

Sipho face features tightened in embarrassment. "We need to talk” He told her and dragged her away.

I just smiled softly and turned back to face the towering mountains. The sky was getting dark already and the drink in my cup has finished. Well.. think it's time to call it a day.

My mind drifted to Reno. How's he holding up now.? His pregnant mistress or whatever will definitely enjoy his company. A tear fell from my eye and i quickly wiped it off.

Fuck him. Fuck them.

“I'm really sorry about that Miss" Sipho apologized from behind and startled me out of my thoughts. “Oh.! It's okay i understand the jealousy of women" i replied my eyes fixed on the back of the departing Awii who was dressed in a beautiful traditional outfit. “She's beautiful"

His face lit up with a smile. " Nothing compared to you miss”

I laughed akwardly. " Of course I know. Are you hungry.? Let's grab something before i return to the hotel”

" No no miss. You've done enough for me already. I'll just escort you to the restaurant of your choice and leave” he declined politely.

" You're eating with me” i ordered and hailed a taxi to another amazing restaurant i found. Honestly, Sipho is the best guide i have seen.

He knows what food, drink, meat, and spices fit my palate. “South African food is really good” i complimented with my mouthful as we ate, sitting opposite each other.

He picked up a tissue and wiped the oil stain off the corner of my mouth carefully. " All African countries have good food. And guess what.? You can get a taste of another African country delicacy. What country food would you like to try.?” He asked.

" Nigeria.!” I exclaimed enthusiastically without thinking.

“Nigeria is awesome.! Their food and delicacies are equally spectacular too. I know just the right place we can get them. I can take your portrait there too" he added.

“I can't wait.!" I gushed, my attention now shifted outside as bright colourful lights lit up the busy road.

After the meal, he hailed a taxi for me again and haggled with the driver for me to pay R5 to my hotel.

“Good bye miss" he bidded and i waved back as the taxi sped away.

As i was about entering the hotel, a young pregnant woman of about twenty five ran up to me and grabbed my arm with panic. “Help me.. help me please" she begged desperately. “He's trying to kill me"

Although confused, i looked up to see a rough looking man armed with a knife, pointed at us.

“What's your deal.!" I screamed at him but he replied in a foreign language and i couldn't understand.

Pulling out my phone, i asked him to repeat himself into the translator.

“Let her go now.! She's my wife, very bad woman. A thief and whore.!)

The woman began to explain in English but struggled and switched to the same language the man spoke. Luckily, my translator was still running.

“That's a lie. He's a drunkard and gambler.! I sell at the market to prepare for my baby but he steals all my money to bet.!")

She replied swimming in tears and my heart ached for her. I didn't know how to speak their language so i just pulled her close to myself.

“Back off.!" I shouted, taking a fighting stance. He understood what i said and his face darkened.

" You..you.. two bitches.!” He yelled, pointing the knife closer.

“ let her go.!” I continued and he smiled maniacally, moving closer to us step by step.

Seeing he wasn't ready to obey, i rushed at him and the woman screamed at me to come back. But.. this man clearly isn't my match.

Before he could react, i knocked the knife out of his hand and kicked it far away. Grabbed his right hand and twisted it across my shoulder. The sound of cracking bones filled the air.

By now, some people had gathered to watch but no one stepped in to help even with all the woman's pleading.

I kicked his legs and he flopped to the ground. I stomped hard on his head, smashing it against the rough coal tar.

He screamed in anguish, trying to dig his nails into my leg but unfortunately for him, i was putting on thick trouser and boots.

I mounted him and delivered blows on his stupid face till it was battered. All my anger was channeled into the blows so it was brutal.

Immediately i left him, he ran away limping. The woman burst into tears and hugged me. “Thank you. You're my helper" she said in English.

She smelled strongly of fish and spices but I didn't show disgust. I nodded “someone has to do something. By the way, you can't go back to him so he doesn't harm you and your baby"

Tears filled her eyes and she wiped them. “I've been saving from my little business for a year now to rent a house. But when i went to the market today, he found the money and stole it, spending it all on gambling. When i asked, he denied it until i ran into one of his friends who told me he lost a huge amount in bet today"

“When i confronted him, he began to ask me where i saw such money and called me a whore, saying i slept with men to get it. That was what led to this”) she narrated in her language, swimming in tears.

“He won't bully you from now on. Stay in my hotel tonight and I'll look for a house for you tomorrow" i said softly. Her eyes widened in shock. " No no no i can't stay in such an expensive place”) she declined.

" Don't worry about the cost. Your baby deserves a better life" i replied, leading her in.

Booking a room for her and heading to mine, i slept off immediately my back touched the bed.