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When Magwaza is on the job you do not call him until he calls you yet HE WAS NOT CALLING. Madifako knew something was terribly wrong when she found herself getting into bed at midnight with no word from Magwaza. Sleep was nowhere to be found as Madifako tossed and turned from midnight till 03:27 when Trevor called, her heart literally walked out of her body and she knew that the plan had gone South.  

“Hello”

“Baby, what’s going on at my place? Are you ok? Where are you?” Trevor was panicking and Madifako did not know what to say to him as she has immediately broken into a sweat and jumping out of bed while getting into a pair of jeans, sneakers, T-shirt and a hoodie.

“What is it Trevor? I am at my place…What’s wrong?”

“Baby, please go to my house and tell me what’s happening there because I just got a call from Colonel Ngoepe and he says I need to get to Ladanna NOW and I will not be able to get there immediately as I am only leaving Giyani at this moment. Please love, go and I will find you there within the next hour and half.” Trevor hung up without giving Madifako a chance to agree or disagree with his plan.

Madifako’s head was spinning and she wanted to throw up and calm her nerves before she heads out to Trevor’s place. She desperately wanted to take a gulp of something strong but remembered that she might have to deal with South African Police Services. For the first time in a long time, Madifako knelt down and PRAYED.

After half an hour of pacing, she gathered strength to get into her car and drive to what smells like a crime scene. As she got in her car she called Motlatjo hoping that she would answer her phone this time. Fortunately, Motlatjo answered her phone.

“Madifako, what’s up at such an ungodly hour?”

“Yohhh, Motlatjo thank you for taking my call I need you, can you meet me at Trevor’s place right now please?”

“What’s happening Madifako?”

“I will talk to you when I see you.”

“Ok, I am coming.” Madifako felt a bit of relief that she will not be dealing with this situation alone.”

As she made a turn into Bulawayo Street, Madifako couldn’t hide her panic because she was met by red and blue lights from police vans and ambulances. She switched her headlights off and parked her car several houses from Trevor’s place. She got out of her car and discreetly joined the onlookers and tried to gather what was going on.

Trevor’s yard was cordoned off by the SAPS yellow tape and there was a body covered with a white sheet in the middle of the street right in front of Trevor’s gate with cops taking pictures of possible evidence around the body she guessed. Madifako, asked a random guy next to her as to what was happening and the man said, “Eh suster, re no kwa sethunya and then ge re tšwela kantle re kreile die man a bodile. Gwa bitšwa maphodisa le ambulance, mara wa tseba maphodisa ba tla fihla ka nako ya bona…ke neng re eme?” (Eh sister, we just heard a gunshot and then when we got outside we found this man dead. Cops and the ambulance were called, but you know the police will arrive at their own time…How long have we been waiting?”)

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"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's flat and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever, you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."
"Magwaza, the less I know the better. There's the R7500.00 you asked for in cash and once you are done please lock up and leave the key under the big stone next to the gate. I'm also leaving you with the small phone so that you communicate directly with her. When all is done destroy the SIM card and leave the phone in the kitchen behind the fridge. I will wait for your message to inform me when all is done and I will fetch the key and the phone. Keep it clean and Good Luck!" Madifako said all this as she hurried to the door to leave then Magwaza said, "You know I don't need luck Bev...I need one round to get me going."

Madifako became Magwaza's sex slave many years ago as part of an agreement they had to keep her secrets from the world therefore whenever he demands it he gets it. The only consolation she had in this whole thing was that Magwaza was the father of 2 of her children and she knew it would be pointless to deny him sex because he would have his way with her ANYWAY so she complied after she convinced him to at least use a condom this time because she has a medical issue to deal with. He had his way with her fortunately for nothing more than 10minutes and one could tell that the rapist in him was satisfied and ready to continue with the criminal activities of the day.

As Madifako left Magwaza's place she drove home numb at the reality of her twisted life and just wanted to soak herself in the bath and wash off her gangster ex husband's scent and the shame that covers her every time she finds herself at his mercy. The thought of Maggy Mudau threatening to expose her to Trevor justified whatever Magwaza is going to do to Maggy because Madifako cannot imagine losing Trevor for anything and NOBODY has the right to threaten her and gets away with it.

As she got to her house she took a hot bath and decided to phone Motlatjo hoping they could go out and fix their relationship but Motlatjo decided not to answer her phone. The day went by so slowly as she kept her eyes on the slow moving hours for Magwaza's message to inform her of the feathers ruffled and /or plucked...no communication from Magwaza throughout the day and night until she started panicking. When Magwaza is on the job you don't call him until he calls you yet HE WAS NOT CALLING. Madifako knew something was terribly wrong when she found herself getting into bed at midnight with no word from Magwaza.

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Madifako was shaking like a leaf, she hates being cornered and Maggy is not playing fair. She was going to put an end to this whole thing once and for all. As she hung up she notices that she has a new message from Maggy and bloody woman is changing the meeting place to Trevor's place in Ladanna. "Who the hell is this woman? And how does she know so much about Trevor? Feathers will not be ruffled here they will be plucked!" thought Madifako.

She was in full rage because now her instinct was telling her that Maggy was on her case from the very first day she met her and consulted under false pretence. She cooked up a storm to distract herself whilst having wine to calm her nerves. Trevor walked in feeling calmer than when he left. "The house smells divine baby," he said.
"Thank you love...All for you. Would you like a glass of wine?"
"Yes please, and Madifako I want to sincerely apologise for what I put you through especially where Mbali is concerned. I think the universe taught me a harsh lesson here that I am toying with something very precious in you and I would be a fool not to learn this lesson before I lose you. I will never put you through something like this ever again. I am so sorry and please note that I have ended things with Mbali and I am on a clean slate with you. I also know that when you gossip about me to Motlatjo you call me Mr National all that is over. I want to have a clear conscious when it comes to us and we are not going to start our marriage on a foundation full of lies and pain,"

That last sentence jabbed Madifako and she burst into tears thinking about the burden that now rests on her shoulders because she knows Trevor all too well. A confession from her would mean an end to their relationship. Trevor is a Tsonga man they are not too forgiving when it comes to infidelity from a woman. She would be doomed.
Trevor hugged Madifako apologizing over and over thinking that she is crying because of him not knowing that she is crying because of the drama in her life. Madifako calmed down and served dinner and they had what seemed like a normal night under the crazy circumstances. Trevor then said, "Baby, tomorrow I am going to Giyani overnight to see the folks because I had alluded to Mbali's pregnancy and I need to explain myself to them face to face."
"Oh ok, that is totally understandable love," said Madifako. She could not imagine her luck because it meant that she will have his house all to herself to deal properly with Maggy without worrying about him popping up...the night ended well (drama-free).

Trevor got on the road to Giyani very early in the morning leaving Madifako still snoozing. She was woken up by a call from Magwaza..."Hello."
"Wake up Bev-Ntho-Tse-Monate change of plans, I have to skin a chicken in Seshego later today so I need that brief of yours now before I leave town. See you in 30 minutes." Magwaza hung-up before Madifako could even understand what he was saying about a chicken which could mean anything where Magwaza was concerned. She took a quick shower and rushed out to Magwaza's place. The memories of her gangster life came rushing back as she walked into his house to find him sharpening a knife.
"Ahhh Bev-Ma-Baby, mother of my children what trouble have you found yourself in this time?"
"I have a woman threatening the prospects of my getting married Magwaza."
"Oh Trevie-Boy has finally decided to come to the party?"
"Forget about that I have someone threatening my happiness and I need you to do something about it. We have an appointment tonight at Trevor's place and here's the key to the place. You are going to pretend to be Trevor and when she gets to the house you do whatever you want with her."
"Whatever you said...Are you sure? Christmas came early this year."

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Madifako didn't think that she would ever need to contact Magwaza in this lifetime ever again but she was now desperate and besides Maggy is pushing her to it. As she was calling her gangster friend Trevor got back to the car and told Madifako that they were leaving; he was fuming because suddenly Mbali's story does not add up because she claims she is 3 months pregnant and the last time he saw her was 6 months ago.

Trevor drove like a maniac back to Madifako's place. It was pretty evident that he actually desperately wanted a baby and matter of fact was prepared to take two wives in order not to lose having a relationship with his unborn child. Madifako almost felt sad for him but remembered that his polygamous intentions were brought to her attention by Mbali which is a clear red flag because it means now that she has agreed to be his wife, more women are still going to pop up in their lives which is a clear recipe for disaster because Madifako cannot imagine sharing her Trevor with other women.
When they got to the house, Trevor started releasing his frustrations about Mbali to Madifako and usually this is the part where Madifako throws a fit but this time around she had to keep calm in order not to anger Trevor and to keep him focused on Mbali probably until after tomorrow because she has Maggy Mudau to deal with. In order to hold  her peace, Madifako decided to prepare a hearty meal for Trevor and plot her next move. As she was cutting and chopping Trevor said, "Baby, please allow me half an hour to get some fresh air, I am going for a drive because I cannot think straight."

He left without giving Madifako a chance to respond and she was more than happy to have him leave because she needs to call Magwaza.
The phone did not ring twice and the scary husky voice said: Beverly-Ntho-tse-lovely what a lovey surprise?
"Hi Magwaza, I need your help."
"It's either someone is about to die or is dead already...which is it?"
"Neither, I don't play that game anymore. I just want to ruffle feathers."
"You know the price has gone up right? Feathers go for 7.5"
"No problem, where do we meet for a brief?"
"Tomorrow, same time same place Bev...It's been a while Bev. I can't wait to see that round bottom of yours."
"See you then."

Madifako was shaking like a leaf, she hates being cornered and Maggy is not playing fair. She was going to put an end to this whole thing once and for all. As she hung up she notices that she has a new message from Maggy and bloody woman is changing the meeting place to Trevor's place in Ladanna. "Who the hell is this womn? And how does she know so much about Trevor?" Feathers will not be ruffled here they will be plucked!

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"Uyangijwayela wena Trevor (You are disrespecting me Trevor). You sweet talk me to come to Polokwane only for you to come to me walking hand in hand with another woman? Is this the cowardice behavior I heard about Limpopo men? Sorry sisi (sister), I don't know who you are in my man's life but he and I have been together for two years now and we are having a baby. I am here to discuss the plan of informing our parents about the pregnancy and arrange for lobola negotiations...Hey wena (you) Trevor is this the Tsonga polygamous issue you hinted that we should talk about when I got here? Haibo imihlolo ka James?! (Amazing)"

Madifako wanted to respond to so many things that Mbali said and probably terminate Trevor for the dog he clearly is but reminded herself that she is here as a spectator in Trevor's drama and decided to let him face the situation alone. She quickly remembered that she needs his phone to delete Maggy's message and thought this would be the perfect time to ask for his phone to 'make an urgent call' whilst he is distracted because he clearly was not expecting Mbali to react this way and he looked flushed and embarrassed.

"Excuse me, Trevor may I make a quick call on your phone I forgot to load airtime earlier and pass me the car keys as well please, you'll find me in the car."
Trevor did not hesitate to give Madifako the phone and keys which he probably appreciated the time he will have with Mbali without Madifako present.
Madifako walked out of CoFi into the car and searched for Maggy Mudau's SMS; she found and deleted it. She thought to actually save the number under a pseudo name and block the number just in case Maggy decides to call Trevor. Her mind was racing in all sorts of directions and Mbali's reaction and what she said made Madifako's anger rise to levels beyond control. It's pretty clear that Trevor was two-timing her all along.

She put that thought on the back burner and decided to send Maggy an SMS from Trevor's phone and scheduled a meeting place and time. Fortunately Maggy responded immediately confirming her availability for the next day 8pm at the Peter Mokaba Stadium parking lot. Madifako gave Maggy an alternative number to communicate to because this was supposedly a 'work number', the number she gave Maggy was her other number and she needed to cut communication on Trevor's number and luckily Maggy fell for it. To make sure that Maggy will not be sending smses to Trevor she blocked her number and hoped for the best.

Madifako didn't think that she would ever need to contact Magwaza in this lifetime ever again but she was now desperate and besides Maggy is pushing her to it. As she was dialling her gangster friend Trevor got back to the car and told Madifako that they were leaving; he was fuming because suddenly Mbali's story does not add up because she claims she is 3 months pregnant and the last time he saw her was 6 months ago.