Crying Blood (Bleeding Tears) - Season 1 - Episode 22

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Crying Blood (Bleeding Tears) - Season 1 - Episode 22

Ep 21

STANLEY
These people do not know me. They just cannot be taking me for granted. I am a joke to them. It’s
nice. I drove to Venda and went to Mashudu first. She was staying in some B&B there. When ii got
there she was home. Great. I picked the door and entered. Money makes the world go round so it
was easy for me. Everyone is probably wondering how I know all that is happening well…I have
been keeping tabs on Ethan and Mashudu. I used to be a gang leader and left that life when I wanted to be legitimate in all that I do. Well until now when I found out these two were taking me
for a rollercoaster ride. I got there and picked her up and walked with her to my car and put her in
the backseat. She was sleeping so peacefully. I walked back and closed her door then drove
home. I came out of the car and locked it then walked inside the house. Ethan was shocked to see
me standing there. He looked like he had seen a ghost. Who knows…i might just be his worst
nightmare!

Ethan: What are you doing here?
Me: No hello cousin? Nothing? Okay Ethan: I asked you a question.

Me: Well I came to fetch my woman.I sometimes wonder why you just don’t learn..Should I f--k
you up so that you get the message loud and clear or should I just shoot your balls? Ethan: Like
you would dare…

LESLEY I was only able to come home when they allowed to put Rudzani in the same ward with

Ipfi.Stan’s car was in the yard
Me: Oh great.Now I have to deal with two immature old men. When I got inside they were arguing.

Me: Why do you both like following me around.Akere I left you guys to enjoy life.What is it that you
want from me?

Stan: Chill bro what would I want from a broke a-s nigga like you.Besides I’m not gay..I came here
to take my woman home. I laughed really loud.

Me: Which woman? You refer to that lose thing a woman.On a serious note you both should really
stop eating my leftovers though.The very same ‘woman’ who has been f-----g Ethan and then
even have guts to come begging me for love back.Aowa Stan learn to differentiate between a
woman and an immature girl.I really do wish that you both could leave this place so that I can be in
peace.I was really living in peace before you came with your drama..
Stan: I do not wish to stay in such filth thank you..And you (pointing at Ethan) Stay away from
Mashudu or else I won’t hesitate to do exactly what I said I will do.Im not bluffing. He walked out.

Me: Its about time you also leave Ethan.Sharon must be waiting for you. I walked out to my room
to sleep..Its been a long day and all I want is for the night to pass so that I can go see my women
at the hospital. The following day I woke up and I found Ethan smartly dressed.

Me: Good morning.
Ethan: Hey bro.Can we talk?
Me: Sure.I still have time before going to the hospital. We sat down. Ethan: I know I screwed up.I
know all I did when we maturely grew up was to take away every girl you had.I have learnt my
lesson now..I want us to be brothers again.I want you to trust me..

Me: actions will have to speak louder this time.
Ethan: Oh
Me: Yeah.

Ethan: I’m leaving..can I have my car keys?
Me: Yeah sure.
‘ I gave him the keys.He stood up then left. I have ran out of money.How will I get to the hospital now? I went to search in my room but nothing.I went to search in the room Ethan was occupying
and I found a suitcase on the bed. I ran outside to go tell Ethan that he left his luggage but he was
long gone. I went back into the house with so many questions. Was Ethan coming back? Why
would he leave his luggage behind? I went back to the room and opened the suitcase. I got the
shock of my life. I was not expecting to see so much money. There was a letter on top of the
money. I opened and it read…
‘ Dear Lesley

I know that you have a lot of questions but I’m not there to answer them. I am sorry for neglecting
you at your lowest and I am sorry for not being the ideal brother. With this money take care of
yourself and Rudzani. Not forgetting the little one. I am sorry for what I said about her. She’s the
one for you. Love her.
Brother Ethan

Ethan
What Lesley said made sense and frankly he was telling the truth. I had been jealous of him most
of the time and I think it’s about time that I talk to my parents about Lesley. If they do not change
their mind then they will lose another son. I left Les a lot of money and the way I know my brother,
I trust that he will put it to good use. I organised for people to extend the house he’s living in now
and I have already paid in full and bought the material. We cant be living and enjoying the
luxurious life while one of us suffers. I’m not one to pour my heart out but honestly what I saw
broke my heart. It hit home. It cut deep. I just can’t. I drove into the garage to buy snacks and refill
my tank. While waiting I called Les.
Les: Brother thank you so much. I wanted to call you so I could thank you but I don’t even have
airtime.

Me: Calm down Les. I’ve got your back. Always know that.
Les: Thank you Ethan. This means a lot. But why the sudden change of heart?
Me: Story for another day man. Listen there are people coming in tomorrow to extend the house
so please move into the back room and also there’s a little something I got to show you how sorry
I am for the chaos and havoc I caused whilst there. It’s nothing much but it’s something.
Les: This house is fine and what is this gift that you’re talking about. Tell your brother man
Me: No let it be a surprise. Anyway check your bank balance. I also transferred some money there
and hopefully that will keep you going for some time. The builders have been paid. We will talk
soon Les. I love you man

Les: You sound gay man. But I love you too brother.

I then dropped the call. It felt like the old times when we were still very close. D--n I loved my
brother. I still do. I mean…he is my blood. I paid, got into my car and joined the road back…

Mashudu Stanley. This man will be the end of me I tell you.I dont even know how I got back here.I was
shocked to wake up next to him,its was even creepy because he was looking at me while i was
sleeping.He is not the Same guy that I met. He is not the person I pretended to ‘fall in love with’. I
hate him.I wish he was dead. He walked in with a bunch of red, pink and white roses, Fererro
Roche chocolates and a bottle of moet. He stood there until I decide to lie down. I felt him lying
down next to me. No one said a word as we drifted off to deep sleep.