Living became an uphill for Beauty and Ben. The siblings had to live alone after their parents had a fatal car accident and died in hospital after two horrific weeks and sad visits from their children.

Beauty and Ben took turns visiting the hospital where their parents were admitted. Sometimes, they will go together for each other’s strength and support. They will literally cry at their parent’s hopeless state. After two weeks, they were both announced dead after the doctor’s many attempts to save their lives.

The family stayed aloof, and the children had to find a way to be strong. The whole incident painted a very traumatic picture in their minds. Even the funeral was like a private family party with friends and few neighbors who attended because the deceased were labeled as the Top Shayelas who cared only for themselves. Many members of the extended family didn’t even bother coming, too.

After a year, a long-forgotten Aunt came to stay with them. She was shocked by the news and started digging old graves, wanting to know what happened to their parents. This was a heart-wrenching story for them to tell. Well, Aunty needed information. Unfortunately, they went through it, taking turns to tell their emotional journey.

The aunt was very shocked, but again, she saw an opportunity to relocate for good. At least the children finally had a shoulder to cry on.

This was written by our contributing writer, Duet Mlotshwa.