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Living The Non-Living

Lost Diamond Found

The beautiful Southern sky; in the rural areas of St. Lucia, we locate our precious diamond [ Faith Zoeloe ] as she was known by but her true heritage, she was a Mitchell and the name her parents chose for her was Zoete but due to the quarell of life, she was a lost diamond.

It was a normal day for Zoete, she had just woken up and left her bed done, straight to the bathroom. Little did she know the adventure that was waiting for her in the next few days. Her fifteen year old life was about to be written anew. Going back in time; looking at her household, she lives with her grandmother, aunt and her two cousins, namely James and Tsholofelo.

Zoete grew up acknowledging her uncle as her father, she never met her biological father but soon all will come to light. Somewhere at the airport, in London, billionaire Mr. Michael Mitchell and his daughter Samantha are talking about meeting a long lost family member as they board the plane.

"What if she does not approve?" Michael asks Sammy, as her friends call her. She replies in a well toned voice holding her father's hand as a sign of comfort. "No, Dad she is going to like us just do not tell her so much". The plane soon arrived in S. A. and they depart to Richard's Bay Central to find a rental.

Back in St. Lucia, Zoete was packing her stuff for backpacking with her Uncle Alfredo and Tsholofelo tagged along. On their way to the station, Alfredo was waiting with a bakkie to take them for a night drive together with some tourists. The teenage Zoete loved the wildlife.

Uncle Alfredo had just receive the call from his sister about Michael visitation and his main target to reconcile with his daughter. He did not tell Zoete about it. The Mitchell's checked in the hotel in Richard's Bay, Michael noticed the manager not to inform anybody about his stay as to avoid the paparazzi and business acquaintances.

Zoete was a 10th grade pupil at Adam's High School and she was doing Physics stream. The fifteen year old teen love to study and she worked hard on her studies because she wanted to achieve a bursary. Her goal was to be able to study in varsity to become an Aeronautical Engineer.

Michael was the owner of Mitchell Corp. based in London, his business was based on mining and construction. He truly made a name for himself in the business world but something was missing, he envisioned one day his children unite and build the company to greater heights. This is what led him to South Africa, he had to find his first-born.

During his visit to S. A. he left his second in command Patrica, to run the business but she will be informing him on daily basis. Samantha was on summer holidays so she too wanted to embark on this journey to find her older sister, this thirteen year old teen was doing the 8th grade in London.

The first day for the Mitchell's in S. A. was soon over as night arose in the Southern sky, Michael called Zoete's Mom requesting a meeting with Alfredo. Alfredo agreed to have a word with Michael. This meeting took place on the second day for the Mitchell's in S. A.

It was Monday and meant school for our Zoete. Michael was up and about in the living room as it was hour away from his meeting with Alfredo. Samantha encouraged her father and he prayed for good assertiveness and departed for Le' parre Restaurant.

It was lunch time at Adam's High, Zoete took to the tennis court to play back to back shots with her friend Bonang, but they were stop by Mr Kumar (their class teacher). He informed Zoete that she was needed back home. She worries and hope nothing wrong as she has never been requested before.

Alfredo meets Michael at Le'parre, they greet amiably but neither is keen to start the talks until the waitress come to take their order. They both love oysters so they start talking. Michael apologies to Alfredo for not being there for Zoete and thank him for being a good father to her.

Alfredo informs Michael not to get his hopes high as Zoete might not be keen to see him. Zoete arrives at the Zoeloe household and to her surprise, her mother was there. She is happy to see her and hugs her but she wonders why is she here. Alfred's Wife's, James's Mother, her Mother and her sat down to eat lunch.

After lunch; Nerrisa says "remember when you ask of your father few years back and you were so keen on meeting him, I was reluctant and did not meet your request, well he is in town and wants to meet you". The bombshell her mother dropped so calmly Zoete found it disturbing.

Zoete has never met the man so why after 15 years, he wants to see her. She refuse to see him but after a phone call with Gogo Zulu, she reluctantly agrees. Zoete's Mom calls Alfredo to tell him and Alfredo tells Michael that Zoete does not want to meet. Michael looks disappointed but was just pulling his leg so they agree to meet tomorrow.

Back at the hotel; Samantha is very bored that she visits the cinema twice and mall too. At noon, Michael finally arrives as he went for golf with Alfredo after their meeting. He informs Samantha that she will meet her sister tomorrow, she jumps for joy and updates to her social "The Lost Diamond has been Found" and tags her brother Simone too.

Zoete is happy yet worried about tomorrow, she asks Gogo Zulu for Tsholofelo to accompany her tomorrow. Gogo Zulu agrees, they eat dinner and pray.

Third and final day for the Mitchell's in S.A; Michael, Samantha, Zoete and Tsholofelo get ready for lunch. They all meet at Maxi's, they exchange hugs and greetings then Michael request to speak with Zoete alone. Samantha takes Tsholofelo to the mall. Michael apologises to Zoete and ask for forgiveness, Zoete is in agony but she just weeps and asks her father so many unanswered questions.

Although Michael was not planning to disclose to Zoete (his prosperity) circumstances lead to that, he told Zoete that he wants to be part of her life and he wants her to take over after he is gone as his heir. He also says, she knows in time, she will be better for this destiny.

Zoete refuses all these, "if I may speak Sir, I just got to know you and I'm happy about my life. Please let me live my dream" . Michael assures his daughter that he would never interfere with her life but when she is ready she will tell him. Zoete remained mute like any teenager would be after finding out she's rich-related.

Samantha and Tsholofelo came back with many bags full of clothing, Tsholofelo is pleased and Zoete thanks Samantha and her father for this gesture. They order, eat after that Samantha invites them back to the hotel. Zoete is not eager so Michael calls Alfredo for permission and he agrees, so the four took to the hotel. Michael leaves the three alone to meet with Zoete's mother, the details of their meeting remain unknown.

The girls are cheerful and playful at the hotel but Samantha is a little sad as she is leaving tomorrow. She asks her father to sleep at Alfredo's tonight and he says yes. Zoete seems to bond well with her sister, back at Alfredo's they prepare to dinner, pray and off to bed.

In the middle of the night Samantha wakes Zoete, they go for an ice-cream in the kitchen and Samantha asks "will I see you again?" Zoete assures that they will be seeing each other soon. They share a hug and went back to bed.

Morning sunshine alight the room and the girls wake up. Samantha bids farewell to Tsholofelo and Zoete. Alfredo takes her to the airport and she boards the plane back to London with Michael.

What will happen to Zoete now that she know truth about her father? Will Samantha see Zoete again? Why now Michael decided to find this heiress? Why living the non-living?

Student Life Starts

Three years have passed; a new dragon in business has risen in South Africa. The Mitchell Corp's division in was approve a year ago and Michael was granted land to build his empire in Johannesburg. This new venture; he started to be close with his daughter Zoete per Samantha's request. Michael has always wished t to build a company in African soil; one could say this was another dream of his coming true for the forty-two year old.

Michael bought a mansion in Eshowe a thirty residents live there. Amongst; Michael, Zoete, Samantha, and Simone; Michael's adopted son (which is unknown except for Michael, Simone and Zoete but that a story for another day). Zoete is now an undergraduate double majoring in Aeronautical engineering and business administration while also being an acting CEO (in transit).

Frequent visitors include Zoete's childhood friend Bonang, Precious Dineo Mofokeng (Zoete and Samantha Varsity Friend). Zoete is still not eager to accept her prosperity so she asked her father to keep her real identity unknown to the press, his business associate and everybody in close with the Mitchell's. Michael approved so Zoete has been living under her old name Faith Zulu.

When Michael announce his to the board of his step-down, they wanted to know who will be the CEO and he replied his firstborn. The board members became reluctant as they thought it was going to be Samantha; one of them exclaimed that she knows nothing of the business ethics. Mr Mitchell corrected them by saying Zoete will be taking over and he told them she's still in training for now.

The girls were enjoying their last day at home as next day they are starting their classes.

They were relaxing at the pool when Tome; the chief of security came and told them their presence is requested at the foyer. They went downstairs to find Michael with Simone. The girls were delighted to see their brother, they greeted in French "Bonjour". Samantha asked him, why he is here only to be interrupted by her dad exclamation "you are going to varsity together!"

The five pupil (Zoete, Samantha, Simone, Precious and Bonang) waved goodbye to Michael and Tome as they dropped the off at the gates of UPE; short for University of Pretoria. They were to start a new life being a student, living outside of parent care and they were to face new adventures, involving being independent, having romantic interests and adapting to student life.

Arriving on the same day was Kristen Amira Naicker, (Samantha's cousin from her Indian mother's side). The university is fully packed with students all over; some registering, some already enrolled and some are moving to the inner residences. These six pupil had other plans regarding their accommodation, Samantha was to stay at a flat with Kristen, and following her status it's fitting for them as her father was going to sponsor them.

Simone is to stay in a flat too with Tome. Zoete, following her hidden agenda was to reside at an out-source residence, she is a Sasol bursar and on Medico student fund (MSF) for her meals, her room is a single-sleeper having to share kitchen with Bonang and Dineo. Bonang and Dineo are going to share two-sleeper in the same out-source residence as all singles were taken. This is ideal as they doing the same course BEng: Electrical sponsored by Eskom.

Samantha is doing B: Pharmacy, Kristen together with Simone are majoring in B: Arts and Design. Simone, like Zoete is double majoring doing B: Accounting. Amongst the student of UPE; there are rich teenagers namely Herny Owen Smith and Ashley Shantel Young, they are from the same town and some thought they are a couple but that was not the case.

Zoete's first day at a lecture hall is a boring day as they are getting an orientation but the teenager caught an eye of the handsome gut at the corner, and it to be Herny. Zoete ignores this as she is very shallow when it comes to love and her focus here is on her studies not to pursue a love relationship. Although the question remains "is she going to avoid her feelings forever?"

On her next lecture; she met familiar faces; Bonang and Dineo, unfortunately for them they are given twenty-page spread assignment due in a week. Lunch break of an hour; students are full in the courtyard, some at the food stall, some choose to go to the library or the sport centre. Kristen and Simone find Samantha in the library chatting on Facebook of which she promise not to use during the day. When she sees them she in shock and they smile.

They go outside to find the others, the six pupil led by Zoete go together to the food stall and wait in line. The sensational Shantel doesn't wait in line, she jumps the line which this some students hate and she passes Simona and give him a wink as she continues on her way. Simone is taken so Zoete bumps him, seeing this Shantel thinks they are a couple so she plots to find out about her and take Simona for herself.

In the afternoon Zoete went to the library, where she meets Herny again. He greets her and she replies, and she continue on her way to the books. She bumps to Shantel and Shantel warns her to stay out in things that don't match with her. Confused she asks what Shantel is talking about, Shantel makes it clear that she wants Simone and Zoete should step back as she won't match the likes of Samantha (meaning the rich).

Simone cares for his sisters and cousin, so as the day went by he will call them to see if they are well. Simone is filling for Zoete at the office, since their father agree to fulfil her wish of reaming hidden. The media get hold of this and many are so eager to unveiling the identity of Mitchell's daughter, when interview by The Times, Michael tells them his daughter is currently studying at UPE together with two of his kids. Simone and Samantha.

According to Samantha, her father has a total of five children and two adopted children. Michael is a loving father for all, that why after his wife's Mary Mitchell death, he never re-marries fearing that his children won't stay well with a new mother. Tome is assign to keep watch on the Mitchell siblings and friends, on his duty he receives a Mercedes C-Class, new set of wardrobe and as a fitness trainer at UPE following his duties to stay close to them.

On weekends; the six pupil will go to the Mitchell Corp's penthouse to chill there but Zoete arrange to stop these visits, fearing that the press may deduce that she is Mitchel's daughter. However, the siblings still keep in contact under the shadows. Herny was a buzz to the girls but he isn't keen following his status, as a rich teenager, the girls want him but his eyes are set on the simple 'elite', poor girl Faith, oh! If he knew what she was real?

The semester nears Easter break as tests have started and nerves on student got raised. Zoete does feel something for Herny, she confines on her father, and Michael tells her that if she's ready for a relationship she has to think hard given her wish. Herny has always been shy to ask a girl out, so he confines to Simone (his friend) and Simone agree to help by saying he is going to invite her to his party as Herny isn't aware that Simone is Zoete's brother.

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