The Polygamist

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‪ Jo.

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‪Things could have ended ‪way differently for the both of us.

‪But you…

‪you thought, and you believed ‪that you knew better.

‪And look where that got you.

‪You motherfucker!

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‪ Joyce, you've been amazing ‪as our brand ambassador.

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‪But you're not really delivering, girl, ‪to our contractual agreement.

‪It's two posts per month.

‪Only one of them requires you ‪to have Mr. Gomora in them.

‪It shouldn't be that difficult.

‪Maybe it's time for Ivory Oasis Baths ‪to move on with another influencer.

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‪Trinity…

‪I understand your concerns, believe me.

‪But, unfortunately, my husband ‪has been swamped with a lot of work. So…

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‪-Really? ‪-Yeah.

‪Because we've been hearing rumors.

‪-Oh. ‪-Mmm.

‪ Gomora.

‪I don't know what rumors ‪you're talking about,

‪because my husband and I ‪have never been happier.

‪Actually, our marriage ‪has never been stronger, you know?

‪-Mr. Gomora. ‪-

‪ Trinity, listen,

‪my husband and I, this coming Friday, ‪will be celebrating our 20th anniversary.

‪-Hmm? An entire 20 years. ‪-Oh.

‪And we've decided ‪to have a small celebration.

‪So I think it would be lovely ‪to have you there.

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‪ ‪To celebrate with us ‪and have a good time,

‪so you can see for yourself that…

‪there's nothing to worry about at all.

‪Everything is going well.

‪- Mmm. ‪-Hmm?

‪Well, if you say so.

‪I guess we'll see you ‪and your husband over the weekend.

‪Spectacular.

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‪ Gomora!

‪-Jo! ‪-Listen, listen.

‪This thing of yours, of just showing up ‪at my house as you please

‪is starting to annoy me.

‪You little skank.

‪Let me make this very clear.

‪-Mm-hmm. ‪-This is my house,

‪and that man you've decided ‪to shack up with here,

‪and spread your legs for,

‪is also mine.

‪I still have the keys to this house.

‪I can do as I please.

‪Jo!

‪My goodness, Jonasi.

‪Joyce.

‪Wow.

‪And here's the man of the moment.

‪Here.

‪Do you remember you promised me ‪that on our 20th anniversary,

‪we would renew our vows?

‪That time is now.

‪ You're joking, right?

‪That invitation you're holding ‪has been sent to the relevant people.

‪And the tailor already has ‪your measurements.

‪- Tell me you're joking. ‪-Oh, and I've decided

‪to invite you too, you cheap little whore.

‪I just want you to taste opulence,

‪since it's clearly not up your alley.

‪ Joyce.

‪-My love. ‪-Mmm.

‪ Please give me a few minutes ‪to deal with this.

‪ Mmm.

‪- Okay, my love. ‪- All right. Mmm.

‪-Damn, you look hot in that dress. ‪-

‪Mmm.

‪Tell me, have you lost your mind?

‪I've worked so damn hard,

‪building all of this.

‪Especially my brand deal with Ivory Oasis.

‪- ‪-So you will show up

‪-to the celebration… ‪-

‪…whether you like it or not.

‪Pay attention. It's over, Joyce.

‪Anyways, I've spoken to your barber.

‪And I told him to arrange with Buhle ‪to get things organized.

‪-Wow. ‪-They'll let you know

‪when you can come and…

‪prepare yourself.

‪For our anniversary.

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‪Joyce. Joyce!

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‪ Make sure you're recording.

‪Okay, Sophie, ‪I need for everything to be perfect.

‪Perfect is your flowers ‪flying in from Kenya, darling.

‪-Ma is going to be involved, right? ‪-No.

‪-So she can choose her tier. ‪-No.

‪With all due respect, ‪my husband is Jonasi, okay?

‪-Come on, Joyce. ‪-No, Ma.

‪-This is our 20th anniversary. ‪-Oh, really?

‪ So you've used place mats ‪rather than table sets?

‪Yes, place settings,

‪-options on the serviettes. ‪-Okay.

‪- What do you think, Mama Grace? ‪-This is the fruit cake?

‪Absolutely. ‪This one is perfect for Jonasi.

‪Because it's old and traditional, ‪just like him.

‪Actually, my husband ‪is a fan of chocolate cake,

‪so can we have that?

‪Hmm?

‪Mmm.

‪Wow, these are gorgeous. ‪I love them, all of them.

‪They're beautiful.

‪You know what I'm thinking?

‪I'm thinking, let's try ‪something youthful, you know?

‪When my husband looks at me,

‪I want him to remember ‪the good old varsity days.

‪- ‪-Well, lot has changed since then, Joyce.

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‪ Cut.

‪Can you give us a moment, please?

‪Really, Mom?

‪My child.

‪Are you sure about all of this, though?

‪I'm sure.

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‪I'm sure.

‪ ‪So, yeah. Let's talk, guys.

‪Tell me everything that you want to see.

‪Are you guys liking ‪my Ivory Oasis content?

‪SINDI_WA_STYLE ‪CAN I PLEASE HAVE THE LOCATION

‪Are you guys tuned in?

‪Oh, so what really is the key ‪to a happy marriage?

‪Hey! You're coming in hot.

‪It takes commitment.

‪We choose each other.

‪As well as also inviting God, ‪you know, to be a part of our family.

‪Hallelujah.

‪"This year you're celebrating ‪your 20th wedding anniversary…

‪TSIDIII:_ ‪WOW MAMA JOYCE YOU ARE GLOWING

‪…what can we expect?"

‪THAN.DO5788 ‪WE ALSO WANT THE SOFT LIFE

‪Joyce Gomora, extraordinaire, ‪lover of fine things.

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‪-Okay. ‪-You go, girl.

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‪Tonight it's going to be lit, ‪I'm telling you.

‪-Who's this? ‪-

‪You look nice.

‪Thank you, Menzi.

‪-Ma, we're going out. ‪-Hmm?

‪Oh, you're going out. Where to?

‪Come on. Remember, you said ‪if I ace my Biology, we get to go out?

‪I'm joking. I remember.

‪But now why are you in such a hurry?

‪Sarah. She saw my status ‪and asked that we pick her up.

‪Okay.

‪And since your cousin ‪asked you to pick her up,

‪did she get permission from her mother?

‪Well, I have to ask ‪because you know how strict Essie is.

‪I don't know. ‪All I know is if I don't fetch her,

‪she'll be blowing up my phone ‪all night long,

‪-which I don't need. ‪-And what about your brother?

‪Menzi?

‪- ‪- Hmm.

‪Come on, Ma. We'll be out until late.

‪Oh, come on. ‪Mpume, why do you like doing this?

‪Why do you like acting as if ‪you're older than your brother, though?

‪Mom, ‪please don't make me take him with me.

‪ Well, listen, ‪there's only one rule.

‪It's either you go with your brother, ‪so he can have fun too,

‪and enjoy life a little,

‪or you're all staying in ‪and calling it a night.

‪So take your pick.

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‪ You look so beautiful, my girl.

‪- ‪-Oh, you're so beautiful.

‪What's wrong, Joyce?

‪What is it?

‪Jonasi wants a divorce.

‪Joyce, this man moved out a year ago ‪from this house.

‪You can't be surprised, my dear.

‪No, Ma.

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‪ ‪Being a man is so difficult.

‪- ‪-Alcohol…

‪- ‪-Uh…