Mwiya could no longer ignore the fear in Nalubamba's voice.
He decided to investigate MaSimukonda's past.
Calling elders and relatives, he asked discreet questions. Slowly, the truth began to emerge: MaSimukonda had been married twice before, both marriages ending in divorce because of her quarrelsome nature.
Every story painted a picture of destruction in homes where she stayed.
Mwiya's heart sank.
Could he have brought this danger into his own home?