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?