Chapter Seventeen

And now Safari turned 18. The Land brothers that were still bachelors, Chip and Laki, looked their best everyday.
It was a clear morning when Bindi went to get some wood and found Safari and Laki together. He presented her a delicate yet beautiful necklace.
"My baby girl already going to be married. So soon?"
"Mother, you know you married at 18 too." Safari said.
"Well, I just want to say congratulations. And Laki?"
"Yes, Bindi?"
"Take good care of her."
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A few months later, Aziza and Safari were all giggles. Well, first they stared a bit, then Safari giggled, then Aziza giggled too. Kuruk and Laki had never seen their wives act silly before.
At the fire one night, both women stood.
"WE're going to be mothers." they proudly spoke. Laki stumbled, but then stood and kissed his wife. Kuruk laughed and explained the situation to Chirita.
Bindi and Hokou sat together. Hokou had grown old, his magnificent black hair lined with brilliant grey. He had gone a little stiff, and as the oldest, he devoted his time as a doctor, but he mostly enjoyed himself. Bindi wiped a tear from her eye and looked at all her children, grandchildren, and in-laws. She had gone so far. She was proud, and she knew, somewhere above her, Hakea watched, also proud.

The End