Quarantine diaries episode 7

Quarantine Diaries Episode 7
Day 13
Bella calls her dad for the first time after what happened.
After 30 minutes on the call with her dad, Bella begun to shed tears. She was quiet for the rest of the period till her dad hung up the call.
 
Since then, Bella had been cold, speechless, so confused and depressed.
 
Bill had tried asking Bella what the problem was but she wouldn’t speak.
 
Later that day, Mr. Kim called Bill and gave him strong caution not to touch Bella and make sure she sleeps alone. He said there’s a a ritual to be performed before he can do that. He even cautioned Bill cook his own forbid and eat alone and he meant it.
 
Bill calls Mina
 
Bill: How are u Mina? Hope u are fine?
 
Mina: I’m managing, yourself?
 
Bill: I’m good but seriously confused right now. Bella’s dad called me and gave me a strong warning not to get closer to Bella I’m anyway, he claims there’s a ritual to be performed. I don’t know if if will affect you and Louis too. But I didn’t ask about that anyway. Bella herself had been acting strange for some time now. She hasn’t picked any call for hours now and she has refused to eat, talk or even take her bath. She has been sitting in the porch for the past 4hrs.
 
Mina: Maybe she is now regretting her actions. But come to think of it, what taboo deserves the ritual her dad is talking about. Because what I know is, if a ritual will be performed, it should be for the culprits, but he didn’t make mention of adding Louis to the ritual. It’s quite confusing.
 
Bill: That was exactly what I was thinking. But the man spoke with some kind of authority and he sounded so serious and disturbed.
 
Mina: Did u ask him what he did with the name he requested for?
 
Bill: No I couldn’t ask him anything. Myself I’m confused at the moment.
 
Mina: Takes a deep breath. Well let’s wait for what happens next. Louis has also been trying to convince me with lies but I kept ignoring him.
 
Bill: It’s same thing Bella tried doing, but I barely have her a fair hearing.
 
Mina: Well I’m in the kitchen now, let’s talk later. Bye.
 
Back to Ningo where Bella’s parents reside.
 
Mr. Kim goes to the chief palace to summon one Mad. Akorkor who hails from Prampram but lives in Ningo with her family.
The summon was about a case that was settled in the palace barely 30 years ago.
 
*The Case*
Mr. Kim refused to take responsibility of a pregnancy carried by the said Mad. Akorkor. But after the verdict of the chief, Mr. Kim was made to take responsibility and cater for the pregnant woman and the pregnancy till she delivers.
Mr. Kim did as said by the chief for some months before he was called to go for military training after his medicals. It was impromptu so he left without informing anyone. The lady gave birth to a baby boy in his absence and everything was done by the woman’s family in the absence of Mr. Kim.
After training he came to take his child but the amount the family requested was so huge so he couldn’t pay until he was transferred to his station.
 
Both parties got married and lived their separate lives for the past 30years. During this period Mr. Kim tried to know the whereabouts of his child and the mother. He found out where they lived and once again confronted the family for his son, the lady refused giving the son back to him and refused showing him whom he is even.
 
That was the last time Mr. Kim made an attempt getting his son.
 
With the situation at hand, Mr. Kim’s investigations proved that, the man in question (Louis) is the son he has been chasing all this while.
 
He has therefore summoned Mad. Akorkor to tell him why she refused giving his son to him and now his children have caused an unknown taboo.
 
Bill called his brother and told him about all that happened and what Mr. Kim told him to do.
His brother then advised him to go to Mr. Kim and enquire what the taboo is about and why it needs to be performed since they are Christians. Or better still send Bella to go stay with her family till the lockdown is over.
 
Bill then decided to rather go see Mr.Kim to seek clarification on the taboo.
 
Louis on the other hand didn’t grow in the midst any brothers and sisters, all he had was childhood friends he had while he stayed with his granny. So he called on of his trusted friends and told him about everything that had happened and how hia home is disorg-nized at the moment.
His friend advised he doesn’t allow his wife go anywhere and she should not be left alone, she might figure something out or perhaps take advise from a friend and do something silly.
Louis understood and accepted to do so.
 
Bella had since remained cold and depressed.
 
Mad. Akorkor was informed of the summons and was given the date to report at the palace for the issue to be solved.
 
Bill informed Bella of his intentions of going to see her dad to discuss something. She initially didn’t like the idea but had no choice but give in.
 
Bill drives off to Prampram the following morning.
Day 14
Bill arrives to meet the absence of his in law who was at the shore getting some fish for the. He then called him to inform him of his arrival. Mr. Kim hurriedly rushed home to meet Bill.
Food was prepared and they ate. After the meal, they went to sit under a mango tree behind the house to discuss why Bill came to visit.
 
Mr. Kim: My son, welcome once again. What brings about your unannounced visit once again? Hope all is well?
 
Bill: Thanks dad for the warm welcome and the meal. Well I came with no bad news, I just decided to come seek some clarification of a dew things from I. I dreamed it fit to come in person than ask you on phone.
 
Mr. Kim: OK, go ahead. What is it about?
 
Bill: Eeerm, it’s about the ritual u spoke about and the distance u asked me to keep from my wife. I want to know why the ritual should be performed.
 
Mr. Kim: Hmmm, that’s a brilliant question my son. But what I want u to know is, what my daughter has brought to my family is not just a disgrace but a problem to solve, and a very difficult one for that matter.
For the ritual, it’s a traditional demand. It’s in the family and it must be done for cleansen.
 
Bill: Hmmm, I came because it’s against our religion as Christians to appease the gods after committing sin to God.
 
Mr. Kim: Bill, this has to do with my family, I want to do what’s right. I know u don’t understand but what I see from where I sit, u can’t see it even if u climb this tree we are sitting under.
 
Bill: I came to suggest if we can rather go see our pastor to pray and break any bond should there be any so we can let the ritual be.
 
Mr. Kim: U know what Bill, I’m old enough to be your father, what you are suggesting isn’t a bad idea but what I know, u don’t know that’s why I didn’t involve u, I just ask u to stay away from my daughter for a while. So kindly do that for me OK. Let’s not drag this my son.
 
Bill: Hmmm, okay dad. That’s the only reason why I came here.
 
Mr. Kim: Really, what about the real issue at hand? What have u intended doing?
 
Bill: I haven’t thought of anything yet, but the little I know is, as a man I should be able to handle issues in my home. Maybe I’d involve you when necessary.
 
Mr. Kim: I sense true love in your speech my son. I know how it feels, I’ve been in your shoes before. U have spoken well and I pray you are granted the wisdom to do what’s right. Once again I’m sorry for what my daughter has caused you. I’d like to know if you have informed your family yet.
 
Bill: I haven’t dad, I actually want to do a few things and I’ll decide on what to do. But for now, I’ve not thought of anything yet.
 
Mr. Kim: Well, as u said. U need to handle your home as a man. Let me leave that to u for now.
 
Bill: Okay dad. The KS for hosting me.
 
Mr. Kim: My pleasure my son. Are u leaving immediately?
 
Bill: Yes dad, I don’t want to drive in the night due to the lock down.
 
Mr. Kim: Alright, I was thinking since u are locked down, u would like us to go take a walk at the sea shore foe a while so u can’t least move6 around freely. But I understand, u may leave now.
 
Bill: Thanks dad. I’ll give u call when I arrive home.
 
Mr. Kim: Safe journey my son. Bye.
 
Bill drove back home and informed his in law of his safe arrival.
 
Bill later realised he left his second phone behind when he was leaving. He checked and it was flooded with calls from Mina the wh0le day.
 
Bill returned Mina’s call.
 
*On phone*
 
Mina: Where have u been Bill?, I’ve been calling all day.
 
Bill: Sorry, I went on a return journey I just got home. I actually left this phone behind.
U called many times, what’s the problem?
 
Mina: Louis left home in the morning and returned about two hour before u called back. I didn’t want to call him so I was calling u to know whether you are home and your wife was around.
 
Bill: Well, I wasn’t in town and I met her at home so I can’t tell whether she went somewhere or not.
 
Mina: I seriously suspect they planned to meet, which I’m sure they did. Because I read Louis’s actions before he left the house.
 
Bill: Well, I’ll try some tricks to see whether I can verify if she went out or not.
 
Mina: Can’s you so your gate man??
 
Bill: He left to the north to stay with his family amidst the lock down. But don’t worry, I’d find out.
 
Mina: OK, I meed to leave u now. U must be tired. Later then. Bye.
 
Bill took a shower and got to the dinning hall to eat. Tilly went to Bill.
 
Tilly: Dad, where did u go today? I didn’t see u in the morning.
 
Bill: I went to work my dear. Where did you also go?
 
Tilly: Mummy took me and we went to eat with uncle. He bought me rice and kitchen. (chicken)
 
Bill: 😊 Its not kitchen dear, it’s chicken,say chicken.
 
Tilly: Chicken.
 
In the night, Bill stayed in the hall watching movies and sipping wine. He has been chatting Mina throughout the night. They both slept on the chat.