Bilinchinsi. Part 2

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The eager people of the village traced the three beloved brothers to see if they have killed both parents. They positively confirmed that they brutally killed their father and asked about their mother. The beloved brothers then told them where they killed her. The three brothers naturally started jubilating and naively thought the people will join them, and they were quiet. The authoritarian leader then told the warriors, “Kill Zabli and Kugli and let's bring Zahm with us. He will see what we are enjoying and wouldn’t have anything to do.” They tried running and that was when the two brothers were butchered down. Zahm was chained and sent back to Yagbe.

Azabila having Bilinchinsi in his gentle hands couldn’t go home early that day. He didn’t want to draw the attention of the villagers to the baby. Adisa, Azabila’s wife, was worried because he is taking longer than most days. She couldn’t sleep. Azabila and Adisa were recently blessed with a baby girl. They prayed so long for the baby and they just had her two days ago. Adisa and his child were the only things that meant a lot to Azabila. Adisa heard cautious footsteps approaching their door. She peeped cautiously through their door to see her dear husband holding an adorable baby. She politely asked in a low tone, “Where did you get this child?” “It’s a long story that we will talk about later. Let’s get inside first, I don’t want anyone to see us with the baby like this.” Azabila whispered. They got through the night without trouble because Adisa started breastfeeding the baby. After all, their child, Zuara was asleep then.

The next day was new, and they didn’t know how they would announce the presence of the child. Adisa told Azabila in a low tone, “No matter what your decision is, I will support you. I trust your moral judgment.” Azabila walked approached the door and said to his beloved wife: “Don’t worry, the gods will not disappoint us” Azabila came out, started yelling, “I want you all to know something. My wife gave birth to twins but I rather told you, people, it was only a baby girl. I’m here today to apologize and show you, my son. He is Bilinchinsi.” Azabila was not regarded by anyone. They all looked away and moved on with whatever they were doing. He was relieved no one showed concern because it will appreciably reduce the focused attention on Bilinchinsi. Azabila came back inside and his wife smiled at him. He hugged her with the innocent babies.

Azabila went hunting the next day. Hunting was easy for him. Everything he earnestly desired was seen on his way and he even got hold of them even easier than ever. He came home earlier than ever. Everyone was surprised to see him. He came with so many meats that no one have ever hunted before. Azabila was a good man, so he gave some out to the villagers even though they didn’t regard him. He cared for them, and his wife was always by his side. His wife came happily and asked, “Why come home early today?” In a happy voice, Azabila replied, “Today’s hunting was a different day. I got hold of everything easily. The most shocking part was, I even had to let some animals run go because I wouldn’t have been able to bring the meat home.” After their long talks he then asked of the kids, Adisa pointed to them and they were happily playing. Bilinchinsi was not like any other kid. He wasn’t crying unnecessarily, he was always happy. His presence even helped Adisa because Zuara used to cry a lot when she was born. Azabila hunting luck came when Bilinchinsi came home. His necklace never left his neck.

Time passed and the two acting twins grew. They were seven years old and everyone in the village could sense something great in Bilinchinsi. He had a good heart and was also blessed with wisdom. Many great things that he has helped the villagers solve and they were amazed because even their wise people couldn’t figure those stuff out. The villagers started recognizing Azabila because he has indeed given birth to a creative genius. Bilinchinsi and Zuara were inseparable. They go everywhere together, and no one can harm Zuara in front of Bilinchinsi. He was too strong for his age too. Imagine him defeating a lioness with his strength. It was really surprising. He could fight for Zuara in the sense that he one day had to beat the Chief’s eldest son because he disrespected Zuara. The king called him in front of everyone. He asked him why he did that to his son knowing very well that he won’t spear him. Bilinchinsi replied, “In ruling people, you know when justice needs to be done. In the world, ladies are fragile and can’t fight for their rights. We boys or men are to protect them. If your son doesn’t know that, then he is not fit enough to rule us when you pass on” the King was amazed by such wisdom and ashamed of his son for not knowing that. They became friends from there.

Bilinchinsi always tells Zuara, “I would be pleased to marry you if you weren’t my sister. I will protect you against the whole world.” Whenever he says that Zuara smiles and replies, “Me too.” Their parents witnessed it many times. Adisa pressured Azabila to tell her the story behind Bilinchinsi before things get out of hand. Azabila narrated what happened. Adisa’s eyes were full of tears. Azabila had to console her. Adisa said in a weak tone, “You did the right thing, may the gods aid us in raising them to be great.” Zuara sometimes asks why Bilinchinsi had a valuable necklace and she doesn’t. But what his father always says is, “Come listen. Because Bilinchinsi is a boy, he will always protect you. What he has in his neck is to show how ready he is to always protect you.”

To be continued...😊