My dad immediately walked to Elder Alufa and held Elder Alufa’s hand gratefully. It was as though he had seen a senior that he held in reverence, or an old leader he deeply respected, yet also like a war comrade he had not seen for far too long. Furthermore, from Elder Alufa’s age it was evident that he was from the generation before my dad, hence my dad was even more respectful.

“I heard from Lil Bing that this is her other home. Elder Alufa, thank you for saving Lil Bing and taking such great care of her. You guided her along the way so that she didn’t go astray when she’s here. You are her life mentor. Without you and Noah, she wouldn’t have become the Queen she is now!”

Elder Alufa’s eyes were moist with tears....