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| The scarf was slightly adjusted around Mr.K’s thin neck and the story continues …………. Neil’s dexterity “How did the game go ,did you beat the Mahali team, Neil?”,his mother asked as she was preparing supper. “No mum, the big shower came down ,just when we were on top,the game was called a draw” Neil sadly added. “Never mind, a draw is fair with the weather being as it is, now come and eat, Mrs Devi has made special fish cutlets and green spicy vegetables for us” Nadalia joyfully announced. “That will cheers us all up, Mrs D has always made delicious dishes as long as I can remember ” ,added Kain . After supper, when his mum was cleaning away the dishes, Neil approached his father and asked about the possibility of making the coconut spoon, Which Mr Siri had mentioned.”Of course, we can make one, it will be great to represent the school on open day, also show you some of the skills my father and his father handed down to me” Kain enthused. “Where can we get the coconut from” Neil enquired. :Oh, I know ,we will send your mother over to Mrs Devi’s ,she has plenty of trees to choose from” Kain said.”Also your mum can grab some more of them delicious cutlets, Kain added ,as he ruffled Neil’s blonde hair.”We can go to Hasnal forest to find the perfect material for the handle” Kain happily added. “Oh, that’s great ,let’s go at the weekend, and spend some time in the forest ,please ,please Dad” Neil begged.”No problem, your leadership skills have convinced me ,the weekend it is””Now off to bed with you” as Kain kissed his son goodnight. Neil and Kain’s Forest forage “I used to play here when I was a boy” Kain enthused as they trekked into Hasnal forest. “Did you come here with your Dad” enquired Neil as they battled their way through the undergrowth. “Yes many times, he wanted me to get the value of the natural land ,and respect all the living creatures found here” Kain recalled. “We did not have that many resources back then, not much money, therefore my father showed me how to utilise what is around us” Kain proudly added. Dad ,look at this hardwood tree, it has weak overhanging branches ,and some plenty of fallen pieces of wood, might they be Ok for the handle? Neil asked. “Yes ,indeed this is an astrux tree ,very hard timber ,although malleable and nice to work with” Kain professionally announced. They both rested in a coppice on the south side of Hasnal south. “Let’s enjoy mums packed lunch, I am getting hungry “Neil announced. “Dad, can I ask you something personal” Neil shyly asked. “Yes of course “Kain answered as he tucked into his tuna fish omelette. “Where do my birth parents come from or live” Neil quivering voice asked. “You were a special gift for your mother and myself, you see we cannot have more children as mother was very ill in her younger years, which I want you to stay a secret between us, man to man so to speak” Kain breathed out a sigh of relief . “A dear friend of the family, had many friends and connections with influential people in England in Europe ” Kain continued to an attentive son “A family in south England suffered from hard times, not unlike my parents” “You were a very small baby when you came to us, we were and are so delighted that you are our son now” his father announced whilst wiping away a few tears. “I am so pleased to be with you and mother, I love you very much” Neil proudly told Kain. “You are growing up fast son, I hope I answered your question openly and honestly” as Kain finished off his Mango and Papaya fruit pack. “Ok let’s get going, you can lead us out of this great forest my son, and don’t forget the branch” Kain added as he packed away their kit. “I hope mum has got us the coconut, then we become family craftsmen” Neil joyfully added as he lead them out of Hasnal forest. What next … Neil’s magic moment ? © concept by Herath , Artistic designed by two sisters -N&G and story line by SNW 11th August 2020 |
