Elsi and her parents walked past Suburban Hardware into the busy Mu Market after making several turns through lines of butcheries, hotels, kiosks and several stalls where they shopped before heading to Ali Moh Supermarket for bread, sugar, rice and other household items. Otulo and his wife Bibis walked round the supermarket with Elsi sandwiched between with shopping trolley which she pushed with ease. She picked mathematics play game gadgets and placed in the trolley.

Otulo: Eli what's that you've put in the trolley?

Elsi: That is for mathematics game to aid in calculations.

Otulo: Can't you think and calculate Elsi?

Elsi: I do daddy but for practice I'll wasting papers for rough work.

Otulo: Honey what do you think?

Bibis: She can have it in condition she will not need more papers for rough work.

Elsi: Yes. Imagine using 48 pages every three weeks for rough work. Have you imagined how much we spend per year?

Otulo: Who told you things work like that Elsi?

Elsi: That's the truth Dady.

Otulo: I'm not disputing that . I didn't expect you to know that. Did you know that honey?

Bibis: I'm surprised as well. Where did you know that Elsi?

Elsi: I do maths puzzles everyday using the shopping list. How the cost of everything we use in the house.

Bibis: Do you know she has kept all the shopping lists for the last three years?

Otulo: Seriously. Who taught you that?

Elsi: I just wanted to make work easier for my self by using real figures than imaginary.

Bibis: You win. Put it the trolley we go.

Elsi: Shouldn't I daddy?

Otulo: (Bends and holds her on cheeks) Mumy is right. You've taught me too.

Elsi: How  have I taught you Dady?

Otulo: I'll not throw any shopping list from today

Bibis: What else do you need.

Elsi: Some sugarless snacks.

Bibis: Why sugarless?

Elsi: Teacher said we minimize use of sugary food to maintain dental hygiene.

Otulo: (Raises her up) Beautiful girl !

Bibis: Please we're in the supermarket.

Elsi: Dady you're causing a scene.

Shi walked into the supermarket together with her mum. Before she could go to counter she saw Elsi and her parents and joined them without informing her mother.

Shi: Hello Elsi?

Elsi: Hello Shi. How're you?

Shi: I'm fine. Who're they?

Bibis: Who's she Elsi?

Elsi: She is Shi Ali the daughter of Ali Moh the owner of this supermarket.

Otulo: Waaaw! Beautiful girl.

Shi : Pleasure meeting you.

Elsi: Shi, these are my parents. You must have heard about my dad. This is my mum!

Bibis: Shi is the great Shi who rescued Chunye?

Shi: I would do it again when given opportunity.

Otulo: Thank you very much. You've become angels to many homes.

Bibis: Thank for being our daughter's friend.

Shi: Thank you. She cool. She is helping me with maths.

Elsi: (Showing her Maths gadget) She is also helping me with science. See I have bought this.

Shi: Wonderful. We'll share I added the English to the science. Now I have two.

Elsi: Very cool shi.

Otulo: Very encouraging reports. Keep it up girls.

Bibis : So amazing. Whom did you come with Shi?

Shi: (Pointing) I came with Mama there the counter. You can join me so you can greet each other.

Bibis: Yes we can . Honey aren't we through?

Otulo: Elsi ensure you take your sugarless before we leave.

Elsi took the packet of sugarless biscuits and another variety spiced with ginger before joining her dad at the counter where Shi's mother had just replaced one of their attendants. She had been following the conversation between her daughter and the customers whom she knew because she had been following the news surrounding Chief Mulo's guards.

Shi: Mum! Meet our guests. This is Shi and her parents

Mrs Ali: Welcome. How're you. I'm Mrs Ali Moh Shi is my daughter.

Otulo: We're Otulo and Bibis.  Pleasure meeting you.

Bibis : (Hands in her shopping in trolley) Thank you very for supporting us this while. We're very greatful.

Mrs Ali: (Punches figures for receipt) We thank Allah. All shall be well. I'm happy to see together. Nothing is as valuable as family.

Otulo: (Removes Wallet to make payment. He extends his hands to give her Cash) I really missed them. I feel very complete now.

Mrs Ali: (Signals with her instead pays with her card) That this as my gratitude gift.

Bibis : Gift for what madam?

Otulo: Thank you very much. I really appreciate. We've really done much to us.

Mrs Ali: Good friendship between our daughters is much more than that small bill.

Otulo: Seriously. You call that?

Mrs Ali: We better learn from these children.

Bibis: Children's bond is beyond understanding.

Mrs Ali: I was worried at first because of few Muslims around. I thought she couldn't cope but she proved me wrong.

Bibis: I was even wondering how the two are communicating until I heard her speak.

Mrs Ali: That's how I spent a lot of time here without talking to anybody since everyone thought I didn't know official languages and my husband talked to me in our vernacular.

Otulo: Wasn't that very scary and  lonely?

Mrs Ali: It was the most unpleasant experience. But you know business is a social activity. I have even learnt local language.

Elsi and Shi disappeared into inner stalls as their parents continued into deeper conversation. They checked into the latest motorbikes which Elsi seriously admired before they walked into the stall for all varieties of shows, handbags and dresses that were very cute. Elsi fitted a number of them with the help Super market attendant who was very friendlier to the girls.

Elsi:(Comes out of dressing room) See. How do I look?

Shi: Queen beauty!

Elsi: Seriously!

Attendant1:  That really fits. You're stunningly gorgeous.

Attendant2:  Who is that charming beauty!

Shi: You see everyone is admiring you. Fit the shoe also.

Elsi: No we're getting late.

Meanwhile Mrs Ali and Elsi's parents were monitoring her through the CCTV camera that was installed in the supermarket before she received a call. She entered into the inner room before making a call to attendant-1 instructing her to package the wears Elsi had fitted to accounts. Meanwhile Otulo and Bibis kept laughing as both Elsi and Shi appeared from the first floor in a cheerful mood.

Elsi: Why are you laughing?

Bibis: We're just telling our stories.

Otulo: Aren't grateful we're healthy and happy?

Elsi:  This your happiness is beyond ordinary.

Shi: (Checking through the screen) I can guess what they were laughing. Come and see.

Elsi: (Shocked)Isn't that where we were. So you were seeing me?

Otulo: (Readies to Carry the luggage) Shi?

Shi: Yes sir!

Otulo: Tell mum we're very grateful. We'll meet next time.

Shi: Thank you sir.

Bibis: Welcome. Thank again for your hospitality.

Elsi: (Hugs before carrying her shopping) Goodbye. See you at school.

Mrs Ali returned from the calling before they reached the door. She sent attendant 3 to call them and he reached them very fast within twinkle of an eye.

Attendant 3: Excuse me sir and madam. Madam boss is calling both of you.

Elsi: Both of us?

Attendant 3: Yes beautiful princess?

Otulo and Bibis had reached where Mrs Ali was waiting as Elsi continued boggling attendant 3 with grilling.

Elsi: What could be the problem.

Attendant 3: Only boss know!

Mrs Ali handed pairs of new clothes, shoes and other new stuffs to Elsi's parents which they handed to Elsi and a separate GEFA stimulus package since she was part of the ongoing project team but wasn't there to attend the function since he attended funeral ceremony of a relative.

Mrs Ali:(Gifting Elsi, Otulo and Bibis) Mr. Ali has honoured you with this special package. He says you deserve it. He felt very happy when he saw you in the dress.

Otulo: Thank you very much.

Bibis: We're more than grateful madam Ali Moh.

Mrs Ali: Welcome and be blessed.

Elsi: Is the supermarket connected to the hotel?

Shi: Everything around us is connected to his his room and phone. He sees everything happening.

Otulo: That's i-tech one-point security monitoring system

Mrs Ali: It has really enhanced our operations.

Bibis: Thank you very much. We'll keep in touch.

Mrs Ali: Welcome anytime.

Elsi :(Waving ) Byebye!

Attendant 3: (Waving back) Goodbye Queen!

Shi saw Elsi and her parents off as they took the Bodaboda a few metres away from the supermarket.

Saldana and her sisters reunited after very many hit and miss dates caused by tight schedules at work place.

Meanwhile Tabu was also having a moment of great resolution with her family after being busted by AB Major and his colleagues at work.

Matar and Pa also reconnected with their families under close monitoring of security apparatus.

Prof Anam and his House Manager Mr Roll were having close talk after ponderous moments following his encounter with Dr Hamad who had totally refused to talk about anything about Saldana arguing that would breach of confidentiality.

Bardinge spent his lonely time in the bar with a town beauty in a very busy pub before melee ensured that led to the death of his lady's companion who stepped between the lady and her former lover and his goons who bayed for Bardinge's blood. No sooner had the melee ensured than Tabu arrived to give Bardinge the back up he needed. The squad gave way after sensing Tabu's presence. The two buddies had good conversation before reuniting after sharing drinks upon drinks.

Meanwhile Pope dedicated her for his wife Talia and his son Mass where he shared his dream with the family.

Chief Bula was ordering his family around since they refused to endorse his candidature. Unfortunately his sons stormed his first wife's house to warm him against tormenting their mothers. Commotion ensued leading to feast fight between Chief and his elder son,Obange who claimed he was more entitled to run for MCA position than his father since he had primary school certificate qualification as opposed to his dad who had junior primary education and was already blessed with a job as a chief which he urged him to protect.

Manager Paths was having good time with Del and Gal as they took a tour to the nearest shopping centers in the executive suburban centers around EPZ but without drama as he was accosted by Maxima but Medina who was undercover stepped in and wounded Maxima on his left shoulder.

Kwach was visited by his parents who were more worried about their son and his deceased colleagues whose parents were on their neck since the press reported that he was the ring leader of the group they wanted to know how their sons left Capitol University to Okuro without their knowledge.

Taa and Square were having good time in county headquarters before Madina gave her a call about interceptions of Maxima's thuggish behavior that ruined her outing with the Youths .

Adada and smoke were having lonely evening in the pub with licentious ladies whose identities were unknown to the revelers at the Mu Beach Resort who spoke in whispers about the type of association the boys were having.

Olwete joined Otulo at his place where he was having good family. Olwete had a business proposal which he wanted to present during the open window since Otulo and the family didn't meet the deadline because of the funeral.

Ofafa spent good time with Dia in the beach center where they shared drinks before heading home for some serious assignment.

Teachers from Abal Primary School met in the house Mrs Apaka, deputy headteacher. The same time Ra Primary and the rest of the schools were gave good get-together to have fun during the half term.

Officers Travis and Balance were having good time in Janabil Restaurant as they beefed up security around CEO Saldana's mansion following the visit by the susters. They joked and fun together as they waited to reunite with Saldana and sisters during that evening party.