Reconciliation
The Honua tribe were known for their close-knit relationships. They always put family first, no matter what. But the death of Kala Honua altered this dynamic greatly. Anxiety, anger, and anguish took over each member of the tribe.
Imposition and Opposition
The infighting between Hana and Sommer was becoming too much to bare for the other Honua members, as well as Hinto. Ever since her beloved aunt's death, Sommer had taken her anger out on her cousin, for she looked like the men who took Kala's life.
At first, the other Honua saw Sommer's rage as her way of dealing with grief. But it was getting out of hand. She couldn't blame Hana forever, especially since Hana was Kala's flesh and blood. When Hinto entered the picture, wanting to make amends with his long-lost sister whilst also falling for Sommer, the Honua decided enough was enough.
Enola tried to reason with her sister many times, but she got nowhere. Perhaps if Hinto could help, Sommer would be more willing to salvage her relationship with Hana. He was all for it, of course, as the women's fighting was putting a strain on both of his relationships with them.
Although Hana had suffered a lot of pain by Sommer, she wanted to fix the relationship. Before everything happened, the pair were on good terms, and Hana missed this. She often expressed her sadness to her brother. After one particular fight got out of hand, Hinto decided he had to give Sommer an ultimatum.
Hinto: Sommer, I can't go on like this anymore...it's unfair.
Sommer: Are you really choosing her, over me?
Hinto: No, but Hana is my sister, and I care about her deeply.
Sommer: ...
Hinto: And it's hard being stuck in the middle of you two. I love you, but this has to stop. It has gone on for too long.
Sommer: You know why, though.
Hinto: How many times do I have to tell you? It's not Hana's fault. Don't you think she grieves for her mother, too?
Sommer: She is the product of that...relationship. And that was the very reason Kala was taken from us.
Hinto: Then how can you look me in the eye? When my own brothers were responsible?
Sommer: Well, you're not like them...
Hinto: Neither is Hana. They very much want her dead, too.
Sommer: ...
Hinto: If you can't get past this soon, I don't know how much longer we can be together...
Sommer: So you are choosing her.
Hinto: I wouldn't have to choose if...if you stopped treating her the way you do. It's horrible...it's tearing your family apart. Kala wouldn't want that.
Sommer: I think you should leave.
Hinto respected her wishes. He departed from the Honua farm, wondering if he had made the right call. He didn't want to lose Sommer, nor did he want to lose contact with Hana.
As she watched Hinto leave, Enola closed her eyes, taking deep breaths. She hoped that whatever he said to Sommer, was enough to make things right, and that optimistically, his words did not mark the end of their relationship.
Afterwards, Sommer laid on the hammock at the back of her family home. She observed the sparse clouds in the sky, leisurely strolling away each other.
She thought about her aunt; how she would feel about all this.
Would Kala ever have taken her anger out on a family member? Probably not. She wasn't an angry person.
Would she approve of Hinto? Likely. He was a good person.
Would she be happy about Sommer's treatment of Hana? Not at all.
Whilst Sommer laid there, her thoughts drifted like the clouds above. Eventually, her mother approached her, concerned.
Kohana: Are you alright, sunshine?
Sommer: Just...thinking
Kohana: About Kala?
Sommer: Yes.
Kohana: There's a story I'd like to tell you about her.
Kohana: As you already know, when she fell pregnant with Hana, Sato cut contact with her. She felt so alone, and came to me. Of course, I helped her. She was my family.
Sommer: I've heard this before.
Kohana: Yes, but you don't know about how she felt when Hana was born. Kala struggled to bond with her. She was a constant reminder of the guilt she felt, for being with a married man. Kala thought of herself as a homewrecker.
Sommer: Sato never told his wife, though.
Kohana: Of course he didn't. That man was a...well, you know how I feel about him. Anyway, it took Kala a while to come to terms with it all. And when she finally accepted Hana, it was beautiful. I'd never seen her so happy.
Sommer: Really?
Kohana: Yes. She was a wonderful mother. I knew she would be, since she looked after Nara and Enola so well.
Sommer: Does Hana know...about how Kala initially felt?
Kohana: No, I haven't the heart to tell her. I don't think it'd do her any good. That cloud would hang over her permanently, it would overshadow the love she felt from her mother. She already blames herself for what happened to Kala.
Sommer: So do I...
Kohana: Well I hope that, one day, you can find it in your heart to forgive Hana. You two used to be so close...
Half A Secret
It was another day at the community market, and Onida Uila was out shopping because his brother was ill. After purchasing some groceries, Onida decided to have a drink before he headed home. Already sitting at the bar was an inebriated Mikai, mopping incoherently. At first, Onida paid no attention to him, besides from looking at him in disgust. Then, he mentioned Hana's name. Onida repeated it.
Mikai: You know...know Hana? She's...she cheated on me...
Onida: You're in a relationship with her?
Mikai: Yes...but she hasn't spoken to me in ages...I don't know why. I love her...I love her...
Onida: Hmm...perhaps you could share some things?
Mikai: Oh, it all started with that Toni Wai. I hate him! I'm gonna kill him, you know-
Onida: That's not what I was talking about. Tell me what you know about Hana.
Mikai: Well, she's beautiful...the most beautiful woman I've ever seen...I miss her so much, I-
Onida: Maybe this was a mistake.
Mikai: Yes, it was a mistake...that she kissed Toni...
Onida: Pull yourself together. I just wanted to know some details about Hana, such as her day-to-day routine, stuff like that. But nevermind...
Mikai: Oh...she spends most of her time on that farm, fighting her bitch of a cousin...hanging out with her brother...I watch her, you know. Every day. She-
Onida: Her brother?
Mikai: Yes...can't remember his name...actually, he looks a lot like you...
Was this just drunk ramblings, or were one of his brothers actually visiting Hana in secret? Onida had to find answers. He abruptly got up out of his seat, and speedily walked home. As he reached his residence, Onida spotted Yuma playing chess in the garden. Hinto was inside the house, in bed due to his illness.
Onida: Yuma, we need to talk.
Yuma: What is it?
Onida: Have you been seeing Hana?
Yuma: Pardon?
Onida: Some drunk idiot at the market, said he saw either you or Hinto at the Honua farm. Talking to Hana.
Yuma: Do you really think I'd go there, after what I did? I don't have a bloody death wish.
Onida: Then...Hinto...
Yuma: Who was this "drunk idiot", anyway?
Onida: Didn't care to ask for his name, but apparently he's Hana's boyfriend.
Onida threw open the door to the Uila hut, promptly dumping his groceries on the ground and making his way to the sleeping quarters. The sickly Hinto was sound asleep, so Onida sat on his own bed, and waited.
A couple of hours went by, before Hinto woke up to use the toilet. Onida stopped him in his tracks.
Onida: Have you been seeing Hana?
Hinto: What...
Onida: Have you been visiting the Honua tribe?
Hinto: Can I just...pee, please?
Onida: Not until you answer my questions.
Hinto: Who...who told you this?
Onida: Doesn't matter. Is it true?
Hinto: No.
Hinto didn't want his brothers finding out the truth, but he was a terrible liar and he really needed to use the toilet. He had to get this over with, but Onida wouldn't let him.
Onida: Don't lie to me, brother. I don't care if you're sick. Tell me the truth.
Hinto: Alright...I- I just wanted to know, if it was true. If she was our sister...that's it.
Onida: How...how did you manage to get onto the farm, without being killed!?
Hinto: One of the daughters...she snuck me in, without others knowing.
Yuma: Interesting.
Yuma had been listening to the entire conversation. Rather than being angry with his brother, Yuma thought he could use this for their plan.
Yuma: This could be useful. If they're willing to let you in...
Hinto: Can I just use the toilet-
Yuma: Do you think it's possible for us to sneak in with you?
Hinto: What...?
Yuma: Organise another visit with whoever helped you. We can wait...and then you can get us in.
Hinto: Why?
Yuma: So that we can deal with Hana.
Onida: It's the least you could for for betraying us!
Hinto: It- it was just a one-time thing...
Of course, this was not true, but Hinto was scared of what his brothers would do.
Yuma: I'm sure you can do it again.
Hinto: I really don't feel well-
Onida: If you don't do as Yuma says, then I'll make you.
Yuma: After you're better, of course.
Even though Hinto's mind was foggy, he was trying to go through all the people who could have possibly told Onida about his secret visits. Was someone in the Honua tribe secretly feeding them intel?
The Scare
By now, Hinto was fully recovered. He had told his brothers that he was off to organise another visit with Hana, when really he could walk onto the Honua farm without problems. He was worried for their safety.
Hinto arrived at the Honua residence with a sweaty, pasty complexion. They knew he hadn't been feeling well.
Enola: What are you doing here? You're supposed to be resting.
Hinto: I feel better.
Enola: You don't look better.
Hinto: It's...someone told my brothers about me coming here. They know.
Enola: What!?
Hinto: They want...they want to hurt Hana...like they did with-
Enola: There's no way any of us told them...
Hinto: Someone did.
Enola: Wait here.
Enola ran inside, to where her family members were cleaning up after a meal. Hana was cleaning dishes, while the others sat at the table, talking to each other. The startled Enola told them what Hinto told her - that Hana was in danger, and someone had went behind their backs.
Every Honua looked at each other, wondering who could have possibly done this. Some had their suspicions, though, as Kohana and Enola were glaring at Sommer.
Sommer: Why is everyone looking at me?
There was a long moment of silence, until Enola spoke.
Enola: Well...you're the only one here with a problem with Hana...and you and Hinto have not been on good terms...
Sommer: Are you serious!? You think I am a traitor?
Kohana: I wouldn't be angry if you said something, sunshine. Please, be honest.
Sommer: I did not say anything! You know how much I despise Yuma and Onida. I could never look them in the face and speak to them after what they did!
Nara: I believe you, Sommer.
Enola: Then who...who else could have said something? Who else knows about Hinto coming here?
The Honua stayed quiet while they racked their brains for possibilities.
Hana: It could be Mikai...he knows Hinto visits me.
Sommer: That bastard probably said something to get revenge on you...
Enola: Well, we need to do something. You're in danger, Hana.
After the discussion, Hinto was invited in to come up with a plan. He told them more about what his brothers knew - that he had only visited the farm once. The plan was therefore simple; Hinto would just tell his brothers that Enola would not let him see Hana again. He had to perfect this lie, to protect the people he cared about. However, Onida did not take the news lightly. He punished his little brother accordingly...
On the other hand, Sommer and Hana finally had a reason to come together. They had always shared the same enemies, but now it was clear that they had to help each other to help the people they loved, especially Hinto.
It had also become obvious to Hana that she had to cut Mikai off completely. He had endangered her life, even if he didn't mean to.
