Part one ■ Cast: Uli, Esther, Friend 1, Friend 2, Man ■ Prologue: Uli is a woman quite close to her old age. She has no child and her husband died long before the story. She came upon a baby in the bush and is willing to do anything to make sure the baby remains hers forever, including running away from her old village.The journey was rough since it was a hurried flight. How would they cope in this new environment? ■ Cast: Uli main character; Usula: Uli's neighborIna Abusa: the midwife ■The story: Everyone wanted the touch of King Uguta and Asari, even at just eight years of age, was beginning to desire the touch of King Uguta's too. Having stayed there for the past seven years, she came to regard herself as a true citizen of Obiaruku. Uli always regaled her with the story of the king's touch. She always said that Asari's mother was touched by King Uguta also; and that if Asari would behave, her turn would come one day - when King Uguta would touch her too. She carefully made sure Asari never found out that she was picked from the bush.So far, Asari has been happy. Uli has been the mother she should be. Would things stay that way forever? ■ Cast: Uli, Esther, Friend 1, Friend 2, Man