Thursday, January 12, 2023

East of Nakba (59)

 

(Japanese Version)

(Arabic Version)

January, 2023

Part II. Ethnic cleanser

 

Chapter 59 Ethnic cleanser (2)

 

Dr. Girgo assumed the result of infection like this; The newly discovered virus would infect both Palestinians and Jews including Ashkenazim. It might cause fever. But the fever should subside in a few days and there were no visible aftereffects. In addition, the fatality rate was almost zero. No high risk was expected. However, post-infection diagnosis would have left a deadly result on Palestinian women alone. It meant that their fertility was significantly reduced.

 

It was necessary for Dr. Girgo to carry out human experiments to prove his hypothesis. But it was obvious that no government agency would accept his proposal seriously. In order to break through, it was essential to get the assistance of top official who had the influence within the government. If the strongman not only believed the legitimacy of the Ashkenazi but also concerned about the sharp increase of Palestinian population, he would accept Girgo’s idea.

 

He thought he tried to get in touch with his old acquaintance, Shy-Rock. Shy-Rock was the father of Shalom, a former one-sided lover. In order to break their relationship, Shy-Rock expelled him to the United States. It was a long time ago. In return, he had a chance to study cutting-age technology in medical science and obtained diploma. He got an important position in a government agency after coming back from U.S.

 

He was a man who used everything available for honor and prestige. He asked Shy-Rock and visited his residence.

 

Dr. Girgo was guided by Anat and entered the office of Shy-Rock.

 

"Your Excellency, it's my great honor to see you again. I'm glad you're doing well."

 

He emphasized the word "again" to attract Shy-Rock's attention.

 

It was the second time they had met since he asked to marry his second daughter, Shalom, a few years ago. Her father rejected to marrying his daughter. He proposed overseas study in the United States as a condition of their separation. Girgo catched at the idea.

He had understood at the beginning that it was difficult for him to get married with Shalom because there was big difference in social status between them. Dr. Girgo came from a poor Russian farmer, and Shalom was from an elite Ashkenazi. He weighed marriage and study in the United States. He took his own advantage. Dr. Girgo was a man of mercenary.

 

(cont’d)

 

Areha Kazuya

(From an ordinary citizen in the cloud)

 

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