Against several pieces of advice from his parents and Nyangoma, his sister, Kisambo continues to eat unwashed fruits. The story reveals that their parents had always advised to ensure washing hands before eating and checking the food to be eaten is free of any contamination. For fruits, they always emphasized to have them washed with clean water, first.

After eating unwashed guava fruits, Kisambo experiences terrible pains and ends up in hospital. He regrets his stubbornness.