Marek: I just landed in Moscow. We had to stop in Dubai for a layover.
10 minutes later.
Marek: I know you’re up, Ria. Answer me.
An hour later.
Marek: Ria.
That was right now. Gulping, I typed back.
Ria: Sorry. I didn’t have my phone on me. I’m glad you made it safe.
Marek: I told you to keep your phone on you at all times, Ria. It’s a backup in case something happens. Even if you’re in the penthouse.
I wrinkled my nose. Taking a bite of the ham sandwich, I nearly choked on it when the phone started to ring. I answered it.
“Heeeeey…”
His voice was gruff but I could hear how tired he was behind the deep tones. “Ria, you promised me.”
I sighed. “I know, I know. I wasn’t in the penthouse so I didn’t…”
“What do you mean you haven’t been in the penthouse? I thought you said
