"Senior Sister, sorry, I've got something to do," Tina fibbed, "I left my child home alone when I went out, and I'm worried."
The excuse was perfectly reasonable, but Rebecca was determined to have a chat with her. "In that case, I'm free now. Let me take you home, and I'll drop by for a visit."
That would give her away, wouldn't it?
"I'm not waiting for a taxi; someone's coming to pick me up, so there's no need to trouble you, Senior Sister," Tina politely declined.
"Boyfriend?" Rebecca asked curiously.
"It's Mr. Colvin," Tina said as she spotted Colvin emerging from the company and waved towards the street. "Mr. Colvin, I'm over here."
The man paused briefly before heading in their direction.
Rebecca instinctively pulled out a compact mirror, checked her reflection, and beamed, "W
