CHAPTER 9On the day following Cristian was dressing up to visit his father-in-law who was recovering from his wound, apparently with a good evolution after receiving professional medical attention. Cristian´s energies had been replenished after sleeping fourteen hours. Khaliyha had risen early and left the house to the same destination.
As soon as he arrived the young man met Charfadine who despite her usual timidity approached him and placed her hand on Cristian´s arm although she withdrew it immediately as she became conscious of her spontaneous gesture. Her face showed anxiety.
“How are you? Have you been injured?” Her voice inflection was equally tense.
Cristian felt a sudden impulse and in turn retained tightly the girl´s little hand between his own. He swallowed, tried to control
