“I have missed you,” she said and gave him a brief peck on the cheek. “It’s a shame we must play these childish games.”
“Not for much longer.” Mallory put his arm around Masra and pulled her close to him. She smelled like saltwater and sea-spray. “We’ve got almost all of your papers in order, passport and everything. We just need the exit visa and that won’t take long. The Gunny says he’s got you hooked up with a flight to New York as soon as it comes through.”
Masra looked shocked and ran a hand through her dark hair. “So—it really might happen, do you think? There is no mistake?”
“No mistake that I know of, Masra. It won’t be long, I promise. And I heard back from my parents. They want to meet you as soon as you get settled in the States.”
“I have the money you gave me. It’s a lot—bu
