DAR, 1982
Cold sweat seeped over Nailah’s face. A smile on her face tried to conceal the trepidation in her heart.
“I have an imperative meeting tonight.” Nailah said, “If you’re worried about my safety, I’ll be safe with him.”
Christos chuckled. “You take Latricia or Saleem.”
Rayhan’s felt pins nipping his skin.
“Why?” Nailah said.
“I have an imperative work to do with Rayhan tonight.”
Nailah was out of words. She couldn’t flout anymore. Rayhan had to agree with Christos about the work.
When the sun disappeared leaving the seat to the stars, Rayhan went to Christos’s house. 2030hrs, Rayhan peeped at his watch after waiting for thirty minutes. After twenty more minutes, Christos walked out of his office, Zander at the rear.
“Let’s go!” Christos said, a briefcase dangling on his le
