Chapter 32
Pari Malik found Manami Murakami lounging poolside, wearing a straw hat, sunglasses, and a bikini, under one of the resort's canvas umbrellas. The bottom half of her left leg was wrapped in a bleached white towel and rested on a chair. Manami sipped a cocktail and thumbed through a thick fashion magazine.
On the spot, Pari decided on a different type of approach with her than she had planned. She selected a lounge recliner and moved it to Manami's side.
Manami lowered her sunglasses an inch and frowned. "Now is not a good time, Pari."
"Is the pain in your leg getting worse?" Pari asked, using a tone of voice to express empathy instead of sarcasm.
"It is, actually. Or at least it's not getting any better."
"Then I trust you have had a doctor tend to it by now. After t
