“Um… listen, brother, I need your help with something,”
“How can I help?” Aron asked goodheartedly.
Surprised by Aron’s willingness to help, and pleased with his own persuasiveness Aden explained, “Nothing of much trouble for you. One of my ships has been stopped in the container port here. I was hoping that you could help me with it.”
“I am not sure what help you expect from me Aden…” assuming that Aron was treading back on his offer, Aden did not let him finish, “Oh! It’s not much. Just a few calls maybe to the right people, putting in a few good words here and there to let my ship dock and unload.”
Aron frowned as if listening to him carefully and then contemplating something. Aden was holding his breath inwardly but was leaning on the couch, trying to give away the impression of
