Nikolay turned into Nimrod Street. James Roach held back; there were not many people about. It was dark but he could see Nikolay quite well. He followed him along Nimrod Street on the same side as him. He likely wouldn’t turn full around unless he heard him but if he was the other side of the street, he might catch a glimpse of him.
Nikolay stopped at a small weatherboard place, opened the gate, walked to the door, and knocked twice, then twice again, then once more.
Inside, Hathai said, ‘That’s Nikolay. It’s his knock so I know always to answer.’
‘f**k,’ said Adam, ‘what will, um … shit.’
‘It’s alright. He doesn’t own me. Get dressed in the second bedroom. I’ll wait a few moments, then open the front door, take him to the kitchen, then you come out.’
She grabbed her clothes and threw
