Chapter Five
The Cocktail Party & Afterwards
“Hey, Sappho, it’s Jackson; can you take a call?”
“Sure, Jackson, it’s good to hear from you; what’s up?”
“Well, I called mid-morning to avoid any complications because we’re having a cocktail party and I’d like you to come along?”
“Sure; but it’s not tonight, is it?”
“No, no, it’s next Thursday but it’s a big-gig; Diplomats, Dignitaries-and-all together with a few Clients who’re heavy-hitters.”
“Yes, next Thursday is good for me: look; the kids have gone back, so, if you want, I can stay over: what’re you doing on the Friday?”
“Ok, I can do the Friday, but can you do the weekend, too?”
“Sure! Let me park in your underground and change in the apartment. I’ll take a cab to the Bank; 1800hrs, ok? With you?”
“Right; I’ll send a Li
