AS Eli went near the Kalesa the two ladies were both fixing their headdresses. “I am so sorry Señoras but we need to go back. We are needed for tonight’s dinner. Aliyah, you have been summoned to join. Please come with me.” He tried his best to sound apologetic but at the same time coercive.
The sun was already missing from the thick trees surrounding the west side. Crickets began to sound louder while frogs croaked to their hearts' delight. Meanwhile, he tried to persuade Aliyah.
“Let me get this straight, I am to be of attendance while Baba and the King announce their pact? I was not even there when they discussed and decided on things. Why now?” she was back to being a brat once again. It seemed she would be smiling if things went her way.
He wanted to peel off his face. He was fr
