‘I’m in London.’
‘What?’ she says with shock. ‘Are you with your father?’
‘No. I’m… alone.’
‘Alone? I don’t understand.’
‘It’s a bit complicated, and I would love to explain it, but perhaps not on the phone.’ she gulps before saying the words: ‘Could we meet?’
Again, the answer is a long pause. I swear, I’m beginning to feel embarrassed myself, Say yes. Come on, just say it! – I keep repeating to myself.
‘Does your father know you’re in London?’
Amina presses her shaking hand over her mouth. From this single sentence it becomes clear that Jackie has no idea about Amina’s escape. This means, she is indeed not in touch with Amina’s father, nor with her own family, by the look of it.
‘He doesn’t. I… the thing is, he has no clue where I am. For now, at least,’ she sighs.
‘I see. I don
