Chapter 16Sara had stayed late, enjoying dinner at a restaurant owned by a friend of Hien and making good her pretense to learn more about Hien. The upscale eatery was situated on Ala Moana Boulevard, at the edge of downtown Honolulu, capturing the lunch trade, and easily accessible to tourists seeking an evening meal along the city's main thoroughfare. The best seats had a view of the harbor and mall shops and business area surrounding the Aloha Tower across the boulevard.
Hien and his friend had a pact that Thanh mentioned during a last bit of conversation about his son when Sara said she would have dinner at the restaurant. The two buddies did things for one another; supported each other in times of need. Hien had helped remodel the restaurant when his friend purchased it in a bankrupt
