Tom waited four minutes watching the escalator constantly. Finally the top of Chad’s head appeared along with Suzan’s. They stepped off the escalator and walked up to the counter at the entrance of the...
Chad and Suzan took the escalator up to the first class lounge. They were just inside the sliding glass doors checking in as Charlene approached the entry. Charlene happened to look down, saw Joe...
Chapter Twenty-three Charlene had once thought that she might become a writer. She had seen many imaginary and interesting things when off her meds that made here think that a book was possible. She...
Joe and Charlene talked for two hours about New York restaurants, the theater and museums. They talked about childhood dreams and the realities that followed. There were few lulls in the conversation. They talked...
Chad and Suzan sat in the rear of the car. It was one of many cars that belonged to his father’s company. There were fifty brokers working under Chad’s supervision. Another twenty-five worked under...
“I’m on Emirates flight 231 to Rwanda. It’s at the international terminal, of course.” “Fine Miss, we will arrive shortly.” “Thanks so much.” The driver seemed genuinely pleasant and helpful. She was relieved at...
Joe had little chance to see the world until this adventure appeared before him as his honeymoon. He had Suzan to thank for that and a broken heart that was slowly mending, if nothing...
A day after the phone call, Ernie Wilson was called into the office of the CIA in a small unnoticed building in Manhattan. He wasn’t happy to receive the call. He was planning another...
The phone rang and Chief Mugabo was greeted by a pleasant female voice. “Ernie Wilson’s office, Cassandra Hawkins speaking. How may I help you.” “This is Police Chief Mugabo in Kigali, Rwanda. This is...
Chief Mugabo’s parents spoke French outside of their home but only spoke their native language of Kinyarwanda in their home with their children. They didn’t want the language to be forgotten by their children....