“What is it?” he asks. He sounds as curious and excited as a child.
I smile involuntarily. I could hug him now.
“Surprise!”
He sighs and I’m starting to miss them all.
I say goodbye and I start with my day. After my ritual wash and my prayer, I only eat a bit of fruit because my early breakfast upset my stomach. I have no idea why my men have not checked with me yet, so I dial the hotel reception.
“Reception, how can I help you?”
It’s my Bálint, speaking English. I’m glad he’s arrived. I feel safer in this unfamiliar place when I know he is around.
“I need a cleaner in my suite.”
“Yes, Mr. Sudairi. What time shall I send her?”
I am looking for my watch but I can’t find it. I turn my head left and right, anxiously trying to spot it. Hopefully none of those bitches stole my gold Rol
