Chapter 5 — Chapter Five

Chapter Five
I had never enjoyed shopping. Parting with the little money I had
out of necessity wasn’t my idea of a fun day out, and I hated
standing there debating over a few cents diBerence in price. kut now
everything had changed. I had twenty thousand grand to burn and I
intended to shop li–e the other half W with complete abandon.
Vhen we wal–ed into the fancy suit shop, the attendant gave us a
loo– of disdain. Husi made a beeline for the suit rac– and inspected the
price tag. Tis jaw dropped. Te turned to me, aghast, and I Sashed him
a conqdent smile. “his was our turf now and we had as much right to
be here as anyone else.
”Auaring my shoulders, I wal–ed up to the jewellery counter, pic–ed
out a pair of cu?in–s and tossed them onto the counter. xI’ll ta–e
those.N
xLre you sure, sirON “he attendant said xsirN in a moc–ing tone, and
for a minute I seriously considered punching him. x“hey’re the most
eEpensive ones we have.N
xIn that case, give me two,N I replied, loo–ing him right in the eyes.
Te cleared his throat. xVe won’t accept credit cards until we run a
chec– on you.N
xCo problem.N I too– out my bulging wallet. xI’ll pay cash.N

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Instantly his manner changed. Tis eyes lit up. x5f course,N he
gushed. xVill that be all, sirON
Cow that was the tone I’d been waiting to hear W the tone of a man
who would bleed himself dry to cater to my every need. LmaDing how
much a little cold hard cash could change the atmosphere.
xLctually, my friend and I want a few more things,N I told him.
Te practically jumped over the counter in his hurry to assist me.
xLbsolutely. Vhat do you needON
Ror the neEt hour we tried on shirt after shirt, suit after suit. Ve sat
with our feet up li–e –ings while Yr ”hop Lttendant and a colleague
brought us shoes and put them on for us. In one day I went from being
no one to wearing clothes worth more than a few months’ rent.
“he eBect didn’t wear oB after we left the suit store. zverywhere
we went we were treated with the respect that comes when people
thin– you have money. “he world was all about appearances, and I
maEimiDed on it. Koaded with shopping bags, we stopped outside a
car hire oUce.
Husi sighed. xVe’d better enjoy the view while we can.N
xVe’ll enjoy it more from inside,N I told him, nudging him towards
the entrance.
x”enDo, are you craDyON he hissed. xVe shouldn’t blow all 6asper’s
money at once.N
xVhy notO Te has more.N I win–ed at Husi, then turned to the
approaching attendant. xTi. I’d li–e that one.N
Husi loo–ed where I was pointing and gasped. It was one of the
most eEpensive cars on display. Yaybe blowing the cash wasn’t the
smartest move, but we were going to a fancy charity event and we had
to qt in. kesides, this might be our only chance to eEperience the high
life. Lfter all the years of hustling, we deserved it.

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Husi was my boy, but I had never met anyone so whipped in my whole
life. “he minute we got home from our shopping spree, he called
Ganele. Cot to say hi or whisper sweet nothings, but to tell her about
everything he bought so that she wouldn’t be shoc–ed when she saw
him in his new threads.
I couldn’t believe it. “his was supposed to be our plan, two guys
going on a great adventure, no girls allowed. kut ever since Ganele
came into the picture it felt li–e there was an invader in our friendship.
”he came over that night to see the clothes and give me a lecture about
robbing people blind. zven though she had brought us drin–s, I was
annoyed.
I tried to eEplain that 6asper was scum and he deserved it, but she
wasn’t having it.
xIt’s wrong and you –now it,N she said.
xIf you –new the way 6asper treated me you would understand,N I
told her.
Husi nodded. x6a, it’s true. 6asper gave him hell bac– in the day. Te
gave everybody hell.N
Ganele sighed. xRine. Yaybe 6asper deserves it, but what about
LyandaO Vhy can’t you just be yourself, ”enDoO If she’s as –ind as you
thin– she won’t care where you come from.N
I laughed. xCo way. ”he’s a high9class girl. I have to show her that
I’m her eAual or she’ll never respect me.N
x*on’t waste your time,N Husi said to Ganele. x”enDo’s been
dreaming about this girl for years.N
x”he’s my soulmate,N I sighed. xYy true love.N
xKoveON Ganele scoBed. x-ou don’t love her0N

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I turned to give her the dirtiest loo– I could come up with. xVhat
are you tal–ing aboutO I’ve been in love with Lyanda since I was a –id0N
x-ou’ve wanted her since you were a –id,N she said, ta–ing a sip of
her drin–. x-ou and 6asper are the same. -ou’re qghting over her li–e
she’s a toy instead of a person. Vhen you love someone you don’t tric–
them and lie to them.N
I snorted. 5bviously Ganele had been watching too many roman9
tic movies. x6a right, li–e you’ve never lied to Husi.N
x”he hasn’t,N said Husi. Te sounded so sure.
xLnd he has never lied to me,N said Ganele. “hey gaDed into each
other’s eyes.
xI would never, babes,N said Husi.
xI –now, nunu. -ou’re so sweet.N
x-ou’re so beautiful.N
x-ou’re so WN
x6a, ja, ja, enough0N I cried, embarrassed by all their lovey9dovey
nonsense.
Ganele snuggled up in Husi’s arms. x-ou should be honest,N she
said. xKies only ma–e things worse.N
xVhatever,N I replied irritably. xKoo–, Lyanda’s not going to be
impressed by some loser from the township. ”he’s not a cleaner in an
oUce, she’s a lawyer.N
x!h, he didn’t mean that,N said Husi hastily, but it was too late.
Ganele raised her eyebrows. Ter nostrils Sared. Ter lips twitched.
5ops. I was in trouble now. x5h, eEcuse me, Yr Rancy,N she sneered.
xI’m not the one who told you to chase women who are too good
for you, so don’t give me attitude, o–ayON ”he pushed Husi away and
stormed out of the room.
xVhy can’t you thin– before you tal–ON as–ed Husi impatiently,
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I wanted to call him bac–, but I –new there was no point. I had
oBended Ganele and Husi would be mad at me until I apologised.
Lg, women0 Vhy did they have to be so diUcultO It was Ganele’s
fault, anyway, telling me I didn’t love Lyanda. 5f course I loved her. I
ignored the little pric– of guilt. Rine, maybe lying to her wasn’t a good
thing, but I was lying because I loved her. “hat was an eEcellent reason
to lie. In fact it was the best reason in the world.
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“he 3alwegian zstates was the sort of place I had only seen on “H.
Rancy cars pulled up outside, beautiful people stepped out and cam9
eras Sashed furiously as the press tried to capture all the celebrities in
their designer outqts.
Husi whistled, peering through the tinted windows of the car. I
had boo–ed our tic–ets under the name ”edibeng, and they had cost
almost as much as the shoes I was wearing. Ve had found a guy to serve
as our chauBeur W there was no way we were driving ourselves, that
would just loo– stupid W and I had planned our entrance down to the
second. PaparaDDi crowded round the car as we approached, curious to
see which famous face would emerge. “hey were in for a big surprise.
xZemember Hus, attitude,N I said as the car rolled to a stop. x“his
is a normal ”aturday night for people li–e us. ke cool.N
xI’m cool,N he said, sounding a little oBended. x-ou’re the prob9
lem.N
x*on’t be stupid, I’m the –ing of smooth.N “he driver came to
open my door. I too– a deep breath, then stepped out.
“he Sashing lights were more than I had bargained for. I was
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my eyes to adjust. I –new I loo–ed good. I was in head9to9toe white
li–e a badass rapper, with diamond9studded crocodile s–in shoes on
my feet. 6a, it was Sashy, but I couldn’t resist. I’d probably only get one
chance to wear the shoes before some moegoe bro–e into our Sat and
jac–ed them.
Lttitude, ”enDo, I told myself. -ou’ve got this.
I held my head high, loo–ed down my nose at the photographers
and wal–ed towards the entrance. Husi was right behind me, dressed
in pin–. I’d tried to tell him that pin– plus a fa–e fur collar gave him
a –ind of big city pimp loo–, but when he put on the suit he grinned
li–e a –id opening Fhristmas presents. Tow could I deprive him of
that –ind of joyO
Ve strutted up the steps, the Mingpin and the Pimp, and I heard
people whisper as we passed, wondering who we were. Ket them won9
der. “hey couldn’t see much of our faces behind our new shades.
Lnyway, after the night was over we’d vanish bac– into our anonymous
lives and no one would give a damn.
5nce we were inside, Husi leaned in and whispered, xVhat nowON
xKoo–, there’s 6asper, tal–ing to 3ideon,N I told him. xI’m going
over there to see what I can qnd out. 6ust relaE. If you see Lyanda, buDD
me.N
kut Husi wasn’t listening anymore. Te had caught sight of a waiter
carrying a tray of champagne glasses. Vithout another word he started
moving towards his target.
xHusi0N
x6ust getting a drin–, bra.N Te called out to the waiter, xzy, chief0N
xVould you li–e a glass of champagne, sirON the waiter as–ed.
x6ust one glassON Husi snorted, but reached for a glass anyway.
xVhere’s the bottleON

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I sighed. Mnowing how Husi got when there was free alcohol Sow9
ing, I might be stuc– handling this job on my own. I loo–ed around for
Lyanda but there was no sign of her, so I moved towards 6asper and
3ideon. I snatched a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and hid
behind a large Sower arrangement to eavesdrop.
x6ust hear me out,N 6asper was saying. xImagine what a merger
between LmaDi
and ”ithole could do for us. Ve’d eEpand up into Lfrica, instead of
being on the brin– of ban–ruptcy li–e we are now. ”ithole could be our
last chance.N
I too– a sip of my drin–, frowning thoughtfully. LmaDi was in that
much troubleO Co wonder buyers were circling li–e vultures.
xRorget about it0N said 3ideon impatiently, and I got the feeling he
and 6asper had discussed this before. x”ithole is a croo–. Te dresses and
spea–s li–e a gentleman but everyone –nows the truth.N Te sighed. xLs
the head of mar–eting your job is to push product sales, not buyouts0N
xI get where you’re coming from, but WN
xI’ve spent my entire life building this business from the ground
up,N 3ideon interjected. x*o you –now how many families depend
on usO ”ithole would sell us to the qrst multinational that came along.
People will lose their jobs, 6asper.N
I pee–ed behind the Sowers and saw 6asper shrug callously.
x“hese are tough times. zither we adapt or we die.N
3ideon leaned closer to 6asper. xVhy are you so –een to entertain
his oBerON
3ood Auestion. I had my own suspicions based on what I’d over9
heard between 6asper and Fhairman, but 6asper never got a chance
to respond. Te would probably have lied, anyway. L musical voice
interrupted, and at the sound of it my heart leapt.
xTey, the guests are here. zveryone’s as–ing for you, Pa.N

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It was Lyanda. I almost –noc–ed the Sowers over in my haste to
catch a glimpse of her. ”he came closer, almost Soating towards me. I
froDe, clutching the vase to –eep it from falling. ”he was eEAuisite, and
she was close enough to touch. Llmost.
x”orry, my dear,N said 3ideon. xVe’re coming right down.N
xky the way, about the Zosenbaums,N said Lyanda as they moved
away, xremember you said you’d mention the orphanage to themON
I leaned over, watching them leave.
xI will if I get a chance. Yy priority right now is qnding a capital
partner.N Te loo–ed at 6asper. x“he right capital partner.N Te wal–ed
on ahead, leaving Lyanda and 6asper to follow.
6asper sipped his wine and beamed at Lyanda. xI’ll introduce you
to them, babe.N
x“hat’s all right,N she replied. xI don’t want to go behind Pa’s bac–.N
Vas it just me, or did her tone sound a little coldO
”he went on ahead, and 6asper scowled. Cope, it wasn’t just me.
3ood. It too– all my willpower to refrain from following her. Vell,
that and the fact that the vase was ready to topple over and it too– me
a few minutes to set it right. I decided to go in the opposite direction.
It was time to start my play. If I did it well I wouldn’t have to chase
Lyanda. ”he would come to me.
“he venue had qlled up since our arrival and there was no shortage
of rich, gullible9loo–ing people to target. Ls soon as the speeches were
over and people began to mingle I set my sights on an elderly white
couple. I wal–ed towards them, then stopped to pretend to admire a
small bronDe warrior statue on display close to where they stood.
xLh, the proud warrior,N I murmured, loud enough for them to
hear, and with a touch of sad nostalgia. x6ust li–e the one my father...N
I sniBed and turned away from the sculpture to qnd the white couple
watching me. x5h0 zEcuse me. I didn’t see you there.N

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xLre you alrightON the woman as–ed. x-ou seem to be Auite aBected
by that artwor–.N
I nodded sadly. xIt reminds me of my father. Te died a long time
ago. In eEile.N
”he drew closer to me, her eyes wide with pity. x5h, how sad0 I’m
so sorry. *id you grow up in eEileON
x-es.N I cleared my throat and put on my brave, noble hero face. xIt
wasn’t easy. Lnd when I returned home I had to start from scratch,
with nothing.N
“he elderly lady started to tear up. x-ou poor, poor child.N
I sipped my drin– and shoo– my head. x*on’t pity me, please. It
made me who I am today.N
I spun my tale a while longer, until a few people had gathered
to listen and the old woman was so overcome that she pulled me in
for a hug. Vhite guilt is a beautiful thing. !seful too, especially at
month9end.
I patted the old lady on her bac– in a digniqed fashion, and was
just about to lay on a sob story about my long9lost sister when I saw
Lyanda coming towards me. ”he had a curious little smile on her face.
I was tempted to push the old woman aside so I could run to Lyanda,
sweep her into my arms and carry her away before 6asper turned up.
Rortunately I wasn’t Auite drun– enough for that yet.
I released the old lady, but I only had eyes for Lyanda. ”he smiled
at me. It was the same smile from all those years ago in school, coy and
magical.
xKoo–s li–e this is where everything’s happening,N she remar–ed.
xVhat did I missON
“he old woman tapped Lyanda’s arm. xLyanda, dear. -ou ab9
solutely have to meet this lovely young man. ”enDo, I believeON ”he
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Lyanda eEtended her hand and suddenly I couldn’t remember my
name.
xI, uh, yes, uh...N
xI’m Lyanda Gwane.N Vhen our hands touched, I felt a shiver of
pleasure.
I cleared my throat and pulled myself together. x”enDo. ”enDo ”ed9
ibeng.N
Ter eyes widened. x-ou0N Ror a moment I thought she was onto me
already, then I remembered the business with her handbag. x-ou’re
the one who brought bac– my bag0N
I smiled. x-es, that was me.N
xI’ve been trying to qnd you but you’re not on social media,N she
gushed.
I nodded, trying to loo– cool. xI’m not really into that stuB. I’d li–e
to start, but I never seem to qnd the time. “han– you for not sending
the police after my young friend. I really thin– he can turn his life
around.N
x5h, it was the least I could do,N she said. xVhen I heard the whole
story I felt so bad for the poor –id. Te should have just as–ed me for
help. I would have given him some money.N
x-ou’ll be surprised how proud orphans can be.N
xI’m so happy to qnally meet you0N she said with a little laugh. I felt
a very pleasant tingle moving through my body. -ep, this was love for
sure. x“he receptionist at the oUce won’t stop tal–ing about you, you
–now,N she went on. xI thin– she’s started a fan club.N
I laughed. xI only did what any decent person would.N
x!nfortunately there aren’t enough decent people anymore.N
”he was still holding my hand, and I wasn’t going to complain. ”he
beamed. I beamed bac–, and then I saw 6asper standing behind her and
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xTave we metON he as–ed.
“o my disappointment, Lyanda let go of my hand.
x*eqnitely not,N I replied, adjusting my shades. xI thin– I’d re9
member that face.N
6asper frowned. xLre you sureON
I pretended to pause to thin– about it. x!nless you were at that
clothing drive for the homeless last month. Lre you into charity
wor–ON
xTe isn’t,N said Lyanda hastily. xkut I am.N
x5h, reallyO I do a lot of charity wor– in MGC,N I said, xorganiD9
ing volunteers to build schools and orphanages that side. I guess it’s
something I pic–ed up from my years in eEile. “he struggle isn’t over
yet, you –now.N
xIs that rightON 6asper sneered.
I nodded solemnly. x6a. “he country needs more than k.z.z. “hat’s
why I wanted to come bac–, ma–e some money and use it to ma–e a
diBerence in people’s lives.N
Lyanda sipped from her glass. xIt’s interesting that I never heard of
you before you returned my purse.N
I let out a chuc–le. x-es, I prefer to do it anonymously. It’s not for
the publicity, you –now. It’s for the people. zspecially the –ids.N
”he nodded in eEcitement. xI –now eEactly what you mean0N
5ut of the corner of my eye I saw 6asper roll his eyes in disgust. “o
his left was Husi, approaching with two glasses. I waited until Husi was
right neEt to us, then I shifted slightly, –noc–ing into him and ma–ing
him spill wine all over 6asper.
Husi gasped.
6asper was livid. xVhat the hellO Koo– what you’ve done0N
L wet patch had spread down the front of his pants. It loo–ed as
though he had peed himself. It was the best thing I had seen all wee–.

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xI’m so sorry,N I gushed. xI didn’t see you there, Husi.N I winced at
the stain. x“hat loo–s bad, my brother.N
6asper glared at me.
x-ou probably want to rinse that oB before it dries,N Lyanda sug9
gested.
6asper clic–ed his tongue furiously. x*amnit0N Te stormed away in
a huB.
Vhen I loo–ed bac– at Lyanda, I saw her smile.
xI’m sorry,N I said.
xIt was an accident,N she replied.
Husi downed his wine and loo–ed forlornly at the other glass, the
contents of which had been soa–ed up by 6asper’s crotch. xKet me get
you a reqll.N
x-ou don’t have to WN I began, but he was already gone.
Ls soon as I realised that Lyanda and I were qnally alone, my
conqdence vanished and I was that teenager standing in front of the
class again, trying desperately to impress her. ”he glanced at me. I
glanced at her. 5–ay, maybe I did more than glance. Yaybe I stared
li–e a love struc– school–id. Lyanda loo–ed away shyly and cleared her
throat. I qdgeted with my tie. I wanted to say something clever to qll
the aw–ward silence, but my brain had gone fuDDy.
x”o how long have you been bac– in ”outh LfricaON she as–ed,
coming to my rescue.
x5h, not long,N I said, relieved to be bac– on trac–. xI wor– a lot, so
I don’t have much of a social life. I have very few friends here. I’m still
settling in, discovering new places. “rying new things.N I smiled. xIt
would be nice to have a guide to show me around the city of lights.N
xTey, I’d me more than happy to.N
xZeallyON I pretended to be surprised by the oBer. xI don’t want to
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xCo bother at all,N she assured me, sipping her drin–. x6ust let me
–now when.N
I was about to respond when her buddy Yandla turned up.
xTey chomie,N said Lyanda warmly.
xI thin– your friend there has had a bit too much to drin–, hey,N
he said, pointing.
Ve turned just in time to see Husi lifting silverware oB the tables
and stuUng it into his poc–ets. Lyanda gasped. I groaned.
x“his is so disappointing,N I said, sha–ing my head. xLnd he was
doing so well.N
xVhat do you meanON she as–ed.
xVell, he’s actually a former hobo,N I declared. Husi would have to
forgive me. I was sure he’d get over it(cid:77) he had forgiven much worse. xI
too– him oB the streets, cleaned him up and bought him a suit. I’m
trying to rehabilitate him bac– into normal society.N
x6a, neh,N said Yandla, eyeing Husi with disdain. x-ou can ta–e a
man out the gutter, but you can’t ta–e the9N
x”top it, Yandla,N said Lyanda sharply. x“he poor guy. ”enDo, it’s
not a problem. “he wor– you’re doing is very important. I really wish
there were more men li–e you. It’s just silverware, after all. It can be
replaced.N
x“han– you,N I said. x“hat means a lot to me.N
I watched Husi stumble over to the *6 and whisper in his ears. ”ud9
denly the music switched to a throbbing house beat. Husi launched
into a dance, right there in the middle of all the guests. Ln elderly white
woman, grinning from ear to ear, got up to join him. Vithin seconds
the Soor was pac–ed with elderly people getting their groove on. I
loo–ed at Lyanda, worried that my homeboy had ruined her party, but
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I did the only sensible thing a man in my position could do. Vith
a casual shrug, I leapt onto the dance Soor and started doing the
pantsula, much to the eEcitement of the old white people. ”oon they
were all trying to imitate me. It was classic. I spotted 6asper return from
the bathroom, and I –new I had to seiDe my chance. I hurried over to
Lyanda, too– her hand and led her to the danceSoor. ”he didn’t resist.
I started dancing around her and soon she let loose and busted a couple
of moves of her own.
Lcross from us, Husi was in the middle of a dance battle with an
elderly white man, who made up for his lac– of agility with sheer
eEuberance and determination. “he crowd
cheered, clearly favouring the old white guy. I turned bac– to Lyan9
da, but not for long. Yandla interrupted again, tapping my shoulder.
x-ou need to stop that friend of yours before he burns this place
down0N he hissed.
Husi was dancing around topless, waving a Saming shirt over his
head. “he old white man was in the process of unbuttoning his own
shirt and the people gathered around them, who were eAually ham9
mered, were going nuts. In a matter of minutes the party had spun
completely out of control, and it was fantastic...
...!ntil 3ideon came running towards us with a qre eEtinguisher.
Te blasted away at the burning shirt, eliciting moans of disappoint9
ment from the onloo–ers.
x5–ay,N he gasped, xparty’s over.N
“he elderly white man patted 3ideon on the bac–, laughing hard.
xI haven’t had this much fun in a long time, 3ideon. Cot since the
siEties at least.N
3ideon put down the eEtinguisher. xLpologies about this, Yr.
Zosenbaum, but it was a qre haDard.N

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Yr Zosenbaum waved away the apology. xI’m not wearing a shirt.
Fall me ”tuart, please.N
x5–ay, er, ”tuart.N 3ideon nodded towards Husi. xI don’t –now
how he got past security, but I assure you he wasn’t on the invite list.N
Te scowled at Husi. xI want you out of here immediately.N
x5h, don’t be so hard on the young man,N said Yrs Zosenbaum.
xVe haven’t had this much fun in years.N
Yr Zosenbaum grabbed his wife’s ass and they giggled li–e –ids.
3ideon’s eyes widened. xI’m glad you enjoyed yourselves.N
xKisten, let’s meet neEt wee–,N Yr Zosenbaum suggested. xVe can
qnaliDe that deal we’ve been discussing.N
3ideon’s face lit up. x“hat would be wonderful, ”tuart. “han–
you.N
xCo, than– you,N said Yrs Zosenbaum, and she and her husband
wal–ed oB, humming as they went.
3ideon turned to face me and Husi. Tis smile had vanished. I
rac–ed my brain to qnd something charming to say before he –ic–ed
us out in disgrace.
xI don’t –now who the hell you two are but...N Te laughed and
shoo– his head in disbelief. xI guess I should than– you.N
I was too stunned to respond. Te left us, and soon the guests had
all streamed out of the venue and the only people remaining were me,
Husi, Lyanda and 6asper. L waiter appeared, set down his tray on a
nearby table and started collecting the used glasses.
x“han–s for a great evening, Lyanda,N I said. I didn’t want to leave,
but I couldn’t thin– of an eEcuse to linger. I gave her a wistful smile,
too– Husi by the arm and started towards the door.
xVait0N
I turned bac– to face her, my heart pounding with hope. x-esON

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xVould you be interested in helping out at the orphanage with meO
Ve’re always in need of more hands, and since you’re involved in so
much charity wor–, I thought...N
xI’d be honoured,N I said. xLnything for the –ids.N
xKet’s toast to that,N she suggested suddenly, snatching two still9full
glasses from the waiter’s tray. ”he handed one to me.
6asper glowered at me as I reached out to clin– glasses with his
girlfriend. Te cleared his throat loudly. x”houldn’t you be leaving
nowO It’s getting late.N
I too– a few swigs from the glass, then put it bac– on the tray. x-es,
it is.N
Lyanda too– a card out of her purse and held it out. x3ive me a call
tomorrow and we’ll wor– out the details.N
I too– the card. x“han–s. I will.N I allowed myself one last loo– at
her beautiful face, then grabbed Husi and made my eEit. xI thin– that
went well,N I told him as we wal–ed towards the car.
x“he Soor is moving,N he replied. xI thin– it’s telling us to dance.N
I patted his shoulder. It had been an incredible night, the best night
of my life, and I was convinced it was only going to get better. Ls it
turns out, I was wrong.