Thursday 26 July 2012

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Bryce walked into Sarhoş and made straight to the bar where he expected to find Sophia. He took a seat at the bar and waited for her, he assumed she was the in bathroom.
‘Want the usual my friend?’ asked Anhil smiling at Bryce.
‘I’m sorry?’ asked Bryce looking up at Anhil. ‘You must have confused me with somebody else, I’v never drunk here before.’
‘I’m not asking about a drink sir,’ laughed Anhil. ‘Don’t you usually like them short with blue eyes?’
Bryce rolled his eyes irritably. ‘That’’s what you talking about. Yes well have you seen my usual around tonight?’
‘Yes,’ replied Anhil. ‘She was here earlier, took off not so long ago with another man.’
‘Are you sure we’re talking about the safe girl?’ asked Bryce frowning.
‘Oh yes sir,’ reeplied Anhil. ‘I’m very certain it was her.’
'Thank you Anhil,' said Alik walking up from behind Bryce. 'Why don't you get this gentleman another drink, and put it on my tab.'
Bryce turned and looked at Alik. 'Thank you. And what have I done to deserve such generosity?'
'You are a regular customer,' smiled Alik ordering a drink from Anhil. 'You make a purchase every night.'
'Well you know how it is,' nodded Bryce. 'Busy man, I've got to relieve stress.'
'Oh yes,' laughed Alik. 'I know exactly what you mean. I have a slightly different way of relieving stress. When I am feeling stressted I like to fix leaks.'
Bryce studied Alik cautiously. 'You dont strike me as the plumber type?'
'Oh no I'm a great plumber,' said Alik. 'I dont like to wait for the leak happen before I try to fix it, no, if I think that I've found a hole where water could escape, well lets just say I'll do whatever it takes to provent that from happening.'
'Well you know what they say,' said Bryce. 'Prevention is better than cure.'
'Yes,' said Alik stepping closer to Bryce so that they were closer together than Bryce felt comfortable with. 'I live by that saying.' Alik finished his drink and put the glass on the bar counter. 'Enjoy your drink Mr Donogan.'

The car slowed down to stop outside a very lavish hotel.
'You ever been inside a hotel like this?' asked Mr Doe gesturing hor her to get out.
'No,' answered Sophia honestly. 'I've never been in any hotel.'
Mr Doe chuckled. 'Well I'm glad I get too sure this special moment with you. I think you're going to really enjoy what we have in store for you.'
'Who's we?' asked Sophia stepping out of the car. 'The procedure is only client at a time.'
'I'm it usually is,' smiled Mr Doe. 'But Alik and I reached a special agreement.'
'That is not how it's supposed to work,' said Sophia begining to feel a familiar sinking feeling in her chest. 'I think we should go back and confirm with Andrei.'
'Oh no,' said Mr Doe shaking his head as he walked towards her. 'Andrei is out of town for a while, that is why Alik and I timed our little arrangement for today. Now you can either walk into the hotel with us or I can call Alik and tell him you are unhappy with the arrangement I am sure he will have a suitable alternative for you.'

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