Chapter 19

Buchi parked before The Continental Hotel, and alighted from Johnny [his sleek black Mercedes G63 AMG]. Tucking his black polo-shirt inside his matching black trouser, he marched inside the hotel.

"So what did I miss?" He asked as Dera ushered him into her VIP suite. "Everything alright?"

"No it isn't — should I get you something to drink?"

"No. I'm okay, thank you."

"Alright then. Have a seat please." Dera offered pointing at a couch beside him, and he sat on it.

"So why did you ask me to come?" Buchi asked, keeping his gaze steady at Dera.

"Your wife called me last night."

"How's that possible?" Buchi asked, shocked. "How did she even get your number?"

"I don't know. I thought you did?"

"Me? Of course not. Why would I do that?" He asked, perplexed.

"I don't know, but it sounds plausible."

"Wait, so what did she say to you?"

"She didn't SAY anything. She THREATENED me, and asked me to stay away from you."