Chapter 17

Edith and Dera continued on with their chitchat over another glass of champagne, discussing about work, personal life and then work again. They were both at ease with themselves, confiding in one another. This personal period was rather short lived as Dera's phone began to ring. She glanced at it and soon a small smile began to form on her face, as she realized who was calling.

"It's him isn't it?" Edith asked knowingly and Dera nodded in reply, still grinning.

"I'll have to get this. It might be important." She said as she moved further away from Edith.

"Hello?" Buchi's voice came impassively as she picked the call.

"Yes hello?"