Page 14 of The Geek and the Sheikh

It will be okay. She works for the government there. It won’t be for long.

So does the person I thought I could trust! I shouldn’t have come.

He was typing when she repeated her text.

I shouldn’t have come.

You shouldn’t be alone. Let me send you an ally. She owes me one, trust me. I need to know you are safe until I get there.

Jameel waited as the seconds ticked by. It was almost a full minute before Bugs replied. He released the breath he hadn't realized he was holding.

K.

I’ll send you a photo so you know who to expect. I should land in… three-and-a-half hours.

K. I have to do some work. There is something I need to check.

Something I can help with?

Once again there was a pause as she typed out a reply. While he waited, he sent a text to his ex-friend in London. It didn’t shock him when he received a reply within a few seconds. Wells was never far from a screen. She was also probably relieved that he was reaching out.

Hey, Jam-man! It’s good to hear from you. I know I don’t deserve it. I honestly wasn’t expecting you to respond to my email, much less message me.

Hey, Wells. Yeah, it is a bit unexpected. It sounds like things are going well for you.

They are going better.

Listen, did you mean what you said… about if I needed help?

Yeah! I meant it. If you ever need anything, just ask.

I have a friend in the city. Can you go stay with her until I get there?

K. Not what I was expecting, but sure. Where is she?

Hilton London Tower Bridge. Tenth floor. Room 1047.

Just getting off work. It will take me about thirty minutes to get there.

No worries. I’ll owe you one.

I think it is the other way around. I didn’t realize how great I had it until I threw it all away.

It’s in the past. We all do dumb things.

Some more than others. Does your friend know I’m coming?

Yeah. I’ll need to send her a pic.

Great! Scare her off before I get there. LOL. It’s coming through. I’ll let you know when I connect.

Thanks again.

I’m happy to help. Thanks for giving me another chance. It will be good to see you again.

He signed off and sent the information to Bugs. A second later, his phone pinged and he read Bugs’ response. His eyes widened and he read the message again. Anger surged through him. He sent a fast reply.

I’m on it. Whatever happens, stay safe until I get there. Don’t go out. Wells will be there in the next thirty minutes. I’ll be there as quickly as I can.

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