65: Shared tears

Jemina's security man had let them in and after the driver parked, they got out and was led into the living room — a vast room with beige-painted walls and white wainscotting.

A framed portrait of a mean-looking man in decorated militant uniform dominated the position above the plasma TV. It was obvious that that was the man of the house, Jemina's dad.

There were other photos of the whole family, and in all of them, the retired sergeant's lips never twitched. It was somewhat unnerving and Isabelle hoped the man wasn't as mean as the pictures told.

Although, there was one amusing detail about Jemina's dad. The man had retired to become an aquarist.

“Sit wherever you want,” Jemina told them and started rambling. "Gloria isn't around. Gloria's like the house help around here, but she's more of family. But don't worry; I'm sure she must have gone to the market. I'll go get something for you guys to drink."

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