024 THE PLAN

Leila

I knew I had work to do. Two weeks was too short a period for me to succeed. Knowing Adam very well, this was something that needed to be done with care. I had to be smart about it. I decided I would support the union, befriend Binta and make Adam trust me again. The only way I could do any real damage was to be close to them. I could see that Adam loved her, and there was absolutely nothing I could do from this distance.

Zuwaira had gone to town to find out more information. I set out of my room to look for Adam and apologise for everything and congratulate him on his engagement. I also had to make sure Binta was there when I did this. That was the only way it could work.

While looking for them, I learned the two lovebirds were in one of the gazebos in the garden. I set off to find them.

A guard tried to block me from entering the garden, but I was able to charm my way through. It made me feel good to know I still had that effect on men.

When I saw them, they were both lean