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39. Failed Reunion

Author: Lady GLOW
last update Last Updated: 2024-03-27 08:06:15

Ben was pondering over what the doctor said when the door opened. To his disturbance, the three people he was afraid to see walked in and he was in a muddle. Despite his condition, he tried to get up and give his salute but they stopped him.

“Hold it,” the Head of State ordered.

“Wait,” the doctor advised and he lay back on the bed. He switched his look from one person to the other. When his eyes met with the Commandant's own, he looked away.

“How are you, Ben?”

He looked at the Head of State and answered coldly, “I'm fine, Your Excellency.”

“That's good to hear. The Commandant informed us that you were ill.”

“Yes, Your Excellency,” he responded without looking at the Commandant. They waited for him to appreciate the Commandant for the gesture but he did not. Neither did he look at the Second in Command's direction.

After a few minutes of silence, His Excellency announced, “Now that you are stable, we shall be on our way.”

He smiled bitterly and responded, “Thank you, Your Excellency
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