YVONNE’S P.O.VI left the building with shaky legs and disbelief It took me a few minutes to gather my composure and flag down a taxi to take me home. All through the ride to my place, my fingers trembled and my mind raced“A favor” I echoed Prince Emir's words in the backseat of the dimly lit taxi. The city lights blurred past the window, a mix of gold, red, blue, green, and every other colour I could think of as the car sped through the evening traffic.I stared at my reflection in the glass window, and she stared back. Eyes sunken and tired, shoulders dropped in defeat, and an expression of disbelief and anxiety My usual “A favor” I repeated, because I couldn't stop thinking about that conversation.Was it really worth it? This deal with the Arabs? The question pressed deep into my chest, throbbing and unanswered. It made every inhale of breath feel like a tiresome labourI just wanted to go home, fall into my soft bed, and cocoon myself with warm blankets. The cab driver took
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