Five
It’s incredible that I accepted such an invitation on my first day here.
But it’s too late to back out now.
The polished mahogany door opens. Natali enters as if nothing happened.
“—Hill!… remember, we leave at three today,” she informs in a saccharine, unbearable voice.
“I… I’m sorry, Natali… go ahead… I have to work. And please, knock before entering,” Sam whispers, as if I were deaf.
“What?… what are you saying, Sam?” she questions, pretending not to understand.