Desert Encounter
Chapter 31

We had arrived at the orphanage several hours ago, and the anxiety was only growing within me. I had lost my enthusiasm and was now smiling shyly at the children.

I felt bad, knowing that I could be kidnapped by a psychopath really bothered me. I then thought about fleeing, but I looked around me at the few guards who accompanied us.

If you looked at them closely, there were much less of them, even Ibrahim who accompanied me everywhere was not there this time.

Did he really have everything planned?

If Emir had wanted to inform me of this “possible” kidnapping it must have been for a reason, I was even willing to bet that he had also planned for the case where I would try to escape.

What if that’s what he wanted? That I’m running away from it? No it wasn’t logical, if I ran away it wouldn’t make any sense since I had no way of getting back and I didn’t know anyone here.

Slowly slowly, I discovered Emir’s strategic side and it scared me, how far he was ready to go.

– Since earlier, I have been observing you and I realize that you are not like usual. Is there a problem ? Asks Zeyneb

Who had just joined me, sitting on a sofa a little apart, I had given myself the mission of putting away the books, watching from time to time for the open window to my right.

– n…no why do you say that?

– for nothing, you seem discreet, that’s all, you barely smile, is that Emir?

– why are you talking to me about him?

Where we were sitting, we could see Emir surrounded by the children and Nour in his arms as usual.

This little one was definitely her favorite, and it must be said that she knew how to take advantage of it.

– since earlier, he’s been giving you looks and you’ve been pretending to avoid them

– but n…

– don’t worry, you don’t need to justify yourself to me, I know you’re together

– what?

– from the first day, I knew, Emir used to come here alone and overnight he brings us a pretty young lady.

– but but…

– enough talking, come on let’s make some tea

I got up and looked at Emir one last time and since we got out of the car he was staring at me

– he’s the one who sent you n’ is this not? I suddenly asked Zeyneb and her pout confirmed my suspicion.

– he just asked me to take your mind off things, it’s obvious that he cares about you. The rest is mine, come on.

Emir was a dangerous man and I had only just begun to see him.

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– today is the big day, I hope you are ready? Aziz shouted to his men in the house that served as a makeshift lair.

There were around fifty masked men ready to attack. They all barely fit in this little house.

– Yes sir. They shouted in one voice.

A few meters from the orphanage, Aziz’s men were just waiting for the signal to attack.

– go to charge. Their leader then confirmed.

And as one man, they came out with their weapons in hand and headed towards the cars parked just in front.

– do you think this is a good idea? Asked Salif once alone

– Don’t tell me you’re afraid? Replied Aziz

– of course not, it’s just in relation to the children.

– my men have received clear orders

– okay. Call me when it’s done, Emir must find me at the palace when he returns

– ok, today the stranger will be mine. He said with a big smile on his face

– her name is Naomi. Said Salif finally

– Naomi, Na o mi I like it. And he left the house to join his men.

A knock in the van and it took off, followed by the others.

This time, he won’t hide, he wanted his cousin to see him recover what belonged to him.