Chapter 20: WALKING ON EGGSHELLS
The buzzing of my phone came at the right time since I did not have an answer to Zeeb’s questions. I answered the call without checking the caller ID.
"This is Lucian," I spoke up.
"Lucian, did I catch you at a busy time?" Elder Zaya’s voice was at the end of the call.
"No. I am not busy Elder Zaya. What can I do for you?" I responded with warmth.
"I need to speak to you in private. Can we meet at Old Man Benjamin’s bar?" She requested in a concerned voice.
"Right away, Elder Zaya," I agreed, knowing well that she would not ask if it was not urgent. Her request came at the right time. One was to avoid Zeeb and the second I was eager to know if Conri had accepted the marriage contract proposal.
"See you soon" She disconnected the call.
"What now?" Zeeb asked, raising his chin.
"Go back to the office. I need to go somewhere. "I signaled the waiter so that he could bring over the bill.
"You are going to see Conri," Zeeb concluded with a sigh, but I never denied or accepted his statement. We each left the restaurant and headed in different directions. I sped off the highway like a madman to old man Benjamin’s pub. Jumping out of the jeep, I walked up the three staircases and entered the pub. The place was empty. My eyes darted around and spotted Elder Zaya by the corner, seated with Benjamin and Conri.
I felt Freki stir as I strolled to the table, my eyes glued on Conri, feeling the buzz radiating in my blood. He was leaning back on the chair as our eyes clashed. By the time I reached the table, Freki was up in a whine while Elder Zaya and Benjamin’s faces were radiating with big smiles.