Book 2: Chapter 20

Amira POV

The morning sunlight spilled through the window as I stood before my wardrobe, wondering what to pack in. He didn't tell me how long the trip was going to last.

He didn't even tell me where we were going.

I picked up my phone and dialed his number. It rang but he didn't answer. Then I decided to text him.

‘How long is this business trip?’

‘Five days,’ he replied.

Oh, he was deliberately avoiding my calls!

‘Where are we going?’ 

‘You will see.’

I wanted to insist but remember how stubborn and persistently annoying he could be. He wouldn't tell me even if I pressed.

Tossing my phone, I packed my luggage then slipp