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move and breathe. It was barely light when they heard the
sound of jeeps.
- "What's your name?" asked Laszlo.
- Nancy.
- But you said Nancy was murdered.
- She was. There were two of us Nancys. We were both
killed.
- What does that mean? So, did they kill the other Nancy
or not?
- They did - was the laconic answer.
- But you're alive.
- I don't think so. We don't stand a chance. I've already
heard them. They'll be in port before us. That's it. What
could you expect?
- But we're not going to the harbour.
- The airport... what?
- That's not around here. I made sure of that. You're not
very friendly today either.
- I'm soaked to the bone, I'm wearing nothing but this
camisole suit. Everything's showing, and there's five of
them waiting to get me. It's awful.
- Less negative waves would help. They haven't found us
yet. They're running to the docks. That's it.
- Do you have any plan at all?
- Plenty. Finally, we're communicating. You're gonna get
away and have something to apologize for.
- So now I'm going to be in debt?- she would have smiled,
but she didn't have the energy. Laszlo suddenly hugged her
and he covered her mouth with his hand. The next SUV
brushed the bush between them at high speed and then
braked suddenly. Laszlo felt the girl exhale through her
nose in horror. He could feel her shaking, barely able to
stand. The SUV jumped back into gear and sped on. Laszlo