Dark Waters by Chris Goff

Author:Chris Goff [Goff, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: FIC000000 Fiction / General
ISBN: 9781629532059
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books
Published: 2015-03-18T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 32

Haddid felt like a bird in the hand. Trapped.

After the shootout, he and the others had fled to the safe house. Yousif had been gravely injured. He still lived, but he needed a doctor. Fayez paced like a caged animal, each pivot ratcheting up Haddid’s anxiety. Basim was on the phone, explaining the situation to Zuabi.

“Yes, Za’im.”

Based on the high pitch of his voice, Haddid concluded that the conversation was not going well.

“The woman who was after the girl was the same woman that Haddid saw at Najm’s house. They took her away in handcuffs, but mark my words, she is Shabak.”

Haddid could hear Zuabi railing through the receiver.

“Wuled el kakhbah!” he shouted. Son of a bitch.

Basim bobbed his head up and down. “Aasef, Za’im. Aasef!”

Haddid thought it bad strategy for Basim to be apologizing. They were all being blamed.

“What is he saying?” Fayez said. “It is not our fault that a crazy woman charged in and ruined our plan.”

“Salaam, Za’im.” Basim hung up the phone.

“So?” Fayez demanded. “What does he say?”

“He says that without the information, the mission is done.”

Fayez ignited into a frenzy. “How can he expect us to find the USB drive with Marine guards watching the apartment and Shabak involved? What does he expect from us? Maybe they have already found it. If we take the girl, the wrath of the Americans will come down upon us. There is nothing more we can do.”

“Zuabi doesn’t care about your fear,” Basim said. “He wants action.”

Haddid watched as the tension between the two men escalated. He did nothing to stop it. With Allah’s help, maybe they would kill each other.

“Are we supposed to blast our way in?” Fayez grabbed hold of Basim’s sleeve. “Did you tell him we are a man short? Did you tell him that Yousif is dying?”

“Calm yourself, Fayez, and lower your voice!” Basim yanked his arm free and gestured toward the bedroom where their friend lay dying. “Zuabi wants us to prove our loyalty. He fears one of us may be playing both sides.”

Haddid looked up and realized both men were staring at him. He swallowed, trying to control his fear. “You think it was me who sold out my brothers?”

“The Shabak agent let you walk away.”

“I did not walk. I ran.” Haddid looked from one to the other and placed his open hand on his heart. “I barely had time to escape with my life, and now I am back here with you to finish the job.” Haddid forced himself to show strength. If they sensed any hesitation on his behalf, his wife and son would be in grave danger. “Whatever Zuabi wants is what we will get.” He locked eyes with Basim and waited. At last, his cohort smiled.

“How are we going to get the information Zuabi wants?” Fayez asked. “We don’t even know where to begin. We don’t even know if the child has what Zuabi wants. How do we know the Americans don’t have it by now? Or worse, Shabak.

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