Kidnapped on Safari by Peter Riva

Author:Peter Riva
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781510749016
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.
Published: 2019-03-14T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 20

Kuja Nyumbani—Coming Home

From a deep and troubled sleep, Pero woke and called out for Susanna. She was not there. He started to get up when the door opened, and Heep, Mary, and Susanna hurried in. Pero had woken with one thought. “Make sure Mbuno and Bob do not come into the hotel, not the front entrance. Ask Mr. Janardan to let them in through the servants’ entrance.” Then, he had an afterthought. “And if Ube has recovered, maybe he should not come here at all. Well, maybe the back entrance would be okay.”

Heep sat on the edge of the bed. “What’s up?”

“Two men, blond hair, were watching me arrive and saw me take the elevator. They were sitting in the lobby.”

“It might be nothing, you were filthy . . .” said Heep, but then he realized it was foolish to argue.

Mary said, “I’ll go down and see Mr. Janardan right away.” She turned and left.

Pero relaxed. “Any news?”

Heep replied, “Not yet. I called the hospital, and Ube is still unresponsive but stable. They have given him something to counteract the drug he was given. Tone Bowman, Mbuno, your two askari, and Niamba are with him. Tone made sure I was to tell you that he also has the two askari standing guard.” To change the subject, he added, “We have the films, all developed. I’ve been through them—nothing I can see. Just the usual tourist stuff.”

“Maybe we can look at them later when Mbuno is back. Then he and I need to tell you all the real story—maybe, if he wants to, and if you want to know.” Heep and Susanna started to protest. They wanted to share, to see if they could help. “No, really, I am not sure you would want to know.” Pero sat up, changing the subject. “How are Nancy and Tom doing? They want to bug out yet?”

Heep understood Pero’s diversion to normal business and answered, “I think we should release our assistants if you have other plans. No point in involving them. Want me to arrange it?”

Pero wasn’t sure. For some reason he clung to the idea that they could continue filming, get back to a normal life. “No, they’re safe and being paid. Let’s wait a day.” He hung his head. “I dunno what to think or what the next step is.”

Susanna and Heep had never seen Pero indecisive this way. They looked at each other, and Heep raised his eyebrows in a look of concern. Susanna took charge. “Okay, look, Liebling, you are no use to anyone so tired. Schlafen while you can, and we’ll wake you when Mbuno gets back.” Susanna and Heep left the bedroom after they showed Pero that the walkie-talkie was on and they could hear him if needed.

Once back in Heep’s room, Susanna said, “Do you know how to work that thing?” She indicated the cardboard box. Heep said he thought so. “Good. Maybe it is time for Mr. Lewis to be helpful for a change.”

“Okay, but let’s wait for Mary to get back.

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