Rhino Charge by Victoria Tait

Author:Victoria Tait [Tait, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781838061104
Publisher: Kanga Press
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirty-Five

Marina and Rose left Aatma to his beer and cigarettes and went in search of Sam and Thabiti.

“Rose,” Nick West called as they passed the registration tent. “Kumar Chauhan persuaded the Nairobi medical officer to fly down and examine Mayur’s body in situ, before returning with it to Nairobi. I wondered if you could look after him, as we have a problem with a couple of the GPS units, which I need to unravel for the scorers.”

She had plenty to do helping clear Thabiti’s name, but accompanying the medical officer might offer some insights into Mayur’s death, so she asked, “When is he due to arrive?”

“Within the next half hour. Why don’t you wait in the catering area, and I’ll send someone to find you when he arrives.”

Marina touched Rose’s arm, and said, “I’ve spotted Sam and Thabiti. Shall we join them?”

Thabiti appeared to be making up for the meals he’d missed the day before as he tucked into a steak sandwich.

Rose stole a chip as she sat down. She explained, “I’ve been asked to wait here for the Nairobi medical officer and accompany him when he examines Mayur’s body.”

Thabiti had been about to bite into his sandwich, but put it down. “Do you mind? I’m eating.” He lifted the sandwich to his mouth and as he bit into it, pieces of coleslaw dropped out.

“We have some good news.” Sam looked at Thabiti and shook his head. “But you’ve probably guessed that.”

Marina leant forward and asked eagerly, “Have you found out who interfered with the car?”

Sam rested his arms on the table. “I’m afraid not, but at least Thabiti has been cleared. Well, that is to say the official report, which Frank Butler is writing, will state that the winch strop was deliberately tampered with. And he agreed to write that in his opinion the accident had nothing to do with Thabiti neglecting his duties. As you can see, Thabiti is very relieved.”

They all laughed, but then Rose remembered Mayur. “We still need to find out who sabotaged the car, as it did lead to Mayur’s death.”

Thabiti spluttered, “But why does that matter now? I’m no longer being blamed for it.”

Rose turned to him. “I know you’re not being implicated in Frank’s report, but that could change if the police are involved. You see, they don’t know you, or Sam or Mr Obado, and they may not understand the nuances of the accident. Think about it. They will be faced with a team which appears to have neglected its vehicle or a phantom saboteur. Which route will they choose?”

The colour drained from Thabiti’s face. “I think I’m going to be sick.”

“No you’re not,” chided Rose, and she ate another chip.

The group was silent.

Sam spoke. “Thabiti and I don’t have the answer. We still don’t know who caused the damage. But did you find anything out?”

Rose caught Marina’s eye and said, “We should tell them. I’m not sure how, but I still think it is behind this weekend’s events.”

Marina took

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