Shark by Zoe Dawson

Author:Zoe Dawson [Dawson, Zoe]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Blue Moon Creative
Published: 2024-02-24T18:30:00+00:00

Maddy glanced at Shark as he walked with her and her mom into the palace, his gaze connecting briefly with hers. He gave her a reassuring nod, then was stopped by a different greeter in the foyer.

He took them from there up the stairs and into the residential wing. Shark had learned that the prime minister was out of the palace. It was a good time for them to meet with Fabrice. Nervously wiping her hand on her new sundress, the bright color bolstering her, she screwed up her courage and followed along until they reached a polished mahogany door.

The greeter knocked, and Maddy heard Fabrice’s voice for them to enter. The greeter opened the door, and Maddy and her mom slipped inside, then it closed behind them.

Fabrice stood, looking drawn and tired, but a bright smile wreathed her face. “Maddy, Mrs. Towson. How kind to come for a visit. I’m so happy to see you.” She hugged Maddy hard, almost desperately. Then turned to her mom. “And you, Mrs. Towson.” She hugged her mom.

“Where’s Kenzy. I was hoping to see him?” Maddy asked.

“He’s napping, so hopefully he’ll be up by the time you must leave. Come, I have lunch prepared.”

She turned and walked toward the balcony, and she and her mom followed. There was a table with silverware and napkins. The day was sunny and warm, but the breeze off the ocean was cool and salty.

They sat down, and the lunch kicked off with questions about Kenzy and how he was doing and flowed through questions from Fabrice about Maddy’s completion of her PhD and her job.

Maddy was honest. Her mom knew everything about that terribly ill-advised relationship. In fact, she was proud of Maddy for finally standing up for herself. She then told Fabrice all about her appointment to Old Dominion, and her research efforts which was why she was in Haiti.

As the conversation wound down, Maddy signaled her mom, and she reached down for her purse. “Oh, a call from my husband. Would you excuse me for a moment?” She rose and left the balcony, heading into the living area. She then came back out and said, “I have to go. Something’s come up.” Maddy rose, but her mom waved her down. “No, you stay and catch up with Fabrice. Hopefully, you’ll get to see the little one.”

Maddy smiled, hugging and kissing her mom before returning to her chair. The sound of the door closing seemed ominous in the suddenly tense air. Fabrice looked out to the ocean, taking a soft breath.

A horrible sense of foreboding washed through her, and she stared at her friend. “Tell me everything is good with you and your husband, Fabrice. I’m worried about you.”

Fabrice turned abruptly toward her, fear in her eyes, her expression tentative, then she forced a smile. “Everything is fine. He’s ill. That’s all. Flu most likely.”

Maddy’s dread expanded. “I don’t believe you, sweetie. I overheard that terrible argument between you and the prime minister. What is happening?”

Fabrice broke into tears, picking up the napkin and covering her mouth to muffle the sobs.

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