Sleepless in Bangkok by Ian Quartermaine

Author:Ian Quartermaine
Language: eng
Format: mobi
ISBN: 9748846008
Publisher: IQincMedia.com
Published: 2009-09-14T04:00:00+00:00

54

The Bush

Hacking through the dense undergrowth at night was slow and difficult. As they fought the jungle, Steven attempted to improve the chances of success by finding out more about what made Gunn tick. Perhaps she had some skill or past experience that could be utilised.

“Gunn, why are you here with me putting yourself in danger? You could be making big money doing something far more pleasant.”

“Sweet mouth suddenly. What do you want?” “Nothing. Just wanting to know what noble cause prompts you to be here in dangerville with me,” Steven replied.

“Roundabout way of asking why I not marry rich farang or work at Patpong. Very bad man. Only think of sex when talk about Thai woman. You example of male chauvinist pig, I think.” Gunn admonished what she thought was Steven’s cynicism towards her, females in general, and Siamese women in particular.

“You wouldn’t need to work at Patpong. But there’d be a million farangs wanting to marry you if you played your cards right. Might even find a man you could genuinely love,” Steven said, mellowing towards the young woman risking her life alongside his.

“Maybe start to like me again,” Gunn replied, seeking to understand the subtleties of farang left-brain thinking. “Wait though, was that a proposal?”

Steven’s answer was to hit an overhanging branch with his large combat knife.

“I’ll take that as a no,” Gunn said.

“You’re intelligent, educated, resourceful and beautiful. The world could be at your feet. So what are you doing in the jungle putting your life at risk for a so-called upper-bracket asshole with backside problems?” Steven asked, curious to know why his beautiful young companion was currently in the jungle looking for someone she did not know, and if she did, probably would not want to.

Gunn hesitated before answering, doing little to assist Steven fight the bush with the butt end of her UZI.

“Story take too long.”

Suddenly, Steven turned to face his young companion.

“What is it?” Gunn asked in surprise.

Removing the small folded bank draft from his pocket, Steven handed it to Gunn.

“Hide this but don’t tell me where. If Kronsky creates any problems, if he decides to double cross us, I’m the first one he or his associates would torture to find out where the money is. But if I don’t know, I can’t tell. No one would guess that a Thai whore would be entrusted with so much cash,” Steven casually said, waiting for Gunn to react.

Gunn stared at Steven, accusingly.

“I only mean that Kronsky would think you were a Thai whore,” Steven added.

“What do you think?” Gunn asked, almost threateningly.

Steven evaded the question. “What I think about you is not important.”

Gunn raised her UZI and pointed it at Steven’s chest.

“You very bad man, Steven Hunt.”

“Pointing a gun at someone is against military procedure. That’s why women find it difficult to reach high office. Regardless of the profession, you’re all too emotional.

“Fuck you,” was the extent of Gunn’s reply.

“Exactly, you also do that in order to get ahead. It’s unfair and underhand. Not cricket, as Rupert would say.

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