The Unpredictable: A Nino Avito Thriller by Tom Avito

Author:Tom Avito [Avito, Tom]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781722171629
Google: Mf5juQEACAAJ
Goodreads: 40661410
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2018-06-24T23:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

Andimeshk (Iran) , 01/04/2012 2:00 P.M.

-“Contact” –

He grabbed a metal tray and a few paper napkins a headed towards the counter, where a wide variety of dishes and a number of servers wearing spotless white aprons and toques awaited the guests. Out of the corner of his eye he’d been able to see that the man was sitting alone at one of the tables in the right wing of the hall. He asked for a plate of chicken in koresh [8] sauce with black rice and an apple, then turned to approach a table. The man, who had straight blond hair and was wearing a white coat, sat with his back to him; he finished his meal and stood up, turning around. When their eyes met Nino’s heartbeat exploded violently in his chest and he tried in vain to steady it. Thin rimmed glasses, a few days’ old stubble, uncertain and bewildered blue eyes, his face with its angular features - there was no room for error, it seemed as if the pictures Mc Gown had shown him in Milan had been taken just minutes before. In that glance that only lasted seconds were many unspoken words and questions. The most important piece of information had been doubtlessly acquired: it was Alexander Wharz.

Two soldiers flanked the scientist and led him to the opposite side of the hall, where the walls created a corner that acted as a barrier, obstructing the view of the passageway that led to the restrooms. He truly enjoyed his meal, fulfilled by the result of having acquired his target, of having reached and jumped over the first small obstacle. It was just the first of many, but the feeling of energy and courage that pervaded him made him feel more confident that he’d be able to achieve his final task. He ate his lunch slowly, waiting for Wharz to come back. It would be reckless to act immediately, all he had to do was watch, observe, understand any possible spaces and chances to establish direct contact.

The German wasn’t coming back, Nino became impatient and decided to check. He headed towards the restroom, went inside and washed his hands, as he looked around carefully. To his astoundment, the room, paved in white marble and grey granite, framed by mirrors all around its perimeter, was completely empty. The only alternative path that the three men might have taken led to the space right outside the restrooms. A service door that looked as if it might have belonged to a closet, a utility room or a small locker room. He decided against making any risky moves, gave up and left.

That afternoon he spent a few hours in the office, which was only a few steps away from the dining hall; it was discrete, cozy and conveniently located, on the second floor of the building destined to the executive staff. Khatibi had assigned him this space during his first visit, and he was free to use it as he wished.

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