The Genesis Files by Richardson Gwen
Author:Richardson, Gwen [Richardson, Gwen]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Publisher: Cushcity Communications
Published: 2012-05-28T05:00:00+00:00
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Gwen Richardson
CHAPTER 24
Lloyd arrived at the Lake on Post Oak complex at quarter to ten the next morning. He wanted to be certain to be positioned when Hamisi arrived. The complex was a well-maintained piece of property in Houston’s Galleria area, containing three glass office buildings that were several stories high. In the center of the complex was a man-made lake with a fountain.
White ducks and geese paddled across the lake, and there were several park benches positioned around it. It was a perfect spot for a picnic or a romantic rendezvous. Lloyd also noticed that it was an ideal place to meet someone because, if anyone approached, they could be viewed from any number of angles.
Lloyd drove into the covered parking facility, parked his car and walked over to one of the park benches. He didn’t see anyone sitting on any of the benches, so he picked one of them, sat down and waited.
Lloyd had called the office to let Ed know he would be coming in around noon. He had been putting in a lot of hours while working on the Pauley kidnapping story, so Ed didn’t seem to mind.
But the Ledger was still receiving calls from other news outlets, and Lloyd needed to be on hand to respond to
inquiries and assist other staff members with continued updates. He checked his watch and hoped that Hamisi would show up soon.
“I’m glad you’re on time,” said Hamisi from behind him, startling Lloyd. “You have had a very busy week, my friend.”
“Hamisi, where did you come from? I almost jumped off this bench when you spoke. How did you get here without me seeing you?”
“I arrived early and staked out a position where I could see everything. I wanted to meet here for that reason.”
“You’re right. It has been a busy week. My whole world has been turned upside down.”
Hamisi’s expression became serious. “Now do you understand why everything that is written down is not truth? Your newspaper had the whole city in chaos because of a completely false report about a kidnapping.”
“No need to rub it in. I’ve been living under the illusion that the goal of my profession was to present the truth and the facts. I know now that there’s a lot more to it than that and that what we print can leave so many lives hanging in the balance. Meeting you has changed my life, Hamisi.”
“My universe has been altered as well, my friend,” Hamisi replied, and then he paused reflectively. “I wanted to talk with you before I left town.”
“Leaving town? Why are you being so secretive? Did something happen?”
“Yes, something happened. The speed of your journey along the road to true knowledge has increased in the past several days. This means that some of your co-workers may eventually become aware of me, and it is important that I remain an unknown quantity. As a griot, I must remain outside the limelight. My mind must remain unencumbered by the distractions of this world. A griot must deny self for the greater good.
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