The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend
/ The Gorgeous Ex Girlfriend Chapter 162
She collected her luggage and looked for a cab to take her to the hotel where she had stayed the last time round . The temperature was cold but not as bad as what she had left behind . She exchanged some currency at the airport, enough to at least afford her accommodation for the night . She only knew a few words of Darija, the local language there but it was enough for to communicate her destination to the cab driver .
First thing, she needed was an internet connection and a new phone . She didn't know where had she dropped it and all her contact details were stored in there . The last time she had been here in Tunis, it had been officially on behalf of her country's embassy which had various cultural tie-ups with Tunisia . Her few months stay had earned her a couple of warm acquaintances and she was hoping that she could impose upon them for some help .
Ying Hui acknowledged the bearded man who was waving at him enthusiastically at the airport's lounge .
"How was your journey, Mr . Ying? We have booked everything as per your instructions . We are trying to locate a translator for you as we speak . This time you didn't give us enough notice, hence…" the man's voice trailed off when he sensed an impatient glare being sent his way .
"Mr . Aziz, I re-hired you because of your last time's efficient performance . But if you can't deliver what has been asked out of you, please feel free to recommend another agency to me . I don't have time to waste in waiting for resources," Hui said coldly and clinically .
Aziz's face blanched at the thought of letting a client like him slip away .
"Pl…please don't worry . You shall have your translator ready and reporting to you tomorrow morning," he hastened to assure him .
"Remember, I need him to be proficient in local language and English, both", Hui reminded him .
Aziz bobbed his head enough number to times to go dizzy with it . The experience with Mr . Ying from the previous two times had taught him that he was an exacting but fair employer . More importantly, he was a generous paymaster . He was going to do whatever it took to make him happy .
"Oh thank god, I finally found you, Karim," relief was evident in Jia Li's voice .
"Jia Li…is that you? How is it that you are calling from a local number?" Karim exclaimed into the phone .
Keeping it light, she said, "well, let's say that I am here to call you out on your promise which you made to me on the previous visit . "
She could sense his confusion and spoke with a smile in her voice, "you promised to help me with anything I needed next time that I was in Tunis . Don't tell me you have forgotten that already . "
"Oh…sure, absolutely . Anything for you, my savior . I would have lost my job that time at the embassy, had it not been for your intervention on my behalf . Tell me, how can I help you? Wait, are you here on an official trip?" he asked .
"No, actually, I quit my job some time ago . Uh, can we meet somewhere and talk?" she said, hoping that he would agree despite that she wasn't a part of an official delegation here .
At his confirmation of the same, she released the breath which she hadn't been aware that she had been holding .
They promised to meet for dinner . In the meanwhile, Jia Li kept herself busy with other basic things to-do . Every time, the recent past threatened to invade her thoughts, she started adding to her already long list of pending tasks . She knew that they would consume her nights but she was determined to not let them conquer her waking hours as well .
"You look pale and weak, Jia Li . Have you not been well?" Karim asked in concern .
They met at a local diner, close to the mosque . Since Jia Li enjoyed spicy food, Karim had gone ahead and ordered a variety of meat and fish preparations with generous dose of harissa on them . The famous traditional salad containing tomato, onion, cucumber, beans, potatoes, olives, tuna and egg was placed at their small table almost instantly, along with olive oil and lemon on top .
Jia Li took her time serving the dish to him and herself before replying .
"I have separated from my husband and am looking for a fresh start . I don't know why but the thought of Tunis appealed to me and I landed here, hoping for a brief reprieve," she said quietly .
Chapter end
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