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“My team was still on sight in the ER and were able to handle it. There were also strict instructions that no one was to disturb her. The last thing we needed was for her to be on the road.”
She was going to be very upset when she learned about that. Of course, right now she was too busy being angry at me. I didn’t want to be the one to deliver that news. If I did, I might need medical care myself.
“I’ll let you be the one to break that news to Meri.”
“Probably wise since you’re already in the doghouse,” he replied.
“That I am. But I’m not finished with my questions. You mentioned a woman. Some bitch in charge. What was that all about?”
“When human trafficking started, it was being run by her father. When he died, she saw the opportunity to continue in her father's footsteps. She was at the head of it all when we first took down the corrupt government all those years ago.”
“A woman?” I said, shocked.
He nodded. “I still have a difficult time comprehending how a woman could sit back and not just let the young girls be sold, but actually encourage it and profit from it. I don’t think I've ever been so shocked as I was that day. It was proof that greed trumped all.”
“Does Reesa know about it?” I asked. He nodded. “Meri?”
“I would assume no. Most people didn’t know who was in charge. There were only a select few of her men who were basically her armed guards who knew the truth. I would suggest not sharing that information with anyone.”
“I understand. It will only add more pain to what is already there.” I haven’t finished with my questions yet. “Does this mean Reesa and Meri are out of danger?”
“We still have no idea which one of the candidates that is running was linked to Mombo and his men. I’m sure one of them will talk. Until then, Reesa must be extremely cautious. And even once he’s exposed, there are those who will always agree with him. Thankfully, that number is getting smaller each year,” he said.
That made sense. The election needed to take its course in full before she was safe or safer than she was now.
“And Meri?” I asked.
“It was Mombo that we were worried about. I feel that she can go back to her normal way of life,” he stated.
I wasn’t ready for that. We needed to fix what happened earlier. If she left the resort now, she would shut me out and never know what she meant to me.
“Is that wise? I mean, she’s here and safe. What’s the harm in letting her stay here a little longer?”
“No harm. She’s welcome as long as she wants to stay. But tell me Ryker, how are you going to convince someone to stay when it looked like they weren’t even talking to you?” he asked.
“I’ll think of something.”
He laughed. “Ryker, I will admit, you are damn good at marketing. But as you said, you need to know your product. You’re going to be a hard sell.”
I glared at him. “Very funny.”
I know I had an uphill battle. I told her I would be honest, then I wasn’t. Hell, here I am still contemplating hiding something else from her. I really should learn my lesson. But it was the end result that I was focused on.
Meri, I’m not ready to say goodbye. It’s too soon.
“I assume that this means you’re still staying another week or two?” Bennett asked.
“I’m staying. How long is yet to be determined.”
“Is that based on what Reesa needs or what you do?” he asked.
“Maybe a little of both,” I admitted.
“Then I suggest you go find Meri and talk to her now.”
“I thought it was best to let her cool off first,” I said.
“Take it from your married brother. Women don’t forget, we do. She isn't cooling off. She’s dwelling on whatever stupid thing you said or did. And the longer she sits there thinking about it, the harder it will be for you to fix it,” he warned.
