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“They are asking for my return to the camp.”
“You should never go back there.”
“I know!”
“But what does he want from you?”
“I told them I was so sick, I got a doctor’s recommendation to rest.”
Steve held a glass of wine for her, which she immediately took with
relief.
“Come on, relax.” He said. She was afraid her anxiety was visible to
Steve. She shook her head in agreement as the first sips of wine left
electrifying waves of warmth into her whole body. She wanted to simply
melt back into the water as she felt hot so quickly under the mid
morning sun that bathed both of them. She put her glass down to Steve’s
surprise and plunged into the swimming pool with a splash. The cold
water welcomed her home merrily because felt an instant wave of relief
wash over her entire body. It left her drenched and immersed in utter
relief like a fish.
“Hey!” she heard Steve’s voice and came up into the water laughing.
“What?”
“I thought we were still drinking.” She laughed more and swam around
in circles till Steve plunged in next to her. She was glad Steve was
around when confronted with Ahmed.

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