AN: Just testing the waters sorry for a short chapter review for more.
The hour was nearing midnight and I had seen too all that required my attention, including stocking up the inventory of the wine cellar so Nikola would be happy during his stay. Nikola was in trouble again, something about a nuclear bomb design he hadn't ripped up but had also forgotten to take it with him and signed the bottom. Thankfully the Prime Minister owes me a favour so I asked him to do what he could so my friend can return home as soon as possible. A knock echoed through my room, so much for my rest and relaxation.
" Come in." The door opened slowly and in walked Nikola.
"Hello Nikola, is something the matter?"
The Serbian slunk into my room and perched on the edge of my bed, a look of confusion on his face. I tried again:
" Nikola?"
"I'm okay Helen, I promise I just need to talk to you about something."
Sensing the severity of the conversation I sat up straighter in bed and looked directly into his eyes. I nodded once I was comfortable for him to continue but he continued to sit by my bedside, his gaze staring at the wall, but a look of deep concentration as if he was trying to put what he was thinking into coherent sentences.