What was she hanging around for, anyway? He snorted, trying to keep the short burst of laughter to himself. They had something in common after all. She was waiting to die. That was it. To join her loved ones. What’s a girl to do when she’s outlived her family? Hell, she must have lived through the war. The big one. He wondered what else she’d been through in her life. What had turned her hair white, left those wrinkles lining her face? Was it laughter? Or pain? Was there still a young girl trapped inside, crying silent tears in the mirror for her stolen youth?
Ah, here comes the daughter. Friend, maybe? Not much of a friend if she dumped the old bird in a coffee shop and went off to do her business. She probably doesn’t want to be in the way, an inconvenience to anyone. That doesn’t mean she has to be happy about it, though.
Mick almost felt sorry for the old woman as her companion helped her to her feet.
Almost. But he had made up his mind.
Give her a few minutes. Don’t be too eager. Remember to leave some cash on the table. Don’t want to attract too much attention.
The old woman’s companion called the manager, rubbing her thumb and forefinger together. He had a quick word with Tana, who shook her head and pointed back towards Mick. The manager shook his head too, smiling at the two ladies. He held up both hands, palms out.
Then they were off. Making their slow way across the coffee shop, the old bird waving once at Mick before heading for the exit next to the corner room that served as an office.
Perfect.
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