68 ...And Looking (2/2)

”Then, we are going to split up and reconvene at our rendezvous point. Call in Tiger to pick me up; you'll proceed alone so don't bring attention to yourself. We'll make the diversion.”

Shuk saluted and took the ladder to the upper deck.

Shel looked at Meaghan huddled on the cushion.

”Your lover has run out of time. Pity all his effort will be for nothing.” With no further words, Shel left Meaghan alone in the cabin.

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Through the open door, however, she could faintly hear their conversation abovedeck.

”We'll see up at our next location.Shuk, ever forward.”

”Thank you, Shao Xiao. Good hunting!”

Meaghan felt the boat rock, then the sound of an engine accelerating away. The cabin door was momentarily blocked as the figure of Shuk descended the ladder. She pulled a heavy tarpaulin out of a locker, and, without warning, tossed it over Meaghan, completely enveloping her in its heavy folds.

”Just stay still like a good little girl, si manis, until I come back down here.”

[A/N: ”si manis” is ”sweetie” in Malaysian. In this case, it's used sarcastically]

She climbed back out, shut the door, and the boat started moving. Meaghan desperately tried to wiggle out from under the stifling cloth, and do anything to stop them from leaving.

Fatigued after a short time, she could only concentrate on pulling air into her lungs as the vessel moved farther away from shore and safety.