The briefing

A short excerpt of my tenth book "An irretrievable step".

'So that's it,' Seri muttered surprised. 'I didn't expect it to happen so soon.'

'Yes that's it and you'll have to bade her goodbye tomorrow, and reach the airport the day after tomorrow on your own...!'  

A short tensed silence ensued as Dan paused and watched Seri's face with an intent stare.

'It's going to be very hard…' Seri muttered disconcerted.

'End up your arrangements right after I'll leave you, and you'll be free on Friday to part with her.' Dan remarked dryly, but went on briefing Seri.

'Are you with me Jeremy, are you able to listen or…'

'I'm okay Dan, alright I'm listening.' Seri hastened to reply, releasing himself from the stupor that momentarily engulfed him.

'Okay, you'll land at Malpensa airport at about three pm Milan time, you'll hail a cab to this address; it's a rented apartment that was already ordered for you. It's address is Via Pergolesi 31 near the railway main station. I've printed it down for you and here it is, take it.' As he perceived Seri's quizzical look, Dan hastened to add. 'You may keep it of course as long as you'll need to adapt yourself to your surroundings there. The site is called Milan apartment rental. It's much cheaper compared to the cheapest hotel over there, and you won't have to deposit your passport.'

'I'll have to carry it on me then?'

'That's right Jeremy, within half an hour after I'll leave, a messenger will bring you a suit and a jacket your size the jackets left side inner pockets are equipped with zippers. There're many pickpockets in Milano and all over Italy.

'I'll keep my money in these pockets too…' Seri said with a wry smile.

'So everything is clear to you then, no questions?

'Oh it's alright what else do I've to know?'

'You'll have a meeting at the El Buscia restaurant as ten pm local time. It's easy to remember that name, it sounds like busha (shame) in Hebrew. You'll get there with a cab, there's no need to check surveillance at this stage, capish?'

'What's the restaurant's address?'

'It's irrelevant as you'll get there with a cab, but just for a general knowledge it's 48 Viale Beatrice D'este the famous duchess of Milan, which was painted by Leonardo Da Vinci. You're supposed to be an art student.' Dan added with a smile.

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