Any accommodation left is beyond my budget.”“Then let me help...”“No!” Nicola composed herself. “I’m sorry, Sharifa. You mean well but I...need to deal with this alone. Thank you for your kindness.” No more was said but Nicola regretted she had said anything. She wanted to remain as independent as she could without help from anyone and that included Sharifa.Later that evening and unknown to Nicola, Sharifa called her bodyguard to her and gave him strict instructions. The following day, after. " Archie gave her a friendly and welcoming smile.Simone could not believe how good a guy he sounded, and more than a little innocent. She loved 'good guys'. There was something about opening their eyes to possibilities in the world that got her motor running ... hard."Well, you are a real sweety to describe it like that, but I would still like to show my appreciation."As she finished, she placed her glass of wine on the small coffee table. Simone slid along the couch until her thigh was. " I didn't feel awkward walking in with no shirt, because we swam together before. So without further a do, I showered, got dressed casually, and went downstairs. Kathrine and Lizzy were waiting for me. Lizzy still had a sad look on her face. She didn't have her suitcase with her. I wanted to go back up and check her room, but I felt it wouldn't be right. We got to the restaurant, which was just a local tavern . We sat down and got drinks. None of us drank alcohol. Kathrine and I didn't ever. No public profile. I had to raid the personnel file to find out what little I know about you. I’m suspecting that Dag Hamar isn’t even your real name. Not only that, but you are in disguise. Not your real hair color. I can already see a bit of your natural mustache color at the roots. You wear suits that beg not to be noticed. And even though you’re a fulltime employee, you have tacit permission to work offsite at will. And I’m supposed to brief you on a subject you probably know more about.