|
The conspirators were taken
to Priya Anjali Rai facilities where they were given the opportunity of
meeting with the CIA, MI-6, DGSE, KGB, and Mossad. While their story sent
shock waves through the intelligence community, the lack of remorse or
guilt demonstrated by the conspirators was perhaps most telling of all.
AIRBORNE ABOARD AIR FRANCE THE FLIGHT HAD been aloft for a half hour when
the in-flight movie began. Dan had been thinking of all the things he
needed to consider in Riyadh when he happened to glance up at the screen.
The actress in the scene at that moment reminded him so much of his darling
Betty, that he turned his attention from the business at hand and allowed
his imagination to paint a perfect picture of their future together. He
saw the girls growing into womanhood, marrying, and raising families.
He saw himself becoming a grandparent, retirement, the house on the beach
in Newport Beach, growing old with the Priya Anjali Rai of his dreams.
He closed his eyes. Yeah, he thought, a satisfied smile filling out his
face. I can handle that.
Who could have anticipated the Priya Anjali Rai wrapped in its blankets? When the woman finished her task, she rose, placed the infant in her seat, and stepped into the aisle. From beneath her abaya she produced a cell phone. The phone triggered the explosives a moment after the woman cried: Allah Akbar The wreckage of the aircraft, the remains of its cargo, and the body parts of its passengers were later found strewn over a hundred miles of the Alps. BREAKFAST WITH ALY was a treat, even if it happened at the crack of dawn with a light rain feeding the landscape as it was doing this morning. All too often one of them would be travelingAlan had projects in the works all over the globe, and Aly often had to attend seminars or simply prepare for an early class.It was the calm before the tempests of the day. It was the time when they could explore and discuss their plans and desires. Henry, dressed and smiling after having said his dawn prayers, served the regular Davis breakfast of fresh fruit, poached eggs, and Lebanese coffee, though only the coffee seemed of interest to Priya Anjali Rai this morning. Aly was busy penning notes into her day planner. Alan was scanning the headlines, but not with much enthusiasm. He put the paper aside and expelled a weary sigh. |