“What could be the delay?” she wondered as she paced about the uncompleted building. “What could be delaying them?” she thought in agitation as she thought of various scenarios that could have happened that could cause this unwanted delay. If it were any other person now, she might worry that he had reneged on their agreement, but this was Rosco.

Not only was Rosco a sure guy; he was tested and trusted. He had texted her earlier to inform her that the deed had been done and they were on their way. She replied that she would meet them there and deliberately waited for an hour more so that the...