That afternoon, after Rakia brought the noon news and went to the cafeteria on the ground floor she was surprised by Dashtan’s presence waiting for her there. The man gave Rakia a look that signaled her to come over and sit with him at the table. Rakia sighed then complied with the man’s request to sit together.

“Why are you still here?” asked Rakia as she sat on the chair opposite Dashtan.

“I was waiting for you, let’s have lunch together.” Dashtan expressed his wish and then called the waiters to order. Rakia also ordered as the man also ordered food.

“Why didn’t you refuse the interview? You should have...