A Candle in the Dark
“The slow, steady boom boom boom, as regular as the ringing of churchbells, echoed through the makeshift town, bouncing off the green mountains surrounding the broad savannah. Every boom added another layer of excitement, and the aguardiente vendors wandering the streets wore broad, satisfied smiles. The Americans had come, and tonight the alcalde had decided to hold a fandango in celebration. Anticipation of the dance vibrated in the air.
Ana smiled at the thought and dished some kind of sa...vory meat pie onto her plate beside a stringy mule steak. It was completely a coincidence that they’d arrived on the steep banks of Gorgona at the same time as a large group of other Americans, but she was more than willing to join the natives in celebrating. They were only halfway to Panama City, but every step had been a challenge. If nothing else, a fandango would give her the chance to relax.
She wished her mind would relax as well. It had been a day and a half since she’d tried to steal the tickets from D’Alessandro, but she could not forget the look in his eyes.MoreLess
Ana smiled at the thought and dished some kind of sa...vory meat pie onto her plate beside a stringy mule steak. It was completely a coincidence that they’d arrived on the steep banks of Gorgona at the same time as a large group of other Americans, but she was more than willing to join the natives in celebrating. They were only halfway to Panama City, but every step had been a challenge. If nothing else, a fandango would give her the chance to relax.
She wished her mind would relax as well. It had been a day and a half since she’d tried to steal the tickets from D’Alessandro, but she could not forget the look in his eyes.MoreLess
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