The Inauguration

“Have you spoken to Melinda?”,

“Yes”,

“Does she know the purpose of the meeting?”,

“Yes, she’s on her way as we speak”.

“And Elina?”, Lugar pauses mid signature before looking up at Solani.

He sighs and she knows that sigh. He was frustrated and that was enough to tell her that the woman in question was not going to make an appearance.