Chapter 4
Jay wrote a short phone message to Sophie: “Please come to
the beach house ASAP.” She replied immediately: “Can’t do, I am all caught up
in work. But I can meet you in town or at my apartment in my lunch break, say
two P.M.” “Two P.M. it is, then… Your place. See you there.”
In due time, Jay headed for the beach house as soon as he
was released by Tanaka that morning. He took a shower and ate a huge breakfast.
He felt somewhat refreshed afterwards. But he badly needed somebody to talk to.
He couldn’t think straight and didn’t trust his ability to sort his thoughts
out by himself. It was pretty shocking stuff he had to go through… Jay turned
to Sophie as the only person whose counsel and aid he trusted. And she deserved
to be warned and know about the danger directed against her.
On the way to Sophie, Jay wandered if he should alert the Meuniers. He decided against. Tanaka didn’t seem to hold a grudge against them. He just wanted to get back at Jay. His beef was entirely with Jay. And, unfortunately, Sophie, although she came into equation only as a means through which pressure could be applied on Jay.
