Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week's word prompt is “cold”. We are back with Dani in my new Sci-Fi story.
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“Thank you.”
Julian gave her one more cold glance before he crossed his office and shuffled through a bookshelf full of books and binders. It gave Dani a moment to take in his office. It seemed like everything was made of finished walnut and rich, maroon dyed leather. There were several expensive artifacts, just like the ones she had seen in museums, propped up on every flat surface. A laptop was perched in the middle of his desk.
For a room that looked warm and inviting, Dani felt like she was in an igloo. She wrapped her arms around herself for warmth.
Julian pulled free a thick tomb and flipped the cover open. His expensive designer shoes clicked across the wood floor as he thumbed through the pages. As he approached her, he angled the book towards her. “Is this what you want to see?”
She honed into the alien in her head as she studied what he showed her. There were several photos of an ancient tomb along with a spattering of text. Bobo kept quiet. “Yes, I want to see something like this.”
He shuffled a few more pages. “This is another area we could visit.”
Dani didn’t have to wait for Bobo to respond. She recognized the Vigvuth symbols without him. The alien bounced in her skull like a rubber ball. “Yes, absolutely. I would love to see this one.”
She heard Julian suck in a breath through his teeth. His voice sounded like a purr. “This one is one of my favorites. I think we could have a good time here. I will reach out to the lead archeologist in charge of this project and begin to arrange our travel. That is, if you wish to join me.”
The warning bells in her head went off. This guy was sinfully good looking. Something told her traveling to another country with this man could be her last mistake and it wasn't Bobo saying it.
Still, she needed answers, if not for her then at least for Ezra.
No, no, Dani! Don't go off with this sinfully handsome, obviously reptilian-natured wolf in sheep's clothing! It will make for exciting happenings and hopefully lead to answers she needs, but how will she protect herself? Yikes!!!
ReplyDeleteOn the one hand, I'm with Flossie and the "don't go" warning, but if the man were involved with the Vigvuths, wouldn't Bobo sense it? The man may just be a douche bag and not an Indiana Jones type, but I sense she's heading into dangerous, unchartered waters. Great post. You have us all speculating.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it!! Attraction has reared it's head -- is Dani going to take the trip and deal with her attraction? I bet she does. I love the way you paint him as mysterious, but alluring. I hope Bobo can keep her safe if things go south. You always leave me with a subtle cliff-hanger, making me look forward to next week's installment. Great job. I'm loving this!
ReplyDeleteOhhhh - I'm excited to be able to tag along with her on this upcoming trip. And curious too about the sexy vibes going on, whether they're real or a tease.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite line -- The alien bounced in her skull like a rubber ball. Loved that line!