evening that you would also take the whole day off. If you want I can call her and make the appointment for another time?”

“No don't do that. You are right that note did sound rather urgent. Look I'm sorry about the mix-up, but you go and take care of your business and I will see you back here at about six or so. Then you can tell me all about your hot date with that Egyptian cock teaser,” Rich said as he finished dressing and gave Joseph a parting kiss. “There is some dry cereal in the cabinet for breakfast or if you want there are eggs in the refrigerator. Sorry, but I did not have time to buy those sausages or that Canadian bacon you love, but there is fresh coffee in the pot. Help yourself. When I get back tonight we can have a light bite together if you want. We don't have to meet Frank until nine. Although maybe instead of a light bite we could…”

“Say no more, my man. I'll be all showered and ready for you babe. I will also order in a Pizza for us, if you like.” Joseph said as he kissed him goodbye. “Go 'Break a Leg' or is that the wrong thing to say?”

“Good luck to you also and be careful. That Dina looks like she could be the big sister of that cobra she tries to emulate in her dances.”

“Have no fear! I have my anti-venom shots,” the soldier said as he got out of bed and went into the bathroom. “I have you and that's all I need or want. Now get going or you will be late.”

The hands on the big clock at the terminal showed 11:30. The sun was shining as Joseph approached the statue of the TV bus driver. He spotted Dina pacing back and forth waiting for him. She looked beautiful with her long hair covered with a black headscarf that allowed only her two dark eyes to show. The only uncovered part of her body was a small patch of the smooth olive colored skin from her fingers to the elbows. The package was rather sexy and Joseph found himself intrigued all the more by her. You know, he thought, it's really true that the more a woman covers up- the sexier it makes her appear. American women expose themselves too much in public…it leaves almost nothing to be 'discovered'.

“Sbaah El Kair, good morning,” Joseph greeted her in Arabic and English. “Have you been waiting long?”

“Well yes - just a little,” she answered. “But it is my fault; I came early as I did not want to take the chance of perhaps missing you. I did not sleep well last night. I was up most of the night with thoughts of you and that party of yours! Before we even say another word let's get that bit of business out of the way. I have decided to perform at that party. I called my agent and even though he does not approve, I told him I just had to do it. He wanted to call your friend and negotiate a deal. I told him that this was one of those charity appearances and there would be no deal and no commission to be made. He was furious, even threatened to drop me as a client, but I finally got him to agree by promising to meet with him and another club owner later.