He didn’t like that Sa’id felt he would need to speak to her again if he agreed.? That was his choice.

“Well, yes, some.? You and Sa’id have both made it very clear that your husband will see you as his and will, well, kill me for you, not said in so many words.? I had come up with a plan of my own.” He said as he let go of her hands and went to the bundle. “I can hide my feelings for you if I need to.? I spoke with the captain and he let me borrow some of his crew’s clothing. I was planning on appearing as one of the crew and being an escort of your belongings and being presented as your hired hand.? If you think your plan is better than mine and feel it would be better to just be upfront with the man, then I agree. What do you say?” He was willing to play it anyway that she wished.

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Khadashee

Khadashee smiled at him. “You beautiful handsome man. Have I ?told today how much I love you.” She said kissing him deeply.?

“First I want to say thank you for going through all the trouble you are going through right now. Coming up with your plan. Thank you. and?I understand Sa’id is worried. And he has every right to be worried. Bakari is a powerful man and he wants me back in Ethiopia for a reason. And you are correct when you say he can order your death with the ease of ordering lunch. And while?I have no doubt that you Can if you chose to, successfully hide your feelings for me. However the fact remains that I do not think I can, ?nor do I want to hide my feelings for you. Once upon a time I belonged to my husband whole heartedly. I gave him all that I was. And he chose to discard in the heinous of fashion. He wanted me to suffer. And for five long years I did. And then the gods gave me you. And I am so happy. I have no intention of hiding that happiness. Or pretending that love does not exist. ?I plan to walking in my lands holding your hand and telling my people who you are to me. And how I came to know you. And I will fight Bakari if he makes it so that I have to. I will fight him.”

She placed her hand on his cheek. “I just want you to be comfortable. Tell me what you think I should, Captain. I need your advice.”