As the days passed and little news came from either side, Karila took time to take care of her routine without stressing herself by thinking obsessively about the safety of the historians and especially Lauren. She made running City of the Dead business a priority, scheduling visits from her fellow international engineers who were willing to ease her situation and help so many families.They wanted to keep the main plan, because they considered the idea of a New Cairo to be quite an investment in the country,but their adaptations inserted Karila in any and all project changes, justifying every little penny they would use. That finally managed to make her more calm and confident that she would finally work out.Lauren and Ursel got together on nights at El Kab,tracing projections of searches, some traces of hieroglyphs were found that morning, which brought a huge rush to the group of historians anxious to find the greatest discovery of their lives, it was not for that that Lauren co
The 1.90 meter man reminded her a lot of Normani, the princess always noticed that from the moment she met him, and she made that situation even worse when she approached the steps of her mansion and walked towards him who had his back to her. herself, looking at the heavens with a visible bodily anxiety, she knew that he was thinking of the stepfather, who had just left there, she felt in him the vibrations of longing and anguish because she couldn't have more of him, a little more time, maybe it was even the glimmer of memory it carried of Hamid.Akil needed his family too.— I want to ask if you feel better... - Karila spoke suddenly, breaking the silence in which he was established. Akil nodded, trying to deny that at some point he had turned bad.— It's visible in your eyes and posture, no need to lie, Normani also loved lying to me and smoothing over any minor nonsense so I wouldn't feel guilty. – Karila quoted in a nostalgic tone when remembering the black woman, she missed
Lauren moved on the hospital bed with Karila sitting on her lap, her hands groping with anxious energy the shoulders of the princess who was panting against her mouth, distributing her kiss warm and longing, it seemed that the kiss had awakened a more intense feeling in her. after all the events of her previous day.She only allowed herself to pull Lauren's lips away when she was satisfied with biting her lips slowly and feeling the heat of his return in a melt that would make her collapsible, but she maintained her dominant posture, pushing her knees into the mattress.“I need to visit Gold's room, show my public compassion as well as my dear guests so I don't arouse their stupid suspicions. – Karila whispered looking at Lauren's face so close, she smiled crookedly when she heard her speak, perfectly glowing an animated image that everything they had wanted had finally come out as they imagined.And it all started with Lauren Jauregui that day before.It wasn't idleness that sugg
Siwa Oasis – Egypt, a few kilometers from the border with Libya, approximately 850km from Cairo.Akil walked across the sand of the white desert that divided the sister nations, looking curiously through dark glasses at the facade of the secluded resort in the middle of nowhere, the secluded and luxurious surroundings in the historic Egyptian pattern gave him a good feeling as he walked to the door. main reception.He was only allowed to approach the place because he had already made a call prior to his visit, identifying himself so that he could finally go there in person to make two reservations.The young woman wearing her typical hijab regarded him deeply before he moved to quote her in perfect Arabic what he intended.— Booking for two days, for two people, I won't check in today. - She spoke watching the young woman nod sympathetically while he handed her her real documents. Bookings made in her name, Akil Kordei Shaer, her father had registered her a few years earlier, carr
The silence upon entering the always so dark corridor of those tents brought him significant peace at the thought that most were out there. Gold was in her own room, probably reading and trying to study about the expedition not wanting to be distracted from work, which she didn't expect to be any different from what Lauren would do.Just one long look over her shoulder to see if anyone would see her and she walked into the room she wanted, as she had done silently some time ago. And like the first time he saw the Colombian American lying on his bed, this time she wasn't sleeping or had her eyes closed, but was concentrated on her notebook, glasses curved over her nose, her shirt rolled up to her elbows and the buttons open to her belly, showing off her black bra, the exposure was complemented by the hair pinned to the top of her head.“Complicated situation, Miss Jauregui. - Karila commented as she crossed her arms tightly, sticking her fingers close to her elbows, her eyes descendi
The historian was the first to leave the tents, discreetly covering her face as she left through the back, through the exit that only Karila would go out, she would not be seen by the American security guards. The princess, already awake, only left the same path 5 minutes later, escorted by Hadd while still a little sleepy, frowning to try to see ahead, her path guided by the low light of a flashlight that her security guard carried, while in a tone Disgusted, she leaned on him by the hand, the one always protected by a glove.Balancing on the sand made him spend a lot of energy.They walked about 10 minutes to where Lauren's car was parked between the sand slopes, in a covered viewing area, which had Karila pressing her lips together with the effort as she walked down the slopes on her boots, she didn't complain about it. the whole situation, I just wasn't used to it. Lauren was waiting by the car, Hadd only handed her the key when he let go of Karila's hand and the princess could
— They're surrounding her family in Connecticut, that wasn't the deal, he can't break international law and try against Lauren's family or anyone else. – Allyson was incisive in quoting with so much energy what she had just learned from the American sources that she left responsible for taking care of the historian's family. Al Sisi closed in on them, sent his own insane agents to surround them.“He won't be able to kill them. – Ursel stated, she was really dubious in her own words, but she tried to take all the cheer for herself. Allyson shook her head, frowning in denial.— Look, this is going too far, he is indeed capable of murdering Lauren's parents, I need to intervene NOW in this situation, her parents need to be removed from the house immediately! – It was far beyond reputations, the director of the CIA was no longer caring for discretions and formalities, she had her similarities to views of the sovereign president of Egypt, but her limit had already arrived.— He's got som
She shrugged her shoulders into the elevator alone, looking at her reflection in the side mirror trying to get ready quickly vain, the lapel of her dress shirt, her hair and the makeup that was still on her face, waiting anxiously until she could leave in the corridor that led up to the levels. of luxury below, it was clear that the penthouse was more typically Arabian than the standard rooms for international tourists they had given away, she took a deep breath of relief when she spotted Hadd leaning against the wall near the entrance to one of the rooms, he lit up when he saw her.“Hi Hadd, good to see you…Karila texted me to meet you here. - She justified herself when approaching the security guard who nodded already knowing the situation because the princess had already given her permission in advance."It's good to see you too, Madam... She's been waiting for you in the rooftop pool area, she's been alone for some time now." - The man warned her in advance to open the bedroom d
She stood straight, watching her reflection in the mirror as her sewing assistant finished adjusting the shoulder straps of her black shirt. There was a lot of serenity in her expression, even if her ever so impetuous brown eyes were still there. Karila Aistarabaw held out her arms wide, feeling the gloved woman's delicate hands tugging at the last remnants of fabric so that the shirt completely covered the waistcoat she wore underneath her clothes.The country was waiting outside, the international press, its supporters, even its antagonists, it was a unique moment in the history of Egypt, which made it swallow several times, sustaining the sobriety of its royal creation. She was a woman who built herself under that role, her upbringing was governed by her parents under the circumstance of power, she was prepared.Her body moved as the final adjustment was made, and the black, gold-embroidered Sherwani tucked into her arms and fell into line with her stance. The golden buds were qu
Princess Egypt watched as the little boy crawled out of bed and stared at her as soon as she issued a summons. Her body curved before him, to match their heights, the awed brown glint in her eyes made her hold back a smile, she wanted to be serious.- Ali, we are moving from here, the elections are close and we will have a new phase in our lives, you will stay with other people, these different from me, people who are good, who will take extreme care of you until the votes pass so that can go toour home. - Karila quoted in a low Arabic, but authoritative enough for the child to understand that it was something serious. She was very intelligent, perhaps she had drawn so many attributes from Mahara that they were unlistable.His careful look showed his education, he was raised by Karila's principles, like a little prince who would show above all respect when he was old enough for everyone, especially women. The princess knew he still couldn't absorb much, but he made himself understoo
Years laterMusic on* More Than That - Lauren JaureguiDoctor Lauren Jauregui acquired respect and wove an impeccable reputation in the years assigned as a professor at Yale, even if her personal life still hovered around the new classes each semester, yet when they were in her class, silence and respect prevailed in every second.It was clear that they were still questioning themselves about their involvement with the missing princess of Egypt, they questioned the background of truth in the photographs even after the hoax was exposed, they wove long rounds of conversations trying to imagine why for 3 years she behaved like a lonely woman, without ever appearing with no one by her side, without any expository amorous bids, they never knew what to imagine coming from the Egyptology professor. The woman who talked about Egypt like no one else.Extremely elegant, in an all-black blazer and straight-cut slacks, she tucked her hands casually into the front pockets of her pants, glancin
Months laterLauren Jauregui temporarily moved to Cartagena, Colombia. The first months of her return from Egypt were strange, even for her biological life, her immune system was deregulated like crazy, she couldn't keep up for a week without having some health problem that didn't involve painkillers or more serious medications.That forced him to attend his doctor for a few successive times in the meantime, his mind was still used to the Egyptian routine, sometimes he caught himself talking about Egypt with his mother, in a distracted way, trying to sabotage himself that he wasn't wanting news from Karila all the time.He knew the princess was all right, that was all he knew.He was waiting in the doctor's office, glancing from the watch on his wrist to the young woman at the front desk, talking to her co-worker about the new soap opera that had debuted on Univision. A really tempting drama to pay attention to when you want to fill your mind with any superficiality.- Lauren Jau
It was a delicate matter.- There's one last thing to deal with. - Allyson said when Karila lined up all the sheets and put them back in the folder.- Yes?The CIA director put her hands in her pockets, her gaze downcast.- In the midst of our plans, the Saudi King let a personal team be alert about any attempt on his life for some time, he had left the order that if it happened to him, that they would look for you, and make you pay. They did this on Lauren and Mahara's exit from the Four Seasons, they mistook Mahara for you. - Saying that was difficult, even more so after everything.Karila arched her brow, she was surprised, lethargic, her brown eyes sadly dropped to the floor. She thought of Sarosh's pain, and then of little Ali... Tears kept coming from her impulsive eyes, tearing all her feelings out. Yet another victim of you.- They didn't tell you before because of the traumatic effects, but Mahara is gone... not for you, don't think that way, she was in the wrong place
Lauren seemed to think the same because she couldn't help herself and needed to look at those rings on her hands, was that true? She did, pulling Karila's hand in hers, laughing uncontrollably, stroking her delicate hand with her thumb.- From barely alive to this. -She said gesturing to the rings. Karila grimaced as she remembered the nearly dead one. She knew she had pretty exaggerated declines.- You knew how to act well, wretch, how did you lie that you didn't speak Arabic? Did you understand exactly everything around you? - He asked looking directly into her eyes. Lauren felt her cheeks burn, that was indeed a good lie that deserved justification.- I don't speak so well, it's not a lie at all. -She shrugged pretending to be no big deal.- But it's not entirely true. - Karila objected, narrowing her gaze as she watched Lauren hold the sheet covering her bust.- From the first day of the expedition meeting in Connecticut, Astrid instructed me to hide too much knowledge, menti
Allyson had even helped Karila, it wasn't a lie that she was the only one to see the woman leave her room in a deplorable state, lost look and bent body. The princess told her that she only needed to talk to Lauren and no one else, that she wanted to have her moment to say goodbye to her, that there was no hunger or any need that made her need to be interrupted, it was her last request to the American agent, who nothing could say. in retort or denial.Everyone was aware that Karila was fine, and that she was going to stay, warning Dayna and Astrid was providential for the women to be calm, no one had run away, and neither would they. Karila had accepted the help, everything was fine.Finally would.That specific resort had a peculiarity, all its decoration was a union of modern Egyptian decoration with exquisite antiquity. Lauren watched the environment in dim light, it was difficult to define her immediate feeling, maybe it was a complete embarrassment of many sensations inside he
Lauren didn't know what the scene that followed made her feel, maybe even years later she wouldn't know how to describe such despair when observing every inch of that room. The plush rug was wet and a small glass vial was broken over the liquid.It was all that.There was nothing beyond.Karila was no longer there.- Don't fucking tell me she went to turn herself in? Do not tell me! - Lauren walked around the room, opening the doors quickly, the bathroom was empty, it had a small window, it was impossible for her to have gone out that way.If it did, she walked the halls flawlessly.Astrid was as unresponsive as Lauren, watching Dayna who had the same conflicted feeling, it was totally Karila doing what she had done. She knew well that a woman would never let herself be protected, never... she was proud, too protective to be protected.- She shouldn't be that far away, we can help her find sanity. - Dayna suggested in a hurry. Lauren put both hands to her head, trying to think
The first few seconds were difficult and hellish as she stood outside the door, staring at the polished wood.The princess vehemently denied with her head, taking the back of her palm to her face, trying to wipe more of the tears that insisted on falling from her, she hated herself for still being so fragile. Her body shifted to sit on the bed, looking dazedly around her, in a place she didn't know, far from any sane comfort zone.Maybe if he could make a deal with Al Sisi, leave all of his wealth and possessions to the man in exchange for Lauren's freedom and peace of mind, no more stalking, no conspiracy theories, no more. She for Lauren and nothing else.Would it be enough? Would he comply? He would make all their efforts in vain, but was that what he really wanted? To be alive to prolong your sufferings? Was it worth going into those questions? Her brown eyes filled with tears and overflowed without her own control.Thinking about it made her rummage through her own robes, pul