Chapter twenty-eight

_ Coumba?! exclaimed Ma'Khady, getting up surprised to see this one with whom she had never got along and who, like Fa'Bintou, had not hesitated to show her dislike for her after she stole Ndeye's place and had become "Luna".

_ You don't have to get up, I'm not here to mess with you. I came in peace, she said.

_ I'm sorry. It was just a reflex.

_ I understand. But rest assured, all of my friend's friends and allies are also mine.

_ I'm glad to hear that, but sit down. Would you like something?

_ Thank you. But no. (Sitting down)

_ Okay. May I ask what brings you here? (Doing the same)

_ I've just come from Ndeye.

_ Ndeye? Has something happened?

_ No. She asked me to let you know that it was time for you to join them in South Africa. It's time to make the final preparations and they're going to need you. She couldn't do it directly to avoid the risk of being detected by Saliou or his men.

_ I understand. And when should I leave to join them?