Chapter 59

Jake was seated at a coffee shop having lunch when he received a call. The contact display showed Father. Frowning, he picked up after wiping his hands on the napkin.

"Hello."

"Yakub." Her father said. They always addressed him by his Arabic name back home.

"Yes, dad." He replied. "You stopped somewhere or the flight got delayed?" He asked

"Actually, we're already at the airport." He replied. Jacob's spine became ram-rod straight and color drained from him. They were to be there by night not so early!..." We just wanted to call and inform you. I wanted up to get to your address but her mom said we should rather wait here for you." Thank goodness for her.

He was still in shock he couldn't speak. "Yakub? Are still there? " her father questioned.

"Ehm yeah... just stay there. I'll come fetch you. It might take a while due to the horrible traffic in New York but don't leave. I'll be there."

"Ok." He said then dropped the call.