Chapter Four (Jake and Kimiko)

[Akirapryde]

Walking through the corridor of the VIP level, Jake found Kimiko’s quarters easily. He knocked on the door and it was one of her bodyguards who opened it. After a short conversation, the bodyguard allowed Jake in. The space was not overly decorative, but it was pleasant to the eyes. He walked through a short entry area where the bodyguards ensured that no one breached the inner room.

As he was led in to the inner room, Jake saw Kimiko sitting on a small sofa. It was clear that the scene he was witnessing was staged for his benefit. Jake didn’t need Eric’s background to know that Kimiko had been crying. He didn’t blame her. After all, she just learned that her mother had died. The bodyguard announced Jake’s arrival and then bowed out the door.

Kimiko rose from the sofa, “I am glad you came to visit Lieutenant,” Kimiko said softly. He couldn’t deny that Kimiko had a great degree of inner strength. She carried herself well as she walked over to Jake and motioned towards a small bar, “would you like a drink?”