There was plenty of time. The hotel was less than five miles away and the only thing causing traffic on the road were the geckos. ‘I know the guy from Loukis Rent-a-Car,’ she said. ‘I’ll drive over there in the morning and tell him to come and fetch the car from my place. Zoi will lock up, of course. She’s very reliable.’ ‘I’m afraid I didn’t have the guts to tell her that Bekim is dead.’ ‘Don’t worry. I’ll tell her. What’s going to happen, do you think? To the house?’ ‘I’ve really no idea,’ I said. ‘I’m sorry I have to leave so suddenly. I haven’t been here for very long, but I can easily see why you are. It’s a beautiful island. And look, I promise to do everything I can to keep your name from the police, Svetlana. But to do that I may need to speak to you again. So, tomorrow and for the next few days, will you make sure you go back to the Aliprantis, or somewhere that you can collect your texts and emails?’ ‘Okay. I promise.’ I squeezed her hand on the gear stick.
