know?” Antonio added, again speaking in that way that made Keira feel like he thought she was a complete imbecile. “You will see them around. When there is a fight, they are there. They are the ones with the guns.”
With every passing moment, Keira felt more terrible. Had Elliot been aware of the conditions of this city when he’d arranged the assignment? She knew she was only supposed to be passing through but it still seemed like an oversight. Surely Heather would have known about the crime and poor conditions – she was so organized Keira couldn’t imagine such things evading her notice.
“Are there lots of fights around here?” Keira asked with trepidation.
“Sure, sure,” Antonio said. “Lots of bars and unemployed young people. It is a poor city. Always fights.”
Keira became increasingly worried about the time she’d be spending in the city.
“So, are we heading to the hotel now?” she asked.
“No time,” Antonio replied brusquely. “I am your guide. I am supposed to guide you.”
“Where are we going then?” Keira asked. She was exhausted and the uncomfortable interaction with Antonio coupled with her anxiety was making her even more tired.
“La Statua del Nilo,” Antonio replied. “Amazing statue. Ancient.”
He drove them at top speed through the narrow streets. Then suddenly he slammed on the brakes, making Keira jerk uncomfortably forward, the seat belt pressing painfully against her chest. She thunked back against the seat.
“There!” Antonio beamed.
Keira looked around her. The car was idling beside a stone plinth that was extremely weathered. Sitting atop was the statue, made of marble, depicting a man resting on his side, holding what appeared to be a bouquet of flowers.
“Amazing, huh?” Antonio pressed. “You do not get this in New York City! Culture! History!”
“Oh… um, sure…” Keira replied. “What is it?”
“The Nile God,” Antonio informed her. “With his decapitated serpent. People cut the head off the statue many times. This is not the original head.”
He seemed thoroughly amused by this fact. Keira, however, was not. It was an underwhelming attraction.
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