章 92: Dinner with his neighbour

The waiter came over and the two of them handed in their orders. Malik had ordered beef tataki and oden while Ravi had ordered grilled fish, pickled fish soup and a bowl of white rice.

When it came to drinking wine, these few years had taught Ravi that grilled food was a good accompaniment. Of course, the best accompaniment for wine was nothing, he enjoyed it with nothing but his thoughts.

"About Asher?" Ravi started, moving his seat closer. The expression on his face hardened as he waited for Malik to speak.

Malik was quiet, with green empty eyes staring at me. After a minute, he said, You care for him."

"yes, I told you before He is a protected witness…"

"You are not a very good liar, Ravi. I initially wanted to tell you what emotions I was sensing from him but I decided not."