Genre Short Story. Page - 148
One of the many stories behind doors, in Egypt life is different and social expectations sometimes would not make sense to Western culture. This one story is inspired by a lot of friends in my circle. Who just got married because they are expected to. This is a small window into normal Egyptian life.
David Thunder stopped his Rolls-Royce in front of another Rolls-Royce. “Do you need my helping hand?” he asked the lady, who was sitting on the hood of her Rolls-Royce. “It is getting dark and cold – and you wear just a thin, white silk dress.”
“You describe very exactly my outfit. Good powers of observation, sir. I am waiting for you here. You are David Thunder – the famous TV talk show host. I have an offer for you. You should not reject. My offer is very attractive.”
She smiled. David got out of his Rolls-Royce. “Are you not afraid, that the big bad wolf could come along here? This is not a busy road.”
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