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loud. “I wanted to meet you, but not like this. You might not believe this, but I need you just as much as you need me. We’ll never have to be apart again. I love you, Delilah.”
    Sheba laid her head down on the bed. Keisha walked back in the room. Sheba sat up and dried the tears on her face.
    Keisha said, “I’m sorry about earlier. I know that I wasn’t supposed to have the phone on, but I called in to work.”
    Sheba shrugged her shoulders.
    Keisha took a seat. “Besides you, Delilah hasn’t had any other visitors.”
    â€œI’ve been so caught up in this uncanny reunion, I forgot to ask you why that is,” Sheba said.
    â€œWell, there are some things about Delilah that you don’t know. Things that I’m sure she’s not proud of.”
    Keisha seemed to want to talk, and Sheba wanted to know more about Delilah. She took a seat in the other chair.
    â€œShe’ll probably kill me for telling you these things, but I’m going to tell you, anyway,” Keisha said.
    Sheba’s mouth fell open in shock as Keisha told her about Delilah’s past.

Chapter 6
    David watched Uriah and Simon as they held a healthy debate over the state of affairs in the business world. David admired both of the men that sat before him. Both had attributes that would benefit his company. Deciding who would head the Afghanistan office hadn’t been easy.
    Uriah removed his cell phone from his pocket when it rang. He excused himself from the dinner table. When he returned, he said, “Sorry. I needed to take that call. That was my wife, and we’ve been playing phone tag.”
    â€œHow is your wife?” David asked, hoping not to sound too enthused.
    â€œHonestly, not too well. She’s been working hard since we got back from Dallas and seeing about someone at the hospital during her off-hours.”
    â€œDo you need to go see about her? If so, I understand,” David said. He was really concerned about Sheba. He wanted to ask more questions but didn’t want to raise Uriah’s curiosity.
    â€œI might need to. She sounded a little distraught.”
    David pulled out several hundred-dollar bills. “Simon, I’m going to leave you to take care of our bill. My driver can drop you off at the hotel.” David faced Uriah and said, “I’ll ride with you so you can go check on your wife.”
    â€œMr. King ...” Uriah said nervously as he stood up.
    â€œI told you to save the Mr. King for when we’re in the office. Tonight I’m David.”
    â€œDavid, you don’t have to go with me. I appreciate it, though.”
    â€œI know I don’t have to. I want to. She’s your wife. You’re concerned about her, so your concerns are my concerns. Why are we wasting time? We need to go check on your wife.”
    Uriah stopped protesting, and David followed him to his car. David could tell Uriah was a little uneasy about him going.
    â€œUriah, I know this is an unusual situation, but I like you. I want to know more about you, outside of work.”
    â€œNot much to tell. I like what the average guy likes. I love my wife. Sheba and I have been married for almost ten years now. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do for that woman.”
    â€œI love your dedication and devotion to your wife.” David didn’t lie. He did admire that.
    â€œSheba can be a handful at times, but she’s also a sweetheart. She motivates me to do better.”
    â€œEvery man needs a woman like her in his corner,” David said.
    â€œIf they should be so lucky. I just hate that she’s allowing this stranger room in her heart.”
    David listened curiously as Uriah explained to him about the woman who Sheba suspected was her sister. “You know she could easily get a DNA test, which will confirm the truth.”
    â€œI’ve told her that, but she won’t listen.”
    â€œMaybe I can talk to her for