C142 The Pawns move

Sophie

She had heard Schwartz telling Proserpina that he was leaving.

That he would be going to Uzbekistan.

Her heart sank. When would he be back?

***

Although he treated her in a friendly manner, he was distant and remained aloof, never having referred to the kiss they had shared at the Club that night. In fact, apart from sharing a common joke or smiling at her when he saw her