As soon as Cecilia hung up from speaking with Bette, she called Melissa and told her the news. Oh my god what can I do? her concerned friend asked.

Could you get on the phone and make arrangements for me to fly out of here ASAP? Were about fifteen minutes from our apartment and I can be at the airport in an hour. And dont worry about the cost.

Well do anything else?

Maybe, Cecilia was hesitant to ask her friend to use her influence as a lawyer, but decided it was the best thing to do. Could you make sure theres no way Francesca posts bail and gets out?

I had already started planning on that. Ill call down to the station and see if I can find out who the judge is for the hearing.

Thanks you could hear the worry in Cecilias voice.

Im sorry this had to happen Cees, Melissa said knowing how Cecilia felt about Marina and how it was very much a miracle that the two women had found each other.

I know call me when you have the flight info.

I will see ya soon.

OK bye. Cecilia hung up and looked at her surroundings as they flew by. Sebastian was driving like a bat out of ***** and Cecilia appreciated the fact that she didnt have to be the one behind the wheel right now. When they got to their shared apartment, Cecilia didnt bother with a majority of her things. Im just packing what I need. Could you send the rest later? she asked her loyal assistant.

Absolutely anything you need.

Thanks Bass I knew I hired you for a reason, Cecilia said half smiling.

You mean it wasnt for my hot bod? Im so disappointed, he replied with a fake pout. Cecilia laughed slightly and then hugged him.

You know that if either of us were switch hitters, that would have been the reason. She pulled away and shouldered her bag. I think Im readylets go. The two of them returned once again to the Land Rover they used for transportation and made their way to the busy Cairo airport. On the way there, Melissa called back.

Your flight leaves in thirty minutes. Just bypass customs and tell the security agents who you are. I managed to get one of the big guys on the phone and, amazingly enough, he likes the color green.