The morning call came at 6:30 AM, jolting Amani from a peaceful sleep. He had specifically chosen not to change his Dutch phone number to avoid exactly this kind of interruption, but somehow the agents kept finding ways to reach him.
"Mr. Hamadi, this is Philippe Lamboley from Stellar Group. I'm calling from Paris, and I believe we have a proposition that could change your life..."
Amani hung up without listening to the rest. It was the fourth call since arriving in Kenya three days earlier, and his patience was wearing thin. He had come home to escape the constant pressure and attention, not to deal with more business propositions.
His mother appeared in the doorway with a cup of tea and a knowing smile. "More agents?" she asked, settling into the chair beside his bed.
