The door opened abruptly and Officer stepped into the room followed by another soldier. Pointing at Alessio he demanded that he stand before being roughly ushered from the room.
Lea was isolated and alone but steeling herself promised herself not to cry. The Officer sat across from her and stared into her face. After what seemed like an eternity he said "What is the purpose of your trip to Thailand?"
Lea noted her reflection in the officer's sunglasses. "I'm actually traveling to Vietnam for work, I'm a journalist" she went on a little more confidently.
"And you have proof of this?" he replied sneeringly
"Yes, my airline ticket is in my bag." He thrust out his hand, she bent and retrieved it from her bag, and although still shaking she handed it to him.
Without another word, he stood and left the room.
The soldier continued to glare at Lea, his distaste evident...
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