Chapter 2i^2
The sun was going down but it was still bright. Yanni enjoyed the wind on his face and the sound of old music on the radio. Nikos drove them along the scenic route, going up to Parnitha Mountain. It got noticeably chilly as they went higher but it was invigorating.
The casino was Nikos’ idea, all of their old haunts have been closed anyway, and all of their new ones were kid-friendly so Yanni wouldn’t even dare suggest them. Nikos brought the cabrio to the entrance, the valet greeted him by name and parked the car next to the other expensive two-seaters.
Nikos showed him in with open arms as if he was selling the place. “Now, isn’t this more manly? Look at the view”, he said and they sat down on luxurious leather.
Yanni looked at the city below as Nikos ordered whiskey. Th
