She could tell he had been fast asleep. She smiled and apologized for waking him up. Lt. Clottey, seeing that it was the Vice-President, snapped to attention.
“Mind if I come in?” she asked.
“Of course not”, he said, stepping aside to allow the Vice-President in. Gertrude Mensah entered the soldier’s room. He closed the door and turned to face her.
“Victor, I am afraid. I cannot sleep alone. The thunder and lightning are frightening. Do you mind me sleeping in your room?” she asked.
“No madam. It’s okay. I understand. Let me re-do the bed for you” he said, as he went for a fresh bedsheet