Thanks, Val!
I was actually envisioning an OC when I wrote it. Zara and Ching would be the people he talks to at the end. I've always thought of Ching acting in a personal bodyguard to Zara role, so I don't picture him as leaving her for years to search for the man who she's married to. But I'm glad you enjoyed the story and that I could keep you stumped throughout!
