Donker Web Chapter 28 Summary

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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:

Chapter 28: Greg and Plank, traveling to Istanbul, land safely yet uneasily due to ever-present paranoia. Greg phones his mother, shedding last ties with home and privacy. Late-night city exploration reveals burgeoning security concerns even as they await a meeting with Xander to further unravel the mystery of 'the Baker.'

FULL SUMMARY:

Chapter 28, "Vlug na die vreemde" begins with Greg Owen and his friend Plank lingering at the airport, awaiting their flight. There, Greg considers the possibility of being watched, contemplating if anyone else might be connected to 'the Baker'. Despite his paranoia, he trusts that Xander would have secured their flight arrangements' confidentiality. Feeling the need to dispose of his phone before the flight, Greg struggles as this act signifies a throwaway culture, a symptom of his modern society. Greg leaves Plank, who is longing for a smoking area, to make a final phone call to his mother. Their conversation revolves around fond reminiscences, her loneliness, and the pain of losing John. Greg informs his mother of his imminent departure, indicating that it's only for a short while, to Turkey, and that his friend Plank is accompanying; his phone would be switched off for the duration of his trip. Although he can't disclose specifics, he assures her of his welfare. Before boarding the flight, Greg resets his separate phone to factory settings, disposes of it in a trash can, and places his SIM card in his pocket. Later in the flight, Greg and Plank reach Istanbul and maneuver through the bustling airport. Greg sends a message to Xander via Telegram, intentionally concealing Plank's presence with him. Xander instructs Greg to meet him at the Basilica Cistern in the Sultanahmet District in two and a half hours. Upon arriving at the bus terminal, they purchase IstanbulKart, a card used in public transport around the city. Greg's constant paranoia persists, leaving him to question his perceived safety despite the ubiquitous security personnel. As they settle into the unknown, their quest led by the elusive 'the Baker' looms ominously over them.

WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:

In "Donker Web" se agt-en-twintigste hoofstuk, vlieg Greg en Plank na Istanbul. Greg gooi sy selfoon weg, vertel sy ma hy is oorsee en maak kontak met Xander. Xander gee hulle ontmoetingsinligting by die Basilica Cistern. Greg bly waaksaam vir enige gevaar.

FULL SUMMARY:

In hoofstuk 28 van "Donker Web", voel Greg en sy vriend Plank dwarsdeur die lughawe met 'n groeiende gevoel van paranoia. Vir 'n uur en 'n half dwaal hulle rond, kyk na belastingvrye goedere, en probeer om senuwees te kalmeer voor hul vlug. Greg se gedagtes dwaal af na die Baker en hy wonder of iemand in die lughawe dalk iets met hom te doen het. Greg maak 'n besluit om sy selfoon weg te gooi om spoorloos te bly, en maak 'n laaste oproep aan sy ma. Hy vertel haar dat hy oorsee gaan en dat sy nie hoef te worry nie omdat Plank saam met hom is. Sy ma antwoord met stilte voor sy vra hoekom hy Turkye toe gaan. Greg kan haar net vertel dat daar iets is wat hy moet doen. Hulle groet toe en Greg reset sy selfoon, verwyder sy SIM kaart en gooi die selfoon in 'n asblik. Later, in die vliegtuig, kyk Greg hoe Kaapstad verby gly en verdwyn terwyl hulle in die lug styg. Na elf uur land hulle by die Istanboel-lughawe. Daar koop Plank 'n nuwe SIM kaart terwyl Greg 'n boodskap na Xander stuur om te sê dat hulle in Istanboel is. Xander antwoord met instruksies vir hulle om hom in die Basilica Cistern in die Sultanahmet-distrik te ontmoet. Hulle koop Istanbulkart kaartjies vir die openbare vervoer en wag vir die bus. Greg kyk rond, altyd op die uitkyk vir tekens van dreigement of gevaar.