Chapter 20
He was looking at the ceiling while stroking her hair gently. He knew she dozed
off into a peaceful slumber. He hoped he wasn't too hard on her. He smiled
remembering of what happened earlier. He was happy she had chosen to take
their relationship to this level. The truth was he desired her since he freed her
from jail but he was patient. And damn was I rewarded, he thought, this
gorgeous woman is mine ! He heard her moving and looked down. Her eyes
fluttered open.
Kai : Slept well ?
Bonnie : Yes. Did I sleep a long time ?
Kai : About thirty minutes I think.
Bonnie : Mmmmmm she stretched herself and winced
Kai : It will pass. The other times won't be painful.
Bonnie : Oh so you're planning to do this again.
Kai : Unless you don-
She kissed him. He closed his eyes enjoying the kiss.
Bonnie : Of course I want to.
Kai : Good.
They stayed silent for a while.
Kai : I never saw your necklace before.
Bonnie : It's...personal.
Kai : I guessed so because it was hidden under your dress.
Bonnie : It's from my childhood just like your scar.
He grabbed her necklace and studied it. Pretty green flower matching Bonnie's
eyes color.
Bonnie : My mom gave it to me.
Kai : I didn't know you knew her.
Bonnie : It's more complicated than that.
Flashback
Bonnie : she opened the door You wanted to see me, Ma'am ?
Elizabeth : Yes, close the door and sit down, will you ?
Bonnie : Of course she did as told
Elizabeth : I'm getting old, dear.
Bonnie : Mmmm...
Elizabeth : she giggled Of course you always saw me that way. But I can feel I'm going to die soon.
Bonnie : she shook her head No.
Elizabeth : It's bound to happen.
Bonnie : I don't want to lose you.
Elizabeth : Let me finish this, please.
The young girl remained silent.
Elizabeth : Do you still have your necklace ?
Bonnie : Of course, it's here she showed her
Elizabeth : Good. Your mother gave it to me when she left you here.
Bonnie : What ? But you never told me this !
Elizabeth : Because she asked me not to until you were old enough. I remember that night clearly. A group of free slaves came to ask for shelter. I provided it of course. They told me they were going to a town where only people like them were allowed. A woman had a little girl. It was you if you haven't guessed already. But you were too weak to travel. It broke her heart but she had no choice. She...
Bonnie : Gave me to you.
Elizabeth : she opened a drawer I wrote you down on my will. When I die, you will receive a certain amount of money.
Bonnie : Oh.
Elizabeth : she smiled You'll be able to live among you own people.
Bonnie : she swallowed the lump in her throat Where is it ?
Elizabeth : A place called Bonnaventure.
End of the flashback
Bonnie : She died a few months after this conversation.
Kai : I don't understand. If you unheritated money, why are you here ?
Bonnie : Because her son didn't listen. He destroyed the will and sold me to the tavern. I had no power against him even though I'm technically not a slave.
Kai : I'll help you.
Bonnie : What ?
Kai : I want to help you find Bonnaventure like you were meant to be.
Bonnie : she smiled You know you are amazing, right ?
Kai : I try.
They kissed.