Things Change

by britishgurl

Colonel Tavington's sister was sent away when he was young. Years later he is re-united with her, but what he doesn't know could kill him. Not only does she fall in love with one of his men, and feelings for another, but has a secret that could kill.

21. A Request

Chapter 21: A Request

After thinking for a few hours, Tavington decided to go talk with Bordon. As Tavington reached the doors, he took a deep breath and breathed out as he knocked "Bordon?"

There was no answer.

Tavington cleared his throat then just let himself in to Bordon's room and found him staring out the window "Bordon? Why didn't you answer when I knocked on your door?"

"Sorry, sir," said Bordon still looking out the window.

Tavington walked towards the window then looked at Bordon noticing that he had been crying recently "Where's Kelly?"

"Sleeping. Took me forever to convince her to sleep."

Tavington leaned against the wall and crossed his arms as he looked down to the ground "I need a favor from you, Bordon."

Bordon clenched his jaw wondering what mess he was going to be made to do "What's that, sir?"

"I want you to try and reach my sister, Bordon. To bring back who she was. I want to see her beautiful smile again."

Bordon looked over at his superior "What makes you think I can help her?"

"Because she loves you and you love her. Make her remember the both of you."

"Sir, I do love her, but so do you and if you couldn't reach her, how can I?"

Tavington stood in front of Bordon "Because of the love you have for each other. Jewel is my sister and I love her very much, but you might be what she needs. Kelly can't do it, I've tried, Wilkins and Ban aren't that close to her, Lord Cornwallis isn't close to her, and there is no way in hell, I'll let O'Hara near her. Which leaves you, Major."

"What if I make her worse off than she already is?"

Tavington sighed "Bordon, do you know what happened when I went to see her?"

Bordon shook his head "No, sir."

"She cowered away from me like I was the enemy. It hurt to see her like that and to act that way. For her, Bordon. Try."

Bordon nodded "Does this mean--?"

"This is for her, Bordon. Nothing else changes. Bring my sister back. Good luck."

Bordon watched Tavington walk off, then exited the room and walked down to Jewel's door and stared at it "Here goes nothing."

(Sorry such a short chapter mateys)