Chapter 3
Bonnie went to the post office and gave her enveloppe to a black woman. She
paid the stamp and walked down the street.
?: Hey, you're one of the new nurses ?
Bonnie : she looked at the black man Yes. You're in the army ?
?: Yes, my name is Franklin he smiled
Bonnie : Nice to meet you, Franklin. I'm Bonnie.
Franklin : I'm glad they're having a black nurse.
Bonnie : Me too, me too she smiled
Franklin : There's not a lot of colored folks around here. A few in the army, Annie you probably met her at the post office and then you.
Bonnie : Small world. I have to go. I say it again, it was nice to meet you.
Franklin : he touched his hat and nodded Miss.
A couple of days later the nurses decided to go to the beach. They took a basket
full of food, books, sunglasses, sunscreen and a ball to play. The day was sunny
as usual. They talked and laughed as they walked down the small path towards
the sand. They were wearing summer dresses with bikinis underneath. It was
finally their day off. The work wasn't too much but since it was their first days
it was overwhelming. They were happy to relax. They settled on the beach.
Bonnie took off her dress revealing a red bikini. Her mother disapproved the
color but it fitted her skin tone and she bought it anyway. The girls spent a nice
afternoon.
Elena : Oh look who's here.
The colored woman looked in the direction she was pointing and saw Jake. He
was laying on a beach towel shirtless and with sunglasses.
Maggie (one of the nurses) : she sighed He's so handsome.
Elena : to Bonnie You should go talk to him.
Bonnie : Why me ?
Elena : she threw the beach ball and it landed next to Jake Oppsss...
Bonnie : Elena !
Elena : I'm too tired now she sat on the sand
She groaned and walked towards Jake.
Jake : Hey, it's yours ? He looked at her and thought she was very beautiful
Bonnie : Yes, sorry about that she grabbed the ball
Jake : It's ok he smiled
Bonnie : I want to thank you again for what you did the other day.
Jake : No need. It wasn't a big deal.
Bonnie : It was for me. You don't know how it feels like to be black in a very white world.
Jake : I guess not. I was happy to help you and I will continue. Anytime.
Bonnie : You're different.
Jake : Yes I am he looked at her body again
Bonnie : she cleared her throat I should go. I'll see you tomorrow.
Jake : Can't wait, Nurse Bennett.
She walked away with the ball. Her cheeks were burning up.
Meanwhile
Elena noticed Jeremy was at the beach bar. She put on her dress and walked
there with a smile on her face.
Elena : Hello, soldier.
Jeremy : he smiled Elena.
Elena : Nice to see you when you don't have your pants down.
The bartender gave him a weird look.
Jeremy : He scratched his neck She's a nurse.
Elena : Sorry, sometimes words come out wrong from my mouth.
Jeremy : It's fine. I'm happy to see you too. You want a drink ?
Elena : Thanks but no thanks she smiled
Jeremy : Alright. So you're new to Pearl Harbor.
Elena : Yes. I came last week.
Jeremy : I could give you a tour and maybe after we can go to the movies. What do you say ?
Elena : Today ?
Jeremy : Oh not today I don't have enough time but I can call you if you want.
Elena : I'd love that. Call at the beach house she smiled
Jeremy : I will and please call me Jeremy.
Elena : Mmmm I don't know I like 'soldier' she picked a cherry and ate it I'm waiting on your call she left
The bartended whistled.
Jeremy : Oh I know.