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We have a Wyatt chapter!
Wyatt and Rufus exited the tent and the bright South African sun beat down on them, the others in the camp were packing the carriage ready to leave. Wyatt was unsure of the time but it must have been at least 6.30am. He knew that the journey would still take another few days, so another night or two of sharing the tent with Lucy was going to be interesting. He hadn't fallen asleep that close to a women since Jessica. Automatically when he saw her shivering he wanted to make her warm, it was another excuse to have her close to him. He slept the best hes's slept in years. Not that he would admit that to her, especially as now she seemed to be annoyed at him with the teasing. He was hoping it was only because of the early morning and not actual annoyance. He found it difficult when she wouldn't talk to him or was angry with him.
"Good morning gentlemen," Wood proclaimed as he approached them with a cigar. Wyatt was impressed he could smoke that so early in the morning, "beautiful day we appear to have ahead"
"Yes Sir, clear a day as i have seen in a while" Wyatt responded and tried to look for Emie or Reine, "are the Empress's maids around to help my wife? She needs help getting ready"
Wood took a moment and looked, "I believe they are finishing packing the Empress's things. I will get one to help your wife after though Officer Logan"
"Thank you Sir," Wyatt nodded in appreciation, "and i apologise if any of you were disturbed last night" he swallowed quickly, bringing it up was slightly awkward, but he didn't want to appear like it didn't happen.
"Nonsense," Wood dismissed, "i miss my wife terribly when i'm away. Your a lucky man that you get to travel with her"
Wyatt smiled, "That i am Sir," he agreed, thankful for a moment for having Lucy at all in his life, let alone as a fake wife, "but i promise it wont happen again"
Wood shrugged it off, "Don't promise that young man. Don't apologise for something that comes naturally to husband and wife" Wyatt furrowed his brow in confusion, was Wood basically telling him he should carry on getting freaky with his wife? He laughed internally, this guy was pretty cool.
"Ah!" he exclaimed and Wyatt turned as Emie appeared from the tent, Wood obviously knowing a little French must have asked her to help Lucy get ready. She nodded in agreement and walked towards the tent and entered, "excuse me gentlemen. I just need to prepare the rest of my belongings" Wood stated and disappeared into is tent.
Wyatt and Rufus took it upon themselves to help load the carriage of the goods that were packed away and Wyatt noticed Rufus looking at him with a smirk, "What's that for?" he asked him, putting a box into the back of the carriage as he was on the other side adding a folded up tent.
Rufus shrugged, "Just wondering if there really was cuddling or you were just teasing her"
Wyatt looked around and they were alone, "She was cold" he told him simply.
"So she was annoyed because?..." he questioned.
"I guess because it was true and shes self conscious about it? If i'm honest Rufus i don't know" Wyatt returned, putting the last of the goods into the back of the carriage and patting the horses.
Rufus walked round to join him, looking at the tent Lucy was in, "Dude if anything this trip is making it harder for you both," he spoke honestly, "where do you stand?"
Wyatt sighed looking down in frustration, "Don't think i know that already?" he wish he knew himself, pretending to be a couple was easy and natural, yet hard and complicated, he never knew anything like it, "last night when we were laughing together. Man seriously, i haven't laughed like that in years. She makes me feel-"
"Mornin' gents!" Alex suddenly appeared from the side of them, obviously having been where the 'bathroom' as located. He looked very sprightly for this early in the morning. But he supposed he was used to this life by now.
Wyatt quickly cleared his throat and nodded at him, "Morning" he responded with a smile. When Alex wasn't wearing his helmet and full attire, he could see similarities to his grandfather as well. This man had some strong genes.
"Good night eh?" he winked to Wyatt, another indication of the noise that was made last night.
Rufus sniggered next to him, his eyes darted toward his friend with warning, "I will go and get the rest of your personals Sir" he directed to Wyatt, getting the hint and heading to the tent as Lucy and Emie emerged and parted ways with smiles. Lucy obviously thankful for her help. Her hair was down and not yet pinned up and in the early morning sun she looked radiant.
"Your wife's a beauty, Officer" Alex's voice broke him from his gaze, which didn't go unnoticed by Wyatt, "but i don't need to tell ya that eh solider"
If that had been anyone else it would have glared him down, but Wyatt knew that he was in no way interested in Lucy, "I'm thankful every day Alex," he agreed and noticed Emie smile sweetly at Alex as she walked past. Now it was his turn, "i guess i'm not the only one admiring a women's beauty on this trip" he noted.
Alex's eyes darted back to Wyatt and he smiled knowingly, "She catches ma eye everywhere i turn," he spoke honestly, "but we don't even speak the same language. It wont work"
"Don't dismiss it so quickly," Wyatt told him, making sure he stayed on the same course. He couldn't have them drift and not make it, "if you really like her, you would try at least"
Alex sighed, "Wyatt i'm married to ma job. No women would stand by me" he was putting himself down and he wondered what could be causing it. They get together before, what would make it different now? Unless he changed his mind on his own.
"I wouldn't put it past her," Wyatt commented, getting a raised eyebrow from Alex.
"Lucy spoke to her last night, my wife has hidden talents. Being able to speak French is one of them," Wyatt explained to him, noticing the confusion, "she might be able to help translate for you both. Tonight, we sit by the fire and get a conversation going. We may even be able to teach her some basic English"
Alex chuckled, "Some would say a Scotsman doesn't even know basic English"
Wyatt smiled too, "Give it a go?" he asked him hopeful.
Alex nodded in agreement, "Sure Wyatt. What harm would it do getting to know a beautiful women?"
Nothing at all Wyatt thought. Only his whole life's existence depended on it.