Chapter 4 then, we're not going straight to Segolia to see Imara, first we are going to the Kafe because that scene in episode 8, after Matei had read Jeffries book, I believe we need something different. So my version of that scene coming up, well it's what I thought would happen. Warning, there might be a tiny bit of violence.
Chapter 4
As they went into the Kafe, it was near to empty, only Matei, Emilia and Selina, were sat in there. Well Selina was sitting. Emilia was asleep and Matei was greatly engrossed in the book Katrina had given him to read.
As Emilia woke up, Matei was just finishing the book, as Selina started waving a hand in front of his face, trying to get some description of response out of him.
"Earth to Matei."
The ding of the bell on the door signalled the return of the others.
"Oh, if it isn't JK Annoying," Katrina welcomed her former school teacher "You've made Kay look a right idiot and you've made us fall out."
Tim sighed as he put his bag on the bar stool. He really wasn't in the mood for Katrina's criticism.
"You know what you can do with that book?" she continued "Get rid of it. After you've gave me my money back." With that she went off into the back room
He had heard the same request from many people. His eye caught on the young man in the booth reading his book. Knowing that he would probably have the same criticism he said,
"Ah, that's mine. Don't worry I won't ask what you thought."
Matei studied the last page and stood up, walking towards Jeffries. He then stood directly in front of him, saying nothing. As the silence stretched on for a minute, Emilia decided to intervene.
"Matei, what are y-"
Before she could finish her sentence though, Matei had raised his fist and punched Tim in the nose.
"Matei!" Jana instantly pulled him back before he caused any more harm, while Selina and Emilia, stood up and joined in restraining him.
Jeffries was now, on the floor with a bloodied nose. Rebecca had rushed over and was trying to help him stop the bleeding.
"What were you thinking Matei?" Jana asked him
"He's a human and he knows the secret." He looked angry
"Yeah and I trust him!" Jana shouted in defence "You can't go around punching people. Not my friends."
Matei growled in response
"Get a hold of your wolf." Selina instructed him
"Come on Matei, let's go home." Emilia started to drag him away and out of the Kafe, and Selina followed, pushing him out the door
"Are you alright, Sir?"
"He'll live." Rebecca replied "Tim keep that on your nose, I'll go and get my bag from the car, to patch you up."
He groaned in pain as a response
"Sir, I'm sorry that Matei punched you. I know it probably doesn't make up for it. He's just defensive, troubled past. It's a long story."
"Well he evidently didn't like my book." He replied
"He doesn't exactly trust humans," she said as she helped him off the floor "There was a fire, him and his younger sister got caught up in it."
"After you and Rhydian, nothing surprises me." He told her
At this point Dr Whitewood had returned with her medical bag.
"Sit still Tim." she reprimanded him "As you're not shouting in pain it can't be broken, but I still need to look at it."
"But it hurts." He winced as she dabbed some of the blood away
"Don't be a baby." She teased him "Jana can you fetch me some warm water please?"
"Of course."
There was silence for a moment as Jana left.
"I suppose you're going to say, this is why I should take the book down?" he asked her
"No, Matei is just very defensive. He wants to protect the people he cares for." She explained "He thinks that you could be a threat to Wolfblood's and he wants to protect his sister."
"He's read the book, I thought he would have understood."
"Not everyone will but it is a defence I can see that." She tried to make him feel better about it
"Everyone hates it though," he said bluntly
"No, I wouldn't say that," At this point Jana returned "Jana, what did you think of the book?"
"Be honest Jana." He told her
"I liked it." she admitted, "I did, really." she said when he gave her a sceptical look. "It made me want to more like the girl in it."
"See, I told you some people liked it."
"You didn't like it before." He accused Jana
"That was before I understood that it wasn't an attack. It was a defence." She repeated his words back to him "Those 17 sales-"
"Ah, it's 21 sales now." He said proudly
"Books getting popular then?" Jana looked proud
"Oh yes, new bestseller." He laughed
"Well, those 21 sales, mean that people might not fear wolves, they understand them instead." She said meaningfully
"Thanks Jana." He finished "Have you finished patching me up Dr Whitewood?"
"Yes, just try not to get into any more fights about your book, please," she implored "I don't want to be repairing a broken nose, next time."
"I'll try to be more careful next time." He apologised
At this point, Katrina came back over
"What happened to you Sir?"
"Someone didn't really like my book." He explained
"Matei." Jana supplied for Katrina's look of confusion
"Poor JK Annoying," Katrina said sarcastically
"A little sympathy, would have been nice." He complained
"Well I'm afraid that it's closing time, so you can go and find the sympathy of others" She told him "and take your book with you." she pushed his book towards him across the table
"Well you know what Katrina, I couldn't have written it without my favourite student." He told her
"Aww, thanks Sir." She softened at this
"No, I was talking about Jana, actually." He said using what she had said against her
There were giggles all around the table
"Right then, I'm off." He told them
"I should be going as well." Rebecca told them "I'll give you a lift. I can't have you walking through the streets with a blooded nose."
"Oh, shame. I was going to show off my new look to everyone." He said sarcastically as they walked to the car
"I wouldn't, it doesn't suit you." she replied "I believe you should go home and rest, I'll call Imara tonight and see if she can talk to us tomorrow."
"Do you think she'll want a copy?" he asked with a smile
"She already has one and she doesn't really approv-" she was cut off by her phone ringing
"Popular?" he asked
"It's Imara." She said as she picked it up "Hello, Imara."
"Is there any news on Jeffries?" she got straight to the point
"Erm, well, actually I was going to call you about that."
"Oh?" Imara sounded interested
"Can I talk to you tomorrow, have you any time between appointments?" she asked giving nothing away
"Yes of course. Shall we say 11?"
"Right then, 11 tomorrow." The call ended
"There we go then," he finished
"I'll pick you up at 10:30."
Next time, they will go to see Imara, I promise. Please review. For those who do review, thank you very much and please continue to do so.