Chapter 11
That night
Caroline was sipping a beer while she watched Bonnie and Kai slowdancing.
Tyler : You know you must be the only girl in the planet who's immune to Kai's charm.
Caroline : I grew up with him.
Tyler : Look at the little piece of brown sugar he got.
Caroline : worried No, they're not...
Tyler : Anyone with eyes can notice. Plus I saw her visiting him at night. In his cabin. All alone. I know they're not playing chess.
Caroline : Please don't tell anyone.
Tyler : Who do you think I am ? The Klu Klux Klan ?
Caroline : I know a lot of people don't like when white and colored people see each other.
Tyler : I'm not these people.
Caroline : Good because if you tell any living soul, I'll rip your tongue off.
Tyler : Feisty. Do you want to dance ?
Caroline : Mmmmm...
Tyler : I don't bite.
Caroline : Just one dance.
They joined the dancefloor.
With Bonnie and Kai
Her mind was somewhere else. She realized that no matter how much she wanted to have a long term relationship with Kai, it wouldn't happen. It was just meant to be a summer fling. She felt a pang of pain in her heart. She didn't know if the girl he'll meet afterwards would be blonde, dark haired or even red haired but she would have a fair skin and it wouldn't be her. Her hand raised and she touched his face softly.
Kai : What ?
Bonnie : I just want to remember this moment.
Why does this sound like a goodbye ? He thought. He wanted to ask that outloud but he didn't want to ruin their dance. He wasn't stupid though. He knew people were still strongly judged based on the color of their skin and most wouldn't understand why he was so smitten by Bonnie. They wouldn't acknoledge her beauty and kind personality. That was what he loved about her and he had no doubt he wanted this to last forever. Things could get rocky but they'll manage.
A week later
Bonnie and Suzie's friendship was still not back to normal. Suzie knew she was too harsh but she just wanted to protect Bonnie from suffering. She wouldn't be with Kai after the end of the summer. Both girls were back in their cabin after breakfast. They were getting ready for work when Bonnie put her hands on her stomach and frowned in pain. She ran to the bathroom and threw up her waffles in the toilet. Her friend closed her eyes and took a deep breath. This couldn't be happening. Bonnie washed her mouth and splashed water on her face. She wiped it and left the bathroom.
Suzie : You've been puking every morning four days in a row now.
Bonnie : I know.
Suzie : I'm sorry for what I said.
Bonnie : But you were right.
Suzie : Maybe but you're pregnant now.
Bonnie : It could just be a stomach bug.
She had to say it outloud but she didn't believe it herself.
Suzie : You need to go see a doctor.