Chapter 3
Bonnie woke up and for a moment she didn't know where she was. After a
minute it came back and she smiled. She was starting a new life. She sat up and
stretched herself. Her stomach grumbled and she decided it was time to leave
the bed. She got on her feet and stumbled a little. She was not used to the way
the ship moved. She leaned against the wall for a while. She opened her eyes
and she washed herself quickly. She tied her hair in a long side braid. Someone
knocked on the door. She opened it to see Kai.
Kai : Goodmorning.
Bonnie : Goodmorning. Do you need anything ?
Kai : Ready for your first day ?
Bonnie : Yes.
Kai : Then follow me.
They walked down the hallway and went outside. The sea wind blew in her hair
and men looked at her. She felt exposed and wrapped her arms around her
body.
Kai : Don't worry, none of them will bother you.
Bonnie : Thank you.
Kai : he smiled Look around.
She did and all her eyes could see was the deep blue sea. It was amazing and
she leaned against the rail.
Kai : It's beautiful, isn't it ?
Bonnie : Yeah.
Kai : I like this feeling of freedom.
She nodded in agreement.
Kai : Did you leave your island before ?
Bonnie : No.
Kai : I see. Well, let me show you where you work.
She followed him in another hallway. Her nose caught a good smell. They
entered a room and she noticed it was the kitchen.
Kai : Richard ?
Richard : I'm here he put his big spoon down
He was a middle age man with grey on his temples. He also had a big belly and
Bonnie guessed he was the cook.
Kai : This is Bonnie, your new help.
Richard : Enchanté he took her hand and kissed it
Bonnie : I don't know what that means but I'm happy to meet you.
Richard : he smiled I like her.
Kai : Glad to see you two getting along. Well, this ship needs a master he nodded and walked away
Bonnie : How can I help ?
Richard : You can cut these vegetables, they will go in the stew.
Bonnie : Alright she grabbed a knife and started to work
Richard : I'm wondering...
Bonnie : Yes ?
Richard : he smiled in a joking way Do you know any magic to make this food taste better ?
Bonnie : No juju, I didn't grow up with my people. I was a slave all my life.
Richard : he chuckled You could at least pretend I'm funny.
Bonnie : Sorry.
Richard : Don't apologize.
Her stomach made noises.
Richard : Here he gave her a large slice of bread
Bonnie : Thanks.
They went back to preparing the food. Time passed quickly and it was now
lunchtime for the crew.
Richard : Kai usually eats in his quarters. Can you bring him a tray ?
Bonnie : Of course she put a bowl of stew and a slice of bread
Richard : Meanwhile I'll go feed the crew.
She grabbed the tray and left the kitchen. She walked through the hallways and
passed by her room. She stopped in front of the next door. She balanced the
tray on one hand and knocked with the other.
Kai : Come in.
She opened the door and went in. The quarters were big and nicely decorated.
Kai was sitting behind a desk.
Bonnie : I brought you some food.
Kai : he looked up and smiled Thanks, you can put it on the desk.