Chapter 4
She did so and looked at his desk. Papers and maps were spread on it.
Bonnie : You're doing business with the new colonies in America ?
Kai : And you know how to read.
It wasn't a question but he looked surprised. This wasn't usual for the average
slave.
Bonnie : Yes.
Kai : How ?
Bonnie : I wasn't always a slave in the tavern.
Kai : Please sit down he gestured to a chair
She sat and waited.
Kai : Tell me more.
Bonnie : When I was around five, I was bought by an old lady. She raised me and taught me some things.
Kai : She was nice ?
Bonnie : Very, she never tried to tame me.
Kai : It's a good thing. But how did you end up in the tavern ?
Bonnie : her eyes got sad She passed away.
Kai : I'm sorry.
Bonnie : Her family didn't want to keep me so they sold me to the tavern.
Kai : When was that ?
Bonnie : she thought about it Five or six months ago.
Kai : I'm glad I found you, at least you'll have a good life on this ship he smiled At least I hope so.
Bonnie : I think I will and thank you again.
Kai : Did you already eat lunch ?
Bonnie : No.
Kai : he looked at his tray Richard made enough for two. We can share.
Bonnie : she got up Oh no, I'll just go back in the kitchen.
Kai : he grabbed her hand to stop her from leaving Please be my guest.
She looked at their hands. It was warm.
Bonnie : You don't have to do that.
Kai : I won't let you go until you sit down again.
She gave in and sat on the chair.
Kai : he let go of her hand Good.
Bonnie : Like I said, you don't have to do that.
Kai : How stubborn are you ?
Bonnie : Same as you apparently.
Kai : Touché he pointed at his meal You go first.
She didn't protest and digged in. They eat in silence.
Kai : I eat dinner with the crew but you can join me every noon here.
Bonnie : If I say no, you're going to bug me until I accept.
Kai : childish smile You bet.
Bonnie : I'm saying yes then.
He could have also asked her to come in the evenings but it would have implied
some 'dessert' afterwards. He was awfully tempted to put her in his bed but it
was too soon. She needed to trust him first because he wanted her to enjoy this
as much as he would.
Bonnie : Can I go now ?
Kai : Yes.
She grabbed the tray and walked to the door.
Kai : You're good company, Bonnie. I'm looking forward for more.
She smiled and left. She took a few steps and bumped into Marcos.
Marcos : Sorry, Miss.
Bonnie : I didn't see you.
Marcos : You must be Bonnie.
Bonnie : Yes.
Marcos : he nodded Nice to meet you.
Bonnie : Me too she left
He looked at her walking away. He understood why Kai was so eager to help
her. The girl was naturally graceful and she was beautiful. He knew she would
soon be sleeping in the master's quarters. He chuckled. Lucky bastard, he
thought. Kai wasn't one to share. Too bad. Marcos knocked and went in the
quarters.