Chapter 6
She came back exactly thirty minutes later. She was dressed as a young man.
Her hair was tied and hidden under a hat.
Bonnie : What do you think ?
Kai : You look like a young man, a little feminine but it's good enough.
Bonnie : Thanks.
Kai : Never look anyone in the eyes and do everything that I say.
Bonnie : Fine. I'm too happy to go on the shore.
Kai : We have to go now, the governor doesn't like to wait.
She nodded and they left the ship. Kai said a few instructions to Marcos and
they walked away. Bonnie looked around. It was the first time she was
somewhere else than on her island.
Kai : he smiled And you haven't seen the new colonies or England.
Bonnie : We will go someday ? I mean to England ?
Kai : Maybe.
Bonnie : dreamy Travelling across the great ocean.
Kai : I already travelled a lot.
Bonnie : You are very lucky.
Kai : You're working for me. You'll be part of many adventures.
Bonnie : she smiled I like the idea.
Kai : The governor's house is over there.
They climbed up a street. She saw a big house and she guessed it was this one.
She was a bit impressed by the size. Rich people, she thought. The house she
used to be a slave in wasn't so huge. Kai knocked on the door.
Butler : Yes ?
Kai : I have an appointment with the governor.
Bonnie was looking on the ground.
Butler : He was waiting for you. Who's this ?
Kai : My assistant.
Butler : He will have to wait outside.
Kai : No.
Butler : Excuse me ?
Kai : He has to go with me.
Butler : Fine. Come in.
They went in and Bonnie couldn't help but gasp under her breath. So much
luxury. She wasn't used to all of this.
Butler : Follow me.
They walked behind him and reached a library.
Governor : he got up Mister Parker.
Kai : he shook his hand Pleased to see you again. I brought my assistant. I hope you don't mind.
Governor : No.
They sat down while Bonnie leaned against the wall. She looked at Kai. He
took out documents to show the governor. They talked for a while. The
governor was satisfied with Kai's work. Bonnie was happy for him.
Governor : And how is your father ?
Kai : I don't know. I haven't been to London since a couple of years.
Governor : I see. Any reasons ?
Kai : We don't see eye to eye.
Governor : Too bad knock on the door Come in.
A slave came in holding a tray.
Governor : Tea time.
Bonnie observed the slave. She felt uncomfortable. It was her place not a long
time ago. Working on a ship was different.
Governor : to Bonnie Do you want some tea ?
Bonnie : she deepened her voice Yes, sir.
The slave served her a cup.
Bonnie : Thanks.
Governor : You have pretty hands for a young man.
She didn't know what to say. Kai cleared his throat feeling nervous.
Governor : You always honor our contracts. I can close my eyes on any
excentricities.
They finished their teas and left.
Bonnie : He knows.
Kai : Yes, he's really observant. Most people aren't but we have to be careful.