Chapter 17
The next morning
Richard left the kitchen. He was worried. Bonnie didn't come yet and it wasn't
in her habits. Maybe she was simply too tired and he could understand but he
needed to make sure she was alright.
Richard : he knocked on her door Bonnie ?
No response. He tried again louder. His effort was still vain.
Richard : I'm going to come in, don't scream he opened the door
The room was dark. No candles. It didn't stop his eyes to notice her laying on
the floor.
Richard : Bonnie ! he kneeled down and touched her forehead
She was burning up. He grabbed her in his arms and went to the upper deck as
fast as his legs could.
Kai was talking to Marcos. They were deciding on the
safest road to go deliver their goods. Their encounter with Caroline made them
careful and they didn't want to lose anything.
Richard : I need help !
Kai : What happened ?!
Richard : She has fever and...
Kai : I thought she was taken care of !
Richard : We did but...
Marcos : Blood poisoning.
Kai : We have to save her. What do we have to do ?
His companions looked at him and shook their heads. They were no doctors.
Kai : raising his voice Does anyone know anything ?
?: Well...
Kai : he turned in the direction of the voice Speak !
It was a young boy. Sixteen or seventeen. Maybe less.
?: I heard about a doctor. He does miracles according to people.
Kai : And where does that doctor live ?
?: Um, I can read maps.
Kai : Show me now.
The young boy walked to the map and furrowed his brows searching. Kai
waited impatiently.
?: Here he pointed
Kai : It's a very small island, are you sure someone lives on it ?
?: From what I heard.
Marcos : We could be there tomorrow if the wind is on our side.
Kai : We are going, no discussion.
Later
Bonnie felt something damp in her forehead. Her eyes fluttered open.
Kai : It's just me he moved the cloth on her forehead
Bonnie : What happened ? Where am I ?
Kai : In my cabin. You fainted.
Bonnie : What ?
Kai : We're on our way to see a doctor.
Bonnie : Oh she looked down I'm in your bed.
Kai : Yes, I want to keep an eye on you.
Bonnie : You don't have to do all that.
Kai : It's my fault you got hurt.
Bonnie : What ? Of course not !
Kai : I should have listened when you got suspicious and I didn't so it's my fault.
Bonnie : I don't believe that.
Kai : Are you hungry ?
Bonnie : Not really.
Kai : Richard managed to cook a soup for you he grabbed the bowl
Bonnie : Just a few spoons then.
He fed her gently.
Bonnie : Thank you.
Kai : You should rest.
Bonnie : she layed back on the bed Can you stay with me ?
Kai : Yes.
Bonnie : I mean laying with me and holding me. I'm scared I won't find my way back.
Kai : You will be fine he joined her in the bed
Bonnie : Just in case she hugged him
Kai : he wrapped his arms around her and kissed her forehead Sleep.
She closed her eyes. He stroked her hair until she fell asleep.