Chapter 23
12 years ago
Three children were playing outside a countryhouse.
Jeremy : Three, two, one...I'm ready ! he opened his eyes and started looking for his two friends
He found Elena first and he smiled. The little girl was precious.
Elena : she giggled You win.
Jeremy : Yes. Let's find Kai now.
The search was trickier because the boy had found a good hiding place. It took
them about ten minutes to discover him up in a tree.
Elena : Get down ! You're not one of those Indians, you're going to break your neck !
Kai : Don't worry, I'm brave he got down and jumped on the ground
Jeremy rolled his eyes. He liked playing with Kai but he easily got annoyed
when he was getting all Elena's attention.
Kai : You want to see my scar ? The wound's closed now.
Elena : Yes.
He came back a few weeks ago from a travel with his father where he got hurt
by a pirate. He opened his shirt a little.
Elena : Does it hurt ?
Kai : Not anymore.
Jeremy : Can we go back to playing ?
Elena : she turned to him Yes. How can we do like you're already my servant and you do everything I say ?
Jeremy : Ummm...
Elena : C'mon, you know it will happen eventually. My mother told me so.
Jeremy's mom : she opened the kitchen door Jeremy ! Come here !
Jeremy : That's my cue he went back in the kitchen
Mom : You need to help me with the cleaning and supper.
Jeremy : Yes.
He knew she wanted to add something else. He grabbed a knife and started to
peel a potato.
Mom : I already told you that you can't play with them.
Jeremy : But they're my only friends.
Mom : They are not your friends. Our family serve them for generations.
Jeremy groaned.
Mom : she touched his shoulder Remember where your place is.
Present time
Bonnie : You don't want us to come with you ?
The ship was anchored along the Thames in London. Her fascinated eyes were
looking everywhere. She had never seen quite a city like this. She wanted to
explore as much as she could !
Kai : Not for the moment. I want to meet with my father alone first.
Bonnie : I see.
Kai : You'll see the city, I swear he kissed her I have to go he left
Bonnie : Marcos ?
Marcos : Yes ?
Bonnie : You've known Kai for a long time. Longer than me. Is he hiding something ?
Marcos : uncomfortable You shouldn't ask me.
Bonnie : That's not what I wanted to hear.
Marcos : I know. Um, I'm going to see if anyone needs me he walked away
The young woman sighed and leaned against the railing.
With Kai
He was walked into his father's main room where he usually met with guests.
Joshua : Finally, you are back home.
Kai : he nodded Father. I have to say I am a bit surprised. In your letter you said you were badly ill. I was afraid to not be here in time and only attend to
your funeral.
Joshua : Turned out I exagerated a little. I am fine now.
Kai : Did you trick me to come ?
Joshua : It's been two years, Kai.
Kai : Answer me !
Joshua : Yes. I wanted you home because you forgot your duties here.