Chapter 27
Five days later
Bonnie was distant with Kai. He thought it was because of his secret. How
could he imagine she was also hiding something ? On this morning Josette
came to see her and asked Bonnie to come with her. She accepted because she
needed some fresh air. She went in town with Kai but things weren't the same.
Bonnie : Where are we going ?
Josette : My house to get ready for tonight's party.
Bonnie : Oh I thought I would wear my every day dress.
Josette : she shook her head Oh no. You're meeting my father. You need something prettier. Plus all women will wear their best dresses.
Bonnie : Uh huh she stroked her belly
Josette : Did you tell Kai ?
Bonnie : No. I couldn't because he lied to me. He has a fiancée.
Josette : I know what he did but he deserves the truth.
Bonnie : Tonight.
The carriage stopped.
Josette : We're here she smiled
Josette : Don't tie the corset too much. She needs to breathe.
The servant nodded.
Bonnie : she admired her blue dress This is too much.
Josette : Don't be so modest, you're with my brother so you deserve this.
Bonnie : I...*she looked at her reflection again and smiled*
Josette : These earings would be lovely on you.
Bonnie : But my ears aren't pierced.
Josette : It's not a problem.
Bonnie looked at the blue jewels.
Elena breathed in. One of her maids was lacing her corset. She wondered how
to do her hair.
Maid : I don't have enough strenght, lady.
Elena : Call Jeremy then.
Maid : Yes, lady she left the room
The young woman went to the miror. Her father bought it in Venice and she
loved it. She touched her reflection. Maybe a bun, she thought.
Jeremy : You wanted to see me ?
Elena : Yes. Could you lace my corset please ?
Jeremy : Of course his voice shook a little and he hoped she didn't notice
She grabbed the beam of her four-poster bed and turned her back to him. He
took a hold of the laces and started to work. She shivered a bit but dismissed
the feeling quickly. It must have been the cold air.
Jeremy : Tell me when it's tight enough.
Elena : Uh huh.
He was so close he could feel her perfume. Roses. Intoxicating.
Jeremy : I think we're good now he took a few steps back
Elena : she turned around How do I look ?
Jeremy : B-beautiful.
Elena : she smiled Thanks. Can you call back Maryse for my hair do ?
Jeremy : Yes he left
Night
Kai was in a carriage with Marcos and Richard. His other men were following.
He was impatient to see Bonnie since his sister kidnapped her. She was cold
towards him and even though he knew he deserved this treatment he was also
longing for her forgiveness. The carriage stopped. I hope the evening will go
well, he thought. They entered the house and his eyes searched for her. His
breath got caught in his chest when he saw her walking down the stairs with his
sister. He smiled and walked to a good spot to welcome them.
Kai : You two look beautiful.
Josette : Thank you.
Bonnie blushed a little. His sister nodded and left.
Kai : This dress is amazing on you.
Bonnie : I have to thanks your sister.
Kai : Yes. Ready to meet my father ?
Bonnie : Not really but let's go.
He linked their arms and walked to his father.
Joshua : Malachai ?
Kai : Father. Let me introduce Bonnie. She's a member of my crew but she also shares my life.
Bonnie : nervously Sir.
Joshua looked at her. A carribbean woman, he thought. He remembered than in
his own young years he gave in to the charms of few of these caramel skinned
women. Great times but that was the past.