Love Knows Not Time: An Outlander Tale

by Western Gal

Catriona Allan went to Scotland to visit her father's relatives over the summer of 1947.. Before long she found herself in the middle of the rising of 1745. She meets and falls in love with Jeffrey Foster, a Major in His Majesty's army. Before long Catriona has to make a choice, go back to her own time or stay with the man she loves in a time not her own.

4. Chapter 3

Love Knows Not Time: An Outlander Tale Chapter 3]

Good morning, Catriona. Good morning, Matron. Can you help me with this corset? Of course, dear. There, now you can put your gown on. I have a pot of porridge on the fire for our breakfast. Then let's eat it before it burns. The bowls and spoons are right there, Catriona. Thank you. This is very good, Matron. Thank you, dear. So, what do we have to do today? Washing, a lot of washing. And later on today I want you to deliver some clean clothes to Major Foster. I'd be glad to, Matron. He's taken a fancy to you, dear. I'd noticed that. Do you care for him as well? I believe I do, Matron. The minute we met I sensed he was a gentleman. He is at that, my dear. He and his brother are a lot like eachother. So, you have met his brother, Matron? Yes, he's been to visit several times. And he is as kind a person as his brother is. Now, let's get to that washing, my dear. Yes, Matron. And it was several hours before they finished. There, that's the last of it for today. Now, Catriona, I want you to go and deliver these clean clothes to Major Foster. Can you find the way to his quarters? Yes, I believe I can, Matron. I'll be back shortly. This should not take long, Catriona thought to herself as she walked along. There it is, she said as she neared his quarters. But as she neared the door, she heard the sound of someone crying. Is everything alright, Major? May I come in? Yes, please come in. What has happened, Jeffrey? I just received word that Jeremy was killed yesterday. Oh, how terrible. I am so sorry. Thank you, Catriona. I know exactly what it is like to lose someone. I know it's not proper for us to be alone like this, but would you mind staying for a while? I don't want to be alone. No, of course I don't mind. I was'nt about to leave you in the first place. Would you like me to get you some water? Yes, please. Here you go. The best thing for you right now is to rest, Jeffrey. Here, let me, Catriona said as she helped him remove his jacket. Thank you, Catriona. You must be very hot, Catriona said as she wrung water out of a cloth that was near the bed and sponged his forehead and face with it. Everything's going to be alright, Jeffrey, she said as she smoothed his hair away from his face. My mother used to do that when I was little. Did she? I think I would have liked your mother very much. And is there anyone special back home, Jeffrey? No, there's no one. And you? No, there's no one in my life. I care for you very much, Catriona. And I for you, Jeffrey. Ssh, rest now. I won't be leaving you. And Catriona lost track of all time until she saw Matron Brown's face appear at the door. Ssh, he's asleep, Matron. Is he alright, Catriona? He is now. He received word that his brother had been killed yesterday. I found him and took care of him. And he did not want to be left alone. I understand, Catriona. You love him, don't you? Yes, I love him very much. I don't want to leave until he wakes. It's perfectly alright, my dear. Take the rest of the day off. A few moments later he started to stir. Was Matron Brown here a moment ago? Yes, but it's alright. She understands. Was I mistakened or did you say you loved me? Yes, I did, Jeffrey. And it's true. I do love you. And I love you, Catriona. I don't ever want to be parted from you. And you never will, Jeffrey.