Corporals Blake and Schofield are sent on a risky mission to prevent a massacre in the Second Battalion of the Devons, along with a kind and brave nurse.
Time is their enemy, but it will bring love closer, even in the midst of all the chaos in whi...
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The three of them there were very tired, especially Margaret and Schofield. They ate a sandwich and a glass of water and decided to rest. Lauri had stayed in a makeshift tent for her to rest with the baby. Margaret would do the same, but insisted on staying close to Schofield.
The Lance Corporal was leaning against a tree trunk in the middle of the wide open but safe field. Margaret approached with slow steps and he opened his eyes to see who was approaching him. He thought about asking her to come back to the tent, but he wanted her company there too.
Margaret leaned against the trunk and laid her head on the older corporal's shoulder. They didn't say anything for a few seconds, just watched the beautiful view of the open countryside.
– Maggie... – Schofield called out to her suddenly. He was only answered by "hmm?" lazy. – What happened? In the basement while I was gone.
The nurse was fine until asked that. She sighed heavily and stared into the beautiful blue eyes of the corporal.
– That soldier came in and tried to abuse Lauri's body. He threw her baby to the ground and climbed on top of her. He would have gotten what he wanted if I didn't interfere.
William just closed his eyes angrily and sighed.
– I'm sorry, Maggie ... I don't know what I would do if he had succeeded, or if he did something worse. But luckily you were together to help each other. Please forgive me for the lateness... – Margaret shook her head and placed her hands on the corporal's face.
– William, don't apologize. You did what it took to save me and that's enough. I don't want you to feel guilty, I want you calm and relaxed from now on. This is an order. – The girl said trying to make him smile with her last sentence.
William laughed awkwardly and nodded. Margaret just couldn't get away from the older one. Will had eyes so blue she could have sworn he saw the ocean after a long time. His serene and tired face only made him more handsome. Margaret wanted to know what he looked like without that uniform, just in normal clothes, in a casual place.
– Will... I think i'm in love with you...
Schofield had been startled by the statement all of a sudden. It had rang so true to the corporal's ears that he hadn't believed it for a minute. Margaret's hands were still on William's face, as soft and warm as ever. The corporal touched one of her hands and kissed it tenderly.
Margaret pursed her lips as William released her hand. Her kiss was returned affectionately, with William's hands touching the nurse's waist. Even with the battered lips, the corporal had loved kissing them. Margaret pulled away when her breath failed and continued to look into William's serene face.
