Natures Force

Natures Force V

CHAPTER V

Anna

The room Daisy led us to was so small, I was sure that there wasn't any space for bed let alone three. I stumble in after Will and take a quick look around. Somehow I ended up with two travelers that I have known for a day or so and here I was standing in a room with them ready to spend the night.

I haven't given it any thought really but I don't suppose it's appropriate that I'm a girl alone in a room with two guys. I can't stay here.

"Are you okay Anna?" Will has a way of knowing when something is off. I barely had the thought and here he was questioning my well-being. He really was a sweetheart, he reminds me of Father Francis a little. They have the same personality, they kind, considerate and very friendly. I think that is another reason I feel so safe with him.

"I'm fine I was just thinking that it is not appropriate for me to spend the night here. I am a girl after all". I turn around ready to leave when John clears his throat. 

"I was thinking that maybe we can help you"  I could see that maybe John wasn't being truthful and I know whatever he's thinking of Will has no idea.

"I know your scared of being a girl travelling alone so I was thinking that maybe you could borrow some of our clothes and with your cloak covering you like that no-one will be able to tell your a girl. The three of us could then travel together..."

"...they looking for two people in Chesterfield..."

"...if we leave now we can use Anna as a decoy or even take her with..."

"...no-one knows Anna is a girl, this could work..."

So that's why he had that guilty look on his face. John is planning on using me, either as a decoy (how would that even work?) or as an extra companion to throw the people following them off their trail. As someone on the run as well the thought appeal to me about dressing as a boy. Why didn't I or Father Francis think of that. 

Oh my word Father Francis, the name brought me to a standstill, he's expecting me to go to Father Thomas and stay there. He didn't say, but I just assumed that when it all quiet down he would send word and I will be able to go back home.

There's no way I can leave Chesterfield. I don't know why but the thought has me a little sad and I don't even know these two really. 

"Thanks for the offer, but I can't leave someone is expecting me" As soon as the words leave my mouth I know I've said too much. They don't know who I really am, that I'm on the run(John might) or that I know or might know someone here.

"Then why are you here and why haven't you said anything before now?" The expectant look on their faces tells me that I need to tell them something as close to the truth as possible without telling them anything.