A Descendant of Water

Chapter 14 - Tent

Lin dozed off with all the tiredness, she closed her eyes. She heard some foot steps later on and woke up. It came closer and she could see the shadow with the evening sunset. She was worried for Alex "have they found him? is it too late ? will she be allowed to see him at least ones? " Lin sighed. Meanwhile the figure outside came into the tent. It was Seth with a bowl of water and a small bag of different leaves and cloth pieces by his side. Lin looked exhausted. Seth closed the tent opening so that no one can see them.

"hey I'm so sorry about this Lin" Seth knelt infront of her. Why the hell is he apologizing Lin wondered.

"why are u apologizing me Seth, Your people are helping me"

"But this isn't the way Lin. They are having you as a prisoner. I'm sorry in unable to do anything." Seth touched Lin's shoulders and bent her forward. Lin got scared.

"Seth what are you doing?"

"Hold still" He leaned on top of the shoulder and removed the binds from the hand.

"I'm not suppose to do this but at least for the moment this would be better for you"

Lin looked at him in disbelief .She is a total stranger to him but yet he cared so much.

She observed her hands they were all bruised and red. Seth gently took each hand and cleaned with water and a piece of cloth. He handled her as if she is a fragile flower.

Then he looked straight at her eyes. Lin looked down. He gently touched her face and held it up so he can see her properly. His finger felt soft and cool on her skin. She felt every nerve just shot up and an electric charge travelled through her body. She hoped that he wouldn't see the goosebumps on her skin. with the other hand he touched her right cheek bone. It has turned black and it is swollen. He gently applied pressure from his hand on the patch.

She winced in pain and caught his hand.

"Ouch dont touch there " Lin looked away.

"I'm sorry Lin. Hold on"

She closed her eyes. He ones again touched her face and held it up. He smiled brilliantly at her. It was a beautiful smile sincere ,loving and caring.

"Look at me Lin only me."

He cleaned her face very gently. Lin felt the pain but she found warmth in Seth's eyes. It consoled her .he applied a blue liquid he said it is a plant extraction for aches and pains. Seth removed her shoe, he must have seen that it has ripped for the rocks near cave. He saw a cut in the ankle but she is lucky it is not so serious. She crushed some plants and covered with a cloth.

" Will you not get into trouble trying to heal me?" Lin inquired. She felt a little relieved.

"I do the right thing no matter what Lin" He smiled.