The Bastard Queen ✔

XXIV

"The plague is back.” Isla said, reading the newspaper, “How could this happen? I thought the infected were placed at a health center.”

“They are, but I wonder how a infected could escape the center?” Katherine said

“Probably the center isn't secured.” Isla said

“That might be the case, but the only one with access to the security of the center is the Queen.” Katherine said, flipping the pancake

“Do you think Queen Kana has to do anything with this?” Isla asked

“There is a possibility, but I wouldnt understand why she’ll do that." Katherine said

“I just have a bad feeling.” Isla said, shaking her head

“Well, I'm going to see my Godmother today, so she can help with my problem.” Katherine said, placing the plate of pancakes on the table

“Where does she live? I can come with you if you'll like.” Isla said, a worried expression showed on her face

“She lives in the Logs and you shouldn't come. This is your day off. Spend it with Ro.” Katherine said

“Katherine, its it's not safe in the Logs. I have to come with you or your not going.” Isla said, placing her hand on Katherine's

“Isla, I'll be fine. Now, let's eat before the food gets cold.” Katherine said, placing a pancake on her plate

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“Katherine, I forbid you to go.” Isla demanded as they stopped in front of a house

“Isla, I'm old enough to make my own decision. Now, you can go. People will assume your stalking me. So go, please.” Katherine pleaded

“Fine, but will you be alright? I can go with you-”

“Ro, please tell your mother that I'll be fine and that she should spend the day with you.”Katherine said

“Mom, Katherine is right. Today, you're spending the day with me, so let's go.” Ro said, yanking on her arm in the opposite direction

“Isla, please don't argue. Just go.” Katherine said, turning her back on them and walking away from them

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‘The Logs look so different.’ Katherine looked around

Woman hanging onto mans arms as they stroll around. Drunk people staggering in the street or falling to the ground. Katherine began to walk to the beige building. Her godmother, Ciara, was her mother's best friend, basically a sister. Ciara wasn't there for the funeral as she was out of the city because of the plague. Katherine never saw her until now.

‘Will she remember me?” Katherine thought as she inched closer to the front door

Katherine knocked on the door and waited until she heard door creak open.

“What do you want?” Ciara said, her face only in view

“Ciara, do you know who I am?” Katherine asked, a smile appearing on her face

“No, I’m sorry.” Ciara said, shaking her head

Katherine’s smiled fell, wondering how couldn’t her godmother not remember her.

“Sorry for bothering you.” Katherine said,turning away and began walking away

“Katherine, come back here.” Katherine spun around and Ciara was walking towards her

“You’re mean, Ciara.” Katherine whined as Ciara pulled her in for a hug

“You clearly don’t know me well, Katherine.” Ciara said, moving back a little to see Katherine’s face, “You look just like your… father.”

“I thought I was a mixture of mom and dad.” Katherine said

“Well, you do have your mother’s nose and eyes, but you look more of that ungrateful man.” Ciara said, a disgusted look appeared on her face

“Then your calling me ungrateful too, but he came back into my life soon afterwards.” Katherine said, pouting

“I know. Now, let's go inside before someone recognizes you.” Ciara said

“It’s fine if someone recognizes me as I’m all over the news.” Katherine said as they walked to the front door

Ciara closed the door behind her as Katherine looked around, “The house looks different from when I was younger.”

“Of course, it will, Katherine. I had to throw away old things and buy new decorations to make the house look more lively.” Ciara said, hitting Katherine’s shoulder

“You know, I never thought I’ll see you again.” Katherine said, sitting down on the sofa

“Kat, I’m here now and you can visit me whenever since you’re not Queen anymore.” Ciara said, sitting beside her and hugging her from the side, “Even Kat, how did you ‘die’?”

“My water was poisoned and I was throw into the river then I was found, but I lost a child when I was ‘dead’.” Katherine said, a dry chuckle escaping her lips

“You were pregnant?” Ciara said, her eyes widened

“Yeah, but I lost the baby due to the poison, but once I see Kana and Ko, I’ll killed them myself.” Katherine said, a sadistic smile appearing on her face

“Kat, let’s not do that, okay?” Ciara said, patting her shoulder, “Now, what is the real reason why you came here because I know you didn’t only come to see me.”

“I need help finding a woman, who I think lives here in the Logs.” Katherine said, looking over at Ciara