Chapter Twenty -SevenToby held Drusilla tightly until he felt her agitation calming.
‘Drusilla dear, the medics say that you should have a checkup at the hospital,’ he whispered softly. He felt her stiffen. ‘But I feel you ought to see the Captain first.’
They released their embrace. My God, she is beautiful, Toby thought as he looked at her.
‘Not the hospital, Toby. They mean well I know but…’ she hesitated, ‘I don’t know – I just don’t want to go! You must think I’m very weak, but I want to sleep in my aunt’s familiar bed with the quiet countryside outside. Yet, if you feel I must go, then I must go.’
‘No musts Drusilla! Would you see the Captain though?’
Her eyes lit up.
‘Oh yes!’
‘Methinks I have a rival!’
‘Don’t be silly, Toby!’ She punched him playfully.
He smiled. It was a
