14 14 This is Bitter (1/2)

Gabriel sat down on the floor and moved the hair out of her eyes. ”You really want me to stay? I do not mind. You are the reason that I came here anyway.” He looked around the room and saw the Yukata that she wore the meeting was hung up and the room was very neat and tidy.

Amelia let go of him and rolled over in her sleep staying asleep. Her breathing evened out.

Chuckling Gabriel got up and saw the powders that were on her desk. He looked at them and pulled one out and looked at the fold.

”It is specially ordered for me. I told you that it was vitamins.” Amelia woke up sort of and looked at Gabriel that was standing at her desk.

”Sorry for touching it without your permission. I was just looking and it made me curious as I make medicines myself. I can tell that it comes from out of town.” Gabriel brought the package over to her and placed it on the little table. ”Even sick, you know that you are stunning. There are no words that can describe your beauty.” He brushed the strand of hair that had moved back into her eyes again.

Amelia looked at him, ”it does come from out of town. If you guys could make it we would ask but there is a rare herb that is only found in other areas. I believe that your father was the one that helped find the medicine man that we needed to see. Or maybe it was a doctor for another town. I have been taking the vitamins almost all my life.”

Irene knocked on the door then entered. ”Sweetie you are awake. I am glad that you are awake. I finished brewing the tea that you brought home. Gabriel, I made you a normal green tea I hope that you do not mind?” She placed the tray down and then left the room.

”Thank you, I am good with any tea.” He looked at the tray and smelled the tea that was for the fever. He poured it and added a little honey to taste. He brought the teacup over to her.

Amelia nodded to her mother and took the teacup from Gabriel. When the door closed she took a sip of the tea and loved the flavour. ”This is really good. I like that it is not bitter. Whomever made this is an expert and I commend them.” She finished the cup and handed it back to Gabriel.

”Would you like another cup?” Gabriel was blushing from the compliment. ”I am grateful that you enjoyed the tea.” He placed the cup down and waited to hear if she wanted more.

”Yes, please. I normally can only have one cup but I would love a second one of this tea.” She smiled at him and didn't notice the red as her vision was a little off focus.

Gabriel mixed the tea and added some honey and grabbed something from his bag and added it to her tea. ”This is something special that I will add to your tea. It will help you sleep. It does not have a flavour.”