"Why are you stopping here?" asked Anna.
"Because the British doctors are good."
Anna's ankle was cleaned and bandaged. She was also given antibiotic cream and a shot. In no time, they were back on the road.
"That was very thoughtful of you, Petros!" beamed Anna.
"I would risk my life for my little sister."
"You probably think that I am spoiled. Don't you, Petros?"
"No, I never said … "
"Most people, when they find out who my parents are, assume I can't do anything by myself." Anna tightened her lips. "Isn't that what you are thinking?"
"Nothing like that ever crossed my mind," replied Petros, wondering why Anna suddenly became so upset. "In the madness the world is in, it's not easy for anyone! And you're a woman, a young, beautiful woman! There are a lot of predators out there."
"I am quite capable of protecting myself, my big brother," Anna said solemnly.
"Okay, okay, you win, Anna."
"Wait a minute! Where are you going?
Why are you turning here?"
"The family of one of my soldiers lives here. I'll take you there."
"Thank you, but I really don't know ... Oh well, let's go."
"Relax, Anna. I have been here before. They are good people."
Anna kept quiet.