Chap.1: Supper Guests
I own nothing except for Emily and her family.
Emily sat in front of her mirror and brushed her shoulder length silky black hair. She had a blank stare on her soft creamy face as she thought about how her father kept reminded her that she was going to have to choose a suitor for marriage.
She heard a soft knock on the door and as she lifted her head she saw her maid Katrina walk in.
"Your father sent me to help you dress for tonight." She explained
Emily let out a sigh and gave Katrina a soft smile.
"Very well, I was told that a certain captain and his first lieutenant were arriving at 6:00 o-clock." Emily finished
Katrina walked up to Emily.
"What shall we do with your hair miss?" Katrina asked
"Well I was thinking we could braid it with some green ribbon...what do you think Katrina?" Emily asked
Katrina only smiled.
"I assume that you will be wearing the green dress with the gold trimming then miss?" Katrina asked as she braided Emily's hair with the ribbon.
"You've guessed well my dear Katrina." Emily answered
1 Hour Later
Emily walked out of her room and walked towards the staircase, where she heard her father speaking to two men. She took a deep breath and started to walk down the stairs. The soft clicking sounds from her heels got the attention of the men. Thomas felt his heart skip a beat as he watched her walk down the stairs. The long emerald dress with gold trimming had a slight décolleté but just a hint.
"Gentlemen, may I present you my daughter; Emily Laura Heart. Emily this is Captain Jonathan Aubrey of the HMS Surprise." Jonathan said as he introduced them.
"Captain, it is a great privilege to meet you, I have heard many things about you from my father." Emily answered
"All lies, I'm sure. This is my first lieutenant Thomas Pullings" Jack introduced
When their eyes fall on each other there was an instant connection between Emily and Thomas.
"Mr.Pullings, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance." Emily answered
"The pleasure is mine Lady Emily." Thomas answered and then placed a soft kiss on her hand.
Emily father noticed a soft shade of pink on his daughter's cheeks.
"If you will all follow me, supper is ready." The butler announced
Everyone started to walk towards the dining room and Thomas offered his arm and Emily gracefully accepted and linked her arm with his as they walked.
Once they arrived in the dining room they went to the assigned seats. Thomas pulled out the chair for Emily and she sat down.
"Thank you, Mr. Pullings." Emily answered with a soft smile on her lips.
"The pleasure is mine." Thomas answered
Thomas sat down beside Emily and they all started to eat and drink the red wine that was being served.
After the five course meal, Jack and Emily's father went into the library for a brandy and Emily and Thomas went to the parlour to talk.
"Jack, I have received orders to supervise your next voyage." Jonathan said
"Orders?" Jack asked
Jonathan didn't answer but gave him a look, and right away he understood where they came from.
"Jack understand that you disobeyed your orders twice by going to the Galapagos Islands instead of going after the Acheron." Jonathan explained
"What are your orders, Jonathan?" Jack asked
Jonathan took in a deep breath and let it out.
"I must supervise your war tactics on your ship." Jonathan explained "I am to go on your next voyage."
"Will your daughter be going with you?" Jack asked
"Yes, she will be coming with me." Jonathan nodded
In The Parlour
Emily and Thomas were both seating on a sofa out looking in the garden.
"How long have you known the captain?" Emily asked
"About ten years." Thomas answered "May I ask where is your mother?"
Thomas noticed a sad look in her eyes.
"She died, a year ago from the cancer of the lungs." Emily explained
"I am truly sorry lady Emily." Thomas apologized
"You could not have know, I do miss her a great deal" Emily explained.
Emily let out a deep breath.
"Tell me about life aboard a ship?" Emily asked Thomas
Thomas was about to answer but didn't when he saw Emily's father and the Captain walk in the parlour.
"Thomas it is time to leave." Jack answered
With that both Emily and Thomas got up from the sofa.
"Emily it was a pleasure." Jack said
Emily had a smile on her face.
"As it was to meet you captain." Emily answered
Emily turned to Thomas.
"Lady Emily, it was a pleasure." Thomas said softly as he took her hand and it kissed it
"It was a pleasure." Emily replied as she made a slight curtsied.
Both Jack and Thomas left the Hart manor.
"Emily we will be going on the HMS Surprise in two days for a month." Jonathan said
"Will Katrina be coming with me?" Emily asked
"Yes she will." He finished explaining. "Good night Emily" Jonathan said to his daughter
"Good night father." Emily answered and then went to her room.
Moments after she arrived in her room, her maid Katrina walked in to help her change into for sleep.
"Did you have a pleasant evening miss?" Katrina asked as she undid the lacing at the back of the dress.
Emily took a moment to remember Thomas; his hair, his eyes, the touch of his hand, the warm feeling of his lips brushing against her hand when he kissed it. Most importantly the way she felt on the inside, she felt lighter than air.
"Yes I did, thank you for asking Katrina." Emily answered as she felt her cheeks warming up a little as they had a slight shade of pink.
Author's Note: This is my fic so please be gentle on the reviews.