Chapter 1.INTRO (more background than story: /sorry) NOT Exactly LIKE THE MOVIES. i know its slow now don't worry it will get better. give me a chance. SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME
My name is Esmeralda; I grew up in Madrid, Spain in a wealthy Spanish family, my father a rich nobleman. I was about 5ft not a very impressive height but I learned to live with it and my sassy attitude made up for it. I had dark wavy chocolate brown hair with eyes to match and tan skin. When I was twelve, my father was asked to move to Port Royal for business and took myself and my mother with him. From the moment we arrived I could tell we were not welcome. I was told to expect this since we were Spaniards. We were told to stay in the Governor's guest house. (Yes in this story he has one) Governor Swan had a daughter her name was Elizabeth Swan and she was unusually kind to us: we grew to be great friends. As the years passed we became friends with two other boys, William Turner, a Blacksmith's apprentice and Jack Sparrow an orphan who worked with Will (he's not too much of a pirate yet). Our families did not approve of our friendships but we did not care. I grew very close to jack, we told each other everything. Elizabeth and will also were very close and Jack and I guessed they were in love. Unfortunately Elizabeth's father had another plan for her future, a marriage to the future Commodore James Norrington.
"Good morning Elizabeth." said the Gov. as he greeted her. "Big day today"
"Sorry?" Elizabeth answered, clearly confused.
"Captain Norrington's promotion ceremony, remember? Esmeralda's family has this sent to you from Spain." He says taking out a stunning blue dress with beading and embroidery everywhere.
"Yes I remember now" replies Elizabeth "it's beautiful."
A knock came from the door,
"Liz are you ready yet?" I asked and then proceeded to come in the door. I wore a Scarlett dress that fit me perfectly and had a white rose in my dark brown hair.
"I almost am, just a minute"
Elizabeth's hair had been curled to perfection and hung loosely while half of it was tied back with a gold clasp. When she finished we walked down the long flight of steps to the parlor; where Will and Jack were. They stared as we walked down.
"You ladies look stunning" said Will who only once took his eyes off Elizabeth once to look at me.
"Truly beautiful love," Jack said to me never moving his eyes from mine. It left me speechless and I blushed. Jack smirked triumphantly. He had always called me love, I wasn't sure why but it never bothered me. I kinda liked it, now more than usual.
"You boys look handsome yourselves." I replied when I found my voice and smiled.
We made our way to the ceremony in the carriage. All the way there I was quiet. All I could think about was the way Jack was making me feel. It terrified me.
When we got there it was blisteringly hot. Our tiny little fans were no use to the port's weather. Elizabeth looked as if she was going to keel over at any minute.
" Liz, you okay?" i asked worried.
" just a little warm, and this corset is not helping I can barely breathe.
" its almost over don't worry"
the ceremony concluded and the Commodore asked Liz to go for a walk.
" Elizabeth Swan you have become a fine woman, I know this is sudden but i must speak my mind"
Elizabeth knew what was coming and she was not prepared.
" Marry me Miss Swan"
" Oh!I ...can't breathe" Elizabeth suddenly got very light headed and dizzy.
"Elizabeth! are you alright?" James turned his around to look for help and when he turned back she was gone.
"ELIZABETH!" he shouted, but she had fallen off the cliff.
I heard a yell and Jack, Will and I ran to see what had happened.
