An- Read and please review! I know some of this stuff is going to be historically incorrect but its fiction for a reason.

Disclaimer: I do not own the movie Titanic.. And I mean no disrespect to the real people who were on the ship.

Chapter 2

Patrick Lowe's POV

July 1st,1990

I can't believe she's gone. My beautiful mother gone forever. I can't say I didn't see it coming though. After her massive heart attack, the doctors told us she didn't have long to live. I just didn't believe them. After all the things that Victoria Lowe has been through, a heart attack was a silly thing to die from. My siblings and I grew thinking our parents were invincible. We as a family had been through tough trials. Especially when I was born, but we made it and it seemed like nothing could stop us.

I got the call the day after mom gave me this woman's name, and the odd message to give her. Who is Rose Calvert? What does she have to do with my mother?I intend to find out. Its been a week since mom died. The funeral arrangements didn't take long. Mother already had everything picked out, even the coffin. She was buried next to Dad like she wanted. I paid for most of it, which I didn't mind.

The funeral was beautiful, and many people came. Including all of her children, my older brothers and sisters. Even Rose made it. It was weird having all of us together again. Heck this was the first time since Dads funeral that we were even in the same state! I didn't mention what my mom had said about Rose Calvert or Ceder Rapids. I felt like it was mine for me to uncover.

Well the first place to look for this Rose is Ceder Rapids.

Victoria's POV

April 10th, 1912

I made a loud oomph when my bottom hit the hard wooden deck. It hurt quite a lot. I silently cursed my self for being so clumsy. The person that I had run into immediately knelt down in front of me.

"I'm so sorry Miss" A welsh accented voice came from the man in front of me. I look up to see a handsome young man in an officers uniform. He offered his hand to me which I took.

"Its alright. It was my fault." I reply as he helped me up. I offered him a timid smile. He smiled back.

"Well I would argue that it was my fault but whats the point? I'm fifth officer Harold Lowe." He introduced himself.

"Its a pleasure to meet you Officer Lowe. I'm Victoria Dewitt Bukater." I reply giving him my hand. He brought it to his lips and kissed my knuckles gently.

"The pleasure is all mine. Where were you heading?" He asks.

"Back to my cabin." I tell him softly, as people move around us.

"I would escort you but I must get back to my post but I do hope we meet again Miss Dewitt Bukater." He said giving me a charming smile.

"I would like that too, but maybe next time we won't be so clumsy about it." I say jokingly with a small smile. He smiles brightly before tipping his hat to me and leaving. I smiled after him. He was a pleasant man.

I walked back to my cabin in a happy mood. When I reached the cabin I unlocked the door and my happy mood was obliterated. Sitting in the front room were Cal and Arthur talking business. I started to back up slowly, but it was already to late. Arthur looked up and smiled. I held back a sigh and forced a smile. I stepped inside and closed the door.

"There you are. I've been waiting on you." He said getting up and coming over to me. He kissed my hand and then my cheek.

"I'm sorry that I kept you waiting." I said politely, years of etiquette training kicking in.

"I wanted to take a stroll up on deck, and I was wondering if you would like to join me?" He asked hope shone in his eyes. I felt bad for a split second. Arthur isn't a bad guy but he's just not right for me.

"Actually I just came down from the deck, and I'm awfully tired from everything." I said trying to be as apologetic as possible. Arthur's smile faltered.

"Oh come on now. You can't possibly be that tired. Arthur has been waiting for you for a long time it would be rude not to go with him now." Cal butted in from behind us. I wanted to throw my shoe at his head. Arthur looked at me with hope written all on his face. I was just about to give in when Rose came to my rescue.

"I'm sorry Arthur but Victoria needs to come and dress for lunch." Rose said from the doorway of her room. I almost sighed in relief.

"That's right. I'm sorry darling but we can go for a walk later."I tell Arthur before walking to Rose's room. I sighed as she shut the door behind me. I turned to her. "Your my new hero." She smiled.

"I heard Cal and thought I better come and help out my favorite cousin." She told me. I nodded. Then we got ready for lunch.

Lunch was a dull affair we ate with some countess but I couldn't care less honestly. It's always the same mindless chatter. I hate it,but not as much as Rose does. I can at least tolerate it, but I don't see how Rose does it. Dinner was even worst we met Bruce Ismay the chairman of White Star Line, he reminded us of it every five minutes. He is such a pompous ass.

After dinner Arthur drug me out into the cold night air to have his walk. My hand was tucked tightly into his arm but I was a million miles away. I was where I could marry anyone I wanted to regardless to what class they are. I was where women had equal rights as men and everyone lived freely.

"Victoria have been ignoring me this whole time?" Arthur's voice broke into my other world. I jumped in surprise.

"I'm sorry dear. I was just thinking about our wedding." I lie forcing a fake smile onto my face. He bought it and his face lit up.

"I'm so glad you are. I want you to be happy.. I want us to be happy. I'll buy you anything you want. I can give you everything you want." He tells me happily. He can give me everything I want except love and real happiness. That thought suddenly made me sick.

"I'll walk you to your cabin." He offered. I shook my head no.

"No thank you. I think I'll walk out here for a little while, but you go on." I say refusing his offer. He just nodded and kissed me on the cheek.

"Goodnight then." Arthur turned and walked off. I continued around the deck. I hated the idea of marrying for money, but its all I've ever known. Even my own Mother married my Father for his! The thought almost made me sick. Since the engagement I've been feeling trapped with no way out. I feel like I'm a piece of meat being sold to the highest bidder. I never got why Rose was so resistant, but I think I'm starting to understand her better now. Plus, I'm getting sick of this damned corset!

I kept on walking until I got to a gate. The gate opened and led to the third class deck. I shouldn't get into to much trouble. I opened the gate and walked down the stairs and I found myself on the steerage part of the ship. I didn't find it much different from first class. Though its only the deck and there isn't any people out. I walked right up to the end of the ship. I leaned on the railing gazing into the icy waters beneath me. A gust of wind came up and I shivered. It was awfully cold up here.

"What is a fine lass like yerself doin out here all by yer lonesome?" I heard a voice with an Irish brogue from behind me. I whipped around. A man with red blond hair was standing behind me. A cigaret hanging from his lips. His curly hair poked out from beneath a brown bowler hat. His matching vest, jacket, and pants looked old and worn out. The man's obviously from steerage. He is a handsome man though, my brain points out to me. I mentally shook myself.

"Oh.. I'm not doing anything really Mr..." I trailed off not knowing his name. He smiled.

"Tommy Ryan and yer name is?" He introduced himself.

"I'm Victoria Dewitt Bukater." I tell him smiling. Tommy came beside me on the rail. He lent on it and I turned to do the same thing.

"So like I said miss Victoria why are is a beautiful lass like yerself doin out here all by yer lonesome?" Tommy asked as he took a long drag of his cigaret. Then he looked over at me. I looked back down to the ocean.

"Just out here thinking I guess. What about you Mr. Ryan? Why are you out here?" I tell him looking back at him.

"Gettin some fresh air. Whats there think about?" He responded his green eyes felt like they were peering into my very soul. I didn't know why but I felt like I could tell him everything. I let out a sigh.

"Its just everything. Ever since I got engaged I feel like I'm trapped. Like I have no where to go. Like I don't have any control of my own life. After my uncle died it seems like my world is crumbling around me! Now I'm spilling my guts out to a complete stranger who probably doesn't care about some rich girl and her silly problems." I let out everything. I look down at my feet embarrassed. I felt my cheeks heat up.

"I wasn't thinkin that at all. I don't mind it. I'm sorry that yer sad." Tommy told me softly. I look up at him.

"If you say so Mr. Ryan." I tell him with a small smile. He grinned.

"Call me Tommy miss Victoria, and If ya don't mind me sayin so ya look very pretty when you smile." He told me with a smile. That caused me to smile even wider.

Okay Tommy. You can call me Victoria or Tori. I answer to either." I tell him. He flicked his cigaret into the ocean. He smirked at me.

"Well Victoria why don't ya let me take ya to a party, and not one o' those boring first class parties. A real one. Let me cheer you up." he told me offering a bright smile. I consider it. Why not have a little fun?

"Well how can I turn down an offer like that?" I tell him with an equally bright smile. Tommy let out a happy whoop!He then led me down into the steerage part of the ship. I never thought it my wildest dreams I would be down here!

"So why are you aboard this ship?" I ask him as we made our way through hallways.

"I heard I could make a livin in America so I saved up me money and bought meself a ticket. What about yerself?" He told me.

"I'm coming home after visiting Europe. I'm with my aunt, my cousin, and her fiance." I say as we turned down yet another hallway, but I could hear music and people's voices. It does sound like one heck of a party. We came up on this huge open room, and it was filled to the brim with people. Men and women played instruments and people danced around. Tables were set up and people were drinking and arm wrestling. I smiled at it all. It as so different from a party I had ever been to.

"So what do ya think lass?" Tommy yelled into my ear. I looked over at him with a huge smile

"I think I need a drink!" I yell over the music. He looked at me surprised then he grinned.

"Come over 'ere and I'll get ya one." He led me to an empty table, well mostly empty table. There was a man there olive skin and dark looked Italian. He smiled at me.

"Hello I'm Farbrizio." The man said in a heavy accent. I smiled and held out my hand for him to shake.

"I'm Victoria." I tell him while shaking his hand.

"What are you doing down here?" He asked me a confused look on his face.

"I'm here for a good time just like you!" I yelled. He grinned. Tommy came back with two big glasses of what I assume is alcohol. He hands me my glass and I take big gulps of it. Tommy and Fabrizio looked at me with a surprised expressions. I giggle.

"What you think a first class girl can't drink? I'll have you know I can probably drink you both under the table!" I tell them jokingly. Tommy leaned in close to me.

"Dance with me." He told me. I turned and smiled at him. I nodded and he took my hand. His hand was rough and calloused. It showed a life of hard work. I liked it.

When we got to the dance floor he put his hand on my waist and I put my hand on his shoulder. Our hands were entwined.

"For us ta dance we have ta be closer." He told me pulling me closer. Our bodies were pressed up against one another and our nose were almost touching. I fought back a blush.

"I don't know the steps!" I tell him. He laughed.

"Me neither!" He says laughingly. Then we were off. Dancing fast paced around people. Its the most fun I've had in a long time. Probably ever! After a little while the song stopped and we went back to our table. Fabrizio wasn't there but our drinks still sat there. I took deep gulps.

"Are ya have a good time?" Tommy asked me. I nodded.

"Its the most fun I've had in a long time!" I tell him excitedly. We went dancing several more times. I asked Tommy what time it was after our last dance. He looked a his pocket watch.

"Its about one o' clock." When he said that my heart about stopped.

"I have to go!" I yell over the loud music. He nodded and took my hand. He led me out of the party and up to the deck. He didn't let go of my hand.

"I had a great time Tommy. Thank you so much." I tell him when we near the first class deck. Somewhere Tommy couldn't go.

"Its not a problem lass." He replies as we come to a stop in front of the gate. He gently kisses my hand. I smile.

"Can I see ya again Victoria?" Tommy asks me a hopeful look on his face. I smile shyly.

"Of course. I'll come after dinner tomorrow." I promise him. His smile widens.

"Till then." he tells. I nod and open the gate. I look back at him and he tips his hat in a goodnight. I smile and continue down to my room. I can't wait till tomorrow night.

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