So, if you're reading this you've made me very happy.

Well, so here we are, moving on to Chapter 2. I hope you like it.

This chapter may go a bit slow, but the next one will be more informative.

Enjoy.

Then, they disappeared into the dark opening of the ship. I stood for a second a bit winded. For some reason, seeing the two of them evoked so much emotion that I could almost say it tired me. Nevertheless, I was excited to enter this ship of dreams. Molly started moving forward, and I was compelled to continue as well.

"Hey Honey, you never told me your name or where you're from?"

"Ah! So I haven't. My name is Charlotte Carter. I've actually been living in England since my mother took us there when I was fourteen, but I was born in Pennsylvania."

"Well, what're you doing heading back to America?"

"I'm actually going to Pittsburgh for my love. That's where he's from." I couldn't help but smile; I was in love.

"Too be young and in love is certainly a marvelous thing. So, why're you two boardin' at different times?"

"He just had…previous engagements to attend to." The last part rolled off my tongue; lies had always been a part of my life. Even though, I still felt bad lying to Molly. Here I was being fake to one of the realest women I had ever met.

"Hmmm, I'll go with that." She said with a wink and grin. I couldn't help to wonder if she knew, but I just smiled and nodded. At that moment, a crew member waved us over. We showed him our boarding passes and made our way up the gangway.

Upon entering, I was star struck yet again. The inside was even more spectacular than the outside. The walls were stained mahogany wood, and the floors looked to be solid marble. There were gilded wall sconces; clearly, someone had paid such incredible attention to detail. Everything was spot-on. Molly looked at me and whispered, "How's this for opulent and over the top?"

"I think it's perfect. Molly, I think I've just fallen in love with a ship." A crew member who had been approaching us chuckled

"You're a bit too late. Her creator, Mr. Thomas Andrews, has already claimed her love." I blushed; I hadn't expected someone else to hear me. "Anyways, can I see your boarding passes and I can lead you to your suites?" We showed him our paper cards. He beckoned us to follow him and let us know that Molly's room was on the way.

"Charlotte, you know where my cabin is. Don't be a stranger now, y'hear?"

"Of course, we will most definitely be seeing one another again." We parted with smiles. I continued walking looking at the back of the worker's head. After Molly left, the sinking feeling of being alone began to creep back in. I wondered where Lou was; surely, she'd find her way. As I walked, I passed an open cabin door and within was that stunning Redhead. I quickly turned away to find the man holding the door right down the hall open for me. I was in shock that I was to stay right next to them, but I continued in.

The room I walked into was more than a room. There was a large sitting area as well as a wooden desk. I could see through an open door a pristine bathroom. Therefore, I could imagine that behind the only other door was the bedroom. I waltzed towards it and was surprised by what I found when I opened it. There stood Lou unpacking my luggage trunks. I gave a big smile, delighted to see her, "Hello."

"Isn't this a wonderful place? I wouldn't be able to imagine something more pretty even in my dreams." She beamed gesturing around the room. There was a large, plush bed in the center of the room and to the side there was a huge window bordered by ornate drapery. There were also two twin wardrobes and a wooden vanity that matched the bed. I went to the window and viewed the ocean. The sun was rising higher into the sky. I glanced at the pretty gold-accented clock; it was half past eleven.

"Lou, have you heard what time we are to depart? I was very much hoping to go and wave as we set sail."

"I believe we leave at noon, Miss."

"Oh goodness, then we better hurry and unpack."

"You go, and I'll stay and finish." She spoke while laughing.

"No no, you can't miss out. Plus, it'd be no fun alone up there with a bunch of strangers." I giggled and began to help put clothing away.

"I can honestly say, I've never had a mistress quite like you before."

"Let's just say, I can relate to you more than you know. I didn't grow up having everything handed to me." She gave me a quizzical look and hurriedly continued to stow away my many dresses.

We reached the upper deck, and it seemed so did everyone else on the ship. I saw a small open area on the banister overlooking the port. I grabbed Lou's hand and ran for the gap. We reached the spot giggling like school girls. I mean I had only just turned 20, and Lou looked a few years younger than me. We looked over and could see people down below. The ship's ropes that held us to dock were being undone. I looked up and smoke began to fume from the funnels. It was all so exciting and new. Lou and I were all smiles as we excitedly waved away to all those left on the mainland. The ship made it out of the Southampton Harbor with only one close call, and we gradually picked up speed.

I was still full of energy, but I had to remember myself, and what was expected of ladies from the upper class. "I guess it would be customary for me to begin getting ready for the evening?"

"It sure is, and is it goin' to take awhile. I'll have to make your hair higher and much more elaborate for dinner time."

"Shall we get started?" I held out my arm.

"We shall." She wrapped her arm in mine, and we began to move back inside the ship. Disapproving glances were shot our way. I knew I was acting out of class by fraternizing with my staff, but what they didn't know was that I was not very different from her at all.

Once back in the cabin, Lou went to work. She piled my naturals curls high onto my head. I had heard of other women using horse hair to make their hair bigger, but luckily I had very voluminous hair so that I did not need to mess with such a thing. I pointed her to my diamond and emerald encrusted hair pins which she strategically placed to adorn my hair beautifully. She powdered my face, added more rouge, and darkened my lip stain. When I viewed myself in my hand mirror, I smiled. I had always thought it uncanny how my light brown hair matched my eyes perfectly; they were the exact same color.

Next, I showed Lou which dress I planned to wear for the night. I chose an impressive deep green silk to match the emeralds scattered throughout my hair. The sheer overlay was a lighter shade of green, and it had elaborate beading, especially on the loose hanging sleeves. Four small tassels decorated the front, and there was also a short train that was also beaded. As Lou was securing me into the dress, there was a heavy knock at the door. My heart jumped.

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