AN: YAY another part. I haven't got reviews yet. I would really appreciate hearing what people think of the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own anything 'cept Isabel, her mum, and THeodore and I might not even own them.
I nearly jumped out of my bed when I woke up. Why? Well today was when we were going to set sail. I opened my door to find two maids, well the only two maids that we have, standing just outside the door.
"You're up miss," one of them stammered. I simply laughed and stepped aside so they could come in. Today I was to be wearing my green traveling dress. They helped me into it before beginning on my hair. My curls were all placed on top of my head and a smart little green hat to top it off. One even put the necklace that Theodore had given me on me. The maids left and I took one last good look at my room before heading out. My mum was waiting at the top of the stairs for me with tears streaming down her face.
"I can't believe that my little girl is all grown up and going to go get married now. Write to me and tell me all about the Caribbean and your wedding and such."
"Of course mother," I said before hugging her. She didn't want to let go of me.
"Mother, I have to go to the docks now. We don't want the trip to be delayed because I was late now do we?"
"I suppose not," she replied as she let go of me.
She followed me out the front door and offered one last teary goodbye as I got into the carriage. As I rode away I saw new tears fall down her face and she waved.
During the ride to the docks I tried to burn every detail into my memory, knowing that I probably wouldn't ever see my little town again. Tears spilled out of my eyes as I thought about all the friends that I was leaving behind. As we were nearing the docks I quickly regained my composure.
Once at the docks the driver opened the door for me to step out and I was greeted by Theodore.
"You look lovely darling," he said after kissing my hand.
"Thank you," I replied politely before taking his arm to board the ship.
"Your mother tells me that this is your first time sailing," Theodore stated as we walked aboard.
"'T is."
"You must be excited."
"Yes, very." I didn't like this formal conversation at all. "I would really like to take a short nap dear," I said delicately.
"Of course, your cabin is right this way." Theodore led me to a door.
"Here it is. If you ever need anything my cabin is this one right here," he waved his hand to a door right across the hall.
"Of course."
Just as I opened my door Theodore kissed me on the cheek. I smiled at him before going into my room and closing the door.
My room was rather plain. In it was a bed, a vanity, a full-length mirror, a bookshelf, and a closet. I also happened to be one of the few who had access to one of the balconies on the back of the ship. I took off my hat before going out onto the balcony. We still hadn't left yet.
I went back inside and looked at the books on the bookshelf. Most were about sailing or constellations but I found a few romance novels. I grabbed one and took it over to my bed to read.
I had just finished the first few chapters when we set sail. I went back out to my balcony, bringing the chair from the vanity along with me. I put the chair in the corner of the balcony and then went to get my book. And that is where I sat reading the book. As I read I felt the spray of the sea and relaxed, forgetting everything that was going on in my own life. And that is where I spent most of my time.
About halfway through the venture I finished all of the romance books. I didn't care much for sailing or reading about astrology and I would've been happy not reading any more romance novels for the rest of my life. So instead I just sat in my chair on the balcony and thought. During one of the times I was thinking Theodore rushed into my room.
"What's wrong dear?" I asked, my voice full of concern.
"Pirates are attacking us. I want you to promise me that no matter what you hear, stay in here until I come to get you."
"Of course." With that Theodore left and locked me in the room.
From inside my room I couldn't hear much of what was going on. Then there was a knock at my door. I didn't open it, considering Theodore had the key so he wouldn't bother knocking.
Whoever it was on the other side of the door seemed to think that there was no one in here and began to pound on the door, trying to break it down.
I panicked, I had no weapons and the only way out was through that door or jumping into the sea. Desperately I tried to hide under the bed. I had just gotten all the way under when I heard the door break. I could barely hear the thuds of the man's footsteps over my own heartbeat. I saw him stop just in front of the bed. I held my breath, waiting. He began to walk away and I breathed out. Much to my surprise the blanket went up revealing my hiding spot. The man bent down.
"'Ello love," he said with a smirk on his face. "What are you doing under the bed?"
I crawled out from underneath the bed knowing that it was hopeless. The man had dark brown eyes that were lined with kohl. He was wearing a tricorn hat and underneath it was a red sash that covered his forehead. He had a small mustache and a braided goatee. In both his dreadlocked black hair and his goatee were beads. He had on black breeches and a white shirt. Holding his breeches up was a faded striped sash and a belt over that. On top of his shirt was a very worn out dark purple vest. On top of that was a black jacket and then a scabbard over that.
"Like what you see love?" he said, smirking again.
I only glared at him in reply.
"What do you want?" I snapped at him coldly.
"What makes you think I want anything love?"
"You're a pirate. You wouldn't have attacked a merchant ship for nothing."
"It seems yer right. Pack up yer valuables love."
"What makes you think that I'll willingly hand over my valuables?"
"Yer not going to hand them over love. Yer going to bring them with ye." He said with that evil smirk on his face.
"You're going to kidnap me?" I stammered in disbelief.
"I'd rather think of it as savin' ye. Yer going to get married to some man that you don't particularly care for as soon as ye reach port aren't ye?"
"Yes."
"Do ye really want to marry that man and give up yer freedom love?"
"No, but I don't see how sailing with a bunch of pirates will give me said freedom."
Suddenly Theodore appeared at the door. "You! Sparrow!" He had his sword out and was coming closer.
"Jack Sparrow?" I questioned.
"Captain. Captain Jack Sparrow. This yer fiancé love?"
"Yes."
"You get away from her Sparrow."
"Captain Sparrow. And she wants to come with me so I don't have to get away from her."
"I never said that!"
"Well, love, if ye change yer mind ye know where to find me." With that Jack walked out.
Ooooh! What happens next? Next Chappie due (hopefully) no later than Tuesday.
