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Jill looked at the carriage that was waiting for her in front of the house, while Chris was putting the luggage on it.
It was very difficult to convince her brother to give her permission to attend the graduation of her cousin Annie. Jill was 18, but he was still overprotective over her.
Although she always had many boys interested in her, the most serious suitors began to demonstrate a real interest in taking Jill as their wife. But while Mark showed a clear intention to marry Jill to some rich and influential man, Chris kept the protective stance, trying to make Jill choose herself, a man she could love. This subject used to cause constant conflict between the brothers.
For some reason Jill believed that Chris was not right, that she couldn't find in the community any man able to get her interest. So she felt curious to know the celebrations of San Ruy. According to her cousin Annie that was the place where all the interesting men were.
It's not that Jill was trying to find love, to start dating and get marriage. Deep down she was happy and complete. But Jill felt bored about her life in Wonbane, where all she used to do was practicing with her brother, so a bit of fun and meet different people would not be a bad idea.
It was common for Wonbane women to leave the village to go study in San Ruy, but Annie was always very outgoing and somewhat rebellious. When her older brother, Ronald, left Wonbane to study in San Ruy, Annie fought and insisted to be able to join him in later years.
Ronald had finished school the year before and now Annie also did. Jill loved to read and study, but she used to do it by herself without any problems, she never had the intention of studying as a man when she could fight as one.
As she watched Chris coming near her, Jill touched her necklace. She ran into the house, leaving Chris looking at her confused.
Jill came in her bedroom and looked for her small box under the bed, she got it and removed the necklace and her mother's pendant and put in it. Besides the accessory didn't fit her dress, she would not want to run the risk of losing it or being stolen. She then closed the box, placed it in its place and ran out the door towards the front door.
Chris was waiting for her at the door with his arms crossed. Jill apologized before throwing herself on her brother's arms, hugging him.
"Jill" he held her in his arms before pulling her away enough to look in her eyes "I need you to promise me something?" Jill nodded and Chris continued "San Ruy is not a city like Wonbane. There are many strange people and you cannot trust anyone. I know that Annie is there alone since Ronald left, but she is different from you. So I need you to keep your responsible attitude and not to get seduced by all the flirts..."
"Chris" She smiled "You know me. I'd only be interested in a man as noble as you, then that means there are very few chances of me falling in love, because men like you are so hard to find." She wrinkled her nose "Trust me."
"I do." Chris pulled her into another hug "That's why I allow you to spend a few days with our cousin."
"Right" Jill giggled and released the brother, heading towards the carriage and climbing it. While the vehicle left, Jill waved with a scarf in a fun way "Au revoir!"
Jill was happy, but apprehensive, because she had never left Wonbane without Chris before. She didn't know what kind of situations and people she would meet, but she hoped it could be a good experience.
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After a few hours changing the position in that uncomfortable bank, Jill decided to get up and stay by the door. They were arriving in San Ruy and the view was extremely beautiful. They were passing under a tunnel of giant trees and Jill felt the wind in her face like a gentle song. She smiled at the enchanted moment.
In a few minutes they were entering the city. They passed by a few streets till the driver stopped at the door of a big house, perhaps the biggest that Jill had ever seen.
In front of the house, several young people dressed formally talking in different groups. Jill then heard someone call her by name and she tried to find where the voice was coming from. Suddenly she saw Annie running towards her in the middle of the people, with her curly brown hair.
Jill stepped from the carriage and got surprised by a tight hug Annie gave her, she could not even move her arms.
"You finally accepted my invitation, cousin. I thought you would never come to know the wonders of life." Annie laughed.
Jill smiled shy as she realized that some guys looked at her curiously.
"Good to see that you're already dressed for the party, we have little time."
"Isn't my dress wrinkled?" Jill asked looking down.
"No, this fabric is great. You're beautiful, Jill." Annie pulled Jill roughly by the arm "Come meet my friends, I will ask my friend to take your luggage to my room."
Jill was kind of scared before so many people but especially about Annie's behavior. Annie had never been a shy or quiet quiet, but Jill realized she seemed more agitated than ever.
After asking a friend to get Jill's bags, she looked at Jill.
"Jill, this is George and his girlfriend Larissa, this is Billy and his girlfriend Rebecca and this is Manuela, she's the girlfriend of one of my best friends who is not here yet. Not only my friend, future brother in law." Annie giggled.
"Annie is tired of staying with the easy men, now she wants the difficult ones." Larissa said laughing.
"Not true. I always liked the soldiers. Strong and tough men are more interesting. I was just having fun with the wrong guys till I found the right one."
Everyone laughed except Rebecca and Jill. Jill realized that everyone seemed to have fun with Annie's irresponsible and reckless behavior, but Rebecca seemed as shy as her and that made Jill feel a natural sympathy for the girl.
Although Jill and Annie were pirate descendants, their Ancerstors decided to settle down to a normal life in Wonbane and that changed some of their habits. They still enjoyed sword fighting, gold and the sea like every pirate, but they tried to follow their main Ancerstor rules, which was trying to leave in peace and with respect.
Jill realized Annie looked like a normal pirate with her behaviour about men.
In a few minutes the doors were opened and all the young people began to enter the place. Jill followed Annie and her friends a little lost in the middle of the crowd. The single young men looked at her with interest, but Jill realized that she was wrong in thinking that this would be interesting, she felt uncomfortable with so many gazes.
After numerous songs and invitations to dance and Jill was still sitting. Annie and Manuela had gone to meet the guys who arrived and had not returned yet, George and Larissa were on the dance floor since the dance began. Only Billy and Rebecca were standing next to Jill. Although shy, Rebecca talked to Jill sympathetically, making that environment a little more pleasant.
"I don't want to bother you if you guys want to dance, please..."
Rebecca put her hand on Jill's hand and smiled.
"Don't worry, dear. Billy and I don't like dancing. I am very shy and he is very hard. Not the best combination."
The three laughed playfully.
"Girls, I will get us something to drink. Excuse me."
The two nodded to Billy politely before he disappeared in the crowd.
"You're scared, aren't you?"
Jill widened the eyes frightened before looking at Rebecca.
"Is it so apparent?"
"Do not be ashamed of it. I've been here studying to become a nurse for over a year and I still get scared with this place sometimes."
Jill sighed in relief. At least she met someone who thought and felt like her. So she felt less bad and lost
"Maybe I'm wrong, but people seem very different here. They flirt and kiss each other normally, like Annie kissed that boy before leaving. I didn't know that my cousin was so ... free."
Rebecca lowered her head and Jill realized that although she agreed, she preferred to not comment anything about it. This only increased the sympathy that Jill already felt for her.
"Unfortunately you'll get used to see those things here. But there's still people like Billy, you and I, just don't give up" Rebecca said with a comfort smile.
Suddenly Rebecca looked back and Jill realized that Billy was calling her a few meters ahead. Rebecca stood up looking at Jill.
"Professor Smith is here, I need to talk to him about my project, sweetie. I'll be back soon, I promise."
Jill nodded and smiled at her. She would miss her new friend.
By watching people, Jill realized that she always expected a chance to go to San Ruy, but now she had the chance, it was not what she really wanted.
Suddenly a young man sat on the bench where Rebecca was and Jill looked at the opposite side ignoring him.
"Hmmm... So you're Annie's cousin?"
Jill then looked at the blond boy next to him and shook her head seriously expecting him to leave there.
"Can we dance?"
"I do not dance, thank you." Jill replied sharply.
The boy then grabbed Jill's arm and pulled her closer to him. With the other hand he touched her thigh trying to get to her hip. Jill felt nausea and then using all her strength and agility, she twisted his arm throwing him to the ground.
Few people realized what had happened there, because all the others were focused on loud music.
Although she was feeling she avenged herself, the damage was done, she couldn't stay there after that. Besides, thanks to that boy now Jill felt extremely uncomfortable and offended.
She ignored the boy to the ground and ran towards the first door in front of her. When she left, Jill realized she was in a dark garden.
Jill was running still trying to get away from that place while she wiped a tear on her face.
It was just the moonlight, she could barely see the ground, so she could not help and stepped on a drain in the floor. Without balance she ended up hitting her leg on the edge of the fountain and falling in it.
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Hi guys! This was the second chapter for Pirate Heart.
This was just a development chapter, I hope it was not so bad.
I added Rebbeca and Billy to this moment since Jill needed some special friends by strange moment and I remembered Roseimagine. So this is for you sis!
Hope you guys stick with us till the end.
Have a great weekend guys!
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The95Will: oooh thanks for coming! My focus here will be drama I think, since they'll face many conflicts, but the nostalgia part will always be present as you said, for this and for previous life. Althought Leon's brothers act like pirates, cheating and taking advantage, Leon will have this conflict inside him, because he had different parents. So, let's hope he'll choose his best side one day. Hahaha. Thanks a lot for coming will. Have a great weekend.
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Mister Valentine: I know I'm doing someting really differente, and althought it is a big risk sometimes, maybe it is time for me to take it and try something new.
I'mso glad you liked it and you think it is strong, but at the same time it makes me afraid, cause I'll need to keep with the quality not to disappoint you, which I hope neverrrrr happens.
Pleaaaaaaaaaaase :D
Thanks a lot sweet friend. Thanks for everything always! kisssssssssssssssssss.
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roseimagine: Sisssssssssssssss. In fact i love gypsys, but since we have something in commom between Leon and Jill that is their pirate costumes, i love taking advantages of it. LOL. But this time I'm bringing Leon as main character since i fell in love with them both together. Hehehehe Jack Krauser won't appear too much, but he'll have his importance in their destiny, for sure. Thanks sweetieeeeeeeee. Have a great weekend. Kisssssssssss.
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Mayra: OOOOH you know, I was waiting for you to come because I plan a surprise for you here for the chapters to come. So I'm really happy you are here. I hope you enjoyed this chapter as well, sweetie. Thank you for your sweet words. Have an amazing weekend. Kiss kiss sissss.