A/N: Hey my lovely readers! I am sooo sorry for taking long to update...its just that school has gotten really busy for me. THANKS to my NICE reviewers "mermaidhair1461,Batman'ssidekick 15,commodore norry,LightsLover12,Commodore Cuddles"! LUV YA! Here is the next chappie!


Chapter 3: Uneasy Feeling

At Norrington Manor...Isabella was dressing Robin, so they can go out to the shops. They were going to Mrs.Hutchins to pick up the dress Isabella ordered for tonight's opera. And she also wanted to order Robin a couple of new dresses.

"Mummy".said Robin, as she was sitting in the silk chair, while Isabella styled her hair and Estrella put on her pink slippers.

"Yes, cherie"?asked Isabella while pinning a small butterfly barret comb to the right side of Robin's curly tresses.

"Are you and daddy going out tonight"?

"Yes, my love...remember the opera is tonight, and your grandfather insists we go".

"But you and daddy won't be here to tuck me in and daddy needs to finish the story about the mermaid". Robin pouted as a tear slid down her rosy cheek.

"Oh, cherie don't cry...I tell you what, we will tuck you in before we leave to the opera".Isabella kneeled down beside her and kissed forehead.

"Promise".said Robin

"I promise". Isabella put her hand on her chest. "now lets get going...so we can be home before your father arrives".


Isabella and Robin were going in and out of shops. They finally made their last stop at Mrs. Hutchins shop.

"Good afternoon, Dutchess Norrington...oh and look who you brought with you, little Miss Robin". greeted Mrs. Hutchins she absolutely adores Robin.

"Good afternoon, Mrs.Hutchins".greeted Isabella and Robin in unison

"I think I know what you came for...Sarah go and get the pale blue box".

Sarah brought out the large box, set it in front of Isabella and Robin. Poor little Robin had to stand on a wooden stool to be able to see the dress.

"Oh mummy it very lovely".gasped Robin, she eyed the beautiful aqua colored gown, and touched the rich silk. She loved all of her mother's dressed, along with her sun hats, jewelery, and broches for her hair...Robin admired her mother's beauty.

"Thank you cherie". Isabella caressed her hair. "now, Mrs. Hutchins can you please measure Robin for some new dresses".

"Yes of course...stand over here dear".

Robin stood on another stool, she had to stay still, but she got frustrated staying in one position. After ten minutes Mrs. Hutchins finished.

"I will have them ready in two weeks, Duthchess".

"Thank you Mrs.Hutchins...how much do I owe you"?asked Isabella

"Nothing madam...your husband came earlier this morning to pay for your dress and he also sensed that you were going to order new ones for little Miss Robin".

"Oh well, what a surprise...James is always sneaking around", smiled Isabella

"Mummy, how can daddy be sneaking around...how could...daddy is amarl"? questioned Robin, the only people she heard that would sneak around are thieves and pirates.

"No cherie it is only an expression, he is not really sneaking around, I meant that he always likes to surprise us".

"Oh". she understood

"Well, we must be off...good day Mrs.Hutchins", Isabella took Robin's tiny hand and led her out the shop.


It was evening...Robin was in her room playing tea party with her dolls, and with Estrella. While Isabella got ready for the opera. Isabella sat in front of her vanity applying perfume and putting on her diamond earrings, she did not notice her adoring husband come in. James smiled to himself...he also admired his wife's beauty. He went over to her and kissed her neck lovingly.

"You look positively radient". he whispered in her ear.

"Thank you darling". she replied finally capturing his lips, she longed to kiss all day. He kissed her back for quite sometime...until they finally decided to break apart.

"Where is my little Robin...I was expexcting for her to jump into my arms the minute I stepped through the door."

"She is a little busy at the moment...we were at the shops all day, and she has not gotten a chance to play, I thought before we say good night she could play for a while."

"Ah I see...well I will change so we can see her before we leave to the opera". James kissed her again and left to change.

Once he was ready...they both went to Robin's room to bid her good night.

"Robin cherie, it is time for bed". said Isabella as they entered the room.

"Are you leaving already"? questioned Robin as she stood up and walked over to her bed.

"Yes, my love...but we won't be gone for long it is just an opera".replied James kissing her forehead.

"Alright, will you finish the story about the mermaid"? asked Robin

"Of course". James sat Robin on his lap, while Isabella sat next to them. After he finished they covered her in her blanket and kissed her good night.


On there way to the theatre...Isabella seemed nervous.

"Darling are you alright"? asked James taking hold of her hand.

"Yes, I am fine...why do you ask"?

"You seem a bit nervous...not as excited as I thought you would be excited about seeing the Italian opera tonight".

"Yes I am...I'm alright, honestly...its just meeting this dutchess Copley, I have a bad feeling".

"Everything will be fine, trust me, I am here with you". James kissed her hand, and led her out of the carriage.

Isabella stepped out looking at her surroundings, feeling a bit uneasy. Something tells her that Dutchess Copley may not be a sweet lady...she had a feeling that tonight she might meet her new rival...a rival that might destroy her happiness...


A/N: Hope you enjoyed it! I will update soon! PLEASE REVIEW!Thanks- Michelle