Chapter 3:
*No One's POV*
Twenty seven year old Captain James Norrington, the son of Governor Swann's friend Lawrence, steps out of his usual busy schedule to visit his father's friend's family with a particular thought in mind.
"Why Captain Norrington!" Governor Weatherby Swann exclaims with a huge smile, seeing the young captain. "What a pleasant surprise."
"Pleasure is all mine Governor," he smiles back.
"What do I owe for this fine visit?"
"I ask of you for permission to spend the day with Miss Ida."
The Governor look surprised at the offer, but then broke into another smile, "Captain, let's go for a walk shall we?"
"Of course sir."
Weatherby and James take a walk to the gardens outside.
"You seem to enjoy my daughter's company very much," Governor Swann noted.
"Miss Ida's an interesting young lady," James responds with a soft smile, thinking of her, "she's definitely someone I would love to have around."
"Do you have romantic feelings towards Ida?"
Hearing that makes a shade of pink color James's face. "Yes I do," he finally admits, "ever since we have found her."
"Over thirteen years Captain?"
"Yes sir."
A flash of purple catches the green eyes of James Norrington. Looking over, his soft smile appears again to see the young maiden named Ida Dalma-Swann. She walks through the gardens like an angel floating towards one location of the gardens. Unknown to her, her adopted father and lover are silently following her.
Ida finally stops to a small clearly. Her angelic features tell the gentlemen that she's enjoying the day with some peace and quiet. Weatherby places a hand on James's shoulder with a smile before leaving him with the young lady that he loves the most.
"Hello Miss Ida," he speaks to the short maiden with a gentle smile.
"Oh hello Captain," she speaks softly with a small smile, "the gardens are lovely during a cool, cloudy day."
"Yes it is," he agreed with her. 'Although you are more lovelier than any flower or plant,' he secretly thought to himself. "I was wondering since it is a lovely day, would you like to accompany me into town?" James asked her, hoping that she will say yes.
"Oh James," she speak, surprised, "I don't wish to a burden on you."
"You are never burden on me Miss Ida, please Miss Ida."
Ida looks down to the ground for a few moments before looking up to him with a kind smile. "I would love to James," she accepts his offer, "please allow me to put on my shoes and we can go."
"Of course Miss Ida," he smiles, secretly cheering inside.
He accompanies her to the house where her shoes are. Green eyes will watch each action and behavior of the owner of the ocean blue eyes.
First her long hair turn into black as night over the years as it used to be dark brown when she was a child. She never places into a updo like the females around her just into ribbons while letting it down. Pale skin is from years of being inside from the world that she is still not used to, yet it is still be fair skinned like her adoptive family. Almost standing at five feet, making her really short compared to his six foot one inch height. Simple and plain solid color dresses are always her main sort of clothing, many believe she is a servant or maid then the daughter of a governor. No heels for her, instead she wears flats to keep her short.
'You are very interesting and beautiful young lady Miss Ida,' he finds himself smiling over to the young maiden.
"Are you ready James?" Ida asked him with a kind smile.
"Yes I am Miss Ida," he smiles back at the beauty.
Captain Norrington offers his arm to her to escort her out. Ida looks hesitated a little, but her small, fragile looking hands wrap themselves around his arm. He smiles down at the beauty as they begin their journey.
*Ida's POV*
My childhood friend and I begin to walk the path into town. The cool weather makes things easier since it is always warm outside. Somehow with James accompanying me ease my uncomfortness and awkwardness. Now I feel comfortable and warming.
Unfortunately, it didn't last long since the corners of my eyes keep on catching the beauty of the other females. My physical form isn't gifted with such beauty even though the spirits keep on telling that I am. The happy emotion turn into a sad emotion.
"Something bothering you Miss Ida?" James asked me, sounding concerned.
"Nothing is bothering James," I answered, looking up to him.
"Are you certain Mis Ida?"
"I'm certain."
"Miss Ida," he sighs, stopping to look fully at me and his hands hold my hands lovely, "if anything is bothering you or making you feel discomfort, I am here for you because I care about you."
I feel my face grew warm at his caring smile. Warmth bursts in my heart. The corners of my lips curl up into a smile to him. Our eyes stare at each other for a good few minutes before he kisses both of my hands which leads into embracing into a hug. Even though there's a huge height difference, he makes me feel tall naturally with no accessories.
We continue on our journey and takes me to a fine dining place. Something I hardly go since my studies take up most of my time. Stares keep on appearing around me, making me feel very uncomfortable again. James notice this and places an arm around me, pulling me away from everyone.
"Thank you," I mumbled to him, hugging him.
"You're very welcome Miss Ida," he whispers back.
An employee takes James and I to a table somewhere in the middle of the location. This is not good since there will be people staring, mostly at me, but with James with me, my focus on him and not the stares. He seats me into my chair like a gentleman. A small blush appear on my face when he did that.
"Are you enjoying yourself so far Miss Ida?" Captain Norrington asked me, sitting down across from me.
"Yes I am James," I smiled to him, "are you enjoying yourself James?"
"Of course Miss Ida," he smiles back.
He and I enjoy a pleasant meal of my favorite food of seafood and others that I grew to like. During the meal, James keep on staring at me with a soft smile on his face. I wasn't sure how come he is like that, but I enjoy this stare more so than the stares of others.
Soon James take me to the town's gardens. Occasionally, father will take Miss Elizabeth and I to these gardens whenever the gardeners are working on the gardens back at home.
"Such beauty of plants," I breathed with a smile, enjoying the sight.
"Miss Ida," James speak to me, "what is your favorite plant?"
"I always do enjoy red roses ever since you gave me that rose."
"You remembered that day?" he sounds a bit surprised yet delighted.
"How can I forget?"
*Flashback*
My first day in Port Royal. The only thing I was comfortable with are these gardens at where I will be staying at. A friend of the man who took me is staying at the house for a few days with his son James.
James notices me here and gently takes a red rose from a rose plant. A smile appear on his face as he gives me the beautiful flower. At first I was little confused about what to do, but I soon realized what it means. My smile mirrors his as I gently take the gift.
*End of flashback*
"Miss Ida?"
"Yes James?"
My eyes then grew big with a huge smile. James smiles to me, offering me a red rose, which I happily accept.
