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Chapter 4
Previously.
„Mary." I called quietly. She winced and her foot slipped...
Present.
„Mary!" Bert screamed. He ran towards me and grabbed my arm. Luckily I reagained balance and eyed him disturbed. „What are you doing here in the middle of the night?" I asked. „Don't ya think I could ask ya th same thing?" He replied silently. „What does it look like to you, may I ask?" I answered annoyed. „A stupid stunt." He replied bluntly. From the corner of my eye I could see Bert taking off his shoes. „Why do you take off your shoes?" I asked irritated. „Well if you jump I have to jump too." Bert explained. „But that's insane! Only the impact would suffice to kill you." I countered. „Maybe. But I'm more concerned bout th water temperature. T's very cold." He concluded. I turned my head to look at him. „How cold?" I asked, even though I could already tell because my lips were already deep blue. „Mh...I'm not exactly sure. Mayb' six to seven degrees." I didn't dare to flinch because it would prove how weak I am, so I just continued staring into the ocean. Bert came closer and closer. „Stop! Don't go further or I'll jump." I wasn't even sure if I wanted to end my life right now but what else could I do? „T's alright. Don't fret. I just want t know why your doing it." His calm voice made me believe everything would be fine. Nevertheless I put on my cold mask and said: „That's none of your business!" Once I said these words I already regretted them. Bert seemed to think of something to retord. All of a sudden he turned around and walked a few steps away. Now I really began to panic. „Y'now Mary, ya right, t's none of m business, I don't know ya that long to overstep boundaries, but I wont ya t know tha' I am going to jump right after ya and if ya don't believe m go on an try it! But I haven't lived me life enough t end it like tha but if that's what ya wont, so be it." What the hell was he doing? He couldn't just do that! „Bert, don't!" He looked me in the eyes and I saw he truly meant it. He would do anything for me, all I had to do was ask. Maybe there was a tiny chance for the both of us to be together. True love always finds a way doesn't it? Just as I turned around to climb over the railing my foot slipped again but this time Bert wasn't fast enough to grab me. My hands were clasped tight around the metal of the banister and if I let go I would fall into the dephts of the sea. „Ahhh! Help!" I screamed. In an instant Bert was at my side and grabbed my hand. „Mary you have to push yourself up." „I can't" I retorted. „Yes ya can!" He nearly screamed. So I tried my best to get back on board until I slipped a second time. Once again it took all my strenght but I finally made it with Bert laying on top of me. My whole body was shaking but I didn't care. He saved my life! In more than one way actually. All of a sudden I heard loud footsteps approach. Three men from the crew saw us lying there and obviously drew false conclusions because they grabbed Bert and put handcuffs behind his back. Well of course they did. They heard me scream and then saw him sprawled on top of me, what else should they have thought what happened? „No! He saved my life!" I defended him. „Mary, please explain yourself." Another voice behind us said. It was John. „Well I, you know I wanted to look at the ship's propeller and must have leaned a bit too far over the railing because I suddenly slipped. I would have died if this young Gentleman wouldn't have saved me." John glanced a disbelieving look at Bert and then back at me. „If you say so my darling. I must apologise to you Mr...?" „Alfred" Bert filled in. „It seems to me that you are indeed a hero." I could hear sarcasm dripping of his every word. John turned his attention towards me and started to guide us in the direction of our suite. „Ahem, don't you think a little recognítion would be suitable?" Another man asked. John only sighed but put on a fake smile anyway. „I should think 20 would suffice, don't you think." He dismissed. „Oh being generous aren't we?" I asked thetorically. John moaned and walked towards Bert. „Would you like to dine with us sir? You could enchant everyone with your heroic deed. Don't you think?" He asked. „Of course. I'm in." Bert replied casually. John wrapped the blanket tighter around my body and said. „Darling you must be freezing! Let's get you out of the cold." I didn't respond. Everything was annoying and John was far too close for my liking. After we arrived at my room he left for a little while so I could „make myself look more presentable" as he so nicely put it. I sat in front of my mirror and stared at my reflection. Suddenly the door clicked and John entered the room. He held a little package in his hand and sat next to me. „Well I wanted to wait a little before doing this, but now seems to be the right moment." Before I could ask what he meant by that John opened the black box to reveal a beautiful, sparkling neclace in heart shape. I could only gasp. „Is this?" I choked out. „A diamond yes." He answered casually. „50 carats actually." John explained further. „You know It's called." „Le coeur de la mer" We said at the same time. He took the necklace and put it around my neck. Admittedly it was quite heavy but nevertheless beautiful. I knew he thinks I am the kind of woman who needs these precious gifts but I'm far from that. You can't buy love and it's getting more obvious every day I spend with John as my fiance. Out of respect I thanked him for the gift and told him I would retire for the night. We kissed goodbye and I went to bed with my 50 carats heavy diamond blue necklace.
Authors note.
I'm sorry if It's a little short but the next will be better I hope. It's quite late so...goodnight everyone and be nice (: