Chapter 11- Doomed

The grand stair case was full of confused passengers unsure where to go. No one knew what was going on, they just followed the orders they had been given and made their way towards deck with their lifejackets on.

"Say sonny what in the san heck is going on?" Molly asked a bewildered porter.

"I'm not sure madam I will just go and check," The porter said escaping up the stairs.

"I don't think anyone really knows what's going on,"

Macy was holding onto Rose's hand and walking round very tiresome, she was tired and didn't like the rushing of people around her. She just wanted to go back to bed. She had sensed something had happened with Rose, Ruth and Cal, the three weren't speaking and Rose seemed to tremble every time Cal moved towards her.

"Mr Andrews!" Rose called; she left Macy's hand and made her way swiftly towards him.

Rose put her hand on Mr Andrews arm and she could see panic in his face.

"Mr Andrews, I saw the iceberg and I see it in your eyes please, tell me the truth," Rose said softly

Mr Andrews stepped down and placed both his hands on Rose.

"The ship will sink," Mr Andrews said sadly,

"You're certain?" Rose asked gripping onto Mr Andrew's arms.

"Yes...In an hour or so, all this will be at the bottom of the Atlantic."

Rose put a hand to her mouth. She was shocked how could it sink? How? It was meant to be unsinkable.

"Rose, Rose, listen to me," Mr Andrews said shaking her gently.

Rose lowered her hand and looked back at his face.

"Get to a boat quickly, don't wait, you remember what I said, you remember what I told you about the boats?"

"Yes,"

Rose threw her arms round Mr Andrews.

"Good luck to you sir," She whispered

Mr Andrews kissed her on the forehead. "It's been a pleasure meeting you and your sister Rose," He smiled sadly and made his way back up the stairs.

Rose stood there for a few moments and watched him leave. She ran her hands down her face and turned round. Macy was stood next to Ruth looking round. Oh god she thought to herself.

Out on deck, the commotion was even worse. There was a loud whistling noise and shouting from the crewmen. All the lifeboats were been unscrewed and ready to load, with confused passengers already lining up.

The air was bitter cold and many passengers were wearing their thick coats and hats. There was one thing Rose noticed, there were no third class passengers, just first class.

"Women and children step forward please!" A crew man shouted.

"Come on girls that's us!" Molly called beginning to get into a lifeboat.

"Are the boats seated according to class?" Ruth asked.

"I hope they're not too crowded," She laughed looking behind her at Rose and Cal. Of course Cal found her sick joke amusing.

Rose was disgusted and she had finally had enough of her mother's judgemental attitude. She had made a lot of friends in third class and she guessed most of them wouldn't make it out alive.

"Oh mother," She said. "Shut up!"

Rose grabbed her mother and pulled her towards her furiously.

"Don't you understand? The water is freezing and there aren't enough boats. Not enough by half...half the people on this ship are going to die,"

Ruth looked at her daughter in shock horror. Why was she acting like this? Rose continued to stare at her and didn't release her grip.

"Not the better half," Cal added. Rose let go of Ruth and turned her attention to Cal. Who stared back with his cold dark eyes, and smarmy grin.

"Come on Ruth, get in the boat," Molly said helping Ruth in.

"Ok Macy, your turn honey," A crew member picked Macy up and placed her in the seat next to Ruth. Macy stared wide eyed.

"Rose..." Macy said softly.

"She's coming darling don't worry," Molly said reaching over and patting her knee.

"You know, it's a pity he won't make it out alive. Not exactly the greatest goodbye you both shared did you?"

How dare he talk about Jack like that.

"You are an unimaginable bastard," Rose said softly.

Cal was unsure what to say. The gutter rat had broken her, he no longer had that hold on her, he had realised.

"Come on Rose, your next darling," Molly said holding her out her hand to her.

Rose stared at Molly, then the crew member who had his hand held out to help her in. Rose realised where she needed to be. She stepped back shaking her head.

"Rose...get into the boat!" Ruth hissed.

Macy stared at her in desperation. Please Rose. She pleaded to herself.

"Goodbye mother,"

She backed away and began to walk off.

"Rose!" Ruth shouted.

Ruth was distracted and Macy saw this opportunity. She shot up out of her seat and on deck and chased after Rose. She didn't know what was going on but she didn't want Rose to leave her.

"Oh god!" Molly shouted.

"MACY! ROSE! SOMEONE STOP THEM! PLEASE!" Ruth shouted gripping the side of the ship as the lifeboat was lowered into the sea.

Cal tried to grab Macy as she ran past but she was too quick.

Macy saw Rose just walking on ahead she edged her way through the crowd of people calling her name.

"ROSE!"

Rose turned round and was shocked to see Macy running towards her.

Macy burst into tears and began to hit out at Rose.

"I hate you Rose!" She cried, Rose bent down and tried to hug her but Macy continued to punch and cry.

"You promised me! You promised me it would always be me and you; you said you wouldn't ever leave me!" Macy said in hysterics,

Rose managed to pull her in and rocked her while she cried. "I'm sorry Macy; I just wanted you to be safe. I couldn't leave Jack down there tied up Macy or he would die. I was going to set him free and then we were both going to get into a boat and then come and get you."

Macy sniffed "You promise?"

"Of course Macy, I wouldn't leave you, ever," Rose said stroking Macy's head.

"We have to get you in a boat..." Rose began.

"No, I won't leave without you," Macy said determinedly.

Rose sighed, "Ok we have to be quick." She grabbed Macy's hand and they began to walk again. Until a hand on Rose's shoulder pulled her round sharply, pushing Macy out of the way. It was Cal.

"Where are going? To him? Is that it? To be a whore to a gutter rat," Cal said in an utter state of despair and confusion.

Rose smirked "I'd rather be his whore then your wife,"

Cal's face dropped, Rose tried to pull away but he refused to let go and the pair fought.

"Get off her!" Macy shouted.

"NO!"

Rose continued to resist, "I said no!" He ordered.

Rose remembered the grip in her hair; she pulled it out and stabbed him hard.

"Ow!" Cal cried and let her go.

"Run Macy!"

Macy began to run, she then stopped, turned around and kicked Cal hard on the shin.

"OW!" and he bent down to grasp his leg.

"Leave us alone!"

And then she ran on to catch up with Rose.

How was that? I took some material from the film and tried to interpret it into my own story. No copyright is intended. Lots more to come read and then tell me what you think. Thanks

Leah