A/N:Thanks to all my Reviewers..."mermaidhair1461, Batman'ssidekick 15, commodore norry". Thanks to all! This next flashback is from James's mind...this memory was before he proposed. ENJOY!

Chapter 21: Beautiful Memory Part ll

On his way to Fleurs, James was doing a lot of thinking about his life, how well it had been and some part of it still is. He has everything...wealth, power, a wife, and a beautiful child...but he does not understand how it spiraled out of control. James worked hard all his life for his status in the royal navy, it was his life's work. Now, it is being controlled by a synical man who only seeks more power. James closed his eyes for a bit, and started dreaming about Isabella. He thought back to the day he first held her in his arms and kissed her.

Flashback

It was another normal day in Fort Charles. James was in his office going over reports before he headed to the docks for his normal patrol. As he finished a report, he was interrupted by Mr. Murtogg.

"Commodore...you have a visitor". announced Murtogg

"Mr.Murtogg I told Mr.Mullroy that I did not want visitors today...I am very busy". replied James annoyed at the lack of following orders.

"Not even me...I guess I should leave then". a soft yet beautiful voice responded.

James looked up from the maps and report to see Isabella. The lovely young woman he dreamt about so many nights.

"Miss Swann, yes of course...please sit...I am sorry for my behavior", replied James leading her to the chair. "Mr. Murtogg I don't want any interuptions".

"Yes sir, Miss Swann". with a quick bow Murtogg left.

"Commodore I thought we had agreed for you to call me Isabella".

"Yes, my apologies...but since you insist for me to call by your first name...I also insist you call me James".

"Deal then...I am sorry for coming like this unexpectedly, I didn't know you were swamped with so much work, I am truly sorry". Isabella shifted her eyes from all the papers and maps scattered on the desk, then to look at his handsome face.

"It is like this everyday...and no need to apologize". James smiled at her.

"Well, the reason as to why I came...was to invite you to dinner tonight, with me and my father, I would have sent you a letter, but I needed fresh air and wanted to invite you personally". replied Isabella

"Thank you, but I am afraid I have a lot of work". replied James, he hated declining her invitation, after all the trouble she went through.

"Oh, well its alright...I guess you can try my red velvet cake some other time, I am sorry for taking your time James". Isabella was very sad, she was hoping to get to know him more and spend the evening with him.

"You know, maybe I can have Leutinant Gillette take over tonight". James really wanted to spend the evening with her, so the solution popped into his mind."Let me just go tell him, I will be right back".

James left to the docks to let Gillette know. Isabella waited for him in his office. It felt warm and inviting, it had his warm and elegant scent. She wondered around the office looking at the books on the shelves, she saw one that caught her eye. But one problem...it was too high.

"Bloody hell, why is it too high...oh right, he is not my height". Isabella looked around the office and then saw the ladder at the opposite side of the shelf, she went over to get it. Once she had it, set it were she wanted it, then began to climb. "Here we go...got it".

James had arrived, to see the most amusing sight before him. She was still on the ladder gazing at the book. "You could have waited for me to get it for you...you did not have to go through all the trouble".

Isabella did not realize he was behind her. She let out a squeal, dropped the book and fell back from the ladder. She expected to hit the hard surface, but instead her body landed on something that was not hard. Isabella realized that she landed in James's arms.

Isabella and James stared into eachothers eyes. Still in his arms, he slowly leaned in to kiss her lips. She was breathing hard because of the scare, her breasts heaving in and out, she also leaned up to kiss him...he finally captured her lips, he kissed her deeply just as she did.

James suddenly opened his eyes, when he felt a sudden stop. He gazed up at her window...hoping to get a climpse of her...no doubt he missed her...but most of he loves Isabella.