Finally headed home, really glad to be out of that hospital. Have kept my eyes and ears open but still no Cat. I wonder what he's waiting for?
Inaccuracies historical or otherwise will be forced to steal…er commandeer, commandeer a ship. Nautical term you know
Chapter 36
The next few months sped by, and her Wedding Day was almost here. Teague had been staying in Singapore, sending the Golden Spirit out under the command of Mr. Masterson. He didn't want to get stranded out at sea this close to the wedding.
Things had been hectic to say the least these past few weeks. Rebecca and her Mother were on their last nerve, making sure all the details, and last minute emergencies were taken care of. She hadn't even had time to see Teague the last couple of days for more than a little bit here and there.
She did wonder how he was holding up, and if he was as nervous as she was. He had been staying with Lord Landesman when his ship was out of port. She would make a point of seeing him tonight. She would tell the driver to be ready to leave after dinner.
Before she left, she had informed Jannika where she was off to and not to expect her till late. All Jannika said in reply was. "P's and Q's child."
She arrived at Lord Landesman's manor, and walked up to the door to knock. Before she even touched the big brass knocker, the door opened and there stood Teague.
"Was wonderin how long ye could do without the company of such a fine man as meself. A mite longer than I'd hoped fer luv. Was figurin ye'd a been here yesterday." With this he pulled her to him and kissed her gently.
"Some of us have more to do than laze around the Manor House all day. Weddings to be planned, and such." She said with a wink.
"Aye, The Weddin. Be comin soon? Hadn't even crossed me mind lately." He said trying not to laugh.
Rebecca cuffed him on the arm, and started to laugh herself.
He took her by the arm and led her to the parlor. Lord Landesman was just on his way out. He gave a gracious bow to the couple, and Rebecca heard him saying softly, "Love, isn't it wonderful." as he made his exit.
Teague guided them over to the sofa, helped her sit down, and walked over to the glass decanters on a small table. "Would ye be wantin somethin to quench yer thirst luv? Got some purty fine wine here, or mayhaps ye be carin fer a bit o sherry?"
"A small glass of wine would be sufficient. Thank you." She knew it would not be like that what ever it was she had tasted on Teague's ship that night. She really must do something about that after they were married. Give Mr. Scheib a lesson in picking out a little better choice of drink.
Teague handed her the glass, and sat down beside her, sipping on his own drink.
"Are you nervous about the wedding?" she asked.
"Wouldn't be human ifin I weren't a tad bit nervous now would I?" he replied.
"Be a big step fer a man to be takin. Not somethin to be done lightly." He said solemnly.
"Have you had second thoughts." She asked him, matching his solemn tone, and watching his face intently.
"Aye, had second n third n fourth thoughts fer that matter. Came to the reckonin that this be what I'm wantin. Ye fer me wife, some little sprouts crawlin about, mayhaps a son we kin name Jack. All o it luv. That be the truth of it." He looked at her with such sincerity she couldn't have doubted his words for all the swag in the Seven Seas.
She had tears well up in her eyes as she looked at him, and thought his eyes looked kind of teary too. She leaned over then and put her head on his chest, he put his arms around her, and pulled her as close to him as he could. And that's the way they stayed until it was time for Rebecca to leave.
To Be Continued
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