Two days later the ship Will and Ruby docked in Spain in the city of Ferrol. Ruby sighed in relief as they got off the ship and were finally able to relieve themselves of the cramped quarters. As the two of them walked up the dock Ruby kept the hat on her head pulled down low, once they were off the dock she could get rid of the hat finally letting her hair fall naturally. As much as she wanted the hot stuffy hat gone, she knew her hair was in horrid tangles and would look more like a rats nest than bouncy curls. Nevertheless once they were off the dock Ruby grabbed the hat from her head and let the mess of curls fall down her back.
"Now what?" asked Will. Ruby looked around as she walked next to him, 'good question' she thought 'now what?'
"We find a place to stay?' suggested Ruby.
"We might have a problem there," said Will, "Do you speak Spanish by any chance?" Ruby sighed, just another pit in the road.
"Well someone has to speak English or at least French, I can get by in French," said Ruby.
"You know we could walk around this city all day and walk past numerous inns and never know it," said Will.
"This is all Jack's fault," said Ruby pointedly. Will looked over at her and smiled.
"It's one of the benefits of being married to him, it is always conveniently his fault," smiled Ruby. Will laughed with her as they continued on into the city streets that were bustling with morning business. The two of them wandered the streets not looking for an inn just yet but enjoying being on solid ground and being away from the laboring work of the ship. Ruby felt her stomach rumble as they walked, she wanted to get food but they'd have to get lodgings first.
"Ruby, Miss Ruby Storm."
Will and Ruby stopped dead in their tracks at the sound of Ruby's name, her maiden name nonetheless. Will protectively took Ruby's arm in his as they turned around to see the source of the voice.
"Ruby Storm, I knew it was you, I could barely believe my eyes, but I knew it was you." Will looked over at Ruby whose face went from confusion to shock. He looked up to see a tall well dressed man leaving behind a carriage as he strode towards them with his footman following.
"Roger?" asked Ruby in disbelief as the man approached.
"You know him?" hissed Will.
"I do," said Ruby back as Roger approached them.
"Ruby, of all the places to see you," said Roger embracing her while Will still had a protective hold on her. Ruby slowly hugged the man back.
"Roger, what are you doing?" stuttered Ruby.
"While I am on leave and my wife's father left her an estate here in Ferrol," said Roger, "Now the question could be asked of you dear."
"Visiting," said Ruby quickly as she seen Will staring at the man in front of her, "My dear, where have my manners gone?" Before Ruby could introduce Will Roger interrupted her.
"Yes, I suppose I shouldn't be calling you Miss Storm, your mother did mention your marriage, though you will have to excuse me I cannot remember the bloke's name, though I do remember you have gone from Miss, to Lady," said Roger. Ruby forced a smile to her face as she felt Will's nerves grow along with hers.
"Yes, well," said Ruby slowly looking over at Will, "This is my husband, William Turner. Will, this is Commodore Roger Cunningham, Roger is a family friend from India."
"You are not the only one you gained a new title Lady Turner, it is Admiral Roger Cunningham," said Roger smiling brightly.
"Please to meet you Admiral Cunningham," said Will awkwardly as he held his hand to shake.
"The pleasure is mine Lord Turner," said Roger shaking Will's hand.
"Lor," before Will could say anything else Ruby dug her nails into his arm.
"Yes that would be typical of my mother to brag of me marrying a Lord," laughed Ruby throwing a glance at Will, "the poor woman thought it would never happen."
"She was quite happy, though I will admit she was quite put out that you eloped without telling her," said Roger.
"Well you know me," smiled Ruby feeling the awkwardness rising.
"Where are you staying while in Ferrol?" asked Roger. Ruby looked up at Will who was staring at her in curiosity and confusion. Neither knew how to answer questions, did they lie? Did they tell the truth?
"I insist you stay with me and Missus Cunningham," said Roger not waiting for an answer, "Amy loves having guests."
"Of course," said Ruby quickly, this tie drawing the pinch from Will. Ruby glared up at him momentarily before looking back at Roger.
"We would be honored to," said Ruby, "wouldn't we Will?"
"Yes of course we would," said Will though it sounded more of a confused question being asked.
"Well then come along, I hate to say it Ruby but you look a wreck, what in the world happened to you?" asked Roger.
"It is a long story, I shall explain it to you later," smiled Ruby as she allowed Roger to lead her and Will towards the carriage he had previously vacated.
"We can't do this," hissed Will as they walked behind Ruby.
"Do you not want a hot meal and a warm bed?" asked Ruby quietly raised her eyebrow while she walked next to him. Will sighed as he continued on with Ruby.
The maid showed Ruby and Will into their bedroom at Robert's home. Ruby quickly excused maid who promised she would have a warm bath brought up to them and some fresh clothes. Ruby thanked her and seen her to the door. Once alone she turned back to Will who was looking at the bed.
"It's one again," said Will referring to bed. Ruby rolled her eyes as she walked over to him.
"Yes, but this one is bigger."
"This is illegal you know, impersonating a Lord," said Will. Ruby laughed at him as she sat down on the bed.
"Yes because all that gallivanting around you did with Jack on the Pearl was oh so legal," said Ruby sarcastically, "Look Will, as long as we play along for a while things will be alright, Jack will come eventually and while we are waiting we might as well do it comfortably." Will sat next to her on the bed and nodded, she did have a point.
"How are you so sure Jack will take you, he was awfully with you when he last saw you," said Will. Ruby smiled and pointed over the sack she had taken from home with her.
"Our marriage certificate is in there, he is bound to take me. So is our divorce certificate, so if he really hates me he will get me out of here otherwise I will destroy it and we'll stay married." Will smiled back at her; just like Jack, she did always have a way to get by.
