Summary: Elizabeth Andrews and Fifth Officer Lowe see how the Ship of
Dreams becomes the ship of night mares.
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Titanic except my made up chars everything else belongs to the people who made Titanic. Hope you love the story!
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Part One: A Birthday gift for life
I looked outside. The breeze hit my face with my dark brown wavy hair flowing .
I sighed boredly. I didn't want to be here.
where was I going anyways?
I mean Thomas told me it was going to be my best birthday gift ever..
But my birthday isn't until April 17.
I took of my gloves as I sat boredly in the car looking around. I looked carefully at my hand when he took my hand.
I looked at him.
"I suggest you to.put that glove back on..."
I turned away.
"Elizabeth.I have not seen a sweet smile on you since..ever."
I did a cute big fake smile and turned around looking outside. Thomas was the biggest pain. As an uncle/now my father he can be no more annoying then what he already is.
I have to be a young lady with education and blah blah blah blah blah . it's just too much.
Thomas also known as famous Thomas Andrews told the driver if we were already there.
"Alright come along now driver we must be there by now."
The driver which obviously was French with his French accent just said. "we'll be there soon.very soon sir"
"Soon?" I taught. "come on.you can at least say 5 minutes or something."
Thomas looked outside and smiled. "well now here put this in your eyes..."
I looked at the small white blanket. "is this supposed to be a blind fold?"
"Here.let me put it on." He said while putting it on.
It was dark as the car stopped with a jolt and I heard Thomas pay the man as he bid him farewell. He took my hand and led my out.
"careful now.won't want to trip now" Thomas said laughing.
I only sighed hoping he wasn't trying to get rid of me.
I heard people shouting and cheering. Where was I?
Then the blindfold was off my eyes and a smile brought up to my face.
I sighed but a sigh of joy. I think I nearly squealed. I turned to Thomas and hugged him.
"So this is what you've been up to?! That's why you didn't want my help! Oh the ship is beautiful.what's it called?"
Thomas smiled proudly as the sun lit his face. "The Titanic ... and it's your birthday gift.but not the ship only not that is belongs to me only but the voyage as well.and guess where we are going?"
"where?"
"America."
I think my heart stopped. I got so.so emotional right then and there. What is my name you ask? Well, my name is Elizabeth..Elizabeth Andrews."
There was a flood full of people with cheers as they hugged their good- byes. I was the youngest among my brothers. Thomas of course was my uncle. The others (my brothers) had gone their way. When my parents died, Thomas took custody to take care of me. Until I get married of course.
I'm 15.still young and active. I laughed a bit.
Thomas looked at me and held me by the chin and said. "I have not seen that smile in years."
I couldn't stop smiling.
"this ship is unsinkable you know."
"It is..impossible!" I looked at the ship. "she's clearly made of iron."
"Well, I have made the impossible.possible."
"but how?"
"well if the ship will by any chance hit an iceberg.well.there would be water-tight doors to shut it. Titanic can still float with 4 compartments filled up with water. We'll run the pumps and see? Unsinkable.."
I was going to say something when an annoying honk filled the air. I turned. My long braid swung with me to my shoulder in the front. I pushed my hair back since my hair made me hot since it was sunny but beautiful.
Suddenly the car had stopped and a young lady came out. 'Her hat was too big' was the first thing that crossed my mind. Then I saw who came out. Another person.this time a man. I think my heart was pounding a little faster than usual. Then I laughed to myself.
Thomas turned. "what can possibly be so funny?"
"Nothing..nothing" I said as I wrapped my arm around his arm and kept walking.
As we walked to go to the ship a man stopped us.
"Thomas Andrews! And."
"Elizabeth Andrews."
"um yes yes"
'I wasn't famous as my brother but I lived with it. I clearly didn't like the man who was there. I don't know something in his eyes I didn't like'
Thomas though greeted him with joy like he does to anyone that crosses our path. "oh Ismay! Hello.good day huh?"
"Perfect as always Mr.Andrews.when something like this is born.there is possibly no rain...and with a beautiful girl as the one that is by you."
He took my hand and kissed it. I gave a disgusted look and wish I would have kept the gloves on. I mean does he know how to kiss or does a gallon of saliva always come out of his mouth like that..
Thomas clearly saw my face and then cleared his throat. "Elizabeth this is Bruce Ismay the owner of the ship and the president of White Star"
Ismay smiled. "oh it might be mine but we all know it's Thomas Andrews."
"Well, Ismay how about breakfast tomorrow and we'll talk then.come along Elizabeth."
I wiped my hand with the cloth that was around my eyes before.
"I told you to keep those gloves on..." said Thomas teasing me in a way.
"It's boiling hot! How you expect me to walk like this."
"Then we'll have your hair cut short . it's too long."
"It is?"
"But it makes you look beautiful."
'Why is it with me he thinks everything is beautiful.who knows.but I kept getting this feeling in my heart that something wasn't right. I would have love to be here but as I got closer to the ship everything inside screamed not to go any further. But what was I to do? It was just a feeling.'
"Beautiful day huh" Second officer Lightoller said with a smile on his face.
Fifth officer Lowe turned to him. "yes it is isn't it? It has been a dream to always be here..I mean work in a place like this."
"Well, as a new comer.I suggest you watch me. I have been in ships for years. This isn't any different..anyways I am the second officer."
Lowe nodded and smile. "I hope it isn't."
Suddenly Lowe looked around smiling as he saw the people board on the ship. When he took a small glance at a young girl. He turned again to see her as if it brought quick attention to him. But he didn't see her anymore.
"Lowe.go to the bottom of the ship and check the 3rd classes and lower.they are boarding the ship" Lightoller told him.
Lowe turned to him and nodded answering nervously. "yes sir..."
"Thomas do I need a lice inspection?! I clearly don't have lice.I mean my hair doesn't itch and what makes you think I have." I said looking at the sign.
Thomas only laughed. Like he always does. Thomas wasn't like a father or the uncle which he really is.but like a brother.
"Elizabeth.don't worry we already did health inspection."
"how?"
"Weeks ago when we went to the doctor young lady now come on."
We went up. I didn't see the big deal anymore. I don't know what was wrong with me. I only wish that this ship is really "the ships of dreams" like many people were saying. Too bad..little did I know it would be a beautiful dream turned into the worst nightmare I could never wake up from again.
"Hello there Mr.Andrews!" greeted a young officer also known as 6th officer Moody. He smiled and looked at me. "Ms.Andrews.welcome to Titanic."
I smiled the type of smile Thomas calls the "sweet/sour doll face" no idea why he calls it that. But that's Thomas for you.
I ran off to wave good-bye to everyone out there even though I didn't know a single person. Someone next to me though seem happier then I did.
"good bye I'll miss you!" said a blonde one.
A clearly French black haired one shouted. "I'll never forget you!"
I laughed as I saw them. I only smiled and kept waving.
I was taken to where my rooms where going to be. Since it was Thomas and I, it meant we had many rooms.
One was my room, Thomas room, another room for his free space one for my free space...well never minding that we had 3 rooms each.
A lot huh? Well, not for me. But that's how life is for a young rich girl like me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not spoiled.
Here's a little secret you promise to tell no one. I always wished to be part of the people below me. I don't want these rich items. I trade places with 3rd class people any day. But this is just between you and me.
(although in real life Thomas Andrews really was in a stateroom. Oh and while I was doing research that Thomas did have a daughter named Elizabeth but she was born soon after he was already in his voyage on the Titanic)
Thomas called me.
"it's splendid." Thomas said not looking at me but at the room.
"it's beautiful." I said not knowing what else to say.
"I made sure it was the best.it didn't have to be as great as John Jacob Astor.but it's perfect.and I made sure it had everything.space for all your little crystal items.drawing . paintings.and all your beautiful clothes and jewelry."
"You didn't have to go through this."
"Oh but I did.my young girl is going to turn 16.you must receive the best.and nothing less but maybe a little more" he said laughing.
I laughed.'I had to laugh so I did'
Thomas walked up to the windows. "I have a little gift for you."
"really.."
"Yes.come here..."
I ran up to him like a little five year old. He covered my eyes with his hands until I came across something. He uncovered my eyes.
"open them."
I opened my eyes and saw a crystal doll. "oh..it beautiful." I really meant it this time.
"I know how your father gave you one.how my brother died and the doll mysterious broke.but here is another one.not to replace your father but to fill up..that little hole you said was empty." he said looking down.
I walked up to him. I smiled. "what's her name."
"Her name? Her name is Vanessa like it says in the little tag. Oh and she goes with a little necklace of hers. It will truly fit you. It has your birthstone of April.. the diamond"
I hugged her. I felt so young again. I turned to him. "but my father was never there.he was always...somewhere."I looked down remembering when my father left the house.
I looked up at Thomas and smiled. "but not you.you were always there."
Thomas smiled. "really."
"Yes" I ran up to him and hugged him. I think I nearly heard him cry. He gave me a kiss on a cheek like a father does to a daughter.
"now go on change and you'll find another little surprise there."
I walked with the doll until I came across my boudoir. I put the doll to the side on top of the boudoir. I saw in the front. a diary. I smiled and looked at it. But it was locked.
"is this what you are looking for?" said Thomas teasing with the key in his hand.
I laughed. "give me please..."
"no more politely"
"Oh dear lovable uncle would you please give me the key to open the diary." I said sarcastically.
Thomas laughed. "Nice sarcasm.here you go.."
"Thank you" I said taking the key.
"Oh and here's something else."
"Yes?"
"You are going to start to take lessons from the Countess Evans."
"And why?" I said as if real anger hit me right there in the moment."because you need your lady skills.you've been surrounded by boys almost all your life.I'm sure the Countess would appreciate.anyways another young girl is taking classes as well. ""And that will be?""Could you talk any ruder? Her name is Cynthia.now go off.tour the ship and tell me what you think of it!"
"Okay!" I ran off.
"oh wait right here."
He went into my room and came out with a white long dress. "I want you to wear it."
I sighed a bit annoyed and took the dressed and went inside the door. I slammed the door in Thomas face. Very rude but I was irritated enough. But I did hear him sigh saying. "women.you cant live with them and you can't live without them."
I came out a few minutes later smiling the biggest fake smile I have ever made,
"I think it looks splendid.here wear this white hat with it.it's was.my wife's"
"Thanks..." I put on the hat. "Um.what was her name?" "my wife.her name was Helen Reilly Barbour"
"Gorgeous..oh and please stop by the room b24.a young women will cut your hair.here's the money.me.
"Oh yes and don't forget.come here for breakfast.don't be late."
"I won't!" I ran off as my white dress flew behind me. People stared but I really didn't care as long I hit against them I had to apologize.
I finally reached where I saw the crewmen working drinking their coffee.
"Good work Lowe" said Captain E. J. Smith looking at him smiling.
Lowe smiled while looking at his coffee.
First officer Murdoch came in standing next to the Captain not noticing Lowe there. "Sir.this may be your best retirement ever."
The captain smiled.a warm smile. "yes."
Lowe didn't say anything about not been noticed when he saw a young girl which he had the feeling he saw her earlier, he saw her run up a distance where it look like she wanted to see the waters.
He knew it was his breakfast break so he walked downstairs to see her more up close.
"oh Officer..." said the Captain.
Lowe turned around.
The Captain smiled looking at him and Murdoch. "but it to full Mr. Murdoch and Mr.Lowe . let's stretch our legs."
Murdoch and Lowe nodded and responded in unison. "yes sir."
Murdoch shouted. "put it on full!"
I kept running looking around as the wind of the ocean blew on me. I had a great smile on my face. I sighed I looked at the ocean. Many activities were going around. I wanted to go to the front of the ship also known as the bow.
But I guess two other men had my idea. I turned to see the crewmen. I ran up to see them and say hello to the Captain.
When an Officer stopped me..
"excuse me and who might you be young lady?"
I clearly knew who he was. "Hello 4th Officer Boxhall.I'm came here to."
"to be the little curious girl you are.not this time Elizabeth.straight to your room.you may be 15 but your father's rules were for you to stay up in your room and you may wonder any place but here unless authorized by an officer who may want to---"
"I am that officer."
I looked behind Boxhall to see who said that.
"Officer Lowe?" Boxhall said a bit surprised.
"yes sir I clearly told you this morning I was going to give the young lady a tour." Lowe said smiling winking at me real quick and turning to Boxhall.
"Oh really? And do you at least know the young lady's name?"
Lowe hesitated. I kinda smile to find a funny he was defending me. I mouthed to him. "Elizabeth."
"oh yes her name is Isabelle!"
I sighed and put my hands in my face. He kinda got the idea he was wrong.
Boxhall chuckled a bit. "actually Lowe it's."
I spoke ahead. "yes it's Elizabeth." I walked up to Lowe and put my arm around his. "he clearly said my name is Elizabeth I mean.what other name may I have?"
Boxhall gave us this look of not satisfied. "I heard Isabelle."
"oh but Lowe is ... um English and well he has something called a bit of accent and he may sound different you know."
"Yes and what is Lowe to you...besides the fact that he is the officer that will tour you.oh and to tell you Lowe is new on the ship..first time as a crewmen."
I don't know what came across my head but my mouth spoke quickly. "future fiance."
Boxhall widened his eyes. Lowe looked at me and mouthed to me. "I am?"
I gave him a look as to play along.
"Yes my future fiancee as soon as i.i.buy the ring yes buy the ring..."
"And what other better place then .. America." I said laughing nervously.
Boxhall looked confused and obviously not convinced. "but Mr.Andrews never-- -"
"I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!!"
Boxhall turned to see who shouted that when I ran off pulling Lowe by the arm to hide.
Lowe looked at me laughing. "your future fiancee is that the first thing that comes to your mind?!"
"I'm sorry."
Lowe laughed. "you could have said friend."
I smiled. "I'm Elizabeth Andrews."
He took my hand and kissed it. "5th officer Lowe.you can call me Harold"
I felt something strange inside me. Was I falling in love? Ha! Of course falling in love with a crewmen? You're wrong! I was late for breakfast!
"oh my God!!!!"
Lowe looked at me. "what? What is wrong?"
"Breakfast!"
"oh I have coffee over there with some bread I can get you some."
"No! I'm late! "
I talked so fast. "we can have food breakfast um anything! Soon . okay.um.bye!"
I ran off so fast I dropped the hat on my head.
Lowe noticed the hat that I dropped. "um Elizabeth! You dropped your hat!"
But I didn't hear him I was too much of a rush.
"Elizabeth.." Lowe said looking at the hat. "it's perfect."
"She is largest moving object made by man in all history.and I made present to you the maker of the ship Mr.Andrews the designer."
"I made have knot it together but my idea was Mr.Ismay.he vision a steamer so grant and scale and.so luxurious that no one can never challenge it." He knocked hard on the table. "and here she is! Put to solid reality!"
When I bursted in..
I ran in as my high heel shoes just slide up front to them. My hair was a bit messed up since the hat had fallen off my head.
Everyone turned to me. I felt so embarrassed. Thomas was surprised.
Ismay just glared.
Cal just gave me this look as "who is she and what does she want."
But I guess what calmed me down was Molly Brown also known as the "unsinkable Molly Brown."
She smiled. "Hello there!"
I smiled.
Molly turned to them. She then said a joke. "is she another of your fiances Cal?"
Cal only picked up an eyebrow. "no."
"Actually..." Mr. Andrew interrupted. "she is . my daughter."
Ismay smiled. "and quite lovely she is isn't she?"
The group did sounds of agreement.
I sat down in the empty chair next to Thomas. I then whispered.
"I'm grounded aren't I?"
"you better believe it Elizabeth.oh and where is your hat I may ask?"
"My hat? Oh.um..I left it.near the deck..." I said a bit nervous.
"near the deck?"
"y-y-yeah I mean "
"You didn't lose it did you?"
"Oh of course not" I said feeling real guilty.
Ismay ordered a salad. In my opinion salad was not exactly a breakfast for me.
Then I smelled a horrible smell. It was obviously smoke. It was a young red headed women in front of me. Her name was Rose DeWitt Bukater. She was (when I found out) the fiance of Cal Hockley.
I only covered my nose and mouth.
Ruth noticed and sighed. She whispered softly to Rose. "you know I don't like that Rose."
Rose only blew out the smoke harder so it can fill up the table.
Cal sighed and took the cigarette at the end. "she knows." He dipped it in a small cup of water.
"We'll both have a lamb." Cal said. "raw with a little bit of mint sauce."
He turned to Rose. "you like lamb right sweetpea."
Rose did a big huge smile which was obviously fake.
Thomas whispered in my ear. "that is the smile I see on you every day."
I turned to him with my eyes narrowed.
Thomas only chuckled not facing me.
"You'll cut a piece meat for her too there Cal." Molly said laughing.
I laughed too but trying to keep it low.
It was my turn to order. "I'll have.a sausage and eggs."
The man gave me a unique look but I only smile. "if you don't mind."
Molly then asked out of nowhere. "hey uh who named Titanic..was it you Bruce?" She said turning to him expecting him to say yes.
"Well, yes actually."
Thomas laughed.
"She means size and size means stability, luxury. And above all strength..."
Rose turned to him. "do you know Mr.Fraud, Mr.Ismay? His stability about size might a particular interest to you."
Molly nodded smiling. Thomas and I laughed. But not Ruth and either Cal.
Ruth turned to her. "was has gotten into you?"
Rose got up. "excuse me."
Ismay got up as well.
"She's a pistol Cal.hope you can handle her." Molly said smiling.
"Well, I need to start minding what she reads now won't I Mrs.Brown."
"Fraud who is he? Is he a passenger" Ismay said very offended sitting back down.
Thomas smiled at me. "are you all finished?"
I nodded.
"Good you may go off now.I have to go up to my room and finish up business."
I whispered."okay.good bye dad"
I got up. "well I must go now.enjoy the rest of the day."
Cal walked up to me. "and you as well Ms. Andrews" He took my hand and kissed it. I only smiled. He walked off to go after Rose.
"Farewell Ms. Andrews" Ismay said also kissing my hand. Good thing I had my glove on but I still felt the wetness. Disgusting really.
I smiled to Molly. "good bye Mrs.Brown."
Molly smiled. I turned and walked off.
"HEY ELIZABETH!"
I turned. "yes?"
"Call me Molly! How about tea tomorrow morning?"
I smiled."prefect!" I liked Molly. She was cool and acted like herself. She didn't act like the Countess.
I walked off and started heading outside. I went to the side of the ship near the bars to see the ocean..
Lowe was making sure the coast was going well when 3rd officer Grove walked up to him.
"Heard you were planning to marry Ms. Andrews" he said laughing a bit.
"Let me guess." said Lowe calmly. "Boxhall told all of you what happened this morning.."
"I can only say one thing Lowe.forget her.she's a rich girl living with a rich father. She is going to America to become more rich then what she really is.she doesn't see you the least bit.I bet you made the fiance joke right?"
"Actually" said Lowe. "she did..." he turned a bit satisfied. "now excuse me I must report to the Captain how we are doing."
Lowe walked off as Grove looked at him. Lightoller walked up to Grove "he's a beginninger..he'll learn..."
"In what? Been a crewmen or choosing the right girl."
Lightoller sighed. "in both."
The Captain turned to Lowe. "so Lowe the report."
"Here it is sir.."
"Thank you."
"Um Captain.sir."
"Yes."
Lowe hesitated a bit."Never mind."
The Captain smiled. "if you have a problem you can always----"
There was interruption when argument is heard..
Disclaimer: I own nothing of Titanic except my made up chars everything else belongs to the people who made Titanic. Hope you love the story!
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Part One: A Birthday gift for life
I looked outside. The breeze hit my face with my dark brown wavy hair flowing .
I sighed boredly. I didn't want to be here.
where was I going anyways?
I mean Thomas told me it was going to be my best birthday gift ever..
But my birthday isn't until April 17.
I took of my gloves as I sat boredly in the car looking around. I looked carefully at my hand when he took my hand.
I looked at him.
"I suggest you to.put that glove back on..."
I turned away.
"Elizabeth.I have not seen a sweet smile on you since..ever."
I did a cute big fake smile and turned around looking outside. Thomas was the biggest pain. As an uncle/now my father he can be no more annoying then what he already is.
I have to be a young lady with education and blah blah blah blah blah . it's just too much.
Thomas also known as famous Thomas Andrews told the driver if we were already there.
"Alright come along now driver we must be there by now."
The driver which obviously was French with his French accent just said. "we'll be there soon.very soon sir"
"Soon?" I taught. "come on.you can at least say 5 minutes or something."
Thomas looked outside and smiled. "well now here put this in your eyes..."
I looked at the small white blanket. "is this supposed to be a blind fold?"
"Here.let me put it on." He said while putting it on.
It was dark as the car stopped with a jolt and I heard Thomas pay the man as he bid him farewell. He took my hand and led my out.
"careful now.won't want to trip now" Thomas said laughing.
I only sighed hoping he wasn't trying to get rid of me.
I heard people shouting and cheering. Where was I?
Then the blindfold was off my eyes and a smile brought up to my face.
I sighed but a sigh of joy. I think I nearly squealed. I turned to Thomas and hugged him.
"So this is what you've been up to?! That's why you didn't want my help! Oh the ship is beautiful.what's it called?"
Thomas smiled proudly as the sun lit his face. "The Titanic ... and it's your birthday gift.but not the ship only not that is belongs to me only but the voyage as well.and guess where we are going?"
"where?"
"America."
I think my heart stopped. I got so.so emotional right then and there. What is my name you ask? Well, my name is Elizabeth..Elizabeth Andrews."
There was a flood full of people with cheers as they hugged their good- byes. I was the youngest among my brothers. Thomas of course was my uncle. The others (my brothers) had gone their way. When my parents died, Thomas took custody to take care of me. Until I get married of course.
I'm 15.still young and active. I laughed a bit.
Thomas looked at me and held me by the chin and said. "I have not seen that smile in years."
I couldn't stop smiling.
"this ship is unsinkable you know."
"It is..impossible!" I looked at the ship. "she's clearly made of iron."
"Well, I have made the impossible.possible."
"but how?"
"well if the ship will by any chance hit an iceberg.well.there would be water-tight doors to shut it. Titanic can still float with 4 compartments filled up with water. We'll run the pumps and see? Unsinkable.."
I was going to say something when an annoying honk filled the air. I turned. My long braid swung with me to my shoulder in the front. I pushed my hair back since my hair made me hot since it was sunny but beautiful.
Suddenly the car had stopped and a young lady came out. 'Her hat was too big' was the first thing that crossed my mind. Then I saw who came out. Another person.this time a man. I think my heart was pounding a little faster than usual. Then I laughed to myself.
Thomas turned. "what can possibly be so funny?"
"Nothing..nothing" I said as I wrapped my arm around his arm and kept walking.
As we walked to go to the ship a man stopped us.
"Thomas Andrews! And."
"Elizabeth Andrews."
"um yes yes"
'I wasn't famous as my brother but I lived with it. I clearly didn't like the man who was there. I don't know something in his eyes I didn't like'
Thomas though greeted him with joy like he does to anyone that crosses our path. "oh Ismay! Hello.good day huh?"
"Perfect as always Mr.Andrews.when something like this is born.there is possibly no rain...and with a beautiful girl as the one that is by you."
He took my hand and kissed it. I gave a disgusted look and wish I would have kept the gloves on. I mean does he know how to kiss or does a gallon of saliva always come out of his mouth like that..
Thomas clearly saw my face and then cleared his throat. "Elizabeth this is Bruce Ismay the owner of the ship and the president of White Star"
Ismay smiled. "oh it might be mine but we all know it's Thomas Andrews."
"Well, Ismay how about breakfast tomorrow and we'll talk then.come along Elizabeth."
I wiped my hand with the cloth that was around my eyes before.
"I told you to keep those gloves on..." said Thomas teasing me in a way.
"It's boiling hot! How you expect me to walk like this."
"Then we'll have your hair cut short . it's too long."
"It is?"
"But it makes you look beautiful."
'Why is it with me he thinks everything is beautiful.who knows.but I kept getting this feeling in my heart that something wasn't right. I would have love to be here but as I got closer to the ship everything inside screamed not to go any further. But what was I to do? It was just a feeling.'
"Beautiful day huh" Second officer Lightoller said with a smile on his face.
Fifth officer Lowe turned to him. "yes it is isn't it? It has been a dream to always be here..I mean work in a place like this."
"Well, as a new comer.I suggest you watch me. I have been in ships for years. This isn't any different..anyways I am the second officer."
Lowe nodded and smile. "I hope it isn't."
Suddenly Lowe looked around smiling as he saw the people board on the ship. When he took a small glance at a young girl. He turned again to see her as if it brought quick attention to him. But he didn't see her anymore.
"Lowe.go to the bottom of the ship and check the 3rd classes and lower.they are boarding the ship" Lightoller told him.
Lowe turned to him and nodded answering nervously. "yes sir..."
"Thomas do I need a lice inspection?! I clearly don't have lice.I mean my hair doesn't itch and what makes you think I have." I said looking at the sign.
Thomas only laughed. Like he always does. Thomas wasn't like a father or the uncle which he really is.but like a brother.
"Elizabeth.don't worry we already did health inspection."
"how?"
"Weeks ago when we went to the doctor young lady now come on."
We went up. I didn't see the big deal anymore. I don't know what was wrong with me. I only wish that this ship is really "the ships of dreams" like many people were saying. Too bad..little did I know it would be a beautiful dream turned into the worst nightmare I could never wake up from again.
"Hello there Mr.Andrews!" greeted a young officer also known as 6th officer Moody. He smiled and looked at me. "Ms.Andrews.welcome to Titanic."
I smiled the type of smile Thomas calls the "sweet/sour doll face" no idea why he calls it that. But that's Thomas for you.
I ran off to wave good-bye to everyone out there even though I didn't know a single person. Someone next to me though seem happier then I did.
"good bye I'll miss you!" said a blonde one.
A clearly French black haired one shouted. "I'll never forget you!"
I laughed as I saw them. I only smiled and kept waving.
I was taken to where my rooms where going to be. Since it was Thomas and I, it meant we had many rooms.
One was my room, Thomas room, another room for his free space one for my free space...well never minding that we had 3 rooms each.
A lot huh? Well, not for me. But that's how life is for a young rich girl like me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not spoiled.
Here's a little secret you promise to tell no one. I always wished to be part of the people below me. I don't want these rich items. I trade places with 3rd class people any day. But this is just between you and me.
(although in real life Thomas Andrews really was in a stateroom. Oh and while I was doing research that Thomas did have a daughter named Elizabeth but she was born soon after he was already in his voyage on the Titanic)
Thomas called me.
"it's splendid." Thomas said not looking at me but at the room.
"it's beautiful." I said not knowing what else to say.
"I made sure it was the best.it didn't have to be as great as John Jacob Astor.but it's perfect.and I made sure it had everything.space for all your little crystal items.drawing . paintings.and all your beautiful clothes and jewelry."
"You didn't have to go through this."
"Oh but I did.my young girl is going to turn 16.you must receive the best.and nothing less but maybe a little more" he said laughing.
I laughed.'I had to laugh so I did'
Thomas walked up to the windows. "I have a little gift for you."
"really.."
"Yes.come here..."
I ran up to him like a little five year old. He covered my eyes with his hands until I came across something. He uncovered my eyes.
"open them."
I opened my eyes and saw a crystal doll. "oh..it beautiful." I really meant it this time.
"I know how your father gave you one.how my brother died and the doll mysterious broke.but here is another one.not to replace your father but to fill up..that little hole you said was empty." he said looking down.
I walked up to him. I smiled. "what's her name."
"Her name? Her name is Vanessa like it says in the little tag. Oh and she goes with a little necklace of hers. It will truly fit you. It has your birthstone of April.. the diamond"
I hugged her. I felt so young again. I turned to him. "but my father was never there.he was always...somewhere."I looked down remembering when my father left the house.
I looked up at Thomas and smiled. "but not you.you were always there."
Thomas smiled. "really."
"Yes" I ran up to him and hugged him. I think I nearly heard him cry. He gave me a kiss on a cheek like a father does to a daughter.
"now go on change and you'll find another little surprise there."
I walked with the doll until I came across my boudoir. I put the doll to the side on top of the boudoir. I saw in the front. a diary. I smiled and looked at it. But it was locked.
"is this what you are looking for?" said Thomas teasing with the key in his hand.
I laughed. "give me please..."
"no more politely"
"Oh dear lovable uncle would you please give me the key to open the diary." I said sarcastically.
Thomas laughed. "Nice sarcasm.here you go.."
"Thank you" I said taking the key.
"Oh and here's something else."
"Yes?"
"You are going to start to take lessons from the Countess Evans."
"And why?" I said as if real anger hit me right there in the moment."because you need your lady skills.you've been surrounded by boys almost all your life.I'm sure the Countess would appreciate.anyways another young girl is taking classes as well. ""And that will be?""Could you talk any ruder? Her name is Cynthia.now go off.tour the ship and tell me what you think of it!"
"Okay!" I ran off.
"oh wait right here."
He went into my room and came out with a white long dress. "I want you to wear it."
I sighed a bit annoyed and took the dressed and went inside the door. I slammed the door in Thomas face. Very rude but I was irritated enough. But I did hear him sigh saying. "women.you cant live with them and you can't live without them."
I came out a few minutes later smiling the biggest fake smile I have ever made,
"I think it looks splendid.here wear this white hat with it.it's was.my wife's"
"Thanks..." I put on the hat. "Um.what was her name?" "my wife.her name was Helen Reilly Barbour"
"Gorgeous..oh and please stop by the room b24.a young women will cut your hair.here's the money.me.
"Oh yes and don't forget.come here for breakfast.don't be late."
"I won't!" I ran off as my white dress flew behind me. People stared but I really didn't care as long I hit against them I had to apologize.
I finally reached where I saw the crewmen working drinking their coffee.
"Good work Lowe" said Captain E. J. Smith looking at him smiling.
Lowe smiled while looking at his coffee.
First officer Murdoch came in standing next to the Captain not noticing Lowe there. "Sir.this may be your best retirement ever."
The captain smiled.a warm smile. "yes."
Lowe didn't say anything about not been noticed when he saw a young girl which he had the feeling he saw her earlier, he saw her run up a distance where it look like she wanted to see the waters.
He knew it was his breakfast break so he walked downstairs to see her more up close.
"oh Officer..." said the Captain.
Lowe turned around.
The Captain smiled looking at him and Murdoch. "but it to full Mr. Murdoch and Mr.Lowe . let's stretch our legs."
Murdoch and Lowe nodded and responded in unison. "yes sir."
Murdoch shouted. "put it on full!"
I kept running looking around as the wind of the ocean blew on me. I had a great smile on my face. I sighed I looked at the ocean. Many activities were going around. I wanted to go to the front of the ship also known as the bow.
But I guess two other men had my idea. I turned to see the crewmen. I ran up to see them and say hello to the Captain.
When an Officer stopped me..
"excuse me and who might you be young lady?"
I clearly knew who he was. "Hello 4th Officer Boxhall.I'm came here to."
"to be the little curious girl you are.not this time Elizabeth.straight to your room.you may be 15 but your father's rules were for you to stay up in your room and you may wonder any place but here unless authorized by an officer who may want to---"
"I am that officer."
I looked behind Boxhall to see who said that.
"Officer Lowe?" Boxhall said a bit surprised.
"yes sir I clearly told you this morning I was going to give the young lady a tour." Lowe said smiling winking at me real quick and turning to Boxhall.
"Oh really? And do you at least know the young lady's name?"
Lowe hesitated. I kinda smile to find a funny he was defending me. I mouthed to him. "Elizabeth."
"oh yes her name is Isabelle!"
I sighed and put my hands in my face. He kinda got the idea he was wrong.
Boxhall chuckled a bit. "actually Lowe it's."
I spoke ahead. "yes it's Elizabeth." I walked up to Lowe and put my arm around his. "he clearly said my name is Elizabeth I mean.what other name may I have?"
Boxhall gave us this look of not satisfied. "I heard Isabelle."
"oh but Lowe is ... um English and well he has something called a bit of accent and he may sound different you know."
"Yes and what is Lowe to you...besides the fact that he is the officer that will tour you.oh and to tell you Lowe is new on the ship..first time as a crewmen."
I don't know what came across my head but my mouth spoke quickly. "future fiance."
Boxhall widened his eyes. Lowe looked at me and mouthed to me. "I am?"
I gave him a look as to play along.
"Yes my future fiancee as soon as i.i.buy the ring yes buy the ring..."
"And what other better place then .. America." I said laughing nervously.
Boxhall looked confused and obviously not convinced. "but Mr.Andrews never-- -"
"I'M KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!!"
Boxhall turned to see who shouted that when I ran off pulling Lowe by the arm to hide.
Lowe looked at me laughing. "your future fiancee is that the first thing that comes to your mind?!"
"I'm sorry."
Lowe laughed. "you could have said friend."
I smiled. "I'm Elizabeth Andrews."
He took my hand and kissed it. "5th officer Lowe.you can call me Harold"
I felt something strange inside me. Was I falling in love? Ha! Of course falling in love with a crewmen? You're wrong! I was late for breakfast!
"oh my God!!!!"
Lowe looked at me. "what? What is wrong?"
"Breakfast!"
"oh I have coffee over there with some bread I can get you some."
"No! I'm late! "
I talked so fast. "we can have food breakfast um anything! Soon . okay.um.bye!"
I ran off so fast I dropped the hat on my head.
Lowe noticed the hat that I dropped. "um Elizabeth! You dropped your hat!"
But I didn't hear him I was too much of a rush.
"Elizabeth.." Lowe said looking at the hat. "it's perfect."
"She is largest moving object made by man in all history.and I made present to you the maker of the ship Mr.Andrews the designer."
"I made have knot it together but my idea was Mr.Ismay.he vision a steamer so grant and scale and.so luxurious that no one can never challenge it." He knocked hard on the table. "and here she is! Put to solid reality!"
When I bursted in..
I ran in as my high heel shoes just slide up front to them. My hair was a bit messed up since the hat had fallen off my head.
Everyone turned to me. I felt so embarrassed. Thomas was surprised.
Ismay just glared.
Cal just gave me this look as "who is she and what does she want."
But I guess what calmed me down was Molly Brown also known as the "unsinkable Molly Brown."
She smiled. "Hello there!"
I smiled.
Molly turned to them. She then said a joke. "is she another of your fiances Cal?"
Cal only picked up an eyebrow. "no."
"Actually..." Mr. Andrew interrupted. "she is . my daughter."
Ismay smiled. "and quite lovely she is isn't she?"
The group did sounds of agreement.
I sat down in the empty chair next to Thomas. I then whispered.
"I'm grounded aren't I?"
"you better believe it Elizabeth.oh and where is your hat I may ask?"
"My hat? Oh.um..I left it.near the deck..." I said a bit nervous.
"near the deck?"
"y-y-yeah I mean "
"You didn't lose it did you?"
"Oh of course not" I said feeling real guilty.
Ismay ordered a salad. In my opinion salad was not exactly a breakfast for me.
Then I smelled a horrible smell. It was obviously smoke. It was a young red headed women in front of me. Her name was Rose DeWitt Bukater. She was (when I found out) the fiance of Cal Hockley.
I only covered my nose and mouth.
Ruth noticed and sighed. She whispered softly to Rose. "you know I don't like that Rose."
Rose only blew out the smoke harder so it can fill up the table.
Cal sighed and took the cigarette at the end. "she knows." He dipped it in a small cup of water.
"We'll both have a lamb." Cal said. "raw with a little bit of mint sauce."
He turned to Rose. "you like lamb right sweetpea."
Rose did a big huge smile which was obviously fake.
Thomas whispered in my ear. "that is the smile I see on you every day."
I turned to him with my eyes narrowed.
Thomas only chuckled not facing me.
"You'll cut a piece meat for her too there Cal." Molly said laughing.
I laughed too but trying to keep it low.
It was my turn to order. "I'll have.a sausage and eggs."
The man gave me a unique look but I only smile. "if you don't mind."
Molly then asked out of nowhere. "hey uh who named Titanic..was it you Bruce?" She said turning to him expecting him to say yes.
"Well, yes actually."
Thomas laughed.
"She means size and size means stability, luxury. And above all strength..."
Rose turned to him. "do you know Mr.Fraud, Mr.Ismay? His stability about size might a particular interest to you."
Molly nodded smiling. Thomas and I laughed. But not Ruth and either Cal.
Ruth turned to her. "was has gotten into you?"
Rose got up. "excuse me."
Ismay got up as well.
"She's a pistol Cal.hope you can handle her." Molly said smiling.
"Well, I need to start minding what she reads now won't I Mrs.Brown."
"Fraud who is he? Is he a passenger" Ismay said very offended sitting back down.
Thomas smiled at me. "are you all finished?"
I nodded.
"Good you may go off now.I have to go up to my room and finish up business."
I whispered."okay.good bye dad"
I got up. "well I must go now.enjoy the rest of the day."
Cal walked up to me. "and you as well Ms. Andrews" He took my hand and kissed it. I only smiled. He walked off to go after Rose.
"Farewell Ms. Andrews" Ismay said also kissing my hand. Good thing I had my glove on but I still felt the wetness. Disgusting really.
I smiled to Molly. "good bye Mrs.Brown."
Molly smiled. I turned and walked off.
"HEY ELIZABETH!"
I turned. "yes?"
"Call me Molly! How about tea tomorrow morning?"
I smiled."prefect!" I liked Molly. She was cool and acted like herself. She didn't act like the Countess.
I walked off and started heading outside. I went to the side of the ship near the bars to see the ocean..
Lowe was making sure the coast was going well when 3rd officer Grove walked up to him.
"Heard you were planning to marry Ms. Andrews" he said laughing a bit.
"Let me guess." said Lowe calmly. "Boxhall told all of you what happened this morning.."
"I can only say one thing Lowe.forget her.she's a rich girl living with a rich father. She is going to America to become more rich then what she really is.she doesn't see you the least bit.I bet you made the fiance joke right?"
"Actually" said Lowe. "she did..." he turned a bit satisfied. "now excuse me I must report to the Captain how we are doing."
Lowe walked off as Grove looked at him. Lightoller walked up to Grove "he's a beginninger..he'll learn..."
"In what? Been a crewmen or choosing the right girl."
Lightoller sighed. "in both."
The Captain turned to Lowe. "so Lowe the report."
"Here it is sir.."
"Thank you."
"Um Captain.sir."
"Yes."
Lowe hesitated a bit."Never mind."
The Captain smiled. "if you have a problem you can always----"
There was interruption when argument is heard..