Piracy
By Firniswin
"What?" Elizabeth covered her mouth and shook her head in surprise. She couldn't believe what she was hearing, it was not possible,
"Elizabeth, I love you….more than anything, but I can not deny the call of the sea any longer. I am sorry, you must understand my pain……it calls my name. I must answer the calls." Will gulped back the pain in his heart as it leapt to his already shrinking throat.
"But how will I raise Jack alone?" she asked softly looking down the road. She watched as 10 year old, Jack Turner roughhoused will his friends in the street.
"I will send money and letters, I promise." he said as he closed his arms about her back and held her close.
He felt sobs rack her form as she let the opaque tears fall. She nuzzled her face into his chest and let her emotions take hold. He smiled sadly and put a hand on each side of her face then pulled her head back and caressed the wet cheeks.
"I will be back, I promise……only two years love. By the time I'm back you will want to get rid of me again." Will did not miss her small chuckle. He let go of her and picked up the large leather bag of belongings. He turned and began to make his way down the dusty road.
Elizabeth watched as he stopped to where their son was playing. Jack shook his head, just as she had done and then ran to his father, enveloping him in a tight hug.
He let go and Will gave him a pat on the shoulder. She could barely make out the words he spoke.
"I love you son."
"Stay safe father."
"Aww, come on now. You think I am going to get into trouble do ya."
" Well I don't k…….."
That was the last she heard for now they were to far away to hear. She smiled as she remembered Will long ago. He had wanted nothing to do with the cruel beings, he had hated Jack for all he was. And now he talked of joining the man in his piracy.
She turned away and went back into the house, she would see Will again, in two years….really how long was two years.