Chapter 4
"Meeting Jack Sparrow"
You wake up feeling fresh and relaxed, but suddenly come crashing down from your dream world as your engagement grazes your face. You dress into a simple yellow gown and fix your hair into a bun. Sheila comes in.
Sheila: Your father wants to see ya miss.
You: Thank you, Sheila.
You find your father sitting in his favorite chair in the study.
Father: Ah, (your name), I'm so happy to see you. Please sit down.
You sit down by your father,
You: What is it, father?
Father: I just want to say I'm pleased to hear you have accepted to marry Thomas. He is a very fine man and will keep you happy.
You: I know he's a fine man, but I'm not in love with him. If I marry, I want it to be fore love, not for honor or wealth.
Your father's smile disappears. A stern look crosses his face.
Father: You will love him. Your marriage to him will bring this family great honor. His parents were very respected people.
You are terrified your father's temper will surge. You know he can be quite physical when it did.
You: I'm sorry father. I have angered you.
You get up and leave. You prepare to meet Elizabeth and Will to pick up things for the wedding. Instead of taking a carriage, you walk. Walking always helps keep your mind fresh and clear.
You meet Elizabeth at the local tailor shop to try on your dress.
You: Where's will?
Elizabeth: Greeting a friend. He'll be here shortly. Come, I want to see how the dress looks on you.
The woman in the store greets you. She hands you a white gown. You go to the changing room to try it on. The dress had long sleeves that clung to your arms. Little beads covered the neck collar. The dress flowered out at your waist. It was a bit too fancy for a Maid of Honor. It made you cringe of the thought of having to pick out a dress for your wedding.
You exit the dressing room and see Elizabeth and Will and a man you've never seen before. The man has long black hair with several braids and beads of all sorts in it. He has on a dirty white shirt opened at the chest and ripped black pants. A sword dangles off his belt. A red bandana was wrapped around the top of his head. He has dark brown eyes covered in a smear of black and a mustache that curled up.
Elizabeth: Ooh, it looks great on you!
Will and the man turn to stare at you. You blush, as the stranger looks you up and down before winking at you.
The Man: Ah, who's the fine lass?
Will: Oh, this is (your full name). (Your name), this is Jack Sparrow.
You extend a hand to Jack to shake, but he kisses it.
Jack: Nice ter meet ya, miss (your name).
You: Why, thank you Mr. Sparrow. I do believe I have never seen you here before? Tell me, where are you from and what business do you have in this village?
Jack smiles.
Jack: Well, me and me crew are here for little Will's weddin'. I'm really from nowhere. I travel on me ship on the ocean all the time.
Elizabeth: (whispers to you) He's a pirate.
Your eyes grow wide in shock and your jaw drops.
You: (whispers to Elizabeth) He's a pirate?
Elizabeth smiles.
Elizabeth: Ever heard of Captain Jack Sparrow and the famous Black Pearl?
You shake your head, but remembered seeing the ship last night.
Elizabeth: Well, that's him. He's going to be the Best Man.
Jack smiles and slings an arm around Will.
Jack: Can't wait for the weddin'. I love weddings. Drinks for everybody.
You laugh at him.
You: (thinking to your self) This Jack Sparrow is quite a handsome man. A pirate? I bet he has loads of tales full of excitement and adventure. I envy him for his freedom of travel and his independence.
You change back into your yellow dress. You pay for it and then you, Will, Jack, and Elizabeth head out for lunch. Jack walks with you.
Jack: So, I saw thee ring on your finger. You engaged or married?
You: Engaged, unfortunately.
Jack: Unfortunate?
You: Yes. My parents are forcing me to marry a guy I don't love, but if I don't marry this guy, I'll be disgracing my family.
Jack: Ya poor lass. Hey, a wedding! I love weddings!
You: Drinks for everyone.
You smile at Jack. He smiles at you. Soon, you, Elizabeth, Will, and Jack come to a little restaurant. You take a seat at a round table in the corner. Jack sits to your right while Will sits to Jack's right and Elizabeth to his right. A violinist sits a few tables away playing slow, soft tunes. You and Elizabeth order tea and pie while Will orders water and steak.
Jack: Methinks I'll have some rum and a steak, extra rare.
You give a look of disgust to Jack at the thought of rum and extra rare steak.
Jack: What? It's good for us pirates! Rum keeps us goin' and raw meat gives us our meanness.
Elizabeth is busy talking about the wedding guest list with Will.
You: Um, Mr. Sparrow
Jack: Call me Jack
You: Jack, since you're a pirate and all, tell me about some of your adventures. How did you meet Will and Elizabeth?
Jack takes a swig of rum and smiles.
Jack: Well, I came here to find me boat. Barbossa took it and left me on a island by my lonesome.. That boat's been me life. Anyways, I rescued Elizabeth from Davie Jones's locker. Poor lass fainted from a lack of air due to her blasted corset. I met Will when I was runnin' from the guars. Me and him had a little sword fight in his sword shop. Well, Barbossa kidnapped Miss Elizabeth. Me and Will went after her. I gots me ship back, and haven't been happier since. Now, tell me about this fiancé of yours.
You: Well, he's a pretty boy doctor named Thomas Brown who's highly annoying. All he does is say "I'll make you happy" and other preposterous things.
Someone: (Your name)! (Your name)!
You turn around to see Thomas approaching you. You take a gulp of air and stare at him like an over-friendly aunt on a visit. Jack sees your reaction to the stranger and smirks.
Thomas: There you are, (your name). I have been looking all over for you. Your father informed me you would be out with Mr. Turner and Miss Swann.
Thomas pulls up a chair and sits by you. He beams at you, kissing you on the cheek. You back up a bit and fall off your chair. Jack catches you. You stare into his deep brown eyes and blush. He helps you back up.
You: I'm so sorry about that.
Jack: No worries miss.
Thomas eyes Jack. Jack eyes him.
Thomas: I believe I haven't been acquainted with the gentlemen next to you.
Jack extends his hand. Thomas shakes it roughly.
Jack: Jack Sparrow.
Thomas cocks an eyebrow.
Thomas: Thomas brown. Say, aren't you that pirate fellow that gave the royal navy a run around?
Jack lifts his head and beams.
Jack: That be me.
Thomas: I thought they'd have your head.
Jack: Yeah, well, they change their minds. I got it good here. Miss Swann and her father settled things down with the navy for me.
Thomas: I see.
The violinist begins playing a fast song.
Will: Elizabeth my dear, care to dance?
Elizabeth smiles.
Elizabeth: Of course.
You watch as a few people get up and dance. You see Thomas watch everyone dance and then slowly turn to you. He opens his mouth to say something but Jack cuts him off.
Jack: (Your name), would ya care to dance with me?
He is standing up and leaning toward you, a huge grin on his handsome face and his hand extended to you.
You smile a dazzling white smile and blush.
You: Of course.
You take his hand, seeing out of the corner of your eye that Thomas's jaw has dropped. Jack leads you to the area where everyone is dancing. He keeps holding one hand while he wraps his free arm around your waist. You began to dance quickly to the fast violin music.
You: (thinking) He's an excellent dancer and he smells good for a pirate.
Indeed he does. He smells like the sea to you. He was also is a good dancer. Never in your wildest dreams did you ever suspect that a pirate could dance well or that you would ever dance with one.
The music stops just as Jack dips you low. For one fleeting second, you wished he would kiss you. He stands there, holding you, smiling. He leans in, but the moment is broken up.
Thomas: (your name)! Come, we must leave. Your father is expecting us back. We have quite a bit to sort out.
Jack sees disappointment in your eyes and winks at you. You stand straight up and frown.
You: (thinking) Damn you Thomas.
Thomas takes you by the arm protectively.
You: Goodbye Elizabeth, Will, Jack.
Elizabeth: Goodbye, (your name), I'll see you Thursday at my wedding.
Will: Take care!
Jack: Fine dancer you are. Well, I hope ter run into ya soon, take care me lady.
He kisses your hand.
Thomas: Come, my dear. We must go.
Elizabeth and Will give you sympathetic looks. Jack winks at you. You only hope you will meet again soon.
"Meeting Jack Sparrow"
You wake up feeling fresh and relaxed, but suddenly come crashing down from your dream world as your engagement grazes your face. You dress into a simple yellow gown and fix your hair into a bun. Sheila comes in.
Sheila: Your father wants to see ya miss.
You: Thank you, Sheila.
You find your father sitting in his favorite chair in the study.
Father: Ah, (your name), I'm so happy to see you. Please sit down.
You sit down by your father,
You: What is it, father?
Father: I just want to say I'm pleased to hear you have accepted to marry Thomas. He is a very fine man and will keep you happy.
You: I know he's a fine man, but I'm not in love with him. If I marry, I want it to be fore love, not for honor or wealth.
Your father's smile disappears. A stern look crosses his face.
Father: You will love him. Your marriage to him will bring this family great honor. His parents were very respected people.
You are terrified your father's temper will surge. You know he can be quite physical when it did.
You: I'm sorry father. I have angered you.
You get up and leave. You prepare to meet Elizabeth and Will to pick up things for the wedding. Instead of taking a carriage, you walk. Walking always helps keep your mind fresh and clear.
You meet Elizabeth at the local tailor shop to try on your dress.
You: Where's will?
Elizabeth: Greeting a friend. He'll be here shortly. Come, I want to see how the dress looks on you.
The woman in the store greets you. She hands you a white gown. You go to the changing room to try it on. The dress had long sleeves that clung to your arms. Little beads covered the neck collar. The dress flowered out at your waist. It was a bit too fancy for a Maid of Honor. It made you cringe of the thought of having to pick out a dress for your wedding.
You exit the dressing room and see Elizabeth and Will and a man you've never seen before. The man has long black hair with several braids and beads of all sorts in it. He has on a dirty white shirt opened at the chest and ripped black pants. A sword dangles off his belt. A red bandana was wrapped around the top of his head. He has dark brown eyes covered in a smear of black and a mustache that curled up.
Elizabeth: Ooh, it looks great on you!
Will and the man turn to stare at you. You blush, as the stranger looks you up and down before winking at you.
The Man: Ah, who's the fine lass?
Will: Oh, this is (your full name). (Your name), this is Jack Sparrow.
You extend a hand to Jack to shake, but he kisses it.
Jack: Nice ter meet ya, miss (your name).
You: Why, thank you Mr. Sparrow. I do believe I have never seen you here before? Tell me, where are you from and what business do you have in this village?
Jack smiles.
Jack: Well, me and me crew are here for little Will's weddin'. I'm really from nowhere. I travel on me ship on the ocean all the time.
Elizabeth: (whispers to you) He's a pirate.
Your eyes grow wide in shock and your jaw drops.
You: (whispers to Elizabeth) He's a pirate?
Elizabeth smiles.
Elizabeth: Ever heard of Captain Jack Sparrow and the famous Black Pearl?
You shake your head, but remembered seeing the ship last night.
Elizabeth: Well, that's him. He's going to be the Best Man.
Jack smiles and slings an arm around Will.
Jack: Can't wait for the weddin'. I love weddings. Drinks for everybody.
You laugh at him.
You: (thinking to your self) This Jack Sparrow is quite a handsome man. A pirate? I bet he has loads of tales full of excitement and adventure. I envy him for his freedom of travel and his independence.
You change back into your yellow dress. You pay for it and then you, Will, Jack, and Elizabeth head out for lunch. Jack walks with you.
Jack: So, I saw thee ring on your finger. You engaged or married?
You: Engaged, unfortunately.
Jack: Unfortunate?
You: Yes. My parents are forcing me to marry a guy I don't love, but if I don't marry this guy, I'll be disgracing my family.
Jack: Ya poor lass. Hey, a wedding! I love weddings!
You: Drinks for everyone.
You smile at Jack. He smiles at you. Soon, you, Elizabeth, Will, and Jack come to a little restaurant. You take a seat at a round table in the corner. Jack sits to your right while Will sits to Jack's right and Elizabeth to his right. A violinist sits a few tables away playing slow, soft tunes. You and Elizabeth order tea and pie while Will orders water and steak.
Jack: Methinks I'll have some rum and a steak, extra rare.
You give a look of disgust to Jack at the thought of rum and extra rare steak.
Jack: What? It's good for us pirates! Rum keeps us goin' and raw meat gives us our meanness.
Elizabeth is busy talking about the wedding guest list with Will.
You: Um, Mr. Sparrow
Jack: Call me Jack
You: Jack, since you're a pirate and all, tell me about some of your adventures. How did you meet Will and Elizabeth?
Jack takes a swig of rum and smiles.
Jack: Well, I came here to find me boat. Barbossa took it and left me on a island by my lonesome.. That boat's been me life. Anyways, I rescued Elizabeth from Davie Jones's locker. Poor lass fainted from a lack of air due to her blasted corset. I met Will when I was runnin' from the guars. Me and him had a little sword fight in his sword shop. Well, Barbossa kidnapped Miss Elizabeth. Me and Will went after her. I gots me ship back, and haven't been happier since. Now, tell me about this fiancé of yours.
You: Well, he's a pretty boy doctor named Thomas Brown who's highly annoying. All he does is say "I'll make you happy" and other preposterous things.
Someone: (Your name)! (Your name)!
You turn around to see Thomas approaching you. You take a gulp of air and stare at him like an over-friendly aunt on a visit. Jack sees your reaction to the stranger and smirks.
Thomas: There you are, (your name). I have been looking all over for you. Your father informed me you would be out with Mr. Turner and Miss Swann.
Thomas pulls up a chair and sits by you. He beams at you, kissing you on the cheek. You back up a bit and fall off your chair. Jack catches you. You stare into his deep brown eyes and blush. He helps you back up.
You: I'm so sorry about that.
Jack: No worries miss.
Thomas eyes Jack. Jack eyes him.
Thomas: I believe I haven't been acquainted with the gentlemen next to you.
Jack extends his hand. Thomas shakes it roughly.
Jack: Jack Sparrow.
Thomas cocks an eyebrow.
Thomas: Thomas brown. Say, aren't you that pirate fellow that gave the royal navy a run around?
Jack lifts his head and beams.
Jack: That be me.
Thomas: I thought they'd have your head.
Jack: Yeah, well, they change their minds. I got it good here. Miss Swann and her father settled things down with the navy for me.
Thomas: I see.
The violinist begins playing a fast song.
Will: Elizabeth my dear, care to dance?
Elizabeth smiles.
Elizabeth: Of course.
You watch as a few people get up and dance. You see Thomas watch everyone dance and then slowly turn to you. He opens his mouth to say something but Jack cuts him off.
Jack: (Your name), would ya care to dance with me?
He is standing up and leaning toward you, a huge grin on his handsome face and his hand extended to you.
You smile a dazzling white smile and blush.
You: Of course.
You take his hand, seeing out of the corner of your eye that Thomas's jaw has dropped. Jack leads you to the area where everyone is dancing. He keeps holding one hand while he wraps his free arm around your waist. You began to dance quickly to the fast violin music.
You: (thinking) He's an excellent dancer and he smells good for a pirate.
Indeed he does. He smells like the sea to you. He was also is a good dancer. Never in your wildest dreams did you ever suspect that a pirate could dance well or that you would ever dance with one.
The music stops just as Jack dips you low. For one fleeting second, you wished he would kiss you. He stands there, holding you, smiling. He leans in, but the moment is broken up.
Thomas: (your name)! Come, we must leave. Your father is expecting us back. We have quite a bit to sort out.
Jack sees disappointment in your eyes and winks at you. You stand straight up and frown.
You: (thinking) Damn you Thomas.
Thomas takes you by the arm protectively.
You: Goodbye Elizabeth, Will, Jack.
Elizabeth: Goodbye, (your name), I'll see you Thursday at my wedding.
Will: Take care!
Jack: Fine dancer you are. Well, I hope ter run into ya soon, take care me lady.
He kisses your hand.
Thomas: Come, my dear. We must go.
Elizabeth and Will give you sympathetic looks. Jack winks at you. You only hope you will meet again soon.
