[Gothic Angel of Death: He's a pirate, he gets it from plundering. Either that or Smarty Mart.
Captainme: My favorite part was when the kids were walking like Jack. I laughed really hard at it.
OOOOOH! I created a Yahoo group for the story so I can put up pics and stuff for it. It's called totameapirate and everyone is welcome to join! I also created a potc_costume one and everyone can join that one also. If you want, you don't have to if you don't want to.]
After explaining to the children, Jack led me to town to pick out something for the ball.
Because of my poverty, I had not gone shopping since Norrington took me shopping, but I didn't tell Jack this.
"Now, do you still like red dresses, or was it blue?"
"What, have you forgotten everything about me?" I walked faster so that I was in front of him.
"No, I just…oh, never mind." He walked solemnly behind me and I could tell that he was hurt by my behavior.
I walked into the shop and Jack followed. I quietly picked out something and Jack paid for it. It was similar to dresses that I used to wear, but was a little different.
It was a deep red color, with a skirt that trailed past my feet. It had sleeves that belled out at the elbow with a pouf overskirt that covered my hips and my backside. Laces like that of a corset came up the front from the waistline and came to a black lace-lined collar that showed a hint of cleavage. All of the hems were lined with the same lace and the dress came with a hair bow that was a cloth rose and a black lace fan.
"The dress will be ready in two days." I smiled at the saleswoman. She looked over at Jack who had just paid for the dress. "You have a wonderful husband who would buy you such a dress." Jack grinned as I nodded and left the store. He followed me out and caught up with me.
"What is it?"
"I would gladly pay for the dress that you bought me, Jack, however I am short on money."
"I don't want you to pay for it. It's a gift." I stopped walking and turned back to him.
"I insist."
"Well, since you don't have a chest full of bloody doubloons, I'll have to settle for your company at the ball."
"You mean you want me to go with you?"
"Yes, and maybe have a few dances?"
I hid my smile. "I'll think about it." Turning, I continued my way down the sidewalk.
Jack left me at my house so I could make dinner.
"It was a pleasant evening, Amanda. I enjoyed it." He kissed my hand but I took it back.
"Goodbye, Jack." I shut the door in a hurry and closed the door's curtains.
I sank down and leaned against the door with tears coming from my eyes.
"Mummy." I jumped at the voice and looked up to see Sarah and Peter. I sniffed and wiped my eyes.
"Yes, what is it children."
"What's the matter?"
"It's nothing. I just need to rest." They led me to my room and I sank down on the bed. Sarah sat down next to me and leaned against me.
"Mummy, why are you mad at Daddy?"
"Because Daddy hurt Mummy a very long time ago."
"Is Daddy sorry?"
"Yes."
"Then why don't you forgive him? If he's sorry, he won't do it again."
"You're right, Sarah. Thank you." I hugged her and spent the rest of the night with my three children, contemplating the ball.