Author's Note: wow, this is really getting annoying lol.. as i stated in my previous 7 chapters, i do not own anything/anyone from the original pirates of the caribbean..
Chapter Eight: Breakfast At The Governor's
It was dawn at the Governor's house, and only a few were awake and about. Will had gotten dressed early, and went down to the kitchen, to get some breakfast for Elizabeth.
"Good morning Will!" articulated Ms. Winston. She was a cheery old woman, plump like a pear, and very friendly. She worked with the kitchen staff for Elizabeth's family. One of the few who always had a smile on their face so early in the morning.
"Morning Ms. Winston," Will said politely while nodded.
"Have you come to gather breakfast for Ms. Swann?" she inquired. Will nodded again, and smiled.
"Yes, Ms. Winston." Will pulled up a chair, and took a seat, while waiting for Ms. Winston to finish up Elizabeth's breakfast.
"The usual, Mr. Turner? Eggs sunny-side up, 2 strips of bacon and a glass of milk?" she asked while flipping one of Governor Swann's pancakes.
"Yes Ms. Winston, that'll be wonderful," he smiled, helping himself to a broken pancake.
"Now what about young Ms. Swann, what'll she be having?" she questioned while pouring milk into a glass for Elizabeth. Will froze at the very thought of the question. He'd forgotten that Ana was out with Jack.
"I didn't even hear her come in.." he thought to himself, while looking down at the floor.
"Well.. what'll she have Mr. Turner?" Ms. Winston pressed on.
"I don't think she's awake yet." Thankfully, Will was a quick thinker. "I'm almost positive she'll be making her own." He faked a laugh. Will was never good at faking things, but thankfully Mr. Winston was too wrapped up in her work to notice the unsincerity of his sheepish snicker.
Ms. Winston smiled. "Yes Mr. Turner, that Ana loves to sleep late!!" Will nodded, and got up off of the chair. He watched Mr. Winston put the cover on the breakfast tray, and walked up to her to get it. He quickly shifted his eyes over to the window which looked out onto the pier; no sign of the Pearl yet.
"Thank you, Ms. Winston. I'll take it from here!" He grabbed the tray and boldly ran off, before Ms. Winston could say 'goodbye'.
While walking up the stairs, Will had noticed that Ana's door was still closed.
"Well there's a possibility she's in bed and Jack's already left," he muttered quitely under his breath. Sure, there was a possibility, but not that great of one. Jack wasn't known as one to make a date short.
Slowly and quietly Will opened the door to Elizabeth's room. He gently stepped in, taking wide steps, over to her bedside, putting the tray down slowly on the well carved, mahogany nighttable by her bedside. As he turned around, Elizabeth moved, making Will stop suddenly and hold his breath.
Soon as all was calm again, he started to take his time to walk to the door.
"Nearly there," he muttered under his breath.
Creea-a-a-k.. the floor beneath his right foot loudly echoed throughout the room; a sound so loud it could possibly wake up the dead. Thankfully, Elizabeth didn't move an inch.
As Will made the dashing escape out of her room, Governor Swann struted down the corridor.
"Morning, Governor." Will said politely, shutting the door behind him, trying desperately not to seem suspicious. He stood gracefully with his hands behind his back.
"Good morning to you, Mr. Turner," he replied stopping in front of Will. "Is Elizabeth still in bed??" he questioned, taking one look at the closed door behind Will.
"Yes Governor, she's sleeping like a baby." Will smiled politely.
"Well then, there'll be no point in waking her, will there?" The Governor let out a hefty guffaw and turned to continue walking down the stairs. "Good day, Mr. Turner." He managed to utter.
"Good day, Governor." Will peered over the railing, just in time to watch Governor Swann walk into the living area of the well managed house. Letting out a sigh of relief, Will made his way over to Anabella's room.
"I hope she's in there, I'd hate to be the one to explain it all to Elizabeth," he muttered under his breath, while beginning to turn the door handle.
"Explain what to me, Will??" Will closed his eyes, and hoped no one would be there when he turned around. But there was someone, and she didn't look happy at all.
Author's Note: Wow, this took me all day to write!! lol i'm currently working on another project that's not for ff.net.. it's for me lol.. maybe i'll post it up.. just maybe.. lol..
PLEASE review!! i'd really like to hear your input on my ideas!!!