There'll be no livin' with her after this
Chapter 24-Internal circumstances
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Will put his hands around her waist; her back was to him, and he kissed her neck. She moaned.
"You okay?"
She felt the soothing breath in her ear. "I'm a bit achy", she whispered back to him, as she carefully turned to face him.
He brushed his hand along her cheek. "When did you find out?"
"Well…"
"It wasn't from a couple nights ago, was it? I mean, you can't have been able to tell that quickly…Would you?"
"Well, um, afterwards, I felt I should check…and I figured out I was. So…it's from after our wedding, I'm pretty sure."
He gently put his hand on her stomach.
"I won't start showing more until later", Elizabeth murmured, putting her hand over his.
He sighed. "I just can't believe all this that happened, darling." His look changed. "I'll have quite a bone to pick today, indeed."
"Will…I don't want things to go all wrong. With the circumstances…"
"Don't worry, Elizabeth. You just need to rest in here."
"But what if I'm asked about…"
"It's alright. No one will hassle you. I'll make sure of that."
She kissed him. "Everything's going to be ok", she said softly, as if reassuring herself.
Jade walked briskly down the hallway. Her eyes flecked with concern and exhaustion from worry.
Jade stood at the edge of the party, looking over the people for anyone she knew. Preferably Elizabeth; Will.
'Where are you, Jack?', she wondered. She knew he had gone somewhere. Maybe he forgot about this?
…………..
She heard a scream, and commotion from the other side of the room.
'Elizabeth!', she heard some voices. All was in panic.
She pushed her way through the crowded hall. "Will!", she called, finally seeing him for the first time that night. "Elizabeth…"
She made her way towards them when she was stopped by a several people blocking the way; shooing everyone away. "Give them room! Room! Everyone, leave!"
"Pardon, monsieur…", Jade tried in protest.
"No, mademoiselle. This is confidential."
She was moved aside. Try as she might, she was not allowed to go through.
"Monsieur, you don't understand. I'm temporarily staying here. Will and Elizabeth…"
"No, mademoiselle, pardon."
The night grew later. "Jack, where are you?"
Jade paused at the door. She didn't even remember how she had gotten in last night; or very early this morning. She rubbed her eyes for moment, and then knocked on the door.
"Come in."
She quietly opened it.
"Why, Jade!"
"Elizabeth!"
Jade went over to the side of the bed. She noticed that Elizabeth looked weary. The morning sunlight shone through the window, lighting her face. It was still quite early, just after sunrise.
"Elizabeth, I was worried about you…I tried to come last night, but they wouldn't let me. I know we don't know each other that well, but…"
"Oh, Jade, you've been a dear friend. I've gotten to know you through our talk." She inched up slightly from the pillow, but let out a painful breath as she did so.
"Elizabeth…ne pas bon. What happened?"
She sighed wistfully. "It's a long story, but to get to the point, I'm…pregnant."
"Oh, se magnifique!" Jade exclaimed, leaning down to softly embrace her. "But…"
"And…" she bit her lip. "My corset has been…" She paused.
"I know. Corsets…"
Elizabeth smiled weakly. "So, last night, it was a mixture of those…I'll be alright." Doubt still crossed her face.
"Oui. How is Will about this?"
Elizabeth relaxed a bit. "Well, he's happy about the baby."
"I'm sure. Your honeymoon is just tomorrow?"
"Yes. Excellent timing, hmm?" she said with a half-smile.
"Oh, you'll have a wonderfully romantic time, Elizabeth", Jade smiled comfortingly. "You and Will are so lovely like that."
"Merci, Jade", she sighed in appreciation. "He went to talk to my father."
"Oh?"
"I hope it goes well. And I don't know about Captain Sparrow…"
"Jack." More concern filled within her. "I haven't heard from him since the day of yester."
"Mmm..." Elizabeth shifted jadedly.
"You should rest. Congratulations, and I hope you stay well", Jade said, as she got up to leave.
"Thank you again", she answered, and leaned back on the pillow, closing her eyes.
"Bloody hell. Must 'ave been quite a party", Jack looked around the cluttered kitchen area. He sat down, running his hands through his hair. He was a tad bit tired.
He heard footsteps.
"Jack?"
He turned 'round, and instantly rose, going to Jade. He stood close to her; their breath intermingled.
"Where were you?"
"I had business to attend to. I'm terribly sorry, love. You'll 'ave to fill me in on what apparently happened here. But, I'm so sorry fer leavin' ye hangin' like that."
"I was just worried because you weren't there, and I wish you had been."
Jack was about to inquire to this, when Jade spoke again.
"I missed you."
"I'm not the only one, then?"
Jade kissed him, and he responded.
"Ye only missed me that much?" he said, when they broke the kiss.
"Jack…" But she smiled anyway. "What were you attending to?"
"Oh…" his hands lingered at her waist distractedly. "Some affairs to be set straight. With the crew leavin'…An' other things." He smirked. "Ye know?"
"Hmm."
"What's with ol' Turner and Miss Swann?"
"I thought you would know."
"I know?"
"You seem to know everything else", she said slyly.
"Well, now…"
She cut him off with a kiss.
"Mmm", Jack suddenly stepped back. "I wouldn't want to fail to remember to give you this."
He reached in his coat, taking out an envelope.
"What's this?" She looked at it. "It's not from you, is it?" she asked teasingly.
Jack lifted his hands, and Jade interrupted, "I s'pose not. Port Royal, it says."
"Dear", Jack murmured.
"I wonder why I should be sent something…Jack?"
"Hmm?"
"It could have something to do with…that night." Fear tinged in her voice.
"I'm sure it not, love", he said, as he sat her down in an arm chair just off the kitchen.
"Alright. I'll open it."
Will rapped loudly on the office door. He had been standing there for a several minutes.
"Damn. Open the door."
As if it had heard him, the door was opened.
"Mr. Turner", the Governor said firmly, as he sat as his desk, writing. "What are you doing here?"
Will stormed over. "You don't have the slightest idea, Governor?"
The Governor looked him in the eyes. "I try to be civil with you…"
"Not when you insult me!"
"As I was saying! I'm not in the mood to get in an argument with you of any kind. I'm very busy; I shall have to return to Port Royal shortly."
"Do you know what happened? Or care to know?"
The Governor stood up. "Mr. Turner, if you have any information concerning my daughter, please share it."
"First I would like to clear some things up", Will said, with an edge of hostility on his voice.
"What happened to my daughter?" It was he who returned the hostility.
"She's unwell, Governor. And not just a normal condition. She's hurt internally as well as physically."
"What do you mean?"
Will paced, rubbing his forehead. "I cannot let my enmity towards you go when I speak to you about this."
The Governor stayed silent.
"Why have you forced Elizabeth to wear English fashion so?"
"English fashion? It's been latest style…"
"Governor, I'm speaking of the corsets!"
"My word!"
"Don't pull that on me! You know you've enforced the custom that she must wear them on occasions, and you know how she feels."
"William..."
"Even last year! She couldn't breath! She even said they hurt her…" he remembered.
'You like pain? Try wearing a corset.'
"It's…only propriety."
"Propriety? That's all? And this is what its lead up to."
"You're not telling me…it was because of the corset?"
"That's exactly it Governor."
"Oh…" he shuddered, and slumped down in a chair, putting his hands over his face. "What have I done? She didn't have to wear it…Why?"
Will took a deep breath. "I believe she knew that, but she wore it for a different reason. To hide her pregnancy."
The Governor stood up, staggering. "Pregnant?"
"Indeed. She didn't want you…or me, for that matter, to find out like this."
He moved past him. "I must go to her."
"No", Will stopped him. "She has much to deal with right now. She has to rest."
The Governor was silent for a few moments. "Will, I just want to say that I am sorry. As a matter of fact, I am departing for Port Royal. I received news from Commodore Norrington that something has come up."
"Norrington?"
"Yes, he was overseeing things during my absence. But that's irrelevant."
"When are you parting?"
"Within a few hours. I would like to bid my daughter farewell."
"Very well…"
"And apologize…for anything I've caused."
Will nodded curtly, and they both headed out of the office. "Just, please, Governor, don't make her worked-up."
"I will not, Mr. Turner. I'm her father. I know better than that when she's in this sort of state."
Will looked over at him, seeing a hurt expression on his face.
They reached the door, and Will softly opened and it, and walked over to the bed. He gently brushed his hand over her forehead.
The Governor came to him.
"She's asleep."
"Elizabeth", Governor Swann whispered. "I love you. I'm sorry. Farewell."
He went to the door swiftly, and closed it behind him silently, leaving Will to stand there by his wife; to watch him as he left.
'Dear Jade,
My, I have so much to tell you! Firstly, how are you? I miss my dearest companion. I'm sure you're fine. You're smart, Jade, and I'm sure you are safe with that Captain Sparrow around.'
Jade read, and blushed up at Jack when she came to the part. She continued.
'Anyway, I hope I will be able to see you before anymore happens. Dearie, me! Well, I'll tell you the little news before the bigger news.
You know that yellow dog of mine? Well, he's disappeared again. Silly thing. And he took that blasted gold key with him, he did! You know, that was the key to the cellar? Ah, well.
Besides that, peculiar events have happened. Just shortly after you left, (this is going to sound terrible) but five navy guards were found dead. Morbid, isn't it? It still hasn't been found out how it happened.
Also, Commodore Norrington has been overseeing duties as Governor while our Governor Swann has been absent. I hope you didn't get mixed up with him. Wasn't there a wedding of some sort? That had to do with you? Well, anyway, you'll have to clue me in.
And…now for something…you might be surprised about.
I'm engaged! Can you believe it? Commodore Norrington proposed!'
Jade dropped the note on the floor, not able to read any further.
Jack was the same amount surprised as Jade, a look of complete shock on his face.
Jade opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out.
Jack cleared his throat and threw up his hands, as he began uneasily to walk around the room. Then he started to laugh.
"Jack? I know this is surprising…"
"And bloody well hard to believe! Jesus!" He started laughing again.
"Norrington got bloody discarded by every lass he's courted…"
"Jack!"
"…so I'll be bloody amazed if this lasts. I suppose I feel a bit sorry for the bloke, though. But, really!"
Jade couldn't help but giggle. "I'm just so astonishing to me. I wouldn't think…Alors, oui; they had an affair and that…"
Jack was staring indifferently out the window, musing. "Poor lass…I'm probably just loathing against the ol' Commodore, but…hmm."
"I don't really know him well enough to make a right judgment."
"Oh, it's alright that ye don't, love."
"Oh! Didn't you tell me about him? The one that almost got you…hanged?"
"Oh, aye. That's the one. Not to mention Governor Swann's interference. Oh, don't even get me started…"
"Oh, Jack!" she went to him, putting her hands on his chest. "We must warn her somehow of this dreadful error!"
Alors: Well
ne pas bon: not good