To Hate Her Own
A/N: Hey everyone, I'm back with an update. Four months later ::winces:: sorry about that. I went away for the summer and then school started…yeah, so. Anyway, lol. I'm not gonna waste your time with a page long authors note. I just wanted to thank my three reviewers, you guys are the best. I hope you don't want to kill me now Alrightey then...here we go. If you review I'll give you a lollipop ::holds up giant lollypop:: You want it? Review! LoL. Really though, if you review it'll be greatly appreciated. Thanks again, guys.
Disclaimer: Refer to Chapter One.
Chapter One
Nine years later
They never did break a promise. Sixteen year old Kayley Turner had a wonderful life. Everyone said she lived like a princess, and looked like an angel. But her heart was cold. She kept it locked behind a stone wall, never letting anyone touch it. Not even her family, and she cared for them greatly. She just couldn't get to close. The fair young maiden heldthe secret fearthat she would loose them. That they would leave her. However, that didn't mean she wasn't happy, because she was. She was the perfect lady, through and through. Educated by the finest teachers, wore all the latest cloths. The young girl still had a streak of restlessness in her, the need for adventure. For freedom. But she suppressed it. She would never return to the sea. Never. Kayley hated pirates. Even if her family didn't. The carriage came to a stop and Kayley stepped out. A familiar face caught her attention.
"Victoria!" Her friend turned upon hearing her name.
"Kayley, is that you? Why, I haven't seen you in ages!"
"Yes, it has been to long."
"What brings you to town?"
"I'm paying a visit to the seamstress. There's a banquet being held tonight. Haven't you heard? It's for Commodore Norrington's son."
"Oh, do you mean Harold?"
"Yes."
"I've heard a great many things about him. Is it true that he's courting you?" Kayley nodded.
"Yes it is, actually." Her friend gushed excitedly.
"That's wonderful news Kayley! You two would make a smart match, don't you agree?" Kayley forced a smile.
"Yes, I agree very much so." Kayley heard her driver's impatient sigh.
"Just a moment, Gregory. Victoria, I really must be going. It was wonderful to see you again."
"As well as you, Kayley. Perhaps I shall see you tonight. How could I not attend?"
"See you then." With that the two young woman parted ways. She turned back to Gregory.
"I'll be but a few minutes. I just have to pick up my dress, after all."
Gregory scowled. "With all due respect, Miss, but you say that each time we come here. You and that old woman would chat all day if it were possible." Kayley laughed. You could always count on dear old Gregory for that. Any time you were down, go to him. Her seven-year old self had learned that years ago.
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"Kayley, darling! Are you almost ready?"
"Yes, mother! I'm coming!" She looked into the mirror one last time. Her pale blue dress was exquisite. The neckline was cut low, but modestly so, and the bottom of the gown touched the floor. Her dark brown hair was piled atop her head in an elegant bun, with a few curls framing her delicate face. She smiled. She really was looking forward to this night, she told herself. And if Harold happened to propose in the near future, she would say yes. With a final nod of her head, Kayley headed downstairs.
"Good evening, dear sister! You're looking lovely as usual." She was greeted at the bottom of the stairs by her older brother, Daniel.
"Oh, cut that out. What is it that you want, Daniel?" A look of mock offense came to his face.
"Can't a brother compliment his sister, without wanting anything from her?"
She narrowed her eyes at him. "Not this brother. Now do tell me what you want. We're wasting precious time."
"Alright. Would you put in a good word for me with Victoria? I heard you telling mother she may be attending tonight." Kayley rolled her eyes now.
"Do you mean to say that you were eavesdropping? Yes, despite your lie, I'll put in a good word for you, Danny. But if you were to ask me, I don't think you need it. Vicky already fancies you."
He grinned. "Really?"
"Yes, dear brother." She said walking past him and out the door.
A/N: Hmm. I wasn't too happy with this chapter, but later ones will be better, count on it. It's three a.m. I hafta go to sleep. Sorry again about this chapter, it's not really good. They'll be better later on, I promise. I had these already written and now typing them up after a long while ago, I'm taking things away and adding them so they may seem a bit jumbled. I'll update again soon. Thanks again for the reviews. Later.
-Dancing In The Dark