The next morning Ruby awoke by herself in bed. Slowly sitting up she pushed the hair from her eyes and looked around the empty room. She touched the area next to her in bed where Jack had been, she knew he had been there a while, it smelt strongly of him. Without a thought she got out of bed and into her robe before leaving her room in darkness. She headed down to the dinning room where a loud commotion was coming to her ears. Groaning Ruby picked up her pace, she was tired of the house being in constant havoc, 'can anyone in this bloody town just be civil?' thought Ruby. As she was heading down the stairs she found Jack heading up towards her.
Ruby stopped in her tracks, something was definately wrong, there was trouble in the dinning hall and Jack was on the stairs. Creasing her brow she gave Jack a questioning look. Jack held his finger to his lips as he approached her and took her arm leading her back up the stairs.
"Jack what is going on?"hissed Ruby once they were at the top of the stairs.
"The Commodore is 'ere,"explained Jack.
"Why?"asked Ruby.
"Aye, well one of his guards thinks he may of seen me comin' here last night,"said Jack.
"Christ Jack I told you to be careful,"said Ruby.
"O'l Jack doesn't need ta be careful love, I got me wits about me,"said Jack.
"Of course,"said Ruby sarcastically,"I can not keep cleaning up your messes Jack." Before Jack could say another word to her she started walking down the stairs to straighten out the mess down below. Half way down the stairs she turned and walked back up to Jack, a realization hit her as to what explaination the staff would be given over him being in her room this morning.
"Jack did anyone see you leave my room?"asked Ruby quietly. Jack smirked as he raised his eyebrows at her.
"If that's what's concernin' ya love, no one's 'round now if ya wanna slip back there now,"said Jack. Ruby rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms expecting a proper answer. Jack dropped his smirk seeing she saw no humor in his comment.
"No love, slipped out b'fore sun rise, not a livin' soul seen me,"said Jack. Ruby nodded before decending back down the stairs to the dinning hall where the Commodore and two of his guards were causing an uproar with Mandeep and Irfann over wanting to search the house. Silently Ruby walked over to the group and stood aside with her arms crossed and a stern unhappy look on her face. She coughed softly announcing her presence.
"Ruby, these men want to turn the house over. They're accusing that a Jack Sparrow is here,"said Mandeep.
"Miss Storm, we have reason to believe Mr.Sparrow has been here or is here,"said the Commodore.
"Commodore Norrington,"gasped Ruby pretending to look deeply insulted,"How could you ever think I would let anyone that vile in to my Uncle's house? Or that I would even associate with the likes of him?"
"Miss Storm we are not implying any thing of the kind, we do not have reason for why he would have been here, just knowledge that he has,"said the Commodore.
"Well you can rest assure that if he were my guards would have seen to his demise,"said Ruby.
"He could've snuck pass them,"said one of the Commodore's guards.
"I will have you know my guards are the finest, nothing gets past them,"shot Ruby.
"Miss Storm, this whole matter could be resolved with nothing more than a simple searched of the house,"said the Commodore.
"I see that as highly unnecessary,"said Ruby,"No man is stupid enough to hide in the Governor's house especially when he is wanted."
"Miss Storm I will escort them,"said Ifrann. Ruby looked at him thoughtfully for a moment before nodding her approval.
"Commodore Norrington, you shall search the house if you like,"said Ruby,"But I am going back to bed and I do not wish to be disturbed."
"We'll have to search your room Miss Storm,"said the Commodore's guards. Ruby looked at him with wide eyes as she gasped.
"If you are in the least bit implying that I would do such an unspeakable thing as keep a man, none the less a pirate in my sleeping quarters, I swear,"Ruby was cut off by the Commodore.
"You will not be disturbed Miss Storm." Ruby nodded as she glared at the guard who she had just snapped at. Slowly she left the room followed by Mandeep who followed quickly behind her. As they started up the stairs Mandeep grabbed Ruby's arm stopping her dead in her tracks.
"He was here wasn't he?"whispered Mandeep. Ruby looked blankly at her maid as she tried to act like she didn't know what her maid was talking about.
"Who was here?"asked Ruby.
"You know who, Jack."
"He was not,"hissed Ruby.
"Really?"questioned Mandeep skeptically,"Then where would he be right now?"
"Upstairs,"said Ruby,"Now go downstairs to Irfann and keep them out of my room."
"As long as you keep Jack in your room,"said Mandeep smirking,"Ruby when the Commodore leaves we will have to exchange notes."
"Mandy get downstairs before I hurl you down them." Ruby walked past her maid and back up the stairs to find the hall empty. Sighing she found her own door ajared, she walked over and looked in to find Jack quietly snooping around her room.
"What are you doing?"asked Ruby amused at him as she walked in and closed the door behind her. Jack jumped slightly as her sudden appearance. He gave her an innocent look as he tried to make it look like he was nosing around the room.
"The Commodore gone?"asked Jack.
"No,"said Ruby before sighing,"He's insisted on searching the house, one of his guards seen you enter the house last night."
"Why'd ya let him search ya?"asked Jack.
"Because I could not give him good reason not to,"said Ruby,"But lucky enough for you I have convinced him not to bother with my room."
"Aye well a noble lady as yerself wouldna allow a man in her room,"said Jack smiling.
"Well if anything like this ever happens I will never allow you in this house again,"said Ruby as she walked over to her vanity table and sat down. Picking up her brush she started working on her hair trying to make it look less of a mess. Jack stood back watching her as he realized she was upset over the situation. He watched as she sat there trying to tame her hair with her brush.
"Hey love, I'm sorry I dinna mean ta be turnin' yer house a'bout,"said Jack as he came over to her. Ruby ignored him as she focused on her hair. Slowly nudged her on her vanity seat pushing her over a few inches then quickly sitting next to her on the seat. Ruby sighed loudly as Jack wrapped an arm around her waist to keep fer from falling off the seat.
"Forgive me?"asked Jack squeezing her slightly to emphasize his words.
"I suppose so,"sighed Ruby as she elbowed him softly,"Do you cause Will and Elizabeth this much trouble?"
"Just a wee bit more,"smirked Jack as he thought about the first time he had met Will and Elizabeth. Ruby set her brush down and leaned against Jack. Jack pulled her closer to him as he kept his arm around her waist.
"I gotta be thanking ya love, ya've been coverin' a lot fer me with the Commodore,"said Jack.
"Well I told you Jack, I do not want to see you harmed, it is kinda nice having you around, I would miss our breakfasts together,"said Ruby. The two of them sat in silence awkwardly enjoying the company of each other . Ruby's mind drifted back to the kiss from the night before, it plagued her dreams all night. It felt so comfortable and natural for her to be kissing Jack and all the emotions that came with it. She was amazed at how her heart fluttered by just the touch of Jack's hand. Part of her was torn apart that she had to end the kiss but she knew she had to.
Suddenly a loud knocking at the door startled Ruby causing her to fall from the small part of the seat she had. Jack's arms quickly encased her keeping her from falling to the floor. Ruby quickly gained her posture and made her way over to the door. She motioned for Jack to keep quiet as she slowly opened the door just enough to stick her head out.
"Yes,"said Ruby plastering on a fake smile as she seen Irfann, the Commodore and his guards.
"Miss Storm I just want to let you know personally how sorry I am for your inconvience but it is simply standard percautions,"said the Commodore.
"I understand,"said Ruby gripping the door tightly silently praying for Jack's good behaviour,"I apoligize for my recent outburt, I am ashamed to say I am not the most pleasant person first thing in the morning." She could hear Jack snort from inside at her comment. Quickly Ruby coughed trying to divert attention away.
"Well Miss Storm you will be happy to know that your house is clean of pirates,"said the Commodore,"It would take a foolishly stupid man to think he could stay in this house under my watch."
"Thank you for that assurance,"said Ruby as she heard Jack making more noise over the Commodore's comment,"You will have to excuse my maid, she's quite fussy."
"Your maid? Both your maids are downstairs,"said one of the guards.
"I have more than two maids,"said Ruby slightly defensively,"Now if you'll excuse my rudeness I am needed by my maid, we are quite busy, my god I am not even dressed yet. Have a good day Commodore." Ruby nodded her head slightly before she slammed the door shut. As she did Jack started speaking.
"Not a pleasant person love? Ya gonna go drench him in water?"asked Jack loudly.
"Shhhh,"hissed Ruby as she quickly turned the lock on the door hoping Irfann was quickly getting the Commodore and his men away from the door so they couldn't hear Jack.
"I'll tell ya love, ol' Jack is no foolishy stupid man,"said Jack,"The wee Commodore could ne'ver in a lifetime catch ol' Jack."
"Jack shut up,"said Ruby as Jack continued his rant about the Commodore,"Jack they'll hear you."
"Aye, then I'll be showin' them that no man will ever catch Cap'n Jack Sparrow,"said Jack,"Because Jack Sparrow always." Jack was cut off by Ruby forcefully pressing her lips to his. Jack was startled at first by her aggresiveness but quickly relaxed as he responded to the kiss. His hands grabbed her hips pulling her closer to him as he ran his tongue softly over Ruby's lips trying to convince her to open them.
Ruby was caught off guard by the kiss, even though she started it. She wasn't sure where she thought the kiss was going but as Jack's hands ran over her hips to her bottom sending shivers through her body, she knew this wasn't fully thought out. She had kissed Jack to quiet him but she knew it wasn't a smart decision, especially with the events from the previous night. She wanted to pull away and tell him no, but she couldn't, her body wouldn't let her.
Slowly Ruby's lips opened allowing Jack's tongue access to her mouth. Jack took her invitation and plunged his tongue into her mouth meeting hers. Ruby could feel her robe starting to loosen then fall open, the security of the robe was replaced by Jack's hands roaming her body, she could feel the heat from his skin through the thin gown she wore. Ruby moaned softly into Jack mouth as she rested one hand on his shoulder and the other on the nape of his neck.
Suddenly Jack's hands left her body and then his lips left her mouth. Ruby leaned against him as she breathed deeply recovering from the kiss, part of her hated him for ending it but the other part knew why, if they had continued it would've lead straight to the bed with no stopping it. The silence was broken by the sound of a knocking at the door then it opening it. As it did Ruby quickly stepped back from Jack blushing deeply as Sharma walked in. She stopped and looked at the two as they had guilt painted all over them.
"Ruby,"said Sharma softly,"Governor Swann is home." Ruby looked at her wide eyed, he was home early.
"Oh my god,"hissed Ruby before rushing over to her wardrobe and pulling open the doors. Her uncle was home early and she had Commodore snoopy around the house looking for Jack who was hiding in her bedroom. Pulling out the first dress she seen Ruby rushed behind her folding wall where she had all her undergarments laid out already.
"Ruby do you require assistance?"asked Sharma knowing Mandeep would love to be in the room at this moment, espeically with a sheepishly looking Jack trying not to peek around to see Ruby undressing.
"No,"grunted Ruby as she struggled with her clothes,"I do need my hair done." Once Ruby had finally gotten herself dressed in a simple blue dress she rushed out to the vanity table and plunked herself down on the seat her and Jack had previously been on.
"Just braid it Sharma, I should have been ready hours ago,"huffed Ruby as Jack watched on in silence.
Finally Ruby was presentable enough to meet her uncle in. Without another word to Sharma or Jack Ruby left the room rushing downstairs.
Sharma looked over at Jack who was now sitting on the bed. He felt strangely connected with Ruby,she was the first female he'd ever met who was comfortable enough to be so intimately around him.
"May I suggest you seek refuge in here until we can make sure it is cleared enough for you to leave,"said Sharma.
"Aye well let Ruby know I'll behave fer her,"said Jack as he nodded to Sharma. Sharma nodded before leaving the room and Jack alone.
"Ruby, how are you?"asked Governor Swann as Ruby walked into his study. Ruby smiled brightly as she seen her uncle, it meant that the troubles of the house were no longer her's but it also meant explaning to him everything that had gone on, and hopefully none of the staff had mentioned Jack's presence
"Good, good,"said Governor Swann eyeing his niece.
"How was your trip?"asked Ruby.
"Fine,"said Governor Swann,"How is the house?"
"Still standing,"smirked Ruby.
"Why was Commodore Norrington here?"the question was so casual Ruby wasn't sure if he was suspicious or just curious.
"He had word that a pirate had been here which I told him was simply impossible but he insisted he search the house,"said Ruby innocently,"So I obliged." Ruby watched at the Governor looked at her now with curiousity, she was not getting off the subject easily.
"I am assuming he was looking for Jack Sparrow,"said the Governor.
"I believe that was his name,"said Ruby. The Governor nodded and fell silent as he looked in thought, he couldn't help but think his niece was hiding information from him.
"Anything else?"asked the Governor.
"No,"said Ruby shaking her head,"I shall leave you to relax from your travels and resume the household duties."
"Once again thank you for taking over my house,"said the Governor,"I am quite sure you did a splendid job."
"Your welcome,"said Ruby before she left the room. She headed back upstairs to her room to deal with Jack, which was becoming quite a problem, he was virtually a prisioner in her room. Now that her uncle was back the guards of the house were under no obligation to keep silent under her command and would most likely arrest Jack on the spot.
She entered her room to find the room empty except for Mandeep who was tidying up. Ruby looked around confused as she looked for any signs of Jack before she asked.
"Where is Jack?"
"Gone,"said Mandeep,"He climbed out the window, the garden was clear and he made his way quickly."
"Are you sure?"asked Ruby with true concern about her.
"Yes, I watched him to make sure,"said Mandeep,"How was the Governor?"
"Suspicious,"said Ruby,"I could not help but feel that he suspected me of wrong doings." Mandeep smirked sarcastically as Ruby made her way over to the window to double check that Jack was really gone.
"Well you have done wrong doings in the eyes of the nobles,"said Mandeep.
"Well yes in the eyes of the snobbish beasts,"spat Ruby,"And he cannot be that disturbed by Jack's presence in this house, he was after all friends of my cousin's."
"Though he may be disturbed by the fact that Jack spent a night in your bed,"said Mandeep. Ruby gasped as she turned to her maid, she was sure no one knew.
"How?"whispered Ruby. Mandeep just gave her smile as she floated around the room continuing to tidy up.
"It is simple written all over your maiden face,"laughed Mandeep as she seen Ruby's face wash over in horror,"Plus your bed sheets simple reek of his manly scent. I shall change them now before those nosy maids find them and start making asburd speculations."
"He did not touch me,"said Ruby trying to defend herself and virtue.
"I never said he did,"said Mandeep as she started stripping the bed of its current bedding.
"Well he didn't,"huffed Ruby.
"But you wanted him too,"said Mandeep tossing an armful of sheets to the floor.
"Maybe I, no, no I did not,"said Ruby catching herself before she admitted she did wish more had gone on between her and Jack. She sat down on the vanity seat and watch her maid as she thought about Jack, suddenly she thought that Jack couldn't join her for breakfast anymore, he couldn't join her at all in the house now that her uncle was home. She bit her lip in thought, not at all happy over the fact she was going to be seeing considerably less of Jack now.
Ruby stopped in her tracks, something was definately wrong, there was trouble in the dinning hall and Jack was on the stairs. Creasing her brow she gave Jack a questioning look. Jack held his finger to his lips as he approached her and took her arm leading her back up the stairs.
"Jack what is going on?"hissed Ruby once they were at the top of the stairs.
"The Commodore is 'ere,"explained Jack.
"Why?"asked Ruby.
"Aye, well one of his guards thinks he may of seen me comin' here last night,"said Jack.
"Christ Jack I told you to be careful,"said Ruby.
"O'l Jack doesn't need ta be careful love, I got me wits about me,"said Jack.
"Of course,"said Ruby sarcastically,"I can not keep cleaning up your messes Jack." Before Jack could say another word to her she started walking down the stairs to straighten out the mess down below. Half way down the stairs she turned and walked back up to Jack, a realization hit her as to what explaination the staff would be given over him being in her room this morning.
"Jack did anyone see you leave my room?"asked Ruby quietly. Jack smirked as he raised his eyebrows at her.
"If that's what's concernin' ya love, no one's 'round now if ya wanna slip back there now,"said Jack. Ruby rolled her eyes as she crossed her arms expecting a proper answer. Jack dropped his smirk seeing she saw no humor in his comment.
"No love, slipped out b'fore sun rise, not a livin' soul seen me,"said Jack. Ruby nodded before decending back down the stairs to the dinning hall where the Commodore and two of his guards were causing an uproar with Mandeep and Irfann over wanting to search the house. Silently Ruby walked over to the group and stood aside with her arms crossed and a stern unhappy look on her face. She coughed softly announcing her presence.
"Ruby, these men want to turn the house over. They're accusing that a Jack Sparrow is here,"said Mandeep.
"Miss Storm, we have reason to believe Mr.Sparrow has been here or is here,"said the Commodore.
"Commodore Norrington,"gasped Ruby pretending to look deeply insulted,"How could you ever think I would let anyone that vile in to my Uncle's house? Or that I would even associate with the likes of him?"
"Miss Storm we are not implying any thing of the kind, we do not have reason for why he would have been here, just knowledge that he has,"said the Commodore.
"Well you can rest assure that if he were my guards would have seen to his demise,"said Ruby.
"He could've snuck pass them,"said one of the Commodore's guards.
"I will have you know my guards are the finest, nothing gets past them,"shot Ruby.
"Miss Storm, this whole matter could be resolved with nothing more than a simple searched of the house,"said the Commodore.
"I see that as highly unnecessary,"said Ruby,"No man is stupid enough to hide in the Governor's house especially when he is wanted."
"Miss Storm I will escort them,"said Ifrann. Ruby looked at him thoughtfully for a moment before nodding her approval.
"Commodore Norrington, you shall search the house if you like,"said Ruby,"But I am going back to bed and I do not wish to be disturbed."
"We'll have to search your room Miss Storm,"said the Commodore's guards. Ruby looked at him with wide eyes as she gasped.
"If you are in the least bit implying that I would do such an unspeakable thing as keep a man, none the less a pirate in my sleeping quarters, I swear,"Ruby was cut off by the Commodore.
"You will not be disturbed Miss Storm." Ruby nodded as she glared at the guard who she had just snapped at. Slowly she left the room followed by Mandeep who followed quickly behind her. As they started up the stairs Mandeep grabbed Ruby's arm stopping her dead in her tracks.
"He was here wasn't he?"whispered Mandeep. Ruby looked blankly at her maid as she tried to act like she didn't know what her maid was talking about.
"Who was here?"asked Ruby.
"You know who, Jack."
"He was not,"hissed Ruby.
"Really?"questioned Mandeep skeptically,"Then where would he be right now?"
"Upstairs,"said Ruby,"Now go downstairs to Irfann and keep them out of my room."
"As long as you keep Jack in your room,"said Mandeep smirking,"Ruby when the Commodore leaves we will have to exchange notes."
"Mandy get downstairs before I hurl you down them." Ruby walked past her maid and back up the stairs to find the hall empty. Sighing she found her own door ajared, she walked over and looked in to find Jack quietly snooping around her room.
"What are you doing?"asked Ruby amused at him as she walked in and closed the door behind her. Jack jumped slightly as her sudden appearance. He gave her an innocent look as he tried to make it look like he was nosing around the room.
"The Commodore gone?"asked Jack.
"No,"said Ruby before sighing,"He's insisted on searching the house, one of his guards seen you enter the house last night."
"Why'd ya let him search ya?"asked Jack.
"Because I could not give him good reason not to,"said Ruby,"But lucky enough for you I have convinced him not to bother with my room."
"Aye well a noble lady as yerself wouldna allow a man in her room,"said Jack smiling.
"Well if anything like this ever happens I will never allow you in this house again,"said Ruby as she walked over to her vanity table and sat down. Picking up her brush she started working on her hair trying to make it look less of a mess. Jack stood back watching her as he realized she was upset over the situation. He watched as she sat there trying to tame her hair with her brush.
"Hey love, I'm sorry I dinna mean ta be turnin' yer house a'bout,"said Jack as he came over to her. Ruby ignored him as she focused on her hair. Slowly nudged her on her vanity seat pushing her over a few inches then quickly sitting next to her on the seat. Ruby sighed loudly as Jack wrapped an arm around her waist to keep fer from falling off the seat.
"Forgive me?"asked Jack squeezing her slightly to emphasize his words.
"I suppose so,"sighed Ruby as she elbowed him softly,"Do you cause Will and Elizabeth this much trouble?"
"Just a wee bit more,"smirked Jack as he thought about the first time he had met Will and Elizabeth. Ruby set her brush down and leaned against Jack. Jack pulled her closer to him as he kept his arm around her waist.
"I gotta be thanking ya love, ya've been coverin' a lot fer me with the Commodore,"said Jack.
"Well I told you Jack, I do not want to see you harmed, it is kinda nice having you around, I would miss our breakfasts together,"said Ruby. The two of them sat in silence awkwardly enjoying the company of each other . Ruby's mind drifted back to the kiss from the night before, it plagued her dreams all night. It felt so comfortable and natural for her to be kissing Jack and all the emotions that came with it. She was amazed at how her heart fluttered by just the touch of Jack's hand. Part of her was torn apart that she had to end the kiss but she knew she had to.
Suddenly a loud knocking at the door startled Ruby causing her to fall from the small part of the seat she had. Jack's arms quickly encased her keeping her from falling to the floor. Ruby quickly gained her posture and made her way over to the door. She motioned for Jack to keep quiet as she slowly opened the door just enough to stick her head out.
"Yes,"said Ruby plastering on a fake smile as she seen Irfann, the Commodore and his guards.
"Miss Storm I just want to let you know personally how sorry I am for your inconvience but it is simply standard percautions,"said the Commodore.
"I understand,"said Ruby gripping the door tightly silently praying for Jack's good behaviour,"I apoligize for my recent outburt, I am ashamed to say I am not the most pleasant person first thing in the morning." She could hear Jack snort from inside at her comment. Quickly Ruby coughed trying to divert attention away.
"Well Miss Storm you will be happy to know that your house is clean of pirates,"said the Commodore,"It would take a foolishly stupid man to think he could stay in this house under my watch."
"Thank you for that assurance,"said Ruby as she heard Jack making more noise over the Commodore's comment,"You will have to excuse my maid, she's quite fussy."
"Your maid? Both your maids are downstairs,"said one of the guards.
"I have more than two maids,"said Ruby slightly defensively,"Now if you'll excuse my rudeness I am needed by my maid, we are quite busy, my god I am not even dressed yet. Have a good day Commodore." Ruby nodded her head slightly before she slammed the door shut. As she did Jack started speaking.
"Not a pleasant person love? Ya gonna go drench him in water?"asked Jack loudly.
"Shhhh,"hissed Ruby as she quickly turned the lock on the door hoping Irfann was quickly getting the Commodore and his men away from the door so they couldn't hear Jack.
"I'll tell ya love, ol' Jack is no foolishy stupid man,"said Jack,"The wee Commodore could ne'ver in a lifetime catch ol' Jack."
"Jack shut up,"said Ruby as Jack continued his rant about the Commodore,"Jack they'll hear you."
"Aye, then I'll be showin' them that no man will ever catch Cap'n Jack Sparrow,"said Jack,"Because Jack Sparrow always." Jack was cut off by Ruby forcefully pressing her lips to his. Jack was startled at first by her aggresiveness but quickly relaxed as he responded to the kiss. His hands grabbed her hips pulling her closer to him as he ran his tongue softly over Ruby's lips trying to convince her to open them.
Ruby was caught off guard by the kiss, even though she started it. She wasn't sure where she thought the kiss was going but as Jack's hands ran over her hips to her bottom sending shivers through her body, she knew this wasn't fully thought out. She had kissed Jack to quiet him but she knew it wasn't a smart decision, especially with the events from the previous night. She wanted to pull away and tell him no, but she couldn't, her body wouldn't let her.
Slowly Ruby's lips opened allowing Jack's tongue access to her mouth. Jack took her invitation and plunged his tongue into her mouth meeting hers. Ruby could feel her robe starting to loosen then fall open, the security of the robe was replaced by Jack's hands roaming her body, she could feel the heat from his skin through the thin gown she wore. Ruby moaned softly into Jack mouth as she rested one hand on his shoulder and the other on the nape of his neck.
Suddenly Jack's hands left her body and then his lips left her mouth. Ruby leaned against him as she breathed deeply recovering from the kiss, part of her hated him for ending it but the other part knew why, if they had continued it would've lead straight to the bed with no stopping it. The silence was broken by the sound of a knocking at the door then it opening it. As it did Ruby quickly stepped back from Jack blushing deeply as Sharma walked in. She stopped and looked at the two as they had guilt painted all over them.
"Ruby,"said Sharma softly,"Governor Swann is home." Ruby looked at her wide eyed, he was home early.
"Oh my god,"hissed Ruby before rushing over to her wardrobe and pulling open the doors. Her uncle was home early and she had Commodore snoopy around the house looking for Jack who was hiding in her bedroom. Pulling out the first dress she seen Ruby rushed behind her folding wall where she had all her undergarments laid out already.
"Ruby do you require assistance?"asked Sharma knowing Mandeep would love to be in the room at this moment, espeically with a sheepishly looking Jack trying not to peek around to see Ruby undressing.
"No,"grunted Ruby as she struggled with her clothes,"I do need my hair done." Once Ruby had finally gotten herself dressed in a simple blue dress she rushed out to the vanity table and plunked herself down on the seat her and Jack had previously been on.
"Just braid it Sharma, I should have been ready hours ago,"huffed Ruby as Jack watched on in silence.
Finally Ruby was presentable enough to meet her uncle in. Without another word to Sharma or Jack Ruby left the room rushing downstairs.
Sharma looked over at Jack who was now sitting on the bed. He felt strangely connected with Ruby,she was the first female he'd ever met who was comfortable enough to be so intimately around him.
"May I suggest you seek refuge in here until we can make sure it is cleared enough for you to leave,"said Sharma.
"Aye well let Ruby know I'll behave fer her,"said Jack as he nodded to Sharma. Sharma nodded before leaving the room and Jack alone.
"Ruby, how are you?"asked Governor Swann as Ruby walked into his study. Ruby smiled brightly as she seen her uncle, it meant that the troubles of the house were no longer her's but it also meant explaning to him everything that had gone on, and hopefully none of the staff had mentioned Jack's presence
"Good, good,"said Governor Swann eyeing his niece.
"How was your trip?"asked Ruby.
"Fine,"said Governor Swann,"How is the house?"
"Still standing,"smirked Ruby.
"Why was Commodore Norrington here?"the question was so casual Ruby wasn't sure if he was suspicious or just curious.
"He had word that a pirate had been here which I told him was simply impossible but he insisted he search the house,"said Ruby innocently,"So I obliged." Ruby watched at the Governor looked at her now with curiousity, she was not getting off the subject easily.
"I am assuming he was looking for Jack Sparrow,"said the Governor.
"I believe that was his name,"said Ruby. The Governor nodded and fell silent as he looked in thought, he couldn't help but think his niece was hiding information from him.
"Anything else?"asked the Governor.
"No,"said Ruby shaking her head,"I shall leave you to relax from your travels and resume the household duties."
"Once again thank you for taking over my house,"said the Governor,"I am quite sure you did a splendid job."
"Your welcome,"said Ruby before she left the room. She headed back upstairs to her room to deal with Jack, which was becoming quite a problem, he was virtually a prisioner in her room. Now that her uncle was back the guards of the house were under no obligation to keep silent under her command and would most likely arrest Jack on the spot.
She entered her room to find the room empty except for Mandeep who was tidying up. Ruby looked around confused as she looked for any signs of Jack before she asked.
"Where is Jack?"
"Gone,"said Mandeep,"He climbed out the window, the garden was clear and he made his way quickly."
"Are you sure?"asked Ruby with true concern about her.
"Yes, I watched him to make sure,"said Mandeep,"How was the Governor?"
"Suspicious,"said Ruby,"I could not help but feel that he suspected me of wrong doings." Mandeep smirked sarcastically as Ruby made her way over to the window to double check that Jack was really gone.
"Well you have done wrong doings in the eyes of the nobles,"said Mandeep.
"Well yes in the eyes of the snobbish beasts,"spat Ruby,"And he cannot be that disturbed by Jack's presence in this house, he was after all friends of my cousin's."
"Though he may be disturbed by the fact that Jack spent a night in your bed,"said Mandeep. Ruby gasped as she turned to her maid, she was sure no one knew.
"How?"whispered Ruby. Mandeep just gave her smile as she floated around the room continuing to tidy up.
"It is simple written all over your maiden face,"laughed Mandeep as she seen Ruby's face wash over in horror,"Plus your bed sheets simple reek of his manly scent. I shall change them now before those nosy maids find them and start making asburd speculations."
"He did not touch me,"said Ruby trying to defend herself and virtue.
"I never said he did,"said Mandeep as she started stripping the bed of its current bedding.
"Well he didn't,"huffed Ruby.
"But you wanted him too,"said Mandeep tossing an armful of sheets to the floor.
"Maybe I, no, no I did not,"said Ruby catching herself before she admitted she did wish more had gone on between her and Jack. She sat down on the vanity seat and watch her maid as she thought about Jack, suddenly she thought that Jack couldn't join her for breakfast anymore, he couldn't join her at all in the house now that her uncle was home. She bit her lip in thought, not at all happy over the fact she was going to be seeing considerably less of Jack now.