Chapter 2
The next day Victoria began to gasp every time the maids tightened her corset. When they were done with the corset they placed a pink dress over Victoria and buttoned it up. After they buttoned the dress the maids left Victoria and Victoria looked at herself in the mirror and sighed. The corset killed her immensely, but Beckett did say that only the women in high society wear corsets and he said that she was going to be in high society.
Then a knock came to the door and she turned around, "Come in," she said
The double doors opened and Norrington came in, "You look absolutely beautiful," he said, smiling
"Thank you James. Now what are we doing to do today?" asked Victoria
"Why don't I take you into town? I'd love to show you around Port Royal since you've…changed," said Norrington
"Alright," said Victoria, smiling.
Moments later Norrington helped Victoria into the carriage and then the carriage went off to go into town.
When the carriage reached town, some of the townspeople bowed at Norrington and Victoria, saying, "Admiral Norrington, Milady Victoria,"
Victoria leaned in towards Norrington and whispered, "How do they know my name?"
"You're sort of the new gossip my dear. Gossip about Beckett spreads fast, especially when it comes to his personal life," said Norrington
"Oh," said Victoria, nodding
They began to walk farther into the market and Victoria looked behind her; she gasped, "oh no,"
Norrington looked at her, "What? What is it?" he said
"Pirates," whispered Victoria
Norrington looked behind him and saw three pirates sneaking around behind them; they were watching their every move. Norrington noticed that group before when he used to be a drunk man in Tortuga, stripped of his rightful title. One night that same group of pirates tried to reap Victoria in an alley near where she worked as a barmaid at the Faithful Bride. That was the night when Norrington first met Victoria and he began to fall in love with her.
"We've seen these men before, right?" asked Victoria, her voice low and frightened
"Yes, they were in Tortuga, But for some reason they got here. I believe that they're going to try and take advantage of you again," said Norrington.
They continued to walk down the street like they didn't see anything, then when they got to an abandoned part of the town the three pirates jumped out and attacked. One of the pirates by the name of Beni pulled out his sword and pointed it at Norrington while the other two by the name of Spivey and Jacques grabbed Victoria by the arms and waist.
"'ello chum," said Beni
"What do you want?" asked Norrington
"We want the wench. If you hadn't interrupted us before we would've gotten what we wanted sooner," said Beni
Beni nodded to the two pirates and they pulled Victoria into an abandoned store, "James!" she screamed as they dragged her inside
"Victoria!" shouted Norrington
He was about to go after her, then Beni stopped him, "Yer not goin' anywhere chum. I'm not lettin' ya be the rescua this time," he said
Norrington pulled out his sword, "Then I'll have to kill you," he said
"That would be correct chum," said Beni
Then at the exact same moment both of their swords clashed; they began to fight more and more into another abandoned store adjacent to where the other two pirates had taken Victoria. Meanwhile the two pirates pinned Victoria to the floor,
"Now don't move wench. This'll not take long," said Spivey
Victoria began to struggle then Jacques pulled out a dagger and placed and placed it across her neck
"No need for that wench. Yer knight not be here to stop us this time," said Jacques
Then Spivey began to undress Victoria as Jacques watched as more and more of her skin began to be exposed. In the other store Beni punched Norrington in the face; Norrington stepped back and touched his lip as a small hint of blood started coming. Norrington had continued to fight, breaking glass and destroying everything inside. Then moments later Royal Navy soldiers came in and pointed their bayonets at Beni.
Norrington stood up and fixed himself and said, "Gillette, fetch some irons. This pirate is under arrest,"
Gillette came up and then shackled Beni and he was sent away to the fort. Norrington then remembered about Victoria so he and the troops ran into the other store and saw Victoria pinned onto the floor by Jacques and Spivey half undressed.
Norrington pointed his sword at the pirates, "On your feet," he said
The two pirates let Victoria go and stood up; Victoria grabbed for her clothes and went behind the counter to change. Gillette came up and shackled the two pirates and he and the soldiers took the pirates away to the fort. Once all the soldiers left, only Victoria and Norrington were left in the store.
Norrington came up to her, "Are you all right?" he asked
Victoria buttoned up the last of her dress and turned to him, "I think so," she said
One of Victoria's sleeves rolled off of her shoulder and Norrington took the liberty of placing the sleeve back onto her shoulder
"Thank you," she said, grateful
Norrington smiled, "Not a problem Victoria," he said
Victoria looked down and then Norrington used his hand to lift up her chin, "Come, let's go home," he said, lending out his arm
Victoria smiled, took his arm and the couple walked out of the abandoned store and to the carriage that took them back to Norrington's manor. When they got to Norrington's estate the couple went to the parlor where a servant came out with a tray of tea and crumpets. Victoria took a seat in the small couch and Norrington took a seat right next to her.
"Are you sure you're all right?" asked Norrington, concerned
Victoria placed a couple of small spoonfuls of sugar into her tea and said, "Yes, remember? It almost happened to me before in Tortuga, and you saved my life both times,"
Norrington took a sip of his tea and began to think about something else; he began to change the subject,
"Does Beckett really love you?" he asked
Victoria looked at him in question, "Cutler doesn't really love me. He just met me a couple of days ago and it is part of the deal for me to receive amnesty to be married to someone of high society. And marrying Cutler can be the highest as they come," she said
"Well, you know, it wouldn't have to be that way," said Norrington, placing his cup of tea down, "I love you Victoria,"
Victoria was about the drop her cup, but instead she placed it down onto the table, "You do? You love me?" she said then turned away
There was a small moment of silence, and then Norrington used his hand to turn her chin so she faced him, "For the moment," he whispered
Within that moment Norrington leaned in and kissed Victoria passionately. After that long moment Victoria pulled away and looked away from Norrington.
Norrington looked at her, "What is it?" he asked
Victoria stood up, "Oh, It's nothing. But I'm promised to Beckett and I'm his mistress, I don't want to disappoint him," she said
Norrington stood up and went over to her side, "You won't. I'll talk to Beckett and I'll reason with him. Then after that we'll get married," he said
Victoria turned to Norrington, "You really mean that?" she said happily
"Yes, I really much do," said Norrington, then he reached over and gently took hold of her hand.
He then leaned in again and kissed her; this time Victoria kissed him back. The next few days went smoothly; sometimes Norrington would visit Victoria in her bedroom at night to keep her company. But then on the fifth day Cutler Beckett had returned and Norrington's carriage pulled up to Beckett's estate once more.