Chapter 3 First Dinner with Hook
Disclaimer: See Chapter 1
My POV
I continued to stare out the single window that the room had. The view of Neverland was beautiful. I could see the forested mountains with cloud-covered peaks, lovely beaches with palms, and some rocky outcroppings. Wow, I have always wanted to come here, but it didn't go the way one would usually expect. I then heard footprints coming toward me. A suave voice spoke, "Eliza, we've landed. Why don't you come outside?" I turned around. Captain Hook stood by, offering his right hand. Initially hesitant, I regained my confidence and took his hand, allowing him to guide me outside. The scent of sea salt hit my nose almost immediately. "Welcome aboard to the Jolly Roger Eliza." he said. I looked around. The planked floors seemed to have been polished because they seemed to shine under the setting sun. The crew was busy fulfilling any orders their Captain gave out. "Ah, there she is." a new voice said. A chubby man with a striped shirt and red cap approached us. "You must be the girl the Captain brought. The name is Smee." he said politely. "The pleasure's mine." I responded. "Enough. I'm giving Eliza a tour of the ship." Hook snapped. "Come along." He continued to drag me around. I looked over the ship railing. The view was very pretty. The setting sun dazzled the water with a golden color. The sky had orange and red tints. "What do you think, Eliza?" the Captain asked. "Well, I think it's quite nice." I admitted. "By the way, Captain, won't the crew give me strange looks since I'm in trousers?" I asked in a slightly nervous tone. He chucked slightly. " don't worry my dear. They already figured out that." Really? I was surprised. "Well Ms. Eliza, shall we talk more with a lovely dinner? You will need a suitable dress to wear. You will find various dresses in a closet in your room. Choose any one. Dinner will be ready soon so you might as well change now." he suggested. I walked back through the Captain's room and into mine. I looked around and then noticed a closet made of mahogany wood. I opened it and saw elegant dresses. There were blue dresses, a few pinks, greens, gold yellows, and reds. Some were narrow, others were elegant gowns resembling the quinceñera dresses I searched online at home recently. Some dresses were cotton, others were made of linen, silk, or satin. Knowing there wasn't much time, I chose a beautiful royal blue gown with gold beadings and ruffles. The top had fine, intricate lacing and ruffled shoulder straps. Below the dress was a pair of sparkly blue high heels for footwear. Very beautiful. Perfect choice. I thought cheerfully. I took off my clothes and went to the nearby bathroom to rinse my face. I returned and started to put my legs through the dress. I lifted the dress up and put the straps onto my shoulders. I looked down at my back and noticed a zipper. I tried to move it but it was hard. Just then a kind voice said, "Would you like some help, Miss Eliza?" I turned around and saw Mr. Smee standing nearby. "Yes, please." He came over and zipped it up. "Thank you." I then sat down on the bed to put on the high heels. They were a little tight but that was okay. I then tried to stand up wearing these heels. Initially I was wobbling slightly, but I managed to balance myself in those shoes and started walking out of the room. "Ah, there you are, Miss Eliza. I knew you wouldn't be…" Captain Hook started to speak, but completely lost words when he saw me in the fine gown, his jaw agape. After an awkward silence, he regained his voice and complemented, "You look heavenly in that dress." I blushed slightly. "Thanks." "Dinner is ready." I looked at the set table where Hook and I were to sit. The tablecloth was white with lace patterns. In the middle were two candles held by bases made of pure silver. At both sides of the table were chairs made of dark mahogany wood with cotton cushioning. "What's for tonight, Captain?" I asked. My answer soon came when Mr. Smee brought over two silver platers and placed them on opposite ends of the table and removed the lids. "How about fried rice with green beans, cooked similar to your dad's recipe? And to drink?" Smee asked. "Well, obviously, I can't drink alcohol yet, so can I have water instead, please?" I responded. "Sure thing, miss Eliza." Smee said and trotted off to get my glass of water. "Let's sit, milady Eliza." Hook insisted. As we sat down, I asked, "How did you even know about the recipe for fried rice?" I questioned. "Well, while I was paying a visit to your house, I opened the cabinet underneath the TV and found folders of recipes there. I decided to take those recipes that you enjoy the most." "You really care about me, don't you?" He merely nodded. "Of course, since I have chosen you to be my future girlfriend." he said. I gasped a little and a light blush spread across my cheeks. "Are you alright?" "Of course. It's just that… uh… I have always dreamed of falling in love with you. I can't hide my feelings any longer." I said quietly. Suddenly, Hook grasped my left hand in his right hand and said back, " My dear Eliza, that is the main reason why I brought you here. I want you to fall in love with me." I gasped. My heart swelled with love and my face flushed pink again. "I would be honored to. But why don't we eat first before we go any further on that matter afterwards." I said. "Of course, milady." Hook calmly stated. We ate rather quietly afterwards. As I ate, I pondered deeply. Is he really serious?! This seems too soon. But again, he's a pirate. He would do anything to make a girl fall in love anyway. I wonder if he did this not once, but many times before, but those cases didn't work. This is going to be one of my best times ever! I never felt this happy in a long time. Seeing my long held dream come true was something never to forget. What happens the next day, I don't know, but I am pretty sure one thing that will happen was the beginning of a romantic intimate relationship with the Captain that will last forever.
