Chapter Fifteen: Preparations
Cordelia spent the rest of the day cleaning her cabin and making it homier. She also washed the clothes she had been wearing. She wrote to her parents telling them she was safe but they shouldn't come looking for her because it would do no good. When she asked Jack to mail it he raised an eyebrow at her before handing it to a cabin boy with instructions and money for the postage.
"Now luv, Cordelia, I know you want your letter to be private but I must ask if you've include any information as to our whereabouts."
"No, of course I haven't."
"Do you swear it?"
"Yes. Jack is there someone looking for you?"
"Just the usual."
"I wrote to my parents telling them I am safe and that they shouldn't come after me."
"Oh? Really luv? Were you lying to them or are you sincerely happy here?"
"Well I'm certainly happier. But yes, I am content. I love the ocean."
"Aye, that's what did it for me all those years ago."
They stood on the deck looking out at the sun setting over the ocean. It was the most beautiful thing in the world. But it also meant that Tortuga was about to come to life and she would be left alone on the ship again.
"Well Jack, I think I'm going to have a quiet dinner down in the galley and then turn in. I've gotten enough of the Tortuga night life to last me a life time. Tell Will goodnight for me and have fun cavorting."
"Wha'?"
The deck was completely empty now.
"Oh. Actually luv I was wondering if I could join you. I'd like to make up for all that's happened between us. Is that okay?"
"Yes Jack, I'd like that."
