Chapter 18
Kat woke up, her eyes fluttering as she let in the brightness of the day. When her eyes were fully opened she saw that Jack was smiling at her. She smiled back and he gave her a gentle kiss. Kat noticed that Jack had a worn and tired look on his face.
"Did you stay up all night?" Kat started playing with the beads in his hair.
"I just wanted to make sure ye slept well love." He held her close and she rested her head on his shoulder.
"Jack, my father seems different. I know it maybe the fact that I have been away for so long but, I don't know. He didn't feel the same, he was different." A look of worry flashed on her face and she sighed.
"He didn't seem that different to me. Well love if ye want to see him again we should probably get going sun has been up for awhile." Jack got out of bed in all his glory. Kat blushed a little bit as she spotted the nail marks down his back and giggled. He turned around and smiled at her.
"Well next time anyone wants to see your scars, you're going to have a fun time explaining those." she stood up and started looking for her clothes.
They got dressed without too much delay. As they walked out on deck they heard the sound of horses. Near the dock was a carriage pulled by two horses. Kat's father came walking towards them.
"I didn't want my daughter to have to walk all the way back up to the house so I brought this." It was an extravagant carriage with beautiful designs dancing around it. "Your sister is going to met us at home. Jack, while you are here the governor will not recognize you as a pirate as long as you swear you will not do anything pirate like."
"I may plunder yer daughter but I promise nothin else." Jack smirked and Kat laughed. Mr. Plata tried not to vomit. They walked to the carriage and Kat started to get in. right before she was fully in, Jack slapped her butt and winked at her father. Jack then got in and sat next to her. Her father sat across from them.
"Did you have good night sleep father?" Kat asked sweetly trying to start at least some conversation.
"Yes I did thank you. Did you?" as soon as he said it he regretted it.
"Aye she was very worn out, long night." 'He walked right into that.' Jack thought to himself.
"Yes all the walking was very tiring. Thank you for bringing the carriage." Kat squeezed Jack's hand, as if to say 'don't make him anymore angry'.
The rest of the very long ride was ridden in silence. When they arrived they saw a beautiful woman standing at the door to a young man. The woman was slender almost gaunt and short. Her hair was silk black. She looked as if some invisible force was holding her and not allowing her to slouch. The man on the other hand was tall, strong, and blonde. He had a strong jaw wore a top hat. They pulled up to the gate and the couple walked towards them.
"Hello Katherine. You probably do not recognize me it has been many years seen you have seen me. I have grown. My name is Anne Plata, your little sister. This is my fiancé James Hunders." She spoke each word clearly and precise.
"Oh good a wedding! I am very pleased that you are going to be joining our family." Mr. Plata shook Mr. Hunder's hand.
"Yes I am pleased as well. It is very nice to finally see you again Katherine." He kissed her and Jack glared at him.
They all walked through the house and into the garden. A table was prepared for them with fine china and wonderful dishes. Mr. Plata said at the end and Jack and Kat sat across from James and Anne. Jack and Kat were holding hands and she rested her head on his shoulders. Anne and James on the other hand were cold and distant.
"I know you two girls never truly got to know each other, but I hope that now Katherine is back, your relationship can grow. My two beautiful daughters, your mothers would be proud." Mr. Plata raised his glass and nodded.
The thought of Anne's mother had always made Kat upset. She had hated that woman for marrying her father months after her own mother's death. Although it was four years until Anne was born. Kat laughed to herself, her little sister was now her big sister. Kat was only seventeen when she married Jack and she had been returned at the same age. Her sister thou must be at least thirty-four and James the same age as Jack. Jack brought Kat back to reality as he slid his hand up her leg and up her knee. She gave him a sideways glance that said 'I like but not the time'.
"Well when were you two planning to have this wedding?" Mr. Plata asked trying to start a conversation rather then have the awkward silence.
"I would like it as soon as possible. Within the next month." James answered before Anne even had a chance to open her mouth. She just nodded as if that was what she was going to say.
"Well do you think you two are planning on staying that long?" James said to Jack and Kat.
"We can if you would like us at the wedding." Kat replied not paying any attention to Jack who had a horrified look on his face, much like the one Mr. Plata had on his. The rest of lunch was spent deciding who was going to be there and what they were going to need. When lunch was almost over the butler came over to them and announced that someone was at the door asking for Katherine and Jack Sparrow. They all went inside and there waiting was Will.
"I am sorry to disturb your lunch but I need to speak with Jack and Kat immediately." Will said bowing to Kat's father.
"Oh of course. If you would like to use the drawing room to talk privately you may." He pointed to a room just a few feet from the door. They walked in and sat on the chairs.
"Elizabeth and I have to leave today. We have just heard that Elizabeth's father has taken ill. We also want to bring him the news of her pregnancy."
"Wait what? She is pregnant?" Kat asked shocked, everyone had forgotten to tell her.
"Yes we did not want to disturb ye. We knew you had enough on yer plate with seeing your family again." Will answered
"Trust me it is nice to hear about good news like this."
"I am sorry but I will try to find ye two again soon. How long are ye plannin to stay here?"
"Probably a month or two then after that I don't know" Jack just knew he wanted to be out of here.
"I will see you later it maybe a while, maybe even after the baby's birth we do not know yet." Will got up to leave; Jack and Kat hugged him, and say their good-byes.
The rest of Kat's family had gone back outside. They walked back out there and heard them talking about the 'despicable marriage of jack and Katherine and how she should have married up instead of marrying scum.'
"I do not think he is scum. I love this man and at one time father you did two. I will not stand for this!" Kat yelled at the stunned group. "If this is the way it is going to be then I do not wish to be a part of it. If you will continue to belittle him I will leave. What is it going to be?"
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