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Chapter 10: Arrival to Norrington Manor

As we rode in the carriage, James could not stop smirking. I was terrified by this thing, it kept rocking back and forth, this way and that. It made my stomach turn. But nonetheless I was happy to be with him. I will always be happy to be with James. I was excited to see his home. It must be grand, considering that he is a well respected man and very wealthy. I wonder what it would be like to be married to such a man of his stature. Very lucky indeed.

I turned my head slighty to the right to look out the window. The small town busy and crowded. People scurrying everywhere. I could also feel the sting of James's stare, he was studying me intently. Studying my reaction.

I decided to turn my attention back to him. "Are you sure this is alright"? I was a bit nervous about what his servants might say.

"Yes. We will say you just arrived from England, but the ship you were traveling on came under attacked by pirates, and thats how you ended up here without your belongings". replied James with a smirk, sounding accomplished with this little lie he came up with. "Does that sound good enough"?

"Very, but do we have to lie"?

"Just to keep your image respectable. Port Royal high society is very...and I mean very critical".

"As you wish. But won't they question us"?

"That's another thing, lets keep our affections secret...for now". said James as he took my hand, I guess he didn't want to hurt my feelings. "Miss Howard".

"What"? I was confused, why was he calling me Miss Howard? Was this another woman? "Who is she"!

James began to laugh. I loved it when he laughed, even though he was laughing at me this time. "No, no darling you need a last name. Women are addressed either Miss or Mrs. Only their close relatives are allowed to call them by their first names. In public I will have to address you as Miss Howard. Behind closed doors I will call you something else".

"Like what"? I asked seductively knowing what he meant.

James smirked deviously and pulled me onto his lap. "Hmmm, well lets see. I can call you...love, my darling, my sweet Narissa, beautiful, gorgeous, dearest. Oh the posibilities, love". he whispered lowly in my ear making me tingle. I leaned back against his chest, giving him a good angle for my lips. He finally did just that. I loved the sensation of his lips upon mine, they were delicious. After a moments of bliss we stopped to breathe.

"I love it when you kiss me". I don't know how that escaped from my lustful thoughts. Now my cheeks were crimson.

He laughed and whispered into my ear "I love it as much as you do...beautiful".

"Really...well, then shall we continue, love"? I asked, my lips dangerously close to his.

"I think we shall". With that he cupped my face into his hands and kissed me with passion. A few moments later, his sweet kisses traveled down to my neck.

Then, the carriage came to a sudden stop, causing us to pull back from eachother. We had arrived to Norrington Manor.

James stepped out of the carriage, then helped me down.

I was amazed to see how large the sprawling mansion was. It was beautiful, it looked heavenly. The best view of the ocean.

"Do you like it"? James whispered to me as he locked his arm with mine.

"Very much". I smiled at him.

We entered the parlor to be greeted by a middle aged woman. She quickly went over to James and hugged him.

"Admiral we were worried as to your where abouts".

"I am alright, Rebcca . I was helping Miss Howard. Unfortunately the ship she was traveling was attacked by pirates. I found her on the beach". James turned to me and smiled.

"Oh, you poor dear. Well lets get you washed up and get you into dry clothes". Rebecca smiled at me. I can tell she cares for James as if he was her own. "Velma, take Miss Howard upstairs and prepare a warm bath for her".

"Yes mam, this way Miss Howard". Velma took my arm and led me up the stairs.

"I will see you later this evening for dinner". said James as he watched me go with Velma.

"Admiral, we don't have any suitable dresses for her". said Rebecca.

"Right, well will you accompany me into town to get Miss Howard a whole new wardrobe"?

"Yes sir. I can see Miss Howard has caught your special attention".

"You have no idea". James smirked and headed outside followed by Rebacca.

After the long relaxing bath, Velma led me to my rooms. They were absolutely breathtaking, fit for a queen. The pastel blues of the walls, reflecting the blue of the sky outside. The large white four post canopy bed in the center of the room. Beautiful white linen curtains that hung from the bed. At the corner of the room was a vanity filled with delicate carved perfume bottles, a large gold mirror, jewerly box, and a delicate combs for my hair.

The grand touch of the room was the large windows that looked out into the ocean, by it was a silk pale blue sofa. I wondered this room was especially decorated for her. Elizabeth.

A knock at the door took me out of my thoughts.

"Good evening Miss Howard, I came to bring you your wardrobe". Rebecca said as more servants entered carrying boxes of all shapes and sizes. "Admiral Norrington picked this especially for you to wear tonight".

Rebecca handed me one the large boxes. I quickly opened it.

Inside was the most beautiful dress I have ever layed eyes on. A soft pale pink dress with delicate lace trimming around the hem.

"He said, pink makes your beautiful eyes stand out and sparkle...and he is certainly right". commented Rebecca. This gave me the impression that James must have told her about me and our love that grew stronger everyday.

"Thank you".

"Now, lets get you ready. We don't want to keep him waiting". Rebecca pulls me behind this weird thing I suppose is where the get dressed. Velma untied my robe letting it pool around my feet. My spine shivered from the cool breeze of the room. Next, Rebecca slipped something soft on my body, something called a chemise. Then, she put on this wretched thing called a corset. It sucked the air out my lugs, as they pulled it tighter. I felt like a fish without air. But I liked how it accented my breasts, James would love it.

Finally after they dressed me and slipped my pink slipper on, Rebecca and Velma took me over to the vanity. They pulled my hair up into a loose bun, letting a single thick curl down. Next, they added color to my cheeks and sprayed me with lavender water.

As I stood, the two ladies gasped at how beautiful I looked.

"Admiral Norrington will be very pleased". commented Velma.

"Indeed he will".