Chapter 10

"Do you know where Port Royal is?" Will asked. I had absolutely no idea, but I figured Will could be my navigator.

"No, but you do," I replied, not taking my eyes off the sea for a moment. Out of my peripheral vision, I could see Will looking out to sea as well, compass in hand.

"Are we goin' the right way?" I asked.

"Yes. If we stay going Northwest for about a day or two, then turn West, we should be fine. We have to hug the coast of Hispaniola to get to Port Royal, which is in Jamaica." Tortuga was a day North of Aruba, and after studying maps in my room late at night, I knew precisely where Will was talking about. I figured if we kept sailing at the speed we were already traveling at, we would reach Jamaica in about three to four days time. My mind was racing as we sailed for Jamaica. Where was Jack? Was he okay? Would I reach him before something awful happened? All these thoughts flew through my head, but I tried to push them out. What I needed to focus on was getting to Jamaica safely. And I could do that only with Will's knowledge to guide me.

Hours later, the sun began to set. I grew hungry and asked Anamaria if she could get me a roll or something.

"Not too much food. An apple will suffice," I informed her. "Will, you go ahead and eat."

"What about you?"

"I'll be fine, mate. Don't worry 'bout me. Oh Will, before you go, I have to tell you somethin'." Will turned to me and waited.

"I'm sorry about the way I spoke to Alex earlier. She just finally crossed the line with me and I couldn't hold my tongue anymore," I explained.

"Don't worry about it. What she said was terrible and inconsiderate and she's been punished," Will replied, giving me a hug. I hugged him back and he departed for the galley. Moments later, Anamaria came up with an apple and a cup of water. She set the water on a nearby crate and handed me the apple.

"Thanks Anamaria."

"Are you sure you don't need anything else?" She looked at me with a concerned look in her eye.

"I assure you, I'm fine. Now go and eat. Nothin's gonna happen." I reassured her. She departed to the galley and I continued us on our course, not taking my eyes off of the sea that lay before me. Soon, night fell and the stars and moon appeared. Soon, I found myself thinking of home again…

Angel and her boyfriend Ryan are walking along the beach. The sun has set and the moon and stars are out. The waves are gently rolling in on to the beach and their feet get wet.

"It's a beautiful night," Angel sighs. Ryan's arm makes its way to her waist and pulls her into him.

"Not nearly as beautiful as you, Angel," Ryan replies in her ear. Angel stops walking and so does Ryan. She looks up into his sea green eyes and sees a bright future. He leans down and kisses her. Not a quick kiss, but a good 5 second, maybe longer kiss. She truly loves him.

"I'm going to miss you so much when I go to Paris. I don't even want to go to the stupid premiere! I want to stay here with you," Angel says, resting her head on Ryan's shoulder. He holds her close, not wanting her to leave either.

"You'll only be gone a few days. And when you get home, I'll be waiting with open arms." Ryan promises...

I can't believe I trusted him to be loyal to me while I was gone. When I got home, he was nowhere in sight. I went to his house and that's when I found him in the arms of my best friend Cassandra. I shook this thought out of my mind and began wondering about Jack. I prayed that he was alright.

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