Chief Officer Henry Wilde was escorting the Captain's granddaughter back to her suite as he was ordered to. Allison looked calm on the outside but inside she was panicking. She was also afraid that her grandfather would tell her she was no longer allowed to see Will. She was afraid that Will's job would be in jeopardy. Her mind was buzzing with a million thoughts all at once and before she knew it, they had reached her room. Anna was out at a third class party and wouldn't be back for a while. She decides to ask Henry if he has any idea what her grandfather is thinking.
"Henry you don't think my grandfather is angry about Will and I do you?"
"To be honest with you Allison, I really don't know. If he is angry, he's hiding it very well." He pauses for a few seconds before speaking up again. "So you and Will. Do you not think that things are moving a little too fast. You've only known each other for two days."
"I realise that Henry but I love Will. I truly do. I just feel so connected to him and I know he does to me." Allison said. A smile creeping up on her face as she remembers the moment she met Will. Allison could honestly say she wasn't the same person she was two days ago. Will had changed her. But this was a good change. She was brought out of her thoughts by Henry placing a kiss upon her hand.
"Well Allison, I had better return to my duties. Oh and it would probably be best if you stayed in your room until your grandfather comes to speak with you." He walks away but turns back saying, "And don't worry yourself Allison. I'm sure everything will be alright." And he proceeded on his way. Allison watched him until he disappeared round the corner and went inside, closing her room door behind her. She called out Anna's name just to make sure she wasn't in and she wasn't. She knew her grandfather would submit Will to an interrogation of some kind to ascertain whether or not Will was good enough for her. In Allison's mind, Will was more than good enough. She decided to spend the rest of her time sitting on a chair, reading a book until either her grandfather came to speak with her or for Anna to come back to help her change into her nightgown. She decided right there and then that regardless of her grandfather's decision, she would continue to see Will. Allison had never been disobedient in her life but when it came to love, she was willing to do anything.
The Captain and Will were sitting in the Captain's quarters. Will was as stiff as a board and extremely nervous and terrified at the same time. He was afraid that the Captain would demand that he not see Allison anymore. He didn't care about his job, he only cared about his relationship with Allison. Although he had only known her for two days, he had fallen head over heels in love with her. He wanted to take care of her forever, to hold and protect her. To marry her. But do all that, he needed the blessing and permission of the man sitting in front of him at that very moment. For a while, both men sat in awkward silence. Will waited for the Captain to say the first word and a few minutes later, the Captain decided to break the silence.
"So Mr Murdoch, what are your intentions towards my granddaughter?" The Captain asked, quite seriously.
Will all of a sudden found it difficult to speak. He was afraid of saying something stupid or saying something wrong. He really wanted the Captain to believe that he was good enough to court Allison and hopefully in the long run, marry her.
"Well Mr Murdoch. I'm waiting."
"Well Sir, if I may say, I love your granddaughter very much. She is the most wonderful, kind, generous and most beautiful person I have ever laid eyes upon." He stopped to watch the Captain's expression but it remained the same so he continued. "I promise you now sir, that if you allow me to court Allison, no harm will ever come to her. I will care for her and provide for her and I will love her until the day I die." Will had laid it all on the table and now he awaited the Captain's decision. The Captain looked to be in deep thought. The man himself then rose from his seat and Will copied.
"Well Mr Murdoch, I will take what you said into consideration. I must now speak with my granddaughter and I will give you my decision tomorrow. In the meantime though, I want you on watch with Mr Lightoller. I will send Mr Boxhall and Mr Moody to relieve you both when your watch is finished."
"Yes sir." Will then made his way out of the Captain's quarters and on to the bridge to join Charles on watch. The Captain stood rooted to the same spot for a few moments. He sincerely believed Will when he said that he loved Allison. Now all he needed to do was find out whether Allison felt strongly for Will as Will did for her. He then walked out his quarters and headed for Allison's room. On his way there, he bumped into Henry Wilde. "Ah Mr Wilde, did you manage to escort my granddaughter back with little difficulty?"
"Yes sir, she was no trouble at all."
"When are you off duty again Mr Wilde?"
"In an hour sir."
"Tell Lowe he is relieve you and you can take an early break."
"Thank you sir." Wilde walks off to get Lowe and the Captain continues on his way to Allison room.
Allison was still sitting in her chair reading her book as Anna had not come back from the Third Class Party yet. She was reading Romeo & Juliet which was her favourite novel. She was just finishing the second chapter when she heard somebody knocking on her door. She threw her book aside knowing full well who was at the door. Sure enough, the Captain stood there and she stepped to the side to let him in.
"Can I get you a cup of tea Papa?" Allison asks her grandfather as he takes a seat.
"No thank you Allison. Is Anna still out?"
"Yes she is."
"Ok Allison, I think you know why I'm here." He pats the spot next to him indicating Allison to sit there. "I have spoken with Mr Murdoch about your relationship and he assures me that he cares very deeply for you. But before I make my decision, I would like to hear how you feel about Mr Murdoch."
Allison takes a deep breath before taking her grandfather's hands into her own to show him she means every word she is about to say, "Papa, I love Will with all my heart. I truly believe that he is an honest, decent, caring, loving man and if I'm honest with you, I can't picture myself with anyone else in the future. If you decide that you don't want Will and I to see each other anymore, it would tear me apart as I'm sure it would Will. He is a good man Papa and he will take care of me, I know it."
The Captain was in deep thought. After hearing how both Will and Allison felt for each other, he knew in his mind that he made the right decision. "Ok Allison, I will take what you both said into consideration and give you my decision tomorrow morning. In the meantime, I want you to go to bed as soon as Anna returns." He gets up from his seat letting go of Allison's hands as she follows suit. Just as he about to approach the door, it opens and Anna enters the room.
"Oh Captain Smith sir," she gives a quick curtsy. "Sorry for coming back so late."
"Not to worry Anna. I was just leaving. Can you please help Allison into her nightgown and make sure she goes to bed."
"Of course sir." She gives another curtsy and goes into Allison's room to get her nightgown ready.
The Captain then turn to Allison and gives her a quick kiss on the cheek. "Get some sleep Allison." He then leaves the room as Anna comes into view.
"Is everything ok Miss?" Anna asked when she notice the worried look on Allison's face.
"Uh, I'm not sure Anna." That was the only words Allison spoke to her maid. She got out of her clothes and corset and into her nightgown and went into bed remaining silent. She was really beginning to worry. She was really scared that her grandfather would fire Will and that she would never see him again. She didn't get much sleep so when she woke up in the morning, she felt utterly exhausted. She walked into the main room and asked Anna to prepare a bath for her.
"Miss are you ok. You look absolutely exhausted." Anna asked noticing how tired Allison looked.
"I'm fine Anna I just found it difficult to sleep last night. That's all."
Anna decided not to probe any further as it wasn't her place so she finished getting Allison's bath and waited for her to finish. Once Allison was finished, she dried herself off and put on her undergarments and called for Anna to help her into her corset. She decided to wear a lime green dress with a white ribbon tied around her waist with a pair of white boots and a simple gold necklace. She had Anna do her hair in the usual style and apply very light makeup. Allison was kind of hoping her grandfather would speak to her before breakfast and tell her what he had decided. She made her way to breakfast hoping to catch Will or somebody else she knew. As she entered the room, she caught sight of Molly Brown. She couldn't see Will or her grandfather anywhere, so she made her way over to Molly. They both met halfway.
"Allison dear. Are you ok? You don't look well."
"I'm fine Molly. I didn't get much sleep last night."
"Allison, what's happened?"
"Nothing."
"Oh come on now Allison. We both know that's a lie."
Allison dragged Molly to a private area of the dining area.
"During the ball last night, Will and I decided to go and watch the sun set. It was really romantic. We shared a kiss and my grandfather and Mr Wilde caught us together."
Molly had a look of surprise on her face when Allison. "Oh what did he say."
"He just told Will to go to the bridge and Mr Wilde to escort me to my suite. He spoke to Will about me then he came to speak to me about Will. He told me he would give me his decision this morning but I haven't seen him."
"Allison." A familiar male voice spoke close to Allison. She turned round and came face to face with Will.
"Will!" She didn't care what other people thought and threw her arms around Will, hugging him like he would disappear if she let go of him. Will returned the hug for all the same reasons.
"Well I will see you both later and give you some privacy." Molly said.
"Ok thank you Molly. I will see you at lunch." Molly then leaves the couple alone.
"What are you doing here, Will. Shouldn't you be resting."
"I have already rested my love. But your grandfather sent me. He wishes to see us both in his quarters."
"It must be time for him to give us his decision. Let's not keep him waiting." They walked arm in arm all the way to the Captain's quarters. Once outside the door, Allison knocked on it.
"Come in." Came the Captain's voice from the other side of the door.
Both Will and Allison took a deep breath before opening the door and entering the room.
The Captain rose from his seat. "Ah Mr Murdoch, Allison. Please do come in and make yourselves comfortable." Will and Allison sit down and hold each others hands. The Captain notices this and gives them a small smile before proceeding. "Well I have thought long and hard and have taken into account what you both said and I have reached a decision." Will and Allison hold their breaths in anticipation. "If you promise to never ever leave my granddaughter and take care of her and love her then I give you my consent to court my granddaughter Mr Murdoch."
Will and Allison couldn't quite believe what the Captain had just told them. Allison quickly gets up and gives her grandfather the biggest hug she has ever given anyone. "Thank you Papa. Thank you so much."
The Captain gives a hearty laugh and returns the hug. "Ok Allison. You're quite welcome." Allison lets go of him and he approaches Will.
"Thank you so much Sir." Will shakes the Captain's outstretched hand.
"Not at all Mr Murdoch. All I ask is that you treat her well."
"You have my word that I will treat Allison well, Sir."
"That's all I need to know. Now I'm sure you're both eager to spend some time together."
Allison gives her grandfather another quick hug and a kiss on the cheek before leaving arm in arm with Will. Once outside, Will quickly drag her down the hall running and into a private corner, grabbing Allison by the shoulders and meeting her mouth in a heated, passionate kiss. Allison eagerly returned the kiss wrapping her arms around his neck as he wraps his arms around her waist. They break apart, both slightly out of breath.
"I am so happy right now, Will." Allison sheds some tears of happiness.
Will reaches out to brush her tears away and gives her another kiss on the lips. "As am I, Allison. I love you so much." He gives another quick kiss.
"And I love you Will." They share another kiss. "I don't know about you but I am feeling quite peckish. How about breakfast on my private promenade deck."
"I would be delighted Allison." They walk arm in arm to Allison's suite. They share a delightful breakfast and count their blessings that the Captain allowed them to be together.
I would like to apologise for taking so long to update this. But I have been really busy with stuff that's been going on in my life at the moment. I have decided that I will put my Resident Evil story on hiatus at the moment so I can concentrate on this story. The next chapter will be the last peaceful one before the ship makes it's fatal collision with the iceberg. I have read a lot of Titanic facts during the course of writing this story but I will be making a few changes. I would like to thank Sam for the reviews. Hope you enjoy this chapter and hopefully the next chapter will be up soon. I have put up the soundtrack to this story on my profile and will update as the story progresses. The trailer for this story will not be put up until the story is finished. Enjoy J
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