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~I changed the summary of the story to kind of fit in more of what's going on right now since the summary was more of the beginning of the story. So just letting you know :D ~

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Confiar. Trust.

8

"Mom! You can't be serious!" Carlos slammed his fist against the wooden table as he bolted from his chair, fuming as he glared at Maria, "You can't just let her leave like that!" Maria sighed, "Carlos sit down. Now."

Reluctantly, Carlos sat down, but not before slamming his fists once more.

"Rosa, if this is what you want," Maria began, once more turning her attention to Rosa who was silently waiting for Carlos to calm down after she told them the news about the job offer. The only one who didn't support her decision was Carlos of course. "Then go for it. It is a great idea that you got that job offer, and hopefully it will be a great learning experience. I'm happy for you." Maria finished, and Rosa got up and hugged Maria, "Gracias Maria."

Juan smiled, "Yea Rosa, you know we support you and that we will always be here. Hopefully you won't forget about us." Rosa went over to Juan and hugged him also, "I will never forget any of you. You guys have been really good to me. You will always have a place in my heart and I will come visit you as soon as I can."

Carlos gritted his teeth in pure fury. He couldn't believe that his family was letting Rosa go on the ship with those women so easily. He couldn't stand it. He bolted out of the room before Rosa could turn to him. Maria shook her head, "Don't mind him Rosa, you know how he is. Hopefully he'll come around before you leave tonight so he can say goodbye."

Rosa smiled halfheartedly, "I hope so."

"Captain Nadie, everything is ready for tonight. We should be able to continue the trip on schedule without delays." The man reported to Nadie as she looked over the last reports of the ship's status. "Thank you officer. Continue as planned." The officer saluted before leaving the bridge. Nadie stretched in her chair and sighed dreamily, still unable to believe that she had found Ellis and was bringing her along. It was just like they really were given a second chance.

'I need to make the most of this. I don't know what exactly happened but if Ellis doesn't remember, it is my responsibility to make sure she remembers.' She swiveled in her chair and was now facing a picture of Karyme, 'She will have a chance to be with our daughter and to love her. It will be like I always imagined.'

Nadie looked at her watch, 'A few more hours and we will finally leave.' Nadie wished she could leave as soon as possible, but it had always been a tradition of El Cazador to leave port during the night, believing that it was of good luck to "set sail" under the shining moon.

'Well, I can't make time go by faster, so might as well go ahead and talk to Ellis' new "tutor" and give her a heads up.' Nadie could not stop smiling as she made her way to the lower levels of the ship towards the engineering rooms.

Meanwhile, Jody had just managed to get Karyme asleep for her afternoon nap. Jayden watched from the doorway as her wife carefully placed Karyme's stuffed cat on her side before turning and leaving the room. The two went ahead and decided to sit on the leather couch in Nadie's quarters across from a large HD screen and watched the animal planet, Jayden's favorite channel. "You know Jody, you would make a great mother seeing how sweet you are with Karyme." Jayden commented as she turned her attention to her wife who after the unexpected comment, blushed madly, "Wh-what?" Jody stuttered, now fully turned to her wife. "I said," Jayden began once more, "That you seem to have great maternal instincts. You are very good with Karyme." Jody looked away, "Su-sure, she's a great kid. I love her to death. But why this so suddenly?"

Jayden pouted, "What, you don't want to have a family with me?" Jody stammered, "N-No! That's not it! It's just th-that its so sudden. You had never mentioned anything about children before." Jayden's pout disappeared, "Well, I just never thought about it much. But ever since this trip started, I've seen you interact with Karyme so much, and well, I just got the idea."

Jody took a hold of Jayden's right hand, "Well, It sounds like…like you really like the idea huh'?" Jayden nodded, "Yea, I really do. I'd like us to look into that when we get back. I know that we don't have the magic Ellis and Nadie had, but I was thinking maybe we could adopt? There are many children out there who need loving homes after all." Jody smiled, "Yea, I'd like that."

The afternoon passed quickly, and before long Nadie was making her way to pick Ellis up and begin their journey that would hopefully, reunite their hearts.

Rosa tried her best to not cry as she gave Maria and Juan one last hug before departing. After the goodbyes she stepped onto the night-covered beach and made her way towards the docks where she had promised to meet Nadie. After walking for a while, Rosa neared the docks and couldn't help but to smile as she realized she would soon see Nadie.

But before she could make it, she was suddenly pulled roughly and felt a sharp pain as she was slammed against some empty crates that sat abandoned beside an old building. She looked up and saw Carlos smirking as he towered above her. "Ca-Carlos…what are you doing?" She attempted to get up but was flung back once more as Carlos backhanded her with a strong blow.

Tears welled up in Rosa's eyes as now the pain in her back intensified and the side of her face burned in pain. "Carlos! What is wrong with you?" She cried as she saw Carlos inch closer to her, until he grabbed her by her shirt's collar and pulled her up roughly, bringing their faces close.

"You are not…le-leaving." Carlos said, his breath foul with the smell of alcohol, "You are mine!" Rosa tried screaming as she felt Carlos' hand going up her thigh as he held her up against the wall but he covered her mouth with his own as he kissed her forcefully.

Rosa's hell lasted mere seconds before she heard a gun shot followed by a scream of pain and Carlos letting her go from his grasp. She collapsed onto the ground and looked up to see her savior.

Nadie.

Nadie kicked Carlos once more to make sure he wouldn't be getting up anytime soon. As he screamed in pain, she placed her leather boot on the side of his face and pointed her handgun at his face, "I will make you regret hurting Ellis." Nadie's anger made her unaware that she had called Rosa her real name, and prepared to shoot Carlos once more.

As she waited for Ellis in the dock, she became worried when a sudden feeling overtook her and told her something was wrong. She decided to walk into town and by a miracle, had walked right into Carlos trying to rape Ellis beside an old bar. Luckily, she had brought her handgun with her, something told her to bring it as she was getting ready. Now she thanked whatever force was helping her and had prepared her for it.

Without hesitating, she had shot Carlos on his leg and kicked him repeatedly. As she was getting ready to shoot him, Ellis came up beside her and placed her hand atop Nadie's hand that held the gun, "Don't kill him," she whispered softly, "Maria and Juan have no fault in their son being like this. He is the last and only thing they have left. Please don't kill him."

Nadie's hand shook slightly as she lowered the gun slowly. She wanted to kill the bastard but somehow knew that Ellis was right. He would have to pay for his crime either way sooner or later. Thankfully he had not gotten far with Ellis, so his life she would spare.

Nadie put away the gun and as soon as she did, hugged Rosa tightly. "I'm sorry, Ellis. I'm so sorry I didn't get here sooner." Rosa noticed the name Ellis once more, but decided to ask later, now not being the best time. Instead, she hugged the captain back, "No Nadie, thank you for saving me. I don't know what would've happened if you hadn't showed up. Thanks so much."

Jody smiled as she walked towards the Captain's quarters. It was a beautiful day after all. The ship was moving at full speed and she loved it. She knocked on the door and almost fainted when Ellis answered Nadie's door.

"Good morning." Rosa greeted Jody with a grin. Jody swallowed, hard. Ellis was wearing shorts and a white buttoned up shirt that Jody immediately recognized as Nadie's since not only did it have ship's logo on it, but it also had Nadie's name imprinted on it. 'Oh my Nadie. Did you really already sleep with her? Did she remember already?'

"Ro-Rosa, good morning. Is Nadie here?" Jody asked the short blonde but before Rosa could answer, Nadie walked up beside Rosa, "Jody, good morning." Nadie's brow raised in a questioning matter as she watched Jody look back and forth between her and Ellis with a slight blush on her face.

Suddenly realizing what Jody seemed so flustered about, Nadie coughed forcefully, "Oh Jody, let me talk to you for a sec." Nadie grabbed Jody's arm and pulled her away from the cabin until they were out of Rosa's earshot. "Tell me Nadie! What the hell happened?" Jody asked excitedly. Nadie scratched her arm absentmindedly, "Nothing of what you think. Don't get the wrong idea Jody."

"Last night when I went to fetch Ellis, I found that man who was with her, Carlos, trying to rape her beside an old building. I shot him in the leg and almost killed him if it hadn't been for Ellis stopping me. The bastard had thrown her on her back atop some crates and one of the ones that broke underneath her slashed her back and I had to tend to her wound." Jody watched as Nadie's fists clenched as she recounted the events of the night before. "Oh my god! But she is better now right?" Jody asked her friend who nodded, "Yes, the wound wasn't so deep and I was able to take care of it, but she spend the night in my room either way."

A smirk appeared on Jody's face, but Nadie quickly erased it, "And nothing like that happened. I didn't even sleep all night, just watching from the sofa as she rested in my bed."

"But didn't you report him to the police for attempting rape?" Jody asked but Nadie shook her head, "No, we didn't. Since I shot him they would've had to ask me questions and things like that. It would've put a delay in our trip even if I got off easily because of what he did, but I rather not have to go through that. It would be unacceptable to delay the trip."

After explaining everything to Jody, the two went back to the Captain's quarters where they found Ellis playing with Karyme. Nadie and Jody entered the room and the smile that appeared on Nadie's lips was not lost on Jody. "Kary, aunt Jody is here. Time to go with her." Nadie called to her daughter who got up and ran towards Jody, "Tia Jody, look! Rosa is here! She is here!"

Karyme had been more than ecstatic when she woke up in the morning and found Rosa sitting on the couch eating breakfast. Karyme figured that she now had a best friend to play with.

"We have to go Karyme, mami has to work." Jody said as picked up the young girl. Karyme tried squirming out of her hold, "No! I have to play with Rosa! She is here to play with me!" Nadie walked up behind her daughter, "No Kary, Rosa isn't here to play with you. Now go with your aunt and behave. If your aunt tells me you were a good girl I will treat you with a surprise this afternoon okay?"

Karyme frowned before burying her face in Jody's neck, "Fine." She mumbled. Jody smiled before leaving with Karyme. Once the two were gone, Nadie turned to Rosa, "Well, I have to work but you are welcomed to stay and watch TV or do whatever else you want. I don't want you to start working until you are fully healed."

Rosa shook her head, "I'm fine, it's just a scratch." The way she smiled caused Nadie's heart to clench. It brought back memories of when they first met. The girl was invincible. "Fine, then I will take you to meet my top engineer who you will be working under. But you won't start working until tomorrow. For today I'd like you to at least explore the ship and get a hang of your new home." Rosa nodded to Nadie's words before disappearing into the bathroom to change into the clothes Nadie had given her.

"Are you sure you're feeling okay?" Nadie asked as she walked alongside Rosa on the way towards meeting Rosa's new mentor. "Yes Nadie," Rosa responded with a soft smile, "Don't worry about me. I'm feeling good."

Nadie sighed but decided against asking again. The two made their way to the lower levels of the ship until they came to a stop in from of a door that said "Engineering Management." Rosa looked closely and saw that someone had written in sharpie, "GOD OF THE UNDERWORLD." Nadie chuckled, "Yea, she is a good friend of mine, so I let her have some freedoms down here." Rosa nodded and waited as Nadie proceeded to knock on the door.

A few seconds later, the two women could hear a feminine voice on the other side of the door followed by some strange sounds that sounded eerily similar to that of a dog's bark. Nadie knocked once more and the door suddenly swung open to reveal a woman in dirty overalls. Both Rosa and Nadie looked the woman up and down curiously. The woman had curly brown hair that was tied back in a pony tail and her overalls wore the insignia of the ship, "Catarina…why are there dirty dog paw marks in your uniform?" Nadie asked as she pointed at the marks that were easily recognizable as coming from the paws of a dog. The woman laughed nervously, "Oh Captain, I don't know what you are talking about. Dog paws? Where?" She looked around herself exaggeratedly but before Nadie could ask anything else, a head popped out from between the engineer's legs.

Nadie's brows raised in surprise and Catarina tried pushing the dog back inside but the puppy jumped out and went straight for Rosa. "Simba! I can't believe it's you!" Rosa greeted the small puppy with familiarity. "You know him?" Catarina asked the blonde woman but Nadie got her attention, "How do you know him Catarina? Don't you know dogs are not allowed down here?"

Rosa looked up, "This is my dog Simba, where did you find it?" She had planned on asking Nadie if she could bring him along but after the incident with Carlos, she had been unable to ask her and thought that she wouldn't see him again. "I found him last night near the docks when I was on my way back from the…." Catarina looked up to Nadie who raised her brow questioningly before continuing, "the…bar. And he just looked so hopeless I thought that maybe I could give him to…Karyme!" Catarina gave herself a mental high five for the great idea to use Karyme as an excuse. She knew Nadie couldn't get mad at her for trying to give Karyme a gift.

"Well," Nadie started as she saw Rosa with the dog, "The dog is clearly Rosa's so you can't give it to Karyme. But thanks for the thought." Catarina grinned, "No problemo Capitan!"

Rosa stood up and extended her hand towards Catarina, "My name is Rosa. Nice to meet you." Catarina took the girl's hand and shook it, "Catarina Luz, god of all you see down here."

Nadie chuckled, "Right. I think what Catarina means is that she is in charge of the engineering department." Catarina rolled her eyes playfully, "Come on Captain, must you burst my bubble every time you come visit me?"

"Yes," Nadie responded, "Anyway, this is the girl I talked to you about. She will be working under your wing and has some experience but not enough to let her be by herself. So I am officially making you responsible okay Miss Luz?"

"Damn, alright Captain. I know that when you say 'Miss Luz' you are pretty evilly serious." Catarina replied with a wink. Nadie sighed, "Evilly? Seriously Cat?" Rosa could not help but chuckle softly at the exchange between the two woman. It was clear that they were friends, yet the respect was not lost.

"Well Rosa won't be starting until tomorrow." Nadie told the engineer before leaving, "And we will be taking the dog as well. To make sure nothing distracts you more than you already are." Catarina saluted the captain, "Very well Captain. And please take care of him. I love him with all my heart. The few hours we spent together, nobody will ever take away."

Rosa and Nadie both laughed as they boarded the elevator with the dog and left behind the dramatic 'goddess of the underworld'

"She seems fun." Rosa commented as the elevator rose. "Yea, she is. She can get a little crazy sometimes, so keep an eye out for that." Nadie responded with a grin. "So what are we going to do with Simba?" Rosa asked worriedly, hoping that Nadie wouldn't throw him overboard.

"Well, since you will be working you can't take care of him. If you want, we can let Karyme take care of him while you work. I'm sure she will love taking care of a pup. And since Jody and Jayden are always with her, we don't have to worry." Nadie replied as they both stepped out of the elevator and made their way towards the Bridge. "Sounds great! Karyme seemed to like Simba the first time she met him." Rosa said enthusiastically.

Nadie nodded and lead the way to the bridge.

'I don't know how I will be able to make it for long acting like I don't know her. Like she isn't Karyme's mother. Like she isn't the love of my life. I don't know how long I'll be able to control myself.'

Nadie's thoughts raced as Ellis followed behind her making sure the dog didn't wander off. She knew that this would be the longest trip of her life.

Having Ellis back, so close, yet so far away.

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