Hey guys! So... I'm here now with chapter 6 and the next chapter will be the final chapter. Last words will be posted over there and I will be working on the most popular guy next! And you get to pick! Please review if you liked this chapter and I hope you have a nice day!
Later on in the day, I knocked on Nathan's door even when I knew he wasn't there. I unknowingly knocked it 4 times. Habits die hard. I opened the door and set the blanket down on his bed. I walked out of the room and headed straight for the kitchen. Things were just too awkward between Eduardo and I now.
Passing by the deck, we happened to look at each other before I ran towards the kitchen. But why was I avoiding him? I mean, I wasn't in the wrong. He should be the one who avoids me. He is guilty!
After about 5 minutes of ranting, I heard Nathan calling me from the kitchen. I rushed there and helped him bring dinner out. Captain was the first in the dining room. When I was about to go back and bring more plates out, captain told me to take a seat.
I sat down. "Elise, what's wrong? Yer not yourself these few days. I do care about my crew ya know." He said. I shook my head and just briefly told him what happened. Captain then said "Elise, this is serious! You two should have a good talk! Unless you want me t' do it for ya." That last sentence he murmured. I firmly said no before returning to the kitchen.
After dinner, I was washing the dishes when Doc ran in and frantically said "Elise! Eduardo fainted in his room! Hurry!" My eyes widened. I dropped the plates and ran to the room. Upon entry I saw Eduardo sitting on the bed. He looked surprised to see me, his eyes as if asking why I was there. Oh no. Something was wrong. Just at that moment when I was dashing out, Doc and captain closed the door on me and stalled it so that it couldn't open.
I banged at the door but to no avail. It wouldn't budge. I glared at Eduardo before sitting down on the floor. I guess one of us had to start. So I asked why. I could see at the corner of my eye that Eduardo looked the other direction.
So he was guilty! In that second, that spurred my anger. "Why, why WHY?" I continued to ask. Tears streamed down my cheeks as I looked away. Eduardo stood up and said calmly "I was only trying to comfort her. She was my best friend from school in Moldor. I did nothing wrong."
I scoffed before looking back at him. How could he be this calm?! "Nothing wrong?! Don't lie to me. Because from what I know, no guy just hugs a girl even when she is sad when he already has a woman for himself!" I yelled. It really felt good to get it off my chest.
Eduardo then said that it was the truth. He then walked over to me and said he was sorry. "Have you forgotten the promise I made you at the Skull? I promised you I would always love you only. That promise still stands till today and will last for forever." I stood there, mostly convinced.
After hearing Eduardo out, I have the feeling that I might've misunderstood him. I mean, Eduardo wasn't that type of guy… Just then I noticed a red handprint quite obviously imprinted across his right cheek. That must've been caused by my slap earlier in town…
My face went red and I looked the other way. "Sorry… for the…slap…" I managed. My hand slowly caressed his cheek. Eduardo then put his hand on mine and that was when I turned to look at him. His eyes were gentle and his smile was sincere.
Unable to hold it in anymore, I hugged him. I missed him so much. Even though I saw him every day, not being able to get close to him was heartbreaking. As tears fell from my eyes, I apologized for doubting him. He then embraced me back. We stayed that way a long time. The day must have worn me out because I fell asleep in his arms.
The next morning, I woke up on the bed, happy to be "back together" with Eduardo again. I usually woke up early to help Nathan with breakfast but when I reached the kitchen, I saw that he left a note on the counter.
Elise, by the time you see this note, I would already have left for town. I needed t' do some restocking since Thomas didn't do a good job of it. All of you get yer own breakfast. Pass the message. ~Nathan
I sighed before sitting down on one of the chairs in the dining room. Suddenly, I felt nauseous and ran to the toilet. I knelt in front of the toilet bowl and threw up. After washing up, I slowly walked to the room and wrapped myself in the blanket.
Hours later, I woke up. I turned and saw an empty space. Eduardo must've woken up already… I got ready for the day once more and headed to the helm of the ship. "Good morning!" I said cheerfully as I kissed Eduardo lightly on the cheek.
"Nathan is out for the morning so why don't I make you breakfast?" I suggested. "You? Well alright. Just try not to burn down the kitchen!" he said jokingly. Slightly peeved, I stormed to the kitchen.
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