Chapter 12: Worries
As the next day came about, Jax went to Lord Beckett's office to meet with him. Jax was not very fond of Beckett, but he put up with it becuase he was a powerful man. And it would be properous to his fortune to become partners with Beckett. Jax walked through the corridors of Fort Charles, from below he could see James giving orders to the recruits. Jax saw in James a good man, like Nickolas would mention in his letters. A brave, fierce leader as well. But James sees no good intentions in Jax, because he has what he wants. All these years Jax has been looking for a good suitable wife, but none caught his special attention, of course he has had his fair share of women...aside from being interested in his charming ways and good looks...they were also interested in his fortune.
Jax sighed and came to stop in front of Lord Beckett's offiice. "Good morning gentlemen, I am here to see Lord Beckett". Jax greeted the guards at the door.
"Good morning Count Drake...right this way". the soldier opened the door for Jax and showed him in.
Lord Beckett sat cooly by his desk with a tea in hand.
"Ah, Count Drake its good to see you". greeted Beckett with a smug smile as always.
"Good morning Lord Beckett". Jax replied returning the same smug smile.
"Please sit". Beckett stood to serve Jax tea. " On behalf of my wife and I, we apologize for not attending last nights dinner party at Rochester manor, but my wife was very ill".
"No worries Lord Beckett. I hope your wife gets well. I came by to discuss how the company doing"? Jax asked.
"Very well indeed, a couple of months ago we hung many people, who were considered a threat to the company. Soon enough I will eliminate all pirates with the help of the dutchman". replied Beckett pridefully
"The Dutchman"? Jax questioned confused.
"Yes, thanks to Admiral Norrington we have the heart of Davy Jones...we are able to control the entire seven seas".
"So it is real...then"?
"Of course, it is no ghost story, on the contrary...its power". Beckett replied.
"And when will you meet with Davy Jones"?
"After Dutchess Norrington gives birth".
"Is this their first child"? Jax asked.
"No, their second. She certainly is a beauty...isn't she"? Beckett could already see that Jax was intrigued by Isabella. Can he be another fork in the road? Beckett thought to himself.
"Very beautiful indeed". replied Jax, his thoughts drifting to her, her glow was bright, her smile warm, and her scent of jasmine...intoxicating.
Beckett and Jax discussed about trade and business for a while. A few minutes later, James came in. A cold shiver ran down his spine...in the same room with his foes, well one for sure is, but the other has yet to reveal himself in such way.
"You summoned me Lord Beckett". James said.
"Yes, I assume you know Count Jax Drake". replied Beckett
"Yes, good morning Count Drake". James greeted cooly.
"Good morning Admiral...oh and congratulations on your child. Forgive me on not giving you my best wishes last night...as you noticed a lot of people were asking for my attention". Jax commented.
"Thank you".
"Admiral, Count Drake is a partner of the East India Trading Company...just thought you should know". added Beckett.
"Very well, I shall let the others know. Now if you will excuse me, I have meeting to attend to...good day". James left, angry that Jax was partner, which means he will be in Port Royal for a while...
A few months later...
Isabella was in her apartments with Robin and Catherine. Considering that she was due any day, Isabella stayed indoors. Since the arrival of Count Drake, Isabella tried to avoid him as much as possible. He tried talking to her several times at social affairs, but she payed no mind to Jax whatsoever...but yet she found him fascinating. Of course Isabella is still utterly in love with James..the whole world saw that, even Beckett saw it...why couldn't Jax?
"Where is James"? Catherine suddenly questioned, snapping Isabella from her thoughts.
"At a hunting party with Lord Rochester, I don't know who else is with them though". Isabella replied.
"Oh. Isabella, are you alright you seem pale"? Catherine asked concerned.
"No, no I am well". Isabella answered. Just then Robin came running towards her mother.
"Mummy, may I go out and play on the swing". Robin tugged on Isabella's dress.
"Yes, cherie. In fact, I will go with you...I need fresh air". Isabella stood and took Robin by the hand. "Are you coming Catherine"?
"I will go in a minute, just let me finish this letter to my aunt, and I will be out". replied Catherine as she dipped the feather for more ink.
"Very well, come along cherie". Isabella led Robin out.
As they walked along the oak tree covered path, Isabella began to feel sharp pains. She paniced, they were quite a distance away from the mansion. Isabella stopped at mid road and Robin looked at her mummy, who was wincing in pain.
"Mummy whats wrong"? Robin was really frightened as Isabella clutched her stomach and fell to the ground in pain. "Mummy"!
A/N: Uh oh!!! The baby is coming! Stayed tune for more...! Please R&R! Thanks-Michelle.
