Chapter 22: Love Me
"Are you sure this is going to work"? asked James as he and Jax headed to a room where they stored extra uniforms for the soldiers.
"Yes, now you will have to trust me for once in your life." replied Jax as James handed him a soldiers' uniform. Their plan was to disguise Isabella as a soldier to get her onboard the dutchman as one of James's men.
"Fine. But if she gets discovered it will be on your head. So be careful I don't want to risk her". James warned. He would not take a chance to risk Isabella, but this was the only way to keep her safe from Beckett. James will not under any circumtances leave her another night on this ship.
"She will not get discovered". Jax reassuread James. "Now, I think it would be best I take this to her, while you go prepare your men. That way, we can avoid to cause suspicions".
"Alright, but hurry...we don't have much time". replied James. Jax nodded and headed towards Isabella's apartments.
Jax went to Isabella's apartments with all haste. He was also very cautious that they would not catch him with the uniform. Upon entering the cabin he layed eyes on the most breathtaking sight. Isabella was peacefully sleeping. She looked so angelic, her hair loose and sprawled out on the white fluffy pillow. Then lust overcame Jax when he layed eyes on her body. Isabella's thin chemise hugging her body, her breasts heaving in and out. But he shoock his head from those thoughts that she could ever be his, she belonged to James. Jax went closer to her, he wished he didn't have to wake her from the peaceful slumber.
"Isabella". Jax whispered sweetly to her ear.
"James". she replied breathlessly, obviously still asleep.
"No, its Jax". Jax replied somewhat disappointed. Isabella gasped and pulled the cover up to her neck to cover her body.
"What do you want"! Isabella yelled, while Jax only chuckled.
"I came to help you, James knows". replied Jax.
"Why would you help us"?
"Because its the right thing to do. And I can see that you two love eachother very much".
"Oh, well how do you plan on helping us"? Isabella still seemed surprised by his actions.
"Put this on." Jax handed her the uniform, and laughed as she gagged at wearing a horrible uniform. "I know, I would rather see you in your fine gowns duchesse...but this will have to do to get you on that ship with your husband".
"Very funny". Isabella replied cooly. "Would you mind leaving so I can put this horrid thing on".
"Of course". Jax bowed and left the cabin.
Isabella quickly put on the uniform. She hated this, it was itchy and very uncomfortable, she would much rather wear a corset. But if this was the only way to leave with James than she would do it. Isabella twisted her brown tresses into a bun to hide under the black tricorn hat. She glanced at herself in the mirror one last time.
She headed out the door, where Jax was waiting. "I'm ready, what next"?
"We will go where James is. Now, I will manage to get a few of your dresses onboard the dutchman later."
"Thank you". Isabella smiled at him.
"Your welcome, now lets go".
"No wait, I really mean it. I misunderstood you...hopefully this is not the last time we see eachother".
"I want you to know something, I doubt I will see your beautiful face again. I love you Isabella". Jax said sincerely as he feared it would be tha last time he would see her. Isabella was about to say something when he pressed his finger to her lips. "Shh, don't say anything. I know you can never love me...your heart only belongs to James, I know that".
Soon enough they joined James as all the soldiers lined up in front of him. Since Mr.Mercer was nearby, James had no choice but to treat Isabella like one of the soldiers.
"To your place man"! James ordered sternly. Isabella jumped when he raised his voice, but qucikly obliged. "Now prepare to board"!
James was right behind Isabella as they boarded the dutchman. He was close just make sure she would not get lost or run into to trouble. Isabella was horrified at the sight of the dutcman crew. Disgusting fish creatures made Isabella's skin shiver, and also the horrid odor. Isabella stopped in the center not knowing where to go next.
"Come with me". James still kept his serious tone. Isabella nodded and followed James.
Once in the quarters James was to occupy, Isabella ran into his arms. James kissed her passionatly and held onto her tightly.
"My darling, are you alright? I am sorry if I had to yell at you, its just Mercer was near". James kissed her cheeks.
"I am fine, I know I saw him too. But this a horrible place, but as long that I am here with you I don't care". Isabella kissed his neck.
"This was the only way to get you away from Beckett. Now, let me go get your things that Jax had someone sneek aboard". James kissed her forehead and left to retrieve her things.
Isabella sighed and sat down on the not so comfortable bed, but it would have to do. Hopefully James can finish this soon, so they can get home to their children, she thought to herself. Isabella took off her hat letting her hair tumble down her back and took off the coat.
"How can they wear this". Isabella said to herself. James who had just come in to hear her comment.
"We ask the same thing...how can you wear those gowns and wretched corsets"? James laughed as he gave her the sack that had a few dresses.
"Because they are beautiful and the corsets help display much more pleasing things that you men love to gawk at". Isabella replied cooly. "You know you like it when I wear them". She said seductively as she moved closer to James. He smirked deviously knowing what she meant. "Can you stay here with me for a while...or do you have to be outside"?
"Oh I am sure they can handle it without me.". James replied seductively. He moved closer to her and began to kiss her lips, as he unbuttoned her shirt. Isabella led him over to the bed and moaned as he planted kisses down her neck After a moments of bliss, she made him look up into her eyes.
"Love me". Isabella said with so much love for him...
A/N: Thanks to all who reviewed! Update soon to come! Please R&R!Thanks -Michelle
