Elizabeth POV
When Marie returned I quickly told her everything. From the beggining. I told her how I felt towards William too. Then what I planned to do, not waiting for her to disagree. I asked for her help, hoping she wouldn't say no.
" Marie, I know this is a lot to ask of you. I know. But it would make it easier if you helped me, and I know you don't agree with this and you don't want me to do it. You're the only one I can turn to for help, but I will still do it with or without you. If you could please help me, then do so, or step aside and let me do what I need to."
" You're right. I don't agree with it Elizabeth." She said firmly. "I think it's selfish and irresponsible and John doesn't deserve this. And I know that you know this, so yes, I will help you, I would be a bad friend not to." It was just what I wanted to hear. I had honestly expected her to say no. "And besides, I know you would do the same for me. " She smiled.
" Oh, thank you so much Marie!" I paused. " But I still don't think you realize just how important he is to me."
" I think I can tell. You wouldn't do this unless you had a very good reason." Then she said jokingly, in a more lighthearted mood. "I do have to say; too bad for Commodore Norrington. He'll feel awful once you don't marry him." What? Where was that idea coming from?
" I never said I wasn't going to marry him. After tonight things will go back to normal, how they should be. "
" Let's be honest; you're not going to marry the Commodore." She sighed. "I do hope I meet someone soon. You have your love, and it's going to get awfully lonely once you two leave."
" I'm not going anywhere, I'm just going to help him and be on my way. It would be too difficult for us to be together; he has someone already."
" Yes, but to ignore you for some other woman would be foolish! Plus he hasn't married her, that's good and you know it!"
" Yes, I guess you're right." I lead her off from the subject of marriage. " Could you have someone send for John later in the afternoon? But remember, I need for it to be late enough in the day that he doesn't come back afterwards today. Not until tomorrow."
" Of course."
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