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Part 2: Heart's True Meaning

After finally giving in to her heart, Rose searched for Jack to let him know that she changed her mind. She believed it was the best decision, and a great beginning to a new life as she "flew" with him at the front of the ship.

Afterward, Rose and Jack arrived at Rose's first class suite. She asked Jack if he would draw a picture for her, and he eagerly agreed. Since the sun had set to end another day at sea, she offered her suite to serve as his work space.

"Will this light do?" Rose asked as she flipped on another light. "Don't artists need good light?"

In a horrible French accent, Jack replied, "Zat is true, but I am not used to working in such horrible conditions!"

Suddenly, Jack's attention was caught by Rose's favorite Monet painting as she worked on opening Cal's safe, another one of his favorite possessions. Once she opened it and removed the Heart of the Ocean, she gently handed it to Jack. He held it gingerly to the light as he studied it with an artist's eye. Unlike Cal, who saw the necklace as a symbol of power and wealth, Jack saw it for its pure art form.

"What is it? A sapphire?" He inquired while focusing on the Heart.

"A diamond," Rose answered while gazing at Jack and the necklace. "A very rare diamond."

Jack admired the diamond's shape and facets that were handmade. Nature provided the jeweler with such an amazing medium to work with, the most expensive he had ever laid eyes on. However, he knew the work that went into the piece was more valuable than its monetary worth.

Rose swallowed as she finally gained the nerve to break the slight silence. "I want you to draw me like one of your French girls, Jack. Wearing this."

Jack nodded in response since he did not notice Rose's connotation.

"Wearing only this."

Jack turned this attention to Rose to make sure she was serious, and she was.

While Jack set up an area for him to work, Rose changed out of her navy dress and into a sable satin robe. She removed the jade butterfly hair comb from her hair and allowed her fiery curls to fall freely. In all of her portraits, she was dressed in a new outfit and every curl was pinned perfectly into place. Before stepping out of the wardrobe, she clasped the Heart of the Ocean around her neck. This time, it did not feel heavy and possessive, but as light as the butterflies that were fluttering with excitement and nervousness in her stomach.

In Jack's presence, this necklace is not horrendous.

She stepped out to see Jack sharpening one of his sketching pencils. She playfully swished the robe's belt as he looked up at her.

"The last thing I need is another picture of me looking like a porcelain doll. As a paying customer, I expect to get what I want."

She tossed him a dime although he was still in a surprised state. After a silent moment as she slowly dropped her robe, Jack nervously instructed her into a pose and began to sketch her. One would want to guess that he would focus on the Heart of the Ocean and highlight the cerulean stone's features. The true beauty in his drawing was Rose, but it was nearly impossible to bring forth all of her inner beauty.

Rose was slightly surprised that she picked the Heart of the Ocean to wear in her drawing. For a split second, she thought it would send the perfect message to Cal, perhaps a form of revenge for his hold on her. Despite the thought of revenge, that was not why she chose it. The simple symbol of the heart was meant to represent love, and Jack was the one to show her that it was still possible. He was determined to somehow help her escape her current life, and his determination was fueled by his feelings for her.

I never see that in Cal's cold eyes, she thought as she remained still on the couch. I'll come back for the drawing and Jack's portfolio, but the necklace can stay with Cal in the safe. If it's alright with Jack, I'll leave with him when the ship docks.