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Jill felt totally frustrated. Leon slept and after she went to the deck she expected the girls to be already going back to their room. It was her misfortune to be ordered to start dancing again. She felt so much hatred towards the man who had given such orders that she wanted to punch him.

Jill was dancing totally disheartened thinking of a way to escape that situation. In addition to that, a drunken guy was pulling on her arm. She pushed him, but he came back. Without controlling her anger, Jill struck the man who tried to grab hold on her, but he got her veil instead and fell down removing it.

She looked at the man lying on the ground for a few seconds and then she bent down to pick up her veil. Luckily he was too drunk to recognize her. As soon as she got her veil she hold it on her face, hiding herself.

Suddenly a strong and soft hand grabbed her arm.

"I've chosen the woman I want for myself tonight." The crew yelled excited which left her even more scared. She looked at the man with wide eyes open and realized that it was the captain.

Jill thought about kicking him, but she noticed that the entire crew was watching them. Still hiding her face with the veil, she gave him and intimidating glance.

"I won't sleep with you." She whispered.

"That's ok." Chris smiled friendly, getting her confused and distrustful.

Jill took a deep breath to keep calm. Time had come when she needed to learn how to remain calm in situations like that. Things could be better solved if she kept a cold attitude.

When Chris started walking leading her by her arm, some men clapped. 'Drunken bastards' she thought.

While Chris lit the oil lamp, Jill realized that berth sleeping compartment was larger and more comfortable than the other one she had been with Leon. That place looked like an ordinary bedroom.

"Pirate Valentine's eccentric. He kidnaps me he still allows me to keep my room and even gave me a party."

"He's not a pirate, he's a gypsy." Jill took a sharp object she found on the desk beside her and hid it on her back.

"I's got no difference." Chris turned to her and sat on the bed. "Sit down, please."

"I'd rather stay on my feet" She said looking at him firmly "You won't touch me."

"I Know that, I didn't bring you here for that."

"And you expect me to believe that? I don't trust you." she giggled ironically.

"This isn't my goal. Besides, I always believed that trust is built through actions, not words. Once I have my chance, I'll prove that to you." Chris seemed serious.

"But if it's not for sex, what did you pick me then?"

"Just want some companionship, someone I can talk to."

For a moment she believed what he said. The lamplight lit up his face and for the first time she was able to analyse him in detail. Jill felt she was in front of a real man, he had a manly jaw, thin but beautiful lips, big eyebrows and expressive eyes. Chris was extremely handsome and virile. She never imagined that a captain could be so young and so attractive.

"But I also want to ask you something." He said, leaning forward and resting his elbows on his knees "Why did you attack me?"

"I didn't. I attacked the idiot beside you."

"I don't mean today. I wanna know why you attacked me last night."

Jill got a sick feeling in her stomach. How did he know it was her? Jill tried to answer that cooly.

"I didn't."

"You did. Look at this" Chris took the bracelet out of his pocket and showed her.

Jill looked at the bracelet and then looked at him again. She quickly thought of a way out.

"C'mon. There are so many gems like this one. A girl in our group have similar earrings, her name's Helena, many..."

"Tell me the truth, don't be afraid."

"Afraid of you? Never!" Jill giggled "I'm not afraid of anyone."

Chris got up from the bed and got closer to her. Although his smile seemed friendly, Jill panicked. She pointed the sharp object to him.

"Stay away from me." she said.

Chris grabbed her by her wrists with both hands. Jill tried to move her arms, but she couldn't. She started panting when she realized his face approached her. It was the first time she felt his scent and it seemed to her she already knew it. Her eyes were so close to his lips that Jill felt like shaking. She was scared. She could not say for sure what she was afraid of, but she was terrified.

"What will you do to me?"

Chris did not answer, just twisted her wrist until she dropped that object. At that moment he released her and turned around as if nothing had happened. Jill was still feeling her heart beating wildly.

Chris sat down, smirked and looked at her calmly. It looked like he was amused by everything. She felt so embarrassed and angry at the same time.

"Why is that? Why you staring at me like this?" Jill demanded.

"I know you're the woman in a cape. Don't ask me how, I just know. You can keep on lying. I only brought you here because I was curious."

Jill relaxed her shoulders and sighed.

"Ok, I give up. It was me. But I don't know why I attacked you. I need to learn how to control my actions. I know a good fighter needs to keep cool."

"You're not like the other girls, are you?"

Jill hated that question, but before arguing she understood that he had the right to think that way.

"No. I only infiltrated here to be closer to my boyfriend."

"So you have a boyfriend?" Chris raised an eyebrow.

"I refuse to give you more information about my life."

"That's ok. You don't need to tell me what you're doing here or who you are, just tell me where and why you learned to fight like that. Maybe we can spend some enjoyable time talking while we deceive that bunch of pirates upstairs."

Jill hesitated, but something in his gaze made her just sighed. Jill brought her hand up to her head, brushing some hair strand from her eyes. She looked around and saw a chair beside the desk and she pulled it. Chris stood up and asked her to sit on the bed which was more comfortable, then he sat on the chair in front of her.

"My best friend is one of our best men, in the art of the sword and archery. And I always preferred to play with him than with the girls. My father allowed that until two years ago, after that I have practiced secretly. Hard to believe, huh?" Jill realized she was grinning.

"I don't know what are your traditions like. But I guess most men are sexist. I always thought a woman could be able to fight as good as or even better than a man and you're the proof that a woman may be smart and interesting, besides beautiful.

Jill felt her face flush. She was grateful that the dim light wouldn't allow Chris to realize that. She swallowed hard and then tried to change the subject.

"And you? What are you doing here?"

"I guess we were kidnapped. Me and my boat, I mean." He had a funny tone.

"How can such a young man have a big boat like this?"

"Legacy. My parents died from a viral epidemic and left this boat for my brother and I."

"You have a brother?"

'Yes, he lives with our aunt. He's only seventeen, he's very young and loves adventure, but he's a bit reckless sometimes. I fear for his life because our parents died when he was just a kid, so he's like a son to me. His name is Piers."

"Does Piers travel with you?"

"Generally, he was going to travel with me and some other friends this time. As I disappeared he must be looking for me."

"I'm so sorry."

"That's ok, he's used to it."

"My name is Jill, by the way."Jill smiled and reached out to him

"Chris" He shook her hand "Chris Redfield."

They both smiled friendly. Jill didn't understand her own attitude. Although he had fulfilled his promise not to touch her, she thought that could be just a plan. But the voice inside of her kept saying she could trust that man and that was what she preferred to hear.

Both shared some experiences from their childhood until the time they had to return to the deck. Jill had to assume she had a surprisingly nice moment. Besides being strong and handsome, she needed to add two more qualities to Chris' list, he was intelligent and pleasant.

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A woman entered the room carrying a tray with fruit, juice and bread. Behind her, another woman came in with towel and clothes. A third woman, in her thirties stopped by the door staring into the dark room.

The third woman walked towards the window and opened the curtains abruptly. She was very elegant. The brightness of the sun came through the window, lighting up that sumptuous bedroom. The royal and refined furniture could describe its owner's personality.

"Wake up cousin." Excella pulled the blanket uncovering the sleeping man's body.

The governor opened his blue eyes and looked at her, putting his hand over his eyes.

"Ah! Close those curtains, I hate this light." He pulled the blanket back covering his face."

"You Asked us to wake you up early, I'm just following your own orders."

The governor put his head out and pointed to the breakfast tray.

The servant brought it to him immediately.

"Won't you take a shower first?" Excella asked.

"You've already waken me up, I believe you're no longer useful here." Excella bowed her head after his words, he looked at the other girl. "Lana, get my bathtub prepared, I'll just drink my juice."

Lana looked at him startled when she heard her name, she quickly walked away towards the bathroom.

Excella turned around and she was walking out the door when he called her again.

"Excella, did they bring the girl and the boy?"

"Yes. Both here, just like you ordered." Excella kept walking. She'd never understand why he insisted on treating her that way.

"That's great. You can leave now." He ordered.

"I'm already doing, Albert." She left.

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A/N

Flora2005: Flooooraaa! Gracias amiga! Besooooooo!

NerdGirl4Life: Ooh dear. Can't believe you did that just to join us. So glad you made it! I really hope they fix you internet sooon! ;)

xjillvalentinex : I know It took sometime for them to meet, but here it is ;) thanks dear.

Rtal: Aaaww. Wish we could really make that movie ;). I was thinking about adding Ada indeed, but do u mind if she suffers a little? :D. Thanks sweet friend.

MarioValentine = Thank you for coming, dear ;)