paradise

Chapter 5

" where you goin?" I sighed. My sister has been here for a few hours and I already am annoyed. I love my sister but she's way too overprotective. After I learned Captain Damien's name she forbade me from interacting with him. Well she didn't really say it out loud but the look she gave him was one that would probably have her foot up his ass if he even looked my way.

" why can't I just look? There is no harm in looking!" I plopped on the white couch in our living room and looked out the window to the calm ocean hoping that Damien would happen to pass by. " he's no good for you !"

" why?"

" why what?" She was making herself busy cutting up the fruit I picked earlier.

" why is he no good for me.... he seems nice... and yes yes I know he's a pirate but..." I trailed off. But what? I thought to myself. I sighed and walked into the kitchen to wash some mangos I picked the day before.

He's sailed many places and seen so many people. I'm probably nothing compared to the beautiful girls he's seen across the seas... who am I kidding. Hes into girls period.

I looked down at myself. Ugly. I had to remind myself of that. After all, even a mer boy had told me so. It was better this way.

I was so lost in thought I didn't notice my sister look at me with worried eyes. She pulled me in for a hug completely pulling me from my dark thoughts. She pulled away and grabbed my face with both hands.

" he is no good for your heart Ray... pirates may be loyal to their crew and ship but others..." she sighed and grabbed the mangos from my hands setting them down. We ended up outside barefoot feeling the salt filled water.

I looked over to the rest of her crew to see them having a good time. The sun was going down by now and they had started a fire. Music played and some even danced. I smiled and looked at the sun set.

" father set up an arranged marriage for me." Andrianna went still. She was not fond of arranged marriage. She believed that the Gods created us to be happy and find true love and live a fruitful life. I could tell she was holding back her anger so I spoke before she could. " it's Charles" I smiled but it faded.

My sister's attitude changed instantly. " Charles from school?!" She smiled and hugged me. " you had such a crush on him ! What are you doing here ?! Father-"

I smiled and spoke, interrupting her. " He does not like me back. He told me he wanted someone prettier."

I then regretted telling her about it all. She wasn't just mad.. no no no she was explosive.

" ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?! HE SHOULD FUCKING WORSHIP THE GROUND YOU WALK ON ! YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN THAT PIECE OF SHIT MER-"

By now she had gathered the attention of the rest of the men on the island. I tried to calm her down and get her to quiet down but it was no use. Only our brother Malik could stop her explosive attitude. I was at a loss. Some of the men including Damien had made their way over and were holding my sister back from jumping into the ocean to swim to , in her words, " beat the living shit out of that pathetic excuse of a man."

It was too much and I was useless.

It wasn't until she saw the tears running down my face that she went completely still. I didn't even notice I was crying until Damien was in front of me wiping my tears away with his thumbs.

When I stopped crying he stepped away but kept an arm around my waist. It was ... calming.

" what is going on?" He spoke softly but his voice still held authority. I looked at my sister. Two members were still holding her arms but now had a bit of a looser grip.

" I'm sorry." She looked ashamed of herself for making me upset. " don't be ." I smiled and hugged her tightly. " I just forget how much you'll fight for me." I giggled and flicked her forehead. The men looked at each other confused but decided to not ask.

The men all walked back to the fire saying it was time for bed. Damien followed us back to the house to sleep in the bedroom next to mine because according to my sister, the captain deserves the best.

Before I could close my door Damien grabbed my hand. " I hope she wasn't angry at you ..." I smiled and looked up at him. " no ... I don't think she could ever be mad at me. She is mad at our father and another for reasons." He smiled back and walked to his room. After he closed the door I walked to his door and spoke softly. " thank you."

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