I'll never let go..| A titanic inspired story 🚢

My photograph (chapter 20)

Laughter and screams were all that could be heard as we made our way down to the 1st class entrance from the boat deck to A deck. We passed an abundance of rooms before I grasped Joel's hand tightly and pulled him inside as I opened the door. Slamming it behind me, I looked up at Joel with a smile.

"He's gonna be pissed. I'll hold the door." He backed up and rested his body weight against the door, preparing for the harsh shoving of an angry James. I quickly tugged him away from the door and he simply looked at me with confusion twinkling in his ocean eyes.

"No need. I managed to get this."

James had passed me earlier while we were fencing and I had quickly pickpocketed the key from his pocket. The feeling had just come over me and I felt a strong urge to do it so I did. I felt as there was another another person who'd want me to do that. Not someone I knew personally, just someone who was like me. I felt like she lived in another place but I wasn't entirely sure who she even was..

Anyways, it came in handy since I could shut the outside world out and Joel and I could have some alone time. Whipping the key out from my pocket, I quickly inserted it into the key hole and twisted it sharply. It was just Joel and I now.

Joel wandered around staring in awe at the wonderful decoration and style of the first class existence. He took a few minutes to take everything in before he kicked his shoes off and sat on the velvety green sofa. An April Morning light shone through the window opposite to him and his eyes twinkled like the starry night sky and they locked with mine. The tone of blue in his eyes reminded me of the butterflies I used to chase in my garden when I was a young girl. I used to find them so beautiful and still did to this day.

Matching his eyes, Joel was wearing an off white shirt and a diamond coloured tweed jacket. I thought it looked quite chic and stylish.

"You people have it so good. I'd love to take some pictures. May I?" He asked it almost too politely for himself so I knew he was eager to snap a few pictures.

"Well, I don't see why not. But there is one condition." I lifted my head high, wearing a soft smirk on my face. I think he knew what was coming.

"What is the condition?" He asked.

"You must include me in all of your photos."

I was quite the model when I wanted to be. I had always have quite a beautiful complexion according to my friends and some strangers. I had desirable features such as a thin body with voluptuous curves and my eyes were green and mesmerising, (well just about as mesmerising as you can get next to Joel's eyes) and full lips. The only downside to my appearance was my nose as it seemed quite obnoxious on my face but I supposed it made me unique next to all the girls with perfect faces.

Without any hesitation, Joel agreed as I pulled out his camera from his satchel that I hadn't noticed from earlier. The camera was a stunning piece of equipment, quite frankly I had never seen anything like it. A few years ago I had my photo taken by a professional camera man but I never got to see the finished product for some reason. Joel squatted down and captured me in the shot beside the couch. The button clicked as he snapped the photo and the photo slowly printed out.

I looked quite flattering in the photo and I stared at it for a good minute.

"This photo is all well and good, but I'd like you to take a different type of picture." I said, Joel got up and stared with confusion glimmering in his eyes. I had him hooked.

"What kind of photos?" He asked.

I walked into my bedroom and returned with my diamond necklace. It's verdant glow filled the room as I brought it in.