Captain's First Mate

Welcome Home

Luke

This was all going to work. She was here, locked away in her keep. I had everything under control, and i knew she would conform to my strong will. The way her long flowing curls framed her face, and her eyes were deep and beautiful. Now, my master plan will unfold.

Last night, was a rough night. I couldnt sleep with the noise my crew was making. Scrambling with my thoughts, i got out of my bunk and dressed in my daily wear. Taking in the smell of the salt water air as i opened my door, the waves shaking beneath my feet. 

"Good Morning Captain. Can I get you anything sir?" Johnathan, one of the younger men on my ship, saluted me right as the sun hit my tired eyes. 

"No boy, continue on with your daily duties." I pat his shoulder as i hear him mutter some words behind me as i walk away. I have to go check on her. What if she's in shock? Is there anything i should bring her? No. You cant let her know that you care for her well being. If she thinks that, everything will be ruined. By this time, ive made it to heavy, cherry wood door. Knocking once, i place my ear to the door, and hear no sound. Dang it! I forgot her dress! I spin on my heels and jog back to my room.

Jane

I cant feel my toes. What am i wearing? I clear my throat and try to comprehend where in the world that i am. I feel sick to my stomach and my whole body is sore. I shift into a sitting position, with my feet hanging over the side of the bed. What in gods name am i wearing? My mother would be so disappointed in me. My undergarments are bright red, completely exposes my stomach, and shows my entire leg, including my ankles. My mother and father would be furious if they seen me in something like this. 

I jump at the sound of a knocking at the door.Im frozen in my seat. Im frozen for 5 minutes until the door slowly creakes open. I cant have anyone see me like this! i quickly cover up my body, pretending that im still asleep. 

"Good Morning Jane. Rise and shine my love." The deep velvety voice from the estate filled my ears, along with the sudden blinding of the sunlight as he opens the blinds. What is he going to do to me? He's the one that took me from my family.

"You. What am i doing here in this blasted, smelly hole in the wall. I demand to see my mother and father immidiately. My brother will come looking for me!" Big tall and handsome is just staring at me. Wait, when did i get out of bed? Im completely exposed. I gasp and try and grab the blankets, but a warm, rough, big hand grabs my waist, pulling me close to him. 

"What a wonderful surprise my dear." The mystery man purrs into my ear, breathing his hot breath on my neck. "You and I, shall have great times together my love." He places a kiss on my neck, and places his hands on my shoulders and looks me dead in the eyes. "Welcome to the LadyNina Jane. Your new home." He winks at me and spins on his heels, I now realise he has placed a dress on the small wooden chair by the door. "Get dressed. I shall expect you to look acceptable and on deck in exactly 30 minutes. You are to meet my crew." Without even a backwards glance, he slams the thin door behind him, shaking the chair, and forcing the dress to slide of the chair, i get a better look at it.

My is it ever beautiful. It is a deep Violet color, sleeveless, with a fitted bodice and a light, flowing skirt. I might as well get out of this horrendous cloth that is covering only a small fraction of my body. Sliding out of the nightwear, i shimmy into the dress, feeling more relaxed than i would in a corset dress.

By this time, with all the thoughts going through my head on just how i was going to get out of this situations, 20 minutes has already passed and my hair is not nearly as acceptable as i wish it to be. Sitting down at the small desk in my courters, i run a comb through my curls, untangling them so they are smooth and flowing. This is as good as it is going to get im afraid. Stumbling to the door, i twist the handle and fall into the sun lit hallway. The floor is swaying below my feet and i am feeling sick to my stomach. Good heavens make this stop! Rocking back and forth down the narrow hall, i follow the sound and smell of the ocean.

"Ms." a older man comes running up behind me. Grabbing my shoulder her jerks me backwards. How dare he! Before i can defend myself he has already explained himself. "The captain has requested your presents in his sleeping courters ma'am. Please follow me." The man grabs my wrists and continues to pull me in the opposite direction i was heading towards in the first place.

"Excuse me sir, but i do believe i can walk correctly just by myself, thank you." Ripping my wrist from his grip, i collect myself and walk behind him. With my chin held high, we reach a double door at the end of the hallway. Much larger than my door. Knocking once, the man quickly runs in the other direction, gone as soon as he came.

"Enter Jane." A husky voice shouts behind the closed door. Stepping forward with the floorboards creaking under my feet, i twist the knob and step into the dark.