Scarletie

Life With Men (Chapter 20)

Chapter 20

~ Gregorry's P.O.V ~

Chad told me to check the lands who lay in the west, and end at the island nearest to where we had found him. Two weeks have passed while out at sea, the skies have been blue and the weather calm. However; the crew and I have been trying our best to scan the horizon for any sign of land but we have been unsuccessful.

I have kept my distance from the crew. I have one mission and that is to find and bring the red headed Scarltie girl back home with me. Interaction with others would bring questions about the mission. It must stay a secret; if a soul found out about what I am doing out here. I have no doubt it could ruin Chad.

What would my answer be if they asked me; "Oh, I am just looking for a peasant girl for the love struck future king while he is engaged to the most beautiful woman, men have set eyes on." Ha! I shudder at that thought.

The crew members work hard and I was happily to say that I am proud of them. Sometimes I would go around and complement them on a great job well done. I had promised them when we reach land, I would reward them with some fresh bread and wine.

Among all the men there was a young boy who stood out of place. Around the age of fourteen. He would always be sneaking around on the deck during the night, real mysterious, and awkward kid. Whenever I spook with him he would hang his head low hiding his face with his hat and would always avoid eye contact.

He has a straight posture which doesn't fit a pirate life, he seems very well mannered. I kinda feel like he might be a spy sent by the King. I am sure he doesnt belong on a boat. My suspicions make me keep an extra eye on him. I hate traitors, and I just wish this young boy isn't one.

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~ Chad's P.O.V ~

"Whatever you want." I growled underneath my breath. Princess Evelyn shyly looked away. "Thank you. You're to kind." She said softly.

Whenever I am near her I fell like riping my hair out of my head. Whenever I see her I think of Scarletie, and the more closer we get to the wedding date, the more I miss Scarletie. I want her by me, not this girl.

I look at the way she walks around the shop, picking out the most expensive items. It bothers me because I have always wanted a lady like her.

That knows what she wants, and giggles softly at everything I say. Her soft blonde hair and beautiful honey eyes make my knees wobble. It hurts whenever I look at her, it feels like I am drifting away from Scarletie.

I want Scarletie by me right now, but I know, it's impossible.

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*One week later*

The crew are becoming lazy I must constantly nagg at them to keep a look out for land. I know we are getting closer and we will find that island before the full moon. I brought all the men to their feet, I looked around and I couldnt find that kid. I dont even know his name; when I had asked him for it he completely ignored me. I scratch at this thought, that boy is still bothering me.

Why is he rude to someone so rich? Do my crew not know who I am? I could destroy their lives if I want to... The anger and fustration in me is boiling!

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~ Scarletie's P.O.V ~

A squeez my pillow and silently scream into it. My stomach cramps are becoming worse. I hold my stomach as tears fall down my face. This life is hard.

"Stupid Chad." I curse. I have now been on this ship for almost two months. The condition is rough on me. I dont belong here, I have been constantly looking for Chad, thinking about him, and hoping I would find him. But my hopes are slipping through my fingers like sand.

I wipe my tears and stand to stare at my reflection in the cracked mirror in my small shared room. I have cut my hair short and ugly, to disguise my self to look like a man.

What mother said about humans are true. The people on this crew hurt anything in their way and I try my best to aviod them. Even when they are whistling happily they tend to slam you in the back making it sting.

The hardest time I have had was during these last three weeks when we had gotten the new Captain. I was so close to Chad, I had gotten to his home land! I was there but before being able to get off the boat this Greg man came along paid alot of money and took hold of the boat and crew.

Questions have never been asked to where we are heading. The crew follows his lead blindly; I hate it! I wish I could know where we are going, and for how long, and when will I be able to get back to my Chad. But I couldn't ask, I couldn't even speak when he was in the room, his presence intimidated me. He was different then all the men on the ship; the totall oppisite of Chad. He was hot and cold; he would push us hard yell and scream at us, but then other times I find him making jokes and laughing in that deep dark laugh of his.

He frustrates me, everything about him is dark; dark eyes, dark jet black hair, dark taned skin. He is really tall and his frame is built tough and strong in all the right places. His manner reminds me of Chads.

I miss Chad...

I hate this life. I wish I was back at the Island or even back at Pa's and Ma's. I clentch my stomach as more pain shoots through my body. I hear a

rough voice scream, "LAND HO!" I grabbed my cap and place it on my head tucking what was left of my hair in.

Staring at the mirrow for one last time I encourage myself. "I am not going to give up on Chad, I can't!" I tell to my reflection.

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