Heart of the Sun

Chapter 13: My Fair Lady

Alice's point of view:
It was weeks before my betrothed returned again, even tanner than before. We were to have a quick wedding ceremony, being there wasn't any family to be there for either side. It's not that I secretly prayed he'd surprise me with the wedding I had always dreamed about.
That would be ridiculous.
That night I sat tense. Typically, newly weds eloped their wedding night. I wasn't sure what to expect. Then he entered our shared bedroom. Shirtless. I tried to mask nervousness and flustered cheeks. He is my husband, this is typical. But I couldn't help but stare at his exquisite build.

"Like what you see? You can get more of it if you want."

That snapped me back to reality.

"No, I don't think I'll need any of that for awhile."

I huff. He smirks, disbelieving.

"I don't think so, not after seeing the way you ogled me."
"I did not!"

He laughs, which just makes me angrier.

"Now see here that-"
"we are leaving tomorrow morning, so don't forget to pack, I know I know. But it's already done for the both of us so don't worry!"

I struggled to speak.

"Www-hha-aAAT?!?"
"Well I can't be long from my work so I'm taking you with me. It's not too big a deal, I'm sure you'll love the open seas."

I lost it, ranting about just how irresponsible it was to take a woman on long sea voyages. But deep down, this was more than I could have dream of.

"You know,"

he interjected

"I love the way the English language sounds. Yeah, sure Portuguese and even Spanish have a more refined ring to it. But I love the way words sound when you speak in your native tongue. It had a more wild ring to it, just like you."

He leans in, face inches anyway from mine.

"Keep talking, I love it. I want to hear you non-stop."

He slowly places himself on top of me, pulling at the strings of my thin blue dress, willing it to loosen.

"Wait, I'm not ready for this! Not yet!"

He just sweetly hums acknowledgement. Then he starts kissing me. It's slow and light at first, distracting me. Then it starts to deepen and get rougher. Soft moans spill from my lips, despite what I said I wanted. My senses are going haywire, desire starting to rise above all. The dress is nearly off, but the sudden cold doesn't bother me. My attention is on the dark, tone chest it front of me. My fingers where hungry, and only feeling every inch of him would satisfy me. Suddenly those pants he wore became a problem. I started to pull at them, babbling curses and my wants in a soft rant.

Upon hearing my displeasure, he started to strip to, with that sexy smirk  that I would never get enough of.

Next morning:

Antonio's point of view:
I stared down at the water. God seemed quite angry at me lately. First Isabel's kiddnapping. Then Lovino almost dies, only to live and then disappear. The men seems convinced he died at his own hands due to depression. I hated to believe it but I knew how much he cared for Isabel and there is no other explanation to his absence. Now my brother is married to the sister of my worst enemy. And I wouldn't be allowed to return her brother's favor. She was part of his family now, she would live with him. How cruel. Guess that's what he gets for being the King of Pirates. I had to be punished for my sins eventually. Still, it was hard.  I was so wrapped up in brooding, that I almost missed the quick shine of pink in the water. I stilled, hoping my silence would bring the unknown creature back. Sure enough, I was rewarded with a pair of hazel eyes and red-brown hair which floated around her like a cloud. "Mios Dios."

Then like that she was gone.

Chira's point of view:
I can't believe my heart is still in one piece after beat so fast. Or maybe I did loose a fragment, to that human man. Though my mind told me I was in danger, when I saw those soft green eyes, my heart told me there was no better place to be. Logic and reason where stacked high against me, but his glaze seems to give me bravery I never knew existed in me. But now that my pulse steadied and head cleared, I found myself able to return home now.

But the promise to follow his ship again was embedded into me.

Antonio's point of view:
Ever since the strange encounter, I found myself to be almost put at peace. I was able to smile and enjoy the company of my crew. I could be more positive with the rescue of my sister. I could content almost even happy with the new family addition. This feeling I have now, I don't believe to be of my own doing. Something about the fish-tailed girl seemed to remedy my very soul.

It also made me crave to see her again.

Alfaro's point of view:
I never knew that being married would be so nice. After only one full day, I felt something I never knew was possible with a woman. Sure I've spent time with high-class ladies. I've also had my shares of passionate nights, but that was nothing like now. Though I'm aware of her family, that no longer bothered me. Slowly, I am finding myself to warm up to her charms. Though her brother disgraced her family name, lucky for her, she had a new one.

When we finally when to board the Santa Maria at a small town harbor, I could sense how nervous she was. I wrapped my arm around her, soothing her a bit. She had no idea what she was about to walk into, but it was too late now to change anything. We married to help with relations with our countries. But now we need to live through the feuding war for blood.

And I scared she might not make it.