Insanity (Watty Awards 2012)

Chapter 30- Together Again

Chapter 30

Together Again

Angelica

                        The moment Angelica saw Thomas back her heart leapt for joy. She loved him more than her own life. On deck he became the captain once more and ordered his scurvy crew about the deck setting sail towards the legendary Council of Kings. Thomas played all day with Nathanial, making up for lost time. Angelica smiled happily as she watched two of her men playing and laughing. Chipo jumped down on them from above and started an all out brawl between the three. George steered them through the torrent causing all who did not needed to be on deck forced inside the depths of the vessel. Nathanial and Chipo played soldiers as Angelica read a book with Alyssa. Thomas was forced to stay up on deck and help his crew, much to the dislike of his wife.

                        When the emerged from the storm the day had turned to night and the two boys were put into bed. Alyssa had come to terms with Daniel’s death, and though she was still in mourning she had returned to her old quarters. Thomas came down the steps and opened the door slowly causing Angelica, who had just finished changing to jump. Her favorite blue silk night gown was draped over her body. Eyston smiled as he too began to change. He was careful to not show her his damaged feet and hands as he blew the lights out while he changed.

                        Angelica laid on the bed watching him smiling. She loved him so much and had missed him more than words could say. Back in his puffy black pants he walked over to her. She quickly stole his bandana and placed it around her own head laughing. He chuckled and tried to get it away from her as the two tossed over the bed. They laughed as the two stopped. Thomas was on top of her and she looked up at him chuckling with a bright smile. He leaned down and kissed her deeply and lovingly.

                        “I missed you.” He said kissing her harder. His hands reacquainted themselves with his wife’s form. She giggled and kissed him back.

                        “Not as much as I missed you.” He started to kiss down her neck. She stopped him.

                        “Thomas I need to tell you something. Something I should have told you a month ago, and I would have if I wasn’t so mad. Im sorry I should have swallowed my pride and told you.” He sat up and she did too. His eyes were filled with worry.

                        “You are not ill right? Everything is ok with you, Thomas and Chipo? Is it Alyssa and her baby? Please tell me I cannot wait any longer” Thomas’s words rushed over her as she grabbed his arm and rubbed it.

                        “No no my love. Set you mind at ease it is nothing bad I promise. In fact Im hoping you will like the news.” She put his hand to her stomach. “Tommy Im pregnant again. I know we haven’t slept together for three months but I suspected after I missed the first month, the second month and Alyssa’s observation confirmed it.” She was worried that he may think she had cheated on him. Angelica though could never cheat on the man who held her heart in his hands. Thomas eyes grew wide and his face turned to a bright smile. He  kissed her passionately, making the two of the collapse on the bed with him on top. He quickly rolled off her not wanting to harm the child. She snuggled on top of him and smiled. He was happy then his face grew white. Angelica grew worried and sat up and leaned on his chest. Her fingers played with his dirty-blonde curly hair. “What is it my love?” She whispered.

                        “This is horrible timing. . . I wish it was a year later. . . Don’t misunderstand I am happy to have another child its just. . . I have to finish what I started and I am going have to separate myself from you for three years. . .” A tear ran down Thomas’s cheek, as Angelica herself went pale.

                        “What do you mean separated for three years?” she said almost glaring down at her husband.

                        “I have been meaning to tell you, but I only knew it would make you angrier at me. You and Nathanial are going to be stuck in England for three years while I reestablish myself as a pirate. I cant tell you all the particulars right now but please trust me when I say I will only stay away as long as I have too.” His eyes pleaded with her for to understand but she couldn’t. he was everything to her and Nathanial.

                        “Why do you need to reestablish yourself? Everybody knows Captain Eyston the pirate captain feared in all the seas! Why..? Oh Why!?!” She said shaking him madly.

                        “I have too. For my family and the future generations of my family. You will understand after the council I swear please have faith in me. Please I would never do anything to hurt you or him. Please I love you..please…” He whispered out in a desperate sob. She sighed hating to see his tears. Kissing the tears away she groaned.

                        “I trust you. Just promise that you will tell me after the council swear it to me please!” She pleaded with him. He nodded.

                        “I swear my love. The council convenes in six months. We will make it just in time for the Council.” He said smiling as he kissed her. “And for the baby” She thought.