Chapter 58

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Angelica practically ran into the kitchen. She let out a sigh of relief that she was away from that creep. She started setting out plates on the table when Jack and Nester started walking in. Angelica rolled her eyes behind their backs.
They were deep in conversation about some treasure Jack had found. Eventually they came over to Angelica, to her disliking.
"Angel, remember the fountain of youth?" Jack asked, putting his arm around her waist.
"Of course I do." Angelica said to Jack, turning to face him and putting both her hands around his neck, purposely excluding Nester.
"See I told you she was there!" Jack shouted to his friend, releasing Angelica's waist, but she didn't let go of his neck. Instead she pulled him in to kiss her. Jack responded but not for long. He broke the kiss and stroked her cheek before walking away.
Angelica sighed, obviously annoyed that her plan had failed, but thought of a new one when Jackie came walking in.
"Jackie help me set the table." she went over to him, still ignoring Nester.
"Yes, mom." Nester whined and helped her. Once the table was set, they all sat down to eat.
Jack was promised his chair at the head of the table and Angelica sat next to him. Jackie sat at the opposite end of Jack and Nester sat across from Angelica. They occupied all of the seats.
"Good food, love." Jack complimented with his mouth full.
"Well thank you, Jack." Angelica looked at him lovingly, then glared at Nester.
"Momma who's he?" Jack pointed to Nester.
"Jack, care to introduce?" Angelica said, annoyed.
"Ah my boy, this is my old pal from when I was a boy, just a bit older than you." Jack explained. He then went in to detail about everything they had done, some things that Angelica had to hit Jack for, not wanting him to influence Jackie.
After dinner, Jack had to take helm and Jackie had gone to his room. Angelica was alone in the kitchen with Nester. Angelica washed the dishes, trying to hide her uncomfortable behavior.
"So Angelica." Nester started, a smirk on his face. He sat casually on the table behind Angelica. "Tell me about yourself."
Angelica didn't turn around. "What do you want to know?" She said, monotone.
"Anything.." Nester whispered in her ear, startling her. He was now right behind her with his hands on her shoulders.
"Well for one I am married." She turned around but Nester trapped her against the counter, one hand on either side of her and leaning slightly towards her.
"I know that." He chuckled. "Where are you from?" He looked her up and down.
"Spain." Angelica held her head high.
"And your parents? Dead or alive? Who are they?" He pushed on, leaning farther in.
"My mother is dead. My father is Blackbeard." Angelica answered, losing confidence at his closeness and hiding her body.
"Ah yes I've heard, Angelica Teach." He said, intrigued.
"Sparrow" she reminded him.
Nester didn't seem to believe her. "Do you honestly believe that sweetie? Jack has never loved any woman and pirates don't change." Nester released her. "Just remember, I'm not a pirate. And I will always be here." He blew her a kiss and walked away.
Angelica stood shocked. He had a point.

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