Her Distant Life

Chapter 14 : A Clandestine Hamlet

It was almost going to be a sunrise and Eric dropped me near my cabin and said
"It's too late, you must sleep. We will soon have a new morning and a new adventure. Take rest."

I don't know what just happened but I surely know that I'm very tired and needed a quick sleep. I remember throwing myself to the bed and ofcourse was fast asleep.

"Wake up beautiful. We are here. Come on wake up!!!"

I felt as someone was hitting my head with their voices. I slowly opened my eyes to see Janet standing infront with eyes wide open.

"Janet? Why so early? I slept late and I need more of my beauty sleep" I yawned.

"No time Rosy. Aren't you excited to see where we are? Look out. You'll love it."

I forcefully pulled myself from the bed and went out with Janet to see till where we sailed. What I saw was completely stunning.

A small village bursting with life as people, fishermen, vendors and merchants haul with noises. I never knew pirates are able to mingle with normal people like this. The crew started to scatter and everybody vanished inside the crowded market.

"Welcome to Port Royal miss Rosy. This may not be so royal place but one of the most beautiful one around." Eric patted my back and finally lost him into the crowd.

I have never seen such a vibrant village before.

"This is the only safe harbour for pirates like us. The villagers here helps to keep us safe from outsiders and in return Eric gives them the share of the treasures we loot. Now come let's find a place to stay and buy some clothes." Janet took my hand and started to rush.

All I could think was the pendant. I don't know when I can sail again but I need to find that thing soon until someone else find it.

Janet leads me into a clothing shop and I could see beautiful ruffles, gowns and fabrics with absolute stunning quality.

"Are all these sewn by hands??" I couldn't believe my eyes.

"Then how do you think cloths are made miss?" I saw a beautiful middle aged woman with a warm smile coming towards me.

"This is Lindsey, one of the most finest cloth sewer here. And Lindsey this is Rosy, our new member."

"Welcome Rosy. We are truly grateful to Eric and you all for investing the money and gold for the village. Not only we but Eric and his crew also protect us. We will be forever grateful." Lindsey's eyes was full of joy.

I was so wrong about Eric and the pirates. Not all are selfish and harmful. After listening to all these, I guess I have started to fall for him even more. And with that, the concern for my lost pendant also started to grow.