Daughter of Freddy Kidd

Chapter 5

By the time I got to my room it was already dark.

I lit a lamp but did not draw the curtains, hoping that someone from outside was watching over me.

Then I started putting together a few more things. I didn't have many good memories here, but I couldn't take anything with me last time.

I put a comb in, opened the wardrobe and saw the dress I got for my birthday party.

It was simple, yet sexy, and didn't take up a lot of space, so I put it in to see if it would come in handy, along with a few others.

I saw my teddy bear, which was already with me in the orphanage, so he was also included in my bag.

When I was done, I looked out the window one more time, but I didn't see anyone, so I went to bed.

I waited with open eyes to see what would happen. I didn't have to wait long.

I heard my foster father's footsteps coming up the stairs and soon he opened the door to me.

I jumped out of bed in fright.

Smith: You're finally here for me, my little treasure.

He started stroking my hair.

Smith: You have no idea how much I've been waiting for you.

His eyes glowed with lust as he grabbed me, leaned into me and kissed my neck hard, making me hiss in pain.

I managed to push him away.

He was a big, pot-bellied man, much stronger than me.

I fell to the ground and tried to crawl towards the door on all fours, but he caught my leg and pulled me back.

I tried to reach for my knife, but he caught my hand.

Smith: This only makes me more excited.

I pushed his hand with all my might, which was holding the knife, and it went into his chest, then I quickly pulled it out.

He wasn't seriously injured, but I got enough time to pick up the bag and climb into the window.

I climbed out and tried to descend, which I succeeded for a while, but I slipped and fell.

Luckily someone caught me.

To my surprise, Dwayn was there and caught me so I didn't get in trouble.

It was only a second until he held me in his arms and I could look into his eyes.

Dwayn: Didn't I tell you Ratty, that I'd be here?

He pressed a quick kiss on my mouth.

It happened so suddenly that I barely noticed it.

I immediately had to say:

Jessica: He's fine, he'll come after us!

Then we started running.

A house away, the others were already waiting with a horse-drawn carriage.

We jumped in quickly, my foster father probably ran out of the house, but he didn't see us.

We ran onto the ship and immediately set sail.

Indescribable happiness and relief came over me as I saw the shore receding.

Jessica: Thanks guys!

They all stood next to me.

James: Didn’t I say everything will be fine?

Shawn also turned to me and looked over me to see if everything was alright.

Then Shawn reached for my hair and smoothed it back. He could see the spot on my neck because he was in an unspeakably rage.

Shawn: That damn bastard!

He stormed off the deck.

I thanked the others for a while and then wished them a good night, because I was very tired.

We still have time to discuss what will happen next.

But I also wanted to thank Shawn, because he has done so much for me.

Jessica: Shawn!

I entered his room, but it was empty.

I ran up to the deck but I couldn't see him there either. Then I looked for the captain.

Jessica: Where's Shawn? Didn't you see him somewhere?

Dwayn: Don't worry, he'll be here by tomorrow.

He answered suspiciously.

I couldn't sleep all night and at dawn I was standing on the deck looking to see if I could see him somewhere, when he suddenly walked up to me.

Shawn: You don't have to worry about him anymore, he won't come after you ever again.

And we both knew what he was talking about.

Tears rolled down my face, but not from regret, but from relief.

Jessica: Oh Shawn!

I jumped into his arms and hugged him as hard as I could.

Tears streaming down my face.

He hugged me tightly, caressed my head, wiped my tears, reassured me.

As he whispered in my ear, I felt him closer to me than ever.

*

When everyone had calmed down, the captain called the crew together and announced that they should prepare for the celebration.

He gave everyone the money we got and the rum bottles were opened, the music started.

I have never been so happy in my life.

I hurried to my room and took out that certain dress that I had been saving for a special occasion.

When I got on board, James and Shawn looked at me with wide eyes:

James: Shawn, have you ever seen anything so beautiful?

Shawn just shook his head.

Shawn: There's nothing cuter in the world than my pirate girl, that's for sure.

I immediately blushed at their words.

James' question solved my confusion:

James: Are you free for a dance?

I happily said yes. I felt like I was in the clouds as he spun me around and we just laughed.

Shawn: Can I have her?

Shawn came and I fell happily into his arms.

As he smiled at me, I felt like the whole world was ours.

Then the captain walked over with a bottle of rum in his hand.

Dwayn: How pretty is our little Ratty is today!

He put his hand on my shoulder. I turned fire red.

Dwayn: It's time to celebrate more thoroughly!

He filled me some rum.

In my ecstasy, I emptied the glass to the bottom.

Shawn: This is my pirate girl!

While James offered me another glass, which I also accepted, and then we continued dancing.

Jessica: Shawn, I haven't even had a drink with you yet.

I held the rum bottle in my heand.

Shawn: You shouldn't drink the third rum!

Jessica: Oh yes,I should!

I answered already drunk and handed him the glass too!

Jessica: Long live freedom!

Shawn: Long life freedom!

He repeated and we drank that rum too.

I don't remember how I got to my room, but Dwayn was there with me.

I was lying in my bed and he was about to go.

Jessica: Don't leave me alone.

He smiled at me, stroked my head and started towards the door again.

I grabbed his hand and said desperately:

Jessica: Please kiss me!

Dwayn: I'm not that desperate to take advantage of a drunk woman.

Jessica: Since when have you been a gentleman, you dirty pirate?

But he just smiled and closed the door behind him.

Sadness came over me and the effects of the rum began to wear off.

I sat on the table by the window and just stared outside, when the door suddenly opened and he came back.

I jumped up from the table in fright.

Dwayn: You're right, I'm not a gentleman.

Then he wrapped his arms around me and kissed me with such vigor that my feet barely touched the ground.

He pushed me on the table, he was so passionate that I gasped for air.

His lips began to travel down my neck, I leaned my head back and sighed, wishing this night would never end.

Jessica: My Captain!

I whispered in his ear as I put my arms around his neck and pulled him even closer to me so that no air could get between us.

Meanwhile, he kissed me everywhere he could.

Dwayn: Say it again

Jessica: Im’m yours Captain Lockheart.

His eyes were on fire, his body glowed with desire.

He lifted me from the table, I put my legs around his waist, I held onto his neck with my arms as he took me to the bed.

I ran my fingers through his hair, pulled his head back and kissed his neck when…

Suddenly a shout was heard from the deck and we both ran up

Someone: A warship is approaching!

Dwayn: It's a Royal Navy ship! They're looking for James! Hide immediately, together with Jessica!

He ordered, looking at James.

James: I'm not hiding. I better give myself to them. I don't want to get you into trouble.

Dwayn: No way. Now you belong to us, you said you are loyal to me and I will protect my people.

James: Thank you Captain! I won't hide even then. Let's get ready to fight!

Most people were still drunk. I didn't feel too well either. Although the cold and the knowledge that we were being attacked had a sobering effect on me.

Everyone prepared for battle, the people took their places behind the cannons and we armed ourselves.

Shawn: Stay by my side!

They did not open fire on us until the ship was next to ours.

The captain yelled at us.

Captain: Hand over Captain James Charmknight, we're dealing with him.

Dwayn: The captain did nothing but do his duty.

Captain: He can defend himself before the court-martial.

Dwayn: Or we'll send you to the bottom of the sea and sail off into the sunset!

Captain: You have no choice pirate! Fire!

Dwayn: Arr!

They opened fire on our ship, which tilted a little from the hit and Dwayn dropped his gun.

We returned fire.

The captain jumped overboard with some of his men and started sword fighting with Dwayn.

James, Shawn and I battled with the other people who had made it through.

James: Awww!

James was badly wounded in his arm but fought on.

While I was looking at him, a man swung his sword at me, but Shawn pulled me away so I didn't get hit.

Meanwhile, the fleet's ship took a nasty hit as Dwayn overpowered the captain.

While he was holding his sword to the captain's chest, I ran to his side.

Jessica: Don't kill him, then you will be wanted too!

Dwayn: I'm afraid it's going to happen anyway.

Then he spoke to the captain.

Dwayn: Spread the word that James Charmnight is the most loyal man to the royal family, and if you venture back you will meet the wrath of Captain Dwayn Lockheart.

Dwayn: We will protect him and send you to hell!

The captain climbed back onto his damaged ship and they sailed away cursing. I was so relieved, but Dwayn's face was still worried.

Dwayn: Assess the damage! Fix the ship! Treat the wounded, throw the dead into the water!

I ran to James.

Jessica: Is your injury serious?

I was so worried.

James: Oh, just a scratch.

He looked at his badly bleeding arm.

Jessica: Not just a scratch, let's go, let me see!

Then we went into my room, I sat down on the bed and took out the kit I had stolen from my foster father.

I sat next to him on the bed and noticed that we had never been so close to each other before.

A little shyly, I lifted his arm to me to clean the wound.

Meanwhile, he was looking into my eyes, so I was very confused. I finally asked him while I was tying:

Jessica: Why are you looking at me?

James: I was just thinking about what I told you last time when we were practicing swordsmanship, Beautyheart.

(He said he likes me too much)

Jessica: Have you changed your mind?

James: On the contrary. I'm more and more sure of it.

And he leaned closer to me.

He grabbed my chin with one hand and kissed my cheek.

He then kissed my forehead.

Then he looked into my eyes and smiled at me and continued on my lips.

A small gentle kiss was followed by another, then a third, and then a deep, intense kiss.

(God, is it possible to kiss like this?)

He took possession of my whole mouth, kissing me slowly, but as if he was absorbing my soul.

My whole body was shaking.

I looked at him mesmerized when he stopped.

James: Are you going to finish the bandage?

Jessica: I would have finished it a long time ago if you hadn't stopped me.

He laughed at that.

James: Thank you Beautyheart for taking care of me like this. I hope to be stabbed with a sword another time.

Jessica: Oh, stop joking!

I pushed him mischievously.

Jessica: I'm ready. Now rest.

I stroked his forehead in farewell.