Pirate Chronicles

That night, as I lay on Jacob's bare chest under the covers, my heart began to feel heavy with the thought of my separation with Jacob in the morning.

"How long do you think we are going to be separated?" I asked.

Jacob turned to me, "Dylan will be eighteen in three years to assume the throne. But, I talked to Uncle Caleb if I could leave prior to that. He said that it depends on Dylan's progress."

"Three years??!" I could not help but raise my voice.

"Does that displease you?" he asked.

I sighed, "I couldn't stay in Canupeer for three years. That's too much time for me to do nothing."

"It would not be for nothing if you are raising our child," Jacob reasoned.

I smirked, "That is if I conceive," I argued. 

Jacob moved under the covers so he could face me, "What are you going to do if you don't?" he asked.

"I already told you, I'd travel. I'll begin the adventure that we wanted," I answered.

"Without me?" Jacob asked

I smiled at him and tapped his cheek, "Don't you think it's fair since you're going to Filiphin without me?"

Jacob groaned and laid back down, "I already told you why."

I sat up and looked at him, "And I accepted your reason. Now, be a good husband and accept mine too."

Jacob sat up as well, "But that decision defeats my purpose in wanting you to be safe."

I sighed, "Danger can come from and to all places. You cannot guarantee that I am truly safe and secure here at Canupeer."

"Of course I can," Jacob replied right away not wanting to lose the argument. "Governor Abel is here. It's peaceful here at Canupeer. All of the people here love me and because of that they love you as well."

I rolled my eyes, "What if there is a tsunami or a hurricane or storm or the volcano erupted or an earthquake?" I tried to argue.

"Exactly my point! That could happen while you're sailing. What if you were shipwrecked or were thrown off the ship and attacked by sharks?" Jacob countered.

"Which supports my argument that danger could be in all places. And the fear of danger should not hinder us from the things that we wanted to do," I said.

Jacob crossed his arms, "We're just going in circles. This is useless."

"It's not like you would be here to stop me from sailing away," I uttered. It was supposed to be just in my thoughts but I accidentally said it out loud.

Jacob quickly glanced after hearing that, "Is that so?" he chuckled after.

I closed my eyes and grinned, "That is so."

Jacob slid his hand behind my back and pulled me to him, "So the only way to make you stay is if you conceive, huh?" he said then nipped on my neck..

I tried to avoid his maneuvers but he locked me in his embrace. We wrestle for a bit until he pinned me down on the bed, "Yes. That is the only thing that will stop me from sailing away," I said laughing and blew the strand of my hair that was on my face.

"Is that a challenge, milady?" Jacob asked me. "I could do IT ALL night," he said and waggled his brows.

I rolled my eyes teasingly, "It's not about if you could do it all night. What matters is if I conceive after."

He raised his brows and attacked. I giggled. "Jacob!" I screamed as his hand found a ticklish part on my side.

He muffled my laughter with a kiss and true to his words, we made love the whole night!

***** 

When morning came, Jacob woke me up with a kiss. "We will be leaving in an hour," he whispered to me.

I nodded and stood up. I put a dress on and dragged my footsteps to the kitchen for some breakfast. Neville and Brenlyn already prepared a feast for ALL of us. Everyone was silent as we ate. I could feel their eyes glancing back and forth at Jacob and me.

Puma cleared his throat, "I could NOT quite get some sleep last night. It was too loud, don't you think so, Wabi?" he elbowed Wabi.

Wabi coughed and nodded, "I thought there was an earthquake with all the tossing and the creaking."

"It felt like the whole house was shaking!" Laurel exclaimed.

I gaped my mouth at them. Brenlyn put her hand over her mouth. She was red as a tomato! But the pirates continued.

"Leave them alone," Neville said. "They did what they had to do to make the feel of their touches last for years."

My eyebrow arched and I looked at Jacob. My husband was just eating calmly! He was not reacting at all. "Jacob!" I called him and motioned.

Jacob smirked, "But what they say is true," he said and winked.

Brenlyn's eyes widened in shock and she looked at me. I couldn't help but feel sorry for her. She's not used to such vulgarity as this!

"Do NOT traumatize Brenlyn," I warned them.

Paco chuckled, "Apologies, Miss Brenlyn. They do not mean any harm. They are just teasing to cover the fact that they will miss Darling terribly. It's their way to lighten up the mood."

Brenlyn sighed, "Thank goodness."

Fifer cleared his throat, "But Miss Brenlyn, could you answer this question for me?" he asked.

Brenlyn looked at him curiously. She nodded, "Of course."

"Are you spoken for?" Fifer asked directly.

The pirates cheered. I giggled and laughed while Brenlyn turned red. Fifer did not break his gaze on her. He was truly interested in her. 

"She's not spoken for," I replied for the tongue-tied Brenlyn.

Fifer smiled, "That's good to hear," he turned to Jacob. "Captain, should I stay here? I do NOT have much use for you on the mission anyways. I could watch over Miss Darling with Charles."

"Watch over Editha or Brenlyn?" Jacob replied.

The pirates hooted once more. It was loud until we finished all the food on the table. After breakfast, we watched as Labyrinth sailed away with the rest of the pirates, Uncle Caleb, and the Filiphino revolutionists who helped with the war. Fifer stayed with us. I sighed as the ship vanished from the horizon.  I'll give myself three months, if I'm with child, I will stay in Canupeer.