Pirate Chronicles

I kept drinking the water that Jacob gave me until I felt like I was regaining control of my body. Then, I felt like my head was pounding a bit. I groaned. Jacob gave me a quick glance.

"Feeling better?" he asked.

I shook my head, "What just happened to me?"

"You were a bit tipsy after gulping your first one and a half glasses of rum," he said and chuckled.

"Are you mocking me?" I glared at him.

Jacob shook his head, "No. I am quite amused though. But next time, no more rum for you. You do not have tolerance for it."

I arched my left eyebrow, "You're not my Father. Besides, how could I build tolerance when I don't drink again?"

Jacob scoffed, "I am YOUR Captain. Besides, do you really honestly think that I will let you get drunk on a ship filled with men?"

He had a point but I don't want to give up on our argument just yet, "Pshh!! You can't stop me!"

Jacob eyed me. "Don't try me, Darling. Don't try me," he warned.

I took on his warning stare. "Why? What would you do?" I asked and challenged him.

Jacob pulled the reins of the horse to stop the buggy and faced me. He looked at me with passionate eyes. He scooted closer until our faces were just inches away and he looked at my lips. I could feel my heart beating fast. His hand found my cheeks and his finger began to trace the outline of my lips. He was about to bridge the gap between us but we heard someone scream.

"Let go of me! Unhand me! No! I said NO!" It was the voice of a woman. We quickly turned to it and noticed two men dragging a woman wearing a rose-colored abaya to a caravan.

Jacob groaned displeased before dismounting from the buggy to intervene. "Stay here," he quickly looked at me when he felt that I was about to follow. "You might still have some after effects of the alcohol in you. Just get your gun ready if ever they come close to you."

I frowned but obeyed. I cannot believe I was missing the action. It had been over a year since I had been with the crew and I must say that danger was becoming a thrill to me lately. As long as I'm not against mythical beings, I think I will be fine. But, I stayed and observed.

"She said to unhand her, mate," Jacob told the two men.

The woman looked his way and I felt my eyes roll again after seeing that she was ANOTHER gorgeous woman! Why oh dear heavens? WHY? Can these women just leave Jacob alone?!

"This is none of your business, stranger. Go back to your buggy and continue on your way," one of them said.

Jacob ignored the man and asked the woman, "Are you alright?"

The woman looked at him in disbelief, "Isn't it obvious?!" she said and eyed the two men.

"Do you want me to help you?" he asked again.

"Alright. After they unhand you, I want you to run to our buggy right away," he instructed. Then he called out to me, "Darling, hold the reins! Once the lady is with you, go!"

I scrunch my forehead, "How about you?"

He turned to me and smiled, "Don't worry about me, I'll catch up fast," he assured me so I nodded my head.

I quickly took the reins and prepared. Jacob and the men took their weapons out and the battle ensued. The woman quickly followed Jacob's direction and ran towards me. One of the men attempted to run after her but Jacob intercepted him. When the woman mounted our buggy, I drove right away. I do not have a good sense of direction so I looked at the woman beside me.

"Where is Capil port?" I asked her right away.

"Turn here," she said and pointed to the left.

I followed right away. My heart was racing and my adrenaline was in a rush. I trust Jacob would make it out of there alive so in turn, I needed to get the woman to a safer place. Nothing is safer than Labyrinth. Lowen, Neville, and Thaddaeus were there.

"The man, how about him?!" the woman asked me. She had to speak louder so I could hear because the horse' hooves were making such a noise.

"He will do as he says!" I told her without taking my eyes off the road.

"Turn left again, Miss!" she directed.

"Darling! Call me, Darling!" I answered and gave her a small smile.

"I am Carla!" she replied. I looked at her and smiled. She was really quite nice unlike Monika.

"And I am Jacob!" I looked to the direction of the voice and saw Jacob riding on a horse. I sighed in relief and he winked at me. "Scoot over, Darling. Do not let go of the reins just yet!"

I followed his orders and was astonished when he dismounted the horse and jumped to the buggy. He took the reins from me and teased, "I know that was amazing but you have to keep your eyes on the road when driving."

I groaned but thought of a clever comeback, "Would you teach me that?!"

Jacob looked at me with disbelieving eyes, "No!" he said.

I rolled my eyes as a response and he laughed, "Where are we headed?!" he asked me and looked back at the road.

"Labyrinth!" I said.

Jacob eyed me again, "Why?"

"I thought it was the safest place!" I answered.

"You sure you do not mind?!" he asked me again.

"Why would I mind?" I asked.

Jacob groaned and shook his head. Then, the three of us rode in silence.

When we got to Labyrinth, Jacob quickly told Lowen to be on his guard and Neville gave us glasses of water.

"Give her coffee," Jacob told Neville as he motioned me. "She still might be a bit tipsy."

Neville looked at me and teased, "You drank?"

I wrinkled my nose as a response.

"Alright Carla, tell us what kind of trouble you were in so we know how to effectively assist you," Jacob said.

Carla looked at us while in deep thoughts. I could see in her face her doubts if we should be trusted. Then, she sighed and started pouring her heart out.