Sleeping Next to the Pirate King

Baron took my hand as I jumped off the carriage. Our date was quite pleasant. I patted my filled stomach. The food was so good despite the lack of seasoning! Or maybe I've just been used to salt water taffy and biscuits for too long.

I hooked my hand in Baron's arm as he smiled. I turned to see the Marquis waiting for us in front of his residence. His usual "genuine" smile adorned his face. I smiled back. Two can play at that game mother fucker. I ran up to the Marquis and held his hands.

"Mr. Marquis! I would like to thank you again for the 30 doubloons you gave me! Baron and I were able to enjoy the date thanks to your generosity!"

The Marquis bit his lip until it bled as he cringed. I almost wanted to shoot myself from how fake I sounded as well. The Marquis smiled and answered in a soft voice.

"I'm glad that I could help my dear child. Just don't abandon your Mr. Marquis here by getting too attached to Baron."

My mouth bled as I bit my lip. Son of a bitch! The both of us were holding each other's hands. To the regular onlooker it looked like we had an almost father-daughter relationship. But in reality we were both pressing on each others' wrists in hopes of breaking them. I turned to look at the carriage. I smiled as my head filled with the image of driving the carriage right into the Marquis. The Marquis must have noticed my thoughts as he smiled and swiftly did the "slit your neck" motion with his finger. I shivered as I nervously chuckled. This was dragging on for too long. I looked at the maids and people who surrounded us. Please someone break this awkward silence and save me! My wrist is about to fucking crack! This old geezer is almost 100 years old yet he's got the strength of an ox!

"Marquis, could you please release my wife? I'm starting to get jealous."

I looked at Baron with a newfound appreciation. Thank you God above for providing me with a man who reads the mood. I pulled away from the Marquis and curtsied before joining the Baron. Baron then walked with me into the residence as the Marquis gave me a side glare. I looked at him with an expression of "fuck off bitch".

As I passed the doors the Marquis quickly slipped a paper into my hand before hurrying in front of us and closing his office door ahead of us. Baron looked at me with suspicion.

"Mila, even though the Marquis is willing to give you a down payment don't you think that there still is something fishy about all of this?"

I nodded. I did. But at the moment that's not what I'm worried about. My priority is to earn the Marquis's trust without turning in Baron. Well officially at least.

"The bitch and her bastard have arrived home! Welcome! Welcome!"

I sighed. Jacia was the complete opposite of Baron. It seems like she lived without a filter. But to be honest that's kind of her charm as well as downfall. But who am I to judge her?I'm a fucking mess myself.

Jacia giggled as she watched me. I stopped hitting my forehead when blood leaked down my face. Jacia handed me a towel.

"Thank you Jacia."

"Your welcome bitch."

I sighed. I've gotten used to her calling me this. At first I had adamantly rejected the idea but over time I got sick of fighting with her. So it's kinda stuck with me. Oh yeah the paper!

I opened my palm and unfolded the piece of paper. It was the Marquis's writing. It read that he wanted me to go to his office as soon as possible.

"Is that note from an admirer?"

I looked at Jacia with disbelief. She chuckled and walked away.

"I'm sure that it's something important. I'll tell Baron about it for you."

I smiled. Despite her flippant attitude Jacia was quite dependable. I exhaled as anxiety filled me.

Woman up Mila! I breathed in and walked towards the Marquis's office. Ten minutes later I was leaning against the wall.

Wait a fucking second. All the doors look the same! How the fuck am I supposed to know which room he's in! I've been running around the house knocking on doors like a dumbass. I knocked on the door in front of me.

"There you are! I wondered how long it would take for a stupid girl like you to finally find my office."

My hand itched to bitch slap this pompous old man. My right eye twitched as I smiled at the Marquis.

"Lets get down to business Marquis."

The Marquis chuckled and closed the door behind us.

"Yes let's."

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