Sleeping Next to the Pirate King

I sat at the table in John's room with my back properly straightened. I need to act like the noble lady I am in front of his knight. The butler from earlier walked in and set a cup of tea on the table. I thanked him and swirled the tea with the teaspoon. The cup was silver and did not change color. Hmm. It seems like this drink is not poisonous. A feeling still told me not to drink it. I pushed aside the cup of tea as John entered. His usual happy personality was gone. Now he had a solemn look on his face. It actually looked like he was a harsh word away from crying. I turned my face. I can not feel guilty right now. I must not.

A large burly man ducked to fit in the door as he followed John. My jaw fell on its own. Holy shit!

Did the Marquis find Tarzan and bring him here to watch John? I wiped the sweat which beaded my forehead. Shit. Fuck. Shit. This is bad. I did not expect John's knight to be so strong. I clenched my shaking fists. John's knight had a large scar across his right eye. His hair was extremely thin to the point of being buzzed. He reminded me of the men in the military. Strong. I sighed then burst into laughter. The plate of cookies looked so small in his large hands. The knight's cheeks reddened before he set the plate on the table. After John sat down the Knight chose the seat next to me and plopped down. I covered my mouth. My Lord. It was adorable how the knight looked in the small chair. I smiled and turned to the knight.

"What is your name my dear sir?"

The Knight blushed before scratching his head nervously. He softly replied.

"Cardel Johannes my Lady."

I wave my hand dismissively.

"Cardel, you don't have to address me as Lady. Just call me by my name Mila."

The Knight nodded as he shifted in his seat. He was more shy and nervous than I had expected him to be. These type of people are the most dangerous on the battlefield. Their anxiety always melts away when they are behind a sword. I pursed my lips. Why don't we test him?

I drew out my dagger and started twirling it in my hand. My eyes slid over as I smiled. Cardel's stance changed as he looked at the dagger. His shy expression from earlier had disappeared. It was replaced with menace as he moved his hand over his unsheathed sword. Let's take this another step. I started throwing the sword up a little as it twirled in my hand. Cardel's expression was thunderous. One more twirl and I'm sure that he would attack me. I then took the dagger and struck it into the table in front of John. A second later I felt the cool tip of a sword touch the side of my neck.

"One more trick Miss Mila and I'm afraid that I would have to take your head."

"John. I understand that you don't want to marry me as I don't want to marry you."

John stood up and banged e table as he roared.

"Then why did you tell my father that you wanted to to get married? Do you know how many women I had to refuse because of that?"

I burst out in laughter. That's what the fucker cared about? I wiped my lingering tears from my laughter as I glared at John.

"Look John I'm only using you for a step of my plan. I have no intention of telling you my plan but I can promise you that I will be out of your hair after the engagement party tomorrow."

John say back down as he sighed. He then glared at me and said.

"Then why did you call me and my knight over?"

I took one of the cookies and popped it in my mouth. I moaned. It was so chewy, buttery, and sweet. Absolute perfection.

"I called the two of you over to plead with you to act as normal as possible."

John tilted his head as he said.

"Huh? Isn't that what we're doing?"

I slammed the table as I glared at John.

"You were just with a woman in bed a couple of minutes ago. What part of that is "normal" when there is an engagement between two people who supposedly love each other?"

John scratched his cheek before saying.

"Okay I won't sleep with anyone tonight. But what's in it for me?"

Huh?

"What do you mean by that John?"

"Well Mila, why should I go ahead with your plan when I have no benefit in this situation?"

I looked at my nails before looking back at John. He was right but I have already prepared for this question.

"If you act "normal" then I can assure you a percentage of the gold which I have received as a down payment."

John chuckled before he said.

"Your money is only going to be penny change to me."

"2000."

John's eyes widened.

"2000 what?"

"2000 Gold doubloons. I will give them to you right now. Based on my talk with the Marquis you only have 500 in savings currently. Wouldn't another 2000 sound good?"

I smiled over at Cardel who was docile once more. I scooted the cookie plate next to him as he smiled and took a cookie. I chuckled. Cardel truly is adorable. He reminds me of the large teddy bears boyfriends get their girls friends as a last minute Valentine's Day present. John chuckled before pounding the table.

"Deal."

I smiled and extended my hand which John shook.

"It's nice working with you John."

John chuckled once more before I stood up. I need to go take a bath now before I do the finishing touches of checking the pier and the ship. As I opened the door John exclaimed.

"Can't wait you marry you tomorrow Mila!"

I smiled as I flicked my middle finger at John before slamming the door to his room shut. I sighed and yawned as I walked down the corridor. At least I got that horny bitch to cool it down for a day. Now let's think of happy thoughts.

Chicken nuggets and fries. Burgers and soda. An empty grass field. Fries and fish strips. The beach. Burgers and pizza.

Okay my thoughts were too focused on food. My stomach grumbles in response. I patted my stomach as I whispered.

"Don't worry dear, we will be filling you up quite soon."

"Did you already get knocked up?"

I slapped my forehead. I would know that voice anywhere. I sighed.

"What do you want Weston?"

Weston stood behind me and peered at me from the side. His blue eyes sparkling with amusement.

"I just wanted to say hi Mila. Is that not possible now that you're engaged? And to two men as well! How fun."

I slapped the back of Weston's head as he winced.

"Shut up fucker. I am not in a good mode right now so could you please fuck off?"

Weston laughed as he stood in front of me and said.

"What if I don't want to?"

I smiled and flipped Weston off before side stepping him and continuing to walk down the corridor. Weston's laughter vibrated on the walls. I rubbed my face. This morning is shit so far. It can't possibly get worse than this. Suddenly my forehead hit something rock hard. I rubbed my forehead before saying.

"I'm sorry for bumping into you are you ok-"

I turned my face. Of all the people to see right now.

"Mila, could we talk?"

I shook my head at Baron.

"There is nothing for us to talk about Baron. The trip is tomorrow and I still have shit to prepare. Can't we push this to another day?"

Suddenly Baron grabbed my hand. He leaned in and said.

"No it can't. This is something that I must talk to you about right now."

I looked at Baron's green eyes. They were leading with me to talk to Baron. I sighed. It won't hurt to talk.

"Sure Baron let's talk in the kitchen."

Baron smiled sadly before releasing my hands. I followed him as we walked to the kitchen. I looked down at the hand that Baron had just held. Why did I feel sad when he released it?

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