Misconception

Chapter 11


Jack’s hand was moving rhythmically over Isabella’s cheek but she didn’t really feel it since she was frozen. Her entire body felt numb and her eyes were wide as she watched Jack’s gaze move frantically over her face and body as if he was seeing her for the first time. His eyes were dark but at the same time glowing in a peculiar way. Her heart was beating wildly in her chest and she could feel her hands sweating. Her thoughts were a scrambled mess and she couldn’t understand how he had suddenly remembered her. He seemed quite ignorant of her all those days and then he was suddenly recalling who she was.
The first thought that came into her mind was to prove him right and then slap him. Assure him that she was indeed the girl from that night and curse at him for being what he was, but then her fear took the better of her and she started having second thoughts about admitting such a thing to the man who was obviously quite pleased with himself for making such a discovery. It was when his fingers tucked a lock of her hair behind her ear when she finally realized what she had to do. She shook her head and placed her hands over his chest which was warm and moving rapidly with his sharp intakes of breath. She pushed him firmly backwards, watching as confusion passed over his face.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” She stated and she was surprised with herself. All this time she had been wanting for him to notice her, to realize that it was her so she could ask him to make up to her for what he had done. She wanted him to be sorry and understand that she wasn’t one of his tarts but when she saw the way he was looking at her, saw the way his eyes lit up with recognition, she felt herself cowering from his attention, wishing that she could remain anonymous to him.
“What?” he blinked in obvious puzzlement and she took a deep breath.
“I have no idea what you’re talking about.” She repeated and to her shock he started laughing.
“Now I see why you’ve been so awkward around me all this time.” He said while ignoring her words, “I always had the impression that I’ve seen you before but it turns out that I’ve done more than see you, eh love?” he murmured as he reached toward her and trailed the back of his fingers down her cheek, leaving a tingling sensation behind. At first she thought that his last words were meant to be derisive and mocking but the look on his face proved otherwise. He was completely serious and that made her falter. His eyes caught her reaction and he smiled slowly as he touched her cheek again.
“That’s right. No need to deny it, darling. I know who you are.” He said quietly as he stepped closer again and looked at her through half lidded eyes.
“I am not-…” she was cut off by his finger on her lips and she flinched before she forcefully slapped his hand away, “I am not one of…I’m not…” she trailed off and he grinned lopsidedly.
“A whore?” he asked and her throat tightened as she stared at him, “Of course you are not.” He said quietly as if deep in thought and she blinked in surprise.
“They do not allow girls like you in those places…Not for that job at least.” he murmured still quietly and she swallowed thickly as his thumb passed over her bottom lip despite her attempt to pull back. Her head connected with the wall and halted any of her movements.
“What?” she asked stupidly as her resolve to lie started faltering at his words.
He opened his mouth to respond but a knock on the door interrupted him. He groaned and took his hand away before he stepped back.
“Inexperience.” He said plainly and when she only stared at him he smirked, “Do I really need to explain what that means?” he asked before he walked out of the side cabin to see who was at the door.
Isabella remained where he left her and listened to him talking to Gibbs before her eyes flew to the door of the small cabin. She walked towards it and closed it with force before she realized that there was a key in the lock. Her eyes widened and she decided not to think why she hadn’t seen it before as she turned the key, effectively blocking Jack or anyone else from entering the small side cabin. She leaned against the door before she slowly slid down and placed her head in her hands in desolation.
Now what do I do?

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She didn’t know for how long she had been sitting there when she heard footsteps approaching from outside. She looked up from the floor and listened as someone tried to open the door. Whoever it was paused before he knocked.
“Bella?” it was Jack and Isabella flinched, “Did you lock the door?” his voice was incredulous and she felt her anger rising.
“Bella?” he knocked again, this time more forcefully, “Bella, love, open the door. I only want to talk.” He called but she remained silent.
“Could you at least talk to me?” his tone changed to a darker one and she swallowed hard.
“Lass, this is ridiculous! You’re going to have to come out sometime.” He said in frustration and she bit her lip.
“Oh, come on. Don’t make such a fuss. So, I recognized you. So what? It’s not like I forced you or something. There’s no need to be afraid of me.” He said with a groan and her eyes narrowed. She suddenly stood up and unlocked the door before she wrenched it wide open. Jack’s eyes widen at the unexpected action and he flinched at the anger in her eyes.
“You didn’t force me? You think that it maters to me what your intentions were? I know what your intentions were alright. You wanted to have a good time and satisfy your stupid man needs with someone, anyone who would be ready to open her legs for you in exchange of some coin! I don’t care what you do or don’t do but don’t tell me not to make a fuss about it because you don’t understand what it was like for me!” she said as angry tears formed in her eyes, “You have no idea how I felt that night.” She said quietly and he was momentarily taken aback. His expression turned slightly guilty before he shook his head.
“No, no. Don’t turn the events around like that. I did not rape you, love. I am everything but a rapist. Besides, I don’t recall you telling me to stop.” He said and she gaped at him.
“I did tell you to stop but you were too drunk to understand what I was saying!”
“You could have fought me off! I was drunk!” he snapped at her and she inhaled sharply at the implication of his words.
“You perhaps didn’t welcome my advances but you did like it.” He said softly as he gripped her chin and stroked it.
“I was a clueless girl! Of course I felt different about a man touching me and you…” she caught herself before she continued. Jack waited for her to continue with curiosity edged on his face.
“I what?” he urged her on and she felt her cheeks darkening with color.
“Just because it was new to me it didn’t mean that I fell in love with you.” She said and he frowned.
“I never implied that. Sex and love are two completely different things, love.” He said and she averted her eyes. She felt him watching her for a while before he spoke again.
“So, if you weren’t supposed to be my…partner that night,” he started delicately, “Then what were you doing in there?” he asked and she hesitated.
“It was a mistake.” She said quietly and he smirked, his expression turning a bit lascivious as he looked at her.
“Quite a pleasurable mistake if you ask me.” He said and she gritted her teeth before she turned and closed the door to his face, causing him to jump.
“Oi!”
“Has anyone ever told you that you are a filthy pig?” she snapped as she locked the door before she threw herself on the bed and covered her head with her pillow, trying to block out his voice.
“Not really…” he murmured before he banged on the door again, “Will you open this bloody thing!? I am the Captain of this vessel and I demand that you open this door!” he barked but she simply ignored him until he gave up and she heard his retreating footsteps.

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The covers were warm around her head when she woke up some time later. She peeked from under the covers and realized that it was dark. It was night. Slowly she sat up and it was then that she heard someone pacing up and down just outside of her door. She held her breath when the pacing stopped and she heard a soft thud against the door. The sound made her jump a little and she kept still. A few moments later the knocking resumed.
“Will you please open this so you can eat something?” it was Jack again and her stomach growled at the mere mention of food.
“I am not hungry.” She called and she heard him sigh.
“Bella, open up.” He said impatiently for he had started wondering why he was really fussing over her so much
Because she was different. And you liked it. His inner voice murmured and he inhaled sharply before he shook his head to clear it.
“I want to sleep.” She persisted stubbornly and he slapped his hand against the door sharply.
“Unlock this door and I will let you sleep.” He said and she snorted.
“I will not.”
“Why?”
“Because I want to be alone.”
“Aren’t you hungry? It’s been almost a day.” He said as he laid his forehead against the wood of the door.
“When are we leaving this place?” she asked instead and he blinked.
“I am not discussing that with you unless you come out.” He said with a frown.
“It is my right to know! I am a prisoner here or have you forgotten?”
“You are the one who locked the bloody door so just bloody unlock it right now!” he snapped.
“Forget it.” She said quietly but he heard it.
“Forget it you say? Very well.” He hissed as he stepped back.
Isabella listened for any sounds and after a couple of seconds a shot rang in the silence of the cabin. Jack pushed the door open with his foot and entered her temporary haven before tucking his pistol in his belt again.
“Stand up.” He commanded and when she remained on the bed he grabbed her arm and pulled her from under the covers. Isabella was dragged to her feet before she snatched her arm back.
“Don’t touch me!” she spat and Jack was taken aback.
“I was not going to hurt you. I just wanted to eat and talk with you.” He said as his eyes briefly traveled the length of her body before returning to her face.
“We have nothing to say. I just want you to take me back.” She shook her head.
“You mean Tortuga? Cause we’re already there.” he said innocently and her face hardened.
“I don’t appreciate your sarcasm neither your sense of humor. You think finally realizing who I am makes any difference to me?”
“I think it does.” He said seriously.
“Why?”
“Because it’s obvious that you have a problem with me and I wish to solve it.” He said gently before he turned and walked out the room, gesturing for her to follow him.

End of chapter 11

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Xxx Lina :)