ManEater

A/N: Hey guys! Sorry for the long wait! I know you all have been pulling your hair out for more! In this chapter, we get to know a little about Carmen and her real intentions for Jack. So read and review!
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Jack Sparrow
During the whole time Carmen and I walked from the pub to her estate on the far side of Port Royal, I couldn’t stop thinking about the terrible drama that had ensued. I was wrong for embarrassing Elizabeth…cruel for saying that I didn’t love her when I knew deep in my heart that I was madly in love with her. I lightly touched the scratch Elizabeth made on my face. I looked at my fingers and saw more droplets of blood on them.

“Don’t touch it…you’ll get it infected.” Carmen warned as she gently moved my hand away from my face.

“But it stings.” I replied, pouting my lips pitifully.

Carmen smiled and caressed my cheek. “Come on inside and I’ll make everything feel better.” She replied flirtatiously as she opened the front door of the mansion. My eyes suddenly met her lustful gaze. I stepped closer to her and smirked cunningly.

“What do you mean when you say that you’ll make everything feel better?”

Carmen chuckled in amusement. “Meaning your facial injuries, Captain Sparrow.”

My smile quickly changed to a disappointed frown. “Oh, right…after you then.” I said halfheartedly as I held the door open.

She smiled and curtsied and then stepped inside the house. As I stepped inside, I immediately noticed the abundance of treasure everywhere. There were many family portraits hanging on the walls, a grand piano in the living room, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. I was in awe.

“You have a very lovely home, Carmen.”

“This isn’t my home,Captain Sparrow. It’s my parents. My house lies a few yards in the back.” She replied with a smile.

I looked around the living room once more and turned to her with a smile. “You know, if I wasn’t such a dashing gentleman, I would be pillagin’ n’ plunderin’ your parents’ home right now.” I said jokingly with a golden smile.

Carmen smirked and stepped closer to me, with her eyes glaring into my soul. “This isn’t my home…it’s my parents’. And if you would even dare try to steal, I’ll have to show you how I take care of thieves.” She replied as she leaned into my face, daring me to break her gaze. I had one nerve to wrap my arms around her waist and steal a kiss, but it wasn’t the opportune moment.

“I’d like to see that love, but I’m not just a thief…I’m a pirate. I’m more of a pirate Captain, as it were. I’m sure you have a special way of dealing with pirates.” I replied in my sexiest voice.

Carmen laughed and leaned in closer to me, our lips barely touching. “As a matter of fact, I do have a special way of dealing with pirates...especially notorious pirate Captains like yourself.” She then traced my lips with her fingers and lowered her voice to a seductive whisper. The very touch of her soft skin sent waves of desire through my body. “I’m sure you’re curious to know what I may do to one…especially what I might do you, Mr. Sparrow.”

I smirked in flattery at her insinuations. She had absolutely no idea what she was doing to me. If she knew the thoughts that were in my mind at this moment, I believe she would slap me.

She then grabbed my hand and led me outside. We walked a few yards towards a cottage with a garden in the back yard.

“After you Captain Sparrow.” She said with a smile. I tipped my hat and stepped inside.

“This is quite a change from your parents’ home.” I said as I looked around the area. The rooms were smaller than the ones in the mansion. Each room was decorated with flowers and of course, family paintings.

“Do you find my home to your liking, Captain Sparrow?” She inquired with a warm smile.

I grinned devilishly and stepped closer. “As a matter of fact, I like it very much. It’s very small, quiet…not too fancy. But I find the owner of this lil' humble abode to be more of my liking."

Carmen blushed and turned her head. I lifted her chin and smiled. "And to add on to that, I would enjoy pillaging just for the hell of it.”

Carmen chuckled and shook her head. Her eyes lit up desire, for she caught on to my insinuation. We gazed into each other's eyes for a few long, heated moments, until I broke away from her. I peered inside another room and walked back over to where she stood.

“Your home is not exactly what I’d imagine a woman of high society to live in. I would think you’d love bigger things…as it were.” I replied enticingly, hoping she would catch on to the double meaning of my statement.

“Not all high society women love to live in extravagance, Captain Sparrow. I for one am what you call a country girl. I love simplicity…serenity. And yes, I do in fact prefer bigger things, and I’m not referring to houses.” She replied seductively, looking at me up and down. I smiled at her, for I knew what she truly meant. We stared at each other with yearning until she turned around and walked into a small room in the corner.

“Captain Sparrow, you can go into my bedroom and make yourself comfortable.” She called out. An elated grin immediately spread across my face.

I walked inside her bedroom and noticed a canopy bed laced with white curtains. Directly across from where I stood was a fireplace decorated with trinkets. Right above the fireplace hung her self-portrait. Her painted eyes captivated me the more I stared into them. I then made my way over to a rose colored sofa that sat across from the fireplace. I removed my coat and effects and placed them off to the side. I sat down and made myself comfortable. I felt slightly tired and of course, numb. But I was not going to let that ruin my night. I placed my hands behind my head and closed my eyes. I stretched out and settled my legs on a leg rest.

“It’s nice to see that you’ve made yourself at home, Captain Sparrow.” Carmen said. I opened my eyes and saw her standing over me, looking down at me with those beautiful eyes. She held a wet cloth in one hand and two rum bottles in the other. My eyes lit up at the site of rum, for God knew that I so desperately needed it.

“Time to heal those wounds, Captain. Stand up.” She commanded as she placed the two rum bottles on an end table. She walked over to her dressing table and dabbed some oil like liquid onto the cloth. She walked back over to me and smiled.

“Now this may sting a little.” She said as she gently dabbed the cloth on the scratch on my cheek. Sure enough, it did sting, but not enough to cause any real pain.

“Does it hurt?” She asked concernedly as she continued to wipe the blood off of my face.

“Only a little sting, love…nothing to cry about.” I replied with a grin.

“Good. I thought I was hurting you.”

I grinned cunningly at her. “Just know this Miss Carmen, if you were in fact hurting me, you do know that you would have to do something to counteract that pain.”

She stopped tending to my face and looked at me in amusement. Her eyes bore into my soul, sending shivers up my spine. “And how shall I counteract said pain?”

“Whatever the Captain deems necessary.” I replied suggestively.

I could see her face blush and her smile broadening even more. “Well I guess I should hurt you and show you what I’d do to alleviate your pain.” She replied seductively as she stared into my eyes. At that moment, I felt a little tingling sensation in my body.

“Captain Sparrow you truly are one of a kind.” She said as she began to tend to the bruise around my eye.

“Aye, not to mention, I’m one hell of a lover, too.”

She laughed and continued to dab the washcloth onto my face.

As she cleaned my face, I couldn’t help but to take in her scent. She smelled of cocoa butter and spice, instead of the awful perfume high societal women would always wear. Her closeness was causing me to tremble with want, for I haven’t been this close to another woman besides Lizzie. I noticed small droplets of sweat forming on her brow and around her neck. I dropped my gaze and admired her voluptuous bosom. I could feel myself getting excited at the thought of touching them…feeling their softness. After a few moments, she stopped tending to my injuries.

“There…all better now. The cut is all clean and will clear up in a few days, but the bruise may stay around a little while longer. At least we got the swelling down.” She replied reassuringly as she placed the cloth on the end table.

I walked over to a mirror that hung on the wall and examined my face. The scratch was barely visible, but the bruise on my eye stuck out like a sore thumb.

“Damn eunuch.” I grumbled under my breath. At the same time, I noticed Carmen’s reflection in the mirror, smiling at me.

“Even though your face may be a little bit bruised, you still are a very handsome man, Captain Sparrow.”

“All thanks to you, love.” I replied as I caressed her cheek.

She placed her hand on my hand and smiled. “You’re welcome.” She then walked away and grabbed two rum bottles off an end table.

“Care for some rum?”

“Yes.” I replied as she handed me the bottle.

“Come let’s sit…rum tastes better when you’re sitting down.” She said as she sat in the rose colored chair.

“I can think of other places where rum may taste better.” I replied with a snide grin as I sat down across from her on the sofa.

We sat in silence for a few moments. The only sound that could be heard was the rum tricking down our throats. During the whole time she watched me, as if she was trying to dissect my every being.

“You love her don’t you?” She began abruptly.

“What?” I nearly choked on my rum.

“You still love Ms. Swann.” She replied nonchalantly as she took another sip of rum.

I didn’t want to answer her question, for it pained me to even think such a thing. I decided to stay quiet instead.

“No need to answer Captain Sparrow…I already know the answer. I can tell when a man is helplessly in love with a woman.” She replied with a knowing smile.

I took a swig of rum and smiled at her in amusement. “Oh? And how could you tell?”

“I could see it in your eyes. They seem lovelorn, somewhat distant. When I first saw you sitting alone on the beach, I sensed you were troubled…and my guess was that only a woman could be the cause of your woes.”

I smiled halfheartedly, attempting to hide my hurt. She was right. I still loved Elizabeth, but she’s gone now and there’s nothing I can do about it.

“You’re very observant, Carmen.”

“Yes... I am very observant of the male creature. I know what he feels…and most importantly, I can sense what he wants.” She replied flirtatiously.

“So…can you tell me what I want?” I replied, taking a swig of rum. She smiled and stared at me for a few moments, perhaps trying to read my mind.

“I believe you do know what you want, Captain Sparrow. It’s up to you if you want to go after it.” She replied knowingly.

I had an odd feeling that Carmen was talking about me wanting to be with Lizzie…or perhaps she was referring to something else that has been on my mind ever since we stood so close to each. I knew what I wanted, but it damn sure wasn’t Elizabeth…

“I’ve been watching you for almost a day now, Captain Sparrow.” She began with squinted eyes. “and I know what you desire.”

I looked at her and smiled. “I’m flattered that you’ve been admiring me from afar.”

“Yes I have. In fact, I can sympathize with you. I too have been wronged by a lover. He left me for another woman.” She replied somberly.

“Well…that’s a pity. It’s his loss, but my gain.” I replied, giving her my sexiest squint.

She smiled bashfully and nodded her head. “Indeed…it is, but I am happy that it happened to me. I’ve never wanted to be married at such a young age. I’ve given up on love ever since he left me. I’ve decided to become a free spirit…there’s no need for love. I don’t want to be held down and shackled like every other married woman. I want to be free…I want to travel the world where I can meet and shag any man I want.”

I chuckled at her last statement and held up my rum bottle. “Cheers to that, love, only I’ll shag women, as it were. I’m through with love and all of its rubbishness.”

Carmen raised her rum bottle. I could tell that she was slightly tipsy. “Cheers.” She replied with a slight giggle and took a sip of rum.

We sat in silence again for a few moments. The rum was starting to have an affect on me. I felt slightly tired and warm. My eyes lazily searched the room for a few moments until they met with Carmen’s lustful eyes. At first, she turned her gaze away from me, until she daringly looked at me again. I smiled at her bashfulness, for I knew she wanted something. I wanted her to make the first move.

“Captain Sparrow, I have to be honest with you about something.” She began with a sly smile.

“By all means, be honestly honest, dearie.” I slurred as I took another sip of rum.

“When we were in the pub, I didn’t send you the bottle of rum because I felt sorry for you.” She said as her eyes bore into my body.

“Oh? And what were your reasons?” I asked as my smile began to broaden.

“I wanted to get your attention somehow. I couldn’t help but feel a certain unyielding attraction towards you.”

I smiled and took another swig of rum. “I have that affect on women.” I replied cockily.

Carmen giggled. “NO, I’m not talking about that. When I’d seen you on the beach, I knew we shared something. I didn’t know what it was until I looked into your eyes and saw your pain…your utter loneliness. I share these same damned feelings. It bothered me to see such a handsome man like you, broken down by love.”

“So are you saying that you pity me?” I asked lowly.

“No. I don’t pity you. That’s not why I sent you the rum.”

“Did you send it to get me drunk?” I asked with a cunning smile.

Carmen laughed and placed her rum bottle on an end table and looked at me hungrily. “No. If I may be so bold, Captain Sparrow, my only intention is to bed you.”

My heart beat faster. Blood was rushing to the most sensitive part of my body. I was becoming even more aroused. I grinned at her and took another swig of rum. She then stood up, holding my gaze all the while. I noticed that she was unlacing her white and green trimmed corset. She smirked devilishly as she took it off.

“You see Captain Sparrow, I’m not looking to fall in love or be loved by you or any other man, for that matter. I figured that since we’ve both been hurt by love, we could heal this unrelenting pain with pleasure.” She let her dress fall to the floor and then stepped out of it.

I was floored by her beautiful nakedness. I could feel lil’ Jack waking up. She stepped closer to where I sat and stood in front of me. I couldn’t take my eyes off of her flawless body. I had one nerve to throw her onto the sofa and ravish her senseless, but my heart was holding me back. She took the rum bottle out of my hand and stood between my legs. I dared not take my gaze off of her. I placed my hands on her bare waist and rubbed them along her sides. Her skin felt so unbelievably soft and delicate beneath my fingertips. She gently removed my hands from around her waist and sat down on my lap. My eyes roamed all over her body. She lifted my chin and forced me to look into her beautiful, spellbinding eyes.

“Tell me, Mr. Sparrow, are you willing to trade in your pain for pleasure for just one night? I guarantee you that there will be no regrets for the both of us.” She replied as she brushed her lips against mine.

I wasn’t sure if I should engage in any sexual act, especially with another woman. But I knew in my heart that Carmen was right. I did want to rid myself of this blasted pain Elizabeth has caused. I have no one to be faithful to, so why not indulge myself in another woman’s company? The only way that I could rid myself of this pain and of the taste and feel of Elizabeth was to bed another woman. I ran my hands along Carmen’s back. She grinned cunningly at me as she leaned closer to my face and kissed me passionately. At that moment, I became lost, and I knew that the inevitable was about to happen.

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A/N: Well I guess you guys know what's about to happen, right? I am posting a bonus chapter on this site. I will post it probably this weekend, but keep checking for an update! It will be an extension of this chapter. The bonus chapter is important because Jack comes to an important decision. That's all I'll tell you guys! Thanks for reading and reviewing!