The Charm of the Pirate

Enjoying Beauty

Pace Island, February 1500.

Sofia walked over with a face full of smiles. He hummed happily while holding his chest. His heart is still pounding rapidly even though Richi has long gone.

He entered the Rose Pavilion and dropped his body on the bed.

Aww..

The pain in his stomach did not make his pleasure decrease even a little.

"I don't know if Richi can act that sweet.."

"My heart must be prepared to face him."

"Please don't beat too fast." Sofia looked at her chest and rubbed it.

The night was getting late, Elie still had not returned. Sofia could not sleep if she had not told Elie her happiness.

He rolled left and right to drive away boredom.

"What did Elie do?" Panic began to attack him.

"Did Elie leave me?"

"No, no.."

"There's no way Elie could've done it.."

Sofia got up from the bed and walked towards the door.

When that door opened.

THE CLACK!

"Miss?" Elie walks in and is shocked to see Sofia still awake.

"Your..!!" Sofia runs and hugs Elie.

"What's wrong Miss?"

"What's wrong?" Elie is worried and sees Sofia's face.

"No, no.."

"I'm worried because you haven't come back yet." Sofia walked back to the bed.

"Well.."

"I'm sorry, Miss. Madam Joy took me to speak in the kitchen. I can't refuse it."

"Madam Joy?"

"Yes.."

"What are you talking about?"

"Mh.."

"We're talking about Mr. Hades."

"Captain Hades?"

"Yes.."

"What's wrong with her?"

"Nothing, it's just an old story.." Elie opens the wardrobe and changes her clothes.

"Tell me.."

"Captain Hades doesn't have Miss's parents anymore, that's what Madam Joy tells us.."

"That's all?"

"The father of Captain Hades was a very famous pirate.."

"Really?" Sofia propped up her chin while lying on her stomach.

"Really.."

"If it's not wrong he's named Mr. Dominic."

"Dominic?"

"Yes, Dominic. And his wife's name is Charlotte."

"Charlotte?"

"Where have I heard that name?" Sofia recalled the names that she felt were familiar.

"You know that, Miss?"

"I used to read it in the old newspaper in the library. The paper's title was 'Died Princess Charlotte by drowning.' But that can't be Princess Charlotte, right?" Ask Sofia.

"I don't know, Miss. Madam Joy didn't say anything about the princess." Elie recalled her conversation with Madam Joy, but there was no such thing. Elie shook her head.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence.." Sofia smiled, but she was still curious.

"At any rate, it's impossible for a princess to marry a pirate, right?" Sofia looked at Elie.

"Sure Miss, it's a disgrace." Answer Elie.

"I'll ask Dad later when I get home." Sofia's eyes twinkled after saying go home.

"Yes, Miss.."

"We'll go home, and see you."

But there is one important thing that Sofia and Elie forget.

* * *

"Miss.."

"Let's get up.."

"Mr Richi will be here any minute.."

Sofia blinked her eyes a few times. The sun is shining bright. Sofia forgot she had an appointment with Richi.

"Gosh, Elie.."

"Help me get dressed..!"

Elie quickly helps Sofia stand up and goes to the bathroom.

Madam Joy has delivered the clothes to Sofia.

A coconut leaf patterned Maxi dress with a pastel color base, a bone white beach cap and brown gladiator sandals for Sofia to wear.

"It's gonna be great for you, miss.." Elie had already imagined Sofia with that Maxi dress.

"This is all for me?" Sofia stared at the entire dress and Joy gave it.

"Yes, Miss." Elie deftly dries Sofia's hair and wears a dress. The left and right sides of Sofia's hair were small braided and tied back. So that Sofia's remaining hair can be scratched.

"You are so beautiful.." Elie admired her young lady.

"Stop it.."

"You're embarrassing me.."

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"My ear, my heart's pounding with Elie's.."

"Relax, Miss.."

"Everything will be fine.." Elie rubbed Sofia's back.

They walk towards the door. Elie opens the door and pulls Sofia out.

Richie stood back to the door. Today he wears a bone-white shirt with pastel-colored pants. Its appearance can be radiated even from behind.

Sofia's heart was pounding rapidly. From that distance, she can feel the scent of Richi's body that makes her feel comfortable.

"Sorry to keep you waiting.." Sofia.

Richi turns her back and confronts Sofia.

Richi is stunned to see Sofia who is so close. He was at a loss for words and just silently said nothing.

Sofia looked up at his face. He touched Richi's shoulder.

"Rich?"

"Well.." Richi rubbed his hair.

"You look so pretty." Richi takes Sofia's hand and kisses the back of her hand.

Sofia's cheeks meet red hearing Richi's words.

Elie walked quickly towards Sofia. He took a bag of rattan and gave it to Sofia.

"Miss, this is stock. Take it.." Elie smiled happily.

Sofia just nodded.

Richi takes Sofia by the hand and walks towards the beach.

Elie waved her hand until Sofia was nowhere to be seen again.

"Blessed, Miss.." Elie interrupted the tears at the corner of her eyes.

* * *

Especially today, Hades allowed Richi and Sofia to be on the beach.

"You want me to carry it?" Richi and Sofia walk down the white sandy beach.

"Don't joke.."

"I'm not.."

"I don't want you to be tired." Richi clasped Sofia's hand tightly.

"I'm not that weak." Sofia looks at Richi, but the beach hat blocks her sight.

"I know.." Richi kisses Sofia's hand again. A sense of heat flowed from the hand he kissed. Sofia feels her hands sweat, she tries to let go of Richi's grasp.

"What's wrong?" Richi looked at Sofia.

"My hands are wet." Sofia answered shyly.

Richi laughed at Sofia's words.

"I don't mind love.."

"Even though your whole body is wet for me." For the umpteenth time Richi kissed Sofia's hand.

"Stop it.."

"Don't embarrass me.."

The sea water made Sofia's feet wet. He stopped and crouched down, then removed his sandals.

"I'll take him.." Richi replied, then He brought Sofia's sandals on his back.

"Thank you.." Sofia Murmured.

Sofia was running around on the white sand, several times the waves hit her feet.

"You like it?" Ask Richi.

"Very.."

"I love all things beautiful.."

"You must really like me.." Richie looked at him.

"I'm not.." Sofia replied quickly. He turned his eyes away because he knew his cheeks had changed color again.

Richi held back her laughter, She didn't want Sofia to come back upset like yesterday.

"Do you like the sea?" Sofia looked at Richi.

"Love enough."

"But I like you a lot more.." Richi looked at Sofia gently.

"You always embarrass me." The wind made the hat that Sofia was wearing fly. However, Richi quickly catches up to him.

Richi put the hat back on Sofia's head.

"Wear it, I don't want anyone else to know your beauty.."

Sofia covers her face in embarrassment, She can no longer hear the sweet words from Richi's mouth.

"Thank you.."

Richi again clasped Sofia's hand. He walked first.

"You want to get on the boat?"

"Sure..!!"

"We're going to run.."

"You ready?"

"Don't be too fast!"

"Well.."

"I'll carry you then."

Richi twists his body and lifts Sofia's body quickly.

"You're always doing the right thing."

"Is that so?"

"Yes.."

Richi runs down the beach with Sofia on his arm.

"Hold it tight."

Sofia hugged Richi's neck tightly. He can feel Richi's rapid heartbeat. The smell of Richi's body was very clear in his nose. Sofia inhaled it deeply, She did not want to lose this comfort.