The Charm of the Pirate
Warm Hearts
Royal Palace, Roseland. April 1500.
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Sofia turned her head towards the door, subconsciously She frowned.
"Sophy.."
"Sweet heart's.."
"Open the door."
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There was a deep and heavy voice coming from behind the door. Sofia smiled, then ran towards the door and opened it quickly.
HORN.
Door opens.
Richi was standing right in front of the door with a big smile on his face. He was holding a small gray box wrapped in an abstract patterned cloth.
"Is it too late to visit?" Richi saw the watch in his hand. The hour hand shows the number 11 nights.
"It looks like it's almost midnight."
"Then, then.."
"I'll be back later.." Richie smiled and left again.
Yet..
Sofia shakes her head, She pulls Richi's arm out of her pants pocket and invites her in.
"Remember, you brought me in.." Richi blinked one eye.
A pinch landed right in Richi's stomach.
Achk!
"illness?"
"Of course.." Richi rubbed his flat, muscular stomach.
"Basic bummer." Sofia frowned, She walked first into her room, then sat on the bed and crossed her arms around her chest.
Richi follows him from behind, then kneels in front of Sofia.
He took the small box from his pants pocket and gave it to Sofia.
"What's this?" Sofia frowned.
"Open up.."
He picked it up and opened the cover impatiently.
A green glow was seen from inside the box.
Sofia took.
"Continue?"
Richi nodded and smiled.
"Forku?"
Again Richi nodded.
"But.."
"Why Pendant?"
"Well.."
"That's my mother's legacy.."
"If you don't ma.."
"I want to!"
"I'll wear it right now!"
Sofia draped the Pendant around her neck, but she found it difficult to lock her back.
Richi stands up and twists Sofia's body. She tidied Sofia's wet, unclothed hair, then placed the Pendant around her neck.
He could not take his eyes off Sofia's white, level neck. The fine hair grew adorning the back of his neck.
CUPS.
A kiss landed there.
"Hey.." Sofia's reflexes turned her body, now they were both facing each other and only a few centimeters away.
Richi was surprised and immediately covered his face.
"What's wrong?" Sofia touches Richi's forehead.
"Are you sick?"
Richi shook his head.
"But.."
"Why is your face flushed.."
HAHA
Richi laughed out loud hearing Sofia's words.
"Does it look like that?" Richi.
"Yes.."
"I'm fine Sofi.."
"Really?"
Richi opened his hand, He smiled strangely.
Unknowingly Sofia frowned again.
"You look confused." Richi.
"sure.."
"However, you look even stranger Richi."
"Is that so?"
This time it was Sofia who nodded.
Richi laughed, He pulled Sofia into his arms and hugged her tightly.
"You are very fragrant.."
"I like it.." Richi said unconsciously, but a few moments later he regretted his words. His words sounded vulgar.
"Ah, I'm sorry." Said later.
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Richi does not realize that a few words coming out of her mouth make Sofia's heart pound. Now Sofia's whole face looks redder than hers.
Sofia does not respond to Richi's words, her body seems to stop moving, except her heart looks will jump from its place.
"Gosh.."
"I'm sorry.."
"My brain can't think clearly if it's with you.." Richi kisses the backs of Sofia's cold hands like marble.
"You okay, Sofi?"
"I'm.."
"I'm fine.." Sofia replied in a stammer.
"Sophy.."
"You know.."
"Hmmm.."
"Hugging you makes me feel very comfortable.." Richi can't hide his happiness. He smiled with his eyes almost closed.
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"It's as if you and I were created to complement each other.." Richi kisses the back of Sofia's hand which still feels cold.
Again and again the heavy and deep voice echoed within his ears, teasing him and constantly cornering him.
Richi stroked Sofia's hair gently and lovingly.
"..."
"Thank you.."
"Thank you for coming into my life Sofi..."
"And accept all my shortcomings.." Richi bit his lower lip. There was a tremor in every word that came from his lips.
Richi pulls Sofia back into his arms.
Sofia could not say anything. He had no power to open his mouth, the words He was trying to get out were like they vanished like foam on the shore and just disappeared.
Richi let go of his embrace, He looked at Sofia, their eyebrows now touching.
"Let me kiss you.." Richi's whisper in Sofia's ear.
No more words came out of their mouths. The fire of passion that had been held back for a long time had simply overflowed. Those green eyes looked darker and now looked at Sofia full of desire.
Sofia has trouble breathing to compensate for Richi who constantly kisses her nonstop, her whole body limp and powerless. He no longer had the power to support his own body. Richi's reflexes held him back. Her burly hands held onto Sofia's weight. His body looks harmonious filling the empty space of Richi's body.
Richi just wants to keep kissing her, and do everything else without thinking.
Richi's cold fingers caressed his nape. Sofia shuddered and almost screamed, but Richi's lips closed faster.
"Scylinders.."
Her fingers now touched Sofia's ears, wiping every small, notched part of it.
"Mmmm.."
Sofia painstakingly called out her name.
Richi touches the pendant that hangs beautifully on Sofia's neck, and kisses her gently.
"This locket looks perfect in its place.." Richi Gumam.
Another night passed before their departure for Pace Island.
* * *
"Miss.."
"Miss.."
Elie tries to wake Sofia who is still sleeping peacefully in her comfortable bed.
All the curtains were opened, bright sunlight came straight into the room and warmed the entire room.
"Miss.."
"I brought breakfast.."
Elie pulled out the blanket that rolled up her young Miss's body.
"God...!!" He was shocked and almost fell to see something in front of his eyes.
Elie quickly closes Sofia's body again as before.
"Miss.."
"I'm sorry.."
"I'll be back later.." Elie walked out of the room in a hurry.
"So they should lock the room."
"What would happen if the whole palace knew it."
Elie shook her head.
* * *
The sunlight that was getting brighter and brighter made Sofia feel uncomfortable. The whole liquid inside his body was like being sucked out. He repeatedly blinked his eyes that felt tight.
"Hmmm.."
"Darling.."
"You sleepin' well?" Richi kissed Sofia's forehead gently.
"Rich?" Sofia was aghast and soon regained her senses from her sleep. He tries to make the distance as far as possible from Richi.
"Where are you going?" Richi pulls back Sofia's body and holds it tightly.
"Why?"
"Why are you here?" A surprised tone sounded from Sofia's voice.
"You don't remember?" Richie looks disappointed.
"What?"
"Well.."
"disappointingly.." He breathed a heavy sigh.
"Go quickly.."
"What if there's Elie.."
"Elie?"
"Elie's in, but then he's out quick.."
"Gosh..!!"
"What would Elie think?!"
"Otherwise?" Richie shrugged both of his shoulders.
"No way.."
"Is.."
"Is...."
"Do we. do it?"
Richi smiled but gave no explanation.
"Rich.."
"My answer.." Sofia tries to push Richi's body.
"Hmmm.."
"Rich.."
"I beg you.."
"Jawab my question.."
"Of course.."
"No way.."
"Why?"
"Why did you do it?"
"We're not married!"
Sofia almost cries because she hears Richi's words. She was embarrassed and could not meet anyone.
Haha
Richie laughed quite hard.
"Hear my words first.."
"Whataa?" Sofia widened her eyes, tears almost flowing from her cheeks.
"Gosh Sofia.." Richi removes Sofia's tears that have already flowed.
"I'm sorry, honey."
"There's no way I'm doing it to a sleeping woman.." Richi hugged Sofia's body tightly again.
"Me?"
"I'm asleep?" Sofia pointed at herself.
Richi nodded his head.
"Really?"
"Yes..."
"You fell asleep in my arms."
"What else am I gonna do to you?"
"Really?"
Richi nodded his head.
"Well..."
"Thank God.." Sofia breathed with relief. He returns Richi's embrace.
"You happy?"
"Of course!"
"I can't be proud of myself if that happens.."
"Thank you..." Sofia buried her face in Richi's chest.
"Stop moving your head baby.."
"But I like it.." Sofia looked at Richi with sparkling eyes.
"Well.."
"Just give it up." Richi smiles then kisses Sofia's head.
* * *
Everyone had gathered in the Great Hall, including Her Majesty Queen Ranee. Richi and Sofia are sitting together, they are in the limelight right now.
Marquess Jasper walked towards Sofia, then touched her shoulder.
"Dad.."
Marquess Jasper smiled, then pulled up a chair and sat down next to Sofia. Richi smiled and nodded his head, Marquess Jasper replied to him with a smile.
Queen Ranee walks to the throne. He smiled at Richi and Sofia.
Everyone stood up and bowed their backs.
"Que Sa Majeste la Reine Ranee vive une longue vie." Everyone said in unison after Queen Ranee sat down.
Queen Ranee smiled and nodded.
"Thank you for coming to this happy place."
"As we know.."
"That my beloved grandson Richard Dexter The Duke of Roseland is engaged to Lady Sofia Esmeralda, Princess of Marquess Jasper."
There was a loud applause from the Hall. Sofia and Richi looked and smiled.
"Tomorrow morning, everyone present here will leave for Pace Island."
The sound of cheers rang out from within the hall.
Queen Ranee just smiled at everyone's enthusiasm.
A few envious looks were seen from the camp of the women who had gathered from feeling heartbroken. Especially Lady Amber, the figure who spread rumors Sofia will marry the old Duke at that time. She looked at Sofia with a look of hate and envy.
"I feel someone cursing at me, Richi."
"Huh?"
"Who dares to do it?"
"Don't you feel like there's a cold stare constantly staring at me?" Sofia shudders.
"That's just your feeling, baby." Richie doesn't care. Actually Richi knew it clearly without the need to look. He purposely embraces Sofia's waist and kisses her cheek.
"ARGHH!" A small scream from behind.
Richi held back her laughter from coming out. Sofia looked at him not understanding.
"What's wrong?"
"No dear, no." Richi smiled and then looked back at his grandmother.
