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Newcomers in Port Royal
Early in the morning, the HMS Victory docked in port. A delegation headed by the governor of Port Royal, the military chief in charge of the port Admiral Charles Davenport, and Duke James Nottingham, a relative of the Crown in charge of the East Indies Trade Company awaited the foreigners.
A large crowd had gathered in the nearby market to see who was coming. It was not usual to see these three high-rank representatives of the port waiting for somebody. This gathering even caught the attention of some pirates who saw this as an opportunity to do pickpocketing among the crowd who was so distracted trying to see the newcomers that they became easy prey. Even Jack felt curious about what caused all the fuss.
Meanwhile on board the ship Don Juan, a second cousin of the King of Spain and his adorable daughter, Señorita Gabriela were getting ready to disembark and meet the welcome committee. Don Juan was escaping from the King's wrath after a failed coup to seize power and claim the crown. He was on the run, but the English crown considered him a valuable asset because he knew the routes of the Spanish Galleons that carried precious gold, silver, and invaluable gems to the old continent, and how to detect the ones that were merely carrying goods. In exchange for his cooperation, he asked for a safe passage for him and his daughter, but he didn't trust the English so he wanted some reassurance that he wouldn't be betrayed once he gave the English all the information he had. This is why the English crown suggested Señorita Gabriela should marry a distant relative of the crown, Duke James Nottingham. The Duke was known as an arrogant, snob, drunk, ugly, short, almost bald, ladies’ man, and he was older than her. Initially, Gabriela accepted this arranged marriage because her father's life was on the line, or as pirates would say he was to 'walk the plank' soon.
Gabriela was a delicate, sweet, very beautiful girl. Her skin was like porcelain. With big brown eyes and long eyelashes that were mesmerizing. Her pale pink lips looked sweet as cherry, pure temptation. Her black wavy hair cascaded over her shoulders. Her figure was slender and refined but with dangerous curves in the right places that drove men insane with lust. Big breasts, small waist, promising hips left only to the imagination. She looked just like a doll. An angel that just fell from heaven. She looked submissive and obedient, but deep in her heart she was a dreamer, a wild spirit trapped by society's rules just waiting to break free. Gabriela wore a beautiful long-sleeved sky-blue silk dress with white lace ruffles on the sleeve cuffs and neckline. Her dress was accompanied by a corset that accentuated her curvaceous figure, under the dress she wore a lace petticoat. On her head was a hat that matched her dress and was fastened with a light blue bow tied under her chin. She also wore an ivory Manila shawl, white lace gloves, a light blue bag, and a white lace umbrella to protect herself from the scorching Caribbean sun. Gabriela also wore very expensive jewelry that in the sunlight could dazzle those close to her. She wore gold and diamond earrings, a diamond bracelet, gold rings set with precious stones, and a dazzling necklace that ended with a very striking cross. She looked like a goddess!
When they disembarked everyone was in awe just when they looked at this exotic Spanish beauty. The Duke was more than satisfied to see this young voluptuous girl. He could not wait to marry her. Not far away Jack Sparrow and Joshamee Gibbs watched the whole scene from afar. Gibbs saw lust in Jack's eyes, Jack was looking at Gabriela's jewelry, especially a gold necklace set with precious stones ending in a large cross covered with diamonds and rubies that rested on her chest. Or that was what he told Gibbs.
Gabriela looked around, she smiled politely at the gentlemen who welcomed them to the port, after seeing how ugly her fiancé was, she faked a smile and then scanned the place until she spotted Jack and Gibbs in the distance. She stared at them making them feel uncomfortable. Jack took his faded black tricorn hat and shamelessly took a bow to her. After bowing he blinked an eye and smiled at her. Then he put his tricorn hat back on his head. When the three gentlemen saw she was distracted they all followed her eyes to see what had caught her attention. When they saw the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow bowing to her, they quickly warned father and daughter about the dangers of pirates. And told them to stay away from that particularly cunning pirate, Captain Jack Sparrow, who walked freely on the streets but should be hanged for his piracy crimes but always managed to escape. He was like a pest. She smiled at Jack and then turned away to follow the gentlemen to the Duke's carriage.
Gibbs elbowed Jack and made fun of his interaction with the lady and asked him if he finally found the right woman for him with an ironic look in his eyes. Jack shook his head and told him his only loves were the sea, the Black Pearl, and the good rum, and no woman would stand between him and his freedom. Gibbs laughed.
The Duke took them to their new house and made arrangements to see them later for dinner at his home. He had arranged a welcome ball for them so they could be introduced to the small but selected high society in town and reminded Don Juan that after they settled down they should talk about the wedding and their cooperation. Don Juan agreed and told him he looked forward to having that meeting. On their way to the house, they talked about how life was in the new world. Gabriela just kept looking through the window without saying a word trying to ignore both men, she just looked at the duke now and then and gave him a courteous smile.
Finally, they arrived at their new home. Two large doors made of Slavonian oak, carved with great skill, opened onto a wide gallery, which surrounded a large garden with a fountain in the center and many flowering plants of many colors. The gallery led to different rooms such as the study, a large living room, a huge dining room, a breakfast room, and a spacious kitchen. All these rooms were finely decorated with English-style furniture, paintings, sculptures, tapestries, and fine rugs covering most of the wooden floors. The stables and servants' quarters were behind the great house. On the first floor, there were only the bedrooms, all of them with large glazed wooden doors that opened onto large balconies full of potted flowers. The interior of the house was painted white while the exterior walls were painted with a yellowish-beige color.
After the Duke left them in their new house Gabriela breathed a sigh of relief and went upstairs to her new chamber.
Meanwhile, at the port, the servants were busy getting the luggage from the ship and carrying it to a cart. Then they had to take it to the new house and start unpacking.
Gabriela decided to sketch that scruffy, dirty though quite shameless, handsome, and chivalrous pirate. After he bowed, he winked an eye at her while he smiled. Every time she recalled that moment her heart skipped a beat...
This Universe is inspired on the movies Pirates of the Caribbean and it will help you understand the times, traditions, and life of colonialism in America. Still in progress! Read more about The World of Pirates .
Thank you for reading!
ERExcelente! Te deseo lo mejor en esta nueva aventura de escribir. Todo mí apoyo y mejores deseos!!!
Me gusta la idea de escribir algo sobre un personaje ficticio pero conocido por todos. Eso supone que debe guardar cierta veracidad con el personaje que todos conocemos y del que ya tenemos una opinión formada sobre lo que él haría o diría y lo que no. Es un desafío interesante.
I love pirates stories and Jack Sparrow is a different kind, he pretends to be rough and mean but deep down inside he is a good guy
I love the character of Captain Jack Sparrow played by Johnny Depp in Pirates of the Caribbean. Since Disney is not releasing a new franchise it is great to have the possibility of seeing this loveable character from another point of view.
Es un comienzo muy prometedor. Soy una fan de las películas de Piratas del Caribe y me encanta la idea de leer sobre la vida de Jack. No puedo esperar para seguir leyendo.
Not an Angel but a Demon in Disguise
ERMe encanta la historia, los personajes, todo. Felicitaciones!
Not an Angel but a Demon in Disguise
It is building up suspense! I like she gives information little by little. I think in these next chapters will be interesting!
Not an Angel but a Demon in Disguise
Wow it seems Gabriela is a strong character. I hate when they use the stereotype of a docile woman
Not an Angel but a Demon in Disguise
Al parecer Gabrie6no es tan dócil como nos quiere hacer creer y Don Juan es peor de lo que creíamos. Está muy buena esta historia 👌
Not an Angel but a Demon in Disguise
HSMe encanta mucho la historia. Tenés muy buena imaginación amiga!
Es como ver una escena a través del lente de una cámara, sabemos lo que sucede frente a la cámara pero queda en claro que hay que no entra en el campo visual por descubrir. Vamos teniendo indicios y deja bastante a nuestra imaginación.
Don Juan seems to have some family secrets, it looks like his is a ladies man! But his daughter is smarter than him
HSEsa Señorita Gabriela es tan manipuladora como vos amiga! Algún parecido con la realidad es mera coincidencia? 🤣
Me encanta la personalidad de Gabriela, es una manipuladora, que estará tramando? Que bueno que Jack entre finalmente en escena. Me gusta como se va develando la trama de a poquito. Está muy bien escrita.
What is she trying to do? Jack is such a teaser! Mr Gibbs is right they should have stayed away from the duke.
I love Gabriela and Jack's first encounter. It's a pity the duke was there, too. But her excuse was so ridiculous! I love this story so far.
I love the author uses phrases from the movie! The way Gabriela attracted Jack's attention and drew him back. James is a jealous man.
Los títulos de los capítulos son sugestivos y te atraen a querer seguir leyendo. Me gusta el estilo simple y de fácil lectura
She caught Jack in her net! But we still don't know what for. What does Gabriela have in store for him?
It is great to read a novel from someone who doesn't not speak English that doesn't have pronouns mismatching and errors in the use of tenses. For a non Anglo-Saxon speaker it is very well written. Keep the good work!
#JusticeForJohnny #JohnnyIsInnocent #JohnnyKeepsWinning #JDIsPOTC #DisneyShouldApologize #ThanksDior
As I predicted the author gives us another piece of the puzzle in each chapter. I love the way it is written
Es difícil saber lo que va a pasar entre estos dos personajes, lo que si es obvio es que no va a terminar muy bien
Ye Need to Find Yerself a Girl, Mate
The use of quotes from the movie makes the characters more believable and the reading more interesting! I love this story so far!
Ye Need to Find Yerself a Girl, Mate
I love this story. Despite the fact that is based on a movie character it doesn't matter if you saw the movie or not. She took a lovely character and shows us a different perspective! I absolutely love it!!!!
Ye Need to Find Yerself a Girl, Mate
I am really enjoying the story! it is original but at the same time it is related to the story of the movies. I like that!
Ye Need to Find Yerself a Girl, Mate
HSMuy bueno todo! Me encanta la historia, los personajes y como está escrito.
I love it I can stopp reading. I think I have to read it again because I am reading it so fast I don't want to miss any important detail!
Pena la traducción que hace que a veces los adjetivos no concuerden con las personas u objetos que describen y alguna que otra palabra o frase
Por fin la historia de ambos personajes comienza a entrelazarse aunque todavía no sabemos por qué? O qué los va a relacionar en el futuro
Very well written. Simple to read but at the same time with a lots of bocavulary. You are doing this on purpose to force use the dictionary!
Thank God the duke didn't recite Shakespeare's Sonnets. Hadn't he been Queen Elizabeth 's favourite writer nobody would remember his name! Marlow was much better!
Smoke on the Water and Fire in the Sky
PGEl es músico y el capítulo tiene como título un nombre de canción. Me pregunto si le gustará Deep Purple 💜?
Jack can be so adorably charming and childsish at the same time! What a lovable character. I wonder if any other actor had played that role, would we love him so much as we love Johnny playing Jack? I can't picture any other actor playing that role
I love everything about this book. The characters, the titles of the chapters, and the plot. It is very original
Damsel in Distress Saved in the Nick of Time
AGMe encanta. Lástima que los de Disney sean unos bobos y hayan arruinado la franquicia! :(
Damsel in Distress Saved in the Nick of Time
She is showing her nails, ready to fight. We'll see soon what her real intentions are. I love the story.
Damsel in Distress Saved in the Nick of Time
I love the interaction of fictional characters and historic characters that really lived. Nice combination!
I loved this chapter. What is the author going to do to delay the inevitable love encounter between the two love birds?
Jack's relatives just set a trap for him to meet Gabriela and be with her during the whole trip back to Port Royal. Poor Jack is so sweet and innocent.
I would love to be able to see Admiral Davenport's face when Jack and Gabriela walked away holding hands. Jack is a sweet guy disguised in wolf fur.
The way Gabriela takes any chance to hold Jack's arm. The way Jack hides how much he likes walking with her holding his arm. It is very sweet. I love thiscouple!
This is getting more interesting than what I expected at the beginning of the book. I hope the author plans for a second book!
This is getting very exciting. Of course, not for the privateers buccaneers, and corsairs and for the English. The story is going to have some war action from now on!
I did not expect Gabriela to call Jack his business associate! Showing her fighting skills in front of everyone was a daring move.
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