I was getting seasick because of the rocking of the boat. I sure had no sailor legs, I was still getting used to the swinging. But the worst part was the smell of the cellar. It was messing up my stomach. I was lucky there was no food to throw out because I ate nothing since the previous day. That was another reason for my somach ache.

I could barely feel my arms or my legs. Being tied up with chains to the wall was not the most confortable position. To be honest, I thought that was what death felt like. Would hell be as painful? Would I still be trapped in a jail with chains? I honestly thought things wouldn't be much more different, at least I had heard there was good food in the underworld. It wasn't noon yet and I was already willing to die of hunger.

Perhaps I exagerated a little, but it was the first time I had to wait that long to be fed. Being the daughter of a noble sort of spoiled me and I was used to having anything I wanted shortly after asking it. I was having a real hard time in that cell. I had better got used to it because that journey was to last for longer than planned.

My stomach started protesting, again, disagreeing about spending more time empty like that. Just then, I heard someone's steps down the stairs that led to the cellar. My eyes widened, striving to see through the darkness if there was a chance there was any food in that someone's hands. When he approached the cell bars he slid an iron plate through them.

- There, enjoy your breakfast- he said in a mocking voice.

- What's your problem?- those words just came out of my mouth, I did not know where that attitude came from. I almost surprised myself-. You know I can't reach it.

- Wow, so this is what a night in the jail does to a lady. Where are your manners, Missie?- he asked, entering my cell.

- Whatever- I ignored the comment by looking away.

- Hey, I remind you this is not my fault, if it wasn't for me, you- he emphasized this word, holding my chin, looking deep into my eyes- could have been in worse conditions.

His voice sent me chills through my spine. Where there second intentions in that sentence?

I stared into his eyes. Was that the teacher I admired? I could barely recognise him. He was a bit rude in my opinion. But so was I.

The funny part was that I didn't dislike the being-rude game we were playing. It was different from the polite behavior I had always worn towards the people in exchange for theirs. I considered quite interesting the informal way of treating others. Unlike my father always taught me, I didn't find so crazy to stop acting like a lady... At least a bit. Sometimes. Maybe.

Okay, fine, I admit it. It wasn't going to be easy, acting like a lady was already a part of me and I was used to it, even proud of it.

I have to say, I loved it when he approached me and said or did something, like holding my chin. I felt strange but I liked it. I didn't know what that feeling meant but if it was anywhere close to what love was like, then I was certain I would like to taste a bit more of it.

- I'm still hungry- I reminded him.

He laughed at me loudly. I didn't find it funny, but apparently he did. Derek took off the chains that held my wrists and he let me eat.

- Get used to eating only twice a day, Miss Jaselly. So you'd better enjoy your meal because that's all you're going to get.

Yes, I already figured that out.

After I had eaten, Derek took me to his room, Apparently, the captain favored him because of his abilities, both phisical and psychical. Yes, he was very intelligent and smart, and he knew how to sail and calculate directions on the map. The captain told me hisself when I dared to ask him one of the many many days I spent in that ship.

- Why am I here?- I asked surprised, fearing the fact that I was alone in a man's room.

- Have a bath and get dressed with those clothes over there, your presence is required at the captain's cabin as soon as possible.

Derek closed the door and left me alone so that I could prepare myself. But I wondered while getting off my clothes: why was the captain interested in me?

There's another chapter! Sorry for the delay, I barely have free time.

What do you think is better, long chapters or shorter ones?

*Bowing like a lass*