Battling Waters (3) - Falling in love?

As the sun is setting, Lucy sit on the rail of the ship, looking out towards the horizon. The orange, pink, red and purple are mixed into a perfect blend of harmony.
It's just breathtaking.
"Ahum...excuse me my lady. Is this seat taken?"
Lucy looks up into those sky-blue eyes.
"No."
Why am I always feeling so weak when his near?
"I'm Jason. I get it from your father that your name is Lucinda."
"Please, just Lucy."
"Well it's a pleasure to meet you Lucy."
"Likewise."
For the next couple of minutes the air is thick with an uncomfortable silence.
"Jason, why did papa let you stay on the ship and sent your crew members away with your ship?
Your ship could have easily made it to the nearest harbor."
"It's complicated."
"Well I don't like complications and I despise secrets. If you want to keep something from me, then it will be better that you keep your distance as well. There's one thing I've learned. You can't trust someone who lies. It's just one of the codes of the ocean."
Before Lucy can climb of Jason puts his hand on her shoulder.
"Lucy, wait. I'll tell you, but this has to be kept between, you, me and your father. If it ever came out, my life can be in danger."
Lucy crosses her arms in front of her chest while tapping on the floor with her one foot.
Jason sighs and pushes a hand through his short brown hair.
"I'm Prince Jason Le Crescaint the 4th. Next in line to rule."
" I'm so getting sick of saying that. Well, your father is accompanying me back to France. Just to make sure nothing else happens to me."
"Hmm... well, that explains a lot. The Blackheart found out, ambushed you and everything. Thanks for telling me."
Jason watches as Lucy walks away to her cabin. It pains him to see him walking away and he can't even court her! She is so beautiful. He can understand why Captain Roberto is so concerned.

As the days past, Lucy and Jason learn more about each other. She tells him about her mother and since her mother passed away her father changed so much that he bought a ship and got his old crew together. Now he is one of France's best privateers for the government.
One night while Jason was eating with the Captain and Lucy the Captain made an announcement.
"We are going to make a short stop at Island Nkishi."
"Great. Papa you know I don't like to go there."
"We're running out of supplies Lucy."
Jason kept silent while listening to father and daughter quarrel.
"What is so bad about the island?"
Lucy turns towards Jason and frown.
"Besides that it's the most vulgar place on earth and all the disgusting pirates gather there, it's the most dangerous and corrupt place imaginable. It's the one place where authority means nothing."
Roberto sighs.
"Lucy is right. You have to stay out of sight because if they recognize you're your life will be in grave danger."
"I understand."

As the ship goes into the harbor Jason is finishing putting on the last of the clothes Roberto gave him to wear. The sailor shirt with the knee breeches, buckled shoes and tricorn hat all in brown and white, let him the appearance of an ordinary pirate.
As he stepped outside the cabin onto the main deck, where Lucy and her father are waiting for him, he is utterly shocked at what he saw.
Lucy is wearing a blue dress that is low in front at her breast, showing just a bit but leaving the rest for the imagination. The top of the dress is a corset that accentuates her tiny waist. Her back is bare with just the laces of the corset across her back. The dress falls to her feet like a waterfall.
Her hair is brushed up and held there with a pin. Some loose strands came loose and are framing her beautiful face. Her skin looks mouth-watering with her beautiful suntan.
He doesn't even notice Roberto looking at him with anger and concern his eyes.
All he sees is Lucy. Oh Lord! How am I going to keep my hands of her?! She is constantly in my thoughts! This young woman in front of me is not the girl I met a few days ago.
Lucy's gaze locked with Jason. Even in those plainest clothes he still looks incredibly handsome! The shirt just confirms her suspicions that he is indeed well build. Just imagine him naked. She feels how a blush starts to creep up in her neck. She quickly looks away.
"My lady, I'm speechless. Your beauty exceeds all women I have ever met. I believe the reason the moon is a pale green, it is of jealousy for you are far more beautiful than the moon can ever be."
Lucy's face is by now a crimson red and she can't look into either of the men's eyes.
Wow! I mean... WOW! Calm down Lucy. It is simply just words, which I may add comes from this handsome man.
"If you two are quite finished, we have to get moving! The whole crew can't just wait for the two of you until you're finished courting! "
Lucy quickly looks at her father and her eyes lit up with shame and anger.
She quickly walks passed her father and mutter under her breath as she past him, "How can you humiliate me like that papa? Geese! I'm a big girl! I hate it when you try to live my life for me!"
"Not now Lucy. We can have this talk later tonight. But this is the last time that I'm telling you, keep away from the Prince. Is that understood?"
Lucy looks straight into her father's eyes. Then suddenly a smile of amusement appears on her face and a sparkle appears in her eyes. Lucy suddenly bows down.
"As you wish, Master."
With that Lucy stands up and walks off-board.
Jason can't believe what is happening, but he keeps his mouth shut while watching everything. He can see the anger in Roberto's eyes.
Roberto watches Lucy as she walks away. She is definitely up to something. I better keep an eye on both of them, especially Lucy.