The Terrible Demise of Tortuga

Chapter twenty nine(a early valentine special)

The next week flew by quickly with all the wedding preparations until finally the special day came.

Emma was at the wedding building standing there while her mother did her hair. “I’m so nervous.” She told Arianna. “It’s okay honey, the only thing that matters is…..if you love Andrew. Do you?” Arianna asked. “Yes, with all my heart.” Emma said. “Then that’s all that matters. There! You’re hair is done.” The door to the room they were in opened and Aragorn walked in. “Are you ready?” He asked. Emma nodded.

The place was decorated with red, pink, and white roses everywhere. After all they were being married on Valentine’s Day. Andrew stood underneath the wooden arch facing all of the people in the town in the pews. Just then a door swung open and Emma exited on her father’s arm. Aragorn led her down the middle of the pews to the archway where Andrew stood. Emma and Andrew clasped hands then the minister stepped right next to them. “Andrew, do you take Emma to be your beloved wife? Through sickness and health?” The minister asked. “I do.” Andrew said staring deeply into Emma’s eyes. “And you Emma, do you take Andrew to be your husband? Through sickness and health?” The minister asked Emma. “I do.” Emma said gazing deep into Andrew’s eyes. “The I pronounce you husband and wife! You may kiss the bride!” Emma and Andrew kissed. The crowd cheered except for the mayors. Michael gave a dark stare at the newly wedded couple. Andrew and Emma walked through the church headed for the door, greeting congrats givers, and well wishers as they went. Aragorn shook Andrews hand and said “be true.”.

Emma spent the next days moving in with Andrew so they didn’t see her a lot. She and Andrew moved into a new house close to Mrs. Lois’ shop. They were very happy. “I miss Emma!” Jaquin said one night after dinner before they went to bed. “I know honey, but Emma is married now so she can’t live with us no more.” Arianna said. “I wish she could!” Josephina pouted. Before Arianna could respond the telephone rang. Aragorn picked it up. “Hello.” He said cheerfully. “Hi this is Andrew.” The voice on the other side said. “Hello Andrew! What do you need?” Aragorn asked. “I know it’s after time that we have to stay in our houses but……would you mind coming over?” Andrew asked in a hushed worried voice. “Sure. What’s wrong?” Aragorn asked, his voice growing worried. “It’s Emma. Something’s wrong with her. Her eyes…they’ve turned almost white! She doesn’t want you to come over though. She says it’s all her fault…” Andrew said his voice breaking. Aragorn exchanged looks with his wife. “Okay, I’m coming over.” He hung up then grabbed a jacket and hurried out the door. “What was that about?” Jack wondered aloud.

*Ding, dong!* The door bell of Emma and Andrew’s rang. Andrew opened the door for his father in law. Aragorn hurried inside. Andrew led him to the living room where Emma sat staring off into space. Her eyes were a dull white. “Emma are you okay?”Aragorn asked. Emma turned to him, tears pouring down her face. “Y-you Sh-shouldn’t have c-c-come.” She sobbed. “It’s all my fault, all my fault.” Aragorn looked at his daughter in worry. The door bell rang again and Andrew father, the doctor stepped in. Aragorn had stopped by his house on the way over. Andrew’s father looked Emma over. “I don’t see anything indicating the reason why she went blind.” The good doctor said. Suddenly Emma’s medallion began to glow. She gasped in horror then moaned in distress. “It’s all my fault.” She whispered. Eventually after he had made sure that Emma was fine Aragorn went home. He passed Mrs. Lois’ house, what he didn’t notice was her watching him from the window.

Just before lights out time Aragorn arrived back at his house. The kids were already in bed. “I don’t know… she just went blind for no reason.” Aragorn said. “It’s best we go to bed.” Arianna said worriedly.

Next chapter coming soon. Don’t worry I won’t leave you hanging. 😉

-SunnyFox57.