The Ruffian Who Married Me
No party like a crashed party
Lady Adamus
This wait is really starting to piss me off.
Tapping feet uncontrollably
Sir Octavio
Lady Adamus, what seems to be the matter?
Lady Adamus
Oh nothing, just restless, sir Octagon.
Octavio looks stunned and felt slightly offended.
Lady Adamus ignored him and instead started piling her plate with the delicacies laid out in front of them.
Grand uncle
~ladies and gentlemen! ~
Grand uncle
It brings me great pleasure to announce my niece intended marriage!
Cheers and whistles fills the dining area.
Grand uncle
Right, the rings, please!
Grand uncle
Thanks good boy!
The old mad slaps the young worker with such a force he nearly falls over. Guffawing, the old man continued.
Grand uncle
With these rings, I bound this couple together. May their union bring as much joy as the first snow in winter and the first bud in spring as well as the first summer day!
Lady Adamus
When are they getting here?????
Sir Octavio
Did you say something, my dear?
Lady Adamus
No! I mean no. I just said that when are we going to eat here? *feeling sheepish*
Sir Octavio glanced down at her plate of pies and cakes. A hefty amount. He chose to ignore the unhealthy amount of food and listened to the elder speaking.
Grand uncle
Now, will the couple please step forward to receive the rings? *the crowd awed*
Lady Adamus took her sweet time getting up and moving to her uncle as slow as possible. Finally having enough of her antics, Octavio dragged her the rest of the way.
Grand uncle
*raising a white eyebrow for the grip the young man had around his grandniece.*
Each of you take a ring, and place it on the other's ring finger.
Lady Adamus
I'll go first!
*crowd laughed at her enthusiasm. *🗣
Grand uncle
By all means, girl! Give the young lady some applause!
Grand uncle
Now, young man if you would do the honor?
Lady Adamus was panicking inside. Shifting her hand constantly to make putting on the ring harder. Octavio removed it again. Inspecting the size. He tried once more. Going slowly.
Grand uncle
What the doogie? Who dares make such a loud entrance?
Everyone tried looking at the entrance of the hall. A figure coming closure and closer.
Lady Adamus
Finally! *she mentally admonished the late comer.
Grand uncle
Young man, just who the doogie are you?
~The crowd murmured coming up with their own scenarios. ~
CLICK CLICK CLICK * The heavy boots with metal soles made an easy sound against the marble floor. The man that walked in had a confident gate and a devious smirk. he stopped across the elder.
Bartan
A pleasure meeting you, old man. I'm here for the mother of my child.
servant
What did he just say?
servant
He's here for the mother of his child.
The whispers grew in volume. The elder looked the lad up and down.
Grand uncle
I doubt I would personally know her...
Bartan
Ohhhhh, but you do🎶
Lady Adamus
What the hell is this man on about? *mentally asking herself*
Bartan
Why, the mother of my child is your niece, of course!
Grand uncle
Which niece? *sounding skeptic*
Bartan
The one this man nearly got engaged to!!
Grand uncle
What is the meaning of this?
Bartan
The mother of my child was almost forced to marry another. That's what.
Lady Adamus
What the hell is going on???? *muttering under her breath.
Octavio turns to Lady Adamus. Glaring at her.
Sir Octavio
Are you the mother of his child??? *his voice trembled with suppressed anger.*
Bartan
Cause she is! I just said so.
Sir Octavio
You, shut your trapper! Answer the question my Lady. *he clenched his teeth.
Bartan
Thank goodness Lincoln warned me, I had to rush off my ship to stop this ceremony from happening!
Lady Adamus
Oh! Um, how lucky I am he did. I'm sorry, love, I tried my best to refuse.
Bartan
I'm here now, so don't worry. *grabbing her to his side*
Lady Adamus was rigid against his frame. It was silent. You could hear the flickers of each candle. Until a thud was heard. Panic soon spread. The elder had collapsed.
servant
Quick call for a doctor!
Bartan
Well, probably not the best way to meet the in-laws.
* he rubbed the back of his neck* facing the glare of the woman bent over her unconscious uncle*
Lady Adamus
Can someone please get the doctor!!!
Doctor's Orders
Labored breathing came from the prone figure laying in bed.
Lady Adamus
I can't believe you announced this to a room full of people! They are basically a crowd in number!
Bartan
You requested us to cancel your engagement. *he looked confused.*
Lady Adamus
I know! Lower your voice before you wake my uncle. *Lady Adamus pinched the bridge of her nose.*
Both stopped when they heard some strangled sounds coming from the old man.
Bartan
Is he dying? *he leaned over in curiosity. Before being shoved away by the small woman.*
Lady Adamus
They sent me an imbecile! I can not fathom why you would think it'd be a spectacular idea to announce that I was the mother of your child!
Bartan
It was the best reason to give. That pretty boy wouldn't have canceled it for nothing! * That's something she could agree with.*
Lady Adamus
Still, a warning would have been grand. Instead, I felt like a gaping fool with the memory of a fish.
Bartan
That's actually funny * he chuckled*
Lady Adamus
Do be serious! Where am I going to find a child? Or were you suggesting I was pregnant? Because bribing the family doctor was not on my agenda today.
Bartan
Relax woman, I got you covered. *He gave a broad smile.*
Lady Adamus
Oh heavens, oh good heavens. I can't see myself maintaining any patience with you...
*she ran a gloved hand over her face. Transferring the makeup she had applied onto her gloves.
servant
My Lady, the doctor is here. Should I let him inside?
Lady Adamus
Oh yes, please do, David. And get Mr... Get this man a towel. * The servant looked at the man in awe before going to retrieve the cloth.*
Lady Adamus
Yes, for you to clean yourself. *stepping closer, she inspected the dark spot she saw when she met him.*
The man rolled his eyes. Wary of the spitfire. They said she was a beaut, lies.
Dr Well
Good day, Madam. I trust all is well, and congratulations are in order?
For a second, Lady Adamus looked confused. Until She remembered, she was proclaimed a mother in front of the masses. she nodded and motioned towards her uncle.
Lady Adamus
Thank you, doctor. Please, this way. *she threw a glare at the young man once the doctor's back faced them.*
Dr Well
Everything is fine, I suppose the shock got to him a little. Just make sure he rests enough
With that, the two youngsters escorted the doctor out. However, the doctor stopped midway and faced the lady.
Dr Well
I expect you to visit me tomorrow for a checkup. No ifs or buts.
Lady Adamus
No, no, I'm not pregnant! I mean, the child is already born. Has been for a while.
Bartan
Yes. He has been with me.
The doctor shook his head at the parents. Clearly judging them.
Dr Well
Then, be sure to bring the child.
*He left before anyone could refuse.*
Lady Adamus
Now, you bring me this wonder- baby, or else I'll make sure you can't have your own.
*The man winced, understanding what she meant.*
Bartan
For a lady, you sure don't speak demurred.
Lady Adamus
For a ruffian, you sure smell like one.
*They glared at each other. Both refused to break eye contact.*
It was the elders fart that caused them to finally let up. Instead, bolting out the room for fresh air.
Bartan
That was atrocious!
Lady Adamus
Couldn't agree more.
The two made their way to the kitchen to look for David, who still hadn't pitched up with the towel.
servant
Do you think they are really together?
A ship for a tubby
Lady Adamus went down the wooden stairs of the Giant Turk. The ship did indeed belong to the Ruffian.
Lady Adamus
Are you sure these stairs are safe?
*she grumbled*
Bartan
Normally, yes. But under your large ego, I'd suggest you move carefully.
Sputtering, The Lady decided it was wiser to keep in the retort. They walked a few more steps. Before the man held a hand up to stop.
Bartan
Alright, just a heads-up. The bugger isn't usually feeling great immediately after anchoring. A bit of sea legs, you know.
Lady Adamus
Uh...okay?
*unsure about what sea legs were*
Bartan
Right, then let's meet our son!
Lady Adamus
Yeah, no. Please don't, I'd like to keep my breakfast in my stomach.
The young man ignored her and opened the door in a very flamboyant manner.
Bartan
Tubby! How are you doing, lad?
Lady Adamus
You named a child tubby?
*she frowned *
Tubby
Barpam!
*Squealing *
Lady Adamus
*snorting with laughter*
Your name is Barpam?
Bartan
He's a child, barely old enough to form large sentences.
*looking miffed*
Bartan
I'd like to see your name rolling off nicely.
Bartan
Ah, this is Lady Adamus-
Bartan
Sweet lad, that's brilliant!
*laughing uncontrollably*
Lady Adamus
It's Theodore, actually...
*Frowning*
Bartan
You're a male????
*he looked aghast*
The bickering didn't end even when they left the room to go and have dinner. They continued insulting each other.
Bartans' crew was wise enough not to intervene
He still hadn't gotten a proper answer.
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