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CHAPTER 1
Cherry Duncan always felt out of place. Growing up in Liverpool in the 1830s didn't suit her well. She was raised upperclass with the best education. Her two well known highly doting parents, Rose and Edward Duncan, sheltered her and instilled a narrow view on the world since 5 at primary school. Rose was a socialite, while Edward was one of the top surgeons in his town (there weren't many). They moved to a large home near Edward's office.
Cherry was a fresh 18 year old who just finished out her final grade year in a preperatory school in Liverpool. She couldn't wait to see her parents in England. Cherry wanted to find herself and leave her naΓ―ve comfort zone, so her father bought her a ticket aboard a ship to England to sail alone. Rose was against the idea but Edward insisted, stating: "She will learn aptitude and savoir-faire." After much convincing from Rose, Edward even hired his personal escort, Mr. Graham, to travel along with her, who also agreed with Cherry taking the trip.
Cherry packed her best dresses and most fitting outfits, planning for a luxurious ship sail. She couldn't have been more wrong. Dressed in one of her tightest dresses, she was ready for her new adventure. Upon her arrival, Cherry stepped out of her family's dress carriage followed by Mr. Graham, wearing a full suit. She looked up at the ship: A Crimson red frigate, with dark brown tattered sails, a giant lantern on the bow of the ship, 40 canons, 3 lookout posts, and gold detailing throughout.
Mr. Graham unloaded Cherry's luggage from the carriage. She sees a tall, gorgeous black man with strong facial features, a firm muscular build, and a great ass. He's wearing a white long sleeve shirt, heavy boots, and cuffed pants. She approaches him, standing beside the ship arranging cargo boxes. "Hello."
The man stops and looks up at her. "Who are you?" he asked. "My name is Cherry Duncan. I shall be sailing aboard this ship to Rhode Island, England. My parents are expecting me." she replied. "I'm Zayne." he smiled. Zayne tried not to look at Cherry's developing figure in her corset and tight dress.