Okay, I’ve checked to make sure my luggage is all packed and ready to go. I don’t want to leave anything behind because once I'm on that cruise ship heading for the Caribbean, I'm out of luck!
Suddenly I look at the clock and realize that if I don’t get everything in the car and leave now, I’ll miss the boarding time. So I run around gathering up all of my suitcases and pack them safely in my car.
After everything’s in the car, I check to make sure that the house is locked up tight and the security system’s on.
Finally, I'm on my way. Then I realize that I left my packages of Double Stuf Oreos in the kitchen. Instead of going back and wasting precious time, I stop at the closest store and buy some more.
Now I'm all set. Oreos on the passenger seat next to me, I finish the drive to the loading dock.
Once I have everything uploaded from the car and put in my cabin, I go out to wave good bye with everyone else.
Then I go back to my cabin and lay down for a while. All of the running around and panicking has got me worn out.
I accidentally fell asleep and woke up just in time to shower and change clothes for dinner. When I finished my shower, I put on a cool white sundress that flatters my figure quite nicely. The dress is perfect because it can be dressy as well as casual.
After dinner I notice that it is getting dark outside. I decide to take ymy glass of wine up to the deck to watch the sun set on the horizon.
I take a deep breath of the salty sea air and sigh. I wish that you had a companion with you to keep me company. I don’t notice that someone walks up and stands beside me at the railing.
I am startled when I heard a soft, “Bonjoir, cheri.”
I look up quickly to find myself getting lost in pools of hazel-green eyes. I can’t seem to tear my gaze away from them or say anything in return.
Finally I manage a weak, “Good evening.”
“What is your name, cheri?” he asks as I notice that the beautiful stranger standing before you has an accent that floats in the air around me.
"Cheryln." I tell him as he lifts my hand to kiss the back of it.
“My name is Roy Dupuis, cheri,” he says staring deep into my eyes.
“Are you on this voyage alone, or is some lucky guy going to come and sweep you away from me?” he asks me while still holding my hand.
“N-no, I’m alone,” I reply timidly, still lost in his eyes.
"Well, I would be honored if you would accompany me on a walk around the deck,” he said.
A-are you s-sure?” I manage to stutter completely in shock.
“Oui, I’m very sure, cheri,” he said softly. “I’m sure I want to spend time with the most lovely woman on this ship.”
“Well, if you insist...” I say jokingly as I step away from the railing, my hand still in his.
The two of us chat and laugh during our walk. Then I realize how late it’s getting.
“It’s getting late and I really need to get some sleep,” I tell him softly. “I’ve really enjoyed myself tonight!”
“So have I, cheri,” he tells me. “I would like to enjoy your company again tomorrow. Would you mind having breakfast with me?”
“I would love to!” I reply, trying not to sound desperate to be near him again.
“Should I come to your cabin and escort you to the dining hall, or will we meet there?” he asked happily.
“You are welcome to come to my cabin and escort me down to the dining hall,” I reply softly. “I would be honored if you did.”
“Well, I guess we better call it a night or I won’t be awake in the morning to dine with you,” I tell him jokingly.
“Well, we can’t have that!” he laughs with me.
We get back to my cabin and he takes both of my hands in his. We both gaze deeply into each other’s eyes as we just stand there swaying with the motion of the ship.
“I guess this is goodnight,” I say softly.
“I guess it is,” he replies sadly.
“Sleep good,” I tell him with a smile on my face, thinking of all of the fun things the two of us will do together tomorrow.
“You too,” he replies with a small grin on his face, just trying to picture what’s going on inside of my head. “I shall miss you tonight.”
“I’ll miss you too, but we will see each other in the morning,” I point out brightly.
“Oui, we will, but until then...” his voice trails off as he leans down and lightly places his lips upon mine.
I gasp, not expecting the sudden move. I take a sharp intake of breath, and slightly open your lips to his, welcoming the kiss. Our lips move together in growing passion as he sweeps me into his arms. The closer our bodies get, the deeper the kiss becomes until neither of us can hold back any longer. The attraction was now undeniable.
Since my door was already open, he picks me up off of my feet and carries me into the room and kicks the door shut behind us, not wanting to break off the kiss binding us together.
His tongue delves into me mouth tasting, exploring and finding all of the sweetness that he had imagined and more. The more he tasted, the more he wanted.
He broke off the kiss and gently laid me down on the bed. He began to remove his blazer. I watched as it made its way over his broad shoulders, down the length of his muscular arms, and over his strong hands. Then I watch in a daze as he tosses the blazer over to the chair sitting in the nearby corner.