Page 93 of Dream a Little Dreamboat
“God rest his fake soul,” Decker added.
Kendra laughed.
“I took your feedback into consideration and decided we did need to do something a little more authentic,” I began.
“I pitched him the idea of turning this into a dinner cruise that people could learn about Bloody Mary Maul, a real pirate.And a queen,” Decker said. “We did a lot of research. The Seven of Pleasure Point helped fill in the gaps.”
“That’s wonderful!” Kendra clapped her hands. “I love it.”
“Thank you,” Decker and I said at the same time.
“Father also helped us reconfigure parts of the ship,” I said. “We spent much time together over the past two months reconnecting. Funny how he didn’t mention helping you at the same time.”
“He’s a man of many secrets,” Kendra laughed. “But if you recently started this, you can’t take off to sail around the world with me.”
I kissed the tip of her nose. “Nonsense. Decker is the new captain of the ship. He’s running things. And I also made him a partner in the venture, so he has skin in the game.”
“Where have you been staying?” Kendra leaned in to whisper.
“The long-term suite at Demeter House,” I whispered back.
“No shit?”
“No shit. I’ve been living with your parents.” I made a face. “They’re nice, but I am glad you’re back.”
“I love you,” she said right before she kissed me.
The crew hooted and hollered, clapping and offering lewd suggestions. And I didn’t give a rat’s arse what they said.
My love was back in my arms, and I wouldn’t dream of letting her go again.
Later, as we walked hand in hand into Demeter House, she stopped me. “I always dreamed about this.”
“Dreamed about what?” I asked.
Her blue eyes twinkled. A strong breeze whipped her hair around her face. And her smile nearly stopped my heart.
“You’re the dreamboat I’ve been waiting for,” she said. “I can’t wait to sail off into the sunset with you.”
