The sea breeze was unrelenting. I burrowed myself in Christopher’s chest like a small child. After getting into a comfortable position, I closed my eyes and basked in the blissful moment.
“I’m going to bring you to meet my family after we get back, okay?” Christopher lifted my chin and looked into my eyes.
I hesitated for a moment and asked, “What if they don’t like me?”
“It doesn’t matter. Their approval, or otherwise, will not change my feelings toward you. My Mom and Dad did not get blessings from their parents anyway, but they held on and stayed together till the end. You just need to follow me and call them Mom and Dad too.” The tenderness in his eyes was beguiling.
“What about Monica? The Lanes like her so much, especially Darius. It’s so obvious from the way he treated her that time back at the Lane family party.”
“What a downer.” Christopher tapped on my head and said, “I’ve told you time and again that I only see Monica as my little sister. I don’t have to like her just because my parents are fond of her. Let’s just work hard together so that they are willing to accept you.”
“What if they don’t accept me no matter how hard I try?” I sighed and pinched his waist. “I’m blaming this all on you. Your super-rich family is making me feel as if I’m still dreaming.”
“Then just keep on dreaming. I’m going to be your prince charming and love you like you’re my princess.” Christopher grinned. “It’s not bad at all to be loaded, you know. At least I can provide you with the very best that way. Hmm, the cruise ship is sailing into the international waters. They’re going to have an auction later. Let’s get a few pieces for Mom and Dad as a gift.”
“You have to let me know what your parents like. You had no idea how freaked out I was about the walnut cookies last time! Thank goodness they actually liked it.”
“It’s our parents now, and why would I keep something like that from you? I really have to punish you for having that little confidence in me.” Christopher slipped his hands underneath my shirt and pinched a little.
“Don’t. I don’t want to be pent up in the room all day. That is no different from just staying at home.” I felt his bulge against me and hurriedly stopped him.
“Don’t worry. We can rest while we enjoy the view. I won’t drain you of all your energy.” Christopher smiled wickedly and eyeballed me. “You have to train your stamina after we get back home. It’s a problem that you can’t keep up with me.”
“You’re talking nonsense again. Shut up and just enjoy the view.” Seriously though, how did he manage to say all those without even blushing? I would always turn crimson red from even thinking about it. We had done practically everything there was to do with each other, and yet I was still abashed by the notion of it.
There was not much sunrise to enjoy after he kept fooling around. On the other hand, the sun was starting to sting my eyes as the sea breeze turned cool. Christopher took off his coat and draped it over me as he led me, and we took a walk on the deck.
After some time, he received a call, and his face turned grim. He turned toward me and said, “Why don’t you get back to the room first? I’m going to look for Sean. He needs to discuss something with me. I will bring you to the cocktail party in the afternoon.”
I did not protest. After he left, I strolled for a bit before returning to the room. I should take a nap, especially after the crazy sleepless night yesterday. Yawning, I made my way over to the VIP area on the third floor.
When I was walking down the hallway, someone pulled me so forcefully over to the side, that I almost bumped into the wall. Lifting my head, I noticed I was staring into Lyle’s bloodshot eyes.
