Sweetest Escape

Relationship Clarity

"Where's Arden?" ask Kayla.

Elise shrugged her shoulders. "He's not with you?"

"Why did I ask if he was with me. Since noon we were not together. I also spent my time in my room reading books. I thought he was going to have dinner with us" Kayla said.

After spending time at the pool party, Arden and Kayla part ways into their respective cabins. Kayla wanted to spend time alone reading a book without Arden, and it was unexpected that the man agreed.

"Leave it. Maybe he's late. We're here for dinner and to hear the continuation of the letter from the ice cream guy" Elise said.

"So you're the same as me?" ask Kayla.

"of course. I think everyone present in this restaurant hall is waiting for the continuation of the letter. I wonder about their story."

"We're alike. I'm also curious about the ice cream guy" Kayla said.

"Food has arrived. Stop your chat first," said Mike.

The three ate the first dishes that were available at the table. Like last night, waiters would come to clean their plates, then replace them with wine and snacks.

Kennedy Will took the stage with the waiter who was carrying a desk containing letters from the senders. Tonight, Kennedy wears a black suit and a sweet ribbon tie on the collar of the white shirt he wears.

"During the night for the ladies and gentlemen. It was a beautiful night before the ship landed into the next harbor. Who can't wait for the next country?"

"We!" the protesters cheered, then clapped.

"Ship's going to the Maldives. I was hoping to get there would find a woman to go out with for a date" Kennedy said.

Guests cheered and some whistled. Kayla looked towards the entrance, but the signs of Arden coming did not appear either.

"What's wrong?" ask Elise.

"Arden really didn't come" answered Kayla.

"That's it. When else can you be free without him. We're enjoying tonight. Ken will read the letter. Don't miss it" said Elise.

Kayla nags. What Elise said is true. But Kayla feels something is lacking when Arden is not with her. Something was missing when Arden didn't come to just kiss her forehead.

"Hey! The show is about to begin," said Elise.

Kayla jerks. He regained consciousness from his daydream. "Yes." Yeah."

"I want to ask you guys. Who's the first letter you want to hear?" ask Kennedy.

"Ice-cream lovers" replied the guest.

"Wow! Ice cream guy suddenly popular. I won't let him take away my charm" Kennedy said in a joking tone.

Ladies cheering. Kennedy laughed and calmed them down. They called out the name of the ice cream guy.

"alright. I'm going to read the letter to you guys" Kennedy said, then took a pink envelope from the hand of the servant who helped him. This time there was the name of the sender on it.

Kennedy beating. "From the ice cream guy." Kennedy opened the envelope. Pull the paper in it, then start reading.

He asked me, what is our relationship? And I asked what did he think of me? Do you know if the answer is disappointing. I hugged her. It is better to take him to sleep on the bed we shared.

When I woke up in the morning, he disappeared. I'm panicking. Fear put me on. I've been looking for him everywhere. When I saw her across the pond, she caught my attention.

She is an interesting woman. Among the beautiful women, she was the most radiant. In my heart I said, 'Look at me, honey. I'm right here. The man whose heart was swaying.' I approached. Hugged it tightly. Wish I could whisper the word 'I love you'. Intention is off. I didn't want that to make us part.

I just want to convey. If he wants to do something naughty, then I can do it. If he wants to meet secretly, then I'm the expert. I can be anything for him.

Being a backrest when he gets hurt. Being a satisfying man. Become the white knight who leads him to the wedding altar. I can because I'm perfect for her.

Kayla got out of her seat when Kennedy finished reading the letter and received applause from the guests present. Kayla walks out of the hall which makes Elise want to catch up, but Mike prevents her.

Kayla runs towards Arden's cabin. He tried to open the door, but it was locked. Kayla gave it a twist, yelling for the man, but there was no response at all.

His breathing was breathless, but did not dampen his intention to search for Arden's whereabouts. Kayla's headed to the front of the ship.

It's walking slowly. There, at the end of the deck of the ship. Standing the man wearing the black coat was looking at the vast ocean.

"Hi!" greet Kayla.

Arden turned his head, he smiled, then twisted his body to be able to fully look at Kayla. "What makes you run?"

Kayla walked slowly. In the middle, he stopped. "Because of the letter from the ice cream guy."

"It looks like you're enjoying the show."

Kayla looked at Arden, she ran to embrace Arden tightly. Kayla did not want to take off, her embrace was so attached to Arden who kept wiping his back.

Kayla pulls away, she grabs Arden's face, then kisses her soft, cold lips. I don't know how long Arden's been standing at the end of the deck.

Both pulled away. Their breaths were breathless with a chill coming out of their mouths. Arden again grabbed Kayla's chin, then pressed his lips back there.

The two put their lips together again. Warming each other up. Their foreheads fused when the pawn came off.

"Since when?" kayla.

"What?" ask Arden.

"Why am I running for you, ice cream guy?"

Arden clutches Kayla, he kisses her on his forehead. "Maybe from small."

"Why not say?"

"You hate me."

Kayla shakes. "You hate me."

"That's a form of attention" replied Arden.

"Painful attention."

"I can't be sweet. I just want to be with you. Not willing to see you with another man. I'm upset. Really," said Arden.

"You should have said from the beginning."

"I want to take you straight to the head."

Kayla laughs. "Why not do it? Why did it break my heart first?"

"That's what I always regret."

Kayla and Arden stared at each other. The two put their lips together again. Right now Kayla and Arden want to continue to be united in the warm embrace.

"You have heard my heart. Can I be the man who fills your heart?" ask Arden.

Kayla looked at him. "You said it could be anything in the letter."

"It's more beautiful if it's accompanied by clarity of relationship."

Kayla nodded. "Yes. I accept you."

Seriate

Iris (photo by pinterest)