Chapter 39: Chapter 39

Audrey picked the park but Lucas protest against it saying it's for children.

" Luke, we're not going to play like kids. Let's stroll around the park " she insisted holding his arm. After much persuasion, he agreed and they walked around the park hand in hand.

" What is next? " He asked curiously looking at her

" Shopping but no. It's spring so let's watch a movie later After eating and dancing at your reserve "

" You mean your hotel. I go for the best. You're a perfect example of it "he smirked making her blush

" Fine. Let's go to the gym when we get there. Or we could race " she suggested

" I prefer a cruise, Audrey. So let's go shopping. Who knew you were so bad at dating" he teased walking ahead of her.

They went shopping in an exclusive boutique to buy clothes and other accessories. She'd pick a bikini and asked for his approval.

" Buy whatever you want and wear those that cover your ass" he stated sternly.

She sneered and picked trousers mostly. He glared at her

" What! I'm most likely to be a drama queen or are you a leg person? She asked with a grin laughing out loud at her discovery.

" Not funny. Yes, I am a leg person and a breast person satisfied? He said nonchalantly. She scoffed and bought mini skirts and a midi dress. She added some jumpsuit and shorts

"Your turn. No tux, please. I know you look good on them but not today. I want Luke Hamilton today not the CEO or president of some company. The real you savvy? She said raising her brow mimicking him

" You've grown wings Chose what you like" he permitted. She jumped at it picking lots of clothes. Shorts, trousers and Jean trousers. Swimsuits and sweat pants. She picked clothes with buttons and zippers mostly

Lucas looked around and saw a limited edition Lady's watch and necklace including a bracelet and anklets asset. He paid for it and kept it as a surprise package for her.

They bought shoes and toiletries.

" What about groceries? She asked

" I employed people to wait on us. A chef a female, and male servants to do the cleaning. " He said paying for them.

She smiled and Bobb came forward to pack the things to the car. She offered to help him but he refused as if telling her to cherish her time with him. They boarded the car

" Luke? s he trailed off as he hummed

" How long are we going to be away and where are we going to? She asked tugging on his shirt fiddling with it

" Till we develop feelings for each other" he announced as she raised her head to check if he's serious. He didn't seem to be joking. It was a good idea He confesses his feelings for her again not the way he said it before* the woman I feel for* that's the old school she sneered

" Love grows gradually" she suggested still fiddling with his shirt

" I know but it'll help in the process. It's just for five days Audrey" he stated with his hands on her thighs

" Okay. I can't wait for your hair to grow longer than this" she said coquettishly resting on his shoulder

" You don't like the length? "

" I do. " She hummed.

The car stopped at a seaport and they alighted. Lucas told Bobb to meet them there in five days. He curtsied, unpacked their bags into the ferry then drove off.

" It's me and you now? He said carrying her inside. She was startled by his sudden move .so she clung to him like a leech. He chuckled at her behavior.

The ship officers and attendants welcomed them and resumed their duty as he ignored them t

He carried her to a compartment and dropped her on the chair. Serving bourbon to her

" Is there cigarettes too? I easily catch a cold" she reminded him

" That's why we're using the warmest compartment in the ship though we're not in it yet." He started taking off her shoes

" Okay. I should probably take a bath. " She said nervously

" You do that while I check on the ship crew," he said leaving.

She wasn't expecting him to plan such a trip for them. She's nervous more than ever. She went to bathe and quickly went to bed early ignoring her hunger.

He returned and found her sleeping. He sighed and went for a bath too. It's a long day. He came out with a bathrobe and a towel to wipe his hair. She opened her eyes slowly as he was drying his hair.

He was done and he changed sitting near her. He kissed her lightly on the lips. Staring at her debating whether to wake her up or let her sleep. he assumed she was tired. He was about to stand up when she blinked her eyelashes. He scoffed and nibbled on her lips. She gasped and he deepened the kiss.

" Let's eat before we continue," he said helping her up

" Okay. " She agreed standing up.

" You haven't tour around the ship yet."

" That'll be tomorrow cos I'm tired from the long shopping" she muttered

They arrived at the dining table which was on the deck. She was mesmerized by the arrangements

" Wow, it's beautiful Luke. We won't be able to finish everything"

" Yep but we'll taste from every dish," he said as the chef served them

" What a waste" she murmured.

Audrey ate from every dish as he predicted and kept on eating and eating. To be sincere she such a sumptuous meal. Is this how Lucas lives? Lucas stared at her till she finished eating. He picked food for her since she loves the dishes.

She noticed he hasn't eaten anything.

" Aren't you hungry? She asked picking food for him scooping a spoonful of the omelet in his mouth

" There, please eat" she urged

" alright. " He chuckled eating. Watching him eat made her hungry as well .she swallowed a lump. Lucas could tell she was salivating over his food. So he sat close to her and fed her dessert.

" Don't get fat Audrey" he teased wiping his mouth with serviettes.

" Okay. I just couldn't help it. They taste so good" she commented standing up.

" C'mon let's tour around" he beckoned leading her out of the dining table.

" I'm too full" she whispered

" It'll help settle your overfed stomach" he teased holding her hands showing her around the ferry. She wanted to take photos but he confiscated her phone

" Can I use your phone? She asked politely

He gave her phone to her.

" David won't stop calling you. So I told him to butt out of his life. And a lot of other minor people I didn't care to know" he stated

" Omg. There are more than thirty missed calls from the hotel. I just lost my job" she lamented halting

" You can work for me instead that way we get to spend enough time together" he smirked

" It's not funny," she said sullenly

" Don't worry I'll talk to him. Can't they handle the hotel without your supervision? He snapped

" I guess they can. " She muttered taking photos of themselves.

" See. We look good together" she said amorously as the sea breeze blew past her making goosebumps rise on her body, he took off his jacket and covered her.

" Let's go inside" she suggested clinging to him.