December 25th, 1988
I insist this is not a "diary".
Simon's Log: Entry 1 (Official) December 26th, 1988
Betty and I had a wonderful Christmas. We got each other books again. I can't help but laugh we have so many books already. Sometimes I tell her we should quit the jobs we have now and open up a library. But I never expected to receive a journal. She tells me it's so I can write down all of my "Antiquarian Adventures". Yeah, hah. She never fails to get a laugh out of me..I love her. I truly do. It's a shame that I have to leave on business in a few days. No point dwelling on it though. We spent the rest of our Christmas by the fire drinking hot cocoa. You are never too old for hot cocoa.
December 31st, 1988
Today I leave for Scandinavian shores. I am told there is a man in ownership of a rare artifact. One of such importance that it requires I go there in person to purchase it. They tell me it's a crown. A crown of unknown origin that cannot be traced to any known civilization. Can you imagine it? A crown once belonging to some ancient king or queen from a place yet undiscovered by man! I could contribute so much to human history just by bringing this to light! My peers think I'm crazy to pursue such a wild goose chase. They say I will be wasting my time-that it will be the Enchiridion incident all over again. But I have a gut feeling on this. My father always told me to trust my instincts. "The most important organ in the body is the gut!" he would always say. This crown is special. I know it. I can practically feel it calling my name. So as I sit within this vessel, the waves threatening to expel my lunch from my body, all I can think of is you Betty. You and what this find will do for us. One week is all that stands between us and a bright future. I miss her already.
January 4th, 1989
I can't stop looking at it. I admit, there were times on this trip where I began to doubt myself but here it is! This is no fool's gold, and those gemstones! Rubies maybe? So much to go over. I haven't felt butterflies like this since the day I proposed! I can't believe the old man that sold it was so enthusiastic to do so. You would not believe where he had this; the find of the century and he had it locked away in his basement. He spoke of it like it was cursed or something. He wouldn't even touch it, I had to lug the entire safe with me. If he could only see what his superstition was holding back! Funny thing, the whole town was like that actually. Like something out of a horror novel. Betty will get a kick out of this I just know it. The ferry for home sets sail tomorrow, I just hope the snow doesn't set us back.
January 6th, 1989
I couldn't sleep so I thought I would write. According to my watch it is 3:44 AM and my body seems none the wiser. The ship should reach home in another day or so in good fortune. My mind has been racing ever since I obtained the crown. There is so much to do once I get home. I need to take this to a jeweler to identify the gemstones. I need to show this to museums, collectors, news stations, everyone! I just need to get this out there. I must be prepared too. I could be all over the news I mustn't appear a fool! Not again. The news could use a story like this. Not to sound arrogant of course, but the news always has such an air of worry and depression surrounding it. Nothing but horror stories and war statistics. Talking like Armageddon is at our doorstep and then telling us to remain calm. If they really want us to remain calm, why not a little distraction? Why not a fairy tale come true of an ancient kingdom with an ancient king? I think that would be nice.
Oh I can't wait to see my princess. She has never given up on me, and soon I will be able to give her anything under the sun. When everyone else doubted me, when I doubted me, she never did. She has always been by my side. Should you ever decide to be a sneaky little ninja and read this, know that I do all of this for you. I will be home soon. I love you.
A/N: Hope everyone is enjoying my first fic! If you have any advice on how to better my writing or my format, I would be glad to hear it. Hopefully I will have more chapters up in the near future.