The Officer

After dinner, I excused myself and went to the bow off the ship. The sun was setting. I thought it was very beautiful. I heard someone behinnd me walking towards me. I turned around and there was will.

" hi Will", I greeted " isn't the sunset so beautiful? I never saw it like this."

He said "of course it is, but not as beautiful as you!"

I blushed. I never got called that by any man as sweet as it came out from him. Every other guy just liked me for my wealth and body. But him, it sounded that me, myself was beautiful.

" So whose that guy that escorted you? Is he your husband?"

I sighed "yes, fiancee but it's a arranged marriage. I don't love him or have any feelings towards him."

He nodded in understanding. "Oh well, I think that you shouldn't have to marry him. Does he hurt you?"

My eyes automatically teared up will was by my side in seconds.

"yes he does, just don't tell anyone he threatned to kill me if I said something!"

He was in shock, his expression was furious.

"How dare he lay a hand on you like that! He doesn't deserve you! If you were my fiancee then I would love and cherish you with all my heart."

I looked at him surprised,, nervously and shockingly.

"I'm sorry I shouldn't have went that far."

I on the other hand, " oh its fine . It feels nice to have someone care fore me like that!"

He smiled. We were staring into each others eyes. I could see the love and compassion in them. We were about to lean in and kiss, when someone called out to him…..