Chapter 4 - Thoughts at sea
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A few minutes after launching off the docks of Denmark, The S.S. SeaSparrow sailed directly above Atlantica.
"We should be directly above Atlantica." Eric said out loud as he turned the wheel.
Melody was looking over the edge of the boat, holding that magic seashell her grandfather gave her. It was charging in the bright sunshine, and it was almost fully charged.
"Maybe they'll come up to see me." Melody wished her cousins could see her again, even though they were probably sleeping. They were always late to bed and late to rise.
A few minutes passed, and then a crew member spotted some merfolk, doing some work on the surface, collecting moss from a stone to eat. Both parties waved at each other, as they were friends.
But in the group of moss harvesters, was the other of Melody's crushes - a slim, blonde-haired sunbathed boy who always looked at Melody with a twinkle in his eye. Melody knew his name, it was Davey. He was about Melody's age, but younger by a few months. He addressed Melody as an equal whenever they spoke, which delighted her greatly than being addressed as "Princess Melody."
As the ship sailed off, Davey left his post to say hi to Melody.
"Davey, hows it going?" asked Melody
"I'm doing fine, Mel. Just working. You're off to England now?" asked Davey
"For a little while. I'll be back in a week." Melody replied back.
The conversation was interrupted by Davey's boss.
"Davey! Get back here! You're not here to socialise!" said the Merman Foreman.
"Ah, shoot! I gotta go, Mel! See ya in a week!" Davey swam back to his post, while Melody waved goodbye.
After seeing all of her friends whom she'd see in that week, Melody walked over to her dad, who was still guiding the vessel.
"Well, so far so good." Eric informed his daughter.
"So far...so good." Melody repeated her father's words.
"Something bothering you, my daughter?" Eric asked
"Ah, just boys." Melody replied
"That Douglas guy on the dock and that Davey guy on sea?" asked Eric
"Yeah, those 2. They're both so dreamy, but who do I pick?" asked Melody
"That's up to you, sweetheart. Just let me say, of those 2, I like Douglas more. He works so hard and never seems to complain much." Said Eric
"But he rarely smiles and always chews out his workers." Melody replied
"You have a point...But that Davey guy's kinda lazy. That's not the first time he's left his post to go and talk to you, is it?" asked Eric
"No, it isn't...But he's a lot more laid back and content with himself." Melody replied
"That is true too...But hey, you're my daughter, and in my heart, I know that you'll pick the right one." Eric smiled at his daughter
"Thanks daddy." Melody gave her dad a hug.
The ship continued to sail southwest for the coast of the Netherlands.
"You know, your mother thinks Davey and you would go well together." Said Eric
"She does?" asked Melody
"I don't know. Maybe she likes the blonde hair..."
The ship continued towards the coast of the Netherlands.
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