Chapter 4

Once dinner was over, it was getting late so the three decided to try and get some sleep. They agreed to meet on the main deck in the morning. String stood and watched as Caitlin and Saint John walked into their cabin and shut the door. He sighed to himself as he slowly walked to his own room.

Once inside, Caitlin and Saint John decided on room rules for their new roommate situation. She was surprised at how easy going he was and that he gave in to all of her demands.

"Thanks, Saint John," she said. "You're going to make a great husband for some lucky lady one day."

Saint John smiled. "Thanks, but I'm not quite sure I'm the marrying kind. Honesty, I think Michael assigned String and I the right parts here regardless of the fact that the two of you were already a couple."

"I didn't want to tell String this but this whole blackmail picture thing really makes me nervous," she said.

"I can understand that," Saint John replied. "Just be yourself. When you know they're taking photos, relax and act like you always do when you're with him. The way that the two of you feel about each other will show naturally in the photos and they'll be convinced you're having an affair."

"I know," she replied. "It's just kind of creepy having someone taking pictures of us like that."

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The next morning, Caitlin put on her bathing suit and met Mrs. Cameron on the main deck as planned. They sat together in two lounge chairs that were positioned along the main pool.

"I'm so glad you could make it," said Mrs. Cameron. "Is your husband still working?"

"He had a conference call this morning," replied Caitlin. "He'll probably be on it until noon."

The two women watched as String dived into the pool and slowly climbed out. The water dripped off of him as he sat along the side. His skin was tanned and Caitlin couldn't help but stare at his wet muscular body. She wanted so badly to grab him and kiss him.

"I see your husband's partner skipped the conference call," said Mrs. Cameron.

Caitlin smiled. "Well, Sam just works directly with client relations. John handles all the business aspects of the job. It works well for Sam since he's more into living life than my husband. John is all about the work. He's consumed with it."

"Do you spend a lot of time with Sam?" asked Mrs. Cameron. "I know I would. He sure is nice to look at."

Caitlin laughed. "Sometimes," she replied. "John likes for Sam to fill in for him at events and things when he's too busy to be there."

"Ah," said Mrs. Cameron. "I wouldn't mind having him around as a standby man in any capacity. You're one lucky girl."

"Oh, uh, what?" asked Caitlin. "Oh, you think that we…" Caitlin couldn't help but stumble over her words. "Sam and I are just friends."

"All I'm saying dear is that if your husband doesn't have time for you, I'd keep this guy in mind," she replied.

A few minutes later String climbed out of the pool and joined the women in a lounge chair beside them. "Here Caitlin, let me put your tanning lotion on for you," he said. "I'd hate to see you burn."

Caitlin closed her eyes as String slowly put lotion on her shoulders and down her back. She hoped that Mrs. Cameron was watching because she couldn't hide the fact that she was enjoying his touch.

A few minutes later a messenger brought Caitlin a note from her husband.

"Oh, looks like he'll be busy the rest of the day," she replied. "I was really hoping he'd get to spend some time with me alone."

String put his hand on her arm. "How about we get dressed soon, get some lunch and check out the casino," he said. "I know how much you enjoy gambling."

"Okay, I'll meet you in at your cabin in an hour and a half," she said. "I want to get a little more sun first."

String left the two women alone. He got the hint that Caitlin wanted to talk more with Mrs. Cameron.

"He seems pretty attentive," said Mrs. Cameron. "I have a feeling he has a thing for you. I guess I was lucky. My husband and I had an open marriage. If I got bored, I was allowed to date."

"My husband would never go for that," replied Caitlin. "We have a clause in my prenuptial agreement on cheating. I'd lose everything if I got caught. Sam would get kicked out of the practice."

"Then darling, don't get caught," replied Mrs. Cameron with a grin.
Caitlin tried to change the subject so that the woman would get the idea that maybe she was already cheating. "Wow, I love your ring," she said. "It's so unique."

"Oh, this little thing," replied Mrs. Cameron. "I have several of them in various colors. You can find them at our first port for just a hundred dollars. The artist has a unique style but every ring is different in color."

"I'll have to look for those," replied Caitlin. "I guess I'd better go and get changed so I won't be late meeting Sam."

Mrs. Cameron smiled. "Have fun," she replied. "And I mean it, have fun."

After Caitlin left, Mrs. Cameron's husband sat down and joined her at the pool.

"I think we have our next candidate," she said with a smile. "If those two aren't having an affair then my radar is way off. Tell the Captain to have Miles follow them and Snyder to look into their financial situation. I think we are about to make a great deal of money on these two."