Chapter 4:

More New York fun

The next evening was filled with romance. Mickey and Minnie went out and boarded a dinner cruise that would be riding around the Statue of Liberty.

They were on the ship and were served an amazing dinner while the band played romantic music.

As he sat across from her, he couldn't help but think of how beautiful Minnie was that night. She wore a sky blue dress that shimmered in the light and brought out her eyes as well. She was wearing a pearl necklace that he had gotten her many years ago. Her wedding ring sparkled on her finger.

He lifted that hand and kissed it. "Are you having fun?"

"Of course," she said happily. She couldn't be anything less than happy around her husband.

The band started to play a particularly romantic song

"Ooh Mickey, let's dance!"

They eagerly went out to the dance floor and danced to song after song. Dancing together was always so incredible. The way they moved together was absolutely magical. They even started to draw the attention of some of the other people there.

After a few songs they decided to take a break.

"Want me to get you some more punch?" Mickey asked.

"Sure honey." She placed a kiss on his lips and they parted ways for a moment.

As she went back over to her table, she bumped into a man who was also carrying glasses of punch.

"Sorry!" she said.

"No, I'm sorry! I wasn't paying any attention. Did you get any punch on you?"

"No, you didn't. It's okay, really."

The man flashed a smile. He was quite attractive with chin length blonde hair, a few freckles on his chiseled face, and he wore a red suit. "Enjoying the cruise he said conversationally.

"Of course, it's very lovely," she said.

"Yeah, it's a great time. Have you taken a look at the deck yet?"

"Not yet?"

"You should. Especially as we get closer to the statue. The view is spectacular."

"We'll make sure to see it."

Mickey rejoined her. "I brought you your punch."

She kissed his cheek. "Thank you sweetie."

"You two are a beautiful couple," the blonde guy said.

"Thanks," Mickey said. "She's the beautiful one."

"Well, have fun," he said before walking off.

After having their punch, they went up to the deck and sure enough the view was amazing. They were very close to the Statue of Liberty and the way it lit up against the backdrop of the night sky and the New York City skyline was amazing.

"Everything is so amazing here," Minnie said. "It's like all the little lights shine like stars."

"You're right," Mickey said. "It's like New York's own version of stars."

She gave him a hug. "I love how we always think the same way."

He hugged her back. "That's what soul mates do Min."

They could hear the music from down below and it set such a calm mood over them. Mickey held out his hand to her. "May I have this dance my beautiful soul mate?"

She gladly out her hand in his. "You may my wonderful amazing soul mate."

They held each other close and began to slow dance under the light of the Statue of Liberty and the New York stars.

They went out again the next evening, this time to the Broadway theater to see Aladdin.

Both of the were very excited to see it. Broadway shows were made out of Disney movies all the time and they tried to make it a point to see all of them.

"Do you have the tickets?" Minnie asked when they entered the theater.

Mickey froze for a moment. Did he have the tickets?

He started to check his pockets frantically for the tickets while Minnie's expression started to grow more and more concerned. Mickey had forgotten the tickets to a show they were seeing before and she worried that he had forgotten them again.

Finally he pulled the tickets out of his pocket. "Got em!"

Minnie let out a sigh of relief. "Good."

Mickey laughed. "Do you really have such little faith in me Min?"

She giggled and kissed him. "Of course not dear. Come on, let's go get out seats."

They got in line and the man that took their tickets was the blonde man from the cruise last night.

"Hey, I remember you," Minnie said as Mickey handed him the tickets.

"Did you like the cruise last night?" he asked.

"It was fantastic," Mickey replied.

"Have you seen Aladdin before?" he asked.

"Never," Minnie said. "We're excited."

"It's a great play. Enjoy."

"Thanks," Mickey said.

The two went into the theater hand in hand. They had great seats for the show. Mickey put his arm around her shoulders and she snuggled into him as the music started and the curtains opened.