The Cerelan Dilemma
Chapter 10
Vulcan's sun glowed bright early the next morning as Amanda stirred lazily in her bed. She and Sarek had spent the night together making the most of their last evening before Sarek departed for Cerelan. Sarek came into her room with a tray laden with a traditional Terran breakfast, including coffee. Amanda began to spread butter on a croissant and looked adoringly at her husband.
"I declare, Sarek- you are going to spoil me. What will I do without you here," exclaimed Amanda.
"I must confess, my wife, it was my intention to make you miss my presence as much as possible while I'm on my journey," replied Sarek.
Amanda took a swallow of her coffee and her eyes began to mist for the first time at the prospect of being separated from Sarek. They had only been married for a short time. But she was determined not to cry; there would be many trips just like this one, where the situation was uncertain, and the role of Vulcan bondmates was first and foremost, to look out for their best interests, and to protect them from danger.
Sarek's senior aide, Sonak, arrived to accompany Sarek and Amanda to Vulcan Space Central. Amanda came down the stairs wearing a lovely gown, one of many she had designed especially for her before they came to Vulcan. Amanda desired a wardrobe that was in keeping with Vulcan modesty, but also featuring soft, feminine lines in Terran fabrics. The sapphire blue set off her eyes and creamy skin to perfection. As Sarek stood at the bottom of the stairs, next to Sonak, he nearly gasped at his wife's loveliness.
My wife, you always look your most pleasing in that shade of blue.
Sarek heard the sweet bells of his wife's laughter in his mind as she told him I wore it especially for you, to give you something to remember, and look forward to upon your return home.
Amanda touched her fingers to Sarek's, and they departed for Vulcan Space Central.