Chapter 10: A Common Like

After her entry was finished, Mina laid down on the bed and took a deep breath. She laid in silence for a minute to think. Okay Mina, you are miles away from home. You are still alive and you haven't had anything stolen from you. So far everything has been going smooth. As she thought that, she felt a hint of fear. Though she was optimistic about this journey, she knew she wasn't going leave without a scratch. She took another deep breath and sighed. I really hope that I can bring that idiot back in one piece. Bored, Mina decided to search the room some more. Her eyes came across the many books in the bookshelf. She picked up one black book entitled "Strength, a Necessity." It appeared to have been read often, for the pages experienced some creasing. Flipping through the pages she read little parts of it. The book seemed to be some sort of guide. It outlined tips for being stronger and the reasons why it was important. One segment caught her eye. It read:

Number 21 – Strength Promotes Happiness.

Happiness is obtainable from many acts. Maybe one receives happiness from aiding others. Perhaps from spending time with loved ones and kin. No matter the source it can come to you. However, that pleasure is easy to be lost. With weakness and vulnerability, one can lose happiness for a lifetime. The constant obstacles that emerges in life will offer no avail if you let it…

Mina became glued to this book for it spoke to her. Even though she took no bull from anyone on the outside, she was truly a weakling inside. As a woman she found it hard to be strong. With forced marriage and male superiority, she was constantly being put down. She read on in amazement. Busy with the book she paced around the room while she read. She continued that action for five minutes until she remembered that she could sit.

Not taking her eyes off of the page, she sat down at a desk in front of the bedroom window. Rays of light darted though the window, offering an ample amount of visibility for Mina. While she read she noticed something out of the corner of her eyes. The sunlight from the window illuminated a shiny object on the desk. Reaching over to her left, she examined it. It was a glazed clay comb. Blue intricate patterns were painted along the handle. Lines crisscrossed and intersected and various points. The design then faded to dark green color as it went further up the comb. Above where the teeth of the comb started, there was name engraved. "Akiho."

Maxi walked along the railings of his ship, reminiscing on the countless memories. He felt the little dips and chips the wood had from excessive use. Ghost images of his crew members rustling about flowed through his mind. He walked over to a seat next to the main sail. That was Kyam's spot. He saw his sworn brother lying there with his feet kicked up on the same barrel. Then of course he saw Akiho run down the stairs and scold the lazy man. Maxi smirked a little at the sight. That smirk sadly faded along with the image of his beloved crewmates. He then preceded to walk back up to the upper deck to catch the sunset.

Losing the light to an orange glow, Mina put a pause to her reading and folded the page she was on. She put the book aside on the desk and glanced over to the comb again. Akiho huh? I wonder where she is. Being a fan of the sunset, she decided to go out and watch it. Not noticing Maxi on the deck above her, she walked all the way to the edge of the front deck. In awe of the beautiful water-bound sunset, she leaned against the railing and sighed. Maxi stayed quiet so he wouldn't disturb her. She then closed her eyes as she felt the breeze. Not wanting to miss too much of the view, she opened her eyes and continued to stare at the natural beauty. It's so pretty on the water. Mina thought. Since her head was slightly turned to the side, Maxi was able to see how nicely the glow showed her beauty. He studied her for a moment, looking at the soft curves her face had. Just like him, she seemed to share the same love for the setting sun. Looks like we have something in common. Maxi thought to himself. "Not a bad view huh?" Maxi asked as he walked down to the stairs.

"Huh? Oh, um yeah. It really is." Mina replied caught off guard.

"It's the best part of the day."

"Yes it is. It makes everything bad just-"

"Go away?" Maxi interjected.

"Yeah." She said with a little giggle.

"Well, I'm gonna head in now. You should get some rest too. Sleep well."

"Okay and thanks, I will." Mina said with a gentle smile.

Maxi smiled and nodded back. He then turned around and headed up the stairs to his quarters. Mina watched him as he went. She got a nice view of his backside. Nice ass. She naughtily thought to herself with a grin.

I think Maxi in Mina will get along nicely lol. Like always, please feel free to review, favorite, and follow this story. Until next time :)

~ soulspark