Chapter 9 "Sing The Song Of The Sea With You"
Hello, Hello, Hello My Precious Readers! I feel it has been forever and a day since I last uploaded for this story! I hope this update finds you well! We made it to 2021 everyone, something to be celebrated. May you join me in burying 2020 deep in the past and celebrate our creativity. As a life update from me: I remain at my job, but the fire is gone and I am about to begin my first internship. Long story short, I will be done with my certificate program by July (hopefully) then it is just passing the exam. On a TLM note, I had a really cool experience I wanted to share. I follow Jodi on IG and happened to look at her story, on which she shared a fan's drawing. The fan actually tagged both Jodi and CDB! I followed CDB and he actually posts some great stuff and also writes short stories. I decided that one of my NYRs for 2020 was to "be bold" and I messaged him since I read a few of his stories. Get this! HE MESSAGED ME BACK! It was amazing.
Their sweet moment was interrupted by a familiar scamper of paws, they knew it was Max. "Heya mutt, whatcha doin'? You miss us?" Eric asked the overjoyed canine even though the question was answered by the glow in his eyes and the wag of his tail. Once he deemed Eric welcomed back, Max went over to Ariel and repeated the same greeting. "Okay, boy Okay!" Ariel said laughing as Eric helped her up and they began walking up the beach to their home. Before they knew it, they were being ushered into the dining room and seated at the table right as the first course was being brought in. Ariel and Eric just looked at each other, raised brows, shared a giggle, then took their place at the table.
After almost an entire dinner of telling Grim and Carlotta of their travels, Ariel and Eric decided to relax. In their typical fashion, the two did not leave each other's side and found themselves wandering into the library. "Darling, you know what we should do? We should make a book" Ariel said as Eric gave her his full attention as he turned away from the bookshelf. "That sounds like a great idea," Eric said making his way toward her and joining her by the coffee table. Eric grabbed a stack of paper, some markers, and three separate book spines as Ariel sat down on the large circle rug only using the small table to place the markers down. "Which one do you want to use for our book?" Eric asked her as he set the materials down, offered her the trio, and sat next to her. "I like…this one," she said pointing to the jewel-encrusted one, "but what are we going to put in this book?" he asked. "Well we could put pictures and other sorts of things, you know from our life together," Ariel suggested. Eric smiled, put his forehead to hers, and pecked her on the nose "I'll be right back" he said as he got up and, Max following quickly, hurried out to his study. He knew the best thing to begin the book, and Max knew it as well. Ariel began placing the pieces of the paper with pictures and captions within the binding when Eric returned with something that was about the size of the paper. "So…" he began as he rejoined her on the carpet, "you said this book is going to have things from our life together right?" "Yes," she said brightly. "Well, we should start at the best part." With that, he took their wedding photo which he made a copy of for the book and placed it as page one. "Oh Eric that's perfect!, it just needs one thing" She quickly retracted the book and a gold marker away out of Eric's view and wrote in a special message. He chuckled and cocked an eyebrow at her while Max brought his ball over and insisted, through nose nudges to the elbow, that Eric throw it. She made quick work of binding the book and placed it in his lap. She then snuggled into the crook of his neck, wrapping her arms around his torso as he opened the book. She felt his cheek on the crown as he happily sighed and read;
"I Am Now & Forever Part Of Your World."
At this he sighed happily, "It's perfect" he said, and they cleaned up, placed the book on the mantle. "Go upstairs, and wait for me…" he said seductively as he kissed the spot below her ear. She melted into his touch and desire bloomed in her eyes. She bit her lip, blushing as red as her hair she pecked him on the lips and then headed upstairs.
In response, he grinned and raced off to find Carlotta and Grimsby, Max breaking into a run to follow him. He glanced at the grandfather clock as he practically flew across the foyer, 7:45 perfect! he said to himself, as he made it to the servants quarters. Grimsby, Carlotta, and Louis were sitting around the table drinking tea and chatting when he entered. "Eric my dear, what's the rush, where's the fire?" Carlotta asked alarmed as the young ruler's heart rate returned to normal. Eric responded after a moment, "Calm down Lottie, there's no fire. But I want to give the three of you the weekend off." The trio's eyes shot up and Grimsby was the first to speak, "Are you certain your highness? We'd be more than happy to stay here with you and Ariel." Eric shook his head immediately refuting the notion. "Oh come on Grim, don't start we will be fine. Now go and enjoy yourselves, all of you." Eric then went to through the kitchen knowing that they wouldn't argue with him and headed to the wine cellar. Tonight he was going to show his true love just how much she meant to him, and that meant not missing a single detail.
As he gathered the necessary items, he looked to his four-legged friend. "Now listen ya mutt, I want you to behave and relax out here while Ariel and I spend some time together, got it?" He said while he ruffled the dog's ears. Max had been a constant in Eric's life and was truly Eric's best friend. As Eric proceeded up the stairs Max went over to his bed by the fireplace and settled for the night. Now Eric thought to himself, to find my little mermaid.
In their room, Ariel had begun lighting candles and dimmed the lights. Tonight's the night she thought to herself, and her heart raced at the thought. She loved spending time with her family, but she had urges that, according to her sisters, were only satisfied by the love of her life. At that moment, she heard footsteps fast approaching. She quickly changed her clothes, posed, and awaited her prince.
Eric opened the door, noting the lights were dimmed. He closed the door and locked it, and placed the champagne on the table near the door. When he turned around, he went weak at the knees, eyes dilating with desire…
I know, I know a cliffy! I'm sorry, but I just wanted to be dramatic.
Until next time, stay safe, wear a mask, happy reading, and remember, the human world is a mess.
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