Hannah unpacked her bags and looked around her cabin. It was very nice. It was large with a huge bed and a bathroom with a sunken tub that doubled as a sauna. She opened the port hole and breathed in the fresh sea air, it was invigorating. They had just got underway and she decided to go for a walk on deck. She slipped on a pair of jean shorts and a tank top and brushed out her long hair. She smiled as she thought of Joey. He had taken her to the airport and he had acted like a dad sending his only child off to summer camp.
"Don't talk to strangers, don't drink to much, don't fall off the ship, and be careful" about 200 hundred time.
She really didn't mind, she loved Joey and he was just concerned about her.
Hannah stepped out of her cabin and headed up to the main deck. She had made a decision she was going to have fun if it killed her. Hannah was simply tired of being in the shadows, there was air of confidence about her and anyone who knew her would have noticed the way she walked with her head up, a new confidence seemed to surround her. She had already looked over the ships list of activities, she made up her mind go to all the dances and dinners. No eating in the cabin she was determined to get out and meet people.
Mark stepped out onto the deck. He had on navy blue shorts and a white t-shirt that strained against his muscles. Already several women were eyeballing him in admiration. Mark smiled; this was starting to seem like a good idea, just what he needed to get his mind off Hannah.
Hannah smiled at the beautiful weather. The deck was full of people just taking strolls, some already swimming in the huge pool. She went over to the bar and flashed the bartender a friendly smile.
"Hi pretty lady, what can I get for you." He asked.
Hannah blushed.
"Well I'm not much of a drinker, so I'm not real sure, what do you suggest?" Hannah asked.
"How about a strawberry daiquiri, that's good first drink, I'm Jacob by the way." He said smiling.
"That sounds great Jacob, my name is Hannah." She said reaching to shake his hand.
"Nice to meet you." Jacob said shaking her hand.
"So this your first cruise?" Jacob asked as he fixed her drink.
"Yea, I'm real excited, I've never been away from home." Hannah said.
"Where might home be?" Jacob asked as he set her drink in front of her.
"Fairmont Texas, Just a little small town." Hannah said.
"Well I'm sure your going to have a great time and if you need anything, just come see me." Jacob said winking at her.
Hannah smiled at him. He was flirting with her. That was a new experience for her. He was a handsome man. He was tall with dark hair and brown eyes. He was ruggedly handsome.
"I'll do that." Hannah said. She took a sip of the Daiquiri.
"This is good." Hannah said.
"Don't drink it to fast, if you're not used to drinking, it can kind of sneak upon you." Jacob said grinning.
"Okay." Hannah said. She didn't want to get drunk and pass out her first time drinking.
Mark decided to go to the bar and get a beer. He walked over; there was no one there but a young girl. As he got closer he realized she looked familiar. Then he seen it was Hannah. What was she doing here? He angrily realized that somehow Joey had set him up.
Joey and Hannah must have set this up. He walked up to her and see looked at him in shock
What the hell was Mark doing here?
"Just what kind of game are you and Joey playing at? What in the hell are ya doing here?" Mark boomed at her.
