Chapter 2

As Victoria stepped onboard the ship, she thought it wonderful. It was all so new looking. As she saw the Grand Staircase, she was amazed. A large glass dome was above the staircase. After going up the staircase, the steward led them to their suite. Victoria thought it was perfect.

"Is there anything else I can do for you, Mr. and Mrs. Wentworth?" asked their steward.

"Not at the moment, thank you.", replied William.

"It's perfect, "replied Victoria.

Before dinner Victoria and her family greeted all of their friends and acquaintances. First Class was a who's who of high society.

"Ruth, darling what a pleasure to see you again! I hope you are doing well", said Clara to her childhood friend. She hadn't seen Ruth since her husband's funeral. Rumor had it that her husband had died leaving the family in debt.

"Oh Rose and I have been fine, especially since she has become engaged. Rose this is my friend Clara and her husband Mr. Edward Wolcott and their daughter Victoria", replied Ruth.

"A pleasure to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott, Victoria. This is my fiancé Caledon Hockley", replied Rose smiling at her fiancé. Victoria saw that there was no love in Rose's eyes. The smile seemed like a mere formality.

"Call me Cal. William Wenthworth, how nice to see you again. I don't think I've seen you since we graduated Harvard!"

"No I don't believe we have. Victoria and I just married two weeks ago. Congratulations, Cal"

"Congratulations as well, William."

Victoria saw her dear friend Madeline Astor and was thrilled.

"Madeline, my dear, how wonderful to see you again. Congratulations on becoming Mrs. John Jacob Astor!",said Victoria.

"Congratulations on becoming Mrs. William Wentworth."

"Oh thank you! We'll have so much to talk about on this voyage. I got your letter you wrote to tell me that you are expecting, congratulations."

Thank you. I've already hired a nanny."

"Would the four of you like to visit us in Newport this summer?",Asked John.

"Oh, yes that would be wonderful. I always enjoy visiting your family at your summer house in Newport",replied Edward.

Later that evening Victoria met Molly Brown. She was very friendly and laid back. It was very obvious that she was new money. Victoria despised her and spent most of the evening with Madeline.

That evening after everyone had tired of socializing, Victoria and William were talking in their suite.

"Darling did you enjoy the evening?," asked Victoria.

"Yes, very much,did you?"

"Oh, very much! It was wonderful to see Madeline again. I think she's exited to be with child."

"Yes, John told me. I hope he gets a son to carry on the name."

"Darling I wouldn't mind having a child," Victoria said smiling flirtatiously.

"Neither would I dear. I'd love a son. A daughter would be nice too and if we have a daughter, I hope she will be as beautiful as you."

"Oh I hope our child looks like you, my dear."

"All this talk about children makes me feel like making love. How do you feel about that my, Queen Victoria?" This was William's term of endearment for her.

"Oh that sounds wonderful!"

William began to passionately kiss Victoria who had a wonderful night with her lovey husband.