Forty One

Frederick woke first followed by Kristen, they were woken up by a knock.

"Who is there?"

Frederick yelled, trying to cover Kristen up. The duvet was piled on one side making her skin bear to see.

"Your friendly neighbor," a male's voice responded almost yelling as well.

"Who is he?"

Kristen calmly asked with her voice

laced with sleep.

"I don't know. Let me just get the door and find out"

He stood up and hurriedly put on his briefs then headed to the door.

"Opening the door slightly, he came face to face with an Asian dude. He was wearing grey shorts and had on a white shirt with black sleeves. His hair was long and parted to the side. He smiled brightly.

"Hello. I am Lucian, the owner of the next boathouse. Been around for a while and saw you arrived here with your woman. I was just worried that you both are not out yet, hence thinking something has happened to you"

Lucian said, staring at Frederick in the face.

Kristen froze when she heard the name.

"I can't be mistaken or is it