The Spinster (9)

Excited, May felt the night breeze accelerate with the speed of the ship and began to see the stars move over her. She hugged Chuck tenderly as he said.

"I will prepare dinner, enjoy the beautiful view."

Chuck got up, and she watched him walk away. Sitting calmly in the bow, she could see how the clouds and the sky darkened at nightfall. The freshness of the waves gave way to intense cold, and before getting up, Chuck returned and, taking her by the hand, said.

"Come! I have something for you!"

With tranquility, they both walked to one of the cabins where a dress was waiting for May. She excitedly took it in her arms and, looking at herself in the mirror, and she put the dress in front of her to imagine how it would look. She smilingly looked at Chuck and, kissing his lips, said.

"Do you still remember my measurements?"

He, nodding, smirked and said.

"That is something I would not forget."

With those words, he retired, and she