Sojourner 'Journey' Brown had only two things planned in life :
1. She had to fulfill her never ending bucket list before she died.
2. What her epitaph would read.
Of which the first one is temporarily on hold. But she'll do what she wants and soon...
I left three places for next day to visit when I called it a day at six. I was exhausted, hungry. I was sweaty. And my head was buzzing.
But I decided to turn the car towards the seaside instead of my hotel. I could use some seafood and a scenic view for my eyes only.
I found about Cabourg beach on Google maps. Even though it's quite popular, I was hoping late night and winter winds will do the trick of keeping people away.
There were hotels and little restaurants lined up along the beach. After a quick dinner of some seafood at one of them, I made my way to the beach. It's practically empty save for some couples here and there.
It was chilly and slightly windy weather, just like I hoped for. The waves were a little big though. Maybe I shouldn't go in.
I slide out of my boots to stand in the cold, inky water. And suddenly I found a wave crashing at me, soaking me upto my waist. Hmm, might as well have a dip.
Not a good idea at all but I have some extra clothes with me and.......it looks tempting.
I'm probably going to die from hypothermia because of your stupidity!
Shells, we are the youngest today, we'll ever be. Might as well be young and stupid!
I only had my underwear and a black vest on. And before my conscience could knock some sense into me, I'd already jumped.
Fr-r-reaking c-cold! T-tr-true....... But freaking Awesome!!!
I was not far from the shore, maybe ten meters. Adrenaline rushed through my body as well as some shiver, but my head felt light, as if some weight has been lifted of it and I could finally breathe.
I was about to go for another quick dip before my arse got frozen, when a shout startled me from behind.
"Hey! Stop! What are you doing?"
A man was coming at me full force when I looked back. Two others behind him. Confused I take a step back.
"Ouch! What th-" and before I could perceive the whole situation, another big wave crashes at my back causing me to fall under water. Coughing the salty water when I come out, the same man was standing directly in front of me. In a blink of an eye I was dragged out of the water by waist.
Still very much confused and in the middle of a coughing fit, I am disposed on the shore wiith someone's hand around my shoulder and a towel wrapped on.
Wow, his hand is so warm. It's so cold! "Do you need medical help, Miss?" He asked with concern. What? "Um..no?" Did he think I was drowning? Sure the waves were a little bigger than expected but-
And his concern changed to anger in a blink of an eye. What in Churchill? "What were you doing here? Entering the water is prohibited after 7! Didn't you hear the warning and forcast." About what?
"I-I'm sorry, I didn't know. I was just having a dip-" "Having a dip?! What sane person does that? Are you crazy?! These damn tourists. There was a signboard at the entrance!"
"Mademoiselle, sêre waz é weaser fôrecasting of é storng. Non allowez en water." One of the men from behind said more calmly than the previous one and pointed towards a signboard near the entrance.
Now as the initial shock wore off, I felt the chill in my bones. Literally. Bloody hell! I was standing in my less than appropriate cloths caked in wet sand, in front of these guys, shivering away, and it seems like I'm blind and bloody at fault. I saw a signboard close to my car reading something in both French and English in red colours.
Oh, give me a bloody break! I told you.
"S-sir, I-I'm r-really sor-rry. I did-didn't read t-the it. B-but I d-don't need medic-cal help-p. J-just step as-side, so I can get my c-cloths!"
Brrrr, it's so c-cold!
As if he finally noticed my attemp to walk past him, he hesitantly stepped aside. The two men also moved.
Thankfully, I parked my car near the beach as there wasn't much people. I quickly dried myself as best as I could and wore all my cloths with a new shirt.
When I go to retrieve my sandles, the coastguards were still there. So I had to go back once again. Ugh!
"D-do I need to fill any f-fine for it?" I asked awkwardly. "No Mademoiselle, sat is not necessary. Juste be careful." One of them replied. "Ok."
The one who was shouting at first was now completely calm. And I also finally got a chance to look at my saviours. It was clear from other two's accent that they were French. But the third one looked a fellow Brit. Maybe a notherner.
"I am really sorry. And.....and thank you." I told them. I couldn't meet their eyes in guilt and embarrassment. Literally, what were you thinking? Playing Aquaman? I don't know! I was just a little distracted and wanted to unwind. And of course didn't come across any news all day while fleeting from a place to another.
I focus on the lifeguards once again at the sound of throat clearing. "Miss, I'm sorry for earlier, but your ........ adventure was inappropriate. Your life and our jobs both were very much on the line. Do read the signboards from next time."
I nod while collecting my sandles and my discarded clothes. "I'm sorry once again. I'll be careful." I spun around immediately to go back to my car and get out of here.
My ears were still buzzing from shame when I started the car. " Okay. Okay. It's fine, things happen once in a while. And it's not like you're going to meet them again..... so yeah. Let's just......forget it happened. Easy.
A/N: I used a site called www.lingvist.com and a bunch of others to help me with the French characters talk heavily French accented English. It was fun. Sir Rob inspired me. If I've messed it up do correct me, as I have no other way of knowing if it's correct or not.
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