THEO'S REDEMPTION

Chapter 14

Ames, are you ready? Theo knock at her door.

Amelia is carrying a small bag for her necesseties. It's her family tradition to go on yachting as part of their bonding and relaxation.

Let me help you with that.

Amelia handed Theo her bag.

You looked beautiful as always, he was never tired of praising her. No matter how many times he sees her , he was always struck by her incomparable elegance and beauty.

She's wearing a yellow sundress that compliment her blond locks. She's a ray of sunshine that brightens the room whenever she grace her presence.

Theo cannot seem to take off his eyes on her. She's not only beautiful but kind hearted as well, that's what he love most about her. She's different from any women he know who grew up with the same wealthy background. Either they were spoiled or entitled. It's maybe because of her upbringing, she is well rounded and down to earth. The Sinclaire's were very affectionate and he would attest to that because he was part of it. He witnessed their show affection and he acknowledge the fact that even he a ruthless and cold hearted person can be touched by their warmth.

Amelia doesn't know how to handle his compliments, he's been vocal in giving her his praises. She felt overwhelmed and doesn't know how to make out of it.

The tension is palpable between them, they're accutely aware of each other's presence but no one dare to move first.

Theo was going to touch her face but Amelia step back a little. She was scared of her reaction, this intense longing to be with him tested her resolve to give in but they still have pending issues that needed to be fix. She doesn't want to jump right into temptation and later regret. She had a reservation of getting hurt again.

Theo's arm suspended in the air, he had the sudden urge to hug her and never let go, but seeing her reaction he control himself not to rush her, although he could see it in her eyes the flicker of emotion that she was affected also but try to masked it by the show of indifference. He knows her, she is an open book he could read easily, the flippant attitude she tried to project but the sign of struggle were visible in her beautiful eyes, she was not immune to their attraction.

I think we better go, everybody must be waiting, Amelia preceded Theo out in her bedroom.

Where's everyone? Amelia ask.

I forgot to tell you they went already, Mark drives with your parents. Andrew is going to fetch Lauren and they ask me to drive you to the harbor.

Amelia know her family is giving them time to be with each other.

I remember we used to have this sort of outing once a month, Theo started the conversation as the car filled with silence.

Yeah! we have so much fun then , you're the one who teach me how to swim. You were always a strong swimmer, remember the time when the three of you had a swimming race, you always beat them to their annoyance.

Theo laugh remembering those happy old days.

The sudden change of atmosphere turn the awkward silence into a tranquil ride. They were always in tune with each other. They cast furtive glances and smile plastered on their faces.

They arrive at Chicago's harbor were super yacht lined up in the dock. Upfront were the Sinclaires yacht named after Amelia. It's an apt name for her beauty and elegance.
The five cabins are luxurious equipped with latest technology. The 92 meter long mega yacht stood majestically among others.

Glad the two of you are finally here. Someone is being impatient to dive in the ocean, Andrew welcome them.

I don't know why Mark has no patience when he was an army, Theo said between Amelia and Andrew loud enough that Mark strode his way to their group.