The Love Cruise.

Chapter 12

Ethan and Heather were sitting against the headboard, after two hours of the most passionate love making the two have ever experienced in their lives. They heard the horn, signaling that the ship was leaving in 30 minutes, so they knew scores of people would be rushing back to the ship, thankful they were part of that hord. She was admiring the promise ring on her left ring finger.

“Honey.. I still think you spent to much money today… I have very simple tastes and I am not extravagant, just so you know… Some say I am cheap, but I am just frugal is all…. We didn’t have a lot, and earned everything we got.”

“Look… That ring means I promise to love you the rest of our lives…. I do hope it is for many years to come….. I have yet to formally ask you to marry me, but that day is coming, and I will do it the right way. By that I mean, date for some time, then ask your parents…. I too am old fashion, and I think your dad would respect me better if I did that…. As for the money….. I started the business a few years before Tammy’s death… Yes, we did struggle at first, so I am frugal as well…. But now, well it has really taken off.. In fact, one big security company offered to buy us…… Right now, the company is worth 25 million, and they offered 50 million….. I’m torn as to what to do….. I countered their offer with the stipulation that none of my people are laid off, and are kept at their current salaries and benefits, which includes paid health care and bonuses…. My financial person says we should hit 50 million in a little over 2 years, at our present growth rate….. But maybe, if I had a top notch marketing person, it could happen sooner….. Care for the job my dear?”

Heather sat there, astounded at what she has just been told. She had no clue he was worth anything like that. She figured him as a startup business just getting by, but nothing like this. She had one thought then, “I hope he doesn’t think I knew this about him and he thinks I am some gold digger.”

“Earth to Heather” he said, then chuckled.

“I… I... Oh God… Ethan, I hope you know I had no idea about that side of your life….. I fell in love with the man, and not what you have….. I don’t care if we lived in a cardboard box… But wow.. This is a lot to take in.” she said.

“I know you didn’t…. Only my parents and the financial guys know my worth…. Not even my sister knows.. Though she does know I make a good buck….. So now you are the fifth person to know…… I hope that shows you that I trust you more than anything… Not that I don’t trust my sister, but she will always be taken care of…… So…. do you think you can handle being my wife at some point soon?” he asked.

She pulled him on top of her, and started kissing him, “Yes…. I think I can handle being your wife…. Now make love to me again.” she said.

As they started making out again, they felt the ship move. This would start their journey back to the states and then home. Just as Ethan was about to enter her again, there was a loud knock on the door. “I thought you put the sign on the door” Heather asked Ethan. “I did” he replied.

Then they heard Gina calling out, to open the door. “Dammit… She has terrible timing” Heather said, as she raced to get her robe, and threw a robe the ship supplied to Ethan. She opened the door to see Gina and John both standing there. As is the custom with Gina, she just invited herself into the room. She looked at Ethan, who was sitting on the edge of the bed, trying like hell to hide his hard on, then she looked at the bed and giggled.

“My God.. You two are hornier than John and I.” Gina stated. “What’s so important Sweetie?” Heather asked

“Well.. I have a huge favor to ask of you?” she said. “Christ Gina… You already have our room, what else could you want?” Heather said.