One Wish

15

You should eat more, Aunt Mihara, said George who added fried rice and bacon to the old woman's plate. You need to add weight when you come back home.

Can I finish all this food?

You can afford to consume that. You didn't even touch the food I delivered to your cabin last night.

I'm so dizzy on this flickering trip that I don't know where to go! She reached for the cup of coffee and sipped.

Elijah glanced at George and smiled shyly. George smiles widely at her.

Hmm... this coffee is delicious. Aunt Mihara looked at the cup and sniffed. That I purposely brewed for you, Aunt. George said. Aunt Mihatlra nodded and sipped the brewed coffee again. Later she stared at George. That guest of your boss, George, have you known her for a long time?

Elijah rolled her eyes. George was admired by her aunt because he got the old woman's affection the fact that, they are both strangers to each other.

George cleared his throat before answering.

Ah... eh, Ms- Jasmine is one of the best people to make transactions with the company, Auntie. That was a general truth. He doesn't want to lie to the old woman who is so sweet.

Is Jasmine single?

Auntie... Elijah said shyly to her aunt.

George does not know how to remain calm during the old woman's interrogation. He focus his attention on the meal and pondered how to divert the conversation from Jasmine.

And why she is not working? She's just enjoying life sailing on a ship that is not hers? continued the old woman.

Aunt, Jasmine benefited from this voyage. She was able to make a big transaction with their company.

George winced inwardly. Is that what her boss said to the girl? Why does her boss have to lie? He has no recollection of Jasmine hiding her true identity from female and male acquaintances. Whether new or old.

And what do you know about the personality of that woman you just met the other day? Aunt Mihara asked.

Whatever Elijah was going to answer was stuck in her throat when out of the corner of her eyes the subject of their conversation appeared at the door of the dining room. She lifted her face and looked at her. She wondered at the sudden leaping of her heart at the sight of her. She was wearing a white body-hugger crop top. Her jeans were so tight that they looked like a second skin. Holding a coffee mug in hand.

Good morning, Jasmine greeted and glanced at her for a moment. She steps closer to Aunt Mihara's side. I'm glad to see you with them for breakfast, Aunt Mhara. How are you feeling?

Aunt Mihara snorted. It's a good thing George has some black coffee prepared, otherwise I might not even be able to warm my stomach.

Want to join us? Elijah invited her to avoid her Aunt saying anything more.

Thank you, but usually, I only have coffee in the morning, she said. Then she looks at the porthole. We'll anchor momentarily. I'm inviting you to swim... Do you have swimwear?

Yes. But is it safe? Are there no sharks in this area?

The captain assured me. There is no port there but we could swim ashore. And you can join us, George, if you want.

Thanks, Jasmine. But I have a lot to do now in the computer room. There are messages from the office.

You, Aunt Mihara? Jasmine asked the old woman. If you want to swim, this yacht has lifeguards.

No thanks, I might drown if I swim. Her answer was rude.

Jasmine shrugged and turned to Elijah. See you in an hour, on the upper deck.

Elijah nodded and Jasmine stepped back then she looked back at George again. By the way, George, can I use your computer? I just want to send something to the office.

Sure. She stood up, said goodbye to the two women, and followed the boss out. The couple got up and went to their cabin.

Auntie, Elijah said as she removed the one-piece bathing suit from the backpack. Why do you have to scold Jasmine? It's embarrassing. Jasmine isn't doing you any harm.

The old woman let out a sigh. I'm doing it on purpose because I want to convey to her that whatever she's planning on you won't work, Elijah...

Auntie, what is the-

You fall in love with her, Elijah. Your eyes form hearts every time you look at her, the old woman said wearily.

I-Am I so obvious, Aunt?!

And I can't blame you, that Jasmine is extremely gorgeous. And although polite, I feel like she has discomfort talking to me. It's like you need to pay just to see her smile. She always seems angry and distrustful. It wouldn't matter if we knew each other thoroughly. You only met that girl in the sea!

Don't fall hard for that woman, Elijah, you'll only get hurt. Until now I've been wondering where your sane mind went when this Jasmine was a stranger, and you once met at sea and you accepted the invitation to go sailing. If that's a bad person, even in my presence she can do anything. Didn't you think of that?

Her aunt was right. But bad people do not tell and warn what to do. And in the corner of her heart, she didn't believe Jasmine was a bad person.

A lot of women are doomed because the heart and superficial attraction were made as to the basis of the decision, Elijah. Said Aunt Mihara who seemed to be predicting what was on her mind.