FERRY-LOVE-BOAT

Chapter 41

Carina's POV:

"I'm sorry for leaving so suddenly." - Maya's message had put a smile on my face.

I was lying on the couch with a thick blanket over my body as I watched a French movie that had recently been released on a streaming platform - it wasn't very good, but I wasn't in a position to be too picky, there was nothing else I could do on a Thursday night.

"I get it! Believe me, nature doesn't take scheduled appointments into consideration when it comes to labor, either."

"Thank you for understanding!"

I bit my lower lip, wanting our conversation to continue. It was always nice to talk to Maya, it warmed me up inside and I enjoyed wondering what her reactions were on the other side of her screen.

"I'm just sorry we were interrupted.... I was having a good time" - I didn't care if I was being too forward, I wanted her to know that I was more than happy to have her in my arms.

"Me too. I can't stop thinking about you, and how good your kiss is. I wish I could kiss you all the time."

"Come kiss me, Maya Bishop" - I answered quickly, feeling my heart beating faster, the movie already forgotten by me, and all my attention was directed to the three little dots waving on my cell phone screen.

"I wish I could! I still have eight hours of my shift to go, and you need to sleep. If I'm not mistaken, you work tomorrow!"

"But kissing you is so much more appealing than sleeping!" - I laughed at my own words and figured Maya would roll her eyes at my message and laugh too.

"I think so too, but you need rest to bring babies into this terrifying world" - Now I laughed at her words.

"You're right, and I hate to admit that. Let it be clear!"

"But we could do something after your shift...? Tomorrow night, I can pick you up from the hospital."

"What do you have in mind?" - I smiled foolishly at the cell phone as I waited for her answer.

"Honestly? You, naked in my bed. But I can settle for a movie and pizza?"

"I think I'll take the first option" - Too bold? I took a deep breath as I looked at the message that still needed sending and closed my eyes tightly as I hit the send button.

Those three little dots became instruments of torture, they appeared and disappeared, I knew Maya was lost in her words.

"Only if you want to and feel ready." - I sent the second message when I realized that I was probably causing Maya to have a stroke since it was taking too long for her to answer me.

"I think I am." - That response came quickly, and I was glad I had sent my second message, having freed her from propositioning me for sex in a second message.

"We can talk tomorrow and try it if you are comfortable. I don't want you to feel pressured."

"I feel desired."

"You are certainly being desired by me, Maya. And I trust you to know when you're comfortable to do something. I'm glad we're going to talk about it tomorrow." - And nervous; glad and nervous.

"Me too! I'll pick you up at the hospital at 8:00?"

"Seven o'clock is fine, actually. I'll start a little earlier tomorrow."

"In that case: good night, Carina! Sleep well!"

"Good night, Maya! Try to rest, eat and be safe!" - That was the last message exchanged between the two of us that night and the smile on my face would be impossible to hide even if I needed to.

Tomorrow would be a great day!