The Cruise of Love

Day Six: The Declaration of Love

"The one who gets the closest to 3 wins!" Lett declared. She was playing arm wrestling with Natalia in her room that night after their dinner. Knowing she would eventually lose to a more masculine Natalia, she gave in.

"Bet you, Lett, I'm coming for you!" She rushes to the table, setting her arms to engage in an arm wrestling competition, with the two eyeing for the win.

Their hands were against each other as they prepared for round 1 of their friendly competition. "Good luck, Nat."

"Good luck, cutie pie," she winked, only to make Lett distract her, making the latter lose the first round.

Annoyed, Lett protested, "Oh, come on! You never said 'go' yet!"

Natalia winked again and settled their arms, much to Lett's rematch. "If I win, what should I owe you, sweetheart?"

She laughed and shook her head. "Nothing, sweetie. Nothing at all."

As Lett defeated her, Natalia laughed hard. "Nice try, sweet cheeks."

Their arms met once more, with one point each. Lett said, "Oh, yeah?"

While trying to grip Lett's hand, Natalia questioned. "To be serious, how are you lately?"

"I was fine," Lett answered and turned down Natalia's arms. "Was. The encounter with the paparazzi people made me embarrassed. Maybe it alerted or triggered them to come to you since you came here. Perhaps somebody knew you were here too."

Their hands held once more for the final round. Natalia said, "I'm not happy with how people treated me and that they can't let go of me, not even a single glance!"

As she spoke the last few words, she accidentally aggressively turned Lett's arm, and she felt guilty.

As Natalia came to the rescue, she embraced Lett and held her hand. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," Lett answered and laid on Natalia's chest. "Maybe we shouldn't do this game. It was painful for me."

"I'm sorry for hurting you," she kissed Lett's hand. "I went overboard with my own emotions."

"It's okay," she interlocked their hands. "I'm okay. You're here."

"Are you sure I was not being a bother to you?" Natalia asked.

"Nope. Bring me to the bed." Lett asked, to which Natalia immediately carried her.

"Let's go. Let me cuddle you."

When they lay on the bed, Lett placed her head on her chest. "This feels comfortable."

"I agree," she stared at Lett. "I don't want this to end."

"Remember when you said that you loved me?" She asked.

Natalia answered. "Yes, babe. Why?"

"I feel very loved. Will you never let me go, no matter how fame overshadows your life?"

"Once I got you, I am not letting you go," Natalia whispered. "I want you to be safe with me."

"I love you," Lett placed her hands on her cheeks after she adjusted to match her head with Natalia's. "I love you with all of my heart, Ethan."

Overwhelmed by how her lover called her by her real name, "I love you with all of my heart too, Cherryl.