Water. That's the only reason why I can't join the men on the ship?
"You'll drown!" Yea right. He's been putting me in swim classes for the last 17 years.
" I can tell by your face. I know I'm not a good liar but you still aren't going. That's that."
" Father please. you know that they will do me no harm. Just let me in the ship just this once. Please?"
" The only way you will get on that ship tomorrow is if I die Jasmine. End of discussion." He slants his head slightly, huffing.
"Okay." I said that to fast. He never notices though. I just have to wait till his six o'clock beer and I'll be on my way.
1,2,3. Three of them. Three men boarding the boat. I can tell it's just past six because there is the very strong smell of alcohol and cigarettes. The raggid wooden planks softly scream as they step on them. I lean against the newly built post that ties the ship to the dock. I smell musk heading my way so I straighten my back and perk up all that I can.
" damn, you are just all the reason to board this ship." He looks slightly younger then father. The grey starting to show through his hair, both head and facial. The noticeable bags under his plain grey-blue eyes. I notice that I am starting to look uncomfortable.
"Leave the poor lady alone, Capt." Captain? That's impossible. He doesn't need a stick and bone woman to board the ship himself. He has a whole crew.
" Sorry miss. He's had more then enough drinks. I apologize for his behaviour."
" You are going to let him control the boat? He's drunk off his sorry ass!" I realize the language I just used and start to blush.
" I will be till he sobers up. Would you like to join me on the ship-"
"Jasmine. My name is Jasmine."
" Jasmine. Please join me on this ship of people who need help, would you?" Thank god. I won't have to sneak on it. But now I have this strange feeling.. Like something unneeded but wanted is going to happen.
" I would love to-"
" Jack"
"Jack. I would love to join you on the ship of basket cases." We both grin and he takes my hand, leading me up onto a new adventure.
