Milk and Oreos

Chapter 8

GOOD AFTERNOON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN! IN LESS THAN AN HOUR, WE WILL BE ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA! WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED CRUISING WITH US. A FINAL SAFETY AND PASSENGER INSPECTION WILL BE MADE IN 10 MINUTES. PLEASE BE REMINDED TO CHECK YOUR BELONGINGS AND VALUABLE ITEMS BEFORE EXITING THE SHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR CRUISES AND OTHER TRAVEL SERVICES, PLEASE VISIT WWW.THEVOYAGERCRUISES.COM. THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE VOYAGER! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN ON OUR FUTURE CRUISES!

Conner: "I can't believe it. We're back."

Yassie: "Yeah. Time went by so fast that I never noticed we're back here."

Conner: "So have you finished packing?"

Yassie: "Yes. How about you?"

Conner: "I'm done. Would you like to visit Frances in her cabin?"

Yassie: "Yeah sure, but I hope we still got time to do that before the inspection starts."

Conner: "Oh right. I totally forgot about that." (laughs)

...we met Frances on the Upper Deck before we made our exit from the ship. She was happy and relaxed."

Frances: "This has been a delightful trip. I can't wait to see my grandchildren again. They will be thrilled to see me before I return to London."

Conner: "London?"

Frances: "Yes dear. I reside in London. However, some of my children are living here in Australia."

Conner: "That's interesting. Yassie works on a sitcom in London."

Frances: "Really? That's good. You can then visit me anytime at my place deary."

Yassie: "Thank you Frances. I will surely visit you there once I get back."

...she gave us her calling card with her home address in London. As passengers began to exit, Frances gave us her smile and waved to the lady in coat waiting for her from below."

Danny: "Now I wonder what Frances looks like. The way you talk about her, I feel like she looks and acts like a queen".

Conner: "Yes, she does have that regal aura whenever you talk to her. She's sophisticated too."

Danny: "I saw some old photos of you exiting from the ship. How did the paparazzi know you were at the cruise?"

Conner: "I don't know. All I know was when we were at the door, Yassie saw some signs with my name on it and camera flashing at the port."

Yassie: "Conner, this is bad. We can't let them see us together like this."

Conner: "What is going on? How did they know I was here?"

Yassie: "Something is up. I think you need to exit first..alone."

Conner: "No. I can't leave you here."

Yassie: "Remember what we've talked about? We agreed to keep things private. Go. I'll tailgate on other passengers exiting. We can meet on that restaurant right there."

Conner: "But Yassie."

Yassie: "Just go. I'll be fine."

...then I kissed her. I was hesitant to leave my girlfriend alone. It was tough playing single when you're not. I exited the ship and waved at the press but deep inside I was confused about their presence there. To my surprise Tina was there waiting for me with a car to take me back to the agency."