Chapter 192 - Lets get dirty (1/2)

Kris got out of the car too and felt a wave of warmth from his heart, seeing that Lena was happy to see the horse-drawn carriage. Kris greeted the coachman, who handed Kris a soft blanket. Since they were near the big open water, the breeze might be cold for some rider.

The carriage was deep blue like the sea. The horse was very big and it was white. Lena turned to Kris and smiled. ”I like this.”

Kris held Lena's hand until she got inside the carriage. Kris sat down and asked if Lena wanted the blanket but she shook her head. Today was bright and the breeze was perfect in the hot afternoon.

The carriage's seat cover was opened so it would block the sun. Lena held Kris's with both her hands and leaned on his shoulder. The coachman got into his seat and the horse slowly start moving, pulling the carriage.

”Are you going to tell me where we are going?” Lena asked again.

”Still a no.”

After a while, Lena released her hand from Kris and turned her head around to look at the beautiful ocean, as the waves gently pushed to the shore.

”You know... I was going to ask you out tomorrow, before this all happened. I still have a reservation for dinner.” Lena pointed out.

”You do?” Kris stretched his arm out on the seat and stared at Lena's back. ”Well, I only planned until tomorrow afternoon, we can make it the dinner reservation.”

Lena turned around and look at him. ”We are staying overnight?”

He patted her cheeks. ”Where has your mind wandered off too?” Lena blushed. He can read her mind already?! She has been too much of an open book for him.

Kris smiled at her cuteness. ”Don't worry, it's our first date night, not our honeymoon night.”

Lena quickly buried her head to his chest and Kris wrapped his arm around her.

”I know... but I am scared I might explode and do something bad that I will regret.” Lena admitted.

She has been controlling her sudden urge but it has been harder since the man she was very much attracted to was with her and he accepted her feelings. She does not want Kris to think she just lusted him, because as much as that was indeed true, she wanted to show him her love first and foremost.

Lena did not want to become the same woman she had worked hard to not be. She was not perfect, but she does also not want to make the same mistakes she had experienced before.

He patted her head this time. ”It's ok. I'll just tie you to the bed?”

Lena pinched Kris on his leg and he laughed louder.

He hugged her tighter and buried her head more closely to him. ”I was just joking with you. I will stop you from doing something bad... the same way you have done to me.”

”Thanks.”

Kris kissed her hair and adjusted their position so they can enjoy the rest of the ride. They rode the carriage for an awhile before they reached their next location. They held their hands throughout their journey from the carriage and walking to the port, where a medium-sized luxury yacht was waiting for them.

Lena squeezed Kris hand again and grinned. ”I didn't know you were such a romantic.”

Kris laughed and held Lena's head and turned it. ”Babe... not that one... that one...”

Lena stopped smiling and pointed. ”That one?”

”Yeah.” Kris held Lena's hand and walked first, leading them to a small, commercial fishing boat.

”Surprised?” Kris asked.

”Yes.” She was indeed not expecting this...

”You said food taste better if it's not pre-packaged... so we are going to catch them fresh.”

Lena did not mean that literally.... but she smiled at Kris. Of course, only he would think of something like this.