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Fernando
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"EmelieOpen in new Window.'s eyes gazed out at the vast ocean from the deck of a cruise ship, with her "Thoughts in the SkyOpen in new Window.. The orange, morning sun glistened across the water. Newly divorced, she ended up on this cruise, living a lonely life. With her future "Destiny UndeterminedOpen in new Window., she knew "The Best GiftOpen in new Window. she could give herself would be a "cruise birthday Open in new Window.. Maybe she'd get her mind off Jared and the awful eight year marriage they'd had. It had been "Jared's DecisionOpen in new Window. to divorce, and yet she was fine with it. Her heart felt nothing but " IceOpen in new Window. for him. There's no regret. Her unsure mind thought. She loved him once, but not anymore.

""Rumor Has It...Open in new Window., "The Power of WishesOpen in new Window. can be very strong."

"Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. of "EmelieOpen in new Window. was suddenly calmed by the voice of a very handsome guy. Her mouth fell open, and all she could do was stare.

"I'm
Fernando", he chuckled as he realized he surprised her. "I didn't mean to startle you, but I was curious as to why a very beautiful girl would be captured in such deep thoughts."

"EmelieOpen in new Window. instantly warmed to his sincere smile. "I'm "EmelieOpen in new Window.. You caught me "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. as I was marveling at the serene beauty of the sea."

"I think "Theft of Words Open in new Window. on a cruise ship is a marvel, that's why I'm taking one by myself. My best bud had to cancel at the last minute, so I figured, what the heck, I'll just go alone."

"EmelieOpen in new Window.'s eyes widened. "Seriously! I'm alone, too!" She finally felt like she was "On the Edge of a New DawnOpen in new Window..

"Really! Now, I'm very glad that I found the nerve to talk to you!" He laughed.

"EmelieOpen in new Window. took a moment to take in the pleasantness of
Fernando's face. What a difference it was from the bitterness she always saw in Jared's. "Would you like to find a "StarbucksOpen in new Window. or something on this ship? I didn't have breakfast yet, and I can't get this "Coffee Cup ImageOpen in new Window. out of my head." The words sped from her mouth almost involuntarily.

As they walked, she told him about her bad marriage and how her friend, "KatherineOpen in new Window., talked her into going on the cruise for her birthday. By the time they sat for breakfast, she felt as though they'd known each other forever.

""Invalid ItemOpen in new Window., I heard that this ship has a "StrawberryOpen in new Window. "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window.. Would you like to get some later."

"
I would, my friend, Fernando," she smiled. Who would have thought this cruise trip would turn out to be an "Adventure for LoveOpen in new Window..

He seemed to be feeling that, too. "The last time I was on a cruise was when I was only a young kid with "My FamilyOpen in new Window. during a trip to "AustraliaOpen in new Window.. "My Trip to AustraliaOpen in new Window. was nothing like this."


******


Her "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. began to play. "Can you hear the drums Fernando?
The beat of the drums has always been my favorite part of this song!"

Thoughts of "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. and "Invalid ItemOpen in new Window. raced through her mind.
There was something in the air that night. "The Magnitude of StarsOpen in new Window. surrounded them, and it was turning out to be "A Perfect DayOpen in new Window..






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