Adventurous Spirit 20
Adventurous Spirit 20
On the way home Ari's truck broke down. The part he needed was not anywhere to be found. They were still close to his cousins yacht so he called for a rescue.
His truck was hauled off to a shop and he and Essie was to stay on the yacht where it would be safe for them. Ari and Essie had separate but connecting cabins.
Georgios wife, Delitha took a liking to Essie and brought her some dresses, a sweater, night clothes and a pair of folding slippers.
“Essie, please keep thee clothes or if they are not to your liking give them to Maria for her various people she helps. I need to get to her house and stay for a wek or two to help out. She and I have not seen each other for about two months.
We have dinner a bit late, not a lot but nutritious. I see the two cousins are busy catching up on more family history. I will help you dress for dinner then let's you and I go interupt them to come eat. I'm famished!”
Essie chose long dress with a light green print floating fabric, a white sweater and wearing the sandals, instead of the boots she looked heavenly.
Ari spotted Essie and almost fell from the stool he was sitting on.
Delitha and Georgios nodded to each other in approval.
“Well I convinced Essie to get out of her work boots for a while and enjoy life. Dinner is on the way boys. Let's eat.”
They lingered on dinner and music for about two and a half hours.
Delitha and Georgios suggested a walk around deck to see the full moonlight shining on the water. Essie and Ari walked arm and arm out in the crisp breeze. Ari explained he used to have his own private yacht but sold it a few years ago.
“I wanted to stay home more with Sissie and friends.”
“Do you miss sailing?”
“Sometimes but I can always come up here to sale with Delitha and Georgios. They like it when I sale with them.”
“Not trying to butt in but you can still sail with us anytime. Why not try a week sometime. Bring Essie and Maria before the weather gets rough around here. Nick can watch the property and I'm sure Zeus will stay by Omega's side for a week!” chuckled Georgios.
Delitha popped in saying “I'd love to see Maria again and I would like to know more about Essie and and how she handles herself. In f act some of our waitresses would like a few tips from her. It could be a working vacation for Essie and a catching up vacation for cousins. So what about it guys?”
“I'm ready and you're right I do need a spell away from the garden, painting walls and working around the house. According to Maria I have been spending a bit too much time up in the library with the books.” replied Essie.
“Actually I am set to go out to sea again if only for a week. I miss the sea air and fishing. All Georgios does is brag abot the new freezers he's going to install for his catch. I need to compete with him again.”
Delitha held Georgios back a little whispering
“Lets leave them and go have some wine. They'll catch up with us. I'm going to go call Maria and tell her she was right about Essie and will she be ready to come onboard next week for an adventure.”
Music playing:
From my balcony I send one,
two, three and four kisses to the world.
Over the docks of Piraeus fly
one, two, three and four seagulls I am told.
How much I'd love to have one, two, three and four boys,
proud and fine, And when one day they grow up
They'll be manly and strong for this precious port of mine.
And when I come out of my door there is no one in the world,
there is no one I don't love. And every night I close my eyes
and I sleep and I know I'll dream of them just like before.
Jewels around my neck a good-charm I carry
because the night falls and I long to find a perfect strange
and seduce him with my song.
So much I've tried I've never found a port to
captivate my heart as Piraeus does.
And when the night falls the air is filled with songs
with tunes and sounds and laughter
bursting with life and youthful calls.
© Julia A Knaake