His Unveiled Passion

Tessa received a call from Marissa the day before Marissa's birthday.

She had just finished lunch when she answered the call.

"Hey, Tessa. Remember to come early tomorrow afternoon," Marissa said.

Tessa asked curiously, "Isn't your birthday bash being held in the evening?"

"Yes, the party's going to start in the evening, but the cruise ship will set sail at

noon. We'll be spending two days at sea," Marissa explained.

"Alright, I'll be there," Tessa replied.

The weather was beautiful and sunny the next day.

Tessa had changed into a blue halter-neck dress she had bought at the mall. She

had even applied some light makeup and clipped her hair loosely at the back of

her head with a hairpin.

She didn't bother going to a stylist for her outfit or putting on a full face of makeup.

After all, it was Marissa's birthday today. Tessa wasn't about to steal the spotlight

from the birthday girl.

Stephen was patiently waiting for her nearby.

Tessa packed a small suitcase, filling it with a change of clothes and some daily

necessities.

Once she was done, Stephen wrapped his arms around her before leading her

out of the villa.

A black Cullinan was waiting for them at the door.

Stephen's assistant, Samson, was their driver for the day. So, he drove them to

the dock.

sky was a clear shade of azure that seemed to lift spirits with

breeze blew gently in their faces, carrying

scent.

were docked alongside

It had a sleek yet elegant

ship was massive compared to the other boats in the area,

floating palace

Marissa was

carpet was stretched all the way

sweet smiles on their

Stephen.

gloves

the ship via the gangway and

walking a short distance.

stunning today. It was obvious that she was

impress.

had on a

mermaid-style gown in various

of blue and purple. The

gown

took,

was wearing

a lake

It made her look gentle

regal.

a brilliant blue diamond necklace around her

and a bracelet

I've been waiting for

smile.

her gaze landed on Stephen, who was

that she was in a

had really come to attend her birthday party. This was the first

deigned to attend a

didn't miss the subtle shift in Marissa's

said in jest, "Were you really

waiting for him instead?"