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

in

scent.

white sailboats and yachts were

them. It had a sleek yet

massive compared to the other boats in the area, making

like a floating palace

Marissa was using for her

stretched all the way down

had sweet smiles on their faces

Stephen.

members in white gloves

via the gangway and promptly ran into

walking a short distance.

It was

impress.

had on a

mermaid-style gown in various

blue and

the gown

step she took,

was wearing

lake dyed in shades

It made her look

regal.

was a brilliant blue diamond necklace around her

and a bracelet that complemented her

finally here. I've been waiting for you," Marissa

smile.

deepened when her gaze landed on Stephen,

obvious that she was in a

her birthday party. This

deigned to attend a

subtle shift in

said in jest, "Were you really

waiting for him instead?"