Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

As Corley left the restaurant, he missed bumping into Murray, coming in for breakfast.

Murray frowned slightly. He glanced around discreetly, not spotting Roseanne anywhere.

"Babe, looking for something?" Noticing his surveying gaze, Millie asked knowingly.

Murray looked back at her. "You shouldn't have insisted on coming over with that injury on your leg."

"I could have had breakfast in bed, but I've stayed in for too long. I need some fresh air, or else I'll start to feel out of breath," Millie said, sticking her tongue out playfully.

Murray hummed softly, "What do you fancy for breakfast?"

"A sandwich and some milk, thank you, babe."

Murray had searched all four diners on the island by noon and still hadn't seen Roseanne. He strolled along the beach in the afternoon with no luck, either. At night, he spotted Leda, but still no sign of Roseanne.

It was even weirder that Corley seemed to have vanished since that morning. Could it be that Roseanne and he went on a date? The thought made Murray restless. He stood up, paused, and picked up Millie's shawl hanging on the back of the chair.

It was a regular piece bought on the island. Nearly everyone had one, including Roseanne.

with me at

off guard and blurted out, "Noon? How's

said defensively, "Murray, trying to trick me

sharp.

eyes. "None of

"It seems like she did

getting his answer,

was no need to guess. If Roseanne had left,

herself for

phone and called Maurice. "Book

Will the lady

ask and avoid making the

He hesitated.

there's a cruise setting sail the day after tomorrow. They're having a captain's dinner on board. Let's sign up,

"Since I can't travel back now with my condition, why not just enjoy ourselves a

phone. "Hello?