Sally’s Honeymoon: Book 4 Of A Contemporary Romance Short Story Series by A.J. Temple Read Free Book Online

your lovely wife – is she with you?”
    “Oh thanks Stefan; but we are with a couple we just met earlier.” He pointed to the small group, who gave a little wave.
    “Stefan?” His companion spoke up. “Oh, I am sorry my dear. This is Robert. He is on honeymoon with his lovely wife Sally. They are guests at the same dinner table as myself. Robert; this is my friend Shirley.”
    “Very pleased to meet you Shirley.” Robert said as he shook her hand.
    “Thank you Robert. Perhaps I can meet your beautiful wife some time? It must be so romantic to go on a cruise for your honeymoon!”
    “Just a second Shirley, and I’ll quickly call her over!” He called Sally and quickly made the introductions. Stefan was on edge all through the brief conversation, and was relieved when Robert finally announced that they had better get back to their guests.
    “Perhaps we can meet again for a drink sometime?” Sally offered as they parted.
    “I would love that my dear!” Shirley announced; though Stefan did not look so sure.
    Sally and Robert returned to their gue sts, the meeting just re-enforcing what he suspected; Stefan was a hustler, and this charming elderly lady was his ‘mark’ or target. He determined that he would speak to Sally about it later, and see what she thought.
     
    “You have to be kidding me!” Was her first reaction to Roberts opinion of Stefan; as they lay in bed exhausted from their love-making, and chatted about the day’s events.
    “I wish I was Honey, but even though I have no evidence, it all stacks up. Stefan is a handsome enough guy; who could have his pick of any number of young attractive ladies. Instead he comes alone on a cruise ship, and immediately takes up with a woman old enough to be his mother; and who also just happens to be on her own, and it seems by her dress and demeanour is not exactly poor!”
    Sally lay still, deep in thought. “Well Robert as you say, you have no proof at all. What you do have is a suspicion, and no more; it’s certainly not enough to act upon.”
    “You’re right honey. It’s just that I’d hate to see that poor old woman getting ripped off, or worse still; see her getting her heart broken by an unscrupulous con man!”
    “You’re right Robert it would be tragic. Let’s just hold off for now though, and keep an eye on our ‘friend’ Stefan. If we get any real evidence, then we can do something about it. Ok?”
    “Ok honey. Let’s get some sleep, and we will just keep watch on things as you say.”
    Robert cuddl ed up behind Sally, and caressing her naked breasts; fell into a deep sleep. Sally though, lay awake for some time as she contemplated Roberts suspicions.
     
    She shook him at 6.30. “Come on sleepy-head. I thought we could go for a run around the track before breakfast!” She said shaking him gently.
    “What… Sally..I’m on holiday! It’s time to relax and get fat!” Robert replied grinning as he came to his senses.
    “Oh no you don’t! Come on…please; you’ll enjoy it honest. Five laps of the deck is about one mile – 10 lap’s will be enough for you to burn off a nice fry-up I think!”
    “Woman…will you give me no peace!” Robert laughed, as he jumped out of bed and headed for the shower.
    “Just leave it Robert, you will need a shower after the run anyway!” Sally said as she threw him his running shorts.”
    “ Sheesh..ok then; let’s get going.”
    The run around the deck , in the fresh air of the early morning, left them refreshed and invigorated; and afforded them an excellent view of Barcelona. After the run, they quickly showered and headed up to the buffet restaurant for breakfast. Robert decided to give the fry-up a body swerve, and opt instead for a healthier alternative of muesli and fruit – much to Sally’s approval.
     
    By 9 am Sally had packed enough for a picnic, and they headed down the ships ramp to get the Taxi to the church of Sagrada Família; made famous for the outlandish building