Side Story: Craig Nimitz Part 2
1987 Words
Craig Nimitz who was in his car was driving at 100 kilometers per hour taking advantage of the empty highway on his way back to the Kremlin Palace or the Naval Headquarters.
It was late in the evening so cars at this time are plenty. A moment later, thanks to the speed of his car, he arrived at the naval headquarters only to find out a plethora of men surrounding someone.
They looked completely charmed into something. Craig curiously peeked at the center of attention but was unable to.
What might that be? He thought and stepped out of his car and grabbed the phone resting on the passenger seat.
He contacted her once more. It was only a second but Akagi answered it.
“I’m here! Where are you?”
Craig shouted due to a lot of interference happening left and right. He must make sure that Akagi can hear him.
“Uhm...There’s a little bit of a problem.”
Akagi said on the other side of the line with a hint of worries on her tone. Is she in some trouble? Well, she told him that so Craig once more looked around the naval headquarters only to find out that a group of men is praising someone.
“What a beautiful maiden!”
“Does she have a boyfriend?”
“For a beauty like her, I’m sure that his boyfriend is a handsome guy.”
“I’m envious.”
Now getting curious, Craig uses his authority to see what’s going on. Most of them are crews of the ships. They recognized his authority after he showed some identification.
The men who were surrounding something halted and began to perform a salute to a man who introduced himself to the outermost part of the men.
Now, having a clear view, he then saw a goddess right in front of him. It was a woman that she’s familiar with. In fact, a woman that he can’t believe that’s her.
Craig jaws dropped seeing a majestic beauty in front of him and let out a word.
“A-Akagi?”
That’s right, a girl in a red fiery dress and large bust, Akagi. Her dress is revealing, showing its peach-colored skin. Craig approached her, removed his coat, and covered her upper part of her dress.
Craig was flustered while doing so. This innocent girl he met earlier contradicts the dress she is wearing currently.
“Uhm...Craig...is this dress okay?”
Akagi said in a soft weak voice, clearly submissive and charming. Craig was still surrounded by men who had ogling eyes pointed at her. Craig understood it, after all, he was stunned at first. But this girl is his responsibility since they are on a date.
“You look beautiful, let’s go, we will be late at our dinner reservation.”
Craig grabbed her by the hand, holding it, and escorted her out of the center of attention. When a group of men saw the man she’s with. They gave up their hopes and dreams. After all, the man who seems to be in relation with her is the commander of the Second Carrier Strike Group, a celebrity with hot looks. They have no fighting chance.
They disperse quickly and return to their usual duties.
Meanwhile, Craig opened the left door of the car gentlemanly. Akagi entered the car without saying a word but a nod.
He then went to the driver’s seat, fastened their seatbelt, and drove to the restaurant he booked in.
Craig can’t keep his eyes on the road knowing that Akagi was inches from him. He is distracted at her beauty, luckily the cars in the road are plenty.
Akagi noticed that he was peeking to this side, covertly. She noticed it and their eyes met. She let out an angelic smile.
Craig let out a sigh of admiration. That smile can save a million lives who are depressed in life.
He drove at 100 kilometers per hour in 1 hour arriving at the district where entertainment, restaurants, malls, et cetera can be found.
There is a saying in this naval base. If you want to date someone in this place, drive one hour away from the headquarters.
This is true, the noise in the Naval Headquarters is high mostly because of the big planes occasionally transporting goods and equipment. Most of which are C-17 Globemaster, Antonov An-225 Myira, Xi’an Y-20, and many more.
This naval base comes with airfields which fourth and fifth-generation aircraft are doing daily battle simulations.
The naval ships are doing simulated battles in the sea so it is that noisy in the base. It will ruin the mood that affects intimacy between two people.
Back to Craig.
They are modern skyscrapers embroidered with bright lights. A district or heaven found in the Hawaiian Naval Base inspired by Vegas.
Casinos, high-end restaurants, recreational establishments, and so on.
Craig and Akagi stepped out of the car and strolled at the sidewalk while window shopping.
Craig seems is constantly looking at her hands he yearns to hold but doesn’t have the courage to.
This is the first day that they met and doing that is way over the line. He has to build a relationship first.
“We arrived,” Craig said, stopping in front of a certain restaurant. “Taste of Texas” A restaurant found on the mainland has a branch here.
Akagi looked at the menu posted just outside of the restaurant. The dishes are well-presented on the menu and it’s making her drool.
“Let’s go inside” He then grabbed her hands and held it and entered the restaurant. The waitress escorted them to their seat. It was filled with people in their expensive-looking dress and suits.
“Craig!”
A man shouted from the corner of the restaurant recognizing him.
Craig looked at the man who called. Seeing the man he immediately averted his trying to ignore it.
It came from a table surrounded by a group of men eating their steaks. The man who called him approached him and hugged him like pals.
“Makarov, I never knew that you were here, what a coincidence.”
Craig said, but Makarov's eyes were not pointed at her but falls on Akagi.
His eyes are creeping Akagi and unconsciously ran behind Craig, scared. Craig let out a smile calming her down.
“This is Makarov, he is part of my carrier strike group commanding a Russian Battlecruiser, Kirov Class. He was part of the first naval battle when we fought the Kraken and Dragons.”
Somehow, his story calmed her a little bit. Gaining trust in the man he introduced.
“So, he is a commander?” Akagi inquired, making sure.
“Yes,”
With that word, Akagi let go of Craig’s arm.
“Are you perhaps on a date? Sorry to bother you if you are but it is a coincidence we met here Craig.”
“You’re drinking with your crew again? I hope I can take my crews to drink sometimes.”
“You’ll have your chance” Makarov turned his head to his crew and beckoned them to salute.
But Craig immediately stopped him. He is off duty so it was no need. After that greeting, they returned to their seats.
“So, that is a Makarov huh? A high ranking official just like you?”
“Quite, but I’m above him so…”
“He is kinda cute,” Akagi teased, Craig's facial expression turned hopeless.
“I’m just kidding hehe.”
Craig let out a deep sigh of relief.
“So, what is your order? This place is known for its delicious and juicy steaks! You can order as much as you want. I’ll pay for it.”
“Really?”
Her eyes turned bright after hearing the word treat. He nodded and Akagi immediately called the waitress that is responsible for them and ordered a lot of food.
Craig was surprised that she is a glutton. Do all the calories she consumes go to her breast? Craig tried to estimate it using the dimension of the store, his height, the table’s dimension, and many more.
“You’re type F?” Craig doesn’t want to believe but his estimation said so.
“You were looking at my breast?” Akagi covered her breast immediately to protect it from Craig’s eyes.
“Well, I would like to know more about you Akagi, your name is very beautiful and interesting.” He said.
“Okay, I’ll introduce myself, my name is Akagi, commander of the aircraft carrier Kaga. Funny right? My name is similar to an aircraft carrier.”
“No, I find it lovely since my name is named after the aircraft carrier as well.”
“Well, your ship is mighty and powerful than mine so...I think your aircraft carrier is cooler than mine.”
“Don’t say that...We have modern technologies here and I believe your ships are retrofitted with the latest system. If I’m right, the Akagi is a helicopter carrier right and the government began transforming it into an aircraft carrier.”
“You do really know a lot regarding ships, Craig.”
The two casually talked about their interest in ships, they were joyously and romantically sharing knowledge about it. And from Makarov’s perspective, it seems to him that the ship is sailing.
He nods in agreement thanking God that finally, Craig will have a girlfriend.
Craig chuckled and stopped for a moment.
“Uhm...Akagi, I have something to say please listen to me.”
Craig's cheerful expression began to turn serious. Akagi reciprocated and leaned over to hear it.
“Akagi, I’ve liked you since the first moment I saw you.”
Akagi’s face begins to turn red, her heart is beating fast, and feels like she is melting. She puffed out her chest to reply.
“I’ve liked you since the first moment I saw you.”
She repeated his words which made Craig delighted and happy. His smile can reach the corner of his ears. So, this is how confession works? He thought.
He wanted to hug her but was unable to. After all, their confession is quiet and they are the only ones who heard it. However, their love atmosphere affected the mood of the restaurant and began to turn at them.
Craig grabbed her by the hand with a face flustered.
“I want to marry you after my assignment. So be patient with my love as I will prepare a grant proposal at a later date.”
“Oh my, you’re getting ahead of yourselves huh? Meet my sisters first and if they gave you their blessing. I’ll marry you.”
“There is a saying that if you marry a woman, you marry their family. So, Akagi, I will marry your sisters as well.”
Akagi looked at him dead in the eye. Craig felt this intense bloodthirst coming from Akagi, a deadly piercing gaze stabbing his heart.
Akagi can be this deadly? He thought.
“That turned out weird…” He excused.
“Here’s your order.”
The waitress handed them the dishes that they ordered. Akagi was having a five-course meal with three side dishes while Gerald was only having one-course meal and one side dish.
If she’s eating this much then how come that she is not getting fat? Akagi began to feast and ate the steaks she ordered.
- Writer
