ANCHORED

CHAPTER 14

A few days had passed since the dramatic events at the hospital involving Captain Cobham and Jariel. The tension and uncertainty had given way to a sense of relief as Jariel's recovery progressed smoothly. Now, back on the deck, she was ready to resume her duties. The sun was shining brightly, and the sea breeze carried a sense of renewal.

Jariel spotted Amrey, her close friend and confidant, busy with her tasks. She approached her with a smile, feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness about the conversation they were about to have.

"Amrey, got a minute?" Jariel asked, her voice steady but with a hint of anticipation.

Amrey looked up, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Jariel. "Of course, Jariel! How are you feeling? It's so good to see you back on your feet."

"I'm doing much better, thanks. It's been quite a journey, but I'm glad to be back," Jariel replied, her smile growing wider. "Actually, there's something I need to talk to you about. It's... well, it's about what happened with Captain Cobham."

Amrey's eyebrows raised in curiosity. "Oh? What happened? You mean at the hospital?"

Jariel nodded, taking a deep breath. "Yes, but it's more than just the hospital. After everything that went down, something unexpected happened between us. I... I had a very intense and s****l moment with him."

Amrey's eyes widened in surprise. "Wait, what? You and Captain Cobham? Wow, I didn't see that coming. Tell me everything!"

Jariel chuckled nervously. "Well, it all started when I was still in the hospital. Captain Cobham visited me frequently, checking on my progress and making sure I was comfortable. At first, I thought it was just his way of showing concern for a crew member, but there was something more in his eyes, something I couldn't quite place."

Amrey leaned in closer, hanging on to every word. "Go on."

"One evening, after everyone had left, I was hot and bothered and I wondered why he hasn't come by so I started touching myself while thinking of him. then I decided to call his cabin,

Amrey gasped wide-eyed, then suddenly he burst through the door .There was this undeniable chemistry between us, and it felt like the air was charged with electricity. Before I knew it, we were closer than we had ever been, and then... well, things got intimate," Jariel confessed, her cheeks flushing at the memory.

Amrey's jaw dropped. "Wow, Jariel. That's intense. How do you feel about it now?"

Jariel sighed, her expression a mix of confusion and excitement. "I don't know, Amrey. It was amazing, but also unexpected. I never thought I'd feel this way about him. He's always been this distant, authoritative figure, and now... now it's different."

Amrey placed a reassuring hand on Jariel's shoulder. "It's a lot to process, I get it. But how does Captain Cobham feel about it? Have you talked to him since?"

Jariel nodded. "No, we haven't. He's been very distant and its killing me.

Amrey smile fell. "That sounds bad. you need to speak to him Jariel. Just take it one step at a time and see where it leads. And remember, I'm always here if you need to talk."

"Thanks, Amrey. Your support means the world to me," Jariel said, feeling a weight lift off her shoulders. "It's just nice to have someone to share this with."

As they continued their conversation, the bond between Jariel and Amrey grew even stronger. The deck buzzed with activity around them, but for a moment, it felt like they were the only two people in the world. Jariel knew that whatever challenges lay ahead, she had a friend she could rely on, and that made all the difference.