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Rick lets himself into the dining area. His father, Rio, and other people were already present there.
Rick takes the empty chair beside Rio.
Jose
Man, how I wish I could take a swim too.
Rick
You want me to throw you. *smirks*
Jose
Nah! *shakes his head*
Jose
You know I won't last a minute. *laughs*
Josh stands up, raising his glass. He clears his throat before speaking.
Jose
A toast for my dear friend for falling into the sea for the twentieth time.
Rick
Hey, I didn't fall. *complains pouting*
Everyone present there burst out laughing.
Jose
Alright, alright. *raises hand in surrender*
Jose
You didn't fall. Happy? *smiles*
Rick
Now it totally looks like I fell. *retorts*
Antonio
Hey, don't tease my poor child.
Rick exclaims smiling his eyes gleaming.
Rio
Yeah, no human can be that dumb to fall and that for twenty times. *looks at Rick*
Rick glances at Rio giving him a tight-lipped smile.
Rio
Now, now. Don't hold back, my dear brother. *smirks*
Rio
I can tell you have a nice reply to that.
Rick
*sighs* Feel free to say whatever you want.
Rio
You aren't sick, are you?
Rio puts his hand on Rick's forehead, concerned.
Rio
No, you are fine. *furrows his brows*
Rio
Am I dreaming? *pinches Rick's cheek*
Rick
Hey, it hurts! *groans*
Rick
Why are you pinching me?
Rio
Why aren't you talking back?
Rick
What do you take me as? *grunts*
Rio replies firmly locking gaze with him.
Rick bursts out laughing.
Rick
I am alright. *smiles*
Rick
Just a little tired I guess.
They all finished their food and got back to their work.
Rick was out on the deck looking at the night sky.
It was a night with no moon yet the stars were dancing cheerfully jumping from one place to another in perfect rhythm.
The sound of the ship hitting the water current can be heard.
An unsettling feeling washes over him.
Rick closes his eyes and concentrates.
He can hear the soft howling of the wind.
Rick
Drop the anchor! *shouts*
Rick
A storm is on its way.
The men present get on alert mode on hearing him and do as he says.
Rick
Tell the captain to steer the ship 55° to the east.
Just as he has said that the ship starts rocking uncontrollably.
Rick
Everyone hold on tightly!
It was like a nightmare but not anything new.
They had faced many storms during their journey though it was the worst one.
Thanks to Rick's quick judgment, after one and a half hours of fighting the storm, they finally came out clean.
Someone claps on Rick's shoulder.
Someone
Boy, you saved us, else we will be a goner this time.
Someone
He is a very talented young man.
Someone
He will reach great heights.
Everyone praises Rick for his analysis of the situation and quick decision-making.
They all cheered on overcoming the obstacle together.
Jose
At least, you learned something during the voyage.
Josh chimes coming up on the deck. His face looks pale however it is nothing to worry about.
Rick
You good, man? *asks concerned*
Jose
Yeah, I am fine. *smiles weakly*
Jose
I just need some air.
Rio
Hey, my brother is a smart boy. *complains joining in*
Jose
Yeah, that's why you call him an idiot. *argues*
Rio
Well, he is an idiot but a smart idiot. *justifies*
Rick
Is that a compliment or an insult? *frowns*
Rio
Whatever you want to take it as. *shrugs*
Rick looks at the sky and says to himself-
Rick
-Our destination is not so far now. *smiles*
Darcel
Here's another chapter!
Darcel
It's a lil too big I guess.
Darcel
Should I write small chapters or is it okay?
Darcel
Do tell your opinion.
Darcel
Till then take care.
Darcel
By
Yours truly
~Darcel.
Comments
Na-eun☁️✨️❤️🩹
I like big ones!
2024-08-01
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