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“I can honestly say I’ve never seen them. I’ve never done whale watching. I’m glad I get to have my first experience with you.”
Emilie’s face lit up, and she leaned in closer to me. “Did you know that the blue whale is the largest animal on Earth?” she asked excitedly. “They can grow up to a hundred feet in length!”
I grinned, caught up in her enthusiasm. “Wow, that’s incredible. I can’t wait to see one up close.”
As we sailed further out, the anticipation grew. We scanned the horizon, searching for any signs of whale activity. Suddenly, there was a loud splash, followed by another and another. We both turned toward the sound. I saw a group of whales breaching the surface. It was a breathtaking sight. They were massive, their bodies shimmering in the sunlight.
“Holy shit!” were the first words that came out.
Emilie gasped, reaching for my hand. “Oh my god, this is amazing,” she squealed, her voice filled with wonder. “Look at them!”
I squeezed her hand, my heart racing in my chest. The whales were putting on a show, leaping out of the water and crashing back down with a thunderous splash. It was like watching a dance but with the added element of danger. These creatures were massive, and their movements were powerful.
Emilie and I watched in awe as the whales continued their display. It was like they were performing just for us. I felt a sense of connection to these creatures. They were so intelligent, so majestic, and so beautiful.
I was struck by the depth of her passion and the connection she felt with the ocean and its creatures. “I’m sorry about what happened with your sister,” I said softly, not wanting to pry but genuinely wanting to understand her better.
Emilie’s gaze turned somber, and she sighed. “You should’ve been with her, Theo,” she said, her voice carrying a hint of sadness. “It was never supposed to be me. Nora is the future queen. She knows what to say and do. I always thought she wanted this life. And then she left.”
I nodded with understanding. “I don’t know your exact situation, but I kind of know the feeling.”
“Because your brother broke his match and had to move to England,” she said.
“I wouldn’t say he had to move, but he wanted to because he wanted to be with her. But it did change the course of my life a little.”
“If we get married, it goes to the next in line,” she said.
“Partly. Some stuff I can do from anywhere. I can travel.”
“I bet you and your parents were pretty bummed to find out you were getting the runner-up and not your first choice.”
“Emilie, I wouldn’t choose anyone else.”
She stared into my eyes for several long seconds. I saw the tiniest glimmer of vulnerability. Hope bloomed.
“I wouldn’t want anyone else to work through all the business issues with either. You’re a smart, savvy businessman. You get it.”
Slapping me in the face would have been better. I forced a tight smile and turned my attention back to the water. She was a cold woman. At least, that was what she wanted me to think. Her acting wasn’t that good. I saw the moments when she let down her guard.
“You know, I don’t know if we could possibly be any different,” I said while keeping my eyes on the horizon.
“Is that a problem?”
“Of course, it is, but I get the feeling that doesn’t matter.”
The early morning sunlight reflected off the water. It was truly beautiful.
Emilie stood beside me, her gaze fixed on the water. I watched her closely, admiring the way her eyes sparkled with a childlike wonder. For a brief moment, I could forget all the stuff that was putting us on opposite sides of this little game we had been thrust into. I wished I could keep her like this forever. I liked this side of her. I liked all the other sides as well, but they were a little harder to see through the giant fucking walls she put around herself.
She grabbed my hand. “Watch,” she whispered.
The first glimpse of a massive tailfin broke the surface of the water. It was a breathtaking sight, and I felt a surge of awe at the sheer size and power of the creature before us.
“I heard whales migrate,” I said. “Is that true?”
Emilie nodded, her eyes never leaving the majestic creature. “Yes, they travel thousands of miles every year to mate and give birth. It’s one of the most amazing things about nature.”
We stood in silence, watching as the whale swam gracefully through the water. For a moment, it was just the two of us and this incredible animal, sharing a moment of pure wonder and awe.
