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Maya's eyes widen when she sees the boat bobbing up and down on the waves. It's one of my biggest boats: a sleek white yacht with two decks. Her mouth drops open as she looks up at me.
"I know I was just on this thing, but it looks even bigger in the daylight.”
I laugh and take the lead, showing her onto the deck where a few crew members are waiting to greet us.
"Welcome aboard!" they shout in unison, tipping their hats as we pass.
Maya takes it all in, looking around like a child in a candy store. I can't help the smile that spreads across my face as I watch her.
She seems to have this effect on me. She makes me feel like I'm doing something special for someone instead of just another business deal. I like doing these things for her.
"Maya, let me introduce you to some of the people who will make this voyage possible." I wave over a middle-aged man with a wide grin. "This is Charlie, our captain. He's been sailing with me for over a decade, knows this yacht like the back of his hand."
Charlie tips his hat. "Pleasure to meet you, Maya. You're in safe hands."
I laugh, patting him on the back.
"Meet Rosa, our head stewardess." I gesture to the petite woman with a warm smile approaching us. "She makes the best mojitos. And if you're in the mood for some comfort food, she whips up a mean lasagna."
Rosa laughs, extending her hand to Maya. "Buenos días, señorita. Welcome aboard."
"And this is Max." He's a young man with bright blue eyes and tousled hair. "He's our engineer. If anything goes wrong, which it never does, Max is our man."
Max nods in our direction, all business. "Nice to meet you, Maya."
I can't help but smile at the interaction, watching Maya's expressions, her eyes sparkling in amusement. This crew, they're more than employees. They're my family out here on the sea.
We take a tour around the boat, checking out the cabins, the gym, and the observation deck. The upper deck has a small hot tub with lounge chairs and a bar. Maya gasps in admiration as she takes it all in.
"You know, I'm kinda starting to understand why you love work so much." She turns to me with a mischievous glint in her eye. "I mean, come on, you get to spend your days here?"
"It's one of the perks." I shrug, feeling my own admiration rising for this girl.
"Well, I'm not complaining." She jokes with me.
"Come on, there's one more space I want to show you," I tell her, leading her toward the bow of the yacht. I open the door to the master suite and watch in amusement as her eyes widen.
The room is luxurious, with a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and a private bathroom with a Jacuzzi. Large windows display a panoramic view of the water.
"This is your room," I say, sweeping my arm around the space.
Maya gasps, her eyes darting around the room, finally landing on me. "Hunter, this place is... It's gorgeous."
"Only the best for you."
She shakes her head, looking around the room again. "Am I dreaming?"
"You're not, sunshine." I lead her toward the bathroom. Inside, there's a shower, a Jacuzzi tub, and a vanity filled with high-end products. "You can freshen up here. We have a meeting in two hours."
She nods, her excitement evident. "This is surreal."
"Welcome to my world... I'll see you later." I give her one last look before closing the door behind me.
* * *
The doorto the boardroom on the yacht opens, as Maya walks in, her hair twisted into a neat bun, a stack of papers in her hands. She's traded her casual attire for a crisp white shirt and navy pencil skirt.
God, she’s beautiful.
