The Blind Sin

Chapter One It was October/14/2003. I sat on the harbor in Long beach, California awaiting the boat to arrive for my departure on a Cruise. I always admired cruises for the elegant getaway. Jazz music, fine dining and the clear blue water. It states tranquility. A few minutes after, I walked on the boardwalk and a man came up to me and introduced himself. He politely stated “good morning (I thought to myself he is quite handsome. Standing around 6’1’’ and as chocolate as a dark sundae. He even had the nerve to be wearing a white suit. Damn, he looked refreshing.)Miss, may I wait with you?” yes you can. “May I also ask your name?” Sileyah. “My name is Jason . I am pleased to meet you.” Isn’t it truly funny how someone can become pleased to meet you when they truth- fully do not know what your role will be in there life. Nevertheless, it is still a pleasant opening statement to first time conversation, I guess? “That’s an interesting comment, but it looks as if the boat has arrived; let’s get aboard.” Most certainly, “right after you”. (Sileyah and Jason walk aboard) Pardon me asking this question but you seem like a man with a lot on your mind. More as if this ride is a getaway emotionally and not for the beautiful view? “ Maybe it is a little bit of both. Your starting to sound like you study psychology.” I speak on the grounds of your eagerness, but actually, I did for four years. However, it was not my education on the mind but my eye on a sad face that implied your heartache. You just seemed eager to make conversation with someone. “ No, I was not eager just kind, but you seem like a very wise woman. Now the only question is, if I can help you as much as I believe you can help me? Sometimes conversation can soothe anyone! Well Jason that an invitation I will hold you on. The dining room should be open soon. Maybe we can meet there at seven and further our conversation over dinner. “I will be delighted. I shall see you then.” (Sileyah walked away.) I thought to myself maybe this is the outlet I needed. Even though I never stated it through our discussion, but I believe that I am hurting just as much as he is. However, I guess it is not healthy to drift away in my sorrows and problems rights know. I shall take a shower and get prepared for the evening for it is already five thirty. (Ding-dong) “Room service.” Just a moment please. I answered the door to something refreshing. The housekeeper was holding two dozens of red and white roses. “These are from a gentleman upstairs” (she replied) Thank you. “Is there anything else that I can help you with?” No thank you, you have a great evening. I took the roses over to the dresser and put them in a beautiful floral decorated vase they had there. Then I realized I had dinner plans and it is ten minutes till seven. I arrived in the dining room looking quite dazzling I would say. I wore a beautiful champagne colored evening dress. I look to my left but to see Jason waiting. “Aren’t we beautiful this evening”. Thank you for the compliment, you are very nice looking yourself