Sally’s Honeymoon: Book 4 Of A Contemporary Romance Short Story Series Read Free Page A

into the restaurant area, and decided to take a window seat that offered the best view of Southampton. As with everything, the food on display, even for afternoon nibbles; was immense.
    “Well then.” Robert said wickedly, as they approached the selection of cakes and sweets on offer. “Let the madness begin!”
    Sally was soon heading back to the table carrying a plate of cakes and holding a cold drink - promising herself that this extravagance would not happen every day. Squeezing past the table next to their own, her foot caught on something. She felt herself going over, but could do little about it as the plate and drink flew of her hands; spewing its contents over an elderly couple who had sat down at the table next to them. Sally herself, landed heavily in the passageway between the tables.
    “SALLY!” Robert cried out as he quickly put down his own food rushed to her aid.
    “Sally..are you ok?” Robert asked anxiously as he lifted her on to her feet.
    “Ha ha ha, I can’t believe I did that! What a way to start our first day at sea!”
    “Oh my dear!” A voice spoke up next to them. “I must apologise for that; it was all my stupid fault – I left my walking stick poking out into the isle!”
    The elderly gentleman at the next table, looked anxiously at Sally.
    “I do hope that you were not hurt my dear – this is just terrible!”
    “No no, please don’t concern yourself, accidents do happen sometimes. I’m absolutely fine, honestly – no bones broken!”
    “Still, it was very careless of me. I’m still trying to get used to this blessed stick – who would have thought it could be such a hazard! Let me introduce myself by the way; My name is Raymond and this is my wife Margaret.”
    “Sally and Robert.” Sally offered shaking hands with the couple.
    Meanwhile the staff had rushed over to investigate, and clear up the mess. Once it was established that no-one was injured , they went about the business of running a busy ship; while Robert and Sally re-charged their food, and acquainted themselves with their new friends.
     
    Raymond and Margaret were both retired; veterans of cruising, and had decided to come on another one to celebrate their 45 th anniversary. “While we’re still able to get around on our own two feet!” Raymond explained. “As you may guess from the stick though, that’s not likely to be for much longer!”
    “Oh Raymond don’t be such a pessimist!” His wife Margaret chastised him.
    “If you would just lose a bit of weight, I’m sure your knees would not trouble you half as much!”
    She glared pointedly at the half eaten cakes on his plate
    “Now now dear, just calm yourself down a bit will you – our young friends here will think me a glutton!” He winked at Sally, who could not help but laugh.
    “Well, going by what I have heard – and now have seen for myself – you are in the wrong place for a strict diet regime I think!”
    “Ah, words of wisdom I’m sure Sally. However I have an advantage over the mere mortal who finds himself in this situation – Margaret here, has a tongue sharper that any butchers knife – and she is not afraid to use it!”
    His wife slapped him on the arm, while at the same time giving Robert and Sally the ‘see what I have to put up with’ look.
    “So what about yourselves, is this a special occasion?” Margaret asked looking at Robert.
    “ Well…no not really..” He winced as Sally poked him in the ribs. “Actually yes, we’re here on our honeymoon; we just got married a couple of days ago.”
    “Oh, how romantic! Congratulations to both of you. Isn’t this  amazing; you’re just celebrating the beginning of a new life together; and we are celebrating 45 years married!”
    “Yes , congratulations to you both.” Piped up Raymond. “Though it’s a bit depressing really; your just beginning an exciting new adventure; and we’re on the last chapter of the book!” He grinned at them both as Margaret shook her