Ch 70 - Sixth Gate

When Murphy snuck back on the ship, he was surprised to see Eleanor awake. Hands on her waist, she waited by the docking area and made sure he saw her pout.

“Not even halfway through our honeymoon, and you’re already tired of me?” she joked and huffed, “I didn’t expect you to find someone else so quickly…”

“Guilty as charged,” he grinned in response, “I figured since I scored the most beautiful woman on the planet, I might be lucky enough with the second…”

“Compliments won’t get you out of this one, darling.” Ellie turned serious, “What were you up to?”

“Kind of a long story… I didn’t want to sour our happiness, but it seems there’s no rest for the wicked.”

“Sure, I’ll make some coffee. Tell me all about it.”

“Tea for me,” he interjected as he reattached the boat to the yacht and trailed along to the lounge.

A few minutes later, Eleanor sat in her rightful place, serving him tea while she drank coffee on his lap. They indulged the warm drinks in silence, but eventually Murphy gathere