Both knew instinctively that they were made for each other and there was no power in the world strong enough to keep them apart. They felt nothing was stronger than what they were feeling for each other. They would cherish every moment together. With renewed appetites, they consumed a breakfast of eggs Benedict and English muffins with fresh butter and marmalade. Nikolas drank his black Greek coffee while Anna sipped on black tea.
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Hand in hand, they strolled along the entire length of the ship. As they talked and talked without pause, they circled the ship numerous times. Then they sat at the Gay Paris Bar and celebrated life and love with a bottle of Dom Perignon, vintage 1930. It was late afternoon when Nikolas walked Anna to her suite, and opened the door. He kissed her hand as they bade each other good-bye, promising to meet in the evening for dinner. Anna smiled contently as the door slowly closed. Nikolas walked to his cabin, singing to himself, light as air. He fell on his bed and surrendered to the inviting arms of sleep, a wide smile across his face.