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Originally posted by: .Enchantress.
Its Ok Neerja, I understand! 😊 Take Ur time. Btw do you plan to write another novel too? 😳 Top Gun Of Tom Cruise? ❤️ Haye! I love that muvie and that man.. FK does resembles Tom Cruise at many places and both have good acting skills too! ☺️
The wind ruffled their hair, but it was so soft and velvety that she did not mind. She felt exhilarated and frightened, all at the same time, and was determined to enjoy herself, no matter what.
Jarron did not speak much on the journey ,merely asking her if she was warm enough and whether she wanted a scarf for her hair .they followed the road towards Kingston , but turned inland ,through thickly forested areas where the heavy ebony and mahogany trees crowded their path , hiding the smoky light of pale moon that was rising . Shanaya wondered where he was taking her. Those were roads she had never traversed before,and she gasped at the beauty of the view from the vantage point ,the moon gliding the sea ,and making swanlike grace of the sloops on its surface ,dipping their heads in the gentle breeze.
Then the road curved down again ,until neon lighting signified the object of their travel , a low building ,strung with multi-colored lights ,highlighting the words "Pedro's Marine''. There were plenty of cars parked on the forecourt, and when Jarron helped her from the car and escorted her across a wide verandah ,under an arched entrance and into brightly lit bar throbbing with the music of steel band . Shanaya saw why it possessed so peculiar name. The bar was situated round a deep sea-water aquarium in the depth of which was every kind of fish imaginable. Green lighting enhanced its marine appearance, and Shanaya leaned on the rail in excitement, fascinated by variety of shapes and colors.
Jarron came to lean besides her, handing her a tall glass of amber-colored liquid.'Here' he said,'a small tribute to your maturity .It's rum and ginger ale. Quite an innocuous proportion of rum, believe me!'
Shanaya found herself smiling and sipped the drink tentatively. 'Hmm.It's delicious! What are you drinking ?'
" Rum and soda . Rather more stimulating, but perfectly safe .I can assure you .Now, what are you going to choose to eat ?'
Shanaya's eyes widened ." How do you mean?'
The fish! surely you realized you chose your meal!'
No! Do you ? Oh"well , I do not know .What do you suggest?'
Jarron looked down into well.'How about baked crab? Have you ever tried that ? Or turtle steak?'
Shanaya gasped. Turtle steak ! there are no turtles in here .'
No, but you might enjoy it .With rice perhaps .'
" It sounds interesting .' she admitted. Do you recommend it ?'
" I recommend anything at Pedro's.' replied Jarron ,as a small dapper little man came to join them ." Hello Pedro !How are you ?'
" Ah, Senor Kyle!' Pedro grinned happily ,'It is happy ,I am to see you again . I did not know you were returning here so soon .' he looked at shanaya ,'And your companion also .I have not had the pleasure---
Jarron glanced wryly at Shanaya .' Shanaya ,this is Pedro and Pedro meet Shanaya Robins , my ward .'
If Pedro was surprised at this revelation, he did not show it . Instead he bowed politely and suggested Shanaya have a second drink on the house . Shanaya politely declined and after more conversation, Jarron was shown the table. The restaurant was in an inner apartment, hung about palms and tropical flowers and lighted far more discretely than the bar . A small band played on the corner dais and several couples were dancing on the dance floor.
The meal was delicious, finished off with a dessert made of oranges and pulpy flesh of the star apple. The coffee was Continental and rich, and Jarron had a liqueur. She refused to think about Helen and the possible outcome of this defiance and concentrated on the moment only.
Jarron was quite interesting companion now, telling her all about the island ,the original name of the Jamaica was Xaymaca, he said sipping his liqueur lazily .
" I didn't know that .' she said interestedly ,'What does that mean?'
The Indian meaning was land of wood and water .' he replied .
" And so marvelously laid out.' enthused Shanaya sighing .' I mean ,a land of wood and water could describe practically anywhere , whereas here everything is so much larger than life somehow .The seas are bluer , the trees are greener and flowers are more colorful !' she sighed again .
" You ought to work in our public relation department, he said laughing .' If you could describe textiles with as much enthusiasm as you expand on describing the island I should imagine you could sell practically anything.'
Shanaya cupped her face with her hands ,resting her elbows on the table ,'I'm glad you brought me out ,Jarron.'
" Why?' Jarron eyes narrowed.
"oh, don't be alarmed .I'm not going to be stupid .It's just that -well,I'm enjoying myself !'
"Good, 'Jarron finished his liqueur and summoned the waiter . He signed the bill ,then said :
Come on .Let's go!'
" Go?' she stared at him ."But it's early yet .'
" I know it .Come on ,collect your wrap.'
She felt dejected, wishing she had said nothing now .If her words precipitated their return to Flamingo Lodge she was furious with herself .
She got into the car with ill grace ,not glancing at him as he joined her , turning the key in the ignition . Apart from a slight huskiness in his voice , his cold didn't seem to be troubling him at all , so there was absolutely no reason why they should go home so early .It was barely ten.
T he car followed the winding road through the hills ,dropping down steeply into the valleys and cresting the small rises without difficulty . It was only as they drove that she became aware that they were not going straight to house ,for the car was winding lower down the terraces and soon they were almost at sea level . the car swung along a headland and he brought it to a halt above the beach that was silvered with moonlight . Out in the bay ,she could see a yacht ,and she realized it was Sea Witch .
" Don't be alarmed,'remarked Jarron .'I'm not aiming to take you sailing .Let's walk on the sand. It's wonderful down here ,and we can talk.'
"Talk?' she frowned." What about?'
Jarron ignored her ,sliding out of the car , so that she was forced to do likewise. The path of the beach was steep and she took off her shoes ,and ran down the slope to the sand . Beyond a belt of palms the sea creamed unceasingly ,and the sound of it was in their ears ,combined with the faint persistent throbbing of drumbeat rhythm from one of the villas ,high up on the terraces . It was perfect night and she thought she had had almost perfect birthday .
She ran away from Jarron to the water s edge , allowing waves to touch her toes .Jarron came to join her , hands in his pockets ,looking solemn.
Now,' he said frowning ,'we can talk,'
" what about ?'she sighed ,'Must we talk seriously ,tonight?'
"well ,I think ,it's time we considered your future seriously . It's three months and more since you came to live with J.K. and while I know he has no desire to lose you ,nevertheless you ought to be thinking about your future .'
She felt a cold hand round her heart ,'In what way ?' she asked.
"Shanaya ,you must realize that you have to have a career .J.K. does not seem to understand that young girls nowadays need something more to occupy themselves with than merely playing around .I think you understand this , and that's why I'm discussing it with you ,rather than him.'
She heaved a sigh ,'I see."" Here in the island ,you have seen a little of the world you had hitherto not known existed .You must have some feelings about it ,Something of it must have taught you that life has many different faces .'
She nodded ,'I suppose ,so. Travel broadens the mind ,as they say .'
Jarron thrust his hands in trouser pockets ."Matt tells me that you like painting -that you're interested in that sort of career .'
Sometimes I think I am.' She shrugged.
" I could give you a design career with one of the textile corporation ,' he remarked thoughtfully.
She looked at him. But not you organization, I gather.'
He stared at the sea."No, not mine. he agreed.
She sighed, again. Whenever she seemed to be getting anywhere with Jarron she seemed to come up against a brick wall.
" Well, I don't want to talk about it now ,'she murmured bleakly. I might have known that you wouldn't have anything other than business on your mind!'
Jarron expression hardened. What the hell do you mean? he swore angrily ."Haven't I brought you out this evening?'
" Yes,but now I beginning to think you had different motives from the ones I imagined.' She compressed her lips mutinously.'J.K. was right . All you think about is business! I pity the woman who marries you! She'd be falling in love with a machine.'
Jarron caught her wrist in painful hold,'I've warned you ,Shanaya,'he muttered angrily. 'Don't attempt to meddle in things that you do not understand.'
She struggled to free herself .'You continually say that ! she seethed .' But I understand very well . I understand that Lauren Maxwell , Tracy ,even Virginia are of little importance to you . you only require a companion ,not someone to share your life with , to talk with you ,to love you ! I've just realized how right your father can be! Except in one thing ! he thought I'd enjoy this holiday ,but instead I'm hating it , do you hear, I'm hating it !'
And with a sob she broke away from him , running blindly up the beach to the belt of the trees ,her breath coming chokingly ,tears obliterating her view so that she stumbled over an old log and fell among the palms, her dress ripping slightly on the branches . She heard him behind her ,and rolled onto her back as he halted beside her .His coat was loosened ,his hair ruffled and he looked angrier than she had ever seen him. He stared down at her for a moment, and then flung himself beside her ,uncaring of the damp sand against the immaculate dark suit . She tried to roll away from him but he imprisoned her, one hand on both side of her.
" So ,'he muttered savagely ." You think I'm machine ! Sod ,don't you know how much I've tried to keep you away from me ,Shanaya!'he looked at her ."you continue to taunt me .Tonight in this dress you are like a witch .' Then he thrust himself away from her ,getting to his feet with unsteady hand ,pushing back his hair .She closed her eyes ,momentarily ,shutting out the world for a few minutes more. Then she sat up, clenching her fists into tight balls.
Get up ,shanaya !'he muttered turning away .'Let's go before I lose my head .'
She struggled to her feet . "Jarron---she began uncertainly.
He glanced back at her .' Don't speak to me ,'he said grounded out the words."I-I'm sorry for what just occurred .I know that's inadequate , but there is nothing more I can say ,short of promising to hang myself .'and he turned and strode away through the thick trees ,she followed more slowly ,she felt sick and shaken and slid into the seat of the car ,her legs trembling violently . The engine roared to life , and Jarron drove away ,turning up into the hills towards Flamingo Lodge.
Shanaya sat in the corner ,unable to think coherently. All that kept flooding her brain was Jarron's rejection of her and its implications.
At last he said ,'I apology ,of course .It's no part of my duty to give you lessons on being a grown up woman . I am sorry .'
She stared at him in the gloom.'It was my fault.' She said in a small voice.'You know it was !'
"Nevertheless,' he muttered ,'After the inquisition I gave Matt---- his voice trailed away .
" What inquisition?'
'Tonight, before we left ,I didn't trust him! he gave a short mirthless laugh .'He told me you'd discouraged his attempts at flirtation. I could wish that you'd done the same tonight .'
"That was no flirtation. she cried ,her voice breaking .
Jarron swore angrily, swinging car round a sharp bend, 'No, you're right.' He muttered.'It was almost something quite different!'
Jarron ,please !' she begged ,'Don't -don't !'She put her hand over her ears ,and he refused to look at her until they reached the Lodge.
Helen was waiting for them on the verandah, her face pale and drawn. She hurried down to meet them and Shanaya shrank back wearily. She couldn't face Helen's piercing eyes tonight.
" Oh,Jarron.'she was saying .'Thank God, you are back! There's been a telephone call from England .J.K. has had another heart attack !'
For a moment Jarron said nothing, then he said quietly : What did they say ?'He looked pale.'Is he alive?'
Helen sighed distractedly.'I think so . He was when the call was made ,but it sounded as though it was touch and go. Oh, Jarron ,do you think he's going to die ?'
Jarron shook his head, 'Don't ask me questions I can't answer, Helen. Have you rung the airport?'
Of course ,I have made a provisional bookings for four .'
" Four?Oh I see ,you are coming too.'
Yes,' Helen nodded."I -I must see him.'
Jarron nodded as though he understood that, and then he glanced at Shanaya , who was leaning against the car weakly ,looking at them with horrified eyes. 'You heard?'
Shanaya nodded ,not trusting herself to speak .
"Good. Go and collect a few things .We leave in fifteen minutes.'
Shanaya nodded again and hastened up the steps into the house. It was strange how J.K. had been in her thoughts all day ,firstly with his card , and then later when she wanted to phone him .And now he was desperately ill and they might not get there in time .It was frightening.
As she thrust he belongings carelessly into an overnight case ,she thought how terrible it was that J.K. had been ill while she and Jarron...She bit her lips to stop them trembling . Was she never to stop making a fool of herself where he was concerned? Everything that happened to her had been her own fault. How he must despise her in reality, how bitterly she regretted tormenting him, attempting to destroy his control, when now he had to face this - this tragedy, with no one, to whom he could turn. Even his mother had had no deep feelings for J.K. and she, Shanaya .who might have shared his grief had destroyed any small part of friendship between them.
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Originally posted by: .Enchantress.
Neerja wud you be writing any more novels? 😊
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