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"Not that I'm complaining but what was that for?"Hunter asked when I pulled away.

"Whoever I pleased to gift me you must have really known I needed you in my life. Thank you for this and everything else bear."I appreciated him.

"You deserve all of it baby girl and for as long as you are mine, I'll give you the world."He replied kissing me softly.

We pulled apart when we heard a flash going on and we looked up to see Yvonne taking photos of us.

"For the wedding ceremony montage."She explained before walking away.

I didn't even want to analyze her statement so I just went back making out with my very hot boyfriend as my sister had described him.

Patrick stopped the boat in the middle of nowhere to let us enjoy the marine life at the bottom of the ocean through the glass bottom below deck. After much convincing Hunter let me go scuba diving too with the rest since Patrick and two of our hostesses were trained. I thought the trip couldn't get better but it did with each new activity the group came up with.

Stargazing in the middle of the ocean was another otherworldly experience that I got to live through. Yeah, if I was going to marry Hunter, the benefits that he came with were just perfect as shown by how he kept treating me. But I would cross that bridge when I got to it. For the moment I just wanted to get drunk with my friends, in a super expensive yacht that they owned and get earth shattering orgasms from my man because we couldn't keep our hands off each other. It probably something in the sea air but I was not complaining. Not one bit.

"What's that supposed to be exactly?"Yvonne asked me peering at my stick drawing over my shoulder.

"You falling on your ass yesterday."I laughed adding the hands.

"Hey that's not funny, I actually bruised my bum. I need sympathy not you making fun of me."She scolded shoving me.

"I'm sorry."I checked chuckled letting the sea wash over that drawing so I could start another.

We had gone horse riding the previous day and Yvonne had pretended to know what she was doing disregarding our guides instructions leading her to getting hurt. She was physically okay but her pride had taken a hit since we wouldn't stop teasing her about it.

Deciding to give messing with Yvonne a rest I drew a heart, wrote my sisters name in the middle of it and took pictures then sent it to her.

We'd been in Zanzibar for two days and normally I wasn't a person who did well in the heat but I would seriously consider moving there. It was so beautiful and there were lots of things to do. I don't think any of us got more than four hours of sleep the two nights we had been at the island as we tried to pack in as many activities as possible.

Currently we were docked at Mnemba Island. We had spent the night at their hotel wanting to experience dry land and give our crew a break to enjoy the trip too.

A happy scream attracted my attention and I looked up to see Francis carrying Louise into the ocean kicking and screaming. They were wearing matching blue swimsuits looking like the perfect couple. Their height difference was adorable considering this is giraffe we were talking about but they fit so perfectly together, there wasn't a doubt they were meant for each other. He dumped her in the water and when she emerged spluttering salt water they started splashing and trying to drown each other. Louise lost of course but the smile on her face showed she didn't mind.

Everyone was scattered around the beach doing their own thing but my man was nowhere to be found. He had excused himself half an hour ago to go do God knows what and he wasn't back yet.

"If this isn't the best sand castle ever then I don't know what is."Brian exclaimed a couple of feet away from me.

He had buried Evelyn who had been sleeping peacefully under a beach umbrella in the sand and started to make a castle around her. I laughed at his childishness and clapped for him because the sand castle was actually good. At heart Brian was still a child but he only behaved that way around us. It showed how comfortable he was being his real self with us because to everyone else he had to be a serious police boss who didn't entertain nonsense.

"Good job monkey."I complimented him.

"Thank you Nala."He grinned taking his phone out to take pictures.

"Yeah good job monkey, now get this sand off me."Evelyn expressed looking pissed off since most of her body was buried under the sand.

"A couple of pictures then I'll demolish it."Brian pleaded.

Evelyn just rolled her eyes and went back to sleep letting him do his thing. I laughed at their cuteness and continued drawing images on the sand. I was starting to get bored and since Hunter was nowhere to be seen I decided to go find something to do. There were so many activities one could take part, I just had to find one that wouldn't piss Hunter off if he found out what I was doing. Snorkeling wasn't such a bad idea and I was now a decent swimmer so I could do that.

"I think I'll go snorkeling."I announced to Yvonne getting up and dusting the sand off my legs.

"No you're not."Hunter's unmistakable voice yelled behind me.

I turned around to find him pushing a jet ski towards us wearing a life vest with another one around his arm.

"Where have you been? You just abandoned Nala like that."Yvonne scolded him.

"I'm here now. Baby girl wanna go for a ride, I've got a sweet ride right here?"Hunter asked ignoring Yvonne's question.

I was curious as to where he had been but I had been admiring other people on jet skis all morning and wanted to go myself.

"Yes please."I clapped happily running towards him.

He grinned and helped me put on my life vest which I knew I couldn't talk him out of making me wear. It made my armpits itchy but to Hunter my safety was his number on priority so he didn't care about itchy armpits.

"Take care of her, you do know she's the baby of the group so if she's hurt, we hurt you too."Yvonne threatened when Hunter and I started pushing the jet ski into the water.

"I'm not a baby."I replied with a pout.

"I said baby of the group."Yvonne replied.

"Same difference."I argued.

"Just take care of her Hunter."Yvonne insisted going back to whatever book she was reading as she lay on top of Max.

"When have I ever not?"Hunter challenged rendering her wordless.

"Are you ready for this?"Hunter asked me once we had pushed the jet ski far enough into the water.

"Yes."I replied making sure my phone was secure enough in its water proof case.

Hunter got on first before I joined him wrapping my hands around his waist to be safe.

"Hold on baby girl."Hunter warned playfully before he revved the engine and zoomed away from the beach.

It was a good thing I had my arms around him otherwise I would have fallen into the water.

Experiencing that moment with Hunter reminded me of my bike riding with Eugene but I had to admit that with my man it was so much better. I trusted Hunter with my life because I knew he would never put my life at risk. We went out further into the water but still at a safe distance to avoid getting lost at sea. That would be a good movie plot line that I was not interested in being a part of.

I loved the feel of the wind in my face, the smell of the salty sea as we whipped past it and the feel of my arms around Hunter. If anyone had told me at the beginning of the year that I would be at the coast living out my wildest dreams with my rich handsome boyfriend I would have laughed. Sure I imagined living that kind of life but I never thought that it would actually come to exist. Now that it was actually happening I was in heaven and I would treasure those moments forever.

Hunter stopped the jet ski far out into the ocean but we could still see the island in the distance.

"I'm sorry I disappeared on you, I had some plans to make."Hunter apologized turning to face me.

"It's okay, I didn't expect us to be glued at the hip the whole trip."I replied.

"I wish we could be glued at the hip."Hunter echoed his voice deep as he leaned in to kiss me.

I kissed him back, weaving my fingers into his overgrown hair feeling his beard scratch my chin a bit.

"You need a haircut and a shave."I told him.

"Yes ma'am, I'll get on it."

"Good, so what plans were you making?"I asked him.

"I knew you would ask me that."Hunter laughed.

"Tell me."I insisted.

"Okay calm down. I want to take you out on a date tonight, just the two of us."Hunter replied.

"Really?"I cheered happily.

No diss to our friends because they were awesome but the only time Hunter and I had time to ourselves was when we were in our cabin and even then we were sometimes interrupted.

"Yes really, we'll get sea food, watch the sunset then get a hotel room where I can fuck you till the sun comes up."Hunter answered.

"Yes please."I moaned softly loving everything he had proposed.

"It's a date then."Hunter grinned.

"I'll wear my best underwear or no underwear at all."I smirked earning a growl from him as he kissed me hungrily.

"Surprise me."Hunter murmured our lips a breath apart.

I wrapped my hands around his neck and went around so that I was now straddling him. Hunter held me closer to him, wrapping his hand around my neck to bring my face closer to his. I teased him by brushing my lips against his savoring the taste of his pink lips.

"Don't tease me if you aren't planning to follow through."Hunter warned digging his fingers into my hips warning me.

"But I love teasing you."I whispered against his skin leaving marks on his neck.

"You're playing with fire baby girl."Hunter mumbled his breath hitching when I found that sensitive spot under his ear.

He grinded his hips up and I felt his hard manhood nestled in between my ass cheeks. It would be possible for us to have sex in the position we were in but even I had to draw the line at some point.

I pulled back, looked into Hunters hooded eyes and smirked because I knew that's how much I affected him. I kissed him hard twisting my tongue with his feeling every inch of my skin come alive. Just as it was beginning to get hot, I pulled back, kissed his nose and turned back to my original position behind him.

"Baby girl."Hunter growled definitely pissed off at the move I'd pulled.

I laughed and kissed his neck wrapping my hands around him.

"We'll be late for the kite boarding session."I reminded him.

Hunter didn't say anything else just switched the jet ski back on and headed back to the beach. We found everyone already gathered ready to test just yet another fear with kite boarding. We all needed instructors since none of us were experienced but it was so much fun nonetheless except for the part where Brian almost drowned but it was his fault for not listening to his instructor. He got first aid and was okay in time for us to go for the Mangrove SUP tour. It was basically paddling through the mangrove narrow streets found between Michamvi and Chwaka Bay. It was a fun experience but also tiring because of all the rowing we had to do. At least that didn't have any accidents as everyone behaved themselves.

The end of the day found me in the hotel room Hunter and I were sharing getting ready for our date. The guys had no problem staying at the boat all through our trip but the ladies had insisted we get hotel rooms. Happy wife happy life so the men had agreed to make us ladies happy.

"Nala can I borrow a....."Yvonne rambled bursting into my room but stopped once she saw me.

"Well hello there sexy lady. Where are we going wearing that sexy little dress?"She asked leaning against the door.

"Dinner with Hunter."I replied with a smile lacing up my sandals.

"Wow, well I'd be jealous but Max and I are going to soak in the tub and who knows, maybe baby number three will be conceived tonight."She said with a smirk.

"Two questions, one I didn't know you guys were trying and two how does giraffe fit in a tub?"I inquired.

"We're thinking about it, not really rushing but it wouldn't be an unwelcome surprise either. And he does fit but he can't lie in it, just sits there which is much better for me."Yvonne explained with a Cheshire cat grin.

"Noted. What did you want? You came into the room asking for something."I reminded her.

"Oh yes I left my spice bag in the yacht. Any chance you have yours, I want some of them to use in the bath."She requested me.

The previous day we had gone to the spice farms in some of the islands. Zanzibar was famous for its spices so we couldn't leave without that experience. We also had their infamous spiced rice lunch with tropical fruits. The spices were well packed for us to buy at the end of the tour which we didn't hesitate to load up on.

"Sorry love, mines in the yacht too."I replied.

"It's okay, I'll go ask the others. At least one of them had to have carried it here. Have fun on your date."She declared hugging me.

"I plan on it."I concurred with a smile.

She left the room giving me time to finish getting ready before Hunter came to pick me up.

For my outfit I'd decided on a simple brown spaghetti strap sundress with a straw hat and brown sandals. My twists were surprisingly still intact which pleased me considering the heat and salty water.