Chapter 19

In great Jake fashion, the trip is organized in lightning speed. A matter of days at most, which pass in a flurry of a busy schedule, and before long, we're heading to the sunny deck of Jake's father's boat. The boat is huge, we're anchored a half a mile from the shore of the most luscious, secluded beach I've ever seen. I'm completely overwhelmed at the beauty of this place; the sun's beating down, a gentle breeze and sweet salty air. It's truly a paradise haven, complete with palms and white sandy shores. The crew is formal and walks around in white uniforms, the captain even wears a hat and everything we desire is brought to us by these magical servants who stay out of sight until needed. It's beyond my wildest dreams, and for a minute I wonder what it would be like to be married to someone like Jake, having this life all the time. He seems so much more chilled out and carefree, a smile never far from that handsome face and somehow different. Jake's friends seem