Page 119 of Dream Mates
“We are?” I perked. “That sounds fun.”
Spencer nodded as we swayed gently in the very slight ocean breeze. “I thought it would be nice for everyone from the company to go on a sunset dinner cruise, especially since some people brought their families.”
“Perfect.” I snapped a picture of me and sent it to the group chat.
It was just me and Spencer on this trip and while I’d miss everyone else fiercely, I was looking forward to both the symposium and having some time with just him. And trying out the sexy panties I’d gotten. I also had some new swimsuits.
The group chat went off again.
Riley
I made the team!!!! I’m a swing.
She added a picture of the skate smash team roster for next year.
Me
Congratulations! I’m so excited for you.
“Would you like to go to the hotel room?” Spencer asked. “Or should we walk along the beach?”
I was already taking off my shoes. “Will you hold my hand and walk on the beach?”
He held out his hand. “My good doctor, it would be my pleasure.”
In the morning, I woke up to the alarm, nestled in Spencer’s arms. The hotel room we were in wasextraordinary.It was a villa set aside from the hotel in a small grouping of other villas. We had a porch, hot tub, and more rooms than two people needed.
“Good morning, Darling. Excited for today?” Spencer kissed my temple.
“I am.” I sat up and stretched. It was the first day of the three-day symposium, though I was most interested in today and tomorrow. “What do you have planned for today? Are you still coming with me for breakfast and the opening session?”
While there were a few speakers Spencer wanted to see, mostly he was having a lot of business meetings and a couple speaking engagements.
He took his phone off the nightstand and glanced at it. “For part of it. I’m going to try to make one of the breakout sessions on micro-computing. Tonight, we’ve got the party we’re hosting.”
“I have the Daedalus Society reception this evening, but after that I’ll be up. If that works?” I gave him a kiss.
“Perfect.” His look went fond. “After, I’d love to take you to a late dinner at a special place.”
“I’d love that.” Last night had been extraordinary, first a sunset dinner cruise, then a moonlit walk on the beach.
Spencer made us some coffee, and I got dressed in one of my new outfits that I’d gotten while shopping over the weekend with Evan and Riley. I looked all nice and professional, complete with some new jewelry that had mysteriously found its way into my suitcase. Also, I’d gotten some flats that were pretty, but comfy.
“You look amazing. I ordered us some fruit and pastries. Breakfast will probably not be very exciting.” He handed me a very small mug of coffee and gave me another kiss. As usual, he wore one of his very nice suits.
“Thank you.” I took a sip.
We finished up and took a car over to the hotel the symposium was at and headed to the ballroom the opening session was in.
I checked my phone. “Deb has a table for us.”
We joined Deb, Margie, Tish, and Jordie, along with Narif and his team. The opening session was fascinating, going into depth as to what PIIP actually did, highlighting some of their programs and advances worldwide, as well as introducing some of the other organizations in attendance.
“The military is here?” I eyed a couple of tables of uniforms.
“There’s a military base near here,” Spencer explained. “Another branch of the Space Authority, as well. We’re also a quick train ride to Research Circle, which has a lot of research universities, pharmaceutical and chemical companies, and think-tanks. We’re also not far from the Capitol, via the ultra-bullet, and there are some amazing universities there as well. I’m heading to Research Circle on Thursday–you’re welcome to come if there’s nothing you want to see here that day.”
That was a thought, since most of the sessions that day weren’t my field. I loved how they had such a complex network of ultra-fast trains here. Even the planes and cars were faster than back home.
