Really, it was a long day. After such a days, my favorite thing to do is wind down with my toys and have a mind-bending orgasm so I can snuggle up and sleep well. It's my idea of giving myself a good time. I deserve it after all! I was looking forward to shutting off and turning in...
I received the booking right as I thought my day had finally come to an end. Stepping out of the shower, my phone and watch buzzed on the counter, notifying me of an update to my schedule. Shit. I checked the calendar, and sure enough, I had 20 minutes to get back to the harbor for this 3-hour tour. Fine...
I quickly threw on some jeans and one of those short sleeve button-ups with a summer print (flamingoes and tigers or something) and rushed out to get my motorcycle gear on. Boots. Jacket. Backpack. Helmet. Gloves. Brap. I made it to the harbor, parked my bike, got the gear off and then realized I hadn't brought my boat shoes to change out of my boots... Damn it! I was in such a foul mood now. Not only did I JUST wash the day off and was ready to relax for the evening, now I have to give a sunset tour for 3 hours, AND I am going to be clunking around in my boots.
I'm going to have to take it. Plus, it's such a beautiful evening. The water is so calm. The colors are beautiful, the purples and oranges were reflected in a mess on the water's mercurial surface.
It's an 18-foot cute little motorboat. Its top speed is 6 knots. Covered canopy with a center console as my Captain's seat, surrounded by cushioned benches along the perimeter. The tourists could sit on any side of the boat to snap photos or enjoy the views. The weather was glass-calm. All in all, the conditions were perfect for a 3-hour tour.
Pushing the cabin door aside as I stepped off the dock and boarded the boat, I leaned over to clear the doorway, then bent at the waist over the seat and turned the key. That's when I heard some shuffling behind me and turned to find four shorts-and-shirt-clad vacationers.
"I guess you're my tour?" I asked nonchalantly.
The furthest guy leaned to his friend and murmured something under his breath as the closest one to me replied, "Yes, that's us! Sorry to get you on short notice!"
"That's alright, part of the job, " I replied, "Anyway, it's a beautiful day. Can't complain..."
"I'm sure it'll be fun out on the water. I'm Cory. May we come aboard?"
"Yes, Cory, please. And company?"
Behind Cory came, "Drew! Hi," as he stepped past me.
The whispering pair introduced themselves as Sean and Al.
I got the boat started and cast off as soon as they were seated, when Sean, asked, "Those are some serious boots, not going to be too hot?"
"Actually," I responded, "I will. I forgot my slip-ons at home because I left in a rush."
"Well, don't mind us," Sean said, leaning back on the bench seat and throwing an arm over Al.
"Right," I awkwardly shifted my gaze between them and undid the boot straps. I didn't take the boots off, but having them open around my shins definitely cooled me off.
We continued on our heading, away from harbor towards a neighboring island. Around that island, there are some rocks where a family of seals usually hangs out. I told the group that's where we are going. It's not always guaranteed, but most times, we can see them there.
As we rounded the point of the island, we could see the rocks up ahead. This side of the island was hardly inhabited - there were no houses along the cliffs, no private docks. It had only been 10 minutes since we got started, and there was no sign of wildlife around. Sean, Al, Cory, and Drew were enjoying the views, anyway, moving around the boat and taking photos of the scenery.
We reached the little cove where the seals usually hang out, and there was nothing. High tide, calm waters, it was a gamble anyway. Now I'm scrambling to come up with where to take them on this tour. Hesitating, I ventured,"There doesn't seem to be any wildlife around here. We could cruise over to the 'fancy' area and check out some nice properties?"
"But it's actually so nice here," Al cut in, "could we hang out here?"