A/N: I tried to find futuristic style clothes pictures, but no success. So, I just used modern outfits.

Opening Video - 'Beauty' by Dru Hill

Brooke's POV

I swear if they come anywhere near me, I'm going to scream. I came to relax, and that is what I am going to do.

"Let's go find out where the bar and pool are. Then, we can go change into our swimsuits."

We asked the Purser where the pools and bars are located on the ship. He told us the directions. We said thank you and made our way there.

We were in total awe of what we saw - several, very large pools were surrounded by lounge chairs and tables. And, three very big bar areas.

"Let the squealing commence." Each of us did a silent count, then squealed loudly.

"How about we all go to our suites and change into our bikinis?" Miki suggested.

"Ladies, we have to take a tour of the ship, so we know where everything is for the next two weeks," Simone says as we make our way towards the floors with the rooms. We each have our own suite, and we were fortunate to have them right next to each other. Sweet.

Once again, I was in awe. I had an amazing view of the Galaxy and planets. I love stargazing. I opened up my suitcases to see which one had the bikinis. I packed several of them. Hey, don't judge. I love different colors. I picked my purple bikini and went into the bathroom to change.

After I changed, I grabbed one of my beach towels and left my room. The girls came out at the same time.

"Pool time, ladies." My towel was wrapped around my waist as we headed to the pool area.

After 15 minutes of searching, we found a spot to sit at. The 5 of us put our towels on the lounge chairs.

"I'll be back. I'm going to get a drink. Would anyone like anything?" Kristina asked.

"I would like a Mint Mojito, heavy on the alcohol. I need to drink away the pain from yesterday." My sisters looked at me like I was crazy, but I was dead serious. I'm tired of the name-calling and jokes about me.

"Ooh, la la looks like Brooke has caught someone's attention already. And, girl he is smoking hot," Chanelle says while licking her lips.

"He is all yours. I need a break from men."

"Suit yourself. I'll catch up with you later." Chanelle made her way to the hot and smokin' guy. I stayed right in my chair, waiting for my drink. Miki and Simone went swimming.

Kristina came back with our drinks. "Thanks. To rest, fun, and relaxation." We clinked glasses and enjoyed our drinks.

Unknown's POV

Unknown #1 - "We are in trouble. I didn't know that she was on this cruise too."

Unknown #2 - "No kidding, Sherlock. I need to keep a low profile."

Unknown #1 - "No. How about you get off the ship at the next port? I am staying."

Unknown #2 - "Then if I have to go, you are going too. So, looks like we both are staying."

Unknown #1 - "Ugh, make sure you are not caught. Understand?"

Unknown #2 - "Loud and clear."

Brooke's POV

Kristina joined the rest of the ladies in the pool. Me, I am savoring my drink in my lounge chair.

"Brooke! Brooke!" I took my sunglasses off and looked towards' my friends. They wanted me to join them, so I stood up and was about to walk their way. Well, that was until I saw something yummy walking my way - the sexiest man I have seen in a long time. I tried to be cool, calm, and collective as he stopped right in front of me. Looks like my break from men is over.

"Hi, is this seat taken?"

The nerves I felt in my stomach were set off by his sexy accent. I started twirling my hair and shifting from side to side.

"Uh, no it isn't. It's all yours."

"Thank you. I'm Jason." He extended his hand for me to shake it. Oh my gosh, he is hot.

"Oh sorry." I shook his hand back. "I'm Rooke. Uh, I mean Brooke. Excuse me, I'm going to join my friends."

Jason's POV

My, my, my, man she had me licking my lips as she walked to her friends. Her sister looked my way. I mouthed, "Thank you." She gave me a thumbs up.

From head to toe, Brooke is well built. And, she likes me because she was nervous, also shifting from side to side while we talked.

"Asher, big mistake not giving her a second chance because now she will be mine. Count on it."

Speaking of Asher, here he comes. I still can't believe he is engaged to Crystal.

"Hey, Jason. Long-time no see. How is business?"

"Hey Asher, business is going great. I'm looking to expand in Ralmainia. And, I needed a break from work, so I took this cruise for two weeks."

"Me too. I definitely needed a break."

"Where's your fiancée?"

"Right now, I really don't care. She is pissing me off lately."

Is there trouble already? Anyone with eyes could have told you that when you started dating her. What an idiot.

"What about you? Dating anyone?" Asher asked. Well, I will be dating your ex soon. And, she just got out of the pool and is heading this way.

"Not yet. But there is someone I have my eyes on at this cruise. Here she comes now." The look on his face was classic - a look of lust, jealousy, and anger as I wrapped my arm around Brooke. He didn't want to give her a second chance and that is on him. I am willing to give her a chance.

She was hot, with anger as she saw Asher. She didn't flinch at all when I wrapped my arm around her waist. Perfect fit.

"Goodbye, Asher," Was all Brooke said and then she sat down. He walked away, pissed. Do you think I care? I sure don't.

Brooke's POV

"Jason, before you ask me on a date, I need to tell you about me and Asher." He did, and I told him what happened.

"Asher and I had been dating for three years. He was 30 years old and I was 21 years old when we started dating. Two years ago, I didn't think he was paying me enough attention because he would work late hours quite often. I used that as a reason to cheat on him. I regretted doing that. The next morning after the deed, the guy I cheated with left a note saying that I was played. I stayed home and cried. I went to work and told Asher what happened. Next thing I know Asher called the police on me and had me arrested. My parents paid the bail for me to get out."

"He had you arrested?!" Jason was mad.

"Yes, he did. And for whatever reason, he kept me as his personal assistant. But, for almost a year, he was cold, treated me like dirt, and had me working extra late. I had enough and told him to fire me or treat me with respect. Surprisingly, he didn't fire me. He started dating, then became engaged this year. It stung a little, but I can't blame anybody but myself. I even congratulated him. Then his nasty fiancée kept calling me disgusting names and posting signs in my office."

Jason was now livid. You could almost see steam coming from his nose.

"The final straw was yesterday. He screamed at me to come to his office. That lying heifer Crystal told him I had called her out of her name. But she was the one calling me all kinds of stuff - trash, slut, etc. He said if I didn't apologize, I was fired. Needless to say, I got fired. After he fired me, I showed Asher all the evidence I had showing Crystal posting signs in my office. He has been trying to apologize, but I don't want to hear it. So, if you still want to ask me out it is up to you."

"You did something not many people would do. You admitted that you cheated right away. Asher's an idiot for having you arrested and firing you. Crystal is a backstabbing, whiny diva who nobody likes."

"I have been called all kinds of names by him, Crystal, and people that work in his building. I'm tired of all the slut-shaming. It happened one time and I regretted it. I am not a slut, Jason. Now, I am out of work when we come back home from the cruise."

"What is your last name, Brooke?"

"It is Palmer."

"Okay. Brooke Palmer, will you go out to dinner with me tonight? That was in the past. I want you to focus on the future. And, I want to be a part of it. My last name is Maisel."

When I looked over at Jason, he was very sincere about what he said. Wait a minute! No wonder he looks familiar! He owns The Element Nightclub, with several locations in the Galaxy.

"Jason Maisel, I would love to go to dinner with you. Thank you for taking a chance on me. I promise to not let you down. I hope you are not turned off by what I am about to ask. But, can I kiss you?"

He didn't give me a verbal answer, but he gave me his answer by pulling me close to him and giving me the kiss of a lifetime. I was out of breath when we pulled away. "Woo, what a kiss!"

"There's more where that came from," He said with a smirk on his face.

Asher's POV

I can't believe of all people Jason is attracted to Brooke. Was I too quick in breaking up with her? And, why didn't I hear her out yesterday?

I am so tempted to end my engagement to Crystal after that garbage she pulled. Where is she anyway? Hopefully lost somewhere on the ship. I need a drink.

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Narrator's POV

Brooke introduced Jason to her sisters and friends. He invited them to his club aboard the ship, after his dinner date with Brooke of course.

After another hour, she gave Jason her suite number, as well as her cell number and left to shower and change into her outfit. Her friends and sisters stayed to grill Jason about not hurting Brooke.

Later that evening.

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Brooke's POV

I can't believe I am going on a date with Jason Maisel!! And, that kiss was amazing.

"Sis, you look smokin' hot in that dress. I'm happy for you. And, you have a date with Jason Maisel!" Chanelle says.

"Thank you, Nelle."

Speaking of Jason, we heard a knock on my door.

"There's your boo. See you at the club." Our rooms have adjoining doors, so they left my room.

I went to open my suite door.

"Wow. I'll have the sexiest woman on my arm tonight. You look beautiful, Brooke."

"Thank you, Jason. And, I am definitely the luckiest girl on the ship." With my bag in my hand, I closed my door and linked arms with Jason. Then we left for the restaurant.

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"Welcome to The Paradise Cuisine. My name is Mark. Mr. Maisel, your table is ready. Follow me please."

Jason held my hand as we went to our table. It felt good. Once we were at the table, Jason pulled out my chair. "Thank you."

Then he sat down.

"Your waiter will be here shortly." The hostess then left.

"Brooke, hear me out. How much was Asher paying you to be his personal assistant?"

"Uh, he was paying me $60,000 Chrono dollars a year." (Made up name; $60,000 in US currency.)

"Okay, how would you like to work for me as my personal assistant? You will get a raise, travel to different planets with me, and housing expenses to move wherever you like. Whatever you want, it is yours."

Our waiter came over to the table. "Good evening, Mr. Maisel. What can I get for you and your guest to drink?"

"The usual for me. Brooke, order whatever you would like."

"I would like a glass of red wine, please."

"I'll be right back with your drinks." The waiter then left.

"I did want to sell my house and move to an apartment."

"How about keeping your house and renting it out? It will be extra income for you. And, I am nothing like Asher. I don't believe in working long hours. I will make sure we both get off at 5:00 pm."

"What I want right? Okay, I will work for you on one condition - I want another kiss tonight like what you gave me at the pool. That was the best kiss I ever had. Not even Asher can top that. I'm not shy, Jason. But after what I did, sex is the furthest thing from my mind."

"It's a deal."

The waiter came back with our drinks. We then ordered our dinner.

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"I'm glad your club is on the ship because, after that dinner, I need to do some dancing. Thank you, Jason, for the job and for dinner. It means a lot to me. My mom told me not to worry about being unemployed, but I couldn't. Thanks to you, I no longer have to worry. I can totally enjoy my cruise."

We stopped walking before entering the club. Jason was now looking down at me, directly in my eyes.

"Your welcome, Brooke. You didn't know it, but ever since I saw you walking on the cruise ship this morning, I couldn't keep my eyes off you. Then, when I saw you and your sisters at the pool, I was not missing out on that chance. Your sister told me to make you forget about Asher. I wasn't just walking over to you to sit down. I don't ever want you to think about him again. You will forever be mine from this day forward."

"Asher Gray is my past and that is a promise. And, you are my future. Now, how about my kiss? I'm short even with my heels. So, you will have to bend down."

"Sweetheart, that will not be a problem." I was suddenly hoisted in the air, thrown over his shoulder, and taken in the club. I saw my sisters and friends laughing at me.

"We'll be right back." Jason carried me up some stairs and into a booth. Then, he sat me on a counter. "Prepare your mouth to be devoured."

He captured my mouth with his and I got my kiss, filled with lust and passion. This man is good. I even wrapped my legs around his waist and ran my fingers through his hair. I will definitely love this.

I put my hands on Jason's chest to pull away. "Woo, I needed some air. And, I uh messed up your hair. I will definitely get used to this. Let's go dancing now."

Jason fixed his hair, then helped me off the counter. We then linked hands and went dancing. My sisters started laughing big time.

"Jason, thank you for making my sister smile again," Chanelle says.

"I agree. She deserves a second chance at love. Maybe you will be the one," Simone then says.

"You're welcome, ladies."

We all then had a blast for the rest of the evening.

Asher's POV

I am not forgettable. And, I will make sure you never forget me.

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