Chapter 8:- The Voyage

"Attention all passengers, the ship departs in 10 minutes. Find your cabin, keep your luggage, and get comfortable for the voyage." The female cruise director announced with a warm smile as she glanced at her watch.

Richard slumped into the leather chair in the control room while he stared at the vast blue ocean right in front of him, replaying the words his father had spoken to him earlier.

"I was a notorious pirate Richard, but your mother..." he paused, "Your mother was a powerful mermaid. I met her on one of my voyages, it was love at first sight."

Richard's thoughts swirled like the ocean currents. "If my mother was a mermaid, that makes me... a half Mer." He whispered the words

His eyes widened, " I'm a fucking mermaid??"

"Merman is the right word sir, mermaid is feminine and yes, you really look like a merman, you're very handsome." The lady said with a sheepish smile, having overheard Richard's words.

Richard's face flushed, his eyes snapping back to reality. " Uh, thank you,