Waves of Flames E-Book

Belle Gene

• Herausgeber: Belle Gene
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 86

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

From the sun-kissed waves of the Florida Keys to the snowy streets of Boston, Waves of the Heart tells thirteen stories about the magic of love. A mother discovers new passion on a yacht, a dancer reveals her secret in a red dress, a couple dances under San Franciscos moonlight, and a kiss in the snow becomes fate. In each story, nature, longing, and tender touches whisper of the search for connectionwhether in a jazz club, on Santorini, or by candlelight in a college dorm. These stories are a dance of hearts, filled with moments that touch the soul and celebrate love in all its facets.

Leseprobe

Waves of Flames

Romantic Short Stories

Belle Gene

Title: Waves of Flames

Romantic Short Stories

Author: Belle Gene

About the Author

Belle Gene is a master of romantic stories, weaving longing and passion into words. Whether on stormy seas, in snowy valleys, or under twinkling stars—her short stories in Waves of Flames ignite tender moments and thrilling dreams.

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Title: Waves of Flames

Romantic Short Stories

Author: Belle Gene

ISBN: 9783692281476

Copyright © 2025. All rights reserved. Created with the assistance of AI.

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Note on Similarities:

Waves of Flames is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and events are either products of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to real persons, living or deceased, or to actual events or locations is purely coincidental and not intended.

Chapter 1: Dance of the Waves

Lukas, 43, felt the salty breeze tickle his skin as he boarded the Seabird with Anna, an elegant 40-foot yacht he had chartered for two weeks in the Florida Keys. The boat was a dream: a gleaming teak deck that shimmered golden in the sunlight, two cozy cabins with mahogany beds and soft linen sheets, and a small salon that smelled of polished wood and the sea.

With his captain’s license, earned three years ago during a midlife crisis, they needed no skipper. Two weeks of sun, turquoise bays, and secluded beaches—could this be the start of a great love?

Lukas, a divorced entrepreneur whose software company had made him wealthy but lonely, carried a quiet emptiness since his painful separation five years ago. Long evenings alone in his Berlin loft had taught him to guard his heart.

Then Anna, 35, entered his life. A single mother to seven-year-old Noah, she worked at the Blue Haven Café in Miami, where Lukas drank his espresso every morning since escaping his old life in Florida. For a year, they chatted about the weather, books, life—until their conversations deepened, their glances lingered, their smiles warmed. Their shared passion for the sea sparked something more. “Come sailing with me,” Lukas said one morning, his voice cautious but hopeful.

“No pressure, just us and the sea.” Anna hesitated, her green eyes searching his for reassurance. Noah was her everything, and a new love felt like a risk. “What if Noah needs me?” she asked, her fingers fidgeting on the counter. Lukas smiled gently. “Then we’ll take him to your parents together. I want you to feel safe.” Anna’s heart skipped a beat—he understood.

A few days later, they drove to Orlando. Noah sat in the back of Lukas’ rental car, a whirlwind of tousled hair and a pirate book in hand. “Will you really be a captain?” he asked Lukas, his eyes wide with curiosity. Lukas laughed, glancing at Anna. “Just for two weeks, buddy. But I’ll show you the yacht if you want.” Noah beamed, and Anna felt her worries lighten. In Orlando, Anna’s parents welcomed them warmly, their small home’s veranda fragrant with jasmine. Noah ran into his grandmother’s arms, while Lukas carried his little suitcase inside. “He’s in good hands,” Anna’s mother whispered, winking. “Enjoy your time, sweetheart.” Anna hugged Noah tightly, promising to bring him seashells. Lukas knelt down, handing Noah a small shell from his pocket. “Found this on the beach. Take care of it, okay?” Noah nodded solemnly, and Anna felt tears well up—Lukas’ gesture was so simple, so genuine. In the car back to Miami, Anna placed her hand on his, a silent thank you. With Noah safe and spoiled with love and ice cream at his grandparents’, Anna felt free to embrace the adventure that made her heart race.

In Miami, they dove into the city’s vibrant energy. They strolled through Coconut Grove, where palms whispered in the breeze and street musicians played reggae. At a small food stand, they shared a bowl of ceviche, tangy with lime and cilantro, laughing as Anna struggled with a drop of sauce on her chin. Lukas gently wiped it away, their eyes met, and for a moment, the world stood still.

As they sailed to Key West, the cries of seagulls, the scent of salt and seaweed, and the ocean’s shimmer greeted them. On board the Seabird, Lukas mixed fizzy lemonade with fresh mint and iced tea with a splash of lemon, while Anna stood at the bow, her blue skirt dancing in the wind, her crop top revealing a hint of freckles on her waist. Her red hair glowed like a sunburn, and Lukas felt his heart race. But he held back, wanting to give her space, to earn her trust. They settled into their cabins—Lukas in the smaller one with a narrow bed, Anna in the one with a round window through which the sea shimmered like a painting. At a supermarket, they stocked up on provisions: ripe mangoes, fragrant baguette, creamy brie, a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc.

That evening, they dined at The Rusty Anchor, a dockside restaurant where candlelight flickered across their faces. The waves lapped, the moon reflected on the water. While sharing a Key lime pie, their fingers brushed, sparking like electricity. “To us,” Lukas said, raising his glass. Anna smiled shyly, her cheeks flushing. “To us,” she whispered. Back on board, they parted with a kiss—fleeting, tender, but full of promise.

In the morning, the scent of coffee wafted through the Seabird. Lukas stood at the helm, checking the sails. Anna stepped into the cockpit, her white bikini paired with denim shorts. “Morning, Captain,” she teased. Lukas laughed, his heart leaping. Over breakfast—mangoes, yogurt, croissants—they talked about dreams. Anna shared Noah’s pirate fantasies, Lukas his escape to the sea after his divorce. They sailed north, the wind a gentle 10 knots. In a bay off Islamorada, they dropped anchor, the water so clear that fish danced beneath the surface. They jumped in, splashing and laughing like children. Anna swam to Lukas, her hand grazing his arm, their gazes entwined in the turquoise light.

That evening, Anna prepared dinner: avocado and lime salad, grilled zucchini, chilled wine. Under the starry sky, to Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me, they spoke of fears. Anna confessed her worry about not giving Noah enough; Lukas, how his divorce had made him guarded. “You make me braver,” he said, his hand finding hers. Anna nestled into him, her scent of coconut and sea. The sunset bathed the horizon in pink and gold.

The days melted into sea, sun, and closeness. They snorkeled over coral reefs, Anna pointing at a ray, her eyes sparkling. She sunbathed, Lukas admired her strength. On a secluded beach, they walked hand in hand, the sun a fireball. “I’m scared, Lukas,” Anna whispered. “What if Noah loves me less if I love you?” Lukas pulled her close. “We’ll take it slow. Noah’s your heart, and I want to share him with you.” They kissed, the waves their witness.

On board, over grilled red snapper and Ella Fitzgerald’s At Last, they danced, their bodies in sync. Their lips met, soft, then passionate. “You make me happy,” Lukas whispered. Anna smiled. “You do too.” In her cabin, they fell asleep entwined, the sea their lullaby.

In Key Largo, they dined at Snook’s Bayside, Anna in a turquoise dress, Lukas in linen. They danced salsa at an open-air club, but when Tom, a young man, asked Anna to dance, Lukas felt a pang of jealousy. At the bar, he wondered if he was enough. Back on board, Anna addressed it: “I only want you.” They kissed, the tension dissolving. Lukas confessed his insecurity, Anna her fears for Noah. Under the stars, their love grew.

The final days were spent in their bay, swimming, loving gently. They climbed Olympus, the highest point in the Keys, at dawn. The grass was damp, the ocean a mosaic of blue. Sunrays broke through the clouds, bathing the world in gold. “I want this with you. Forever,” Lukas whispered. Anna nodded, tears in her eyes, and kissed him. “You, me, Noah—we’ll make it work.”

In Miami, at the bow of the Seabird, they vowed to sail again—together, forever, with Noah by their side.

Chapter 2: Starry Night

Aisha, 29, and Samir, 32, had always dreamed of the Mojave Desert—a vast, mysterious landscape that called to them with its stark beauty. Back home in San Francisco, where they lived in a small loft in the Mission District, they had spent months talking about this trip, studying maps, and saving photos of dunes and starry skies on Pinterest. Their relationship was still young, just a year old, but their love grew with every shared passion.

Samir, a graphic designer with a penchant for adventure, had met Aisha at an art gallery opening where she worked as a curator. Their first conversation about the art of nature—deserts, mountains, the sea—had connected them. “Imagine sleeping under the stars in the Mojave,” Samir had said one evening, a spark in his brown eyes.

Aisha, whose life between galleries and openings was often hectic, longed for that stillness. But she hesitated. “A week in the desert? What if it’s too much?” she asked, her voice soft but uncertain. Samir took her hand, his fingers warm. “We’ll do it together. Just us and the desert.” His smile gave her courage, and so they booked an eight-day tour with a specialized operator to guide them deep into the Mojave.