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The sun caressed Tracy's skin as she looked out over the large grounds of her family home. It was such a large house, empty, daunting, ever since her father's passing. It had been five years since his death, her mother moved out of the large estate, the last ties to her past and her daughter severed with the death of her husband. Tracy sighed. Her mother had never understood her views. The daughter of a senator ought to have gone upwards in society, got a wealthy and handsome husband, been successful herself. Not at all what Tracy had become. Needless to say Amoura Donavon had not taken the news that her daughter was attracted to women, and ONLY women, well. In fact the moment her husband passed on she had disowned Tracy. Luckily for the chef, her father had left her the most prized possession he had. The Estate. So she had a home, filled with memories, to be filled with more.

Tracy sighed, turning away from the bay windows and picking up her suitcase. 'I'll be home soon Papa. I may even bring a girl home.' She laughed a little, trying to push the empty feeling away. There was no one to say goodbye to. She'd sent most of the staff home for the week, and those that remained were busy with chores or something she imagined. So she locked the large oak doors herself and then got into the taxi that idled out the front, not looking back as they drove off.

The ship was massive, which didn't surprise her at all when she thought about it. Only the best for the world's leading celebrities, she thought a little bitterly and then scolded herself. She should enjoy this trip. It was about time she took a break. Her restaurant had been busy to the point that she'd had to bring in another chef to take her place so she could go on the cruise. Then she wondered if maybe she ought to seek out the kitchens on the cruise, see if they needed a hand. Once again she caught herself before she could act on it. 'You're here to relax. No working.' She reminded herself and paid the cab driver, getting out of the car with her luggage.