Ocean Pulse Chapter 7
Chapter 7: The Gift Troy had been on board the Neptune Star for a few months now, adjusting to life at sea. The once unfamiliar rhythms of ship life had slowly become part of his routine. He still found solace in the late-night conversations with Jules, their bond growing stronger with each passing day. What began as friendship had deepened into something more, something unspoken yet undeniable. One evening, after a particularly grueling shift, Jules found himself in the mess hall, sitting with a few of the crew members who were discussing upcoming shore leave. Among them was the ship’s electrician, a seasoned seafarer looking to offload some of his personal items before leaving the ship. “I’ve got an old laptop I’m thinking of selling,” the electrician said, his voice casual. “It’s in good shape, just don’t need it anymore. Anyone interested?” Jules perked up at the mention of the laptop. He had noticed Troy struggling to keep up with his studies and ship-related tasks,...