The night of the captain has finally arrived. Will Boobala finally get to dance with the Captain? Will her dreams come true? Does Irving propose to her and will she accept his proposal if she does? There is only one way to find out, by reading this, the final piece of Bobbala’s 3-part cruise story.
THE NIGHT OF THE CAPTAIN
Boobala looked lovely in her diamond earrings and necklace. She was glad she hadn’t put on weight, since she had a habit of walking after eating. She wore a silk coat that thoughtfully complemented her low-cut, sleeveless black formal evening gown. She was positively relieved, as her underwired bra brought out the fullness of her breasts. She also wore opera gloves. Thanks to Myrtle’s encouragement and persistence, she had upgraded her entire wardrobe. She used all the money she saved over the years from every paycheck, buying herself a complete makeover and buying flattering clothes just for this cruise. The look worked. Boobala’s eyes lit up when she saw Irving wearing a classic tuxedo train, which featured a nice vest, pique shirt and tie. She had also lost her quad cane, which made her look quite handsome.
He couldn’t help but say, “Irving, you look incredibly handsome and sophisticated tonight.”
Irving’s face beamed with delight when he saw the dress Boobala was wearing. He couldn’t resist the urge to say “I love you” as he cupped her face and kissed her softly on the lips, lingering for a moment. She didn’t resist. A feminine giggle escaped her as he hugged her tightly. She inhaled his cologne. He turned her on. Irving smiled as he hugged her. Boobala was so happy that she felt like she was dancing on air. He whispered in her ear again, “I love you”, then he kissed her once more and offered her his arm. Then Boobala and her prince charming entered the ballroom.
Many guests were not dressed as well as Boobala and Irving. They were wearing clothes that did not fit, did not match or were not appropriate for the gala event. However, the evening was going very well for both Boobala and Irving.
Captain Reginald couldn’t believe his eyes when he saw Boobala, he looked impressive. The Captain decided to take the opportunity to make it up to her for her behavior, for the humiliation he had caused her when he came aboard the ship. He gallantly approaches her, holding out her hand. As she bows, she asks Boobala to dance with him. At the same moment, the Master of Ceremonies reaches for the microphone next to the piano and announces the star of the Night Club Event. “Let’s give a round of applause to our internationally known star, ZABRINAAAAA…” Zabrina suddenly appears on stage, her heavily made-up eyes contrasting beautifully with her short, straight dark brown hair. She is dressed in a skin-tight black sequin dress with a slit up the side, black opera gloves, and a black sequin beret. She holds between her fingers a long elegant cigarette holder which she brings to her lips. An ostrich feather boa is wrapped around her neck. Then, after a very long breath, she exhales slowly as she speaks in a strange deep voice. “Zank, zank everyone, wonderful peoples. What a pleasure you give me. I feel so loved. Let me make love to you tonight with my music.” She turns to the captain and blows him a kiss. The Captain’s ears turn red as Zabrina directs her full attention to him during the performance. Her body sways to the song in a sensual way as she casually brushes her body against Captain Reginald. It was obvious to everyone present, either this was part of her performance or she was making a play for Captain Reginald.
Meanwhile, Irving, feeling smitten, has his arm around Boobala throughout Zabrina’s performance. Boobala tries her best to hide her disappointment from him. He didn’t get the dance from him with the captain. He spent money on his dance lessons in preparation for this cruise. She refused to be a wallflower this time. Irving, sensing her disappointment, finally decides that this is her chance to propose, it was now or never. He stands up and bows to Boobala, holding out her hand for her to join him in a slow dance. Surprised, since he didn’t have her cane, that she could dance, she happily accepts her invitation. She gets up from her seat and places her gloved hand in his. They walk to the center of the ballroom where the other dancers are gathered. Boobala is surprised at how well Irving dances, as if he were a professional. He felt so good having him hold her in her arms. She loved having this man’s body so close to hers. She couldn’t believe this was happening, as far as she knew, she and Irving were the only ones dancing to the music. Irving couldn’t wait any longer and decided to propose to her.
The proposal
Here’s something for you Boobala,
A nice chunky piece of Halva!
Please say you’ll share it with me
Together we will have a ball,
And that alone would not be all!
you would make my life so sweet
I find you a fascinating woman.
I love the way you smile
You make me feel like a young man, and
I haven’t felt this way for a while.
Boobala, tell me what you’re thinking.
Can you tell me what you feel?
I’m a lonely bachelor in need of a wife
You are like my libe mameleh, and
With you I want to share my life.
The first time I saw you,
When that captain embarrassed you,
He made me so mad at him
What I really can’t understand
That’s why you still think it’s so big
I watch as your eyes follow him
For me you are a very special lady,
you make me come alive,
looking at you drives me crazy,
Without you, how can I survive?
Boobala, I wish I knew what you’re feeling,
I’m a lonely rich man who needs a wife
please say you will marry me
What I have is all yours if you agree
That you will share my life.
You will be a lady of leisure
A woman of the arts if you want,
Living in elegance for good measure,
Trust me when I say,
I will give you pleasure
And all the comforts you can imagine,
Even love if you can imagine,
Accepting my marriage request, we will have more
Cruises, diamonds and romance.
Please, Boobala, say you’ll marry me.
Boobala starts to think, ‘hmmmmm, that’s not a bad idea, he’s quite handsome for a sixty year old man. He is tall and skinny and I love that thin mustache. He smells clean. I love the smell of his cologne, it must be very expensive. He has his original teeth and his breath doesn’t smell bad. I think he’s sexy, oh how he wishes he didn’t have to rely on that quad cane. With the right kind of clothes, he would look great. Vat the Hell, I’m not getting any younger. So even if we don’t have sex, you never know with Irving, he’s full of surprises.
Boobabala, blushing, finally says, “yes, Irving, I will marry you.” Irving is overwhelmed with joy. He takes the handkerchief out of his pocket and wipes away his tears. Without further ado, Irving hugs and kisses Boobala. As they walk back to his table, Irving stops by the Captain’s table and tells him the good news. The Captain is elated that his good friend Irving is finally ending her bachelorhood and wishes her well. As soon as they get back to New York, Irving and Boobala decide that they are going to get married. Boobala will invite Myrtle and Irving will invite his stockbroker friends, and for their honeymoon they will fly to Paris. They will reside in their Park Avenue Suite in Manhattan. “Nothing but the best for my Boobala,” says Irving. Just tell me what you want and I will get it for you, my princess.” Boobala finally felt like a young bride, at the age of 45.