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CHAPTER ONE

 

Victoria is a young lady who lives with her parents and her younger brother.  Her parents own a famous bakery in Spain named De’Victoria Bakery that started back in the 1900s.   One day Victoria’s father, Ferdinand, had the idea to move to the States to open a Spanish bakery.  After much research and talk with the family, they decided to move.   

 

 Ferdinand’s younger brother took over the family business in Spain so Victoria’s family could move to the States.   Victoria was ten years old and her brother, Alfonso, was three years old when they moved.  They grew up in a big house and went to school where they made lots of friends while their parents worked at the bakery.  The bakery is a famous place where families visit and have the most delicious Spanish pastries in all Fort Lauderdale.  On the weekends, the kids spend a couple hours helping their parents in the bakery.

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 CHAPTER TWO

 

It is Victoria’s eighteenth birthday. Ferdinand asked, “Victoria, what do you want to do for your birthday? It is a big one.” 

Victoria said, “Let’s go on a cruise, Dad. I want to explore the Caribbean islands.”

Ferdinand said, “Well, a cruise it is.” It was the first time the family had gone on a cruise.  They got on the ship and the kids were amazed by how big and beautiful the boat was.  After they unpacked, the whole family explored the ship by checking the stores, restaurants, and what shows were playing on that day and the other six days.   Victoria’s family went to the welcome counter and booked tours in Key West, Puerto Rico, and St. Thomas. The first night on the ship Victoria was eating at the restaurant with her family and she noticed a handsome man sitting at the table next to her.  He looked at her and said, “Good evening!”  Victoria’s eyes just lit up.