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World 🧳 Traveler

Past life Challenge 2023

By Mariann CarrollPublished 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago 3 min read
World 🧳 Traveler
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“Marie, What do you think of my new Ship?” Maximus asked his assistant. Looking at his prestigious ship with pride.

It’s unheard of to be a female assistant to a wealthy man in the 18th century but Marie is a genius of a woman. Marie can take over owning Maximus business if she really wanted to. Marie is the brain child to all Maximus businesses under taking.

“ We are going to China this time to sell our goods. We will be setting sails tomorrow morning. Goodbye, Ireland. Hello World . After China, we will go to Africa and then South America.”

“ Maximus, we promise Beloved Louis XV a barrel of our famous Irish Tea .” Marie reminded him.

Everyone know how strong the Irish tea, only the upper class can drink this luxury tea.

“ If we make a stop in France we must also make a stop in Italy and Spain. We cannot offend these worldly leaders.” Maximus thought out loud.

“ If we do that, we must get more supplies for our product in India before going to China . We would have to process the tea on ship on our way to China to met the needs of our clients in China.” Marie adviced Maximus.

Marie started to organized the supplies in the ship making sure there will be enough . She make sure there was enough crew to travel with them. Everything was organized and in place by the dawn the next day.

Maximus was proud and satisfied with this business expedition plan.

On there stop at France, Maximus and Marie attended, King Louie XV extravaganza party and presented their gifts to the King of France.

King Louie was looking very please. “ I look forward to having some of the Irish whisky as well.” King Louie XV respond to the presentation of the gifts.

“Maybe, you should leave your gorgeous Marie with me as well?” King LouieXV suggested with a wink.

“ Sorry, your highness, Marie is someone, I can never give up.” Maximus told him while looking at Marie with pride and admiration.

Marie just blush bright red.

King Louie XV notice the great affection between the two people standing before him.

Maximus and Marie give their bow and left . There ship sailed to Spain and Italy before heading to India to get more supplies.

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“Do you think we will get a warm welcome in China, since going up against the world top tea distributor?” Maximus started to be concern as they started to get closer to China.

“ Don’t you worry, Maximus, our tea is way stronger in taste and it will give them a new variety in tea. We got to try at some point. If we can sell our tea in China the world will be our ouster.” Marie try to calm Maximus worry and concerns.

Marie was very Optimistic about this Irish Tea Expedition of theirs. Marie have confidence in their Irish Tea. She was very proud of it. The noblest family of the world can’t wait to get taste of their tea. They will enter the new world after China and introduce their bourbon whisky as well.

Marie is definitely an ambitious women, which is why Maximus fell in love with her. Maximus plan to asked Marie to marry him when they get to South America. If this expedition a success, they can settle down anywhere in the world.

Their Chinese Clients was very happy with their tea and whisky, they had to make a trip back to India to get more supplies for their Irish tea.

They sail off to the sunset to South America after filling up Maximus ship with supplies to make more Irish tea. Their Africa trip was very successful as well.

I hope you like my short story of my past life could have been. As you well have known, I put myself as the Marie, Character. If I do make part 2 of this story, it would be Maximus’ and Marie’s romance at sea .

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About the Creator

Mariann Carroll

Proactive for positive change.Born in the City of Chicago ,Illinois.

Multi race .Studied in a foreign country .Fluent in several languages .

fascinated by diversity.A Romantic and a dreamer.Interest in healthy living

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  • Randy Wayne Jellison-Knock3 years ago

    Sweet story, Mariann.

  • Holly Pheni3 years ago

    A travel adventure on the high seas! Awesome! Love this idea, friend. Make part 2!💕

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Loved Maximus and Marie, Mariann!! Great job with this story! :) Would love to read more!

  • Dana Crandell3 years ago

    Great story, Mariann!

  • Ooooo, I would love to read their romance if you do write it! I really loved Maximus and Marie! Fantastic story!

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Delightful story!!! Wonderfully written & loved it!!!❤️❤️💕

  • Dana Stewart3 years ago

    Great story, Mariann, hope you do the part two.

  • Misty Rae3 years ago

    Very nice!

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Good story. Nicely done.

  • This is the second story that I’ve read about Tea ☕️ well done and I hope to read Part 2 😍I love Romance 💘

  • Novel Allen3 years ago

    This must be very delicious tea. I hope Maximus and Marie have a great life together. Interesting story.

  • Excellent take on the challenge and a great story

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