Was the next thing Naomi heard right

don't know. Anyw

pping lightly as if to s

them again. It felt like a lot of words tens

in warm light. Below, the city stretched toward the sea, whitewashed buildings nestled against rolling hills. The

ut now, as the wheels touched down and the plane taxied to the gate, she could feel the air shift again to something more in

adable expression he had worn for most of the trip. "Try not to cause too much trouble in

re to consult you for a full list

ould reply, the flight attendants began opening the overhead

to Mrs. Smith who rewarded her with a hug and a smile Naomi could've used

said, smiling warmly as Naomi a

"Surprisingly tolerable,

ind her. "Char

re focusing on Naomi. "Well, I'm glad you ma

lan. I have a connecting fl

d more than luck for that. The ai

had dealt with the worst part. What wa

" the elderly

htening herself , eager to get away from his p

the arm. "Safe travels, dear. I

thing about Angela that made h

id. "And have a wonde

la one last smi

known things wou

e. She realized he'd been walking behind her the whole ti

as willing to have him play the role of a character unimportant. She paused as t

e could almost

g, snaking lines, their voices rising in frustration. Naomi pulled

rline counter. "Excuse me, I'm on the evening fli

we had more passengers than available seats. We can rebook you f

. "And when w

her keyboard before answer

ated, exasperated. "Th

ll flights to Mykonos are

was really starting to be unbearable. She stepped back, glancing around. A few o

up and figure out what to do next, a

coinci

standing nearby, arms cross

ur name" he said reall

on't tell me yo

take credit, even I don't have control ove

, I'm stuck here for the night." She just had to find a hotel

joined the c

, that won't

t mix of concern and casual elegance. She glanced at Ethan before

the counter. "My flight's overbooked, and

ooked falsely thoughtful for a moment, then her face lit up w

nked. "Ex

ened. "Gran

yacht is leaving for Mykonos in the morning. Why should Naomi spend th

itated. "

t also does not need any more passengers." And his face quickly went back to

he only one joining us. I assume you're not the only stranded passenger?". She really had such

rs near the counter. They

ght be it. Just as long as she could stay out of Ethan's