ets. The morning sun poured through the sheer white curtains, casting a delicate glow across the room. A breez

up. She would have preferred spending the rest of the day on th

. Not just any coffee-Kaffa,

ed out of the bed and went to the bathroom, she caught sight of herself in the mirror and gasped at her

black sandal. Combing out her hair, she deciding on just letting it hang free on her sh

e bellboy from that day. When Lilian saw her, she exc

leep? I didn't expect to see

ile. "The clock. I still need

. We would do that today

7:45 and she could see why everywhere looked deserted. It

Lilian, she started. "I

"Of course, do you ha

ffa –that's the name. I

a hesitant smile. "We do not have th

n continued. "You should try one of them

inking that particular brand, so she was sure she wouldn't like

then shook her head. "Don't worry

r briefly. "Are yo

I'll just have br

vorite?" she asked Marissa. "Do you have any al

on something simple since she won'

lergies. I'll just have a crescent roll and a pineapple juice." A

od. "You take a seat at the dining r

g room and Lilian disappeared be

he same table they sat. She was already having a favorite, she thought t

taking seats across the room. Other staff mem

th a tray bearing her order. "Here you go.' Dropping it gently on the

reakfast placed in front of her. The cr

rabbed the glass of juice to take

joy." She said to Marissa

t how fast she had guzzled everything down. Over the years she had turne

tting down everythin

Somewhere in this island that's

y- hard, then gave he

t to the reception

rself as she put some distance

tering under the rising sun. Palms swayed gently

w it wa

ing eyes. She noticed he was dressed in a lightweight blue shirt and jeans. Her eyes m

ine, looking over at the calm water and down into the

w towards her- she just noticed the coconuts. "I kn

at unsettled Marissa. Was it really confide

then dragged it back to his face. "I don't know you, so why w

, it would interest you t

ed to believe th

er briefly. "Beca

redulously. Did she hear

him, then her eyes shadowed

at you think

as though she was running out of breath

ld tell. "I'm not flirting and about this-" he glanced down at the cocon

ut she doesn't even know him. Eyeing the coconut stubbornly, she sw

s, you would be held responsible." She threatened, knowing w

o happen? Marissa held out both hands

ew. "Thank you for trus

" Marissa

ipped his head to take a small sip. "Tell me, where are you fr

ow good it tasted. It was her first tim

think it is best if we don't ask personal questions." It took a

and his eyes narrowed on th

one was gentle. "I totally agree. N

mentarily surp

all you M

face told her that it was a s

." She finally mumbled out. "A

d, his expressio

had never hear

ited him, but it made her wo

and nodded. "Ju

coconut towards her mouth to t

ce the water, feeling

the still water, sipping from their coconuts. The sun cli

maybe a visit to town? I could show you a

saw how his eyes travelled

actually mean that? Her heart flip

through the map the resort provided." She could fe

p right here." Lazar growled in a laug

right then, I would like a

about

No

p at him, catching the glints

she knew she shouldn't go anywhere with him for her own sanity. The so

ips, then dropped lower to that unmistakable arch in her neck. She noticed the red lig

ged between them grew ab

t immediately- as his eyes touched the

She wh

avy with the scent of s

from her, feeling how his fingers grazed hers lightly. It shot

er. Marissa stood there and st

ut him screame

rther. I shouldn't be thinking of anot

wasn't following him because

re com

ver the front of her gown,

scented fresh air and dragged her fe

t's the worst t