The cool summer morning, boosted Isla's sinking confidence. Yesterday she did not do much on her top priority project: Zane's Seduction. Nevertheless, dressed in black formal dress and heels, with loose hair styled into soft curls about her face, Isla vowed to get things rolling today.
Few minutes before her official working hours, Isla marched towards her desk. Surely her provocative scent and clicking of heels will get his attention. "Morning."
It did, for a few seconds though. Dressed in sky blue long sleeve shirt, and cleanly shaven, Zane looked sinfully attractive. He peeked sideways from his glossy ultra thin laptop screen and looked straight into her eyes. "It is a beautiful morning." His eyes briefly scanned her, as he added, "Traineeship forms should be in your inbox."
Oh he finally replied to her bitchy email. "Brilliant. Do you have any special request today?"
"Yes." He smiled and continued, "I would like to see the most breathtaking place in Aqua Resort. We can go as soon as you are ready."
He did not ask, instead told her and she liked that in a man. Her man.
Despite many admirable places at Aqua Resort, Isla took Zane to her favorite spot. The crushing of waves reached her ears, she walked across the designer gardens, with Zane following closely. She stopped to run her fingers over the blooming daisies, peonies and calendula. "Isn't the garden amazing at this of the year?"
Isla sensed rather than saw, that his eyes were on her. He took his time to reply, "Summer is beautiful indeed."
Mesmerized by the flower gardens, Isla took her time to make her way out of the arched gate which led straight to Aqua Resort's Private beach. "This is it."
"Breathtaking indeed," he whispered, looking ahead at the aquamarine waters.
Uncaring whether or not he approved, Isla removed her shoes, and ran giddily into the golden sandy beach. "I just love the feel of soft fine sand under my feet while the sound of waves is soothing." She hugged herself, liking the way wind blew the curls away from her face.
This time his eyes bored into hers, perhaps trying to look into her soul. "Give me the beach, camping gear and a fishing rod, I can happily spend my days with it." Isla giggled. "I love the beach and I love the way you smile too." Zane's eyes settled on her mouth.
Thank God, he finally complemented her. "And I adore the way you smile."
He smiled broadly, and the silly butterflies in a stomach went crazy.
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In the dim living room of her home, Isla sat on the sofa with her feet tucked under her bottom. Her Dad took a sip of his beer from a can and harrumphed, "Great Escapes, what's so great about it?"
"Dad shush," it is starting.
"Shut up and watch Peter," scolded Sylvie. She went about folding clothes from an oversized laundry basket next to her.
Soon presenter, Angus Brown appeared and announced that he will talk about Aqua Resort. Isla groaned, "Oh no, he will smash Aqua Resort tonight." She quickly picked her cell phone and sent an SMS to Anne followed by Zane. It read: Aqua Resort's on Great Escapes. Surprisingly it was her first message to him.
Zane's reply was quick: Watching.
Isla pulled a sour face at the cell phone, "Can you not be so brief."
"Pardon," responded Peter, looking at her.
Isla colored, "Nothing."
Just then, Angus came back and started talking about Aqua Resort as one of the best hotels in Ogunquit. He had a tour video of the place. "Just when did he record a video?" Utterly confused, with the positive news, Isla quickly typed in her smart phone: Did I hear him correctly? How come he's praising Aqua Resort?
Anne: I'm baffled.
Zane: Why can't he praise?
Isla: Duh he was ready to burn Aqua Resort three days ago.
Zane: Ha-ha
Now what's that supposed to mean? I want answers thought Isla.