18.

"My type is someone with a beautiful smile."

That's all I will divulge now.

The table fell silent.

I heard Mr. Blackwell pur down his fork.

"Oooh, romantic ... What do you think of my smile,"Maggie crossed her fingers under her chin and started smiling and winking. Soon the others joined .

I blushed.

"Yes yes , you all are my type."I played along.

Soon ,after the lunch, the group were preparing to leave.

The secretary group had come down to the reception with their bags ready.

Mr. Blackwell and the others were discussing something when Jordan walked over to me.

"Umm.. Hey Dylan." He sounded a bit cautious.

"Hey. All set?" I smiled .

"Yeah , all set ."

There was this awkward silence now.

"Listen Dylan. I don't like beating around the bush so let me tell you straight."

I looked at him.He looked so serious and cautious.

Then I saw it,his eyes change.

"I think you are cute. And if you feel the same, maybe we can connect later", he said,handing out his business card.

The grey business card had his work phone listed but he handed me a flipped card. Behind it was his phone number jolted down with a pen.

Wait. He thinks I am cute. Wasn't he crushing on Jessica?

"You liked Jessica right?" I don't know why I would ask that question.

"Umm, I like men." He answered stating it like an obvious fact.

"I see. I..." I didn't know the right words. Sure ,he looked cute in a sexy way. He wore glasses without frame which enhanced his mature look. All in all, he was handsome.

"You don't need to answer now. Take your time." He winked qnd turned to join the group.

I stood there for a second looking at the card.

Then as I was putting the card into my pocket, I noticed Mr. Blackwell was in a conversation with Mr. Bastian . I walked back to join the group as well.

Mr. Blackwell and I saw off the directors as they got in the car.

Jessica and Maggie hugged me before leaving. Jordan shook my hands and muttered "let me know" under his breath.

I smiled.

Once they left,it was just me and him now.

We went back to our room.

"Sir, do you plan to rest now?" I asked.

If he is,then I can walk around the resort.

"Yes, you should too. I don't plan on working anyway today so you are off too."

Is this Buddha in front of me? I will have to pray to him everyday.

We both returned to our room and changed to more comfortable clothes.

Both of us dozed off right away as the lunch was too heavy. It's hot outside anyway.

I woke up in an hour to catch the sunset by the beach.

As I was tiptoeing around the room, Mr. Blackwell woke up and stared groggily at me.

"Sorry,did I wake you up sir?"

He shaker his head.

"I was just going out to catch the sunset. Would you like to join me?"

No way he is going to join. Why would he want to hang out with me? He will rather sleep .

He nodded his head.

"Let me change."

Woah. That voice. It felt dreamy. No wonder people say men sound super sexy in their sleepy voice.

He washed his face and we were set to go.

The beach was beautiful. Somehow there isn't much crowd ,maybe it's because its a private island and that it's super expensive.

I could see few people here and there. Some staff walking around. Lifeguards in their seat.

Over the other side , I saw few kids too running into the water.

The sunlight was dim-about to set . The water was cold and the sand felt tingly underneath my feet.

He looked at his feet while I stared around taking in the environment. We feel like a couple.

What am I thinking? He is just walking with me. I am not sure what made him agree to walk with me.

"You like beaches?" Sudden question popped to me.

"Yes,I do. I have hardly been to the beach. " I waved around.

"This is beautiful. The sea , the sunset,the wind and ...". The company too ,you know.

"And?" He turned his head to look at me. Somehow his office personality is different from his relaxed personality. I have come to understand that.

"And the resort too.". Nice ,Dylan.

"Hmmm.. yes it is." What is this? Did I sense disappointment. Am I overthinking?

The sun started setting.

"Wowww!" I exclaimed."Sir,it's beautiful isn't it?"

"Yes it is. "He turned to the sunset setting on the horizon.

"Can we sit over here ?"I said pointing to the ground.

He nodded and we both sat down.

There was no need for words . We were enjoying the sunset and this serene feeling.

Somehow ,I feel a close connection to him right now.Like him being next to me is enough.

Maybe it's the sun,or the sea or maybe it's the breeze flowing through, but in this moment,I genuinely felt happy after a long time.