Are you free this weekend for dinner?
My mind goes into vacation mode. The bright blue ocean sparkles in the sun, the sand stretching out before me. The resort is a luxurious oasis, with palm trees and lounge chairs scattered around the beach.
Faith:
My girlfriends and I leave for our Aruba trip tomorrow. Maybe the following Sunday when I’m back?
Kai:
It’s a date! What’s your favorite kind of food?
Faith:
That is a tough one. I kind of have a thing for food. But…if I had to pick just one…I’d go with Italian. How about you?
Kai:
I’m not picky and love all kinds of food. I have the perfect place we can go.
Faith:
Well then, I’m officially intrigued.
Kai:
Since we have over a week before our date, you’ll be hearing from me.
Faith:
Then I look forward to it.
Kai:
I’ll make a reservation and text you the time. Have a good day, Faith. :)
He seems pretty laid back and I like that he actually asked me a question. I can’t wait to see what he has planned for us. The warmth in my body spreads thinking about our date. I haven’t had this kind of date in a while. It’s a refreshing feeling and a twinge of excitement comes out of me.
Faith:
That’s perfect. Thank you.
Kai:
It is!
This is different from what I’m used to. I’m the one who usually texts first and some guys it would be at least a day before they respond. Not Kai, though. He’s quick to respond, and he is winning points with me already.
THREE
FAITH
Through the windows of the resort tour bus, we see the blue water glimmering in the sun. During the fifteen-minute ride, we drive through what looks like a downtown area with local restaurants, the Aruba port, and fast-food places.
“Those resorts are like driving into paradise,” Lane says, her eyes fixed on the tropical landscape passing by the bus window, captivated by the swaying palm trees.
As the bus rolls down the coastal highway, a cluster of waterfront resorts comes into view. One of them, clay roof structures and rooms that face the ocean, is the sister resort to ours. The bus makes a brief stop at the neighboring golf course resort, where manicured greens stretch out over the landscape, before continuing to our destination.
The driveway to our resort is lined with towering palm trees and sleek, modern columns, creating an entrance that exudes contemporary elegance. “I want to live here,” Kendall croons as she takes in the surroundings.
