Summer
I already started drinking at the airport!
Summer sends a picture to the group chat of herself with a margarita the size of her head and I laugh out loud. This trip is so needed for all of us.
We pull in and once we walk out onto the tarmac, I see Liam and Mia already standing by the plane waiting for us. We picked up Chase and Nate on the way here and raced over to make our flight on time. Summer is flying in from Miami, so we’ll meet up with her once we get there.
“You said ‘be there by nine, Liam and don’t be late.’” Liam looks at his watch. “I was here at 8:53 and you fucks stroll in at 9:07.”
“Blame Nate. He was up too late having sex to bother packing so he had to finish it this morning.”
“Bro? What the fuck!” Nate punches Ford’s arm at his comment.
“Really, Nathaniel? Being late due to sex is not a valid excuse.” Mia’s hands both firmly sit on her hips as the flight crew takes our bags and places them in the containers below the plane.
“It’s the only valid excuse.” Nate rests his elbow on Mia’s shoulder as he stands waiting for us to be told we can board.
I take a seat across from Ford as we board and pull out my book and the snacks I piled into my tote. Ford buckles his seatbelt and winks at me as the plane starts to move for take off. I don’t think I’ll ever get over how attractive this man is or how crazy I am about him.
After what feels like the longest flight in history, we finally land. I should probably be exhausted considering I didn’t sleep a wink on the flight and I’ve been up since five a.m. Florida time, but I’m wired. It’s probably the adrenaline keeping me going, but whatever it is, I’m planning on running with it.
“Aloha!” We’re greeted as we enter the resort on the island with leis and drinks right away. Ford said this is his favorite resort out here and since I’ve never been, I told him to just book whatever he thought I’d like best. I’d say he did good.
I’ve never ever seen a view like this before. The water is truly stunning and the island is beautiful, overflowing with greenery and flowers.
We found Summer at the pool after we put our bags down and all headed down to the beach. I take out my phone and snap a quick picture of the water before tossing it back in my bag and pulling a lounge chair up next to Mia and Summer.
“We’re going to go make some dinner reservations. Be back in a few.” Ford leans down and kisses me. “You look hot,” he whispers in my ear before he walks away.
“You guys are so annoying.” Mia laughs as she sprays sunscreen on her chest.
“Aren’t they the worst?”
I just roll my eyes and laugh at Mia and Summer’s comments and put sunscreen on myself, making sure not to forget my nose this time.
“Nate, can you get my back real quick please?” Mia asks, handing him the sunscreen and he sprays it on the middle of her back before rubbing it in.
“Oh, my God, why are you pressing so hard?” Mia laughs as she twists her body away from Nate’s hands.
“I’m barely touching you. Relax, Mi.” Nate laughs and grabs his hat from the beach chair and tosses it on his head before running to catch up with the guys. Summer and I watch their interaction from our chairs and exchange smiles and eye rolls. They’re apparently the only ones who don’t see what everyone else does.
We’ve easily been out here in the sun for hours and I need to get changed before dinner. The guys said they made a reservation for eight p.m. to eat, but Ford wanted to show me some spot he loves before we meet everyone for dinner. So I’m heading back to the room early so I have plenty of time to get myself ready.
As I’m walking back to the hotel suite, I see Chase standing next to the bar.
“Last little adventure for you until the baby gets here, huh?” I toss my empty cup into the trash as I approach him. His smile grows bigger and bigger every time someone seems to mention the baby lately.
“This weekend is about you, Ab. But, yeah I guess you could say that.” He sips his beer before continuing. “Listen, I never really apologized for being a royal dick to you a few months back, but I’m sorry. And I get it now, I see it. You’re happy.”
We exchange smiles and a hug and he walks to the other side of the bar where Liam is standing before I continue my trek up to the room to get ready.
“Wow, don’t you look handsome.” Ford always looks good, but his skin is golden from the sun today and his hair is a little longer than he normally keeps it during the season, which I love. The ocean blue shirt he’s wearing outlines his chest and biceps and he has on a pair of dark wash jeans. He runs a hand through his hair and makes his way close to me.
“Me? Have you looked in the mirror? I have half a mind to just say fuck the dinner and keep you here in this little dress and worship you all night long.” Biting my lip, I shake my head and move out of his grip.
I do love this dress I’m wearing. It’s new, something I bought just recently when I went shopping with Mia. It’s white with pink and orange flowers on it. It seemed perfect for Hawaii. The dress hugs my body, but not too tight so it’s still something I’m comfortable in. It has a deep neckline, something I knew that Ford would love. Fluffing my hair one more time, I let the curls fall down my back and around my face as I walk out of the bathroom ready to go. I smile in Ford’s direction as he looks me up and down.
“I’m the luckiest man on the fucking planet.”
