She was under a coconut tree by the sea. It wasn't far from the villa, but few people ever came here.
The weather was pleasant, not too hot. She leisurely sipped a chilled drink while looking down at the messages in her group chat.
The latest message was from Sophie Keaton, saying the guys had arrived.
The other three people replied with "OK" stickers, poised and ready for action.
Her eyes curved into a smile. She glanced at the time, calmly waiting to be found. But her smug satisfaction lasted only a few minutes before she suddenly heard footsteps approaching from behind. 'They shouldn't have been able to find me this quickly,' she thought, turning her head with a sliver of wishful thinking—
Preston Keaton was walking slowly toward her, one hand in his pocket, holding a bouquet of pink roses.
