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“Is this your first time here?” Ian asks as he begins to drive the car out of the airport.

“No, it’s not my first time but its hers,” I say as I throw my arm around Zeeta.

She smiles as the car continues to drive.

“It will take us an hour to get to Speyside. Just relax and enjoy your trip sir,” Ian says looking up in the rear-view mirror.

ZEETA

“God this place is breathtaking,” I say as I lean my head against the car window.

We drive alongside crystal-clear beaches, lined with palm trees covered in white sand.

Tobago is a dream. The SUV stops and a wrought iron gate opens.

The guard smiles and waves as we enter.

“Welcome to Villa Costalotta” Ian smile as he brings the SUV to a stop.

“My goodness Rhet look at this house.”

I hear him chuckle to the side of me “My friend would be so happy that you love her home.”

I open the car door to look at the outside of the house.

“It has five bedrooms, five baths and a spa. Housekeeping and a chef are included,” Ian beams with pride. “Wow it’s amazing and what flower is that? It’s gorgeous?” I point at some magenta flowers all bundled together.

“It’s called Bougainvillea” Ian says, “Come, let me introduce you to the staff at Villa Costalotta.”

Sipping my pina colada I look out at the sun setting over the bay. I’m enjoying my time in Tobago.

“Do you like the house?” Rhet walks in and sits next to me. Lifting my feet up he begins to massage them.

“I love it. There are so many glass windows to let the light in. And the view,” I wish we never had to leave here.

“This is one I am thinking about buying,” he states and smiles slyly.

I slap the sofa cushion “Are you really? I thought this would have been too simple for your taste?”

He continues squeezing my feet “No I wanted something as simple as this.”

“Maybe we can come back down after you buy it?” I ask.

He looks out into the bay “Maybe.”

The way he said maybe made me nervous for a second.

“You ok?” I question.

“Never been better, are you?” he turns his head and looks at me.

I raise my glass “I’m fine.” I feel a twinge of guilt. However, I got this, once the bid results come out. He will understand.

“I have a surprise for you at dinner,” Rhet says.

My eyes open. “Really, how should I dress?”

“Causal but sexy,” he stands and put my feet back on the sofa.

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