“I mean, what’s the point of life if we
can’t face our fears and desires?”
ALLISON
We
get back to the hotel without Ethan and I exchanging a single word. The girls
and Arianna are chatting, but it’s clear they blame me for spoiling the
atmosphere. I think Ethan is as much to blame, yet they aren’t upset with him.
He doesn’t even seem particularly affected.
To
get my mind off the incident, I head to the pool to let off some steam while
the girls return to their room to rest. By the time I’m done swimming back and
forth across the pool to lie on the chaise lounge outside, I’m out of breath.
The crisp water and brisk exercise have helped to cool my ire–at least until he
shows up.
“Alone
at last,” Ethan says, taking a seat next to me.
“Is
that your latest line to seduce a woma
