Sixty-One
Thursday, December 23
Tranquility Bay
Eva arrived alone on her Vespa at Tranquility Bay. She walked the paths of the many-leveled eco-resort, which looked like a tropical Dr. Seuss Whoville, then walked down to the beach lined by birds-of-paradise. The sun was low in the sky. Several rows of chairs were surrounded by tiki torches, and at the front stood an altar with interwoven bougainvillea vines. Tess and Nick, along with the resort staff, were busy making last-minute touches.
The setting was peaceful. A great location for a wedding. Eva had been shocked at how quickly her mother and Mel planned this wedding, having it only the day after Romina was rescued from a kidnapping, but now that she saw the scene before her, she could feel nothing but happiness for them. It was tru
