*Charlie* The sun is blazing high in the sky, casting a warm, golden hue over the resort’s pool area. I lounge on my sunbed, sipping a fruity drink that tastes like summer, but my mind is elsewhere. Tessa is sprawled beside me, her bubbly laughter mixing with the distant sounds of splashing and music. Arabella, draped elegantly across another lounger, is scrolling through her phone, while Nia, ever the picture of effortless cool, is lounging with her sunglasses perched on her nose. "Charlie, you're awfully quiet," Tessa teases, nudging me with her elbow. "Is it because you're daydreaming about that handsome man from last night?" Her eyes sparkle with mischief. I can’t help but flush at the thought of Malik. It’s true… I can’t stop thinking of his soft smile and those electrifying kisses

