The weekend finally arrived, offering a well-deserved break for Ava and Lily. They lounged by the pool, soaking in the warmth of the sun. Ava reclined in a sleek bikini, a pair of black sunglasses shielding her eyes as she sipped a cold drink. Lily mirrored her in a similar relaxed state.
The quiet was broken by Van’s voice from behind them. “Enjoying ourselves, are we?”
Both women lazily glanced up at him before returning their focus to the sun. Neither seemed particularly interested in conversation.
A moment later, Giovanni approached and took the empty lawn chair beside Ava. His presence was always easy, but today it seemed more relaxed than usual.
“Do you guys wanna go to the beach?” he asked.
Ava and Lily exchanged glances, neither one feeling the energy to do more than stretch o
