Mr. Alexander Conrad smiles at Chris when he sees him entering their suite in Fiji. “Hey, Chris,” he greets. “Everything’s good?”
“Yes, sir,” Chris answers, coming closer to shake the older man’s hand. “How are you today?”
Mr. Conrad laughs. Chris is proper, he knows how to talk to people with respect and dignity. Mr. Conrad has to give him that. “I’m fine, my boy,” he answers. “We’re fine. I take it you’re planning to take Kate out?”
“Yes, sir,” Chris nods. “We won’t be too long.”
“Your siblings are joining?”
“No,” Chris answers. He has the decency to blush a little.
Now Mr. Conrad laughs. “Okay,” he says. “Have a great time, let me call Kate for you.”
Kate doesn’t have to be called. She knew about Chris’ arrival; she was in the other room with her mother. Chris, ah Chris, Kate doe
