Arrival at the Harbor and the Return to the Hotel
Adel and Naomi disembarked from the ship, with lovers following behind them, luggage in their hands.
At the hotel, too, the days passed quickly. Each day Adel tried to make Naomi happy—between the beach, late-night outings at the club, laughter, and romance behind closed doors in their room.
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Why Did I Meet You?
Nelly stepped out of the bathroom, naked, wrapping a towel around her body. When she entered her room, she stopped in front of the mirror, stared at her face, and whispered, Why have I become like this? Sadness and misery have taken their toll on me. I must escape this sorrow quickly.
She left the room and entered the kitchen. Opening the refrigerator, she found it empty.
“Oh my God,” she said, “have I neglected myself thi
