Chapter 4
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The next day, to Isla's disappointment, Zane did not come to the office. Scratching her belly, Anne walked into the staff room and pulled a cup from the shelf.
“I've noticed a change in your dressing, good.” She scooped a generous amount of chocolate powder in her cup. Her friend was eating like a monster nowadays.
“Yes.” Isla looked at her mustard deep neck blouse and black pencil skirt, which had a long front slit. She had put on her velvet heeled sandals today, a good thing about her position was that she did not have to wear Aqua Resort's uniform. But where was the guy, she had all dressed up for?
As if reading her thoughts, Anne said, “Zane's out to meet a client today. He emailed.” She took a sip of her drink before sinking in a chair.
“I never saw John doing that.” Isla mentally scolded herself for not checking her emails. She had been busy writing a report on Angus Brown. Then she had an idea, her eyes sparkled as she mused, pulling her laptop forward.
Anne shrugged and got up and before leaving, she advised cheekily, “Seduce the man, Isla. He's a good catch; both of you can play manager at Aqua Resort.”
Isla did not respond, instead, her fingers tapped away on the laptop, time to put Rule Number 3 into action. “Send a bitchy email,” muttered Isla.
Chuckling she leaned on her chair, staring at her email. It read:
Zane, I need you to forward me your internship documents ASAP.
Isla clicked onto the send button. “Did someone not say to boss the man around?”
At midday, Isla decided to drive into town for lunch. To her surprise, she saw Zane in the lobby with a demon called Angus Brown. What the hell was going on? Immediately she cut in their progress, and asked, “Zane can I have a word, thanks.” Isla felt her voice was coated in sugar.
A shadow of seriousness about his face, Zane took few steps away from Angus and with a nod, promoted Isla to speak.
“What are you doing?” hissed Isla. “This man is planning to expose Aqua Resort.”
“Exactly the reason he is here, now will you excuse me?” Without sparing a second glance he walked away with Angus.
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The cool summer morning, boosted Isla’s sinking confidence. Yesterday she did not do much on her top priority project: Zane's Seduction. Nevertheless, dressed in black formal dress and heels, with loose hair styled into soft curls about her face, Isla vowed to get things rolling today.
Few minutes before her official working hours, Isla marched towards her desk. Surely her provocative scent and clicking of heels will get his attention. “Morning.”
It did, for a few seconds though. Dressed in sky blue long sleeve shirt, and cleanly shaven, Zane looked sinfully attractive. He peeked sideways from his glossy ultra thin laptop screen and looked straight into her eyes. “It is a beautiful morning.” His eyes briefly scanned her, as he added, “Traineeship forms should be in your inbox.”
Oh he finally replied to her bitchy email. “Brilliant. Do you have any special request today?”
“Yes.” He smiled and continued, “I would like to see the most breathtaking place in Aqua Resort. We can go as soon as you are ready.”
He did not ask, instead told her and she liked that in a man. Her man.
Despite many admirable places at Aqua Resort, Isla took Zane to her favorite spot. The crushing of waves reached her ears, she walked across the designer gardens, with Zane following closely. She stopped to run her fingers over the blooming daisies, peonies and calendula. “Isn't the garden amazing at this time of the year?”
Isla sensed rather than saw, that his eyes were on her. He took his time to reply, “Summer is beautiful indeed.”
Mesmerized by the flower gardens, Isla took her time to make her way out of the arched gate which led straight to Aqua Resort's Private beach. “This is it.”
“Breathtaking indeed,” he whispered, looking ahead at the aquamarine waters.
Uncaring whether or not he approved, Isla removed her shoes, and ran giddily into the golden sandy beach. “I just love the feel of soft fine sand under my feet while the sound of waves is soothing," said Isla as she hugged herself, liking the way wind blew the curls away from her face.
This time his eyes bored into hers, perhaps trying to look into her soul. “Give me the beach, camping gear and a fishing rod, I can happily spend my days with it," said Zane without even looking at the sea. Isla giggled and Zane added, “I love the beach and I love the way you smile too.” Zane's eyes settled on her mouth.
Thank God, he finally complemented her. “And I adore the way you smile," said Isla a little confidently.
He smiled broadly, and the silly butterflies in her stomach went crazy.
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In the dim living room of her home, Isla sat on the sofa with her feet tucked under her bottom. Her Dad took a sip of his beer from a can and harrumphed, “Great Escapes, what's so great about it?”
“Dad shush,” it is starting.
“Shut up and watch Peter,” scolded Sylvie. She went about folding clothes from an oversized laundry basket next to her.
Soon presenter, Angus Brown appeared and announced that he will talk about Aqua Resort. Isla groaned, “Oh no, he will smash Aqua Resort tonight.” She quickly picked her cell phone and sent an SMS to Anne followed by Zane. It read: Aqua Resort’s on Great Escapes. Surprisingly it was her first message to him.
Zane's reply was quick: Watching.
Isla pulled a sour face at the cell phone, “Can you not be so brief.”
“Pardon,” responded Peter, looking at her.
Isla colored, “Nothing.”
Just then, Angus came back and started talking about Aqua Resort as one of the best hotels in Ogunquit. He had a tour video of the place. “Just when did he record a video?” Utterly confused, with the positive news, Isla quickly typed in her smart phone: Did I hear him correctly? How come he's praising Aqua Resort?
Anne: I'm baffled.
Zane: Why can't he praise?
Isla: Duh he was ready to burn Aqua Resort three days ago.
Zane: Ha-ha
Now what's that supposed to mean? I want answers thought Isla.
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