rest of the resort faces that direction.”
As they passed the remaining villas, which must be numbered eight, nine, and ten, they reached the curve. There was a break in the vegetation after the last villa, and the top of a thatched roof became visible.
“I bet that’s the beach bar,” Emma said. “The main pool is somewhere by it. We should’ve checked out a resort map. That was dumb.”
“This place is so small, I’m sure we’ll get the lay of the land very soon. I’m psyched to see what everything looks like. If our villa is any indication, it’s going to be nice. Let’s walk along the water a little longer, then we’ll come back. The sun is almost down. If we make it around this curve, we can catch it setting.”
They walked hand in hand, the warm water crashing lightly, the tide rushing up and over their feet.
Emma had to pull up the hem of her sundress a few times, but it was glorious. “I know I’ve said it already, but I’ve never seen water this blue,” she said. “It’s almost like the water and sky have become one. It’s magical.”
The vegetation began to thicken once they passed the pool and bar, and more villa roofs popped into view.
Emma glanced behind her. The two beaches that were separated by the curve were identical. Pete was right. They must be in a larger sheltered cove of some kind.
They continued to walk as the sun set. They stopped to watch it as it dipped below the horizon, Pete’s arm around her waist.
They hadn’t encountered another soul the entire walk.
Once the sun had made its exit, Pete whispered, “At some point, I’m going to fuck you on this beach.” He pressed his lips against the top of her head. “We’re going to explore every inch of this place.”
Emma murmured, “I can’t wait. I have a feeling this island is going to be full of surprises.”
10
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P ete guided Emma up the incline toward the beach bar. Now that the sun had set, lights twinkled in the form of several strands of bulbs strung over small bushes and railings surrounding the bar.
The bar was built on the same teak decking material. It was open and airy with a large thatched roof covering not only the main bar, but several sitting areas. It had an exotic feel to it, but with modern furnishings, just like the villa.
“Looks like there are some people here,” Pete said. “Maybe this is the place to gather this time of night.”
“I don’t thinks so. People want to watch the sun go down. This faces east, same as our villa,” Emma said. “Maybe the formal dining room or the other restaurant faces west? I bet that’s where the majority of the people are. Nobody likes to miss a sunset if they can help it. Tomorrow we’re going to get the sunrise right out our front door. I can’t wait! I think I’ll go on a sunrise jog. I’m always up early the first day on vacation anyway.”
“I might be tempted to join you if you can get me up,” Pete joked, wrapping his arm around her tighter as they walked up a short flight of steps from the beach.
“Yeah, right.” Emma thumped his chest. “You’re like a rock in the morning. There’s no way I’m getting you up at the crack of dawn.”
Pete immediately recognized that he and Emma had on more clothing than most of the attendees. “I think they take the clothing-optional thing seriously here,” he whispered. “We’re a little overdressed, but I think they’ll excuse us since we just arrived.”
“I’m sure they will. Wow,” Emma said, her voice low so no one could overhear, “everyone looks fairly young from here.”
“It’s a young, hip crowd,” Pete said. “I much prefer that to old retirees.”
“I agree.”
The bar was long and curved around to the back, its wood shined to a high gloss. A few barstools were occupied by guests. There were a few lounge areas with small tables and comfortable-looking chairs, as well as a few love seats scattered around with brightly
As they passed the remaining villas, which must be numbered eight, nine, and ten, they reached the curve. There was a break in the vegetation after the last villa, and the top of a thatched roof became visible.
“I bet that’s the beach bar,” Emma said. “The main pool is somewhere by it. We should’ve checked out a resort map. That was dumb.”
“This place is so small, I’m sure we’ll get the lay of the land very soon. I’m psyched to see what everything looks like. If our villa is any indication, it’s going to be nice. Let’s walk along the water a little longer, then we’ll come back. The sun is almost down. If we make it around this curve, we can catch it setting.”
They walked hand in hand, the warm water crashing lightly, the tide rushing up and over their feet.
Emma had to pull up the hem of her sundress a few times, but it was glorious. “I know I’ve said it already, but I’ve never seen water this blue,” she said. “It’s almost like the water and sky have become one. It’s magical.”
The vegetation began to thicken once they passed the pool and bar, and more villa roofs popped into view.
Emma glanced behind her. The two beaches that were separated by the curve were identical. Pete was right. They must be in a larger sheltered cove of some kind.
They continued to walk as the sun set. They stopped to watch it as it dipped below the horizon, Pete’s arm around her waist.
They hadn’t encountered another soul the entire walk.
Once the sun had made its exit, Pete whispered, “At some point, I’m going to fuck you on this beach.” He pressed his lips against the top of her head. “We’re going to explore every inch of this place.”
Emma murmured, “I can’t wait. I have a feeling this island is going to be full of surprises.”
10
__________________________
____________
P ete guided Emma up the incline toward the beach bar. Now that the sun had set, lights twinkled in the form of several strands of bulbs strung over small bushes and railings surrounding the bar.
The bar was built on the same teak decking material. It was open and airy with a large thatched roof covering not only the main bar, but several sitting areas. It had an exotic feel to it, but with modern furnishings, just like the villa.
“Looks like there are some people here,” Pete said. “Maybe this is the place to gather this time of night.”
“I don’t thinks so. People want to watch the sun go down. This faces east, same as our villa,” Emma said. “Maybe the formal dining room or the other restaurant faces west? I bet that’s where the majority of the people are. Nobody likes to miss a sunset if they can help it. Tomorrow we’re going to get the sunrise right out our front door. I can’t wait! I think I’ll go on a sunrise jog. I’m always up early the first day on vacation anyway.”
“I might be tempted to join you if you can get me up,” Pete joked, wrapping his arm around her tighter as they walked up a short flight of steps from the beach.
“Yeah, right.” Emma thumped his chest. “You’re like a rock in the morning. There’s no way I’m getting you up at the crack of dawn.”
Pete immediately recognized that he and Emma had on more clothing than most of the attendees. “I think they take the clothing-optional thing seriously here,” he whispered. “We’re a little overdressed, but I think they’ll excuse us since we just arrived.”
“I’m sure they will. Wow,” Emma said, her voice low so no one could overhear, “everyone looks fairly young from here.”
“It’s a young, hip crowd,” Pete said. “I much prefer that to old retirees.”
“I agree.”
The bar was long and curved around to the back, its wood shined to a high gloss. A few barstools were occupied by guests. There were a few lounge areas with small tables and comfortable-looking chairs, as well as a few love seats scattered around with brightly
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