After the Storm by Cynthia Hickey

Author:Cynthia Hickey [Hickey, Cynthia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Winged Publications
Published: 2018-09-08T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

While Chase went to the Mainland with Daniel to see about getting power restored, medical attention for Alana, and repairs to the bridge made, Kayla made the rounds of the guest cottages. Chase would, presumably, do some “explaining”. She smiled and knocked on the door where Alana recuperated.

Mara answered the door, a smile gracing her smooth face. “Aloha. Alana is much better.”

“That is good news.” Kayla approached the sofa where Alana reclined, a book from the small library in hand. “Daniel and Chase have gone to get help.”

“That is good. I feel better, but want a doctor to tell me I’m fine.” Alana started to move her legs.

“Stay put.” Kayla shook her head. “I’m just making rounds. Call me on the radio if you need anything, and keep your door locked.”

Alana paled and nodded.

“Why won’t you tell me what you know of how you got hurt?”

Avoiding Kayla’s gaze, she said, “I don’t remember.”

Kayla lowered her voice. “Of course, you do. You’re scared, which lets me fill in quite a few of the pieces missing from your excuse. Stay inside.” After thanking Mara and assuring her the rest of the staff could manage food prep and clean up, Kayla moved back outside.

Guests strolled the mostly cleared grounds. Kayla greeted each of them with an “Aloha” and received assurance they were enjoying their stay at the resort despite the adventure of the hurricane. Maybe Kayla would make a success of her managerial position after all. The main good thing about no electricity or cell phone service was the fact her grandfather couldn’t call and beat her down.

“Aloha.” She kept the smile pasted on her face as she greeted Davis. Now, where was that traitorous landscape employee?

“Aloha, Ms. Denton. This is the weather we all signed up for, isn’t it?” His smile didn’t quite reach his eyes as he motioned to the clear skies.

“Most definitely. I do believe there are some guests going wind surfing this afternoon. Perhaps you’d like to join them?”

“I thought I’d do a bit of snorkeling. Aloha.” He turned and headed back to his cottage.

Snorkeling sounded fun. Maybe she’d manage some time in the water after lunch.

Few customers had complaints, loving the cool breeze through their windows, the sunshine, the water activities. If not for the scarred outside walls and missing shingles, a few broken windows, you’d never have known the destruction of the storm. With a bounce in her step, Kayla strolled to the dining room to make sure a buffet was set out for lunch.

Everything looked in order. Sushi, local fruit, sweet rice wrapped in seaweed. Confident her employees could handle things for an hour, Kayla filled a plate and went to change into her swimsuit.

Wearing a black one-piece suit with a floral sarong around her waist, Kayla ate on her way to where the snorkeling equipment was kept. After eating, she put on the gear and slipped into the water. Ah, the warmth eased the tension from her muscles. She put the mouthpiece and goggles in place, then skimmed the ocean’s surface.

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