Faking Paradise by Lily Montgomery

Author:Lily Montgomery [Montgomery, Lily]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twin Pines Publishing
Published: 2020-04-06T16:00:00+00:00

12

I slipped my feet into the only pair of flip-flops I owned, grabbed my beach bag, and waited by the door. Today’s excursion would be swimming with dolphins. I had tried to hide my excitement, but Grant saw right through my cool facade. I’d always loved dolphins, but growing up in the Midwest meant I didn’t get to see them very often. Anxious to get there, I was ready early, something that had only happened a handful of times in my entire life.

Grant finally emerged from the bathroom in his slim swim trunks and shook his head at my cover-up.

“That damn muumuu.”

Not even his jabs at my attire could dampen my mood today. A lifelong dream was about to become a reality, and not even Derrick’s presence would ruin it.

Holding hands, we walked along the boardwalk. I had grown a little more comfortable with Grant, so it wasn’t as awkward as it would have been two weeks ago. Especially not after our close call last night. When you almost make a huge mistake and sleep with your way-out-of-your-league coworker, everything else seems inconsequential. Not to mention the fact that I was able to handle everything a little better once I’d pinpointed why I’d hated him up until recently. My own inadequacies, of course. Nothing he’d done.

Our hotel had its own private port, which was where our boat would be departing from. Since our bungalow was tucked toward the back of the resort, we were fairly close to where the boat was sitting, waiting on us. My ankle and dignity prevented me from bounding forward like a lunatic out of sheer excitement, but I really wanted to.

We stood on the small dock, waiting for the rest of my family and watching the two-person crew go through the final touches for our tour. The familiar voices of Maisy and Derrick floated to us, and I could tell they were in the middle of a hushed argument. Over what, there was no telling. When Maisy saw us, she hushed him, plastering a fake smile on her face. Derrick still looked sour. What I wouldn’t give to deck him directly in that asshole face. That would only add to what was already going to be the absolute best day ever.

“Everybody else is right behind us,” she said.

“We can chuck him overboard if you want,” I said, giving her a hug.

“I’m thinking about it, I swear,” she whispered.

“All right, everyone, let’s get to sea!” Dad said as he walked by, oblivious to the argument that had been had.

The boat wasn’t a tiny thing, and we had plenty of room to walk about, and there were refreshments in the small galley below. It was a day boat trip, and I hoped it would all be spent in the water. I chose a spot at the bow of the boat and took a seat, gazing out at the vast ocean, hoping to be the first to see the pod.

“Hey.” Grant sat next to me.

“Hey.”

“I have a question, and it’s none of my business, so you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.

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