His Curvy Catfish: A Curvy Girl Fake Date Romance by Annee Jones

Author:Annee Jones [Jones, Annee]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2023-10-05T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Five

Dani

I bit my lip, not sure why I was feeling so nervous. The How to Stop People Pleasing workshop was being held in the resort’s yoga studio, located adjacent to the spa on the 3rd floor of the main building. The elevator doors slid open, and I followed the signs to the event.

After I’d taken a long soak in the tub and ordered room service for dinner last night, I remembered Brayden’s suggestion about seeing what classes were available this week at the resort and had given the concierge a call. Now I had the day free on Thursday, I figured I’d check them out. When the hotel’s representative mentioned there was space available in the How to Stop People Pleasing workshop, I’d signed up on impulse. Now, as I found myself outside the yoga studio, I felt suddenly conspicuous. Reassuring myself that surely I wouldn’t be the only person in attendance, I took a deep breath and pulled the door open. The scent of lavender hung in the air, and men and women of all ages, shapes, and sizes sat on yoga mats and cushions around the room. Some were writing in journals, a few were talking softly together, and yet others were stretching or meditating.

A smiling woman, who I guessed to be somewhere in her 50’s with fluffy gray hair that cascaded around her shoulders, greeted me at the door with a warm smile. Her bright blue eyes twinkled.

“Good afternoon. I’m Rainey, I’m one of the movement instructors here, and I’m also a licensed massage therapist at the spa.”

“Hello,” I said. “I’m Dani Lane.”

“Welcome,” she replied. “Please grab a mat, bolster, and blanket, and have a seat anywhere in the room. You can store your shoes in the cubbies along the far wall. Don’t worry if you didn’t bring writing materials, I have packets and pens I’ll be passing out shortly once we get started.”

“Thank you,” I said, making my way towards the supply shelves as directed. I slipped off my sandals and put them inside an empty cubbyhole and then chose a purple yoga mat, matching cushion, and a navy blanket. I carried everything to a corner and began to make myself comfortable. As soon as I sat down, I instinctively exhaled, suddenly feeling relaxed. I gazed towards the front of the room, where Rainey had set up her mat facing the group. A stick of lavender incense was burning in a beautiful holder, and there was a large bowl of water with rose petals and floating tea light candles. Watching the candles gently bobbing atop the water, their flames lightly flickering, had a calming effect and I noticed my breathing slowing down.

I turned and saw Rainey close the door to the studio and the room quieted as she took her place on the mat in front of us.

“Good afternoon, and welcome everyone. I’m so glad you’re all here. Today’s workshop is How to Stop People Pleasing. We’re going to spend some time exploring the ways in which we self-sabotage ourselves by giving too much of our power away.

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