The sun hung high and warm in the sky, casting a soft shimmer across the island. One by one, the team began drifting back to their rooms, full and content, their laughter still lingering in the ocean breeze.
Maya and Harper strolled side by side along the cobbled path leading toward the lobby, still laughing about the seafood, the wine, and how Harper nearly got herself banned from the table after her dramatic shrimp performance.
Just as Harper veered toward the elevator, a voice called out behind them.
“Ms. Lin!”
Harper turned.
James approached—ever the polished professional—though there was something unusually amused in his eyes.
“Apologies for the interruption. I’d like to inform you of a room change.”
Harper blinked. “A… what now?”
“You’ve been upgraded to the room beside Ms. M
