Category: Shrouded Heart

No sooner did they get back to the Villa, and text came in… Another dumping. Rian and Rafi sat nervously with the other islanders. They were waiting for the results of the public vote. Rafi’s phone buzzed, making the islanders jump. He looked at Rian and panicked. “Let’s stay positive. We face this together,” Rian…
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The next morning the Islanders were up early. It was prom day. This was probably the most important day of all. After all, the public based the winners on what they said during the speech part of prom day. Then there was shopping for the perfect outfit. So when Rian got to the kitchen, the…
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Rian was waiting in the dressing room. The other girls had already been directed to head out to the garden area. She hoped that her speech would be enough. Although the day had been fun, it was also nerve-wracking. The speeches were the most crucial part of getting the public vote. Once that was over,…
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When Rian stepped into the hideaway, Rafi greeted her, taking the bag from her shoulder, “Hot tub?” Rian nodded, “Yes, please.” Rafi took her hand as they walk over to the hot tub. He helped her in before settling in to sit beside her. “I’ve never been in here before you?” “Yes, twice before.” Rian…
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Rafi caught up with Rian and the others in the kitchen. “Hey babe, you left and didn’t tell me you awake,” Rafi said, looking a bit distressed. Rian planted a smile on her face, “You looked so peaceful that I didn’t want to ruin it.” She pressed a kiss to his cheek and hugged him.…
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“I need to know why Rian,” Rafi stated as he put his foot in the door to keep her from shutting it. Seb looked at her with concern. Rian sighed, “I suppose I can make tea.” She gestured to the lounge and walked into the kitchen. Seb looked worriedly over at Rian. “She looks exhausted.”…
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The trio walked back into the lounge. Rian glanced at Seb and Rafi suspiciously. “Now, you know. Theo has terminal cancer, and there’s not much time left. I think you’ve got your answers.” She walked over to the door. “A lot is going on. You should probably go.” The men looked at each other and…
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Rian finally fell into an exhausted sleep. Rafi had taken her to her room and headed to the kitchen for a drink. He picked his cell and called Seb. The phone rang, and Rafi hoped that Seb wouldn’t complain about the hour too much. It surprised him when Seb answered almost immediately.  “Rafi, everything all…
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The day had finally arrived—Theo’s celebration of life ceremony. Rian stared at herself in the bathroom mirror. Rafi had graciously gone ahead to the venue to ensure that everything was in place. Rian didn’t expect many people to come. After all, most of her parents’ friends had disappeared over the years. She didn’t have many…
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