Exploring Relationships, Love, and Life
Reine walked along the beach. It was quiet, and she could think. Reine saw it clearly now; Tai cared more for Ciaran than he did for her. She had thought perhaps there was a spark between them after paddleboarding, but, well, better she knows now, not later. Reine had learned her lesson on that one.…
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Once seated at the restaurant, everyone got a dish to share. Both Tai and Ciaran had beckoned Deya to sit with them, but she sat between Seb and Bill. She had no desire to rehash things with Ciaran. He just needed to move on, and Tai-she wasn’t sure, but after their chat. She felt that…
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The shopping trip was enjoyable. Reine picked out a small gift for Seb and bought herself a new swimsuit and a couple of dresses. She changed into the black one before they headed to the amusement park. Reine had a great time with AJ on the teacups. She then went with Viv and Seb into…
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The following day they were docked in Barcelona. Reine got ready and met with the others. When her feet hit the solid ground, she wobbled. “I guess my sea legs are still with me.” She said, taking a deep breath and steadying herself. “You’re like my chill role model,” Iona said, smiling. “Like an ice…
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Reine changed into a swimsuit and joined the other Islanders for the boat briefing. Afterward, the boat departed, and everyone dispersed. Reine found Seb hanging out on the loungers and plunked herself down beside him. “Oh, hey, Reine,” he reached over to give her a quick hug. “This is gonna be a cool holiday.” “Mine…
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That was how she stood in front of a private yacht in Spain. Taking a deep breath of the salty air, Reine smiled. This was going to be fun. As Reine walked up the gangplank, she saw a familiar face heading toward her. “Oh, hey stranger,” Seb grinned and pulled her in for a hug.…
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Ciaran was cooking dinner as Reine paged through a magazine, taking Lottie’s magic divination test. She smiled as she read her description as a complex sheep. It was silly. A dreary spring rain pattered outside as occasional heat lighting flash lighting up the rivets of rain that ran down the windows. Once again, their neighbor…
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It was done. The people from the charity that Rian had donated Theo’s bed and other medical equipment had been to the house already. Rian had sold or given away most of the furniture in the house. There wasn’t anything she needed to take other than family pictures and her personal items, which were already…
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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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