c. The air in Bali was thick with humidity, and the sweet scent of tropical flowers passed gently through the

e, he couldn't understand why he would pay so much attention to helping Venice out with her family situation, it was supposed to be her problem, not his. Venice's Dad had completely ignored him like he did not exist, her mother Mrs. Wilson was staring at

d over at her dad, who was walking a few steps ahead of them, seemingly lost in thought. He hadn't said a word to Mike since they had arrived and his expression was one

was busy capturing the moment with her camera. She was always the o

ou think he suspects anything?" Mike nodded, his brow furrowed in confusion. "Yeah, I

w what Richard was thinking sending me a mere assistant. It's so easy for

t her some slack and allow her to relax and enjoy this vacation. After all, this trip was supposed to be a way to unwind and forget about her tr

of the window at the darkened streets of Bali, her mind troubled with thoughts of how to success

naged to smile back forgetting about her thoughts for a moment. They were shown to their rooms, and Venice's heart sank when she realized that she and Mike would be sharing a suite. She had hoped for some spac

nd snarled at Mike, unable to hide her frust

t a big deal, Venice. We only need to stay out

big enough and it has two beds so stay on your sid

stay mad when she was surrounded by such beauty but she could not ignore the rage that was burning within her, she was mad at Nina for disappointing

feeling that the walls between their rooms were probably paper-thin. That meant

. She couldn't just let her sister's drama consume her entire vacation. After unpacking and freshening up, Venice decided to step out onto the balcony. The night air was warm and inviting, and the sound of the waves crashing again

es. "I just needed some space, you know? This whole sit

. Let's not let any of that ruin our trip. I would improve my a

grateful for his support. "You

eauty of the island. Venice knew that she would have to confront h

but Venice ignored it for now. She had a feeling that the days ahead w

ed. She knew she had to clear the air with Nina, her best friend, and she was also desperate to stretch her legs after all the traveling. She had arrived at the Balinese Island in the middle of the night the previous day with her family and Mike. They

find a quiet, secluded spot where she could have a private conversation with Nina. As she jogged along the beautiful trees and the slamming ocean waves, her thoughts revolved like the water beneath her. Once she was sure sh

her voice filled with an

her end of the line. "What's wro

fore speaking. "No, everything is not okay. I'm mad

o happen. It was beyond my control. Richard had a last-minute scheduling conflict.

sed me, Richard Harmony, for the week, but instead, I got M

ays here for you, I thought Mike woul

e this charade somewhat believable. But even with the fancy wardrobe, he still lacks class, and my parents were

r friend was only trying to help and her anger began to disappear gradually, she realiz

ining so much," she said soft

hen Mike and I went to our hotel room, he star

st into

helped him out as a caring girlfriend,"

th you," she playfully threatened her friend. Nina finally advised Venice to go easy on

ike in check. Otherwise, the next few

had earlier. Now it was just a matter of surviving the next few days with Mike and her family. The little exchange between her and