Is this destiny?

Sarah woke up late next morning. She heard voices in the distance, 'They must be on the beach.' Sarah does not remember how she ended up in the bed. Her body was sticky and speckled with sand which stuck to her skin. 'I need a shower.' She smiled as flashes of previous night came to her mind.

Sarah took her time in the shower, making sure that every pesky grain of sand is washed off her body.

On the beach, JoAnna and Sophia chatted about random topics, while Felix and Jeff discussed adding some gadgets that Felix makes to the White corp. security.

Aiden was sitting on the beach, waiting for Sarah to wake up. His gaze was fixed on the tent. Voices from other four people next to him sounded like a random background noise. Aiden went and checked on Sarah few times, only to find her sleeping. He didn't want to wake her up. 'After last night, she needs rest.', he praised himself silently for a great performance.

When Aiden saw Sarah slip in the shower, he got on his feet and started walking, guided by the knowledge that she is awake. He wanted to see her and hold her. Sarah's presence was vital for his mind and body to function, like an addict, he needed her. Aiden didn't want to disturb her shower routine. Patiently, he waited. His urge to open the door and join her was tamed by the fact that she is only few feet away from him, getting ready... for him.

He found that as the time goes by, she is becoming something like an obsession. She is his, and his need for her is increasing by the day.

Water in the shower stopped running, and he held his breath, anticipating to meet with her eyes any moment.

Few seconds later, shower door opened, and Sarah emerged, wrapped in a towel, her damp hair cascading over her shoulders. She stopped in her tracks, surprised by his presence. After a second of silence, Aiden saw her shoulders relax and she smiled, "Good morning."

"Good morning, baby", Aiden stepped toward her. He picked her up in one smooth motion and carried her back to the tent, princess style.

Sarah didn't resist. She wrapped her arms around his neck and rested her head on his shoulder. "When did you wake up?"

"Not long ago", he gave a vague response.

Being carried to the tent like that made her remember a fragment from last night. "You carried me into the bed last night?"

Aiden was not able to contain grin on his face, "You slept off on the beach... quite exhausted."

Sarah lowered her head to hide her face, and felt her cheeks heat up.

Aiden placed her on the bed gently and chuckled. "You still blush easily." Seeing that Sarah is covering her face with hands, Aiden stopped her and pulled her arms apart. "Don't... I like it." Aiden lifted her head and gave her a light kiss on the lips. "This is only for me to see, and I like it."

Sarah wrapped her arms around Aiden and kissed him. 'Yes, all this is only for you.' In his arms she feels love and comfort knowing that he accepts her the way she is. In his arms she feels safe.

Soon he was on top of her, and his hand was pulling her towel away as their passion ignited once more.

They heard Sophia clear her throat on the other side of the fabric that didn't suppress any sounds. "You two should get ready and eat something. Soon we need to pack up and head back." Sound of footsteps faded away as Sophia left the tent.

"You didn't eat?" Sarah asked through shallow breaths.

Aiden shook his head, "I was waiting for you." He placed a longing kiss on her shoulder and sat on the edge of the bed, giving her space to stand up and get dressed.

Sarah looked at him for a second before wrapping her arms around him. "Thank you", she whispered.

She knows that food is important to him and delaying or skipping meals is unacceptable. Yet, here he is, delaying his breakfast so that two of them can eat together. It might be a small thing for most of people, but she knows that for him, it's not. She quickly got ready so that he can eat as soon as possible.

...

Jeff was driving the van back to the airport, JoAnna was next to him.

JoAnna turned to the back of the van, "So, where are we going for dinner tonight?"

Sophia, Aiden and Sarah looked at Felix. His face froze, 'I forgot!' Felix fidgeted for few seconds before responding, "I'm going to confirm that right now." He checked his phone and saw that Bridgette still didn't respond to his text of apology how he treated Steve. Since she is not responding to the text messages, he has no other option than to call her.

"Yes?", Bridgette's voice was cold as soon as she picked up the call.

"How are you?"

"Get to the point." Bridgette snapped.

Felix could tell that she is upset. He switched to French and spoke fast. Sophia didn't understand what he said. After few minutes he hanged up and smiled. "French food for dinner tonight. I will send you details in text."

"Oh, I'm happy that texts worked, and you and Bridgette are on good terms!" Sophia hugged Felix.

"Yes, yes. Everything is great! We are great." Felix responded to Sophia with a smile.

"Don't you need to first make a reservation? And pay for everyone? And I didn't quite understand the part of you covering expenses of her spa treatments for a year." Sarah looked at Felix innocently. Bridgette was quite loud, and Sarah heard both sides of the conversation.

Felix was petrified. 'She understood that?' He looked at Sarah and observed her lips slowly curving into a smile. It looked sinister.

"Don't worry... I will not reveal other part." Sarah winked at Felix.

"What other part?" Sophia was curious.

"Ask him, not me." Sarah shrugged and leaned into Aiden's embrace with a content expression.

"Felix?", Sophia wanted to know what happened.

"Let's talk later... now I need to find a place where we will have dinner." Felix got busy on his phone, happy to avoid further questions from Sophia.

"French place? Let me send you a link..." JoAnna reached for her phone. "Great food."

They all understood that things between Felix and Bridgette are not really great. But Felix does not want to talk about it, so they will not ask any questions.. In any case, they will see for themselves later, during dinner. And Felix will pay for the dinner! Who does not like a free meal?