Jill Malik P.O.V

It's not hard to let Flynn back into my life. I never realized how much I still loved him until I saw him again. I love him in the way a puppy loves - devoted, playful, trusting. I guess I should be ashamed of that somehow; He betrayed me once upon a time.Yet I prefer to be strong; strong enough to risk being broken all over again, to love again, full knowing my own fragility. I've known heartbreak enough to shatter my mind, to leave my soul feeling like dust in the wind and my body unwilling to live.2

But, my love for him, is unconditional. Despite what he had done to me, I still want to forgive him and start all over again. I have so many mixed feelings about this, it's like my heart wants one thing, but my mind says something else.

"What are you thinking about?" Flynn nudged me from the side. He put the napkin down and waited for my answer. There was jam in the corner of his mouth.

I just shook my head and smiled warmly. I leaned over to wipe the jam off his face. "Nothing, the food is delicious. And the place is amazing."

And that was true. The castle was beautiful and modern. It felt like a fairytale minus the talking animals and pumpkin carriages.

"Have you tried the cheesecake? It's delicious." Flynn sliced a piece of cheesecake and brought it to my mouth. I haven't tried it yet, since I was still finishing the boerewors that they also served us. "Here, try it! It's so good!"11

really good, it was like a piece of heaven. "The chefs here are wonderful.

towards Amari who was sitting next to him. She was eating maize pap that was prepared especially for her. I thought she wouldn't like it, but she's already on her

private garden which provides direct access to secluded Noetzie Beach. It has every conceivable comfort for discerning guests including a heated rim flow pool, a thatched gazebo perched on

and magnificent views of the Noetzie Beach and Indian Ocean. There are king-size beds, walk-in wardrobes,

heated marble floors and towel rails, double vanities, separate

terraces with comfortable seating and loungers to soak

such as cacti and other succulent plants, herb gardens, plants from particular parts of the world, and so

and I could have some 'adult' time together. The people in the

tension between Flynn and I suddenly rise. I never realized how uncomfortable it made me when I was alone in a room with him.

after a long awkward silence. "Uhm do you want to go for a

It was a five minute walk to the beach. I knew the way, because earlier the butler showed us the stone path

where all the people are. Especially since the sun is about to set now, it's a perfect time to take pictures and have a romantic walk

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