He was entirely keeping his word when he’d promised to pretend the kiss never happened.

I needed to get better at doing the same.

I looked back to Nicholas, but a servant interrupted us next.

“Please excuse me,” she said.

“Nathan is calling everyone out onto the deck for a meeting.”

“He's not even wasting a moment,” Nicholas sighed.

“It will be okay,” I told him. “we'll find a way to keep relaxing... somehow. His expression was grim. He didn’t believe me.

Together, Nicholas and I met the others out on the back deck.

The camera crew had finished preparing and were now ready to shoot. I thought maybe they were going to capture the meeting, but Nathan, after glancing at all of us in our breezy cottons and linens, sent the crew down to film the ocean for cutaway shots.

camera crew,”

to allow this opportunity to pass. This is your chance to have more intimate time with the camera, to let the folks at home know the real you.” I

want you to showcase your best selves,” Nathan

much as possible.” Veronica and Jessica looked at each other. Both

worried looks, girls,” Bridget

us a chance to show the

“My prince

Joyce will see

seemed enough to wasn’t

you wear your swimsuits as much as possible.” Veronica and Jessica looked

a chance to show the princes what we are working with.”

seemed enough

also be expected to wear their swim trunks. No shirts, if you please. Our viewership will undoubtedly increase.” Beside me,

head. “Guess I'm glad I've been working out.” I knew, for

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