MAXINE

"You’ve earned it, Anna. You both have. This place wouldn’t be what it is now without your help." Peter replied.

His words made my heart swell. “Thank you, Peter. That means a lot.”

After a while, I decided to leave them alone. I found myself walking towards the pool. I hadn't gotten a glimpse of Conrad since our last kiss. I figured that since it was still afternoon, he would be there.

I was wrong, of course. He wasn't there so I sat on one of the lounge chairs, basking ...