He was wearing a large, silly-looking straw hat with a blue band, one that he'd bought from her own store. A blue feather perched in it, curling its tip hopefully at her. On any other island, this would be nothing unusual, but here, it meant something entirely more meaningful. His eyes were hopeful as well, as he waited for the comment about his hat.
He was so nice, so sweet, and yet…
Candace didn't love him.
"Take your hat off," she said quietly before closing the door. "You look ridiculous."
His sad eyes were her last glimpse of him.
Ever.