After 5 hours and 2 movies, I am officially bored. I look at Khan and he is still typing something on this laptop. His eyes are glued to the screen and his fingers move skillfully and fast.

''I see you. '' He says with a half smile but his eyes don't turn to me.

''I'm bored. '' I sigh. '' Whatcha doing? ''

''I have a research to write, remember? ''

''Hey, I'm part of that too!'' I roll my eyes. '' I have to do it with you. ''

He turns to me with a confused look.

''I might have lied to my parents and you have lied to the University, but we will have to eventually bring at least something to them. ''

''Not exactly. I'm just doing the introduction and I'm sending to them a bit now so they approve your internship and don't kick you out of the school. I won't have to actually write the thing.''

''No?''

''I don't know. I don't know how things will turn out in the Maldives...'' He gives me a careful look.

''I get it... If you find your crew, you will leave. If you don't, well... you will keep searching until you do.'' I say and he nods positively '' But when I come back I will have to bring something, otherwise, I won't graduate. ''

''Not exactly. If we don't write, you can just put the blame on me. Say that I wasn't cooperative, that I didn't want to do the work. etc... ''

''Khan,'' I pause. '' How long will we stay there? '' I finally ask the questions that I have been wanting to ask for a long time.

''I don't know. '' He says honestly.

I turn abruptly to the window and I stare again at the world below me. We are probably above the Atlantic ocean now. I will need to come back eventually. I will set my mind in that. I will help and then I will come back. I have a family, friends, and a career. Friends... Oh no, Sarah! I didn't tell her. She must have been so worried.

''I need to make a call. '' I say urgently

''Come this way. '' He gets up promptly and moves towards the aisle.

I follow him and I notice he is guiding me to the captain's cabin. He speaks briefly with the stewardess and she points to a phone on the corner.

''You have only 10 minutes. '' She says.

''Thank you. '' I sigh worried. Khan then turns around and leaves.

I dial Sarah's cell phone fast and I wait for her to pick up.

''Hello. ''

''Sarah. it's me. ''

''So you left. '' She says seriously.

''Yes... How do you know?''

''Your mother called me. She was worried about you and wanted to confirm your story. ''

''What did you say? '' I hold my breath fast.

''I confirmed... '' She pauses. ''Obviously. ''

''Sarah, thank you, I'm sorry. I should have called. ''

''I'm worried about you. What do you know about this man?''

I pause trying to think of what to answer.

''I know. It's crazy. But I'm doing it. I'm sorry, but I will not just stand and do nothing. I will help. Don't worry, I will take care of myself.''

''Are you sure?''

''100%''

Sarah says nothing and I feel that she is thinking hard.

''Then go, but be careful... Most importantly, be happy there ok? It's the Maldives after all.'

''I am happy. ''

''You sound happy. And that makes me happy too. ''

''I'm glad. I have to go now. ''

''Keep me posted. ''

''I will! Bye peanut. ''

''Bye peanut. ''

I come back to my seat and I find him waiting for me sat there.

''They are all worried. '' He says seriously. I move towards him closer to the point that he has to look up to me.

''Yes. Should they? ''

''Yes. '' He says honestly and pauses.

I lift my hand carefully and hesitantly. Slowly I run my hands through his hair. He closes his eyes and sighs softly.

''You're stronger than you think, you know. I asked you to come because I know you can do this. '' He brings his hands carefully to mine and holds it softly. ''I know you can help me bring my family back. ''

''I hope you are right. '' I stare at his pleading eyes.

''You should get some sleep now. ''

''O.K.''

He gets up and moves to his seat and I sit in mine. Our hands are still entwined.

The lights of the plane turn off and we lay down. My bed is comfy and I close my eyes. I try to think of the Maldivian's blue waters and the sound of the waves to calm me down. I try to think of the warmth of his hands and the comfort that it brings me. I take a peek at Khan and he is looking at me with a very soft and serious gaze but there's something behind it... Something that I can't quite understand or put on words. I close my eyes again and I let myself go.

I dream that I am standing in the white and hot sand. The ocean is blue and the water is clear and bright in front of me. The waves are soft and they are all that I can hear.

I suddenly feel a presence. I look behind me and I see Khan looking at me amazed. His eyes are wide and he looks at me up and down in disbelief.

''What happened?'' I say scared.

''You happened. '' He starts smiling and laughing of happiness. '' I can't believe it. '' It happened. ''

''Khan, what? What are you talking about?''

I wake up suddenly with the noise of stewardess serving breakfast. I look around feeling a little disconnected and I see Khan eating calmly some fruit salad.

I keep looking at him, still confused about my dream.

''Oh, you're up. '' He notices and smiles. '' I didn't want to wake you up, you were sleeping so peacefully. Are you hungry? I will ask for your breakfast. ''

''Yes, please. '' I feel my stomach hurting.

He calls the stewardess and she brings me a tray with a fruit salad, croissant, some jelly, and yogurt. She offers me coffee and some orange juice too.

I begin eating and I'm amazed by the quality of the food - It's delicious. Better than any other airplane food that I have even eaten. First-class... This is another level indeed.

I look at Khan and he's drinking a cup of coffee.

''I'm intrigued. ''

''Hm?''

''You like coffee. ''

''Oh yes, I can't quite live without it. '' He says this seriously and I chuckle.

''What?'' He turns his head like a confused puppy.

''No, it's just that I have never imagined that coffee would be able to make that effect on you.''

''You're kinda right. Drugs can't make that much stronger effect on us like it does on you but, we are yes susceptible to it over time and quantity. That's why I have to drink the damn thing the whole day before I feel the buzz that it usually gives. Plus, I like the taste of it. '' He shrugs his shoulders and I chuckle again.

He lifts one eyebrow once again confused.

''You're a very curious creature, Mr. Harrison. '' I say teasingly remembering that he once said this to me.

''Right back at ya, Miss Watson. '' He purrs back.

After we eat, the captain announces that we are ready to land in Dubai. After going through security, we get in our flight to the Maldives. Finally, after hours of travel ( that ended up being not so bad - oh, the joy of being rich), we arrive. We get our bags and I'm led to a speed boat parked in the water by the side of the airport.

''What are we doing?''

''The Resort is a small island, 45-minutes of here. It's the only way to get there. '' He explains and I wide my eyes again.

''I know. '' He lifts his both eyebrows in disbelief.

A man is waiting for us in front of the boat.

''Welcome to the Reethi Rah, may I get your bags?''

He puts our baggage inside and we enter the boat and sit. He turns on the engine and we rapidly flight over the water. Right at this moment, I am filled with a happiness that I can't quite place it inside of me. The day is sunny and the weather is hot, but there's that cold and refreshing wild wind over my face, body, and hair. The water is transparent and I can see the white sand underneath. I look at Khan and he is smiling so softly at me that I melt.

''You look happy. '' he says to me.

''I am. ''

''You haven't seen the hotel yet. ''

''This is already perfect. ''

''It is, isn't it?'' He looks around amazed.

''Have you ever done scuba diving before?''

''No, but I always wanted to. ''

''I'll take you.'' He smiles. '' What about surf. Have you surfed before? ''

''No, not yet. ''

''I'll teach you. '' He smiles excitedly.

The time passes fast and we spend it with silence, alternating between looking around and at each other.

I see at distance a stretch of land ahead. We arrive at an Island with palm trees and white sand. The Hotel is right on the beach and it's beautiful. The architecture is mainly made of a brown wood and glass.

The speed boat stops by a gray wooden pier. A well-dressed woman comes and salutes us. She guides us in the hotel, showing us around. We see the shore, the sun-bathing chairs, the spa, the bar, the dining area and so on. The beautiful furniture is dressed in beach fashion. The color range of the Hotel goes from white, brown and red and there are tropical flowers everywhere. By the reception, Khan is checking us in. I can't believe this place. There's so much light everywhere and the ocean breeze, the palm trees, the sound of waves... everything is perfect.

I can't believe this place. There's so much light everywhere and the ocean breeze, the palm trees, the sound of waves... everything is perfect.

She brings us to a golf car and she tells us that it will drive us to our room. After 10 min, the driver stops in front of a small but beautiful little house surrounded by green nature.

The man opens the door, leaves our luggage inside and leaves politely.

As I enter the house I notice a room with one queen size bed that could easily fit 4 people and a bathroom. Right in front of the bed there is a double wooden door that is open to the beach. In the white marble bathroom, there's a shower by the side and a huge bathtub facing a glass wall. I can also see the beach from here. Slowly I feel my back and shoulders get hard with preoccupation.

''Something wrong?'' Khan says behind me.

''No, no. Everything is beautiful. But... Everybody that walks on the beach can see us. '' I point to the glass wall.

''Not on this side. This part of the island is completely private. Only we are allowed in here. ''

''Wow... '' I sigh.

I move the room and I walk out of the door, stepping in the sand. I feel Khan following me. Outside, right by my left side, there's also a pool. I'm overwhelmed.

''Wanna swim?'' He asks carefully.

I turn around and notice that he had been watching me the whole time with curiosity.

''Why not?'' I smile and he smiles back.

I move towards my luggage and I get my only bikini.

''I'll change in the bathroom. '' I say awkwardly.

''Ok, I'll take the room. '' he replies.

I quickly change and I thank God for shaving my legs three days ago.

I look at myself in the big mirror by the sink. I look completely white because of the contrast of my black faded bikini. I try not to think about it, and about the hundred million things that I dislike about my look and my body.

Heck, it's too hot, I had a long flight, I'm in this beautiful place and there's a handsome and interesting man waiting for me - I will not let those things put me down!

I open the door and I look for Khan. I find in outside, facing the sea, with his swimming trunks.

I take a deep breath and I move towards him slowly.

He turns around and looks at me with his deep blue eyes... And I obviously lose it completely.


Hey guys! Happy new years !

I'm not very satisfied with my story. But I still wanna keep writing because I don't like leaving stuff unfinished. So, if you're enjoying it, please let me know because I'm doing that mostly for you who followed, liked and review ( thanks a bunch btw ) :D

I hope 2017 will be a great year for you !

Love,

G.