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The waves lapped gently at the shore, and the fireworks show had brought out tons of tourists. The road ahead was totally gridlocked–we couldn’t get through at all.

Linda quickly apologized. “We actually had a reservation at a coffee shop up ahead, but it looks like the car’s not going anywhere in this traffic. It’s just a short walk from here.”

“Sure!” I nodded.

We hopped out of the car, and you could feel the heat lingering in the air–it was that time of year. Everyone was dressed in summer clothes, keeping it cool and casual.

The salty night breeze from the ocean was cool and refreshing.

Since I’d been in meetings all day, I was still in my business attire, with my long hair neatly tied up.

Linda walked beside me, sharing all sorts of stories about the local culture and traditions. I chatted with her politely, while our assistants and a few curious team members followed along behind us, just wanting to join in the fun.

Linda led us through the crowd and into a building by the beach. There was a coffee shop on the rooftop with a perfect view of the upcoming fireworks show.

Inside the elevator, Linda stepped aside to take a call, leaving her assistant to escort me up instead.

around me got distracted by the bustling pedestrian street nearby and

reached the floor, my

the screen–it

assistant went to arrange the coffee, I stepped over to the floor–to–ceiling window and answered

call.

in the lobby. Come down,” Edward said, his voice

in a cascade of

fireworks were

not at the hotel,”

on your end?”

setting off fireworks by the beach. They’re

ex–wife setting off fireworks for her

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be surprised.

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and the fireworks are just for the grand opening. I also

replied. “Guess I’ll hang out here a bit longer–maybe it’ll help me sober

coming to find you,” Edward said, his voice growing

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