His face was as serious as if he were digesting a news article on world politics.

As the video continued, it was only towards the end, amidst Ariana’s commentary, that the camera briefly turned her way.

A small change flickered across Holden’s usually steady face.

He rewound the video, just a tad.

Because of the angle, only a portion of Ariana’s profile was in view.

That short glimpse made Holden’s heart do a little jump. He watched that part again and again, his forehead creased in confusion.

sat back, a mix of surprise and disbelief swirling within. That brief profile, that fleeting second. How could she so closely resemble the woman he’d met on the cruise

up early and made her way

everyone had gathered,

were on time, but their faces were heavily painted with

weren’t going to remove it on

“You two, over here.”

twins glanced at each other, then

no makeup today. What’s with the

The twins stood firm.

cameras here, and we just feel weird

look out of place with it now. Go take it off.” Ariana’s

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