Catalaiya's pov:

Right now, we were both walking on the sandy beaches. After breakfast, Aziel went to pay and he took a few minutes by the counter talking to the girl. He wrote something or sign something... I don't know for sure as I was waiting for him by the sidewalk.

The sand was thin and hot.

We walked close by the edge of the seawater so that our feet doesn't get burnt. The water was occasionally splashing on our feet, sometimes on our legs.

A few kids were playing around, running or digging holes in the sand. Some were walking around trying to find some seashells while their parents sat on the beach, tanning or reading a book.

"Wait a minute," I heard Aziel say as he suddenly stopped and walk behind me. I turned around and found him going into the sea. He walked till the water was at his calf, he bend down, look attentively before he lunged and grabbed something.

He walked out with a blue crab in his hand.

"How did you spot that?" I inquired curiously.

"He was right by your foot," Aziel told me.

Oh.

"It is pretty," I commented. The crab was blue, its under was orange and there were a few grey spots on its shell.

"Hmm," he agreed.

Once we got a good look at it, he let it go in the water. We walked a few meters away before we spot an old man selling fresh coconut water. We approached him and bought two coconuts.

It was refreshing.

When we were done, we made our way back to the cabin.

"I'll be by the pool," Aziel informed me as he removed his t-shirt. He threw it on the bed before looking at me.

"I'll change and I'll join you," I said and he nodded.

I made my way to the bathroom and changed into my bikini.

(Catalaiya's outfit⬆️)

I tied my hair in a messy bun and put on some sunscreen on my abdomen. I walked out of the bathroom and I was going near the pool when I heard a knock on the front door. I walked there and opened the door.

Oh my god!

A woman-which I know was one of the employees of the resort by the logo on her shirt- was holding a red rose bouquet in her hand.

"Mrs Alvaro?" She asked and I nodded.

"These are for you,"

I grabbed it from her and look down at the beautiful flowers.

"May I know who sent this," I asked her.

"Of course, it was ordered from Mr Alvaro for you." She answered, surprising me.

Aziel ordered this bouquet for me...

"Thank you," I told her and she smiled at me. She walked away and I closed the door. I made my way to the bedroom and put the bouquet on the desk. Thankfully the flowers were already in water.

I looked outside and found Aziel on his phone talking while he was walking back and forth by the pool.

I know the perfect way to thank him...

I walked outside and when I approached him, he stopped in his track giving me a questioning look. I took a few steps closer to him, put my hand on his shoulder as I tiptoed to peck his cheek.

He froze for a few seconds before he looked down at me. I pulled away from him but he quickly wrapped his arm around my back, pulling me onto him.

That was not what I had in mind...

"I need to go, if you still have some questions regarding this work, contact Adam and talk to him." He said to whoever was on the phone while his eyes were on me.

He swiftly ended the call, "Now what was that for?"

"T-thanks for the bouquet." I managed to say.

"Oh, it's already here." He said and I nodded.

"And you like it?" He asked and I nodded again.

"Great," he commented.

What I did not expect was him bending down and skillfully wrapping his arm under my thigh, picking me up in bridal style. Instinctively, I wrapped my arms around his neck looking at him wide-eyed.

"Let's go swim." He spoke as his eyes stayed on my face. He started to walk to the steps of the pool.

"Wait what about your phone?" I reminded him.

"I already put it on the floor," he replied.

When?

As he went down, my feet and soon my butt touched the cold water. Once he was on the last step, he started to lean in and soon we were both in the water. He let go of my thigh but kept his arm around my back. We stayed in the deep end, in the same position. He silently looked at me.

It was like we were slow dancing in the water.

This vacation was definitely bringing us closer. I felt more and more comfortable being by his side, I was getting used to his touch, his kisses, his soft side...

"I have something planned for us this evening," Aziel said softly.

"What is it?" I asked curiously.

"You'll see," he replied briefly.

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It was 5 pm. Aziel and I were on the beach, with a few couples waiting for a boat. He didn't tell me why we were waiting for a boat but he told me that I will like it.

The boat came and we had to walk in the water to get onto it. Both Aziel and I sat at the left side and he kept one of his hands on my thigh. The captain drove into the sea and soon we were in the middle of nowhere.

"They will be here soon, look closely." The captain told us.

Look for what?

Before I could say anything, Aziel leaned close to my ears," Look out for the dolphins."

My eyes widened.

Dolphins... oh my god. I love them.

"There," A girl pointed excitedly. I turned around right on time to see them jumping.

Wow...