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.”“Do you stop to look at anything?”“I like roses,” I smile.“And when was the last time you smelt the brilliance of a freshly cut red rose?”“Years ago,” I sigh, “I’ve been too busy.”Clarke smiles, “I suppose someone has to make sure the world runs smoothly.”With our eyes still locked onto the sunrise, he reaches across and touches my hand.Emotion pours out of his touch.Gentle and soft.Tender and caring.I share this intimate moment with a man I have never met before.My heart is taken away as we stare at the sunrise.I don’t want this to end.As the sun creeps above the skyline of the water, Clarke looks back towards me and smiles a charming smile.Not able to resist his attractive eyes, I smile back.I am really going to enjoy this holiday….Chapter 5When I arrive back at our room, both Mel and Kate are sitting on the balcony eating breakfast looking out to the beach.Kate can spot my smile instantly.“Where have you been?” she asks with a smirk.“On the beach,” I state matter of fact.“Not just the beach…” Mel leans forward.I respond with a smile.“What happened on the beach?” Kate asks.“There was…”“It was a man!” Mel exclaims.She is more excited than I am.“Who was he?”“He said his name was Clarke.He is a local on the island.”“What did he look like?”“Like the man of my dreams…”“Ooohhh!”“Well, he looked like a picture of the man of my dreams but I couldn’t imagine dating a man like him.”“Why not? Did he look like a massive playboy?”“Not really.”“Then what was wrong?”“I just… I want to date someone that is a go-getter.You know, someone who is as driven as me.I don’t want to date someone that is like Nick again.I’ve had enough of that life.Clarke looked like he would be very comfortable spending his days sailing by the beachside, catching fish, and never working another day in his life.”“Nothing wrong with that life.”“Might be ok for some, but it’s not the life for me.I couldn’t imagine living a life like that.“I really couldn’t imagine a life where I don’t check my emails every ten minutes.Even in this conversation with the girls, I am wondering how my work files about C.J Rowan are progressing.“You need to let go of that work lifestyle, Ella.Life is not all about success at work,” Kate adds.“I thought you would understand Kate.You work a lot.”“I do work a lot.I work some late hours and some weeks I would put in over eighty hours.But I also know when to let it go.I know when to relax and forget about work.When I leave the office at the end of the day, I switch off.It is really important to separate work and life.”“And what makes you think I don’t do that?”“Because you’ve checked your email at least ten times since we’ve arrived.We are on holidays, Ella.It’s time to let go of work and live your life.”Deep down, I know Kate is right.And she can tell by my non-response that I agree with her.“There’s nothing wrong with working hard,” Kate continues, “But life is about balance.It may sound like a well-worn statement but no-one has been on their death bed and wished they spent more time at work.”“And life is about experiences.Experiencing new things is an amazing feeling,” Mel adds.“I wouldn’t mind experiencing what Clarke has to offer.That would be an exciting new experience,” I smile cheekily.“Yes!” Kate jumps up, “A holiday fling is just what you need!”“A holiday fling?”“Absolutely! You need a one night only fling with your new island man.Lose yourself in his passion.”“I’m not sure I could do that.”“Why not?!” Mel laughs, “I dream about it all the time!”“You have too.This will be your moment to state that Nick is out of your life forever.This is your moment.”“But I don’t even know where to find him?”“You said he was an island local?”“He’s an American that has chosen the island life.”“Then there is only one place the locals live on the island.It is that strip of houses and huts over near the restaurant.We can find him.”“We will find him,” Mel laughs again.Perhaps the girls are right.Perhaps this is my chance to start over again and leave my life with Nick behind.“I don’t think I’m pretty enough for him,” I let my lack of confidence get the better of me.“Don’t be silly!” Kate states, “You are beautiful.”“But Nick used to say that I am not…”“No!” Kate interrupts me, “Forget about Nick.Forget about what he used to say to you.This isn’t about Nick anymore.This is about you and your life.This is your turn.”“Maybe.”“No maybe,” Mel is firm, “You need to do this.”The girls are right
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