Escape to Paradise

“If she doesn’t have a hundred dollars in her bank account, then how can she afford to stay here for a month?”

“I was wondering the same thing.”

“I’ll get to the bottom of this.” Ana stepped forward, then swiveled around and grabbed Santiago’s arm. “On second thought, you go handle it. It’s about time you got your feet wet, and what better way to get acquainted with our policies than by manning the front desk?”

“This is not exactly my area of expertise,” he pointed out, taking a giant step back. “I’m a business consultant, not a hotel manager. I don’t know the first thing about operating a resort.”

“Don’t worry. Rosario will be right there to help you.” Ana pecked his cheek. “I’m going home to finish dinner, but I’ll see you in an hour.”

A wave and she was gone, fleeing the lounge at breakneck speed.

Rosario laughed. “Your mom is quite the woman.”

“You can say that again.”

“Shall we go?”

Santiago nodded and reluctantly followed the brunette down the hall. He’d only arrived an hour ago, but his mother had already duped him twice. God help me, he prayed, releasing a tortured sigh, because at this rate she’ll have me married off by the end of the week!

Chapter 5

“She was just here,” Rosario said, gesturing to the red wingback chair she’d left Ms. Jeffries sitting in. “I don’t know where she could have gone.”