Free Hawaiian Heartbreak by Libby Cole Page A

romancer?
    K:
Funny you should mention that...
    T: What
did you do?? Did you ruin things with Mr Muscles? I will be SO sad if you did.
Unless he was a jerk, in which case I hate him. Just let me know which emotions
I'm feeling over here.
    K:
Definitely not a jerk. I'm at his place right now.
    T:
Wait, what time is it over there?
    K:
Early morning.
    T:
Kayla, did you have a night of Adult Cuddles??
    K: Yes.
Amazing Adult Cuddles. Best ever Adult Cuddles.
    T: This
is crazy! I never thought you'd be such a brazen hussy. I'm so proud of you. I
hope you were safe. Nothing worse than a holiday baby. I want you to bring me
back a gift, but not that.
    K:
Thanks, mom. We were safe. Baby-free zone, knock on wood.
    T:
Aren't you about to leave Honolulu? Wow, what a goodbye present. Thanks Mr
Muscles, you have served your purpose, now you can leave.
    K:
Actually, he's suggested he comes with me for the rest of the trip. He's never
been to Big Island, we're having heaps of fun together. It just makes sense.
    Kayla
saw Tess start typing, then stop. The pause in their quick-fire messaging
stretched for an uncomfortably long time. She frowned. That was a weird
reaction.
    K: You
ok?
    T:
Kayla, that's not how a holiday romance works. That sounds like a bit of a
commitment.
    K: It's
not. It's just fun. He wants to travel to see Big Island too. We have heaps of
fun together.
    T: Ok,
but... what about when you come home?
    K:
It'll be fine. We both know the score. We can make some fun memories together,
then gradually forget about each other, the normal thing.
    T: Ok,
if you're sure you know what you're doing.
    K: To
be honest, it would be a crime to let someone so good in the sack slip through
my fingers.
    T: HA.
Ok, now I’m understanding you. Carry on. P.S. You caused a bit of a stir with
that photo of you two. Danny asked me what would be the best way to try and win
you back.
    K:
Gross. No thanks. I don't give cheaters a second chance.
    T:
Yeah, I told him he didn't have good odds. I'm certainly not going to help.
Look, I've got to scram, that jerk new guy is causing trouble again. But have
fun with your holiday fling. Don't wear him out.
    K: No
promises.
    Kayla
slipped her phone back onto the nightstand, then headed for the stairs,
cautiously peering around the door when she reached the top. She could see Jay,
busy in the kitchen with something.
    It was
the perfect moment to drink him in, in all his physical perfection. He was
shirtless again, with just a pair of shorts hugging his hips. His tanned
muscles rippled across his back and arms as he moved. She couldn't believe such
a man was so interested in her. Confidence around the opposite sex had never
come easily to her, but around him, she felt brazen and bold.
    She
stepped out of the doorway, and Jay glanced up to meet her gaze, dazzling her
with a wide smile.
    “I've
made you breakfast,” he said. “I went for something a little healthier than
nachos this time, because I figured if we're going to keep, ah, spending time together,
you're going to need to keep your strength up.”
    He slid
a bowl towards her across the breakfast bar, as she fought the urge to blush.
The bowl was filled with something bright purple, with granola and sliced
banana on top.
    “An
acai bowl,” he explained. “It came from somewhere in South America originally,
but Hawaii's pretty much claimed it for itself. Full of superfoods, so you
don't get too tired.” He winked at her, and she felt the colour deepen in her
cheeks.
    “So,”
she changed the subject. “How come you've been here for so long, but never been
to the Big Island? I would've thought it would be the first stop for most
people.”
    “Well,
I didn't come here to see the sights. That was just a bonus. I've explored some
of the other islands, but Hawaii has so many, it's hard to get around them
all.” He smiled at her. “I think I'll like playing at being a tourist with you
though. We can go up the volcano together, check things out. Maybe