The room was illuminated with the rays of the sun. It was still nine in the morning but the sun was up already. When I was done preparing breakfast, Brenda helped me stuff our bags with snacks. We filled the bags with fresh fruits, water, cheese and crackers, sandwiches and trail mix.

“Everything is ready, ma'am,” Brenda informed me as she grabbed the bags and took them to the sitting room.

I was in a bright yellow sundress and espadrilles. Carl walked up to me to give me my hat

“Thank you,” I whispered, leaning towards him to plant a kiss on his forehead.

He was in a tank top...