ROSALINE

After a few hours, the plane descended gracefully, touching down on Costa Rica soil. There was evidence of relief on Gerald's face as he made his way out of the plane, while I took out time to register the moment.

Immediately, we were met by a valet who accompanied us into the huge suite- but before my brain could catch up with everything else, I have to say- Maui looked more stunning than I'd hoped it'd be. It was extremely beautiful... The warm, tropical air enveloped me, the smell of fresh flowers filling my senses, and I stared, slack-jawed, at this place, which was paradise, undoubtedly.

The sheer beauty...