Back inside the villa, both Antonette and Carol sat in silence after Brian left. Carol could not believe her fiancé had left her behind for another woman. What Diana had done was like a slap in the face. And now Antonette seemed to be mocking her as well. Carol clenched her fists under the table. Her fingernails bit deep into her flesh, though at that moment, she could not feel any pain.

Antonette also clenched her teeth. She couldn’t understand how Diana, who was clearly a bitch, was so important to Brian. After a moment’s silence, Antonette adjusted herself and turned to look at Carol, who by now had gone...