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When Jill came to the pool shortly after, Craig was already there, sitting on a deck chair and waiting for her.

"Why aren't you in the water yet, aren't you too cold?" Jill teased.

"No, I've thought of something," he smiled. "We were pretty noisy last night and I think we should go somewhere else before there's any trouble here."

She eyed him suspiciously. 'And what did you have in mind?'

'Let's go to the beach. Apart from the fact that I prefer swimming in the sea anyway, it's quiet there and won't disturb anyone.”

Jill hesitated, not sure if hanging out alone with him at night was a good idea. After all, she didn't know him and had no idea what might be hiding behind his harmless manner, so caution was advised.

As if reading her mind, he added at the same moment, "Don't be afraid, I certainly won't attack you," sounding utterly amused.

"I'm not scared," Jill said hastily. "I don't mind driving."

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