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"Awnn. I love your gown," Crystal complimented with a smile as she watched Cole and I walk down the stairs. I gave her a smile as I smoothed down the bottom of my breezy light blue gown, and watched her glance between Cole and I. He had decided to make a statement by matching my outfit with the same colour of T-shirt and shorts.

All six of us left the house, with Crystal and Zach leading the way. We passed a group of adults who greeted both of them, while their children waved at us with wide smiles on their faces. After a moment, we got to a small open building roofed with what looked like palm fronts. Just under the roof was a large wood signboard with 'Bar' written across it and six empty chairs sat at a table being wiped by a man. Zach called out to him, and he smiled at us as we walked forward.

"Welcome," He greeted us and motioned for us to sit in the chairs, as he made small talk and introduced himself as one of the best bartenders in the Maldives. Crystal attested to that procl