Reluctant lovers- TDWT Aleheather retelling

Chapter 3

"Alright, we will pick up filming again tomorrow. Make your confessions from today and prepare for the second part of the challenge. Filming starts at 10:30 tomorrow so rest up."

Alejandro was thankful for the break. The first challenge was very physically taxing even for him, who made constant efforts to be highly physically capable. The walk back to the plane took a good twenty minutes, twenty minutes that he spent with Lindsay and Bridgette. Being on the same team as Tyler could lead to some issues, especially if he tried to confront Alejandro when he was flirting with Lindsay. But until he did, Alejandro would continue doing what he was doing. He decided he was ready to be a bit risky with the both of them. If he wanted to see just how well his plan would work, he would first have to sort out how attached they were to their previous lovers. It was golden hour, so he would really get to see just how loyal they were. He would find out where their weaknesses were, and figure out how to best exploit them. Whether it was his looks or treatment of them, or a combination of both.

"So Bridgette, this is your first season without Geoff." he figured a bold approach would be best for now. "Do you miss him?"

"Geoff? Uh..." This was good. She already didn't seem to have him in the forefront of her mind. "Yeah, I mean this season is different for sure. I'm- uh- a bit more focused than last season. I have my head in the game more, I mean." Interesting. She never answered the question of whether or not she missed him.

"And you Lindsay? You haven't seen Tyler?"

"No, it's so weird. Especially because he told me he'd be here. I'm starting to think he's a bit of a jerk." This was fantastic. They had both lost most of the care that they had for their prior lovers. Even when Tyler was literally talking to Lindsay and was seen by her everyday, she thought he didn't even exist. The idea was laughable.

"Anyone who would play with your feelings is foolish indeed." he said, "You are far too beautiful to be forgotten." Lindsay giggled and blushed. From even the smallest interactions he could tell exactly what they liked. This would be so so so easy, it was almost boring. He found himself already contemplating his next target, but he must stay in the present moment if it was going to work. His head must remain in the game.

"It's sure hot out here, I can't wait to be in the plane." Bridgette fanned herself.

"I wouldn't be sure. There weren't any fans or air conditioners on the plane that I could see, and considering the whole thing is made of metal..."

"Oh no." she rubbed her temples, "I forgot how cruel this show could be."

"I don't want to look sweaty on camera." Lindsay whined, "the heat will damage my hair."

"Indeed. However, just because I didn't see them doesn't mean they're not there. I didn't necessarily have an eye out for them. Besides, even if we don't have them, Chris will." He instantly regretted saying that.

"Are you saying that we just casually hang out in his private quarters?" Bridgette raised a brow.

"No. Of course not," he laughed, "I'm just thinking that if the heat is too unbearable, then at least we have a solution."

"Oh yay," Lindsay said, "If Chris has air conditioning my lip glosses won't melt and my hair will be saved."

"Yes, on a different note," he quickly needed to change the subject, "how do you think the sleeping arrangements will work tonight?" At their flustered looks he clarified, "Do you think that we will sleep in first class?"

"Oh- uh- yeah," Bridgette stuttered, "I wonder..." He had to resist the urge to laugh. Bridgette, who got kicked off first last season for being so obsessed with her boyfriend, was already getting flustered when he mentioned sleeping arrangements. Oh she was going to be so easy. But there were other people he wanted to kick off first, he would have to review his plans and see who would be next to go. Besides, having an ally on a separate team could increase his likeability and also have the potential to create more tension. He assumed from the first season that Chris might have helped Heather to stay in as she created the most drama and drama equals views which equals money, which was probably one of the only things that Chris cared about. Though Heather was also something to consider, and despite the aid he assumed Chris provided her, she was also smart, too smart for her own good. She already knew exactly what he was doing, so he would have to attempt to make a plan that she wouldn't see through. However, she could be a good ally, until he built up her trust and broke it, that was. But with the others on this plane being relatively simple-minded, she could make sure that his intelligence and focus didn't slip. So as they continued on toward the plane, he continued strategising, and he decided what exactly he would do tonight.