I've been waiting for this exact moment for what feels like forever. I'm about to spend my summer at the villa, and all my nerves are starting to set in. I was most worried about not having contact with the world or my family for six weeks at first, but the closer to this day I got- the more it brought me comfort knowing the only thing I had to focus on was myself, and a potential connection without any distractions from anymore but the other islanders.
***
"We're here Ms. Rodriguez." The driver said bringing me out of my thoughts.
"Are you nervous?" He asked while looking in his rear view mirror, and sending a quick smile.
"Incredibly nervous. I never thought I'd end up here." I said while wiping the sweat from my palms on the snake printed dress I had on.
"Thank you for the ride. I appreciate it." I smiled at the diver while getting out of the car.
"It's no problem at all. Have fun in there!" He waved me goodbye after I shut the car door, and I watched him drive off.
***
After fixing my dress from being in the car so long I made my way up the driveway. The lighted pathway and the beautiful bright flowers led the way inside the villa. I couldn't help but admire the exterior of the building, the lights, plants, flowers, and everything else the beautiful island of Fuji had to offer. As I came closer to the back entrance of the villa I saw another girl walking in from the opposite way. Her hair was long, black, and wavy. The purple dress she was wearing was stunning, and so was she.
***
"Oh my God! Bitch you're beautiful!" The girl complimented before rushing over to hug me.
"Me? Look at you! You're stunning!" We both let out a laugh as we pulled away from the hug.
"I'm Leah." She said as she hooked her arm through mine.
"I'm Elena." I sent her a quick smile before we walked into the backyard where we saw the rest of the girls.
***
All the girls had gathered together with our champagne glasses in hand while getting to know each other.
We introduced ourselves, said our age, occupation, and our star sign. I felt like I could talk with this group of girls all day, and not get tired of anyone.
***
"Hey ladies!" Everyone turned to see the most beautiful blonde enter the vila wearing a stunning open back gold dress. We all began to walk toward her, and that's when I got a good look at her, and she was none other than Ariana Madix.
"It's so nice to meet you all! I'm Ariana, and I'll be your host this season!" She said as she gave each one of us a hug.
"Let's go over to the fire pit for a chat." She said leading the group across the yard.
"Ladies, I got some hot men coming for you but first- are we all here for love, or for fun?" She asked.
The group shared all their answers, and everyone was here to find their person.
"I'm here to find love. I've been burned in the past by guys I gave my all to, so I'm ready to meet my person." I shared with the group, and earned some clapping and cheers.
"Well the good news is- there's going to be someone for everyone, and I'm so excited to get to know each of you over the course of the summer." Ariana said earning herself some cheers.
"With that being said- who's ready to meet the guys?" She asked, and everyone stared clapping and cheering.
We all looked toward the entrance, and saw a group of six guys walking in together everyone more attractive than the last. Someone caught my eye right off the bat, and I recognized him from last season- Robert.
He wore black dress pants and shoes, a white button up shirt, and a blueish grey suit jacket.
We made eye contact with each other as he grabbed his drink glass, and I could see him look me up and down as a little smirk came across his lips causing my cheeks to heat up making me look down shaking my head while letting out a laugh.
