Lost In Paradise

Chapter 6

I grabbed my suitcase and made my way to the elevator with my family. Imogen walked next to me with her lalaloopsy suitcase rolling behind her.

We made our way down to the lobby and I was extremely disappointed when I didn't see Ethan there. We were leaving in 20 minutes and I definitely wanted to see him before I left.

We checked out and admired the relaxing pond in the lobby, I tried to hide my disappointment but my sister caught on.

"Hey Ava, what's wrong? You seem as sad as Postman Nicholas on a rainy day."

"I'm alright, just a little sad that we are leaving, I would have liked to stay longer" this is true, but just not my main worry.

"We can always come back" said Imogen reassuringly while patting me on the back.

"Yeah, we can" I said with a false smile, knowing that it's not every day you go to Fiji.

"Imogen, Ava, we need to make our way over to the airport." Says dad.

I walk over to the door with the rest of my family, as we walk out I hear my name being called out, "Ava". I turn around to see nothing, no one. "Pst, Ava down here, in the bush" I hear someone whisper. I can instantly tell it's Ethan and turn around again.

"Ava, come on, were leaving" dad says.

"I'm just saying goodbye to the... Resort. I'll be over in a second." I say.

"Weirdo!" Says Imogen. I have to admit saying goodbye to a hotel you have been at for two days is a little weird, but what else do I say, I'm admiring the bushes?

"Ethan, you there?" I say to the bush.

"Yeah, over here, thought I may surprise you and say bye" he says cheerfully while getting out of the bush.

"Ethan I've got to go soon but I'd like to get to know you better and keep in touch" I said shyly

"Is that just a polite way of saying I want your number?" He says with a smile.

"Pretty much" I reply.

"Well I'm sorry to break it to you but I don't have a phone." I'm shocked, not many people don't have phones, I assumed he would have one. "I can see you are surprised, but I don't need one, I like to live in the now, take in my surroundings and be present. I have never been drawn to phones and I don't see myself needing one anytime soon."

"Oh, ok" I say awkwardly.

"But Ava" says Ethan sensing my awkwardness. "I believe in the saying 'Everything happens for a reason'. If we are meant to be, we will meet again. I believe that we are meant to be so I guess we will meet again, hopefully in the near future."

"Ava, let's go." Yells mum "we'll be late"

"I guess you better get going" says Ethan, nodding towards my mum.

"I guess I should" I say. I'm not really sure what to think, once again Ethan senses my uncertainness, am I that obvious?

As I turn around he says "Ava, one last thing, do you know what my shirt is made of?"

"Polyester?"

"Boyfriend Material" He says with a smirk, I give him a grin and walk towards the car.