Paradise Bound

Chapter 1

My name is Tessa Simmons. I am 29 years old and recently divorced. I have lived here in San Diego my whole life. Life has definitely thrown me off balance lately, but if I have learnt anything from my painful and brutal divorce, it's that I am a fighter and I'm certainly not going to give up now.

10.45am San Diego Airport

My best friend Kayla is currently an emotional mess right now as we prepare to say goodbye to each other.

"Seriously Kayla, it's only for 6 months. I will be back before you know it." I say as I rest my hands gently on her shoulders.

"I know, it's just I'm really going to miss my partner in crime." She says, sniffing loudly.

"I'll miss you too but we will stay in touch, don't worry." I say, trying to resassure her slightly.

"It just pisses me off that after everything they both put you through you had to leave your job and your home. It should be them that suffers, not you." She says, the irritation on her face blatantly visible now.

"You know what? I'm way past being angry at them. They are welcome to each other. I just want to move forward with my life. I have wasted too much time as it is."

"Well like I have always said you were way too good for him anyway so I say good riddance."

"Let's not waste our breath even talking about him. And anyway this is an amazing opportunity for me. I mean I'm going to frigging Hawaii!" I say with my most convincing smile.

"I know..... It's unbelievable. I am so happy for you even if I'm going to miss the hell out of you, but you are going to have an amazing time over there. I mean the hotel looks stunning."

"Yes it really does. I'm sure it's going to be hard work. I haven't met my boss yet it was the previous assistant hotel manager that done the interview via video call." I say, a little nervously.

"So she's off on maternity leave?" Kayla asks.

"Yes, the hotel manager who I'll be working for is Isaac Jones. I don't actually know anything about him but I'm sure I'll meet him once I arrive."

The intercom rings out in our ears announcing that my flight will be leaving shortly and to make my way to check in.

"Ugh, so I guess this is it?" Kayla says, her voice breaking almost instantly.

"I guess so. Wish me luck."

"Oh honey, you don't need luck. You are going to honolulu. Enjoy every minute of it. Well, when you're not working that is!"

"Oh don't worry I fully intend to. You take care of yourself Kayla."

I wrap my arms around my best friend as she returns the embrace. After a few minutes of tears and goodbyes I finally wave goodbye and make my way to check in.

The flight is long but I manage to sleep for a little while. When the plane finally lands in honolulu airport I make my way off the plane and collect my bags.

I'm already in awe of this place and I haven't even properly stepped outside.I was told Isaac's brother Will would be collecting me from the airport to bring me to the hotel.

I come through arrivals and scan the crowd of people infront of me. My eyes then land on a big white card with Miss Tessa Simmons written on it in big block capital letters. My gaze then fixes on the person who is holding the sign and I can't help but stare at the beautiful man, everything about him is drawing me in.

I walk closer and his eyes then focus on me as he realises I'm walking straight towards him.

(My god he keeps getting better looking the closer I get to him.)