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Who else is in on it? Mom? Adam?”
    “Well, they asked if there was a way to get you away for a while to heal,” he told her.
    “And you all thought that another man would heal me?”
    “I’m sorry. I didn’t think you wouldn’t like Mike, he’s a good guy,” Jacob sounded apologetic.
    “Who says I don’t like him? I like him, but only as a friend. Anyway, don’t’ set me up ever again, got that? Or I won’t forgive you.”
    “Got it!” he agreed with relief in his voice.
    Mike was indeed a nice guy, but she felt that her heart would never really belong to anyone but Demetri. She knew it was unhealthy to continue to daydream about him, and thought that perhaps that was the reason she was seeing him. The ocean also held significance for her because he was lost at sea. Mike, however, made her feel secure enough to enjoy a stroll with him after thinking that she saw her dead lover.
    “Goldie,” her brother’s sober voice came through the line.
    “Hmm.”
    “Please take care of my favorite sister,” he said.
    “You mean your only sister, right?”
    “Whether or not you’re my only sister, you’re still my favorite. I wouldn’t trade you for anything. I love you,” his voice was strained as he said those words.
    She also found herself choking up. “I love you too.”
    By the time the conversation ended, she felt better. If her family were that concerned for her, then perhaps she really needed to do something about the slump she was in. She decided that when she returned home, she would have a memorial service for Demetri and say goodbye to him. His belongings that were given to her were still untouched because she hadn’t fully accepted that he was gone.
    When she hung up the phone after talking with her brother, it was close to midday. Caroline had a light lunch of grilled fish and salad. She stayed away from the wine, lest she should start hallucinating again, because that’s what she thought was happening to her.
    In an effort to have some closure, she took a walk by the ocean. It wasn’t as daunting as she thought it would be, thanks to Mike. A smile came to her face at the thought of the man. He was a handsome man, and had it been under different circumstances, she perhaps would have fallen for him, but it was too soon for her.
    There were people sunbathing on the white sands while others swam in the crystal waters. Briefly, she wished she’d brought a swimsuit with her. The water looked inviting and not as dangerous as it did the day before. Slowly, she was making peace with the ocean. She walked for a while until the people on the resort beach looked like small specks.
    Some way down the beach, she saw a track that led into a band of trees. There were men fishing nearby and some kids playing in a nearby field. Having not had the chance to see the island, she was curious about their lifestyle. She watched the children at play for a while, but the path beckoned to her most of all. Giving in to the urge, Caroline followed the track between the palm trees. As she moved forward, the trees thickened, then suddenly opened up to a clearing like a yard. There was to one side what appeared to be a hut made of palm branches.
    As she made to move closer, she sensed someone behind her and her heart picked up speed.  With a start, she turned and came face to face with her past. Her face went white as she stared into the hazel eyes of her fiancé. Caroline staggered back and stumbled, but strong arms caught and steadied her.
    “Can I help you? Are you lost?”
    Her brain was foggy, but she knew Demetri’s voice well. His deep, rich tone washing over her. Why was he asking her if she was lost? What the hell? She stared unbelieving into his eyes. He stared back, not seeming to recognize her. Her knees felt weak and she almost sagged to the ground but the man was still gripping her by the shoulders.
    “De…dem…,” she swallowed, her breathing becoming sharp. “Demetri?”
    His hands dropped.