"I work for the resort," he answered her. It was the truth, as he worked nonstop at the varying resorts.
"Oh, you work here. But you said you're on vacation," she said, with a wrinkle back in place. He needed to be really careful not to chase her away.
"I'm off for a few days, which is always a vacation, when you're in paradise," he answered her. His answer seemed to be the right one because her face lit up and she went back to eating. He was blown away with the amount of food she was shoveling in. He had no idea where she was putting it.
"Well in that case, I could most definitely use a guide, especially one who knows the area but I don't want to take you away from your other activities," she told him.
"Spending time with a beautiful lady is never a hardship," he said and gave her his most heart stopping smile. He'd been told by more than one woman, his smile stopped them in their tracks. He wasn't above using everything in his arsenal to seduce Miss Trinity Mathews.
Trinity thought she may melt right through the chair when he looked at her like that. Her first reaction was to withdraw and say goodbye but hadn't she just had a huge pep talk with herself about living life to the fullest. Why not spend time with the adorable local guy and see where things led on her short vacation. She'd soon be back in the real world, where she could be sensible once again.
"I just realized I don't know your name," she said and waited.
"My name is Drew and it's my pleasure to officially meet you," he said and stuck out his hand. She grasped it and felt some sparks shoot down her arm. She had to suppress the shiver of need rolling through her. Her vacation had certainly become far more interesting since she had decided to go for a swim.
Trinity finished her meal and headed to the bathroom to shower. Drew got on the phone and called his staff. He told them no one was to approach him with any business, he didn't care if the place was on fire. He was officially on vacation and didn't want his guest to know he was the boss. They were incredibly loyal employees and he had no doubt they'd keep his secret.
Right after he hung up the phone, it rang again. He saw the number was from his attorney and answered. He wasn't happy when he hung up. His attorney was faxing papers over and wanted to make sure Trinity signed them before the day was out. He was worried there would be a huge lawsuit if she found out the person who had mowed her over was the owner of the resort. Drew really hated politics and lawyers.
He once again called his staff and asked the manager to handle the paperwork. He made sure they were going to comp her room, all meals and any activities she did for the rest of the week. Ms. Mathews had earned an all-inclusive, free vacation. He had the manager upgrade her return tickets to first class and the hotel was giving her a ten thousand dollar settlement as well. He had a feeling she was going to balk but he'd be there to talk her into it, of course as a friend and not the owner of the resort.
He prayed she didn't find out the truth because it wouldn't go over well. In the meantime he was going to give her the vacation of a lifetime. She got out of the shower and they headed downstairs. The manager called her into his office and presented his offer to her and her reaction was exactly as Drew thought it would be.
"I'll sign your papers, promising not to sue but you really don't need to give me all this extra stuff," she said. She wasn't used to taking any kind of hand out and felt greedy even considering the generous offer. It would be nice to take the money and enjoy a free vacation but it wasn't their fault Drew ran into her. It wasn't even Drew's fault. It was just one of those freak accidents.
"Trinity these corporations make massive amounts of money and can afford it, besides its most likely coming out of the insurance anyway. Why don't you just take what is being offered and have an incredible vacation. Just think of all the spa services and playing you can do," Drew said, with a trust me smile on his face.
"You really think so?" she asked and he nodded. She then turned to the manager, who was nodding his encouragement, while holding out the pen. She finally took it and signed the papers, with reluctance.
"We're sorry your vacation has been interrupted and hope this will make up for it. Please take advantage of all our services and fully enjoy your stay," the kind man said.
"It really wasn't bad and you've been very kind. Maybe I'll use the money to go to one of your other resorts," she said, like the idea really excited her.
"That would be excellent Ms. Mathews," the manager said. "If you decide to do that, give us a call and we'll make sure you get the royal service, for a fraction of the cost," he finished. She knew she'd be far too uncomfortable to take anything else from them but she nodded her head.