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do.”
“ This is some amazing place. Oh yeah, um, Ginny, I found a purse with the only identification as Bungalow 1 North. Who is in that one, honey? Can you find out for me so I can return it?”
“ Oh, that’s easy, I know them all off by heart. Kylie Andrews is in 1 North.”
“ Kylie Andrews? Er-hem, Kylie Andrews. Er, thanks, Ginny. You have been such a help.”
“ Anything for you Ms. … Lana.” Ginny beamed with delight. Who was ever gonna believe she was on first name terms with Lana Peters?
Lucy had come in and joined them, pleased that Lana was sitting with her biggest fan.
“ Lucy, I’ll try askin’ you what I just asked little Ginny girlfriend. Who owns this place? C’mon, girlfriend, you’re the manager, you gotta know.”
“ Yes, I do know. It would cost me my job if I divulged that information.”
“ Hell, sorry. I wouldn’t want that to happen. Why is it such a secret? Can I ask that?”
“ The entire place is privately owned, Lana, all of it. The owner is a very private person. It’s as simple as that.”
“ One man owns all … all this?”
“ Yes. One person owns the whole shebang.”
“ Phew, girlfriend. That’s heavy-duty money!”
“ If you say so, Lana. Enough of this serious stuff. Are you game to try our Aussie cuisine?”
Lana Peters gave her a soft smile and shrugged. She hadn’t given up. But, for now, it was fun time. “I’m not sure. What does crocodile taste like, Lucy?”
“ To be totally fair, I have no idea. Every time I think of trying it myself, I look at Cyril and change my mind.”
“ God, I love you Aussies. How honest is that?”
“ I’m told it tastes like a cross between chicken and fish. I can recommend the roo, marinated in red wine and spices. It’s very tasty. However, I’m very spoilt. I love seafood. The seafood here is the best I’ve ever eaten anywhere in the world.”
“ You've won me. I’m a seafood girl myself. Yeah, see food and eat it, that’s me.”
“ Groan, Lana, that’s so old!”
“ Heh-heh, ain’t that the truth? Honey, I have tried every diet known to man. I just can’t maintain the discipline. Everything else in my life I have total control over, but when it comes to food ... nada, zilch, zippo … forget-about-it.”
“ Well, let’s just wait and see. After a month in the sunshine and fresh air, and plenty of exercise, you may just surprise yourself.”
“ Dream on, girlfriend.”
Lucy turned to Ginny who was still sitting transfixed with every word her idol was saying, “Ginny, will you excuse us for a moment?”
“ Huh?”
“ Buzz off, Ginny. I want to talk to Lana for a sec.”
“ Oh, sure, Lucy.”
“‘ sup, Lucy?” asked Lana.
“ I wanted to thank you for stepping in and calming things down this afternoon. You know, with the ex-wife situation.”
“ Mmm, yeah, it’s a little worrying. I’m hopin’ that Tristan keeps a lid on his temper. Izzy is being really cool about the whole deal but Kylie needs to get over it big time. Doesn’t seem to matter what anybody says, she’s convinced she’ll win him back.”
“ Why? I mean, yeah, he is gorgeous but he did fall in love with another woman while he was still married. That’s not always the best recipe for a long and happy life together.”
“ It’s more a case of hurt pride with Kylie, I think. Plus, the damned press won’t let it alone. I don’t think anyone can change her mind. I have tried and so have a lot of other people. The thing is, well, Izzy is a very popular lady, not just with men either. She is a honey, while Kylie, you know, she just doesn’t seem to endear herself so well.”
“ I’m shocked. Not. As long as she behaves herself while she’s here, that’s her business. I would really hate to have to tell her to leave.”
“ My God! You would do that? Seriously?”
“ If I have reason to believe that she is deliberately causing trouble with other guests, I wouldn’t hesitate.”
“ Shit! You
“ This is some amazing place. Oh yeah, um, Ginny, I found a purse with the only identification as Bungalow 1 North. Who is in that one, honey? Can you find out for me so I can return it?”
“ Oh, that’s easy, I know them all off by heart. Kylie Andrews is in 1 North.”
“ Kylie Andrews? Er-hem, Kylie Andrews. Er, thanks, Ginny. You have been such a help.”
“ Anything for you Ms. … Lana.” Ginny beamed with delight. Who was ever gonna believe she was on first name terms with Lana Peters?
Lucy had come in and joined them, pleased that Lana was sitting with her biggest fan.
“ Lucy, I’ll try askin’ you what I just asked little Ginny girlfriend. Who owns this place? C’mon, girlfriend, you’re the manager, you gotta know.”
“ Yes, I do know. It would cost me my job if I divulged that information.”
“ Hell, sorry. I wouldn’t want that to happen. Why is it such a secret? Can I ask that?”
“ The entire place is privately owned, Lana, all of it. The owner is a very private person. It’s as simple as that.”
“ One man owns all … all this?”
“ Yes. One person owns the whole shebang.”
“ Phew, girlfriend. That’s heavy-duty money!”
“ If you say so, Lana. Enough of this serious stuff. Are you game to try our Aussie cuisine?”
Lana Peters gave her a soft smile and shrugged. She hadn’t given up. But, for now, it was fun time. “I’m not sure. What does crocodile taste like, Lucy?”
“ To be totally fair, I have no idea. Every time I think of trying it myself, I look at Cyril and change my mind.”
“ God, I love you Aussies. How honest is that?”
“ I’m told it tastes like a cross between chicken and fish. I can recommend the roo, marinated in red wine and spices. It’s very tasty. However, I’m very spoilt. I love seafood. The seafood here is the best I’ve ever eaten anywhere in the world.”
“ You've won me. I’m a seafood girl myself. Yeah, see food and eat it, that’s me.”
“ Groan, Lana, that’s so old!”
“ Heh-heh, ain’t that the truth? Honey, I have tried every diet known to man. I just can’t maintain the discipline. Everything else in my life I have total control over, but when it comes to food ... nada, zilch, zippo … forget-about-it.”
“ Well, let’s just wait and see. After a month in the sunshine and fresh air, and plenty of exercise, you may just surprise yourself.”
“ Dream on, girlfriend.”
Lucy turned to Ginny who was still sitting transfixed with every word her idol was saying, “Ginny, will you excuse us for a moment?”
“ Huh?”
“ Buzz off, Ginny. I want to talk to Lana for a sec.”
“ Oh, sure, Lucy.”
“‘ sup, Lucy?” asked Lana.
“ I wanted to thank you for stepping in and calming things down this afternoon. You know, with the ex-wife situation.”
“ Mmm, yeah, it’s a little worrying. I’m hopin’ that Tristan keeps a lid on his temper. Izzy is being really cool about the whole deal but Kylie needs to get over it big time. Doesn’t seem to matter what anybody says, she’s convinced she’ll win him back.”
“ Why? I mean, yeah, he is gorgeous but he did fall in love with another woman while he was still married. That’s not always the best recipe for a long and happy life together.”
“ It’s more a case of hurt pride with Kylie, I think. Plus, the damned press won’t let it alone. I don’t think anyone can change her mind. I have tried and so have a lot of other people. The thing is, well, Izzy is a very popular lady, not just with men either. She is a honey, while Kylie, you know, she just doesn’t seem to endear herself so well.”
“ I’m shocked. Not. As long as she behaves herself while she’s here, that’s her business. I would really hate to have to tell her to leave.”
“ My God! You would do that? Seriously?”
“ If I have reason to believe that she is deliberately causing trouble with other guests, I wouldn’t hesitate.”
“ Shit! You
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