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say thank you in person.”
    Carlos introduced them as Paul and Linda Stevas, guests at the resort. “Señor and Señora Stevas want to host a vow renewal ceremony at the end of the week to celebrate their anniversary.”
    â€œCongratulations,” Larissa said.
    Looking at them, she couldn’t believe they were old enough to get married, let alone renew their vows. The woman was so waifish and thin, she belonged on a runway. Both her legs together wouldn’t make one of Larissa’s thighs. Her eyes, which along her lips, took up most of her face, glowed with enthusiasm.
    â€œThank you,” she replied. “I can’t wait to hear Señor Chavez’s ideas. Paul tells me they’re amazing.”
    â€œNo, I said I’m sure they will be amazing,” Paul corrected. “I mean, look around. How can they not, right?”
    â€œLike I told your husband this afternoon, we’ll do everything in our power to make sure your anniversary is everything you wish it to be.”
    Based on the young woman’s squeal, neither she nor her husband noticed that Carlos’s smooth-as-silk answer lacked enthusiasm. She clapped her hands together. “You have no idea how awesome this is, Señor Chavez. It’s, like, a dream come true. I mean, it
is
a dream come true.”
    â€œI told you she would be thrilled.”
    â€œI’m glad you’re both happy,” Carlos replied. “We want nothing less here.”
    â€œOh, trust me, we are beyond happy,” she assured him. “I don’t know if Paul told you, but we didn’t have a real wedding...”
    â€œLinda, baby, I don’t think we need to go into all that now. We’re keeping Señor Chavez from his dinner.”
    The young woman was so pale, her blush looked crimson in comparison to the rest of her. “When I get excited, I tend to babble.”
    â€œI do the same thing,” Larissa told her. “No worries. And your husband’s right. There’s no way you can go wrong with any event you hold here. Whatever you do, make sure you book a private moonlight cruise on the lagoon. The two of you alone under the stars, the smell of mango in the air. It’d be great way to end your trip. Like a repeat wedding night.”
    Linda blushed again. “That does sound wonderful.”
    â€œCan we do that?” Paul asked, looking to Carlos.
    â€œI don’t think that will be a problem,” Carlos replied.
    The pair grinned, then Paul slipped his arm around Linda’s shoulders. “Come on, baby. We’ve taken up enough of Señor Chavez’s time. We’ll talk more tomorrow.”
    â€œThey’re so sweet,” Larissa said after they’d walked away. “Sounds like they’re really excited to renew their vows.”
    â€œHmm.”
    â€œIs there a problem?” So far as she could see, Paul and Linda were dream guests, eager to spend money and enjoy everything the hotel had to offer. Plus, she did find it sweet the guy wanted to give his wife a fancy anniversary celebration.
    â€œExcuse me. I’m sorry to interrupt again.” Paul suddenly appeared back at their table. “But that midnight cruise thing you suggested. Pull out all the stops. I want to make it a night Linda won’t forget.”
    â€œOf course,” Carlos replied. “We wouldn’t give you anything less.”
    â€œOkay,” she said, once Paul was out of reach. “He just became doubly sweet. Doing all this to make his wife happy.”
    â€œI only hope he finds everything worth the trouble.”
    â€œWhy wouldn’t he? You saw his wife’s face. She’s thrilled.”
    â€œTonight. What about tomorrow? Or the week after the ceremony? And if he has to go to this much bother for their first anniversary, what will he have to do for the second to make sure the smile stays on her face?”
    â€œWow, could you be any more cynical?