Bags, customs and immigration were painless and our taxi ride was uneventful as it was still early in the morning and the streets were deserted. Our ...esort was gorgeous and we were excited by the wide array of options presented to us upon check in. As the hotel had overbooked the standard rooms we were given a ‘supreme’ room. After spending some time reviewing our options we elected to rent a pontoon boat later that day for fun and snorkeling. As well, we signed up for a day of sightseeing. They made their way in and he sat her at what appeared to be the only available chair in the bar. “My name is Ian, by the way, and what can I get you to drink while I am trying to find you an ice pack?” He asked. “I’m Fran and beer would go down a treat in this heat.” She answered. “Do I detect an Australian accent?” “No getting away from it,” she told him. “And you, your British one either.” He laughed and head off to the bar. After some minutes, he returned to the table with two beers and a. I asked it is good in taste, he replied it is salty all things inside.Shakeel eyes brightened, looking at me piercingly said, “Ok, sure, why not? You are more admirable than your friends and at this stage, I have no options too. So can you help me out Anni?” he asked. I said, “after all it is you, so I can but for this, you have to promise me that neither your brotherNor anyone should come to know, it was me who took part in the survey”. Shakeeel promised me that. Then he brought some of his. Nice to see you," I said.Raffaela was in a black sweater and short black skirt, almost like mom. She had the same wonderful figure, of course. Mom looked at me. Her earlier smile had been modified by anxiety and strain. I wondered what was on her mind.Dinner was uneventful. Raffaela told us about her adjustment problems. Mom and I listened, exchanging glances every now and then. I couldn't read her face, but Raffaela didn't seem to notice anything.The stew was wonderful. We had some more wine.